Mel Kiper Mock Draft 4.0, bruhs

[nctarheel0619]

30. Carolina Panthers

*Emmanuel Ogbah, DE/OLB, Oklahoma State

The Panthers will be reminded how impactful a dominating pass-rush can be every time they roll the Super Bowl tape -- though I don't suspect that'll be too often. Kony Ealy is on the rise, but Charles Johnson turns 30 this summer, and Ogbah has major upside. Again: You can't have enough good pass-rushers.

Looks like Kiper is finally realizing what G-Man has said for years.

Rivals picks:

17. Atlanta Falcons

Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama

You could make a case that Ragland is as ready to contribute on Sundays as any defender in this draft. Yes, he's an instinctive tackling machine at the line of scrimmage, but Ragland can cover ground. Atlanta can put him to work immediately.

12. New Orleans Saints

Sheldon Rankins, DL, Louisville

Another one I'm not changing from the previous mock. Rankins offers as much interior quickness as you're going to find in this draft, a class loaded with good interior defenders. More disruption from the defensive line is a recipe for a rebound for the Saints' defense.

9. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

*Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame

I could see Stanley going as high as No. 3 overall, which makes him a reasonable value here. The Bucs did target offensive line help in last year's draft, but ceiling is a pretty big question mark, and they shouldn't make the same mistake the Colts did with Andrew Luck when it comes to building a solid group in front of their franchise talent.

Picks of interest:

2. Cleveland Browns

Carson Wentz, QB, North Dakota State

He's not the top QB on my board, but this isn't a prospect ranking, it's a projection. The addition of Robert Griffin III does provide some added developmental insurance here so they don't have to start a rookie, and it also gives them a chance to wait on a QB pick if they really like one of the guys who could be around in Round 2.

7. San Francisco 49ers

*Jared Goff, QB, California

Sticking with this pick. Even if Colin Kaepernick remains at quarterback -- that feels less and less likely -- I don't know if Goff would be out of the equation here. Goff has some special traits that could help him get on the field pretty quickly if Chip Kelly can trust him with the offense.

21. Washington Redskins

Jarran Reed, DL, Alabama

Washington went after physical trench players in the 2015 draft, and Reed would be a continuation of that trend. There isn't a better defender against the run, and Reed is ready to get on the field for pretty much any team.

25. Pittsburgh Steelers

William Jackson III, CB, Houston

The Steelers could be a better secondary away from Super Bowl contention, and while you don't want to rely on rookies back there too often, Pittsburgh doesn't have a choice and should add talent wherever there's value to be had. Jackson is rising on boards everywhere and could be a good get at this stage.

26. Seattle Seahawks

**Eli Apple, CB, Ohio State

I know the offensive line is a concern, but I don't think you can sacrifice talent for need here, especially when the reality is you're not being realistic if you think there's an immediate upgrade at left tackle to be found here. Apple has major upside as a physical cornerback with length. He'll fit right in.

31. Denver Broncos

*A'Shawn Robinson, DL, Alabama

The departure of Malik Jackson in free agency makes Robinson an easy pick here. And really, even if Jackson was still around, this pick makes sense. If there's a big question at this stage, it's whether John Elway could be in the QB market right here. He's got time, and he usually has a pretty good plan, too.

[Crazydounut]

Nice post and poo bruh. I hate that you have to pay to have insider and poo bruh. Thanks for the post and poo. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

nice

[CarolinaNCSU]

If that draft shakes out like that....Gettleman drafts A'Shawn Robinson, Huddle explodes mildly because we've mostly learned to trust the process. 

[Mr. Scot]

Where were Kevin Dodd and Shaq Lawson in this one?

[Bartin]

5 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Where were Kevin Dodd and Shaq Lawson in this one?

Lawson was 19th to the Bills and Dodd wasn't in the 1st

[Mr. Scot]

44 minutes ago, Bartin said:

Lawson was 19th to the Bills and Dodd wasn't in the 1st

Weird. Jeremiah has Dodd going in the top ten.

[uncfan888]

...... 

 

Bruh

[Jeremy Igo]

Swing and a miss. 

 

Won't happen. 

[t96]

9 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Swing and a miss. 

 

Won't happen. 

Do you have any inside info on CB prospects we like? And safety prospects? Is the Su'a Cravens interest as real as was reported?

[The Lone Panther]

We trade our first, grab Hunter Henry and Su'a Cravens in the 2nd. 

[OldNorthPowell]

1 minute ago, The Lone Panther said:

We trade our first, grab Hunter Henry and Su'a Cravens in the 2nd. 

That would be great and I approve of this 100 percent. Getting a DE in 3rd or 4th as well.