Tony Pauline's mock draft

[KDawg004]

Derwin James would be amazing. Hubbard isn’t too bad considering who is left on the board. I think that’s solid depth with a chance to be a steady starter at DE. I wouldn’t mind moving up a few spots for Daniels, Jones II, or Hurst. Shouldn’t take much. Some of those CB available early 2nd are tempting too.

[Cpt slay a ho]

Bobby brown ese crack pipe landing James in the first 

[Icege]

Swap that Hubbard pick for Reid and lemme touch my body 

[jfra78]

6 hours ago, toldozer said:

Fap fap fap fap.... didn't look at anything other than pick 24.... DO WANT

there are better things on the internet to do that to than a mock draft

[cookinbrak]

4 hours ago, Icege said:

Swap that Hubbard pick for Reid and lemme touch my body 

We'd be set.

[The Huddler]

id explode of happiness in Star Lotulelei fashion is we snag James

 

 

i beat up pillows for like 5 minutes straight out of pure hype

[Cyberjag]

Getting Derwin James is a fantasy, he would set us up in the secondary for a decade.  Hubbard is ok to me, but he reminds me of Tyler Brayton--solid but unspectacular.  I would prefer to take a gamble with Da'Shawn Hand and see if he could maybe play some DE.  Putting him in rotation with Butler, Short, and Poe would be lethal if we could light a fire under him.

[trueblade]

If James wasn't there in the first, and given the names at the top of the second round (Chubb, Moore, Harrison, Daniels, Michel), I'd look at trading 24 for 31 and 43 (NE), 33 and 35 (CLE) or 36 and 37 (IND). 

[Shocker]

This would be nice and dont see Penny picked would love him in the third with maybe a WR maybe Miller or Gallup.

[MHS831]

I will say this--and since none of you know where I live, who I am, or what my real name is, I stand behind every word:

One of the following players will fall to #24

Calvin Ridley

Marcus Davenport

If not, I think the case for trading back is strong.  Here are the player rankings, according to SI, fwiw (IF ONLY THERE WERE NEED POSITIONS IN THE 32-40 RANGE):

32. James Daniels, C, Iowa

Height: 6' 3³⁄₈" | Weight: 306 pounds
One of the most athletic pivots in college football, Daniels is on the small side but offers outstanding range, in the Jason Kelce/Maurikce Pouncey mold. He anchors well for his size, and it a team believes he can hold up against NFL nose tackles Daniels will come off the board in Round 1.

33. Isaiah Wynn, G, Georgia

Height: 6' 2³⁄₄" | Weight: 313 pounds
An undersized collegiate tackle who will make the transition to guard, Wynn offers excellent athleticism on the interior. He’ll be able to handle himself as a pass protector, and might thrive as a run-blocker in a scheme heavy on outside-zone.

34. Justin Reid, S, Stanford

Height: 6' 0¹⁄₂" | Weight: 207 pounds
He doesn’t bring the kind of linebacker-like physicality of older brother Eric, but Justin has the athleticism and instincts to be one of the league’s better safeties in coverage. He’s at his best in centerfield, but is also capable of matching up with athletic tight ends and has the strength and physicality to play the run.

35. Mike Hughes, CB, UCF

Height: 5' 10¹⁄₈" | Weight: 189 pounds
He left North Carolina after his freshman season after earning a suspension for violating team rules, and Hughes spent a year in junior college before emerging as a star at UCF. He’s quick, fast and competitive, playing with a physical edge despite being on the small side. He can be overaggressive and needs to become more consistent, but the potential to become a No. 1 corner is there. He also offers value as a punt returner.

36. D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland

Height: 6' 0" | Weight: 210 pounds
The Big Ten’s receiver of the year in 2017 despite Maryland’s constant revolving door at quarterback, Moore has the quickness and burst out of his cuts to separate underneath, as well as the long speed to take the top off a defense. He’s on the small side but competitive downfield and plays bigger than his size. He could fit as a starter on the outside or in the slot, and could carve out a Golden Tate-type career in the right situation.

37. Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville

Height: 5' 10¹⁄₄" | Weight: 196 pounds
He battled a knee injury for most of last season, but when healthy Alexander is a quick, aggressive, ball-hawking corner who is at his best playing off coverage and breaking on the ball. While undersized, he held his own against bigger receivers downfield as well.

38. Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama

Height: 6' 2" | Weight: 207 pounds
A big, physical safety, Harrison can play in the box but also has the athleticism and speed to roam in centerfield. He has some limitations if asked to play man coverage, but could carve out a role similar to that of former Alabama safety Landon Collins.

39. Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina

Height: 6' 4¹⁄₂" | Weight: 250 pounds
He’s a bit overaged after a stint as a minor league pitcher (he’ll be 25 in August), but Hurst is the kind of movable chess piece teams are looking for at tight end. He can hold his own in-line if needed, though he’s at his best flexing out as a receiving threat. He has the speed to stretch the seam, but does his best work underneath, where he shows the ability to create separation as a route runner and break tackles after the catch.

40. Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn

Height: 6' 1" | Weight: 206 pounds
A physical press corner, Davis smothers receivers at the line of scrimmage and is extremely difficult to throw on downfield due to his length. He needs to clean up his foot work and not be so physical downfield, but he has the potential to be a quality starting corner who can matchup against size.

[MtnProwler]

16 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

I will say this--and since none of you know where I live, who I am, or what my real name is, I stand behind every word

John, is that you?!

[SOJA]

Derwin James would be the perfect Hurney pick and set us up to draft a no name Olineman from a no name school in the second and a terrible WR in the third so this sounds plausible 

[Woodie]

Just want to point out that while many of you are advocating trading down if a guy we like isn't there at #24 (I've seen it suggested in many threads), the reality is that there probably isn't anybody that would trade up for the same reason we want to trade back.  It's a nice fantasy to dream about Cleveland trading #33 & 35 for #24, but the truth is that most of the guys that will be available at #24 are rated very similarly to guys rated in the early 2nd (most will have a range of 20-40 or so).

Point is, it's nice to hope for a trade, but there likely won't be anybody with a high enough value for any of teams picking in the early 2nd to give much to trade up for.  You definitely won't get both of Cleveland's or Indy's picks. At best, you might get an early 2nd and maybe a late 3rd or 4th....if that.  Those teams may not feel it's worth it to give up a mid round pick for someone they can find equal value to by staying put.

[Captain Morgan]

4 minutes ago, Woodie said:

Just want to point out that while many of you are advocating trading down if a guy we like isn't there at #24 (I've seen it suggested in many threads), the reality is that there probably isn't anybody that would trade up for the same reason we want to trade back.  It's a nice fantasy to dream about Cleveland trading #33 & 35 for #24, but the truth is that most of the guys that will be available at #24 are rated very similarly to guys rated in the early 2nd (most will have a range of 20-40 or so).

Point is, it's nice to hope for a trade, but there likely won't be anybody with a high enough value for any of teams picking in the early 2nd to give much to trade up for.  You definitely won't get both of Cleveland's or Indy's picks. At best, you might get an early 2nd and maybe a late 3rd or 4th....if that.  Those teams may not feel it's worth it to give up a mid round pick for someone they can find equal value to by staying put.

 

true, and depressing, because I want to trade back, but if a QB falls to 24, anything can happen.