Sooky's Mock Draft

[trevorsteadman]

Seems to be the trend around here. I guess I'll give it a shot.

1. Cleveland Browns - Myles Garrett DE Texas A&M

 Here is to hoping the Browns don't mess up and take a QB at #1 with recent rumors spinning. Let's hope that is Cleveland's way of keeping everyones' heads spinning.

2. San Francisco 49ers - Jamaal Adams S LSU

To me I think this is almost as much as a no-brainer as the Myles Garrett at #1. If Cleveland chooses a QB, I see Garrett here and if so that makes the 49ers the luckiest team in the National Football League. Adams is probably the most NFL ready player and has an incredible ceiling. Will lock down the back end of any defense day 1.

3. Chicago Bears - Johnathan Allen DT Alabama

Used to be consensus #2 and has fell a little bit. I still think he is a premier talent and the Bears will benefit from him falling to them over the course of the last few months.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars - Soloman Thomas DT Stanford

Jaguars seem to always pick the risers. They continue to add to their defense.

5. Tennesee Titans - Malik Hooker S Ohio State

Would've been #1 safety taken in almost any other draft. Ballhawking skills this defense desperately needs. Mariota will need to wait for an offensive playmaker to be called.

6. New York Jets - Leonard Fournette RB LSU

Big-bodied bruiser to pair with Matt Forte. Jets attempt to revamp offense in first round like the Titans did last year with their 1-2 punch of Murray and Henry. Attempt to find quarterback in round 2.

7. Los Angeles Chargers - Mitchell Trubitsky QB UNC

I love Phillip Rivers. One of the most underrated players in the NFL. But he will likely be hanging it up here soon. I can see the Chargers taking the highest rated QB and I also could see them trading back for a QB hungry team. A lot of Charger fans will likely not like this pick, but it will be the new face of Los Angeles.

8. Carolina Panthers - Marshon Lattimore CB Ohio State

That Carolina's defense went from hero to zero in one year. They drafted a pair of young guys they hope can be the face of the franchise. But I also don't see Munnerlyn playing into his 50's. Lattimore is the best cornerback in this draft and the Panthers land him.

9. Cincinnati Bengals - Reubon Foster LB Alabama

The Bengals have so many needs, but the best linebacker and arguably a top 5 talent in this draft is still on the board. One of the most hated division rivals lands a superstar player the Ravens will have to play at least 10 times the next 5 years.

10. Buffalo Bills - OJ Howard TE Alabama

While I think this is high for a tight end and I could possibly see a fall for Howard, the Bills get a dynamic weapon that can jumpstart that run game and get crucial first downs. 

11. New Orleans Saints - Quincy Wilson CB Florida

Surprised? Don't be. The Florida cornerback's stock has fell off a cliff the last month or so. But he still has the raw tools to be a #1 corner in the NFL and I think he is more NFL ready than people give him credit. Saints tried trading for Butler and I wouldn't be surprised if they tried for Sherman as well. Defense seems to be their goal.

12. Cleveland Browns - Mike Williams WR Clemson

Initially had Conley here. I mean how many teams take the same position in the draft round 1 two consecutive years in a row? But with Gordon as a question mark and Pryor out the door I like the hands and aggressiveness of Williams to complement a growing Corey Coleman. Also starting to look like a fantastic place for a young quarterback to grow.

13. Arizona Cardinals - Deshone Kizer QB Notre Dame

Quarterback that is a work in progress. A lot of people have other quarterbacks ahead of him. But I think he best fits their offense of what they want to do and he will have a year under Carson Palmer.

14. Philadelphia Eagles - Dalvin Cook RB FSU

Many see the fall farther than this. But on tape I actually think Cook without off-the-field issues is a top 10 if not top 5 talent. I think the Eagles are a candidate to take a risk on him, and with the additions of Jeffery and T. Smith, watch out for this offense they are all in with Carson Wentz.

15. Indianapolis Colts - Derek Barnett DE Tennesee 

Colts need help everywhere. This would be a good start. 

16. Baltimore Ravens - Hasaan Reddick LB/DE Temple

The front office has made it clear. Upgrade. That. Defense. I think they know the offense is definitely a work in progress and it is to be made, but I think that happens later in the draft and post June. Reddick would be phenomenal at OLB for the Ravens and I could even see them using Judon in Suggs' other OLB spot and slide Suggs in at DE as he gets older.

17. Washington Redskins - Cam Robinson OT Alabama

Start getting some talent infused into that offense to try to attract a Kirk Cousins replacement.

18. Tennesee Titans - John Ross WR Washington

First receiver off the board. Titans get a good route runner with speed to open up the offense.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Gaeron Conley CB Ohio State

Buccaneers have great linebackers and a decent front seven overall. They invest in the secondary a second year in a row.

20. Denver Broncos - Ryan Ramczyk OT Wisconsin

Almost as difficult to type as Kyle Juszczyk. They need to upgrade that o-line for their team to go anywhere.

21. Detroit Lions - Charles Harris DE Missouri

One of my favorite players to go in the first round. Wouldn't be surprised if he went higher.

22. Miami Dolphins - Taco Charlton DE Michigan

I don't see this guy I think he will struggle early on but the raw skills are there. Up to Miami to coach him up.

23. New York Giants - Garett Bolles OT Utah

Need an offensive line to throw to OBJ and Brandon Marshall.

24. Oakland Raiders - Marlon Humphery CB Alabama

One of the most talented players in the draft plagued with chronic injuries. Raiders need help in their lackluster secondary that holds them back every year. Him and Joseph pair to make the Raiders defense great again.

25. Houston Texans - Patrick Mahomes QB Texas Tech

I will cringe when I see the Texans force a quarterback. A team with a talented defense that gets to the playoffs just to take a plane ride home the next week. Hopefully they don't pull the trigger.

26. Seattle Seahawks - Sidney Jones CB Washington

Hometown kid who would have likely been a top 15 selection who got injured. Luckily it sounds like he will be back this season sooner than later. I will get negged for this but the Seahawks have time to wait on this talent and him compared to the next guy is miles away. Steal of the draft if he proves he can come back healthy this season even if it is 6-8 weeks into the season. Seahawks have the pieces around to wait until he is healthy.

27. Kansas City Chiefs - Corey Davis WR Western Michigan

I think he falls. He is one of my favorite players in this draft, but not many teams above need to invest in a wide receiver. The Chiefs luck out and get a solid addition to their struggling offense. He falls for limited participation in drills and combine, along with playing at a lower level. 

28. Dallas Cowboys - Obi Melifonwu S Conneticut

Everybody got up and left the Cowboys secondary. Pretty much any defensive piece would be a positive for this team.

29. Green Bay Packers - Christian McCaffery RB Stanford

Yes yes yes I know, Ty Montgomery is a receiving back. But I think everybody knows by now that the only way the Packers will win another Super Bowl is through Aaron Rodgers' arm. Lacy never fit that offense. I think McCaffery fits in perfectly even though defense is more of a need. 

30. Pittsburgh Steelers - TJ Watt OLB Wisconsin

Steelers achilles heel is always their defense. They have talented youth but hopefully one day it clicks together for them.

31. Atlanta Falcons - Forrest Lamp OG Western Kentucky

Atlanta's magical postseason run could be credited to their front 5 staying healthy. They need to add to it as they already have a young developing defense to compliment their off the charts offensive skill players.

32. New Orleans Saints - Zach Cunningham LB Vanderbilt

Every little bit of help on that defense would help. I also wouldn't mind Takk McKinley here.

Round 2:

Juju Smith-Schuster WR USC:

I used to hate this guy on film and he is slowly growing on me. He gives me flashbacks to the 2013 playoff run from AnQuan Boldin. I think he fits perfectly and the offense finally showing some life. I prefer Zay Jones but I think he is off the board by this pick. Would be happy with either one.

Round 3:

Desmond King CB Iowa:

My favorite player of the draft. The most shutdown corner there is. People say he is too slow and then he proved them wrong at the combine. They say he is too small. I don't believe it. He held his own at Iowa. Would be a perfect addition to the secondary.

Ethan Pocic C LSU:

I don't like centers that high because most don't seem as versatile. I also think that this may change based off of if the team decides to sign a veteran center. But I do like this guy, he is a mauler who opened a lot of holes for Fournette. I think he would fit in blocking for West and Dixon.

 

That is all I will do as after round 3 is a crapshoot on players. There are a lot of good players in round 4 and 5 that will just take time to groom. Any ideas of who you would want in the later rounds?

 

[Edgar]

Love Reddick. Part of me doubts we take him...would really like the pick.

Not crazy about third round. Pocic is anything but a mauler. He's athletic and smart but I wouldn't know where to play him. I don't think he's strong enough inside. He gets pancacked a lot and is not an upgrade to Zuttah....wouldn't surprise me to see the ravens take him, however.

[ravensnation5220]

No John Ross in the first round? Thats surprising to say the least

edit: nvmd.....lol my bad

Edited April 12 by ravensnation5220

[jboy19]

6 minutes ago, ravensnation5220 said:

No John Ross in the first round? Thats surprising to say the least

It would make sense for him not to go in the first because at the end of the day he is an undersized receiver with a history of injuries to both knees and unreliable hands. 

That being said, I am 100% sure that someone is going to completely ignore that and take him in the first because of a really fast underwear run. 

Edit: Looks like Ross was actually taken at 18 in this mock. 

Edited April 12 by jboy19

[ravensnation5220]

3 minutes ago, jboy19 said:

It would make sense for him not to go in the first because at the end of the day he is an undersized receiver with a history of injuries to both knees and unreliable hands. 

That being said, I am 100% sure that someone is going to completely ignore that and take him in the first because of a really fast underwear run. 

Edit: Looks like Ross was actually taken at 18 in this mock. 

Oh lol. I must have looked right over that. 

[rossihunter2]

I see how you've justified the Corey Davis fall but I just can't see him falling that far

[trevorsteadman]

3 hours ago, rossihunter2 said:

I see how you've justified the Corey Davis fall but I just can't see him falling that far

I was thinking the same thing while making the mock, but looking at all other teams between the Ravens and the Chiefs how many really need a receiver? Most already have two solid receivers if not more. The Redskins take Ross which I personally think is high up but gives them that solid route runner and speed to help replace Deshaun Jackson. I wanted him to go earlier his talent is insane but I wouldn't be surprised with him being in a lower conference that it would drop him as well as not being healthy enough to participate in drills. 

[trevorsteadman]

4 hours ago, Edgar said:

Love Reddick. Part of me doubts we take him...would really like the pick.

Not crazy about third round. Pocic is anything but a mauler. He's athletic and smart but I wouldn't know where to play him. I don't think he's strong enough inside. He gets pancacked a lot and is not an upgrade to Zuttah....wouldn't surprise me to see the ravens take him, however.

Part of me took him because I have heard him a lot and he is decently ranked. Centers usually don't go high. I havent followed offensive line like I have in previous drafts.

[PurpleHorseman]

If Chad Kelly is available after round4 the potential at the most impactful position is to great to overlook. Raw arm talent is as good as it gets. He looks over everything and see the action very fast. And makes very tough throws look routine and easy. Throws that over 3/4 of NFL QBs would never attempt. He can flick his wrist and throw a 30 yard bullet and thread a needle. He needs some reining in. But the arm talent and instincts are there. He took a pounding and dropped 50 points on Alabama's loaded defense twice. He took some violent hits from Foster and Anderson that would rattle almost any NFL QB. If you are looking for a late round flier there is none better!!

For all his criticism and fights. This dudes teammates look up to him and want to go to war with him. You can't find a single teammate or former teammate that has one thing negative to say. Treadwell who has caught from several NFL round1 QBs lights up with excitement and enthusiasm when asked in an interview what it is like catching from him. I watched the top 5 QBs in this class to be sure I'm not overrating him and overstating my opinion. And it isn't even close!! Trubisky, Watson, Keizer and so called gunslinger Mahomes would not even attempt some of the throws Chad makes look easy with pinpoint bullets at the flick of his wrist.

Like I said he has to be reined in a little but the arm talent, football intelligence and instincts are there in boatloads. His so called bad throws are mostly tough throws nobody else attempts. Look at his yards per completion compared to any QB in this class. But some of those tough throw attempts will need to be tamed. NFL coaches will not like him threading needles on 30 yard outs when there is a sure 10 yard throw the defense is giving away gift wrapped

Edited April 13 by PurpleHorseman

[trevorsteadman]

I debated putting Jabrill Peppers for the Packers pick. I think he would be a good versatile pick for that team who loves moving their secondary pieces around.

[jboy19]

21 minutes ago, trevorsteadman said:

I debated putting Jabrill Peppers for the Packers pick. I think he would be a good versatile pick for that team who loves moving their secondary pieces around.

I think that would be fair, losing Hyde leaves them pretty thin at safety. 

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

9 hours ago, PurpleHorseman said:

If Chad Kelly is available after round4 the potential at the most impactful position is to great to overlook. Raw arm talent is as good as it gets. He looks over everything and see the action very fast. And makes very tough throws look routine and easy. Throws that over 3/4 of NFL QBs would never attempt. He can flick his wrist and throw a 30 yard bullet and thread a needle. He needs some reining in. But the arm talent and instincts are there. He took a pounding and dropped 50 points on Alabama's loaded defense twice. He took some violent hits from Foster and Anderson that would rattle almost any NFL QB. If you are looking for a late round flier there is none better!!

For all his criticism and fights. This dudes teammates look up to him and want to go to war with him. You can't find a single teammate or former teammate that has one thing negative to say. Treadwell who has caught from several NFL round1 QBs lights up with excitement and enthusiasm when asked in an interview what it is like catching from him. I watched the top 5 QBs in this class to be sure I'm not overrating him and overstating my opinion. And it isn't even close!! Trubisky, Watson, Keizer and so called gunslinger Mahomes would not even attempt some of the throws Chad makes look easy with pinpoint bullets at the flick of his wrist.

Like I said he has to be reined in a little but the arm talent, football intelligence and instincts are there in boatloads. His so called bad throws are mostly tough throws nobody else attempts. Look at his yards per completion compared to any QB in this class. But some of those tough throw attempts will need to be tamed. NFL coaches will not like him threading needles on 30 yard outs when there is a sure 10 yard throw the defense is giving away gift wrapped

He should be available in the 6th and possibly UDFA. No reason to spend a 4th on him.

 

And yea, hes got some raw talent. But it seems pretty obvious to me the guy just doesnt take anything too seriously. Another Manziel type story.... prob not the same issues, but im pretty confident if you give this kid some of his own money, and freedom away from his family -- hes going to self destruct.

Dont be surprised if hes out of football in a year or 2.

I think youre overstating his talent... but even if you werent, talent alone doesnt get it done. 

[January J]

Would be very satisfied.

[January J]

Just wanted to point out you said Ross is the first receiver off the board despite Williams being taken a few picks before him. Maybe BC you switched him and Conley? Not that it really matters. Anyway I like all these picks for the most part. However I think we can get a better PURE corner than King- since I project him to be a better safety. Although I like his versatility. One guy I've really fallen in love with in the later rounds is Donnell Pumphrey- I know I've been pretty vocal about it too.. I just think we could get him very late in the draft and he can be a much better version of Buck Allen.

[trevorsteadman]

2 hours ago, January J said:

Just wanted to point out you said Ross is the first receiver off the board despite Williams being taken a few picks before him. Maybe BC you switched him and Conley? Not that it really matters. Anyway I like all these picks for the most part. However I think we can get a better PURE corner than King- since I project him to be a better safety. Although I like his versatility. One guy I've really fallen in love with in the later rounds is Donnell Pumphrey- I know I've been pretty vocal about it too.. I just think we could get him very late in the draft and he can be a much better version of Buck Allen.

You're right I just re-read it. So I made the mock draft till like pick 23 and realized I didn't have Mike Williams on there. And I don't see him falling that far. So I had Conley at the Browns spot and then made the switch after.

My bad on that one. I have been on record saying I believe Ross has a good chance being the first WR off the board even though I see him as the #3 or #4 wide receiver in this draft. 

[Adreme]

Indy is going to pick oline. I don't think the GM keeps his job thru the draft if they don't build an Oline to protect the QB they gave a mega deal to.

[trevorsteadman]

11 hours ago, Adreme said:

Indy is going to pick oline. I don't think the GM keeps his job thru the draft if they don't build an Oline to protect the QB they gave a mega deal to.

They have holes everywhere. I don't think they pick Cam Robinson that high. I guess I could be wrong, I even had a hard time with the Redskins picking him that high.