The Official 2017 NFL Draft Thread

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Buffalo Bills

Round 1 (10): Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama
Round 2 (44): Budda Baker, S, Washington
Round 3 (75): Mack Hollins, WR, North Carolina

Multiple scouts have voiced concerns to me about who Foster surrounds himself with, but he's one of the 10 best football players in the draft and worth the risk at this point. First-year coach Sean McDermott wants more speed at linebacker, and Foster certainly has that. He's an explosive tackler who can get sideline to sideline in a hurry. Besides being undersized, Baker (5-9⅝, 195 lbs) has few weaknesses and would give Buffalo some much-needed versatility in the secondary. He has some Tyrann Mathieu-like qualities. Hollins, at 6-foot-4, is a great fit with QB Tyrod Taylor's vertical passing ability. He averaged more than 20 yards per catch in his college career.

New Orleans Saints
Round 1 (11): Kevin King, CB, Washington
Round 1 (32): Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina
Round 2 (42): Jordan Willis, DE, Kansas State
Round 3 (76): Larry Ogunjobi, DT, Charlotte

The Saints need more size at CB to cover the wide receivers in the NFC South -- Julio Jones, Mike Evans, Kelvin Benjamin -- and King stands 6-foot-3. He also ran a great 40 time (4.43) and has experience playing free safety and nickel back. New Orleans acquired the 32nd pick in the Brandin Cooks trade, and they need to find a way to replace his speed in his draft. Jones ran a 4.45 at the combine and has better size than Cooks (6-2, 201). Willis and Ogunjobi both posted outstanding production in college and would give the Saints more players with upside along the D-line.

Arizona Cardinals
Round 1 (13): David Njoku, TE, Miami (Fla.)
Round 2 (45): Jabrill Peppers, S, Michigan
Round 3 (77): Nathan Peterman, QB, Arizona

With TEs Jermaine Gresham and Troy Niklas still in town, Njoku wouldn't have to be an every-down player from Day 1 in Arizona, but he'd give Carson Palmeranother dimension in the passing game because of his freakish skill set. The Cardinals have shown the ability to develop versatile defensive backs (Tyrann Mathieu and Deone Bucannon), and Peppers would be another intriguing project for them. He has limitations, but I love his competitiveness. With Carson Palmer now 37 and no QB of the future on the roster, Arizona needs to draft a QB with some developmental upside in this year's draft. I snagged Peterman in Round 3, but they could take one with an earlier pick if the board falls right.

Philadelphia Eagles
Round 1 (14): Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford
Round 2 (43): Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
Round 3 (99): Carl Lawson, DE, Auburn

I love the idea of McCaffrey on the Eagles. Coach Doug Pederson comes from Andy Reid's coaching tree and wants a RB with pass-catching ability. McCaffrey is one of the most polished receiving running backs I've ever studied coming out of college. Philadelphia doesn't have great cornerback depth, so they should jump at the chance to take a player like Lewis if he's on the board and they've cleared his off-field issues. He's very instinctive in coverage. Lawson's durability issues could cause him to drop, but he's worth a flyer in this range. He plays hard.

Indianpolis Colts
Round 1 (15): Forrest Lamp, G, Western Kentucky
Round 2 (46): Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama
Round 3 (80): ArDarius Stewart, WR, Alabama

Nearly 80 percent of the Colts' designed runs last year were inside or outside zone, and Lamp is a highly athletic O-lineman who would thrive in such a scheme. Williams is a character risk and has admitted to failing multiple drug tests, but the Colts need to find a way to improve their pass rush, and he specializes in getting after the passer. Stewart has reliable hands, and the Colts are still searching for a consistent No. 2 to play opposite of T.Y. Hilton; Donte Moncrief struggled with injuries last season, and Phillip Dorsett has just 51 catches in two seasons.

Baltimore Ravens
Round 1 (16): Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
Round 2 (47): Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado
Round 3 (74): Derek Rivers, OLB, Youngstown State
Round 3 (78): Will Holden, OT, Vanderbilt

I'm not as high on Alabama OT Cam Robinson as others are, but I would understand the fit here, given the Ravens' need for a right tackle. I opted for Williams -- a big, physical receiver with very good ball skills -- because he's an ideal WR for a West Coast scheme. Awuzie projects as a slot CB; he tested much better than I expected in the agility drills at the combine, including a 4.14-second short shuttle and 6.81-second three-cone. With Terrell Suggs set to turn 35 in October, it's time for Baltimore to start planning for the future at pass-rusher. Rivers dominated the small-school level and has loads of athletic upside. Holden held up well against Tennessee and Florida last season and could be an option for Baltimore at right tackle.

Washington Redskins
Round 1 (17): Haason Reddikk, LB, Temple
Round 2 (49): Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma
Round 3 (81): Damontae Kazee, CB, San Diego State

Reddikk is a true three-down linebacker, with the ability to cover in space and get after the QB on passing downs. His performance at the Senior Bowl and testing numbers at the combine catapulted him into the first round. Mixon would be a first-round pick if not for major off-field concerns. He's a natural pass-catcher and looks like a three-down back in the NFL. Kazee is a natural ball hawk who had 15 interceptions the past two seasons and shined during Senior Bowl practices. At just 5-foot-10¼, 184 pounds, he has the toughness to compete with bigger wide receivers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 1 (19): Garett Bolles, OT, Utah
Round 2 (50): Marcus Maye, S, Florida
Round 3 (84): Sidney Jones, CB, Washington

I struggled with the Bucs' first-round pick. Bolles' inexperience and durability issues are scary, but he's the most athletic tackle prospect in this class, and Tampa needs an upgrade at that position. The Bucs signed safety J.J. Wilcox in free agency but could use a player like Maye, who's extremely reliable against the run and had good ball production in coverage, with 17 pass breakups and five interceptions. Jones looked like a first-round pick before he tore his Achilles at his pro day. He recently told ESPN's Matt Bowen he'll be back on the field in six months. If that turns out to be true and he returns to his old form, he'd be a steal in Round 3.

Denver Broncos
Round 1 (20): Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama
Round 2 (51): Curtis Samuel, WR, Ohio State
Round 3 (82): Kendell Beckwith, ILB, LSU
Round 3 (101): Tarell Basham, DE, Ohio

The Broncos can't feel good about either of their tackle positions right now. I don't have a first-round grade on Robinson, but he has showed good durability, starting all 43 games for Alabama the past three seasons. Samuel has great versatility, along with the potential to develop into a good slot receiver who gets a few carries per game as a running back. Beckwith is coming off a torn ACL, but when healthy, I love the physicality he plays with in the run game. At 6-3¾, 269 pounds, Basham has good size, and his testing numbers show explosive traits that translate to the NFL.

Detroit Lions
Round 1 (21): Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan
Round 2 (53): Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State
Round 3 (85): Bucky Hodges, TE, Virginia Tech

Finding a pass-rusher to wreak havoc opposite of Ezekiel Ansah should be a priority for Detroit. Charlton might never be an elite player, but he doesn't have many weaknesses. I like how he showed up against top competition in 2016, compiling 5.5 sacks against Penn State, Wisconsin, Ohio State and Florida State. Godwin has above-average size (6-1, 209) and excellent ball skills down the field. Hodges doesn't have the most consistent tape, but his upside should intrigue a team like Detroit with a starter already solidified at TE. At 6-foot-6 and 257 pounds, he has a rare combination of size and athleticism and posted an 11-foot-2-inch broad jump at the combine.

 

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Miami Dolphins

Round 1 (22): Gareon Conley, CB, Ohio State
Round 2 (54): Zach Cunningham, LB Vanderbilt
Round 3 (97): Nico Siragusa, OG, San Diego State

The Dolphins would be thrilled if Conley lasted until the 22nd pick, given their clear need for more depth at the position. Conley shows excellent ball skills on tape, and teams will like his length (33-inch arms) and speed (4.44 40). Cunningham looks like a three-down linebacker in the NFL, with his ability to cover in space and use his athleticism to cover a lot of ground versus the run. Siragusa's tape is a little erratic, but he has the power, feet and length to quickly develop into a quality starter at guard, where the Dolphins lack an established player on the left side.

New York Giants
Round 1 (23): Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida
Round 2 (55): Caleb Brantley, DT, Florida
Round 3 (87): Gerald Everett, TE, South Alabama

The Giants have invested heavily in their front four and secondary the past few offseasons, and I like the idea of adding a playmaker to the second level. Davis still has room to grow in coverage, but he's an elite run defender, showing the ability to react and close on the ball in a hurry (much like Bucs LB Kwon Alexander). Brantley, Davis' Florida teammate, is another disruptive run defender, and Everett's athleticism and ball skills give him the potential to be a pass-catching mismatch at the next level.

Oakland Raiders
Round 1 (24): Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State
Round 2 (56): Teez Tabor, CB, Florida
Round 3 (88): Montravius Adams, DT, Auburn

Running back is a glaring hole on an otherwise stacked Raiders offense. Cook comes with durability and character concerns, but he's electric in the open field and has shown the ability to create yards on his own. Tabor has a knack for finding the ball, with 28 pass breakups and nine interceptions in three seasons. He falls to the second round after showing lackluster explosiveness (31-inch vertical) and long speed (4.62 40) at the combine. Adams has the natural ability to be a difference-maker on Sundays, but he did not show consistent effort on tape, particularly in 2015. Adams would be worth the risk in Round 3; he's gifted enough to warrant second-round consideration.

Houston Texans
Round 1 (25): Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin
Round 2 (57): Josh Jones, S, North Carolina State
Round 3 (89): Joshua Dobbs, QB, Tennessee

Ramczyk, who played only one year of major college football after transferring from Division III, is a fringe first-round talent, but so was everyone else still on the board at No. 25 (yes, including the quarterbacks). Houston has a major need at right tackle. Does Ramczyk have the skill set to make that transition after playing on the left side in college? Private workouts could help sway teams one way or another. The Texans don't have much experience at safety right now. Jones isn't a finished product either, but his athleticism (4.41 40 at 220 pounds) and versatility are intriguing. Teams like the Texans, who don't have a long-term answer at QB, should take a passer every single year, hence the selection of Dobbs. He has intriguing physical tools as a dual-threat QB, but he's very much a work in progress as a passer.

Seattle Seahawks
Round 1 (26): Malik McDowell, DT, Michigan State
Round 2 (58): Taylor Moton, OT/OG, Western Michigan
Round 3 (90): DeMarcus Walker, DE, Florida State
Round 3 (102): Rasul Douglas, CB, West Virginia
Round 3 (106): Zach Banner, OT, USC

Offensive line is a huge need for the Seahawks, but by the time it was their turn in Round 1, four had already been taken and none of the ones left presented remotely good value. Instead, I opted for McDowell, who is supremely talented but took too many plays off this past season. Seattle's coaching staff would have as good a chance as any to coax the best out of him. Moton had 52 career starts in college and would give the Seahawks depth at both tackle and guard, and Banner is a massive right tackle prospect (6-8, 353) who thrives as a run-blocker. I love the way Walker uses his hands and creates leverage as a pass-rusher. Douglas has terrific length, with nearly 32½-inch arms, and is perfect for Seattle's press-coverage scheme.

Kansas City Chiefs
Round 1 (27): Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU
Round 2 (59): Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
Round 3 (91): Davis Webb, QB, Cal
Round 3 (104): Blair Brown, ILB, Ohio

The Chiefs lack a true No. 2 corner to play opposite of Marcus Peters. With 47 college starts, many of which came against quality competition, White has the requisite experience to make a smoother transition to the NFL than most rookie cornerbacks. Kamara's tape as a pass-catcher is impressive, and he runs with great determination and physicality. Webb has a lot of room to grow, but he's worth a dice roll in the third round for a team with no established backup QB. ILB Derrick Johnson turns 35 next season and comes off his second torn Achilles. Brown is a steady tackler who has a chance to develop quickly into a starter.

Dallas Cowboys
Round 1 (28): Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida
Round 2 (60): Adam Shaheen, TE, Ashland
Round 3 (92): Justin Evans, S, Texas A&M

Wilson has some of the best ball skills of any defensive back in this class, totaling 14 pass breakups and six interceptions. The Cowboys need more big and physical corners like Wilson (6-1½, 211) after seeing Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne depart in free agency. Dallas also lost safeties J.J. Wilcox and Barry Church, which was the impetus for the Evans pick. He can manufacture big plays (five interceptions), but Evans will need to play with better discipline in the pros. I love Shaheen's tape, and he'd be the perfect tight end to learn from veteran Jason Witten as Witten's career winds to a close. Shaheen ran a 4.79 40 at 278 pounds. That's ridiculous.

Green Bay Packers
Round 1 (29): Charles Harris, OLB, Missouri
Round 2 (61): Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington
Round 3 (93): Cameron Sutton, CB, Tennessee

Running back is a need, which I didn't address here, but we see teams get good values all the time on Day 3 (Jordan Howard, for example). Harris has loads of raw ability, winning with speed and an elite first step off the edge, and he'd give the Packers an insurance policy for Clay Matthew, who missed time because of injury last season and has been forced to play inside linebacker in the past. Kupp would quickly become a favorite of Aaron Rodgers; he catches everything thrown his way and is a solid underneath route runner. Sutton won't be much help against the run, but he's a fluid athlete in coverage and brings value as a punt returner.

Pittsburgh Steelers
Round 1 (30): T.J. Watt, DE/OLB, Wisconsin
Round 2 (62): Fabian Moreau, CB, UCLA
Round 3 (94): Alex Anzalone, ILB, Florida
Round 3 (105): KD Cannon, WR, Baylor

Watt continues to move up the board, despite having just one year of notable production at linebacker after suffering a season-ending knee injury in 2014 and undergoing a position change from tight end. He has the frame (6-4, 252) and athleticism (4.69 40, 10-8 broad jump) to continue to develop as a pass-rusher. Moreau needs to improve his ball skills, but he has top-tier coverage ability and physical tools. Anzalone played just one full season at Florida. I'm intrigued by his range against the run and in coverage, though. Cannon is an underdeveloped route-runner, but he has the toughness, quickness and top-end speed to develop into a productive slot receiver, which Pittsburgh needs.

Atlanta Falcons
Round 1 (31): Tyus Bowser, OLB, Houston
Round 2 (63): Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana
Round 3 (95): Dalvin Tomlinson, DT, Alabama

Admittedly, Bowser is my biggest reach of Round 1, but it's still not much of a reach. If he doesn't go in the late first, he's likely to come off the board in the first half of Round 2. Bowser could be another matchup piece for Dan Quinn's defense, given his ability to cover tight ends and get after the QB. Protecting Matt Ryan up the middle is essential to the success of Atlanta's offense (as we saw last season). Feeney rarely gets caught off guard in pass protection. Tomlinson is a stout run defender, something the Falcons sorely need. He's not an every-down player, but Tomlinson would give Atlanta good rotational depth.

 

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Los Angeles Rams

Round 2 (37): Adoree' Jackson, CB/RS, USC
Round 3 (69): Taywan Taylor, WR, Western Kentucky

Jackson has a chance to have an immediate impact as a returner. His technique in coverage still needs polishing, but he has elite ball skills and the versatility to make an impact in a number of ways (including on offense). The Rams' starting wide receivers right now are Robert Woods and Tavon Austin. In other words, it's a position Los Angeles should be looking at on Day 2. Taylor led all FBS players with 3,197 receiving yards and 34 touchdown catches the past two seasons. He's tough to bring down after the catch.

Minnesota Vikings
Round 2 (48): Dion Dawkins, G, Temple
Round 3 (79): Jaleel Johnson, DT, Iowa
Round 3 (86): D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texas

O-line is a massive need for Minnesota, but without a first-round pick, the Vikings are unlikely to get one of the higher rated players at the position. Dawkins has the necessary length (35-inch arms) to potentially play tackle, but he lined up at guard during Senior Bowl practices, and that might end up being his best fit in the NFL. Johnson is one of the most explosive interior pass-rushers in this class, as he displayed improved strength this past season. The Vikings cut RB Adrian Peterson and signed Latavius Murray in free-agency on a low-risk contract. It couldn't hurt to add another running back to the fold. Foreman runs with great power, but durability is a concern.

New England Patriots
Round 3 (72): Ryan Anderson, OLB, Alabama
Round 3 (96): Raekwon McMillan, ILB, Ohio State

Anderson wouldn't have a problem fitting in with the Patriots: His teammates and coaches rave about his leadership and he plays with excellent discipline. Anderson is a limited athlete, though, and at 6-foot-2 and 253 pounds with shorter arms, he's a bit of a tweeter. McMillan improved in coverage throughout his career, but there are still questions as to whether he can be a three-down linebacker in the NFL. He does a nice job of sifting through traffic, and he has great straight-line speed (4.61 40), which shows up against the run.

 

[Swagnificent]

The colts failed because they have a shytty gm. Atlanta got the qb first, Carolina did, titans did, need I continue?

Titans suck. While Atlanta and Carolina are inconsistent as fukk. Sure they made the superbowl the last 2 years but they also have missed the playoffs in the last 2 years.

I wouldn't exactly call any of those teams models of consistency.

Seattle has been more consistent and they built the team first then found their QB in the 3rd round.

 

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Mayocks top 5 Position Rankings 3.0

Quarterback

1. Deshaun Watson, Clemson
2. Mitchell Trubisky, North Carolina
3. Patrick Mahomes II, Texas Tech
4. DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame
5. Davis Webb, California

Rise: Watson (2), Trubisky (3), Mahomes (4)
Fall: Kizer (1)

Running Back

1. Leonard Fournette, LSU
2. Christian McCaffrey, Stanford
3. Dalvin Cook, Florida State
4. Alvin Kamara, Tennessee
T-5. Joe Mixon, Oklahoma
T-5. Curtis Samuel, Ohio State

Rise: Mixon (previously No. 5 in special exceptions), Samuel (NR)
Fall: Samaje Perine, Oklahoma (5)

Wide receiver

1. Mike Williams, Clemson
2. John Ross, Washington
3. Corey Davis, Western Michigan
4. Zay Jones, East Carolina
T-5. JuJu Smith-Schuster, USC
T-5. Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington

Tight end

1. O.J. Howard, Alabama
2. David Njoku, Miami
3. Evan Engram, Ole Miss
4. Gerald Everett, South Alabama
T-5. George Kittle, Iowa
T-5. Jordan Leggett, Clemson

Rise: Leggett (NR)

Offensive tackle

1. Cam Robinson, Alabama
2. Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin
3. Garett Bolles, Utah
4. Taylor Moton, Western Michigan
5. Antonio Garcia, Troy

Rise: Robinson (previously No. 2 interior OL), Moton (T-5)
Fall: Ramczyk (1), Bolles (2), Garcia (3), Roderick Johnson, Florida State (4), Jermaine Eluemunor, Texas A&M (T-5)

Interior OL

1. Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky
2. Dan Feeney, Indiana
3. Dion Dawkins, Temple
4. Pat Elflein, Ohio State
T-5. Ethan Pocic, LSU
T-5. Dorian Johnson, Pitt

Rise: Feeney (3), Dawkins (4), Elflein (T-5), Johnson (NR)

Interior DL

1. Jonathan Allen, Alabama
2. Chris Wormley, Michigan
3. Malik McDowell, Michigan State
4. Caleb Brantley, Florida
T-5. Larry Ogunjobi, Charlotte
T-5. Dalvin Tomlinson, Alabama

Rise: Wormley (5), Tomlinson (NR)
Fall: Brantley (2), Ogunjobi (4)

Edge rusher

1. Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
2. Solomon Thomas, Stanford
3. Derek Barnett, Tennessee
4. Takkarist McKinley, UCLA
5. Charles Harris, Missouri

Rise: Harris (NR)
Fall: Tim Williams, Alabama (5)

Linebacker

1. Reuben Foster, Alabama
2. Haason Reddikk, Temple
3. Jarrad Davis, Florida
4. Zach Cunningham, Vanderbilt
5. Alex Anzalone, Florida

Cornerback

1. Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State
2. Gareon Conley, Ohio State
3. Marlon Humphrey, Alabama
4. Tre'Davious White, LSU
T-5. Adoree' Jackson, USC
T-5. Kevin King, Washington

Rise: Conley (4), White (NR), Jackson (previously No. 1 in special exceptions)
Fall: Humphrey (2), King (3), Fabian Moreau, UCLA (5, added to special exceptions)

Nickel

1. Budda Baker, Washington
2. Chidobe Awuzie, Colorado
3. Jourdan Lewis, Michigan
4. Desmond King, Iowa
5. Damontae Kazee, San Diego State

Safety

1. Jamal Adams, LSU
2. Malik Hooker, Ohio State
3. Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
4. Obi Melifonwu, Connecticut
5. Marcus Williams, Utah

Rise: Adams (2), Hooker (3)
Fall: Peppers (1), Marcus Maye, Florida (T-5)

Special exceptions (Injuries)

1. CB Sidney Jones, Washington
2. CB Fabian Moreau, UCLA
3. TE Jake Butt, Michigan
4. LB Kendell Beckwith, LSU
5. QB Chad Kelly, Ole Miss

 

[smitty22]

Mayocks top 5 Position Rankings 3.0

Quarterback

1. Deshaun Watson, Clemson
2. Mitchell Trubisky, North Carolina
3. Patrick Mahomes II, Texas Tech
4. DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame
5. Davis Webb, California

Rise: Watson (2), Trubisky (3), Mahomes (4)
Fall: Kizer (1)

Running Back

1. Leonard Fournette, LSU
2. Christian McCaffrey, Stanford
3. Dalvin Cook, Florida State
4. Alvin Kamara, Tennessee
T-5. Joe Mixon, Oklahoma
T-5. Curtis Samuel, Ohio State

Rise: Mixon (previously No. 5 in special exceptions), Samuel (NR)
Fall: Samaje Perine, Oklahoma (5)

Wide receiver

1. Mike Williams, Clemson
2. John Ross, Washington
3. Corey Davis, Western Michigan
4. Zay Jones, East Carolina
T-5. JuJu Smith-Schuster, USC
T-5. Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington

Tight end

1. O.J. Howard, Alabama
2. David Njoku, Miami
3. Evan Engram, Ole Miss
4. Gerald Everett, South Alabama
T-5. George Kittle, Iowa
T-5. Jordan Leggett, Clemson

Rise: Leggett (NR)

Offensive tackle

1. Cam Robinson, Alabama
2. Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin
3. Garett Bolles, Utah
4. Taylor Moton, Western Michigan
5. Antonio Garcia, Troy

Rise: Robinson (previously No. 2 interior OL), Moton (T-5)
Fall: Ramczyk (1), Bolles (2), Garcia (3), Roderick Johnson, Florida State (4), Jermaine Eluemunor, Texas A&M (T-5)

Interior OL

1. Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky
2. Dan Feeney, Indiana
3. Dion Dawkins, Temple
4. Pat Elflein, Ohio State
T-5. Ethan Pocic, LSU
T-5. Dorian Johnson, Pitt

Rise: Feeney (3), Dawkins (4), Elflein (T-5), Johnson (NR)

Interior DL

1. Jonathan Allen, Alabama
2. Chris Wormley, Michigan
3. Malik McDowell, Michigan State
4. Caleb Brantley, Florida
T-5. Larry Ogunjobi, Charlotte
T-5. Dalvin Tomlinson, Alabama

Rise: Wormley (5), Tomlinson (NR)
Fall: Brantley (2), Ogunjobi (4)

Edge rusher

1. Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
2. Solomon Thomas, Stanford
3. Derek Barnett, Tennessee
4. Takkarist McKinley, UCLA
5. Charles Harris, Missouri

Rise: Harris (NR)
Fall: Tim Williams, Alabama (5)

Linebacker

1. Reuben Foster, Alabama
2. Haason Reddikk, Temple
3. Jarrad Davis, Florida
4. Zach Cunningham, Vanderbilt
5. Alex Anzalone, Florida

Cornerback

1. Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State
2. Gareon Conley, Ohio State
3. Marlon Humphrey, Alabama
4. Tre'Davious White, LSU
T-5. Adoree' Jackson, USC
T-5. Kevin King, Washington

Rise: Conley (4), White (NR), Jackson (previously No. 1 in special exceptions)
Fall: Humphrey (2), King (3), Fabian Moreau, UCLA (5, added to special exceptions)

Nickel

1. Budda Baker, Washington
2. Chidobe Awuzie, Colorado
3. Jourdan Lewis, Michigan
4. Desmond King, Iowa
5. Damontae Kazee, San Diego State

Safety

1. Jamal Adams, LSU
2. Malik Hooker, Ohio State
3. Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
4. Obi Melifonwu, Connecticut
5. Marcus Williams, Utah

Rise: Adams (2), Hooker (3)
Fall: Peppers (1), Marcus Maye, Florida (T-5)

Special exceptions (Injuries)

1. CB Sidney Jones, Washington
2. CB Fabian Moreau, UCLA
3. TE Jake Butt, Michigan
4. LB Kendell Beckwith, LSU
5. QB Chad Kelly, Ole Miss

Those cornerbacks, dbu :TheeOSU:

 

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Those cornerbacks, dbu :TheeOSU:

 

[KingsnBucs1987]

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Buffalo Bills

Round 1 (10): Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama
Round 2 (44): Budda Baker, S, Washington
Round 3 (75): Mack Hollins, WR, North Carolina

Multiple scouts have voiced concerns to me about who Foster surrounds himself with, but he's one of the 10 best football players in the draft and worth the risk at this point. First-year coach Sean McDermott wants more speed at linebacker, and Foster certainly has that. He's an explosive tackler who can get sideline to sideline in a hurry. Besides being undersized, Baker (5-9⅝, 195 lbs) has few weaknesses and would give Buffalo some much-needed versatility in the secondary. He has some Tyrann Mathieu-like qualities. Hollins, at 6-foot-4, is a great fit with QB Tyrod Taylor's vertical passing ability. He averaged more than 20 yards per catch in his college career.

New Orleans Saints
Round 1 (11): Kevin King, CB, Washington
Round 1 (32): Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina
Round 2 (42): Jordan Willis, DE, Kansas State
Round 3 (76): Larry Ogunjobi, DT, Charlotte

The Saints need more size at CB to cover the wide receivers in the NFC South -- Julio Jones, Mike Evans, Kelvin Benjamin -- and King stands 6-foot-3. He also ran a great 40 time (4.43) and has experience playing free safety and nickel back. New Orleans acquired the 32nd pick in the Brandin Cooks trade, and they need to find a way to replace his speed in his draft. Jones ran a 4.45 at the combine and has better size than Cooks (6-2, 201). Willis and Ogunjobi both posted outstanding production in college and would give the Saints more players with upside along the D-line.

Arizona Cardinals
Round 1 (13): David Njoku, TE, Miami (Fla.)
Round 2 (45): Jabrill Peppers, S, Michigan
Round 3 (77): Nathan Peterman, QB, Arizona

With TEs Jermaine Gresham and Troy Niklas still in town, Njoku wouldn't have to be an every-down player from Day 1 in Arizona, but he'd give Carson Palmeranother dimension in the passing game because of his freakish skill set. The Cardinals have shown the ability to develop versatile defensive backs (Tyrann Mathieu and Deone Bucannon), and Peppers would be another intriguing project for them. He has limitations, but I love his competitiveness. With Carson Palmer now 37 and no QB of the future on the roster, Arizona needs to draft a QB with some developmental upside in this year's draft. I snagged Peterman in Round 3, but they could take one with an earlier pick if the board falls right.

Philadelphia Eagles
Round 1 (14): Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford
Round 2 (43): Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
Round 3 (99): Carl Lawson, DE, Auburn

I love the idea of McCaffrey on the Eagles. Coach Doug Pederson comes from Andy Reid's coaching tree and wants a RB with pass-catching ability. McCaffrey is one of the most polished receiving running backs I've ever studied coming out of college. Philadelphia doesn't have great cornerback depth, so they should jump at the chance to take a player like Lewis if he's on the board and they've cleared his off-field issues. He's very instinctive in coverage. Lawson's durability issues could cause him to drop, but he's worth a flyer in this range. He plays hard.

Indianpolis Colts
Round 1 (15): Forrest Lamp, G, Western Kentucky
Round 2 (46): Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama
Round 3 (80): ArDarius Stewart, WR, Alabama

Nearly 80 percent of the Colts' designed runs last year were inside or outside zone, and Lamp is a highly athletic O-lineman who would thrive in such a scheme. Williams is a character risk and has admitted to failing multiple drug tests, but the Colts need to find a way to improve their pass rush, and he specializes in getting after the passer. Stewart has reliable hands, and the Colts are still searching for a consistent No. 2 to play opposite of T.Y. Hilton; Donte Moncrief struggled with injuries last season, and Phillip Dorsett has just 51 catches in two seasons.

Baltimore Ravens
Round 1 (16): Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
Round 2 (47): Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado
Round 3 (74): Derek Rivers, OLB, Youngstown State
Round 3 (78): Will Holden, OT, Vanderbilt

I'm not as high on Alabama OT Cam Robinson as others are, but I would understand the fit here, given the Ravens' need for a right tackle. I opted for Williams -- a big, physical receiver with very good ball skills -- because he's an ideal WR for a West Coast scheme. Awuzie projects as a slot CB; he tested much better than I expected in the agility drills at the combine, including a 4.14-second short shuttle and 6.81-second three-cone. With Terrell Suggs set to turn 35 in October, it's time for Baltimore to start planning for the future at pass-rusher. Rivers dominated the small-school level and has loads of athletic upside. Holden held up well against Tennessee and Florida last season and could be an option for Baltimore at right tackle.

Washington Redskins
Round 1 (17): Haason Reddikk, LB, Temple
Round 2 (49): Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma
Round 3 (81): Damontae Kazee, CB, San Diego State

Reddikk is a true three-down linebacker, with the ability to cover in space and get after the QB on passing downs. His performance at the Senior Bowl and testing numbers at the combine catapulted him into the first round. Mixon would be a first-round pick if not for major off-field concerns. He's a natural pass-catcher and looks like a three-down back in the NFL. Kazee is a natural ball hawk who had 15 interceptions the past two seasons and shined during Senior Bowl practices. At just 5-foot-10¼, 184 pounds, he has the toughness to compete with bigger wide receivers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 1 (19): Garett Bolles, OT, Utah
Round 2 (50): Marcus Maye, S, Florida
Round 3 (84): Sidney Jones, CB, Washington

I struggled with the Bucs' first-round pick. Bolles' inexperience and durability issues are scary, but he's the most athletic tackle prospect in this class, and Tampa needs an upgrade at that position. The Bucs signed safety J.J. Wilcox in free agency but could use a player like Maye, who's extremely reliable against the run and had good ball production in coverage, with 17 pass breakups and five interceptions. Jones looked like a first-round pick before he tore his Achilles at his pro day. He recently told ESPN's Matt Bowen he'll be back on the field in six months. If that turns out to be true and he returns to his old form, he'd be a steal in Round 3.

Denver Broncos
Round 1 (20): Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama
Round 2 (51): Curtis Samuel, WR, Ohio State
Round 3 (82): Kendell Beckwith, ILB, LSU
Round 3 (101): Tarell Basham, DE, Ohio

The Broncos can't feel good about either of their tackle positions right now. I don't have a first-round grade on Robinson, but he has showed good durability, starting all 43 games for Alabama the past three seasons. Samuel has great versatility, along with the potential to develop into a good slot receiver who gets a few carries per game as a running back. Beckwith is coming off a torn ACL, but when healthy, I love the physicality he plays with in the run game. At 6-3¾, 269 pounds, Basham has good size, and his testing numbers show explosive traits that translate to the NFL.

Detroit Lions
Round 1 (21): Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan
Round 2 (53): Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State
Round 3 (85): Bucky Hodges, TE, Virginia Tech

Finding a pass-rusher to wreak havoc opposite of Ezekiel Ansah should be a priority for Detroit. Charlton might never be an elite player, but he doesn't have many weaknesses. I like how he showed up against top competition in 2016, compiling 5.5 sacks against Penn State, Wisconsin, Ohio State and Florida State. Godwin has above-average size (6-1, 209) and excellent ball skills down the field. Hodges doesn't have the most consistent tape, but his upside should intrigue a team like Detroit with a starter already solidified at TE. At 6-foot-6 and 257 pounds, he has a rare combination of size and athleticism and posted an 11-foot-2-inch broad jump at the combine.

fukk that mock, I'd be shytty if that's how everything fell for us.

 

[STAN JONES]

Mayocks top 5 Position Rankings 3.0

Quarterback

1. Deshaun Watson, Clemson
2. Mitchell Trubisky, North Carolina
3. Patrick Mahomes II, Texas Tech
4. DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame
5. Davis Webb, California

Rise: Watson (2), Trubisky (3), Mahomes (4)
Fall: Kizer (1)

Running Back

1. Leonard Fournette, LSU
2. Christian McCaffrey, Stanford
3. Dalvin Cook, Florida State
4. Alvin Kamara, Tennessee
T-5. Joe Mixon, Oklahoma
T-5. Curtis Samuel, Ohio State

Rise: Mixon (previously No. 5 in special exceptions), Samuel (NR)
Fall: Samaje Perine, Oklahoma (5)

Wide receiver

1. Mike Williams, Clemson
2. John Ross, Washington
3. Corey Davis, Western Michigan
4. Zay Jones, East Carolina
T-5. JuJu Smith-Schuster, USC
T-5. Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington

Tight end

1. O.J. Howard, Alabama
2. David Njoku, Miami
3. Evan Engram, Ole Miss
4. Gerald Everett, South Alabama
T-5. George Kittle, Iowa
T-5. Jordan Leggett, Clemson

Rise: Leggett (NR)

Offensive tackle

1. Cam Robinson, Alabama
2. Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin
3. Garett Bolles, Utah
4. Taylor Moton, Western Michigan
5. Antonio Garcia, Troy

Rise: Robinson (previously No. 2 interior OL), Moton (T-5)
Fall: Ramczyk (1), Bolles (2), Garcia (3), Roderick Johnson, Florida State (4), Jermaine Eluemunor, Texas A&M (T-5)

Interior OL

1. Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky
2. Dan Feeney, Indiana
3. Dion Dawkins, Temple
4. Pat Elflein, Ohio State
T-5. Ethan Pocic, LSU
T-5. Dorian Johnson, Pitt

Rise: Feeney (3), Dawkins (4), Elflein (T-5), Johnson (NR)

Interior DL

1. Jonathan Allen, Alabama
2. Chris Wormley, Michigan
3. Malik McDowell, Michigan State
4. Caleb Brantley, Florida
T-5. Larry Ogunjobi, Charlotte
T-5. Dalvin Tomlinson, Alabama

Rise: Wormley (5), Tomlinson (NR)
Fall: Brantley (2), Ogunjobi (4)

Edge rusher

1. Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
2. Solomon Thomas, Stanford
3. Derek Barnett, Tennessee
4. Takkarist McKinley, UCLA
5. Charles Harris, Missouri

Rise: Harris (NR)
Fall: Tim Williams, Alabama (5)

Linebacker

1. Reuben Foster, Alabama
2. Haason Reddikk, Temple
3. Jarrad Davis, Florida
4. Zach Cunningham, Vanderbilt
5. Alex Anzalone, Florida

Cornerback

1. Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State
2. Gareon Conley, Ohio State
3. Marlon Humphrey, Alabama
4. Tre'Davious White, LSU
T-5. Adoree' Jackson, USC
T-5. Kevin King, Washington

Rise: Conley (4), White (NR), Jackson (previously No. 1 in special exceptions)
Fall: Humphrey (2), King (3), Fabian Moreau, UCLA (5, added to special exceptions)

Nickel

1. Budda Baker, Washington
2. Chidobe Awuzie, Colorado
3. Jourdan Lewis, Michigan
4. Desmond King, Iowa
5. Damontae Kazee, San Diego State

Safety

1. Jamal Adams, LSU
2. Malik Hooker, Ohio State
3. Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
4. Obi Melifonwu, Connecticut
5. Marcus Williams, Utah

Rise: Adams (2), Hooker (3)
Fall: Peppers (1), Marcus Maye, Florida (T-5)

Special exceptions (Injuries)

1. CB Sidney Jones, Washington
2. CB Fabian Moreau, UCLA
3. TE Jake Butt, Michigan
4. LB Kendell Beckwith, LSU
5. QB Chad Kelly, Ole Miss

So i see he dropped Jabril to the #3 safety

Still never explained why he all of a sudden moved him up to #1

And why does he have Budda Baker listed as a nickel

Him and Desmond King are both gonna play FS in the league not nickel

Also Awuzie has the size and speed to play on the outside so why is he listed as a nickel

 

[O.iatlhawksfan]

Leonard in the Saints jersey is too good to be true

 

[King P]

Which pass rusher y'all rate higher and think will be better in the pros...

Tim Williams or Carl Lawson

 

[Box Factory]

Im no pro scout or anything, but ive spent waaaay too much time watching game film on all the relevant CBs in this class and Conley is probably the best man cover guy I've seen (Tabor and Ahkello are both really good at that too )

He has weaknesses but i can see why he's rising so fast when you watch his game film

 

[Swagnificent]

Mayocks top 5 Position Rankings 3.0

Quarterback

1. Deshaun Watson, Clemson
2. Mitchell Trubisky, North Carolina
3. Patrick Mahomes II, Texas Tech
4. DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame
5. Davis Webb, California

Rise: Watson (2), Trubisky (3), Mahomes (4)
Fall: Kizer (1)

Running Back

1. Leonard Fournette, LSU
2. Christian McCaffrey, Stanford
3. Dalvin Cook, Florida State
4. Alvin Kamara, Tennessee
T-5. Joe Mixon, Oklahoma
T-5. Curtis Samuel, Ohio State

Rise: Mixon (previously No. 5 in special exceptions), Samuel (NR)
Fall: Samaje Perine, Oklahoma (5)

Wide receiver

1. Mike Williams, Clemson
2. John Ross, Washington
3. Corey Davis, Western Michigan
4. Zay Jones, East Carolina
T-5. JuJu Smith-Schuster, USC
T-5. Cooper Kupp, Eastern Washington

Tight end

1. O.J. Howard, Alabama
2. David Njoku, Miami
3. Evan Engram, Ole Miss
4. Gerald Everett, South Alabama
T-5. George Kittle, Iowa
T-5. Jordan Leggett, Clemson

Rise: Leggett (NR)

Offensive tackle

1. Cam Robinson, Alabama
2. Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin
3. Garett Bolles, Utah
4. Taylor Moton, Western Michigan
5. Antonio Garcia, Troy

Rise: Robinson (previously No. 2 interior OL), Moton (T-5)
Fall: Ramczyk (1), Bolles (2), Garcia (3), Roderick Johnson, Florida State (4), Jermaine Eluemunor, Texas A&M (T-5)

Interior OL

1. Forrest Lamp, Western Kentucky
2. Dan Feeney, Indiana
3. Dion Dawkins, Temple
4. Pat Elflein, Ohio State
T-5. Ethan Pocic, LSU
T-5. Dorian Johnson, Pitt

Rise: Feeney (3), Dawkins (4), Elflein (T-5), Johnson (NR)

Interior DL

1. Jonathan Allen, Alabama
2. Chris Wormley, Michigan
3. Malik McDowell, Michigan State
4. Caleb Brantley, Florida
T-5. Larry Ogunjobi, Charlotte
T-5. Dalvin Tomlinson, Alabama

Rise: Wormley (5), Tomlinson (NR)
Fall: Brantley (2), Ogunjobi (4)

Edge rusher

1. Myles Garrett, Texas A&M
2. Solomon Thomas, Stanford
3. Derek Barnett, Tennessee
4. Takkarist McKinley, UCLA
5. Charles Harris, Missouri

Rise: Harris (NR)
Fall: Tim Williams, Alabama (5)

Linebacker

1. Reuben Foster, Alabama
2. Haason Reddikk, Temple
3. Jarrad Davis, Florida
4. Zach Cunningham, Vanderbilt
5. Alex Anzalone, Florida

Cornerback

1. Marshon Lattimore, Ohio State
2. Gareon Conley, Ohio State
3. Marlon Humphrey, Alabama
4. Tre'Davious White, LSU
T-5. Adoree' Jackson, USC
T-5. Kevin King, Washington

Rise: Conley (4), White (NR), Jackson (previously No. 1 in special exceptions)
Fall: Humphrey (2), King (3), Fabian Moreau, UCLA (5, added to special exceptions)

Nickel

1. Budda Baker, Washington
2. Chidobe Awuzie, Colorado
3. Jourdan Lewis, Michigan
4. Desmond King, Iowa
5. Damontae Kazee, San Diego State

Safety

1. Jamal Adams, LSU
2. Malik Hooker, Ohio State
3. Jabrill Peppers, Michigan
4. Obi Melifonwu, Connecticut
5. Marcus Williams, Utah

Rise: Adams (2), Hooker (3)
Fall: Peppers (1), Marcus Maye, Florida (T-5)

Special exceptions (Injuries)

1. CB Sidney Jones, Washington
2. CB Fabian Moreau, UCLA
3. TE Jake Butt, Michigan
4. LB Kendell Beckwith, LSU
5. QB Chad Kelly, Ole Miss

Mike Mayock is so bad at this. So many of his top 5 guys will be busts. And he's missing out on so many studs.

 

[Swagnificent]

 

[315]

Cont.

Spoiler

Buffalo Bills

Round 1 (10): Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama
Round 2 (44): Budda Baker, S, Washington
Round 3 (75): Mack Hollins, WR, North Carolina

Multiple scouts have voiced concerns to me about who Foster surrounds himself with, but he's one of the 10 best football players in the draft and worth the risk at this point. First-year coach Sean McDermott wants more speed at linebacker, and Foster certainly has that. He's an explosive tackler who can get sideline to sideline in a hurry. Besides being undersized, Baker (5-9⅝, 195 lbs) has few weaknesses and would give Buffalo some much-needed versatility in the secondary. He has some Tyrann Mathieu-like qualities. Hollins, at 6-foot-4, is a great fit with QB Tyrod Taylor's vertical passing ability. He averaged more than 20 yards per catch in his college career.

New Orleans Saints
Round 1 (11): Kevin King, CB, Washington
Round 1 (32): Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina
Round 2 (42): Jordan Willis, DE, Kansas State
Round 3 (76): Larry Ogunjobi, DT, Charlotte

The Saints need more size at CB to cover the wide receivers in the NFC South -- Julio Jones, Mike Evans, Kelvin Benjamin -- and King stands 6-foot-3. He also ran a great 40 time (4.43) and has experience playing free safety and nickel back. New Orleans acquired the 32nd pick in the Brandin Cooks trade, and they need to find a way to replace his speed in his draft. Jones ran a 4.45 at the combine and has better size than Cooks (6-2, 201). Willis and Ogunjobi both posted outstanding production in college and would give the Saints more players with upside along the D-line.

Arizona Cardinals
Round 1 (13): David Njoku, TE, Miami (Fla.)
Round 2 (45): Jabrill Peppers, S, Michigan
Round 3 (77): Nathan Peterman, QB, Arizona

With TEs Jermaine Gresham and Troy Niklas still in town, Njoku wouldn't have to be an every-down player from Day 1 in Arizona, but he'd give Carson Palmeranother dimension in the passing game because of his freakish skill set. The Cardinals have shown the ability to develop versatile defensive backs (Tyrann Mathieu and Deone Bucannon), and Peppers would be another intriguing project for them. He has limitations, but I love his competitiveness. With Carson Palmer now 37 and no QB of the future on the roster, Arizona needs to draft a QB with some developmental upside in this year's draft. I snagged Peterman in Round 3, but they could take one with an earlier pick if the board falls right.

Philadelphia Eagles
Round 1 (14): Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford
Round 2 (43): Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
Round 3 (99): Carl Lawson, DE, Auburn

I love the idea of McCaffrey on the Eagles. Coach Doug Pederson comes from Andy Reid's coaching tree and wants a RB with pass-catching ability. McCaffrey is one of the most polished receiving running backs I've ever studied coming out of college. Philadelphia doesn't have great cornerback depth, so they should jump at the chance to take a player like Lewis if he's on the board and they've cleared his off-field issues. He's very instinctive in coverage. Lawson's durability issues could cause him to drop, but he's worth a flyer in this range. He plays hard.

Indianpolis Colts
Round 1 (15): Forrest Lamp, G, Western Kentucky
Round 2 (46): Tim Williams, OLB, Alabama
Round 3 (80): ArDarius Stewart, WR, Alabama

Nearly 80 percent of the Colts' designed runs last year were inside or outside zone, and Lamp is a highly athletic O-lineman who would thrive in such a scheme. Williams is a character risk and has admitted to failing multiple drug tests, but the Colts need to find a way to improve their pass rush, and he specializes in getting after the passer. Stewart has reliable hands, and the Colts are still searching for a consistent No. 2 to play opposite of T.Y. Hilton; Donte Moncrief struggled with injuries last season, and Phillip Dorsett has just 51 catches in two seasons.

Baltimore Ravens
Round 1 (16): Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
Round 2 (47): Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado
Round 3 (74): Derek Rivers, OLB, Youngstown State
Round 3 (78): Will Holden, OT, Vanderbilt

I'm not as high on Alabama OT Cam Robinson as others are, but I would understand the fit here, given the Ravens' need for a right tackle. I opted for Williams -- a big, physical receiver with very good ball skills -- because he's an ideal WR for a West Coast scheme. Awuzie projects as a slot CB; he tested much better than I expected in the agility drills at the combine, including a 4.14-second short shuttle and 6.81-second three-cone. With Terrell Suggs set to turn 35 in October, it's time for Baltimore to start planning for the future at pass-rusher. Rivers dominated the small-school level and has loads of athletic upside. Holden held up well against Tennessee and Florida last season and could be an option for Baltimore at right tackle.

Washington Redskins
Round 1 (17): Haason Reddikk, LB, Temple
Round 2 (49): Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma
Round 3 (81): Damontae Kazee, CB, San Diego State

Reddikk is a true three-down linebacker, with the ability to cover in space and get after the QB on passing downs. His performance at the Senior Bowl and testing numbers at the combine catapulted him into the first round. Mixon would be a first-round pick if not for major off-field concerns. He's a natural pass-catcher and looks like a three-down back in the NFL. Kazee is a natural ball hawk who had 15 interceptions the past two seasons and shined during Senior Bowl practices. At just 5-foot-10¼, 184 pounds, he has the toughness to compete with bigger wide receivers.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Round 1 (19): Garett Bolles, OT, Utah
Round 2 (50): Marcus Maye, S, Florida
Round 3 (84): Sidney Jones, CB, Washington

I struggled with the Bucs' first-round pick. Bolles' inexperience and durability issues are scary, but he's the most athletic tackle prospect in this class, and Tampa needs an upgrade at that position. The Bucs signed safety J.J. Wilcox in free agency but could use a player like Maye, who's extremely reliable against the run and had good ball production in coverage, with 17 pass breakups and five interceptions. Jones looked like a first-round pick before he tore his Achilles at his pro day. He recently told ESPN's Matt Bowen he'll be back on the field in six months. If that turns out to be true and he returns to his old form, he'd be a steal in Round 3.

Denver Broncos
Round 1 (20): Cam Robinson, OT, Alabama
Round 2 (51): Curtis Samuel, WR, Ohio State
Round 3 (82): Kendell Beckwith, ILB, LSU
Round 3 (101): Tarell Basham, DE, Ohio

The Broncos can't feel good about either of their tackle positions right now. I don't have a first-round grade on Robinson, but he has showed good durability, starting all 43 games for Alabama the past three seasons. Samuel has great versatility, along with the potential to develop into a good slot receiver who gets a few carries per game as a running back. Beckwith is coming off a torn ACL, but when healthy, I love the physicality he plays with in the run game. At 6-3¾, 269 pounds, Basham has good size, and his testing numbers show explosive traits that translate to the NFL.

Detroit Lions
Round 1 (21): Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan
Round 2 (53): Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State
Round 3 (85): Bucky Hodges, TE, Virginia Tech

Finding a pass-rusher to wreak havoc opposite of Ezekiel Ansah should be a priority for Detroit. Charlton might never be an elite player, but he doesn't have many weaknesses. I like how he showed up against top competition in 2016, compiling 5.5 sacks against Penn State, Wisconsin, Ohio State and Florida State. Godwin has above-average size (6-1, 209) and excellent ball skills down the field. Hodges doesn't have the most consistent tape, but his upside should intrigue a team like Detroit with a starter already solidified at TE. At 6-foot-6 and 257 pounds, he has a rare combination of size and athleticism and posted an 11-foot-2-inch broad jump at the combine.

Love the Bills mock