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Detroit Lions 2017 NFL Draft Watchlist: Texas A&M at Alabama

By Erik Schlitt

Oct 17, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) celebrates after a play during the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. The Crimson Tide defeated the Aggies 41-23. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 17, 2015; College Station, TX, USA; Alabama Crimson Tide defensive lineman Jarran Reed (90) celebrates after a play during the third quarter against the Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field. The Crimson Tide defeated the Aggies 41-23. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) and Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Avery Gennesy (65) in action during the game at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Tennessee Volunteers defensive end Derek Barnett (9) and Texas A&M Aggies offensive lineman Avery Gennesy (65) in action during the game at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeat the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

The Left Tackle

When Cedric Ogbuehi was selected by the Bengals with pick #21 of the 2015 draft, many expected Germain Ifedi (selected by the Seahawks with pick #31 last year) to take over at left tackle for the Aggies. But it was Avery Gennesy (Senior, #65, 6’5″, 310) who won the job and kept Ifedi on the right side.

Gennesy is athletic, strong, and his quick feet have allowed him to win battles at the college level. But he is still developing his technique and takes too many penalties. This has limited his draft outlook to early day three. But, like his two former teammates, he could easily see his stock rise as NFL scouts get a closer look at him in the offseason. If he wants scouts to take notice now, he’ll need a solid game this week.

The Wide Receivers

Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) makes a one handed catch as Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Emmanuel Moseley (12) defends during the second half at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeated the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 8, 2016; College Station, TX, USA; Texas A&M Aggies wide receiver Josh Reynolds (11) makes a one handed catch as Tennessee Volunteers defensive back Emmanuel Moseley (12) defends during the second half at Kyle Field. The Aggies defeated the Volunteers 45-38 in overtime. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-USA TODAY Sports /

Senior, Josh Reynolds (# 11, 6’3″, 190) looks like a future NFL player with his track speed and ability to make the big catch. He has nice hands and can make catches in stride. While he has NFL talent, he lacks NFL size. He can be overpowered and is still learning the nuances of the game. His upside may get him drafted late.

Junior, Speedy Noil (#2, 6’0″, 192) is a former 5-star recruit, who like him name implies, has terrific speed. He has the potential to succeed in the NFL if put in the right system or if allowed to return kicks, but two suspensions in the last year has been devastating to his draft stock. It would be in his best interest to return to school and prove he can keep his nose clean.

Ricky Seals-Jones (#9, 6’5″, 240) looks like a tight end but has wide receiver speed. Unfortunately, he hasn’t been able to put it all together and has been highly inconsistent. Like with Noil, Seal-Jones looks like a candidate to return to school to improve his draft stock.

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