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[Snotbubbles]

Eagles draft

48. Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
64. Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
96. Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
98. Kyle Kennard, Edge, South Carolina

Honestly kind of hate this. My main priorities coming in were DT, OL, Edge, and maybe S or TE. I tried to hew to how I thought they Eagles would operate, but I didn’t have the strategy fleshed out enough.

I though DT was more important because it seems 50-50 that they want to keep Jordan Davis after this year, they lost Milton Williams, and Ojumo and Booker are decent depth but I don’t know how much more they can step up. I think Edge is important after losing Sweat and BG and I think that getting cheap OL help with an eye to the future is also important.

In retrospect, I should have just taken Nolen at 32. My hesitations were: I didn’t understand why this player type who has so many good traits wasn’t consistently rated higher and that it was unclear what the Eagles’ interest in him was. So when I had the opportunity to get surplus value in a trade for the 32 pick, it seemed worthwhile. And I thought I could have my cake and eat it too by moving back up in the 2nd and still maybe getting Nolen and at worst getting Xavier Watts, maybe even at 48. I doubt they will draft Tyleik Williams because I don’t think he will provide enough pass rush (despite what a few sites indicate) but they do love physical traits and high pedigree players. Wish I had just taken Mbow or Tuimoloau at that point, but I was too locked in on DT and I thought that Mbow would be there at 64 and maybe another edge that I liked would. That was also wrong and we had to settle for what seemed like the toolsiest OL left, plus I hoped a LB or Edge that I think the Eagles like (like Schwesinger or Oladejo) would be there at 96. By the time we got there, Helm seemed like the best value and then Kennard was as good a choice as any of the rest of the edge rushers and I know the Eagles had him in for a top 30 visit.

So I kept getting stuck in no man’s land and usually decided not to overpay (in my head) and that came back to bite me. So part of this was bad circumstance, but part of it was certainly me shooting myself in the foot.

So that’s my rationale, for nobody who was asking.

Yeah, was not a fan of the trade back. Agree, should have taken Nolen (or Starks) at #32. Then, the way the board fell, I would have followed that up with Landon Jackson at #64 instead of Williams.

 

[Long Ball Larry]

Eagles draft

48. Tyleik Williams, DT, Ohio State
64. Cameron Williams, OT, Texas
96. Gunnar Helm, TE, Texas
98. Kyle Kennard, Edge, South Carolina

Honestly kind of hate this. My main priorities coming in were DT, OL, Edge, and maybe S or TE. I tried to hew to how I thought they Eagles would operate, but I didn’t have the strategy fleshed out enough.

I though DT was more important because it seems 50-50 that they want to keep Jordan Davis after this year, they lost Milton Williams, and Ojumo and Booker are decent depth but I don’t know how much more they can step up. I think Edge is important after losing Sweat and BG and I think that getting cheap OL help with an eye to the future is also important.

In retrospect, I should have just taken Nolen at 32. My hesitations were: I didn’t understand why this player type who has so many good traits wasn’t consistently rated higher and that it was unclear what the Eagles’ interest in him was. So when I had the opportunity to get surplus value in a trade for the 32 pick, it seemed worthwhile. And I thought I could have my cake and eat it too by moving back up in the 2nd and still maybe getting Nolen and at worst getting Xavier Watts, maybe even at 48. I doubt they will draft Tyleik Williams because I don’t think he will provide enough pass rush (despite what a few sites indicate) but they do love physical traits and high pedigree players. Wish I had just taken Mbow or Tuimoloau at that point, but I was too locked in on DT and I thought that Mbow would be there at 64 and maybe another edge that I liked would. That was also wrong and we had to settle for what seemed like the toolsiest OL left, plus I hoped a LB or Edge that I think the Eagles like (like Schwesinger or Oladejo) would be there at 96. By the time we got there, Helm seemed like the best value and then Kennard was as good a choice as any of the rest of the edge rushers and I know the Eagles had him in for a top 30 visit.

So I kept getting stuck in no man’s land and usually decided not to overpay (in my head) and that came back to bite me. So part of this was bad circumstance, but part of it was certainly me shooting myself in the foot.

So that’s my rationale, for nobody who was asking.

Yeah, was not a fan of the trade back. Agree, should have taken Nolen (or Starks) at #32. Then, the way the board fell, I would have followed that up with Landon Jackson at #64 instead of Williams.

yeah I strongly considered Jackson but thought the OL at 96 would be way worse and that a sufficient Edge would have been there. In retrospect, what you said would have been the way to go.

 

[nysfl2]

Lions will close out the draft by selecting Emery Jones Jr, OT, Alabama.

Big strong road grader who might be better at guard than tackle in the nfl. He’ll immediately be in contention for a starting guard spot over Glasgow, and could be the long-term replacement for Taylor decker. The lions always want the offensive line to be a strength of the team, and they’re definitely in need of some young talent to start prepping to take over.

 

[ZWK]

Some picks I liked:

31 EDGE Mike Green KC
33 EDGE James Pearce Jr. CLE
35 DL Walter Nolen JAX
39 QB Jaxson Dart CLE
50 QB Jalen Milroe NYG
67 EDGE Landon Jackson JAX
72 DL Darius Alexander CHI
79 WR Tre Harris HOU
90 WR Jaylin Noel MIN
100 DL Shemar Turner SF

 

[Ministry of Pain]

This entry will be where we start posting actual selections when we get our 32 GMs
One of the things I find interesting thus far is not a single team has multiple picks in the 1st round

1. Tennessee Titans - QB Cam Ward, Miami
2. Chicago Bears - CB/WR Travis Hunter, Colorado - via trade with the Browns
3. New York Giants - DE Abdul Carter, Penn State
4. New England Patriots - OT Will Campbell, LSU
5. Cleveland Browns - via trade with the Jaguars - DT Mason Graham, Michigan
6. Las Vegas Raiders - QB Shedeur Sanders, Colorado
7. New York Jets - OT Armand Membou, Missouri
8. Carolina Panthers - LB Jalon Walker, Georgia
9. New Orleans Saints - RB Ashton Jeanty, Boise State
10. Atlanta Falcons - via CHI via CLE via JAX Edge Shemar Stewart, Texas A&M
11. San Francisco 49'ers - TE Tyler Warren, Penn State
12. Dallas Cowboys - LB Jihad Campbell, Alabma
13. Miami Dolphins - CB Jahdae Barron, Texas
14. Indianapolis Colts - TE Coleston Loveland, Michigan
15. Jacksonville Jaguars - via ATL trade CB Will Johnson, Michigan
16. Arizona Cardinals - WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
17. Cincinnati Bengals - OT Kelvin Banks, Texas
18. Seattle Seahawks - WR Emeka Egbuka, Ohio State
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan
20. Denver Broncos - OL Grey Zabel, NDSU
21. Pittsburgh Steelers - DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon
22. Los Angeles Chargers - Edge Mykel WIlliams, Georgia
23. Green Bay Packers - WR Matthew Golden, Texas
24. Minnesota Vikings - CB Shavon Revel Jr, East Carolina
25.Houston Texans - OT Josh Simmons, Ohio State
26. Los Angeles Rams - CB Maxell Hairston, Kentucky
27. Baltimore Ravens - Edge Donovan Ezeiruaku, Boston College
28. Detroit Lions - DE Nic Scourton, Texas A&M
29. Washington - RB Omarion Hampton, North Carolina
30. Buffalo Bills - CB Trey Amos, Ole Miss
31. Kansas City Chiefs - DE Mike Green, Marshall
32. Miami Dolphins - via PHI S Malaki Starks, Georgia

Kenny Grant at 19 to the Bucs would significantly improve the Bucs D
I think the Bucs have enough offense with a little tinkering and a commitment to the running game is enough to get them to the NFCC...Super Bowl for Baker I'm not sure
Gray Zabel might not be value at #20 overall but he's my favorite OL and if the Dolphins do not get Barron at 13 then I can only hope they fill in one fo the major holes on both sides
I would say Miami is 2 starting DL down right now and also 2 starting OL down at the moment.

My plan at 115 and 130 would be Jalen Rivers OT from Miami and then double down with Willie Lampkin, how do you think Hampton was sprung for all those rushing yds?
Lampkin is a 4th or 5th round type pick but he's perfect as an IOL to plug n play. He's never going to play LT/RT so Grier will likely pass on him but I would grab this kid for the Phins and plug him in at LG where they have a hole right now. Paul will start at LT presumably, #55 pick last season but Rivers from Miami was solid all year and I think he can platoon at Tackle his rookie season until he develops into a starter and we can move Austin Jackson along. I'd like to find some OL that don't get hurt every week or miss three-fourths of the season. And that's exactly what happened to Jackson and Shields last season, that is Miami's starting RT and RG

Baaron and Starks would mark the start of a Secondary makeover that Miami. needs right now, can't fix everything but I was able to bring in 2 outstanding prospects to team up at starting CB and Safety, that usually leads to big things. I look at what Philly did last season and I want some of that for Miami. Gonna take a couple seasons to overhaul the Phins

 

[kyoun1e]

1.04 The New England Patriots select Will Campbell OT LSU

The need to protect Maye has to be a priority. The short arms are a concern but his athleticism will make up for it.

Highest rated Tackle in the Draft, one of the only OL that's worth a Top 5-10 pick
You now have protection for Maye and that will lead to big things

WRs, RBs, TEs and QBs are only as good as their OL, that's one of my pet peeves with the Miami Dolphins, all the shiny toys but little to no blocking to exploit their talents
You can take avg talent at the skill spots and if you have a solid OL, you get far better production out of them.
Once in a while we start picking on RBs who leave yards on the field but these days that's not very common.
Most of the time if you build a Top 5-10 OL you get great production both running and passing the ball

It might not feel sexie to take an OL at No 4 but it's the right decision to further the development of Maye
I'm sure you would have gladly grabbed Travis Hunter if he fell to you at No 4

Not sure if I am entitled to critique picks when I declined to participate. IMO, there's nothing terrible taking Campbell at 4 (he's most likely going to end up as the NE pick). However, his prospect evaluation scores don't lead to being a Top 5 pick in pretty much any recent draft. Last year, he probably would have fallen into the 2nd round. I think he'll be a decent starter for a number of years. The issue will be when he comes off his rookie deal, is an above average tackle going to be worth $30M a season (which is where the market is headed). I just think with the #4 pick you need to come away with better than a decent multi-year starter.

I think either of the following would have worked out better for NE: trade down a few picks and get Campbell anyway (adding additional draft assets in the process) . . . or dropping a lot further down (adding players or picks or both) and drafting a similarly skilled OT that could very likely be a long-term decent starter. Put another way, I don't see a ton of difference in the tackles available in the middle or the first round, late in the first round, or in the top of the second round. If NE really wanted to, they could have dropped down in the draft and ended up with two starting tackles who I view as similar to Campbell and maybe even had raked in other assets on top of it.

The name of the week for NE seems to be J. Walker. Another D pick, a lot of upside, but maybe a bit risky for a top 5 pick.

 

[travdogg]

Some picks I liked:

31 EDGE Mike Green KC
33 EDGE James Pearce Jr. CLE
35 DL Walter Nolen JAX
39 QB Jaxson Dart CLE
50 QB Jalen Milroe NYG
67 EDGE Landon Jackson JAX
72 DL Darius Alexander CHI
79 WR Tre Harris HOU
90 WR Jaylin Noel MIN
100 DL Shemar Turner SF

Malaki Starks at #32 to Miami, Elic Ayomanor at #62 to Detroit, and Kevin Winston at #94 to Atlanta were my 3 favorite picks. I like this Safety class.

Favorite drafts:
I liked Arizona getting McMillan, Morrison, and Schwesinger. That's 3 starters, and McMillan opposite Harrison could be scary if the Cards had a good OC.
Obviously, I like what Chicago got. 2 long-term starting defenders in Hunter/Alexander. Getting a generational talent makes everything else gravy.
I thought the Jags killed it. Will Johnson, Walter Nolen, Luther Burden, Landon Jackson (kicking Walker inside) and Andrew Mukuba (S or slot CB) could all be starters for them.
For having only 2 picks, I like what Washington got. Hampton could be scary in that offense (#1 overall dynasty pick with these landing spots?) and Swinson looks like a solid #2 DE to me.

 

[efactor]

49ers fake draft:

1.11 Tyler Warren. Obviously not a position of immediate need, but IMO, the BPA and will help both the passing and running games. Kyle loves 2 TE sets and finally has someone who is a pass catching threat. Plus, Kittle is getting up there in age and gets dinged a bit based on his aggressive style of play. Offense is out of whack when he misses games.

2.43 Donovan Jackson. Will step right in at LG as the starter next to the great Trent Williams, allowing Barch to be the swing guard.

3.75 Alfred Collins. Another guy who should step right in and help shore up the run D. Also has potential to be a solid pass rusher with a little coaching up. Big body with good athleticism

3.100 Shemer Turner. Good chance he would step right in next to Collins as a starter. A little small at 300 pounds but makes up for it in aggression and intensity. May have some growing pains, but I like the combination.

Overall, pretty happy staying put and letting it play out. Tried to move up a couple times, but probably best those deals didn't happen. Had draft continued, probably would have grabbed another D lineman in the 4th, especially if Josh Farmer had fallen to 4.111 and another OL prospect with the 4th round comp. RB in the 5th maybe.

 

[eighsse2]

49ers fake draft:

1.11 Tyler Warren. Obviously not a position of immediate need, but IMO, the BPA and will help both the passing and running games. Kyle loves 2 TE sets and finally has someone who is a pass catching threat. Plus, Kittle is getting up there in age and gets dinged a bit based on his aggressive style of play. Offense is out of whack when he misses games.

2.43 Donovan Jackson. Will step right in at LG as the starter next to the great Trent Williams, allowing Barch to be the swing guard.

3.75 Alfred Collins. Another guy who should step right in and help shore up the run D. Also has potential to be a solid pass rusher with a little coaching up. Big body with good athleticism

3.100 Shemer Turner. Good chance he would step right in next to Collins as a starter. A little small at 300 pounds but makes up for it in aggression and intensity. May have some growing pains, but I like the combination.

Overall, pretty happy staying put and letting it play out. Tried to move up a couple times, but probably best those deals didn't happen. Had draft continued, probably would have grabbed another D lineman in the 4th, especially if Josh Farmer had fallen to 4.111 and another OL prospect with the 4th round comp. RB in the 5th maybe.

Love that draft, they all seem like value picks.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

In addition to Shavon Revel and Jaylin Noel, other guys I considered were:
LT Charles Grant - William & Mary
CB/S Caleb Ransaw - Tulane

I decided late 3rd was too high for Ransaw, but he has improved his draft position considerably with the post-season stuff.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

In addition to Shavon Revel and Jaylin Noel, other guys I considered were:
LT Charles Grant - William & Mary
CB/S Caleb Ransaw - Tulane

I decided late 3rd was too high for Ransaw, but he has improved his draft position considerably with the post-season stuff.

Was going to take Grant for the Phins as well, like his upside. Miami has 98-115-130-150-155 coming up in the Draft and with the OL class being a little subpar but nice depth pieces are available starting in about 3rd round thru the 6th, there will even be some UDFA that land on teams and make final rosters along the OL

 

[Ministry of Pain]

49ers fake draft:

1.11 Tyler Warren. Obviously not a position of immediate need, but IMO, the BPA and will help both the passing and running games. Kyle loves 2 TE sets and finally has someone who is a pass catching threat. Plus, Kittle is getting up there in age and gets dinged a bit based on his aggressive style of play. Offense is out of whack when he misses games.

2.43 Donovan Jackson. Will step right in at LG as the starter next to the great Trent Williams, allowing Barch to be the swing guard.

3.75 Alfred Collins. Another guy who should step right in and help shore up the run D. Also has potential to be a solid pass rusher with a little coaching up. Big body with good athleticism

3.100 Shemer Turner. Good chance he would step right in next to Collins as a starter. A little small at 300 pounds but makes up for it in aggression and intensity. May have some growing pains, but I like the combination.

Overall, pretty happy staying put and letting it play out. Tried to move up a couple times, but probably best those deals didn't happen. Had draft continued, probably would have grabbed another D lineman in the 4th, especially if Josh Farmer had fallen to 4.111 and another OL prospect with the 4th round comp. RB in the 5th maybe.

Collins and Turner shore up the interior of that DL which is exactly hat they need. Niners didn't go 6-11 by playing sound defense last season, I like the approach of taking 2 players at the same position in Drafts. I did the same with DBs - Barron and Starks, why take one when you can take two and put a nice line thru DBs on your needs list?
And that's what you did at 75 and 100, Miami thought about both of them at different points in the draft, good value as well you scooped up.

Tight End is deep, Warren is the best of the class but I think maybe you could have gone Kenny Grant at #11 and then gone after TE at either 40 or Fannin at 75 would stretch defenses for the Niners, he just doesn't block like Kittle so that specific TE might not work in San Fran but Arroyo from Miami could also suit you int he 2nd

You did a terrific job, Jackson is a solid OG for the Niners OL

 

[popeye]

Thanks to all who participated and commented - exercises like this are not only fun, but I learn a great deal from other FBGs.

 

[efactor]

49ers fake draft:

1.11 Tyler Warren. Obviously not a position of immediate need, but IMO, the BPA and will help both the passing and running games. Kyle loves 2 TE sets and finally has someone who is a pass catching threat. Plus, Kittle is getting up there in age and gets dinged a bit based on his aggressive style of play. Offense is out of whack when he misses games.

2.43 Donovan Jackson. Will step right in at LG as the starter next to the great Trent Williams, allowing Barch to be the swing guard.

3.75 Alfred Collins. Another guy who should step right in and help shore up the run D. Also has potential to be a solid pass rusher with a little coaching up. Big body with good athleticism

3.100 Shemer Turner. Good chance he would step right in next to Collins as a starter. A little small at 300 pounds but makes up for it in aggression and intensity. May have some growing pains, but I like the combination.

Overall, pretty happy staying put and letting it play out. Tried to move up a couple times, but probably best those deals didn't happen. Had draft continued, probably would have grabbed another D lineman in the 4th, especially if Josh Farmer had fallen to 4.111 and another OL prospect with the 4th round comp. RB in the 5th maybe.

Collins and Turner shore up the interior of that DL which is exactly hat they need. Niners didn't go 6-11 by playing sound defense last season, I like the approach of taking 2 players at the same position in Drafts. I did the same with DBs - Barron and Starks, why take one when you can take two and put a nice line thru DBs on your needs list?
And that's what you did at 75 and 100, Miami thought about both of them at different points in the draft, good value as well you scooped up.

Tight End is deep, Warren is the best of the class but I think maybe you could have gone Kenny Grant at #11 and then gone after TE at either 40 or Fannin at 75 would stretch defenses for the Niners, he just doesn't block like Kittle so that specific TE might not work in San Fran but Arroyo from Miami could also suit you int he 2nd

You did a terrific job, Jackson is a solid OG for the Niners OL

Yeah, you are probably right on the bolded. Just couldn't get that excited about any of the players left at 1.11 and really like Warren. I don't watch a ton of college football so relying on podcasts for a lot of my information. Just didn't see another TE that was the fit for SF that Warren was. But that is the one pick I think will differ from what SF actually does in the draft. Plus, I doubt Warren will be available at 1.11 anyway and don't see a trade up to take him. There was one mock that had them trading up to 5 with the Jags and giving up 1.11, 3.100 AND a 2026 1st to take Warren

 

[MAC_32]

I would propose this deal... It works according to the chart and buys this draft some time.

MN gives 3.97 & 5.139
LA gives 3.90 & 6.201

Go!!!

Ha...just got a pick ready for the Rams too.

Fwiw, the pick I had teed up went undrafted. Curious how it plays out, but Oluwafemi Oladejo seems like much more of a Rams pick than either Chris Paul or Bhayshul Tuten. Right or wrong, the Rams don't invest in LB, and while I think they'll add a 3rd RB in the draft, I anticipate it being day 3 after investing in Corum last year. They need more potential EV+ bodies rushing the passer and Oladejo may be just be sniffing at his potential.

 

[Tau837]

Chargers draft:

22. Los Angeles Chargers - Edge Mykel WIlliams, Georgia

The Chargers have a void in their Edge room due to releasing Bosa, who played 503 defensive snaps last season. They also have a lot of age in their current group, with Mack playing in 2025 at age 34 and Dupree at 32. They need to inject young talent in this group to boost the overall Edge performance and production in 2025, guard against injuries within the current group, and prepare for life after Mack and/or Dupree, both of whom are under contract for 2025 only.

Williams addresses all of these needs. He is not yet 21, and his length, strength, explosiveness, toughness, and football character give him a very high ceiling. He is an elite run defender and has the potential to become a very strong pass rusher under DL coach Mike Elston.

55. Los Angeles Chargers - DT TJ Sanders, South Carolina

The Chargers have a group of IDL players obtained from the bargain bin (cheap veteran free agents, late draft picks, and UDFAs). The loss of Poona Ford and Morgan Fox from 2024 stands to hurt both the run defense and interior pass rush. Sanders gives them a potential 3 down IDL who could immediately become the Chargers best IDL run defender and/or pass rusher.

The combination of Williams and Sanders gives a boost to the pass rush that needed it. Although they were #1 in points allowed and #11 in yards allowed in 2024, they were just #22 in pressure percentage.

86. Los Angeles Chargers - RB Dylan Sampson, Tennessee

The Chargers enter the draft having lost their top 2 2024 RBs, J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards. They signed Harris, who is capable of carrying a feature RB workload, but I think it would be ideal to pair him with a 1b complementary RB, and Sampson is a great pick for that, providing the lightning in a notional thunder and lightning combo. Harris is only under contract for one year, so Sampson will have a shot at taking the 1a RB role over the course of this season and into the offseason. He didn't show a lot in the passing game in college but that may have been more about scheme and usage than ability, so hoping he can prove to be a good fit there, although Roman doesn't necessarily use RBs much in the passing game.

All in all, I think the Chargers got 3 impact players at positions of need here. I'm happy with it, even though targets Derrick Harmon and Cam Skattabo went immediately before my 1st and 3rd picks. I would have liked this draft much more:

22. Los Angeles Chargers - DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon
55. Los Angeles Chargers - Edge Landon Jackson Arkansas
86. Los Angeles Chargers - RB Cam Skaettebo, Arizona

 

[ZWK]

Arizona Cardinals draft
Picks: 16, 47, 78, 115, 152, 225
Trades: none
Needs: WR, outside CB, OL (G+T), DL, LB, EDGE

Picks, with links to writeups of the picks I made:
16. WR Tetairoa McMillan, Arizona
Draft board: Travis Hunter, Abdul Carter, Mason Graham, Will Campbell, Tetairoa McMillan, Will Johnson, Armand Membou, Jalon Walker, Jahdae Barron, Kelvin Banks

47. CB Benjamin Morrison, Notre Dame
Also considered: Princely Umanmielen, Aireontae Ersery, Tyleik Williams

78. LB Carson Schwesinger, UCLA
Also considered: Shemar Turner, Jaylin Noel, Demetrius Knight

115. Draft board: OL Charles Grant, OL Anthony Belton, DL Joshua Farmer, EDGE Ashton Gillotte, EDGE Elijah Roberts, EDGE David Walker, DB Billy Bowman, DL Vernon Broughton

152. Probably targeting OL if I don't get one at 115, e.g. Dylan Fairchild, Luke Kandra, Logan Brown, Chase Lundt. Other options: CB Zah Frazier, DT Ty Robinson, CB Tommi Hill

225. ??? Maybe a NT like Nazir Stackhouse or Yahya Black

Arizona has been aggressive about signing stopgap veterans, so they don't have any desperate needs, but they have a lot of positions where they could use talent this year & especially for the future. The roster is pretty much set at QB, TE, slot CB, and C. It's in good shape at S & RB, but I wouldn't rule out a pick at those two positions since their current starters might not be around long-term. Everywhere else is definitely in play.

Scheme fit is most relevant in the front 7, since the Cardinals use more 3-4 principles than most including EDGE/LB with pass rush + coverage versatility and 2.42 IDL per play last year. They also use more 3 safety formations.

I try not to lock in too much on particular positions or draft plans when I draft. I'm looking to add talent that the team can use, especially at premium positions. I generally like trade-downs which led me draft more players, and am willing to do small trade-ups to get a guy I like, though in this draft I was less interested in trading after I saw some of the wild ones going around and it seemed better to just focus on making my picks.


Remaining needs
OL: LT Paris Johnson, LG Evan Brown, C Hjalte Froholdt, RG Isaiah Adams, RT Jonah Williams, swing OT Kelvin Beachum
All 6 of these guys are at least adequate options for their role, but LT Johnson & C Froholdt are the only good ones, IOL depth is dubious, and OTs Williams & Beachum are both in a contract year. On day 3 we're looking for IOL depth or a possible swing tackle of the future. Earlier in the draft we could've tried for an IOL upgrade or the RT of the future. This is the top priority for day 3 because it's the one position where there are holes on the 53-man roster that probably need to be filled by someone who isn't on the team yet.

DL: Dalvin Tomlinson, Calais Campbell, Darius Robinson, Dante Stills, LJ Collier, Justin Jones, Bilal Nichols
FA signings Tomlinson & Campbell are good veteran starters, Stills & Collier are decent rotational depth, Robinson is a 2024 1st rounder who missed most of the season with a calf injury and struggled when he played, Jones & Nichols were bad 2024 FA signings who are still around due to contract guarantees. This group is fine for 2025 (how good depends mainly on whether Robinson develops & whether Tomlinson or Campbell decline) but not at all set for the future. There's a crunch for roster space, but they may still unload Jones or Nichols.

EDGE: Josh Sweat, Zaven Collins, BJ Ojulari, Baron Browning
That's a good group, especially if 2023 2nd rounder BJ Ojulari can come back from his August ACL injury and improve on his solid rookie performance. But it's always good to have more pass rushing talent, and there are a still few guys left who I like headed into round 4.


Alternate drafts
A few other scenarios for how the draft could've fallen

Scenario A: Fewer values/fallers
16. OL Kelvin Banks
47. CB Benjamin Morrison
78. WR Jaylin Noel
If McMillan was unavailable in rd1 I would've gone with Banks. He had great college production numbers and good measurements. He hopefully could be the RT of the future, which is hard to find outside rd1, and if he instead settles in as a good guard that would be fine too. That leaves WR still as a need, and if Schwesinger was unavailable in rd3 then Noel is a nice option there.

Scenario B: Rd1 CB, rd2 trade-down
16. CB Will Johnson or CB Jahdae Barron
trade: 47 for 64+96
64. DL Darius Alexander or EDGE Landon Jackson
78. LB Carson Schwesinger or WR Jaylin Noel
96. OL Charles Grant or DL Shemar Turner
If McMillan is unavailable in rd1 and one of the top CBs is left, then CB would've been the pick since the consensus trusts these guys a bit more than Banks. Instead of doubling down on CB in round 2, I'd try to take a trade-down offer that had been floated. That leaves me with a tough choice at 64 between 2 draft fallers at DL/EDGE, then another tough choice at 78 if Schwesinger is there as a faller but WR is still a need at a premium position, and then another tough choice at my new pick 96 where DL Turner is BPA but OL is a need that I haven't addressed yet. My guess is that I'd take the first option of each of these pairs, but things can change when I'm OTC.

Scenario C: Rd1 trade-down
trade: 16 for 33+67+104
33. DL Walter Nolen
47. CB Benjamin Morrison
67. EDGE Landon Jackson
78. LB Carson Schwesinger or WR Jaylin Noel
104. OL Charles Grant
This round 1 trade-down option got floated in trade discussions. If it was a real offer, and the 10 guys on my rd1 draft board were all gone (including McMillan, Banks, Johnson, and Barron), then probably I'd take it. That leaves me starting my draft with Nolen, a disruptive 3T/DL who falls due to character concerns. The rest of the draft mostly overlaps with picks from the other scenarios, but because of the big rd1 trade-down there are more of them. CB Morrison in rd2 like in my real fake draft, then probably Landon Jackson on the 2/3 turn (because Darius Anderson's role is similar to Nolen's), then the LB/WR choice in rd3, and finally an OL to start rd4. Maybe I get WR Tez Johnson at 115 and hit all 6 of the Cardinals main needs.

 

[ZWK]

I updated the trade tracker to also include breakdowns by team:

I can take a team that needs someone, since travdogg already has the Bears. I'd prefer a team not in the NFCN.

Edit: I'll track trades here, too.

TRADE TRACKER

By trade
CHI moves up with CLE for Travis Hunter
CHI gets: 2 (Travis Hunter)
CLE gets: 10 (traded to JAX), 39 (Jaxson Dart), 41 (traded to JAX)

CLE moves up with JAX for Mason Graham
CLE gets: 5 (Mason Graham)
JAX gets: 10 (traded to ATL), 41 (traded to TEN)

CLE moves up with ATL in advance
CLE gets: 46 (Xavier Watts)
ATL gets: 67 (traded to JAX), 94 (Kevin Winston), 104

NE trades with NYG for Kayvon Thibodeaux
NE gets: Kayvon Thibodeaux
NYG gets: 77 (Omarr Norman-Lott)

ATL moves up with JAX for Shemar Stewart
ATL gets: 10 (Shemar Stewart)
JAX gets: 15 (Will Johnson), 67 (Landon Jackson)

BUF trades with MIA for Tyreek Hill
BUF gets: Tyreek Hill
MIA gets: 56 (traded to SEA), 132

MIA moves up with PHI for Malaki Starks
MIA gets: 32 (Malaki Starks)
PHI gets: 48 (Tyleik Williams), 98 (Kyle Kennard), 135, 2026 2nd

SEA moves up with NYG for Nick Emmanwori
SEA gets: 34 (Nick Emmanwori)
NYG gets: 50 (Jalen Milroe), 2026 1st

JAX moves up with TEN for Walter Nolen
JAX gets: 35 (Walter Nolen)
TEN gets: 41 (traded to KC), 107

KC moves up with TEN for TreVeyon Henderson
KC gets: 41 (TreVeyon Henderson)
TEN gets: 63 (Kyle Williams), 66 (Kaleb Johnson)

SEA moves up with MIA for Shav Jared Wilson
SEA gets: 56 (Jared Wilson)
MIA gets: 82 (Harold Fannin), 92 (Damien Martinez), CB Tariq Woolen

BUF moves up with DET for JT Tuimoloau
BUF gets: 60 (JT Tuimoloau), 228
DET gets: 62 (Elic Ayomanor), 173

MIN moves up with LAR for Jaylin Noel
MIN gets: 90 (Jaylin Noel), 201
LAR gets: 97 (Chris Paul Jr.), 139

By Team
ATL gives: 15, 46
ATL gets: 10 (Shemar Stewart), 94 (Kevin Winston), 104

BUF gives: 56, 62, 132, 173
BUF gets: Tyreek Hill, 60 (JT Tuimoloau), 228

CHI gives: 10, 39, 41
CHI gets: 2 (Travis Hunter)

CLE gives: 2, 67, 94, 104
CLE gets: 5 (Mason Graham), 39 (Jaxson Dart), 46 (Xavier Watts)

DET gives: 60, 228
DET gets: 62 (Elic Ayomanor), 173

JAX gives: 5, 107
JAX gets: 15 (Will Johnson), 35 (Walter Nolen), 67 (Landon Jackson)

KC gives: 63, 66
KC gets: 41 (TreVeyon Henderson)

LAR gives: 90, 201
LAR gets: 97 (Chris Paul Jr.), 139

MIA gives: Tyreek Hill, 48, 98, 135, 2026 2nd
MIA gets: Tariq Woolen, 32 (Malaki Starks), 82 (Harold Fannin), 92 (Damien Martinez), 132

MIN gives: 97, 139
MIN gets: 90 (Jaylin Noel), 201

NE gives: 77
NE gets: Kayvon Thibodeaux

NYG gives: Kayvon Thibodeaux, 34
NYG gets: 50 (Jalen Milroe), 77 (Omarr Norman-Lott), 2026 1st

PHI gives: 32
PHI gets: 48 (Tyleik Williams), 98 (Kyle Kennard), 135, 2026 2nd

SEA gives: Tariq Woolen, 50, 82, 92, 2026 1st
SEA gets: 34 (Nick Emmanwori), 56 (Jared Wilson)

TEN gives: 35
TEN gets: 63 (Kyle Williams), 66 (Kaleb Johnson), 107

 

[Ministry of Pain]

I can take a team that needs someone, since travdogg already has the Bears. I'd prefer a team not in the NFCN.

Edit: I'll track trades here, too.

TRADE TRACKER

By trade
CHI moves up with CLE for Travis Hunter
CHI gets: 2 (Travis Hunter)
CLE gets: 10 (traded to JAX), 39 (Jaxson Dart), 41 (traded to JAX)

CLE moves up with JAX for Mason Graham
CLE gets: 5 (Mason Graham)
JAX gets: 10 (traded to ATL), 41 (traded to TEN)

CLE moves up with ATL in advance
CLE gets: 46 (Xavier Watts)
ATL gets: 67 (traded to JAX), 94 (Kevin Winston), 104

NE trades with NYG for Kayvon Thibodeaux
NE gets: Kayvon Thibodeaux
NYG gets: 77 (Omarr Norman-Lott)

ATL moves up with JAX for Shemar Stewart
ATL gets: 10 (Shemar Stewart)
JAX gets: 15 (Will Johnson), 67 (Landon Jackson)

BUF trades with MIA for Tyreek Hill
BUF gets: Tyreek Hill
MIA gets: 56 (traded to SEA), 132

MIA moves up with PHI for Malaki Starks
MIA gets: 32 (Malaki Starks)
PHI gets: 48 (Tyleik Williams), 98 (Kyle Kennard), 135, 2026 2nd

SEA moves up with NYG for Nick Emmanwori
SEA gets: 34 (Nick Emmanwori)
NYG gets: 50 (Jalen Milroe), 2026 1st

JAX moves up with TEN for Walter Nolen
JAX gets: 35 (Walter Nolen)
TEN gets: 41 (traded to KC), 107

KC moves up with TEN for TreVeyon Henderson
KC gets: 41 (TreVeyon Henderson)
TEN gets: 63 (Kyle Williams), 66 (Kaleb Johnson)

SEA moves up with MIA for Shav Jared Wilson
SEA gets: 56 (Jared Wilson)
MIA gets: 82 (Harold Fannin), 92 (Damien Martinez), CB Tariq Woolen

BUF moves up with DET for JT Tuimoloau
BUF gets: 60 (JT Tuimoloau), 228
DET gets: 62 (Elic Ayomanor), 173

MIN moves up with LAR for Jaylin Noel
MIN gets: 90 (Jaylin Noel), 201
LAR gets: 97 (Chris Paul Jr.), 139

By Team
ATL gives: 15, 46
ATL gets: 10 (Shemar Stewart), 94 (Kevin Winston), 104

BUF gives: 56, 62, 132, 173
BUF gets: Tyreek Hill, 60 (JT Tuimoloau), 228

CHI gives: 10, 39, 41
CHI gets: 2 (Travis Hunter)

CLE gives: 2, 67, 94, 104
CLE gets: 5 (Mason Graham), 39 (Jaxson Dart), 46 (Xavier Watts)

DET gives: 60, 228
DET gets: 62 (Elic Ayomanor), 173

JAX gives: 5, 107
JAX gets: 15 (Will Johnson), 35 (Walter Nolen), 67 (Landon Jackson)

KC gives: 63, 66
KC gets: 41 (TreVeyon Henderson)

LAR gives: 90, 201
LAR gets: 97 (Chris Paul Jr.), 139

MIA gives: Tyreek Hill, 48, 98, 135, 2026 2nd
MIA gets: Tariq Woolen, 32 (Malaki Starks), 82 (Harold Fannin), 92 (Damien Martinez), 132

MIN gives: 97, 139
MIN gets: 90 (Jaylin Noel), 201

NE gives: 77
NE gets: Kayvon Thibodeaux

NYG gives: Kayvon Thibodeaux, 34
NYG gets: 50 (Jalen Milroe), 77 (Omarr Norman-Lott), 2026 1st

PHI gives: 32
PHI gets: 48 (Tyleik Williams), 98 (Kyle Kennard), 135, 2026 2nd

SEA gives: Tariq Woolen, 50, 82, 92, 2026 1st
SEA gets: 34 (Nick Emmanwori), 56 (Jared Wilson)

TEN gives: 35
TEN gets: 63 (Kyle Williams), 66 (Kaleb Johnson), 107

Excellent!

 

[travdogg]

Chargers draft:

22. Los Angeles Chargers - Edge Mykel WIlliams, Georgia

The Chargers have a void in their Edge room due to releasing Bosa, who played 503 defensive snaps last season. They also have a lot of age in their current group, with Mack playing in 2025 at age 34 and Dupree at 32. They need to inject young talent in this group to boost the overall Edge performance and production in 2025, guard against injuries within the current group, and prepare for life after Mack and/or Dupree, both of whom are under contract for 2025 only.

Williams addresses all of these needs. He is not yet 21, and his length, strength, explosiveness, toughness, and football character give him a very high ceiling. He is an elite run defender and has the potential to become a very strong pass rusher under DL coach Mike Elston.

55. Los Angeles Chargers - DT TJ Sanders, South Carolina

The Chargers have a group of IDL players obtained from the bargain bin (cheap veteran free agents, late draft picks, and UDFAs). The loss of Poona Ford and Morgan Fox from 2024 stands to hurt both the run defense and interior pass rush. Sanders gives them a potential 3 down IDL who could immediately become the Chargers best IDL run defender and/or pass rusher.

The combination of Williams and Sanders gives a boost to the pass rush that needed it. Although they were #1 in points allowed and #11 in yards allowed in 2024, they were just #22 in pressure percentage.

86. Los Angeles Chargers - RB Dylan Sampson, Tennessee

The Chargers enter the draft having lost their top 2 2024 RBs, J.K. Dobbins and Gus Edwards. They signed Harris, who is capable of carrying a feature RB workload, but I think it would be ideal to pair him with a 1b complementary RB, and Sampson is a great pick for that, providing the lightning in a notional thunder and lightning combo. Harris is only under contract for one year, so Sampson will have a shot at taking the 1a RB role over the course of this season and into the offseason. He didn't show a lot in the passing game in college but that may have been more about scheme and usage than ability, so hoping he can prove to be a good fit there, although Roman doesn't necessarily use RBs much in the passing game.

All in all, I think the Chargers got 3 impact players at positions of need here. I'm happy with it, even though targets Derrick Harmon and Cam Skattabo went immediately before my 1st and 3rd picks. I would have liked this draft much more:

22. Los Angeles Chargers - DT Derrick Harmon, Oregon
55. Los Angeles Chargers - Edge Landon Jackson Arkansas
86. Los Angeles Chargers - RB Cam Skaettebo, Arizona

I actually like what you got more than the alternative. I think Harmon and Sanders are closer than Williams and Jackson. Sampson is probably a better complement to Najee than Skattebo, even if Skattebo is a better RB. I will say I think Sampson is a very good pass catcher, its just not what the Vols do, but his rate stats are excellent. Those 2 are probably my favorite RBs in the class relative to where they'll go. I see both as equal or better than the Big Ten guys.

 

[daveR]

Let's see if I can recap the Browns... A very large portion of last year's mess can be traced back to two difficulties: a new offensive scheme and injuries. In the off-season they brought in a new OC and tried to go "air raid". Trying to get 5 in the pattern resulted in an empty backfield. The thinking was that Watson could sidestep the pass rush long enough to get the ball downfield. Unfortunately, our OTs didn't get healthy until too late. Once Conklin, et al, came back, the blocking improved, but Watson got injured. The run game also suffered due to the new offense, having abandoned the wide zone scheme Chubb and the OL had made successful. More to follow...

 

[daveR]

Going into the 2025 draft, there are holes to fill. The lack of a franchise QB gets past no one. The OL, if healthy, doesn't need anything more than backups, EXCEPT there was talk of Bitonio retiring, Conklin had his contract reduced by a year, and we're not too sure about the future at C or RG, either. The RB position took a huge hit when Chubb went down. He's a free agent as of this writing. We have competent people in place, but could use someone exceptional. WR seems similar. One more top WR would complete the complement. At TE, Njoku is top 10, but we could use another, because he is now a veteran who has peaked. Our DL needs upgrading at a couple spots, one DT and one edge. I'm of the opinion that they will find someone to sign. It's crazy unlikely that they would trade down like I did. My guess next...

 

[daveR]

My best guess is they stay put at #2 and take Hunter. He's an exceptional talent whose football IQ is off the charts. That means they will either go for their QB late, or they will trade back into the back half of rnd 1 for Jaxson Dart. I wouldn't be surprised if they pick someone in the late 3rd or 4th.

 

[daveR]

When I ran the Browns draft for this mock, I wasn't sold on the Colorado duo like I am today. So, when da Bears came calling with a pair of 2s to move up from 10 to 2, I went with plan B. The bigger mistake, I think was giving up a couple 3s & a 4 for #46. There are players in those rounds that we could use to fill the future holes. Mea culpa! What I accomplished, given Garrett's extension, is a complete and (should be) dominant DL for years to come, a good young QB prospect, and quality depth in the secondary. I'll see what I can dig up about each guy as a prospect (tomorrow?)...

 

[daveR]

Draft results & bio's... Mason Graham.

Overview​

Three-technique who provides activity, effort, strength and quickness. Graham’s first-step quickness makes interior disruption inevitable. He has the instant read and response to regularly beat lateral blocks. He’s stout at the point of attack with great leverage and body control but will lose some ground against double teams. Graham’s lack of length makes it tougher for him to find quick wins as a rusher, but he more than makes up for it with his activity level and foot quickness. Harmonious hands and feet are the catalyst for his edge-to-edge counters, while his extended effort and closing burst help him get home. He may not dominate as a pro but his strength, body control and quickness should allow him to play his brand of ball and become a good starter in an upfield defensive front.

Strengths​

• Plays with a non-stop motor and easy movement.
• Gets into blockers before they can get into their action.
• Compact power with instant punch and ability to extend at the point.
• Lateral quickness to eliminate reach blocks and penetrate the gaps.
• Former wrestler with a feel for leverage through contact.
• Range and hustle feed his tackle production.
• Relentless edge to edge as a rusher.
• Accurate hands and slippery upper body to infiltrate the pocket.
• Can cause havoc on twists and as a standing rusher.
• Outstanding short-area burst to close on quarterbacks.

James Pearce: 40 time 4.47

Overview​

Pearce is a tight-hipped, linear pass rusher with explosive take-offs and good speed-to-power but a lack of bend to flatten at the top. His high pressure rate is partially derived from an instinctive feel for positioning, allowing him to work around protection for quick wins into the pocket. He’s very long but narrow through his hips, so the build-out of his frame might be limited. Pearce knows how to play around blocks and has the speed to close and tackle, but his base is naturally narrow and lacks bend. He’ll need to improve his strength and technique as an NFL run defender. Despite those concerns, Pearce’s length, twitch and rush production create a higher ceiling.

Strengths​

• Explosive first, second and third steps in his rush.
• Attacks a slow punch with a compact slap to open outside/inside edge.
• Creates big speed-to-power push despite a lack of mass and bend.
• Can beat half-man protection positioning in an efficient, linear track.
• Effective use of length to separate from and slink around blocks.
• Motor and balance make him hard to finish for run blockers.
• Twitchy punch and pull gets rid of tight ends in short order.
• Sudden tackler in tight quarters with a rangy burst for rundowns in space.

Jaxson Dart:

Overview​

Three-year SEC starter who saw improvement in play and production season after season. Dart has a stocky build and average physical attributes but good makeup and intangibles. He’s fairly accurate and rarely overcomplicates things for himself. He won’t strike anyone as a running quarterback, but he can find tough yards on the ground. He can make full-field reads but looks more comfortable grazing from the trough of the simple. He will need to work with better anticipation and decisiveness to win in tight windows as a pro. Teams might see physical and play similarities between Dart and Brock Purdy but such a pathway for Dart likely requires a balanced, ball-control passing attack that allows him to manage the game instead of driving it.

Strengths​

• Gets across the full field of progressions when he needs to.
• Pretty good situational decision-maker on third downs.
• Throws with adequate accuracy and drive velocity between the hashes.
• Recognizes potential trouble and gets away from it.
• Beats man coverage when making predetermined throws.
• Very accurate with his back-shoulder fades.
• Runs with early acceleration and vision in the open field.
• Uses altered snap counts to draw defense into committing pre-snap penalties.

Xavier Watts:

• 2021: Played in 11 games as a reserve DB (15 tackles).
• 2022: Played in all 13 games with starts in the final 4 contests (39 tackles, 2 TFLs with 1 sack, 4 PBUs).
• 2023: Won the Nagurski Trophy (nation's top defender). First-team Associated Press All-American. Tied for the FBS lead with 7 INTs. Started all 13 games (52 tackles, 3 TFLs, 4 PBUs, FF).
• 2024: First-team Associated Press All-American. Joined Heisman Trophy winner Travis Hunter (Colorado WR/CB) as the only consensus All-Americans in both 2023 and 2024. Tied for second in the FBS with 6 INTs. Sugar Bowl Defensive MVP (7 tackles, TFL) in the playoff quarterfinal win over Georgia. Set school record with a 100-yard INT returned for a TD against USC. Started all 16 games (82 tackles, 3.5 TFLs, 10 PBUs, FF). Team captain.

Strengths​

• Rare instincts create on-ball production.
• Plays with excellent twitch and anticipation.
• Eyes and range to play over the top or put lid on Cover 2 buckets.
• Tremendous ball skills and feel for passing lanes.
• Almost never penalized.
• Very rapid diagnosis and response to the run.
• Displays good pre-snap recognition of play design.
• Scheme-independent with ability to play high, low or from slot.

 

[Ilov80s]

Hampton and Henderson end up in great spots here which would make this an incredible top 3 for rookie drafts. Sucks for people with the 4th pick in 1QB, non TE premium (me for example). After that a lot of landing spots that would hurt. Judkins and Skateboo both on the Broncos is a blow. Not sure if Titans is a good spot for Caleb either. Would be a tough ranking 4,5,6,7.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

7 Round Mock from Dane Brugler

It's at The Athletic, which is subscription-based. But I think you may be able to read a couple of pages before the paywall kicks in.

 

[Tau837]

7 Round Mock from Dane Brugler

It's at The Athletic, which is subscription-based. But I think you may be able to read a couple of pages before the paywall kicks in.

For the Chargers:

• 22 - DT Grant - I like this pick given who was available
• 55 - TE Arroyo - I woudl have taken Edge Tuimoloau here; hoping the Chargers are going to trade for Andrews during the draft, after it becomes clear they will not be able to draft Warren or Loveland, in which case there is no need to draft a TE; even if that doesn't happen, I would wait on TE
• 86 - WR Horton - I don't mind Horton but would have taken RB Skattebo here

That would have changed the rest of the draft, since Brugler has them drafting a RB in the 4th and Edge in the 6th. Plus, if they trade for Andrews, they are giving something up... hopefully nothing earlier than their 4th round pick.

I could see that Horton in the 3rd and RB Tuten in the 4th might be a better combo than Skattebo and later WR, but I prefer Skattebo in the event they trade away their 4th.

Instead of LB and Edge in the 6th, I would have taken a center and safety. Then that could change the last pick from safety to something else.

Overall, not bad, and an interesting exercise.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

He has Baltimore selecting:

1 (27). OT/G Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
2 (59). S Xavier Watts, Notre Dame
3 (91). Edge Ashton Gillotte, Louisville
4 (129). DT Rylie Mills, Notre Dame
4 (136). CB Caleb Ransaw, Tulane
5 (176). Edge David Walker, Central Arkansas
6 (183). TE Jake Briningstool, Clemson
6 (203). WR Dont’e Thornton Jr., Tennessee
6 (210). OT Branson Taylor, Pittsburgh
6 (212). K Andres Borregales, Miami
7 (243). RB Kalel Mullings, Michigan

Look, I don't know most of these players. But I like the positional distribution. I said when I started my 3 round mock that I thought they should go some combination of DB/IDL/OL/Edge. Brugler's first 5 picks for them come from those groups.

 

[travdogg]

He has Baltimore selecting:

1 (27). OT/G Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
2 (59). S Xavier Watts, Notre Dame
3 (91). Edge Ashton Gillotte, Louisville
4 (129). DT Rylie Mills, Notre Dame
4 (136). CB Caleb Ransaw, Tulane
5 (176). Edge David Walker, Central Arkansas
6 (183). TE Jake Briningstool, Clemson
6 (203). WR Dont’e Thornton Jr., Tennessee
6 (210). OT Branson Taylor, Pittsburgh
6 (212). K Andres Borregales, Miami
7 (243). RB Kalel Mullings, Michigan

Look, I don't know most of these players. But I like the positional distribution. I said when I started my 3 round mock that I thought they should go some combination of DB/IDL/OL/Edge. Brugler's first 5 picks for them come from those groups.

Xavier Watts and David Walker would be such Ravens picks. Outstanding production in college, but unideal size/speed, but then become solid starters, and everyone asks, "how'd the NFL let them fall?"

 

[Uruk-Hai]

He has Baltimore selecting:

1 (27). OT/G Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
2 (59). S Xavier Watts, Notre Dame
3 (91). Edge Ashton Gillotte, Louisville
4 (129). DT Rylie Mills, Notre Dame
4 (136). CB Caleb Ransaw, Tulane
5 (176). Edge David Walker, Central Arkansas
6 (183). TE Jake Briningstool, Clemson
6 (203). WR Dont’e Thornton Jr., Tennessee
6 (210). OT Branson Taylor, Pittsburgh
6 (212). K Andres Borregales, Miami
7 (243). RB Kalel Mullings, Michigan

Look, I don't know most of these players. But I like the positional distribution. I said when I started my 3 round mock that I thought they should go some combination of DB/IDL/OL/Edge. Brugler's first 5 picks for them come from those groups.

Xavier Watts and David Walker would be such Ravens picks. Outstanding production in college, but unideal size/speed, but then become solid starters, and everyone asks, "how'd the NFL let them fall?"

Watts, I know a little about and think he'd be a great fit next to Hamilton. I know nothing about Walker except that he reminded one observer of Matt Judon.

 

[travdogg]

He has Baltimore selecting:

1 (27). OT/G Kelvin Banks Jr., Texas
2 (59). S Xavier Watts, Notre Dame
3 (91). Edge Ashton Gillotte, Louisville
4 (129). DT Rylie Mills, Notre Dame
4 (136). CB Caleb Ransaw, Tulane
5 (176). Edge David Walker, Central Arkansas
6 (183). TE Jake Briningstool, Clemson
6 (203). WR Dont’e Thornton Jr., Tennessee
6 (210). OT Branson Taylor, Pittsburgh
6 (212). K Andres Borregales, Miami
7 (243). RB Kalel Mullings, Michigan

Look, I don't know most of these players. But I like the positional distribution. I said when I started my 3 round mock that I thought they should go some combination of DB/IDL/OL/Edge. Brugler's first 5 picks for them come from those groups.

Xavier Watts and David Walker would be such Ravens picks. Outstanding production in college, but unideal size/speed, but then become solid starters, and everyone asks, "how'd the NFL let them fall?"

Watts, I know a little about and think he'd be a great fit next to Hamilton. I know nothing about Walker except that he reminded one observer of Matt Judon.

Walker is a huge favorite of mine. I think he's the most underrated EDGE in this class and would have no issue if he went 75-100 picks earlier than this.

 

[Uruk-Hai]

Walker is a huge favorite of mine.

I've never seen him. Who would you compare him to?

 

[travdogg]

Walker is a huge favorite of mine.

I've never seen him. Who would you compare him to?

As a ceiling, I'd say Brandon Graham. They both have that short but stout frame (6-2, 260-ish) with good explosiveness. I don't hate Judon as a more median comp.

Mike Renner of CBS Sports also made the Graham comp, but he has Walker all the way up at #30 overall on his big board. I'm not THAT optimistic, but I've got Walker in the 3rd round caliber area.

 

[menobrown]

7 Round Mock from Dane Brugler

It's at The Athletic, which is subscription-based. But I think you may be able to read a couple of pages before the paywall kicks in.

And if you get paywalled: https://archive.md/

 

[Stoneworker]

Judkins and Skateboo both on the Broncos is a blow.

Sorry, dude. I knew drafting both wasn't going to be popular w/ the fantasy community but the value/need match was too great to resist.

With the (imaginary) addition of Zabel to an already Top 10 O-Line, the thought is Judkins/Skattebo could eventually rival the Ingram/Kamara and D.Will/J.Stewart "Double Trouble" combos in terms of both NFL and fantasy output.

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Final Prognostication with a look back at some of the players Miami took as I assumed the GM role...

1.13 - Low and Behold the Dolphins are being linked to both Cornerbacks Barron and Johnson, I'll throw up another scenario...
Miami is being discussed in some circles as trading DOWN and there are plenty of teams that might be more comfortable when someone falls to 13 and then pulls the trigger
Broncos are a team I see as trading up since they are not likely to be picking Top 15 often and the leap up might net them a difference maker
Seahawks and Bears have multiple 2nd round picks and could use them to trade up at some point.

-With the Ramsey trade discussions, seems obvious that Miami will need multiple DBs now in the Secondary so expect them to start early in the Draft

2.48 - Lot of beef at Interior DL and there a re a couple Edge prospects that could be there in the Mid 2nd.
Landon Jackson is a guy I believe would fill both DE/DT needs for Miami along the DL, He's a beast at 6-7/280, think of him as a younger version of Zach Sieler who is Miami's best DL
If not Jackson then Miami should jump on Sanders from South Carolina or Darriius Alexander from Toledo, like Nolen and Norman Lott as well, so many DL in this Draft that will start

3.98 - Knight at LB from South Carolina, Nohl Williams DB from Cal is interesting.
Kevin Winston Jr is also a good looking Safety from Penn State, he's on a short wish list.
Grant, Tackle form William and Mary might work

Beyond...

4.115 - Guard or Tackle that can start out as a Guard. Anthony Belton from NC State is a name to watch, Jalen Rivers from Miami, if not here then possibly at their next pick. Also any DT that fell down the board since Miami truly needs not just 1 big DE/DT but likely 2 of them, especially a true Nose Tackle, they really don't have much at the position.

4.135 - RB Damien Martinez, if he is still on the board here I would scoop him up. Produces the tough yards on 3rd and short and also in the RedZone near the goal line. Miami lost Mostert so I expect them to bring in another new RB. They need someone who can carry the ball 15+ times and not get hurt as often.

5.150 - Willie Lampkin Guard from North Carolina. Love this guy and all the holes he opened up for the 1st round RB - Hampton from same school.
5th round is a good spot to fill your LG position

5.155 - Wide Receiver, not sure who they will take but I expect Miami to take a WR in this draft at some point. Don't be shocked if they draft one even earlier with Hill's future up in the air

 

[Largent]

Seattle trades up for Emmanwori early 2nd….gee, that’s sounds familiar lol