MIKE MAYOCKS MOCK DRAFT

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(04-27-2017, 09:37 AM)Crazyjdawg Wrote: Yea, I think "in college" is the operative term there. I think, when a player is good enough to be a top 10 pick, they can get away with being out of position in college just because they're that much better than the people they're facing.

Similar to Forrest Lamp at LT. He could play it. And he did in college. And he was elite at it. But he is projected to guard in the NFL because he just isn't fast enough for NFL quality pass rushers.

Allen and Thomas I see similarly. Great in college just because they were that much better than their competition. But, in the NFL, when they are up against players just as talented as them, they will be comparatively slow if you consistently put them at DE.

You can put them there on occasion. But they will most likely make their money either at DT or at 3-4 DE.

Agreed, but I think Thomas will be able to play 4-3 DE more than Allen because he's 20 lbs lighter and it's reflected in his agility and speed. I think it's a given that if Allen or Thomas is selected they would rush from inside next to Atkins. The Bengals would still need a full-time edge rusher to rotate with MJ on passing downs, and that player could also come in this draft on Day 2 or Day 3.