Post by Blindy on Apr 26, 2022 0:32:11 GMT
Apr 25, 2022 23:37:45 GMT UT said:
Did my own mock: 1. Jacksonville Jaguars - Aidan Hutchinson , Edge , Michigan - I really hope that Balke doesn't screw this up because of his history with Harbaugh,
if he passes on Hutchinson than I would have him thrown out of the building by Friday morning. There is a lot of smoke here about Walker being the
pick but when the smoke clears I can't see them passing on one of the safest building blocks in this draft.
2. Detroit Lions - Sauce Gardner , CB , Cincinnati - The Lions are in a tough spot here as this isn't the draft for them to be picking this high. I think
Sauce is in serious play for them not only based on need but mentality. Maybe the only prospect in the draft cleaner than Hutchinson and someone
who is a true Campbell guy.
3. Houston Texans - Ikem Ekwonu , OT , NC State - I think the Texans could also be looking at Gardner here or possibly a pass rusher but as it falls ,
taking the best tackle prospect in the draft isn't a terrible fallback plan. Ekonwu would come in and be an immediate starter on the offensive line and
allow Houston to even move on from Tunsil sooner rather than later.
4. New York Jets - Kayvon Thibodeaux , Edge , Oregon - The Jets and Saleh need another pass rusher in the front seven. Thibodeaux at one point was
considered the best player in this draft and him falling here could end up being a steal - especially landing with a staff who is going to be able to get the
most out of him.
5. New York Giants - Evan Neal , OT , Alabama - This is a tough pick for me , I think the Giants would prefer if Ekwonu fell to them as they are always
in desperate need of offensive linemen. Neal is a great consolation prize though and just as capable of playing in 4/5 spots on the offensive line and bringing an immediate upgrade.
6. Carolina Panthers - Charles Cross , OT , Miss. St. - Another one of the tougher picks to figure out. I honestly think Carolina tries desperately to trade
down with anyone who will listen because they are in deserate need of more picks. I see quarterbacks mocked to them a lot too but I just don't see why
a regime barely holding on to their jobs would take a rookie QB and hope to compete. They need to build the pieces on this team - Cross might just be
the best pure pass blocker in this class and would start from Day 1.
7. New York Giants - Derek Stingley Jr. , CB , LSU - Rumors about Bradberry being on the block have been around since the end of the season and I think
the Giants want to add here regardless. Stingley is another guy who was once consdiered to be the best prospect in this draft and potential Top 3 pick. His stock has went up and down since then and now is back on the upswing into the Top 10 where the Giants are happy to take a chance on the giant ceiling he provides.
8. Atlanta Falcons - Travon Walker , DE , Georgia - The Falcons have a ton of needs on both sides of the ball , a receiver would be an easy pick here as well but I think they are going to try to hit a home run here and add to that anemic pass rush. Walker is a boom or bust guy but keeping him in Georgia and allowing him to grow with the Falcons would be a fun scenario. If one of the top three offensive linemen fall though I think they take one.
9. Seattle Seahawks - Trevor Penning , OT , Northern Iowa - I think Penning is one of the most overrated prospects in the draft but that's why he's perfect for Seattle who like to draft prospects entirely too high at positions of huge need. He is huge and has a nasty streak but needs a ton of coaching and discipline to ever live up to his true potential.
10. New York Jets - Jameson Williams , WR , Alabama - A lot of smoke about Williams becoming a Top 10 pick and potentially the first recevier off the board. When healthy I think he's easily the best prospect in this draft and would provide Wilson an elite deep threat and definitely would open up a lot of thing for this entire offense.
11. Washington Commanders - Kyle Hamilton , S , Notre Dame - Washington is another team in kind of a tough spot consdiering so many of their needs just aren't going to be taken here or have been taken already. So going with the BPA is always a smart move and Hamilton is the type of player than can change an entire defense and the type of person who can change an entire culture - which Washington desperately needs.
12. Minnesota Vikings - Jermaine Johnson , Edge , Florida State - Even with Hunter and the signing of Smith , the Vikings still need to look at edge. Both of those guys can be elite when healthy but they also both have a problem staying healthy. Johnson is one of the most intruguing guys in the draft for me but this seems like the perfect spot for him.
13. Houston Texans - Jordan Davis , DT , Georgia - The Texans had an abysmal run defense last year and an elite run defender is what Davis should be at his floor. He is a once in a lifetime athlete though with the potential to be so much more and I think grabbing another people mover on the other side of the ball would be huge for Houston who need help at literally every position.
14. Baltimore Ravens - Trent McDuffie , CB , Washington - The Ravens secondary was absoltely destroyed last year by injuries and they already had question there. McDuffie seems like a Raven to me and would be able to come in and compete from day one.
15. Philadelphia Eagles - Drake London , WR , USC - The Eagles take a chance on another wide receiver but this time a giant one with a giant catch radius and some of the best ball skills in the draft to help the erratic Jalen Hurts. They would be thrilled to see him fall here and give their receiver corps a different element.
16. New Orleans Saints - Garrett Wilson , WR , Ohio State - The Saints are thrilled to get what a lot of experts think is the best receiver in the draft. They fill a huge need opposte *hopefully* Michael Thomas with a player that complements him perfectly.
17. Los Angeles Chargers - Tyler Smith , OT , Tulsa - A huge riser later in the process and this could easily be Raimann as well. The Charagers need to come into this draft looking to fill two needs at receiver and tackle. I think with the depth of the receiver class they should definitlely focus at keeping their young star quarterback upright.
18. Philadelphia Eagles - Devin Lloyd , LB , Utah - This is probably never going to happen because the Eagles always seem to need linebackers and skip on them in the first round but Lloyd easily provides the most value here at a huge need position and upgrades their defense with both athleticism and leadership.
19. New Orleans Saints - Bernard Raimann , OT , Central Michigan - I think Smith is in play here as well as a quarterback but I don't want to piss Show off so I'll take the next tackle to replace Armstead. I like Raimann a lot and think with the right coaching he can be a 12 year starter at left tackle.
20. Pittsburgh Steelers - Malik Willis , QB , Liberty - I also think this could be Ridder but the Steelers seem enamored with Willis and in this scenario their patience pays off and they get him. I could also see a trade up happening as well come draft day to secure him. Not a big fan but sitting behind Trubisky for a year would certainly help.
21. New England Patriots - Nakobe Dean , LB , Georgia - Dean just seems like the perfect Patriot linebacker to me. One of the smartest and most instincual players in the draft and someone Belichek would love to have come in and run his defense for the next ten years.
22. Green Bay Packers - Chris Olave , WR , Ohio State - This would be a dream scenario for me as Olave is one of my favorite players in the draft. I could see the Packers passing on him because he doesn't exactly fit their prototype for receivers but he does provide the elite route running and seperation this team needs.
23. Arizona Cardinals - Treylon Burks , WR , Arkansas - They lost the best receiver in the league in Kirk and need to make sure those weapons stay stockpiled for Kyler. Burks is a perfect fit for what Kingsbury wants to do on offense and could even replace a ton of the receiving production they relied on Edmonds for out of the backfield.
24. Dallas Cowboys - Devonte Wyatt , DT , Georiga - One of my least favorite prospects in the draft and hate when people mock him to the Packers but I think he's a much better fit with the Cowboys who could use more reinforcements up front and aren't afraid of red flags.
25. Buffalo Bills - Breece Hall , RB , Iowa State - You don't take running backs in the first round unless you feel you are an already elite team who is right on the door step on winning it all. That's the Bills and Hall provides them the type of every down back they haven't had in forever and take a ton of pressure and wear off from Allen.
26. Tennessee Titans - Desmond Ridder , QB , Cincinnati - My favorite quarterback in the class and the perfect guy to sit behind Tannehill for a year and take over next year. The Titans can get out of Tannehills contract after this year and need an upgrade at the position to truly take them over the hump.
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Zion Johnson , OG , Boston College - The Bucs lost a guard and replace him , it's pretty simple math. Johnson fits the more physical blocking style of the Bucs so that gives him the slight nod over Green here.
28. Green Bay Packers - Kenyon Green , OG , Texas A&M - I have doubts whether the Packers would draft a linemen this early but Green might be an exception. He's like a clone of Jenkins and could come in and help solidify the Packers line at tackle or guard.
29. Kanasas City Chiefs - George Karlaftis , Edge , Purdue - The Chiefs get lucky here with Karlaftis falling. I didn't like passing on him with the last pick but it made sense. Karlaftis may never be an elite double digit sack guy but he is a 10 year productive starter and all around player.
30. Kansas City Chiefs - Jahan Dotson , WR , Penn State - They traded Hill and while Dotson doesn't come close to replacing everything Hill did he is a really good down the field threat with elite ball skills. I think he would be a great pairing with Mahomes.
31. Cincinnati Bengals - Kaiir Elam , CB , Florida - I did this in the group mock and liked it so much I decided to go back to it here. Elam just fits with Cincy in both play style and need so why wouldn't they take a shot on him here?
32. Detroit Lions - Kenny Pickett , QB , Pittsburgh - The Lions get lucky and get some peoples #1 quarterback on the board. I doubt he actually falls here and if he does I could see teams trying to get to this spot and grab him. As it stands though I think Pickett would be a great fit with the Lions - especially playing indoors.
ROUND 2
33. Jacksonville Jaguars - Tyler Linderbaum , C , Iowa - Another repeat from the earlier mock but it just makes too much sense. If Hutchinson is the culture changer on defense than Linderbaum could be that on offense for them.
34. Detroit Lions - Lewis Cine , S , Georgia - Would pair nicely with Sauce to create a dynamic young duo in the secondary.
35. New York Jets - Daxton Hill , DB , Michigan - The perfect type of player for a Saleh defense. Inside/outside versatility with incredible athleticism and length. One of my favorite players.
36. New York Giants - Boye Mafe , Edge , Minnesota - A powerful young rusher with a boatload of potential moviing forward.
37. Houston Texans - Kingsley Enagbare , Edge , South Carolina - A projection pass rusher who playing next to Davis could really take his game to the next level.
38. New York Jets - Quay Walker , LB , Georgia - Incredibly athletic linebacker who some have rated higher than Dean. Walker would try and fill the Fred Warner role in this defense.
39. Chicago Bears - Skyy Moore , WR , Western Michigan - A great complement from the slot for Mooney on the outside. One of the more NFL ready receivers in the draft.
40. Seattle Seahawks - Matt Corral , QB , Mississippi - My second favorite quarterback in the draft and someone who can take over for Drew Lock in Week 3.
41. Seattle Seahawks - Andrew Booth Jr. , CB , Clemson - Smart player who Pete Carroll would love. May never be elite but will be a start for years.
42. Indianapolis Colts - Logan Hall , DL , Houston - A versatile inside/outside defender that would fit in perfect in Indy.
43. Atlanta Falcons - Christain Watson , WR , North Dakota State - The Falcons grab their future #1 receiver with huge upside in the second.
44. Cleveland Browns - George Pickens , WR , Georgia - They need more playmakers around Watson and Pickens would be in play for me at #28.
45. Baltimore Ravens - Travis Jones , DT , Conneticut - A giant tackle who feels like he belonds with the Ravens.
46. Minnesota Vikings - Kyler Gordon , CB , Washington - They passed on McDuffie in the first but get his running mate in the second.
47. Washington Commanders - Sam Howell , QB , North Carolina - Carson Wentz isn't the long term answer. Howell has the upside and will benefit from sitting for a year.
48. Chicago Bears - Jalen Pitre , DB , Baylor - A perfect player for what you think of when you say Bears defensive backs.
49. New Orleans Saints - David Ojabo , Edge , Michigan - A huge injury drops him down the board but the Saints take the swing at the huge upside edge rusher.
50. Kansas City Chiefs - Roger McCreary , CB , Auburn - Might ultimately be a slot guy but the Chiefs could use that in absense of Mathieu.
51. Jaquan Brisker - S , Penn State - The Eagles need help all over their defense. Brisker should be a plug and play starter at safety.
52. Pittsburgh Steelers , Luke Goedeke , OT , Central Michigan - Not quite the upside of his Central Michigan counterpart but still an upgrade in Pitt.
53. Green Bay Packers - Alec Pierce , WR , Cincinnati - Not as big of fan of him as others but he's such a Packers pick with his size and speed combo.
54. New England Patriots - John Metchie , WR , Alabama - A perfect Patriot with his acumen for the position and former connection with Jones.
55. Arizona Cardinals - Cole Strange , G , Chattanooga - Fixing the offensive line in front of their tiny quarterback.
56. Dallas Cowboys - Dylan Parham , OL , Memphis - A versatile linemen who can play tackle or guard for the Cowboys.
57. Buffalo Bills - Tariq Woolen - May be a bit of a reach for a need but Woolen has giant upside and is such a unique talent.
58. Atlanta Falcons - Kellen Diesch , OL , Arizona State - The Falcons need to start building up front as well.
59. Green Bay Packers - Nic Bonnito , Edge , Oklahoma - May only be a pass rusher but he could be great at it and a perfect 3rd behind Smith and Gary.
60. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Arnold Ebiketie , Edge , Penn State - The best player available for one of the deepest rosters in the league still.
61. San Francisco 49ers - Dohnovan West , C , Arizona State - A great fit for the Shanahan running scheme and instant starter.
62. Kansas City Chiefs - Kenneth Walker III , RB , Michigan State - The Chiefs have a ton of picks so they can afford to take a running back to try upgrade CEH.
63. Cincinnati Bengals - Trey McBride , TE , Colorado State - A plug and play replacement for Uzomah.
64. Denver Broncos - Leo Chenal , LB , Wisconsin - A huge downhill backer who will make a splash on at least two downs in the NFL.
65. Jacksonville Jaguars - Jalen Tolbert , WR , South Alabama - A traits guy to come and in be an immediate target for a terrible receiving corps.
Really weird and tough draft to try and figure out. I think the Top 10 could go so many ways. Not the perfect Packers mock for two rounds for me (that would be Olave and Hill with trading up to get Pickens in the 2nd)