C.J. Gaddis, Philadelphia Eagle

[Zanshin]

I'd be shocked if they didn't slate him at FS.

[TexasEagle]

I like it.  Wanted the guy from Wyoming, but I'm cool with Gaddis.  I watched a ton of Clemson games this year and he impressed me.  And we've done OK with DBs from Clemson in the past.

Is it out of the realm of possibility for them to still get him?

[Dillen]

Is it out of the realm of possibility for them to still get him?

Not really, although I have no idea why he's still there. Someone could have taken him late round 2 and no one would have commented. Has really good size and awesome athletic ability, supposedly the Eagles were interested in taking him round 2.


I really like the Gaddis pick. Probably my favorite of the draft, which makes it a pretty sad draft.

[mussa]

whats his height and weight>?

[Dillen]

Like 6' 195 pounds. On philadelphiaeagles.com they're projected him to be a FS.

[TexasEagle]

NFL has 6 and 210.

[hunt]

i like the gaddis pick but it goes against andy's philosophy of picking the best available white guy.

[Zanshin]

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[shorebird]

He's raw, but has talent. He's got great leaping ability and isn't afraid to bust heads.  NFL.com says he has room on his frame to bulk up for the safety position. They also say with his speed he could possibly return kicks. I think he could step right in now and be one hell of a special teamer. He hits hard.

He needs to develop more. He's one hell of an athlete though and could turn into a good player.

[Dillen]

I wouldnt be surprised if the Eagles plan to have Gaddis at FS and Considine at SS in the future. They've continually said they dont feel they need to look for a safety in the 1st or 2nd round to get an effective player, and this is the perfect example. He can develop into a very good FS and although I hate saying this type of thing because it generally sounds stupid as hell, but Dawkins can help teach him.

This pick is one of two that really stick out to me in the draft regarding the guy in the present and the guy for the future. The first one is Dwayne Jarrett. You can compare him to Keyshawn Johnson. Both went to USC. They are both tall possession receivers that arent fast, but not real slow either. They each have great hands. Keyshawn's career is ending and hopefully he teaches Jarrett.

Gaddis seems to me a lot like Dawkins. Both played cornerback and safety for Clemson. They each have pretty good speed and good hands. Both of them are very good hitters. Dawkins came out of college smaller than Gaddis, but they're about the same size now. He's a really good fit to replace a great player, and then have pretty much the same player for the following decade. I know it's too early to predict this stuff, but I've got a good feeling about him.

[PhillyandBCEagles]

He's raw, but has talent. He's got great leaping ability and isn't afraid to bust heads.  NFL.com says he has room on his frame to bulk up for the safety position. They also say with his speed he could possibly return kicks. I think he could step right in now and be one hell of a special teamer. He hits hard.

He needs to develop more. He's one hell of an athlete though and could turn into a good player.

Sounds like JR Reed.  Hopefully he'll stay away from barbed-wire fences and angry dogs.

[Dillen]

It wasnt even a barbed wire fence. Someone posted a picture of the exact fence it was when the Eagles were still doing stories on his rehab. Looked pretty bad.

[ice grillin you]

i like this kid....their best pick of the draft

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

i like this kid....their best pick of the draft

Get out my head.

5a - Gaddis:
Finally, the defensive backfield was addressed in the draft.  Gaddis is a former QB, so you have to figure he's a natural fit to play safety.  The Eagles are putting him right in as the understudy for Dawkins at FS, while Considine and Mikell will fight for playing time at SS.  Considering need and value, this is my favorite pick of the draft.  B+.

[Dillen]

This pick is one of two that really stick out to me in the draft regarding the guy in the present and the guy for the future. The first one is Dwayne Jarrett. You can compare him to Keyshawn Johnson.

Gaddis seems to me a lot like Dawkins.

This must mean the release of Dawkins is imminent.