Devine Mock Draft (1 Viewer)

[Devine Intervention]

Just thought it would be fun to give it a go. I think there are a lot of trade possibilities this draft but for the sake of making things easier I'm just predicting it with none.

1. Indianapolis Colts - Luck QB Stanford. I actually think its closer than most people think between him and Griffen but the Colts have no intentions of taking anyone else.

2. Washington Redskins - Griffen QB Baylor. I love this guy. Great QB, great athlete, great guy. Don't love that he will end up playing for Shannahan.

3. Minnesota Vikings - Kalil OT USC. I think they move forward with Ponder and they need to start building around him. Step one, the line. Step 2, a WR. Its too early here for a WR with Kalil on board.

4. Cleveland Browns - Blackmon WR Oklahoma St. I know this is early and a surprise to take over guys like Richardson and Claiborne. I feel like there is RB talent to be had in the second round, and this fits into a plan for their other pick.

5. Tampa Bay Bucs - Richardson RB Alabama. Blount is an idiot and not an all around talent. They have other needs but Richardson could be a difference maker.

6. St. Louis Rams - Claiborne CB LSU. I've seen DT go here and it is a big need for them, I think any DT would be a reach here. I think Claiborne is a top end player and the pairing of him and Finnegan could be great.

7. Jacksonville Jags - Couples DE NC. I think Couples has the highest upside of the DEs. I think Ingram is not the prototypical size and Couples is a great fit across Mincy.

8. Miami Dolphins - Tannehill QB Texas A&M. This is more of a pick of necessity. It is a little high for him here but I don't see them going any other way.

9. Carolina Panthers - Michael Floyd WR ND. I'm seeing Floyd go higher and higher in ranks and I don't see it that unlikely that the Panthers want to give Newton another weapon. They could really surprise people here and go WR.

10. Buffalo Bills - Reiff OT Iowa. As a Bills homer I'm torn at who to grab here. OT is a need but the Bills gave up one of the lowest sack totals and had a solid run game. Floyd is another guy I'd like to see them get here as well.

11. Kansas City Chiefs - DeCastro G Stanford. A good fit and a great talent.

12. Seattle Seahawks - Ingram DE South Carolina. They need a pass rusher bad and Ingram is good talent here. Kuechly seems like the right pick, but pressure on the QB is really showing as a key to success in the league.

13. Arizona Cardinals - Kuechly ILB BC. This guy is too good to still be on the board and Arizona gladly picks him up.

14. Dallas Cowboys - Poe DT Memphis. I think Poe is ranked higher due to a good combine but is overrated. But it wouldn't surprise me to see Dallas take a hyped player.

15. Philadelphia Eagles - Cox DT Mississippi St. DT is a need of theirs so they take the best available at the position.

16. New York Jets - Upshaw DE/OLB Alabama. I have seen that he is an inbetweener and is unsure what his role would be, but he's very talented and I think Ryan would want to find a way to maximize his talents.

17. Cincinnati Bengals - Gilmore CB South Carolina. I am not sure if he is the most talented CB on the board but there are character issues with the other two that could possibly be ahead of him. I think the Bengals have enough headaches on the team and take a good CB with out the red flags.

18. San Diego Chargers - Perry DE/OLB USC. SD needs another pash rusher. O-line is a major concern as well and could see them going OT.

19. Chicago Bears - Glenn T Georgia. They are torn between DE or OT. Cutler needs time in the pocket to get the ball to Marshall. He can pretty much play any position on the line as well.

20. Tennessee Titans - Kirkpatrick CB Alabama. Team need is a CB after losing Finnegan. They are getting a steal here.

21. Cincinnati Bengals - Wright WR Baylor. Simpson is a mess. They need to build around Dalton. I think Wright is a great compliment to Green.

22. Cleveland Browns - Weeden QB Oklahoma St. I would love this pick for Cleveland. I think they reach a little and go for him here. Makes a great WR QB combo. I think Weeden is highly overlooked because of his age. If anything I think it could be to his benefit.

23. Detroit Lions - Martin OT Stanford. They are all in with Stafford and Johnson, they need to beef up the line.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers - Hightower ILB Alabama. They are getting old a the position and I think he fits great into this defense.

25. Denver Broncos - Konz C Wisconsin. Might be a reach but Manning understands what a good center can do for you. I don't see them not going with offense having added Manning.

26. Houston Texans - Jeffries WR South Carolina. I think his pro day is bumping him back up. Hill is too much of an unknown so I see them going Jeffries here and I see him being solid in that offense.

27. New England Patriots - Curry DE/OLB Marshall. Kind of a sneaky pick for them seeing that there might be other players who are deemed to be higher rated. I just see them going after him for some reason.

28. Green Bay Packers - Mercilus DE/OLB Illinois. The Pack are excited he fell here. A high risk/reward player that they could use opposite of Matthews.

29. Baltimore Ravens - Barron SS Alabama. They run to the podium to get this pick in.

30. San Fran 49rs - Fleener TE Stanford. Harbough loves double tight end sets, and this is one of his guys. NE set a mold for how to be successful with two TEs.

31. New England Patriots - Still DT Penn St. I see them taking him over Brockers because he can go DT or DE in a 3-4 and they like that flexibility.

32. New York Giants - Brockers DT LSU. I don't think this is where they want to grab a RB or WR. I think DT is an option and this guy is great talent for this spot.

* Guys I see falling out of the first:

Hill WR Georgia Tech - Great speed but not enough to measure from and is too much risk. That and the Oakland Raiders don't have a first.

Jenkins CB North Alabama - Some team is getting a steal with him, but with his off the field issues and Goodell cracking the whip, I see him sliding to early second.

Any RB not named Richardson - I just don't see anyone setting themselves apart from the rest and make a team want to reach for them. I see 3-4 going in the second.

 

[GreatLakesMike]

Props for taking the time out and doing the work, but I don't think the Browns take Blackmon with the 4th pick. I think it's either Richardson or Claiborne if they can't trade down. I'm not saying Blackmon wouldn't be an asset, but the Browns already have a big WR who can break tackles in Little. Say what you want about Little, but for a converted RB who missed his final season of college, he performed pretty well for a NFL rookie WR. The Browns need a RT, RB, and deep threat WR IMO. Heckert's past history isn't exactly filled with drafting WRs early either.

ETA: Really don't see them drafting Weeden with the 2nd pick either. I don't think the front office is as down on McCoy as the media has been reporting. I think they saw Griffin as an elite player and went after him.

 

[Devine Intervention]

Props for taking the time out and doing the work, but I don't think the Browns take Blackmon with the 4th pick. I think it's either Richardson or Claiborne if they can't trade down. I'm not saying Blackmon wouldn't be an asset, but the Browns already have a big WR who can break tackles in Little. Say what you want about Little, but for a converted RB who missed his final season of college, he performed pretty well for a NFL rookie WR. The Browns need a RT, RB, and deep threat WR IMO. Heckert's past history isn't exactly filled with drafting WRs early either.ETA: Really don't see them drafting Weeden with the 2nd pick either. I don't think the front office is as down on McCoy as the media has been reporting. I think they saw Griffin as an elite player and went after him.

I never got to see much of Cleveland last year but I could see Little looked very promising. It seemed like McCoy wasn't a long term answer. I guess I'm just really high on Weeden. The spot they are in at 4, RB is a very likely position too. I think it all depends on if they see McCoy being their guy.I could easily see them going Richardson at 4 and then an O-line with there other first.

 

[solorca]

9. Carolina Panthers - Michael Floyd WR ND. I'm seeing Floyd go higher and higher in ranks and I don't see it that unlikely that the Panthers want to give Newton another weapon. They could really surprise people here and go WR.

The only way I see Carolina grabbing a WR in the first round is if they trade back into it. Their first priority will be on the defensive side of the ball, guaranteed.Nice work overall though!

 

[Ghost of Bill Walsh]

30. San Fran 49rs - Fleener TE Stanford. Harbough loves double tight end sets, and this is one of his guys. NE set a mold for how to be successful with two TEs.

Love this pick. Harbaugh could make this work. Fleener should be able to move past Walker.We've seen the success N.E. has had with Gronk & Hernandez. It does take two special guys working together. It surely wouldn't hurt either to give Alex Smith another viable weapon. If they take Fleener I like Vernon's numbers to take a jump over last years. If this happens and Manningham starts producing Crabtree could find himself way down the list for looks. Might help for Crabby to play the slot though. Not sure Smith could get the ball deep enough for Moss even if he's lost a step but I think this combination of Davis & Fleener could really help the offense and get points on the board and then let the defense do their thing. I'm not opposed to them moving up a few spots to get Fleener if they think someone else might take him. I'm sure he'd be a successful addition to the team and could help us get to where we wanna go, the Superbowl.

 

[GreatLakesMike]

Props for taking the time out and doing the work, but I don't think the Browns take Blackmon with the 4th pick. I think it's either Richardson or Claiborne if they can't trade down. I'm not saying Blackmon wouldn't be an asset, but the Browns already have a big WR who can break tackles in Little. Say what you want about Little, but for a converted RB who missed his final season of college, he performed pretty well for a NFL rookie WR. The Browns need a RT, RB, and deep threat WR IMO. Heckert's past history isn't exactly filled with drafting WRs early either.ETA: Really don't see them drafting Weeden with the 2nd pick either. I don't think the front office is as down on McCoy as the media has been reporting. I think they saw Griffin as an elite player and went after him.

I never got to see much of Cleveland last year but I could see Little looked very promising. It seemed like McCoy wasn't a long term answer. I guess I'm just really high on Weeden. The spot they are in at 4, RB is a very likely position too. I think it all depends on if they see McCoy being their guy.I could easily see them going Richardson at 4 and then an O-line with there other first.

Maybe.... I talk about "needs" like most others at this time of the year, but good organizations draft the best player available, so we'll see. I'm a big fan of Heckert, so if he drafts Blackmon/Weeden then I won't #####. I'm sure that's a big relief to Tom.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

Props for taking the time out and doing the work, but I don't think the Browns take Blackmon with the 4th pick. I think it's either Richardson or Claiborne if they can't trade down. I'm not saying Blackmon wouldn't be an asset, but the Browns already have a big WR who can break tackles in Little. Say what you want about Little, but for a converted RB who missed his final season of college, he performed pretty well for a NFL rookie WR. The Browns need a RT, RB, and deep threat WR IMO. Heckert's past history isn't exactly filled with drafting WRs early either.ETA: Really don't see them drafting Weeden with the 2nd pick either. I don't think the front office is as down on McCoy as the media has been reporting. I think they saw Griffin as an elite player and went after him.

I was wondering today that if Weeden was coming out of college with the skill set he has now but was only 23 or 24 years old, where would he be drafted? When I watch him I think he has a better skill set than possibly Tannehill. If Weeden was only 23 years old, would he be a top 10 pick?

 

[Crippler]

Props for taking the time out and doing the work, but I don't think the Browns take Blackmon with the 4th pick. I think it's either Richardson or Claiborne if they can't trade down. I'm not saying Blackmon wouldn't be an asset, but the Browns already have a big WR who can break tackles in Little. Say what you want about Little, but for a converted RB who missed his final season of college, he performed pretty well for a NFL rookie WR. The Browns need a RT, RB, and deep threat WR IMO. Heckert's past history isn't exactly filled with drafting WRs early either.ETA: Really don't see them drafting Weeden with the 2nd pick either. I don't think the front office is as down on McCoy as the media has been reporting. I think they saw Griffin as an elite player and went after him.

I was wondering today that if Weeden was coming out of college with the skill set he has now but was only 23 or 24 years old, where would he be drafted? When I watch him I think he has a better skill set than possibly Tannehill. If Weeden was only 23 years old, would he be a top 10 pick?

The answer to that is YES. It has been said by many in the evaluating world. I think he would go 4 for sure.

 

[pantherclub]

I would love to see the Panthers pick up either a olineman or Floyd. I think that pick 9 is too high for the remaining defensive players. Trading down would be sweet as well.

 

[JetMaxx]

IMO Panthers take Fletcher Cox if he's there. He has all the markings of one of those late risers that goes way high.

 

[Wadsworth]

I think a lot of people are sleeping on Whitney Mercilus.

 

[bengalbuck]

Very good Bengals picks. WR and CB arguably are the biggest needs and Gilmore and Wright are both solid values in the middle of the round.

 

[JohnnyU]

When I first saw the title I thought Dan Devine is now into fantasy football. Is he still living?

Nice job btw.

 

[Devine Intervention]

I would love to see the Panthers pick up either a olineman or Floyd. I think that pick 9 is too high for the remaining defensive players. Trading down would be sweet as well.

Yeah, I really think with the success Newton has they really concentrate on building around him.

 

[Devine Intervention]

Very good Bengals picks. WR and CB arguably are the biggest needs and Gilmore and Wright are both solid values in the middle of the round.

If it plays out like this I think the Bengals end up very happy with these two picks. Like I said in the write up, Gilmore might be slightly less talented but a lot less of a headache.

 

[spider321]

The Panthers should not pick a player on the offensive side of the ball until the 4th round. The problem is the defense couldn't stop a bunch of one-legged midgets.

 

[Bankerguy]

14. Dallas Cowboys - Poe DT Memphis. I think Poe is ranked higher due to a good combine but is overrated. But it wouldn't surprise me to see Dallas take a hyped player

Why? Based on what?

 

[pantherclub]

The Panthers should not pick a player on the offensive side of the ball until the 4th round. The problem is the defense couldn't stop a bunch of one-legged midgets.

The Panthers had a ton of injuries on the defense. Its not as bad as advertised. I think at 9 there isnt a defensive player that warrants that spot. However there are a ton of ways to go offensively if they decide to do that. Floyd, or a lineman like DeCastro orthe kid from Iowa. I would prefer however for them to just trade down.

 

[pantherclub]

14. Dallas Cowboys - Poe DT Memphis. I think Poe is ranked higher due to a good combine but is overrated. But it wouldn't surprise me to see Dallas take a hyped player

Why? Based on what?

I dont get the Poe hype. Sure he is a combine warrior but the dude wasnt even that good of a player at Memphis. The NFL draft is littered with players like him. Mike Mamula and Vernon Ghoulston immediately come to mind.

 

[Wadsworth]

14. Dallas Cowboys - Poe DT Memphis. I think Poe is ranked higher due to a good combine but is overrated. But it wouldn't surprise me to see Dallas take a hyped player

Why? Based on what?

I dont get the Poe hype. Sure he is a combine warrior but the dude wasnt even that good of a player at Memphis. The NFL draft is littered with players like him. Mike Mamula and Vernon Ghoulston immediately come to mind.

It seems like history is going to remember that Vernon Ghoulston was some nobody player in college that was drafted early solely due to an amazing workout. They guy had a very nice college career and well before the combine was highly regarded in draft circles.

 

[Bankerguy]

14. Dallas Cowboys - Poe DT Memphis. I think Poe is ranked higher due to a good combine but is overrated. But it wouldn't surprise me to see Dallas take a hyped player

Why? Based on what?

I dont get the Poe hype. Sure he is a combine warrior but the dude wasnt even that good of a player at Memphis. The NFL draft is littered with players like him. Mike Mamula and Vernon Ghoulston immediately come to mind.

I like the player and think he could help Dallas. He played on a terrible 2-10 team. Hard to stand out when surrounded by crap and he could be easily game-planned against.My comment is more about trying to find out why the OP thinks Dallas is attracted to only "hyped" players. I think its a very common misconception about the Cowboys. All the early mocks had us taking Jenkins or the other character problems. Why? Dez?

 

[Devine Intervention]

14. Dallas Cowboys - Poe DT Memphis. I think Poe is ranked higher due to a good combine but is overrated. But it wouldn't surprise me to see Dallas take a hyped player

Why? Based on what?

I dont get the Poe hype. Sure he is a combine warrior but the dude wasnt even that good of a player at Memphis. The NFL draft is littered with players like him. Mike Mamula and Vernon Ghoulston immediately come to mind.

I like the player and think he could help Dallas. He played on a terrible 2-10 team. Hard to stand out when surrounded by crap and he could be easily game-planned against.My comment is more about trying to find out why the OP thinks Dallas is attracted to only "hyped" players. I think its a very common misconception about the Cowboys. All the early mocks had us taking Jenkins or the other character problems. Why? Dez?

I guess your right. I don't really have any concrete reason why. I guess its just a stereotyped opinion on Jerry Jones. Maybe I just dont see him as the type of owner to make the safe pick.

 

[Bankerguy]

14. Dallas Cowboys - Poe DT Memphis. I think Poe is ranked higher due to a good combine but is overrated. But it wouldn't surprise me to see Dallas take a hyped player

Why? Based on what?

I dont get the Poe hype. Sure he is a combine warrior but the dude wasnt even that good of a player at Memphis. The NFL draft is littered with players like him. Mike Mamula and Vernon Ghoulston immediately come to mind.

I like the player and think he could help Dallas. He played on a terrible 2-10 team. Hard to stand out when surrounded by crap and he could be easily game-planned against.My comment is more about trying to find out why the OP thinks Dallas is attracted to only "hyped" players. I think its a very common misconception about the Cowboys. All the early mocks had us taking Jenkins or the other character problems. Why? Dez?

I guess your right. I don't really have any concrete reason why. I guess its just a stereotyped opinion on Jerry Jones. Maybe I just dont see him as the type of owner to make the safe pick.

The days of drafting Quincy Carter are long behind us. Jerry has come out and confirmed he has little to do with the picks. It's Tom Ciskowski and the coaches who decide. Jerry breaks ties or disagreements. Hard to argue the Dez pick. Great value and Dez's character issues aren't criminal. He's just a bit immature.

 

[spider321]

The Panthers should not pick a player on the offensive side of the ball until the 4th round. The problem is the defense couldn't stop a bunch of one-legged midgets.

The Panthers had a ton of injuries on the defense. Its not as bad as advertised. I think at 9 there isnt a defensive player that warrants that spot. However there are a ton of ways to go offensively if they decide to do that. Floyd, or a lineman like DeCastro orthe kid from Iowa. I would prefer however for them to just trade down.

The D-linemen, other than Johnson, are terrible.Thomas Davis is injured EVERY season.The D-backs couldn't cover Oprah Winfrey on a go route.It's not as bad as advertised?!?!It's worse, way worse. The Panthers averaged 26 points per game last season. Scoring is NOT the problem.You and I should BOTH be furious if they draft an offensive player early.

 

[Devine Intervention]

The Panthers should not pick a player on the offensive side of the ball until the 4th round. The problem is the defense couldn't stop a bunch of one-legged midgets.

The Panthers had a ton of injuries on the defense. Its not as bad as advertised. I think at 9 there isnt a defensive player that warrants that spot. However there are a ton of ways to go offensively if they decide to do that. Floyd, or a lineman like DeCastro orthe kid from Iowa. I would prefer however for them to just trade down.

The D-linemen, other than Johnson, are terrible.Thomas Davis is injured EVERY season.The D-backs couldn't cover Oprah Winfrey on a go route.It's not as bad as advertised?!?!It's worse, way worse. The Panthers averaged 26 points per game last season. Scoring is NOT the problem.You and I should BOTH be furious if they draft an offensive player early.

I totally agree that the defense was the problem, but if there isn't someone at that spot good enough I dont think you take someone just because of team need. If they aren't in love with someone there for defense I can see them going offense. Smith is getting old and Newton will need someone to get the ball to for his career there. Floyd could be a stud for Newton for many years.

 

[pantherclub]

The Panthers should not pick a player on the offensive side of the ball until the 4th round. The problem is the defense couldn't stop a bunch of one-legged midgets.

The Panthers had a ton of injuries on the defense. Its not as bad as advertised. I think at 9 there isnt a defensive player that warrants that spot. However there are a ton of ways to go offensively if they decide to do that. Floyd, or a lineman like DeCastro orthe kid from Iowa. I would prefer however for them to just trade down.

The D-linemen, other than Johnson, are terrible.Thomas Davis is injured EVERY season.The D-backs couldn't cover Oprah Winfrey on a go route.It's not as bad as advertised?!?!It's worse, way worse. The Panthers averaged 26 points per game last season. Scoring is NOT the problem.You and I should BOTH be furious if they draft an offensive player early.

I totally agree that the defense was the problem, but if there isn't someone at that spot good enough I dont think you take someone just because of team need. If they aren't in love with someone there for defense I can see them going offense. Smith is getting old and Newton will need someone to get the ball to for his career there. Floyd could be a stud for Newton for many years.

thats my point as well. Plus if Newton is the franchise and future you would be better off given him weapons and protecting him.

 

[scrumptrulescent]

I'm sure the rest of the mock is solid, but I just scroll down to the Packers pick.

Based on who you have Green Bay getting, I like your mock draft. Good work.

 

[Village Idiot]

Thanks for taking the time to do this.

I don't see any chance that the Browns take Weeden at 22.

Weeden will still be on the board in the 2nd round at 37.

 

[Devine Intervention]

Thanks for taking the time to do this.I don't see any chance that the Browns take Weeden at 22.Weeden will still be on the board in the 2nd round at 37.

Yeah, I had them taking Weeden or a lineman there. If I went lineman I would've went Weeden with their second pick, but I wanted to show that they are aiming for the Weeden/Blackmon combo so I put him at that pick and in the second round mock I have them going O-line. You never know though because there were a few QBs last years draft that really shot up passed their expected spot. Cleveland could get worried of that happening this year too.

 

[Mr. Peterson]

10. Buffalo Bills - Reiff OT Iowa. As a Bills homer I'm torn at who to grab here. OT is a need but the Bills gave up one of the lowest sack totals and had a solid run game. Floyd is another guy I'd like to see them get here as well.

I'm starting to think Reiff might not be in the Bills plans. The Bills usually don't hide things and actually come out and say what they are targeting. Some of the people the Bills have brought in are interesting. Kalil, Kirkpatrick, Mike Adams, Chandler Jones, Russell Wilson and even Trent Richardson. I haven't heard anything yet of the Bills bringing in Rieff. Maybe he doesn't fit thier style of blocking? I don't know. But Buddy Nix usually telegraphs his picks and I just haven't heard his name being thrown around yet.

 

[Bruno2]

Hill WR Georgia Tech - Great speed but not enough to measure from and is too much risk. That and the Oakland Raiders don't have a first.

Thanks for sharing your mock draft with us...News flash: Al Davis passed away in October, the days of the Raiders drafting based on speed and atheleticism alone are in the past. Hopefully they will be targeting good football players going forward.

 

[spider321]

To honor Undead Al's legacy, the Raiders will be drafting the fastest 40, most reps, longest broadjump, highest Wonderlic, and Mr. Congeniality with their 1st five picks...not necessasrily in that order.