Fanspeak.com Seahawk Draft Simulations

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I know many of us draft junkies (myself included) have found ourselves hooked on First-Pick.com over the last couple of years at least. While that site can be a fun and useful tool in many ways in educating fans on prospects ... it's lost some of its luster for me, as I just don't find it realistic that tons of teams would be willing to throw the moon at you in trades -- every, single, solitary round. While the thrill of landing a haul of 34 prospects can make you feel like you've just hit the jackpot at a Vegas casino, it's just not what's actually going to happen come draft day.

Recently, I've found myself having a lot of fun (and being a lot more challenged) with ...

http://fanspeak.com/ontheclock/

The site doesn't allow trades unless you update to their premium package, but it does include what they believe to be Seattle's compensatory picks this year. I've found myself being a lot more thoughtful in the way I draft and project where certain players are going to be round by round.

When I draft, I try my best to put my John Schneider and Pete Carroll hat on -- to see prospects how they would rather than how I would (to look for the measureables, the athleticism, guys who are nasty, who are finishers, etc.)

Anyway, here is my latest go at it that I completed last night. See what you guys would think about this, were this to be what Seattle's actual draft ...

26: R1P26 --- OT JACK CONKLIN (MICHIGAN STATE) -- ticks the boxes on the measureables, has the athleticism, and the overall toughness/nasty attitude that Seattle likes. Plug and play LT or RT. Immediate plug and play starter IMO.

56: R2P25 -- C NICK MARTIN (NOTRE DAME) -- Ryan Kelly almost made it to this pick (he would have been the pick), but Martin is a nice consolation prize. Physical, mean streak, center with power, athleticism, smarts, and leadership. He would challenge for the starting spot this year were he to be the pick.

90: R3P27 --G CHRISTIAN WESTERMAN (ARIZONA STATE) -- Has great athleticism and overall strength. He's one of my favorite G prospects in this year's draft. He in tandem with Martin can help to neutralize the Aaron Donalds of the world that have plagued the Hawks the last several years.

98: R3P35 -- OLB DEION JONES (LSU) -- athletic aggressive LB with good sideline to sideline speed.

125: R4P26 -- CB RASHARD ROBINSON (LSU) -- while I would have loved to have waited until #172 to take Robinson (where I'd actually project his value), the facts are is that in every scenario I've run he's gone by that point. To me, this is a Pete Carroll pick all the way. Red flags all the way, but the upside is huge. Give him a couple of years, and I'd say he has the potential to be the eventual starting CB to pair opposite Richard Sherman.

172: R5P33 -- DT WILLIE HENRY (MICHIGAN) -- again, very athletic 3-technique DT who has the potential (given time in Seattle's system) to be a very productive player for the Seahawks.

215: R6P37 -- OLB TRAVIS FEENEY (WASHINGTON) -- SPARQ warrior who absolutely screams Seattle Seahawk. If he's available here or at #223, I think Schneider will have a hard time keeping his hands off him.

223: R7P4 -- DE MATT JUDON (GRAND VALLEY STATE) -- All you have to do, is dial up Judon's tape. That's all you have to do. To have a guy that size who runs a 4.73, chases down ball carriers the way he does, can jump out of the gym, and shows great strength and athleticism. Oh yeah, he's a Seahawk type of player all the way.

245: R7P26 -- WR MIKE THOMAS (SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI) -- Small school prospect who is one of the real sleepers in this draft. He's got size, speed, and the ability to make eye popping catches at times. Here's a great write-up on him ...
http://www.prideofdetroit.com/2016/...report-nfl-draft-profile-southern-mississippi

Those of you who haven't tried this site, give it a shot. Love to see your guys' drafts.

 

[penihawk]

Very nicely done scanner. Other than a RB, I love the thought process there. Will have to give that site a try. :th2thumbs:

 

[McGruff]

26: R1P26
OLB LEONARD FLOYD - just can't get off this pick. Screams Seattle to me. Situational pass rusher while heis body is built into a full time end.
GEORGIA
56: R2P25
RB DERRICK HENRY - Straight value pick on a physical freak who I think fits us better than most project.
ALABAMA
90: R3P27
OT LE'RAVEN CLARK
TEXAS TECH - Prototypical size and athletic ability that will need at least a year of coaching before he sees the field.
98: R3P35
G JOSHUA GARNETT
STANFORD
125: R4P26 - Bringing the nasty back to Seattle's line
QB DAK PRESCOTT
MISSISSIPPI ST
172: R5P33 - too early for a QB? Prescott is probably my favorite QB in this draft, and Seattle has interviewed him.
OT ALEX LEWIS
NEBRASKA
215: R6P37 - safe RT or possibly LG prospect. Low risk, low reward.
DT WILLIE HENRY
MICHIGAN
223: R7P4 - solid penetrating DT with some upside.
OLB STEPHEN WEATHERLY
VANDERBILT
245: R7P26 - a moldable, movable piece that may be redundant with Floyd.
OT CALEB BENENOCH
UCLA - another atheltic freak on the line.

 

[Largent80]

Scanner with another Grand Salami post.
I think going OL in the first is a capital idea, and even the 2nd.

 

[Natethegreat]

I would be doing cart wheels if these guys were actually available like they were in this mock.


26: R1P26
CB WILLIAM JACKSON III There were no good Tackles left when I was picking. I was able to get some good tackle prospects later on.

56: R2P25
C NICK MARTIN
NOTRE DAME

90: R3P27
G JOSHUA GARNETT
STANFORD

98: R3P35
S KEANU NEAL
FLORIDA

125: R4P26
DT JAVON HARGRAVE
SOUTH CAROLINA STATE

172: R5P33
G CONNOR MCGOVERN
MISSOURI

215: R6P37
WR KEYARRIS GARRETT
TULSA

223: R7P4
OT FAHN COOPER
OLE MISS

245: R7P26
OT STEPHANE NEMBOT
COLORADO

 

[Pie Romania]

26: R1P26
OT RONNIE STANLEY
NOTRE DAME
56: R2P25
RB DERRICK HENRY
ALABAMA
90: R3P27
G CODY WHITEHAIR
KANSAS STATE
98: R3P35
CB DEIONDRE' HALL
NORTHERN IOWA
125: R4P26
DT HASSAN RIDGEWAY
TEXAS
172: R5P33
C ISAAC SEUMALO
OREGON STATE
215: R6P37
CB BRANDON FACYSON
VIRGINIA TECH
223: R7P4
WR DEVON CAJUSTE
STANFORD
245: R7P26
WR MARQUEZ NORTH
TENNESSEE

 

[EverydayImRusselin]

Here is my favorite mock. It feels Seahawky because I had to search all their draft boards to make sure all the guys I wanted were ranked in the top 400.


26: R1P26
OT GERMAIN IFEDI
TEXAS A&M
56: R2P25
DE CHARLES TAPPER
OKLAHOMA
90: R3P27
G CONNOR MCGOVERN
MISSOURI
98: R3P35
DT WILLIE HENRY
MICHIGAN
125: R4P26
OLB STEPHEN WEATHERLY
VANDERBILT
172: R5P33
S JUSTIN SIMMONS
BOSTON COLLEGE
215: R6P37
RB MARSHAUN COPRICH
ILLINOIS ST
223: R7P4
DE JAMES COWSER
SOUTHERN UTAH
245: R7P26
WR MARQUEZ NORTH
TENNESSEE

 

[TeamoftheCentury]

26: R1P26
OT RONNIE STANLEY
NOTRE DAME
56: R2P25
RB DERRICK HENRY
ALABAMA
90: R3P27
G CODY WHITEHAIR
KANSAS STATE
98: R3P35
CB DEIONDRE' HALL
NORTHERN IOWA
125: R4P26
DT HASSAN RIDGEWAY
TEXAS
172: R5P33
C ISAAC SEUMALO
OREGON STATE
215: R6P37
CB BRANDON FACYSON
VIRGINIA TECH
223: R7P4
WR DEVON CAJUSTE
STANFORD
245: R7P26
WR MARQUEZ NORTH
TENNESSEE

As to the OP, this one draft here is why I haven't spent much time on Fanspeak in the past. The only player I could see out of the top 3 in this mock being available at that spot is Henry. But, he would likely be gone as well. Some team will be enamored enough with him to trade up if he's still available when the Hawks are nearing the 2nd round pick. But, NO WAY will Stanley or Whitehair be available in those spots. No way. Why even dream?
But, as far as a game of entertainment... nice job Pie Romania.

 

[penihawk]

These are fun to do even if they are sometimes unrealistic. Here is what I came up with and like it alot.

RD1-26- JACK CONKLIN OT MICH ST

RD2-56- RYAN KELLY C ALABAMA

RD3-90- WILLIE HENRY DT MICHIGAN

RD3-98- CHARLES TAPPER DE OKLAHOMA

RD4-125- DEION JONES OLB LSU

RD5-172- CONNOR MCGOVERN G/T MISSOURI

RD6-215- KENYAN DRAKE RB ALABAMA

RD7-223- TANNER MCEVOY WHEREVER WISCONSIN

RD7-245- JUSTIN SIMMONS CB/S BOSTON COLLEGE

 

[McGruff]

As ed on. Lot of these I'd say their engine over values team needs. Most of these players are insane in falling so far.

 

[Pie Romania]

26: R1P26
OT RONNIE STANLEY
NOTRE DAME
56: R2P25
RB DERRICK HENRY
ALABAMA
90: R3P27
G CODY WHITEHAIR
KANSAS STATE
98: R3P35
CB DEIONDRE' HALL
NORTHERN IOWA
125: R4P26
DT HASSAN RIDGEWAY
TEXAS
172: R5P33
C ISAAC SEUMALO
OREGON STATE
215: R6P37
CB BRANDON FACYSON
VIRGINIA TECH
223: R7P4
WR DEVON CAJUSTE
STANFORD
245: R7P26
WR MARQUEZ NORTH
TENNESSEE

As to the OP, this one draft here is why I haven't spent much time on Fanspeak in the past. The only player I could see out of the top 3 in this mock being available at that spot is Henry. But, he would likely be gone as well. Some team will be enamored enough with him to trade up if he's still available when the Hawks are nearing the 2nd round pick. But, NO WAY will Stanley or Whitehair be available in those spots. No way. Why even dream?
But, as far as a game of entertainment... nice job Pie Romania.

LOL, agreed. It's why I selected them. Stanley & Whitehair on the left side of the O-Line would go a long way to improve the pass-pro. Henry sharing time with Rawls brings a great 1-2 combo of power & speed. Cajuste & North being great values late as developmental prospects who bring size to an already speedy offense of Wilson, Baldwin, Lockett, Richardson, Graham, & Willson. Hall meets all the Seahawks pre-requisites IIRC and adds depth/competition to the secondary, who if he develops, could compete for the #2 spot and replace Tharold Simon if he doesn't live up to expectations this year. Ridgeway a high upside rotational tackle who could be far more in a year or two. Facyson has all the physical tools and was more of a gamble pick that I felt could be afforded at that point in the draft. Depth/Competition/Insurance for Hall & the rest....and I thoroughly enjoyed it when we had a secondary so strong our castoffs were starting elsewhere. If they could both contribute early, or at least make the roster, we wouldn't have to worry about needing to take chances on free agents at that position for the next 4-5 years, if not more. Finally, Seumalo was the one where I didn't have many better options. He has solid footwork from what I have seen and enough movement to do well in our system, but there are also a lot of things he needs to improve upon. Don't know how free agency shakes out, but if nothing were to happen at the position, there will need to be more urgency to get someone who will undoubtedly be the starter. Seumalo does have experience at multiple positions, so that versatility was one of the main reasons for his selection.

But yeah, I doubt any of those guys are available where they were selected, but anything can happen I guess. Just thought I'd give it a shot.....only one

 

[chris98251]

26: R1P26 OT TAYLOR DECKER OHIO ST

Compares to (Current NFL Player): Nate Solder, New England Patriots

Strengths
- Large, well put together frame with upper body strength to drive defenders
- NFL length to extend and meet rushers with timing and strong hands
- Footwork to mirror defenders, complete with an excellent kick-slide

Weaknesses
- Can struggle with pad level, needs to maintain proper knee-bend
- Needs to maintain his natural wide base, stance can narrow from time to time
- Could improve angles on run-blocking




56: R2P25 DE SHAWN OAKMAN BAYLOR

Compares to (Current NFL Player): Michael Johnson (Bengals)

Strengths
- Imposing frame with chiseled upper body
- Impressive first step quickness, especially given his size
- Excellent strength with long arms and heavy hands

Weaknesses
- Struggles to win the leverage battle
- Lacks bulk in his lower half
- Inconsistent technique can lead to long lulls in production
- Isn't the sum of his parts


90: R3P27 DT D.J. READER CLEMSON

Strengths

Good mental processing skills as he diagnoses the play and reacts quickly. Maintains a low pad level to gain immediate leverage over offensive linemen. Against the run, displays very good play strength by holding his ground and not getting pushed off the line of scrimmage. Solid lateral quickness as he moves down the line to chase the ball carrier.

Weaknesses

Marginal get-off at the snap as he doesn’t explode out of his stance as a result of adequate athletic ability. Does not initiate contact with hands, allowing offensive linemen to get their hands inside his shoulder pads. This creates balance issues for Reader as he loses leverage and becomes top heavy.


98: R3P35 OLB DEION JONES LSU

Strengths:
• Light on his feet, impressive long speed
• Accelerates extremely quickly
• Fluid hips to change direction on the move
• Exceptional footwork
• Constantly keeps shoulders square to the line of scrimmage on the move
• Very good ball skills for a linebacker
• Able to stay stride for stride with anyone in man coverage, physical in man to disrupt route without drawing flag
• High football IQ
• Exceptional instincts
• Quick read & react time
• Takes very good angles to the ball
• Good tackler
• Generally good effort
• Special teams experience, and quality experience at that

Weaknesses:

• Only one year of collegiate production
• Sometimes unaware in zone coverage
• Lacks a good bit of functional strength
• Lacks the strength and consistent solid base to constantly successfully shed blocks
• Slow snap-to-start time when blitzing from the outside
• Sometimes too patient; can get behind the flow of the play




125: R4P26 G SPENCER DRANGO BAYLOR

Strengths:
• Tough run blocker
• Strong
• Can get movement at the point of attack
• Solid technique
• Hand placement
• Sustains blocks
• Decent knee bend
• Decent feet
• Enough athleticism to start on the inside
• Could play tackle in a pinch
• Can stonewall bull rushes
• Experience against fast edge rushers
• Fit for a man-blocking scheme
• Experience at left tackle
• Upside to develop
• Ready to contribute immediately

Weaknesses:
• Extremely short arms (32.75)
• Lacks athleticism for the edge
• Not quick enough for left tackle
• Can struggle with fast edge rushers
• Back injury in 2013
• Could stand to get in better shape




172: R5P33 C AUSTIN BLYTHE IOWA
NFL Comparison Matt Paradis

Strengths
Four-year starter featuring durability and leadership qualities. Has played center and both guard spots which gives him a mental head­start. Controlled glider up to inside linebackers and plays with plus body control. Patient, confident run blocker who consistently lands his blocks in the center of his targets. Keeps his feet grinding after contact to generate movement and prolonged engagement as a blocker. Sticks to opponents like a shadow and is always bodied up near his man. Excellent outside zone blocker. Uses feet and upper body strength to run gap­-shooters up the field past the quarterback. The Hawkeyes love pulling him and using as lead blocker in space. Technician able to snap and step quickly on reach blocks. Sinks hips and can anchor up against bull rushers. Good functional strength for his size. Played in over 96 percent of team?s offensive snaps over last three years.

Weaknesses
Undersized by every standard that NFL teams use for centers. Lack of length and mass is a legitimate concern moving forward. Has played both guard spots and center, but size likely limits him to center only in the league. Teams may view him as fit for zone specific teams which could limit his draft stock. Catches pass rushers rather than punching. Will have to adjust to defensive tackles using length to disrupt his task. Tape shows potential mental mistakes in protection against blitzes.


215: R6P37 G JOE DAHL WASHINGTON ST

Strengths
•Locks onto defenders
•Has very quick feet
•Shows textbook knee bend
•Has strong hands
•Keeps his balance well
•Get’s to the 2nd level quickly
•Targets well at the next level
•Always keeps the defender squarely in front of him

Weaknesses
•Doesn’t have the body of work most tackles have blocking the run
•Shuffles backwards instead of going out with a kick step
•Could have problems with speed rushers
•Almost only blocked coming out of a 2 point stance
•Won’t fit in every offense






223: R7P4 OLB NICK KWIATKOWSKI WEST VIRGINIA
NFL Comparison David Mayo

Strengths
Has production that has filled up stat sheet for three straight years. Finished last three seasons with 275 tackles. Former safety with a feel for what is developing around him. Had 10 passes defensed this season and two seasons with three interceptions. Good balance to maneuver around trash and get to the tackle. Tough play demeanor and technically sound tackler. Chest up tackler who drives through his target to finish. Gets downhill with timing as a blitzer. Has aggressiveness and nose for the ball to become a special teams performer.

Weaknesses
Scouts worry about his ability to match power at point of attack. Pad level is a little bit high and will run under blocks giving away his gap rather than leveraging it. Doesn't have the combination of burst and instincts to stay off of blockers. Needs to improve hand usage rather than taking on with shoulder so often. Questionable sideline-to-sideline speed.




245: R7P26 RB DWAYNE WASHINGTON WASHINGTON

Strengths
Possesses rare combination of size and speed. Flashes the juice once he hits it onto second level. Has a rush of 68 yards or more in each of his three seasons despite limited carries. Has enough early wiggle. Has athletic traits that cannot be ignored. Former wide receiver with ability to destroy linebackers matched up on him out of the backfield. Able to threaten the seam as pass catcher.

Weaknesses
Long strider. Struggles to make quick, decisive cuts. Poor feel for the right running track on stretch plays. Looks for cutback lanes that aren’t there. Will run up blocker’s back and has very little feel between tackles. Scat­back who fails to run to his size. Plagued by fumbles putting ball on the ground 10 times in 227 career carries. Lost starting job this season and missed final three games due to injury. Has struggled to stay healthy during time at Washington.

 

[MB12]

R1P26: OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State.
R2P25: DT Austin Johnson, Penn State.
R3P27: OT Joe Haeg, North Dakota State.
R3P35: RB Kenneth Dixon, LA Tech.
R4P26: OG Joe Dahl, Washington State.
R5P33: LB Travis Feeney, Washington.
R6P37: WR Michael Thomas, Southern Miss.
R7P4: DT Dean Lowry, Northwestern.
R7P26: CB DeAndre Elliot, Colorado State.

I'd be very happy with that personally, maybe I focuses a bit too much on the trenches, I'm still getting used to these draft simulators, that's the fifth one I've done.

 

[Hawkscanner]

26: R1P26
OT RONNIE STANLEY
NOTRE DAME
56: R2P25
RB DERRICK HENRY
ALABAMA
90: R3P27
G CODY WHITEHAIR
KANSAS STATE
98: R3P35
CB DEIONDRE' HALL
NORTHERN IOWA
125: R4P26
DT HASSAN RIDGEWAY
TEXAS
172: R5P33
C ISAAC SEUMALO
OREGON STATE
215: R6P37
CB BRANDON FACYSON
VIRGINIA TECH
223: R7P4
WR DEVON CAJUSTE
STANFORD
245: R7P26
WR MARQUEZ NORTH
TENNESSEE

As to the OP, this one draft here is why I haven't spent much time on Fanspeak in the past. The only player I could see out of the top 3 in this mock being available at that spot is Henry. But, he would likely be gone as well. Some team will be enamored enough with him to trade up if he's still available when the Hawks are nearing the 2nd round pick. But, NO WAY will Stanley or Whitehair be available in those spots. No way. Why even dream?
But, as far as a game of entertainment... nice job Pie Romania.

Yeah, I agree that even this simulator is a bit unrealistic. It's better than First-Pick.com IMO, but still has its flaws. I've yet to find one that simulates what I'd consider to be a realistic draft ... but still, it's a useful tool in getting a sense of where players might be drafted and what teams will be looking for. That said as I said in another thread, I've watched many drafts throughout the years. I've seen guys who were projected by many to be 1st or 2nd rounders drop all the way down to the 4th round ... and I've seen guys who were projected to be 3rd rounders get drafted in the 1st round. Outside of about the top 10-15 players, it's really hard to accurately predict where players are actually going to land.

 

[firebee]

At this moment in time, this is what I see as our ideal draft.

R1P26: OT, Jason Spriggs, Indiana - Their is a very very good chance that Conklin and Rankins are off the board, which are the only two players I could see us taking over Spriggs. I don't see us spending a 1st on Nkemdiche under his circumstances. Huge upside talent, but he's not handling his off-field issues the right way. Spriggs is a far more legitimate starter than Ifedi, his SPARQ is better, his measurables meet our requirements, he's more fundamentally sound and he's more consistent. If I was going to take a shot on Ifedi, I'd just hold off until a later round and take Brandon Shell. They're almost the same player when you look at their measurables, SPARQ and the lack of skills that'll need to be coached up.

R2P25: LB Joshua Perry, Ohio St. - I watch Ohio State games and wonder why Ohio St. is trying to play Patrick Willis at MLB. I project him to the outside and wonder how much more disruptive he could be when he gets to attack more vs. trying to read and react in the middle. SPARQ, size, length, production and skill makes him the ideal fit for us at OLB and I think he becomes an absolute game wrecker once he gets comfortable on the outside and settles into the position. To me... with Irvin leaving and our situation at LB being what it is, I think we almost have to take Perry here. We could wait and try grabbing Feeney later, but Durability and bodyframe is a concern with him. I like the prospect of getting a Patrick Willis type LB in Joshua Perry in the 2nd round because Ohio St. played him inside, instead of outside.

R3P27: DT Willie Henry, Michigan - I think we overlook SPARQ a little here and go with the combination of size, length, fundamental play and another thing that SPARQ does not measure, which is a player's motor and hustle. Henry's a fundamentally sound DT that can start right away and his commitment to playing through the whistle and never giving up on a play is something to behold. With a little work on better using his hands to counter blocks and pass rush, he'll become a force at DT in a very very short period of time. He's still the next best thing to Sheldon Rankins on my draftboard, unless you're comfortable with Nkemdiche reigning himself in. I'm not comfortable with him based on his interviews and his handling of his situation. Jarran Reed, Chris Jones, Vernon Adams... No Thanks. I want Henry.

R3P35: OG Connor McGovern, Missouri - This is a foregone conclusion to me. Everyone is projecting him as a 4th or 5th rounder, but clearly he was groomed for Tom Cable to take in the 3rd round. Apparently Cable is using Missouri as a farm system for the offensive linemen he wants to play on his line. SPARQ, measurables, wrestling background, converted D-Line project. That's Cable's stamp of approval for an offensive lineman.

R4P26: RB Dan Vitale, Northwestern - We need a FB and we need a RB. Dan Vitale is our answer. He could fill in as a starting power back for us or a fullback with Rawls in the backfield. Great all around FB with amazing athleticism, good receiving skills and good blocking skills. He kills two birds with one stone. We have someone to step in at FB, but we also have someone that could challenge for time at RB as a powerback type that compliments Rawls. His versatility as a blocker, runner and receiver will also make it hard for teams to identify if it's a passing play or running play when he's on the field. SPARQ, unique abilities and need make him a great pick.

R5P33: DB Trae Elston, Ole Miss - Don't have any measurables on him, but I can assume they're very good based on the film I've seen on him. Plays physical, matches up well in man coverage and has great ball skills downfield. Played Free Safety at Ole Miss. The thing I really like about him is his demeanor, mannerisms and techniques on the field that he displays. He looks and acts a lot like a Richard Sherman protege. The way he runs, tackles and moves just has Sherman written all over it. Bright side with him... He's flying under radars. Don't see hardly any talk on him.

R6P37: OT Stephane Nembot, Colorado - Just a raw natural talent at OT. Size, functional power, mentality and abilities are exactly what you look for in an OT. If Nembot catches on quickly to coaching at the next level, he could be an absolute monster at OT. His intensity and ferocity on the field gets your attention. He'll get beat due to mistakes, but when he locks on, he finishes and looks to punish as a blocker. He wants to deliver blows and knock you down. As a high upside moldable prospect for OT, I'm really liking Nembot.

R7P4: TE Beau Sandland, Montana St. - Ben Braunecker could be another option here, but I think Sandland is a more well rounded NFL Ready TE. Sandland and Braunecker are both the top SPARQ guys at the TE position and they are virtually identical in just about every aspect. Small school competition level and recognition knock them down in this draft. I take Sandland over Braunecker because he does have better receiving skills. He catches with his hands and highpoints balls vs. Braunecker catching a lot with his body. Otherwise, they're just about the same in just about every aspect. We need to get a well rounded TE as insurance on Graham and Wilson. Helfet is a situational TE and special teams guy, but we're definitely not looking good if it comes down to Helfet starting at TE for us.

R7P26: WR Marquez North, Tennessee - This kid's physical abilities are off the charts. I don't understand why his production was so horrible at Tennessee, but I like what he brings to the table as a moldable WR that can be coached up to reach his potential. One of the top WR prospects coming out of high school. His size, measurables and SPARQ is all right in line with what we want to compliment our receiving corp. If Baldwin could teach this kid how to be Baldwin, he could develop into one of the most dangerous receivers in the game. His physical ability and athleticism is off the charts.

 

[McGruff]

Cbssports and Rob Rang are my typical go to guys for draft stuff, so usually when I use their board, it sucks because their valuations are very similar to mine. I end up fighting the board. But tonight I gave it a whirl and ended up with this . . .
26: R1P26
OT JACK CONKLIN
MICHIGAN STATE
56: R2P25
DT ADOLPHUS WASHINGTON
OHIO STATE
90: R3P27
OLB DEION JONES
LSU
98: R3P35
RB JONATHAN WILLIAMS
ARKANSAS
125: R4P26
G CONNOR MCGOVERN
MISSOURI
172: R5P32
DT WILLIE HENRY
MICHIGAN
216: R6P40
CB DARYL WORLEY
WEST VIRGINIA
226: R7P4
DE MATT JUDON
GRAND VALLEY STATE
248: R7P26
QB VERNON ADAMS JR.
OREGON

That's a pretty darn good haul hitting a l9t of holes with players I could see the hawks really liking.

 

[titan3131]

Cbssports and Rob Rang are my typical go to guys for draft stuff, so usually when I use their board, it sucks because their valuations are very similar to mine. I end up fighting the board. But tonight I gave it a whirl and ended up with this . . .
26: R1P26
OT JACK CONKLIN
MICHIGAN STATE
56: R2P25
DT ADOLPHUS WASHINGTON
OHIO STATE
90: R3P27
OLB DEION JONES
LSU
98: R3P35
RB JONATHAN WILLIAMS
ARKANSAS
125: R4P26
G CONNOR MCGOVERN
MISSOURI
172: R5P32
DT WILLIE HENRY
MICHIGAN
216: R6P40
CB DARYL WORLEY
WEST VIRGINIA
226: R7P4
DE MATT JUDON
GRAND VALLEY STATE
248: R7P26
QB VERNON ADAMS JR.
OREGON

That's a pretty darn good haul hitting a l9t of holes with players I could see the hawks really liking.

make it so #1

 

[McGruff]

Fighting the draft board big time on this one . . . No value early at positions of need, but I do like my last 4 picks . . .
26: R1P26
RB EZEKIEL ELLIOTT
OHIO STATE
56: R2P25
OLB JOSHUA PERRY
OHIO STATE
90: R3P27
DT CHRIS JONES
MISSISSIPPI STATE
98: R3P35
DE SHAWN OAKMAN
BAYLOR
125: R4P26
TE TYLER HIGBEE
WESTERN KENTUCKY
172: R5P32
OT BRANDON SHELL
SOUTH CAROLINA
216: R6P40
G JOE THUNEY
NC STATE
226: R7P4
S TRAE ELSTON
OLE MISS
248: R7P26
OT CALEB BENENOCH
UCLA

 

[penihawk]

Caleb Benenoch is a must have for me on day 3 in this draft. That is a guy Cable should be pounding the table to work with.

 

[SeatownJay]

With the loss of Okung and no replacement on the roster, LT is clearly our biggest need. So here's what I got when I tried this mock machine out. Note that I used the big board from CBS Sports.

26: R1P26 OT JACK CONKLIN MICHIGAN STATE
56: R2P25 C RYAN KELLY ALABAMA
90: R3P27 OLB KYLER FACKRELL UTAH STATE
98: R3P35 TE AUSTIN HOOPER STANFORD
125: R4P26 CB RASHARD ROBINSON LSU
172: R5P32 DT MATT IOANNIDIS TEMPLE
216: R6P40 S KAVON FRAZIER CENTRAL MICHIGAN
226: R7P4 DE ALEX MCCALISTER FLORIDA
248: R7P26 RB D.J. FOSTER ARIZONA STATE