04-13-2016, 09:54 AM
I threw together a draft using the Fanspeak draft simulator (easily my favorite way to make mock drafts, as they involve real time drafting, rather than just assuming my favorite picks are where I want them) with the intention of going BPA as often as possible.
http://fanspeak.com/ontheclock/draft.php?d=gujbml#/.Vw4nH2kwhU4.gmail
Well, my needs were pretty damn close to the BPA in most rounds, which was extremely nice and made the draft look good. Let me know what you think:
24: R1P24
WR LAQUON TREADWELL
OLE MISS
This was a pick that was surprising to me. Both Treadwell and Doctson were on the board. I was tempted by both, but Treadwell being the better overall prospect made me go with him, even though I normally would have just taken Doctson and been extremely happy with it.
55: R2P24
C NICK MARTIN
NOTRE DAME
Ryan Kelly was taken 3 picks before this spot, but we still get a premium center in the 2nd round. I could have double dipped at WR, because Will Fuller was available, but I felt like a top rated center can really help this team and it wasn't a reach by any means.
87: R3P24
OLB JOSHUA PERRY
OHIO STATE
This pick I kind of regret because I didn't realize Jaylon Smith was somehow still on the board. Either pick would be a good player, however Smith has the potential to be great, whereas Perry has the potential to merely be pro bowl level. If I went back and re-did the draft, I'd definitely take Jaylon Smith here. But if that doesn't happen on draft day, which I 100% expect it not to, Perry is a fine pick in the 3rd round to really help out Linebacking corp.
122: R4P24
WR RASHARD HIGGINS
COLORADO STATE
Here's where I choose to grab that second WR. I wanted Pharoh Cooper, but he was picked 5 picks prior. Higgins is a good back up plan, as he is a reliable pass catcher and good route runner. He isn't fast, which is why he is here in the 4th round despite his other attributes. I see him as a replacement for Mohamed Sanu.
161: R5P22
DT JAVON HARGRAVE
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE
Talk about a steal in the 5th round!
29.5 sacks in 2 seasons. Good size and a strong showing in the offseason games. Pass rushers are never a bad thing, and Hargrave may be one of the best in the draft. Geno Atkins type pick that could really turn into a super star.
199: R6P24
DE JASON FANAIKA
UTAH
More pass rush. A bit of a tweener, but we could find room for him. He could fill the role of Gilberry, who can be an enforcer on the outside and kick inside for pass rush on obvious passing downs. Not a bad get in Round 6.
245: R7P24
CB KEN CRAWLEY
COLORADO
Finish off the day with an underrated CB who has fallen due to his size. He is a relatively thin CB but he has the ability to really stick to his opponent. I probably would have gone CB earlier, but the value was never there and when given the choice between Hargrave, a guy who should have been drafted 2 or 3 rounds earlier, and a CB would would fit the round well, the choice was easy. Still, Crawley is a guy they can drop in behind Dre, Pac, Shaw and Dennard who can learn for a year and possible contribute next year.
What do you guys think?
http://fanspeak.com/ontheclock/draft.php?d=gujbml#/.Vw4nH2kwhU4.gmail
Well, my needs were pretty damn close to the BPA in most rounds, which was extremely nice and made the draft look good. Let me know what you think:
24: R1P24
WR LAQUON TREADWELL
OLE MISS
This was a pick that was surprising to me. Both Treadwell and Doctson were on the board. I was tempted by both, but Treadwell being the better overall prospect made me go with him, even though I normally would have just taken Doctson and been extremely happy with it.
55: R2P24
C NICK MARTIN
NOTRE DAME
Ryan Kelly was taken 3 picks before this spot, but we still get a premium center in the 2nd round. I could have double dipped at WR, because Will Fuller was available, but I felt like a top rated center can really help this team and it wasn't a reach by any means.
87: R3P24
OLB JOSHUA PERRY
OHIO STATE
This pick I kind of regret because I didn't realize Jaylon Smith was somehow still on the board. Either pick would be a good player, however Smith has the potential to be great, whereas Perry has the potential to merely be pro bowl level. If I went back and re-did the draft, I'd definitely take Jaylon Smith here. But if that doesn't happen on draft day, which I 100% expect it not to, Perry is a fine pick in the 3rd round to really help out Linebacking corp.
122: R4P24
WR RASHARD HIGGINS
COLORADO STATE
Here's where I choose to grab that second WR. I wanted Pharoh Cooper, but he was picked 5 picks prior. Higgins is a good back up plan, as he is a reliable pass catcher and good route runner. He isn't fast, which is why he is here in the 4th round despite his other attributes. I see him as a replacement for Mohamed Sanu.
161: R5P22
DT JAVON HARGRAVE
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE
Talk about a steal in the 5th round!
29.5 sacks in 2 seasons. Good size and a strong showing in the offseason games. Pass rushers are never a bad thing, and Hargrave may be one of the best in the draft. Geno Atkins type pick that could really turn into a super star.
199: R6P24
DE JASON FANAIKA
UTAH
More pass rush. A bit of a tweener, but we could find room for him. He could fill the role of Gilberry, who can be an enforcer on the outside and kick inside for pass rush on obvious passing downs. Not a bad get in Round 6.
245: R7P24
CB KEN CRAWLEY
COLORADO
Finish off the day with an underrated CB who has fallen due to his size. He is a relatively thin CB but he has the ability to really stick to his opponent. I probably would have gone CB earlier, but the value was never there and when given the choice between Hargrave, a guy who should have been drafted 2 or 3 rounds earlier, and a CB would would fit the round well, the choice was easy. Still, Crawley is a guy they can drop in behind Dre, Pac, Shaw and Dennard who can learn for a year and possible contribute next year.
What do you guys think?
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