04-21-2022, 09:34 PM
(04-16-2022, 07:10 PM)WVUHomer Wrote: Traded down twice from 31 to 39 with Chicago picking up a 3rd and from 39 to 50 with the Chiefs picking up 2 more 3rds.
I also traded down from 63 with Atlanta for 74, 114 (4th rounder) and their 4th next year. Seems unlikely ATL will want to trade up but that's where this mock went.
So at the cost of pick 31, we gained 50, 71, 94, and 103. For 63 we gained 74, 114 and a 4th next year.
Only did 5 rounds.
Pick 50 - Leo Chenal LB Wisconsin
Honestly haven't looked up much but know he's highly regard by media and draft analyst from YouTube. Considering I've spent most my time researching OL, DL and DB prospects I haven't looked at him as much but the value was undeniable at this point.
Pick 71 - Alec Pierce WR UC
Not much needs to be said about this pick.
Pick 74 - Nick Cross S Maryland
One of my favorite prospects in this draft. Likely will be a 2nd round pick when its all said and done but he was here in this mock so I HAD to take him. Likely Bells replacement but I've heard of him being the top centerfield S prospect in this draft.
Pick 94 - James Cook RB Georgia
Gives Mixon a breather and adds talent to the offense. None of the TE talents at this point were deserving of this pick.
Pick 95 - Cam Taylor-Britt CB Nebraska
Literally my favorite prospect in this draft. Not afraid to take on blockers to make the tackle. Around the ball all the time, willingness to blitz and provide run support. Think he has a chance to start over Apple this year even this low of a draft pick. Kid also seem humble and genuine from his Pro day interview. FWIW, he started a gofundme for a hs teammate that got paralyzed from chest down and if he gets drafted and you want to donate to it, he has the link on this Twitter. He and his mother also respond to any tweets when you show your support.
Pick 103 - Matthew Butler 3T Tennessee
Rotational player with BJ. Older prospect as a 5th year senior but improved on his stats every year. Would have went 3T earlier than this but the value didn't fit like this one did.
Pick 114 - Cam Jurgens OC Nebraska
First things first, he very likely won't be there at this point. Let's accept that. There's rumors that Jurgens is above Linderbaum on some boards. 4th round feels impossible if that statement is true but for PFF he was. Jurgens shot up his stock with his athletic tests but raised his play strength as well putting on weight. Back up for OC and OG while also giving Carman another competitor for LG. This is around the range I feel confident in picking a OL prospect to say we are giving the 2nd rounder every chance to take the role but we have the talent to compete with him. Win/win/win considering the talent we picked before this.
Pick 136 - Isiah Thomas Edge OU
Prospect we are high on according to James Rapien. Value was there so I drafted him for pass rush depth.
Pick 176 - Jake Ferguson TE Wisconsin
Finally I get us a TE with the value at this point in the draft. I watched Jake's tape against Nebraska and feel like if he plays like that, he's a big steal for our O. We don't need a Kelce in our O so get some one reliable with some talent. Enter Jake.
As always, appreciate the opinions of my fellow Bengals and trash what you don't like or comment on things you feel I did well on.
Wow, well done on your trades and still ending up with damn good players at areas of need. I thought Jake Ferguson was a
mid round pick around the 4th or 5th but every time I take him it is a low grade no matter what I did. I think he is a perfect
mid to late round selection to learn behind Hurst but these simulators don't know what we know evidently lol
I am not much of a trader when I do my Mocks, might need to change that up with these simulators.
I think they are pretty bogus for the most part, I like how you took advantage of them WVU. Great job.
