SomersetHawk
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Instead of having a bunch of short threads with separate mock drafts how about we put a load of them in the same one and make it a competition. (Those who already have threads feel free to put yours in here)
I'm happy to put forward a prize too, and in order for it to apply to most people on here it'll be a £5 bet slip for the Seahawks to win the Super Bowl at 6/1 odds (£35 or $60 returns). Upon Wilson lifting the Lombardi for the second year running I'll transfer the money to the winner's account or buy something from the Seahawks/NFL store for the equivalent price.
10 points for predicting correct player. 20 points for predicting correct player in the right round. No trades as it'd get complicated.
Only one mock per poster and one player per pick, by all means suggest alternatives but I'll be counting the first players listed for each pick. No points for UDFAs but again feel free to add them to your mocks.
Naturally, copy and pasting analyst mocks is awfully bad form. I would hope that their perennial inaccuracy was enough to discourage this sort of behaviour, though if not, then disqualification from the competition should suffice. (If you just so happen to agree with an analyst, that's just lazy. We have 7 picks, at least change a couple).
Mocks can be edited as much as you want between now and the eve of the draft, and discussion is obviously welcome.
My Mock:
1. Joel Bitonio, OT, Nevada (6'4 305)
Kind of a default pick. I'm struggling big time with our first this year, I don't like the value at #32 unless a Marqise Lee or Anthony Barr falls there.
If we pick up Joel Bitonio, I hope we move back for it and acquire a mid 4th at the least. I think we'll value his athleticism and versatility and I'm on board with the OL heavy draft. No Breno, an unproven Bowie, and an injury-prone Okung, let's load up.
2. Kareem Martin, DE/DT, UNC (6'5 272)
Freak Athlete who could be great. His game tape shows inconsistency but he obviously has ability, his highlights are pretty cool. Love where he trucks his man then recovers his forced fumble.
[youtube]9JV_zV27TV0[/youtube]
4. Khairi Fortt, LB, Cal (6'2 248)
I really like this guy. He's projected as a 5th in many places but I'd be happy with him at our 4th. Sure he's an inside guy but I think he could play across the line and he might be best on the outside.
We're not going to be able to keep our linebackers. Malcolm Smith will probably get more money than we can afford and I'm feeling similarly toward KJ. Whilst I'm optimistic about Korey Toomer eventually turning out good, it wouldn't surprise me if we went linebacker in our first 3 picks.
[youtube]tRQ2hhZhbiA[/youtube]
5. Jeff Janis WR, Saginaw Valley State, (6'3 220)
Freak! And I'm more inclined to trust his workout results as they're from the combine. Unless we take a Cody Latimer/Allen Robinson with our first two picks I'm sure we'll be targeting this guy late on.
[youtube]7dNdDnMNvi4[/youtube]
5. Laurent Duvernay Tardif, OT, McGill (6'5 320)
Probably the hardest guy to judge in the draft. Everything we look for in a later round lineman with his athleticism, and is really intelligent too. Wouldn't surprise me to see him go in the 4th, or the 7th.
6. Jerome Couplin, Safety, William and Mary (6'1 215)
This guy's name has come up a couple of times and apparently we've told him he could play cornerback. Under the radar guy with great college production and nice tape. Another explosive athlete.
[youtube]Gr8kVpzsGJM[/youtube]
I'm happy to put forward a prize too, and in order for it to apply to most people on here it'll be a £5 bet slip for the Seahawks to win the Super Bowl at 6/1 odds (£35 or $60 returns). Upon Wilson lifting the Lombardi for the second year running I'll transfer the money to the winner's account or buy something from the Seahawks/NFL store for the equivalent price.
10 points for predicting correct player. 20 points for predicting correct player in the right round. No trades as it'd get complicated.
Only one mock per poster and one player per pick, by all means suggest alternatives but I'll be counting the first players listed for each pick. No points for UDFAs but again feel free to add them to your mocks.
Naturally, copy and pasting analyst mocks is awfully bad form. I would hope that their perennial inaccuracy was enough to discourage this sort of behaviour, though if not, then disqualification from the competition should suffice. (If you just so happen to agree with an analyst, that's just lazy. We have 7 picks, at least change a couple).
Mocks can be edited as much as you want between now and the eve of the draft, and discussion is obviously welcome.
My Mock:
1. Joel Bitonio, OT, Nevada (6'4 305)
Kind of a default pick. I'm struggling big time with our first this year, I don't like the value at #32 unless a Marqise Lee or Anthony Barr falls there.
If we pick up Joel Bitonio, I hope we move back for it and acquire a mid 4th at the least. I think we'll value his athleticism and versatility and I'm on board with the OL heavy draft. No Breno, an unproven Bowie, and an injury-prone Okung, let's load up.
2. Kareem Martin, DE/DT, UNC (6'5 272)
Freak Athlete who could be great. His game tape shows inconsistency but he obviously has ability, his highlights are pretty cool. Love where he trucks his man then recovers his forced fumble.
[youtube]9JV_zV27TV0[/youtube]
4. Khairi Fortt, LB, Cal (6'2 248)
I really like this guy. He's projected as a 5th in many places but I'd be happy with him at our 4th. Sure he's an inside guy but I think he could play across the line and he might be best on the outside.
We're not going to be able to keep our linebackers. Malcolm Smith will probably get more money than we can afford and I'm feeling similarly toward KJ. Whilst I'm optimistic about Korey Toomer eventually turning out good, it wouldn't surprise me if we went linebacker in our first 3 picks.
[youtube]tRQ2hhZhbiA[/youtube]
5. Jeff Janis WR, Saginaw Valley State, (6'3 220)
Freak! And I'm more inclined to trust his workout results as they're from the combine. Unless we take a Cody Latimer/Allen Robinson with our first two picks I'm sure we'll be targeting this guy late on.
[youtube]7dNdDnMNvi4[/youtube]
5. Laurent Duvernay Tardif, OT, McGill (6'5 320)
Probably the hardest guy to judge in the draft. Everything we look for in a later round lineman with his athleticism, and is really intelligent too. Wouldn't surprise me to see him go in the 4th, or the 7th.
6. Jerome Couplin, Safety, William and Mary (6'1 215)
This guy's name has come up a couple of times and apparently we've told him he could play cornerback. Under the radar guy with great college production and nice tape. Another explosive athlete.
[youtube]Gr8kVpzsGJM[/youtube]