The Mock Draft To End All Mock Drafts
1. Cam Newton 2. Marcell Dareus 3. Von Miller Check out the rest here...
Book it...
- 1. Carolina Panthers–Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
- 2. Denver Broncos–Marcell Dareus, DL, Alabama
- 3. Buffalo Bills–Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M
- 4. Cincinnati Bengals–Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
- 5. Arizona Cardinals–Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
- 6. Cleveland Browns–A.J. Green, WR, Georgia
- 7. San Francisco 49ers–Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
- 8. Tennessee Titans–Nick Fairley, DL, Auburn
- 9. Dallas Cowboys–Tyron Smith, OL, USC
- 10. Washington Redskins–Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
- 11. Houston Texans–Da'Quan Bowers, DL, Clemson
- 12. Minnesota Vikings–Cameron Jordan, DL, Cal
- 13. Detroit Lions–Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
- 14. St. Louis Rams–Corey Liuget, DL, Illinois
- 15. Miami Dolphins–Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
- 16. Jacksonville Jaguars–Ryan Kerrigan, DL, Purdue
- 17. New England Patriots–J.J. Watt, DL, Wisconsin
- 18. San Diego Chargers–Aldon Smith, DE/OLB, Missouri
- 19. New York Giants–Mike Pouncey, C/G, Florida
- 20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers–Gabe Carimi, OL, Wisconsin
- 21. Kansas City Chiefs–Anthony Castonzo, OL, Boston College
- 22. Indianapolis Colts–Derek Sherrod, OL, Mississippi State
- 23. Philadelphia Eagles–Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
- 24. New Orleans–Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
- 25. Seattle Seahawks–Jake Locker, QB, Washington
- 26. Baltimore Ravens–Nate Solder, OL, Colorado
- 27. Atlanta Falcons–Cameron Heyward, DL, Ohio State
- 28. New England Patriots–Danny Watkins, OL, Baylor
- 29. Chicago Bears–Marvin Austin, DL, North Carolina
- 30. New York Jets–Phil Taylor, DL, Baylor
- 31. Pittsburgh Steelers–Aaron Williams, CB, Texas
- 32. Green Bay Packers–Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA
I'm going to attempt to do a mock draft while following along with the Draft tonight as well. I'll make selections as they come up, because 1) trades will be made and probably more importantly 2) I have no delusions the above mock will be entirely accurate.
Comments (12)
April 28, 2011 at 01:08 pm
"I have no delusions the above mock will be entirely accurate."
I wish you would have some backbone and stand by your work, Brian.
April 28, 2011 at 01:16 pm
Hey, at least you put it out there, Brian!
Carolina makes the same mistake as the Raiders (Russell), Chargers (Leaf) and Titans (Young) by drafting a not very bright individual, with questionable maturity/love for the game at QB.
And, obviously Ayers is a perceived need over BPA for the Packers. But, you may be exactly right!
April 28, 2011 at 01:24 pm
Trades are going to obliterate most mocks ..... Looks more & more like at least 5 QBs in the 1st round especially with many predicted trades .....
This is hardly a normal draft & many GMs are still scratching their heads at this late hour ...... Nice to have TT in charge in 'Titletown' ......
April 28, 2011 at 01:35 pm
Von Miller is going #2 to the Broncos.
Is it stupid? Yes. Is it the only way possibly that Von Miller could not be an elite player, playing for a 4-3 team? Yes. Do the Broncos have a player similar to him in Dumervil? Yes. Do they completely suck against the run, have nothing at DT, desperately need one, and Dareus is a tremenduous prospect that would make their DL very good? All yes. Are John Fox and John Elway drunk/high, or just morons? Also yes.
But as I said, it is what's going to happen.
Good for me. I hate the Broncos. For all I care, they can suck eternally.
Also, another prediction, the Vikings will make an extremely stupid pick, like Dalton at #12.
It's gonna be a great draft. If only the Bears can't pick an OT and the Lions don't pick Peterson/Amukamara, we're set.
April 29, 2011 at 12:49 am
Woah. The only thing mistaken about these predictions is that the Lions picked Fairley - which might actually be worse. But wow, do you know who the Packers will pick in the second round? :)
April 28, 2011 at 02:01 pm
Peter King claims Carolina would love to trade out of #1 but can find no takers. What would it take for TT to do the unthinkable and trade up to #1 and pick Von Miller? 2011 and 2012 #1's? Even more than that?
If he's as good as they say (and I have no opinion on the matter, just hearsay), I think that would be worth it, especially if there is a rookie salary cap, which of course no one knows. Just imagine Miller and CM3 as our bookend OLB's!
April 28, 2011 at 02:18 pm
Do you really think TT would trade one of his sons?
That's how TT views draft picks:
1st round = his children
2nd round = his limbs
3rd round = his testicles
4rd round = his fingers
5th round = his teeth
6th round = his fingernails
7th round = his hair
April 28, 2011 at 02:28 pm
Not saying it's even remotely close to happening, but it's not like he's never traded up in the first round to pick a game-changing OLB!
April 28, 2011 at 02:36 pm
Its not even close to feasible at the 1 spot.
The standard trade value chart (which is imperfect), values the #1 at 3,000 points. #32 is valued at 590.
Assuming the Packers pick next year is close to that (and it would be discounted as a future pick), you aren't even halfway there. It is doubtful that trading our two #1s would even get us into the top ten (1,300 points).
Fun to dream about having Miller though. Seems like a great kid.
April 28, 2011 at 02:47 pm
Agreed on the feasibility. And I don't think Carolina would want to trade all the way down to #32 anyway. With the lockout over (well, kinda) maybe they'll allow player trades, so we can throw in Colledge and Popinga, or maybe even Barnett. Let's throw in Harrell (either one) too.
Are you biting Carolina?
April 28, 2011 at 03:04 pm
I think he very well could trade up for a player, but it'll take for that player to fall below his value. Matthews was a top 15 pick in TT's eyes, so when he fell to the early 20's, it was time.
TT could trade his first and 2nd to move to the #19, or add a 4th to move to the #16, and grab a player like Watt if he falls that far, or Tyron Smith.
But I doubt he moves to the top 10. That would take too much ammo.
Also, it's not possible to trade for players, according to Adam Shefter. http://twitter.com/#!/AdamSchefter/status/63658035830210560
April 28, 2011 at 06:31 pm
Well since our recent picks at 23 Bulaga 24 Rodgers and 26 Matthews have all worked out so well maybe those are possible spots to trade up to for falling talent.