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1. TB - J. Winston, QB FSU - Seems this pick is all but made already. TB needs a QB. Winston is the best available.
2. Tenn - L. Williams, DT SC - Tenn did a nice job addressing their lack of edge rush via FA and now they can add a piece to their front 7 with the potential to make it one of the better units in the NFL... assuming Orakpo can stay on the field.
3. *TRADE* NYJ (from Jax) - M. Mariota, QB Oregon - Fearful of teams moving ahead of them via trade with Wash or just Wash really pulling the trigger on Mariota, NYJ decide to just go ahead and move up to get their franchise QB. I think Jax is more than willing to move this pick and will certainly be entertaining offers. NYJ give up picks 6 and 37 as well as a future 3rd.
4. Oak - A. Cooper, WR Bama - Cooper or White, that is the question here. They seem to have cemented themselves as top 5 players in this class and Oak is in dire need of a WR. I'm not sure who they like more. I like Cooper more so I'll slot him in.
5. Wash - D. Fowler Jr., OLB UF - Until now, I would have placed Gregory in this pick. A failed drug test at the combine changes that. Gregory might be a bit of a more natural fit to Wash scheme, but Fowler might just be the better talent.
6. *TRADE* Jax (from NYJ) - V. Beasley, OLB Clemson - Moving back still allows Jax to land a premium edge rusher. They also add an early 2nd which they will use to plug more holes on their team; OL, RB, S or CB.
7. Chi - D. Shelton, NT Wash - This might come as a surprise to many but with Chi is moving to the 3-4 next year and don't have the personal to run it. Shelton immediately helps change that as the best 3-4 NT fit in this draft.
8. Atl - S. Ray, DE Mizz - With both Ray and Gregory still on the board, Atl is in a real dilemma on who to pick. As noted before Gregory helps them make the decision with his foolish failed drug test. Atl lands the edge rusher they so desperately need.
9. NYG - M. Brown, DT Texas - The Giants could go in a lot of directions here; S, LB or OL. In the end I think Brown is just the BPA and also fills a bit of a need on the interior of their DLine.
10. St. L - K. White, WR WVU - St. L finally gets a guy who can be that true WR1 for them in White. This is a tough call between addressing WR or OL, in the end White would be the highest rated player on the board.
11. Minn - T. Waynes, CB MSU - Waynes has cemented himself as the clear top CB in this draft. While Minn has other needs he is the BPA and can start immediately. Adding a cover guy like Waynes will certainly help in a division with Rodgers, Stafford and Cutler throwing the ball.
12. Clev - D. Parker, WR Louisville - If the draft falls this way, Clev gets pretty lucky. They have a huge need at WR, Bowe is not the answer. Parker is a top 10 talent.
13. NO - R. Gregory, OLB Nebraska - Talk about a great score. Gregory's fall stops here as he's just too good to drop any longer. Personally, I think Gregory has top 5 talent. NO has a need at OLB and if he's still there they can't pass him up.
14. Mia - B. Scherff, G Iowa - Rebuilding the Oline is still a work in progress for Mia. They have a gapping hole at G still. Scherff would change that from day 1. I see him as better talent than the 14 pick, but G typically fall in the draft and Mia becomes a beneficiary of that.
15. SF - A. Armstead, DE Oregon - This is just a fantastic fit of value, need and scheme coming together IMO.
16. Hou - J. Strong, WR ASU - Having just lost A. Johnson, Hou is in need of a replacement at WR. They also have needs at LB and CB, but it's a bit early to pull the trigger on they guys remaining at those positions.
17. SD - T. Gurley, RB UGA - Gurley is too good to fall much further than this and SD finally ends that. He's a top 10 talent, perhaps top 5, in this draft. RB devaluation and recovery from knee surgery move him down.
18. KC - DJ Humphries, OT UF - KC addressed WR by adding Maclin. Reid loves drafting OL early and often. I find it a near lock that he picks OL here. I have Humphries rated highest so I'll lock him in.
19. Clev - B. Dupree, OLB Kentucky - Tough call here between Dupree and Phillips. In the end, I feel Dupree is just a better prospect so I'll slot him in. Clev needs help on the front 7 either way.
20. Philly - J. Collins, CB LSU - The secondary in Philly is a mess. They need help everywhere. I could see Philly going with either Collins, but I have Jalen rated just a bit higher.
21. Cinci - A. Peat, OT Stanford - I get the feeling the back half of this draft is going to see a slew of OT go. Peat starts that trend.
22. Pitt - L. Collins, S Bama - Maybe the easiest pick of the mock. Assuming he falls this far Pitt would have to jump on him. I think he's a better player than this draft slot and Pitt is a mess in the secondary.
23. Det - E. Goldman, DT FSU - Thinking about this pick more, I like Goldman as the guy. He's very similarly rated as any of the OL on the board and fills a bigger need. I think he has disruptive traits similar to Fairley and would pair nicely with Ngata.
24. Arz - M. Gordon, RB Wisconsin - Ellington doesn't look like the answer at RB for Arz and Gordon is a dynamic talent that is hard to pass up at this point.
25. Car - L. Collins, OT LSU - Car is turning over every stone to find a guy who can play LT and Collins has the potential to do so. Worst case, he slides down to G and becomes an impact starter there.
26. Balt - B. Perriman, WR UCF - Perriman is an outstanding deep threat, just see his blazing 40. Balt needs at WR who can stretch the field now that Torry Smith is gone and Steve Smith is another year older.
27. Dal - R. Darby, CB FSU - Dal made a huge improvement to their defense when they added Hardy. Still, the unit needs a lot of work. I'm a bit higher on Darby than many others, but you can almost view this as a placeholder pick. At this point of the draft there is great value in a number of CBs remaining and Dal needs one badly.
28. Den - TJ Clemmings, OT Pitt - Den is looking for athletic T's and Clemmings is the best fit on the board.
29. Indy - E. Flowers, OT Miami - Indy has done a nice job adding weapons and support for Luck at the skill positions. They still need help protecting him. Flowers is an investment towards that.
30. GB - PJ Williams, CB FSU - GB can go a couple ways here but I think they settle on CB as BPA. Other options include ILB or TE.
31. NO - AJ Cann, G South Carolina - Maybe a surprise to see NO bypass WR here but they can address that in round 2. Cann or Tre Johnson are better value right now and NO has need at G.
32. NE - J. Phillips, NT OU - Phillips is a perfect fit for NE at the end of round 1. He's a capable run stuffer in 3-4 scheme and helps ease the loss of several defensive players this offseason.
2. Tenn - L. Williams, DT SC - Tenn did a nice job addressing their lack of edge rush via FA and now they can add a piece to their front 7 with the potential to make it one of the better units in the NFL... assuming Orakpo can stay on the field.
3. *TRADE* NYJ (from Jax) - M. Mariota, QB Oregon - Fearful of teams moving ahead of them via trade with Wash or just Wash really pulling the trigger on Mariota, NYJ decide to just go ahead and move up to get their franchise QB. I think Jax is more than willing to move this pick and will certainly be entertaining offers. NYJ give up picks 6 and 37 as well as a future 3rd.
4. Oak - A. Cooper, WR Bama - Cooper or White, that is the question here. They seem to have cemented themselves as top 5 players in this class and Oak is in dire need of a WR. I'm not sure who they like more. I like Cooper more so I'll slot him in.
5. Wash - D. Fowler Jr., OLB UF - Until now, I would have placed Gregory in this pick. A failed drug test at the combine changes that. Gregory might be a bit of a more natural fit to Wash scheme, but Fowler might just be the better talent.
6. *TRADE* Jax (from NYJ) - V. Beasley, OLB Clemson - Moving back still allows Jax to land a premium edge rusher. They also add an early 2nd which they will use to plug more holes on their team; OL, RB, S or CB.
7. Chi - D. Shelton, NT Wash - This might come as a surprise to many but with Chi is moving to the 3-4 next year and don't have the personal to run it. Shelton immediately helps change that as the best 3-4 NT fit in this draft.
8. Atl - S. Ray, DE Mizz - With both Ray and Gregory still on the board, Atl is in a real dilemma on who to pick. As noted before Gregory helps them make the decision with his foolish failed drug test. Atl lands the edge rusher they so desperately need.
9. NYG - M. Brown, DT Texas - The Giants could go in a lot of directions here; S, LB or OL. In the end I think Brown is just the BPA and also fills a bit of a need on the interior of their DLine.
10. St. L - K. White, WR WVU - St. L finally gets a guy who can be that true WR1 for them in White. This is a tough call between addressing WR or OL, in the end White would be the highest rated player on the board.
11. Minn - T. Waynes, CB MSU - Waynes has cemented himself as the clear top CB in this draft. While Minn has other needs he is the BPA and can start immediately. Adding a cover guy like Waynes will certainly help in a division with Rodgers, Stafford and Cutler throwing the ball.
12. Clev - D. Parker, WR Louisville - If the draft falls this way, Clev gets pretty lucky. They have a huge need at WR, Bowe is not the answer. Parker is a top 10 talent.
13. NO - R. Gregory, OLB Nebraska - Talk about a great score. Gregory's fall stops here as he's just too good to drop any longer. Personally, I think Gregory has top 5 talent. NO has a need at OLB and if he's still there they can't pass him up.
14. Mia - B. Scherff, G Iowa - Rebuilding the Oline is still a work in progress for Mia. They have a gapping hole at G still. Scherff would change that from day 1. I see him as better talent than the 14 pick, but G typically fall in the draft and Mia becomes a beneficiary of that.
15. SF - A. Armstead, DE Oregon - This is just a fantastic fit of value, need and scheme coming together IMO.
16. Hou - J. Strong, WR ASU - Having just lost A. Johnson, Hou is in need of a replacement at WR. They also have needs at LB and CB, but it's a bit early to pull the trigger on they guys remaining at those positions.
17. SD - T. Gurley, RB UGA - Gurley is too good to fall much further than this and SD finally ends that. He's a top 10 talent, perhaps top 5, in this draft. RB devaluation and recovery from knee surgery move him down.
18. KC - DJ Humphries, OT UF - KC addressed WR by adding Maclin. Reid loves drafting OL early and often. I find it a near lock that he picks OL here. I have Humphries rated highest so I'll lock him in.
19. Clev - B. Dupree, OLB Kentucky - Tough call here between Dupree and Phillips. In the end, I feel Dupree is just a better prospect so I'll slot him in. Clev needs help on the front 7 either way.
20. Philly - J. Collins, CB LSU - The secondary in Philly is a mess. They need help everywhere. I could see Philly going with either Collins, but I have Jalen rated just a bit higher.
21. Cinci - A. Peat, OT Stanford - I get the feeling the back half of this draft is going to see a slew of OT go. Peat starts that trend.
22. Pitt - L. Collins, S Bama - Maybe the easiest pick of the mock. Assuming he falls this far Pitt would have to jump on him. I think he's a better player than this draft slot and Pitt is a mess in the secondary.
23. Det - E. Goldman, DT FSU - Thinking about this pick more, I like Goldman as the guy. He's very similarly rated as any of the OL on the board and fills a bigger need. I think he has disruptive traits similar to Fairley and would pair nicely with Ngata.
24. Arz - M. Gordon, RB Wisconsin - Ellington doesn't look like the answer at RB for Arz and Gordon is a dynamic talent that is hard to pass up at this point.
25. Car - L. Collins, OT LSU - Car is turning over every stone to find a guy who can play LT and Collins has the potential to do so. Worst case, he slides down to G and becomes an impact starter there.
26. Balt - B. Perriman, WR UCF - Perriman is an outstanding deep threat, just see his blazing 40. Balt needs at WR who can stretch the field now that Torry Smith is gone and Steve Smith is another year older.
27. Dal - R. Darby, CB FSU - Dal made a huge improvement to their defense when they added Hardy. Still, the unit needs a lot of work. I'm a bit higher on Darby than many others, but you can almost view this as a placeholder pick. At this point of the draft there is great value in a number of CBs remaining and Dal needs one badly.
28. Den - TJ Clemmings, OT Pitt - Den is looking for athletic T's and Clemmings is the best fit on the board.
29. Indy - E. Flowers, OT Miami - Indy has done a nice job adding weapons and support for Luck at the skill positions. They still need help protecting him. Flowers is an investment towards that.
30. GB - PJ Williams, CB FSU - GB can go a couple ways here but I think they settle on CB as BPA. Other options include ILB or TE.
31. NO - AJ Cann, G South Carolina - Maybe a surprise to see NO bypass WR here but they can address that in round 2. Cann or Tre Johnson are better value right now and NO has need at G.
32. NE - J. Phillips, NT OU - Phillips is a perfect fit for NE at the end of round 1. He's a capable run stuffer in 3-4 scheme and helps ease the loss of several defensive players this offseason.
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