badboy
Hall of Fame
First as a noted (in my own mind) evaluator of defensive backs, especially corners with good 40 speed, I am not drafting a CB. This was extremely difficult for me as I was not a fan of drafting KJ or his play since. Having said that, I would be remiss not to note the improvement in the play @CB2. It could be result of coaching (THis is biggest imo), J Joseph or Manning or all 3. It also pains me to leave very good corners on the board as I always draft one just because. This mock is predicated on @22 as Schaub out.
1. Courtney Upshaw OLB/ILB Alabama 6'2" 263 lbs 4.70 BPA for Texans. Can play either position but I evaluate him higher than Reed coming out. Drops back well at his size and is a terror sideline to sideline or attacking.
2nd choice: Dont'a Hightower ILB Alabama
I'm very concerned that CloakNDagger's evaluation of Demeco Ryans possibly going backwards in productivity next season may be accurate.
2. Dontar'i Poe N.T. Memphis 6'5" 350 5.30 hugely strong tackle but may fall due to Alemeda Ta'Amu being "re-directed" by quality Olinemen. Also, NE England's cutting of Hainesworth may cause teams to shy from over 320 pounders. Poe is real deal. I don't see Phillips using a 1st on a nose but Poe to good to ignore in this round. Immediate starter that takes pressure of ILBs.
3. Kendall Wright WR Baylor 5'10" 190 4.32 excellent hands. I want to be able to say Walter and/or JJ have resolved need to draft a WR but I'm not convinced. JJ is better but should be even betgter than he is. I think Lestar Jean may be good but to hard to go there with so little info. Mason? Notice I've included a 7th round.
4. Winston Guy SS/FS Kentucky 6'1" 210 4.46 2010: 106 tackles 3 INTs
Demps has 2 INTs in two games. Nolan has not convince me of much. Manning and Quin will start. If Nolan & Demps lock down roster spots, I will use this pick on LG Lonnie Edwards Tx Tech 6'4" 322
5. Phillip Blake C/RT/OG 6'2" 320 5.26. 2009: started all games @ RT & last 2 years started all games @center. If either G,C or RT goes out Blake should be solid. Butler would be first at back up tackle.
6. Kase Keenum QB U. Houston 6'2" 210 With our RBs, TEs and AJ, he would be excellent. 37TD : 3 INTs. YPA 10.5 so he is not dinking the pass. With two games left he projects to almost 5,000 yds. You can knock the opponents but same can be said for Boise St.
7. Chad Diehl 6'2" 265 lbs 2010:34 pancake blocks. He is a one trick pony but if you want a bulldozer blocking for our trinity, this is the guy.
http://clemson.greenvilleonline.com/content/story/7259/pancakes-help-diehl-rise-in-eyes-of-nfl-scouts/
1. Courtney Upshaw OLB/ILB Alabama 6'2" 263 lbs 4.70 BPA for Texans. Can play either position but I evaluate him higher than Reed coming out. Drops back well at his size and is a terror sideline to sideline or attacking.
2nd choice: Dont'a Hightower ILB Alabama
I'm very concerned that CloakNDagger's evaluation of Demeco Ryans possibly going backwards in productivity next season may be accurate.
2. Dontar'i Poe N.T. Memphis 6'5" 350 5.30 hugely strong tackle but may fall due to Alemeda Ta'Amu being "re-directed" by quality Olinemen. Also, NE England's cutting of Hainesworth may cause teams to shy from over 320 pounders. Poe is real deal. I don't see Phillips using a 1st on a nose but Poe to good to ignore in this round. Immediate starter that takes pressure of ILBs.
3. Kendall Wright WR Baylor 5'10" 190 4.32 excellent hands. I want to be able to say Walter and/or JJ have resolved need to draft a WR but I'm not convinced. JJ is better but should be even betgter than he is. I think Lestar Jean may be good but to hard to go there with so little info. Mason? Notice I've included a 7th round.
4. Winston Guy SS/FS Kentucky 6'1" 210 4.46 2010: 106 tackles 3 INTs
Demps has 2 INTs in two games. Nolan has not convince me of much. Manning and Quin will start. If Nolan & Demps lock down roster spots, I will use this pick on LG Lonnie Edwards Tx Tech 6'4" 322
5. Phillip Blake C/RT/OG 6'2" 320 5.26. 2009: started all games @ RT & last 2 years started all games @center. If either G,C or RT goes out Blake should be solid. Butler would be first at back up tackle.
6. Kase Keenum QB U. Houston 6'2" 210 With our RBs, TEs and AJ, he would be excellent. 37TD : 3 INTs. YPA 10.5 so he is not dinking the pass. With two games left he projects to almost 5,000 yds. You can knock the opponents but same can be said for Boise St.
7. Chad Diehl 6'2" 265 lbs 2010:34 pancake blocks. He is a one trick pony but if you want a bulldozer blocking for our trinity, this is the guy.
http://clemson.greenvilleonline.com/content/story/7259/pancakes-help-diehl-rise-in-eyes-of-nfl-scouts/