The Sports Plunge- Final Mock -(Explanations & Trades)

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1.    Jacksonville Jaguars – QB Trevor Lawrence, Clemson. 

No-brainer decision here, Lawrence will start right away and has sky-high potential.

 

2. New York Jets – QB Zach Wilson, BYU. 

Electric talent with a very lively and accurate arm. Quality of competition and size are two decent question marks, but an exciting talent and project for

Gang Green.

 

3. San Francisco 49ers (from HOU via MIA) – QB Trey Lance, North Dakota State.

Kyle Shanahan & John Lynch have their guy after Lawrence/Wilson, but who is it? I’m betting on Lance’s decision-making, toughness, and smarts, but this is where the draft gets interesting.

 

4. Atlanta Falcons – OT Penei Sewell, Oregon. 

Elite potential, a weapon in the trenches. Atlanta kicks the post-Matt Ryan era can down the road to make their whole offense noticeably better.

 

5. Cincinnati Bengals – WR Ja’Marr Chase, LSU. 

Competitive, physical receiver, Chase is at the top of a fantastic WR class. Burrow is stoked to get this weapon along with Tee Higgins and Tyler Boyd to comprise a suddenly very formidable pass catching group.

 

6. Miami Dolphins – TE Kyle Pitts, Florida. 

If the Fins stand pat here, they’ll grab one of the fantastic offensive weapons like Pitts to give Tua the best chance to succeed.

 

Trade: Detroit Lions trade pick to New England for No. 15, No. 46, and 2022 3rd rounder.

 

7. New England – QB Justin Fields, Ohio State (via trade with DET)

 Explosive, competitive talent with phenomenal tools, Pats trade up to grab their guy.

 

8. Carolina Panthers – WR Devonta Smith, Alabama. 

The slight frame is a concern, but his elite burst, strong hands, and all-about-winning competitiveness has Carolina pumped.

 

9. Denver Broncos – OT Rashawn Slater, Northwestern. 

Welp, this is a nightmare scenario for the Broncos. Denver grabs Slater here to give Drew Lock one more shot.

 

10. Dallas Cowboys – Patrick Surtain II, Alabama. 

The ‘Boys get their pick on defense and select the competitive, aggressive, and consistent Bama corner here.

 

 

11. New York Giants- WR Jaylen Waddle, Alabama.

Dave G runs to the podium to get the electric Waddle and give DJ another weapon.

 

12.  Philadelphia Eagles- CB Jaycee Horn, South Carolina

Horn is a top tier athlete and with pressing needs in the secondary, makes this an easy selection for Howie Roseman.

 

13.  Los Angeles Chargers-  OL Alijah Vera-Tucker, USC

They have to protect Herbert and this guy may be the steal of the class with five position flexibility and potential LT of the future.

 

14. Minnesota Vikings- EDGE Kwity Paye, Michigan

This defense needs to improve and Paye is arguably the best edge rusher in the class

and will be a nice chess piece for Mike Zimmer.

 

15. Detroit Lions- LB Micah Parsons, Penn State (via trade w/ NE)

A run to the podium selection for the Lions after the trade back and realistically could have been there pick at 7. A do it all linebacker with tremendous ability in all facets of the game.

 

16. Arizona Cardinals- WR, Kadarius Toney, Florida

An electric playmaker who will be a dynamo within Kingsbury’s offense a la a Percy Harvin lite who will be effective in the slot, in the backfield and as a returner.

 

17. Las Vegas Raiders- LB, Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, Norte Dame

A big school player with high character is whom Mayock and Gruden target, and with a lack of playmakers on defense Koramoah’s versatility will be valuable.

 

Trade: Miami Dolphins trade to Chicago Bears for #20, 2021 5th and 6th Round and 2022 6th Round Selection.

 

18. Chicago Bears- QB Mac Jones, Alabama (via trade with MIA)

Fearful that the Washington Football Team will select Jones, Ryan Pace and Matt Nagy grab Jones as a last ditch effort to save there jobs because we all know Andy Dalton is no QB1. Jones won’t wow you but he is consistent and can be serviceable right away.

 

19. Washington Football Team- OL Teven Jenkins, Oklahoma State

A mean and nasty lineman who fits right in with Ron Rivera, can start from day 1.

 

20. Miami Dolphins- RB, Najee Harris, Alabama (via trade w/ CHI)

After another trade back and netting more picks, the Dolphins keep helping Tua with the do it all Harris/ former teammate of Tua. Pitts and Harris is one hell of a day one haul.

 

21. Indianapolis Colts- DE, Jaelan Phillips, Miami

Edge rusher is a big need for the Colts. Phillips is a former five star recruit who had to shut things down due to medical concerns. He has premier athleticism and power. He is a high risk, high reward pick for the Colts.

 

22. Tennessee Titans- CB, Caleb Farley, VT

Titans lost Butler and Jackson in the offseason. They add a premier CB who is a lockdown corner with great closing speed and football instincts.

 

23. New York Jets- WR, Rashod Bateman, Minnesota

While OG is a clear need, the Jets can’t afford to pass on Bateman. This kid continues to fly under the radar. He is one of the more polished route runners in this class and is uber dynamic. Bateman and Wilson will have instant rapport.

 

24. Pittsburgh Steelers- RB, Travis Etienne, Clemson

The Steelers have a few holes to fill but Etienne should be an obvious choice right now. He as a perfect blend of power, speed and athleticism that will fit perfectly into the Steelers offense..

 

25. Jacksonville Jaguars- OLB, Azeez Ojulari, Georgia

Jacksonville needs help with the pass rush. Ojulari has a great first step and along frame. He has the ceiling to be one of the sack leaders in the rookie class.

 

26. Cleveland Browns- DT, Christian Barmore, Alabama

The tope DT in this draft and one of the bigger needs for Cleveland. Needs to show a little more consistency at the next level. This makes the most sense.

 

27. Baltimore Ravens- WR, Terrace Marshall Jr, LSU

The Ravens need help in the passing game. Marshall is electric with size and blazing speed which will help Lamar Jackson moving forward.

 

28. New Orleans Saints- CB, Asante Samuel Jr., FSU

Samuel has the physicality to matchup with NFL wideouts. He also has great instincts and looks to follow in his father’s footsteps to be one of the best.

 

29. Green Bay Packers- CB, Elijah Molden, Washington

This guy will fill an immediate void for the Packers at CB position. He does not have great size but will lock down the slot receivers with his elite quickness.

 

30. Buffalo Bills- DE, Payton Turner, Houston

This guy has a massive wingspan and non-stop motor. He will make an immediate impact for this Bills pass rush. Bills are looking for revenge this year.

 

31. Baltimore Ravens- DE, Jayson Oweh, Penn State

Oweh is a little raw but has the frame and speed to be elite edge rusher at the next level. Baltimore is a team that can help mold this guy into one of the greats.

 

32. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- OLB, Zaven Collins, Tulsa

Collins has playmaking ability in coverage. He needs a little more grooming on the pass rush but who better to learn from than Barrett and JPP. The reigning champs land a stud athlete.

[Johnny Nix]

A+ for Cincy

[candyman93]

I like Barmore personally, good pick.

[FalconFan13]

Don't hate the player but i wouldn't take Sewell over Pitts there.  Pitts is a generational talent at TE and comes along once a decade or so.  I think you can get OT's like Sewell every year or 2 in the draft.   So where as i don't hate the pick i wouldn't be happy we passed on either a trade down or taking Pitts there which is the better move.

[BayRaider]

B- for LV. I like JOK, although far from love him 

[Snake Plissken]

B for the Vikings.  A trade down or Darrisaw at 14 would improve the grade.

[Turnobili]

did you forget Darrisaw?

[Louis Friend]

Hate it for the Lions. Want no part of Parsons. Give me JOK instead.