4/16 Three-Round Mock

[DNoz29]

I'll try to do one more before the draft.

No. 18 is going to throw some people off, but what the hell.

Round 1

1. St. Louis - QB Sam Bradford*, Oklahoma
- All but a lock, unfortunately.
2. Detroit - DT Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
- Detroit gets the best player available because of the Rams' stupidity.
3. Tampa Bay - DT Gerald McCoy*, Oklahoma
- The only way Tampa could be happier is if this was Suh.
4. Washington - OT Russell Okung, Oklahoma St.
- With the acquisition of McNabb, this pick is a no-brainer.
5. Kansas City - DT Dan Williams, Tennessee
- A 3-4 defense can't be successful without a good NT. That being said, KC could look to trade out of this pick and grab Williams a few picks later.
6. Seattle - S Eric Berry*, Tennessee
- Conflicting reports about Seattle's interest in Berry. Still, it'd be tough to pass on him.
7. Cleveland - DE/DT Jared Odrick, Penn St.
- First surprise pick of the round. This one probably won't pan out with the off-the-field concerns.
8. Oakland - OT Trent Williams*, Oklahoma
- From one athletically gifted OT (Campbell) to another.
9. Buffalo - OT Anthony Davis*, Rutgers
- The Bills take a chance on the boom factor in Davis over the higher floor in Bulaga. Also, Clausen's small hands to play well in Buffalo.
10. Jacksonville - RB C.J. Spiller, Clemson
- Would Jacksonville ever throw the ball if they had a Jones-Drew/Spiller backfield?
11. Denver (from CHI) - WR Dez Bryant*, Oklahoma St.
- This almost has to be the pick, right? Replacing one prima donna with another?
12. Miami - S Earl Thomas*, Texas
- Thomas is one of the best playmakers in this draft, which is something that will entice the Fins.
13. San Francisco - QB Jimmy Clausen*, Notre Dame
- Reports are the Niners wouldn't pass on Mr. Small Hands if he's there.
14. Seattle (from DEN) - OT Bryan Bulaga*, Iowa
- Bulaga could go anywhere from No. 5 to No. 14 (or even later).
15. N.Y. Giants - ILB Rolando McClain*, Alabama
- McClain is perfect for the 3-4, but the Giants snatch him up to lead their defense.
16. Tennessee - DE Jason Pierre-Paul*, South Florida
- The Titans go with the potential of Pierre-Paul over the complete game of Morgan.
17. San Francisco (from CAR) - CB Joe Haden*, Florida
- Niners continue to strengthen the defensive backfield.
18. Pittsburgh - QB Tim Tebow, Florida
- This could happen even if Roethlisberger isn't traded. Tebow won't try to rape anyone.
19. Atlanta - DE Derrick Morgan*, Georgia Tech
- A top eight talent falls into Atlanta's lap.
20. Houston - CB Kyle Wilson*, Boise St.
- The Texans need to replace Dunta Robinson somehow.
21. Cincinnati - TE Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
- It seems people always mock TEs to the Bengals, yet they never take one. This time, they get the best one of the class.
22. New England - DE/OLB Sergio Kindle, Texas
- The best 3-4 rush LB in this draft will help to rejuvenate the defense.
23. Green Bay - DE/OLB Brandon Graham, Michigan
- The move to a 3-4 was pretty successful last season, so why not add to it?
24. Philadelphia - S/OLB Taylor Mays, USC
- Mays would play OLB for the Eagles.
25. Baltimore - OL Maurkice Pouncey*, Florida
- Ray Rice and Joe Flacco applaud this pick.
26. Arizona - OT Bruce Campbell*, Maryland
- The Cards could go a number of directions but choose to go with the potential of Campbell.
27. Dallas - OT Roger Saffold, Indiana
- Saffold sneaks into the first round and looks to replace the dirty Flozell Adams.
28. San Diego - RB Ryan Mathews*, Fresno St.
- This guy is the perfect fit for the Chargers. No more scrawny running backs in Charger town.
29. N.Y. Jets - DE/OLB Jerry Hughes, TCU
- Hughes is being undervalued by many, but the Jets grab him to provide some pressure on the QB.
30. Minnesota - OG Mike Iupati, Idaho
- The NFLs best OL gets better.
31. Indianapolis - OT Charles Brown, USC
- Tony Ugoh looked like a genius pick a few years ago, but has since fallen out of favor. Brown could compete to protect Peyton Manning's backside.
32. New Orleans - DE Everson Griffen*, USC
- Griffen is a guy who hasn't yet played up to his potential, but the Saints could use an infusion of talent at DE.

Round 2

33. St. Louis - OLB Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri
34. Detroit - CB Devin McCourty, Rutgers
35. Tampa Bay - OLB Daryl Washington, TCU
36. Kansas City - WR Demaryius Thomas*, Georgia Tech
37. Philadelphia (from WAS) - S Nate Allen, South Florida
38. Cleveland - CB Patrick Robinson, Florida St.
39. Oakland - DT Brian Price*, UCLA
40. San Diego (from SEA) - DT Terrence Cody, Alabama
41. Buffalo - RB Jahvid Best*, California
42. Tampa Bay (from CHI) - WR Arrelious Benn*, Illinois
43. Miami - DT Linval Joseph, East Carolina
44. New England (from JAX) - TE Rob Gronkowski*, Arizona
45. Denver - DE/DT Tyson Alualu, California
46. N.Y. Giants - DE Carlos Dunlap*, Florida
47. New England (from TEN) - CB Kareem Jackson*, Alabama
48. Carolina - WR Golden Tate*, Notre Dame
- Tate could end up being a poor man's Steve Smith, whom he could learn from.
49. San Francisco - DE/OLB Ricky Sapp, Clemson
50. Kansas City (from ATL) - S Chad Jones*, LSU
51. Houston - RB Jonathan Dwyer*, Georgia Tech
52. Pittsburgh - CB/S Chris Cook, Virginia
53. New England - RB/WR Dexter McCluster, Ole Miss
54. Cincinnati - S Morgan Burnett*, Georgia Tech
55. Philadelphia - CB Akwasi Owusu-Ansah, Indiana (PA)
56. Green Bay - OT/OG Vladimir Ducasse, Massachusetts
57. Baltimore - TE Aaron Hernandez*, Florida
58. Arizona - DE/OLB Jason Worilds*, Virginia Tech
59. Dallas - S Reshad Jones*, Georgia
60. Seattle (from SD) - DE Corey Wootton, Northwestern
61. N.Y. Jets - DE/DT Alex Carrington, Arkansas St.
62. Minnesota - DT Lamarr Houston, Texas
63. Indianapolis - DT Geno Atkins, Georgia
64. New Orleans - OLB Navorro Bowman*, Penn St.

Round 3

65. St. Louis - WR Damian Williams*, USC
66. Detroit - OT Jared Veldheer, Hillsdale
67. Tampa Bay - OT Tony Washington, Abilene Christian
68. Kansas City - OG Jon Asamoah, Illinois
69. Oakland - QB Colt McCoy, Texas
70. Philadelphia (from SEA) - RB Toby Gerhart*, Stanford
71. Cleveland - WR Eric Decker, Minnesota
72. Buffalo - CB Brandon Ghee, Wake Forest
73. Miami - DE/OLB Koa Misi, Utah
74. Jacksonville - WR Marshawn Gilyard, Cincinnati
75. Chicago - WR Brandon LaFell, LSU
- Mike Martz need guys who can catch the ball. LaFell would be a great value pick here.
76. N.Y. Giants - RB Ben Tate, Auburn
77. Tennessee - OLB A.J. Edds, Iowa
78. Carolina - QB John Skelton, Fordham
79. San Francisco - S Larry Asante, Nebraska
80. Denver - TE Dorin Dickerson, Pittsburgh
81. Houston - DT Torrell Troup, Central Florida
82. Pittsburgh - S Major Wright*, Florida
83. Atlanta - CB Javier Arenas, Alabama
84. Cincinnati - WR Jordan Shipley, Texas
85. Cleveland (from OAK via NE) - DE/OLB Jermaine Cunningham, Floirda
86. Green Bay - RB James Starks, Buffalo
87. Philadelphia - OG Mike Johnson, Alabama
88. Arizona (from BAL) - WR Carlton Mitchell, South Florida
89. Arizona - DE/OLB Brandon Lang, Troy
90. Dallas - WR Blair White, Michigan St.
91. San Diego - CB Amari Spievey*, Iowa
92. Cleveland (from NYJ) - DT/DE Arthur Jones, Syracuse
93. Minnesota - RB Montario Hardesty, Tennessee
94. Indianapolis - OLB Dekoda Watson, Florida St.
95. New Orleans - TE Dennis Pitta, BYU
96. Cincinnati (comp) - OG John Jerry, Ole Miss
97. Tennessee (comp) - QB Jarrett Brown, West Virginia
98. Atlanta (comp) - C J.D. Walton, Baylor

 

[Seahawcla]

Hit the Hawks 3 biggest needs DE, S, OT cant complain.

I am scared we are going to reach for an OT at #6, I just dont think Williams and Bulaga are worth top 10 picks.

 

[sffanmike25]

Hell yeah, 3 rounds!

-No Offense Tackles for the 49ers... Total nightmare scenario, no matter how many other need areas are filled (SS with Asante, leaving Goldson @ FS, adding another speed rusher in Sapp, and two BPA picks in Jimmy and Joe)

-Pioli with the 3-4 line build overreach two years running. He'll either look like a genius down the line, or like the guy who squandered multiple top 5 picks...

-3rd round full of good values (LaFell, Tate, Gerhart, McCoy)

-Rams draft is way too much like you, and not enough like the Rams management staff.

-Like the push up the boards on Odrick, not so sure on Bryant going to Denver. McDaniels like to pick fights with people who have personalities. He's looking for 52 drones to coach.

-Steelers overreaction week would be complete with that 1st round pick. Nothing like solving a character issue with someone who can't finish a sentence without saying "blessing"

-Buffalo might have the best draft of anyone if the upside pans out.

Will add some more after the hockey game is over.

 

[sffanmike25]

Other notes:

-Jacksonville doesn't need another WR or Special Teams star. #80 has that handled.

-I'm pissed at the efficiency of Oakland's draft. That means I'm going to have to come back to the Bay Area in early May and hear about how great they are now.

-Tried to hold back, but Gronkowski to New England... NO!! I just don't know where I want him to go at this point. Will have to find him a location and start pushing for that *marks down on list*

-San Diego has a good need filling draft. Probably enough to hold water in the West.

Very good work!!

 

[gadsden86]

Like earl for the dolphins in the 1st. The dolphins no longer have a 2nd round pick due to the marshall trade.
The 3rd could either go TE or OLB. I think the LB you havewoud be best but miami has fallen for the TE from BYU.

 

[DNoz29]

The dolphins no longer have a 2nd round pick due to the marshall trade.

:doh:

 

[sffanmike25]

:doh:

The Joseph pick does work for Denver though. Could just slip that in there and act like you meant to add the "via Miami" in there. Getting both a 3-4 NT and DE would be a huge boost long-term, especially with Alualu's versatility.