MHS's RESEARCHED, HANDMADE Draft Prediction

[MHS831]

You will laugh, you will cry.  You will call a friend to spread the news.  But MHS has figured it out.  He's in the know, even when referring to himself in 3rd person and using a fake name.

Picks 3-5 tell the story of this draft, so I did some research on those message boards to see what is trending.  Here is what I know:

Everyone is projecting Fields to SF, it seems, but Jones is going to SF (I am about 75% sure, so bet the mortgage on that baby)

Atlanta really likes Pitts and will do what they can to take him, yet they want a QB and want to trade back as well.  So how do you trade back, get a QB, and draft Pitts?  I show you how they will do it.  (Spoiler Alert:  They trade back with Denver to 9 so the Broncos can get Fields, then back up with Detroit at 7).

Cincinnati is going Chase, WR, and they will count on the OT depth to get the T they need after they get the player their QB wants. 

Remember, the WFT wants a QB and they have a coach who won every other year with a franchise QB--so he will be begging for a QB.  Lance, the man they love, is the next QB available, and they gotta move after Atlanta deals with Denver.  Hurney does what his coach says.  They will pounce.  I show you how. (hint:  Dolphins keep acquiring draft capital).

Detroit is desperate for a WR, and Goff needs a target.  They love Waddle, and with Chase gone, they can move back to 9 and get Waddle, Smith Jr, or a T at 9 while adding a third rounder.  They do it, leaving Sewell on the table for the Panthers.

SECOND ROUND:  This pick may startle some of you into gasping.  Some may frolic.  Others may puff into a paper bag.  I have not read any mentioning of this weapon, but if you want that slot WR, he would be a good un.

THIRD ROUND:  A CB with Size and a lot of upside, Rhule got to see him at the SR Bowl.  Think about Evans and Jones--the big WRs we can't stop.  Now we can.

BALLSY PICKS:  New England takes QB Kellen Mond at 15.  Green Bay takes CB Asante Samuel Jr at 29. Falcons take QB Davis Mills in second round at 35.

#	Team	Draft Pick	COMMENTS
1.	Jaguars	Trevor Lawrence QB, Clemson	Yawn.
2.	Jets	Zach Wilson, QB, BYU	Yawn.
3.	49ers	Mac Jones, QB Alabama	That’s right.  Not a misprint
4.	TRADE: Broncos (from Atlanta)	Justin Fields, QB Ohio State	Broncos have been quiet about Lock, for a good reason:  Trade 1st, 3rd, and 2022 1st  for #4 overall.
5.	Bengals	Ja’Marr Chase, WR LSU	Tackles in second; QB wish granted
6.	TRADE: WFT (from Miami)	Trey Lance, QB NDSU	WFT moves up for the QB of the future.  Trades 2021 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 2022 1st and 4th to Miami for #6.
7.	TRADE: Falcons (from Detroit)	Kyle Pitts, TE Florida	Atlanta jumps back up to get TE Pitts before TE-needy Carolina.  Trades the 3rd rounder the got from Denver to move up from #9 to #7.
8.	Panthers	Penei Sewell, OT Oregon	5 QBs taken before them helps Panthers land their LT.
9.	Lions	Jaylen Waddle, WR Alabama	Lions move back 2 spots and land that WR they need.
10.	TRADE: Chargers (from Dallas)	Rashawn Slater, OT Northwestern	Chargers feared the Giants might want Slater-Trade 3rd in 2021 and 4th in 2022.
11.	Giants	Christian Darrisaw, OT Va Tech	Hog Mollie  4 GMen
12.	Eagles	Patrick Surtain III, CB Alabama	Dallas wanted him
13.	Cowboys (from LAC)	Jaycee Horn, CB South Carolina	Horn is a solid CB
14.	Vikings	Kity Paye, Edge, Michigan	Edge was #1 need
15.	Patriots	Kellen Mond, QB Texas A&M	Shocked?  I am not.  Do your homework.
16.	Cardinals	DeVonta Smith, WR Alabama	BPA and a need- Smith falls
17.	Raiders	Micah Parsons, MLB, Penn State	Mayock gets a gift
18.	Dolphins	Azeez Ojulari, Edge, Georgia	Need pick
19.	Dolphins (from WFT)	Najee Harris, RB, Alabama	Best RB in draft to help Tua
20.	Bears	Caleb Farley, CB Va Tech	No QB or T here.  Farley best value.
21.	Colts	Alijah Vera-Tucker, OT/G USC	Need OL
22.	Titans	Rashod Bateman, WR Minnesota	WR a need
23.	Jets	Greg Newsome, CB Northwestern	A little help for the terrible Jets secondary
24.	Steelers	Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB Notre Dame	Not a primary need, but Steelers always need LBs
25.	Jaguars	Trevon Moehrig, S TCU	Takes best S in weak group
26.	Browns	Christian Barmore, DT Alabama	Browns fill a huge void with best DT
27.	Ravens	Joseph Ossai, Edge Texas	Edge is Ravens’ biggest need
28.	Saints	Zaven Collins, LB Tulsa	One of the biggest freaks in the draft
29.	Packers	Asante Samuel Jr., CB, FSU	Samuel has been rumored to go in the 1st, and GB needs a CB.
30.	Bills	Gregory Rousseau, Edge, Miami	Hughes needs some help.
31.	Chiefs	Terrance Mitchell, WR LSU	WR and OL help a must
32.	Buccaneers	Elijah Moore, WR Ole Miss	With no new starters needed maybe a new wrinkle.
33.	Jaguars	Tevin Jenkins, OT Oklahoma St.	QB in round 1, OT in round 2
34.	Jets	Jaelen Phillips, Edge Miami	Big need in NY—like most positions.
35.	Falcons	Davis Mills, QB, Stanford	QB to develop behind Ryan for a while
36.	Dolphins	Rondale Moore, WR, Purdue	Much needed pass catcher for Tua
37.	Eagles	Pat Freiermuth, TE Penn St.	All around TE to help Hurt develop
38.	Bengals	Alex Leatherwood, OT Alabama	Burrow gets his T and his WR
39.	Panthers	Kadarius Toney, WR Florida	Returner, Slot WR, reverse runner, weapon
3rd Rd.	Panthers	Benjamin St-Juste, CB Minnesota	CB over 6-3 can matchup with the big WRs in the division.  SR Bowl standout.

[OldhamA]

I would be furious with that Draft as a Panthers fan.

Why would the Dolphins trade back to #7 only to trade out of it again? 

[Khyber53]

Wouldn't be mad, but I think we'll grab more OL in the second round. There's a Wisconsin Div 3 Sasquatch that we should pick up for LG/C.

[45catfan]

I like the first, luxury pick in the 2nd and I like position of CB in the 3rd, but not St. Juste. I think that's high for him (late 3rd, likely 4th).

[Jaxel]

I like the first two picks a lot. Sad Moore goes a few picks earlier, but Toney is intriguing too. I'm all about giving Darnold everything he needs to succeed.

In this case, awesome left and right tackles in Sewell and Moton, an All Pro RB who can catch out of the backfield, and 3 solid receivers. That's how you give a QB a chance to grow.

If Sewell is gone, I almost lean towards Waddle then grabbing your lineman in the second, but I would be thrilled if the draft looked like this before going into the third day.

Edited April 19, 2021 by Jaxel

[45catfan]

2 hours ago, Khyber53 said:

Wouldn't be mad, but I think we'll grab more OL in the second round. There's a Wisconsin Div 3 Sasquatch that we should pick up for LG/C.

Dude's stock has gone through the roof!  Do not be shocked when he comes off the board before the end of round 2.  Crazy that he was a no-name D-III OG and likely going undrafted to a possible top 50 pick.   That Senior Bowl invite turned his world around.  I'm not sure if you know but he was not originally invited; he was a late fill-in for an injured player.  I can't remember who that player was, but Mienerz needs to pass that dude some 'thank you' money or send him on a nice vacation once he signs that rookie deal!

[Black&BlueBubba]

I like it.  The only issue I see is that I think Toney will go long before Elijah Moore and Rondale Moore.   But if we get Sewell I would take either of the Moore’s also.  But I really want Toney if we go LT in Rd 1. 

[MHS831]

7 hours ago, OldhamA said:

I would be furious with that Draft as a Panthers fan.

Why would the Dolphins trade back to #7 only to trade out of it again? 

Listen buddy, I was in the zone!  I can't explain it.  It is like being possessed!
(I was predicting, not GMing---would miami move back if they saw Jones go to SF and a trade up with Atlanta and then Chase going Bengals?  maybe.  Its fluid and complicated. 

I was just trying to put together what fans were saying on different boards and needs assessments---and I wanted to engineer some trades.

I am SO waiting for your mock, Old Ham.!!    

[Pup McBarky]

Any circumstance that lands us Sewell will make me happy. That said, I absolutely cannot see us taking a WR in the 2nd, not with multiple high-caliber CBs and OGs on the board. It's absolutely a luxury pick and one we can't afford this year.

[OldhamA]

2 hours ago, MHS831 said:

Listen buddy, I was in the zone!  I can't explain it.  It is like being possessed!
(I was predicting, not GMing---would miami move back if they saw Jones go to SF and a trade up with Atlanta and then Chase going Bengals?  maybe.  Its fluid and complicated. 

I was just trying to put together what fans were saying on different boards and needs assessments---and I wanted to engineer some trades.

I am SO waiting for your mock, Old Ham.!!    

The Dolphins are clearly targeting someone with that pick.

You won't be getting a mock from me - I haven't had the time this year to research the Draft thoroughly enough.

I'd be furious that other teams are getting a bevvy of picks and we'd miss out. I'd also be furious with one-season-wonder Toney.

[Basbear]

Lots of work and effort went into this post. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

sure 

[panthers320]

Bucs going with Moore when they have Evans, Godwin (can be a FA next year), Scotty Miller and possibly bringing Antonio Brown back?

[ForJimmy]

Sewell and Toney would make our offense great! (IF Darnold works out, but that’s a different conversation)

Sewell, Elf, Paradis, Miller, Moton blocking for Sammy D and CMC with Arnold, Toney, Deej Moore, and Anderson catching calls would be very fun to watch!