Made some different picks than normal, had a few teams take a totally different direction to change this up. Plus put in 2 trades so this one should look quite a bit different. Going through it quickly, I don't think any team really had a bad draft by any means, definitely one of the more leveled and even mocks I've done imo.
Round 11. San Diego Chargers via Tennessee (3-13) - Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss
TRADE! The Tennessee Titans send their first round pick in 2016 and their 5th round pick in 2017 to the San Diego Chargers for San Diego's first, third and sixth round picks in 2016 and third round pick in 2017. The Chargers pull off the trade to get their franchise left tackle. They give up a bit but get back at least 1 pick next year and lock down the top prospect in this draft at the position they desperately needed to fix. Rivers still has a few years left but the Chargers are going to be looking for his replacement soon so solidifying the line for now and down the road is an absolute must.
2. Cleveland Browns (3-13) - Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State
I know there's some argument over this but I still think the Browns have to go with Wentz here. If a team doesn't leapfrog them to snatch up Wentz the Browns have to get a face for their franchise because right now they continue to swing and miss on these late first, second day and free agent QBs and invest in an early one. They have a decent supporting cast right now, a few pieces around a young QB could make something happen.
3. Tennessee Titans via San Diego (4-12) - Jalen Ramsey, FS, Florida State
TRADE! The Titans get someone to bite on the first overall pick and acquire a few picks in the process of only moving down 2 spots and getting the guy they actually wanted more than anyone else. While they have a larger need for a corner, Ramsey has all the tools to evolve into an elite safety. He can play corner too but in the NFL he'll be a safety first and corner when needed.
4. Dallas Cowboys (4-12) - Jared Goff, QB, California
While I don't believe this will happen, I have yet to do a mock with this scenario and since I through a trade in here already I figured I may as well continue doing things differently. With Romo aging/being injured the Cowboys get his successor and continue to rebuild while trying to compete at the same time.
5. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11) - Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
Not much to say here, one of the top talents in the draft, fills a need, makes sense. You could argue for Bosa here but Jack is the superior talent imo so there it is.
6. Baltimore Ravens (5-11) - Joey Bosa, DE/OLB, Ohio State
Difficult to imagine the Ravens pass on Bosa if he's available.
7. San Francisco 49ers (5-11) - DeForest Buckner, DE/DT, Oregon
With no QB on the board Chip salivates over the chance to take a former Duck and get a more proper replacement for Justin Smith.
8. Miami Dolphins (5-11) - Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida
Desperately need a corner, best corner in the draft, so let's hope the Dolphins would make an intelligent decision here.
9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-10) - Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State
10. New York Giants (6-10) - Ezekiel Elliot, RB, Ohio State
I said I was going to change some things up and this is probably the most significant one. Giants need a workhorse back that will take some of the pressure off of Eli and the passing game. Their other needs (defense/offensive line) are really deep this year so I wouldn't be surprised at all if the Giants really did pull the trigger on Elliot if he impresses them.
11. Chicago Bears (6-10) - Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame
Bears are rebuilding somewhat which allows them to not worry too much about next year and take the definitive BPA on the board who just so happens to fill a huge need. Plus John Fox never plays rookies anyway so Smith would be sitting all year regardless.
12. New Orleans Saints (7-9) - A'Shawn Robinson, DT/NT, Alabama
13. Philadelphia Eagles (7-9) - Paxton Lynch, QB, Memphis
New regime, new QB. I have a feeling there's going to be a market for Bradford and someone is going to throw some money his way and Philly won't be willing to match it so bring in Lynch and start fresh.
14. Oakland Raiders (7-9) - Noah Spence, DE/OLB, Eastern Kentucky
The Raiders decide to take a chance and create what could end up being one of the best pass rushing duos in history. Imagine if Spence cleans up his act and is paired with Khalil Mack.
15. Los Angeles Rams (7-9) - Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
16. Detroit Lions (7-9) - Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
Calvin has retired, or is going to retire, idk where it is atm but the Lions will need someone to replace him. I don't think Treadwell can be the main receiver to carry an offense like Calvin was but the combination of him and Tate could be a pretty good duo. They have a shit ton of average WRs on their roster currently so if Treadwell doesn't shine at the combine then they'll likely look towards the defense (or OL if Stanley is available) in the first and look for a WR later on or in FA, although there isn't much talent at WR in FA this year outside of Alshon.
17. Atlanta Falcons (8-8) - Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia
18. Indianapolis Colts (8-8) - Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama
19. Buffalo Bills (8-8) - Robert Nkemdiche, DE, Ole Miss
This is one of the more natural fits in this draft. Sexy Rexy doesn't seem to mind taking a chance on character concern guys, Mario is leaving so they need a DE. The Bills really don't have very many needs so they can afford to take this chance here.
20. New York Jets (10-6) - Darron Lee, LB, Ohio State
21. Washington Redskins (9-7) - Artie Burns, CB, Miami
22. Houston Texans (9-7) - Jonathan Bullard, DE, Florida
When was the last time someone other than Ezekiel Elliot was mocked to the Texans in the first round in my mock? I don't remember but with Zeke gone they'd look at other areas on offense to upgrade. Nothing at guard worth taking here, WR is an option but I think they'd rather sit and see what they have in some of their current guys (Shorts, Strong) before investing a first into a WR and there's no TE worth the pick. They could go for a QB reach or maybe Henry at RB but again both are doubtful so they lock up the other side of their Dline across from JJ.
23. Minnesota Vikings (11-5) - Braxton Miller, WR, Ohio State
Mike Wallace fucking sucks but Stefon Diggs emerged ad a possible #1. The Vikings grab my top WR in this draft to pair up with Diggs and give Teddy all the support they possibly can. You can put Coleman here but if you're going to do that just keep Mike Wallace, they're both the same 1 trick pony.
24. Cincinnati Bengals (12-4) - Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville
25. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) - Jarran Reed, NT, Alabama
26. Seattle Seahawks (10-6) - Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State
27. Green Bay Packers (10-6) - Andrew Billings, NT, Baylor
Raji didn't exactly prove anything in his 1 year prove it deal so unless the Packers can get him at a discount, I can't see them resigning him so a replacement will likely be needed.
28. Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) - Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
29. New England Patriots (12-4) - **********
30. Tennessee Titans via Arizona (13-3) - Taylor Decker, OT, Ohio State
TRADE! The Arizona Cardinals send their first round pick in 2016 to the Tennessee Titans for their second round pick in 2016 and the their third round pick, acquired from San Diego, in 2016. The Titans got their safety at the top of the first round and now jump the Panthers in the end of the first round to get their tackle. They have to provide better protection for Mariota, Lewan can secure the left side but they need someone on the right side so they can move Poutasi inside to guard which would boost their entire OL quite a bit, helping Mariota and the run game which in turns helps Mariota more.
31. Carolina Panthers (15-1) - Adolphus Washington, DE, Ohio State
Panthers are made right now. So super made. Their OL was exposed in the Superbowl and the thought of Decker falling to them was amazing. But with him off the board now they settle for bolstering their DL which will be a must, especially if Charles Johnson is on his way out of Carolina now that Allen has retired.
32. Denver Broncos (12-4) - Joshua Garnett, G, Stanford
They desperately need to upgrade the guard position, especially if Evan Mathis isn't resigned. Garnett is the best guard in the draft imo so regardless who is at QB for them, at least they'll have some better protection.
Round 21. Cleveland Browns (3-13) - Michael Thomas, WR, Ohio State
2. Arizona Cardinals via Tennessee (3-13) - Shilique Calhoun, DE/OLB, Michigan State
TRADE! The Cardinals moved out of the first round when Tennessee came calling. There wasn't really anyone too appealing at that point in the first for the Cards. Maybe one of the corners, maybe Calhoun here, but with who is drafting between the picks they moved from they opt to make the move, get another pick and assume one of the corners, Calhoun or someone else they like will still be available.
3. Dallas Cowboys (4-12) - Kendall Fuller, CB, Virginia Tech
They're going to keep Byron Jones at safety full time now (correct move) so they'll need to address the corner position and luckily for the Boys, in this mock corners are falling.
4. San Diego Chargers (4-12) - Kenny Clark, NT, UCLA
They addressed their OL in the first now their DL in the second. Their run defense is fucking awful because they need a fatty in the middle to anchor that line.
5. Baltimore Ravens (5-11) - Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State
6. San Francisco 49ers (5-11) - Mackensie Alexander, CB, Clemson
7. Miami Dolphins (5-11) - Derrick Henry, RB, Alabama
If they can't retain Miller, Henry would be a solid selection in round 2.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11) - Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
9. New York Giants (6-10) - Vernon Butler, DT, Louisiana Tech
10. Chicago Bears (6-10) - Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor
Even if they keep Alshon, a wide receiver will be needed in Chicago. Coleman is a great option to pair with Alshon but wouldn't be a great pick if they lose Alshon.
11. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-10) - Xavien Howard, CB, Baylor
12. Los Angeles Rams via Philadelphia (7-9) - Tyler Boyd, WR, Pittsburgh
Offensive line help, receiving help, I wonder what they might be targeting with their next pick? Hmmmm......
13. Oakland Raiders (7-9) - James Bradberry, CB/FS, Samford
With his size Bradberry is likely a safety in the NFL but you never know, he could end up at corner for the Raiders. Either way he's a great talent at this point and with his versatility it'll give the Raiders a lot of different ways they can use him.
14. Los Angeles Rams (7-9) - Connor Cook, QB, Michigan State
They could have easily taken Cook at their first pick in the second round but knowing the Raiders likely aren't going to be drafting a QB anytime soon, they wait and snatch up Cook here. Cook has some talent but his draft stock has been on the decline for months now. The Rams need to get someone in at QB so they might be willing to take the chance on Cook here in the second. I nearly put Brissett here but the consensus rankings wouldn't allow it.
15. Detroit Lions (7-9) - Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana
16. New Orleans Saints (7-9) - Hunter Henry, TE, Arkansas
Watson had an incredible year for the Saints but he's up their in age and you can't expect him to do that again. Brees needs more weapons, regardless if it's a TE or WR and since Henry could have realistically gone at the end of the first round there's some solid value here.
17. Indianapolis Colts (8-8) - Vadal Alexander, G, LSU
The Colts absolutely have to bolster the interior of their offensive line, especially if they're going to throw $100M+ at Andrew Luck.
18. Buffalo Bills (8-8) - Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame
19. Atlanta Falcons (8-8) - Nick Martin, C, Notre Dame
20. New York Jets (10-6) - Denver Kirkland, OT/G, Arkansas
21. Houston Texans (9-7) - Christian Hackenberg, QB, Penn State
22. Washington Redskins (9-7) - Kevin Dodd, DE, Clemson
23. Minnesota Vikings (11-5) - Karl Joseph, SS, West Virginia
24. Cincinnati Bengals (12-4) - Su'a Cravens, SS/OLB, USC
Bengals are going to have to resign a lot of guys or fill a lot of needs on defense. Their top 2 corners and safeties along with one of their starting LBs are all free agents. Factor in that Burfict can't be relied on to control himself anymore, Cravens is a perfect fit seeing as how he can play safety or LB for them.
25. Seattle Seahawks (10-6) - Hassan Ridgeway, DT, Texas
26. Green Bay Packers (10-6) - Scooby Wright III, LB, Arizona
27. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) - Keanu Neal, FS, Florida
28. Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) - Kentrell Brothers, LB, Missouri
29. New England Patriots (12-4) - Josh Doctson, WR, TCU
30. Arizona Cardinals (13-3) - William Jackson, CB, Houston
31. Carolina Panthers (15-1) - C.J. Procise, RB, Notre Dame
32. Denver Broncos (12-4) - Dak Prescott, QB, Mississippi State
This has been the worst kept secret this off season so far. Elway no likey Peyton, Elway get boner for Dak.
Round 31. Tennessee Titans (3-13) - Ryan Kelly, C, Alabama
Kelly fills the last piece of the puzzle for Tennessee's OL which will make Mariota just all the better along with giving their RBs no excuse. So Tennessee may invest a late round pick into 1 more RB or just give their current group one final chance (or maybe sign a FA, god knows there's enough fucking FA RBs on the market this year).
2. Cleveland Browns (3-13) - Yannick Ngakoue, DE/OLB, Maryland
3. Arizona Cardinals via Tennessee via San Diego (4-12) - Cardale Jones, QB, Ohio State
4. Dallas Cowboys (4-12) - Carl Nassib, DE, Penn State
5. San Francisco 49ers (5-11) - Will Fuller, WR, Notre Dame
6. Miami Dolphins (5-11) - Sebastian Tretola, G, Arkansas
7. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11) - Darian Thompson, FS, Boise State
8. Baltimore Ravens (5-11) - Kenny Lawler, WR, California
9. Chicago Bears (6-10) - Sheldon Day, DE, Notre Dame
10. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-10) - T.J. Green, FS, Clemson
11. New York Giants (6-10) - Le'Raven Clark, OT, Texas Tech
12. Oakland Raiders (7-9) - Tyler Matakevich, ILB, Temple
13. Los Angeles Rams (7-9) - Harlan Miller, CB, Southeastern Louisiana
14. Philadelphia Eagles via Detroit (7-9) - Will Redmond, CB, Mississippi State
15. New Orleans Saints (7-9) - Cody Whitehair, G, Kansas State
16. Philadelphia Eagles (7-9) - Germain Ifedi, OT/G, Texas A&M
17. Buffalo Bills (8-8) - Shon Coleman, OT, Auburn
18. Atlanta Falcons (8-8) - Austin Hooper, TE, Stanford
19. Indianapolis Colts (8-8) - Devontae Booker, RB, Utah
20. New York Jets (10-6) - Kyler Fackrell, OLB, Utah State
21. Washington Redskins (9-7) - Jeremy Cash, SS, Duke
22. Houston Texans (9-7) - Paul Perkins, RB, UCLA
23. Minnesota Vikings (11-5) - Willie Beavers, OT/G, Western Michigan
24. Cincinnati Bengals (12-4) - Sterling Shepard, WR, Oklahoma
25. Green Bay Packers (10-6) – Dadi Nicolas, DE/OLB, Virginia Tech
26. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-6) - Deiondre' Hall, CB, Northern Iowa
27. Seattle Seahawks (10-6) - Zack Sanchez, CB, Oklahoma
28. Kansas City Chiefs (11-5) - Maliek Collins, DT, Nebraska
29. New England Patriots (12-4) - Jack Allen, C, Michigan State
30. Arizona Cardinals (13-3) - Bronson Kaufusi, DE, BYU
31. Carolina Panthers (15-1) - Spencer Drango, OT/G, Baylor
32. Denver Broncos (12-4) - Beniquez Brown, LB, Mississippi State
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http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=73216799&f=2042016 Week 2:
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http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=73878097&f=2042016 Post Season Week 3:
http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=73900484&f=2042016 Free Agent V1.0:
http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=73889792&f=2042016 Pro Bowl Mock Draft:
http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=73936345&f=204Player Rankings Pre-Combine:
http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=74013612&f=204Previous Years:
2015 Final Mock:
http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=72556551&f=2042015 Live Mock:
http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=72556650&f=2042014 Draft Analysis/All Mocks/Other Threads:
http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=70753997&f=2042013 Final Mock:
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http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=67170870&f=2042013 Draft Analysis:
http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=67228920&f=2042012 Draft Analysis:
http://forums.d2jsp.org/topic.php?t=62247355&f=204