Tuesday, March 14, 2017

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

Round 2:

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


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