If Nothing Changes Come Draft Day, Who Would You Draft

I just watched some highlights of BJ Raji, and I have to say Smootsmack got it right,this guy is massive, wide bodied and can penetrate the oline to cause mayhem on the offense,.. I see why he's high on a few peoples lists, but let's all remember Vinny will make the call so it could end up being somone projected in the 4th round going with our first pick..what a dumbass..

Not sure what exactly I got right...but thanks!

Suppose we made absolutely no moves prior to draft day, no free-agent signings (other than maybe some camp bodies), and no trades for more draft picks this year.

If we assume the above, that leaves us with a 1st, 3th, 5th, and 6th round pick.

So with all that in mind, give me your mock draft as of today(this is who you would want the Skins to use their picks on)

I'll start (I wanted to get Connor Barwin in here, but just couldn't find a spot for him)

1st-OT: Best Available and that probably means Michael Oher at this point, but I'm becoming a big Eben Britton fan and I'd be tempted to take him

3rd-C: Antoine Caldwell (looking more unlikely he'll be around, but someone like Luigs could fall down there)

5th-DE/LB: Lawrence Sidbury (out of Richmond, could be a steal)

6th-um....some running back

Isn't this the guy from Ole Miss? I believe he plays on the left side and I don't think we're quite ready to replace Samuels. Not sure if he can play RT but if he can or does I'd love for us to draft this guy. This is the kind of guy that you root for.

Isn't this the guy from Ole Miss? I believe he plays on the left side and I don't think we're quite ready to replace Samuels. Not sure if he can play RT but if he can or does I'd love for us to draft this guy. This is the kind of guy that you root for.

Yes he is, yes he does, and yes he can

My Picks:

(1st) DT BJ Raji, DE Everrett Brown, C Alex Mack, OLB Brian Cushing.

(3rd) C Jonathan Luigs, OT Alex Boone, OT Phil Loadholt

(5th) OG Ray Feinga, OLB Zack Follet

(Last Pick) Crap Shoot: DT Mitch King, OG Dallas Reynolds, OG Dan Gray, DE Orion Martin, Best OG, OT, DT, DE available.

Mel Kiper: Says we will draft Brian Orakpo out University of Texas he was a great DE in college he is a beast and a workout warrior

My Picks:

(1st) DT BJ Raji, DE Everrett Brown, C Alex Mack, OLB Brian Cushing.

(3rd) C Jonathan Luigs, OT Alex Boone, OT Phil Loadholt

(5th) OG Ray Feinga, OLB Zack Follet

(Last Pick) Crap Shoot: DT Mitch King, OG Dallas Reynolds, OG Dan Gray, DE Orion Martin, BPA.

Cushing is a 2nd rounder IMO, Loadholt will be taken in the 2nd, but he will play RT in the NFL...heard he gets beat easily by elite speed rushers...possibly a bust...dude IS a big guy--pushin' 350lbs.

Cushing is a 2nd rounder IMO, Loadholt will be taken in the 2nd, but he will play RT in the NFL...heard he gets beat easily by elite speed rushers...possibly a bust...dude IS a big guy--pushin' 350lbs.

They say the same thing about Andre Smith. I couldn't think of anyone else to put in there and hopefully they'll trade down. I'll bet you a silver eagle they do. Besides Everrett Brown, most of my first picks are late first to early second round guys. Seeing how we don't have a second rounder . . . .

I say we draft Brian Orakpo from UT he is a monster DE. Mel kiper has us drafting him in his mock draft

Alright White Boi J,
I've given some thought about it and came up with a more realistic pick.

Given the rules of the thread here's what I would do if I were VC, granted these player are on the board when we get to them. I'll do some more homework and post on the Vinny trades down thread of what I think he'll do. (What I'd like him to do.) Starting left to right, left being my first pick:

(13th) DT BJ Raji, OT Jason Smith, DE Everrett Brown, OT Eben Brown.

(80th) OLB Clay Mathews, C Jonathan Luigs, C Antoine Caldwell, OT Alex Boone.

(111th) OG Ray Feinga, OLB Zack Follet.

(173rd) DE Lawrence Sidbury, FB Quinn Johnson.

Under no circumstances would I get: QB, WR, TE, S, K, P, LS.

I can't see them going after another running back unless they trade Betts or Rock. I can't see either one of them leaving unless someone makes it really worth their while. If they had wanted another running back then they'd have picked up Mason. I can see them wanting another RB in the future in the mold of Barber and Jacobs. I wouldn't do it this year.

Seeing how Sellers is the only full back on the roster, they use him on special teams, he blocks for CP constantly, and they throw the ball to him periodically. I'd get another one in the last round or next year just in case he comes down the wrong way on one of those famous leaps of his.

If Rogers is traded or Springs isn't moved to safety and cut then I can see them picking up a CB in the last round. I wouldn't pick one though.

Our receivers are what they are and we can't sign more right now.

They've already stated that there will be kicker and punter competition in training camp, meaning Suisham and Plackemeir will have to compete with other journeymen. I wouldn't waste another pick on a kicker.

VC would be stupid not to go after the choices I've oulined at least at the position level. Everyone knows what they need. If they're smart they'll follow the same pattern for the next couple of drafts with a RB, ILB, and Safety thrown in for good measure. CP and London are getting worn down and I can't get that image of Landry getting run over by Jacobs out of my head.

Trample the Elderly - I like that draft a little better, but I'd say in 3rd round we have to pick up one of the interior lineman b/c there are lots of good G/C that are 3rd round prospects. I'd especially go G/C in 3rd if we take Raji in the 1st.

This would be a step in the right direction for VC, and give JZ more to work with. I honestly think that if we can get Raji, that would be WAY better than drafting a DE....I heard Raji is dominating all the top OL prospects in 1 on 1 drills. Even if he doesn't get any sacks, he would require a double team, thus allowing 1 of our 6 blitzers to go un-touched....i'd get pissed when i'd see us blitz 6 and not see us get past the line of scrimmage.