Since I was bored at home, I decided to put together three mocks, using different methods for who I picked. I used the Fanspeak MockDraft, with the Walterfootball rankings, as those are the closest to what I believe to be true, and I was not so bored to make my own big board for seven rounds. Enjoy my NO TRADE, TRADE DOWN and MOVE WHERE I NEED TO mock drafts!
NO TRADE DRAFT
In this draft, I decided to stand pat with every pick. I would not move at all, no matter who dropped or how attractive the offer.
10
WR MIKE EVANS
TEXAS A&M
A normal pick for this position. Clowney actually dropped to Tampa in this one, which as a move I would have made in a heartbeat, but alas, it was not to be.
45
DE STEPHON TUITT
NOTRE DAME
All of my mocks had Tuitt there in the second round. I think this could be a great pick for us, as he would bring great versatility to our DL, much like Haloti Ngata.
76
C MARCUS MARTIN
USC
I had my pick of the top 3 centers, so I went with the one that the Lions have had a visit at Allen Park with.
111
QB ZACH METTENBERGER
LSU
Our backup QB of the future. I would hope that he would be able to beat our Moore. I am not on the Savage band wagon. That is one guy I do not want on our team.
133
DT KELCY QUARLES
SOUTH CAROLINA
Some DL depth in case we lose Suh or Fairley, or both. He has had some amazing moments, and is in the ballpark of what we look for in DTs.
136
LB KEVIN PIERRE-LOUIS
BOSTON COLLEGE
Strong, flowing LB that can replace Palmer after the bye. Potential sleeper that shouldn't last this long.
189
CB BENE BENWIKERE
SAN JOSE STATE
Going with the big CB here. Small school competition, but he would not be required to play much at CB unless we are hit with the injury bug... which means he will be starting for us by week 6.
227
S BROCK VEREEN
MINNESOTA
Some safety depth, great FS prospect, with great speed and range. Vocal leader and great intangibles should keep him around.
Trade Down Draft
Here I decided to trade down at any time an offer was present. My trades are listed at the bottom of the mock. I had a lot of lucky falling prospects.
15
OLB ANTHONY BARR
UCLA
Our new "flame-thrower LB" that I think would probably move permanently to DE if we draft him.
46
DT RA'SHEDE HAGEMAN
MINNESOTA
One of those lucky drops, would be a great asset to our DL.
50
WR MARTAVIS BRYANT
CLEMSON
Multi-faceted player that can play the slot and outside. Great to learn behind Golden and CJ while he develops into a starting caliber WR in 3 years.
83
C WESTON RICHBURG
COLORADO STATE
A good center who can learn the nuances behind Dom for a year. Able to step in and play any interior position and be serviceable there if we need him to.
111
QB A.J. MCCARRON
ALABAMA
As close as you can get to Shaun Hill in this draft. Great character kid, comes from a winner, and knows how to manage a game behind a great running game. Plus, his fiance is hot.
116
ILB YAWIN SMALLWOOD
CONNECTICUT
Swing linebacker even though he played MLB at UConn. Gives us insurance behind Palmer and Tulloch.
133
RB DRI ARCHER
KENT STATE
Speed kills, and as yet Darren Sproles is not replicated in our offense. Dri would be OW in our new offense, and possibly fight for KR and PR duties.
136
CB ANTONE EXUM
VIRGINIA TECH
Big, developmental corner who has ST coverage ability.
145
TE XAVIER GRIMBLE
USC
Athletic TE who can push Williams for that third TE spot, or play H-back
189
DE TAYLOR HART
OREGON
Long and big bodied DE, great positional player, does the dirty work but wont fill stat sheets. Good depth behind Jones, and could fill his role if needed next year.
227
K CHRIS BOSWELL
RICE
Kicker of the future. Need a new Hanson.
1-10 to PIT for 1-15, 2-14
2-13 to MIA for 2-18, 4-16
3-12 to CLE for 3-19, 5-5
Trade Up Get Who I Want
Here I moved all over to get who I wanted. Trades were hard to come by in this simulation, and some players went higher than I anticipated.
7
WR SAMMY WATKINS
CLEMSON
Trade up for a falling Watkins. Great tirfecta here. Kind of a roster-gasm at this point.
52
DE STEPHON TUITT
NOTRE DAME
Again, my pick here. Love the potential of him paired with Suh, Ansah, Fairley and Taylor
133
QB AARON MURRAY
GEORGIA
Get Staffords successor to be his backup. Kind of poetic in a way. A late season injury will push the SEC leader in many categories down the boards, and could turn into a great trade bait in a few years.
136
CB LOUCHEIZ PURIFOY
FLORIDA
Not my first choice for a Gator DB, but he does exhibit amazing potential, and his early film cannot be denied. Austin and Mathis would be good fits to get him to work to that potential.
157
C GABE IKARD
OKLAHOMA
A flex player that is hopefully our future center. High hopes at the beginning of the season tempered down to about where they should be now. He is just a guy, but he does everything very well. The sum is greater than the parts. A year learning would be his best situation.
189
S JONATHAN DOWLING
WESTERN KENTUCKY
While a character risk, he was the highest rated FL prep DB when he came out. That is saying something there. Our locker room is strong enough to handle him, but at this point a risk for athleticism is warranted.
192
K CHRIS BOSWELL
RICE
Our kicker of the future. A few kickers went off the board already, so I helped the run.
196
CB BENE BENWIKERE
SAN JOSE STATE
Another DB, potential, potential, potential.
227
TE JOE DON DUNCAN
DIXIE STATE
Picked for his off the field ability, great character guy. Amazingly intelligent and a great recieving option. Also, is a great long snapper... Mulbach is only on a one year deal.
1-10 To PIT for 1-15,4-18,5-17,6-17
1-15, 2-13,3-13 to TB for 1-7
4-11, 4-18, Future 3 to ARI for 2-20, 6-20
Thank you for the read. I am most fond of my trade down scenario. The simulation always gave me PIT and DAL as an option. So I am hoping one of those comes to fruition if one of the top 3 players, Robinson, Matthews or Evans is not at 10.