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<blockquote data-quote="Dantés" data-source="post: 827541" data-attributes="member: 12283"><p>Ok, so let me use my clusters to try a mock. I'll try to pick the entire first round, and then just the Packers' picks thereafter:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">ARI: K. Murray, QB, OK</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">SF: N. Bosa, ED, OSU</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">NYJ: J. Allen, ED, UK</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">OAK: Q. Williams, iDL, UA</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">TB: E. Oliver, iDL, UH</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">NYG: D. Haskins, QB, OSU</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">JAC: J. Taylor, OT, FLA</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">DET: M. Sweat, ED, MSU</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">BUF: J. Williams, OL, UA</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">DEN: D. Lock, QB, MIZZ</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">CIN: D. White, LB, LSU</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>GB: A. Dillard, OT, WSU: </strong>With Oliver and Williams off the board, Dillard is next man up in my cluster of players. If Bulaga is starting in 2019, then Dillard isn't an immediate starter. However, you figure he would certainly see the field as a rookie given Bulaga's injury history, and he would be the heir apparent at a really important position. Mediocre tackles are getting insane money on the open market. Getting a good one on a rookie contract and extending that player before they can hit FA is a huge value. Dillard's main concern is the offense he played in. However, he's the most talented offensive lineman in this class, his athleticism marries well with an OZ scheme, and he has aced every stop of the offseason, proving that he is capable of quickly taking to a pro style system. The Cole Madison selection last year (albeit a much later pick) proves this FO's willingness to draft OL out of the WSU system.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">MIA: C. Ford, OL, OK</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">ATL: C. Wilkins, iDL, CLEM</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">WAS: D. Metcalf, WR, MISS</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">CAR: R. Gary, ED, UM</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">NYG: J. Tillery, DL, ND</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">MIN: D. Risner, OL, KSU</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">TEN: B. Burns, ED, FSU</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">PIT: D. Bush, LB, UM</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">SEA: J. Layne, CB, MSU</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">BAL: P. Campbell, WR, OSU</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">HOU: T. Hockenson, TE, IA</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">OAK: G. Williams, CB, LSU</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">PHI: N. Adderley, DB, DEL</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">IND: B. Murphy, CB, UW</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">OAK: J. Jacobs, RB, UA</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">LAC: D. Lawrence, iDL, CLEM</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">KC: C. Ferrell, ED, CLEM</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol"><strong>GB: A. Brown, WR, MISS: </strong>If the Packers are going to add another young player to the receiving corps, it should be someone who diversifies the skillset of the group. Brown does that. While he needs work on his press releases, his combination of power and quickness allows both for separation and yards after the catch. He is the best "big slot" prospect in this class and would provide Rodgers with a reliable underneath target who can make plays, uncover early in the down, and keep the offense on schedule.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">LAR: E. McCoy, OL, TAMU</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">NE: N. Fant, TE, IA</li> </ol><p><strong>Pick #44: J. Thornhill, S, UVA: </strong>Unless one still views Josh Jones as a safety (as opposed to a dime linebacker), the only safeties on the roster whose names I recognize are Adrian Amos and 2018 UDFA Raven Greene. They need more help here in a bad way. There is a cluster of safeties that should fall somewhere in the top ~50 picks (Adderley, Gardner-Johnson, Thornhill, Savage), one of whom I think the Packers really need to target/land, and none of whom I think will fall to #75. </p><p></p><p><strong>Pick #75: K. Warring, TE, SDSU: </strong>There are two TE's I would target in the 3rd round if one isn't selected earlier: Dawson Knox of Ole Miss and Warring. They are similarly athletic and both come with the willingness and frame to block. Warring hasn't been playing the position as long and isn't as developed, but he demonstrated more upside to me as a pass catcher. Either would be welcome additions and could develop into starters in the near future. </p><p></p><p><strong>Pick #114: C. Smith, LB, USC: </strong>Smith is being slept on a bit in this class. He was a really steady MIKE for USC and proved at the combine to be a pretty exceptional athlete. I could see him developing into a Blake Martinez level starter in the near future. If he could do so in a hurry, he might prevent the necessity of having to pay a lucrative 2nd contract to Martinez, which would be ideal. </p><p></p><p><strong>Pick #118: D. Ozigbo, RB, NEB: </strong>Ozigbo doesn't have a long track record of production for the Cornhuskers, but he brings a unique blend of power and speed that the Packers currently lack on the roster. He profiles to me as an ideal backfield running mate to complement Aaron Jones. For a bigger back, he catches the ball pretty well and could be a factor in the passing game.</p><p></p><p><strong>Pick #150: M. Hyatt, OL, CLEM: </strong>Hyatt seems like a forgotten man in this class. Some seem to view him as a tweener (not athletic/long enough for OT, not strong enough for OG). When I look at him, I see a classic OT>iOL Packers conversion project. His agility numbers hit the targets that have tended to be projectable (sub 7.75 in the 3C and sub 4.75 in the SS) and he's played a lot of high level football. I could see him catching on at OG and developing into a starter down the road. </p><p></p><p><strong>Pick #185: J. Brailford, ED, OKST: </strong>Brailford doesn't have much of a plan as a pass rusher, but he has explosive edge speed and could get into the mix with Donnerson to compete for that edge burner role in the front 7.</p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Pick #194: C. Tracy, K, LSU: </strong><insert kicker here> I'm not going to claim to be knowledgeable on the kickers in this class, but Tracy is widely regarded as the best one. Mason Crosby makes way too much to be an average performer. </p><p><strong></strong></p><p><strong>Pick #226: G. Dortch, WR, WF: </strong>Dortch is tiny (~175 lbs) but he has some punt return skills and the Packers have to find a better answer to that problem in 2019.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Dantés, post: 827541, member: 12283"] Ok, so let me use my clusters to try a mock. I'll try to pick the entire first round, and then just the Packers' picks thereafter: [LIST=1] [*]ARI: K. Murray, QB, OK [*]SF: N. Bosa, ED, OSU [*]NYJ: J. Allen, ED, UK [*]OAK: Q. Williams, iDL, UA [*]TB: E. Oliver, iDL, UH [*]NYG: D. Haskins, QB, OSU [*]JAC: J. Taylor, OT, FLA [*]DET: M. Sweat, ED, MSU [*]BUF: J. Williams, OL, UA [*]DEN: D. Lock, QB, MIZZ [*]CIN: D. White, LB, LSU [*][B]GB: A. Dillard, OT, WSU: [/B]With Oliver and Williams off the board, Dillard is next man up in my cluster of players. If Bulaga is starting in 2019, then Dillard isn't an immediate starter. However, you figure he would certainly see the field as a rookie given Bulaga's injury history, and he would be the heir apparent at a really important position. Mediocre tackles are getting insane money on the open market. Getting a good one on a rookie contract and extending that player before they can hit FA is a huge value. Dillard's main concern is the offense he played in. However, he's the most talented offensive lineman in this class, his athleticism marries well with an OZ scheme, and he has aced every stop of the offseason, proving that he is capable of quickly taking to a pro style system. The Cole Madison selection last year (albeit a much later pick) proves this FO's willingness to draft OL out of the WSU system. [*]MIA: C. Ford, OL, OK [*]ATL: C. Wilkins, iDL, CLEM [*]WAS: D. Metcalf, WR, MISS [*]CAR: R. Gary, ED, UM [*]NYG: J. Tillery, DL, ND [*]MIN: D. Risner, OL, KSU [*]TEN: B. Burns, ED, FSU [*]PIT: D. Bush, LB, UM [*]SEA: J. Layne, CB, MSU [*]BAL: P. Campbell, WR, OSU [*]HOU: T. Hockenson, TE, IA [*]OAK: G. Williams, CB, LSU [*]PHI: N. Adderley, DB, DEL [*]IND: B. Murphy, CB, UW [*]OAK: J. Jacobs, RB, UA [*]LAC: D. Lawrence, iDL, CLEM [*]KC: C. Ferrell, ED, CLEM [*][B]GB: A. Brown, WR, MISS: [/B]If the Packers are going to add another young player to the receiving corps, it should be someone who diversifies the skillset of the group. Brown does that. While he needs work on his press releases, his combination of power and quickness allows both for separation and yards after the catch. He is the best "big slot" prospect in this class and would provide Rodgers with a reliable underneath target who can make plays, uncover early in the down, and keep the offense on schedule. [*]LAR: E. McCoy, OL, TAMU [*]NE: N. Fant, TE, IA [/LIST] [B]Pick #44: J. Thornhill, S, UVA: [/B]Unless one still views Josh Jones as a safety (as opposed to a dime linebacker), the only safeties on the roster whose names I recognize are Adrian Amos and 2018 UDFA Raven Greene. They need more help here in a bad way. There is a cluster of safeties that should fall somewhere in the top ~50 picks (Adderley, Gardner-Johnson, Thornhill, Savage), one of whom I think the Packers really need to target/land, and none of whom I think will fall to #75. [B]Pick #75: K. Warring, TE, SDSU: [/B]There are two TE's I would target in the 3rd round if one isn't selected earlier: Dawson Knox of Ole Miss and Warring. They are similarly athletic and both come with the willingness and frame to block. Warring hasn't been playing the position as long and isn't as developed, but he demonstrated more upside to me as a pass catcher. Either would be welcome additions and could develop into starters in the near future. [B]Pick #114: C. Smith, LB, USC: [/B]Smith is being slept on a bit in this class. He was a really steady MIKE for USC and proved at the combine to be a pretty exceptional athlete. I could see him developing into a Blake Martinez level starter in the near future. If he could do so in a hurry, he might prevent the necessity of having to pay a lucrative 2nd contract to Martinez, which would be ideal. [B]Pick #118: D. Ozigbo, RB, NEB: [/B]Ozigbo doesn't have a long track record of production for the Cornhuskers, but he brings a unique blend of power and speed that the Packers currently lack on the roster. He profiles to me as an ideal backfield running mate to complement Aaron Jones. For a bigger back, he catches the ball pretty well and could be a factor in the passing game. [B]Pick #150: M. Hyatt, OL, CLEM: [/B]Hyatt seems like a forgotten man in this class. Some seem to view him as a tweener (not athletic/long enough for OT, not strong enough for OG). When I look at him, I see a classic OT>iOL Packers conversion project. His agility numbers hit the targets that have tended to be projectable (sub 7.75 in the 3C and sub 4.75 in the SS) and he's played a lot of high level football. I could see him catching on at OG and developing into a starter down the road. [B]Pick #185: J. Brailford, ED, OKST: [/B]Brailford doesn't have much of a plan as a pass rusher, but he has explosive edge speed and could get into the mix with Donnerson to compete for that edge burner role in the front 7. [B] Pick #194: C. Tracy, K, LSU: [/B]<insert kicker here> I'm not going to claim to be knowledgeable on the kickers in this class, but Tracy is widely regarded as the best one. Mason Crosby makes way too much to be an average performer. [B] Pick #226: G. Dortch, WR, WF: [/B]Dortch is tiny (~175 lbs) but he has some punt return skills and the Packers have to find a better answer to that problem in 2019. [/QUOTE]
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