Sooky's Mock Draft 2.0 1st Round

[trevorsteadman]

One last mock before this place no longer exists!

 

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

I almost pray they mess this up and go quarterback.

2.      San Francisco 49ers – Jamaal Adams S LSU

Most NFL ready and most polished player in the draft with sky-high ceiling.

3.      Chicago Bears – Malik Hooker S Ohio State

Bears add the most ball-hawking safety to come out in years.

4.      Jacksonville Jaguars – Leonard Fournette RB LSU

I don’t like a running back this high in the draft. But defense is pretty solid with young players. Biggest weaknesses are RB and O-line. I do not see them addressing QB this draft and give Bortles one last shot.

5.      Tennessee Titans – Johnathan Allen DT/DE Alabama

Titans need to figure out a way to slow down opposing offenses to control games with their strong offensive running attack. They start in the trenches.

6.      New York Jets – Mitchell Trubisky QB UNC

First quarterback off the board. Quarterback will likely fail with no supporting cast.

7.      Los Angeles Chargers – Deshaun Watson QB Clemson

Chargers are in a good spot to trade back. If they don’t I think the best value would to begin the search for Rivers’ successor.

8.      Carolina Panthers – Reuben Foster LB Alabama

AJ Klein is gone. Thomas Davis is 34 years old. Panthers’ defense relies on their linebackers and why not get the best in the draft.

9.      Cincinnati Bengals – Solomon Thomas DE Stanford

I don’t see what everyone else sees in Thomas. I know he has a high ceiling but I think he drops and maybe even further. I could see the Bengals hoping on the talent to add to their front seven.

10.   Buffalo Bills – Marshon Lattimore CB Ohio State

The Buffalo Bills finally catch a break in their franchise history and land the most talented prospect at cornerback, which ends up being their biggest need.

11.   New Orleans Saints – Derek Barnett DE Tennessee

Any help to their defense would be fantastic. Barnett would be a consistent presence on the edge who is solid in both the run game and at getting to the passer.

12.   Cleveland Browns – OJ Howard TE Alabama

This offense is loaded for whenever they can find that quarterback of the future.

13.   Arizona Cardinals – Mike Williams WR Clemson

I don’t see Kiser or Mahomes being draftable at #13. Would be a reach, I think they try to replace their

14.   Philadelphia Eagles – Marlon Humphery CB Alabama

Eagles need all the secondary help they can get. McCaffery would also be good here.

15.   Indianapolis Colts – Christian McCaffery RB Stanford

Many don’t see him down this far but I can see him fall. Possibly the team that promised they would draft him.

 

16.   Baltimore Ravens – Hasaan Reddick LB Temple

Suggs is ancient. Nobody on defense has better film. Added burst on the edge that was lost when Dumervil left. Can slide in at WILL linebacker instead. Most versatile player in the draft.

17.   Washington Redskins – Cam Robinson OT Alabama

6’6 behemoth who likely projects better at guard.

18.   Tennessee Titans – Corey Davis WR Western Michigan

Loss of Kendall Wright will impact their run first offense with no other speed threat on offense. Davis adds that home run threat.

19.   Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Tre’Davious White CB LSU

Team needs secondary help. Conley was initial pick here but with off-the-field issues being investigated, it may take a slightly lower-graded corner.

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 – Jarrad Davis ILB/OLB Florida

Defense underperformed in 2016.

22.   Miami Dolphins – Malik McDowell DT/DE MSU

No one saw this coming. Dolphins add a top 5 physically talented player to go anywhere on their defensive line.

23.   New York Giants – Garret Boles OT Utah

The only way the Giants will ever be able to make a playoff run will be keeping Eli Manning on his feet.

24.   Oakland Raiders – Adoree Jackson CB USC

Raiders need cornerback help. This adds a big time playmaker both as a corner and as a returner.

25.   Houston Texans – Patrick Mahomes QB Texas Tech

I don’t want this to be a thing. But they seem dead set on getting a quarterback.

26.   Seattle Seahawks – Forest Lamp Western Kentucky

Seattle needs that interior push for their run game to become dominant again.

27.   Kansas City Chiefs – Dalvin Cook RB Florida State

With no off the field issues, Cook would be likely a top 10 pick. Chiefs have had inconsistent performances the past couple years. This will fix that.

28.   Dallas Cowboys – Obi Melifonwu S UConn

Dallas adds another physical freak to attempt to band-aid their secondary.

29.   Green Bay Packers – Buddha Baker S Washington

Versatility at safety and cornerback will give the team what they lost when Micah Hyde left.

30.   Pittsburgh Steelers – Jordan Willis OLB KSU

This team needs edge guys to step up. Good bend needs to improve against the run.

31.   Atlanta Falcons – Derek Rivers DE Youngstown State

Injected more talent into an already talented defense.

32.   New Orleans Saints – Sidney Jones CB Washington

Top 15 pick, if not higher, if not for his pro day injury. On pace to be ready in September. Saints are in no position to have to rush this guy back and adds talent they wouldn’t have normally have been able to land.

 

Hopefully I didn't forget anybody important.

Edited April 27 by trevorsteadman

[RavensDieHard21]

To be God honest, this mock makes the most sense on draft day. Some surprises early with Jets and LA both taking QBs then Foster going to Carolina. 

Finally, us taking Reddick over Davis, which just seems like an Ozzie move. Great mock.

[trevorsteadman]

4 minutes ago, RavensDieHard21 said:

To be God honest, this mock makes the most sense on draft day. Some surprises early with Jets and LA both taking QBs then Foster going to Carolina. 

Finally, us taking Reddick over Davis, which just seems like an Ozzie move. Great mock.

Thank you. My last couple picks were hard for me I think I got tired after like pick 24 lol. The last 4 picks made my friend's head scramble. But it does seem like every year there is a small school guy who is projected in the 2nd round with a ton of talent like the year of Deone Bucannon somehow sneaking into the 1st round like I can possibly see Rivers.

[Dewy101]

I don't understand the hype behind Riddick. Yes he's a versatile player but he can't cover or rush the passer among the best in this class. It's seems like everyone wants the 2 for 1 special with him. At 16 Jarred Davis  is there he's the better ILB. His man to man coverage skills are far more superior than Riddick. We're going to be taking a raw player at 16 just because he's versatile. I don't even want to mention how bad of a tackler he is. He's try's to go for the big hit every time. 

[trevorsteadman]

Just now, Dewy101 said:

I don't understand the hype behind Riddick. Yes he's a versatile player but he can't cover or rush the passer among the best in this class. It's seems like everyone wants the 2 for 1 special with him. At 16 Jarred Davis  is there he's the better ILB. His man to man coverage skills are far more superior than Riddick. We're going to be taking a raw player at 16 just because he's versatile. I don't even want to mention how bad of a tackler he is. He's try's to go for the big hit every time. 

I don't agree with everything this guy says but I do think he is quite funny. I think if you watch Reddick's film you will see otherwise. 

[BOLDnPurPnBlacK]

53 minutes ago, Dewy101 said:

I don't understand the hype behind Riddick. Yes he's a versatile player but he can't cover or rush the passer among the best in this class. It's seems like everyone wants the 2 for 1 special with him. At 16 Jarred Davis  is there he's the better ILB. His man to man coverage skills are far more superior than Riddick. We're going to be taking a raw player at 16 just because he's versatile. I don't even want to mention how bad of a tackler he is. He's try's to go for the big hit every time. 

Reddick is among the best edge rushers. He struggles in a few games, but hes just so fast and quick he can blow by the edge or get the tackles momentum moving one way and blow past the other way. He knifes through gaps like butta, he covers, he pursues side to side, he tackles with authority and doesnt often miss. hes a beast disengaging and making tackles against the run.

I personally think he could start and be a very good 3 down ILB or play 3 downs on the edge. But i think his best use is moving him all around to create favorable matchups. A slow RT -- move him over there and let him abuse him all day til they have to put a TE or RB over there to help. A good pass catching TE? Let him mix covering and rushing. Good inside rushing game? Put him inside and let him knife the gaps to clean everything up.... and blitz on 3rd downs.

The dude can do a lot, and do a lot at a very high level.

 

Hes not my favorite pick at 16.... but id be really happy to have him. Matt Ruhle makes football players. Plain and simple. And he was a walk on..... at Temple. And now hes a 1st round pick. The guy is going to work and get every single ounce of his ability. That means a whole lot.