Mock Draft Database Simulation

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(04-09-2022, 03:26 PM)OSUfan Wrote: So in looking online they claim that this is the most realistic free mock draft simulation tool so I gave it a shot and this is what I ended up at. As with most of my simulations I generally do not use trades. Take a look and see what you think.

Round 1 - 31st Selection



Daxton Hill - DB - Xichigan - 6'0" 191

As I have stated in other simulations when I have selected Hill versatility makes him such an immense weapon. To have the dilemma to play this young man at safety or corner is a nice one to have. While I feel he will play safety I have no doubt that this kid as well could be an elite NFL lockdown corner. Outside of his speed. 4.38 - 40, he is silky smooth with his hips and feet coupled with outstanding anticipation and football IQ.

Round 2 - 63rd Selection



Dylan Parham - G/C - Memphis - 6"3" 311

Depending on the ranking or simulator you will see Parham all over the board. I had reservations early on about him being ranked this high then I saw his Senior Bowl performance and watched much more film. He is NFL ready! Watch the Houston tape. Houston had a really defensive line and they had several guys they rotate in and out to keep them fresh. Notably his performance against Hall from Houston who I believe will be an outstanding NFL D lineman. Parham never played center at Memphis but he did take snaps at center at the Senior Bowl and some believe he can be a natural there.

Round 3 - 95th Selection



Jelani Woods - TE - Virginia - 6'7" 259

I had a real dilemma with this selection as Trey McBride had slid in this simulation as was available as well. With McBride you have solid production throughout his collegiate career as well as being pretty complete and technically sound in almost all areas of his game to go along with some decent speed. Woods did not do much at Oklahoma State and '21 was by far his most productive season. However, what a season it was. While he is far more raw than McBride his size and speed, which is just a tick behind McBride, make him a crazy mismatch for defenses. I feel that '21 was just a glimpse of how good this kid can actually be.

Round 4 - 136th Selection



Braxton Jones - OT - Southern Utah - 6'5" 310

When you watch film of Jones you will think he is much bigger than he measured at the combine and this could be partly because of his 35"+ arms. He plays bigger than listed and when he sets and anchors he extremely difficult to move. His game is not perfect which is why he is available in the 4th round but there is a heck of a lot of talent for a guy like Pollack to work with. Tape shows a kid that should be suited to play L or R tackle at the NFL level. Will overextend in trying to get to defenders at times getting himself off balance but this is a technique issue that should be fixable. I encourage watching film on him.

Round 5 - 174th Selection



Joshua Williams - CB - Fayetteville State - 6'3" 195

Williams showed up at the Senior Bowl and really turned some heads. Evaluators raved about his physical play and his straight line speed which shows up in his play as functional football speed. At the combine he ran a 4.53 which is not considered elite speed by any means but when you watch tape on this kid you see a player that is running his timed speed with or without pads. The length he brings to the position is certainly elite and so are his feet and hips. He will see a serious rise in competition level but when you are as technically sound as Williams is it should ease that transition a bit.

Round 6 - 209th Selection



Kevin Austin Jr. - WR - ND - 6'2" 200

Austin broke out for the Irish in '21 and showed a player with all the attributes you are looking for at the NFL level. This is certainly a selection of future potential but the size, speed, and ball skills you want to see at the next level are all there. In the past this is a selection that I would have worried about but the staff we have now seem to understand and have the ability to continue the development process of young players and to use them to their strengths.

Round 7 - 226th Selection



Esezi Otomewo - DL - Minnesota - 6'5" 282

Played the edge for Minnesota but may be more suited for a rotational position as a 3 technique on passing downs and as a rotational end on running downs. Very strong player that plays with a high motor and could be productive as a swing lineman in the NFL. Lauded by the Minnesota staff for his work and constant effort in practices. Has some abilities that Hobby may be able to develop. At the least could be a very solid depth piece.

Round 7 - 252nd Selection



C.J. Wright - DT - Georgia Southern - 6'0" 285

When you want to talk about pure power then this kid should be in the discussion. As a two star high school prospect he was benching 515, squatting 685, and running a 4.95 - 40. Played out of position at Ga. Southern lining up as at NT and still posted 5 sacks and 8 TFL in the '21 season. Clearly at the NFL level this kid is a 3 technique with traits similar to some very productive 3 techniques that are similar to him in size and stature. Worst case Wright would be a PS developmental player.

I'm fine with the first round, but not round 2 and 3.  Easy for me to say since I don't have a list of who was there, but I would have been looking more CB, DE, and WR over G and TE.  I am not a big fan of Woods at all.  Big time double-clutcher of the ball...not good hands at all.  Love his athleticism, but I think against NFL defenses, he gets popped before he secures the ball and could lead to INTs.

Really like the later picks, and there are some guys like Wright that I had not researched.  Props on always including their Senior Bowl performance if they were there, as I think most teams put a lot of stock in that.