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bah007 Super Bowl Mock

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1. Dion Dawkins – OT, Temple
- Many people see Dawkins as an OG due to his size and power. I look at his feet, balance, and long arms and see a starting NFL RT. There are some inefficiencies in his technique but overall he looks like a guy that can step in and start immediately.


2. Justin Evans – S, Texas A&M
- Evans appears to have elite athleticism and versatility. He can cover centerfield, play man, and come up against the run. I see him as a poor man’s Karl Joseph, who I was in love with last year. He and Hal would create a very athletic, versatile duo at S.


3. Nathan Peterman – QB, Pittsburgh
- Peterman checks off all of the intangibles. He has everything you need. The one question is arm strength. I think he has enough. He will never be a downfield thrower like Brees, but his traits do fit our offense as we ran it last year. He should acclimate to the pro game quickly. At worst, he is a competent high-ceiling backup.


4. Julie’n Davenport – OT, Bucknell
- All of Davenport’s physical traits are impressive, but he does seem to need quite a bit of technical work. This is a guy that will have to sit for quite a while. You are taking him here hoping that you can coach him up and raise his floor by the time Brown needs replacing. Physically, he has the tools to be a starting LT.


5. Jalen Myrick – CB, Minnesota
- Myrick was one of the most efficient CBs in college last year as a nickel, and repeated that performance this year on the outside. He combines track speed with fluid hips and enough strength to play press. At worst, he is a solid #3 CB in the NFL, with the potential to be a #2 by the time KJo needs a new partner.


6. Steven Taylor – ILB, Houston
- Taylor is another prospect that finds his value in his versatility. He is undersized and not especially athletic, but he combines a tremendous football IQ with a tenacious style of play. I see him as a situational player on passing downs that could also be a wrecking ball on special teams.


7. Cole Hikutini – TE, Louisville
- Versatility is key at the TE position and Hikutini possesses it. He is a security blanket underneath with great hands and he can get himself open, but lacks top-notch athleticism. He is not a powerful blocker but he is willing and effective. I see him as our #3 TE, with the ability to backup both Fiedo at the Y and Anderson at the Flex.
 
Glad to see someone speak for Evans and Hikutini. I've thought each of them pretty intriguing.

Evans looks like a wrecking ball out there with enough athleticism to think if he could just be corralled some he'd be a heck of a player.

Haven't watched Hikutini specifically in video yet, but what I've seen watching Louisville play was him showing up opportunistically and often for Jackson when he seemed to need him most. Just tells me the guy knows where to find space and when to do so.
 
1. I like Dawkins also and he seems to play with a streak . I thought he was a guard at 6'37 but he is long .
2. Evans would add to the secondary that could be really good if AJ comes back and JJ is back to harass to QB .
3. Peterman is compared to Cousins I think . My son talks about taking the VT QB late and groom him .
4. I've read that Davenport has all the goods just lacks experience and has a high ceiling
5. Nice cause JJo is getting old and Kareem seems to have lost a step .
6. Go coogs
7. Hikutini was a nice cog for a Heisman winning QB . You don't forget his name when it's called and he made big catches .
 
Really appreciate your work. Think you nailed down needs across the board.

Grab OT 1st rd. You think Bolles is off the board?

Love safety pick in 2nd. Swearinger aside, late 1st early 2nd seems to be sweet spot for position.

3rd rd. For QB is a value pick for position of need. Do Texans have luxury to wait on development outside one year when Brock is released?

Highly likely Texans draft developmental tackle given lack of depth & age on current roster.

CB, ILB, TE all make sense but isn't there a RB that makes sense or just go undrafted route?
 
Glad to see someone speak for Evans and Hikutini. I've thought each of them pretty intriguing.

Evans looks like a wrecking ball out there with enough athleticism to think if he could just be corralled some he'd be a heck of a player.

Haven't watched Hikutini specifically in video yet, but what I've seen watching Louisville play was him showing up opportunistically and often for Jackson when he seemed to need him most. Just tells me the guy knows where to find space and when to do so.

Evans definitely plays out of control at times. I actually wasn't a huge fan of his last year but I came around this season.

Hikutini actually led Louisville in receptions this year. He's active in every game so that's not incredibly surprising, but they have some talent at WR so that speaks to how good he is at getting himself open.
 
Really appreciate your work. Think you nailed down needs across the board.

Grab OT 1st rd. You think Bolles is off the board?

Love safety pick in 2nd. Swearinger aside, late 1st early 2nd seems to be sweet spot for position.

3rd rd. For QB is a value pick for position of need. Do Texans have luxury to wait on development outside one year when Brock is released?

Highly likely Texans draft developmental tackle given lack of depth & age on current roster.

CB, ILB, TE all make sense but isn't there a RB that makes sense or just go undrafted route?

Bolles is my #1 choice. Unfortunately, I don't think he'll be there.

I actually think we're fine at RB now that we have Miller. Blue fills a role and Hunt and Ervin are each useful in their own way.
 
I love it. Big time Dawkins fan. I think he has LT potential. Don't care much about the height. He has the feet and the length.

Evans is a stud and could be a 1st rounder in a draft that isn't absolutely loaded at the Safety position. We need to take a dip into a loaded Safety class this year just like we should have taken a dip into a loaded OT class last year.

I'm fine with Peterman in the 3rd. I don't see anything special with him but do think he would be an upgrade over Brock/Savage and a solid stop-gap while we try to develop somebody behind him.

Davenport is definitely developmental. Checks all boxes physically and has great film but will be facing huge step up in competition.

Big fan of Myrick. Had a fantastic final two seasons and Minnesota has done a great job of churning out solid DB's over the years.

Obviously like Taylor seeing as I had him in my mock. We need a LB who can play in space.

I think Hikutini compares favorably to Ryan Griffin. I actually think he'll be gone in the 4th/5th round.
 
Bolles is my #1 choice. Unfortunately, I don't think he'll be there.

I actually think we're fine at RB now that we have Miller. Blue fills a role and Hunt and Ervin are each useful in their own way.

Yeah, wouldn't surprise me either if Bolles winds up being a top 20 pick.

So if Miller goes down Texans are fine? Would like to see at least diamond in the rough, surely there in this deep class you can identify one, even if you disagree blue is underwhelming & either Hunt or Ervin (similar) arn't in roster next season.
 
Yeah, wouldn't surprise me either if Bolles winds up being a top 20 pick.

So if Miller goes down Texans are fine? Would like to see at least diamond in the rough, surely there in this deep class you can identify one, even if you disagree blue is underwhelming & either Hunt or Ervin (similar) arn't in roster next season.

Well yeah, if Miller goes down we'd need help bad. But you could say the same about any position. Should we draft another WR just in case Hopkins goes down?

I like our platoon at RB. It could be upgraded, but I don't see the value in comparison to needs we have elsewhere.

The usage of our RBs is a bigger issue than the talent.
 
Did you notice how quickly the tide changed in the Super Bowl when Tevin Coleman went down 3rd quarter game seemingly in hand? A player who I mocked to be drafted by the Texans in the 3rd rd. instead targeted Jaelen Strong then Atlanta scooped him up a couple picks later. No its not satisfactory when you cannot run the ball and defenses can tee off on your QB. We obviously disagree on the priority of need but what I am asking that you identify a back in the draft who could become the franchise & future as understudy to Miller. Just my opinion, love your work, really do just need more informed feedback.

BL :wesmantexanfan:
 
Did you notice how quickly the tide changed in the Super Bowl when Tevin Coleman went down 3rd quarter game seemingly in hand? A player who I mocked to be drafted by the Texans in the 3rd rd. instead targeted Jaelen Strong then Atlanta scooped him up a couple picks later. No its not satisfactory when you cannot run the ball and defenses can tee off on your QB. We obviously disagree on the priority of need but what I am asking that you identify a back in the draft who could become the franchise & future as understudy to Miller. Just my opinion, love your work, really do just need more informed feedback.

BL :wesmantexanfan:

There are a few guys who have caught my eye but I haven't done a ton of work yet on RBs.

Will look into more it and tell you what I think.
 
1. I like Dawkins also and he seems to play with a streak . I thought he was a guard at 6'37 but he is long .
2. Evans would add to the secondary that could be really good if AJ comes back and JJ is back to harass to QB .
3. Peterman is compared to Cousins I think . My son talks about taking the VT QB late and groom him .
4. I've read that Davenport has all the goods just lacks experience and has a high ceiling
5. Nice cause JJo is getting old and Kareem seems to have lost a step .
6. Go coogs
7. Hikutini was a nice cog for a Heisman winning QB . You don't forget his name when it's called and he made big catches .

To me Peterman is more of a game manager type who has an OK arm and some mobility. I don't think he's the type that can put a team on his back and get them a win. Now the QB your son was talking about, Jerod Evans, I think could develop into that kind of QB. He's a dual threat QB with a good arm and great touch on his throws. His numbers from his JR year are comparable to Dak Prescott's numbers and whoever gets him could have a steal. But, he will need time to develop since he only played 1 year at VT, and in a spread offense with very little, if any, time under Center. Realistically, the Texans (BOB) would be more likely to go for Peterman since he is more pro ready with time under Center and knows how to manage a game. His ceiling isn't as high as Jerod's but his floor isn't as low either. He's the safe bet and probably fits the style of QB that BOB wants. Personally, I would like to see the Texans draft Evans. I just don't think they will.
 
I'm not sure we can use measurables, arm strength, mobility, etc to judge a QBs ceiling. The more football I watch, the more I realize that how great a QB is is about mental makeup. The best QBs don't have the greatest arm just as often as they do. That's, in my opinion, why it's so difficult to scout quarterbacks, particularly for us novices who are removed from all the scouting in that area.

Maybe @Texian has been on to something for years. The best way that we can get a glimpse into their mental makeup is by watching them in clutch, game deciding situations.
 
I'm not sure we can use measurables, arm strength, mobility, etc to judge a QBs ceiling. The more football I watch, the more I realize that how great a QB is is about mental makeup. The best QBs don't have the greatest arm just as often as they do. That's, in my opinion, why it's so difficult to scout quarterbacks, particularly for us novices who are removed from all the scouting in that area.

Maybe @Texian has been on to something for years. The best way that we can get a glimpse into their mental makeup is by watching them in clutch, game deciding situations.

You're right. You can't use just measurables to judge a QB's ceiling and maybe I should have said physical abilities or something like that. But, I watched the VT vs Pitt game and VT vs ND (Deshone Kizer) game this past weekend (YouTube) and came away more impressed with Evans than either Peterman or Kizer. I think he showed a lot of toughness and leadership in both games which should tell us something about his mental makeup. He was injured late in the Pitt game (ankle) and missed a series before coming back in and leading the team down the field to get a FG and go back in the lead. I think more impressive was the game at ND where he and the team played poorly in the 1st half and got in a hole. He brought them back in the 2nd half and they won the game. So, yeah there is more to measuring a QB's ceiling than just the physical measurements and I think Evans has the higher ceiling than either Peterman or Kizer. Let me add, Peterman played OK in the Pitt vs VT game and showed some good things, but he did fumble (strips) twice while trying to run. As for Kizer, I wasn't that impressed. He just didn't seem to have all the tools you look for in a QB. Something is missing IMO.
 
You're right. You can't use just measurables to judge a QB's ceiling and maybe I should have said physical abilities or something like that. But, I watched the VT vs Pitt game and VT vs ND (Deshone Kizer) game this past weekend (YouTube) and came away more impressed with Evans than either Peterman or Kizer. I think he showed a lot of toughness and leadership in both games which should tell us something about his mental makeup. He was injured late in the Pitt game (ankle) and missed a series before coming back in and leading the team down the field to get a FG and go back in the lead. I think more impressive was the game at ND where he and the team played poorly in the 1st half and got in a hole. He brought them back in the 2nd half and they won the game. So, yeah there is more to measuring a QB's ceiling than just the physical measurements and I think Evans has the higher ceiling than either Peterman or Kizer. Let me add, Peterman played OK in the Pitt vs VT game and showed some good things, but he did fumble (strips) twice while trying to run. As for Kizer, I wasn't that impressed. He just didn't seem to have all the tools you look for in a QB. Something is missing IMO.

Evans started out at the Air Force Academy then blew out his knee . That's an endorsement in itself .
 
Evans started out at the Air Force Academy then blew out his knee . That's an endorsement in itself .

It was probably a blessing in disguise that he blew out his knee at Air Force. I just don't know how they would have used him up there and if he would be as good as he is now. I'm not sure if the Texans will even give him a thought since I don't think he fits what BOB is looking for in a QB. I really think BOB is looking for the next Brady type QB (tall, pocket passer, can run a little when he has to) and not someone like Evans. If they pick a QB it will probably be Peterman. If Trubisky was there I think they would pick him, but he will be long gone by #25!
 
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