Terez Paylor’s first mock...with a surprise!

[staylor26]

Originally Posted by RunKC

Even though I wouldn’t like taking an offensive player first due to too many resources in one box, I’m with Terez here. There’s no way Isaiah Oliver or Ronnie Harrison are better football players than Mike Gesicki IMO.

Gesicki’s athletic ability alone is insane. It’s significantly better than even Kelce and he’s a smooth pass catcher. I think it’s “need” to take the other defensive players over him.

I highly doubt the guy is anywhere close t us anyway. I would be shocked if Gesicki fell past 40.

I disagree. Oliver and Harrison would be great values at 54, and they are not that far off from Gesicki, if at all. Gesicki isn’t a good blocker and would be the 5th option in this offense, while Oliver and Harrison are day 1 starters. It’s not drafting based solely on need, because that implies it’s a reach and not good value. It’s BPA at a position of need, which is ideal.

[RunKC]

Originally Posted by staylor26

I disagree. Oliver and Harrison would be great values at 54, and they are not that far off from Gesicki, if at all. Gesicki isn’t a good blocker and would be the 5th option in this offense, while Oliver and Harrison are day 1 starters. It’s not drafting based solely on need, because that implies it’s a reach and not good value. It’s BPA at a position of need, which is ideal.

I think there are guys like Isaiah Oliver and Ronnie Harrison nearly every year. This draft is actually stacked with very good value at those positions.

When was the last time a TE this big had this good of athleticism? Vernon Davis?
Gesicki is way more athletic than both Kelce and Ertz.

I get the defense is a need, but if the board falls that way, one would think you take the prospect that doesn’t come around often.

Either way, I think the guy is going first rd. I don’t see any way Gesicki is anywhere near 54.