SCP Mock Draft 5.0

[Catalyst]

Assuming 1 comp. pick, though we may get 2. I wanted to stay on the safe side:

1st: Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis: I've been on this bandwagon for a while now, since before the combine. Poe is, IMO, the best and safest DT we could take in this draft hands-down. He has big-time elite potential if pushed to it and I feel we have the right coach to motivate him to not take plays off.

2nd: Josh Robinson, CB/KR, Central Florida: Has been rising up draft boards recently and could possibly be gone by this point, but there's a decent chance he'll be there when we pick. He's got elite speed and agility, good game tape, and a huge plus is that he can return kicks and punts.

4th: Evan Rodriguez, TE, Temple: Some will argue defense is more important here and I won't argue. It'll come down to who is available, but I REALLY like Rodriguez as a potential Jimmy Graham type TE. Sure, we have Olsen already, but even if we re-sign Shockey he's got another 1-2 years max and we need 2 TE's. I like Barnidge too, but he's had injury issues. I feel like Rodriguez could sit and develop for a year or two and then explode when given the chance to play.

5th: Demario Davis, OLB, Arkansas State: With Senn being released we'll need both depth at OLB and a special teamer to take his place. I like Davis in both roles and he has some upside to develop into a potential starter long-term.

6th: Joe Long, OG/OT, Wayne State: Not a big name, but he's the brother of Jake Long so the genes are there, so to speak. Can play either tackle or guard and possibly even center if need be. Would be a great versatile guy to have along the OL and could help save a roster spot by filling multiple backup positions.

7th: Korey Williams, ILB, Southern Miss: With Dan Connor set to leave via free agency we need someone to compete to backup Beason. Korey Williams has a knack for making plays in the backfield and could be a solid addition - or at least good competition for Thomas Williams.

7th (Comp.): Christian Thompson, FS, South Carolina State: I wanted to take a FS earlier than this, but I don't feel like any of them projected later than the 3rd round are all that great so I figured I'd wait and use our last pick on guy who has some upside and could potentially be a solid special teamer.

[stirs]

you might have to swap your 4/5 picks as Davis is rising possibly even into the third now

[Panthers4lyfe]

i also would not mind dontari poe in the 1st

[MadHatter]

With the departures of Connor/Senn and Rivera's comments about DT no being an area is majro need....I would not get married to the idea of DT in the first.

[koolkatluke]

With the departures of Connor/Senn and Rivera's comments about DT no being an area is majro need....I would not get married to the idea of DT in the first.

Ok Hatter we know you don't want a DT.