Mock Draft 1.0

Pick #22–Caleb Banks

With Vega of the board this becomes a pretty obvious pick to make. He's one of my draft crushes, which I made a separate post about here. His hand usage is so coordinated and precise, definitely the best part of his game. He also moves pretty nimble for a big guy. He's so athletic and his first step is INSANE. Will need to improve on the processing speed but he was already improving on that in college down the stretch

Pick #55–Chris Brazzell

Brazzell is also one of my draft crushes this year. Twitchy as a route runner and creates separation easy. Great deep treat and great on screens. Some people have pointed out a lack of effort in Brazzell, but I think that it's just how Tennessee's offense was operated. He moves 3-4 inches shorter than he is and I think he'll be a great deep treat in the NFL.

Pick #86–Zion Young

How did Young fall to pick 86, I don't know. This is an obvious pick, run up to the podium and make it, don't overthink it. Young is already stout against the run and is flashy getting to the QB. He can turn into a potent 3-down player. 6'5" with freakish bend. I get he had the DUI but I would have to assume it's not that big of a problem.

Pick #123–Carter Smith

Another pick to not overthink. Some people think of Smith as a 2nd round talent and while i'm not a huge fan of him, snagging him in the 4th round is excellent value. He's a dawg in the run game and with his short arms he will move to guard and most likely start.

Pick #202–Pat Coogan

I haven't watched much of Coogan yet, only seen him in the CFP so far, but from the few plays I saw of him. His play strength is great and he's a good run blocker. He looked to be pretty solid actually, could be a camp battle between him and Bozeman (assuming we don't bring in someone like Linderbaum or McGovern in FA).

9 comments
  1. I don’t want a camp battle at center. If Bozeman is even on the table for next year, we’re not serious contenders

  2. No interior offensive lineman in the first two rounds will be a tough sell to the fan base 

  3. Chargers will not draft a defensive tackle in the first round of the draft. The ravens never did it and I think the Poona ford and teair tart success shows us that they’ll continue to go to the bargain bin at that position

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