Post by MGB01 on Mar 27, 2024 16:43:53 GMT -5
MOCK DRAFT V1.0
1. Birmingham--Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
The former Auburn quarterback returns to the Yellowhammer state where Ken Dorsey simplay can't go through another year of mid QB play or someone else will be the one making that call.
2. Seattle--Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
Garrett Gilbert was about as much of a longterm QB solution in Seattle as Geno Smith, but it's clear that picking Brian Hoyer over him was a giant whiff. So by putting Penix with Chase Brown there's a chance for some Will Levis/Breece Hall impact.
3. Tampa Bay--Chop Robinson, ED, Penn State
The Sharks are fourth in the league in sacks, which is decent, but all of three have come from two edge rushers (Max Roberts, Mark Robinson). So a perfect chance to add a potential impact edge, who needs coaching to be sure, to a room that scares no one.
4. New York--Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
Injuries to Percy Butler and C.J. Gardner-Johnson, the latter season-ending, robbed the Hitmen of improving their secondary over 2023, so they keep adding, especially here where they make up for passing over Brian Branch (although it was for Joey Porter) last year.
5. San Diego--Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
Franklin will be among the top receivers available here as the Mission search for a replacement after trading Josh Gordon.
6. Dallas--Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
Not that Bob Stoops, if he survives the Lonestars' latest free fall, can afford to go BPA here but it might be the biggest mystery in all the league how a team this talented can get so little. Funny thing is he was hired to solve just this.
7. Orlando--Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
It took the Rage a few games to find out what Tampa Bay and Seattle already knew, Tre Flowers wasn't the answer. But injuries put Flowers back into the lineup, and since Shaun Wade isn't that much better the Rage get a poised, productive, and smart CB that they can possibly plug into the lineup alongside another Tide corner, Jalyn Armour-Davis.
8. St. Louis--Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama
Braswell is exactly the tweener for the Stallion defense with the perfect combo of power, speed, and length. An edge rushing version of Devon Kennard.
9. Washington--Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
The effect of injuries to Grady Jarrett (out for the season) and Christian Barmore (in and out of the lineup) have really made Gregg Williams' defense, which was the league's best under Louie Cioffi the last few years, sort of mid with guys playing far more snaps than they were set to. Jenkins, even with some pass-rush defeciencies, should help that.
10. San Antonio--Jordan Morgan, OL, Arizona
Injuries up front have resulted in hit-or-miss protection for Colin Kaepernick, he had three games where he sacked five or more times. That said, Morgan's profile reads an awful lot like 2022 #1 pick Teven Jenkins, who might have to move to left guard. But Morgan does have the athleticism and quickness to compensate wherever he ends up.
11. Los Angeles--Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas
With Darrell Henderson and Michael Pittman headed for paydays this summer the Xtreme might not be inclined to match, they draft a running back for the third straight year and this time go up to the first round to select Henderson's replacement.
12. Chicago--Darius Robinson, ED, Missouri
Cam Jordan's contract takes him through 2026, but the Enforcers should start prepping as if 2025 will be his last year. This has to be a dream come true for Rex Ryan: a big edge rusher, harkening back to the days when J.J. Watt, Von Miller, and Patrick Willis terrorized the midway and Jordan actually lined up on the edge spot here and there. He can also rush from the inside too, fine by Ryan where the 326-lb Jordon Scott, another Ryan brothers scheme success story, co-leads the team in sacks with Jordan.
13. Columbus--Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
The Capitols continue to get younger on defense (in 2023 they had five starters north of 30, this year one--with a second, Dylan Cole, right at 30) and the process continues, with Fiske's addition likely targeting Brent Urban. Fiske's run defense will need to improve, but his pass rush tools have him on Brian Flores' radar.
14. Carolina--Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson
The Colonels move past their looming Tee Higgins/Justin Madubuike decisions (with Higgins they already drafted Jayden Reed last year and any WR here would almost be superfluous) and go to the middle, where Akeem Davis-Gaither can't stay healthy. Trotter doesn't have a lot that jumps out but he always seems to be in the right place, always good for a linebacker.
15. San Francisco--Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
While Sainristil isn't an impact corner in the same mold as Greedy Williams was the former WR is a high-IQ player with a great skillset, in the mold of current starter Paulson Adebo. As Doug Pederson continues to build an operation that is best-positioned to challenge the Monarchs Sainristil is another fit.
16. Kansas City--T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
The Monarchs have traded run defense for pass rush the last few years, and more rings than fingers to wear them justifies that. But if teams figure out how to consistently (that means stay with) run against them this could be a problem, especially as the days of Case Keenum running the show are dwindling. Sweat, a mammoth DT, could be the answer, but conditioning could also determine if and/or how much.
1. Birmingham--Bo Nix, QB, Oregon
The former Auburn quarterback returns to the Yellowhammer state where Ken Dorsey simplay can't go through another year of mid QB play or someone else will be the one making that call.
2. Seattle--Michael Penix Jr., QB, Washington
Garrett Gilbert was about as much of a longterm QB solution in Seattle as Geno Smith, but it's clear that picking Brian Hoyer over him was a giant whiff. So by putting Penix with Chase Brown there's a chance for some Will Levis/Breece Hall impact.
3. Tampa Bay--Chop Robinson, ED, Penn State
The Sharks are fourth in the league in sacks, which is decent, but all of three have come from two edge rushers (Max Roberts, Mark Robinson). So a perfect chance to add a potential impact edge, who needs coaching to be sure, to a room that scares no one.
4. New York--Javon Bullard, S, Georgia
Injuries to Percy Butler and C.J. Gardner-Johnson, the latter season-ending, robbed the Hitmen of improving their secondary over 2023, so they keep adding, especially here where they make up for passing over Brian Branch (although it was for Joey Porter) last year.
5. San Diego--Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon
Franklin will be among the top receivers available here as the Mission search for a replacement after trading Josh Gordon.
6. Dallas--Roman Wilson, WR, Michigan
Not that Bob Stoops, if he survives the Lonestars' latest free fall, can afford to go BPA here but it might be the biggest mystery in all the league how a team this talented can get so little. Funny thing is he was hired to solve just this.
7. Orlando--Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB, Alabama
It took the Rage a few games to find out what Tampa Bay and Seattle already knew, Tre Flowers wasn't the answer. But injuries put Flowers back into the lineup, and since Shaun Wade isn't that much better the Rage get a poised, productive, and smart CB that they can possibly plug into the lineup alongside another Tide corner, Jalyn Armour-Davis.
8. St. Louis--Chris Braswell, ED, Alabama
Braswell is exactly the tweener for the Stallion defense with the perfect combo of power, speed, and length. An edge rushing version of Devon Kennard.
9. Washington--Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan
The effect of injuries to Grady Jarrett (out for the season) and Christian Barmore (in and out of the lineup) have really made Gregg Williams' defense, which was the league's best under Louie Cioffi the last few years, sort of mid with guys playing far more snaps than they were set to. Jenkins, even with some pass-rush defeciencies, should help that.
10. San Antonio--Jordan Morgan, OL, Arizona
Injuries up front have resulted in hit-or-miss protection for Colin Kaepernick, he had three games where he sacked five or more times. That said, Morgan's profile reads an awful lot like 2022 #1 pick Teven Jenkins, who might have to move to left guard. But Morgan does have the athleticism and quickness to compensate wherever he ends up.
11. Los Angeles--Jonathon Brooks, RB, Texas
With Darrell Henderson and Michael Pittman headed for paydays this summer the Xtreme might not be inclined to match, they draft a running back for the third straight year and this time go up to the first round to select Henderson's replacement.
12. Chicago--Darius Robinson, ED, Missouri
Cam Jordan's contract takes him through 2026, but the Enforcers should start prepping as if 2025 will be his last year. This has to be a dream come true for Rex Ryan: a big edge rusher, harkening back to the days when J.J. Watt, Von Miller, and Patrick Willis terrorized the midway and Jordan actually lined up on the edge spot here and there. He can also rush from the inside too, fine by Ryan where the 326-lb Jordon Scott, another Ryan brothers scheme success story, co-leads the team in sacks with Jordan.
13. Columbus--Braden Fiske, DT, Florida State
The Capitols continue to get younger on defense (in 2023 they had five starters north of 30, this year one--with a second, Dylan Cole, right at 30) and the process continues, with Fiske's addition likely targeting Brent Urban. Fiske's run defense will need to improve, but his pass rush tools have him on Brian Flores' radar.
14. Carolina--Jeremiah Trotter Jr., LB, Clemson
The Colonels move past their looming Tee Higgins/Justin Madubuike decisions (with Higgins they already drafted Jayden Reed last year and any WR here would almost be superfluous) and go to the middle, where Akeem Davis-Gaither can't stay healthy. Trotter doesn't have a lot that jumps out but he always seems to be in the right place, always good for a linebacker.
15. San Francisco--Mike Sainristil, CB, Michigan
While Sainristil isn't an impact corner in the same mold as Greedy Williams was the former WR is a high-IQ player with a great skillset, in the mold of current starter Paulson Adebo. As Doug Pederson continues to build an operation that is best-positioned to challenge the Monarchs Sainristil is another fit.
16. Kansas City--T'Vondre Sweat, DT, Texas
The Monarchs have traded run defense for pass rush the last few years, and more rings than fingers to wear them justifies that. But if teams figure out how to consistently (that means stay with) run against them this could be a problem, especially as the days of Case Keenum running the show are dwindling. Sweat, a mammoth DT, could be the answer, but conditioning could also determine if and/or how much.