Less than 24 hours away and I have finally completed my mock
draft. I’ve tinkering with this for about a week now, and the Jet’s acquisition
of the 13th overall pick threw a bit of a kink in the situation, but
here it is. Enjoy!
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| Andy Reid has the first overall pick and he only drafts players who weigh more than him in the first round. That only leaves a few players on his draft board. |
There is a good chance Eric Fisher goes here, but I am
siding with the more ready to start prospect, especially since the Chiefs are likely
to trade their current left tackle, Branden Albert. Andy Reid pretty much never
takes anything besides offensive and defensive lineman in the first round, so
that basically makes this pick a competition between Joeckel, Fisher, and
Sharrif Floyd.
2. Jacksonville:
DT Sharrif Floyd Florida
There is a lot of speculation that this pick will either be
used on Geno Smith or Dion Jordan. I will rule out Smith right away simply
because I do not think that they are ready to give up on Blaine Gabbert,
although they really should. Jordan is an extremely talented player, but I have
a hard time figuring out how he would fit in a 4-3 defense. I think he will end
up being mostly looked at as a 3-4 outside linebacker. Floyd on the other hand
is one of the most dominant interior lineman we have seen in the last few years.
The Jags lost Terrance Knighton to the Broncos, who has been a solid starter
for the last four seasons, so DT is a clear need for this team.
3. Oakland: CB
Dee Milliner Alabama
Did the Raiders sign both Tracy Porter and Mike Jenkins in
free agency? Yes. Does that really solve their issues in their defensive
backfield? No. Porter and Jenkins are both marginal starters at best. The
Raiders will have to line up against Peyton Manning twice a year with his new
trio of dangerous receivers. This might be a bit of a reach for Milliner, but
the guy has size, speed, and incredible college productivity while playing for
Alabama, which is basically a NFL minor league team. With every team in the
league looking for a guy like this, I really don’t believe that he is too much
of a reach here, although the Raiders will push hard to get out of this pick.
4. Philadelphia:
OT Eric Fisher Central Michigan
The Eagles’ offensive line was atrocious last season. They
need upgrades at almost every position. With Chip Kelly’s high octane offensive
coming to town, he needs offensive lineman in great physically shape. Fisher is
the most athletic offensive lineman in this draft so this is all around a
perfect fit. Look for teams to try to trade up with the Raiders to grab Fisher
before the Eagles get him.
5. Detriot: DE
Ezekiel Ansah BYU
If this is how the draft falls, the Lions will look to get
out of this pick. They are praying that either Milliner or Fisher fall to them,
both of whom would fill huge needs for them. If they get stuck with this pick,
I see them taking the most intriguing edge rusher in this draft. Ansah has very
little football experience, but his potential is off the charts. In a draft
with so few clear all stars, Ansah will fly up the draft boards.
