1st Round Mock 2.0

[kccrow]

1. Cleveland Browns - Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M
Cleveland will take the stud edge disrupter at #1. QB to come later, maybe.

2. San Francisco 49ers - Solomon Thomas, DL, Stanford
Despite bringing in Hoyer (and having the who's who of NFL failures in Barkley, Ponder, and Gabbert), the 49ers need a long-term solution at QB. That said, all indications are that SF is enamored with Thomas and will wait on a QB.

3. Chicago Bears - Jamal Adams, S, LSU
The Bears have some young, developing corners, so they go for a tone-setting playmaker at safety to put next to their other quality starter in Adrian Amos.

4. Jacksonville Jaguars - O.J. Howard, TE, Alabama
The Jaguars need to get Bortles more help, preferrably in the ground game, but Howard is a weapon that would add another dimension to their aerial attack while also improving their blocking in the run game.

5. Tennessee Titans (f/LAR) - Marshon Lattimore, CB, Ohio State
The Titans secondary was atrocious last season, so they could go anywhere at DB with this pick. I see them nabbing the drafts best CB in Lattimore and going safety later.

6. New York Jets - Mitch Trubisky, QB, North Carolina
Josh McCown isn't the long-term solution at QB for the Jets and he's basically all they have, unless you count Hackenberg... J-E-T-S go for Trubisky.

7. Los Angeles Chargers - Malik Hooker, FS, Ohio State
The Chargers spent a truckload on Okung to help their O-line, so I'd guess they'll try to improve the defensive secondary here. They look to replace the major loss they felt in letting Weddle walk with the play-maker, Hooker.

8. Carolina Panthers - Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama
The loss of Josh Norman last year was huge. Carolina must add another legit CB on the outside or they'll get torched again.

9. Cincinnati Bengals - Derek Barnett, DE, Tennessee
The Bengals need to re-tool the front 7 and that starts with getting an edge rusher opposite Dunlap.

10. Buffalo Bills - John Ross, WR, Washington
The Bills absolutely need to add an explosive playmaker on one side of the ball or the other and there isn't anyone as explosive as Ross in this draft.
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11. New Olreans Saints - Reuben Foster, ILB, Alabama
The Saints need a leader and enforcer in the middle of their defense they haven't had since their Super Bowl run. If Foster checks out medically, he's easily the Saints' best option.

12. Cleveland Browns (f/PHI) - Jonathan Allen, DT, Alabama
Continuing the run on Alabama players, the Browns need a disruptive 3-technique to help in the transition to a 4-3 under new DC Gregg Williams. Allen's availability this late may largley depend on how teams view the QBs and his value versus defensive backs in this draft.

13. Arizona Cardinals - Corey Davis, WR, Western Michigan
With Larry Fitzgerald closing in on retirement and Malcolm Floyd gone to New England, the Cards really need a future #1 target. Davis is a savvy router runner with good speed and great hands.

14. Indianapolis Colts - Takkarist McKinley, DE/OLB, UCLA
The Colts need help protecting Andrew Luck, but that can come on day 2. They desperately need someone to rush the passer in Indy if they have any hopes of fielding a legit defense, and McKinley is exactly the type of player that can bring some heat.

15. Philadelphia Eagles (f/MIN) - Fabian Moreau, CB, UCLA
The Eagles really need a corner that they can rely on to be a shut-down type. Moreau doesn't generate many turnovers, but he's a lock-down cover corner that is tremendous in run support.

16. Baltimore Ravens - Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
The Ravens lack a sure-fire #1 receiver on offense as Perriman is more of a stretch-the-field #2 type. They have little after that with Mike Wallace being a bust. Joe Flacco would sure be happy to have a dependable target once again.

17. Washington Redskins - Leonard Fournette, RB, LSU
The 'Skins could use a true workhorse running back to power their down-hill running game and Fournette provides exactly that. Fournette may be a bit overvalued because of what he lacks, but he does one thing well and that is run the rock straight down your throat. A perfect fit.

18. Tennessee Titans - Jabril Peppers, SS, Michigan
The Titans have established a physical presence offensively and I look for them to do the same on defense. After taking a lock-down press corner in Lattimore, they go for a rangy box defender in Peppers to help complete their secondary overhaul.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Caleb Brantley, DT, Florida
The Bucs desperately need a guy that can hold the fort next to stud Gerald McCoy and create some identity defensively. Brantley is a high-motor, impact player at the line that will shut down the run and create havok, which should help McCoy and their ends get home on more sacks.

20. Denver Broncos - Ryan Ramczyk, OT, Wisconsin
The Broncos added Menelik Watson to compete for the RT position with Stephenson, but neither can hold down the blind side. Denver gets the highest ranked tackle in the draft, but he comes with some risk.

21. Detroit Lions - Haason Reddick, OLB, Temple
The Lions must get better at OLB and DT in this draft as well as have those guys be able to bring additional heat on the QB. I see Reddick as a perfect fit at SOLB for their attacking 4-3 defensive scheme. Reddick has the athleticism to drop into coverage and could even take passing down snaps at DE.

22. Miami Dolphins - Taco Charlton, DE, Michigan
The Dolphins have the potential for a host of needs defensively at LB and DL depending on what happens in free agency. I see the 'Phins targeting a young pass rusher given the age of Cameron Wake and Mario Williams.

23. New York Giants - David Njoku, TE, Miami
Sterling Shepherd had a solid rookie season, but there was little else in the passing game outside of the Odell Beckham universe. The Giants need to upgrade their horrendous TE position and add a threat in the middle. Njoku is young and raw, but he has elite level athleticism to burn the seams.

24. Oakland Raiders - Zach Cunningham, OLB, Vanderbilt
The Raiders boasted one of the league's worst linebacking corps last season, so there is no doubt they look to address it early and often.

25. Houston Texans - DeShaun Watson, QB, Clemson
The Texans need a QB sooner than later and Watson is a leader that can step in early and provide a winning attitude.

26. Seattle Seahawks - Garett Bolles, OT, Utah
The Seahawks absolutely must get better at the tackle positions. Bolles isn't ready from a strength perspective, but he has elite movement skills with great size and shows plus technique. Strength won't be as big of an issue on the left side as it would on the right, so there's a solid chance he can be serviceable year one.

27. Kansas City Chiefs - Patrick Mahomes II, QB, Texas Tech
The Chiefs don't have any major voids outside of ILB, which they could address on day 2 with the talent remaining at the position. With Alex Smith turning 33, it's time the Chiefs get serious about the future.

28. Dallas Cowboys - Obi Melifonwu, SS, Connecticut
After losing Berry Church in free agency, the Cowboys need to retool on the back end of their defense. Melifonwu is a big but ultra-athletic presence in the deep half.

29. Green Bay Packers - T.J. Watt, OLB, Wisconsin
With Peppers set to retire and Nick Perry a free agent, its highly likely the Packers go for an edge rusher. Who better than a home-grown talent in T.J. Watt? Watt may have little experience, but he proved he could be an impact pass rusher in that time plus he plays well against the run and in space. Watt will certainly develop a pro physique with the help of his brothers, so there is little to worry about in that department.

30. Pittsburgh Steelers - Charles Harris, DE, Missouri
The Steelers need to think of the future behind the ageless wonder, James Harrison. Harris has an insane get-off and can bend the corner to get pressure on the QB. When he's bought into the scheme and allowed to wreak havok, he brings pressure as well as anyone in this draft.

31. Atlanta Falcons - Carl Lawson, DE, Auburn
The Falcons need to add a pass rusher and Lawson is built in a similar mould as current Falcon Dwight Freeney.

32. New Orleans Saints (f/NE) - TreDavius White, CB, LSU
The Saints added a playmaker on the interior at #11 with ILB Reuben Foster, and now they look to bolster the outside with a cover corner to help their bad pass defense.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by SAGA45

I'd go get Fournette if he fell out of the top 15. He's a once-in-a-decade talent at HB.

No way in hell I'd ever trade up for a RB.

[LoneWolf]

Originally Posted by SAGA45

I'd go get Fournette if he fell out of the top 15. He's a once-in-a-decade talent at HB.

There have been a few RBs drafted this decade better than Fournette. He runs too upright and he's not elusive enough to be a great back in the NFL.

[BossChief]

Originally Posted by milkman

No way in hell I'd ever trade up for a RB.

Especially in this draft.

Only way I'm moving up (in the first round) is if 3 of the top 4 QB go before our pick in the first.

Beyond that, I'd love to see Dorsey use some late rounders to move up from our picks in the 4th and 5th rounds to go get some guys they really like in the early 4th to mid fourth round. There's gonna be loads of talent left at that point and there's no way this roster would let all 10 draft picks make the roster anyway.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by Bowser

I don't think the Texans take Watson over Mahomes.

Right now they don't have a QB. Neither should start right away but I'd feel more comfortable starting Watson Week 1 over Mahomes.

[O.city]

Mahomes will need alot of work in the nfl. I'm not overly excited about him, I'd take him, but man, it's alot

[Coogs]

Put this over in The Lounge. Gonna put it here too.

From Great Blue North:

The ‘most interesting man in the draft’ … He’s not even a consensus first-round prospect for the upcoming draft, but Texas Tech QB Patrick Mahomes may be the most popular guy in the class. Mahomes had what is being described as a very impressive pro day today in Lubbock where he showed what is considered to be the strongest arm in this year’s draft. However, what makes Mahomes such a popular guy is the number of team’s that want him to either work out privately or visit. Mahomes has already reportedly worked out with as many as a half dozen teams, including Cleveland, Chicago, Cincinnati, Arizona, New Orleans and San Diego, while he reportedly has workouts or visits planned with as many as a dozen more. One other team that appears to be very interested in Mahomes are the Giants. How interested? Giants’ head coach Ben McAdoo, who has never attended a pro day in the three-year tenure with the team, but took the time to travel half way across the country to check out Mahomes as a potential successor to Eli Manning. Only problem for the Giants is that it is starting to look like Mahomes may off the board long before they get on the clock with the 23rd pick.

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by Pestilence

Right now they don't have a QB. Neither should start right away but I'd feel more comfortable starting Watson Week 1 over Mahomes.

A developed Mahomes in that offense though with the weapons they have yikes. Fuller would be very exciting to watch with Mahomes throwing him the ball.

[The Franchise]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay

A developed Mahomes in that offense though with the weapons they have yikes. Fuller would be very exciting to watch with Mahomes throwing him the ball.

If they end up getting Romo....I could see them drafting Mahomes.

[RunKC]

Mahomes is going to Arizona IMO. He's not going to be be on the board very long.

It's going to be Webb or Kizer available in the 20's.

[O.city]

Arizona needs a young qb for sure.

I'm transitioning more towards Watson here in kc though. I think he could be very good in Reid's offense

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by O.city

Arizona needs a young qb for sure.

I'm transitioning more towards Watson here in kc though. I think he could be very good in Reid's offense

But ball velocity! I agree seems like a smart kid who has the tools for Reids offense.

[O.city]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay

But ball velocity! I agree seems like a smart kid who has the tools for Reids offense.

Hell have to make up for that with being quick to process. I dunno, I'm not super sure either way

[Titty Meat]

Originally Posted by O.city

Hell have to make up for that with being quick to process. I dunno, I'm not super sure either way

I don't give a shit about velocity this isn't baseball and I've seen nothing watching him that would indicate that's an issue. He's a inconsistent with his throws sometimes and makes poor choices sometimes. Andy can clean up the accuracy part.

[milkman]

Originally Posted by BigMeatballBillay

I don't give a shit about velocity this isn't baseball and I've seen nothing watching him that would indicate that's an issue. He's a inconsistent with his throws sometimes and makes poor choices sometimes. Andy can clean up the accuracy part.

I am not generally concerned with arm strength, and really like the fact that he's a big time gamer, but that little velocity is a concern.

[Black Bob]

Originally Posted by Direckshun

If Deshaun drops past 15, I go get him.

I agree. I'd give our first four picks to move to 16 to get him. I'm not a Mahommes fan. He's not going until day 2 or 3. There simply isn't enough talent there to warrant taking him in the first.