2018 Mock Drafts

I get why people would be attracted to a guy like Vita Vea because he's that big huge space eating body that would look good in the middle of our defense, but I'm concerned that he'll get cut off at the point of attack too often because he doesn't come out of his stance quick enough. Centers in the NFL can get into his kitchen pretty quickly if he doesn't explode off the ball better.

I prefer Wilkins because you see the athleticism - he's a Fletcher Cox clone in body type and size. Looks quick like him, and he's proven that he can line up anywhere on the DL at Clemson and succeed. He rushed off the edge for a while there because of injuries, and still had success.

You think about the way the Texans move Watt around, the line can't predict where he'll line up. That's extremely valuable versatility. Not saying Wilkins will be JJ Watt but the ability to slide him up and down the line creates protection problems on 3rd down for any offensive line.

I wont make a mock just yet, I'll wait until it gets closer but for now I'll say IF we have KC still, I'd like a RB/WR at 13. Sutton from SMU looks like a freak. Chubb would be nice too but not at 13.

IF we DONT have KC, obviously a QB would be the pick.

I'm not a fan personally, too slow off the ball. If you watch the highlights you'll see he's way too often the last one out of his stance.

If you want interior DL, Christian Wilkins from Clemson:

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He's a stud, but he went back to Clemson for another year. Their whole damn line did. Their D is nasty again.

I get why people would be attracted to a guy like Vita Vea because he's that big huge space eating body that would look good in the middle of our defense, but I'm concerned that he'll get cut off at the point of attack too often because he doesn't come out of his stance quick enough. Centers in the NFL can get into his kitchen pretty quickly if he doesn't explode off the ball better.

I prefer Wilkins because you see the athleticism - he's a Fletcher Cox clone in body type and size. Looks quick like him, and he's proven that he can line up anywhere on the DL at Clemson and succeed. He rushed off the edge for a while there because of injuries, and still had success.

You think about the way the Texans move Watt around, the line can't predict where he'll line up. That's extremely valuable versatility. Not saying Wilkins will be JJ Watt but the ability to slide him up and down the line creates protection problems on 3rd down for any offensive line.

With that upper body power I'd assume he'd be able to work on getting that same time power/explosion in his lower body in a professional training setting. When he does get on linemen or the ball carrier its a wrap.

There are lots of players that would work for us at 13, not saying he's my number 1 preference, but I'd be happy with the pick. We have needed a big ass hog in the middle for years now.

He's a stud, but he went back to Clemson for another year. Their whole damn line did. Their D is nasty again.

Aw damn now I see those articles, from last week. I missed that. It's a shame - it's helpful to have multiple players available at positions of need.

I like BPA but when it intersects with need that's obviously best, so seeing DLs like him go back to school blows chunks!

Thanks for informing me.

13: R1p13 - qb baker mayfield - oklahoma
44: R2p12 - lb malik jefferson - texas
78: R3p14 - rb josh adams - notre dame
115: R4p13 - dt trenton thompson - georgia
151: R5p12 - wr deontay burnett - usc
191: R6p14 - s jessie bates - wake forest
231: R7p13 - cb brandon facyson - virginia tech
241: R7p23 - g cody oconnell - washington state

Here's my draft:

1981:
1. Mark May, T, Pittsburgh
3. Russ Grimm, G, Pittsburgh
4. Tom Flick, QB, Washington
5. Dexter Manley, DE, Oklahoma State
5. Gary Sayre, G, Cameron
6. Larry Kubin, LB, Penn State
8. Charlie Brown, WR, South Carolina State
9. Darryl Grant, G, Rice
10. Phil Kessel, QB, Northern Michigan
10. Allan Kennedy, T, Washington State
11. Jerry Hill, WR, Northern Alabama
12. Clint Didier, TE, Portland State
UDFA Joe Jacoby, Louisville

A 2018 draft that is successful as this one would be nice.

Here's my draft:

1981:
1. Mark May, T, Pittsburgh
3. Russ Grimm, G, Pittsburgh
4. Tom Flick, QB, Washington
5. Dexter Manley, DE, Oklahoma State
5. Gary Sayre, G, Cameron
6. Larry Kubin, LB, Penn State
8. Charlie Brown, WR, South Carolina State
9. Darryl Grant, G, Rice
10. Phil Kessel, QB, Northern Michigan
10. Allan Kennedy, T, Washington State
11. Jerry Hill, WR, Northern Alabama
12. Clint Didier, TE, Portland State
UDFA Joe Jacoby, Louisville

A 2018 draft that is successful as this one would be nice.


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My 1st post trade mock draft:

13: R1P13 - DL VITA VEA - WASHINGTON
44: R2P12 - G WILL HERNANDEZ - UTEP
115: R4P13 - RB BO SCARBROUGH - ALABAMA
151: R5P12 - WR D.J. CHARK - LSU
191: R6P14 - LB DARIUS LEONARD -SOUTH CAROLINA STATE
231: R7P13 - S DAMON WEBB - OHIO STATE
241: R7P23 - CB KAMERON KELLY - SAN DIEGO STATE

No compensatory picks were included.

Post Trade Edition

Round 1 Pick 13: Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame (A)
Round 2 Pick 12: Will Hernandez, OG, Texas-El Paso (B+)
Round 4 Pick 13: Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon (A+)
Round 5 Pick 12: J.C. Jackson, CB, Maryland (A+)
Round 6 Pick 14: B.J. Hill, DT, North Carolina State (A+)
Round 7 Pick 13: Jack Cichy, ILB/OLB, Wisconsin (A+)
Round 7 Pick 23: Ray-Ray McCloud, WR, Clemson (A+)