Mock draft 2.0 Gonna have to bring in some FA DE/OLBs because I couldn't get any good ones this time. I'd be shocked if 62 and 93 are there and they actually get them.
Pick 30 - Nate Wiggins CB Clemson
Combines height and arm length optimally for an outside cornerback role, providing a physical edge in coverage. Proficient in both off-man and Cover 3 zone, utilizing a fluid press bail technique. Excels at managing and contesting vertical routes, effectively maintaining positioning and showcasing competitive aggression at the catch point. Demonstrates patience and strategic use of eye discipline and footwork in man coverage scenarios. Quick to close space between himself and the receiver, effectively using the sideline as an additional defender on vertical routes. Skilled in reading and reacting to route concepts from a distance, enhancing his ability to disrupt passes. Displays excellent quickness and agility in his movements, with a knack for timing and anticipation in pass defense. Capable of leveraging his physical attributes and coverage skills to limit offensive options and create challenging throwing lanes for quarterbacks. Lacks optimal burst for recovery on vertical routes, potentially leaving space for separation. While proficient in bail technique, his backpedal could be more fluid and less segmented. Could show more enthusiasm and commitment in run defense, with tackling that is adequate but not exceptional. Occasionally struggles with quick change of direction, impacting his effectiveness in certain coverage situations. Would benefit from adding muscle mass to improve physicality, particularly in press coverage scenarios.
Pick 62 - Kinglsey Suamataia OT BYU
Boasts a strong, balanced frame with good arm length and hand size. Exceptional burst and quickness, enabling him to reach second-level targets with precision and force. Efficient in pass protection, utilizing a combination of quick, strategic hand movements to disrupt defenders. Highly effective at using his mass to create seals and alleys, showcasing his ability to dominate in the run game. Shows versatility and range, capable of playing both tackle positions within an RPO-heavy, zone-based scheme. Exhibits a potent snatch-trap technique, effectively neutralizing rushers by stealing away leverage. Demonstrates good lateral mobility and footwork, key for maintaining balance and countering defensive maneuvers. Capable of delivering explosive blocks and maintaining engagement through plays, emphasizing his physicality and determination. Occasionally upright in his stance, leading to inconsistent hand placement and vulnerability to defenders. Processing and recognition of defensive schemes need refinement, affecting his ability to counter stunts and blitzes effectively. Shows a tendency for over-aggression, resulting in missed blocks against more elusive defenders. Needs to improve pad level and leverage to maintain consistency against powerful rushers. Occasional lapses in balance and technique, this is much more obvious in the run game where his blocking needs a lot of work. Needs to improve the coordination of his hands and feet. Sometimes loses balance in the run game, lunging into contact rather than sinking his hips and delivering a block.
Pick 93 - Cooper Beebe OG Kansas State
Along with his strong grip, Beebe is virtually unmovable once he gets his hands on a pass rusher. He is capable of holding his ground, especially when he effectively utilizes his feet. Exhibits potential in developing his patience in pass protection, currently has some issues with leaning and lunging. Displays good awareness when it comes to reading moving bodies, effectively reacting and adjusting. He also shows a good feel for combo blocks. Shows potential in pass protection, could work on balance and resilience against the bull rush. His hands are strong and when he's at his best, he does a nice job gripping and latching on once he has his hands on the pass rusher. Effective grappling in the phone booth, with the upper-body strength and strong hands to outbattle defenders. Beebe also shows a good understanding of angles when moving out to the second level. At his best mauling in the run game, playing with a nasty demeanor and consistently keeping it going through the whistle. Despite showing capability, Beebe often struggles with maintaining balance and avoiding lunging when facing quick opponents. Though he has the traits to improve, Beebe needs to work on his patience and balance during his set. Inconsistencies with his kick slide need to be addressed. While he shows potential in pass protection, Beebe currently seems more comfortable moving forward than sliding back as a protector.
Pick 130 - Ainias Smith WR Texas A&M
Has elite balance tight-roping the sideline and in-and-out of his breaks, showing excellent start-stop ability and burst. Plays fast and confident. Covers a lot of ground in the short half of the field and is slippery after the catch. Fluid athlete with explosive burst and speed to stretch the field and breeze past defenders. Has a quick first step and gets to top speed in a hurry. He’s also a catch-and-run threat, a creative runner who has good vision in the open field; he’ll be an option to return kicks as well. Flashes the foot quickness and toughness to handle slot duties at the next level and lines up all over the field. Dangerous with the ball in his hands. An excellent blocker on the outside, Smith also adds value in the running game. His ability to track the ball is good enough, but Smith too often let the ball get into his body downfield rather than snatching it with his hands. Smith isn’t going to make contested catches. Physically, he profiles as a guy who should have success facing the quarterback, but he struggles to gear down and make the necessary sharp cuts to create separation underneath.
Pick 134 - Braelon Allen RB Wisconsin
His passing game skills are strong. He’s a natural hands catcher who turns upfield quickly in the screen game, and Allen shows a great feel for setting up wheel routes. Allen is a natural playmaker, at his best with the ball in his hands. Made Bruce Feldman's 2023 Freak's List - ranked #34. He wrote "Last year he made it on the strength of his power-cleaning 406 pounds and clocking a 1.49 in his 10-yard split. He benched 365. Allen has bulked up 10 more pounds to 245 now. “I’m bigger, but I am leaner now,” Allen says. “I went from 11 percent body fat to 8 percent this offseason. I’m definitely faster now.” He runs with violence; he’s capable of thrashing through tacklers, and he has the natural balance to withstand contact. He shows good initial burst and runs with violence through traffic. He typically finishes runs well, especially in short-yardage situations. Fights for extra yardage and is reliable in short-yardage situations. Allen aggressively finishes runs and consistently falls forward in a crowd. His low pad level and a bit of wiggle keep him from absorbing big hits. He’s good on screen and swing passes, but Allen doesn’t have the route-running feel to be the kind of back you flex out. Allen could stand to get smaller when squeezing through traffic. Allen has soft hands, but he can be slow to gather and head up-field after the catch.
Pick 167 - Grayson Murphy DE/OLB UCLA
Aggressive with good awareness to track the ball and attack. Tenacious, tough, competitive and versatile. His spin move is already NFL-caliber, and Murphy displays a very good motor. His closing burst is outstanding, and he routinely finished plays last year. Murphy has range and toughness as a run defender, capable of dropping anchor to set the edge and showing the acceleration to chase down the backside in pursuit. He has a high motor and does a solid job setting the edge against the run. He’s ready for the physicality of the NFL; he has a stout build, strong core and powerful limbs to step in right away as a three-down player. Murphy is a high-motor pass rusher who shows a good feel for countering, and he has the functional strength to bounce off tackles and close on the quarterback with second effort. Lacks the flexibility and fluidity to bend around the edge. Murphy might be limited to an early-down role. He has to develop a counter move or two in the pass rush, and Murphy needs to make better use of his hands. Murphy doesn't have the elite quickness or flexibility to flatten off the edge against NFL blockers and might have to add bulk to be a 3-4 defense five-technique, or strong-side end in a 4-3.
Pick 251 - Dwight McGlothern CB Arkansas
Fluid mover with decent speed and his length allows him to cover effectively downfield Savvy cover skills to recognize and anticipate routes. Understands what's coming and has good ball skills. His ball skills are very good. McGlothern tracks the ball well downfield and has the hands and coordination to come away with interceptions even when McGlothern isn’t targeted often. He’s tall-framed with long arms to match. With his powerful hands, straight-line speed, and fluidity in his hips, turning and chasing downfield shouldn’t be a problem. Can get up on the line of scrimmage and deliver a solid punch early in routes, then use that quickness to shadow, or back off and close quickly when the ball comes out. Shows good instincts when facing the action in zone coverage, and he has solid ball skills. Susceptible to the big plays as a gambler at the catch point and as a catch-and-run victim. He’s also too reluctant to come up and make hits in run support, often focusing on the strip more than the tackle. Tends to play conservatively and give too much cushion when playing off. Right now he’s only capable of playing in trail position, and even then he’d likely be draw a lot of flags.