GleefulGary
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Hopefully this will be my last mock. Barring any major changes to the roster, which I can't imagine unless there's a trade, this is how I feel we best fill our needs.
1. Jaylon Johnson - CB - Utah - 6'0 193:
Yup. A CB in round 1. Why? This is a passing league, we have a need at the position, and in this draft the top of the class is good, but it's a huge drop after that. Johnson is very good, ready to play. Prefers to play press man, can play zone, smart, technically very good. If he played on the east coast he'd have a better rep. Perfect fit for Pettine.
So, why is this a need? Our current roster has Jaire, King, Sullivan, Jackson, and Holman. I assume Tramon comes back, but he doesn't change your draft focus. King has played 30 games in 3 season, and is up for a contract following this season. We have to pay Bakh and Clark. I don't think it's realistic he's back. We, quite simply, need a CB. And a good one, not a project.
2. Brandon Aiyuk - WR - Arizona State - 6'0 205:
Aiyuk is dynamic after the catch. I think he averaged something like over 10 yards AFTER the catch. Has very long arms, and is exactly what this offense needs. I'm a bit skeptical of him being here at 62, but i think if we traded back from 30, and then used a pick or so from that trade, we could trade up from 62 to get him. A little convoluted, but it could work.
3. Bryan Edwards - WR - South Carolina - 6'3 212:
This guy is the goods, but has been hurt. Plays with size, speed, and physicality. First play in the game against Bama he took a sweep and just trucked some DB. It was awe inspiring. A trio of him, Aiyuk, and Adams would really be something else.
4. Alex Taylor - OT - South Carolina State - 6'8 308 36 1/4" arms:
Taylor is loooong, athletic, and raw. He's a better run blocker than pass blocker right now, and will need some time to develop, which is why he's going this late. He's a phenomenal option in round 4 that I would honestly be just fine taking in round 3. Oh, and he has huge hands, which I love in an OL. Credit to @Dantes for getting me on Taylor.
5. Jonathan Garvin - Edge - Miami - 6'4 263:
He fits into what Pettine seems to like for an edge. Garvin should be better than what he is, just needs some development and tough coaching. Worth a shot. I've watched him for his whole career, and I thought he could've been a round 1/2 talent. As a freshman he toasted Mike McGlinchey a couple times, so clearly the talent is there.
6. Justin Strnad - ILB - Wake Forest - 6'3 238:
Coverage backer who tested a little slower than expected. I truly don't know a lot about him, but he was available, and I suppose we do need a backer. Would've taken one sooner, but its pretty obvious GB doesn't value the position highly, and I'm not that high on the class past the top 5 or 6.
6. DeeJay Dallas - RB - Miami - 5'10 217:
I think he's a little undervalued due to a poor OL and offensive scheme. He's not a starter, but a reliable rotation back. Has return value as well.
6. Joe Reed - WR - Virginia - 6'0 224:
He's just an okay WR with good hands, but doesn't get great separation. Tested well athletically, but doesn't seem to play to it. Dynamic returner. Worth a shot because of his ST's value.
7. Rob Windsor - iDL - Penn State 6'4 290:
Meh. This really isn't a good iDL class at all. Plus there just aren't many players that fit GB's scheme. It's a need, but I'd rather pick up a run blocking FA.
7. Nick Ralston - FB - Louisiana - 6'0 240:
Can catch, and block. Seems like a LaFleur fit.
Tried to make this as realistic as possible. Always hard, but I feel like I did a decent job. Of all the mocks I've done, I feel like this one gives GB this best immediate and future help.
Lemme know what y'all think.
1. Jaylon Johnson - CB - Utah - 6'0 193:
Yup. A CB in round 1. Why? This is a passing league, we have a need at the position, and in this draft the top of the class is good, but it's a huge drop after that. Johnson is very good, ready to play. Prefers to play press man, can play zone, smart, technically very good. If he played on the east coast he'd have a better rep. Perfect fit for Pettine.
So, why is this a need? Our current roster has Jaire, King, Sullivan, Jackson, and Holman. I assume Tramon comes back, but he doesn't change your draft focus. King has played 30 games in 3 season, and is up for a contract following this season. We have to pay Bakh and Clark. I don't think it's realistic he's back. We, quite simply, need a CB. And a good one, not a project.
2. Brandon Aiyuk - WR - Arizona State - 6'0 205:
Aiyuk is dynamic after the catch. I think he averaged something like over 10 yards AFTER the catch. Has very long arms, and is exactly what this offense needs. I'm a bit skeptical of him being here at 62, but i think if we traded back from 30, and then used a pick or so from that trade, we could trade up from 62 to get him. A little convoluted, but it could work.
3. Bryan Edwards - WR - South Carolina - 6'3 212:
This guy is the goods, but has been hurt. Plays with size, speed, and physicality. First play in the game against Bama he took a sweep and just trucked some DB. It was awe inspiring. A trio of him, Aiyuk, and Adams would really be something else.
4. Alex Taylor - OT - South Carolina State - 6'8 308 36 1/4" arms:
Taylor is loooong, athletic, and raw. He's a better run blocker than pass blocker right now, and will need some time to develop, which is why he's going this late. He's a phenomenal option in round 4 that I would honestly be just fine taking in round 3. Oh, and he has huge hands, which I love in an OL. Credit to @Dantes for getting me on Taylor.
5. Jonathan Garvin - Edge - Miami - 6'4 263:
He fits into what Pettine seems to like for an edge. Garvin should be better than what he is, just needs some development and tough coaching. Worth a shot. I've watched him for his whole career, and I thought he could've been a round 1/2 talent. As a freshman he toasted Mike McGlinchey a couple times, so clearly the talent is there.
6. Justin Strnad - ILB - Wake Forest - 6'3 238:
Coverage backer who tested a little slower than expected. I truly don't know a lot about him, but he was available, and I suppose we do need a backer. Would've taken one sooner, but its pretty obvious GB doesn't value the position highly, and I'm not that high on the class past the top 5 or 6.
6. DeeJay Dallas - RB - Miami - 5'10 217:
I think he's a little undervalued due to a poor OL and offensive scheme. He's not a starter, but a reliable rotation back. Has return value as well.
6. Joe Reed - WR - Virginia - 6'0 224:
He's just an okay WR with good hands, but doesn't get great separation. Tested well athletically, but doesn't seem to play to it. Dynamic returner. Worth a shot because of his ST's value.
7. Rob Windsor - iDL - Penn State 6'4 290:
Meh. This really isn't a good iDL class at all. Plus there just aren't many players that fit GB's scheme. It's a need, but I'd rather pick up a run blocking FA.
7. Nick Ralston - FB - Louisiana - 6'0 240:
Can catch, and block. Seems like a LaFleur fit.
Tried to make this as realistic as possible. Always hard, but I feel like I did a decent job. Of all the mocks I've done, I feel like this one gives GB this best immediate and future help.
Lemme know what y'all think.