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1st Mock (Fanspeak) with Analysis

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So, a few quick notes: there are definitely some questionable picks that occurred overall during this draft. However, I think each of the picks I made are fairly reasonable, and fill needs across the roster. As you'll see in my short analyses I didn't get everything I wanted, specifically in the first round. I am and will always be a believer in taking late round quarterbacks every year possible, and that wasn't really an option in this iteration, maybe in later attempts. Finally, didn't include a lot of visual stimulation in this just for those special mobile users who may experience slow load times. With all that said, we can get into the picks.

14: R1P14
WR MIKE WILLIAMS
CLEMSON
43: R2P11
CB ADOREE JACKSON
USC
74: R3P10
CB CAMERON SUTTON
TENNESSEE
117: R4P12
G JORDAN MORGAN
KUTZTOWN
138: R4P33
TE COLE HIKUTINI
LOUISVILLE
156: R5P11
RB JAMES CONNER
PITTSBURGH
195: R6P10
LB BEN BOULWARE
CLEMSON
233: R7P12
WR DARREUS ROGERS
USC

14th Pick: Not to disparage Mike Williams, but I was hoping for O.J. Howard here. There's a pretty insightful write up on this very website( http://www.bleedinggreennation.com/2017/1/29/14432174/the-case-for-oj-howard ) about why O.J. is a good pick here and I totally agree with that sentiment. But, in what may resemble reality come draft day, he went in the top 10. Williams gives the team a great threat on the outside with speed and NFL hands. Wentz needs more weapons, plain and simple. Look at the teams that played on S.B. Sunday, high-powered offenses built around their quarterbacks. This pick just makes sense, especially with the depth at the corner position which is likely the most pressing need on the roster.

Mike Williams Highlights

43rd Pick: I know Adoree isn't Champ Bailey, let's get that out of the way. He isn't going to have an Adoree island. But I've never seen a player so game dominant who didn't line up behind the center. If you were able to watch any USC football this season it's more than likely you felt the electrifying sensation when the ball comes near him. He's an above average corner, but he's not great and I understand some people's trepidation. But he can play the slot and in my humble opinion be a stalwart there due to his speed, agility, and scary nose for the ball. Don't forget he's the best return man in college football, no shade to Jabrill Peppers

Adoree Jackson Highlights

74th Pick: Cam Sutton is a straight cover corner, and he's good at it. I have the great misfortune of seeing a lot of Tennessee football and he's been the best player and leader on that defense for three years, even more than Derek Barnett (who I have a long rant about I won't share here). He could start outside for Philly right now, I honestly believe that. Call me delusional if you like, but he's a heck of a cover corner.

Cam Sutton Highlights

117th Pick: Attitude. Run blocking. That's Jordan Morgan. If you have time to watch some of his highlights you'll note how he overpowers literally everyone in his path. Strength of competition is obviously a big question mark (sounds like another player we drafted recently), it's fair to say playing like Zack Martin at Kutztown isn't as hard as playing like Zack Martin at Notre Dame. A big mauler at Guard would be an interesting addition for this team. We need to be lessening the burden on Wentz and building some kind of running game, and this is a good first step.

Jordan Morgan Highlights

138th Pick: Cole Hikutini is a pass first tight end who benefited from the wide open Louisville offense to haul in a lot of wide open passes. I think in some ways this hurts his draft stock despite his film which is pretty spectacular. As far as blocking goes I don't think there's much there. Maybe if he bulks up he could be a viable blocker, but in the beginning you're looking at a big rangy receiver (6'5) who will match up favorably against any linebacker or safety. His hands are pretty fabulous, regardless of how open he seems to be in his college reel.

Cole Hikutini Highlights

156th Pick: Let me begin by saying Joe Mixon was on the board here. I didn't pick him because it just didn't sit well with my conscience, everyone's entitled to their opinion. James Conner is a beast, and a great story as a cancer survivor. If you've seen him run you know he has a really upright style and no one in college football runs harder. He doesn't have great top end speed but he's not slow either. Something I don't think can be understated is his desire and hustle. I don't know if his feet ever stop moving when there's contact. He'd be a perfect complement to a scat back, powering through on short yardage plays with the potential to break one off at any time.Between the tackles he's dangerous, and I love this pick in tandem with Jordan Morgan. Owning between the tackles will give Wentz infinitely more freedom to light defenses up on the outside.

James Conner Highlights

195th Pick: I just like Ben Boulware, sue me. The guy was the spiritual leader on Clemson's defense. The way he plays is just plain dangerous, and it excites the football fan within. At this point in the draft you're looking for diamonds in the coal. Boulware may honestly never progress past special teams duties, it's definitely a possibility. But seeing the way he diagnosed plays at Clemson and flew around sideline to sideline after the ball I have a hard time believing he couldn't carve out a niche in the linebacking corps. His intangibles aren't an issue, it's his physical capability that is obviously concerning to some scouts. But we've seen throughout the NFL that ILB is a position where motor and intelligence can lead to success.

Ben Boulware Highlights

233rd Pick: I know we're supposed to hate USC receivers, but Rogers is a legit possession receiver. He doesn't have any one great attribute other than his hands, but he was better than Juju in my opinion for most of their time together. He's excellent at high pointing the ball and going up over receivers. Decent size at 6'2 paired with great ball skills he's a nightmare on the outside. I like him as a depth player behind a much improved receiving corps of Matthews, Williams, and crew. A receiver with good hands and years of starting experience in a premiere program is a good get this late. At this point he was simply BPA, the next best receiver was Ricky Seals Jones.

Darreus Rogers Highlights


So there it is, rip me apart in the comments below.