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Steel B's 2016 Last Mock

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1. Jason Spriggs Ind., OT 6'6 301- Duane Brown's if he cant make it back replacement policy. Spriggs feet are as good as any OT in this draft, including Tunsil. Since the Texans aren't winning a SB next yr this is an investment in the future. Will Bob/BOB/Rick use good judgement?

2. Chris Jones Miss St. DT/5 Tech- Chris is very athletic and knows how to turn power into speed. People question his desire, I dont, he was double teamed alot but if you put him on a DL with Watt/Wilfork you will see what Chris Jones is all about. A violent punch combined with great quickness. Put Jones around Watt and Wilfork and you will have an eventual pro bowler. An instant upgrade over Crick.

3. Graham Glasgow Mich, C- as I said before protecting Os is job # 1, Glagow is a 10 yr starter who not only is a leader, he has great movement skills and will fight to sustain the POA.

4. Tyler Higbee West Kentkucy, TE- This guy would be rated much higher if he had remained healthy all yr. He can stretch the seam and is a matchup nightmare, too fast for a LB and to physical for a safety. He's an adequate blocker who should get better with a yr in a S&C program. A faster OD, Higbee compares to Travis Kelce who is still scoring TD's against the Texans sefense.

5. Charone Peake Clemson- WR, Has the speed that his predecessors Watkins/Bryant have. I'm a Peake fan because he not only has speed but is a wiling blocker. He's not quick in and out of his breaks but if used right he can be a very productive WR. I would have him only run a fly/back shoulder fades and curls. The good thing about Peake is he's physical enough to be a presence in the redzone and has a good vert. Peake was trained by Sweeny who was a WR so I consider him NFL ready. I would trade up to get him even though his previous knee injuries are a cause for concern.

5. D.J. Reader Clemson- DT, Reader is a huge man who has great quickness, he made Lawson/Dodd look good because he was constantly demanding double teams. Country strong and a guy Wilfork can eat BBQ with/show the ropes on how to become an NFL player.

6. Micheal Caputo Wisconsin- S , Caputo is a big S who is very smart, can cover the TE and will knock the crap out of TE's coming across the middle. He immediately upgrades the ST's. Underrated athlete who was a team leader. Only reason he falls this far is due to concussions.

Guys I couldn't find a spot for Tyler Earvin RB who is a playmaker who would make a great gunner on ST's, Daniel Braverman who I think can be another Welker and Marquez North, who I consider one of the most talented WE's in this draft. He's a big physical fast guy who's quick in and out of his breaks for a man his size.

I know this draft looks alot like Bah's draft and we can only hope Rick does this well.

Thoughts
 
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I really like this mock, I've got Spriggs, Glasgow, Higbee, and Reader in my latest mock as well, so job well done. I've also recently begun to look at Jones in the 2nd as well, though I'm not familiar with Caputo at all so I'll have to trust you. Just like in Bah007's mock I think the Texans will regret not taking Spriggs in the 1st. I also love the fact you took 2 O-linemen and 2 D-linemen. :bravo:
 
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Great mock. I'm a big fan of Jones. Pretty sure PFF graded him out as the top 3-4 DE this year behind Buckner. He's not really getting the hype that I think he deserves. Wouldn't be shocked to see him go 1st round to be honest.
 
D.J. Reader,Clemson is an intriguing prospect but he's also kinda a mystery man ? According to what I read about him he took off half of last year and his activities during that time are unaccounted for ? Repots are that he's talented, but what about the time off ?
 
I worry that Higbee won't last until round 4. But I sure would love to have him replace any of our current crop of TEs.
 
steelbtexan said:
1. Jason Spriggs Ind., OT 6'6 301- Duane Brown's if he cant make it back replacement policy. Spriggs feet are as good as any OT in this draft, including Tunsil. Since the Texans aren't winning a SB next yr this is an investment in the future. Will Bob/BOB/Rick use good judgement?

2. Chris Jones Miss St. DT/5 Tech- Chris is very athletic and knows how to turn power into speed. People question his desire, I dont, he was double teamed alot but if you put him on a DL with Watt/Wilfork you will see what Chris Jones is all about. A violent punch combined with great quickness. Put Jones around Watt and Wilfork and you will have an eventual pro bowler. An instant upgrade over Crick.

3. Graham Glasgow Mich, C- as I said before protecting Os is job # 1, Glagow is a 10 yr starter who not only is a leader, he has great movement skills and will fight to sustain the POA.

4. Tyler Higbee West Kentkucy, TE- This guy would be rated much higher if he had remained healthy all yr. He can stretch the seam and is a matchup nightmare, too fast for a LB and to physical for a safety. He's an adequate blocker who should get better with a yr in a S&C program. A faster OD, Higbee compares to Travis Kelce who is still scoring TD's against the Texans sefense.

5. Charone Peake Clemson- WR, Has the speed that his predecessors Watkins/Bryant have. I'm a Peake fan because he not only has speed but is a wiling blocker. He's not quick in and out of his breaks but if used right he can be a very productive WR. I would have him only run a fly/back shoulder fades and curls. The good thing about Peake is he's physical enough to be a presence in the redzone and has a good vert. Peake was trained by Sweeny who was a WR so I consider him NFL ready. I would trade up to get him even though his previous knee injuries are a cause for concern.

5. D.J. Reader Clemson- DT, Reader is a huge man who has great quickness, he made Lawson/Dodd look good because he was constantly demanding double teams. Country strong and a guy Wilfork can eat BBQ with/show the ropes on how to become an NFL player.

6. Micheal Caputo Wisconsin- S , Caputo is a big S who is very smart, can cover the TE and will knock the crap out of TE's coming across the middle. He immediately upgrades the ST's. Underrated athlete who was a team leader. Only reason he falls this far is due to concussions.

Guys I couldn't find a spot for Tyler Earvin RB who is a playmaker who would make a great gunner on ST's, Daniel Braverman who I think can be another Welker and Marquez North, who I consider one of the most talented WE's in this draft. He's a big physical fast guy who's quick in and out of his breaks for a man his size.

I know this draft looks alot like Bah's draft and we can only hope Rick does this well.

Thoughts
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If you are targeting round one guy to not play for a season, I guess Spriggs is as good as another.

Jones as a 5 tech? hmm here is a eval that speaks to what I have seen:
High-hipped and doesn't consistently bend at his knees. Plays flat-footed and struggles to control his momentum in his rush. Inconsistent pad level off the snap, rushing upright and struggling to get underneath blockers. Narrow-based and offenses can run at him. Digests what he sees, but doesn't anticipate due to marginal instincts. Lacks a sense of urgency and wears down easily, forcing him to go half-speed too often. Needs to keep his emotions in check on the field. Pass rush lacks variety, lacking move-to-move transition. Only one season as a full-time starter with underwhelming career production.



IN OUR VIEW: Jones offers a terrific blend of size, body control and strength, but is not yet the sum of his parts with inconsistent ball awareness and effort ? he has plenty in the toolbox, but is still figuring out how to use them all.

Jones is still raw in several areas, but it's easy to see the potential due to his foot quickness and body type. Although he shows first-round flashes, it comes in spurts and the impact of his body of work doesn't warrant that high of a selection.
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http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2082752/chris-jones

Jones played mostly at the 1 and 3 clogging middle but imo the 5 QB hurries were more a gift than earned. Note that I do think DJ Reader is same type of player and could even be better if he has his mind straight and back on football.

Charone Peake, you know from my previous comments I really like him; just not sure if he has the hunger to be productive in NFL.

Enjoyed the read and props for your efforts in researching your picks!
 
IDEXAN said:
D.J. Reader,Clemson is an intriguing prospect but he's also kinda a mystery man ? According to what I read about him he took off half of last year and his activities during that time are unaccounted for ? Repots are that he's talented, but what about the time off ?
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Reader's dad died in 2014 just before DJ turned 20 of kidney failure due to rheumatoid arthritis. His dad refused DJ's offer of a kidney and died two weeks later. I think DJ tried to hold together emotionally. It apparently caught up with him in 2015 and coach agreed to his time off.
 
badboy said:
If you are targeting round one guy to not play for a season, I guess Spriggs is as good as another.

Jones as a 5 tech? hmm here is a eval that speaks to what I have seen:
http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/2082752/chris-jones

Jones played mostly at the 1 and 3 clogging middle but imo the 5 QB hurries were more a gift than earned. Note that I do think DJ Reader is same type of player and could even be better if he has his mind straight and back on football.

Charone Peake, you know from my previous comments I really like him; just not sure if he has the hunger to be productive in NFL.

Enjoyed the read and props for your efforts in researching your picks!
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I really didn't see all of the negatives with Jones that were mentioned in that article. With that said, most 300 lbs guys do wear down and take plays off, particularly if they're playing most of the snaps. All of the negatives mentioned are fixable. The only question in my mind is how bad does Jones want to be great, because the tools are there. If you knew the answer to that question Jones would be a top 10 pick based on ability.
 
ObsiWan said:
I worry that Higbee won't last until round 4. But I sure would love to have him replace any of our current crop of TEs.
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Like in Bah's mock you could flip Higbee and Glasgow. Higbee would be a great pick in the 3rd rd. I just have him rated in the 4th because of my small college bias. TBH
 
ObsiWan said:
I worry that Higbee won't last until round 4. But I sure would love to have him replace any of our current crop of TEs.
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We've only got Fido & Griffin. No need to replace anybody. We need to add to the roster regardless.
 
3. Graham Glasgow Mich, C- as I said before protecting Os is job # 1,Glagow is a 10 yr starter who not only is a leader, he has great movement skills and will fight to sustain the POA.
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...........but apparently not too sharp between the ears, as he took 6 extra years to get out of college?............
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CloakNNNdagger said:
...........but apparently not too sharp between the ears, as he took 6 extra years to get out of college?............
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I don't know about that - you've got to have some smarts to convince the NCAA to give you that much extra eligibility (I think that's almost as much as Case Keenum got).
 
steelbtexan said:
Like in Bah's mock you could flip Higbee and Glasgow. Higbee would be a great pick in the 3rd rd. I just have him rated in the 4th because of my small college bias. TBH
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First time I've visited this thread and see you selecting Higbee in the 4th. Last night I was reading up on Higbee and like this prospect but was wondering about the severity of his knee injury and late December surgery. He did not run at the combine or his pro day and the analysis I was reading said he may not be ready to go by training camp. I still like his potential and think he may need to sit out his rookie season. So the question is, how high do you risk a pick on such a player? I'd really have to be convinced that his medical outlook warrants a 3rd or even a 4th. I was thinking possibly the 5th but definitely the 6th. Any news that I haven't read?

(Edit) Additional comment that I found is that he has had "his share of injuries over his career" and that he is currently at about 70%.
 
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WolverineFan said:
Great mock. I'm a big fan of Jones. Pretty sure PFF graded him out as the top 3-4 DE this year behind Buckner. He's not really getting the hype that I think he deserves. Wouldn't be shocked to see him go 1st round to be honest.
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I agree and now that Crick is officially gone have to wonder if he's a legit candidate for pick 22.
 
After reading about Higbee knocking out some guy with one punch after the guy was hitting on his girlfriend, makes me move Higbee up a round.

Higbee did this while only 70/80% while recovering from knee surgery. Higbee must be one tough dude to get in a fight with a bad knee.
 
steelbtexan said:
After reading about Higbee knocking out some guy with one punch after the guy was hitting on his girlfriend, makes me move Higbee up a round.

Higbee did this while only 70/80% while recovering from knee surgery. Higbee must be one tough dude to get in a fight with a bad knee.
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Higbee apparently muttered a racial slur at the guy after he hit him (the man was middle eastern). So whether he was in the right or not I expect him to get in hot water over this.

He also ran and tried to hide from the police which gives the appearance that he certainly didn't feel justified in hitting the guy.

The girlfriend said that Higbee tried to fight the guy at another bar and that's why they left. The guy followed them and that's how it went down.

Sounds like a situation where it's hard to feel pity for either party.
 
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Higbee apparently muttered a racial slur at the guy after he hit him (the man was middle eastern). So whether he was in the right or not I expect him to get in hot water over this.

He also ran and tried to hide from the police which gives the appearance that he certainly didn't feel justified in hitting the guy.

The girlfriend said that Higbee tried to fight the guy at another bar and that's why they left. The guy followed them and that's how it went down.

Sounds like a situation where it's hard to feel pity for either party.
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Higbee probably knew that he was going to get arrested for a PI at the very least. He also saw how bad the guy was hurt and ran. Very natural things for a 21 yr old to do.

Bet the guy that followed them wont be hitting on other people's GF's again. As far as the racial slur goes it should be no big deal. It was in the heat of the moment. Has the God'ell NFL gotten to the point where if you use a racial slur you cant play in the league anymore? Because if it has the leagues PC stances are about to ruin the league.

Good thing Higbee didn't call this guy gay or God'ell would not only suspend him he would blackball Higbee. (God'ell's brother is gay.) I'm am starting to believe Cuban's stance on what's going to happen to the NFL and that's sad that the owners let God'ell run the league into the ground.
 
Taking a good look at your mock, it is very similar to what I'm projecting. Of course the prospects are different but the positions addressed, with one exception, are the same, although in a different draft order. The one exception is your taking a defensive player as high as you did. But if the Texans went in this direction, I would not take issue with the decision.

There are a lot of prospects in this draft, at each draft position, that will be available and will help to improve our talent level.

Two thumbs up.
 
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