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DL: 2026 Draft Class

Apr 18, 2026 at 9:56 PM
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by Heroism:
Someone mentioned Barham being the end of Luke Gifford. That makes sense because if Raheem is going to build onto what Saleh did with 5-man fronts, Barham could be the starting Sam LB, and get after the quarterback in nickel/moneydowns. With Greenlaw back and the possible addition of Barham, that's a lot of violence and physicality infused into the front 7. Got to love that idea.



dude is an ass kicker vs the run and can bring the juice on those money downs.

At this point, I want to try and move down in the first at all costs. Get an extra couple picks to be flexible enough to come away with Barham another DE (someone like Crawford), IOL , WR and S depth.


Buddy was up to 251 at his pro-day, so he's for sure bigger than I thought.

He will almost certainly be there at 58. I still would trade down to 65-80 as I think he would be there as well and if isnt Crawford should still be there and we just take him.

But if Lynch loves the guy he never trades back more than a spot or two and will just take him even if it's a reach.
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Apr 19, 2026 at 5:49 AM
Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by Heroism:
Someone mentioned Barham being the end of Luke Gifford. That makes sense because if Raheem is going to build onto what Saleh did with 5-man fronts, Barham could be the starting Sam LB, and get after the quarterback in nickel/moneydowns. With Greenlaw back and the possible addition of Barham, that's a lot of violence and physicality infused into the front 7. Got to love that idea.



dude is an ass kicker vs the run and can bring the juice on those money downs.

At this point, I want to try and move down in the first at all costs. Get an extra couple picks to be flexible enough to come away with Barham another DE (someone like Crawford), IOL , WR and S depth.


Buddy was up to 251 at his pro-day, so he's for sure bigger than I thought.

He will almost certainly be there at 58. I still would trade down to 65-80 as I think he would be there as well and if isnt Crawford should still be there and we just take him.

But if Lynch loves the guy he never trades back more than a spot or two and will just take him even if it's a reach.

you talk about trading down a lot i dont think you realize how few teams want to trade up as opposed to trade down
Apr 19, 2026 at 7:05 AM

Time to see what we can find...
Apr 19, 2026 at 9:49 AM
Originally posted by adrianlesnar:

Time to see what we can find...

"Michael Heldman is a helluva name for a pass rusher."
Matt Barrows
Apr 19, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Originally posted by ritz126:
Originally posted by Ezekiel38:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by Heroism:
Someone mentioned Barham being the end of Luke Gifford. That makes sense because if Raheem is going to build onto what Saleh did with 5-man fronts, Barham could be the starting Sam LB, and get after the quarterback in nickel/moneydowns. With Greenlaw back and the possible addition of Barham, that's a lot of violence and physicality infused into the front 7. Got to love that idea.



dude is an ass kicker vs the run and can bring the juice on those money downs.

At this point, I want to try and move down in the first at all costs. Get an extra couple picks to be flexible enough to come away with Barham another DE (someone like Crawford), IOL , WR and S depth.


Buddy was up to 251 at his pro-day, so he's for sure bigger than I thought.

He will almost certainly be there at 58. I still would trade down to 65-80 as I think he would be there as well and if isnt Crawford should still be there and we just take him.

But if Lynch loves the guy he never trades back more than a spot or two and will just take him even if it's a reach.

you talk about trading down a lot i dont think you realize how few teams want to trade up as opposed to trade down

This, I hope we can manage one or two trades but just get your dude in this draft with the picks we have.

I really think the consensus boards vs the actual draft are gonna be much different.
Apr 19, 2026 at 11:01 AM
Originally posted by adrianlesnar:

Time to see what we can find...

Dude I was just checking this guy out yesterday lol. Some real production this past yr.
Apr 19, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by adrianlesnar:

Time to see what we can find...

Dude I was just checking this guy out yesterday lol. Some real production this past yr.

I want him just so we can say

Heldman was held man!
Apr 19, 2026 at 1:17 PM
Originally posted by NYniner85:
Originally posted by adrianlesnar:

Time to see what we can find...

Dude I was just checking this guy out yesterday lol. Some real production this past yr.

he was 2nd btwin 872 EDs with a 93,2 PFF grade, only behind David Baley (93,3)
no doubt some outstanding athletic traits,... and he's expected to go undrafted according to the Consensus BB

small university but undoubtedly worth taking him as an UDFA to see wwhat he has
Apr 19, 2026 at 4:47 PM
Barham from Michigan looks like a guy who gonna be a better pro than college player. Stay away from alligator arms Howell.
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