firebee
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Well... Used the Fanspeak simulator, which doesn't give you the option to trade. I've played a little with first-pick and the trades seem ridiculous. Seriously... Does anybody ever see the 49ers giving us their 2nd, 3rd and 4th round pick for our 1st round pick? I think not.
Anyhow... This is what I came up with on Fanspeak with no trades.
26: OT SHON COLEMAN AUBURN - This guy just seems like a PC & JS Type of pick. Strong run blocker with prototype size and strength for an offensive tackle. Overcame a 2 year battle with cancer. Doesn't have great footwork and balance, but he doesn't have horrible footwork and balance either. Gets caught over-extending himself and lunging at times, but overall... Not a horrible prospect for an offensive tackle. Just seems like a guy JS & PC would draft, although I'd prefer trading down and picking up an extra couple of picks later in the draft.
56: OLB SU'A CRAVENS USC - Killing two birds with one stone. Huge playmaker here that's maybe a bit undersized for LB, but I just can't overlook how well rounded he is. Coverage skills, pass rusher, solid tackler. Size is really the only knock on him if you're looking for a pure linebacker type. So.. The first bird is the linebacker position and the other bird is insurance for Kam Chancellor. This kid almost looks like a carbon copy of Kam Chancellor. The versatility and his ability is just too good to pass up. Seems like a perfect fit given our likely circumstances at LB and possibly Safety.
90: G SEBASTIAN TRETOLA ARKANSAS - Looked great at the Senior Bowl and this seems like the guy we'd go after, especially with Coleman taken in the first and having OT addressed. Time to beef up the middle and put an immovable object in there. Considering JS & PCs history of going after a player that fared well at the Senior Bowl and our situation on the line, picking him just kind of made sense. He's been getting a lot of high praise and he seems like a steal here.
121: DE SHELDON RANKINS LOUISVILLE - Reminds me a lot of a young Brandon Mebane. Great lower body strength and explosion. Closes on the ball quickly. Might be a better pass rusher than Mebane was when he was drafted. Just seems like he'd be a great fit for our defense at defensive tackle and I'm having a hard time seeing us bring back Mebane and Rubin, unless we create some serious cap space with a couple unexpected releases. Even if we keep Mebane and Rubin, I'd still love to see us land this guy. Seems like the complete package and well rounded.
193: G JOE DAHL WASHINGTON ST - A very versatile offensive lineman and another guy that fared well at the Senior Bowl. I couldn't believe he was still on the board in all honesty. Could compete for a spot at guard or tackle. Considered a little under-sized and lacking in power for guard and a little too slow with his footwork to start at offensive tackle. A tweener type of offensive lineman, but I like the versatility here and his performance at the Senior Bowl shows he's capable of competing and getting the job done, regardless of where you put him.
215: WR DEVON CAJUSTE STANFORD - This kid is going to be a special receiver in the NFL. He lacks the initial explosion off the LOS and doesn't look super fast for a receiver, but he has that deceptive 3rd gear kind of like Sherman does. He can make the tough catches, he highpoints the ball. Most of all... He's solid when it comes to blocking. Might be one of the best blocking receivers in the draft. This kid is going to be a starter in the league and I couldn't pass him up with our last pick in the draft... STEAL!!!
Anyhow... This is what I came up with on Fanspeak with no trades.
26: OT SHON COLEMAN AUBURN - This guy just seems like a PC & JS Type of pick. Strong run blocker with prototype size and strength for an offensive tackle. Overcame a 2 year battle with cancer. Doesn't have great footwork and balance, but he doesn't have horrible footwork and balance either. Gets caught over-extending himself and lunging at times, but overall... Not a horrible prospect for an offensive tackle. Just seems like a guy JS & PC would draft, although I'd prefer trading down and picking up an extra couple of picks later in the draft.
56: OLB SU'A CRAVENS USC - Killing two birds with one stone. Huge playmaker here that's maybe a bit undersized for LB, but I just can't overlook how well rounded he is. Coverage skills, pass rusher, solid tackler. Size is really the only knock on him if you're looking for a pure linebacker type. So.. The first bird is the linebacker position and the other bird is insurance for Kam Chancellor. This kid almost looks like a carbon copy of Kam Chancellor. The versatility and his ability is just too good to pass up. Seems like a perfect fit given our likely circumstances at LB and possibly Safety.
90: G SEBASTIAN TRETOLA ARKANSAS - Looked great at the Senior Bowl and this seems like the guy we'd go after, especially with Coleman taken in the first and having OT addressed. Time to beef up the middle and put an immovable object in there. Considering JS & PCs history of going after a player that fared well at the Senior Bowl and our situation on the line, picking him just kind of made sense. He's been getting a lot of high praise and he seems like a steal here.
121: DE SHELDON RANKINS LOUISVILLE - Reminds me a lot of a young Brandon Mebane. Great lower body strength and explosion. Closes on the ball quickly. Might be a better pass rusher than Mebane was when he was drafted. Just seems like he'd be a great fit for our defense at defensive tackle and I'm having a hard time seeing us bring back Mebane and Rubin, unless we create some serious cap space with a couple unexpected releases. Even if we keep Mebane and Rubin, I'd still love to see us land this guy. Seems like the complete package and well rounded.
193: G JOE DAHL WASHINGTON ST - A very versatile offensive lineman and another guy that fared well at the Senior Bowl. I couldn't believe he was still on the board in all honesty. Could compete for a spot at guard or tackle. Considered a little under-sized and lacking in power for guard and a little too slow with his footwork to start at offensive tackle. A tweener type of offensive lineman, but I like the versatility here and his performance at the Senior Bowl shows he's capable of competing and getting the job done, regardless of where you put him.
215: WR DEVON CAJUSTE STANFORD - This kid is going to be a special receiver in the NFL. He lacks the initial explosion off the LOS and doesn't look super fast for a receiver, but he has that deceptive 3rd gear kind of like Sherman does. He can make the tough catches, he highpoints the ball. Most of all... He's solid when it comes to blocking. Might be one of the best blocking receivers in the draft. This kid is going to be a starter in the league and I couldn't pass him up with our last pick in the draft... STEAL!!!