NFL Draft
1st Round Mock Draft 2.0
I ended
up looking at my draft late last night and I just questioned half of my picks.
I thought I would make some changes but I'm about to shake things up a lot.
Which is why I'm making a 2.0, this will go live a day or so before the draft
so I cannot make many edits after that, but I will be working on it
continuously until then.
Pick 1: Cleveland Browns – Myles Garrett, DE Texas A&M
Hey, this
pick stayed the same! Woohoo! This is a slam dunk and I would be absolutely
shocked if he is not a superstar for the Browns. If they will be great it is
going to be on the offensive and defensive lines. And for anyone that doesn’t
know the Cowboys are able to be great on offense because of their line… and
anyone knows that defenses are only as good as their lines are. So the Browns
are actually building the right way. It has taken them awhile, but Hue Jackson
has started to turn things around slowly but surely. The only issue they need
to stop doing is paying huge $$$ for free agents. It doesn’t work. Build
through the draft.
Pick 2: San Francisco 49ers – Jamal Adams, S LSU
Lol can't
even get the top two picks the same. I completely forgot about this guy for
some reason which is nuts since a lot of people have him as the #2 as do I.
This guy is crazy talented and deserves the top 3 pick but this pick is truly a
toss up. Could be Trubisky, could be Soloman, could be Lattimore. This pick
really is going to completely change the top 10 and therefore the rest of the
1st round.
Pick 3: Chicago Bears – Solomon Thomas, DL Stanford
I really
want to be wrong here and have J Allen here... but if the 49ers go Adams,
Thomas is the better prospect even though I think Allen will be the better pro.
This pick also will completely change the draft. Thomas is a beast and should
be a great pro and help Leonard Floyd on that defense.
Pick 4: Jacksonville Jaguars – Leonard Fournette, RB LSU
Jacksonville
needs help on offense… Jaguars FINALLY(!!!!) and I do mean finally makes the
right decision in an insanely important year for them. Fournette should
completely change the offense. Chris Ivory is out of there and TJ Yeldon will
be a perfect compliment. Fournette is a special talent. They just need a line
and they are a really talented team. Then they need to replace Bortles but
that’s a whole nother conversation.
Pick 5: Cleveland Browns (from Tennessee Titans) – Mitchell
Trubisky, QB North Carolina
The
Browns are going to have to trade up into the top 8 (probably need to get above
the Jets) to get Trubisky. They definetly have the fire power to do so. They
trade the 12th and 33rd picks to move up 7
spots and get their guys. They probably should keep on with Kessler so they
won’t go QB and if they do then this pick will be Trubisky. Ding Ding
Ding. Trubisky is worse than Watson in my eyes. Yes, he has more potential, but
I hate how we are drafting only QBs based on pure potential without almost any
results. One full season where it wasn’t even an Andrew Luck type Stanford
season… and he goes in the top 10... To me, none of these QBs should be drafted
in the 1st.
Pick 6: New York Jets – Marshon Lattimore, CB Ohio St
The
replacement for Revis is picked here. The Jets have historically gone defense
at the top of drafts and they will love the tape they see on this kid. The only
problem is he really has had only one year as a starter, but he shined while
there. Could this pick be a Dee Milliner or a Darrelle Revis?
Pick 7: Los Angeles Chargers – Malik Hooker, S Ohio St
This pick
is a safety. I’m so confident that it is a safety that I literally can’t even
look at another player for the Chargers. Originally, I slated Adams here but he
went at 4, therefore, the next best safety will be taken here. If Hooker and
Adams are gone, I am sure the Chargers are going to forgo their pick. Here is
to fixing the gap that Eric Weddle made when he left for Baltimore.
Pick 8: Carolina Panthers – Christian McCaffery, RB Stanford
Here is a
very unique kid. A lot of people think of him as this small kid who will just
be a Darren Sproles at the next level. People don't know that not only does he
have that amazing quickness and speed but he is a bowling ball and goal-line
back too. Panthers biggest position of need is cornerback, but McCaffery is
absolutely shooting up big boards and for good reason. They pick him here
because none of the corners stand out enough for this pick.
Pick 9: Cincinnati Bengals – Johnathan Allen, DL Alabama
Allen is
a steal at 9. Could just be the very best player in this class in my opinion.
He is an asbolute bull on interior lineman and can stop the RB or get to the
QB. He is a pro bowler within the first 3 years of his career and gets to go to
a great defense. He will give some more tenacity to this already ferocious
defense.
Pick 10: Buffalo Bills – Deshaun Watson, QB Clemson
The Bills
were hoping that Mike Williams would fall but unfortunately… oh wait he finally
fell past the Titans. But the Bills are dumb and go with the guy that was
throwing him the ball. Because of the Cleveland trade up to get Trubisky, the
Bills feel like this needs to be the pick and they pass on Williams.
Pick 11: New Orleans Saints – Haason Reddick, DE/LB Temple
The
highest riser of all the draft prospects this year. He is a multi-purpose
player. He is likely going to be a DE but also could be used as a 3-4
linebacker. He is a freak athlete and will be interesting to watch this year.
Pick
12: Tennessee Titans (from Cleveland Browns) – Mike Williams, WR Clemson
Titans
are more than happy to move back. They pick up that 1st pick in
the 2nd round which is gonna be a player with 1st round
talent. They’re also able to get the guy they wanted all along in Mike Williams
who falls out of the top 10 because of the trade. He has the potential to be a
special player in this league. The need to get Mariota a toy is too tasty to
pass up for them.
Pick 13: Arizona Cardinals – Corey Davis, WR Western Michigan
Wow is
this guy going to shine in this system. They have found a replacement for Floyd
and for Larry when he leaves. He will be a stud for a long time and take even
more people out of the box for DJ and the run game.
Pick 14: Philadelphia Eagles – Adore’e Jackson, CB USC
Draft day
nonsense is making his name go higher and higher because he has a lot of talent
when he gets his hands on the ball. Not only will he be a CB but also could
fill in as a KR if needed. Although Sproles will probably not give up his role
easily. He is a fresh player with a ton of speed.
Pick 15: Indianapolis Colts – Reuben Foster, LB Alabama
Well, the
diluted sample hurts Foster. The Colts and other teams believe that he is
telling the truth, but some just don't like the fact that he will already be in
the drug program to start his career. His tumble could last much longer than
this. He might fall to 22 at Miami or even to the 2nd round. For the Colts,
they finally get a defensive nucleus. A guy that might be a top 5 pick in other
years is available at 15.
Pick 16: Baltimore Ravens – Derek Barnett, DE Tennessee
I hate to
see him falling in the draft but every analyst is hearing that he is much lower
than they originally thought. Ravens always go defense and always get studs.
Barnett could just be a top 5 player in this draft, but is not prototype size.
Pick 17: Houston Texans (from Washington Redskins)
– Patrick Mahomes, QB Texas Tech
The
Texans were just hoping and hoping no one would notice that Mahomes just
quietly went down the board. Texans trade up to get him because they want to
make sure they get their guy. They give up their 25th pick and
their 2nd rounder to move up 8 spots and also pick up a 4th round
pick from Washington. He gets snagged by an obviously QB needy team. Again I
don’t like any of the QBs, but it is what it is. He has a strong arm but has
never taken anything under snap before so I feel like he will struggle in some
packages because of their strong use of the running game.
Pick 18: New York Giants (from Tennessee Titans) – OJ Howard, TE
Alabama
Why the
hell not? Howard is the best guy on the board and he would fill an immediate
need for the Giants. He is the best TE in the class and they haven’t had a good
one since Martellus Bennett. This is a huge trade that sends ripples down the
end of the 1st round.
Pick 19: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Dalvin Cook, RB Florida State
I have
said this for months. Cook to the Bucs makes so much more sense with the recent
fallout of Doug Martin being suspended and having a drug issue. His play is
wishy-washy enough to cut him and his huge contract. Winston is going to be
pushing really hard for his ex-teammate to become his current teammate. Winston
won the National Championship with Dalvin behind him and he will hope (and
fail) to win the Super Bowl with him.
Pick 20: Denver Broncos – Ryan Ramcyzk, OT Wisconsin
OJ Howard
is gone because the Giants move up for the guy who falls and their next best
place to upgrade is on their OL. They go here instead of Lamp because they can
get a guard later in the draft.
Pick 21: Detroit Lions – Taco Charlton, DE Michigan
People
will only have him as a round 1 grade because of his upside, but when he tries
he is incredible. People just question his ability to try consistently. He will
likely fall to the 2nd and this is the highest he will probably
be taken. He is a very good scheme fit here and also Detroit has seen a lot of
him playing locally.
Pick 22: Miami Dolphins – Charles Harris, DE Missouri
I don’t
know. I really don’t this pick could be a million different people. They are
said to LOVE LAMP. I have him going before here. They also would take a strong
look at Foster if he is here which is possible and maybe even Peppers. Derek
Barnett is another person they love who may not be there. I don’t expect Harris
to be taken at this point though. The only team that is likely to grab him
before would be the Lions. Harris has a Cameron Wake type first step and that
is why they like him a lot.
Pick
23: Tennessee Titans (from New York Giants) – Marlon Humphrey, CB Alabama
Titans
move back twice in the first round and get two guys that they would’ve loved to
get at their 5th and 12th picks but they also recoop more
picks. The Titans are having a great offseason. Humphrey is a prototype corner
and is exactly the type of guy you are looking for with his intangibles.
Hopefully his play at Bama translates to the NFL.
Pick 24: Oakland Raiders – Takkarist McKinley, UCLA
Sure why
not. This fills a need left by Malcolm Smith who was released this offseason at
LB. They also probably got a very good look at him this year since he is
playing in their state. This pick is similar to Miami. They could go a lot of
places depending on how the draft falls, but if Takk is here I don’t think they
will pass.
Pick 25: Washington Redskins (from Houston Texans) – Jabril
Peppers, S/LB Michigan
Because of the trade back
it really opens up the options for Washington. It also allows them to go with
the guy they originally wanted with an extra 2nd round pick.
Peppers is such an intriguing prospect and it will be very interesting to see
who picks him. If he makes it out of the 1st round, I’ll be
shocked. Someone will trade up to the end of the 1st to get him
if no one takes him. He is just such a freakish athlete and dual threat. He is
a KR/S/LB/RB/WR. I am really intrigued by him.
Pick 26: Seattle Seahawks - Forrest Lamp, OG Western Kentucky
Seahawks
would love to go OL but they all sorta suck besides Lamp. So they get Lamp lol.
He falls to the back of the 1st because of trade ups for players at impact
positions. The best OL in this draft falls below Ramcyzk because the Broncos
would prefer the best tackle on the board.
Pick 27: Kansas City Chiefs - Jarrad Davis, LB Florida
LB is a
position of need just because they are all getting so old. Tamba Hali and
Derrick Johnson are in their 30s and Davis will bring a lot of youth to the
squad. He is more of an ILB but he isn’t the prototype build. It will be
interesting to see where he plays in this defense but he is a player for sure.
Pick 28: Dallas Cowboys – David Njoku, TE Miami
Why the
hell not?! The Cowboys are looking pretty good at most positions and with it
being an insanely deep draft at CB and DE they can afford to pick the best guy
available and completely change the Cowboys offense. This position also
ends up sorta being a need for them. Witten isn’t getting any younger and he
still blocks very well (so does Escobar) but he has gotten a lot slower, so a
target like Njoku could really spread open the offense with his versatility
(especially in the red zone).
Pick 29: Green Bay – Tre’Davious White, CB LSU
Everyone
has always mocked him to about this area even though I think he is probably
going to outplay his draft stock. He is coming from DBUniversity and the
Packers DESPARATELY need help here. Everyone and their brother got hurt at this
position for them last year and this guy should be able to come in and start on
the edge week 1.
Pick 30: Pittsburgh Steelers – TJ Watt, LB Wisconsin
In
January, I had the underrated and uber talented Haason Reddick going here. But
because he completely shot up the draft because of his offseason program
performances… Watt will fit nicely here. He isn’t as athletic as Reddick or as
freakish as his brother which will be disappointing for Steelers fans but you
can’t sleep on him either. He will get after the pass rusher and also can play
the LB position. They will have to kick someone in to cover for the departed
Lawrence Timmons but the versatility of Watt will be too juicy to pass up.
Pick 31: Atlanta Falcons: Jordan Willis, DE Kansas St
Willis is
going to be something special. The Falcons have had a couple of really good
years drafting since Quinn started with the team. He was the Big 12 player of
the year last year and that is incredible as a defensive player in what is an
offensive conference. He might go earlier than this (maybe Miami/Detroit) but
this is also a very good spot for him.
Pick 32: Arizona Cardinals (from New Orleans Saints): Deshone Kizer,
Notre Dame
Who the
hell knows what this pick is going to be… could be almost any position on
defense but I think QB makes the most sense at this pick because it means you
can put the 5th year option on him and have him for awhile. The Saints trade
this pick to the Cardinals so they can get their future behind Palmer (or this
year because he is always hurt). If Trubisky and Watson are both gone it will
be Mahomes or Kizer.
So that
is my final mock draft. Last year I only did one… this year I realized how
anyone could rise/fall in dramatic fashion (Tunsil) or undramatic fashion
(Myles Jack). I really hate how QB centric the draft is in the 1st round, but
it is what it is. Hopefully it ends up with only 2 in the 1st. It
helps teams that don't need QB the most. 3 RBs, 3 WRs are taken. Defensive
end is the most active position (Garrett, Thomas, Allen, Reddick, Harris,
Carlton and Barnett). All in all, I just want to get more than 4 right this
year! Woohoo, go me! And Go Miami!
Again I
referenced this chart for trades:
http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/draft/draft-trade-chart/
And noted
this for team visits for some teams (teams don't NEED to visit or workout
someone to draft him): http://walterfootball.com/ProspectMeetings/ByTeam
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