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Well it's the end of March now so time for another updated mock. This time I endeavor to make at least 10 selections! In both 2009 and 2010 the Patriots selected 12 players overall. Not all rookies will make the team but did we get some gems there amidst the debris? I see the value in this draft to be in the 40-50s. So that's where I'll focus my efforts. But you may diverge as you see fit.
Here are the rules.
1. Use the CBS ranking chart. On Day 1, stick to exact ranked value, Day 2 up to 3 slots above, Day 3 up to 5 slots above. (Gonna tighten this up here to make it harder, more realistic to draft.)
2. You may make trades using the trade value chart. But the team must own all the picks that you are trading for. See NFL picks by team link.
3. Have fun! Try to pick at least TEN players!
CBS Ranking chart (Updated 3/26 as of this post):
NFL Draft - 2011 Draft Prospects - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com
NFL Trade Value Chart:
Draft Countdown - Trade Value Chart
NFL Picks by Team:
2011 NFL Draft Picks by Team
Here are the Pats picks:
17,28,33,60,74,92,123,156,&184
Here we go:
Day 1
Trade UP #17 (950)+ #74 (220) to Detriot for #13 (1150) + #179 (19.8). Detroit trades down a little because it is slightly early to take a corner and they need more picks in the top three rounds. I project them to take CB Brandon Harris.
#13 JJ Watt DE, Wisconsin. This kid has the athleticism that reminds you of guys like Julius Peppers and Richard Seymour. All in a 290 lb 6'5 package. He could become a very special player who can do it all given the time to grow and should make an immediate impact on rushing downs as well. This kid has a relentless motor, high character, and upside. Most importantly he fills a team need for the Pats at DE.
Trade DOWN #28 (660) to Tennessee for #39 (510), #108 (78), #139 (37). Titans trade up to get the last 1st round QB left. I project them to select Christian Ponder.
Day 2
Trade DOWN #33 (580) to San Diego for #50 (400) + #82 (180). Chargers move up with the Patriots as rumored and select a DB to shore up their secondary. I project them to pick Aaron Williams from Texas.
#39 Leonard Hankerson WR, Miami. This guy is capable of matching up against the more physical Jets corners and has the talent, size, and makeup to be a #1 down the road. He's adept at creating separation and had a great showing in the Senior Bowl against top college level talent.
#50 Brooks Reed OLB, Arizona. Reed provides much needed passrush to a Patriot defensive unit that was lacking in that area last season. Together with Cunningham, the Pats now have two promising OLBs to put the heat on the QB. In the middle of round 2, I think BB is willing to take on another conversion project with upside.
#60 Rahim Moore FS, UCLA. The Pats shore up the middle of their pass defense with one of the best ballhawking safeties out of this year's draft crop.
Day 3
Trade UP #82 (180) + #123 (49) to St Louis for #78 (200) + #175 (21). The Rams trade down slightly and get another 4th rounder in the process.
#78 James Carpenter OT Alabama. The Patriots strengthen the lines and prepare for the departure of either Light or Kaczur.
#92 Shane Vereen RB, California. Vereen is a speedy and versatile RB who can catch the ball out of the backfield and is a threat to score given a crack of daylight. A nice complimentary player to BJGE for a Thunder/Lightning tandem.
#108 Buster Skrine CB, Chattanooga. Due to his athletic showcase at the Combine, Skrine has been moving up draft boards. He shows the elite agility and burst BB seeks in a nickel corner.
#139 John Moffitt OG, Wisconsin. Moffitt is a tough, strong OG who could develop into a good interior lineman down the road after going through Dante's school of training.
#156 Greg Romeus DE, Pittsburgh. Rolling the dice on the injury risk in case he turns out to be a stud. This late in the draft, why not gamble on greatness?
#175 Julius Thomas TE, Portland St. No Patriots draft is complete without a tight end. Thomas is an athletic prospect in the mold of Aaron Hernandez. His lack of experience, not his athletic ability is what drops him this far down.
#179 Brandon Fusco C, Slippery Rock. A big, strong center who could be trained by Dante to replace Koppen down the road.
#184 David Carter DT, UCLA. The Pats have reportedly shown some interest in the kid. Could make for a versatile lineman to compete with the others for backup playing time. At 6'5 297, Has the size to play DE as well.
Notes: Thanks for reading! This was a lot of work, hope you had fun reading it and creating your own mock. I don't anticipate doing another mock till close to draft time and that one will probably be a 3 round mock with all 32 NFL teams. OK, braces for criticism, let me have it then!
Here are the rules.
1. Use the CBS ranking chart. On Day 1, stick to exact ranked value, Day 2 up to 3 slots above, Day 3 up to 5 slots above. (Gonna tighten this up here to make it harder, more realistic to draft.)
2. You may make trades using the trade value chart. But the team must own all the picks that you are trading for. See NFL picks by team link.
3. Have fun! Try to pick at least TEN players!
CBS Ranking chart (Updated 3/26 as of this post):
NFL Draft - 2011 Draft Prospects - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com
NFL Trade Value Chart:
Draft Countdown - Trade Value Chart
NFL Picks by Team:
2011 NFL Draft Picks by Team
Here are the Pats picks:
17,28,33,60,74,92,123,156,&184
Here we go:
Day 1
Trade UP #17 (950)+ #74 (220) to Detriot for #13 (1150) + #179 (19.8). Detroit trades down a little because it is slightly early to take a corner and they need more picks in the top three rounds. I project them to take CB Brandon Harris.
#13 JJ Watt DE, Wisconsin. This kid has the athleticism that reminds you of guys like Julius Peppers and Richard Seymour. All in a 290 lb 6'5 package. He could become a very special player who can do it all given the time to grow and should make an immediate impact on rushing downs as well. This kid has a relentless motor, high character, and upside. Most importantly he fills a team need for the Pats at DE.
Trade DOWN #28 (660) to Tennessee for #39 (510), #108 (78), #139 (37). Titans trade up to get the last 1st round QB left. I project them to select Christian Ponder.
Day 2
Trade DOWN #33 (580) to San Diego for #50 (400) + #82 (180). Chargers move up with the Patriots as rumored and select a DB to shore up their secondary. I project them to pick Aaron Williams from Texas.
#39 Leonard Hankerson WR, Miami. This guy is capable of matching up against the more physical Jets corners and has the talent, size, and makeup to be a #1 down the road. He's adept at creating separation and had a great showing in the Senior Bowl against top college level talent.
#50 Brooks Reed OLB, Arizona. Reed provides much needed passrush to a Patriot defensive unit that was lacking in that area last season. Together with Cunningham, the Pats now have two promising OLBs to put the heat on the QB. In the middle of round 2, I think BB is willing to take on another conversion project with upside.
#60 Rahim Moore FS, UCLA. The Pats shore up the middle of their pass defense with one of the best ballhawking safeties out of this year's draft crop.
Day 3
Trade UP #82 (180) + #123 (49) to St Louis for #78 (200) + #175 (21). The Rams trade down slightly and get another 4th rounder in the process.
#78 James Carpenter OT Alabama. The Patriots strengthen the lines and prepare for the departure of either Light or Kaczur.
#92 Shane Vereen RB, California. Vereen is a speedy and versatile RB who can catch the ball out of the backfield and is a threat to score given a crack of daylight. A nice complimentary player to BJGE for a Thunder/Lightning tandem.
#108 Buster Skrine CB, Chattanooga. Due to his athletic showcase at the Combine, Skrine has been moving up draft boards. He shows the elite agility and burst BB seeks in a nickel corner.
#139 John Moffitt OG, Wisconsin. Moffitt is a tough, strong OG who could develop into a good interior lineman down the road after going through Dante's school of training.
#156 Greg Romeus DE, Pittsburgh. Rolling the dice on the injury risk in case he turns out to be a stud. This late in the draft, why not gamble on greatness?
#175 Julius Thomas TE, Portland St. No Patriots draft is complete without a tight end. Thomas is an athletic prospect in the mold of Aaron Hernandez. His lack of experience, not his athletic ability is what drops him this far down.
#179 Brandon Fusco C, Slippery Rock. A big, strong center who could be trained by Dante to replace Koppen down the road.
#184 David Carter DT, UCLA. The Pats have reportedly shown some interest in the kid. Could make for a versatile lineman to compete with the others for backup playing time. At 6'5 297, Has the size to play DE as well.
Notes: Thanks for reading! This was a lot of work, hope you had fun reading it and creating your own mock. I don't anticipate doing another mock till close to draft time and that one will probably be a 3 round mock with all 32 NFL teams. OK, braces for criticism, let me have it then!
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