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Draft
*Trade QB Ryan Mallett to Houston for 2(33)*
I know is this unlikely but it’s a mock draft. Mallett to Minnesota for #40 is also another option.
1 (29). NT- Louis Nix III- ND
It’s not secret I love this big guy, I think he is an elite, top 10 talent. He will fall because of injury and the lack of demand for NT’s but he will be a steal. Reminds me so much of a young Vince Wilfork
Louis Nix III- Draft Breakdown
* TRADE 2(33) + 4(126) to SF for 2(61) + 3(77) +3(94)*
Mike Mayock said this is deepest draft for a decade and I want to take advantage of that. SF has a ton of picks and can afford to be aggressive and move up here.
2(61). TE- Austin Seferian-Jenkins- Washington (Troy Niklas)
Late round 2/early round 3 is where I would target a TE. ASJ seems to be dropping lately and there is a chance he could make it to #61. If he isn’t here though I wouldn’t be disappointed with Niklas. I actually like Niklas better as a prospect but the concussion thing scares the hell out of me.
ASJ- Draft Breakdown
2(62). C- Marcus Martin- USC (Weston Richburg/Travis Swanson)
OTG and Mayo have sold me, Martin is now my #1 C target in this draft. I love his combination of athleticism and power, especially in the run game. Once again I wouldn’t be disappointed with having to settle for Richburh or Swanson.
Marcus Martin- Draft Breakdown
3(77). DL- Dominique Easley- Florida (Will Sutton)
I really wanted Aaron Donald but he is rising and might not make it to #29 and I like Nix a little more. Easley isn’t a bad consolation prize. We need more pressure from the interior DL and Easley can provide that. He might be a one gap penetrator but I think there is room on the roster for a playmaker of his calibre. He has a lot of baggage in terms of injury having torn both ACLs in the past 3 years but early/mid 3rd round sounds about right to me. I would also settle for Will Sutton but he would need to drop back to his 2012 weight.
Dominique Easley- Draft Breakdown
* TRADE 3(93) to Jax for 4(101) + 5(138)*
* TRADE 3(94) to Minn for 4 (104) +5(136)*
Lots of depth, move on back and get similar rated players and accumulate picks
4(101). TE- Xavier Grimble- USC
A double dip at TE. He isn’t a move TE like some people want but I prefer traditional TE’s that can block. Grimble does have plenty of athletic upside though and could be a terrific complimentary pass catcher in the NFL.
Xavier Grimble- Draft Breakdown
4(104). CB- Pierre Desir- Lindenwood
Big, long and athletic outside CB that has a lot of potential to develop. I like him as a special teamer and #5 CB to give him time to develop into a quality outside CB.
Pierre Desir- Draft Breakdown
5(136). WR- Devin Street- Pitt
My favourite mid-round WR, I think Street will fall because he won’t test out great athletically. Personally I couldn’t care less about what he does in a t-shirt and shorts, I love what he can do on the field. He’s a tall and long WR with a huge catch radius, soft hands and fantastic body control, exactly what I look for in an outside WR. He works the entire field and could develop into a really solid contributor.
Devin Street- Draft Breakdown
5(138). QB- Aaron Murray- Georgia
SEC QB with lots of experience, a good arm and leadership qualities. Exactly the kind of guy I want sitting and learning behind Brady.
Aaron Murray- Draft Breakdown
6(182). S- Vinnie Sunseri- Alabama
I’ve always liked Sunseri and he has a knack for making big plays in critical moments. He’s coming off an injury so he could be a candidate to sit for a year to get 100% healthy, but if he is healthy I think at worst he would compete with Ebner as a special teamer. I think he can do more than that though and be a rotational S in the NFL.
Vinnie Sunseri- Draft Breakdown
6(190). CB- Aaron Colvin- Oklahoma
I am sensing a trend. I love taking a chance with late round picks on formerly highly regarded players with injury concerns and Colvin offers as much upside as just about anyone at this stage. Put him on IR for a year and have him start fresh in 2015.
Aaron Colvin- Draft Breakdown
6c. FB- Trey Millard- Oklahoma
An early binky of mine that I won’t let go. The most versatile player in the draft that is going to be a steal because of injury. Perhaps a redshirt candidate to get him 100% healthy before trying to fit him into the offense but he is going to be a weapon. The only comparison in the NFL is Marcel Reece.
Trey Millard- Draft Breakdown
6c. OG- Spencer Long- Nebraska
Another guy falling because of injury, Long could have been a day 2 pick before getting hurt. He’s a former walk on that worked his way up to being one of the best O-lineman in the Big 10, so you know he has a good work ethic and drive. I love those kinds of players.
Spencer Long- Draft Breakdown
7. OG- Chris Burnette- Georgia
I’ve got to give credit to Snake Eyes for introducing me to Burnette. A veteran SEC OG that has work to do in pass protection but he sure can run block. He is really athletic and gets to the second level better than just about any OG in this draft. If he can improve his pass blocking he has a chance at being an NFL OG. He is so good blocking downfield and getting to the second level I joked that he could be a 305lb FB.
Chris Burnette- Draft Breakdown
Target UDFA’s
S- Nick Williams- North Alabama
If you want a Kam Chancellor type safety this is your guy. I wouldn’t have a problem with drafting him.
Nick Williams- Hudl
QB- Dustin Vaughn- West Texas A&M
This guy has an absolute CANNON!
Dustin Vaughn- Draft Breakdown
MLB-Max Bullough- Michigan State
Still don’t know why he was suspended for breaking team rules so there is some character concerns there, but the fact that his teammates have come out and support him leads me to believe its not too serious. He was the heart and soul of a terrific Michigan State defense and I think his instincts, passion and intelligence will make him an NFL MLB.
Max Bullough- Draft Breakdown
OT- Cornelius Lucas- Kansas State
DE/TE- Larry Webster- Bloomsburg
DT- Zach Kerr- Delaware
RB- Damian Williams- Oklahoma
QB- Keith Price- Washington
- ASJ / Troy Niklas at 61. Check.
- Marcus Martin at 62. Check.
- Dominque Easley at 77. In my dreams.
Those are 3 great picks, and if things fell that way, I'd be cheering. Some thoughts on the rest:
1. I want to add more speed and versatility at all 3 levels of the defense. You've done that up front with Easley, but I don't see anything at the 2nd level. I'd love to see the Pats take someone like Ryan Shazier at 29, or trade back and get Christian Jones.
2. I'm not wild about Nix at 29. The knee issue scares me, and I'd rather pick up Justin Ellis later.
3. I like Xavier Grimble, but I'd rather go with Richard Rodgers at 101 if we got one of ASJ/Niklas.
4. Pierre Desir is a nice pick, though I'd probably go with Antone Exum.
5. Aaron Colvin is fine. I also like Dontae Johnson.
6. I'd take a moon shot on Chris Boyd from Vanderbilt in the late roudns over Devin Street. Not impressed with Street's explosiveness or ability to create separation.
My variant of your draft:
- Trade 29 to Minnesota for 40 and 72.
40. TE: ASJ or Troy Niklas.
61. LB: Marcus Smith or Christian Jones.
62. OC: Marcus Martin.
72. DT: Dominique Easley.
77. DE: Aaron Lynch.
101. DB: Antone Exum.
104. TE: Richard Rodgers or Xavier Grimble.
136. DT: Justin Ellis.