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[zac_fuller]

1st round: Arthur Brown (MLB) KSU- He had a shoulder injury that held him out of the combine, but he is still considered top 3 at his position in this draft. I see Chicago taking an offensive lineman in the first, and I think the bengals either go Ogletree or a DB. Brown is my favorite LB prospect, and he can instantly start alongside Ellerbe (Who I think we Resign).

2nd Round: DJ Swearinger (S) SC- A hard hitting safety with range. Plays with intenisty and leadership even though some of his hits result in penalties. I think Reed comes back for one or two more years and this guy could be a great replacement in time.

3rd Round: Akeem Spence (DT) Illinois- He is only listed as 6-1, but he has a 300 pound frame. He is a good run stuffer and is very strong. We need someone to replace Cody or at least challenge him to get in better shape and fight for his position. Spence is projected by most to go 3rd-4th round, and with us picking 32nd in the 4th, I doubt he is there. So we grab a potential starter at DT in the third.

4th Round: Alvin Bailey (OL) Ark- listed at 6-3 315, Bailey is a big, physical offensive lineman who can add much needed depth to the O Line and could potentially become a starter down the line. For his big body, Bailey is surprisingly athletic, running a 4.9 40 yd dash.

4th (Comp): Kevin Reddick (ILB) UNC- Even if we do resign Ellerbe and draft Brown, injuries have plagued Ellerbe and McClain for a while. Reddick is good at attacking downhill, and is effective against the run. He has a questionable motor, but is a good developmental prospect and can actually challenge for a starter position in a few years.

5th Round: Chris Gragg (TE) Ark- At 6-3 245, Gragg is an athletic freak, running a 4.5 40 accompanied by a 38 inch vertical. Adding another weapon for Flacco is always a good thing, and with good development, Gragg can be dangerous in the passing game and especially the red zone. He has a medical history, but the potential is there for a 5th rounder. Plus, I do not have faith in Dickson as our second TE.

6th Round: Ace Sanders (WR) SC- at 5-7 175, sanders is extremely small, but he is quick and can make an impact when the ball is in his hands. He could become a solid slot receiver, and is very good in the return game as well(Jacoby wont be here forever).

6th (Comp): Michael Buchanan (DE) Illinois- With this pick, we add pass rushing depth with what I think will be the loss of Kruger. Pairing Buchanan and Spence up together again will serve both well. Buchanan has a tall and athletic frame at 6-5 255, and is quick at getting to the QB.

7th Round: Mike Purcell (DT) Mississippi- Add More Depth on the DL

[GrimCoconut]

1st round: Arthur Brown (MLB) KSU- He had a shoulder injury that held him out of the combine, but he is still considered top 3 at his position in this draft. I see Chicago taking an offensive lineman in the first, and I think the bengals either go Ogletree or a DB. Brown is my favorite LB prospect, and he can instantly start alongside Ellerbe (Who I think we Resign).

2nd Round: DJ Swearinger (S) SC- A hard hitting safety with range. Plays with intenisty and leadership even though some of his hits result in penalties. I think Reed comes back for one or two more years and this guy could be a great replacement in time.

3rd Round: Akeem Spence (DT) Illinois- He is only listed as 6-1, but he has a 300 pound frame. He is a good run stuffer and is very strong. We need someone to replace Cody or at least challenge him to get in better shape and fight for his position. Spence is projected by most to go 3rd-4th round, and with us picking 32nd in the 4th, I doubt he is there. So we grab a potential starter at DT in the third.

4th Round: Alvin Bailey (OL) Ark- listed at 6-3 315, Bailey is a big, physical offensive lineman who can add much needed depth to the O Line and could potentially become a starter down the line. For his big body, Bailey is surprisingly athletic, running a 4.9 40 yd dash.

4th (Comp): Kevin Reddick (ILB) UNC- Even if we do resign Ellerbe and draft Brown, injuries have plagued Ellerbe and McClain for a while. Reddick is good at attacking downhill, and is effective against the run. He has a questionable motor, but is a good developmental prospect and can actually challenge for a starter position in a few years.

5th Round: Chris Gragg (TE) Ark- At 6-3 245, Gragg is an athletic freak, running a 4.5 40 accompanied by a 38 inch vertical. Adding another weapon for Flacco is always a good thing, and with good development, Gragg can be dangerous in the passing game and especially the red zone. He has a medical history, but the potential is there for a 5th rounder. Plus, I do not have faith in Dickson as our second TE.

6th Round: Ace Sanders (WR) SC- at 5-7 175, sanders is extremely small, but he is quick and can make an impact when the ball is in his hands. He could become a solid slot receiver, and is very good in the return game as well(Jacoby wont be here forever).

6th (Comp): Michael Buchanan (DE) Illinois- With this pick, we add pass rushing depth with what I think will be the loss of Kruger. Pairing Buchanan and Spence up together again will serve both well. Buchanan has a tall and athletic frame at 6-5 255, and is quick at getting to the QB.

7th Round: Mike Purcell (DT) Mississippi- Add More Depth on the DL

If those players are there, I love your first three. I think better OL prospects will be available when you pick Bailey, most notably Barrett Jones. I really don't think an OL player with a Lisfranc goes before the 4th. I also think Watson could be here. Two guys I would take over Bailey. Faulk has a chance but it's unlikely.

Reddick is an OK pick. I think we can do better. Would rather get a pass rusher. I like Gragg, Sanders & Buchanan. Not sure if they go there but they would be respectable picks. As for Purcell, I don't know a lot about him to comment. Tell me about him.

[Purple_ICE 81]

1st round: Arthur Brown (MLB) KSU- He had a shoulder injury that held him out of the combine, but he is still considered top 3 at his position in this draft. I see Chicago taking an offensive lineman in the first, and I think the bengals either go Ogletree or a DB. Brown is my favorite LB prospect, and he can instantly start alongside Ellerbe (Who I think we Resign).

2nd Round: DJ Swearinger (S) SC- A hard hitting safety with range. Plays with intenisty and leadership even though some of his hits result in penalties. I think Reed comes back for one or two more years and this guy could be a great replacement in time.

3rd Round: Akeem Spence (DT) Illinois- He is only listed as 6-1, but he has a 300 pound frame. He is a good run stuffer and is very strong. We need someone to replace Cody or at least challenge him to get in better shape and fight for his position. Spence is projected by most to go 3rd-4th round, and with us picking 32nd in the 4th, I doubt he is there. So we grab a potential starter at DT in the third.

4th Round: Alvin Bailey (OL) Ark- listed at 6-3 315, Bailey is a big, physical offensive lineman who can add much needed depth to the O Line and could potentially become a starter down the line. For his big body, Bailey is surprisingly athletic, running a 4.9 40 yd dash.

4th (Comp): Kevin Reddick (ILB) UNC- Even if we do resign Ellerbe and draft Brown, injuries have plagued Ellerbe and McClain for a while. Reddick is good at attacking downhill, and is effective against the run. He has a questionable motor, but is a good developmental prospect and can actually challenge for a starter position in a few years.

5th Round: Chris Gragg (TE) Ark- At 6-3 245, Gragg is an athletic freak, running a 4.5 40 accompanied by a 38 inch vertical. Adding another weapon for Flacco is always a good thing, and with good development, Gragg can be dangerous in the passing game and especially the red zone. He has a medical history, but the potential is there for a 5th rounder. Plus, I do not have faith in Dickson as our second TE.

6th Round: Ace Sanders (WR) SC- at 5-7 175, sanders is extremely small, but he is quick and can make an impact when the ball is in his hands. He could become a solid slot receiver, and is very good in the return game as well(Jacoby wont be here forever).

6th (Comp): Michael Buchanan (DE) Illinois- With this pick, we add pass rushing depth with what I think will be the loss of Kruger. Pairing Buchanan and Spence up together again will serve both well. Buchanan has a tall and athletic frame at 6-5 255, and is quick at getting to the QB.

7th Round: Mike Purcell (DT) Mississippi- Add More Depth on the DL

I want to see Arthur Brown's pro day before considering him the 1st ILB taken off the board., need to see if he is athletic as he is projected to be....also whether he can dismiss the shoulder injury.

Wouldnt mind taking Swearinger in the late 2nd although I feel like there are some better prospects in the 2nd.

I have us taking Akeem Spence in the 5th round in my mock draft, he is very raw and is a developmental project, Im not sure he could even beat out Terrence Cody in trainingcamp for a starting job, although he has potential...just not in the 3rd round-Brandon Williams would be better off in the 3rd round honestly.

You have us taking 2 ILBs which probably wont happen. Its a weak ILB class in general, I see us taking 1 early. If we draft multiple positions it will most likely be WR, or S.

TE Chris Gragg has no run blocking skills which we need out of a TE. Dennis Pitta is our receiving TE, we need a big bodied guy like Gavin Escobar or Nick Kasa who are options to fall to the 5th round.

We drafted a WR in the 6th round last year, and he turned out to be very raw and more of a practice squader. I will be very upset if the Ravens dont draft a WR early on. Anquan Boldin may get the axe this offseason due to a very cap deprived situation, and even if we can resign him who knows how long he has left in the tank. This is a perfect year to take another 2011 type approach and draft a couple WRs. Dont see us taking Sanders in the 6th

Edited by Purple_ICE 81, 27 February 2013 - 12:43 PM.

[hawkprey]

That's one heck of a draft. Love Gragg, agree on Reddick, Brown, and Buchanan. I'm still wondering if Swearinger is really a free safety. I don't like Sanders though. After learning last year that just because a player is undersized and productive in college doesn't mean he can do the same in the pros.

[arnie_uk]

No way whatsoever Buchanan lasts to the sixth. I have us taking him in the fourth. That's where the consensus on him is.

[Brandon22]

1st round: Arthur Brown (MLB) KSU- He had a shoulder injury that held him out of the combine, but he is still considered top 3 at his position in this draft. I see Chicago taking an offensive lineman in the first, and I think the bengals either go Ogletree or a DB. Brown is my favorite LB prospect, and he can instantly start alongside Ellerbe (Who I think we Resign).

2nd Round: DJ Swearinger (S) SC- A hard hitting safety with range. Plays with intenisty and leadership even though some of his hits result in penalties. I think Reed comes back for one or two more years and this guy could be a great replacement in time.

3rd Round: Akeem Spence (DT) Illinois- He is only listed as 6-1, but he has a 300 pound frame. He is a good run stuffer and is very strong. We need someone to replace Cody or at least challenge him to get in better shape and fight for his position. Spence is projected by most to go 3rd-4th round, and with us picking 32nd in the 4th, I doubt he is there. So we grab a potential starter at DT in the third.

4th Round: Alvin Bailey (OL) Ark- listed at 6-3 315, Bailey is a big, physical offensive lineman who can add much needed depth to the O Line and could potentially become a starter down the line. For his big body, Bailey is surprisingly athletic, running a 4.9 40 yd dash.

4th (Comp): Kevin Reddick (ILB) UNC- Even if we do resign Ellerbe and draft Brown, injuries have plagued Ellerbe and McClain for a while. Reddick is good at attacking downhill, and is effective against the run. He has a questionable motor, but is a good developmental prospect and can actually challenge for a starter position in a few years.

5th Round: Chris Gragg (TE) Ark- At 6-3 245, Gragg is an athletic freak, running a 4.5 40 accompanied by a 38 inch vertical. Adding another weapon for Flacco is always a good thing, and with good development, Gragg can be dangerous in the passing game and especially the red zone. He has a medical history, but the potential is there for a 5th rounder. Plus, I do not have faith in Dickson as our second TE.

6th Round: Ace Sanders (WR) SC- at 5-7 175, sanders is extremely small, but he is quick and can make an impact when the ball is in his hands. He could become a solid slot receiver, and is very good in the return game as well(Jacoby wont be here forever).

6th (Comp): Michael Buchanan (DE) Illinois- With this pick, we add pass rushing depth with what I think will be the loss of Kruger. Pairing Buchanan and Spence up together again will serve both well. Buchanan has a tall and athletic frame at 6-5 255, and is quick at getting to the QB.

7th Round: Mike Purcell (DT) Mississippi- Add More Depth on the DL

only good ones are sanders and reddick

[GrimCoconut]

only good ones are sanders and reddick

Why don't you like Arthur Brown?

[Dewy101]

Alvin Baily is a guard. I dont think we really need him. Other than that I like it, If ogletrees available at the first id take him over Brown

[zac_fuller]

No way whatsoever Buchanan lasts to the sixth. I have us taking him in the fourth. That's where the consensus on him is.

dang, all the sites I saw had him projected in the 6-7th rounds. I checked about 6 credible sites to make sure.