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    I think this will be my last mock. Wanted to try something a little different here, have a big board for each of the first couple of rounds on players I think may be available and how I rank them...pretty rough ones after the first and I probably missed some guys.

     

    1st round) Laremy Tunsil | LT | Ole Miss
    - I actually think we have a very realistic shot at him. This assumes the draft goes: Rams--Goff...Browns--Wentz...Chargers--Ramsey...Cowboys--Bosa/Zeke...Jags--Jack...then lucky us. If the Chargers go Ramsey I will be excited as I think the chances are very high--I think Jacksonville has shown to be one of the more patient franchises and I don't see them giving up on Joeckel quite yet, and if they have to mid-season they have Beachum. Won't say much on Tunsil other than we would be lucky if we get him

    1st Round Big Board
    Jalen Ramsey | CB
    Laremy Tunsil | LT
    Myles Jack | LB
    Joey Bosa | Edge
    Vernon Haergraves | CB
    Ronnie Stanley | LT
    DeForest Buckner | DL
    Kevin Dodd | Edge
    Ezekiel Elliott | RB


    2nd round) Mackensie Alexander | CB | Clemson
    - There are a lot of late 1st to early 2nd round CBs with a ton of talent. I expect we get a shot at atleast one of them. His lack of size and turnovers puts him in a position where I see us being able to choose him in the 2nd round. I do have some major worries that he will get flagged in the NFL as he does not look back for the ball early enough, and I am really unsure if he can locate the ball in the air quickly while not loosing positioning. As a NB I don't think that will be much of an issue but as he transitions to the perimeter over his career it may be a cause for concern. 

    2nd Round Big Board
    Corey Coleman | WR
    William Jackson | CB
    Mackensie Alexander | CB
    Sheldon Rankins | DL
    Kendall Fuller | CB
    Noah Spence | Edge
    Artie Burns | CB
    Vernon Butler | DL
    A'Shawn Robinson | DL
    Cody Whitehair | OL
    Jason Spriggs | LT
    Su'a Cravens | LB/S
     


    3rd round) Sterling Shephard | WR | Oklahoma *Trade up* (use late 4th rounder)
    - I really like our WR core and yes he will likely be non-existent in his first year given our logjam at the position but this pick is for next year and the year after. Plus he is one of my favourite players in the draft. SSS is likely in his last year, Mike Wallace is basically a one year contract, Aiken contract coming up, Permian we have no real clue of what he will be like...If we don't draft a WR with one of our 3rd or 4th rounders I will be amazed as it will be one murky situation next year/ next couple of years.

    3rd round Big Board
    Sterling Shephard | WR
    Kamalei Correa | Edge
    Pharaoh Cooper | WR
    Nick Martin | OL
    Charles Tapper | DL
    Tyler Boyd | WR
    Adolphus Washington | Ohio St.
    Will Redmond | CB


    Early 4th) Deion Jones | ILB | LSU
    - Don't think he is as twitchy as a guy like Telvin Smith but he provides some nice athleticism to our D. Not sure what our ILB situation after this season in terms of who will be beside CJ Mosley...Good to have someone groomed as we go and should be a ST contributor at the very least early on.

    Comp. 4th) Jordan Jenkins | Edge | Georgia
    - One of my favourite players, he just produces. He really is exactly what we look for in terms of edge setters. Should replace Upshaw with a very similar style of game and hopefully bring some pass rush presence also. 

    Comp. 4th) Matt Ionpnadis | DL | Temple
    -Again a fav player of mine, love how he plays the game. One of those guys I would be worried about if he was forced into starting early on as he has an NFL build and style of play that should withstand the trenches.

     

    6th round) Kevin Hogan | QB | Stanford
    - Don't see Mallet being our long-term backup and would like to see Trestman have someone to work with over the duration of a couple years. Really like Hogan's demeanour and team attitude. Has one heck of an ugly release but overall gets the job done.

     

    Comp. 6th) Isaac Seumalo | C | Oregon St.
    - Literally can play any position, and has a versatile size that will help him. Think his best fit is at C, I am a huge fan of versatile OL and I think the Ravens have shown they have coveted that in the past drafting guys like Jensen, Urschel, Jason Brown, etc.

     

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    This is very much my dream situation and likely not going to happen...my quick more subdued/realistic draft would go: 1) Joey Bosa...2) Artie Burns...3)Pharoh Cooper...the rest is more believable...

     

     

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    1 minute ago, rmw10 said:

    Regardless of which QB goes to LA, I think this lends strongly to 2 QBs going top 5, which is obviously huge for us. With one guy being secured at 1 and another in limbo, I can't see a team not taking them or trading up to do so if necessary. Word is that most teams feel there's a significant drop off from Wentz and Goff to Lynch. 

    I really hope so. Having two QBs go is the dream scenario.

     

    We will be assured one of Tunsil, Ramsey, Jack or Bosa if Cleveland goes QB.

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    31 minutes ago, Clmraven said:

    But do you see Stanley being worth taking at 6 if one or more of the top defensive guys are there? I cant deny Joe is better when he has a good O-line, but I like we were at on offense for the most part, I'm ready to give Monroe one more chance and maybe grab a better back up LT in the 3rd or 4th. I just can't wrap my head around neglecting the defense again.

    I have a hard time also saying we do not need defense and I do hope/expect that of our 2nd, 3rd and 3 4th rounders that 5 of those 6 will/should be D. I do hope that D is the best value at 6. As you asked though, yes I do see Stanley being worth the 6th pick. I would actually take him before Buckner--I really do question his upright style and if he has a strong enough base to occupy his gap, plus he is on the ground way too much for me, I do absolutely love his swim move though and it is a thing of beauty and there is a lot of talent to be played with. If we are in a scenario of Ramsey, Jack, Bosa, Went and Tunsil gone and we are deciding between guys like Ronnie Stanley, VHIII, and Buckner my pick is between Stanley and VHII and at this point I have yet to decide

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    9 minutes ago, Clmraven said:

    I'm just in the mindset that there's no non QB player that will make a huge difference in a 4 win season and a 12 win season. I don't see the point of giving up a first for an elite LT when we could stay at 6 and grab an elite defensive guy, which IMO could have a bigger impact, I truly hate to point to previous SB teams as a way to build a team but if the panthers had Tunsil during the SB how much would it really help them? Yeah it'd definitely help a bit but you can still move Miller or Ware to the other side and Cam would still be destroyed.

     

    I like Ronnie Stanley quite a bit.. I will say I do not think we win the SB without Bryant McKinney playing the way he did down the stretch. He really turned it on in the same way Joe did and I think there is some underestimation on how much impact an elite OL can have. When Joe is given time I feel his game steps up several levels....there are some QBs who work fine with less time in the pocket like Tom Brady or Aaron Rodgers (Andy Dalton gets it out pretty quick too, even with his solid OL) and the difference between a great OL and an average OL for them is negligible...but guys like Joe Flacco and Eli Manning have a very different dependency on the OL for their productivity, and much of it can be scheme which can be changed but I do not want us to have Joe throwing everything under ten yards and three step drops--it is not his skill set that makes him special..very similar to Eli in that sense but Eli seems to take even bigger steps back with a bad OL as he loves to throw off his back foot with pressure, Joe usually tends to step into it and get nailed...

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    6 hours ago, JO_75 said:

    According to Peter King, the Tennessee Titans have a "solid offer" for the number one pick. They may wait until closer to the draft but it will be interesting to see which team has offered that deal.

    Their team is in dire need of depth nearly everywhere...if they can trade down with the 49ers or Eagles for a 'solid' not spectacular amount I think it is in their best interest. they can still grab a guy like Ronnie Stanley (and if it is true they are 'undecided' between him and Tunsil there should be very little question for them of trading back as they will get what they perceive as good value).

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    3 hours ago, DomMcRaven said:

    Film watchers, I have to ask: who are your top 3 safeties in terms of range and ballhawking abilities?

    In terms of other guys who have yet to be brought up..Tyvis Powell is an interesting one. Has played really well in big games, has the speed and range to be a true center fielder. Not sure on his draft stock--his combine likely helped him (under 4.5) but he has some issues in his overall game and tackling. Has a good amount of experience though and again I am a sucker for players who play big in big games and big moments, that usually translates well in the NFL to similar moments. 

     

    KeiVarae Russell may be another to keep an eye on. Some injuries and issues being on the field but I think he may be one of those CBs who may be able to make the switch. Not a huge guy, but a good wrap up tackler and physical, and I am impressed more when he is off the LOS. Might be a stretch to say he could be a S, but maybe...may be best in the slot. Think he will provide good value in this draft though

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    1 hour ago, GrimCoconut said:

    I forgot Jenkins was still around. Nice value. 

    Ya I am a big fan--wanted to take him really bad but had too many edge guys on my roster. I really hope the Ravens look at him if he is there in the fourth, he may not have that elite exploding but he is tough, long arms, well built and productive. Could be a nice fill in for loosing Upshaw and give similar production

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    2 minutes ago, GrimCoconut said:

    I just checked his Twitter. Seems like he's dealing with grief regarding his friend and former teammate regarding CTE. Seems to have ineffective coping mechanisms. I wouldn't be shocked if he retired after what happened to his friend Rackley. It seems to have really hit home for him. 

    Such a rough deal and as fans we likely make this more difficult by pushing it under the rug and saying just man up and get on the field...hope him well in that regard

     

    On a side Ronnie Stanley is looking enticing with everything we have done so far--I am a fan personally and think he is a great fit. He comes from a good system, has been coached well, and given time should add core strength to his game.

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