Frank's Full 7 round Panther's mock draft

[Frank Hollywood]

In past years, mock drafts were allowed in this forum at this time of year. If this isn’t allowed, mods please move. We don’t have many holes, per se, so I did a combination of BPA and need for depth. You could make an argument to swap the 2^nd and 3^rd round picks, as they’re both expected to go around the same time, but I think the 3^rd round pick has a better shot at sliding. You could also have a realistic scenario where we trade back, take a player and trade back up with that extra pick to acquire the 2nd and 3rd picks I have listed.

 

Let me know what you think, all feedback is welcome!

 

Emmanuel Ogbah*, DE, Oklahoma State

 

Kevin Dodd and Shaq Lawson will probably be gone by the time we pick. Good. I like Ogbah better and think he will have a very solid NFL career. Long arms, high motor and very powerful. NFL comparison is Charles Johnson, which ironically is who he will be replacing.

 

 

 

 

2. Pharoh Cooper*, WR, South Carolina

 

In my opinion, Pharoh Cooper is the most underrated slot receiver in the draft. What he has accomplished with weak QB play tells a lot. Also a return man who is shifty and fast. Good vision and balance and doesn’t always go down after first contact. Didn’t have a blazing 40 time, but plays faster. Compares to Randall Cobb by some scouts.

 

 

 

 

3. Le'Raven Clark, OT, Texas Tech

 

Great physically, great agility and nimble feet, but extremely raw. This guy will be an absolute steal if he lasts till the end of Round 3. He has everything it takes to be a starting left tackle in the NFL, but hasn’t put it together yet, which is the reason he could slide to Round 3.  Definitely not a year 1 starter.

 

 

 

 

4. Eric Murray, CB, Minnesota

 

A potential starter with a little work, and a great find in Round 4 of the draft. Good size and speed and it is said he would fit best in a zone scheme.  Solid in run defense and blitzing schemes. Voted team captain due to his locker room presence and commitment to the game.

 

 

 

 

5. Kevin Byard, SS, Middle Tennessee

 

Named team captain and can be seen on film lining up the defense and calling plays. Good size, but lacks physicality when tackling. Plays special teams as a return man as well as on field goals. Could definitely use some coaching up, but a good find at the end of Round 5.

 

 

 

 

7. Drew Kaser, P, Texas A&M

 

Bringing in a punter to compete with the Canadian standout would be a good idea. This guy is one of the top Punters in the draft with a 47.4 yard punting average. His career long is 76 yards and he had 17 punts over 50 yards.

 

 

 

 

[The Lone Panther]

I could live with this draft. 

[Frank Hollywood]

3 minutes ago, carolina-chuck2 said:

Love Ogbah. Don't know Cooper. 

 

Think Clark will be a high 2nd, possibly 1st.

I think he is the least likely to be there where I have him mocked more than any other player in my mock draft. He also has the most mixed reviews though. While some have him as a future dominant left tackle, others are labeling him as the most overated tackle in the draft. I think he pans out and would replace Oher at some point, but it will take a few years of development. We may have to trade up to get him. Thanks for the feedback.

[rodeo]

Pharoh Cooper is always the BPA left for me when I do that on the clock mock draft game. I looked him up and his twitter is @KingTutt_chdown. I want him.

[Bartin]

I'd be happy with that draft. I'm on the negative side of things with Clark but in the 3rd round he's probably worth the gamble since he does have the natural ability.

[Frank Hollywood]

4 minutes ago, rodeo said:

Pharoh Cooper is always the BPA left for me when I do that on the clock mock draft game. I looked him up and his twitter is @KingTutt_chdown. I want him.

Bout to start following him now. Appreciate it.

[shaqattaq]

25 minutes ago, carolina-chuck2 said:

Love Ogbah. Don't know Cooper. 

 

Think Clark will be a high 2nd, possibly 1st.

http://www.derp/2016/3/30/11122454/2016-nfl-draft-potential-panther-pharoh-cooper

Here's a decent breakdown on Coop. 

[jayflip]

16 minutes ago, rodeo said:

Pharoh Cooper is always the BPA left for me when I do that on the clock mock draft game. I looked him up and his twitter is @KingTutt_chdown. I want him.

If drafts were based on Twitter handles he may go #1 overall. 

[Nick_81]

I like Cooper a lot, and I'm not a Gamecock fan.  Wouldn't be unhappy with him at all.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Excellent..... but not realistic. Completely needs based pics. You know Dave is going to throw us a curve ball in there somewhere. He's probably going to draft a TE in the 1st or a DT in the second or maybe a linebacker on the 3rd day.

[Frank Hollywood]

21 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Excellent..... but not realistic. Completely needs based pics. You know Dave is going to throw us a curve ball in there somewhere. He's probably going to draft a TE in the 1st or a DT in the second or maybe a linebacker on the 3rd day.

If that's the case, all mock drafts are for entertainment value 100%. Which is fine, it's the offseason and things are slow.

[shaqattaq]

Not to miss out on the fun, here's my draft picks...with no pictures and probably a lot less thought and analysis:

1. Hunter Henry - TE, Arkansas (total package at TE)

2. Carl Nassib - DE, Penn State (fast but raw. Could be great after a season or 2 mentoring CJ)

3. Javon Hargrove - DT, SC State (a fast fast fast sack machine)

4. Sean Davis - FS, Maryland (this guy plays with a mean streak)

5. Cody Core - WR, Ole Miss (big, strong receiver...G-man loves em)

7. Jordan Walsh - OG/C, Iowa (would go higher if he adds  mass/strength, and we have the best strength coach in the NFL)

[Frank Hollywood]

18 minutes ago, shaqattaq said:

Not to miss out on the fun, here's my draft picks...with no pictures and probably a lot less thought and analysis:

1. Hunter Henry - TE, Arkansas (total package at TE)

2. Carl Nassib - DE, Penn State (fast but raw. Could be great after a season or 2 mentoring CJ)

3. Javon Hargrove - DT, SC State (a fast fast fast sack machine)

4. Sean Davis - FS, Maryland (this guy plays with a mean streak)

5. Cody Core - WR, Ole Miss (big, strong receiver...G-man loves em)

7. Jordan Walsh - OG/C, Iowa (would go higher if he adds  mass/strength, and we have the best strength coach in the NFL)

I would be happy with the first two players. I though Nassib might slide a bit past the second round. I've heard good things about Hargrove and Sean Davis but don't know a ton bout them.

[The Lone Panther]

My unofficial draft if we didn't sign anymore FA's...

 

Round 1 - Jonathan Bullard, DE/DT, Florida 

Round 2 - TRADE - Su'a Cravens, SS, USC

Round 3 - Harlan Miller, CB, Southeastern Louisiana 

Round 5 - Fahn Cooper, OT, Ole Miss

 

 

UDFA Possibilities...

 

Brandon Wilds, RB, South Carolina

Jeremy Holton, WR, Cincinnati

Josh Forrest, ILB, Kentucky

Will Monday, P, Duke

Kivon Cartwright, TE, Colorado St