2018 Mock drafts and top prospects

[Watkins101]

I thought this was a pretty good mock. http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/10/18/2018-nfl-mock-draft-early-3-round-projections/3/

The bills had a qb they liked and stuck to him, they balanced offense and defense.

[JohnC]

 

 

 

How many processes do I have to trust now? Don't trade away all of the talented posters, I beg of you.

You can have whatever number of bloody processes you want. The only condition is that your outcome matches my outcome in the first round from a position standpoint. No poster, talented or not, is going to be traded away. That is not to say that they can't be hounded and brutalized into conforming.

[26CornerBlitz]

@nfldraftscout

Stock up. Stock down. Here’s who’s moving on my NFL draft big board.

https://t.co/rAbLk6VZun

[thunderingsquid]

 

This Mock draft was focusing on building depth on defense, and fixing the offense.

22: R1P22

WR CHRISTIAN KIRK

TEXAS A&M

32: R1P32

G MARTEZ IVEY

FLORIDA

54: R2P22

QB MASON RUDOLPH

OKLAHOMA STATE

58: R2P26

TE MARK ANDREWS

OKLAHOMA

86: R3P22

S JUSTIN REID

STANFORD

95: R3P31

LB DAVIN BELLAMY

GEORGIA

124: R4P22

CB CARLTON DAVIS

AUBURN

160: R5P22

DL KENDRICK NORTON

MIAMI

Thoughts?

 

 

Andrews is a ridiculously talented beast of an athlete. Great draft.

 

The more I see the more I think this will be an embarassment of riches if we don't whiff on too many in the first three rounds.

[thunderingsquid]

I thought this was a pretty good mock. http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/10/18/2018-nfl-mock-draft-early-3-round-projections/3/

The bills had a qb they liked and stuck to him, they balanced offense and defense.

 

OMG yes this would be great. Royce Freeman would be the delicious icing on the cake. He is LEGIT.

[mannc]

 

OMG yes this would be great. Royce Freeman would be the delicious icing on the cake. He is LEGIT.

Freeman is going to be a very good pro, but he's taken (and dished out) a lot of punishment at U of O.

Edited October 24, 2017 by mannc

[Watkins101]

Andrews is a ridiculously talented beast of an athlete. Great draft.

 

The more I see the more I think this will be an embarassment of riches if we don't whiff on too many in the first three rounds.

 

What are we going to do in 4 years and they all want money?

[The Now Moment]

What are we going to do in 4 years and they all want money?

That's all part of the business. Draft their replacements and sign what you can.

[thunderingsquid]

That's all part of the business. Draft their replacements and sign what you can.

 

This

This one was interesting, looks like Falk is falling after one loss. SMH.

 

1: R1P25

G QUENTON NELSON

NOTRE DAME

2: R1P30

WR CHRISTIAN KIRK

TEXAS A&M

3: R2P25

LB ROQUON SMITH

GEORGIA

4: R2P26

S MARCUS ALLEN

PENN STATE

5: R3P25

DL DONTAVIUS RUSSELL

AUBURN

6: R3P32

QB LUKE FALK

WASHINGTON STATE

7: R4P25

OT CASEY TUCKER

STANFORD

8: R5P25

C COLEMAN SHELTON

WASHINGTON

[mannc]

 

 

This

 

This one was interesting, looks like Falk is falling after one loss. SMH.

 

1: R1P25

 

G QUENTON NELSON

NOTRE DAME

2: R1P30

 

WR CHRISTIAN KIRK

TEXAS A&M

3: R2P25

 

LB ROQUON SMITH

GEORGIA

4: R2P26

 

S MARCUS ALLEN

PENN STATE

5: R3P25

 

DL DONTAVIUS RUSSELL

AUBURN

6: R3P32

 

QB LUKE FALK

WASHINGTON STATE

7: R4P25

 

OT CASEY TUCKER

STANFORD

8: R5P25

 

C COLEMAN SHELTON

WASHINGTON

Falk is falling because he hasnt played very well, and teams are starting to think hes just another air raid QB, like Jeff Tuel. Not saying he is, but its not hard to put up big numbers in that offense.

[thunderingsquid]

Falk is falling because he hasnt played very well, and teams are starting to think hes just another air raid QB, like Jeff Tuel. Not saying he is, but its not hard to put up big numbers in that offense.

 

Good point. We will see if he can shake it off/up his game. Not sure if statue qbs are capable of that.

[John from Riverside]

 

Good point. We will see if he can shake it off/up his game. Not sure if statue qbs are capable of that.

I would still totally take him in the 6th round

[KD in CA]

I love Quentin Nelson. Be great if they could get McGlinchey too.

[26CornerBlitz]

@ChrisTrapasso

Updated Top 20 Big Board for the 2018 NFL Draft

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/news/2018-nfl-draft-prospect-rankings-despite-loss-lamar-jackson-is-back-in-top-20/

[Roundybout]

USA Today just posted one. Bills picks are as follows:

 

1-Roquan Smith - LB, Georgia

1-Dre'Mont Jones -Dl, Ohio State

2-Anthony Averett - CB, Alabama

2- Ryan Finley - QB, NC State (Curious to me, because he's been arrested. Would McBeane go for that?)

2- Anthony Miller -WR, Memphis (Somehow we get 3 seconds)

3-Mark Walton -RB, Miami (Florida)

3-Duke Ejiofor - EDGE, Wake Forest

 

http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/11/01/2018-nfl-mock-draft-updated-3-round-projections-after-trade-deadline/

 

 

I would be OK with this draft, depending on how TT finishes out. I can't say I've seen much on Finley.

[Watkins101]

I have to think we will be working on our Oline and front 7 a lot in this draft.

[Billsfansinceday1]

USA Today just posted one. Bills picks are as follows:

 

1-Roquan Smith - LB, Georgia

1-Dre'Mont Jones -Dl, Ohio State

2-Anthony Averett - CB, Alabama

2- Ryan Finley - QB, NC State (Curious to me, because he's been arrested. Would McBeane go for that?)

2- Anthony Miller -WR, Memphis (Somehow we get 3 seconds)

3-Mark Walton -RB, Miami (Florida)

3-Duke Ejiofor - EDGE, Wake Forest

 

http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/11/01/2018-nfl-mock-draft-updated-3-round-projections-after-trade-deadline/

 

 

I would be OK with this draft, depending on how TT finishes out. I can't say I've seen much on Finley.

They must have put this together before the Benjamin trade. I don't know anything about most of these guys yet but I think the arrest would need to be looked at closely through McBeane eyes.

[Roundybout]

They must have put this together before the Benjamin trade. I don't know anything about most of these guys yet but I think the arrest would need to be looked at closely through McBeane eyes.

 

It looks like he fled some police when he was caught drinking illegally (he's only 20) and was charged with fleeing arrest and alcohol possession. Not horrible but not a good look either.

[26CornerBlitz]

@dpbrugler

Vegas odds for the No. 1 pick:

4/1 Saquon Barkley

6/1 Sam Darnold

6/1 Josh Rosen

8/1 Minkah Fitzpatrick

12/1 Mason Rudolph

25/1 Josh Allen

[26CornerBlitz]

PFF Mock Draft: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-pff-2018-nfl-mock-draft-1

 

14. BUFFALO BILLS WR Calvin Ridley, Alabama

Ridley may never put up huge numbers is Alabama’s run-heavy system, but his speed is evident on tape and he can be a downfield weapon at the next level. Buffalo has a receiving corps to overhaul and adding Ridley is a good place to start.

28. BUFFALO BILLS (FROM KANSAS CITY CHIEFS) Edge Marcus Davenport, UTSA

 

Perhaps a surprise name, but Davenport has great size at 6-foot-7, 255-pounds and he knows how to use it. After two productive years in 2015 and 2016, Davenport is currently No. 5 among edge rushers with an 89.6 overall grade and he’s second in the nation with a pass-rush productivity of 18.4 (eight sacks, five QB hits, 24 hurries on 162 rushes). The Bills add depth up front with Davenport.

[26CornerBlitz]

@NFL_CFB

With blazing speed and plenty of resilience, Calvin Ridley could be the next great @NFL WR from @AlabamaFTBL. http://www.nfl.com/labs/cfb247/calvin-ridley/calvin-ridley

10:43 AM - 2 Nov 2017

 

[Watkins101]

PFF Mock Draft: https://www.profootballfocus.com/news/draft-pff-2018-nfl-mock-draft-1

 

14. BUFFALO BILLS WR Calvin Ridley, Alabama

Ridley may never put up huge numbers is Alabama’s run-heavy system, but his speed is evident on tape and he can be a downfield weapon at the next level. Buffalo has a receiving corps to overhaul and adding Ridley is a good place to start.

28. BUFFALO BILLS (FROM KANSAS CITY CHIEFS) Edge Marcus Davenport, UTSA

 

Perhaps a surprise name, but Davenport has great size at 6-foot-7, 255-pounds and he knows how to use it. After two productive years in 2015 and 2016, Davenport is currently No. 5 among edge rushers with an 89.6 overall grade and he’s second in the nation with a pass-rush productivity of 18.4 (eight sacks, five QB hits, 24 hurries on 162 rushes). The Bills add depth up front with Davenport.

Im wondering why they think we will end up about 8-8

[ALF]

Calvin Ridley*, WR, Alabama

Height: 6-1. Weight: 188.

Projected 40 Time: 4.48.

Projected Round (2018): 1.

http://walterfootball.com/draft2018WR.php

Zay Jones 6'2 201lbs 4.45sec/40

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/zay-jones?id=2557863

Not ready to give up on Zay

[Bill from NYC]

@NFL_CFB

With blazing speed and plenty of resilience, Calvin Ridley could be the next great @NFL WR from @AlabamaFTBL. http://www.nfl.com/labs/cfb247/calvin-ridley/calvin-ridley

10:43 AM - 2 Nov 2017

 

I can see Ridley being really tough to cover from the slot. He get open easily and has great body control. Whoever drafts him will be getting a very good receiver.

[thunderingsquid]

Here's a draft in light of the Thursday debacle vs the Jets:

1: R1P24

G QUENTON NELSON

NOTRE DAME

2: R1P30

OT ORLANDO BROWN

OKLAHOMA

3: R2P23

EDGE JAYLON FERGUSON

LOUISIANA TECH

4: R2P24

QB BAKER MAYFIELD

OKLAHOMA

5: R3P32

RB RASHAAD PENNY

SAN DIEGO STATE

6: R4P24

WR DARREN CARRINGTON II

UTAH

7: R5P21

DL MAURICE HURST

MICHIGAN

8: R5P24

S TREY MARSHALL

FLORIDA STATE

[26CornerBlitz]

26Buffalo Bills: Ronald Jones, RB, USC

The Bills have plenty of draft picks to utilize in 2018, and running back may not be the best use of their first-round pick. But it is time to start planning for the post-LeSean McCoy era. Jones reminds a lot of Melvin Gordon.

31 Buffalo Bills (via Chiefs): Dre’Mont Jones, DT, Ohio State

An unheralded star for the Ohio State defense, Jones’ motor, interior pressure and ability to finish opportunities in the backfield made a huge difference against Penn State. Bills head coach Sean McDermott has always valued defenders like that.

[thunderingsquid]

Jones looked great in all the OSU games I've seen so far, could stand to put some weight on though which isn't too tough a task.

Even being on the W Coast I don't know much about Jones from USC, though.  Seems awfully high to take an RB, would we be appeasing Ralph's ghost by taking a RB first?  

 

[TPS]

http://billswire.usatoday.com/2017/11/04/2018-nfl-mock-draft-bills-land-2-athletic-defenders-in-new-first-round-prediction/?ref=yfp

i think this could very well be the direction taken in the draft.

[thunderingsquid]

42 minutes ago, TPS said:

http://billswire.usatoday.com/2017/11/04/2018-nfl-mock-draft-bills-land-2-athletic-defenders-in-new-first-round-prediction/?ref=yfp

i think this could very well be the direction taken in the draft.

If we go this route we should double up on O linemen in round two, based on what we saw on Thursday.  

[The Now Moment]

22 hours ago, thunderingsquid said:

If we go this route we should double up on O linemen in round two, based on what we saw on Thursday.  

Agreed, I think front 7 and oline are the biggest priorities this offseason

[26CornerBlitz]

26. Buffalo Bills: Dre’mont Jones, DT, Ohio State
Marcell Dareus is gone, and Kyle Williams is 34, and both Sean McDermott and Brandon Beane come from Carolina, where contenders were built around big defensive lines.

 

31. Buffalo Bills (from Kansas City): Damien Harris, RB, Alabama 
Shady McCoy has been invaluable but turns 30 in July. Buffalo could stand to take some of the burden off him, and the hard-running Harris—a rising name—would be a great complement.

[SoFFacet]

Dremont Jones is a name I've seen quite a bit. Seems like a good need/value match. 
 

No thanks on the Alabama RB. 

[thunderingsquid]

I ran in to a nice BPA draft today.  Are QBs falling these days?  Most mock drafts I see have 4 QBs in RD1.

 

YOUR TEAM

BUFFALO BILLS

YOUR PICKS

1: R1P22

QB JOSH ROSEN

UCLA

2: R1P27

EDGE OGBONNIA OKORONKWO

OKLAHOMA

3: R2P22

G WILL HERNANDEZ

UTEP

4: R2P26

OT MITCH HYATT

CLEMSON

5: R3P32

WR ANTHONY MILLER

MEMPHIS

6: R4P22

DL CHRISTIAN LACOUTURE

LSU

7: R5P22

S STEVEN PARKER

OKLAHOMA

I love Anthony Miller btw.  He is a great producer and good speed. 

[YoloinOhio]

I watched this kid play in HS. I could see McD loving his football character.

 

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[Solomon Grundy]

Many of the mock drafts I've visited doesn't show the Bills drafting a QB. In the USA Today mock they have them passing on Lamar Jackson for James Washington. The Jags take Jackson with next pick.  The Bills cannot pass on a talent like Jackson/Mayfield in the draft.

[Dkollidas]

I wonder if Mayfield is a real option for them. I'm split because while he's had off-field issues, the kid has moxy & compete like you see in the good ones (Russel Wilson, DeShaun Watson had it as well at Clemson) while having some real arm talent. 

 

I think hell he'll end up as the best QB of the class and hope they can snag him with one of their 2nd's, or even one of their 1st's. 

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