NFL Draft 2017 All-Love and All-Dislike team

Written by Christian Lysek

Here's some advice I learned recently while learning how to be an effective draft analyst: don't be a yes man. There is a fine line between seeing something new in a prospect and totally turning your back on them or falling in love with somebody whose tape isn't your favorite. With this in mind, I decided to make two teams: one full of my favorite prospects and one full of my least favorite prospects. It is important to keep in mind that I don't hate the prospects in the All-Dislike team, I just wouldn't take them on draft day.

All-Love Team:

QB: Antonio Pipkin, Tiffin- I know he had a bad Senior Bowl, but I really like his tape. I love the zip he puts on the ball and the dual-threat ability he brings. I still think he can be a Day 3 steal.
Honorable mention: Nate Peterman, Pitt

RB: Christian McCaffrey, Stanford- I will continue to stand by my belief the Christian McCaffrey can be a three-down back. He isn't Danny Woodhead, he is Brian Westbrook: a fast back with great vision and agility. Teams won't be able to keep a guy with his level of talent off of the field.
Honorable Mention: D'Onta Foreman, Texas

WR: Josh Reynolds, Texas A&M- I know he has a skinny frame and he had an unimpressive 40-yard dash, but I love his height, hands, and downfield ability.
Honorable Mention: JuJu Smith-Schuster, USC

TE: Eric Saubert, Drake- Eric Saubert had a great Shrine game but then almost everyone forgot he existed. Saubert is a great route runner with good hands who can pick up lots of YAC. He will be a day three steal.
Honorable Mention: Michael Roberts, Toledo

OL: Ryan Ramczyk, Wisconsin- He had the hip injury, but Ramczyk is a technician at the tackle position and gave up almost no pressure in a pro-style offense. He isn't flashy, but he is consistent.
Honorable Mention: Adam Bisnowaty, Pitt

DL: Montravius Adams, Auburn- Adams had a sneaky good combine and on tape, when he is on, he is a monster. Adams is in my mind the second best interior defensive lineman in this class and he will be a consistent force in the pros.
Honorable Mention: Carlos Watkins, Clemson

EDGE: Trey Hendrickson, FAU- Hendrickson is a grinder with great pass rush ability and a non-stop motor. He had an excellent combine and I think he has a chance to be an every-down defensive end at some point in his career.
Honorable Mention: Solomon Thomas, Stanford

LB: Jalen Reeves-Maybin, Tennessee- Maybin is really being undervalued at this moment. He had injuries in 2016, but this guy was once thought to be a first-round prospect. Maybin has great range and I love the toughness he plays with.
Honorable Mention: Zac Cunningham, Vanderbilt

CB: Desmond King, Iowa- I will die standing the camp that says Desmond King can play corner. In my mind, King looks fast enough on tape and is instinctual enough to play corner and be a lockdown guy. I think people are just overthinking him as a prospect.
Honorable Mention: Corn Elder, Miami

S: Budda Baker, Washington- He is a smaller dude, but he has great versatility and open field tackling skills. I fully believe he can be the next Tyrann Mathieu.
Honorable Mention: Obi Melifonwu, UCONN

All-Dislike Team:

QB: Pat Mahomes, Texas Tech- I know he has the physical tools and whatever, but cheese and rice Mahomes looks bad on tape. Between the horrible decisions and bad mechanics, Mahomes looks like he has never taken a snap in his life on almost every play.
Dishonorable Mention: DeShone Kizer, Notre Dame

RB: Dalvin Cook, Florida State- I've never really been as high on Cook as other have been. He is an off the field problem and constant fumbler. On top of that, I'm not an enormous fan of his tape. I just don't see elite with Cook.
Dishonorable Mention: Jeremy McNichols, Boise State

WR: Travis Rudolph, Florida State- Can anybody tell me what Rudolph does that is good? He lacks hands, speed, size, and route running. He is as overrated as they come.
Dishonorable Mention: Amba Etta-Tawo, Syracuse

TE: Bucky Hodges, Virginia Tech- Hodges is a decent receiver, but he is inconsistent in that department and he is a terrible blocker. Seriously, this guy couldn't block old man Peyton Manning.
Dishonorable Mention: Jeremy Sprinkle, Arkansas

OL: Cam Robinson, Alabama- Robinson is a great athlete, but he is a penalty magnet and struggles against strong competition on tape. He could boom, but it won't be hard for him to bust.
Dishonorable Mention: Roderick Johnson, Florida State

DL: Caleb Brantley, Florida- Maybe it is just me, but I don't see explosiveness with Brantley. He will be a decent player, but I'm not sure he will be as good as people thought he could be.
Dishonorable Mention: Jaleel Johnson, Iowa

EDGE: Tim Williams, Alabama- Why would I draft Tim Williams? This is one of the best EDGE classes in history, one where starters can be found late into Day 3, so why would I take a 24-year-old player who has failed multiple drug tests and can't stop the run? The upside isn't worth the risk.
Dishonorable Mention: Devonte Fields, Louisville

LB: Ben Boulware, Clemson- I love the edge Boulware plays with, but I still don't think he is a good player. He moves like Molasses and isn't as instinctual as many are making him out to be. I don't see the Day 3 steal many are projecting him to be.
Dishonorable Mention: Anthony Walker Jr., Northwestern

CB: Fabian Moreau, UCLA- I like his cover skills, but he is a weakness against the run. He really needs to improve in that category.
Dishonorable Mention: Marlon Humphrey, Alabama

What do you think of the teams? Feel free to comment with your favorite and least favorite prospects.

Position by Position overview of the 2017 NFL Draft

Written by Christian Lysek

Every draft class has its strengths and weaknesses. In 2014, the wide receivers were unreal (Odell Beckham, Brandin Cooks, Mike Evans, Sammy Watkins, Kelvin Benjamin) and in 2011 the EDGE rushers were off the charts (Von Miller, J.J. Watt, Cameron Jordan, Muhammed Wilkerson, Ryan Kerrigan, Robert Quinn). Unfortunately for NFL teams, there are some draft classes that are especially weak at certain positions. The 2013 class was horrible for quarterbacks, so much so that only 4 years later, only one quarterback is in line for a starting job. That guy happens to be Mike Glennon, who has also been a backup for two seasons. Since this year's class has great talent at certain positions and barely any at others, let's take an in-depth look at every position in this years draft class.

Quarterback: This year's quarterback class has been labeled by some as being as bad as the 2013 draft class, but really it isn't that horrible. The two best quarterbacks, Deshaun Watson and Mitchell Trubisky, each have their holes, but they are still first round locks and have good potential. While the top end talent is admittedly a little underwhelming, this class is deceptively deep. There are plenty of intelligent and athletic quarterbacks that could be starters in a few years.
Top Tier: Mitchell Trubisky (UNC) and Deshaun Watson (Clemson)
Second Tier: DeShone Kizer (Notre Dame), Pat Mahomes (Texas Tech)
Sleepers: Josh Dobbs (Tennessee), Alek Torgerson (Penn), Antonio Pipkin (Tiffin)
Conclusion: Deep but average

Running back: This running back class is deep and packed with talent. The big three running backs are Leonard Fournette, Dalvin Cook, and Christian McCaffrey, and all three have All-Pro potential. There isn't a big talent drop off either. Multiple teams can get starting running backs as late as the fourth and fifth round.
Top Tier: Leonard Fournette (LSU), Dalvin Cook (Florida State), Christian McCaffrey (Stanford)
Second Tier: Alvin Kamara (Tennessee), D'Onta Foreman (Texas), Joe Mixon (Oklahoma), Kareem Hunt (Toledo)
Sleepers: James Connor (Pitt), Joe Williams (Utah), Matthew Dayes (NC State)
Talent Grade: Deep and full of starting talent

Wide Receiver: Some analysts are calling this receiver class weak, but I think it is just because we as football fans spoiled by the 2014 draft class and are still waiting for another one like it. This year's receiver class is actually fairly good. While many of the receivers are role players such as slot specialists and deep threats, there are well-rounded prospects in the first and second tier of talent. That second tier of talent is especially intriguing, because each player could immediately be a number 2 receiver as a rookie and each has the potential to be an eventual number 1 target.
Top Tier: Mike Williams (Clemson), Corey Davis (Western Michigan), John Ross (Washington)
Second Tier: Zay Jones (East Carolina), Cooper Kupp (Eastern Washington), Carlos Henderson (Louisiana Tech), Taywan Taylor (Western Kentucky), Chris Godwin (Penn State), JuJu Smith-Schuester (USC)
Sleepers: Josh Reynolds (Texas A&M), Ryan Switzer (UNC), Gabe Marks (Washington State)
Talent Grade: Solid across the board

Tight End: Has there ever been a tight end class this good? This years class is full of freak athletes who can block and catch from both power-5 schools and tiny colleges nobody has ever heard of. Teams will be able to pick up players who can at least get some playing time in every round of the draft.
Top Tier: OJ Howard (Alabama), David Njoku (Miami), Evan Engram (Ole Miss),
Second Tier:  Jordan Legget (Clemson), Adam Shaheen (Ashland), Jake Butt (Michigan), Bucky Hodges (Virginia Tech)
Sleepers: George Kittle (Iowa), Cole Hikutini (Louisville), Eric Saubert (Drake)
Talent Grade: Potentially historic

Offensive Tackle: This year's class for offensive tackles is as bad as advertised. The top tier talent is good but nothing special, and nobody is going to sleep well drafting a tackle past day 1. This is a really bad year to need immediate starters at the tackle position
Top Tier: Ryan Ramczyk (Wisconsin), Garrett Bolles (Utah), Cam Robinson (Alabama)
Second Tier:  Taylor Moton (Western Michigan), Antonio Garcia (Troy), Dion Dawkins (Temple), Adam Bisnowaty (Pitt)
Sleepers: Erik Magnuson (Michigan), David Sharpe (Florida), Julie'n Davenport (Bucknell)
Talent Grade:  Top-heavy and extremely weak

Interior Offensive Line: The offensive lineman class gets better on the interior, but it is still far from strong. There are two home run guys at the guard position in Forrest Lamp and Dan Feeney and two good center prospects in Ethan Pocic and Pat Elfein. Other than that, the talent is merely average.
Top Tier: Forrest Lamp (Western Kentucky), Dan Feeney (Indiana)
Second Tier:  Dorian Johnson (Pitt), Ethan Pocic (LSU), Pat Elfein (Ohio State)
Sleepers: Nico Siragusa (San Diego State), Tyler Orlosky (West Virginia), Sean Harlow (Oregon State)
Talent Grade: Top heavy and mostly average

Interior Defensive Line: The 2016 draft class was a great one for defensive lineman, and by comparison, 2017's class is much weaker. There is only one slam-dunk prospect in Jonathan Allen. Drafting anyone else is risky, but there is considerable upside to many of these prospects. The only problem is figuring out how to unleash it.
Top Tier: Jonathan Allen (Alabama)
Second Tier: Montravius Adams (Auburn), Malik McDowell (Michigan State), Caleb Brantley (Florida)
Sleepers: Stevie Tu'ikolovatu (USC), Jarron Jones (Notre Dame), Ryan Glasgow (Michigan)
Talent Grade: Full of potential vs risk prospects

EDGE Rushers: This is the best positional unit in the class. It has two great talents who could be future Hall of Famers in Myles Garrett and Solomon Thomas. Beyond that, there is a seemingly endless amount of good prospects who can start for almost any team. This draft class is going to have a lot of Pro Bowlers.
Top Tier: Myles Garrett (Texas A&M), Solomon Thomas (Stanford)
Second Tier:  Derek Barnett (Tennessee), Taco Charlton (Michigan), Charles Harris (Missouri), TJ Watt (Wisconsin), Carl Lawson (Auburn), Takk MicKinnely (UCLA), Jordan Willis (Kansas State), Tim Williams (Alabama), Ryan Anderson (Alabama)
Sleepers: Trey Hendrickson (FAU), Tanoh Kpassagnon (Villanova), Tarell Basham (Ohio)
Talent Grade: This could be just as good if not better than the 2011 draft class.

Linebackers: This offensive line group is very top heavy. There are five guys I would feel comfortable selecting in the first two rounds and they are all very good prospects with Pro-Bowl potential. Everybody else, however, has flaws that consist of either athleticism or injury. Overall, if a team needs a linebacker, they won't feel too nervous taking a player in this class.
Top Tier: Reuben Foster (Alabama)
Second Tier:  Haason Reddick (Temple), Zach Cunningham (Vanderbilt), Raekwon McMillan (Ohio State), Jarrad Davis (Flordia)
Sleepers: Jalen Reeves-Maybin (Tennessee), Paul Magloire (Arizona), Steven Taylor (Houston)
Talent Grade: Top heavy but risky

Cornerback: The cornerback position is arguably the second best group in this class and it isn't hard to see why. There could be double-digit corners taken in the first two rounds who are ready to start on day one. If your team doesn't draft a corner at some point this year, they are making a mistake.
Top Tier: Marshon Lattimore (Ohio State), Gareon Conley (Ohio State), Quincy Wilson (Florida), Marlon Humphrey (Alabama),
Second Tier: Desmond King (Iowa), Fabian Moreau (UCLA), Adoree' Jackson (USC), Tre'Davious White (LSU), Cordrea Tankersley (Clemson), Chidobe Awuzie (Colorado), Sidney Jones (Washington), Kevin King (Washington), Teez Tabor (Florida)
Sleepers: Cameron Sutton (Tennessee), Shaquill Griffin (UCF), Rasul Douglas (West Virginia)
Talent Grade: Extremely strong

Safety: This is the best safety class in years. What is normally a weak position is now one of the strongest. There is top ten talent and several hidden gems waiting for teams to dig them up.  Teams can get starting safeties on every day of the draft.
Top Tier: Jamal Adams (LSU), Malik Hooker (Ohio State)
Second Tier: Budda Baker (Washington), Obi Melifonwu (UCONN), Marcus Maye (Florida), Desmond King (Iowa), Marcus Williams (Utah)
Sleepers: Montae Nicholson (Michigan State), Jonathan Ford (Auburn), John Johnson (Boston College)
Talent Grade: Extremely strong

Jaleel Johnson Scouting Report: The Big Hawkeye

Written by Christian Lysek


During Iowa's run to the B1G championship against Michigan State, the only two players anybody really knew were Desmond King and CJ Beathard. The big man flying under the radar was defensive tackle Jaleel Johnson. While his name isn't well known among the general public, you can bet NFL know his name in this weak defensive tackle class. Here my evaluation of the former Hawkeye:

Measurables: 
Height- 6'3''
Weight- 316 lbs
Year:
Senior (22)
2016 stat line:
56 tackles (30 solo), 10 TFL, 7.5 sacks, 2 PDs
2017 Combine Performance:
40-yard dash: 5.38 sec, 10-yard split: 1.92 sec, Bench press: 19 reps, Vertical Jump: 28 in, Broad Jump: 100 in, 3-cone: 7.64, Short-Shuttle: 4.62 sec

Pros: Jaleel Johnson passes the look test.  He has 33.25 inch arms to go along with his thick frame, so he has a nice build for the NFL. Against the run, Johnson is a solid tackler and is good at getting penetration in the backfield. His best trait is his bull rush and hand use. They are correctly timed and violent and he is able to toss guards out of his way. Johnson shows these traits against the pass too. He tears through single blockers and swallows quarterbacks hole. Johnson plays with tenacity and he loves big hits. Johnson is also better than advertised at batting down passes.

Cons: Johnson has an inconsistent first step and pad level. Sometimes it's great and he flies off the ball and overpowers his man. Other times he just stands up and eats blocks. Johnson especially struggles with double teams. They drive him back and take him out of the play. Johnson is also over aggressive at times, falling for fakes more often than not.

Pro Comparison: Bennie Logan, DL, Kansas City Chiefs
Bennie Logan was the primary tackle next to Fletcher Cox with the Eagles. He used his penetration skills to stuff the run and rush the passer. He isn't a true 3-4 nose tackle as much of a 4-3 guy who plays the inner most gaps.  Jaleel Johnson will play a similar role once he is ready for playing time in the pros.

3 teams that could use him: As mentioned above, the Eagles lost Bennie Logan and now need a replacement. Johnson can come in and compete with Beau Allen and Aziz Shittu for playing time. The Bills will need to eventually replace Kyle Williams, and Johnson makes sense as a compliment to Marcell Dareus. The even if the Browns draft Myles Garrett, they need to address the interior of the defensive line. Johnson is a young player with substantial upside. That is exactly what the Browns need.

Conclusion: Jaleel Johnson is a good defensive tackle prospect who is best when he is able to use his hands and get penetration. If he can be consistent from a physical and mental perspective, he could be a star. I think he will hear his name called in round 2 or 3.

Stats from www.sports-reference.com, Combine Data from FanRag sport combine data tracker

Marcus Maye Scouting Report: The Next Great Florida Safety?

Written by Christian Lysek

One of the toughest lessons I've had to learn as an amateur scout is that even if a safety isn't making many splash plays, it doesn't mean he isn't contributing. Marcus Maye is a great example of this. The former Florida Gator isn't a splash guy kinda guy, but he is a valuable player because of his football awareness and good fundamentals.

Measurables: 
Height- 6'
Weight- 210 lbs
Year:
Senior (22)
2016 stat line:
50 Tackles (29 solo), 1.5 TFL. 1 sack, 1 INT, 5 PDs
2017 Combine Performance:
None

Pros: Marcus Maye has the build of an NFL safety. He didn't participate in the combine, but on film, he appears to have good speed, strength, and agility. Against the run, Maye can play in the box and wrap up running backs for short games or play in the secondary and serve as the last line of defense. He is very good at diagnosing where run plays are going and is, for the most part, a sure tackler. In the passing game, Maye has great awareness and ball skills. He doesn't bite on play-action and in my film studies I only remember him being burned once (in over 5 games). Maye is best used in zone coverage, where he is able to read the quarterback's eyes and move into position with ease, eliminating potential throws or breaking up thrown ones. Maye has good ball skills as well, as evidenced by his 5 career picks and 16 career pass deflections. He won't be the one dropping easy picks in the secondary.

Cons: Maye really struggles playing man coverage one on one. He has the speed to keep up with receivers, but he has stiff hips and gets burned by good route runners. He has the capacity to play some man coverage, but he is no Tyrann Mathieu. Maye also misses some tackles when he just throws his body at a ball carrier. He needs to have more consistent form and wrap up runners. The other downside with Maye is that he was injured and missed the last few games of 2016 with a broken arm. It isn't a serious injury, but it is something to look out for.

Pro Comparison: Glover Quin, S, Detroit Lions
This pick came down to Glover Quin and Rodney McCleod of the Eagles, but I decided to go with Quin because his size is almost identical to Maye's (6' 207 lbs). Quin also has the ball skills Maye has and is a highly instinctual player who eliminates throws by positioning his body correctly. Quin occasionally flings his body and ball carriers and misses tackles, but when he wraps up, he is a sure tackler. People forget that Quin was a second team All-Pro and Pro Bowl selection in 2014, and Maye could be just as good as Quin was in that season.

3 teams that could use him: The Buccaneers signed J.J. Wilcox, but they may lose free safety Bradley McDougald. If they do, they would be wise to select a smart and versatile safety like Marcus Maye. The Chiefs currently have Ron Parker starting at free safety, who is a decent player, but he is already 29 and not exactly a Pro Bowler. The Chiefs could draft Maye and have him sit behind Parker until he's ready or just insert him into the starting role if he is an upgrade. The Browns have a gaping hole at safety and could use a prospect low-risk, high-reward prospect like Maye to fill the gap.

Conclusion: Marcus Maye is set to be the next great pro to come out of the Florida Gator's secondary. He is a very intelligent football player who dominates in man coverage and is an asset on run defense. Maye has issues in man coverage and with tackling form, but he should hear his name called in the second or third round.

Stats from www.sports-reference.com, Combine Data from Marcus Maye Player Profile on NFL.com

Jalen Reeves-Maybin Scouting Report

Written by Christian Lysek

I written scouting reports on some of my favorite players in this year's class, but I haven't gotten to Jalen Reeves-Maybin. An injury-plagued 2016 season has caused him to be lost in the shuffle of this year's class, but when he is healthy, he is a monster. Here's why:

Measurables: 
Height- 6'
Weight- 230 lbs
Year:
Senior (22)
2015 stat line:
105 tackles (66 solo), 14 TFL, 6 sacks, 4 PDs, 2 FF
2017 Combine Performance:
None

Pros: Jalen Reeves-Maybin is an absolute animal on the field. He has great instincts and quickly reads the offense. He is a great tackler and delivers some bone-crushing hits. He is relentless on the field and has an alpha-dog mentality. He has the strength to shed blocks and stuff runs in the middle and the speed to tackle runners on the outside. Reeves-Maybin is also agile, so he is harder to elude than most linebackers. He also has the in coverage Reeves-Maybin spies, blitzes, or plays man coverage. He is a decent coverage guy because of his athleticism, and he is a good blitzer because he is a head hunter who cannot be stopped. Plus, Reeves-Maybin can contribute on special teams as a coverage man.

Cons: Reeves-Maybin's biggest issue is that he barely stayed on the field in 2016. He dealt with a shoulder injury, which is concerning for a linebacker who is undersized. Reeves-Maybin is generally a good tackler, but he also misses a few when he dives for the ankles of a runner. He needs to figure out how to take out those runners. Reeves-Maybin also struggles when covering athletic tight ends and running backs more than a few yards down the field. He gets too handsy and doesn't have the hips to cover far downfield while playing man.

Pro Comparison: Kwon Alexander, LB, Tampa Bay Buccanneers 
Kwon Alexander was a 4th round pick for the Buccanneers in 2015, and he was a steal. Alexander is a ferocious hitter and a great athlete. He may be undersized, but he makes up for it with tenacity. Alexander struggles to stay on the field due to suspensions and injuries, but when he is on, he is a great linebacker. Maybin could be a steal just like Alexander was.

3 teams that could use him: The Oakland Raiders need a new linebacker and Jalen Reeves-Maybin fits the Raiders style of physicality and speed. He could be an intriguing late-round option. The Lions also need a new linebacker after DeAndre Levy's departure, and Reeves-Maybin is just as good of an athlete as Levy was. The Houston Texans will eventually need to replace Brian Cushing, and Reeves-Maybin would fit right in the Texans fearsome defense.

Conclusion: Jalen Reeves-Maybin is an old school, tenacious linebacker in an undersized body. Injury concerns will make him a day 3 pick, but he could be a steal for whoever takes him.

Stats from www.sports-reference.com, Combine Data from Jalen Reeves-Maybin Player Profile on NFL.com

Chris Godwin Scouting Report

Written by Christian Lysek

Chris Godwin has rocketed up draft boards. Other than Solomon Thomas, it is hard to find a prospect who benefited the most from their bowl game and combine workouts. He destroyed the USC defense for 9 catches, 187 receiving yards, and 2 touchdowns and had a great combine workout. His efforts have put him into second round position. Here's why:

Measurables: 
Height- 6'1''
Weight- 209 lbs
Year:
Junior (21)
2016 stat line:
58 receptions, 982 yards, 11 TDs
2017 Combine Performance:
40 yard dash: 4.42 sec, Bench press: 19 reps, Vertical Jump: 36 in, Broad Jump: 126 in, 3-cone drill: 7.01 sec, 20-yard shuttle: 4.0 sec, 60-yard shuttle: 11.21 sec

Pros: Let's start with Chris Godwin the athlete. Godwin isn't especially tall, but he has prototypical size. He is quite fast (4.42 40 yard dash), strong (19 bench press reps), and explosive (36 in. vert and 126 in. broad). The good news is for Godwin that those traits show up on tape. Coming off of the line of scrimmage, Godwin uses his strength to break through press coverage and dictate where the route goes. He then uses his agility and suddenness to run crisp routes that don't give defenders time to react to the ball. Once the ball is in the air, Godwin's eyes lock on it, and he does a nice job of adjusting his body to meet the ball. Godwin has great concentration throughout the catch and came down with some spectacular grabs in his college career. As a blocker, Godwin is physical and very effective when pinching inside and taking out defenders for an outside run.

Cons: Godwin is definitely a possession receiver first and foremost. He does not generate lots of yards after the catch because he struggles to juke defenders in the open field. Godwin does suffer some drops where he lets the ball go to his chest instead of his hands. Those instances are rare but noteworthy. While he is a good blocker when pinching inside, Godwin struggles to block defenders head on. He has poor technique and can be thrown aside easily for a man of his strength.

Pro Comparison: Michael Crabtree, WR, Oakland Raiders
Michael Crabtree has himself an excellent pro career by having great hands and great route running. He has some concentration drops like Godwin, but he makes some spectacular catches and can attack defenses going vertically and across the middle. Crabtree isn't the blocker Godwin is, but as a pure receiver, Godwin could be a high-end number 2 wideout like Crabtree if he reaches his potential. 

3 teams that could use him: The Chiefs have Jeremy Maclin and Tyreek Hill at wide receiver, but not many other reliable options. Godwin's possession skills would be a nice compliment to Tyreek Hill's big play ability. The Ravens have boom or bust threats in Mike Williams and Breshad Perriman, so drafting a reliable but unspectacular receiver like Godwin could create a nice go-to option for Joe Flacco. The Cardinals lost Michael Floyd and Larry Fitzgerald is getting old, so some fresh blood is due at wide receiver. Godwin would be an intriguing second round option because the Cardinals could then run three wide receiver threats with John Brown, Larry Fitzgerald, and Chris Godwin. That is a dynamic receiving core with a lot of unique weapons.

Conclusion: Godwin is a great athlete and possession receiver, but his lack of YAC ability will keep him out of the first round. Look for Godwin to go on day 2.

Stats from www.sports-reference.com, Combine Data from Chris Godwin Player Profile on NFL.com

NFL draft mock draft 3.0: Two Round Post-Free Agency Madness Edition

Written by Christian Lysek

The combine is over and free agency is in full swing. Let's take a look at how the first and second rounds have been affected.
Note: An OSOB prospect is an "other side of the ball prospect." As long as a player has not been picked in the real mock draft and plays on the opposite side of the ball of the player picked, then they can be selected for the team.

Myles Garrett

1. Cleveland Browns: Myles Garrett, EDGE, Texas A&M

He is 6'4'', 272 lbs, and ran a 4.64 40 yard dash. And he jumped a 41 inch vertical and 128-inch broad jump. And he had 33 bench press reps. Just send in the draft card now.
OSOB Prospect: Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina

2. San Francisco 49ers: Mitchell Trubisky, QB, North Carolina
I know they signed Brian Hoyer, but he is not the future of the franchise. Drafting Trubisky gives Shanahan time to develop the young quarterback and teach him his uber-complex offense.
OSOB Prospect: Solomon Thomas, EDGE, Stanford

3. Chicago Bears: Jamal Adams, S, LSU

I know they have Adrian Amos and just signed Quentin Demps, but Demps is 32 and Amos has been far from impressive. Adams is the best strong safety prospect in years and can transform the weak Bears secondary.
OSOB Prospect: DeShaun Watson, QB, Clemson

4. Jacksonville Jaguars: Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU
T.J. Yeldon has disappointed since he was made a second overall pick in 2015 and Chris Ivory's pro bowl 2015 season looks like a flash in the pan. Leonard Fournette is a true blue chip prospect and can help a struggling Blake Bortles by providing a power run game.
OSOB Prospect: Jamal Adams, S, LSU

5. Tennessee Titans: Solomon Thomas, EDGE, Stanford

The signing of Logan Ryan and Jonathan Cyprien helps shore up the secondary, and in this draft they solidify their top seven with Solomon Thomas. Does anybody want to face a Solomon Thomas-Jurrell Casey duo? Didn't think so.
OSOB Prospect: Mike Williams, WR, Clemson

6. New York Jets: Malik Hooker, S, Ohio State
The Jets secondary is still horrible and they desperately need an upgrade at the free safety spot. Hooker is a ball hawk and could help mask the Jets poor corner play.
OSOB Prospect: Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin

7. Los Angeles Chargers: Mike Williams, WR, Clemson

Nobody on the Chargers can stay healthy, especially the wide receivers. They have solid depth, but their elite no. 1 wide Keenan Allen cannot stay healthy. Mike Williams could be a true no. 1 wide receiver and would give Phillip Rivers an extra weapon in his waning years.
OSOB Prospect: Budda Baker, S, Washington

8. Carolina Panthers: Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin

Everyone hates the Matt Kalil contract and Michael Oher is still the left tackle defending Cam Newton. The Panthers get an actual upgrade at the tackle position by drafting the technically sound and athletic Ryan Ramczyk.
OSOB Prospect: Derek Barnett, EDGE, Tennessee

9. Cincinnati Bengals: Rueben Foster, LB, Alabama

Don't believe the headlines: Foster's combine incident will not hurt his draft stock. He is still a freak athlete with great instincts, and an argument with a hospital worker over waiting for hours will not change any of that.
OSOB Prospect: Garrett Bolles, OT, Utah

OJ Howard

10. Buffalo Bills: OJ Howard, TE, Alabama

The Bills brought back Tyrod Taylor, which was the right move. Now the Bills need to reload and draft some weapons for Taylor. OJ Howard is a complete and reliable tight end who can help both the pass and run game.
OSOB Prospect: Montravius Adams, DL, Auburn

11. New Orleans Saints: Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State

The Saints need defenders, and Marshon Lattimore is the best on the board. He has elite speed and ball skills and has every tool needed to be a shutdown corner.
OSOB Prospect: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford

12. Cleveland Browns: Deshaun Watson, QB, Clemson

DeSahun Watson is arguably the best quarterback in the draft, He has the intangibles and tools to be a great NFL quarterback, all quarterback whisperer Hue Jackson needs to do is hone his accuracy and develop his talent.
OSOB Prospect: Gareon Conley, CB, Florida

13. Arizona Cardinals: Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan

The departure of Michael Floyd and the aging of Larry Fitzgerald is going to come back to bite this team at some point. Davis can play next to and eventually replace Larry Fitzgerald while giving an extra target for Carson Palmer.
OSOB Prospect: Zac Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt

14. Philadelphia Eagles: Gareon Conely, CB, Ohio State
The Eagles filled their hole at wide receiver by signing Alshon Jeffrey and Torrey Smith, so now they must address the corner position. Gareon Conley is not far behind his teammate Marshon Lattimore in terms of talent, and he has the ball skills and instincts to be a great corner in the pros.
OSOB Prospect: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford

15. Indianapolis Colts: Jonathan Allen, DL, Alabama

Jonathan Allen falls this far because of his shoulder injury, which teams are reportedly taking seriously. The Colts are so talent-stricken on defense that they don't care and will draft the best defender available, which is Allen.
OSOB Prospect: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford

16. Baltimore Ravens: Quincy Wilson, CB, Florida
The cornerback depth chart for the Ravens consists of Jimmy Smith, Tavon Young (who is 5'7''), and not much else. Quincy Wilson is a better prospect than his teammate Teez Tabor and has the physicality to perform well in the AFC North.
OSOB Prospect: John Ross, WR, Washington

17. Washington Redskins: Montavius Adams, DL, Auburn
It has not been a great offseason for the 'Skins, and they have lost several defensive linemen. Adams is a freak athlete who can eat up space in the run game. He fills Washington's biggest need.
OSOB Prospect: John Ross, WR, Washington

18. Tennessee Titans: John Ross, WR, Washington

The Titans offense needs a wide receiver, and drafting the 4.22 man fits the bill. John Ross is fast, runs good routes, has good hands, and is a true competitor.
OSOB Prospect: Budda Baker, S, Washington

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: David Njoku, TE, Miami
The duo of DeSean Jackson and Mike Evans is scary enough, so why no add a freaky tight end in David Njoku? He has enormous potential with his hands, size, speed, and leaping ability. Good luck stopping that passing offense.
OSOB Prospect: John Ross, WR, Washington

Garrett Bolles

20. Denver Broncos: Garrett Bolles, OT, Utah

The Broncos offensive line was atrocious last season. Garrett Bolles may be an older prospect at 25 years of age, but he is a great athlete and has the skills to be a day one starter.
OSOB Prospect: Malik McDowell, DL, Michigan State

21. Detroit Lions: Haason Reddick, LB, Temple

DeAndre Levy's release means the Lions are thinner than ever at linebacker. They need an athletic force like Haason Reddick to be the face of their linebacking core moving forward.
OSOB Prospect: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford

22. Miami Dolphins: Zac Cunningham, LB, Vanderbilt

The Dolphins linebackers straight up horrible last season with the exception of Kiko Alonso. The signed Lawrence Timmons to help fill the gap, but at 30 years old, he is more of a band-aid than a solution. Zac Cunningham is the poster child for the modern linebacker and he could help turn the Dolphin's biggest weakness into a strength.
OSOB Prospect: Forrest Lamp, OG, Western Kentucky

23. New York Giants: Christian McCaffrey, RB, Stanford

The Giants have Paul Perkins at running back and that is just about it. Christian McCaffrey is a four down weapon that would give the Giants the running game it sorely needs.
OSOB Prospect: Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State

24. Oakland Raiders: Budda Baker, S, Washington

Raiders free safety Reggie Nelson is 33 years old and the Raiders have a big hole at cornerback. The Raiders can knock out two needs with one pick by drafting the versatile Budda Baker. He can play corner and safety and would strengthen the secondary as a whole.
OSOB Prospect: D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texas

25. Houston Texans: Obi Melifonwu, S, UCONN

It looks like Houston is going to sign Tony Romo, which addresses their need at quarterback. This will allow the Texans to address the safety position, which is quietly a weak spot on their depth chart. Obi Melifonwu is a freak athlete who can line up anywhere in the secondary. He is raw, but he could make the vaunted Texans defense even scarier.
OSOB Prospect: DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame

26. Seattle Seahawks: Forest Lamp, OG, Western Kentucky

It's a real offensive lineman, and he excels in pass protecting. Russell Wilson may finally be able to sleep well at night with this pick.
OSOB Prospect: Malik McDowell, DL, Michigan State

27. Kansas City Chiefs: Dalvin Cook, RB, Florida State

The Chiefs are no stranger to taking players other teams are scared to draft and turning them into great pros (see Chris Jones, Justin Houston, Marcus Peters, and Tyreek Hill). Teams are scared away by Cook's off the field issues, attitude, and fumbling issues, but very few coaches get the most out of controversial players like Andy Reid does. Cook could carry this team to a Super Bowl berth. OSOB Prospect: Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State

28. Dallas Cowboys: Taco Charlton, EDGE, Michigan

The Cowboys have no elite talent on the defensive line that can pass a drug test. Taco Charlton is a clean off the field prospect with the length and burst to dominate with Rod Marinelli's expert coaching.
OSOB Prospect: Zay Jones, WR, ECU

29. Green Bay Packers: Fabian Moreau, CB, UCLA

The Packer lost Micah Hyde and will probably lose Sam Shields, creating a big hole at the corner position. Fabian Moreau put on a show at the Shrine Game and Combine and he has the regular season tape to prove he can be a good pro cornerback.
OSOB Prospect: D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texas

TJ Watt

30. Pittsburgh Steelers: TJ Watt, EDGE, Wisconsin

Surprise! The Steelers need a pass rusher again. TJ Watt is a relentless pass rusher who lead the B1G in sacks. He has the physical ability and technique to finally rejuvenate the lacking Pittsburgh pass rush.
OSOB Prospect: Zay Jones, WR, East Carolina

31. Atlanta Falcons: Dan Feeney, OG, Indiana

The Falcons have very few holes, which is good for a Super Bowl contender looking to repeat an appearance. The team does need to replace Chris Chester though, who is 33 years old. Dan Feeney has been a pro-ready guard for several years and can be a consistent player for the Falcons.
OSOB Prospect: Takkarist McKinnley, EDGE, UCLA

32. New Orleans Saints: Charles Harris, EDGE, Missouri
The Saints acquired this pick in the trade with New England for Brandin Cooks. Charles Harris comes from the Mizzou pass rushing factory with elite burst and a nasty spin move. He can rush the quarterback and help alleviate the burden of Cameron Jordan.
OSOB Prospect: Cam Robinson, OL, Alabama

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33. Cleveland Brown: Evan Engram, TE, Ole Miss
Evan Engram ran a 4.42 at 6'3 and 233 lbs. He is a Jordan Reed-type of player who can transform the Browns passing game.
OSOB Prospect: Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida

34. San Fransisco 49ers: Cam Robinson, OL, Alabama
Cam Robinson has plenty of questions on and off of the field, but he is a physically talented as can be and can be a building block in the 49ers rebuild.
OSOB Prospect: Desmond King, S/CB, Iowa

35. Jacksonville Jaguars: Dion Dawkins, OL, Temple
Dion Dawkins can play tackle or guard and it would still be an upgrade for the Jaguars. In order to stand a chance in their division. They need to protect Blake Bortles and open up holes in the run game Dawkins can do both.
OSOB Prospect: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan

36. Chicago Bears: DeShone Kizer, QB, Notre Dame
Newsflash: Mike Glennon will not save the Bears franchise. He can, however, be an effective stop gap between the man who could. DeShone Kizer has all the tools one could want in a quarterback, he just needs time to learn how to use them.
OSOB Prospect: Desmond King, CB/S, Iowa

37. Los Angeles Rams: Zay Jones, Eastern Carolina
Tavon Austin and Robert Wood are decent pros wide receivers, but Jared Goff has to have better options than just those two. Zay Jones has magnets for hands and can be Goff's go to guy
OSOB Prospect: Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU

38. Los Angeles Chargers: Desmond King, CB/S, Iowa
Where Desmond King will play on the pros depends on his 40 time. If he runs slow and is switched to Safety, look for the Chargers to draft him. He could fill the hole left by Eric Weddle.
OSOB Prospect: Pat Elfien, OG/C, Ohio State

39. New York Jets: Takkarist McKinnley, EDGE, UCLA
I know it's yet another front seven player for the woeful Jets, but Sheldon Richardson is a locker room problem and the pass rush in New York still sucks. McKinnley can be the pass rusher of the future for the Jets.
OSOB Prospect: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee

Marlon Humphrey

40. Carolina Panthers: Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama
The Panthers secondary has not recovered since the departure of Josh Norman. Marlon Humphrey is a physical corner who can play well in the Panther's zone scheme.
OSOB Prospect: D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texas

41. Cincinnati Bengals: Malik McDowell, DL, Michigan State
The Bengals love long defensive lineman and are not afraid of problem players. This seems like a match made in heaven.
OSOB Prospect: Pat Elfien, OG/C, Ohio State

42. New Orleans Saints: Jarrad Davis, LB Florida
The Saints continue to build their defense with Jarrad Davis. He is a great athlete and an alpha-dog who can be the emotional and physical leader of the Saint's defense.
OSOB Prospect: Pat Elfien, OG/C, Ohio State

43. Philadelphia Eagles: D'Onta Foreman, RB, Texas
The Eagles have a nice selection of scatbacks to choose from, but no true workhorse. Foreman Can carry the offensive load and make life easy for Carson Wentz.
OSOB Prospect: Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU

44. Buffalo Bills: Tre'Davious White, CB, LSU
The Bills need to replace Stephon Gillmore's corner spot so they aren't exposed in the passing game come fall. Tre'Davious White is an experienced corner who can make a formidible secondary with Ronald Darby.
OSOB Prospect: Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington

45. Arizona Cardinals: Adoree' Jackson, CB, USC
Adoree' Jackson aswered questions about his coverage technique at the combine by showing off his smooth hips in the DB drills. Jackson has size, speed, quickness, and return ability. He will make a nce pairing with Patrick Peterson.
OSOB Prospect: Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson

46. Indianapolis Colts: Cordrea Tankersley, CB, Clemson
Cordrea Tankersley isn't a trendy prospect at the moment, but he is one of the best corners in the class and is a better prospect than his former teammate Mackensie Alexander was. Tankserlsey has the size and ball skills to play next to Vontae Davis.
OSOB Prospect: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee

47. Minnesota Vikings: Joe Mixon, RB, Oklahoma
I personally would never draft Joe Mixon, but he is a talented player and I could see teams desperate for a running back like the Vikings draft him in the second round.
OSOB Prospect: Carlos Watkins, DL, Clemson

48. Baltimore Ravens: Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington
The Ravens have plenty of field stretching wide receivers in Mike Wallace and Breshad Perriman, so drafting Kupp as the replacement to Steve Smith makes sense. He isn't the fastest guy, but he is a great route runner and has magnet hands.
OSOB Prospect: Carl Lawson, EDGE, Auburn

49. Washington Redskins: Raekwon McMillan, LB, Ohio State
The Redskins continue to improve their run defense by adding the athletic and instintual Raekwon McMillan. He was the Buckeyes leading tackler for two years and can help strengthen a poor run defense.
OSOB Prospect: Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State

Carl Lawson

50. Tampa Bay Buccanneers: Carl Lawson, EDGE, Auburn
The Bucs did just draft Noah Spence and they are heavily invested in their front four, but you can never have enough pass rusher, especially when they of Carl Lawson's caliber. He is a round one talent who could fall due to depth.
OSOB Prospect: Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State

51. Denver Broncos: Carlos Watkins, DL, Clemson
Denver is still suffering from the loss of Malik Jackson, and new free agent Domata Peko isn't a great solution. Carlos Watkins was one of the best defenders on the National Championship team and can tear up opposing offensive lines.
OSOB Prospect: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee

52. Cleveland Browns: Jabrill Peppers, S, Michigan
Jabrill Peppers is an all-world athlete and a man with several great talents, he just needs time to develop. He won't be an instant Pro Bowler on defense, but he has the potential to be one once he develops. Plus he is special in the return game.
OSOB Prospect: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee

53. Detroit Lions: Jourdan Lewis, CB, Michigan
The Lions have a weak corner group outside of Darius Slay. Jourdan Lewis may be small, but he has great ball skills and will lock down whoever he covers in the pros.
OSOB Prospect: Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson

54. Miami Dolphins: Pat Elfien, OG/C, Ohio State
The trading of Brandon Albert probably means that Laremy Tunsil will move to left tackle, leaving a hole at guard. Pat Elfien is an experienced lineman with the skills to play guard or center.
OSOB Prospect: Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado

55. New York Giants: Caleb Brantley, DL, Florida
This pick depends on whether or not the Giants bring back Jonathan Hankins. Since lots of what I have read has said he will not return, the Giants select Caleb Brantley. He has the first step and the strength to replace Hankins.
OSOB Prospect: Antonio Garcia, OT, Troy

56. Oakland Raiders: Jordan Leggett, TE, Clemson
The Raiders offense is explosive and one of the league's best, but it is lacking a standout tight end. Jordan Leggett can block and stretch the field, giving Jack Del Rio yet another weapon on offense.
OSOB Prospect: Jaleel Johnson, DL, Iowa

57. Houston Texans: Pat Mahomes, QB, Texas Tech
Pat Mahomes has all of the talent in the world, he just has no clue how to use it. If the Texans get Tony Romo, that buys them time to train their quarterback project of the future.
OSOB Prospect: Alex Anzalone, LB, Florida

58. Seattle Seahawks: Jordan Willis, EDGE, Kansas State
The Seahawks love drafting EDGE rushers, and this year will be no exception. Willis was one of the most explosive athletes at the combine and he can be the future of the Seattle pass rush along with Frank Clark.
OSOB Prospect: Antonio Garcia, OT, Troy

59. Kansas City Chiefs: Chris Godwin, WR, Penn State
The Chiefs lack weapons at wide receiver aside from Tyreek Hill and an oft-injured Jeremy Maclin. Chris Godwin built off of his Rose Bowl performance by running in the 4.4s in the 40 and showing off his great hands in the gauntlet run. He will immediately improve the Chiefs offense.
OSOB Prospect: Teez Tabor, CB, Florida

Justin Evans

60. Dallas Cowboys: Justin Evans, S, Texas A&M
The Cowboys seem to be losing almost all of their secondary this offseason. Fortunately, with the 59th overall pick, they replace Barry Church with Justin Evans. Evans is a hard hitting and rangy safety who would nicely compliment Byron Jones.
OSOB Prospect: Carlos Henderson, WR, Louisiana Tech

61. Green Bay Packers: Alvin Kamara, RB, Tennessee
The loss of Eddie lacy means the Packers have no RB1 on the roster. Kamara has the vision and speed to tear through defenses and he should be able to help lift some of the burden off of Aaron Rodger's shoulders.
OSOB Prospect: DeMarcus Walker, EDGE, Florida State

62. Pittsburgh Steelers: JuJu Smith Schuster, WR, USC
I had a very tough time deciding between JuJu, Taywan Taylor, and Carlos Henderson. I ended up going with JuJu because of he answered his questions about speed (4.54 40) and compliments Antonio Brown nicely. JuJu gives Big Ben another weapon to keep the Steelers offense dynamic.

OSOB Prospect: Teez Tabor, CB, Florida

63. Atlanta Falcons: Ryan Anderson, EDGE, Alabama
The Falcons need to put a pass rusher next to Vic Beasley and Grady Jarrett to maximize their defensive capabilities. Ryan Anderson may not be quite as talented as his teammate Tim Williams in the pass rush, but he is pretty dang good at it himself, is clean off of the field, and is better against the run.

OSOB Prospect: Teez Tabor, CB, Florida

64. Carolina Panthers: Kareem Hunt, RB, Toledo
The Panthers need to replace old-man Jonathan Stewart with someone younger and less injury prone. Kareen Hunt has the best balance during contact in the entire class, has only fumbled once in his college career, and is Toledo's all-time leading rusher. He can help the Panthers reach their 2015 heights.

OSOB Prospect: Marcus Williams, S, Utah