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This hypes the WRs. I don’t see Amari Cooper or Watkins out there, but there are a lot of red chip receivers. imo
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LMU93 — if season ended todayRams would have the 14th, 43rd and 44th overall picks in the top two rounds.
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Agamemnon
A DE draft, just for zn. 😉
Buckner and Oakman are big enough to play tackle. Nassib is like a strong Chris Long.
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Believe it or not they would win a lot of games that way.
Is the value in this draft in the 2nd round? Or to put that another way, is there a lot of value in the 2nd round?
Cause if so, if it were me, I would trade down.
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I think that you might have about 50 really good players, red chip or close to red chip. Which means you can get good players at a lot of different positions or high second round draft choices this year can be more valuable than most other years.
As far as trading down, that depends on how the draft unfolds more than its landscape. imo
Cause, somebody has to be willing to trade up. Agamemnon
Early Draft Landscape
No matter what the Rams do, they should end up with 3 really good players with their first 3 picks. It is likely that they get another good player in the 3rd and a decent WR in the 4th. If you want a possible #1 WR, you need to take him in the first, but there isn’t a Cooper or Watkins in this draft. imo
Agamemnon2016 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Predictions for Top Prospects After Week 15
With no clear-cut No. 1 pick, the 2016 NFL draft could be an interesting one. There’s no can’t-miss quarterback, but there are plenty of talented players on both sides of the ball.
Traditional powers will be represented well in the first round, but a few players from non-Power Five conferences could squeeze their way into the top round.
The order is going to change after the outcome of Week 15’s Monday Night Football game between the Detroit Lions and New Orleans Saints, but let’s take a look at the projected first-round picks as well as some analysis of a few top prospects.
AgamemnonMock Draft 2.0: Cowboys, 49ers each draft elite wide receivers
Steve Palazzolo uses both college and NFL data to bring you PFF’s second mock for 2016 NFL draft.
We’re back for our second mock draft of the season, this time with a revised draft order that is still in the process of changing. While our initial film study is done and the grades are in, the PFF team is constantly re-evaluating prospects with an eye toward NFL projection.
It’s important to keep in mind that what separates our mock draft from others is that our main focus is on what we would do at each pick, rather than what the teams project to do. The other dynamic at play for this mock draft is the uncertainty among many coaching staffs across the league, so as head coaching jobs get finalized and we have a better idea which schemes they will run, the landscape of the draft is sure to change.
Tennessee Titans: Joey Bosa, DE, Ohio State
No change at the top as the best player on the board is still the top option for the Titans, even with question marks about coaching staff and scheme. Bosa posted the top pass rushing grade among edge defenders last season (+56.6) and ranked second this season at +43.5. He also had the top grade against the run this year at +28.5, and with his ability to win up and down the line, Bosa is a scheme-versatile playmaker.
Cleveland Browns: Jared Goff, QB, Cal
The draft is not deep in surefire first-round quarterbacks, but Goff is the best of the bunch. He topped all QBs with a +53.8 overall grade, a year removed from ranking eighth at +27.7. He elevated an overmatched Cal team to a difficult weekly matchup in a deep Pac-12, and he handles pressure and the blitz well while throwing with accuracy to the deep and intermediate levels.
San Diego Chargers: DeForest Buckner, DE, Oregon
The first three picks all stay intact from last month’s mock draft as Buckner and the Chargers make one of the draft’s best matches. San Diego is extremely weak on the defensive interior and Buckner provides the best combination of pass rushing and run-stopping ability. At six-foot-seven, he’ll likely garner some Calais Campbell comparisons along the way and projecting similar production is not out of the question.
Dallas Cowboys: Laquon Treadwell, WR, Ole Miss
Dallas could have their eye on Jalen Ramsey here, but they go with Treadwell to pair with Dez Bryant, a player Treadwell has gotten compared to in the past. Treadwell can make plays down the field or after the catch (forced 17 missed tackles), and stocking up on playmakers is one way to get the Cowboys back to the top of the NFC East.
Jacksonville Jaguars: Jalen Ramsey, CB, Florida State
Help is needed in the Jacksonville secondary and Ramsey is well-equipped to upgrade a number of areas, it’s just a matter of how they want to use him. He’s played free safety and cornerback at Florida State, with plenty of experience in the slot. From a production standpoint, he can provide a Tyrann Mathieu-like presence to a secondary, and he’ll maximize his potential if that versatility is featured in the defensive scheme. Over the last two years, Ramsey has graded at +21.0 in coverage, +13.4 against the run, and +10.1 as a pass rusher.
Baltimore Ravens: Emmanuel Ogbah, DE/OLB, Oklahoma State
The Ravens’ defense was a different unit with departed free agent Pernell McPhee off to Chicago and an early-season injury to Terrell Suggs. A limited pass rush put even more pressure on a hurting secondary, and while the Ravens would love to get a cornerback (perhaps a move up to get Ramsey is in the cards?), they upgrade the pass rush instead with no strong cornerback option on the board. Ogbah’s +40.9 grade ranked third in the nation among edge defenders.
San Francisco 49ers: Josh Doctson, WR, TCU
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The quarterback class is filled with question marks beyond Goff, so it doesn’t make sense for the 49ers to reach at this point. Instead, the future franchise QB gets one of the draft’s top playmakers in Doctson who has the body control to make spectacular catches and route running to create separation. He was the nation’s top-graded WR at +26.9 before going down to injury in Week 11.Miami Dolphins: Vernon Hargreaves III, CB, Florida
Though his 2015 season was not nearly as strong as 2014, Hargreaves has already shown that he’s capable of mirroring opposing receivers while playing fundamentally sound football as a bonus. His +22.3 coverage grade in 2014 is the best we’ve had in two years and while deep speed and size may come into question during the draft process, his upside as a natural cover man is too much to pass up.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Shilique Calhoun, DE, Michigan State
Aside from a couple positions, the entire defense needs an influx of talent and Calhoun gives the Bucs the pass rushing defensive end they’ve been looking for. He topped our pass rush grades among edge defenders at +45.3, picking up 11 sacks, 17 QB hits, and 48 hurries on the season.
New York Giants: Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
While the new regime may look to immediately upgrade at linebacker, the defensive line needs an injection of youth as well, and Lawson has earned first round status after his breakout season. His +39.5 overall grade ranked 10th among edge defenders, showing well both as a pass rusher (+22.8) and against the run (+20.3).
Chicago Bears: Laremy Tunsil, OT, Ole Miss
While most mock drafts have Tunsil as a lock top-10 pick, a limited sample size in our grading — as well as my own personal de-valuing of the left tackle position — have him dropping to No. 11. The Bears were one of the worst pass-blocking units in the league last year and Tunsil allowed only five pressures on 225 attempts while showing good athleticism in the run game (+12.1).
New Orleans Saints: Sheldon Day, DT, Notre Dame
One of the worst interior pass rushes gets an instant upgrade from Day, who finished fourth among interior defensive linemen with a +31.4 pass rush grade and ninth against the run at +28.7. Any help along the defensive front will help mitigate one of the worst pass defenses in the league.
Philadelphia Eagles: Su’a Cravens, S/LB, USC
The scheme is still up for debate in Philadelphia, but given the struggles their linebackers had in coverage, Cravens will be useful regardless of the defensive system. He played a hybrid linebacker/safety role at USC and projects to do the same in the NFL after posting impressive two-year marks of +23.4 against the run and +20.9 in coverage.
Oakland Raiders: Myles Jack, LB, UCLA
Despite missing most of the season due to injury, Jack is still in the first-round mix and he’ll be a part of the Raiders’ defensive re-build, adding much-needed talent at linebacker. Jack was our top coverage linebacker in the nation in 2014 at +15.0, while grading at +11.9 against the run the last two years.
Los Angeles Rams: Jonathan Bullard, DE/DT, Florida
With Chris Long possibly out of the mix and William Hayes a free agent, the Rams’ deep defensive line could suddenly look thin. Enter Bullard who posted the top grade against the run among interior defensive linemen at +50.5 while improving as a pass rusher this season to +7.7. He can play early-down defensive end while kicking inside as a pass rusher in sub packages, adding versatility to any defensive front.
Detroit Lions: Robert Nkemdiche, DT, Ole Miss
While the offensive line could certainly be addressed, the Lions swing for the fences with Nkemdiche who could become one of the best interior pass rushers in the draft. Like Bullard, he can play defensive end on early downs, while rushing against guards in sub packages. He graded at +23.4 as a pass rusher this season, good for seventh in the nation, but it was his improved play against the run (+11.8) that put him in the first round mix.
Atlanta Falcons: Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor
Not much has changed with this pick since December as the Falcons look to upgrade their Julio Jones-centric passing attack with another option on the outside. Coleman had a breakout season with 20 receiving touchdowns and 3.86 yard/ route, good for third in the nation.
Indianapolis Colts: Chris Jones, DT, Mississippi State
The Colts’ defensive rebuild starts in the trenches, and it may have started last season with third rounder Henry Anderson. Jones is going to be a hot name this offseason once the film is watched closely as he broke out this season with a +52.5 overall grade, including a +34.7 mark as a pass rusher. The former top recruit ranked right behind Buckner since week four, and in 1,053 snaps over the last two seasons, he’s posted an impressive +65.9 overall grade.
Buffalo Bills: Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State
Another pick that remains the same, Conklin fits the mauling, run-blocking profile that head coach Rex Ryan his looking for. He’s ranked fourth as a run blocker each of the last two years and he finished 2015 with only 11 pressures surrendered on 416 attempts.
New York Jets: Leonard Floyd, OLB, Georgia
The Jets were rotating their 300-pound defensive lineman on the edge last season, and while they had success, finding a true edge player is still an offseason goal. Floyd dabbled at traditional linebacker this season, only adding to his versatility, but it’s his pass rushing that makes him a first-rounder (+28.8, 13th in the nation). He was strong against the run as well at +17.0, and while an Anthony Barr-like NFL transition may be unlikely, he does bring a movable chess piece to a blitz-heavy defensive front.
Washington Redskins: Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama
Ragland was one of a number of standouts in Alabama’s front-7, strong against both the run (+13.2) and in coverage (+9.8) while successfully blitzing and rushing off the edge at times (+7.7). With one of the worst inside linebacker situations in the NFL, Washington will be watching all of the linebacker prospects very closely.
Houston Texans: Ezekiel Elliott, RB, Ohio State
The nation’s best all-around running back, Elliott brings the total package. He exhibits the sharp cutting necessary for a zone blocking running system, but he’s equally adept at getting downhill and running through contact as he was often asked to do at Ohio State. He’s a good fit for Houston’s diverse running attack and when you add in his +13.0 blocking grade that led the nation, as well as a +3.1 grade in the pass game, Elliott brings many dimensions to an NFL offense.
Minnesota Vikings: Leontee Carroo, WR, Rutgers
Just as was the case in Mock Draft 1.0, the Vikings look to aid in QB Teddy Bridgewater’s development by adding Carroo who is adept at getting open on vertical routes. He averaged 4.11 yards per route this season while grading at +15.0 in only eight games.
Cincinnati Bengals: Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama
Yet another carry-over pick, the Bengals have been in the market to upgrade at nose tackle where Domato Peko is moved off the point of attack far too often. Reed is stout against the run, ranking second overall at +38.9 and he showed better ability to affect the passing game at +5.8 while batting a total of 10 passes over the last two seasons.
Pittsburgh Steelers: Ronnie Stanley, OT, Notre Dame
With LT Kelvin Beachum a pending free agent, the Steelers pounce on Stanley who has been one of the nation’s better pass protectors at +10.1 and +9.7 the last two season.
Seattle Seahawks: Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor
The Seahawks would love to get an offensive lineman here, but there are no viable options on the board. Nose tackle Brandon Mebane hasn’t been the same player the last two years and he’s about the hit free agency. Billings could be the perfect replacement as he plays with great power that allows him to excel against the run (+47.1 last two seasons) while showing just as well as a pass rusher at +37.6.
Green Bay Packers: Austin Johnson, DT, Penn State
The big guys are coming off the board and that should be no surprise as the class of interior defensive linemen is a deep one. Johnson graded at +36.1 against the run, third in the nation, while tacking on seven sacks, two hits, and 14 hurries. Like Mebane in Seattle, nose B.J. Raji is set to hit free agency and Johnson adds a strong replacement in the middle.
Kansas City Chiefs: Scooby Wright, LB, Arizona
Seemingly always on the lookout for a complement to LB Derrick Johnson in the middle of the defense, Kansas City adds Wright who was one our No. 2 linebacker in the nation in 2014 (+50.6). Wright is coming off injury that limited him to only 174 snaps in 2015, but he’s quick to diagnose and excellent against the run, grading at +40.0 over the last two years.
Arizona Cardinals: Hunter Henry, TE, Arkansas
One of the league’s best offenses gets even better with Henry who led all tight ends with a +10.6 receiving grade, a year removed from ranking fourth at +8.1. He can make plays down the field, a perfect fit for Arizona’s vertical passing game, and while the Cardinals ask a lot of their tight ends in the running game, Henry showed that ability as well with a +13.1 mark in 2014.
Denver Broncos: Jonathan Allen, DE, Alabama
Another case of replacing a potential free agent, Denver DE Malik Jackson is set to hit the market so what better way to make up for missing production than with a similar player in Allen. He led all interior rushers with 13 sacks to go with six hits and 16 hurries, and while he only played 39.5 percent of Alabama’s defensive snaps, Allen’s two-year grade of +55.3 on only 903 snaps is just too much to pass up for Denver.
Carolina Panthers: Sterling Shepard, WR, Oklahoma
Carolina has invested in the wide receiver position in each of the last two drafts in Kelvin Benjamin and Devin Funchess, but Shepard brings a different dynamic compared to the big guys on the outside. Shepard’s route running makes Carolina’s offense even more dangerous as he picked up 974 yards from the slot while ranking second in the nation with a +27.8 receiving grade.
This is interesting, although they appear to ignore potential and fit. I wonder what they would have had in previous drafts.
AgamemnonAnd here it is. 😉
Focus Draft: Round 1As first seen on our NBC Draft Show, the PFF takes a new approach, mocking the draft with the use of our unique College Football Focus data.
PFF Analysis Team | 9 months ago
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A mock draft unlike any other. What would PFF do? We are not trying to predict anything, but rather putting ourselves into the position of each team and using our college data to make what we feel is the best decision for each franchise.
This process went through many iterations for us internally, and here’s what we came up with for the first ever Focus Draft.
1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State
While his 2014 was more of a roller coaster than you’d like to see from a top pick, the potential he showed in 2013 is just too much to pass up.
2. Tennessee Titans – Marcus Mariota, QB, Oregon
The Titans will likely be fielding offers from teams looking to snag Mariota, and he’ll be too enticing to pass up for Tennessee if they stay on their spot. Just be sure to play to his strengths once he gets to the NFL.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars – Vic Beasley, Edge, Clemson
Beasley does his best work rushing off the edge and he’ll fit in nicely in the Jaguars’ scheme.
4. Oakland Raiders – Amari Cooper, WR, Alabama
The most productive wide receiver in the draft, and perhaps its best overall player, Cooper can win a variety of ways and he’ll be a weapon for quarterback Derek Carr from Day 1.
5. Washington Redskins – Dante Fowler JR, Edge, Florida
A versatile player at Florida, Fowler provides a balanced presence as an edge rusher in Washington’s 3-4 scheme. He’s capable of holding up against the run while providing a strong pass rush.
6. New York Jets – Randy Gregory, Edge, Nebraska
Off-field concerns aside, Gregory may have the most upside of any of the draft’s edge rushers. If he can gain and hold weight, he could develop into a much-needed edge rushing presence in the Jets’ front-7.
7. Chicago Bears – Leonard Williams, Defensive Interior, USC
This may be viewed as a “fall” by some, but Williams slots in nicely at this point in the draft. He can play the run while getting after the quarterback at a reasonable rate, and the Bears would be thrilled to get a defensive talent with his potential at this point.
mock-ray8. Atlanta Falcons – Shane Ray, Edge, Missouri
The edge rush run continues as Atlanta adds Ray to their porous pass rush. He was as productive as any pass rusher in college football last season, though concerns about his athleticism have his projections all over the board.
9. New York Giants – La’el Collins, OT, LSU
A powerful run blocker, Collins is capable of sliding inside to guard for the Giants while providing a long-term backup plan to replace left tackle Will Beatty.
10. St. Louis Rams – DeVante Parker, WR, Louisville
Extremely productive in his limited time last season, Parker is shifty for a big man and he knows how to make plays down the field despite his inability to run away from many cornerbacks.
11. Minnesota Vikings – Kevin White, WR, West Virginia
A different receiver from Parker, White is explosive in and out of breaks and he may just be scratching the surface on his potential. He adds an intermediate and deep presence to the Vikings passing game.
12. Cleveland Browns – Danny Shelton, Defensive Interior, Washington
Perhaps a best-case scenario for the Browns, the 350-pound Shelton is more than just a run clogger, as he can move all over the line and even get after the quarterback.
13. New Orleans Saints – Nelson Agholor, WR, USC
Often overlooked in a deep wide receiver class, Agholor adds open-field shiftiness and strong route running to the Saints’ offense. He could be extremely productive with Brees throwing him the ball.
14. Miami Dolphins – Jaelen Strong, WR, Arizona State
The run on wide receivers continues as the Dolphins add Strong’s ability to go up and make contested catches against opposing defensive backs.
15. San Francisco 49ers – Henry Anderson, Defensive Interior, Stanford
A CFF favorite, Anderson may have been the most difficult interior defensive lineman to block in the entire nation. Equally proficient against the run as he is rushing the passer, he’ll provide a strong every-down presence to a suddenly thin 49ers defensive line.
mock-gurley16. Houston Texans – Todd Gurley, RB, Georgia
With Arian Foster getting up there in age and Gurley coming off injury, this could be a perfect fit for the Texans. Head Coach Bill O’Brien runs a variety of run concepts and Gurley is versatile enough to be productive in both gap and zone schemes.
17. San Diego Chargers – Melvin Gordon, RB, Wisconsin
As runners, we have Gurley and Gordon as 1a and 1b, so the Chargers won’t feel too bad about losing out on Gurley. Gordon can step right in to pair with third down back Danny Woodhead to re-vamp the Chargers running attack.
18. Kansas City Chiefs – Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford
With former top overall pick Eric Fisher’s early-career struggles, the Chiefs go back to the offensive tackle well to snag Peat.
19. Cleveland Browns (from Buffalo Bills) – Devin Smith, WR, Ohio State
While Smith often looks like he’s playing at a different speed from everyone else, he’s more than just a run-by-the-defense type of player. He’s shown more than capable of making difficult catches down the field, and underrated part of becoming a true deep threat.
20. Philadelphia Eagles – Dorial Green-Beckham, WR, Oklahoma
Off-field concerns aside, Green-Beckham brings a physical downfield presence to an offense that creates as many deep ball opportunities as any in the league.
21. Cincinnati Bengals – Trey Flowers, Edge, Arkansas
The draft’s best run-stopping edge defender, Flowers brings some sneaky pass rush ability as well. Even though he’s not explosive off the edge, he finds his way to the quarterback and he was extremely productive in the SEC last season.
22. Pittsburgh Steelers – Landon Collins, SS, Alabama
With Troy Polamalu retiring, this is one of the draft’s great first round fits. Collins can play in and around the line of scrimmage against the run while covering tight ends and playing some deep safety when necessary.
23. Detroit Lions – Grady Jarrett, Defensive Interior, Clemson
One of the nation’s most disruptive defensive interior players a year ago, Jarrett brought it as a pass rusher and against the run. He’ll fill a major void for the Lions while bringing the ability to play either 1 or 3-technique.
mock-kikaha24. Arizona Cardinals – Hau’oli Kikaha, Edge, Washington
One of the nation’s most productive edge rushers, Kikaha’s relentless style is a good fit for the Cardinals defense that needs a player capable of winning one-on-one battles.
25. Carolina Panthers – Ereck Flowers, OT, Miami
A powerful run blocker when he gets his hands on defenders and an adept pass protector for the Hurricanes last season. Didn’t surrender a sack last season and only three hits all season long.
26. Baltimore Ravens – Breshad Perriman, WR, UCF
A victim of some sub-standard passing for UCF, Perriman exploded onto the scene with his 40 time at his pro day but he flashes an ability to make plays down the field and showed well getting off press coverage. If he can keep his drops under control has a chance to replace and improve upon Torrey Smith’s production down the field.
27. Dallas Cowboys – Jalen Collins, CB, LSU
Only 10 starts at LSU during his career but some impressive performances this season and stands out in a deep corner class that lacks the top players for what he can do rather than necessarily what he has done consistently. Missing 10 tackles in limited playing time is a concern he’ll need to address.
28. Denver Broncos – Brandon Scherff, G, Iowa
Widely viewed as a player who needs to slide inside from tackle to guard, Scherff struggled in his senior season as a pass protector but displayed power as a run blocker that should translate well to the guard position in the NFL.
29. Indianapolis Colts – Marcus Peters, CB, Washington
Peters’ game is all about physicality and at this point to a fault. Physical corner play is in vogue right now and he brings that, but needs to control the contact down the field if he isn’t to be a penalty magnet when he gets onto an NFL field.
30. Green Bay Packers – Jordan Phillips, Defensive Interior, Oklahoma
The Packers have brought back B.J. Raji for another season but Phillips could be their long term answer at nose tackle. A long, powerful player, Phillips consistently controls blockers, holding linemen at the line of scrimmage to keep his linebackers clean. If he can learn to shed more consistently Phillips could become a dominant player in the NFL.
31. New Orleans Saints (from Seattle Seahawks) – Maxx Williams, TE, Minnesota
The Saints supplemented their receiving corps with Jimmy Graham’s production at tight end in recent seasons and Maxx Williams would be a different kind of tight end to replace those numbers. Not the athletic freak that Graham is, Williams is a more adept blocker while still being able to contribute in the passing game.
mock-hill32. New England Patriots – Troy Hill, CB, Oregon
The Patriots have lost a number of corners through free agency and should look to address that need here. There is an emphasis on what corners can do in this draft but Hill is consistently in good position in coverage and with the ability to make plays on the ball for pass defenses, notching 11 during his final season with the Ducks.
AgamemnonThe Rams might have taken Cook last year at 10, according to Randy K. I put Mannion as equal to those guys, but that is just me.
Agamemnon
Mocks are fun. The draft tells me I should get a WR and DT with 2 of the first 3 picks. That leaves me one in my pocket to spend on any bargain. ? QB, Jaylon Smith in the 2cd, or some other EPIC player. I am not trading up, cause I think that is a loser play, that high in the draft.
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