With the NFL Draft only a week away I thought it would be proper for me to make a mock draft of my own. This year’s NFL Mock draft as unprecedented depth at most positions, but does lack the top level talent. The Draft is always a time for teams to get better and can help shape a team for years to come. And with the first overall pick…
1. Kansas City Chiefs- Despite having the number one overall pick the Chiefs are in better shape than most teams and look to make a push for the division this year. The Chiefs could go a number of ways, but why not the best player on the board and go with Luke Joeckel, LT, Texas AM.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars- The Jags need help at a lot of positions and they could easily take Geno Smith with this pick, but they still have confidence in Blain Gabbert. With only 20 sacks as a whole team (JJ Watt had 20.5) and new coach Gus Bradley, they should look at Dion Jordan, DE/OLB, Oregon.
3. Oakland Raiders- Boy do the Raiders need help and like the Jags they could take Geno Smith too, but they just traded for Matt Flynn. The Raiders had one of the worst run defenses in the NFL last season, so they’ll take Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah.
4. Philadelphia Eagles- New Head coach Chip Kelly looks to get the Eagles back on track. Chip Kelly looks to run is vaunted read option in Philly. They do have Michael Vick, but who’s to say that he doesn’t want his own QB. The Eagles will go Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia.
5. Detroit Lion- Detroit took a step back last season after making the playoffs. Detroit lost two o-linemen during this off season, but they aren’t going to need to take one in the first round because of the tremendous depth. The Lions will go and take the player with highest ceiling of any player in this draft Ezekiel “Ziggy” Ansah, OLB/DE, BYU.
6. Cleveland Browns- Its simple they waited to the 6th pick to get their guy, Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama, but if he is gone buy then I could also see them trading back in the first round to grab more picks too.
7. Arizona Cardinals- The Cardinals traded and got Carson Palmer in the offseason, and they need offensive line help now. On the board right now the two best tackle prospects are on the board, Lane Johnson and Eric Fisher. The Cards could pick either player and have get good results. Some see Lane Johnson as the best one of the bunch because he is the most athletic and has only played the position for two years. Now I don’t see in the same light, but I do see the Cardinals taking Lane Johnson, T, Oklahoma, because of his athleticism.
8. Buffalo Bills- Many could see the Bills taking Ryan Nassib because of the Syracuse connection, but maybe they can wait until the 2nd round to pick him. Other draft gurus see them selecting a guard, but Buddy Nix recently came out and said that they don’t need a guard, but that could possibly be a smoke screen. It really comes down to two players, Eric Fisher, T, Western Michigan and Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia. If Eric Fisher is on the board then you have to take him because Eric Fishers don’t grow on trees and with that you can move Cordy Glenn over to right tackle where he can become an all pro. The Bills will select Eric Fisher, T, Western Michigan.
9. Tennessee Titans- The Titans got Andy Levitre to help their o-line, but with Chance Warmack on the board how can you pass that up. Chance Warmack, G, Alabama is pro ready prospect, and can really open holes for Chris Johnson.
10. New York Jets- The Jets round out the first round and lost a lot during the offseason. They could go pass rusher and take Barkevious Mingo, DE/OLB, LSU, but they need to help Mark Sanchez (or whoever is throwing interceptions), by getting him some weapons. The Jets could go with Cordarrelle Paterson, WR, Tennessee, to add some speed to a struggling offense.
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