sflegend89's Way-Too-Early Mock Draft

[sflegend89]

Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss

 

The best prospect in the draft and a major investment into Marcus Mariota's future. In an

otherwise underwhelming year for elite prospects the Titans will be thrilled to come away

with a franchise LT like Tunsil.

 

2. Cleveland Browns: Jared Goff, QB, California

 

A few weeks ago I would say they take Bosa here, but the wheels have fallen off the Johnny Football Express and the honeymoon phase is over. The Browns need to turn the tide of their franchise in a big way and Bosa just doesn't pack the punch of a potential franchise QB for a desperate owner. Lynch could go here as well but is more of a project, will be interesting to see which one they fall in love with as they inevitably will because they are the Browns.

 

3. San Diego Chargers: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio St.

 

The Chargers are the benefactor of the Cleveland Draft-A-Quarterback Sweepstakes and get the final blue chip prospect from this draft class. There are other players who are intriguing here but I don't see how you can pass up a freak like Bosa. If he ends up being Watt-esque and you passed on him you're the fools of the century. I don't see SD brass running that risk.

 

4. Dallas Cowboys: Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida

 

Jerry & co. go for the pure corner in VH3, it's hard not to feel good about taking a kid like

Hargreaves in this draft class. Their 1st round pick last year Byron Jones has some similar versatility to Ramsey, this will push them in the direction of the highly talented Hargreaves. But would I be surprised if they took Treadwell or something wild this year, not at all.

 

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida St.

 

For a guy who spent a lot of the year at #1 on some big boards this is an exciting pick for the Jags. Ramsey is a game changer and a guy I really could see becoming a pro bowl caliber player down the line. This guy believes he's the best DB/CB/FS in the nation and that power of belief is quite the force. Plus he's one of the best long jumpers in the country and the type of track athlete who could put up gaudy numbers at the combine.

 

6. Baltimore Ravens: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss

 

BANG. As we patiently wait expecting to hear Ronnie Stanley's name get called Ozzie & co. 

drop a pipe bomb and take the draft's best offensive weapon. Trestman comes into 2016 with a pair of shiny new 1st round WR's ready to terrorize defenses along with Aiken and the two-headed monster of Gillmore and Maxx. While Stanley also makes a lot of sense I think Monroe getting healthy this offseason will be enough of an incentive to not take Stanley here and make a power play for stud WR in the mold of Dez Bryant.

 

 

 

7. San Francisco 49ers: Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis

 

I'm sure they had their hearts set on the local product in Goff but the Browns beat them to the punch and leave them with the more physically impressive Lynch who is a specimen at 6'7. Much like the Browns this is a desperate franchise and the ownership/management is going to look to make a splash. 

 

8. Miami Dolphins: Deforest Buckner, DE, Oregon

 

Suh wants a better supporting cast on defense, Buckner is the best defensive player on the board here. Also fits a need with Cameron Wake possibly out the door and is a really promising prospect. 

 

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson

 

Finally Alexander is starting to get some recognition. The kid has been one of the best CB's

in the country all year and people only talk about Ramsey and VH3. I expect Alexander to rise

even more after the National Championship and TB could use the help in the secondary.

 

10. New York Giants: Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame

 

The Giants choose to wait on Smith to get healthy and consider it a small price to pay for

the best player available here by far. Jaylon Smith could be a perrenial pro bowler, 

that's how good he is.

Edited January 4, 2016 by sflegend89

[Tru11]

seems like a huge reach.

 

if we want him we will probably trade back.

[January J]

Tennessee Titans: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss

 

The best prospect in the draft and a major investment into Marcus Mariota's future. In an

otherwise underwhelming year for elite prospects the Titans will be thrilled to come away

with a franchise LT like Tunsil.

 

2. Cleveland Browns: Jared Goff, QB, California

 

A few weeks ago I would say they take Bosa here, but the wheels have fallen off the Johnny Football Express and the honeymoon phase is over. The Browns need to turn the tide of their franchise in a big way and Bosa just doesn't pack the punch of a potential franchise QB for a desperate owner. Lynch could go here as well but is more of a project, will be interesting to see which one they fall in love with as they inevitably will because they are the Browns.

 

3. San Diego Chargers: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio St.

 

The Chargers are the benefactor of the Cleveland Draft-A-Quarterback Sweepstakes and get the final blue chip prospect from this draft class. There are other players who are intriguing here but I don't see how you can pass up a freak like Bosa. If he ends up being Watt-esque and you passed on him you're the fools of the century. I don't see SD brass running that risk.

 

4. Dallas Cowboys: Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida

 

Jerry & co. go for the pure corner in VH3, it's hard not to feel good about taking a kid like

Hargreaves in this draft class. Their 1st round pick last year Byron Jones has some similar versatility to Ramsey, this will push them in the direction of the highly talented Hargreaves. But would I be surprised if they took Treadwell or something wild this year, not at all.

 

5. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jalen Ramsey, DB, Florida St.

 

For a guy who spent a lot of the year at #1 on some big boards this is an exciting pick for the Jags. Ramsey is a game changer and a guy I really could see becoming a pro bowl caliber player down the line. This guy believes he's the best DB/CB/FS in the nation and that power of belief is quite the force. Plus he's one of the best long jumpers in the country and the type of track athlete who could put up gaudy numbers at the combine.

 

6. Baltimore Ravens: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss

 

BANG. As we patiently wait expecting to hear Ronnie Stanley's name get called Ozzie & co. 

drop a pipe bomb and take the draft's best offensive weapon. Trestman comes into 2016 with a pair of shiny new 1st round WR's ready to terrorize defenses along with Aiken and the two-headed monster of Gillmore and Maxx. While Stanley also makes a lot of sense I think Monroe getting healthy this offseason will be enough of an incentive to not take Stanley here and make a power play for stud WR in the mold of Dez Bryant.

 

 

 

7. San Francisco 49ers: Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis

 

I'm sure they had their hearts set on the local product in Goff but the Browns beat them to the punch and leave them with the more physically impressive Lynch who is a specimen at 6'7. Much like the Browns this is a desperate franchise and the ownership/management is going to look to make a splash. 

 

8. Miami Dolphins: Deforest Buckner, DE, Oregon

 

Suh wants a better supporting cast on defense, Buckner is the best defensive player on the board here. Also fits a need with Cameron Wake possibly out the door and is a really promising prospect. 

 

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson

 

Finally Alexander is starting to get some recognition. The kid has been one of the best CB's

in the country all year and people only talk about Ramsey and VH3. I expect Alexander to rise

even more after the National Championship and TB could use the help in the secondary.

 

10. New York Giants: Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame

 

The Giants choose to wait on Smith to get healthy and consider it a small price to pay for

the best player available here by far. Jaylon Smith could be a perrenial pro bowler, 

that's how good he is.

i like it. Nobody will expect Ozzie to go receiver again givin our track record - and he will do it just to prove the naysayers he ain't scared. Right now it's definitely between Stanley - Ramsey - treadwell ... Unless something unexpected happens and one of the blue chip guys fall in our lap.

[JoeyFlex5]

I Don't know why everyone is calling treadwell a reach. He's a safer pick than just about anyone else who may be there at 6

[January J]

I Don't know why everyone is calling treadwell a reach. He's a safer pick than just about anyone else who may be there at 6

I agree. Where did amari cooper go last year, wasn't it right around 6? Where do you rate treadwell in comparison to cooper as far as overall talent and ceiling?

[52liveforever]

I Don't know why everyone is calling treadwell a reach. He's a safer pick than just about anyone else who may be there at 6

 

I am incline to agree. I do not think he is a top ten pick, but for the sake of making sure we get a guy who can come in and play there are only a handful of guys I trust taking in the first. He's not my first pick, but definitely top 5. these are my top 5 guys right now in order. Tunsil, Bosa, Stanley, Buckner, Jack, Treadwell

 

I agree. Where did amari cooper go last year, wasn't it right around 6? Where do you rate treadwell in comparison to cooper as far as overall talent and ceiling?

 

I personally think he is a  couple notches down from Cooper.

[sflegend89]

seems like a huge reach.

 

if we want him we will probably trade back.

 

Treadwell is trending way up right now. I absolutely think by the time the draft rolls around he's not going to be considered a reach in our range. He's the best offensive skill position player in the entire draft, that commands value. The difference between Stanley and a healthy Monroe isn't worth passing up a true #1 WR. You pair Treadwell with Perriman, Aiken, Gillmore, Maxx.. that's an entirely different offense and opens up so much for Trestman to work with.

[trevorsteadman]

I agree. Where did amari cooper go last year, wasn't it right around 6? Where do you rate treadwell in comparison to cooper as far as overall talent and ceiling?

Amari went 6th last year so Treadwell at 6th wouldn't be a surprise especially with question marks at the wide receiver position for the Ravens. I think this may be the way to go... With Steve Smith out the door here soon and we do not know what Perriman can do. Would be nice to have Perriman and Treadwell grow up in the league together on the outsides with Steve in the slot. Maxx is starting to catch on as you could tell Sunday with his 10 or near 10 targets against a good Bengals defense. I know a lot of people will bash this pick because of our defense but I like it. But that also means we will let go of one of the receivers on our roster last year and the question is who. I never was on the Jeremy Butler bandwagon but I am starting to catch on after his explosiveness shown the last couple games. Would be nice to give Flacco a #1 weapon with Treadwell.

[Tru11]

Treadwell is trending way up right now. I absolutely think by the time the draft rolls around he's not going to be considered a reach in our range. He's the best offensive skill position player in the entire draft, that commands value. The difference between Stanley and a healthy Monroe isn't worth passing up a true #1 WR. You pair Treadwell with Perriman, Aiken, Gillmore, Maxx.. that's an entirely different offense and opens up so much for Trestman to work with.

 

its going to depend on his combine numbers i guess.

if he puts up a good 40 time he might move into the top 10.

[trevorsteadman]

its going to depend on his combine numbers i guess.

if he puts up a good 40 time he might move into the top 10.

Many people in mock drafts have him going 2-10. Tunsil seems almost automatic for Tennessee at this point pending someone having a huge combine. But like I said it is only mock drafts and people move quite a bit after the combine. 

[sflegend89]

its going to depend on his combine numbers i guess.

if he puts up a good 40 time he might move into the top 10.

 

The 3 TD's in the Sugar Bowl didn't hurt either, I think similar to Dez he's not going to run an impressive 40 time. Treadwell's game is all about body control, strong hands, attacking the ball, physicality, ect. make no mistake about it though he's a weapon in the passing game, compliments Perriman's skill set extremely well.

 

Like a better version of Boldin/Torrey

Edited January 4, 2016 by sflegend89

[arnie_uk]

its going to depend on his combine numbers i guess.

if he puts up a good 40 time he might move into the top 10.

he's already in the top 10 for most

[Tru11]

The 3 TD's in the Sugar Bowl didn't hurt either, I think similar to Dez he's not going to run an impressive 40 time. Treadwell's game is all about body control, strong hands, attacking the ball, physicality, ect. make no mistake about it though he's a weapon in the passing game, compliments Perriman's skill set extremely well.

 

Like a better version of Boldin/Torrey

 

 

Many people in mock drafts have him going 2-10. Tunsil seems almost automatic for Tennessee at this point pending someone having a huge combine. But like I said it is only mock drafts and people move quite a bit after the combine. 

 

thats why i said its going to depend on his combine numbers.

 

if they are disappointing he wont go that high.

 

he does not strike me as explosive and strong as Dez or as smooth in his routes like AJ green tbh.

cant say if he is a polished route runner at this point.

[bMore Heathen]

If Ramsey and VHIII are gone, I'm taking Treadwell all day. Loved this guy for 2 years. Don't care what his combine numbers are, the guy is a beast!!! No complaints

[GrimCoconut]

Cooper went fourth overall. Treadwell isn't a reach. I need to see his combine because that is important, especially the drills and lateral tests.

[trevorsteadman]

Cooper went fourth overall. Treadwell isn't a reach. I need to see his combine because that is important, especially the drills and lateral tests.

Thank you for correcting me he did go 4th. I agree and to go along with the receiver conversation... If I were the front office, I already can see a lot of young guys with potential with nothing to prove... A lot of no names making names for themselves. But none have yet to do anything. Perriman has yet to show what he can do, Campanaro is injury prone, Marlon Brown had a bad season, and Aiken is a #2 or #3 guy. A lot of other guys are situation receivers who have yet to prove anything.  I think we should not spend a middle round draft pick on a receiver because it always fails to work, and we should draft defensive players because we have been so successful at grooming them and then getting comp picks back for them. If I were the Ravens, if I wanted to draft a wide receiver I would use the 1st or maybe 2nd pick. After that I would avoid drafting a receiver and look via free agency. 

[Cville-Raven]

Yeah Treadwell definitely isn't a reach in the top 10. Dude is a beast. I really like him and wouldn't hate the pick but I'm not sure how I'd feel about it considering our other needs. Allthough I suppose it depends who is available and how FA shakes out.

Edited January 4, 2016 by Cville-Raven

[Drew P]

I cant see Dallas passing on Treadwell

[GrimCoconut]

I cant see Dallas passing on Treadwell

What if Bosa is there? What if they really like Hargreaves or Ramsey? What if Jerry makes it a priority to draft a future QB behind Romo?

[Drew P]

What if Bosa is there? What if they really like Hargreaves or Ramsey? What if Jerry makes it a priority to draft a future QB behind Romo?

 

If Bosa is there then there will be some GM's relieved of their duties. Byron Jones will be starting next year and Manziel is coming to town

[GrimCoconut]

If Bosa is there then there will be some GM's relieved of their duties. Byron Jones will be starting next year and Manziel is coming to town

Jones can also be a FS or a CB, so they fit and make sense. There's no guarantee on Manziel. He's not there yet so it's no foregone conclusion. And it happens where teams take others despite how good a player looks. Leonard Williams fell to 6. Star Lotulelei was widely considered the top guy in 2013 and he fell. Randy Gregory is another. Did you forget about Melvin Ingram, a highly ranked pass rusher who fell in 2012? This happens a lot. Prospects also surprisingly rise. You can't accurately predict draft stock at this time and it's not even easy when we get closer to the draft.

[Cville-Raven]

What if Bosa is there? What if they really like Hargreaves or Ramsey? What if Jerry makes it a priority to draft a future QB behind Romo?

That last bit I could actually see happening. Romo isn't getting healthier. Although Jerry could go after Johnny if the Browns cut him.

[JoeyFlex5]

I agree. Where did amari cooper go last year, wasn't it right around 6? Where do you rate treadwell in comparison to cooper as far as overall talent and ceiling?

Cooper went 4th but I think Cooper has legit hall of fame talent, he's my favorite wr prospect ever. Treadwell I think is gonna be a good wr year in and year out, will have some flashy catches and will be a steady Dependable guy, but isn't gonna set the world on fire. I think he will be perfect for our offense and Joe will love him

[ravefan52]

Don't know why so many are just now coming around on Treadwell, but I do love him.

However, I still question if he'll be that high on our board. We'd essentially have two first round first year WR's. Also that's a lot of targets to go around between Treadwell, SSS, Perriman, Aiken, Gillmore, Williams, Boyle and the backs. I personally don't see anything wrong with those things, and we could even have a Payton-Brees type offense throwing it all over to a bunch of guys. That'd be awesom. I'm not sure Ozzie sees it the same way though. I feel like he will definitely prioritize the defense and even OL before finding Flacco more weapons.

He is in the mold of the type of physical, tough WR's we like and would fit Trestman's offense perfectly though. So there is that side too.

[January J]

Don't know why so many are just now coming around on Treadwell, but I do love him.

However, I still question if he'll be that high on our board. We'd essentially have two first round first year WR's. Also that's a lot of targets to go around between Treadwell, SSS, Perriman, Aiken, Gillmore, Williams, Boyle and the backs. I personally don't see anything wrong with those things, and we could even have a Payton-Brees type offense throwing it all over to a bunch of guys. That'd be awesom. I'm not sure Ozzie sees it the same way though. I feel like he will definitely prioritize the defense and even OL before finding Flacco more weapons.

He is in the mold of the type of physical, tough WR's we like and would fit Trestman's offense perfectly though. So there is that side too.

yeah I can definitely see trestman pushing for him. But I can also see bisciotti on the other side lobbying for a pass rusher Edited January 5, 2016 by January J

[GrimCoconut]

Don't know why so many are just now coming around on Treadwell, but I do love him.

However, I still question if he'll be that high on our board. We'd essentially have two first round first year WR's. Also that's a lot of targets to go around between Treadwell, SSS, Perriman, Aiken, Gillmore, Williams, Boyle and the backs. I personally don't see anything wrong with those things, and we could even have a Payton-Brees type offense throwing it all over to a bunch of guys. That'd be awesom. I'm not sure Ozzie sees it the same way though. I feel like he will definitely prioritize the defense and even OL before finding Flacco more weapons.

He is in the mold of the type of physical, tough WR's we like and would fit Trestman's offense perfectly though. So there is that side too.

I think it's possible. The thing is that who do we have right now? Yeah, Steve Smith Sr (about to retire), Perriman (coming off an injury and we have no idea what he'll be), Aiken (looked good with inflated production likely to receive a tender & who may not even be with the team beyond this next season), Butler, Waller, the Browns (Daniel & Marlon, lol), Campanaro, and Mickey Mouse. Who on that team is going to really scare a defense? Is it 50-year-old Steve Smith Sr in a walker? What about Perriman? 

 

I think WR is a major need on this team. Ozzie may get cute with it, but the fact is that we rarely get a shot at the top WR. This may be the time to pull the trigger on the best WR in the draft. Smith Sr won't be here beyond this year, and maybe we can't re-sign Aiken, who knows. At least Treadwell gives us breathing room there. 

[January J]

I think it's possible. The thing is that who do we have right now? Yeah, Steve Smith Sr (about to retire), Perriman (coming off an injury and we have no idea what he'll be), Aiken (looked good with inflated production likely to receive a tender & who may not even be with the team beyond this next season), Butler, Waller, the Browns (Daniel & Marlon, lol), Campanaro, and Mickey Mouse. Who on that team is going to really scare a defense? Is it 50-year-old Steve Smith Sr in a walker? What about Perriman? 

 

I think WR is a major need on this team. Ozzie may get cute with it, but the fact is that we rarely get a shot at the top WR. This may be the time to pull the trigger on the best WR in the draft. Smith Sr won't be here beyond this year, and maybe we can't re-sign Aiken, who knows. At least Treadwell gives us breathing room there.

when you put it that way it makes perfect sense, I just hope Ozzie sees it that way and doesn't get scared away or pressured by bisciotti or other outsiders. I like to think he's smarter than that but he has whiffed a lot lately and it may cause him to hesitate going in that direction.

[ravefan52]

I think it's possible. The thing is that who do we have right now? Yeah, Steve Smith Sr (about to retire), Perriman (coming off an injury and we have no idea what he'll be), Aiken (looked good with inflated production likely to receive a tender & who may not even be with the team beyond this next season), Butler, Waller, the Browns (Daniel & Marlon, lol), Campanaro, and Mickey Mouse. Who on that team is going to really scare a defense? Is it 50-year-old Steve Smith Sr in a walker? What about Perriman?

I think WR is a major need on this team. Ozzie may get cute with it, but the fact is that we rarely get a shot at the top WR. This may be the time to pull the trigger on the best WR in the draft. Smith Sr won't be here beyond this year, and maybe we can't re-sign Aiken, who knows. At least Treadwell gives us breathing room there.

Yeah I agree with everything you said. I just don't have a ton of confidence in Ozzie selecting a WR early given our history. It's is a need pretty much every year yet we rarely address it early. I wouldn't be shocked if we took Treadwell though, but Ive learned not to get my hopes up on receivers.

[GrimCoconut]

when you put it that way it makes perfect sense, I just hope Ozzie sees it that way and doesn't get scared away or pressured by bisciotti or other outsiders. I like to think he's smarter than that but he has whiffed a lot lately and it may cause him to hesitate going in that direction.

Yeah I agree with everything you said. I just don't have a ton of confidence in Ozzie selecting a WR early given our history. It's is a need pretty much every year yet we rarely address it early. I wouldn't be shocked if we took Treadwell though, but Ive learned not to get my hopes up on receivers.

I think it depends. I don't know if he's a Julio Jones talent here or even a Dez Bryant, but Ozzie wanted both those guys and they were gone before we could get them. I am sure he wanted Cooper as well. I have to assume that he wants Treadwell, but the question is whether the value is right. I honestly wouldn't be surprised if it was. It depends on who is gone, obviously, from the board when we pick. We just never have a shot at a top talent at WR ever, so this could be an exception where Ozzie says "Hey, look...I know you want a pass rusher or even a LT, but I can't pass this guy up because we frankly haven't had the best luck here." I think Ozzie could sell that one. 

 

We need playmakers no matter what. I'm down with pass rusher, LT, WR, or CB with our first pick. It don't matter to me. I do think those other positions have better talent that's also deeper than WR, though. Pass rusher & WR are weak this year. I don't see a major drop-off with a guy like Yannick Ngakoue, tbh. Then again, I have a first round grade on Ngakoue for this draft class.

 

I wouldn't be surprised if the Ravens took Jonathan Allen in the second round. He's a really nimble DT who may be able to play some 4-3 DE, possibly stretched to OLB in the 3-4. He obviously needs to lose weight, though. I've actually watched him play 4-3 DE for the Tide at times. He was effective there. He needs to bend around the edge better, though, but losing weight could help with that.

Edited January 5, 2016 by GrimCoconut

[usmccharles]

I love the idea of building a young WR corps right now.  Obviously we dont know what we have in BP, but i feel like he will surpise a lot of people.  If you watch his tape, he had a qb that couldnt even out throw him, i feel like him and Joe will be good together.  SSr coming back, even if not 100% he will still make plays.  Aiken has proven he can make plays, he will be a good #3 and if we go the route OP suggest, Tread and Aiken as a 3/4 combo i can easily get behind. 

 

 

Besides, he can have one of the coolest nick names....Judge Tread