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Aight, so I've done two Mocks now with other GMs. One was the full 7 and the other was 4 rounds. Both happened in April so they're pretty current.
Without further ado, Mock Draft 1:
1.25 - Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi St
Despite the Dline being great, it's overall depth and youth are lacking. Simmons is that true man in the middle that all the great defenses need. No way he would be available without the injury. So we get a top talent with size, speed and advanced use of his hands for the future. This is how we continue to have one of the top Dline's in the league.
2.53 - Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
My favorite of the safeties. Athletic and attacks the ball. Tackling isn't the strongest, but we need a ball hawk and future starter back there.
2.57 - Elgton Jenkins, C/G, Mississippi St
Big athletic powerful interior lineman with experience all over the line. We can plug him at RG and try to develop him at center. The interior Oline is currently the weakest part of the team with Brooks injury, Kelce's age and Seumalo's inconsistency and inexperience.
4.127 - Justin Hollins, DE, Oregon
Wanted a puss rusher and this kid can get after Quarterbacks. He's a little small and maybe only a 3rd down specialist, but I always believe in adding QB pressurers. Could develop into a more well rounded player with some weight and coaching.
4.138 - Dennis Daley, OT, South Carolina
Was very happy to land some depth, competition and youth along the Oline. It's a weak OT draft, but I think this kid is solid all around. Played in the SEC and should be ready to play if thrown in.
5.163 - Rodney Anderson, RB, Oklahoma
Maybe most talented RB in the draft with big injury concerns. In some ways, makes me think of Frank Gore's story. This is the kind of high ceiling pick I'd like at the position. We have enough of the limited types. Anderson can do everything well.
6.197 - Gary Jennings Jr., WR, West Virginia
Deep threat with some upside. Has to learn to catch it a little better, but better hands than Gibson. That offense doesn't showcase WRs that well, so some underdeveloped skills they're to refine. Last year all our deep threats got injured and I didn't want that to happen again.
Overall, love this draft. Built both lines up and added a much needed young (cost effective) safety. Added some talented offensive playmakers late improving the depth.
Mock Draft 2:
1.25 - AJ Brown, WR, Mississippi
My O and D line targets were all gone here so I took my favorite WR in the class. In the Boldin/Juju mold. Quick and runs great routes to get open often. Thick build and catches everything. He was the goto WR on a team with 3 guys that will get drafted. Really gives us some cost effective talent at the position to develop alongside Carson for the future. He'll probably run out of the slot a bit and Carson already loved throwing to his big slot when it was only Jordan Matthews (or even Ertz). The passing game should revolve around a WR eventually instead of the TE.
2.53 - Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
Same as above. We need a future safety ball hawk. This is the one.
2.57 - Mack Wilson, LB, Alabama
I know I've been saying we don't need a LB, but I thought this was great value and he is a playmaker, leader and can really cover. He's a little short, but long enough arms. He's being underrated because he doesn't get into the backfield as much as other top college linebackers, but that fits this defense fine.
4.127 - Beau Benzschawel, OL, Wisconsin
Can't go wrong with Wisconsin linemen. He's a bit of a tweener and I'm not sure where I'd play him. Center, guard, right tackle potential. He's lacking a little power for inside and doesn't move well enough for the outside, but knows how to block, gets in the way of defenders and is good in the screen game. We could plug him in early and get by until Brooks is back and then he's at worst solid future depth or a starting guard.
4.138 - Armon Watts, DT, Arkansas
6'5 300 lb late bloomer, whom I've seen ragdoll other SEC linemen. Doesn't always bring it, but improving leaps and bounds and turned himself into an NFL player in his final season. Had 7 sacks, with 3 forced fumbles. Big dude whose arrow is pointing up.
Overall, really like this one too although I improved the squad a little differently. On the defensive side, I improved the pass defense in the middle of the field and on offense got us a true #1 go to WR. And still added solid depth for both lines.
What do you guys think?
Without further ado, Mock Draft 1:
1.25 - Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi St
Despite the Dline being great, it's overall depth and youth are lacking. Simmons is that true man in the middle that all the great defenses need. No way he would be available without the injury. So we get a top talent with size, speed and advanced use of his hands for the future. This is how we continue to have one of the top Dline's in the league.
2.53 - Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
My favorite of the safeties. Athletic and attacks the ball. Tackling isn't the strongest, but we need a ball hawk and future starter back there.
2.57 - Elgton Jenkins, C/G, Mississippi St
Big athletic powerful interior lineman with experience all over the line. We can plug him at RG and try to develop him at center. The interior Oline is currently the weakest part of the team with Brooks injury, Kelce's age and Seumalo's inconsistency and inexperience.
4.127 - Justin Hollins, DE, Oregon
Wanted a puss rusher and this kid can get after Quarterbacks. He's a little small and maybe only a 3rd down specialist, but I always believe in adding QB pressurers. Could develop into a more well rounded player with some weight and coaching.
4.138 - Dennis Daley, OT, South Carolina
Was very happy to land some depth, competition and youth along the Oline. It's a weak OT draft, but I think this kid is solid all around. Played in the SEC and should be ready to play if thrown in.
5.163 - Rodney Anderson, RB, Oklahoma
Maybe most talented RB in the draft with big injury concerns. In some ways, makes me think of Frank Gore's story. This is the kind of high ceiling pick I'd like at the position. We have enough of the limited types. Anderson can do everything well.
6.197 - Gary Jennings Jr., WR, West Virginia
Deep threat with some upside. Has to learn to catch it a little better, but better hands than Gibson. That offense doesn't showcase WRs that well, so some underdeveloped skills they're to refine. Last year all our deep threats got injured and I didn't want that to happen again.
Overall, love this draft. Built both lines up and added a much needed young (cost effective) safety. Added some talented offensive playmakers late improving the depth.
Mock Draft 2:
1.25 - AJ Brown, WR, Mississippi
My O and D line targets were all gone here so I took my favorite WR in the class. In the Boldin/Juju mold. Quick and runs great routes to get open often. Thick build and catches everything. He was the goto WR on a team with 3 guys that will get drafted. Really gives us some cost effective talent at the position to develop alongside Carson for the future. He'll probably run out of the slot a bit and Carson already loved throwing to his big slot when it was only Jordan Matthews (or even Ertz). The passing game should revolve around a WR eventually instead of the TE.
2.53 - Juan Thornhill, S, Virginia
Same as above. We need a future safety ball hawk. This is the one.
2.57 - Mack Wilson, LB, Alabama
I know I've been saying we don't need a LB, but I thought this was great value and he is a playmaker, leader and can really cover. He's a little short, but long enough arms. He's being underrated because he doesn't get into the backfield as much as other top college linebackers, but that fits this defense fine.
4.127 - Beau Benzschawel, OL, Wisconsin
Can't go wrong with Wisconsin linemen. He's a bit of a tweener and I'm not sure where I'd play him. Center, guard, right tackle potential. He's lacking a little power for inside and doesn't move well enough for the outside, but knows how to block, gets in the way of defenders and is good in the screen game. We could plug him in early and get by until Brooks is back and then he's at worst solid future depth or a starting guard.
4.138 - Armon Watts, DT, Arkansas
6'5 300 lb late bloomer, whom I've seen ragdoll other SEC linemen. Doesn't always bring it, but improving leaps and bounds and turned himself into an NFL player in his final season. Had 7 sacks, with 3 forced fumbles. Big dude whose arrow is pointing up.
Overall, really like this one too although I improved the squad a little differently. On the defensive side, I improved the pass defense in the middle of the field and on offense got us a true #1 go to WR. And still added solid depth for both lines.
What do you guys think?
