Last Mock unless there's a trade

[BURROWorBUST]

(04-06-2020, 09:25 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: One thing about the Bengals is they typically try to have a replacement drafted and ready to go when a current starter is in the last year of his deal, so you could see AJ Green's successor as well as Shawn William's be targeted fairly early.  Even though they have Bell signed for three years, his deal is really designed to allow the Bengals out after two....and losing Fej was also a pretty big blow to the safety squad.  If they are able to get a SS like Chinn or Dugger, they could play them some at nickel LB as well as groom them to replace Bell in a couple years.  

As far as the offensive line goes, I started to think that one thing they may be considering is after hopefully sliding back in Rd 2 for an extra third (that assumes Queen is gone, otherwise they take him) is Cesar Ruiz, and moving Hopkins to play Guard.  Again, trying to think along with the Bengals, if they want a young center to bring along with Burrow (and a WR...Claypool??) then Ruiz is probably the most impactful rookie we could add at that area and could start right away.  He also upgrades the RG spot by moving Hopkins there.  XSF is a solid player, but might be more of a backup here.  And he has an injury history.

Chinn is intriguing. I can't think of a player who's moved up more dramatically on the TDN draft simulator. I remember seeing him being there in the 5th and 6th rounds. Now, it looks like he'll go in the 2nd. It would be a surprise, I think, if we went safety in the 2nd, but it's possible that Delpit drops, and Chinn Dugger, and Antoine Winfield could all be targets for us, especially if we plan to trade Shawn Williams. Even if we don't we might end up with a safety. 

Ruiz might go in the 1st, but if not, he's likely to be the best IOL available in Round 2. I know Ezra Cleveland's stock has risen at OT, but his rise is tied to his combine performance, not his actual play here at Boise State. He's ok, but not a 2nd rounder. Now, if Josh jones is there, I think we should run to the podium.

At LB, I just hope we grab an ILB and an OLB. Two of any of these guys would be fine with me.

2nd Round: There's a chance Murray or Queen falls.
3rd Round: Malik Harrison /Logan Wilson / Willie Gay
4th Round Akeem Davis-Gaither / Troy Dye 
5th Round Shaq Quarterman / Evan Weaver
6th Round Justin Strnad 

At WR, I really see only 3 candidates, Reagor, Higgins, and Shenault. 

Which way are you leaning? I think I'd lean Oline, LB, WR, S, in that order. We need to win in the trenches. I wan't to see what Mixon can do behind a REAL Oline. And, of course, we have to protect Burrow.