Friday, February 26, 2016

Switching Gears to a new Blog

While I love Mercurian Starchild, it is time to be honest with myself here.  I basically just write about the NFL draft.  Given this, I wish to transition to a new blogging adventure but want to keep the archives of my past predictions.  Please visit me now at http://nfldraftcompass.blogspot.com/ but of course feel free to look at past blogs here!

Friday, May 01, 2015

A quick round 2 mock draft

I am sure the moment I post this a trade will happen but here is a quick round 2 mock draft.  But I might be stuck in wishful thinking with the Packers pick.

33
Tennessee
TJ Clemmings - OT Pittsburgh
34
Tampa Bay
Landon Collins - S Alabama
35
Oakland
Jake Fisher - OT Oregon
36
Jacksonville
Eddie Goldman - DT Florida State
37
New York Jets
Donovan Smith - OT Penn State
38
Washington
Randy Gregory - OLB Nebraska
39
Chicago
Quinten Rollins - CB Miami (Ohio)
40
New York Giants
Nate Orchard - DE Utah
41
St. Louis
A.J. Cann - G South Carolina
42
Atlanta
Jay Ajayi - RB Boise State
43
Cleveland
Jaelen Strong - WR Arizona State
44
New Orleans
Dorial Green-Beckham - WR Oklahoma
45
Minnesota
Eli Harold - DE Virginia
46
San Francisco
Benardrick McKinney - ILB Mississippi St.
47
Miami
Jalen Collins - CB LSU
48
San Diego
Owamagbe Odighizuwa - DE UCLA
49
Kansas City
Devin Smith - WR Ohio State
50
Buffalo
Denzel Perryman - ILB Miami
51
Houston
Carl Davis - DL Iowa
52
Philadelphia
Michael Bennett - DT Ohio State
53
Cincinnati
Jordan Phillips - DT Oklahoma
54
Detroit
Jaquiski Tartt - S Samford
55
Arizona
Tevin Coleman - RB Indiana
56
Pittsburgh
Eric Rowe - CB Utah
57
Carolina
Ty Sambrailo - OT Colorado State
58
Baltimore
Maxx Williams - TE Minnesota
59
Denver
Devin Funchess - TE Michigan
60
Dallas
Buck Allen - RB USC
61
Indianapolis
Derron Smith - S Fresno State
62
Green Bay
Erick Kendricks - ILB UCLA
63
Seattle
P.J. Williams - CB Florida State
64
New England
Alex Carter - CB Stanford

Wednesday, April 29, 2015

Final Mock Draft

Updated Mock Draft
As per the last time I did this, the standard rules apply here that I cannot project a trade (which will never happen) so I will only mention that I think they may trade down.  This Mock Draft will include the picks from the last time and then updated picks

1.       Buccaneers
Who they will pick: QB Jameis Winston – However I think that the Bucs are bluffing this pick ala the Chargers and really want to trade out of this pick.  I am not a fan of Winston and his antics and I don’t think anybody should touch him in the first round. No Change– But I think they draft and trade or flat out trade.

Who they should pick: QB Marcus Mariota - If they did not need a QB as bad as they do, I would go elsewhere.  Mariota seems nervous and hyper in the pocket.  I am not seeing the Aaron Rodgers comparison that so many people have made.  No change

2.       Titans
Who they will pick: QB Marcus Mariota – I believe that the Titans have been eying Mariota this whole time and do not buy that they would prefer Leonard Williams.  Change: Leonard Williams - The Titans will most likely trade this pick but it sounds more like they have no interest in Mariota afterall.  Williams is potentially the best player in this draft, they need somebody to take over the defensive side of the ball.

Who they should pick: DL Leonard Williams – I think Mettenberger (and why not Monmouth Alum Alex Tanney for that matter) deserves a shot at the starting position at QB.  The Titans DL does not have much in the way of disruptive players and a lot of blue collar, Williams makes a great deal of sense here. No change


3.       Jaguars
Who they will pick: DE/OLB Dante Fowler Jr. – He seems like the type of player that Gus Bradley likes on Defense.  I am not sure where he fits between OLB and DE or moving between the two.  Bradley seems to be creative enough to find a good way to use him.  Change – Vic Beasley DE Clemson – I think that the Jags go the same position but I am switching the player.  Beasley seems to have more upside and I think Bradley will end up liking him better.

Who they should pick: WR Kevin White - The Jaguars would be better off trying to drop down a few slots and draft a WR or even OL.  You have to both protect and help your investment in a young QB.  White has more potential than Cooper.  There simply is not an elite OL (Plus they do have Joekel) worthy of this spot, so go for the offensive weapon, the Jags can address the defense later. Change – No change because Kevin White is the best way to strengthen this team however, Bud Dupree DE/OLB Kentucky would be the best pass rusher here.   None of the pass rushers really make sense here but the Jags need one.  This means a trade down and grabbing whoever is the best pass rusher is their best bet in reality.

4.       Raiders
Who they will pick: DL Leonard Williams – While the Raiders need to give Carr a few more weapons, Williams is too much of a difference maker to let go at this point.  I am not totally convinced that he is as dominate as he appeared in college but he would be tough to pass up.  I really think the Raiders are looking to drop down if they can.  Change – Williams is no longer available.  WR Kevin White is the next best player based on needs here.  I am still not totally sold on Cooper at this spot, he seems more like a solid complimentary player than a #1 target.

Who they should pick: DL Danny Shelton – If the Raiders do not trade down (they should if there is a taker) this pick makes a lot of sense to me.  Shelton can play all three 3-4 positions if they go with a 3-4 and a creative defensive mind could figure out an interesting position for him in a 4-3, such as a staggered 4-3.  I think that they could nab a WR in the second and/or third round.  Take this scenario for example: Dorial Green-Beckham falls into the 2nd round and they grab him (I personally would prefer WR Breshard Perriman at that point) and then they grab Phillip Dorsett in the 3rd or 4th?  For some reason, I really see Dorsett as a Raider.  No Change – OLB Bud Dupree could really improve this team and Dupree’s upside is great but it is difficult to get a good big man, therefore, they should go with Shelton.  Shelton has dropped a little on my board because he needs to be more disciplined if he in fact plays NT.


5.       Redskins
Who they will pick: OLB Vic Beasley – This is a reactionary pick because they lost Orakpo but I am not sure if Beasley is the right player here.  Maybe it is the Clemson talking.  Change – OLB/DE Dante Fowler JR – For the same reasons as I said Beasley but he is gone in this scenario

Who they should pick: OLB Alvin Dupree – This is a bit of a stretch but I think he is going to be the better pick at this point.  I think Dupree will rise up in the next month.  No Change

6.       Jets
Who they will pick: RB Todd Gurley – The Jets had a pretty poor running game last year that may lead to them taking a chance here.  I have a feeling that the potential upside of Gurley will be too much to pass up at this point.  I know RBs have fallen out of favor for top consideration recently but with the 2013 class being as strong as it was, teams may go back to drafting them high.  I just have a strange feeling about this one, I could be way off.  No Change – I think that this will be the first big surprise in the draft and really, it is only a mild surprise.  In this scenario, Mariota is still available but I think the Jets are still trying to build around Geno Smith.

Who they should pick: OLB Vic Beasley – The issue here is that both Shelton and Williams are gone and both would help this team in a weak spot.  They also should consider taking Scherff here to solidify their offensive line.  Every one of the top pass rushers have question marks so this is a go big or go home kind of moment, despite the rate of Clemson players that look good in college but stink in the pros. No Change – In this situation going with a QB sounds like a good idea but Winston’s propensity to get into trouble does not fit well with New York.  Therefore, stick with the pass rusher.


7.       Bears
Who they will pick: NT Danny Shelton – In this case, it is a no brainer (or should be) as athletic big men are hard to find, you need a NT for the 3-4, and Shelton is ripe for the picking at this point.  Change – In this scenario Mariota is available and is going to be too tempting.  However, I have my questions on Mariota and his nervousness in the pocket plus his general demeanor does not fit well with this type of media city.  Also, my first question to Mariota if I was Chicago would be, “So why were you too good to come to the draft in Chicago”?  The other piece to this, what do you do with Jay Cutler?  Perhaps they make this pick and then trade Cutler to the Titans for a 6th round pick?   

Who they should pick: CB Trae Waynes – Since Shelton is gone in this scenario the Bears should go ahead and fill in another major need.  Waynes is the feisty type of cornerback that has been successful with the Bears in the last decade.  Another strong consideration should be Landon Collins because they Bears have been just terrible at safety since Mike Brown.  No Change

8.       Falcons
Who they will pick: OL Brandon Scherff – Sam Baker should have never been a first round draft pick and they have given him too much time on this team.  Scherff should be able to start at RT but if not they can use him at guard.  I know this seems early for either of those positions but Matt Ryan needs some protection and Scherff will help a lot.  Change – OLB/DE Bud Dupree – While the Falcons need an OL, they also need a pass rusher and Dupree could be the best in this draft.

Who they should pick: Scherff is the right pick here, I am a big fan of building a strong OL.  Think about when the 49ers drafted Davis and Iupati in the first round of the same draft, a strong OL makes a good RB great and turns a smart QB like Ryan into a top QB.  Although at this point, it is going to be tough to pass up on Gordon or Gurley. No Change


9.       Giants
Who they will pick: DE/OLB Alvin Dupree – The Giants used to stock pile pass rushers but the well is a bit dry right now so they will go after Dupree.  Change – OLB Randy Gregory since Dupree is gone and Gregory appears to be similar to the pass rushers the Giants have tended to like.

Who they should pick: OT La’el Collins – The Giants need to fix their offensive line bad and I never understood the Pugh pick from two years ago.  Collins will be a solid starter on the OL and juice it up a bit. No Change – some are rating Ereck Flowers or Andrus Peat higher but I think Collins has the meaner attitude that the Giants like.


10.   Rams
Who they will pick: WR Kevin White – The Rams have WRs that are number 2s and slots, White will be that number 1 they have been looking for (it is not Kenny Britt).  Change – WR Amari Cooper makes sense here.  Tavon Austin is more of a complimentary WR and Cooper is as well, but together they may balance each other out and create a pretty interesting WR corp. 

Who they should pick: WR Amari Cooper – The same reasons as above but White is not available so go with WR 1a.  Although Cooper may not be the answer in the end. No Change


11.   Vikings
Who they will pick: WR Amari Cooper – The Vikings need to give Bridgewater more reliable targets.  While I have always liked Charles Johnson and did not like losing him off the Packers practice squad, he is not a dominant player so Cooper makes sense here.  I know they have Patterson and Wallace but both are teases.  Change – DE Shane Ray, the more everybody observes Ray the more we hear that he has some limitations and is more of a pin your ears back type and really a 4-3 DE.  Zimmer will find a way to use his skills set.

Who they should pick: RB Todd Gurley – With the top WRs gone (I do not think DeVante Parker is worth this pick at all) the Vikings have enough to be patient with Gurley and he is the best player on the board at a position of semi-need.  They need to cut the cord with Peterson for the sake of their franchise.  Change – Ereck Flowers, this is a situation where Gurley could help but they need to grab a player that can help without showing their cards with wanting to trade away Adrian Peterson.  Flowers can help to solidify the line because Loadholt has always just been a guy. 

12.   Browns
Who they will pick: WR DeVante Parker – This is a reactionary pick but will end the run on WRs.  Last year the Browns had every opportunity to bring in a WR and did not.  This is a must now.   I do not really think Parker is as good as he is rated.  Change – S Landon Collins, based on their history I do not think the Browns value WR quite as much and they signed some stop gaps in the offseason.  Collins has a bit more long term values to them.

Who they should pick: QB Jameis Winston – Obviously this will never happen but in this scenario he is worth this pick.  I know that Johnny Football is in rehab and they drafted him in the first round last year, but Winston has a lot of talent and has character issues.  Johnny Football is just bad all around.  I never understood why they traded back into the first round for him (see last year’s opinion on him).  Winston might also react better to a quieter city.  No Change


13.   Saints
Who they will pick: DE/OLB Shane Ray – Prior to the CJ Spiller signing I would say that Melvin Gordon would be the pick but Ray is too talented to pass up at this point and the Saints could use another younger outside rusher.  Change – Ray is gone so they will go with the best player available that could help them.  OL Brandon Scherff is sitting there and could fill in at guard.  There should be some thought on WR but there will be good players at 31 for them to grab.

Who they should pick: DE/OLB Shane Ray – Ray is the best pick here, though the Saints should really take a long look at Cornerback or OT as well.  Change – OLB Dante Fowler Jr. is potentially the best pass rusher available and Ray is not the right player for them.

14.   Dolphins
Who they will pick: CB Trae Waynes – At this point, the Dolphins need a CB and Waynes is the best in the draft.  They have struggled to find a good one since drafting Vontae Davis (who they traded away and has been better away from Miami).  No Change

Who they should pick: OT T.J. Clemmings – I know they went OT last year in round 1 and they have Brandon Alberts, but Alberts is hurt too much and Clemmings can fill in wherever they need him.  Giving Tannehill this much protection will allow him to put up or shut up and give the running backs some room to run.  No Change – Brandon Alberts is hurt too much, they need somebody to take his place.  Clemmings will be better after a year of seasoning and might be able to fill in at other spots for the time being.


15.   49ers
Who they will pick: ILB Denzel Perryman – The 49ers are experiencing an offseason like no other and are a quantifiable mess, some of which is their own fault.  They cannot miss out on their top ILB in the first round and Perryman could be pretty good.  They need somebody to take a leadership role on the defense and fast. Change – NT Danny Shelton the 49ers are in shambles right now and need a good player who has had to claw his way back into good graces.  Shelton is too talented to pass up at this point and the 49ers can start rebuilding LB later.

Who they should pick: OLB Randy Gregory – I am still not sure where he fits in but he has desire and talent and the 49ers need to bring in some swagger without the insanity.  It is a tossup here between Gregory and Fowler because they both have holes in their game but a lot of potential. Change – LB Shaq Thompson, the 49ers need to turn things around and bring in some high character players.  Thompson is undersized but he is very good and might take charge of a defense that needs some juice.

16.   Texans
Who they will pick: OT La’el Collins – The Texans will need to protect whichever average QB that is behind center and Duane Brown is getting long in the tooth so Collins can jump in at RT and eventually take over at LT.  WR is a consideration but they also just signed Cecil Shorts.  Change – RB Melvin Gordon, the more I look at it, the more I think that this is a move that makes sense.  Gordon can be a part time player for his rookie year as the change of pace, then flips spots with Foster next year where Foster is the short yardage guy, then they are set at RB for a long time.

Who they should pick: RB Melvin Gordon – Gordon can complement Arian Foster at this stage and eventually work his way to being the starter in a few years.  This will also take some pressure off of the QB.  No Change


17.   Chargers
Who they will pick: RB Melvin Gordon – There will be major consideration for an OT, especially with some potentially good ones on the board, but in the end, Gordon is a difference maker and that is what the Chargers need at RB.  Change – With Gordon gone it throws the Chargers into a slight frenzy, but there are still good players at positions of need out there.  With OT Erick Flowers sitting there, they address a KING size need.

Who they should pick: OT Ereck Flowers – I am not totally sold on Flowers just yet, but the Chargers did not read my blog when they drafted DJ Fluker (what were they thinking not reading my blog?) and King Dunlap is a stop gap solution who has been hot and cold his entire career.  Change – With Flowers and Gordon gone at this point they look at the board and roll the dice on OLB Randy Gregory, though OT DJ Humphries is enticing.

18.   Chiefs
Who they will pick: CB Jalen Collins – The Chiefs need to seriously consider their offensive line but they could also use a cornerback, in the end they go with a CB.  Change – WR DeVante Parker.  The stat heard around the world: 0 touchdowns scored by wide receivers means that they need to go WR bad, even with the signing of Jeremy Maclin.  I am not sold on Parker, he is missing something.

Who they should pick: WR Dorial Green-Beckham – I think this would be one of the few scenarios that would work for Green-Beckham.  With Andy Reid and Jeremy Maclin providing leadership plus the need that the Chiefs have at WR I think DGB has his best shot with the Chiefs but clearly this is a major risk/reward situation.  Change – OT DJ Humphries, they have Fisher, but they need another solid OT and Humphries is the best left and a very good one.


19.   Browns
Who they will pick: TE Maxx Williams – The WR class is deep and they can grab two WRs later.  Williams is not worth this pick really, but he is the best of the lot.  He lacks speed but some of the best TEs in the league did not run fast.  They will not have a shot at him in the second so go for it here.  Change – DL Malcolm Brown – There will be considerations for a few other players here but Brown will be too tempting to pass up.

Who they should pick: Maxx Williams – Even though it is a reach, the Browns need a TE that can be a safety blanket for whichever QB lines up under center.  You know with Williams that he will give it his all and both block and catch the ball. Change – WR Jaelen Strong – The Browns need a high character tough WR and Strong compares very favorably to Anquan Bolden in both his playing style and that he is also a bit underrated.  Williams is intriguing but they can grab a TE later and they did sign Housler.


20.   Eagles
Who they will pick: DE Arick Armstead – I thought Chip Kelly knew what he was doing until last year...then the offseason.  I think Kelly will think he can mold Armstead but I just see a perennial tease here.  No Change – Chip Kelly is weird like that.

Who they should pick: S Landon Collins – I was a bit torn, I think G or OT would be really smart here but they can help their offensive line later.  Collins makes the most sense here.  Change – WR Dorial Green-Beckham – The Eagles need to go big or go home here and gamble that they can handle DGB and keep him out of trouble.


21.   Bengals
Who they will pick: OT Ereck Flowers – Looking over the board there certainly could be some consideration for a DT or G, but looking over the current OL Flowers seems to be the best fit.  Change – OT La’el Collins – Flowers is gone in this scenario and Collins is too talented to pass up at a position of need, even if Whitworth is daring them to draft his replacement.

Who they should pick: C Cameron Erving – Erving may be better than any guard in this draft (unless you are calling Scherff a guard).  Given the need at OL and the size of Erving he seems to be the best fit.  No Change – Erving is the right player here



22.   Steelers
Who they will pick: OT T.J. Clemmings – The once great “Blitzberg” defense is no more and they have a lot of holes considering how much they have invested in their front seven.   However, they never seem to get it right with OT either and Clemmings has as much potential as anybody at OT so they will go that route. No Change – Clemmings is still raw but he is the right pick here.

Who they should pick: CB Jalen Collins – As bad as their OTs look, their CBs are even worse and getting older.  Collins is a bit of a gamble but the Steelers would be smart to take him here and at least one other DB later in the draft…perhaps even in the second round if a good OL is not there for them. Change – S Landon Collins – The Steelers need OL help but Collins is too good to pass up here and should fill the Polamalu gap.


23.   Lions
Who they will pick: DT Malcolm Brown – The Lions lost both DTs and need to reload even with Ngata.  Brown is the best available at this point, but he really serves more of the finesse up tackle so a bigger DT or NT will need to be brought in down the road. Change – DT Eddie Goldman – Brown is gone but Goldman may be on the same level and they need to rebuild their DL.

Who they should pick: DT Carl Davis – The position is right, but I think Davis is rising and has a lot more upside than Brown.  Davis was the best player at the Senior Bowl this year and really took advantage and showed what he could do.  No Change – Davis is worth this pick

24.   Cardinals
Who they will pick: OLB Randy Gregory – The Cardinals have been good at identifying talented players and using that players strengths while finding ways to compensate for their weaknesses.  They may also be tempted to grab Shaq Thompson for the same reasons but in the end it will be the upside of Gregory. Change – C Cameron Erving – The Cardinals could use a Center and this move would solidify an excellent line.

Who they should pick: DE/OLB Dante Fowler – Again I know that he would be long gone by this point but this is the player that makes the most sense in this scenario for the reasons I just outlined with Gregory.  Change – TE Maxx Williams – The Cardinals could use a solid TE and Williams is solid overall.


25.   Panthers
Who they will pick: S Landon Collins – While the Panthers still need to fix their offensive line, safety is another need and passing on a talent like Collins and go for an OL that may not be close to this level.  However, this also means that reaching on OL in the second round or later is a must.  Change – DJ Humphries – OL is such a huge need and Humphries should be a solid pro and at the very least an upgrade to anything they have.

Who they should pick: OT Andrus Peat – The Panthers need to rebuild their OL still and Peat should be solid at either LT or RT, though he has some concerns he is worth it at this point.  Change – OT Jake Fisher – The more I see Peat the less I like him.  The more I see Fisher the more convinced I am that he could be the best OT in this draft if used properly.

26.   Ravens
Who they will pick: DT Jordan Phillips –The Ravens need to reload in their defensive front seven, with no legit pass rushers available at this point they will go with a DL and Phillips has the size and talent to be a difference maker.  No Change – This pick makes sense here

Who they should pick: WR Jaelen Strong – Joe Flacco is an okay QB which means he needs to have good receivers to throw to.  Strong can be that possession receiver that could stick with the team for years.  The defense will be addressed later.  Change – WR Breshad Perriman – For the same reasons but Strong is gone in this scenario.


27.   Cowboys
Who they will pick: WR Dorial Green-Beckham – While this is not a major need for the Cowboys, they always seem to get intrigued by WRs like this (Antonio Bryant and Dez Bryant for example).  A big roll of the dice that may pay dividends which seems to be Jones’ calling card so it makes sense.  Change –  CB Marcus Peters – the Cowboys need a CB that can play and will roll the dice on Peters and hope that he can keep his head on straight and it appears that he is on that road now.

Who they should pick: DT Malcolm Brown – The Cowboys need a quicker pass rushing DT and Brown is the best fit for up tackle at this point.  Like I said earlier, I think that Davis has more potential than Brown but Brown should be good enough. He is not quite as bad as Armstead but it seems like he has never quite lived up to his billing.  No Change – The perfect pick for the Cowboys

28.   Broncos
Who they will pick: OT Andrus Peat – The Broncos need to protect Peyton Manning a bit more than they need to get him some new targets and Peat should start out at RT and then eventually replace Clady.  However, there is something missing with Peat, he does not seem to have that mean temperament that makes offensive lineman what they are.  With that said, I said the same thing about Clady and he has worked out just fine for the Broncos.  No Change – but it is a mistake, Peat is missing the ugly factor and ends up on the ground a lot.

Who they should pick: OLB/S Shaq Thompson – Thompson is somewhat of an enigma and I would guess that if you asked all 32 teams what position you would play him at only half would say OLB.  With that said, he seems like a good fit for the Broncos at LB and will bring an interesting energy and dynamic to the defense, particularly if Von Miller is healthy and has his head on straight.  Change – DE Arik Armstead – Armstead may just be a tease but at the 28th pick, he is probably worth the risk.


29.   Colts
Who they will pick: DT Carl Davis – There is a great deal to consider here but Davis fills a need (most likely will be moved to DE in this scenario) and is potentially the most disruptive player available.  There should be some consideration here for Shaq Thompson and Cameron Erving also.  No Change

Who they should pick: OT Jake Fisher – I am really high on Jake Fisher and I think he could turn out to be the best OT in this draft.  However, he is a bit lanky so he may be just okay as a rookie.  He can play the RT and then they can get rid of the awful decision to give Gosder Cherilus all the money that they gave him.  Change – Fisher is gone in this scenario and there so CB Quinten Rollins makes the most sense here, but they will move him to Safety, that might be a mistake but he will play well at either spot.

30.   Packers
Who they will pick: ILB Eric Kendricks – I have made it no secret that Kendricks is one of my favorite players in this draft.  He should be here and his value as the Will ILB in the 3-4 should be high for the Packers.  I keep thinking about successful players in the 3-4 at ILB and guys like Kendricks have worked out well for the most part. No Change

Who they should pick: ILB Eric Kendricks – He is the perfect fit in my book.  No Change


31.   Saints
Who they will pick: ILB Benardrick McKinney – The Saints push for defense continues with a player that has the potential to be a dominant ILB if he gets his head on straight and focuses.  OL will be tempting but McKinney could be special and there are not as many special prospects at OL here (though as stated I really like Jake Fisher).  Change – LB Shaq Thompson – Thompson has the tenacity and character to play here.

Who they should pick:  ILB Denzel Perryman – The same reasons as outlined for McKinney but I like Perryman a little better.  No Change


32.   Patriots
Who they will pick: DT Eddie Goldman – The Patriots need more big men and Goldman has the potential to be a good run stuffer and decent pass rusher.  Change – CB PJ Williams – The Patriots need a CB in the worst of ways and Williams is solid if not for some off the field issues.

Who they should pick: DT Eddie Goldman is a very good fit for the Patriots so it only makes sense to pick him up here.  Change - CB Marcus Peters – The best CB in the draft is still here so they take him.


Let’s see what happens!!!!

Sunday, April 26, 2015

Live Mock Draft Andre and Chris Duarte

Live Mock Draft with Andre and Mr. Chris Duarte 2015
For the second year in a row Andre and Mr. Chris Duarte sat down (over the internet) and did a live Mock Draft.  This year, we made it to two rounds.  The same rules as last year: 

-          We alternated the picks (Chris takes the odds and Andre takes the evens to start the draft)
-          No trades
-          We alternated the order of who picks at the start of the second round
-          This is who we think teams should grab if we were the GMs

We have to acknowledge that there is no way that some of the guys that are still on the draft board after three rounds will be there but this is what happened:

Andre and Duarte Mock Draft – No trades, live draft. 

Round 1

Pick



1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Jameis Winston
QB
2. Tennessee Titans - Leonard Williams
DT
3. Jacksonville Jaguars - Dante Fowler, Jr.
DE
4. Oakland Raiders - Kevin White
WR
5. Washington Redskins - Alvin Dupree
OLB
6. New York Jets - Marcus Mariota
QB
7. Chicago Bears - Danny Shelton
DT
8. Atlanta Falcons - Vic Beasley
OLB
9. New York Giants - Amari Cooper
WR
10. St. Louis Rams - Brandon Scherff
OT
11. Minnesota Vikings - DeVante Parker
WR
12. Cleveland Browns - Landon Collins
S
13. New Orleans Saints - Randy Gregory
OLB
14. Miami Dolphins - La'el Collins

15. San Francisco 49ers - Trae Waynes
CB
16. Houston Texans - Melvin Gordon
RB
17. San Diego Chargers - Todd Gurley
RB
18. Kansas City Chiefs - Ereck Flowers
OT
19. Cleveland Browns (from Buffalo Bills) -  Eddie Goldman
DT
20. Philadelphia Eagles -  Dorial Green-Beckham
WR
21. Cincinnati Bengals - Cameron Erving
C
22. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jake Fisher
OT
23. Detroit Lions - Carl Davis
DT
24. Arizona Cardinals - Malcom Brown
DT
25. Carolina Panthers - D.J. Humphries
OT
26. Baltimore Ravens - Jaelen Strong
WR
27. Dallas Cowboys - Shaq Thompson
OLB
28. Denver Broncos - T.J. Clemmings
OT
29. Indianapolis Colts - Jordan Phillips
DT
30. Green Bay Packers - Eric Kendricks

31. New Orleans Saints (from Seattle Seahawks) - Marcus Peters
CB
32. New England Patriots - Jalen Collins
CB


Round 2

Pick (overall)



1 (33). Tennessee Titans - Shane Ray
DE
2 (34). Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Owamagbe Odighizuwa
DE
3 (35). Oakland Raiders - Cedric Ogbuehi
OT
4 (36). Jacksonville Jaguars - Denzel Perryman
ILB
5 (37). New York Jets - Nate Orchard
DE
6 (38). Washington Redskins - Benardrick McKinney 
ILB
7 (39). Chicago Bears - Quinten Rollins
CB
8 (40). New York Giants - Maxx Williams
TE
9 (41). St. Louis Rams - Breshad Perriman
WR
10 (42). Atlanta Falcons - Tevin Coleman
RB
11 (43). Cleveland Browns - Devin Smith
WR
12 (44). New Orleans Saints - Arik Armstead
DE
13 (45). Minnesota Vikings - P.J. Williams
CB
14 (46). San Francisco 49ers - A.J. Cann
OG
15 (47). Miami Dolphins - Damarious Randall
S
16 (48). San Diego Chargers - Kevin Johnson
CB
17 (49). Kansas City Chiefs - Nelson Agholar
WR
18 (50). Buffalo Bills - Hau'oli Kikaha
OLB
19 (51). Houston Texans - Paul Dawson
ILB
20 (52). Philadelphia Eagles - Michael Bennett
DT
21 (53). Cincinnati Bengals - Laken Tomlinson
OG
22 (54). Detroit Lions - Reese Dismukes
C
23 (55). Arizona Cardinals - Jay Ajayi
RB
24 (56). Pittsburgh Steelers - Jaquiski Tartt
S
25 (57). Carolina Panthers - Phillip Dorsett
WR
26 (58). Baltimore Ravens - Sammie Coates
WR
27 (59). Denver Broncos - Devin Funchess
TE
28 (60). Dallas Cowboys - Byron Jones
CB
29 (61). Indianapolis Colts - Derron Smith
S
30 (62). Green Bay Packers - Ronald Darby
CB
31 (63). Seattle Seahawks - Eli Harold
DE
32 (64). New England Patriots - T.J. Yeldon
RB