NFL Mock Draft 2.0
The draft is here! The only certainty is uncertainty. A ton has changed since my first crack at it so here goes my version 2.0.
I am not smart enough to comprehend mock trades so the order is what it is.
1) Jacksonville Jaguars
Travon Walker — Georgia
It sounds like every Jags coach, owner, and exec wants someone else so the panic pick is Walker. Fun fact, he only has 9.5 more sacks in college then I do and I have zero.
Original Pick: Aidan Hutchinson — Michigan
2) Detroit Lions
Aidan Hutchinson — Michigan
He stays in his home state and him and Dan Campbell arm wrestle to kick off every practice. His mom is attractive as well.
Original Pick: Malik Willis — Liberty
3) Houston Texans
Derek Stingley Jr. — LSU
The Texans get their man. Honestly its irrelevant because this team is in a We Are Marshall style rebuild.
Original Pick: Ickey Ekwonu — NC State
4) New York Jets
Evan Neal — Alabama
The Jets love huge tackles and unlike Mekhi Becton, Neal can keep his weight under control.
Original Pick: Jermaine Johnson II — ICC/Florida State
5) New York Giants
Ickey Ekwonu — NC State
Saquon finally gets some help. Danny Dimes still looks like the Chernobyl version of a Manning brother.
Original Pick: Evan Neal — Alabama
6) Carolina Panthers
Charles Cross — Miss. St.
Classic case of waiting to fire your head coach while filling some holes and protecting your most valuable asset (CMC).
Original Pick: Kenny Pickett — Pittsburgh
7) New York Giants (from Chicago Bears)
Sauce Gardner — Cincinnati
In 5 years, we may look back and say that the Giants got the 2 best players in this years draft. This also gives them the ability to throw James Bradberry into a volcano.
Original Pick: Kyle Hamilton — Notre Dame
8) Atlanta Falcons
Kayvon Thibodeaux — Oregon
My first same pick as version 1.0. Tibs is a monster but the Falcons need a lot of help at nearly every position except TE.
Original Pick: Kayvon Thibodeaux — Oregon
9) Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos)
Malik Willis — Liberty
The Seahawks replace Russ and worse case scenario, Willis sits for a year and we get to see Drew Lock sling the rock and rap on the bench.
Original Pick: Charles Cross — Mississippi State
10) New York Jets (from Seattle Seahawks)
Drake London — USC
Honestly the only reason I make this pick is because I can see Drake London in a green Jets jersey.
Original Pick: Sauce Gardner — Cincinnati
11) Washington Commanders
Garrett Wilson — Ohio State
Scary Terry and Garrett Wilson could be a dynamic duo for years to come. Don’t worry Carson Wentz will find a way to mess this up.
Original Pick: Derek Stingley Jr. — LSU
12) Minnesota Vikings
Trent McDuffie — Washington
Here we go again with the Vikings a first round corner. McDuffie might not even be the best cornerback on his college team.
Original Pick: Andrew Booth Jr. — Clemson
13) Houston Texans (from Cleveland Browns)
Kyle Hamilton — Notre Dame
The Texans are now set up in the secondary for years. Davis Mills is a mystery and if he doesn’t work out, he could always become a giraffe at the local zoo.
Original Pick: Jameson Williams — Alabama
14) Baltimore Ravens
Zion Johnson — Boston College
Protection for the 2 seconds before Lamar Jackson runs away from said protection and gets his head taken off.
Original Pick: Trent McDuffie — Washington
15) Philadelphia Eagles (from Miami Dolphins)
Devin Lloyd — Utah
Sticking with this pick. The Eagles do not care since they won a Super Bowl. Devin Lloyd is good but something else could have been addressed.
Original Pick: Devin Lloyd — Utah
16) New Orleans Saints (from Indianapolis Colts through Philadelphia Eagles)
Chris Olave — Ohio State
Imagine Olave and Michael Thomas catching from Jameis, while having Kamara as well. The most exciting thing to happen to New Orleans since Katrina.
Original Pick: Garrett Wilson — Ohio State
17) Los Angeles Chargers
Tyler Smith — Tulsa
Protect Herbert is the name of the game. Its win now for the Chargers because they are going to owe Herbert 300 million dollars very soon.
Original Pick: Jordan Davis — Georgia
18) Philadelphia Eagles (from New Orleans Saints)
Jameson Williams — Alabama
I mean 2 young receivers paired with an athletic QB could be fun. It could also be a complete disaster.
Original Pick: Treylon Burks — Arkansas
19) New Orleans Saints (from Philadelphia Eagles)
George Karlaftis — Purdue
I like this guy. Good but not great. Could make a couple pro bowls and is a very safe pick.
Original Pick: George Karlaftis — Purdue
20) Pittsburgh Steelers
Matt Corral — Ole Miss
Sit for a couple years and then maybe play. Lets hope this Steelers backup QB doesn’t get hit in the dome with his own helmet.
Original Pick: Desmond Ridder — Cincinnati
21) New England Patriots
Arnold Ebiketie
This is one of those weird picks that the Patriots make that ends up being fantastic. Under the radar prospect, slept on by most
Original Pick: Drake London — USC
22) Green Bay Packers (from Las Vegas Raiders)
Trevor Penning — Northern Iowa
Gives the Packers some toughness. I could totally see the Packers passing on receiver in the first round and thinking Sammy Watkins is the answer and he may be.
Original Pick: Chris Olave — Ohio State
23) Arizona Cardinals
Devonte Wyatt — Georgia
JJ Watt is so old. The Cards need to get younger on the D Line. Don’t worry they will probably draft more wide receivers.
Original Pick: Zion Johnson — Boston College
24) Dallas Cowboys
Nakobe Dean — Georgia
Death, Taxes and the Cowboys drafting Linebackers.
Original Pick: Bernhard Raimann — Central Michigan
25) Buffalo Bills
Breece Hall — Iowa St.
Breece Hall is monster and the missing piece for the Bills making the Super Bowl.
Original Pick: Devonte Wyatt — Georgia
26) Tennessee Titans
Jermaine Johnson II — Florida St
This is a easy pick based on best available player. I still don’t think that he is very good in the NFL.
Original Pick: Trevor Penning — Northern Iowa
27) Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Kenyon Green — Texas A&M
The rich get richer with this pick. Replace one great interior O-lineman with another.
Original Pick: Sam Howell — North Carolina
28) Green Bay Packers
Christian Watson — NDSU
Big, fast and a huge learning curve. This one will take until mid year to make sense.
Original Pick: Darian Kinnard — Kentucky
29) Kansas City Chiefs (from San Francisco 49ers through Miami Dolphins)
Treylon Burns — Arkansas
The do it all prospect who will probably do very little year one but when you pay someone a HALF A BILLION DOLLARS, any wideout will eventually contribute.
Original Pick: Jahan Dotson — Penn State
30) Kansas City Chiefs
Jordan Davis — Georgia
Coke Machine with legs.
Original Pick: Travon Walker — Georgia
31) Cincinnati Bengals
Tyler Linderbaum — Iowa
Solid pick. He plays and plays well from day one. Although he has baby arms.
Original Pick: Tyler Linderbaum — Iowa
32) Detroit Lions (from Los Angeles Rams)
Quay Walker— Georgia
Solid backer to play a key role. I think this is a safe pick for the rebuilding Lions to pair with Hutchinson on the defensive side of the ball. QBs are deep in this draft and the Lions will get theres later in the draft or try again next year.
Original Pick: Nakobe Dean — Georgia
10 Players who may go in the 1st Round
Andrew Booth Jr. — Clemson (Mid First)
Lewis Cine — Georgia (Late First)
Sam Howell — UNC (Late First)
Desmond Ridder — Cincinatti (Mid First)
Kenny Pickett — Pittsburgh (Who Knows)
Kyler Gordon — Washington (Late First)
Bernhard Raimann — Central Michigan (Mid-Late First)
David Ojabo — Michigan (Mid-Late First)
George Pickens — Georgia (Late First)
Skyy Moore — Western Michigan (Mid-Late First)
