The 2014 Mock draft Thread.

[Snake Eyes]

my first mock draft..

1 - Louis Nix III - DT ND (i know, top 10 pick)
2 - Darqueze Dennard - CB Michigan State
3 - Dominique Easley - DT Florida
4 - Trey Milliard - FB Oklahoma
5 - AJ McCarron - QB Alabama
6 - Stanley Jean Baptiste - CB Nebraska
7 - Brock Vereen - S Minnesota

or, if you want a more realistic first pick: Tuitt, Lyerla or Sepherian Jenkins.

Swap out Nix for Lyerla and I LOVE that draft assuming we could get some free agent O-line help.

 

[kennyb]

1. Usual trade down
2. Kyle Fuller CB
3. Fiedorowicz TE
3. DeQuan Jones DT
4. Trey Millard FB Oklahoma
5. Abbrederis WR
6. Austin Wentworth OT Fresno State

 

[stelfans]

So hum, yeah lets say we trade our 1st like we did this year and we have two comp picks
2a-Craig Loston SS, LSU
2b-Travis Swanson C, Arkansas
3a-Jace Amaro TE, Texas Tech
3b-Daquan Jones DT, PSU
4 -Johnathan Brown LB, Illinois
5a-Carlos Hyde RB, Ohio State
5b-Josh Mauro DE, Stanford
6a-Jordan Najvar TE, Baylor
6b-Brent Urban DT, Virginia
6c-Keon Lyn CB, Syracuse
7 -Jamil Merrell LB, Rutgers

 

[manxman2601]

So hum, yeah lets say we trade our 1st like we did this year and we have two comp picks
2a-Craig Loston SS, LSU
2b-Travis Swanson C, Arkansas
3a-Jace Amaro TE, Texas Tech
3b-Daquan Jones DT, PSU
4 -Johnathan Brown LB, Illinois
5a-Carlos Hyde RB, Ohio State
5b-Josh Mauro DE, Stanford
6a-Jordan Najvar TE, Baylor
6b-Brent Urban DT, Virginia
6c-Keon Lyn CB, Syracuse
7 -Jamil Merrell LB, Rutgers

When I was watching Rutgers games to get a look at Duron Harmon, Jamil Merrell really stood out. Unfortunately he's only 220lbs or so but I like the idea.

 

[stelfans]

Re: Re: The 2014 Mock draft Thread.

When I was watching Rutgers games to get a look at Duron Harmon, Jamil Merrell really stood out. Unfortunately he's only 220lbs or so but I like the idea.

seems like the perfect BB pick
character, special teams, Rutgers, captain...
i was tempted to put his brother in there but i tought it would be weird xD

 

[ATippett56]

2014 New England Patriots Mock Draft - 10/7/13

Straight Up - No Screwing Around

Round 1 - Louchiez Purifoy, CB - Florida (34)

Round 2 - Travis Swanson, OC - Arkansas (65)

Round 3 - DaQuan Jones, DT - Penn State (88) or Danny Shelton, DT - Washington (93)

Round 4 - Arthur Lynch, TE - Georgia (134)

Round 5 - James White, RB - Wisconsin (167)

Round 6 - Bryce Quigley, OT - San Diego State (210)

Round 6 Compensatory - Jeff Mathews, QB - Cornell (233)

Round 6 Compensatory - John Urschel, OG - Penn State (238)

Round 7 - Ted Bolser, TE - Indiana (260)

Parenthesis - NFLDraftScout Overall Rankings

NFL Draft - 2014 NFL Draft Prospects - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

Note: NFLDraftScout Overall Rankings dated 10/2/2013

 

[manxman2601]

2014 New England Patriots Mock Draft - 10/7/13

Straight Up - No Screwing Around

Round 1 - Louchiez Purifoy, CB - Florida (34)

Round 2 - Travis Swanson, OC - Arkansas (65)

Round 3 - DaQuan Jones, DT - Penn State (88) or Danny Shelton, DT - Washington (93)

Round 4 - Arthur Lynch, TE - Georgia (134)

Round 5 - James White, RB - Wisconsin (167)

Round 6 - Bryce Quigley, OT - San Diego State (210)

Round 6 Compensatory - Jeff Mathews, QB - Cornell (233)

Round 6 Compensatory - John Urschel, OG - Penn State (238)

Round 7 - Ted Bolser, TE - Indiana (260)

Parenthesis - NFLDraftScout Overall Rankings

NFL Draft - 2014 NFL Draft Prospects - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

Note: NFLDraftScout Overall Rankings dated 10/2/2013

Sorry to use your mock as a jumping off point (nice mock btw), but here's a question for people. Purifoy or Kyle Fuller?

I think Purifoy just because he's closer to what Talib is, but if we didn't have Arrington or Dennard, Fuller might just be my potentially favourite pick for the Pats. When the play is in front of him, he is incredible. He's arguably the best CB I've seen at playing the run in college. His problem is that he allows receivers to get behind him too easily. Has anyone seen his Georgia Tech tape where he virtually plays linebacker to counter the GT triple option?

Kyle Fuller vs Georgia Tech (2013) - YouTube

 

[ATippett56]

Sorry to use your mock as a jumping off point (nice mock btw), but here's a question for people. Purifoy or Kyle Fuller?

I think Purifoy just because he's closer to what Talib is, but if we didn't have Arrington or Dennard, Fuller might just be my potentially favourite pick for the Pats. When the play is in front of him, he is incredible. He's arguably the best CB I've seen at playing the run in college. His problem is that he allows receivers to get behind him too easily. Has anyone seen his Georgia Tech tape where he virtually plays linebacker to counter the GT triple option?

Kyle Fuller vs Georgia Tech (2013) - YouTube

Purifoy is a four down football player. Just remember, Bill Belichick values special teams (think Devin McCourty).

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/archive/2028291

08/21/2013 - TOP FLORIDA PROSPECTS FOR THE 2014 NFL DRAFT: 1. CB Loucheiz Purifoy (6-0, 185, 4.47)*...Well-built and light on his feet, Purifoy certainly looks the part of a top-flight NFL prospect. Better yet, he's been asked to play in a NFL-style defense. The Gators ask their corners to play tight man to man coverage on most snaps and Purifoy handles this responsibility well. He will extend to jam the receiver, at times, but is athletic enough to simply turn and run with most, demonstrating fluid hips, quickness and straight-line speed. Ironically enough, the corner may actually be at his best against the run. Purifoy is very quick to read run, fighting through blocks to get involved in the action.

 

[Big-T]

Using the CBS rankings again:

Trade out of round 1 for a 2 and a 4 then another trade back in round 2 to pick up another late round pick.

2. Travis Swanson - C - Arkansas (65)

2. Daniel McCullers - DT - Tennessee (71)

3. C.J. Fiedorowicz - TE - Iowa (99)

4. Trey Millard - FB - Oklahoma (108)

4. Deion Belue - CB - Alabama (128)

5. Brandon Thomas - OG - Clemson (142)

6. Deandre Coleman - DT - Cal (170)

6. Logan Thomas - QB - V Tech (177)

6 comp. Ryan Groy - OG - Wisconsin (198)

6 comp. Cairo Santos - K - Tulane (235)

7. Donald Hawkins - OT - Texas (282)

Stocked up on some big uglies this time, shame because I liked the De'Anthony Thomas mock!

 

[Snake Eyes]

2. Daniel McCullers - DT - Tennessee (71)

Have you seen footage of McCullers?

 

[manxman2601]

Purifoy is a four down football player. Just remember, Bill Belichick values special teams (think Devin McCourty).

Louchiez Purifoy, Florida, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

I don't disagree with that but so is Fuller. In fact he's quite some special teams player as a gunner and lead blocker.

 

[Big-T]

Have you seen footage of McCullers?

Daniel McCullers vs Alabama (2012) - YouTube

Here he is against 'Bama - the first 2 plays he pushes Chance Warmack back a fair distance, some plays he gets pushed back and some it's a dead heat. One play early on he pushes the C back and almost causes an INT with the collapsed pocket.

 

[ATippett56]

I don't disagree with that but so is Fuller. In fact he's quite some special teams player as a gunner and lead blocker.

But can Fuller consistently hold up in man press coverage?

 

[manxman2601]

But can Fuller consistently hold up in man press coverage?

Can Purifoy? He gives up a lot of receptions.

Like I said, if it's a question of replacing Talib which it likely will be, Purifoy is probably the better bet and I wasn't taking issue with your mock. In fact, there's a lot to like about Purifoy's game, particularly his explosiveness but to me, Fuller is a wow player when the ball is in front of him and if we were a cover two team or looking for a nickel CB, I would say Fuller in a heartbeat. But we're not and so Purifoy is probably the better guy.

It's just that I thought Purifoy v Fuller would be an interesting debate.

 

[ATippett56]

Can Purifoy? He gives up a lot of receptions.

Alot of receptions? Really?

Florida has the best defense in college football.

 

[ctpatsfan77]

6 comp. Cairo Santos - K - Tulane (235)

Unless BB has a massive change of philosophy, or Santos is the strongest player in the history of the NFL, I don't see him drafting a 5'8", 160# kicker.

Cairo Santos Bio - Tulane Green Wave Official Athletic Site

 

[manxman2601]

So bear in mind, if you're going to do a full mock as of right now, don't forget to give the Steelers the #1 pick overall:

:singing:

:bricks:

:rocker:


1. Pittsburgh Steelers 0-4 (.526)
2. New York Giants 0-5 (.625)
3. Jacksonville Jaguars 0-5 (.680)
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 0-4 (.750)
5. Carolina Panthers 1-3 (.450)
6. Washington Redskins 1-3 (.474)
7. Minnesota Vikings 1-3 (.474)
8. Atlanta Falcons 1-4 (.700)
9. St. Louis Rams 2-3 (.360)
10. San Diego Chargers 2-3 (.440)
11. Philadelphia Eagles 2-3
12. Oakland Raiders 2-3
13. Buffalo Bills 2-3
14. Houston Texans 2-3
15. Green Bay Packers 2-2
16. New York Jets 3-2
17. Cleveland Browns 3-2
18. Chicago Bears 3-2
19. Cincinnati Bengals 3-2
20. Miami Dolphins 3-2

Spots 21-32 are determined by playoff results.

21. Dallas Cowboys 2-3
22. Arizona Cardinals 3-2
23. San Francisco 49ers 3-2
24. Detroit Lions 3-2
25. Tennesee Titans 3-2
26. Baltimore Ravens 3-2
27. Indianapolis Colts 4-1
28. New England Patriots 4-1
29. Seattle Seahawks 4-1
30. Kansas City Chiefs 5-0
31. New Orleans Saints 5-0
32. Denver Broncos 5-0

2014 NFL Draft Order: Week Five Update | NEPatriotsDraft.com - 2014 NFL Draft

 

[jsull87]

To revise from my initial draft:

FA's Resigned

Edelman, Julian
Hoomanawanui, Michael (FA MIN)
Svitek, Will
Green, Tyronne (currently on IR)
Ninkovich, Rob (*Already done)
Fletcher, Dane
Talib, Aqib (Franchised in all probability)

Draft

I did a trade down last time but i am going to stay put this time for the talent around 25-30

1.) Stephon Tuitt, DE 6'6 DE/DT, ND (28) : Building for an Elite D. If this pick can work out and Tuitt can move to a 3-4 DE, LDE in base and DT in Sub. Picking up a Muhammad Wilkerson type would be big for this D. Still not 100% convinced on him inside tho but thats what Mocks are for.
2.) Trade into the 3rd and pick up an early 4th
3.) Hroniss Grasu C 6-3 298 I know we don't usually pick C's this early but i personally think Wedell's pass blocking has been a liability for this team and this is as good a position as any to upgrade.
3.) DaQuan Jones DT Penn State 6-3 333 - double Dipping at the interior rush position. But i still think we need to as we have no idea how Big Vince will return.
4.)Jace Amaro, TE 6-5 257 throwing another athletic body at the TE position hoping that he can take up the Hernandez Role and give TB some more receiving weapons.
4.) Devin Street, WR 6-3 192 Another young Receiver to give to TB. he has had a good start this year and is a possession guy with a nice frame.
5.) Marcel Jensen TE 6-5 258 4-5 Double dipping here

Haven't done enough late round homework but i want these last 2 picks to be on late round character concern drops / raw freak athletes and hope we get an Edelman, Dennard e.t.c
6.)
7.)

Am hoping that would make our D front for 2014. And i think it would be quite an adaptable bunch when you throw in Collins and Arrington in Sub Packages

CB Talib DE Tuitt NT Wilfork DE Kelly CB Dennard

. OLB Ninko ILB Mayo ILB Hightower OLB Jones

. SS Gregory
. FS McCourty

 

[manxman2601]

To revise from my initial draft:

FA's Resigned

Edelman, Julian
Hoomanawanui, Michael (FA MIN)
Svitek, Will
Green, Tyronne (currently on IR)
Ninkovich, Rob (*Already done)
Fletcher, Dane
Talib, Aqib (Franchised in all probability)

Draft

I did a trade down last time but i am going to stay put this time for the talent around 25-30

1.) Stephon Tuitt, DE 6'6 DE/DT, ND (28) : Building for an Elite D. If this pick can work out and Tuitt can move to a 3-4 DE, LDE in base and DT in Sub. Picking up a Muhammad Wilkerson type would be big for this D. Still not 100% convinced on him inside tho but thats what Mocks are for.
2.) Trade into the 3rd and pick up an early 4th
3.) Hroniss Grasu C 6-3 298 I know we don't usually pick C's this early but i personally think Wedell's pass blocking has been a liability for this team and this is as good a position as any to upgrade.
3.) DaQuan Jones DT Penn State 6-3 333 - double Dipping at the interior rush position. But i still think we need to as we have no idea how Big Vince will return.
4.)Jace Amaro, TE 6-5 257 throwing another athletic body at the TE position hoping that he can take up the Hernandez Role and give TB some more receiving weapons.
4.) Devin Street, WR 6-3 192 Another young Receiver to give to TB. he has had a good start this year and is a possession guy with a nice frame.
5.) Marcel Jensen TE 6-5 258 4-5 Double dipping here

Haven't done enough late round homework but i want these last 2 picks to be on late round character concern drops / raw freak athletes and hope we get an Edelman, Dennard e.t.c
6.)
7.)

Am hoping that would make our D front for 2014. And i think it would be quite an adaptable bunch when you throw in Collins and Arrington in Sub Packages

CB Talib DE Tuitt NT Wilfork DE Kelly CB Dennard

. OLB Ninko ILB Mayo ILB Hightower OLB Jones

. SS Gregory
. FS McCourty

An upgrade at SS and a nice backup for Big Vince, and that would be a mouth-watering D, particularly if Armstead can be the guy to replace Kelly long-term. Good job.

 

[ATippett56]

Alot of receptions? Really?

Florida has the best defense in college football.

Louchiez Purifoy, CB, Florida, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com

10/01/2013 - Defense is getting the job done at Florida. After holding Kentucky to just one touchdown and 173 yards in total offense, the Gators are No. 1 in the SEC in scoring defense (12.8 points a game), No. 1 against the rush (53.5 yards per game), No. 1 in total defense (202.5 yards), and No. 1 in third-down defense (holding opponents to just a 17.8 percent conversion rate).