NFL Draft

[Home Jersey]

Of ******* course two of my all time favorite IU players get drafted to a local franchise and it's not the one I root for. Lol 

[Jeff Flabjohns]

Just brutal. 

[LIHoosier]

2 minutes ago, Hovadipo said:

PLEASE STOP DRAFTING IU PLAYERS

The 2nd greatest turnaround in football history has to start somewhere. If only there was a way for the Jets to get rid of their version of the Blind Aussie.

[Demo]

2 minutes ago, Home Jersey said:

Of ******* course two of my all time favorite IU players get drafted to a local franchise and it's not the one I root for. Lol 

Not sure how I’m gonna thread the needle between simultaneously rooting for my all-time favorite IUFB player while  wanting the Jets to flounder for the remainder of Woody Johnson’s days, but I’m gonna figure it out. 

[Brass Cannon]

Please tell me the Jets don’t play the raiders this year 

[LIHoosier]

2 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Please tell me the Jets don’t play the raiders this year 

Vegas play at the Jets

[Brass Cannon]

1 minute ago, LIHoosier said:

Vegas play at the Jets

 

[Stuhoo]

42 minutes ago, Brass Cannon said:

Please tell me the Jets don’t play the raiders this year 

 

39 minutes ago, LIHoosier said:

Vegas play at the Jets

@LIHoosier clearly is not following instructions.

 

[Stuhoo]

54 minutes ago, LIHoosier said:

Cooper's got a friend, Ponds to the Jets!

Like Peaches and Herb..

(Google it you youngsters)

[BtownStrength]

Sid the sloth goes to..Arizona in round 3? Cardinals draft is questionable at best

Edit: I do think Bisontis will be good though 

[LIHoosier]

Kaelon Black to the Niners

[LamarCheeks]

Kaelon Black -- the Virginia Beach kid -- to the 49ers at No. 90. 

 

[Hovadipo]

Round 3?! Holy hell that is awesome. 

[Stuhoo]

THE THIRD RUNNING BACK IN THE DRAFT!!

This is awesome. His pro day was so so good. Kaelon is going to be a star, and as soon as McCaffery gets injured (and he will) the whole nation will find out how exceptional he is.

[Stuhoo]

Four Hoosiers in the first three rounds.

[Aaron]

Mendoza, Cooper, and Ponds will all be solid pros for a long time and great picks where they were taken!

However, removing my rose colored glasses, that is a bad pick in third round with Black. He would still be there in the late rounds if 49ers like him and could make a nice complimentary back with his grittiness and ability to grind for yards.

However, the third round is for franchise backs and Black is not that with his lack of speed. Not a knock on him and think could have a nice pro career and one of my favorite players. Just not a primary NFL franchise back with his somewhat slower wheels. He got caught from behind far to often on runs a franchise level pro back would not in college.

Also, wish someone would have taken Sarratt or Fischer and whoever does next round will be getting steal on other solid pro guys for next several yrs. Also can't wait to see Coogan, Kamara, Hemby, and Nowakowski hopefully taken in late rounds for 10 total guys even if extended pro careers are a long shot. 

Mendoza, Cooper, Ponds, Sarratt, and Fischer will likely be the ones who are still playing in NFL in five years. Never thought I would live long enough to see double digit Hoosier pros taken in one draft including top pick but its a potential reality that makes me smile everyday:]!

[Stuhoo]

8 hours ago, Aaron said:

Mendoza, Cooper, and Ponds will all be solid pros for a long time and great picks where they were taken!

However, removing my rose colored glasses, that is a bad pick in third round with Black. He would still be there in the late rounds if 49ers like him and could make a nice complimentary back with his grittiness and ability to grind for yards.

However, the third round is for franchise backs and Black is not that with his lack of speed. Not a knock on him and think could have a nice pro career and one of my favorite players. Just not a primary NFL franchise back with his somewhat slower wheels. He got caught from behind far to often on runs a franchise level pro back would not in college.

Also, wish someone would have taken Sarratt or Fischer and whoever does next round will be getting steal on other solid pro guys for next several yrs. Also can't wait to see Coogan, Kamara, Hemby, and Nowakowski hopefully taken in late rounds for 10 total guys even if extended pro careers are a long shot. 

Mendoza, Cooper, Ponds, Sarratt, and Fischer will likely be the ones who are still playing in NFL in five years. Never thought I would live long enough to see double digit Hoosier pros taken in one draft including top pick but its a potential reality that makes me smile everyday:]!

Ways in which Kaelon Black is 100% elite? Strength, pass protection, short space burst, ball security (he literally has never fumbled).

Ways in which he is well above average for an NFL back? Speed (4.45) shiftiness.

Ways in which he is below average? Name recognition, age.

The only ones I know of that projected him as a late rounder are the Mel Kipers of the world. Every NFL team was at his pro day and eyes were opened. Wide.

[Demo]

Ok, I just spit coffee on my shirt. Sometimes you need a warning when something’s coming. 

[AZ Hoosier]

38 minutes ago, Demo said:

Ok, I just spit coffee on my shirt. Sometimes you need a warning when something’s coming. 

Man, do I feel that pain. Absolutely hate that pick.

[LIHoosier]

Jets got him! This is from a 2026 mock draft minutes after the 2025 draft just to show how much things change.

They got Allar to the Steelers too but 3 rounds earlier.