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There might be a few surprises here but this is a mock based on rumors, reports, gut feeling and just some common sense. This is purely my opinion.
1. Hou- DE- Jadaveon Clowney- South Carolina
This pick looks like it’s between Clowney and Bortles and to me that is a no-brainer. You take BPA and while Clowney certainly isn’t seen as the same kind of prospect as he was a year ago, he is still the most talented player in this draft and well ahead of Bortles.
2. *Atl (from Stl)- Khalil Mack- Buffalo
Atlanta moves up ahead of Jacksonville to grab the other elite pass rusher in this draft.
3. Jax- QB- Blake Bortles- UCF
I think the Jaguars would prefer Clowney or Mack, but will have to settle for what they are hoping is their franchise QB in Bortles. They grab the top QB on the board who just happens to be a local guy.
4. Cle- QB- Derek Carr- Fresno State
I’ve been saying for weeks I think Carr is the #2 QB taken and could go either #4 to Cleveland or #5 to Oakland. Cleveland can’t afford to not get their guy at QB so they pull the trigger early in the 1st round.
5. Oak- Sammy Watkins- Clemson
Oakland goes BPA which would be between Watkins and Robinson. WR is the bigger need so they get an elite WR for whoever is the Raiders QB.
6. Stl* (from Atl)- OT- Greg Robinson
Perfect scenario for Stl. They move down, get a boatload of picks and still get their guy in Robinson who is an elite LT prospect.
7. TB- OT- Jake Matthews- Texas A&M
For most of the year Matthews was the consensus #1 O-lineman in the draft and arguably the best player overall. Robinson may have surpassed him but that doesn’t make Matthews any less talented. He should really solidify that Tampa O-line at LT.
8. Det** (from Min)- WR- Mike Evans- Texas A&M
There is a bit of a drop off at WR after Evans so Detroit jumps ahead of Buffalo to get their guy. They may also look to move even higher if Watkins falls a bit.
9. Buf- TE- Eric Ebron- UNC
The Bills still need to add weapons to compete so they add the top TE in the draft.
10. Chi*** (from Det via Min)- DT- Aaron Donald- Pitt
Chicago is in love with Aaron Donald and jump ahead of the Giants to make sure they get him.
11. Ten- OLB- Anthony Barr- UCLA
Just a really good match of talent, need and fit.
12. NYG- OT- Taylor Lewan- Michigan
The Giants need to protect Eli better and Lewan is a very good OT prospect
13. Stl- S- Haha Clinton-Dix- Alabama
The Rams fill their other major need with the top safety in the draft. Clinton-Dix and TJ McDonald could make an excellent safety tandem.
14. Mia**** (from Chi via Min)- OL- Zack Martin- ND
Miami is desperate for O-line help and there is a decent drop off in talent after the top 4. They would have loved Lewan to be in range but won’t be too disappointed with Martin. They had to move up with 3 teams potentially looking at OL coming up next.
15. Pitt- CB- Justin Gilbert- Okla State
Steelers really need help in the secondary and grab the best CB in the draft
16. Dal- S- Calvin Pryor- Louisville
Dallas addressed the DL in free agency with Henry Melton, now they add a thumper to their mediocre secondary. I still wouldn’t rule out DL though (Jernigan or Ealy would make sense) and if it weren’t for Romo’s huge contract I think they would be a potential landing spot for Manziel.
17. Bal- WR- Marquise Lee- USC
Seems like a Baltimore pick. They get a big name from a big school that should come in and make an impact.
18. NYJ- WR- Brandin Cooks- Oregon State
The Jets reportedly love Cooks and he would add something they currently don’t have, actual talent at the WR position (sorry, couldn’t help take a shot there).
19. Min**** (from Mia)- QB- Zach Mettenberger- LSU
Probably the biggest shock so far, the Vikings love Mettenberger and think he is their guy, but #8 is a little too high. They don’t want to risk losing him by trying to trade up from their 2nd rounder so instead move back a few times, add multiple picks and get their guy. Similar to the way Buffalo moved back and got EJ Manuel.
20. Ari- DE- Koly Ealy- Missouri
Cards grab the top edge rusher on the board
21. GB- DT- Timmy Jernigan- FSU
The talk was Green Bay was moving towards the smaller, quicker DL and Jernigan would fit that mold while still being excellent against the run.
22. Phi- CB- Darqueze Dennard- Mich State
The Eagles still need help in the secondary and grab the 2nd best CB in the draft.
23. KC-WR- Odell Beckham Jr- LSU
KC still needs a receiving threat opposite Dwayne Bowe and Beckham is a versatile weapon.
24. Cin- QB- Jonnie Manziel- Texas A&M
The biggest problem with Manziel is trying to find the right fit. While I’m not a huge fan of his and hate his fit with the Patriots, I do think this could be a great move for Cinci. They clearly don’t love Dalton and I don’t think they believe he is the guy. They have a great setup for Manziel with a quick, elusive RB in Gio Bernand, a great weapon on the outside in AJ Green and two quality TE’s. I think Cinci would be one place that could design an offense around Manziel to be successful.
25. SD- Kyle Fuller- Virginia Tech
Kyle Fuller is just a great football player and would instantly upgrade the Chargers secondary.
26. Cle- MLB- CJ Mosley- Alabama
Most people expect Cleveland to go QB and WR in round 1 but they can’t pass up the chance to get a falling talent like Mosley. While they may have over-drafted Carr earlier they make up for it by getting a steal with a top 10 talent in Mosley falling to them at 26.
27. NO- DE- Dee Ford- Auburn
New Orleans needs to improve their pass rush to take the next step and Ford is a great fit as an edge rusher.
28. Car- OT- Morgan Moses- Virginia
Does Carolina actually have 5 offensive lineman at the moment? They really need some help up front on offense and Moses is the top OT available.
29.***** Hou (from NE)- QB- Teddy Bridgewater- Louisville
Houston still needs a QB and they get a steal in Bridgewater who, while I don’t love, I certainly think he is the best QB in the draft.
30. SF- WR- Kelvin Benjamin- FSU
The 49ers are forever looking for weapons for Kaepernick and with Boldin coming towards the end of his career they need a physical outside threat.
31. Den- LB- Ryan Shazier- Ohio State
They lost Wesley Woodyard so they need to add talent and athleticism to their LBer group.
32. Sea- OG- Trai Turner- LSU
A bit of a surprise but Seattle has a tendency of doing that in the draft. Turner is quickly moving up boards and by draft day I think he is the #1 OG taken.
Trades
*Stl trades 1(2) to Atl for 1(6) + 2 (37) +2015 2nd and 3rd
** Min trades 1(8) to Det for 1(10) + 4(111)
*** Min trades 1(10) to Chi for 1(14) + 3(82)
**** Min trades 1(14) to Mia for 1(19) + 3(81) + 5(155)
***** New England trades 1(29) + 4(130) to Hou for 2(33) + 4(101) +6(181)
On points this trade favors the Pats and could probably be done without the extra 6th, but that’s a small price to pay to move up for a QB
Round 2
33. *Stl (from NE)- DT- Ra’Shede Hageman- Min
Hell of a draft so far for the Rams grabbing the top OT, S and the DT with arguably the highest potential in the draft.
34. **SF (from Wash)- DL- Stephon Tuitt- ND
While it makes no sense that Washington would actually make a smart move like this, it’s a mock draft so why not? Washington moves down and grabs extra picks in a loaded draft. San Fran has a boatload of picks so they can afford to be aggressive. Tuitt is a great fit for that 49er defensive front.
35. Cle- WR- Allen Robinson- Penn State
While not spectacular this is a pretty solid haul for Cleveland.
36. Oak- OT- Cyrus Koundijo- Alabama
37. *NE (from Stl)- DT- Louis Nix III- ND
With quite a few options on the board at 29 the Pats knew they could still get a quality player with two modest trades down. I still think Nix is a top 10 talent and he would be a perfect Wilfork replacement
38. TB- WR- Davante Adams- Fresno State
39. Jax- DE- Demarcus Lawrence- Boise State
40. Min- CB- Bradley Roby- Ohio State
41. Buf- OG- Xavier Su’a Filo- UCLA
42. Ten- RB- Tre Mason – Auburn
43. NYG- TE- Troy Niklas- ND
44. Stl- CB- Jason Verrett- TCU
45. Det- S- Jimmie Ward- Northern Illinois
46. Pit- NT- Justin Ellis- Louisiana Tech
A bit of a shocker but Ellis is rising fast. For me he went from one of the biggest sleepers to a bit overrated.
47. Dal- DE- Scott Crichton- Oregon State
48. Bal- C- Marcus Martin- USC
Just seems like a Baltimore draft pick.
49. NYJ- TE- Jace Amaro- Texas Tech
50. Mia- OL- Joel Bitonio- Nevada
Need more than 1 O-Lineman
51. Chi- S- Deone- Bucannon- Washington State
52. Ari- QB- Jimmy Garoppolo- Eastern Illinois
53. GB- MLB- Chris Borland- Wisconsin
54. Phi- OLB- Trent Murphy- Stanford
55. Cin- CB- Marcus Roberson- Florida
56. **Wash (from SF)- OG- David Yankey- Stanford
57. SD- OLB- Kyle Van Noy- BYU
58. NO- OLB- Jeremiah Attaochu- Georgia Tech
59. Ind- CB/S- Lamarcus Joyner- FSU
60. Car- WR- Jordan Matthews- Vanderbilt
61. **Wash (from SF)- OT- JuWuan James- Tennessee
62. NE-TE- Austin Sefarian-Jenkins- Washington
TE is one of the Pats biggest needs and ASJ is the last of the top flight guys available.
63. Den- DT- Dominique Easley- Florida
64. Sea- WR- Martavis Bryant- Clemson
Trades
*New England trades 2(33) to Stl for 2(37) + 5(153) + 6(188)
**Wash trades 2(34) to SF for 2(56) +2(61)
1. Hou- DE- Jadaveon Clowney- South Carolina
This pick looks like it’s between Clowney and Bortles and to me that is a no-brainer. You take BPA and while Clowney certainly isn’t seen as the same kind of prospect as he was a year ago, he is still the most talented player in this draft and well ahead of Bortles.
2. *Atl (from Stl)- Khalil Mack- Buffalo
Atlanta moves up ahead of Jacksonville to grab the other elite pass rusher in this draft.
3. Jax- QB- Blake Bortles- UCF
I think the Jaguars would prefer Clowney or Mack, but will have to settle for what they are hoping is their franchise QB in Bortles. They grab the top QB on the board who just happens to be a local guy.
4. Cle- QB- Derek Carr- Fresno State
I’ve been saying for weeks I think Carr is the #2 QB taken and could go either #4 to Cleveland or #5 to Oakland. Cleveland can’t afford to not get their guy at QB so they pull the trigger early in the 1st round.
5. Oak- Sammy Watkins- Clemson
Oakland goes BPA which would be between Watkins and Robinson. WR is the bigger need so they get an elite WR for whoever is the Raiders QB.
6. Stl* (from Atl)- OT- Greg Robinson
Perfect scenario for Stl. They move down, get a boatload of picks and still get their guy in Robinson who is an elite LT prospect.
7. TB- OT- Jake Matthews- Texas A&M
For most of the year Matthews was the consensus #1 O-lineman in the draft and arguably the best player overall. Robinson may have surpassed him but that doesn’t make Matthews any less talented. He should really solidify that Tampa O-line at LT.
8. Det** (from Min)- WR- Mike Evans- Texas A&M
There is a bit of a drop off at WR after Evans so Detroit jumps ahead of Buffalo to get their guy. They may also look to move even higher if Watkins falls a bit.
9. Buf- TE- Eric Ebron- UNC
The Bills still need to add weapons to compete so they add the top TE in the draft.
10. Chi*** (from Det via Min)- DT- Aaron Donald- Pitt
Chicago is in love with Aaron Donald and jump ahead of the Giants to make sure they get him.
11. Ten- OLB- Anthony Barr- UCLA
Just a really good match of talent, need and fit.
12. NYG- OT- Taylor Lewan- Michigan
The Giants need to protect Eli better and Lewan is a very good OT prospect
13. Stl- S- Haha Clinton-Dix- Alabama
The Rams fill their other major need with the top safety in the draft. Clinton-Dix and TJ McDonald could make an excellent safety tandem.
14. Mia**** (from Chi via Min)- OL- Zack Martin- ND
Miami is desperate for O-line help and there is a decent drop off in talent after the top 4. They would have loved Lewan to be in range but won’t be too disappointed with Martin. They had to move up with 3 teams potentially looking at OL coming up next.
15. Pitt- CB- Justin Gilbert- Okla State
Steelers really need help in the secondary and grab the best CB in the draft
16. Dal- S- Calvin Pryor- Louisville
Dallas addressed the DL in free agency with Henry Melton, now they add a thumper to their mediocre secondary. I still wouldn’t rule out DL though (Jernigan or Ealy would make sense) and if it weren’t for Romo’s huge contract I think they would be a potential landing spot for Manziel.
17. Bal- WR- Marquise Lee- USC
Seems like a Baltimore pick. They get a big name from a big school that should come in and make an impact.
18. NYJ- WR- Brandin Cooks- Oregon State
The Jets reportedly love Cooks and he would add something they currently don’t have, actual talent at the WR position (sorry, couldn’t help take a shot there).
19. Min**** (from Mia)- QB- Zach Mettenberger- LSU
Probably the biggest shock so far, the Vikings love Mettenberger and think he is their guy, but #8 is a little too high. They don’t want to risk losing him by trying to trade up from their 2nd rounder so instead move back a few times, add multiple picks and get their guy. Similar to the way Buffalo moved back and got EJ Manuel.
20. Ari- DE- Koly Ealy- Missouri
Cards grab the top edge rusher on the board
21. GB- DT- Timmy Jernigan- FSU
The talk was Green Bay was moving towards the smaller, quicker DL and Jernigan would fit that mold while still being excellent against the run.
22. Phi- CB- Darqueze Dennard- Mich State
The Eagles still need help in the secondary and grab the 2nd best CB in the draft.
23. KC-WR- Odell Beckham Jr- LSU
KC still needs a receiving threat opposite Dwayne Bowe and Beckham is a versatile weapon.
24. Cin- QB- Jonnie Manziel- Texas A&M
The biggest problem with Manziel is trying to find the right fit. While I’m not a huge fan of his and hate his fit with the Patriots, I do think this could be a great move for Cinci. They clearly don’t love Dalton and I don’t think they believe he is the guy. They have a great setup for Manziel with a quick, elusive RB in Gio Bernand, a great weapon on the outside in AJ Green and two quality TE’s. I think Cinci would be one place that could design an offense around Manziel to be successful.
25. SD- Kyle Fuller- Virginia Tech
Kyle Fuller is just a great football player and would instantly upgrade the Chargers secondary.
26. Cle- MLB- CJ Mosley- Alabama
Most people expect Cleveland to go QB and WR in round 1 but they can’t pass up the chance to get a falling talent like Mosley. While they may have over-drafted Carr earlier they make up for it by getting a steal with a top 10 talent in Mosley falling to them at 26.
27. NO- DE- Dee Ford- Auburn
New Orleans needs to improve their pass rush to take the next step and Ford is a great fit as an edge rusher.
28. Car- OT- Morgan Moses- Virginia
Does Carolina actually have 5 offensive lineman at the moment? They really need some help up front on offense and Moses is the top OT available.
29.***** Hou (from NE)- QB- Teddy Bridgewater- Louisville
Houston still needs a QB and they get a steal in Bridgewater who, while I don’t love, I certainly think he is the best QB in the draft.
30. SF- WR- Kelvin Benjamin- FSU
The 49ers are forever looking for weapons for Kaepernick and with Boldin coming towards the end of his career they need a physical outside threat.
31. Den- LB- Ryan Shazier- Ohio State
They lost Wesley Woodyard so they need to add talent and athleticism to their LBer group.
32. Sea- OG- Trai Turner- LSU
A bit of a surprise but Seattle has a tendency of doing that in the draft. Turner is quickly moving up boards and by draft day I think he is the #1 OG taken.
Trades
*Stl trades 1(2) to Atl for 1(6) + 2 (37) +2015 2nd and 3rd
** Min trades 1(8) to Det for 1(10) + 4(111)
*** Min trades 1(10) to Chi for 1(14) + 3(82)
**** Min trades 1(14) to Mia for 1(19) + 3(81) + 5(155)
***** New England trades 1(29) + 4(130) to Hou for 2(33) + 4(101) +6(181)
On points this trade favors the Pats and could probably be done without the extra 6th, but that’s a small price to pay to move up for a QB
Round 2
33. *Stl (from NE)- DT- Ra’Shede Hageman- Min
Hell of a draft so far for the Rams grabbing the top OT, S and the DT with arguably the highest potential in the draft.
34. **SF (from Wash)- DL- Stephon Tuitt- ND
While it makes no sense that Washington would actually make a smart move like this, it’s a mock draft so why not? Washington moves down and grabs extra picks in a loaded draft. San Fran has a boatload of picks so they can afford to be aggressive. Tuitt is a great fit for that 49er defensive front.
35. Cle- WR- Allen Robinson- Penn State
While not spectacular this is a pretty solid haul for Cleveland.
36. Oak- OT- Cyrus Koundijo- Alabama
37. *NE (from Stl)- DT- Louis Nix III- ND
With quite a few options on the board at 29 the Pats knew they could still get a quality player with two modest trades down. I still think Nix is a top 10 talent and he would be a perfect Wilfork replacement
38. TB- WR- Davante Adams- Fresno State
39. Jax- DE- Demarcus Lawrence- Boise State
40. Min- CB- Bradley Roby- Ohio State
41. Buf- OG- Xavier Su’a Filo- UCLA
42. Ten- RB- Tre Mason – Auburn
43. NYG- TE- Troy Niklas- ND
44. Stl- CB- Jason Verrett- TCU
45. Det- S- Jimmie Ward- Northern Illinois
46. Pit- NT- Justin Ellis- Louisiana Tech
A bit of a shocker but Ellis is rising fast. For me he went from one of the biggest sleepers to a bit overrated.
47. Dal- DE- Scott Crichton- Oregon State
48. Bal- C- Marcus Martin- USC
Just seems like a Baltimore draft pick.
49. NYJ- TE- Jace Amaro- Texas Tech
50. Mia- OL- Joel Bitonio- Nevada
Need more than 1 O-Lineman
51. Chi- S- Deone- Bucannon- Washington State
52. Ari- QB- Jimmy Garoppolo- Eastern Illinois
53. GB- MLB- Chris Borland- Wisconsin
54. Phi- OLB- Trent Murphy- Stanford
55. Cin- CB- Marcus Roberson- Florida
56. **Wash (from SF)- OG- David Yankey- Stanford
57. SD- OLB- Kyle Van Noy- BYU
58. NO- OLB- Jeremiah Attaochu- Georgia Tech
59. Ind- CB/S- Lamarcus Joyner- FSU
60. Car- WR- Jordan Matthews- Vanderbilt
61. **Wash (from SF)- OT- JuWuan James- Tennessee
62. NE-TE- Austin Sefarian-Jenkins- Washington
TE is one of the Pats biggest needs and ASJ is the last of the top flight guys available.
63. Den- DT- Dominique Easley- Florida
64. Sea- WR- Martavis Bryant- Clemson
Trades
*New England trades 2(33) to Stl for 2(37) + 5(153) + 6(188)
**Wash trades 2(34) to SF for 2(56) +2(61)