st33lersguy
04-22-2018, 05:56 PM
This is my stab at mock draft with trades. I do not profess to know every team's need or what every team is looking for. Here is my mock draft with as brief an explanation as possible
1. Cleveland: Josh Allen QB Wyoming- Signs are pointing towards Allen going to the Browns. This would actually mirror the Chiefs selecting Mid-major potential pick Eric Fisher over the favorite and more established Luke Joeckel, which was made by current Browns GM John Dorsey so this makes sense
2. Giants: Saquan Barkley RB Penn St- This may be a trade but signs are pointing to the Giants staying at 2 to grab Barkley
3. Jets: Sam Darnold QB USC: Some say Mayfield is a done deal at pick 3 but I have a hard time believing they would pass on Darnold if he is there
4. TRADE- Buffalo: Josh Rosen QB UCLA: Our first trade, Buffalo is likely itching to trade up and Cleveland loves to trade down. Bills get the most pro-ready QB in the draft
5. Broncos Quentin Nelson G Notre Dame: Some can argue for Chubb, but Bronocs need O-line and Nelson is the BPA, this seems like an easy selection
6. TRADE- Cardinals Baker Mayfield QB Oklahoma: Like last year, expect teams to make trades for QB. Cardinals replace Carson Palmer and the Colts seem to be wanting to trade down again
7. Bucs: Bradley Chubb DE N.C. St.: I shouldn't have Chubb here, but with the trades for QBs occuring, Chubb slides. I know they just got Vinny Curry, but this would be a tremendous value they would not pass up, just like last year when they drafted O.J Howard despite having Cameron Brate on the roster.
8. Bears: Derwin James S Florida St- Bears need more INTs and playmakers and James would be dynamic for them
9. 49ers: Denzel Ward CB Ohio State: 49ers could use a CB across from Sherman who is recovering from surgery anyway. They get the no. 1 CB here
10. Raiders: Roquan Smith LB Georgia: Raiders need defense and Smith could be the man in the middle helping to improve the defense.
11. Dolphins: Tremaine Edmunds Lb Viginia Tech: Timmons is gone and last year's 2nd round pick Raekwon McMillan is recovering from an ACL. Edmunds is a possible top 10 pick so this is good value
12. Browns (from trade): Minkah Fitzpatrick CB/S Alabama: BPA which they probably should be going by anyway. He can play anywhere
13. Redskins: Vita Vea NT Washington: Mr. Vea goes to Washington from Washington as the Redskins need DL help.
14. Packers: Josh Jackson CB Iowa: Ideally Ward, Fitzpatrick, or Edmunds are here for them, but without those three there, they go for Josh Jackson. They need help at CB
15. Colts (from Cardinals): Mike McGlinchey OT Notre Dame: PROTECT YOUR QB INDY!!!!!!
16. TRADE New Orleans Saints: Lamar Jackson QB Louisville: Saints wanted Mahomes, but the Chiefs beat them to him. They want a new QB to replace Brees and may be aggressive this year. They likely want to trade up ahead of San Diego who may also want to get a new QB. I was tempted to have the Ravens stay put and select Ridley, but Ozzie's traded down before and he was likely offered a nice package.
17. Chargers Da'Ron Payne NT Alabama: The Chargers have few holes for a 9-7 team that missed the playoffs. DT is one of those holes that they fill with Payen
18. TRADE Panthers Calvin Ridley WR Alabama- Another trade (insert yay here). This makes a lot of sense. Panthers need a receiver and may want to move past Dallas to get their guy. Seattle also seems to trade down every year.
19. Dallas: D.J Moore WR Maryland- Dez Bryant is gone and they are thin at this position
20. Detriot: Marcus Davenport DE UTSA: Easy pick. Lions need another pass rusher, and Davenport provides solid value.
21. Cincinnati: Kolton Miller OT UCLA: OL is a weakness for Cincy. I don't think they really replaced Andrew Whitworth last year. Then again a pick that makes sense may be giving this team too much credit
22. Cleveland (from Bills): Will Hernandez G UTEP: May be a good idea to protect they guy you just made the first overall pick after surrendering 50 sacks last year
23. New England: Leighton Vander Esch LB Boise State: Sorry Teegre. Patriots need LB help and LVE seems like a guy Bellichick would love to have on his team
24. Seattle (from Carolina): Jaire Alexander CB Louisville: Sherman is gone and his replacement is a guy who reportedly has swagger (like Sherman did). Seattle needs to retool that defense
25. Tennessee Harold Landry OLB Boston College: Titans need to pressure the QB better if they want to do better than 9-7 and 2nd in the AFC South
26. Atlanta Falcons Taven Bryan DT Florida: Falcons need DT and Bryan has been linked to Atlanta. Why not
27. Baltimore Ravens Rashaan Evans LB Alabama: This mirrors what Cincy did 2 years ago with William Jackson III, getting a guy the Steelers reported interest in at a big need right before their pick. Add the fact that the Ravens have room to improve at ILB and that Ozzie Newsome LOOOOVES Alabama players and that they went defensive heavy last draft and this seems like a perfect pick
28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Derrius Guice RB LSU: This would make quite the splash, but honestly, with their philosophy of BPA and Bell pitching his hissy fit, this would make a lot of sense. Steelers did host them and he would fit with the high character type of guy they went for last year. With no ILB or OLB worth taking, the other options would be Jesse Bates, Ronnie Harrison, or Justin Reid, but I imagine the Steelers would view Guice higher on their board than those 3. Also they may want to go offense in round 1 after selecting defense in round 1 the last 5 years
29. Jacksonville Jaguars: Courtland Sutton WR SMU: Jaguars need WRs after Allen Hurns and Robinson signed elsewhere
30. TRADE: Philadelphia Eagles: Mike Hughes CB UCF: Eagles trade up in front of New England who like them also needs a CB and beat them to Hughes.
31. New England Hayden Hurst TE South Carolina: Another surprise. Gronk has not shown up to minicamp and I don't think has committed to playing in 2018. This gives another weapon to Brady who also lost Cooks and Amendola
32. Minnesota (from Philadelphia): James Daniels G Iowa: Vikings biggest hole right now is O-line. Would be a good idea for them to help combat Philly's devastating front
If the top 27 shakes out like this, who do you guys think the Steelers would get
1. Cleveland: Josh Allen QB Wyoming- Signs are pointing towards Allen going to the Browns. This would actually mirror the Chiefs selecting Mid-major potential pick Eric Fisher over the favorite and more established Luke Joeckel, which was made by current Browns GM John Dorsey so this makes sense
2. Giants: Saquan Barkley RB Penn St- This may be a trade but signs are pointing to the Giants staying at 2 to grab Barkley
3. Jets: Sam Darnold QB USC: Some say Mayfield is a done deal at pick 3 but I have a hard time believing they would pass on Darnold if he is there
4. TRADE- Buffalo: Josh Rosen QB UCLA: Our first trade, Buffalo is likely itching to trade up and Cleveland loves to trade down. Bills get the most pro-ready QB in the draft
5. Broncos Quentin Nelson G Notre Dame: Some can argue for Chubb, but Bronocs need O-line and Nelson is the BPA, this seems like an easy selection
6. TRADE- Cardinals Baker Mayfield QB Oklahoma: Like last year, expect teams to make trades for QB. Cardinals replace Carson Palmer and the Colts seem to be wanting to trade down again
7. Bucs: Bradley Chubb DE N.C. St.: I shouldn't have Chubb here, but with the trades for QBs occuring, Chubb slides. I know they just got Vinny Curry, but this would be a tremendous value they would not pass up, just like last year when they drafted O.J Howard despite having Cameron Brate on the roster.
8. Bears: Derwin James S Florida St- Bears need more INTs and playmakers and James would be dynamic for them
9. 49ers: Denzel Ward CB Ohio State: 49ers could use a CB across from Sherman who is recovering from surgery anyway. They get the no. 1 CB here
10. Raiders: Roquan Smith LB Georgia: Raiders need defense and Smith could be the man in the middle helping to improve the defense.
11. Dolphins: Tremaine Edmunds Lb Viginia Tech: Timmons is gone and last year's 2nd round pick Raekwon McMillan is recovering from an ACL. Edmunds is a possible top 10 pick so this is good value
12. Browns (from trade): Minkah Fitzpatrick CB/S Alabama: BPA which they probably should be going by anyway. He can play anywhere
13. Redskins: Vita Vea NT Washington: Mr. Vea goes to Washington from Washington as the Redskins need DL help.
14. Packers: Josh Jackson CB Iowa: Ideally Ward, Fitzpatrick, or Edmunds are here for them, but without those three there, they go for Josh Jackson. They need help at CB
15. Colts (from Cardinals): Mike McGlinchey OT Notre Dame: PROTECT YOUR QB INDY!!!!!!
16. TRADE New Orleans Saints: Lamar Jackson QB Louisville: Saints wanted Mahomes, but the Chiefs beat them to him. They want a new QB to replace Brees and may be aggressive this year. They likely want to trade up ahead of San Diego who may also want to get a new QB. I was tempted to have the Ravens stay put and select Ridley, but Ozzie's traded down before and he was likely offered a nice package.
17. Chargers Da'Ron Payne NT Alabama: The Chargers have few holes for a 9-7 team that missed the playoffs. DT is one of those holes that they fill with Payen
18. TRADE Panthers Calvin Ridley WR Alabama- Another trade (insert yay here). This makes a lot of sense. Panthers need a receiver and may want to move past Dallas to get their guy. Seattle also seems to trade down every year.
19. Dallas: D.J Moore WR Maryland- Dez Bryant is gone and they are thin at this position
20. Detriot: Marcus Davenport DE UTSA: Easy pick. Lions need another pass rusher, and Davenport provides solid value.
21. Cincinnati: Kolton Miller OT UCLA: OL is a weakness for Cincy. I don't think they really replaced Andrew Whitworth last year. Then again a pick that makes sense may be giving this team too much credit
22. Cleveland (from Bills): Will Hernandez G UTEP: May be a good idea to protect they guy you just made the first overall pick after surrendering 50 sacks last year
23. New England: Leighton Vander Esch LB Boise State: Sorry Teegre. Patriots need LB help and LVE seems like a guy Bellichick would love to have on his team
24. Seattle (from Carolina): Jaire Alexander CB Louisville: Sherman is gone and his replacement is a guy who reportedly has swagger (like Sherman did). Seattle needs to retool that defense
25. Tennessee Harold Landry OLB Boston College: Titans need to pressure the QB better if they want to do better than 9-7 and 2nd in the AFC South
26. Atlanta Falcons Taven Bryan DT Florida: Falcons need DT and Bryan has been linked to Atlanta. Why not
27. Baltimore Ravens Rashaan Evans LB Alabama: This mirrors what Cincy did 2 years ago with William Jackson III, getting a guy the Steelers reported interest in at a big need right before their pick. Add the fact that the Ravens have room to improve at ILB and that Ozzie Newsome LOOOOVES Alabama players and that they went defensive heavy last draft and this seems like a perfect pick
28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Derrius Guice RB LSU: This would make quite the splash, but honestly, with their philosophy of BPA and Bell pitching his hissy fit, this would make a lot of sense. Steelers did host them and he would fit with the high character type of guy they went for last year. With no ILB or OLB worth taking, the other options would be Jesse Bates, Ronnie Harrison, or Justin Reid, but I imagine the Steelers would view Guice higher on their board than those 3. Also they may want to go offense in round 1 after selecting defense in round 1 the last 5 years
29. Jacksonville Jaguars: Courtland Sutton WR SMU: Jaguars need WRs after Allen Hurns and Robinson signed elsewhere
30. TRADE: Philadelphia Eagles: Mike Hughes CB UCF: Eagles trade up in front of New England who like them also needs a CB and beat them to Hughes.
31. New England Hayden Hurst TE South Carolina: Another surprise. Gronk has not shown up to minicamp and I don't think has committed to playing in 2018. This gives another weapon to Brady who also lost Cooks and Amendola
32. Minnesota (from Philadelphia): James Daniels G Iowa: Vikings biggest hole right now is O-line. Would be a good idea for them to help combat Philly's devastating front
If the top 27 shakes out like this, who do you guys think the Steelers would get