Post Combine Mock

[RaineV1]

Figured another one was due now that the combine was over with.

Round 1: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan

This pick is largely about team fit. Davis fits the Ravens like a glove in terms of mentality and the role he fills. He's the guy that will make the plays to keep drives alive. His change of direction speed is a lot better than most guys his size, giving him the ability to quickly get open. Most importantly, he tracks the ball very well and fights hard for the catch (a bit like Boldin). He can be the Mr. Reliable that you keep feeding the ball to while Perriman and Wallace act as the big play guys on the opposite side.

 

Round 2: Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado

A solid athlete with great instincts. The guy can fit any defensive scheme, and has experience on the outside and in the slot. The only reason he'll still be available is because of how stacked the class is at DB. Pick him, and if someone gets injured slide him into the starting role without any worries. Also, as an added bonus, he's pretty good at timing the snap count when blitzing.

 

Round 3: Jordan Willis, edge, Kansas State

A tremendous athlete that's only scratching the surface of his potential. He could be a very solid player in the NFL after a bit of experience and learning from one of the best (Suggs). Even if he doesn't become some world beater the combination of him and Judon will give the team a solid passrush that doesn't depend on focusing on a single side.

 

Round 3 (comp): Isaac Asiata, G, Utah

A powerful interior lineman that plays with a nasty streak a mile wide, and puts that into every single play. He reminds me a bit of Yanda in terms of his playstyle (though Yanda is of course on a different level). He fits what the Ravens are looking for out of interior linemen very well and can really help open up interior running lanes.

 

Round 4: Tanzel Smart, DT, Tulane

He'll get overlooked due to his measurables, but he's a solid all around player. He plays stronger than his size suggests, has very good hand movements, and like his name suggests he's got a very high football IQ. He won't be an every down DT, and will probably be on the field more for passing situations. But he's another overlooked, small school player that could shine in the Ravens' defense.

 

Round 5: Tarik Cohen, RB, North Carolina A&T

He's the type of guy that just makes great things happen in the open field, and has enough top end speed to make any play into a touchdown. At the NFL level he won't be taking too many handoffs, but he's perfect for a hybrid receiving back and slot receiver. Also he has experience returning the ball. He'll be used in the same way as guys like Sproles and Dion Lewis.

 

Round 6: Xavier Woods, SS, Louisiana Tech

A solid tackler to add to special teams.

 

[ravensnick]

Huge fan of this mock. 10/10, would be ecstatic if it turned out like this. As an avid big 12 watcher, Willis really turned my head. I knew he was a very techincally sound player and pretty athletic, but he turned in as fine a combine performance as anyone.  Also love to see Tanzel and Tulane gets some love. My only concern with Awuzie is his OSU game tape, but I understand there probably wasn't a better QB/WR combo (outside maybe Dede and Baker) than Washington and Rudolph and he was playing through injury.

Edited March 8 by ravensnick

[Edgar]

I particularly like rounds 1-3 Asiata really is a player who could be a find. Has even played some center. Definitely a Raven type guy.

I'm of the opinion Willis goes round two. I like his tape but his combine performance was ridiculous. Based on numbers, someone might pull th trigger early to mid two. 

I probably go corner again in round four....so many guys who could start still on the board.

Haven't watched RB.

[rossihunter2]

24 minutes ago, Edgar said:

I particularly like rounds 1-3 Asiata really is a player who could be a find. Has even played some center. Definitely a Raven type guy.

I'm of the opinion Willis goes round two. I like his tape but his combine performance was ridiculous. Based on numbers, someone might pull th trigger early to mid two. 

I probably go corner again in round four....so many guys who could start still on the board.

Haven't watched RB.

I agree, a guy like Kazee or Elder might be there in the 4th and the value at that point would be unbelievable

[Edgar]

17 minutes ago, rossihunter2 said:

I agree, a guy like Kazee or Elder might be there in the 4th and the value at that point would be unbelievable

No question. You better have multiple quality options at corner if you're going to complete against New England, for example. Man, they are loading up.

[rossihunter2]

19 minutes ago, Edgar said:

No question. You better have multiple quality options at corner if you're going to complete against New England, for example. Man, they are loading up.

it's also the value at that point - kazee could become a starting outside corner, elder could become a strong slot corner - that's the strength of the class whereas tanzel smart isnt getting on the field with the re-signing of williams and then pierce, henry, davis, jernigan also there at DT