Reason: The Raiders come in late into this cycle with a pretty explosive team but lacking in OL and in a strong armed QB. Overbay is this year LeClair. I like him. I think the Raiders have a lot of options here, but they want the strong arm of Overbay over noodle arm Purdy
Pick: WR – Dom Radley
Reason: I was down between Benedict and Radley from the beginning, when I was supposed to be drafting #1. It'll still come down to those two. Hill retiring makes me lean Radley but Benedict is looking like a monster.
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Pick: CB – Pierre Benedict
Reason: I don't know what the Patriots are going to do. I talked to them last night, they said they aren't looking at Benedict, but I reinforced my feelins on Benedict to him. I could see them trading back and someone getting Benedict that didn't think they had a shot at. But, Benedict should be in the top 3.
Pick: QB – Russ Daniels
Reason: Are the Steelers asleep behind the wheel? You let a rare talent like Mouton walk? Is there someone better in FA? Someone better in the draft? They really should be addressing the Pass Rush, but I don't think that's going to happen at this point.
Pick: OLB – Johnny Sprinkle
Reason: I'm hearing rumors that they may trade out. This team is top tier as well, but a season where the coach needed some much needed time away, the Vikings aren't the perenial team as of this writing. If the Vikings stay at 5, they should sprinkle the pass rush.
Pick: MLB – Enrique Lewis
Reason: If I remember correctly, the Ravens run a 34. They did grab Amos last year, so maybe they won't jump on Lewis. But, I think this could be the guy to help stop the run with a newly brought in DT in front of him
Pick: QB – Kevin Wright
Reason: I'm not even going to bother. You traded the QB, we know what the pick is going to be. Moving on.
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Pick: OLB – Channing Stapleton
Reason: While they are looking for an upgrade from Willis, they aren't jumping on Beckham. But Stapleton gives them a good option here.
Pick: DE – Isiah Water
Reason: The idea of grabbing a QB here might work, but I think they're gonna grab some DL help, especially on the end.
Pick: DE – Ben Corbett
Reason: Ravens can't be excited about the options at LE. Corbett looks like he's big enough to be the guy for them.
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Pick: WR – Spencer Perine
Reason: I think this guy is going to be passed on by a LOT of teams because he's Kelvin Benjamin and NOT Calvin Johnson. But, if you can see past his stoned feet, he is going to be a monster out there. Just don't use him as your primary screen guy.
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Pick: Safety – D’Angelo McDaniels
Reason: Packers are looking solid, but the secondary is kind of lacking. Grabbing a safety in the 1st round seems to be a no brainer
Pick: OL – Connor Jarrett
Reason: WR or OL but getting the best OL in draft instead of the 3rd best WR looks like a steal in the mid-1st.
Pick: RE – Landry Bowe
Reason: A team in a division that has 2 brand new QBs. Maybe send some guys to punish them.
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Pick: DT – John Clayton
Reason: I have 0 reason to think this will be the pick. I have no clue what the Bears are going to do.
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Pick: TE – Garrison Rushing
Reason: I originally pegged the Bills for a corner, but when you see no TE on the roster, I'd say it’s safe to assume they are going to TE early
Pick: OL – Nick Duvall
Reason: I think the bigger need to OLB, but no LT on the roster at this point.
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Pick: CB – Rashod Bridges
Reason: Colts could go a few way at this point. But, with the #1 prospects gone at positions of need, the BPA of them is going to be Bridges
Pick: RE – Donnell Gillmore
Reason: As I scrolled through the roster… this team is in shambles. Maybe getting some cap relief from the trade helps them figure out a lot of the holes they have. But, I just went BPA.
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Pick: Safety – Tony Flowers
Reason: While the last team had a lot of holes, the Broncos have no depth but a few holes. I think the easiest fix is grabbing Flowers here.
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Pick: TE - Lloyd Townsend
Reason: Njoku has hit the wall. Likely is like to hit that wall pretty soon. So, Townsend is top tier for this year. This is a loaded TE group though
Pick: Safety – Davonte Gerard
Reason: Some big places everywhere on this roster, but not at the SS position. Grabbing best one in the draft.
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Pick: DT – Ramon Green
Reason: I almost went QB here, because why not? But, the front 7 is the main area of need right now. Fix it, fast
Pick: LE - Tyreke Dorsett
Reason: TYREKE (I know the spellling is wrong) IS BACK IN KC!!!!! As I was doing this mock draft, I thought to myself, "hey, Jake is finally going to be drafting again." And then I seen he's trading out of the 1st. Way to let me down. Back to the Chiefs. They are still an elite team but need some help in the DE position.
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Pick: OLB – Cameron Fells
Reason: See above comment
Pick: Safety – Jason Pressley
Reason: The Boys need another safety. Looking at Pressley in the 1st and moving him to SS seems like an easy decision.
Pick: OL – Emett Weather
Reason: A lot of "meh" on the OL for the Chiefs.
Pick: HB – Brian Dobson
Reason: Etienne hit the wall. Maybe they look for elsewhere. But, the right pick for me in this case is HB. A year too early rather than a year too late.
Pick: CB – Jamaal Langley
Reason: Trading for and way Cam Smith, looks like CB might be a priority. With EVERYONE taking a CB last draft, CB will drop more often this class and Rams could see the benefit.
Pick: C – Alex Todd
Reason: Maybe they draft a 2nd WR to give some focus away from Harvin. But safer pick is Todd. Maybe he won't be here anymore at this point.
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Pick: DT – Charles Rivers
Reason: After a Super Bowl appearance, the cap is starting to hit the Chargers. This could be a number of spots, but Rivers could be first off the board for them.
Pick: WR – Jamon Goler
Reason: BPA. I’m not putting any stock into this pick.