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Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock
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This mock will be very short-lived given teams can start negotiating contracts tomorrow and FA officially opens up on Thursday, but here goes.

I'm only going to post my first four rounds because everything from the comp pick in the 4th and after still matches my previous mock.
This mock is based on the assumption that the medicals check out for my first and fourth round picks. If they don't, I wouldn't have these players selected in those rounds.

1) John Ross, WR Washington (5'11", 188 lb) - After seeing JR get a 4.22 40, I had to go watch some tape. This dude is the real deal. He makes something out of nothing. He always beats coverage deep. He is great at curl routes. Imagine JR going deep with AJ and opening up underneath routes for Eifert and Boyd. If the defense sits in, JR will blow by them. He's the same size as Cooks and AB, but over a tenth of a second faster.
Some might think JR won't be a factor if the OL is a sieve, but I beg to differ. JR isn't just a deep threat that takes time to build up speed. He's a threat from all over the field and should be able to get instant separation. This would allow Dalton to find another open receiver before pressure gets to him.

2) Alvin Kamara, RB Tennessee (5'10", 215 lb)
- The Bengals have taken two RBs in the second round in recent years, so this wouldn't be a shock. Kamara is used to playing in a timeshare, is a great receiver, has experience playing ST, and is shifty enough to find yardage without relying solely on gaping holes (looking at you, Jeremy).

3) Jordan Willis, DE Kansas St (6'4", 255 lb) - Willis was rated PFF's highest graded edge defender in 2016. He put on a show at the Combine, putting up top-5 performance for DL in the 40, 3-cone, and shuttle. In 2016, Willis had 17.5 TFL and 11.5 sacks, which followed up a 2015 in which he had 15.5 TFL and 9.5 sacks. He's got a good motor and strong hands to be a complete 4-3 DE. He is criticized for not being able to turn the corner well, but his combine drills showed he has been working on his flexibility.

4) Alex Anzalone, LB Florida (6'3", 238 lb) - Anzalone is a LB that can play all three spots and has the athleticism, instincts, and cover ability to be a 3-down LB in the NFL. Given how the Bengals play so much nickel defense, Anzalone would fit well. He showed good speed, agility, and size at the Combine, but I think he falls because other players boosted their stock more.
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Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock - ochocincos - 03-06-2017, 12:17 PM
RE: Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock - Whatever - 03-06-2017, 01:14 PM
RE: Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock - ochocincos - 03-06-2017, 02:12 PM
RE: Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock - Whatever - 03-07-2017, 01:33 AM
RE: Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock - ochocincos - 03-07-2017, 10:53 AM
RE: Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock - McC - 03-06-2017, 04:56 PM
RE: Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock - ochocincos - 03-06-2017, 05:24 PM
RE: Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock - ochocincos - 03-07-2017, 10:40 AM
RE: Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock - McC - 03-07-2017, 06:54 PM
RE: Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock - ochocincos - 03-07-2017, 01:15 PM
RE: Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock - CJD - 03-07-2017, 11:19 PM
RE: Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock - Whatever - 03-08-2017, 01:46 AM
RE: Post-Combine, Pre-FA Mock - Jpoore - 03-08-2017, 06:56 AM

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