Way Too Early Mock Draft

[The Oakland Cathedral]

1st. OT Ole Miss Laremy Tunsil -

I couldn't think of a reason to justify passing up on a top LT talent that we probably won't have a shot at again for a long time. Tunsil's suspension could be considered a red flag and he needs some technique development but overall he has impressive athleticism, great power in the run game, and has easily handled some top rushers in college football to this point. This pick does beg the question, what happens to Monroe?

 

 

*Who knows how the top of the WR draft class will shake out so I took a shot in the dark here, probably a bit hopeful but oh well.* 

 

2nd. WR Pitt Tyler Boyd -

Boyd has a serious red flag for his DUI so maybe he falls here as Josh Doctson rises. Boyd is one of the most polished receivers in terms of route running and creating separation. He is silky smooth in his movements. His hands and body control are phenomenal, if you watch him play at Pitt he makes you say "wow how did he come up with that?" on a regular basis. He's not the fastest or strongest but he is definitely above average athletically which to go along with his polish makes him a great compliment for Perriman. 

 

3rd. CB Ohio State Eli Apple -

We need a solid corner opposite Jimmy Smith (Also Jimmy needs to get it together) but Apple should fill that role nicely at about 6'1" he is a bit of a larger corner in terms of height. This should allow him to contend better with taller receivers. He is great in man coverage and sticks right in his man's pocket. He is decent in press coverage but has the size and strength to improve. He has very good ball skills. He needs to improve his tackling. It seems like he as a tendency to get a bit complacent if whoever he is covering isn't targeted for a while. Admittedly, I did not see much of him in zone but between the solid instincts and plus athleticism I would assume he is at least passable in that department. 

 

4th. DT/DE Mississippi State Chris Jones -

Jones should help bolster our pass rush a bit if he falls to us here. He is a big man that eats up a lot of blocks. He has some decent pass rushing skills thanks to his power but he is usually double teamed. On a line with Brandon Williams and Jernigan he should be able to put up about a handful of sacks a year. He is phenomenal as a run stopper as well. He's also been known to bat down the occasional pass.

 

4th. RB Pitt James Conner -

At 6'3 250 (and he is every bit of that) Conner is a powerful runner. He breaks tackle after tackle after tackle. The most surprising part of his game is that he actual has enough speed for the occasional home run. One of his most impressive games last year came against Duke who were one of the best tackling teams in the country and the best in the ACC and he made their tackle attempts look feeble. He runs too high, he needs to lower his pad level but that is fairly correctable. He has a bit more wiggle than people give him credit for but he is definitely not as quick and agile as Derrick Henry although I do think he is a more powerful runner. He has one of the best stiff arms I've ever seen. He is a very good pass protector thanks in part to his size. His ability in the passing game is a big unknown as he was only targeted about 10 times or so. 

 

5th. We ain't got one.

 

6th. OLB Tennessee Curt Maggitt -

Solid size for the position. Good athlete, not great. He is a very good pass rusher and general playmaker. He has a sizable red flag due to his injury history but in the 6th you look past that for a good pass rusher. He is a bit weak in the run game and needs to work on setting the edge. He is capable dropping into coverage against your average college TE or occasional RB.

 

7th. We don't have one.

 

Notes: I would love it if we traded a pick or two from future years and snagged FS Karl Joseph in the 3rd - 5th.

 

Let me know what you think!

Edited November 6, 2015 by Miami Hurricane

[usmccharles]

I agree a LT is a hard thing to pass up when you have such a high pick and a chance at a "elite" one, but i just see us going defense.  But LT would be a great investment for the future.  I applaud you for picking the not sexy pick too.

 

And no way Boyd is left in the second.  but that would be awesome.  

[The Oakland Cathedral]

I agree a LT is a hard thing to pass up when you have such a high pick and a chance at a "elite" one, but i just see us going defense. But LT would be a great investment for the future. I applaud you for picking the not sexy pick too.

And no way Boyd is left in the second. but that would be awesome.

Yeah I figured on the Boyd thing but one can hope haha maybe a trade up into the late first would be enough for him haha. I just figured if you have a chance at that joe Thomas/Jason peters kind of player you shouldn't pass that up as much as I'd love a star pass rusher or safety.

[Stevin]

where is our 5 round pick?)

[The Oakland Cathedral]

where is our 5 round pick?)

Broncos got it when we traded Gino. That's how we got our 2nd 4th.

[GrimCoconut]

Boyd is a great talent and I wouldn't mind Tunsil at all. My biggest gripe is no pass rusher early, a position I find key. It's true that we can always sign a free agent veteran pass rusher, but I think the team and especially Steve recognize that we need someone to take over soon for Suggs. Smith looks promising but I see his future at LOLB. Getting a veteran is great but unless he's Miller we need a young talent to groom. So I think our second round pick would be OLB under this scenario.

[The Oakland Cathedral]

Boyd is a great talent and I wouldn't mind Tunsil at all. My biggest gripe is no pass rusher early, a position I find key. It's true that we can always sign a free agent veteran pass rusher, but I think the team and especially Steve recognize that we need someone to take over soon for Suggs. Smith looks promising but I see his future at LOLB. Getting a veteran is great but unless he's Miller we need a young talent to groom. So I think our second round pick would be OLB under this scenario.

I agree and I honestly think Maggitt could easily be that talent. He is lightning fast in his first step. He probably would have been at least a 3rd rounder had it not been for his injury history. If you haven't already, check him out. Also Chris Jones is no slouch in the pass rushing department but he is definitely no Bosa, Ogbah, Nassib, etc.

[usmccharles]

Boyd is a great talent and I wouldn't mind Tunsil at all. My biggest gripe is no pass rusher early, a position I find key. It's true that we can always sign a free agent veteran pass rusher, but I think the team and especially Steve recognize that we need someone to take over soon for Suggs. Smith looks promising but I see his future at LOLB. Getting a veteran is great but unless he's Miller we need a young talent to groom. So I think our second round pick would be OLB under this scenario.

Ogbha....please.....for the love of god, this is the guy im in love with now. 

[JoeyFlex5]

i applaud the OT pick  but i personally prefer stanley, his technique is absolutely flawless and he is just as polished as you can find at LT, i think he steps in and is in contention for the pro bowl his first year at LT 

 

and boyd isnt falling to the 2nd man, id love it though

[52520Andrew]

And here I was thinking to myself how I was warming up on Chris Jones from Mississippi State after watching him last night, guy has some potential as a pass rusher, needs to learn to anchor better defending the run but he intrigued me.

[JoeyFlex5]

im so torn on the draft this year... 

 

DE/OLB first and hope for sutton or ifedi in the 2nd? 

 

OT first and hope for ogbah/nassib/sutton in the 2nd? 

 

ramsey first and hope for ifedi/ogbah/nassib in the 2nd? 

 

where the hell do we take a wr?  

 

this draft is frustrating

[Clmraven]

I like the draft, I don't think it's likely that Boyd falls to the 2nd but I don't think he'll go as high as some people see him going. The DUI is a concern and he is having a down year so far only averaging 9.2 yards a catch if he fell into the mid 20s I'd try to move up for him.

[Stevin]

Broncos got it when we traded Gino. That's how we got our 2nd 4th.

oh yeah sure.

and you didn't count for compensatory peaks , you should add 4 more mid rounds guys)

and I thought Apple is sophomore...

[PurpleCity5]

I have to agree with some of the guys here, I think the lack of an edge rusher early is def. concerning, albeit I'm not too impressed with this class of edge rushers, but I still believe we'll get one early, just not in round one. I think we trade up in the 2nd to get one. Other than that I'm completely fine and I really like Boyd and I agree, I think Doctston will be the first WR taken.  

 

I'm fine with the OT pick, I'd prefer Stanley, but Tunsil is no scrub either. 

Edited November 6, 2015 by PurpleCity5

[ravefan52]

oh yeah sure.

and you didn't count for compensatory peaks , you should add 4 more mid rounds guys)

and I thought Apple is sophomore...

Redshirt sophomore, so he's eligible, don't know if he declares though.

[January J]

Boyd is a great talent and I wouldn't mind Tunsil at all. My biggest gripe is no pass rusher early, a position I find key. It's true that we can always sign a free agent veteran pass rusher, but I think the team and especially Steve recognize that we need someone to take over soon for Suggs. Smith looks promising but I see his future at LOLB. Getting a veteran is great but unless he's Miller we need a young talent to groom. So I think our second round pick would be OLB under this scenario.

biscotti definitely will persuade us to go pass rusher early. He wanted to in the last draft and now I think he's a little upset that we didn't. Upset may not be the right word but im sure he regrets it in hindsight.

[Jamal]

I don't think Boyd falling to the 2nd is really that crazy.

As for the 1st pick, I would have zero problem with this pick. If Bosa, Ramsey, and either of LT's were on the board you honestly can't go wrong. Just remember Dallas passed up Watt for Smith and I'm sure they don't regret it.

[The Oakland Cathedral]

I like the draft, I don't think it's likely that Boyd falls to the 2nd but I don't think he'll go as high as some people see him going. The DUI is a concern and he is having a down year so far only averaging 9.2 yards a catch if he fell into the mid 20s I'd try to move up for him.

I'd attribute the 9.2 mostly to the QB and lack of another viable receiving option. Peterman doesn't have the arm to vary outside of short passes unfortunately.

[The Oakland Cathedral]

oh yeah sure.

and you didn't count for compensatory peaks , you should add 4 more mid rounds guys)

and I thought Apple is sophomore...

I thought he was a redshirt sophomore. Also I didn't want to speculate on comps at this point but in the future I'll add them. Edited November 7, 2015 by Miami Hurricane