2019 NFL Draft: 10 Enticing prospects still available on Day 3
By Randy Gurzi
10. Blake Cashman, LB, Minnesota
A former walk-on at Minnesota, Blake Cashman ended up working his way up to team captain by the time his career with the Gophers was over. After recording just 79 tackles in his first three seasons, Cashman came on strong in 2018. That year, he had 104 total tackles with a5 going for a loss.
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Even with his big season, many see Cashman as a limited player at the next level due to his lack of size and speed. However, he measured 6-1 and 237 pounds while running a 4.5-second 40-yard dash, which makes those concerns seem a bit of a reach. The fact is Cashman is a player who knows how to find the ball and has a shot at developing into a contributor.
9. Lamont Gaillard, C, Georgia
Teams in need of a starting center should pull the tape on Georgia’s Lamont Gaillard. A redshirt senior for the Bulldogs, Gaillard started for three seasons and was a team captain — just as Cashman was. What makes him stand out is his ability to win with power and he brings a good bit of ‘nasty’ to the line with him.
He would do better with teams that run a power run scheme than one that relies on pulls and spacing, but whoever lands him won’t be disappointed in the results.