Figured this probably fits better in this thread than the general draft thread. Maybe I'll rename the title if more keep posting in here.
But my latest, controlled a handful of teams, pushed some trades through, had some fun.
Used
https://www.nflmockdraftdatabase.com/mo ... -simulator
Pick 22 - Jameson Williams - He is like a combo of Henry Ruggs (who I didn't love) and Jerry Jeudy. Pretty sure he would never make it to pick 22 without his injury. Sounds like he will be ready sooner than later, don't think missing him TC or a few regular season games will be the biggest factor in the world in hindsight. Just need him ready for January and every year after. Should be our primary returner for the year regardless of WR status. A lot of other usual names were off the board here for this pick.
Option available: Trevor Penning, Daxton Hill, Zion Johnson, Kenyon Green
Pick 28 - Trevor Penning - given he was possibly my 2nd option at 22, easy pick here. Keeps Jenkins at LG and gives us a damn promising young OL. I like Penning at RT, so keeps Jenkins pencilled for the long term LT years down the road, so essentially getting a plug and play o-lineman while kind of very knowingly securing your long term LT outlook.
Options available: Nakobe Dean, Daxton Hill, Kaiir Elan, Bernhard Raimann, Boye Mafe, DeMarin Leal, Christian Watson
TRADE
Pick 47 - Trade up with Washingington give 53 and our 4th round pick and we get a 6th back. - Christian Watson, again a guy I was considering at 28 is still on the board, had to move up a little, just too much value and need match. So much speed and athletism. Should be a better version of MVS who can do more things. I would say a large step back from where MVS is today, but so much to work with here. No real other options available, was only trading up for him.
Pick 59 - Leo Chanel LB I fricken love this guy. His instincts and playmaking stood out to me for years and I am simply floored at his athletic profile. He really seems to kind of have the Clay Matthews playmaking nose for a big play. This was probably the hardest pick with how the board was dropping, but just too insane of an athlete, no way he isn't a plus special teamer out of the gate minimum. Think you could probably get some nickel 3rd down edge reps out of him, with the occasional rush, or most likely drop back coverage. He'll be one of those guys I will not surprised if he goes first round, honestly a bit confused why he isn't up there right now. Hot take, he's a better A gap shooter than Za'Darius.
Options available: Trey McBride was really hard to pass up here, but going tackle and two WR's, seemed a bit overkill. Actually thought I was going to be taking him before doing a bit more dig into the available prospects. Also Kingsley Enagbare and Cameron Thomas I gave some thought to
Pick 92 - Nick Cross - What's better than one safety from Maryland? 2! Bigger guy, 6'1" 215 and lighting fast, 4.34, fastest safety at the combine. Has some playmaking tendencies, nose or the ball. Gotta make some hard decisions with Savage and Amos soon, doubt both will be back long term, so get some talent here. Another guy likely to be a plus special teamer from day 1.
Pick 120 - Mykael Wright - smaller real physical corner. 5'11" 180. Very willing, aggressive tackler, even if his size puts limitations on his success.
Really wanted DL or interior OL here, but no one popped out to me. Despite having 3 starting quality corners most likely to be here for a long time, we still really don't have depth or a quality slot option. I'm really sure how much you want Jaire in the slot, I mean he'll be great anywhere, but we know he is elite outside. But I also don't love Rasul or Stokes inside and we really haven't seen anything form JSC to count on him. So a definitely clear path to playing time, and we don't have the best injury history at CB either. That again, another great athlete, although slower 40 (seems plenty quick on film, perfect for slot) who will be counted on to play ST early.
One of my more favorite, slower, intimate drafts I did, quit after 4 rounds, but I like what we got.
I think you are looking at pretty much 3 borderline starters on offense. I am not actually sure where a rookie defender could just walk in and start on this defense, but 3 very athletic, long term thinking, highly athletic, immediate ST impact players on defense.
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