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Had some time today so I figured I'd give this a first crack. Lots of moving parts still but always fun to forecast.
1. Oak - DE Randy Gregory, Nebraska - most project Williams here but I like Gregory more as a pure pass rusher and that is what's today's NFL is about. Probably can't go wrong either way here.
2. Jax - OT Andrus Peat, Stanford - I think Jax will trade this pick if they land here to a QB needy team but it's too early to start worrying about that. Better value is on the table than a OT here but Jax is wise to build around their young franchise QB.
3. TB - QB Marcus Mariota, Oregon - the writing is on the wall that TB is going QB early and like it or not, I don't particularly agree, Mariota is the current consensus top QB.
4. Tenn - DT Leonard Williams, USC - strong value here as Tenn takes the BPA. Williams can be moved around the DL and Tenn will find a use for his skills.
5. NYJ - QB Jameis Winston, FSU - this is the team I'd probably project to move up to Jax spot so they can get ahead of TB and select their top QB.
6. Wash - OT Brandon Scheriff, Iowa - Wash has all sorts of problems right now but during up the Oline has to be among the top that needs addressed. They've really only got 1 quality starter on the entire unit. At least that guy is an All Pro caliber player, though.
7. NYG - OLB Shaq Thompson, Wash - upgrade to their pass rush and edge. Similar path to last years Barr and similar athlete.
8. Car - OT Cedric Ogbuehi, TAM - once the top OT prospect in this class, Ogbuehi has seen his stock drop. He could change that this offseason. Car is desperate to upgrade the oline and takes the chance on him.
9. Minn - DE Shane Ray, Mizz - Minn continues to build on defense and adds a great pass rusher to their blossoming front 7.
10. NO - DE/OLB Vic Beasley, Clemson - nice fit for NO as Beasley can play outside in their 3/4 scheme. He adds much needed youth and athleticism to their front 7.
11. Chi - S Landon Collins, Bama - no pick is easier to slot than this one, if he falls this far. Chi needs a S badly. Collins is the best S in the past several years.
12. St. L - WR Amari Cooper, Bama - Britt has been solid this year but St. L needs a true WR1 of the future. Luckily Cooper falls in their lap.
13. Hou - OT Lael Collons, LSU - this could easily become a QB but right now I have a hard time placing one here due to value. Hou needs to upgrade their oline and will do so with Collins.
14. Clev (via Buf) - WR DeVante Parker, Louisville - Clev has the luxury of back to back picks thanks to last years trade with Buf and will take this opportunity to snag a top WR on their board. Right now that's Parker for me.
15. Clev - ILB Benardrick McKinney, Miss St. - ILB has been a weakness for a few years for Clev. They looks to address that finally.
16. Sea - DE Shawn Oakman, Baylor - Sea's front 7 isn't the same as it was last year and they so play aren't creating the pressure they once did. They look to solve and for now I'll just give them the highest rated DE on the board.
17. SD - CB Marcus Peters, Wash - yes, SD took a CB early last year but they still have a need. Peters is my top CB right now and has great natural cover skills.
18. Mia - CB PJ Williams, FSU - another CB with tremendous natural ability. Mia could look oline here as well but their isn't value.
19. SF - DE Dante Fowler Jr., Florida - youth is needed up front for SF and Fowler can play a few different roles for them.
20. Balt - RB Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin - the injury to Gurley could mean Gordon is the top RB taken. He has first round talent and Balt has a need.
21. Atl - CB Trea Waynes, MSU - it's crazy that Atl could move from here to a top 10 pick in a weeks time. Unfortunately someone has to win the pathetic NFC south and currently that is Atl. This pick could vary greatly thanks to position.
22. Indy - OT TJ Clemmings, Pitt - Indy has to get better up front protecting Luck and they will look to invest in that early.
23. Pitt - CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon - the Pitt secondary is a mess and desperate for youth and athleticism.
24. Cinci - DT Eddie Goldman, FSU - I haven't a clue what Cinci does here. I think they'd like to take a DB but none available are worth the pick. So, BPA.
25. Det - DT Danny Shelton, Wash - both Suh and Fairely are FA this offseason and I don't expect both to be resigned. So, plug in a replacement.
26. Dal - DE/OLB Shilique Calhoun, MSU - Dal still has a lot of work to do on defense and it starts up front. Calhoun is a much needed help.
27. GB - DE/OLB Alvin Dupree, Kentucky - GB looks for youth and athletic ability to upgrade their front 7. Dupree is a great athlete and fits the bill.
28. Philly - CB Ronald Darby, FSU - Philly need guys who can cover, be it CB or S. Darby is my highest rated DB so he gets the pick.
29. KC - WR Jaelen Strong, ASU - no team has a weaker WR group than KC. Will they finally upgrade the position? I think so. Strong is a massive boost to this unit.
30. Den - TE/WR Devin Funchess, Michigan - Funchess is too good to fall out of round 1 IMO. Drops have hurt him but not that much. I'm not sure what position he will play but Den will find a home for him.
31. NE - RB Todd Gurley, UGA - like Funchess, Gurley is simply too good to not land in the 1st round. He's got top 10 talent but the knee injury will surly drop is draft stock. NE has a major need at RB and is willing to take a chance.
32. Arz - DE Nate Orchard, Utah - Arz is getting old up front and looks to get younger.
1. Oak - DE Randy Gregory, Nebraska - most project Williams here but I like Gregory more as a pure pass rusher and that is what's today's NFL is about. Probably can't go wrong either way here.
2. Jax - OT Andrus Peat, Stanford - I think Jax will trade this pick if they land here to a QB needy team but it's too early to start worrying about that. Better value is on the table than a OT here but Jax is wise to build around their young franchise QB.
3. TB - QB Marcus Mariota, Oregon - the writing is on the wall that TB is going QB early and like it or not, I don't particularly agree, Mariota is the current consensus top QB.
4. Tenn - DT Leonard Williams, USC - strong value here as Tenn takes the BPA. Williams can be moved around the DL and Tenn will find a use for his skills.
5. NYJ - QB Jameis Winston, FSU - this is the team I'd probably project to move up to Jax spot so they can get ahead of TB and select their top QB.
6. Wash - OT Brandon Scheriff, Iowa - Wash has all sorts of problems right now but during up the Oline has to be among the top that needs addressed. They've really only got 1 quality starter on the entire unit. At least that guy is an All Pro caliber player, though.
7. NYG - OLB Shaq Thompson, Wash - upgrade to their pass rush and edge. Similar path to last years Barr and similar athlete.
8. Car - OT Cedric Ogbuehi, TAM - once the top OT prospect in this class, Ogbuehi has seen his stock drop. He could change that this offseason. Car is desperate to upgrade the oline and takes the chance on him.
9. Minn - DE Shane Ray, Mizz - Minn continues to build on defense and adds a great pass rusher to their blossoming front 7.
10. NO - DE/OLB Vic Beasley, Clemson - nice fit for NO as Beasley can play outside in their 3/4 scheme. He adds much needed youth and athleticism to their front 7.
11. Chi - S Landon Collins, Bama - no pick is easier to slot than this one, if he falls this far. Chi needs a S badly. Collins is the best S in the past several years.
12. St. L - WR Amari Cooper, Bama - Britt has been solid this year but St. L needs a true WR1 of the future. Luckily Cooper falls in their lap.
13. Hou - OT Lael Collons, LSU - this could easily become a QB but right now I have a hard time placing one here due to value. Hou needs to upgrade their oline and will do so with Collins.
14. Clev (via Buf) - WR DeVante Parker, Louisville - Clev has the luxury of back to back picks thanks to last years trade with Buf and will take this opportunity to snag a top WR on their board. Right now that's Parker for me.
15. Clev - ILB Benardrick McKinney, Miss St. - ILB has been a weakness for a few years for Clev. They looks to address that finally.
16. Sea - DE Shawn Oakman, Baylor - Sea's front 7 isn't the same as it was last year and they so play aren't creating the pressure they once did. They look to solve and for now I'll just give them the highest rated DE on the board.
17. SD - CB Marcus Peters, Wash - yes, SD took a CB early last year but they still have a need. Peters is my top CB right now and has great natural cover skills.
18. Mia - CB PJ Williams, FSU - another CB with tremendous natural ability. Mia could look oline here as well but their isn't value.
19. SF - DE Dante Fowler Jr., Florida - youth is needed up front for SF and Fowler can play a few different roles for them.
20. Balt - RB Melvin Gordon, Wisconsin - the injury to Gurley could mean Gordon is the top RB taken. He has first round talent and Balt has a need.
21. Atl - CB Trea Waynes, MSU - it's crazy that Atl could move from here to a top 10 pick in a weeks time. Unfortunately someone has to win the pathetic NFC south and currently that is Atl. This pick could vary greatly thanks to position.
22. Indy - OT TJ Clemmings, Pitt - Indy has to get better up front protecting Luck and they will look to invest in that early.
23. Pitt - CB Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, Oregon - the Pitt secondary is a mess and desperate for youth and athleticism.
24. Cinci - DT Eddie Goldman, FSU - I haven't a clue what Cinci does here. I think they'd like to take a DB but none available are worth the pick. So, BPA.
25. Det - DT Danny Shelton, Wash - both Suh and Fairely are FA this offseason and I don't expect both to be resigned. So, plug in a replacement.
26. Dal - DE/OLB Shilique Calhoun, MSU - Dal still has a lot of work to do on defense and it starts up front. Calhoun is a much needed help.
27. GB - DE/OLB Alvin Dupree, Kentucky - GB looks for youth and athletic ability to upgrade their front 7. Dupree is a great athlete and fits the bill.
28. Philly - CB Ronald Darby, FSU - Philly need guys who can cover, be it CB or S. Darby is my highest rated DB so he gets the pick.
29. KC - WR Jaelen Strong, ASU - no team has a weaker WR group than KC. Will they finally upgrade the position? I think so. Strong is a massive boost to this unit.
30. Den - TE/WR Devin Funchess, Michigan - Funchess is too good to fall out of round 1 IMO. Drops have hurt him but not that much. I'm not sure what position he will play but Den will find a home for him.
31. NE - RB Todd Gurley, UGA - like Funchess, Gurley is simply too good to not land in the 1st round. He's got top 10 talent but the knee injury will surly drop is draft stock. NE has a major need at RB and is willing to take a chance.
32. Arz - DE Nate Orchard, Utah - Arz is getting old up front and looks to get younger.
