All-Brain Mock Draft

[Astrobot]

Everyone knows how great a premium is placed on intelligence. Fitz got a 48 on the Wonderlic in 9 minutes. Here’s this year’s mock draft of players who have it north of the shoulder pads. Commentary is quoted from Draft 101, Capper’s Picks, and DraftTek.

 

1- Anthony Castonzo - OT - Boston College: A First Team All-ACC pick as a senior . also a First Team CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-District pick . . . was the first true freshman to start on the offensive line for the Eagles in a decade, and started at every game of his career . . . as a junior, he helped tailback Montel Harris obtain 1,457 rushing yards and a rank among the top 10 rushers in the nation . . . claims a 3.45 GPA as a biochemistry major.

 

2- Ryan Kerrigan-LB/DE-Purdue - Kerrigan rates a blue-collar, high-motor player with outstanding intelligence and leadership capabilities. He doesn’t have the raw speed and quickness that some of the other players that will get drafted above him, but he is a nasty throwback player that will wrap a ballcarrier, always work to get better and instinctively be in position for the big play. He was the unquestioned leader of the Boilermakers this season. His season of 26 TFLs and 12.5 sacks for the Boilers was most impressive, and he constantly got better in his time at Purdue. May remind you of: Aaron Kampman

 

3- Mark Herzlich- OLB - Boston College - Herzlich has been a great story in college football. Before missing time battling (and surviving) caner, he was one of the most dominant outside linebackers in all of college football. Herzlich hasn’t had a bad last season for BC, but he hasn’t been as great as he once was, and it’s clear he’s taken a step back. His potential is still through the roof as he is one of the best wrap up tacklers in the NCAA. He’s a very smart player as well, and has very strong instincts. If he can prove that he’s athletically ready for the NFL at the NFL Combine, he could be a 3rd round pick.

 

4-Sam Acho - DE - University of Texas: Led the NCAA's eighth-ranked defense with 17 tackles for loss, nine sacks, 17 quarterback hits, five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries . . . named a two-time First Team CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-America honoree and one of The Sporting News' "20 Smartest Athletes" . . . also a finalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy and the Wuerffel Trophy . . . earned First Team All-Big 12 accolades as a senior . . . a member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team . . . participated in several medical mission trips to Nigeria.

 

4-Andy Dalton QB TCU Went 42-7 as a starter, including 25-1 the past two, will be at top in Wonderlic.

 

5- Lee Smith TE Marshall The guy is a big (6-foot-6, 267 pounds) tight end with a reputation as an excellent run-blocker who might even be able to play offensive tackle if he could bulk up. Big, mauling guy, is a pure blocker for third-and-short and in goal-line situations, but can catch the ball. Coordinated and flexible, Good size... Heady... Fairly quick off the LOS... Solid route runner... Good body control and balance... Adequate receiver... Red zone target... Very solid hands... Has improved as a receiver every season... Very good blocker... Fires off the ball when run blocking, stays low and plays with leverage... Flashes good power... Very solid lateral movement and slide... Solid knee bend... Stays on his blocks, gives a good effort... Finishes his assignments... Aggressive, flashes a mean streak... Team captain... Mature, married with two kids.

 

6- Cortez Allen, CB, The Citadel: A tall, lanky cornerback, Cortez Allen is not afraid to make hard hitting tackles. He also was clocked at under 4.5 by NFL scouts. He has a high football intelligence, and is durable in traffic. His footwork does need work to be effective at the next level, but overall, Cortez Allen is a great value and doesn’t need a lot of work to become a starting cornerback.

 

7- Mike Mohamed - LB - University of California: Earned Pac-10 All-Academic Team honors as a senior . . . led the team with 95 tackles and also accumulated five tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, two quarterback hits and one interception . . . earned First Team All-Pac-10 accolades as a junior with 112 tackles . . . also garnered Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 honors as a sophomore with 87 stops . . . claims 340 career tackles, which places him fourth all-time among Cal defenders . . . Additionally, he has served internships with Cornish & Carey commercial real estate and UBS Financial Services, Inc.

 

UDFA- Chris Stewart - OG - University of Notre Dame: The only player in the storied history of Notre Dame football to attend law school as a player. . . a 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-American . . . earned CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-District honors this season . . . graduated with a degree in history in three and a half years . . . a member of the History Honors Program . . . journeyed to Haiti during his spring break of 2009 for earthquake relief efforts.

 

UDFA-Ben Chappell - QB - Indiana University: Closed his career as one of the most prolific passers in Indiana football history . . . 2010 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection... ranks second in all-time passing yards, first in career attempts, first in career completions, first in career percentage and third in total offense . . . his senior season ranks second in total yardage and first in passing yards, completions and attempts . . . the only player in IU history to toss over 50 touchdown passes . . . earned a spot on the 2010 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team . . . posted a 3.70 GPA in accounting.

[NewEra]

Everyone knows how great a premium is placed on intelligence. Fitz got a 48 on the Wonderlic in 9 minutes. Here's this year's mock draft of players who have it north of the shoulder pads. Commentary is quoted from Draft 101, Capper's Picks, and DraftTek.

 

1- Anthony Castonzo - OT - Boston College: A First Team All-ACC pick as a senior . also a First Team CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-District pick . . . was the first true freshman to start on the offensive line for the Eagles in a decade, and started at every game of his career . . . as a junior, he helped tailback Montel Harris obtain 1,457 rushing yards and a rank among the top 10 rushers in the nation . . . claims a 3.45 GPA as a biochemistry major.

 

2- Ryan Kerrigan-LB/DE-Purdue - Kerrigan rates a blue-collar, high-motor player with outstanding intelligence and leadership capabilities. He doesn't have the raw speed and quickness that some of the other players that will get drafted above him, but he is a nasty throwback player that will wrap a ballcarrier, always work to get better and instinctively be in position for the big play. He was the unquestioned leader of the Boilermakers this season. His season of 26 TFLs and 12.5 sacks for the Boilers was most impressive, and he constantly got better in his time at Purdue. May remind you of: Aaron Kampman

 

3- Mark Herzlich- OLB - Boston College - Herzlich has been a great story in college football. Before missing time battling (and surviving) caner, he was one of the most dominant outside linebackers in all of college football. Herzlich hasn't had a bad last season for BC, but he hasn't been as great as he once was, and it's clear he's taken a step back. His potential is still through the roof as he is one of the best wrap up tacklers in the NCAA. He's a very smart player as well, and has very strong instincts. If he can prove that he's athletically ready for the NFL at the NFL Combine, he could be a 3rd round pick.

 

4-Sam Acho - DE - University of Texas: Led the NCAA's eighth-ranked defense with 17 tackles for loss, nine sacks, 17 quarterback hits, five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries . . . named a two-time First Team CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-America honoree and one of The Sporting News' "20 Smartest Athletes" . . . also a finalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy and the Wuerffel Trophy . . . earned First Team All-Big 12 accolades as a senior . . . a member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team . . . participated in several medical mission trips to Nigeria.

 

4-Andy Dalton QB TCU Went 42-7 as a starter, including 25-1 the past two, will be at top in Wonderlic.

 

5- Lee Smith TE Marshall The guy is a big (6-foot-6, 267 pounds) tight end with a reputation as an excellent run-blocker who might even be able to play offensive tackle if he could bulk up. Big, mauling guy, is a pure blocker for third-and-short and in goal-line situations, but can catch the ball. Coordinated and flexible, Good size... Heady... Fairly quick off the LOS... Solid route runner... Good body control and balance... Adequate receiver... Red zone target... Very solid hands... Has improved as a receiver every season... Very good blocker... Fires off the ball when run blocking, stays low and plays with leverage... Flashes good power... Very solid lateral movement and slide... Solid knee bend... Stays on his blocks, gives a good effort... Finishes his assignments... Aggressive, flashes a mean streak... Team captain... Mature, married with two kids.

 

6- Cortez Allen, CB, The Citadel: A tall, lanky cornerback, Cortez Allen is not afraid to make hard hitting tackles. He also was clocked at under 4.5 by NFL scouts. He has a high football intelligence, and is durable in traffic. His footwork does need work to be effective at the next level, but overall, Cortez Allen is a great value and doesn't need a lot of work to become a starting cornerback.

 

7- Mike Mohamed - LB - University of California: Earned Pac-10 All-Academic Team honors as a senior . . . led the team with 95 tackles and also accumulated five tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, two quarterback hits and one interception . . . earned First Team All-Pac-10 accolades as a junior with 112 tackles . . . also garnered Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 honors as a sophomore with 87 stops . . . claims 340 career tackles, which places him fourth all-time among Cal defenders . . . Additionally, he has served internships with Cornish & Carey commercial real estate and UBS Financial Services, Inc.

 

UDFA- Chris Stewart - OG - University of Notre Dame: The only player in the storied history of Notre Dame football to attend law school as a player. . . a 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-American . . . earned CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-District honors this season . . . graduated with a degree in history in three and a half years . . . a member of the History Honors Program . . . journeyed to Haiti during his spring break of 2009 for earthquake relief efforts.

 

UDFA-Ben Chappell - QB - Indiana University: Closed his career as one of the most prolific passers in Indiana football history . . . 2010 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection... ranks second in all-time passing yards, first in career attempts, first in career completions, first in career percentage and third in total offense . . . his senior season ranks second in total yardage and first in passing yards, completions and attempts . . . the only player in IU history to toss over 50 touchdown passes . . . earned a spot on the 2010 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team . . . posted a 3.70 GPA in accounting.

 

I just saw your sig for the first time astro.....lol, that would be an amazing draft. Trading down won't happen, but its without a doubt, the best thing for this team in this draft. especially if its with in the top 10. Sure hope NIx is working the phones. I'd be happy with their first and 2nd.

[1B4IDie]

Everyone knows how great a premium is placed on intelligence. Fitz got a 48 on the Wonderlic in 9 minutes. Here’s this year’s mock draft of players who have it north of the shoulder pads. Commentary is quoted from Draft 101, Capper’s Picks, and DraftTek.

 

1- Anthony Castonzo - OT - Boston College: A First Team All-ACC pick as a senior . also a First Team CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-District pick . . . was the first true freshman to start on the offensive line for the Eagles in a decade, and started at every game of his career . . . as a junior, he helped tailback Montel Harris obtain 1,457 rushing yards and a rank among the top 10 rushers in the nation . . . claims a 3.45 GPA as a biochemistry major.

 

2- Ryan Kerrigan-LB/DE-Purdue - Kerrigan rates a blue-collar, high-motor player with outstanding intelligence and leadership capabilities. He doesn’t have the raw speed and quickness that some of the other players that will get drafted above him, but he is a nasty throwback player that will wrap a ballcarrier, always work to get better and instinctively be in position for the big play. He was the unquestioned leader of the Boilermakers this season. His season of 26 TFLs and 12.5 sacks for the Boilers was most impressive, and he constantly got better in his time at Purdue. May remind you of: Aaron Kampman

 

3- Mark Herzlich- OLB - Boston College - Herzlich has been a great story in college football. Before missing time battling (and surviving) caner, he was one of the most dominant outside linebackers in all of college football. Herzlich hasn’t had a bad last season for BC, but he hasn’t been as great as he once was, and it’s clear he’s taken a step back. His potential is still through the roof as he is one of the best wrap up tacklers in the NCAA. He’s a very smart player as well, and has very strong instincts. If he can prove that he’s athletically ready for the NFL at the NFL Combine, he could be a 3rd round pick.

 

4-Sam Acho - DE - University of Texas: Led the NCAA's eighth-ranked defense with 17 tackles for loss, nine sacks, 17 quarterback hits, five forced fumbles and five fumble recoveries . . . named a two-time First Team CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-America honoree and one of The Sporting News' "20 Smartest Athletes" . . . also a finalist for the Lott IMPACT Trophy and the Wuerffel Trophy . . . earned First Team All-Big 12 accolades as a senior . . . a member of the Allstate AFCA Good Works Team . . . participated in several medical mission trips to Nigeria.

 

4-Andy Dalton QB TCU Went 42-7 as a starter, including 25-1 the past two, will be at top in Wonderlic.

 

5- Lee Smith TE Marshall The guy is a big (6-foot-6, 267 pounds) tight end with a reputation as an excellent run-blocker who might even be able to play offensive tackle if he could bulk up. Big, mauling guy, is a pure blocker for third-and-short and in goal-line situations, but can catch the ball. Coordinated and flexible, Good size... Heady... Fairly quick off the LOS... Solid route runner... Good body control and balance... Adequate receiver... Red zone target... Very solid hands... Has improved as a receiver every season... Very good blocker... Fires off the ball when run blocking, stays low and plays with leverage... Flashes good power... Very solid lateral movement and slide... Solid knee bend... Stays on his blocks, gives a good effort... Finishes his assignments... Aggressive, flashes a mean streak... Team captain... Mature, married with two kids.

 

6- Cortez Allen, CB, The Citadel: A tall, lanky cornerback, Cortez Allen is not afraid to make hard hitting tackles. He also was clocked at under 4.5 by NFL scouts. He has a high football intelligence, and is durable in traffic. His footwork does need work to be effective at the next level, but overall, Cortez Allen is a great value and doesn’t need a lot of work to become a starting cornerback.

 

7- Mike Mohamed - LB - University of California: Earned Pac-10 All-Academic Team honors as a senior . . . led the team with 95 tackles and also accumulated five tackles for loss, two sacks, two forced fumbles, two quarterback hits and one interception . . . earned First Team All-Pac-10 accolades as a junior with 112 tackles . . . also garnered Honorable Mention All-Pac-10 honors as a sophomore with 87 stops . . . claims 340 career tackles, which places him fourth all-time among Cal defenders . . . Additionally, he has served internships with Cornish & Carey commercial real estate and UBS Financial Services, Inc.

 

UDFA- Chris Stewart - OG - University of Notre Dame: The only player in the storied history of Notre Dame football to attend law school as a player. . . a 2009 CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-American . . . earned CoSIDA/ESPN Academic All-District honors this season . . . graduated with a degree in history in three and a half years . . . a member of the History Honors Program . . . journeyed to Haiti during his spring break of 2009 for earthquake relief efforts.

 

UDFA-Ben Chappell - QB - Indiana University: Closed his career as one of the most prolific passers in Indiana football history . . . 2010 Honorable Mention All-Big Ten selection... ranks second in all-time passing yards, first in career attempts, first in career completions, first in career percentage and third in total offense . . . his senior season ranks second in total yardage and first in passing yards, completions and attempts . . . the only player in IU history to toss over 50 touchdown passes . . . earned a spot on the 2010 Allstate AFCA Good Works Team . . . posted a 3.70 GPA in accounting.

That would actually be a great draft.

Herzlich in the 3rd and Acho in the 4th would be particularly fortitudeness for the Bills.

[stony]

That would actually be a great draft.

Herzlich in the 3rd and Acho in the 4th would be particularly fortitudeness for the Bills.

 

I'd like Acho, but isn't Herzlich really, really slow? Not that he doesn't have a reason, but still a red flag for me.

[1B4IDie]

I'd like Acho, but isn't Herzlich really, really slow? Not that he doesn't have a reason, but still a red flag for me.

Yeah he ran a super slow 40,4.90 or 4.87, but in the 3rd, I'd considered that a steal. The guy is a football player, you can't question his commitment and leadership. Unless Jeremy Beal was on the board in the 3rd I'd be pretty happy.

Not to mention this is the All-Brain Mock Draft, which I'd be pretty happy with as a just standard draft.

[Thoner7]

Costanza stinks but its actually a pretty good draft after that.

[Astrobot]

That would actually be a great draft.

Herzlich in the 3rd and Acho in the 4th would be particularly fortitudeness for the Bills.

I like fortitudeness, and think I will add it to my vocabulary.

I also like your sig draft. I think the later rounds (e.g. Linnenkohl) can make this draft work for us if we know going in where the scarcities are (OLB34, Safety for example have dramatic fall-off. I'll do a post on that later on that shows the "Last Round" where that position can be drafted).

 

Costanza stinks but its actually a pretty good draft after that.

 

Are you referring to Seinfeld's sidekick?

I like Carimi in the 2nd for the Bills' run game; if he's gone then we go ILB.