An interesting Mock by Chad Reuter

[Chief Northman]

Originally Posted by kccrow

If those top 2 picks are there at those points, I'd shit my pants. Both a round low IMO.

I disagree.

Hubbard will be scrutinized because of the talent around him at OSU. He is a solid player, but not exactly quick twitch. I think he makes a better 4-3 End as I question his ability to play in space as a 3-4 OLB. Early to mid 2nd round seems appropriate.

Shepherd has a chance to get into the 2nd after a great Sr. Bowl and Combine. He tests extremely well, but his level of competition will be questioned and he was not exactly dominant statistically. I think he is a 3rd round talent for these reasons.

[kccrow]

Originally Posted by Chief Northman

I disagree.

Hubbard will be scrutinized because of the talent around him at OSU. He is a solid player, but not exactly quick twitch. I think he makes a better 4-3 End as I question his ability to play in space as a 3-4 OLB. Early to mid 2nd round seems appropriate.

Shepherd has a chance to get into the 2nd after a great Sr. Bowl and Combine. He tests extremely well, but his level of competition will be questioned and he was not exactly dominant statistically. I think he is a 3rd round talent for these reasons.

I also question Hubbard's ability to translate to OLB, but he's a very good run defender and that, with his athleticism, and his flashes of being able to get to the QB are enough to get him drafted relatively high. I don't think Hubbard makes it past 40. 54 is a huge stretch.

As for Shepherd, he really showed up during the Senior Bowl week and that's sometimes proof enough that a guy can handle the jump in competition. He might be there at 78, but I think he's going to go closer to our pick at 54 than our pick at 78.