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[hawkprey]

Congrats pick #32! This year's World Champions deserve a draft suitable for a World Champion. Allow me to persuade you to side with a draft worthy of kings...

1st Round: Alex Okafor, OLB. Texas.
Reasoning: I had a lot of trouble picking someone here, but I just couldn't ignore Okafor. A run-stuffer and pass rusher who can get it done.
Need? An OLB would be huge because we're lacking in that position. We can't rely on just Upshaw and Suggs should Kruger leave.

2nd round: Aaron Dobson, WR. Marshall.
Reasoning: Dobson is a 6'2" WR that hasn't been mentioned much from the group that contains many smaller, shifty standout receivers. But unlike them, Dobson doesn't live off YAC from screens and short throws. Dobson fits our scheme better: he's experienced at catching the ball down the field and can make one-handed grabs in traffic. Most importantly, he'll be able to beat man/press coverage.
Need? We have a surplus of decent WRs, but no one with the size and catch-in-traffic ability of Dobson. He'd be a great fit with Joe's accuracy and deep ball. Should Boldin leave, we will have a need for a real starting WR alongside Torrey.

3rd round: Tony Jefferson, FS. Oaklahoma.
Reasoning: Jefferson is undersized for a typical free safety but the production is there. He can change directions quickly and make plays all over the field. Makes plays in the backfield consistently and can be used as a blitzer.
Need? With Ed's impending leave (whenever it may be), a FS of the future is definitely a need.

4th round : Quanterus Smith, DE/OLB. Western Kentucky.
Reasoning: A pass rusher with an array of moves. 12.5 sacks in 10 games before an ACL injury. Needs work but the obvious production is there. Great hand use and can beat tackles who over-pursue by swimming inside.
Need? Even a repeat at this position is needed. A situational 3rd down passer is always welcome.

5th round: Adrian Bushell, CB. Louisville.
Reasoning: He's a physical corner with blitzing capability. On top of that, he's a special teams weapon as a returner and a gunner. He's even has success blocking punts. Bushell has good ball skills and can break up passes well. His smaller size is what hurts his stock most (5'11", 185). Also some minor character questions.
Need? We don't really need a cornerback, but his special teams uses makes him valuable even if he won't be a starting corner. And with Cary Williams likely departing at a high-injury position, depth at corner counts.

5th round (comp): Chris Gragg, TE. Arkansas.
Reasoning: The only comp pick I'm bothering to select. A tight end who is physically gifted and fights for extra yards. He is usually a very good catcher. Not a great blocker but experienced given his college offense. Stands out in the passing game. Reminds me of Ed Dickson. Gragg is great in space, which he got in college because of a deep threat passing game.
Need? Not as a starter, but tight ends are useful enough to have 3 good ones on the roster, and multiple TE sets will be key to defenses who try to stop our deep game and Ray Rice simultaneously.

6th round: Steve Beauharnais, ILB. Rutgers.
Reasoning: A very good run stopping ILB who isn't very big or naturally gifted.
Need? What we need is both ILB depth and an ILB who can cover. Beauharnais would help the situation at ILB
Need? A good run-stopping ILB for depth couldn't hurt. Anyone here will probably need to play special teams first.

7th round: Manase Foketi, OT. West Texas A&M.
Reasoning: A transfer from division I, Manase physically dominated at the division II level. He has some rawness, as any late rounder would, but the talent and power is there. Injuries last year helped drop him.
Need? We could use depth at OT as well as a future starting LOT, but there just aren't many worthwhile prospects from #32 on. Foketi could be like Harewood - somewhat of a project with NFL starting capability.

Edited by hawkprey, 11 February 2013 - 01:17 AM.

[Purple_ICE 81]

Congrats pick #32! This year's World Champions deserve a draft suitable for a World Champion. Allow me to persuade you to side with a draft worthy of kings...

1st Round: Alex Okafor, OLB. Texas.
Reasoning: I had a lot of trouble picking someone here, but I just couldn't ignore Okafor. A run-stuffer and pass rusher who can get it done.
Need? An OLB would be huge because we're lacking in that position. We can't rely on just Upshaw and Suggs should Kruger leave.

2nd round: Aaron Dobson, WR. Marshall.
Reasoning: Dobson is a 6'2" WR that hasn't been mentioned much from the group that contains many smaller, shifty standout receivers. But unlike them, Dobson doesn't live off YAC from screens and short throws. Dobson fits our scheme better: he's experienced at catching the ball down the field and can make one-handed grabs in traffic. Most importantly, he'll be able to beat man/press coverage.
Need? We have a surplus of decent WRs, but no one with the size and catch-in-traffic ability of Dobson. He'd be a great fit with Joe's accuracy and deep ball. Should Boldin leave, we will have a need for a real starting WR alongside Torrey.

3rd round: Tony Jefferson, FS. Oaklahoma.
Reasoning: Jefferson is undersized for a typical free safety but the production is there. He can change directions quickly and make plays all over the field. Makes plays in the backfield consistently and can be used as a blitzer.
Need? With Ed's impending leave (whenever it may be), a FS of the future is definitely a need.

4th round : Quanterus Smith, DE/OLB. Western Kentucky.
Reasoning: A pass rusher with an array of moves. 12.5 sacks in 10 games before an ACL injury. Needs work but the obvious production is there. Great hand use and can beat tackles who over-pursue by swimming inside.
Need? Even a repeat at this position is needed. A situational 3rd down passer is always welcome.

5th round: Adrian Bushell, CB. Louisville.
Reasoning: He's a physical corner with blitzing capability. On top of that, he's a special teams weapon as a returner and a gunner. He's even has success blocking punts. Bushell has good ball skills and can break up passes well. His smaller size is what hurts his stock most (5'11", 185). Also some minor character questions.
Need? We don't really need a cornerback, but his special teams uses makes him valuable even if he won't be a starting corner. And with Cary Williams likely departing at a high-injury position, depth at corner counts.

5th round (comp): Chris Gragg, TE. Arkansas.
Reasoning: The only comp pick I'm bothering to select. A tight end who is physically gifted and fights for extra yards. He is usually a very good catcher. Not a great blocker but experienced given his college offense. Stands out in the passing game. Reminds me of Ed Dickson. Gragg is great in space, which he got in college because of a deep threat passing game.
Need? Not as a starter, but tight ends are useful enough to have 3 good ones on the roster, and multiple TE sets will be key to defenses who try to stop our deep game and Ray Rice simultaneously.

6th round: Steve Beauharnais, ILB. Rutgers.
Reasoning: A very good run stopping ILB who isn't very big or naturally gifted.
Need? What we need is both ILB depth and an ILB who can cover. Beauharnais would help the situation at ILB
Need? A good run-stopping ILB for depth couldn't hurt. Anyone here will probably need to play special teams first.

7th round: Manase Foketi, OT. West Texas A&M.
Reasoning: A transfer from division I, Manase physically dominated at the division II level. He has some rawness, as any late rounder would, but the talent and power is there. Injuries last year helped drop him.
Need? We could use depth at OT as well as a future starting LOT, but there just aren't many worthwhile prospects from #32 on. Foketi could be like Harewood - somewhat of a project with NFL starting capability.

Iffy draft...Okafor is decent but I feel like we should go ILB with the first or second pick due to a thin talent pool of ILBs.

Dobson is ok, but I feel like the perfect receiver for us to target is Quinton Patton. He is fast and can play on the outside, has huge hands and is a good catcher and the best part would be we could get him in the 3rd round, although we would likely have to trade up, there are a ton of receivers that will go in the second round so we would likely get someone better than Dobson if we went for receiver in the 2nd round-(Deandre Hopkins, Robert Woods, Justin Hunter, Tavon Austin just to name a few).

And I love Tony Jefferson, Im between him and TJ McDonald for my next mock draft.

Edited by Purple_ICE 81, 11 February 2013 - 02:25 AM.

[GrimCoconut]

I really don't like this draft at all except for a few players.

I like Okafor but really? Another DE/OLB? It's a little much. I think there are better players that will be available. Not even taking position into account.

Dobson's good but a little early, I think.

I like Jefferson

I like Smith

We have tons of depth at CB. I think we can find a very good DE/DT here or even a NT.

I like Gragg, but I think this may be early for him. He would need a very good combine I think.

Beauharnais? This is awful. ILB is a big need for us and you don't draft one until now? I would've been with the draft if you got Greene, Hodges, even Reddick. But this is awful. Beauharnais only stops the run and he's not that great at that. He needs a lot of development and may not be athletic enough to stop TEs, which we desperately need.

The developmental tackle is fine, but I know nothing about it.

[black blood purple passion]

I just don't like that you never took a single NT, since we're not going to have much wiggle room cap wise, we essentially NEED to address that position through the draft.

[BloodRaven]

Great mock, Okafor reminds me of Suggs just rock solid on both sides of the ball. I'm also high on Jefferson and Gragg.

[hawkprey]

I really don't like this draft at all except for a few players.

I like Okafor but really? Another DE/OLB? It's a little much. I think there are better players that will be available. Not even taking position into account.

Dobson's good but a little early, I think.

I like Jefferson

I like Smith

We have tons of depth at CB. I think we can find a very good DE/DT here or even a NT.

I like Gragg, but I think this may be early for him. He would need a very good combine I think.

Beauharnais? This is awful. ILB is a big need for us and you don't draft one until now? I would've been with the draft if you got Greene, Hodges, even Reddick. But this is awful. Beauharnais only stops the run and he's not that great at that. He needs a lot of development and may not be athletic enough to stop TEs, which we desperately need.

The developmental tackle is fine, but I know nothing about it.

Obviously ILB is the biggest need I "missed", I just wasn't about to take a player simply because of need. An earlier version of this mock had me trading down and taking Brown in the mid second, but I decided against posting a draft where I make trades. Brown is the only early ILB I'd take and he's a reach in the 1st round, therefore no ILB. Never said Beauharnais would be useful in pass defense.

BPA on Okafor (not trading, our pick #32 stinks. He's the only one around that spot that I like). I think Dobson will be a second rounder after the combine and several sites already mock him as early as the 40s.

I briefly considered Cory Grissom (DT/NT) instead of Bushell, but I just don't know enough about late round NTs to make the decision. Bushell could be a punt returner instead of Jacoby, and you'd be surprised how useful having a good gunner could be.

I wish I could take Gragg later, but I've seen him at that spot and even higher. You never know.

I just don't like that you never took a single NT, since we're not going to have much wiggle room cap wise, we essentially NEED to address that position through the draft.

No faith in Cody? 3-4 NTs are hard to find. And I had to convince myself away from taking a guy who's mostly considered a 4-3 DT as most big D-line prospects are. NT would be great if you could find a pure one in the 2nd/3rd round, but there just aren't any that jump out. I won't reach and take a lesser prospect because people aren't sold on Cody.

Edited by hawkprey, 11 February 2013 - 11:26 AM.

[GrimCoconut]

Obviously ILB is the biggest need I "missed", I just wasn't about to take a player simply because of need. An earlier version of this mock had me trading down and taking Brown in the mid second, but I decided against posting a draft where I make trades. Brown is the only early ILB I'd take and he's a reach in the 1st round, therefore no ILB. Never said Beauharnais would be useful in pass defense.

BPA on Okafor (not trading, our pick #32 stinks. He's the only one around that spot that I like). I think Dobson will be a second rounder after the combine and several sites already mock him as early as the 40s.

I briefly considered Cory Grissom (DT/NT) instead of Bushell, but I just don't know enough about late round NTs to make the decision. Bushell could be a punt returner instead of Jacoby, and you'd be surprised how useful having a good gunner could be.

I wish I could take Gragg later, but I've seen him at that spot and even higher. You never know.

Nothing wrong with BPA. I just am not so sure Okafor is. He could be. I mean, if Okafor & Elam are there that's a tough choice, even though Elam is more of a SS at this point he plays so hard and seems like a perfect fit here. As for not trading down, that makes sense and I understand that. Good move. Still, I can see players like Short, Jesse Williams, Jones here and they would be excellent picks in my opinion over Okafor, whom I do like.

I know you never said Beauharnais is a coverage LB but we really need one. So much that a guy like Mauti who should be a late-round LB would be a better choice than him, even with his injuries.

Nah, I think a good gunner is vital. That's why I want David Reed to stay. He is a great gunner. We suffered on ST when we cut Marcus Smith, who was our gunner.

Well, I understand then. It's hard to peg a spot anyway with the combine still in the distance. So, you may be right.

[hawkprey]

Iffy draft...Okafor is decent but I feel like we should go ILB with the first or second pick due to a thin talent pool of ILBs.

Dobson is ok, but I feel like the perfect receiver for us to target is Quinton Patton. He is fast and can play on the outside, has huge hands and is a good catcher and the best part would be we could get him in the 3rd round, although we would likely have to trade up, there are a ton of receivers that will go in the second round so we would likely get someone better than Dobson if we went for receiver in the 2nd round-(Deandre Hopkins, Robert Woods, Justin Hunter, Tavon Austin just to name a few).

And I love Tony Jefferson, Im between him and TJ McDonald for my next mock draft.

I'm not sold on Patton. Patton, Woods, Wheaton, King... they just all seem like the same receiver. A #2 who won't stand out. Like Leonard Hankerson. To me, Dobson does a good job of using his body to get positioning on a DB or his hands to snatch the ball. Remember, all last year teams were pressing our WRs. I don't trust Patton not to get pushed around and Dobson is heavier.

Nothing wrong with BPA. I just am not so sure Okafor is. He could be. I mean, if Okafor & Elam are there that's a tough choice, even though Elam is more of a SS at this point he plays so hard and seems like a perfect fit here. As for not trading down, that makes sense and I understand that. Good move. Still, I can see players like Short, Jesse Williams, Jones here and they would be excellent picks in my opinion over Okafor, whom I do like.

I know you never said Beauharnais is a coverage LB but we really need one. So much that a guy like Mauti who should be a late-round LB would be a better choice than him, even with his injuries.

Nah, I think a good gunner is vital. That's why I want David Reed to stay. He is a great gunner. We suffered on ST when we cut Marcus Smith, who was our gunner.

Well, I understand then. It's hard to peg a spot anyway with the combine still in the distance. So, you may be right.

I don't think Jesse Williams is worth a 1st. More of a mid-2nd, and even then I'm not that big on him. I don't know much about Short. Jones I like.

I know we need a coverage ILB. If the draft went this way, I'd just have to trust McClellan to be that situational guy. He had some nice coverages this year in limited usage. And Ellerbe looked better as the year progressed.

I like Reed as a gunner too, but he might get crowded out of a job at WR and he's had some time with injuries. Bushell can gun and return like Reed. He also had 2 blocked punts last year, so he'd be in on special teams every down, and can be used as a blitzer in certain formations. I even like him as a cornerback by itself.

[Purple_ICE 81]

I'm not sold on Patton. Patton, Woods, Wheaton, King... they just all seem like the same receiver. A #2 who won't stand out. Like Leonard Hankerson. To me, Dobson does a good job of using his body to get positioning on a DB or his hands to snatch the ball. Remember, all last year teams were pressing our WRs. I don't trust Patton not to get pushed around and Dobson is heavier. I don't think Jesse Williams is worth a 1st. More of a mid-2nd, and even then I'm not that big on him. I don't know much about Short. Jones I like.

I have nothing against Dobson he is a bit overrated he played against weaker DBs and lacked respectable production through his college career but I still like him. I just feel like there are better receivers than him in the second. I am probably the biggest tall fast, physical specimen WR fan on these forums my favorite WR is Hunter I love how he can use his height and jumping ability to snatch the ball out of the air and challenge defenders in mid air...that is my forte and I feel like Dobson has those qualities...I even had us taking him in my first mock draft...but in the 5th round where he was projected before the senior bowl.

I like Patton as a good pick for our team because he will fall to early 3rd round where we could trade up for him, Patton's best quality are his hands he has nearly Hakeem Nicks sized hands and displayed great catching in the Senior Bowl. Honeslty Dobson might even be gone before pick 64, and thats why I think it would be better to just wait for the 3rd round. You might argue why not trade up for dobson? Well the same reason we dont trade up for a better prospect like Deandre Hopkins or Robert Woods (who is 10x better than leonard hankerson haha) because all in all receiver is not that big of a need. We may find a way to retain Boldin...if not we have a few people on our practice squad who accompanied with someone like Quinton Patton or Stedman Bailey can provide the depth next to Torrey that we need. Defense is a huge need in this draft, thats why IMO WR will be downplayed a bit..but you can never guess Ozzie, maybe Keenan Allen falls to 32 and he pulls the trigger.

[PuRock]

Iffy draft...Okafor is decent but I feel like we should go ILB with the first or second pick due to a thin talent pool of ILBs.

Dobson is ok, but I feel like the perfect receiver for us to target is Quinton Patton. He is fast and can play on the outside, has huge hands and is a good catcher and the best part would be we could get him in the 3rd round, although we would likely have to trade up, there are a ton of receivers that will go in the second round so we would likely get someone better than Dobson if we went for receiver in the 2nd round-(Deandre Hopkins, Robert Woods, Justin Hunter, Tavon Austin just to name a few).

And I love Tony Jefferson, Im between him and TJ McDonald for my next mock draft.

I'm liking Patton as well. Not only does he have great hands but he is a beast in the run blocking department. That coupled with him being a high effort player, I can see the Ravens looking at this kid. He doesn't have blazing speed, but he runs crisp routes. Something we could use in our offense while Torrey stretches the field.

[Purple_ICE 81]

I'm liking Patton as well. Not only does he have great hands but he is a beast in the run blocking department. That coupled with him being a high effort player, I can see the Ravens looking at this kid. He doesn't have blazing speed, but he runs crisp routes. Something we could use in our offense while Torrey stretches the field.

Exactly thats what I am looking for. Personally I would love to have Justin Hunter on our team but I feel like we have way too many deep threats. We need to look to replace Boldin who was old reliable who had great hands, blocked well, and ran good routes. However I am hopeful we can retain Boldin

[Miami Hurricane]

Congrats pick #32! This year's World Champions deserve a draft suitable for a World Champion. Allow me to persuade you to side with a draft worthy of kings...

1st Round: Alex Okafor, OLB. Texas.
Reasoning: I had a lot of trouble picking someone here, but I just couldn't ignore Okafor. A run-stuffer and pass rusher who can get it done.
Need? An OLB would be huge because we're lacking in that position. We can't rely on just Upshaw and Suggs should Kruger leave.

2nd round: Aaron Dobson, WR. Marshall.
Reasoning: Dobson is a 6'2" WR that hasn't been mentioned much from the group that contains many smaller, shifty standout receivers. But unlike them, Dobson doesn't live off YAC from screens and short throws. Dobson fits our scheme better: he's experienced at catching the ball down the field and can make one-handed grabs in traffic. Most importantly, he'll be able to beat man/press coverage.
Need? We have a surplus of decent WRs, but no one with the size and catch-in-traffic ability of Dobson. He'd be a great fit with Joe's accuracy and deep ball. Should Boldin leave, we will have a need for a real starting WR alongside Torrey.

3rd round: Tony Jefferson, FS. Oaklahoma.
Reasoning: Jefferson is undersized for a typical free safety but the production is there. He can change directions quickly and make plays all over the field. Makes plays in the backfield consistently and can be used as a blitzer.
Need? With Ed's impending leave (whenever it may be), a FS of the future is definitely a need.

4th round : Quanterus Smith, DE/OLB. Western Kentucky.
Reasoning: A pass rusher with an array of moves. 12.5 sacks in 10 games before an ACL injury. Needs work but the obvious production is there. Great hand use and can beat tackles who over-pursue by swimming inside.
Need? Even a repeat at this position is needed. A situational 3rd down passer is always welcome.

5th round: Adrian Bushell, CB. Louisville.
Reasoning: He's a physical corner with blitzing capability. On top of that, he's a special teams weapon as a returner and a gunner. He's even has success blocking punts. Bushell has good ball skills and can break up passes well. His smaller size is what hurts his stock most (5'11", 185). Also some minor character questions.
Need? We don't really need a cornerback, but his special teams uses makes him valuable even if he won't be a starting corner. And with Cary Williams likely departing at a high-injury position, depth at corner counts.

5th round (comp): Chris Gragg, TE. Arkansas.
Reasoning: The only comp pick I'm bothering to select. A tight end who is physically gifted and fights for extra yards. He is usually a very good catcher. Not a great blocker but experienced given his college offense. Stands out in the passing game. Reminds me of Ed Dickson. Gragg is great in space, which he got in college because of a deep threat passing game.
Need? Not as a starter, but tight ends are useful enough to have 3 good ones on the roster, and multiple TE sets will be key to defenses who try to stop our deep game and Ray Rice simultaneously.

6th round: Steve Beauharnais, ILB. Rutgers.
Reasoning: A very good run stopping ILB who isn't very big or naturally gifted.
Need? What we need is both ILB depth and an ILB who can cover. Beauharnais would help the situation at ILB
Need? A good run-stopping ILB for depth couldn't hurt. Anyone here will probably need to play special teams first.

7th round: Manase Foketi, OT. West Texas A&M.
Reasoning: A transfer from division I, Manase physically dominated at the division II level. He has some rawness, as any late rounder would, but the talent and power is there. Injuries last year helped drop him.
Need? We could use depth at OT as well as a future starting LOT, but there just aren't many worthwhile prospects from #32 on. Foketi could be like Harewood - somewhat of a project with NFL starting capability.

Smith is a projected 6th-7th rounder why did you take him so early?

[GrimCoconut]

Smith is a projected 6th-7th rounder why did you take him so early?

Says who? It's true he could go that low, but he could go higher as well. Smith is a talented pass rusher, and teams have a tendency to reach on those prospects. It's certainly possible he goes in the 4th. I think it's a little high. I see him as a 5th.

[Miami Hurricane]

Says who? It's true he could go that low, but he could go higher as well. Smith is a talented pass rusher, and teams have a tendency to reach on those prospects. It's certainly possible he goes in the 4th. I think it's a little high. I see him as a 5th.

Almost all of the 7 round mocks and player rankings ive seen, I could go dig them up but I would really prefer not to since I'm on my phone... He was a projected 5th prior to the injury from what I saw and then dropped.

[GrimCoconut]

Almost all of the 7 round mocks and player rankings ive seen, I could go dig them up but I would really prefer not to since I'm on my phone... He was a projected 5th prior to the injury from what I saw and then dropped.

Yeah, it's possible. I'd definitely take him in the 7th. He's a really talented guy. I think he could be good in the right system.

[Miami Hurricane]

Yeah, it's possible. I'd definitely take him in the 7th. He's a really talented guy. I think he could be good in the right system.

I also like him alot, I just think he was taken way early.

[gabefergy]

Congrats pick #32! This year's World Champions deserve a draft suitable for a World Champion. Allow me to persuade you to side with a draft worthy of kings...

1st Round: Alex Okafor, OLB. Texas.
Reasoning: I had a lot of trouble picking someone here, but I just couldn't ignore Okafor. A run-stuffer and pass rusher who can get it done.
Need? An OLB would be huge because we're lacking in that position. We can't rely on just Upshaw and Suggs should Kruger leave.

2nd round: Aaron Dobson, WR. Marshall.
Reasoning: Dobson is a 6'2" WR that hasn't been mentioned much from the group that contains many smaller, shifty standout receivers. But unlike them, Dobson doesn't live off YAC from screens and short throws. Dobson fits our scheme better: he's experienced at catching the ball down the field and can make one-handed grabs in traffic. Most importantly, he'll be able to beat man/press coverage.
Need? We have a surplus of decent WRs, but no one with the size and catch-in-traffic ability of Dobson. He'd be a great fit with Joe's accuracy and deep ball. Should Boldin leave, we will have a need for a real starting WR alongside Torrey.

3rd round: Tony Jefferson, FS. Oaklahoma.
Reasoning: Jefferson is undersized for a typical free safety but the production is there. He can change directions quickly and make plays all over the field. Makes plays in the backfield consistently and can be used as a blitzer.
Need? With Ed's impending leave (whenever it may be), a FS of the future is definitely a need.

4th round : Quanterus Smith, DE/OLB. Western Kentucky.
Reasoning: A pass rusher with an array of moves. 12.5 sacks in 10 games before an ACL injury. Needs work but the obvious production is there. Great hand use and can beat tackles who over-pursue by swimming inside.
Need? Even a repeat at this position is needed. A situational 3rd down passer is always welcome.

5th round: Adrian Bushell, CB. Louisville.
Reasoning: He's a physical corner with blitzing capability. On top of that, he's a special teams weapon as a returner and a gunner. He's even has success blocking punts. Bushell has good ball skills and can break up passes well. His smaller size is what hurts his stock most (5'11", 185). Also some minor character questions.
Need? We don't really need a cornerback, but his special teams uses makes him valuable even if he won't be a starting corner. And with Cary Williams likely departing at a high-injury position, depth at corner counts.

5th round (comp): Chris Gragg, TE. Arkansas.
Reasoning: The only comp pick I'm bothering to select. A tight end who is physically gifted and fights for extra yards. He is usually a very good catcher. Not a great blocker but experienced given his college offense. Stands out in the passing game. Reminds me of Ed Dickson. Gragg is great in space, which he got in college because of a deep threat passing game.
Need? Not as a starter, but tight ends are useful enough to have 3 good ones on the roster, and multiple TE sets will be key to defenses who try to stop our deep game and Ray Rice simultaneously.

6th round: Steve Beauharnais, ILB. Rutgers.
Reasoning: A very good run stopping ILB who isn't very big or naturally gifted.
Need? What we need is both ILB depth and an ILB who can cover. Beauharnais would help the situation at ILB
Need? A good run-stopping ILB for depth couldn't hurt. Anyone here will probably need to play special teams first.

7th round: Manase Foketi, OT. West Texas A&M.
Reasoning: A transfer from division I, Manase physically dominated at the division II level. He has some rawness, as any late rounder would, but the talent and power is there. Injuries last year helped drop him.
Need? We could use depth at OT as well as a future starting LOT, but there just aren't many worthwhile prospects from #32 on. Foketi could be like Harewood - somewhat of a project with NFL starting capability.

Not a huge fan of this draft besides the Tony Jefferson pick and taking a WR early, although I think there will be better talent than Dobson on the board in the 2nd. I like the idea of taking a pass-rusher, but I'm not sure I see the need to take 2. I'd rather wait and get a guy like Smith in the 4th or later. DT and ILB are probably the 2 biggest needs we have entering the draft along with LT, and you barely addressed any of them.

[izvoodoo]

Smith is a projected 6th-7th rounder why did you take him so early?

Pretty much what grim said. Pass rushers basically get taken a round high. And that's also a low estimate for him. He's basically a second round pick a year from now when he recovers, but doctors are going to take a good look at him

Edited by izvoodoo, 12 February 2013 - 01:24 PM.