TSW Mock Draft vs Actual Draft

[Virgil]

Updated with "Correct" next to each correct pick

 

Only 2 players were picked correctly.  Hard not to laugh

 

Round 1

 

1 - Browns - Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State

2 - Giants - Bradley Chubb, DE, NC State

3 - Jets - Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming

4 - Browns - Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma Correct player and team, wrong spot

5 - Broncos - Sam Darnold, QB, USC

6 - Colts - Quenton Nelson, G, Notre Dame Correct

7 - Bucs - Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama

8 - Bears - Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia Correct

9 - 49ers - Derwin James, DB, Florida St

10 - Raiders - Termaine Edmunds, LB, Va Tech

11 - Dolphins - Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA

12 - Bills - Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville

13 - Redskins -  Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State

14 - Packers - Marcus Davenport, DE, UTSA Correct Player, Wrong Team

15 - Cardinals - Connor Williams, OT, Texas

16 - Ravens - Billy Price, C, Ohio State

17 - Chargers - Vita Vea, DT, Washington

18 - Seahawks - Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame

19 - Cowboys - Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama

20 - Lions - Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Boise St.

21 - Bengals - Rashaan Evans, LB, Alabama

22 - Bills - Daron Payne, DT, Alabama

23 - Patriots -  Maurice Hurst, DT, Michigan

24 - Panthers - Isaiah Wynn, G, Georgia

25 - Titans - Harold Landry, DE, Boston College

26 - Falcons - Joshua Jackson, DB, Iowa

27 - Saints - Taven Bryan, DT, Florida

28 - Steelers - Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma St Correct player and team, wrong spot

29 - Jags - Will Hernandez, G, UTEP

30 - Vikings -  Orlando Brown, OT, Oklahoma

31 - Patriots - Jaire Alexander, DB, Louisville

32 - Eagles - D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland

 

Round 2

 

33 - Browns - Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA

34 - Giants - Derrius Guice, RB, Louisiana State U

35 - Browns - Donte Jackson, CB, LSU

36 - Colts - Sam Hubbard, DE, Ohio State

37 - Colts - Courtland Sutton, WR, SMU

38 - Bucs - Sony Michel, RB, Georgia

39 - Bears - Isaiah Oliver, DB, Colorado 

40 - Broncos -  Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama

41 - Raiders - Mike Hughes, DB, Centrally Florida

42 - Dolphins - Christian Kirk, WR,  Texas A&M

43 - Patriots - Martinis Rankin, OT, Miss

44 - Redskins - James Daniels, OL, Iowa

45 - Packers - Carlton Davis, DB, Auburn

46 - Bengals - Malik Jefferson, LB, Texas

47 - Cardinals - Harrison Phillips, DT, Stanford

48 - Chargers - Mike Gesicki, TE, Penn St

49 - Colts - Ronald Jones II - RB, USC

50 - Cowboys - Dallas Goedert, TE, South Dakota St.

51 - Lions - Tim Settle, DT, Va Tech

52 - Ravens - Deon Cain, WR, Clemson

53 - Bills - DJ Chark, WR, LSU

54 - Chiefs - Austin Corbett, G, Nevada

55 - Panthers - James Washington, WR, Oklahoma

56 - Bills - Frank Ragnow, C, Arkansas

57 - Titans - Josey Jewell, LB, Iowa

58 - Falcons - Arden Key, DE, LSU

59 - 49ers - Rasheem Green, DL, USC

60 - Steelers - Jerome Baker, LB, Ohio State

61 - Jaguars - Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina

62 - Vikings - Justin Reid, S, Stanford

63 - Patriots - Rashaad Penny, RB, San Diego St

64 - Browns - Lorenzo Carter, DE, Georgia

 

Round 3

 

65 - Bills - Darius Leonard, LB, South Carolina State 

66 - Giants - Tyrell Crosby Jr, OT, Oregon

67 - Colts - Jamarco Jones - OT, Ohio State

68 - Texans - Jesse Bates, S, Wake Forest

69 - Giants - Braden Smith, G, Auburn

70 - 49ers - Dante Pettis, WR, Washington

71 - Broncos - Terrell Edmunds, LB/S, Virginia Tech 

72 - Jets - Derrick Nnadi, DT Florida St

73 - Dolphins - Mark Andrews, TE, Oklahoma

74 - 49ers - Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis

75 - Raiders - RJ McIntosh, DT, Miami

76 - Packers - Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia

77 - Bengals -  Dorance Armstrong Jr, Edge, Kansas

78 - Chiefs - Geron Christian, OT, Louisville

79 - Cardinals - Kyzir White, S, West Virginia

80 - Texans - Brian O'Neill, OT, Texas 

81 - Cowboys - Uchenna Nwosa, EDGE, USC

82 - Lions - Josh Sweat, EDGE, FSU

83 - Ravens - Mike White, QB, Western Kentucky

84 - Chargers - Desmond Harrison, OT, West Georgia 

85 - Panthers -  BJ Hill, DT, NC State

86 - Chiefs - MJ Stewart, DB, UNC

87 - Rams - Chukwuma Okorafor, OT, W. Michigan

88 - Panthers - Obgannia Okronkwo, Edge, Oklahoma

89 - Titans - Keke Coutee, WR, Texas Tech

90 - Falcons - Simmie Cobbs, WR, Indiana

91 - Saints - Shaquem Griffin, LB , UCF

92 - Steelers - Tre'Quan Smith, WR, UCF

93 -Jaguars - Kyle Lauletta, QB, Richmond

94 - Vikings - Duke Dawson, CB, Florida

95 - Patriots - Fred Warner, LB, BYU

96 - Bills - Kerryon Johnson, RB, Auburn

97 - Cardinals - Anthony Averett, DB, Alabama

98 - Texans - Luke Falk, QB, Washington St

99 - Broncos - Antonio Callaway, WR, Florida

100 - Bengals - Joseph Noteboom, OT, TCU

 

 

Edited May 1, 2018 by Virgil

[BuffaloHokie13]

The draft can also be tracked in this Google Sheet, which will have all picks on the first tab and a running "Matt Miller's Best Available Players" list on the 2nd tab in case anyone is unsure who is available or just feels better looking at a list of options.

[Virgil]

6 minutes ago, BuffaloHokie13 said:

The draft can also be tracked in this Google Sheet, which will have all picks on the first tab and a running "Matt Miller's Best Available Players" list on the 2nd tab in case anyone is unsure who is available or just feels better looking at a list of options.

 

Crap, sorry.  I forgot to add.  Fixed

[BuffaloHokie13]

Just now, Virgil said:

Crap, sorry.  I forgot to add.  Fixed

No worries! Was working on a way to embed it so it would auto update your post, but it think it would take intervention from SDS haha.

[BuffaloBillyG]

With the 1st selection, the Cleveland Browns select Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State The Giants @whatdrought are on the clock

 

I am fully ready for and expecting the verbal backlash on this one. I know, I know "A RB at 1... TERRIBLE". "Cleveland wouldn't do that". The Mock Mel Kipers are going to spaz. I fully get it. And I agree.

 

If there were trades, pick here absolutely would have been a QB. Can't take the chance of losing this guy to the Giants. A backfield with Barkley and Hyde with TT and his running ability make my new ground game potentially deadly. Having Hyde lessens the workload for Barkley and delays that Rookie Wall that happens so often. Unlike past Browns regimes...I have a plan! 

[Just Joshin']

So is this what you would do or what you think the Browns will do?

[section122]

I just realized I can make myself really unpopular around here if I draft a qb at 11 

[BuffaloBillyG]

1 minute ago, Dalton said:

So is this what you would do or what you think the Browns will do?

In a draft with no trades and the possibility of losing only 1 top QB as an option? Both tbh.

[Virgil]

8 minutes ago, No Place To Hyde said:

With the 1st selection, the Cleveland Browns select Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State The Giants @whatdrought are on the clock

 

I am fully ready for and expecting the verbal backlash on this one. I know, I know "A RB at 1... TERRIBLE". "Cleveland wouldn't do that". The Mock Mel Kipers are going to spaz. I fully get it. And I agree.

 

If there were trades, pick here absolutely would have been a QB. Can't take the chance of losing this guy to the Giants. A backfield with Barkley and Hyde with TT and his running ability make my new ground game potentially deadly. Having Hyde lessens the workload for Barkley and delays that Rookie Wall that happens so often. Unlike past Browns regimes...I have a plan! 

 

I'm good with this pick, especially if trades can't happen.  If the Giants don't get a QB, then Browns will get a top 2 QB and their guy.  

[KDIGGZ]

can we get a re-do?  we are off to a bad start.  no offense but i was hoping this would be somewhat realistic

[Virgil]

@whatdrought is on the clock

[BuffaloBillyG]

Just now, kdiggz said:

can we get a re-do?  we are off to a bad start.  no offense but i was hoping this would be somewhat realistic

Right away not realistic if there can be no trades. Presented with the option as it is, I'd be less worried about missing a top QB in a deep class than a consensus top player on the board. 

[TheBeane]

I think it's a good pick for exactly the reason stated.  Get the pick you think the Giants MIGHT take and you can get a top 4 qb at 4.

[KDIGGZ]

no RB will be a top pick in any draft ever again, doesn't matter what the format is.  i figured a risque pick would be picking Allen over Darnold at 1.  this is too unrealistic

[frostbitmic]

18 minutes ago, No Place To Hyde said:

With the 1st selection, the Cleveland Browns select Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State The Giants @whatdrought are on the clock

 

I am fully ready for and expecting the verbal backlash on this one. I know, I know "A RB at 1... TERRIBLE". "Cleveland wouldn't do that". The Mock Mel Kipers are going to spaz. I fully get it. And I agree.

 

If there were trades, pick here absolutely would have been a QB. Can't take the chance of losing this guy to the Giants. A backfield with Barkley and Hyde with TT and his running ability make my new ground game potentially deadly. Having Hyde lessens the workload for Barkley and delays that Rookie Wall that happens so often. Unlike past Browns regimes...I have a plan! 

I like the pick and for the reasons you mentioned. I'd have done the same as you.

[JohnBonhamRocks]

If there are no trades, I would take Barkley #1 as the Browns.

 

All that says is that they think 3 QBs are pretty much equal atop the board. 

 

7 minutes ago, kdiggz said:

no RB will be a top pick in any draft ever again, doesn't matter what the format is.  i figured a risque pick would be picking Allen over Darnold at 1.  this is too unrealistic

 

Edited April 5, 2018 by JohnBonhamRocks

[Chuck Wagon]

17 minutes ago, kdiggz said:

no RB will be a top pick in any draft ever again, doesn't matter what the format is.  i figured a risque pick would be picking Allen over Darnold at 1.  this is too unrealistic

 

 

In fairness, the Browns having picks 1 and 4, 4 QBs people could live with, no possibility for a trade at 2 for QB, all in all it's a pretty unique situation.

[KDIGGZ]

Just now, Chuck Wagon said:

 

 

In fairness, the Browns having picks 1 and 4, 4 QBs people could live with, no possibility for a trade at 2 for QB, all in all it's a pretty unique situation.

oh well.  i was hoping this mock would be more realistic with no trades but we are still off the rails.  don't mind me, please proceed!

[Virgil]

Just now, kdiggz said:

oh well.  i was hoping this mock would be more realistic with no trades but we are still off the rails.  don't mind me, please proceed!

 

Even if that's what you believe, the top 4 picks might end up with the same overall players, just not to the teams you thought.  Could still be close.  Because of the no trades, I think this Barkley is a possibility, especially if they like multiple QB's

[Chuck Wagon]

11 minutes ago, Virgil said:

 

Even if that's what you believe, the top 4 picks might end up with the same overall players, just not to the teams you thought.  Could still be close.  Because of the no trades, I think this Barkley is a possibility, especially if they like multiple QB's

 

 

Right.  If Barkley / QB go 1 & 4, does it really matter the order?

 

Now if Chubb goes #4....

[Mr Wild]

I like the pick.  you are garenteed at least top 3 qb at 4 so might as well get the top playmaker while your at it

[snamsnoops]

How long between picks?

[NewEra]

33 minutes ago, Mr Wild said:

I like the pick.  you are garenteed at least top 3 qb at 4 so might as well get the top playmaker while your at it

Doesn’t make sense to me.  There’s a chance you can get Barkley at 4 and your number 1 QB....the most important position.  Any team that would roll the dice on their QB like that to choose a RB is in for a rough future imo.  The your favorite QB first and foremost.  Then take Barkley if the giants don’t or BChubb.  Then draft Michel or guice in rd 2.

[Mr Wild]

8 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Doesn’t make sense to me.  There’s a chance you can get Barkley at 4 and your number 1 QB....the most important position.  Any team that would roll the dice on their QB like that to choose a RB is in for a rough future imo.  The your favorite QB first and foremost.  Then take Barkley if the giants don’t or BChubb.  Then draft Michel or guice in rd 2.

 

Maybe he thinks that Baker Mayfield is the best qb.  It would be absurd to take him number 1 so he took BPA

[whatdrought]

An interesting pick at 1. 

 

I will admit, the plethora of options is a bit overwhelming. 

[BuffaLoko]

1 hour ago, No Place To Hyde said:

With the 1st selection, the Cleveland Browns select Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State The Giants @whatdrought are on the clock

 

I am fully ready for and expecting the verbal backlash on this one. I know, I know "A RB at 1... TERRIBLE". "Cleveland wouldn't do that". The Mock Mel Kipers are going to spaz. I fully get it. And I agree.

 

If there were trades, pick here absolutely would have been a QB. Can't take the chance of losing this guy to the Giants. A backfield with Barkley and Hyde with TT and his running ability make my new ground game potentially deadly. Having Hyde lessens the workload for Barkley and delays that Rookie Wall that happens so often. Unlike past Browns regimes...I have a plan! 

I get your pick! I agree that Saquon won´t make it pass NYG if they can´t trade their pick.

[BuffaloBillyG]

9 minutes ago, NewEra said:

Doesn’t make sense to me.  There’s a chance you can get Barkley at 4 and your number 1 QB....the most important position.  Any team that would roll the dice on their QB like that to choose a RB is in for a rough future imo.  The your favorite QB first and foremost.  Then take Barkley if the giants don’t or BChubb.  Then draft Michel or guice in rd 2.

Well here's another way to think about it. I have 2 QBs that are VERY closely rated in my eyes. Would be happy with either. But I have Barkley above both. There is a chance that the Giants/Jets could go QB/QB but even if they do will they hit both I like? Possibly. I also think the odds would be higher of them taking Barkley than a QB. Calculated risk. As it sits right now I still have a choice of a minimum of 2 of Darnold, Rosen, Allen or Mayfield. Who knows, I may end up with my top QB choice still and have secured Barkley.

2 minutes ago, whatdrought said:

An interesting pick at 1. 

 

I will admit, the plethora of options is a bit overwhelming. 

I refuse to make it easy for ya ???

[BuffaLoko]

1 hour ago, Virgil said:

@whatdrought is on the clock

Virgil, all, can I suggest we write a code like @team name,  right in front of our chat replies here, similar to what we are doing for ¨@screen name is on the clock¨, so we can track conversations and maye ¨hints¨ from drafters?

Edited April 5, 2018 by BuffaLoko

[Bobby Hooks]

1 hour ago, Chuck Wagon said:

 

 

In fairness, the Browns having picks 1 and 4, 4 QBs people could live with, no possibility for a trade at 2 for QB, all in all it's a pretty unique situation.

No trades, guy. To even suggest that you know what the Browns will do is the silliest thing I ever heard. 

 

This is the team that every scout told NOT to pick Manziel and the owner stepped in and said to pick him anyway. 

 

Upset its not falling the way you expected? Welcome to being a GM in the NFL draft. 

Edited April 5, 2018 by Bobby Hooks

[BuffaLoko]

1 hour ago, Virgil said:

 

Crap, sorry.  I forgot to add.  Fixed

Virgil, can we keep the original list form MM, and then highlight who is already gone? that way we keep , somehow, tabs of  any correlation or lack thereof between our draft and his ranks, Thanks!

[BuffaloBillyG]

6 minutes ago, Bobby Hooks said:

No trades, guy. To even suggest that you know what the Browns will do is the silliest thing I ever heard. 

 

This is the team that every scout told NOT to pick Manziel and the owner stepped in and said to pick him anyway. 

 

Upset its not falling the way you expected? Welcome to being a GM in the NFL draft. 

And to this point, the fact that the GM for the Giants remarked but didn't pick tells me that Barkley was the pick there, or at the very least was likely seriously in play for them. 

[NewEra]

24 minutes ago, Mr Wild said:

 

Maybe he thinks that Baker Mayfield is the best qb.  It would be absurd to take him number 1 so he took BPA

Yeah.....if he thinks mayfield is the best qb.  Big IF

 

we’ll find out in a few weeks

Edited April 5, 2018 by NewEra

[BuffaloBillyG]

Just now, NewEra said:

Yeah.....if he thinks mayfield is the best qb.  Big IF

Perhaps I like Mike White in the 2nd. Who knows? ?

[BuffaloHokie13]

3 minutes ago, BuffaLoko said:

Virgil, can we keep the original list form MM, and then highlight who is already gone? that way we keep , somehow, tabs of  any correlation or lack thereof between our draft and his ranks, Thanks!

Here. I can keep up with that as well, though it may lag behind the main sheet a bit.

[Mr Wild]

1 minute ago, NewEra said:

Yeah.....if he thinks mayfield is the best qb.  Big IF

 

we’ll find out in a few weeks

 

See Im talking about the No place to Hyde pick not the Browns.  It would be dumb to do it in the real draft but this is one without trades means you can estimate who is going ahead of you

[BuffaLoko]

Just now, BuffaloHokie13 said:

Here. I can keep up with that as well, though it may lag behind the main sheet a bit.

Thanks! a lot...

[Bobby Hooks]

4 minutes ago, No Place To Hyde said:

And to this point, the fact that the GM for the Giants remarked but didn't pick tells me that Barkley was the pick there, or at the very least was likely seriously in play for them. 

Just the fact that anyone is bummed proved you probably made the right choice. 

[NewEra]

6 minutes ago, No Place To Hyde said:

Perhaps I like Mike White in the 2nd. Who knows? ?

Cool.

[Chuck Wagon]

20 minutes ago, Bobby Hooks said:

No trades, guy. To even suggest that you know what the Browns will do is the silliest thing I ever heard. 

 

This is the team that every scout told NOT to pick Manziel and the owner stepped in and said to pick him anyway. 

 

Upset its not falling the way you expected? Welcome to being a GM in the NFL draft. 

 

I was defending the pick...

[whatdrought]

With the 2nd Pick in the 2018 NFL draft, the New York Giants select: Bradley Chubb, EDGE, NC State