I really really like Xhekaj
That being said, I would do Xhekaj+26+ for #10 on draft night depending on who’s available in that moment.
I’d do it for one the following players if they’re still available at 10:
- Catton
- Dickinson
- Buium
Xhekaj for 10th overall straight up is a hard one for me. But If I really like a player available at 10, and do decide that Xhekaj is worth giving up for the player, then I'd probably be willing to add 26th overall.
But I know full well that Xhekaj could be the wrong player to give up. I say could because we don't know what he'll become. Most young players are more than what they are when they're just getting their feet wet. As of now, Xhekaj is a bottom pair dman who brings elite physicality and fisticuffs. But what will he be in his prime? Scherbak defensively?
And who offensively? I'm not an expert enough o know what Xhekaj projects to be in his prime, or what the players available at 10 project to be.
But for sure I could see the Decils offering 10th overall for Xhekaj. They have a skilled dcore right now that is a little soft. Xhekaj would be perfect for them - exactly what they'd want to draft at 10th overall, plus his age fits their window better than a 17 year old.