Dash's Mock 2.0

[Dash Global]

1st Round: DE Whitney Mercilus 6'4, 261

Ok, so I know this isn't gonna happen, but after watching the tape I feel like he is the most disruptive pass rusher in the draft. His speed and motor are off the charts with great instincts in forcing fumbles. He would solidify our DE position and be a dominant pass rusher imo. Only negative I see if he is not the best at stopping the run.. I like the fact that he could also play OLB in 3-4 looks. Pretty sure we will draft Quinton Coples here with a chance of either Poe, Cox, or Brockers.

2nd Round: CB Jayron Hosley 5'10, 178

Would love it if Jenkins or Gilmore fell here but I dont think thats gonna happen. Hosley would still be a nice pick up and would be an upgrade over Capt. Led the NCAA in int's in 2010. Wouldn't mind getting a LB's Brown or Davis if they fell here as well.

4th Round: OLB Nigel Bradham 6'2, 241

Fast and physical LB. Led FSU in tackles 3 straight years. Its possible he could get picked in the 3rd but im hoping that doesnt happen. Wouldnt mind a good run stopping DT here.

5th Round: DT Hebron Fangupo 6'1, 323

I would prefer Nicolas Jean Baptiste here but I think he gets picked in the 3rd or 4th round. I think Fangupo could become a decent run stopper at DT.

6th Round: OG Rokevious Watkins 6'4, 338

Would be a nice addition on the OL. Hope he is there.

6th Round: S Neiko Thorpe 6'1, 198

Thorpe was a CB in 2010 before being converted to S. Has nice size and speed and I think he has a lot of upside / potential.

7th Round: P Shawn Powell

We need a good punter. Powell led the NCAA in punting yards with an average of 47 per.

[Guest Bwood]

Whitney Mercilus would probably be on my list of worst players to draft 9th overall.

The rest is decent though.

[Dash Global]

Whitney Mercilus would probably be on my list of worst players to draft 9th overall.

The rest is decent though.

Why is that? He is arguably the best pass rusher in the draft. And pass rush is the most important aspect of the defense.

[davos]

He did lead the nation in sacks...the guy is a beast but Illinois is baad.

I'd actually think this draft would really improve our defense and especially ST. Bradham, Hosley, & Powell

If we trade down Whitney, Perry, Barron, Kendall Wright...we've got a good crop to choose from imo

[Dash Global]

He did lead the nation in sacks...the guy is a beast but Illinois is baad.

I'd actually think this draft would really improve our defense and especially ST. Bradham, Hosley, & Powell

Illi was not bad on D. Had a top 10 defense if im not mistaken.

I am a UNC die hard so for me to put a DE over Coples says something as I think highly of Coples.

But man, the motor on Mercilus is insanse, and comes off the edge like a rocket! I think he is gonna be special.

[Dash Global]

could potentially trade down and maybe pick up a 3rd or 4th and still get Mercilus.

[pantherj]

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[Guest Bwood]

If you're talkin a trade back then yeah, maybe. He's still sort of a tweener though and I'm not sure if his game will translate to the NFL much like Everette Brown's spin moves/swim moves didn't translate.

Sure as hell not worth a top ten pick though. Let Jacksonville make that mistake.

[EMSMedic79]

I like all but the first and last picks. For the last pick if you are going to draft a punter then draft Drew Butler from Georgia. Stronger leg and way more accurate.

[carolina-chuck]

Gotta be kidding wit the first pick right?

But rest is all good.

[jtnc]

Smh, at that first pick. What a horrible pick, I thought this was a trade scenario.

[Ivan The Awesome]

I love Mercilus, but not at #9. I did a mock having him via pats trade, not a lot of folks like him for some odd reason. He's a beast of a player and picking him at the end of the 1st wouldn't be bad. The rest of the mock is ok to me.

[Dash Global]

Everette Brown was undersized didnt lead the NCAA in sacks imo. Was he even as quick as Mercilus? Not a good comparison.

He is the best pass rushing DE in the draft. Which is what we need to deal with Brees and Rodgers ect.

Trade back if you can, if not id still take him.

Coples would be a good get also, but I just feel like he takes plays off and doesnt have near the motor Mercilus has.

[KendrickPanther]

Wasn't Everette Brown like 240? Mercilus is small but not that small.

Jeff Otah has really turned me off to "fat guys". I just wonder how can a 325lb+ offensive lineman stay healthy.(referring to the guard)