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2018 TT Mock Draft Selection Thread

Jay's reaction last year when Desean and Garcon weren't brought back:
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I promised Jay that I would make it right.
With DJ Chark we land the #1 WR on our draft board. In addition to the missing vertical speed element he also adds a height dimension that has been missing.
 
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We are very happy to land the top WR on our draft board.


Kirk is an explosive and productive receiver that can play both inside and outside. He's talented kid that gets to learn from one of the best that's ever done it.
 
Got caught up at work. Sorry for the delay. Broncos select....

Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado

Overview
Oliver possesses an outstanding combination of size, speed and length and those traits are highly coveted by NFL general managers. There are coverage holes in Oliver's game and he needs to play with increased toughness, but he's just scratching the surface of what his talent could allow him to do on the next level with more experience and technique work. Oliver has a high ceiling as a bump-and-run, lockdown corner, but might benefit from a limited role his rookie season.

-Lance Zierlein
 
@austins23 and the Chargers have been on the clock for over 4 hours, so it's time to move to the next pick.

@Texansballer74 sent me his pick for the Colts. With the 49th selection, @Texansballer74 and the Colts select: James Washington, WR - Oklahoma State.

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18 (50). Dallas Cowboys - @steelbtexan - on the clock
19 (51). Detroit Lions - @Zach - on deck
20 (52). Baltimore Ravens - @WolverineFan

@austins23 can come in anytime to make his selection for the Chargers.
 
Via PM, @steelbtexan and the Dallas Cowboys select with the 50th pick: Tyrell Crosby, OT- Oregon.

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@Zach and the Lions are on the clock.
 
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19 (51). Detroit Lions - @Zach
20 (52). Baltimore Ravens - @WolverineFan
21 (53). Buffalo Bills - @tomjn80
22 (54). Kansas City Chiefs - @WolverineFan
23 (55). Carolina Panthers - @Zach
24 (56). Buffalo Bills from Los Angeles Rams - @tomjn80

@Zach has been on the clock for 4 hours and hasn't been on the forum for a week. He may be a lost cause. 3 GMs have the next 6 picks (2 each). Let's put @WolverineFan on the clock, and maybe @tomjn80 comes on later tonight. If he does, hopefully he PMs me the next Bills pick. I may have to pick for Zach (I only have 1 team), santo also has just 1. but let's give him until tomorrow.

Also, (48). Los Angeles Chargers - @austin23 we still need your pick.
 
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With the 51st pick in the mock NFL draft... the Detroit Lions select Sam Hubbard - DE/OLB from Ohio State.
 
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With the 48th pick, the LA Chargers select Harrison Phillips, DT, Stanford

The Chargers run defense blew to high heaven last year. They need help up front. Phillips is a big body and will help the D front slow down the opponents run game.

Sorry guys, daughter got married this Saturday in Manchaca. No internet and/or cell service. But I'm back.
 
The Baltimore Ravens select Courtland Sutton - WR, SMU

Sutton is a big-bodied possession receiver who destroys press coverage and dominates at the catch point. He's not going to be your top deep threat but that's why the Ravens signed John Brown in Free Agency and his big frame still gives you the option of using him to stretch the field outside the hashes and in the red zone. With Michael Crabtree essentially on a 1-year contract and Breshad Perriman being a total bust thus far the Ravens need a big WR who can dominate the middle of the field and make things easier for Joe Flacco and help move the chains.
 
The Kansas City Chiefs select Lorenzo Carter - EDGE, Georgia

Chiefs really need pass rushing help after cutting Tamba Hali, Dee Ford being a total bust thus far, and Justin Houston being unable to stay healthy. Carter is the full package as a 3-4 OLB with great length, athleticism, and explosion off the edge. He's also productive against the run and has experience dropping into coverage. The biggest knock on him is inconsistency. A guy with his physical talent should put up better numbers than he did in college. He tends to rely on his athleticism and needs to be coached up on technique but if he does get developed then watch out because he has all the tools to be a playmaking pass rusher.
 
With the 53rd Pick the Buffalo Bills Select...

JAMARCO JONES, OT, OHIO STATE

Overview
Jones isn't overly impressive and doesn't have many "wow" features, but he gets his job done. He lacks desired NFL height, but makes up for it with longer arms and good upper body strength. While his body control needs improvement, he has proven to have the slide quickness and lateral agility to handle duties on the blind-side. Jones has the talent to become a solid to good NFL starter.

Sources Tell Us
"He has holes like they all do but I think he's safer than Mike McGlinchey as a pro. Ohio State's scheme doesn't give you as many pro-style looks as Notre Dame, but I think he'll fit in well as a pro." -- NFC team area scout

-via Lance Zierlein nfl.com
 
With the 55th pick in the NFL mock draft the Carolina Panthers select Carlton Davis CB Auburn.

"His own quarterback (Jarrett Stidham) stayed away from throwing to his side in practice from what a scout told me. I need to find out if he can catch it because he just knocks them down and doesn't take them away. You've got to take them away." -- NFC defensive back coach found at NFL.com
 
WolverineFan said:
The Kansas City Chiefs select Lorenzo Carter - EDGE, Georgia

Chiefs really need pass rushing help after cutting Tamba Hali, Dee Ford being a total bust thus far, and Justin Houston being unable to stay healthy. Carter is the full package as a 3-4 OLB with great length, athleticism, and explosion off the edge. He's also productive against the run and has experience dropping into coverage. The biggest knock on him is inconsistency. A guy with his physical talent should put up better numbers than he did in college. He tends to rely on his athleticism and needs to be coached up on technique but if he does get developed then watch out because he has all the tools to be a playmaking pass rusher.
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Good pick, damn good prospect
 
#56 Buffalo Bills select...

Darius Leonard, LB, South Carolina St.

NFL Comparison
Wesley Woodyard

Overview
Long and twitchy with athletic ability and straight-line speed that should light up the combine. Leonard has packed on the pounds since hitting campus, but it hasn't compromised his play speed as he has posted dominant production throughout. He lacks play strength and there are times you want to see more nasty in his field demeanor, but he has the traits and talent to become a good, three-down linebacker who can play 3-4 inside backer or 4-3 WILL.

via Lance Zierlein
 
Via PM, @kiwitexansfan and the Titans select at pick# 57, Braden Smith, G - Auburn.

Braden Smith has an NFL-ready frame and will impress evaluators with the eyeball test. When the eyeballs are focused on the tape, they will see a player who is more than capable of matching power with power, but can be too regimented in his movement and overall play. Smith is a grinder whose play could vary greatly based upon the matchup across from him. He has size and power, but the holes in his game are unlikely to be patched up with coaching. He can become an average to solid starter.

"He's really strong but he's not a consistent block finisher because defenders can pull him off-balance. I thought he was much better in the early and middle parts of the season than he was at the end when his team really needed him." -- AFC team area scout
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With the 58th pick of the TT NFL Mock the Atlanta Falcons select Deon Cain, WR, Clemson.
Has plus size at 6'2" and excellent speed with a 4:43 40 and is a realistic deep threat.
Will need to work on his ball handling but has more than enough pluses to make him an intriguing prospect.
 
With the 60th pick of the TT NFL Mock the Pittsburgh Steelers select Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama.
Overview
Combination safety with all the size and athletic traits you could hope for in a safety. Harrison is a fluid athlete with few athletic limitations and has the ability to fit into a variety of defensive schemes. His penchant for flying in shoulder first will need to get cleaned or risk giving up missed tackles and big plays. Harrison's physical approach and urgency in run support gives him a chance to start early, but his potential in coverage and athletic ability give him a chance to become a Pro Bowler.

On a personal note, I wouldn't mind if Texans snag this dude.
 
Lucky said:
Wow, Steelers go to Tuscaloosa to pickup two quality defenders.
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Yep - their O could use some WR and RB help as well, but Harrison was too good to pass up at this point as Safety is a need for them as well.
If Sutton was still on the board, he wouldn't have made it past Atlanta. ;)
 
Pick #61 in via email, @kiwitexansfan and the Jaguars take: Anthony Miller, WR - Memphis.

Ultra-competitive and highly productive, Miller plays with a chip on his shoulder that has driven him to out-work the man across from him. While he played both inside and out for Memphis, some teams could struggle with figuring out his best fit. His inconsistent hands are definitely a concern, but his ability to get open and to work all three levels of the field increase his chances for success as a WR3.
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With the 62nd pick in the 2018 NFL draft the Vikings select DE Rasheem Green.

Yet another five-star recruit and High School All-American that chose to join the Trojans, Green is coming into this own. A future NFL five-technique due to his size, strength, length, and agility, Green started all 14 games at defensive tackle in 2017, garnering first-team All-Pac-12 honors after leading his team with 12.5 tackles for loss and 10 sacks and being credited with 43 total tackles and four pass breakups. He started 12 of 13 games for USC in 2016, making 55 tackles, 6.5 for losses, and a team-best six sacks. The honorable mention All-Pac-12 selection also blocked two field goals (tied for fifth nationally) and two forced fumbles. As a true freshman, Green played in every game, posting 19 stops, one for loss.
 
The New England Patriots select LB Josey Jewell with the 63rd pick.

Jewell is all over draft boards but this is exactly the kind of ILB the Patriots like to employ. His football instincts are par to none, although not as fast as you'd like him to be. He's a bit of a blend between Tedy Bruschi and Ted Johnson. And the Patriots are desperate for ILB help.
 
With the final pick of RD2, the Cleveland Browns take:

WR, Arden Tate - Florida State

He's a big (6-5 @ 228 lbs) WR who does everything in the receiver handbook except blaze a trail on the football field. Is that a bad thing? No, the Browns have speed on the outside but they don't have a big target with soft hands and knows how to use his body to make the catches.
 
With only 3 picks to go, any early thoughts on what position the Texans will be targeting in the 3rd round? Spoiler alert - I'm not keen on reaching bigly for an OT even though OT is one, if not the biggest need for the Texans.
 
And on to the 3rd Round! It would be nice to get to the Texans initial pick tomorrow morning.

1 (65). Buffalo Bills from Cleveland Browns - @tomjn80 - on the clock until 6:12 pm
2 (66). New York Giants - WolverineFan - on deck
3 (67). Indianapolis Colts - Texansballer74
4 (68). Houston Texans - Group
 
banned1976 said:
With only 3 picks to go, any early thoughts on what position the Texans will be targeting in the 3rd round? Spoiler alert - I'm not keen on reaching bigly for an OT even though OT is one, if not the biggest need for the Texans.
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I'm of the loose lips sink ships mentality, but I can see value at pretty much every position but TE & WR at this pick. There's a cluster of TEs that can be had late 3rd/early 4th. Same with WRs.
 
Lucky said:
I'm of the loose lips sink ships mentality, but I can see value at pretty much every position but TE & WR at this pick. There's a cluster of TEs that can be had late 3rd/early 4th. Same with WRs.
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Same here. There is one player that if he makes it through the next 3 picks I would run to the podium for.
 
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