Top 50 Big Board 4.0

Big Board Top 50 (for the Miami Dolphins) 4.0

   1.       Joe Burrow, QB LSU

   2.       Tua Tagovaiola, QB Alabama

   3.       Justin Herbert, QB Oregon  

   4.       Chase Young, EDGE Ohio St

   5.       Mekhi Becton, OT Louisville

   6.       Andrew Thomas, OT Georgia

   7.       Tristan Wirfs, OT Iowa

   8.       Jedrick Wills, OT Alabama

   9.       Isaiah Simmons, LB/S Clemson

   10.   Derrick Brown, DL Auburn

   11.   Jeff Okudah, CB Ohio St

   12.   K’Lavon Chaisson, EDGE LSU

   13.   Jordan Love, QB Utah St

   14.   Austin Jackson, OT USC

   15.   Javon Kinlaw, DL South Carolina

   16.   Josh Jones, OT Houston

   17.   Henry Ruggs, WR Alabama

   18.   Cesar Ruiz, iOL Michigan

   19.   Jerry Jeudy, WR Alabama

   20.   CeeDee Lamb, WR Oklahoma

   21.   Xavier McKinney, DB Alabama

   22.   Jeremy Chinn, LB/S Southern Illinois

   23.   CJ Henderson, CB Florida

   24.   Antoine Winfield, DB Minnesota

   25.   JK Dobbins, RB Ohio St

   26.   De’Andre Swift, RB Georgia

   27.   Zack Baun, LB Wisconsin

   28.   Grant Delpit, DB LSU

   29.   Yetur Gross-Matos, DL Penn St

   30.   Ashtyn Davis, DB California

   31.   AJ Epenesa, DL Iowa

   32.   Cam Akers, RB Florida St

   33.   Kyle Dugger, DB Lenoir-Rhyne

   34.   Johnathan Taylor, RB Wisconsin

   35.   Patrick Queen, LB LSU

   36.   Kenneth Murray, LB Oklahoma

   37.   Marlon Davidson, DL Auburn

   38.   Clyde Edwards-Helaire, RB LSU

   39.   Jonah Jackson, iOL Ohio St

   40.   Lloyd Cushenberry, iOL LSU

   41.   Kristian Fulton, CB LSU

   42.   Robert Hunt, iOL Louisiana

   43.   AJ Terrell, CB Clemson

   44.   Josh Uche, EDGE Michigan

   45.   Davon Hamilton, NT Ohio St

   46.   Ross Blacklock, DT TCU

   47.   Jeff Gladney, CB TCU

   48.   Isaiah Wilson, OT Georgia

   49.   Bradlee Anae, EDGE Utah

   50.   Tyler Biadasz, iOL Wisconsin

Mock Draft 5.0: Bazin vs Stanhouse

Mock Draft 5.0: Bazin vs Stanhouse

Alright so a year removed but we are doing another Bazin vs Stanhouse mock draft. Bazin will be doing the AFC (Miami) picks and Stanhouse will be doing the NFC (Tampa) so both of us will be representing our favorite teams. There will be trades active in this mock and the team with the pick can look to trade out or a team can ask to trade up to a team on the clock. (Note: If two teams from the same conference want to trade, the person from the other conference has to “accept” the trade but the same conference owner will make the selection).

   1.       KB: Cincinnati Bengals – QB Joe Burrow, LSU Team Needs: QB, EDGE, iOL, LB

KB: This is a slam dunk. Any questions? Didn’t think so.

TS: No questions, but the 2^nd pick is actually the best player in the draft and is a steal already.

   2.       TS: Washington Redskins – EDGE Chase Young, Ohio St Team Needs: WR, CB, OT, TE, CB, iOL

TS: AKA Defensive Rookie of the Year.

KB: It’s so dumb that we can put that award in pen already, but it is pretty much true.

TS: Before I make Detroit’s pick, do you think that pick might be a trading target for a QB?

KB: As far as Miami goes, the Dolphins don’t want to package one of their 1sts to come up. Chargers may have interest though…

TS: How does the 3rd pick for the 6th, 37th and 2021 2nd rounder sound?

   3.       TRADE! KB: Los Angeles Chargers – QB Tua Tagovaiola, Alabama Team Needs: QB, OT, RB, CB

KB: Surprised you weren’t asking for more to be honest! The Chargers will take that trade and their franchise QB. I believe Tua is the top guy behind Burrow.

TS: Giants have an obvious need at OT, but which one is the question. 4 good options.

KB: I’ll just say I’m not envious of you at this pick. This is one of the toughest decisions of the draft to peg.

   4.       TS: New York Giants – OT Tristan Wirfs, Iowa Team Needs: LB, OT, EDGE

TS: Wirfs has the most upside of all OL, but I think Wills is more NFL ready to play day 1.

TS: Wills is so fundamentally strong, he’s almost ready to be a coach, based on what I watched on a comparison video between the two. But the athlete you find in Wirfs is rarer and he’s not a liability in the “fundamentals”. It’s going to really depend on what the new coach is looking for.

KB: Alright alright… so I got a couple weird offers for two AFC teams that may want to move up to jump Detroit for Okudah. To Houston… I’ll give you pick 5 and a sack of potatoes for Deshaun Watson.

TS: I mean considering Watson might not like the Texans anymore… nah this GM just didn’t want Hop and Hop didn’t want them. Next.

KB: Alright to Jacksonville… Pick 5 and 56 (late 2^nd) for pick 9 and Yannick Ngakoue. Jacksonville should love this lockdown corner and Ngakoue has made it clear he wants out.

   5.       TRADE! KB: Jacksonville Jaguars (from Miami Dolphins) – CB Jeffrey Okudah, Ohio St Team Needs: DT, LB, CB, OT, S

TS: Wow this one is weird. Using a bad relationship player to trade up. I can’t say no to this.

KB: Okudah is the next Ramsey without the known attitude issues. How about them apples Detroit? Miami with the middle finger!

   6.       TS: Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Chargers) – LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson Team Needs: OG, CB, EDGE, DT

TS: Freak athlete that many say will go top 4. Jabrill Peppers type that can play safety or slot corner.

KB: I really wasn’t sure where this pick would go without Okudah/Young. Derrick Brown would’ve been solid, but they got a true chess piece. Also, Jabrill Peppers as a comp is a slap in the face to Simmons. He is a true Unicorn.

TS: True, being a unicorn, there might not be a good comp. Anyways, Panthers pick is a bit easier now… funny you should mention him.

   7.       TS: Carolina Panthers – DT Derrick Brown, Auburn Team Needs: DT, CB, LB, iOL

TS: Another top prospect of this draft. I don’t think this pick is difficult. Panthers need everything on defense, so they’ll be happy with any one of the last 3 picks to fall to them.

KB: Surprised the Panthers didn’t entertain trade offers. I don’t see a team besides maybe AZ that takes Brown between here and 13-14.

   8.       TS: Arizona Cardinals – OT Jedrick Wills, Alabama Team Needs: DT, EDGE, LB, OT

TS: Will play right side, day one starter that can make the cardinals suddenly one of the best offenses in the NFL.

KB: Securing Hopkins for them was huge, but I think the OL is still a work in progress. I do agree with this pick.

   9.       KB: Miami Dolphins (from Jacksonville Jaguars) – QB Justin Herbert, Oregon Team Needs: QB, RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S

KB: Move back and pick up Ngakoue for just a 2^nd rounder and still getting a QB that they do really like? Sign me up!

TS: I really like Herbert, but I think there is a big QB drop off after him. 3 really good ones and the rest are projects at best.

   10.   KB: Cleveland Browns – OT Mekhi Becton, Louisville Team Needs: OT, S, LB

KB: Addressed right tackle in free agency. Time to get the stopgap for the left side.

TS: No contest with this pick. Makes sense.

   11.   KB: New York Jets – OT Andrew Thomas, Georgia Team Needs: OT, WR, iOL, EDGE

KB: Jets “attempted” to rebuild their OL in free agency. This guy is already the best of the bunch they brought in this offseason.

TS: Again, no argument. I believe these are the teams the top 4 OL will go to in this draft, with maybe a change in where they land.

KB: I am pretty confident about OL to NYJ, but what do you think about WR considering the gaping hole at WR1?

TS: Maybe they trade back up into the first, or maybe they won’t even have to because of the depth in this WR class. Also, nobody seems to agree when they are going to be drafted. They need to help out Darnold out as they have set themselves up for failure. But addressing the OL should help out the offense as a whole, run and pass.

   12.   KB: Las Vegas Raiders – WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama Team Needs: WR, CB, DT

KB: Amari Cooper 2.0? I don’t think so. Amari can be a lazy route runner at times and his get-off can be lackluster. Jeudy is a technician and while he may be quiet off the field, his play wouldn’t show it.

TS: I’ve seen Jeudy as the general first WR off the board, but I don’t think so.

KB: I have Lamb, Jeudy, Ruggs as my big board. But the Raiders value championship pedigree teams with all of their Clemson/Bama picks last year under new GM Mayock.

TS: I think Lamb is the man, but that makes sense from the Raiders perspective.

TS: While the 49ers need draft picks, I think they are more likely to trade the 31st pick and get a new star here. Lots of potential picks here though…

   13.   TS: San Francisco 49ers (from Indianapolis Colts) – WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma Team Needs: CB, WR, iOL, DT

TS: I think this is the best WR in the class, with Jeudy also in contention. 49ers have needed a WR1 for a while. This pick makes them scary.

KB: I also think Jeudy would be WR1 for SF, but I’m with you given that he is gone. How do you pass on this kind of talent at a position of need?

   14.   TS: Tampa Bay Buccaneers – EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU Team Needs: OT, RB

TS: With Nassib gone, they need someone to replace 7 sacks in an important role. Perfect situation for Chaisson. He’ll need to time to develop as a starter, but the 20-year-old is extremely talented. Not to mention Barrett is likely short term.

KB: I feel like the Bucs make a splash early in this draft considering their new super bowl window. But this pick does make a lot of sense with them resigning Suh.

   15.   KB: Denver Broncos – WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama Team Needs: WR, CB, OT

KB: This is as bad a kept secret as Miami liking Tua. If he is here, they won’t wait.

KB: Hey Atlanta, this is Jon Gruden man. I have a feeling you guys have quite a few guys you like available at this spot, man. Would you want to move back and pick up pick 91 and move back 3 picks to 19? Knock on wood if you’re with me man.

   16.   TRADE! KB: Las Vegas Raiders (from Atlanta Falcons)  – CB CJ Henderson, Florida Team Needs: WR, DT, CB

TS: Atlanta will accept that offer. We do have a few players we like at this spot and one should be there at 19. An extra pick will certainly help.

KB: Two biggest needs. Two top 10 players on their board. Two leaders/high character guys. Two home runs.  

   17.   TS: Dallas Cowboys – DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina Team Needs: CB, S, EDGE, OC

TS:  Most mocks have Kinlaw gone by now, but early mocks had the Cowboys drooling on Kinlaw. If he falls here, especially with Henderson and the 3 WRs gone, Kinlaw is the guy.

KB: Chaisson gone as well is big. I could see the Cowboys picking the guy that the Bucs don’t take between Chaisson and Kinlaw (assuming the WRs and Henderson are gone). But I’m not surprised with the fall. He is a top 10 player, just not a very valuable position.

   18.   KB: Miami Dolphins (from Pittsburgh Steelers) – OT Austin Jackson, USC Team Needs: RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S

KB: As much as the focus is on the QB pick for Miami, this is actually the pick that I am the most worried about. If the top 4 tackles are gone (likely), what does Miami do? I go Jackson because he is still young at 20 years old and has room to grow but has maturity beyond his years (gave bone marrow to sister). Josh Jones is here but hasn’t taken a leap in development as much as I would’ve liked to see.

   19.   TS: Atlanta Falcons (from Las Vegas Raiders) – LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma Team Needs: EDGE, CB, DT, RB

TS: I’m going with a dark horse that I think people are sleeping on. The Falcons need a lot of pieces on defense. Murray is a foundation to the direction they’re going. They’re happy with him, Chaisson or Henderson here.

KB: Oh wow! That is a dark horse. Haven’t seen this at all, but I can’t think of a traditional LB that they have. Jacksonville is in a bit of a pinch now and may want to trade out.

   20.   KB: Jacksonville Jaguars (from Los Angeles Rams) – LB Patrick Queen, LSU Team Needs: DT, CB, LB, OT, S

KB: Jacksonville doesn’t get any good offers for a team wanting to jump Philly for a WR or someone wanting Love, so they will settle in nicely with a 3 down LB. The Jags have so many positions of need. However, after adding Okudah they will take a man to pair with Myles Jack.

TS: Trade back would’ve been ideal, but it’ll take a team to REALLY want one of the BPA.

   21.   TS: Philadelphia Eagles – WR Justin Jefferson, LSU Team Needs: WR, CB, S, LB, EDGE

TS: I think this pick is going to be WR. Maybe Higgins, but Jefferson still has nice height and can do anything the Eagles need him to do.

KB: Slam dunk pick. No complaints. Every team needs a different WR and this is exactly the version of WR that is missing for Wentz & Co.

   22.   TS: Minnesota Vikings (from Buffalo Bills) – EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn St Team Needs: CB, WR, iOL, EDGE

TS: Many have a WR going here with the loss of Diggs, but this is a deep WR class, and they need a rusher with Griffen gone. Fear of him not being there at 25 makes this the pick now.

KB: REALLY?!? I don’t hate the player/fit/reason for this pick and you’re right I don’t know if he would’ve been there at 25. Not even surprised that it wasn’t a WR. They lost all of their corners. Cut Rhodes and lost CB2 and their nickel to Cincy in FA. They NEED a corner here but maybe you have one in mind at 25. To me their corner need is the biggest non-QB need going into the Draft amongst all teams

TS: Vikings need a lot.

KB: Belichick wants to move back here at pick 23. Any teams looking for Love or Josh Jones? We are OK with moving back to the 2^nd round for the right price. I have a feeling the Colts are interested. Any NFC teams?

TS: The Lions will make an offer, the 35^th and 67^th picks for the 23^rd and 195^th (6^th round).

KB: Colts are offering their pick at 34, a 2 next year and a 4^th this year at 122.

   23.   TRADE! KB: Indianapolis Colts (from New England Patriots) – QB Jordan Love, Utah St Team Needs: WR, QB

KB: If the Colts want Love in their live, they know it won’t come easy. They must jump a team like NO who are expected to value their backup QB as they have in previous years (Teddy). Good thing for Indy is that they still have a 2^nd this year after this trade, so they won’t be very long without picking again.

TS: I think it’s a great move for the Colts. I feel like the Pats could’ve taken Love for themselves, but they’re hungry for additional picks both this year and next. I entirely expect a trade back similar to this one.

   24.   TS: New Orleans Saints – CB Kristian Fulton, LSU Team Needs: OG, CB, LB

TS: This pick is either CB, WR, or Queen. There are a ton of options here and I don’t expect a trade back or luxury pick.

KB: I could see the Saints as a team in the Ruiz conversation with their iOL not particularly as talented as it has been. However, I like this pick a lot. Fulton isn’t forced to be a CB1. True BPA pick.

   25.   TS: Minnesota Vikings – WR Tee Higgins, Clemson Team Needs: CB, WR, iOL, EDGE

TS: I feel that Higgins is actually a better fit for the Vikings than Jefferson. They could also go DB. Again, they have a lot of needs.

KB: WHAAAAAAA…T?!?! Hate it. Hate it so much. Higgins is Round 3 for me.

TS: Could be Mims or Gladney. In my opinion, they have 3 big needs. Only 2 picks in the 1^st.

KB: I agree with 3 big needs, and to be honest I could argue they have even more. But that’s why you address the dire need at corner at 22 and then maybe trade back and collect more picks to address the others. WR is so deep that Higgins would’ve been available in the 2^nd.

   26.   KB: Miami Dolphins (from Houston Texans) – iOL Cesar Ruiz, Michigan Team Needs: RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S

KB: Best center in the class. Best guard in the class. Will and can play either position especially for Miami that loves versatility. The idea for the draft to center around protecting the QB with multiple OL and eventually a RB. Jackson and Ruiz will do that.

TS: Seattle, per tradition, is looking to trade back and pick up some selections. Quite a few teams came in with a good offer, but GB being just a few picks away and adding the 136^th and 175^th picks (4^th and 5^th) win the bidding.

   27.   TRADE! TS: Green Bay Packers (from Seattle Seahawks) – OT Josh Jones, Houston Team Needs: WR, TE, DT

 TS: This could definitely be a WR, Mims or Reagor, but GB decided to stick to the board. Jones, I have higher than Jackson whom Miami selected earlier. The Pack have traded up in the last 2 drafts, Seattle hasn’t used their original 1st round pick since 2011!

KB: Packers getting some depth on the oft-injured OL. Like this move. I don’t mind Jones at all in the first round, I just think Jackson would be better for Miami’s system.

   28.   KB: Baltimore Ravens – LB Zack Baun, Wisconsin Team Needs: LB, iOL

KB: Not your prototype at LB, but he is perfect for the Ravens defensive scheme. They had some trouble getting an extension done with Judon, so they tagged him. Baun will be his replacement next year. But for the time being, the rich get richer.

TS: I think Baun is a good player, but I don’t agree. They could go BPA here and truly be fat with strength. That’s how the Ravens can take advantage of their Super Bowl window and become dominant. RB or Safety come to mind.

   29.   KB: Tennessee Titans – DE AJ Epenesa, Iowa Team Needs: OT, CB, EDGE, DT

KB: This is someone who was a top 10 pick after he played his last game in college. And now some don’t see him as a 1^st rounder at all because of his testing. Another issue is, he is very scheme specific, like Baun. Isn’t very bendy and won’t cause Von Miller-esque havoc. But he is a good enough rusher to create pressure in the pocket and is fantastic in run defense. Great add for a former Belichick disciple.

TS: 100% with you on this pick. Very talented and just what they need at the right value.

KB: This of course only happens if they are not the winner of the Clowney sweepstakes.

   30.   TS: Seattle Seahawks (from Green Bay Packers) – CB Jeff Gladney, TCU Team Needs: WR, EDGE, DT, OT, iOL

TS: The first of a trio of TCU players to go soon. With DL picked over, Seahawks address another need with the best available corner.

TS: Now the 49ers are on the phones. Looks like Detroit is interested in this pick for picks 35 and 109 in the 4^th.

   31.   TRADE! TS: Detroit Lions (from San Francisco 49ers) – CB AJ Terrell, Clemson Team Needs: OG, CB, EDGE, DT

TS: I think this move completes the Lions draft. They missed on Okudah so they want to make sure they get their CB, moving in front of KC to do it. AJ has the speed and tools needed to compete on this level. If the 49ers stayed here, I could see them going after DT Blacklock from TCU to replace Buckener.

KB: KC didn’t get any favors with the board. Anyone want to move up to grab the 5th year option?

TS: How does 47, 91, and 199 for this pick sound? Atlanta has their eyes on a certain someone from their home state.

   32.   TRADE! TS: Atlanta Falcons – RB De’Andre Swift, Georgia Team Needs: EDGE, CB, DT, RB

TS: I think Swift fits this team, complimenting Gurley, and could be the best RB in the class. Getting this pick done in the first round means they get the 5^th year option instead of paying that kind of money to a veteran RB.

KB: Love this trade, love this pick. Great capper to our mock. Thanks Thomas!

Mock Draft 4.0 WITH TRADES 2020

Mock Draft 4.0 with Trades!!!

Here we go guys, first mock with trades. We have 4 more total mocks between now and draft night. Here is the schedule: 3 more mock draft Mondays (after today) and one on the Wednesday before the first round, which will be my “real comparable mock”. This one as well as the other 3 will be more of “what if this happens”. In other words, I want to show what might happen in a draft since no one really knows what is going to happen night of. One pick goes one way and it can change the whole draft. Anyways, I hate to look forward to next week already, but we got a doozy for you. I have done a lot of research and have solidified some of my own opinions from sources like Draft Network, Bleacher Report, ESPN, NFL.com, and independent twitter scouts and their clips. I have not watched my own film, so take this with a grain of salt. Just doing it for fun.

1.       Cincinnati Bengals – QB Joe Burrow, LSU Team Needs: QB, EDGE, iOL, LB (previous: Burrow)

Not happening.

2.       Washington Redskins – EDGE Chase Young, Ohio St Team Needs: WR, CB, OT, TE, CB (previous: Young)

Draft still hasn’t started.

3.       TRADE! Miami Dolphins – QB Tua Tagovaiola, Alabama Team Needs: QB, RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S

Trade details: Miami gets pick 3, Detroit gets pick 5 and 26.

Until I hear that Tua isn’t the guy… he is the guy.

4.       New York Giants – LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson Team Needs: LB, OT, EDGE (previous: Becton)

I am switching from OL because I am trying to think of what I wouldn’t do so as to get in the mind of Gettleman. Don’t get me wrong, Simmons is GREAT! But you have to protect Saquon and Daniel Jones.

5.       Detroit Lions – CB Jeffrey Okudah, Ohio St Team Needs: OG, CB, EDGE, DT

Detroit has 2 first round picks now and they got the player they have been gunning for since they traded away Slay.

6.       Los Angeles Chargers – OT Jedrick Wills, Alabama Team Needs: QB, OT, RB (previous: Herbert)

Chargers all of the sudden have the pick of the litter at OL. They are going to see what options are available at QB later in the draft and possibly give Cam Newton a call.

7.       TRADE! Jacksonville Jaguars – QB Justin Herbert, Oregon Team Needs: DT, CB, S, EDGE, QB

Trade Details: Jacksonville gets pick 7, Carolina gets pick 9 and 73 (round 3)

I believe Carolina will actively pursuit moving back, especially if Herbert is available. Jacksonville just “committed” to Minshew by trading away Nick Foles. But when you have an opportunity to draft a guy with Herbert’s arm you generally don’t pass on it. Making sure you get your guy for a 3^rd rounder is a modest price to pay.

8.       Arizona Cardinals – OT Tristan Wirfs, Iowa Team Needs: DT, EDGE, LB, OT (previous: Wirfs)

BIG need at right tackle. I know this is a what-if type of mock but it’s hard to see anything but this being a right tackle.

9.       Carolina Panthers – DT Derrick Brown, Auburn Team Needs: DT, CB, LB, iOL

The rebuild is real. I’m not sure if they will try to stack picks for this year or next, but a trade back at some point makes too much sense. Brown will likely slide if he makes it past Carolina but it seems like this pairing is meant to be.

10.   Cleveland Browns – OT Mekhi Becton, Louisville Team Needs: OT, S, LB (previous: Wills)

Similar to the Cardinals. If this pick isn’t a left tackle, I’m not sure what I will do with my hands.

11.   TRADE! Tampa Bay Buccaneers – OT Andrew Thomas, Georgia Team Needs: OT, RB

Trade Details: Tampa gets pick 11 and 120 (4^th round), New York Jets get pick 14 and 76 (3^rd round)

I might be alone on this, but signing Tom Brady was the opening of a Super Bowl window. How do you keep it open for both years of his contract? Keep him standing. Move up and solidify the offensive line. Thomas has played left and right and will be a great run blocker for many years.

12.   Las Vegas Raiders – WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama Team Needs: WR, CB, DT (previous: Jeudy)

As I continue to wonder what the Raiders will do with this pick, I continue to think they will be the first team to take a WR. I also believe they have always value speed, and with Tyreek in the division they see what it can do firsthand when used properly.

13.   San Francisco 49ers (from Indianapolis Colts) – WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama Team Needs: CB, WR, iOL, DT (previous: Lamb)

Jerry Jeudy might be the top player on their board overall. When SF got in this range, I had to believe it was for an impact route runner to help JimmyG.

14.   New York Jets – WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma Team Needs: OT, WR, iOL, EDGE  

The new Jets GM comes from the Eagles who are always wheeling and dealing. They pick up and extra 3^rd and deem that the work done to their OL is enough and can address another dire need at WR. Lamb is not as speedy as Ruggs, or as tight as Jeudy on his routes, but he is a true WR1.

15.   Denver Broncos – CB CJ Henderson, Florida Team Needs: WR, CB, OT (previous: Ruggs)

Nightmares for John Elway. All the tackles and wide receivers are gone. Corner can still be addressed even after the trade for Bouye. Henderson is a lengthy, man corner similar to what Jacksonville had in Ramsey with them together.

16.   Atlanta Falcons – DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina Team Needs: EDGE, CB, DT, RB (previous: Henderson)

Falcons look really good in this scenario of getting to either Kinlaw, Chaisson, or Fulton. But could they shock the world and be the first team to take a RB?

17.   Dallas Cowboys – EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU Team Needs: CB, S, EDGE, iOL (previous: Chaisson)

Frederick, their all-pro center, retiring out of the blue is worrisome, but I believe that could be in play to be addressed in round 2. You know what you can’t find in round 2? Someone with the athletic ability of Chaisson.

18.   Miami Dolphins (from Pittsburgh Steelers) – OT Austin Jackson, USC Team Needs: RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S (previous: Jackson)

They traded the other first rounder so they could solidify Tua and their quarterback situation for 15 years. Time to give him a tackle to pair with him. Kid is raw, but I doubt he is there in round 2 and he has a much higher ceiling than Josh Jones.

19.   Las Vegas Raiders (from Chicago Bears) – CB Kristian Fulton, LSU Team Needs: WR, DT, CB (previous: Fulton)

Oakland is at the beginning of the next great run on defensive backs. Fulton has times where he is the best player on the field, and others where he doesn’t know how to move his feet.  

20.   TRADE! New Orleans Saints – QB Jordan Love, Utah St Team Needs: OG, CB, LB

Trade Details: Saints get pick 20, Jacksonville gets pick 24 and a 2021 2^nd rounder

The Saints were in the running for a trade up to get a certain Patrick Mahomes in 2017. They won’t let another team (Patriots) get the chance to select their guy this time. Taysom isn’t the long-term option and there is no more Teddy. This QB will need the time to groom and he will get it.

21.   Philadelphia Eagles – WR Justin Jefferson, LSU Team Needs: WR, CB, S, LB (previous: Jeudy)

With Slay now acquired, I expect WR to be extremely sought after. Jefferson is the best on the board and I wouldn’t be surprised if he is taken before pick 21.

22.   Minnesota Vikings (from Buffalo Bills) – CB Jeff Gladney, TCU Team Needs: CB, WR, EDGE (previous: Gladney)

Corner is a spot they can’t afford to leave the first round without, so don’t wait and get the guy that fits your system like a glove. Gladney will play man and will also all come up and smack you in the head in the run game.

23.   New England Patriots – EDGE Zack Baun, Wisconsin Team Needs: QB, WR, EDGE, TE (previous: Baun)

The Patriots are an enigma in all facets. But at the end of the day, they love smart players that do their job. I believe Baun is that.

24.   Jacksonville Jaguars (from Los Angeles Rams) – CB AJ Terrell, Clemson Team Needs: DT, CB, S, EDGE

Trading away your entire defense isn’t good team building. But no matter, time to restock with a former National Champion. He didn’t shut down Chase in this year’s title game… but only one corner did the whole year and he is widely considered a top 5 prospect in next year’s draft already. Give the kid a break.

25.   Minnesota Vikings – EDGE Yetur Gross-Matos, Penn St Team Needs: CB, WR, EDGE (previous: Mims)

Everson Griffen was cut to free up cap space. Gross-Matos isn’t as heavy handed as Griffen was. But there is a needed edge presence that Yetur can certainly fill. He is good at the fastball, but that may be his only pitch right now.

26.   Detroit Lions – EDGE AJ Epenesa, Iowa Team Needs: OG, CB, EDGE, DT

The best scheme fits for AJ are former Patriots systems. And I’ll be damned if Matt Patricia doesn’t at least try to prove he is a good defensive coach this year.

27.   TRADE! Jacksonville Jaguars – S Xavier McKinney, Alabama Team Needs: DT, CB, S, EDGE, QB

Trade Details: Jacksonville gets pick 27, Seahawks get EDGE Yannick Ngakoue

A bit surprising that Yannick is still floating around and I think the teams that miss on Yetur will start to panic as the EDGE class has a LARGE drop off here. Jacksonville with 3 trades tonight, and they push to get this trade done because McKinney won’t be there at pick 42.

28.   Baltimore Ravens – LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma Team Needs: LB, iOL (previous: Murray)

Murray is your typical rangy 3 down LB. This was the only weak spot on the whole team last year but no one cared because the offense was so high-flying. But when they needed a LB to stop Derrick Henry in the playoffs, it showed.

29.   Tennessee Titans – DL Marlon Davidson, Auburn Team Needs: OT, CB, DT, EDGE, OG (previous: Niang)

They need an edge, and a defensive tackle. Davidson can play multiple positions along the DL and will be a great fit for a former Patriots defensive player at head coach. People know Derrick Brown, but Davidson is a dog as well.

30.   Green Bay Packers – LB Patrick Queen, LSU Team Needs: WR, TE, LB (previous: Shenault)

I don’t think Queen will be available here on draft night, and they will probably go WR. But this is a perfect landing spot for a team that needs to add another physical component to their defense.

31.   TRADE! New York Jets – OT Josh Jones, Houston Team Needs: OT, WR, iOL, EDGE  

Trade Details: Jets get pick 31, 49ers get pick 79 (3^rd round)

They missed out on the tackle of choice earlier in the night. So, they make sure they get their guy this time by jumping a few tackle needy teams between them. Jones is the best left tackle still available and has been a long-time starter for the Cougars.

32.   Kansas City Chiefs – CB Trevon Diggs, Alabama Team Needs: CB, LB, iOL (previous: Terrell)

Getting some young, cheap help on the defensive side of the ball will be able to keep this Super Bowl window open for a few more years once they need to pay Mahomes next offseason.

Mock Draft 3.0 - Post Free Agency Wave 1

Post Wave 1 of Free Agency: Mock Draft 3.0

Free Agency Wave 1 is done and while there are a few big-name guys still left, a lot of team needs have been filled. This will be my last non-trading mock until the last one I release a few days before the draft. I might get a friend to do one with me in between now and then as well. I have done a lot of research and have solidified some of my own opinions from sources like Draft Network, Bleacher Report, ESPN, NFL.com, and independent twitter scouts and their clips. I have not watched my own film, so take this with a grain of salt. Just doing it for fun.

1.       Cincinnati Bengals – QB Joe Burrow, LSU Team Needs: QB, EDGE, iOL, LB (previous: Burrow)

If the Bengals trade out, they are dumb. If the Dolphins trade up to 1, they are dumb. Let’s all just stand pat yea?

2.       Washington Redskins – EDGE Chase Young, Ohio St Team Needs: WR, CB, OT, TE, CB (previous: Young)

Kyle Allen was just acquired today as a backup to Haskins. Meaning Haskins is the starter. Let’s take away that smokescreen now. The pick is Young.

3.       Detroit Lions – CB Jeffrey Okudah, Ohio St Team Needs: OG, CB, EDGE, DT (previous: Okudah)

They signed Trufant to make Slay available for trade. Philly picked him up, paid him, and now the need for corner is there again. Slam dunk, book it.

4.       New York Giants – OT Mekhi Becton, Louisville Team Needs: LB, OT, EDGE (previous: Becton)

It depends what you think Gettleman wants. Does he want the mountain man? The athlete? The technician? Or Mr. Dependable? Or does he throw everyone off and keep addressing LB and take Simmons? I have a feeling it will leak at who he prefers and I think it’s the mountain man.

5.       Miami Dolphins – QB Tua Tagovaiola, Alabama Team Needs: QB, RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S (previous: Tua)

The word on the street is Miami tried to fly Tua in at the last minute before facilities were shut down and prospects were no longer allowed to visit. They got Dobbins (wink) and Jordan Love in, instead. The Dolphins have been in love with this kid for too long to pass on him now.

6.       Los Angeles Chargers – QB Justin Herbert, Oregon Team Needs: QB, OT, RB (previous: Herbert)

Brady is in Tampa. They aren’t trading or signing a free agent QB. Welcome the new face of the franchise. He doesn’t have to move too, too far.

7.       Carolina Panthers – LB Isaiah Simmons, Clemson Team Needs: DT, CB, LB, iOL (previous: Brown)

First switched pick from 2.0 to 3.0. The reason for the switch isn’t because of Brown or Simmons. I think the Panthers philosophy is different than I expected. They go out and sign Teddy for 3 years to be their QB instead of obviously tanking. They want to compete and not be an embarrassment. A DT is going to get lost in the mud. Simmons will fly around everywhere and replace the former face of the franchise, Luke Kuechly.

8.       Arizona Cardinals – OT Tristan Wirfs, Iowa Team Needs: DT, EDGE, LB, OT (previous: Wirfs)

With Derrick Brown on the board, they may think long and hard about that. But they will defer to coach, who is offensively minded, in securing a much-needed stop gap at right tackle.

9.       Jacksonville Jaguars – DT Derrick Brown, Auburn Team Needs: DT, LB, CB, WR, OT (previous: Henderson)

Now this is what a good tank looks like. Normally you fire your GM and coach when you’re about to do this because you know they won’t last through to see the end of this. Bold strategy, Cotton. Goodbye over-priced Foles. Hello #TankForTrevor. BPA pick here.

10.   Cleveland Browns – OT Jedrick Wills, Alabama Team Needs: OT, S, LB (previous: Wills)

Browns made a bunch of moves in early free agency. Signing Hooper at TE but more importantly Jack Conklin for their RT spot. Their new coach comes from Minnesota where they… like to run the ball and keep their QB upright. The last hole? Left tackle. Becton or Wills here. Book it.

11.   New York Jets – OT Andrew Thomas, Georgia Team Needs: OT, WR, iOL, EDGE (previous Thomas)

LOL did the Jets know they can sign crappy players for less than $10M a year? New York “reset” their bad OL with a below average bunch of signings to address it. If they feel they did sufficient work, this could be WR1. But they did not do sufficient work so this should still be a tackle. Last good one goes to Gang Green.

12.   Las Vegas Raiders – WR Jerry Jeudy, Alabama Team Needs: WR, CB, DT (previous: Simmons)

The Raiders had a very quiet free-agency period. Not quiet as in didn’t sign people. Quiet as in, they signed a lot of mid-tier guys that aren’t overpaid and should be immediate help. The one position they didn’t really address? You guessed it. I have Lamb>Jeudy now, but I think Jeudy will be more highly coveted by the guys who love winners.

13.   San Francisco 49ers (from Indianapolis Colts) – WR CeeDee Lamb, Oklahoma Team Needs: CB, WR, iOL, DT

TRADE! This happened on the 1^st day of free agency when Deforest Buckener (the guy who I think didn’t get enough credit) was traded to the Colts straight up for pick 13. Great trade for both sides. San Fran is likely to trade back either here or at 31 to get more picks but the value of a #1 WR here is too good to pass up.

14.   Tampa Bay Buccaneers – DT Javon Kinlaw, South Carolina Team Needs: DT, OT, RB (previous: Kinlaw)

TB in TB. Really, really weird but its official. And now that it is official, all the chips are in the center. 2-year Super Bowl window and you got to attack it. I think the Bucs move up to get Wills or Wirfs personally (maybe to JAX at 9) because they have to make sure Brady is protected. But if they stay pat… Barrett is back, secondary looked better at the end of last year (still want to add there later), but Suh is gone. Get Kinlaw there to go alongside the nose tackle of Vita Vea.

15.   Denver Broncos – WR Henry Ruggs III, Alabama Team Needs: WR, OT (previous: Ruggs)

These WRs could go in any order, if there is one here, I think it should be Ruggs and I think Denver would love that. They will worry about Philly/Minny jumping them for him but this is a perfect spot for the speedster.

16.   Atlanta Falcons – CB CJ Henderson, Florida Team Needs: EDGE, CB, DT, RB (previous: Chaisson)

I’m still of the belief that this could be Chaisson… but they added Fowler in FA and let Trufant go. Corner seems the bigger issue and with Brady and Brees in the division… might want to fix that.

17.   Dallas Cowboys – EDGE K’Lavon Chaisson, LSU Team Needs: CB, S, EDGE (previous: McKinney)

Seems like this is the last spot where you feel like you got a home run pick. Chaisson is a great outside bend rusher. Robert Quinn benefited last year from having a running mate in Lawrence on the other side. Chaisson will be in a perfect spot for him to succeed with Quinn in Chicago now.

18.   Miami Dolphins (from Pittsburgh Steelers) – OT Austin Jackson, USC Team Needs: RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, S (previous: Delpit)

It’s a reach. But some “sources” have said he won’t make it out of the top 15. Relatively unknown because he had a quiet year after having a bone marrow transplant for his sister in the last offseason. Flores likes high character guys. He eats characters (and nails) for breakfast. He is naturally a left tackle and I worry that Josh Jones hasn’t gotten significantly better throughout his time in college.

19.   Las Vegas Raiders (from Chicago Bears) – CB Kristian Fulton, LSU Team Needs: DT, CB (previous: Queen)

I’m going to keep harping on winners in Oakland. They want winners. Luckily for them LSU, Alabama and Clemson have quite a few good players in this draft. Corner isn’t a dire need but it could be upgraded after they had some struggles from 2^nd round pick Mullen out of Clemson last year.

20.   Jacksonville Jaguars (from Los Angeles Rams) – S Xavier McKinney, Alabama Team Needs: DT, CB, WR, OT (previous: Murray)

I have no idea what this pick will bring. There are so many needs on this team after letting go of Ramsey, Campbell, Bouye, Ngakoue (likely to be traded because he has said he isn’t playing), and Smith retiring all within the span of a year. There are still some decent pieces here, but the core that was in the AFC Champ game is gone. BPA here and hope for the best.

21.   Philadelphia Eagles – WR Justin Jefferson, LSU Team Needs: WR, CB, S, LB, EDGE (previous: Jeudy)

Malcolm Jenkins is gone which leaves a nice safety sized hole in the swiss-cheese secondary that is the city of brotherly love. Corner, safety and wide receiver are all so deep this year that it makes sense for Philly to make a huge splash up or move back and collect some more picks. But if they stay, the best WR on the board has less question marks than the best CB and safety.

22.   Minnesota Vikings (from Buffalo Bills) – CB Jeff Gladney, TCU Team Needs: CB, WR, DT, iOL, EDGE

TRADE! Diggs is now in Buffalo for a monster deal including their first-round pick but solves Buffalo’s biggest issue of getting a target for Allen. (PS that’s why you hire a GM, Houston.) The Vikings are in a similar boat to Philly. Needs at corner and WR. I think they would’ve taken Jefferson here, but they like Gladney a lot to rebuild the now-empty cornerbacks’ room.

23.   New England Patriots – EDGE Zack Baun, Wisconsin Team Needs: QB, WR, EDGE, TE (previous: Baun)

HOT DIGGITY!!! REJOICE AFC EAST FANS!!! WE DON’T HAVE TO DEAL WITH HIM ANYMORE! Yes, we still have to deal with Bill but Stidham or Hoyer>Tommy all day long. It sounds like they are going forward with that being the QB competition, but it wouldn’t shock me if this pick is Jordan Love. Untapped potential at QB for him. For now? I’m thinking this is a trade-back or BPA. Suddenly all of those band-aids are going to be ripped off without Tom at the helm. They lost Van Noy to Miami. The reason Miami probably won’t take Baun? He is a slightly smaller, bendier Van Noy.

24.   New Orleans Saints – LB Patrick Queen, LSU Team Needs: OG, CB, LB (previous: Shenault)

Signing Sanders in free agency was a genius move. Such a good deal and fills a massive hole as someone else to catch passes in this offense. They don’t have a 2^nd round pick but can probably address interior offensive line later. So, the team goes BPA (in this case position available) and gets their hometown player, while also filling a need.

25.   Minnesota Vikings – WR Denzel Mims, Baylor Team Needs: CB, WR, DT, iOL, EDGE (previous: Fulton)

With the 22^nd pick, the Vikings can try for BPA at their first pick or to make sure they get their guy in front of NE and NO. They could go edge here for someone like Gross-Matos or Epenesa, but Mims will fill in perfectly for Diggs as a great pass catcher, but also a blocker and humble player. Something that Diggs didn’t provide.

26.   Miami Dolphins (from Houston Texans) – S Grant Delpit, LSU Team Needs: RB, OT, iOL, DT, EDGE, CB, S (previous: Swift)

If they like 2 or 3 of these RBs (I think they prefer Dobbins), they can wait until the 2^nd round to take one at a value and pick up a player with more positional value. Enter a “sure-fire” top 10 pick prior to September. This season, something was just off. Questions surrounding injury, poor vision to attack the ball-carrier surround him. But this player is a true-deep safety and when he is healthy was one of the best players in the country. Move McCain back to his better position of slot and this secondary is a no-fly zone.

27.   Seattle Seahawks – EDGE Yetur-Gross Matos, Penn St Team Needs: WR, EDGE, DT, CB, S, OT, iOL (previous: Davidson)

No word from Clowney is probably good news for Seattle who couldn’t compete for his services if the bidding got out of control. If they can resign him, they still may address the thin line but there are a lot of needs for a team that is consistently a contender. A trade-back is likely.

28.   Baltimore Ravens – LB Kenneth Murray, Oklahoma Team Needs: LB, iOL (previous: Gross-Matos)

Has anyone had a better offseason? They tagged Judon, traded for Campbell, got a 2^nd round pick for their 3^rd TE, and didn’t lose anyone in free agency that was critical. However, they could look to fix a hole that was there from the 2019 offseason. They have some good pieces here but the rich get richer with my top non-unicorn LB.

29.   Tennessee Titans – OT Lucas Niang, TCU Team Needs: OT, CB, EDGE, OG (previous: Taylor)

They will likely address RB in this draft so they don’t pay Henry next year. But Niang is your plug-and-play right tackle replacement for Conklin, assuming he is healthy. He was a bully in 2018 for the Horned Frogs but suffered some setbacks in 2019 that caused his play to taper off.

30.   Green Bay Packers – WR Laviska Shenault, Colorado Team Needs: WR, TE, LB (previous: Jackson)

A lot of people having him falling out of round 1 because of his combine where he hurt himself and didn’t look right. However, the tape screams offensive weapon. Kamara as a wide receiver is his potential. Would love to see him hook up with ARod and of this teams’ obvious needs, he is the best player.

31.   San Francisco 49ers – CB Trevon Diggs, Alabama Team Needs: CB, WR, DT, iOL (previous: Diggs)

They will likely draft a CB at some point whether here, or via trade down. I still love this player-team fit because of the sure hands of Diggs. He didn’t seem to be up to par with playing Press at Bama so a zone team who can keep his eyes in the backfield may be better suited for his talents.

32.   Kansas City Chiefs – CB AJ Terrell, Clemson Team Needs: CB, LB, iOL (previous: Gladney)

Getting this pick right is a shot in the dark. But corner is their biggest need. Value on the big board would say the interior offensive lineman are available and while the corner position is deep, people seem to be picking them left and right. Let’s make sure the Chiefs don’t miss one.