Round 1 Mock Draft - Bills Complete (2.0 on Page 2)

[H2o]

It's that time of the year again where I take a crack at this thing. We made some nice moves to fill some gaps on the defensive front early in FA. There are still holes and depth to be added though. In the rest of the NFL, there has been some serious moving and shaking going on. Draft picks flying around all over the place and FA signings that change the landscape of the 1st Round. Here we go. 

 

1. Jacksonville Jaguars - Evan Neal / OT / Alabama - I know they tagged Cam Robinson, but the OL was a real weakness for them last year. I wouldn't be surprised is Cam is flipped to RT or even kicked inside to play LG. Neal would be a cornerstone at Trevor's blindside for the next decade. Hutchinson is a wildcard here, but I think Jax does what they feel will help their 2nd year QB the most. 

 

2. Detroit Lions - Aidan Hutchinson / DE / Michigan - The Michigan kid falls right into their laps at #2. Hutchinson is as clean a prospect as you will find and has Bosa-like potential. Detroit doesn't overthink the situation and takes the guy whom many feel is the best player in the draft. 

 

3. Houston Texans - Travon Walker / DE / Georgia - Houston could go OL here, but I think they go for a guy they expect to make an immediate impact on defense. Walker was part of one of the most outstanding and deep defenses the NCAA has ever seen. They had a heavy rotation up front because there was so much talent. Walker then goes to the Combine and put his athleticism on full display with a 4.51 40yd Dash and a 6.89 3-Cone Drill @ 272lbs. He also has 35-1/2" arms to go with that 6'5" frame and that 9.98 RAS, which is insane. Houston takes their swing at an elite edge prospect here. 

 

4. New York Jets - Jermaine Johnson II / DE / Florida St. - Do the Jets have other needs? Yes. Could they address one of those other needs here? Yes, but I think Saleh can't resist this move. They have Lawson coming back from injury, but Johnson is the type of player Saleh covets. Johnson also was another Georgia kid who transferred due to the heavy rotation. He definitely showed what he could do with more reps this last season notching 17 TFL's and 11.5 sacks. He also ran a 4.58 40yd dash with a 1.55 10yd split. He has plenty of get-off at the snap. He and Lawson could be an outstanding duo if Lawson returns to pre-injury form. 

 

5. New York Giants - Charles Cross / OT / Miss. St. - We all know what Daboll wants to do on offense. Pass, pass, pass, and pass some more. Cross is very athletic and comes from the Air-Raid Mike Leach offense where he pass blocked 90% of the time. He's shown great improvement the last couple of years and has really quick feet. I think Shoen/Daboll get a guy here they feel will keep Jones upright and be able to get out in front of Barkley in the screen game. 

 

6. Carolina Panthers - Kenny Pickett / QB / Pitt - Do I personally think this is too high for Pickett? Yes, but we see it every year with QB's. Carolina has a need at the position and takes another swing here. Pickett, tiny hands and all, was excellent this year throwing for 42 TD's and only 7 INT's. He's smart, mobile, and accurate. Carolina needs someone to run their offense and hope they've found their guy here. 

 

7. New York Giants (via Chicago) - Ahmad Gardner / CB / Cincinnati - Gardner is as elite a prospect as you will find at the position. He did not give up a single TD throughout his entire college career. He has the size, length, intelligence, and speed you covet at the CB position. He's also one of the most high character young men in this draft. He will instantly be their CB1 on that defense. 

 

8. Atlanta Falcons - Garrett Wilson / WR / Ohio St. - The Flacons just blew up their season by chasing Deshaun Watson. Now they've had to trade Matt Ryan and are rolling with Mariota at QB. They are also looking at another year without Calvin Ridley. Who tf is Mariota supposed to throw the ball to? The cupboard is pretty bare outside of Patterson and Pitts. Wilson is a silky smooth WR with outstanding body control, good ball skills, and he's a threat to take any catch to the house. Atlanta needs this. 

 

9. Seattle Seahawks - Kayvon Thibodeaux / DE / Oregon - No one would have expected Thibodeaux to last this long a couple months ago, but the attitude and work ethic concerns drop him here. Yeah, he ran a 4.58 40 and did 27 bench reps, but then opted out of the on field drills because he was "tired" and it "had been a long day." It was just the same for him as it was everyone else there, but they went through the workout. Seattle has never shied away from such things and also released Carlos Dunlap so this pick makes sense for them from a football standpoint. 

 

10. New York Jets (via Seattle) - Kyle Hamilton / S / Notre Dame - Saleh continues to mold this defense after the image he wants it to be. They get Jermaine Johnson II at #4 and then get another elite defensive talent @ #10. Hamilton can play either Safety position, has excellent ball skills, good speed, and is a sure tackler. He could be a real difference maker on the back end of that defense. 

 

11. Washington Commanders - Ikem Ekwonu / OT / North Carolina St. - Ekwonu is an excellent run blocker and has good athleticism. The work left to be done is in the Pass Pro aspects of his game. Still, he is one of the top 3 OT prospects in this draft and Washington definitely needs help on that front. Pencil in Ekwonu as a day 1 starter. 

 

12. Minnesota Vikings - Derek Stingley / CB / LSU - Stingley was looking like a possible top 5 prospect after his Freshman year at LSU where he posted 6 INT's. He's also had the benefit of practicing against two of the better WR's in the NFL at this point in time while in college, Jamaar Chase and Justin Jefferson. There are reports of those practice battles saying Stingley could hang with both of them as a 18 year old Freshman. Injuries and time off effected his play, but there is no doubt the talent and ability is there. The Vikings get an elite prospect at the position and also get younger as well. 

 

13. Houston Texans (via Cleveland) - Drake London / WR / USC - Drake London has a bit of Mike Evans to his game. He's not a burner, but he knows how to use his body and is a huge target with some deceptive wheels. Not fast, but fast enough to sneak up on you. If the Texans are truly going with Davis Mills then they need to get him some weapons. This is a good start. 

 

14. Baltimore Ravens - Tyler Linderbaum / C / Iowa - A Center at #14 to the Ravens? Yep. Did you see the protection for Lamar Jackson last year? He didn't stand a chance. Linderbaum can play either C or G in this offense, depending on what they want to do with Trystan Colon-Castillo, and be a top level contributor. I also think this offense suits him because of Roman's style and Linderbaum's natural athleticism. 

 

15. Philadelphia Eagles (via Miami) - Devin Lloyd / LB / Utah - Devin Lloyd will immediately step in as the "QB" of this defense. He's a true 3-down LB who plays the run, can cover TE's, can rush the passer, is smart, and is a good tackler. Philly gets a massive upgrade here.

 

16. Philadelphia Eagles (via Indy) - Jameson Williams / WR / Alabama - Here Philly goes to the Alabama well again for a WR. Reagor has been a huge disappointment and they need a running mate for Smith. Williams will be that guy who can take the lid off of the defense and any catch he gets his hands on to the house. He may not be ready in week1, but the Eagles are thinking long term with this selection. It's another good pick for the Eagles.

 

17. LA Chargers - Trevor Penning / OT / Northern Iowa - Talk about an embarrassment of riches. The Chargers have killed the pre-draft part of the offseason. They traded for Khalil Mack, signed JC Jackson, and Sebastian Joseph-Day. That defense is going to be scary. Now they look to further shoring up the OL for Herbert. Last year they got their LT in Rashawn Slater. This year they get their RT in Trevor Penning. Penning has that toughness and demeanor you look for in an OL'man, as well as the talent to go along with it. God help anyone who touches his QB for any reason because he will find you on the field at some point. 

 

18. New Orleans Saints - Chris Olave / WR / Ohio St. - The Saints have numerous needs on offense, but WR is definitely one of the more glaring. Olave is a great route runner, has excellent ball skills, has speed, and separates easily from anyone trying to cover him. This will be an immediate upgrade for their offense and much appreciated by whomever the QB ends up being. 

 

19. Philadelphia Eagles - George Karlaftis / DE / Purdue - With Ojabo tearing his achilles tendon at the Michigan Pro Day, Karlaftis slides into this spot. He doesn't really have the quick twitch or bend that some of the other prospects at the position have in this draft. But he's extremely powerful, uses his hands well, has a quick first step, and finishes when he gets an angle on whoever has the ball. This is the Eagles 3rd solid pick of the 1st Round. 

 

20. Pittsburgh Steelers - Trent McDuffie / CB / Washington - McDuffie is not the biggest CB in the draft, but he's smart, stout in run support, quick, fluid, and is basically never out of position. I know they just signed Levi Wallace, but McDuffie will be able to make an immediate impact in the Slot if nothing else and have his role expanded as time goes along. 

 

21. New England Patriots - Treylon Burks / WR / Arkansas - I hate to do this, I mean I REALLY hate to do this, but it makes too much sense. The Pats have basically nothing at WR. Harry is a bust. Burks is big, fast, physical, and can be used in many ways on offense. NE gets Mac Jones a true weapon for their offense with this pick. 

 

22. Green Bay Packers (via LV) - Jahan Dotson / WR / Penn St. - Everyone saw what Green Bay just did. They traded, arguably, the best WR in the NFL. They in turn use that pick received from LV on a WR. Dotson has speed, is a solid route runner, and is quick in/out of his breaks. Rodgers is going to need people to throw the ball to and Lazard as a #1 makes everyone else in the NFL laugh. 

 

23. Arizona Cardinals - Devonte Wyatt / DT / Georgia - The JJ Watt experience ended in injury in 2021, except he returned for the Playoffs after missing almost 3 months. Surprise, surprise. He can't be depended on. Arizona makes a move for a kid who can learn under Watt, is as gifted as they come, and is the future on that DL. 

 

24. Dallas Cowboys - Jordan Davis / DT / Georgia - Aaaaand here's the 2nd Georgia DT off of the board. Jerry Jones surely isn't going to pass up a 6'6" 341lb man who tested athletically the way he did. You put him and Demarcus Lawrence side-by-side and that means trouble for opposing OL's. I actually think Davis will be a better Pro because he will see more reps than in college. Dallas gets a great prospect here. 

 

25. Buffalo Bills - Zion Johnson / IOL / Boston College - The Bills aren't really drafting for need here imo, but further using picks to sure up the trenches in this instance. Johnson had a great Senior Bowl week matched up against elite competition and then had a Combine where he posted a 9.55 RAS. He fits the athletic profile of what we are looking to do now, seen in his on-the-field drills at the Combine, and has the versatility to play every interior position on the OL. It's not a flashy pick, but it's a solid, protecting your Franchise QB for the future pick. 

 

26. Tennessee Titans - Nakobe Dean / LB / Georgia - This is a Vrabel pick right here. The Titans let Jayon Brown walk in FA and now they're bringing in one of the top LB's in this class. Dean came up huge for Georgia this year. He had 72 tackles, 10 tfl's, 6 sacks, 5 pd's, and 2 INT's. He is a sideline to sideline LB who will play well in any defensive alignment. He reminds me a lot of Lavonte David coming out of Nebraska. 

 

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Kenyon Green / G / Texas A&M - The Bucs were shocked at the sudden retirement of Ali Marpet. Not only is this possibly BPA, but it's also filling a need at the same time. Green is a powerful blocker who is a scheme fit for that offense as well. He'll be a day 1 starter along that OL for Tampa. 

 

28. Green Bay Packers - Boye Mafe / DE / Minnesota - The Packers just had to let go of Za'Darius Smith for cap purposes. Here, after taking a WR with their first 1st, they take the most talented EDGE on the board to replace Smith. He absolutely killed all of the athletic testing at the combine running a 4.53 40 with a 1.6 10yd split, a vertical of 38", and a 10'5" broad jump at 6'4" and 261lbs. He posted a total RAS of 9.88 when it was all said and done. Only Travon Walker of Georgia was better. 

 

29. Kansas City Chiefs (via Miami) - Skyy Moore / WR / Western Michigan - This is a move of desperation as I believe there are better players on the board and that Moore is a Day 2 prospect. He is a quality prospect though, but this pick is made because there is a huge hole left in that offense without Tyreke Hill. He is not in the same mold as Hill, but he has good speed, is a good route runner, and has excellent hands. 

 

30. Kansas City Chiefs - Kaiir Elam / CB / Florida - The Chiefs are cap strapped and have holes to fill, especially on defense. Here they take a talented CB with speed and the athletic ability you look for after taking a WR @ 29. He'll have to watch his hand usage in the NFL because he gets a little grabby at times, but that just means he'll fit right on in with that group over there. He's a really nice prospect for the Chiefs to get here still.  

 

31. Cincinnati Bengals - Bernhard Raimann / OT / Central Michigan - The shoring up around Joe Burrow continues. Raimann is an athletic OT who is really gifted as a run blocker, but needs work on his pass sets. He projects as a LT in the NFL, but will be able to contribute wherever they choose to use him and slide in at LT should they choose.  

 

32. Detroit Lions (via LA Rams) - Malik Willis / QB / Liberty - The Lions get Aidan Hutchinson with their pick at #2 and then get whom they hope is the QB of the future at #32. Willis is athletically gifted, but the level of competition is about to take a MASSIVE leap for the young man. He definitely helped himself in the on field drills at the Combine making some beautiful throws out there. His tape is pretty good as well, but it's playing for Liberty. Imo, he's a slower version of Lamar Jackson at this point. We'll see if he can make a similar impact. 

 

Well, that's a wrap on Round 1. All of these are just for fun and speculation, but flame away if you feel the need my friends.  

 

Bills Remaining Picks

 

57. Chad Muma / LB / Wyoming

90. Kyler Gordon / CB / Washington

130. Velus Jones / WR / Tennessee

168. Cam Jurgens / C / Nebraska

185. Tariq Castro-Fields / CB / Penn St. 

193. Vederian Lowe / OT / Illinois   (package 203&231 to move up)

 

 

 

 

 

Edited April 14, 2022 by H2o

[Warcodered]

Giving Treylon Burks the NE round 1 WR kiss of death.

[glazeduck]

Feedback: 

• Absolutely no way Thibs falls that far.
• Ditto for Willis, teams will be trading up for him -- Pickett WAY too high.
• More of a nit, but hard to see PHI taking a WR that they may not get much out of this year, given their track record with #1 WRs...
• VERY okay with the Zion pick, but feels like there's about 8 "right" picks there...

[First Round Bust]

I do like his RAS, but other than Cody Ford and maybe becuase of him, Bills likley not go for IOL in round one, I would like a trade-down and pick-up another third or fourth rounder

[BillsFanThru-N-Thru]

While I would like this draft there is absolutely no way either Kyler Gordon falls to 90 or Tariq Castro-Fields to 185.   You'll only probably get Tariq with the Pick 90, Gordon is gonna be gone before the Bills even pick at 57 

[BillsFanForever19]

No CB before Round 3. No WR before Round 4. No RB at all. 

 

Do not like. 

[TBBills]

5 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

No CB before Round 3. No WR before Round 4. No RB at all. 

 

Do not like. 

Bills have a ton of RBs.

[OldTimer1960]

I think that Zion Johnson is a fine player and G is a big need, but compared to CB, G is not a premium position.  In my opinion, they MUST have a viable starter at corner opposite Jackson (who is not an athletic prototype for the position) in case Tre White misses the first month or two of the season.  A 2nd or 3rd round pick from a lower level of competition does not make me confident that they won’t be starting Jackson (a 7th round pick) and a major stop gap for the first 1/2 season.

[billybrew1]

23 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

No CB before Round 3. No WR before Round 4. No RB at all. 

 

Do not like. 

How the hell could anyone say no CB before round three? We have one CBand he is best as a bench player. Tre ain’t due back until Thanksgiving…. We lost to the chefs because we had no corners!

We need corners and Guards….

[BillsFanForever19]

5 minutes ago, billybrew1 said:

How the hell could anyone say no CB before round three? We have one CBand he is best as a bench player. Tre ain’t due back until Thanksgiving…. We lost to the chefs because we had no corners!

We need corners and Guards….

 

Think you're misunderstanding me. I'm saying in this mock, we didn't take a CB before Round 3. I agree - we absolutely need one in Round 1, Round 2 at the absolute latest.

 

24 minutes ago, TBBills said:

Bills have a ton of RBs.

 

Devin Singletary, Duke Johnson, and Zack Moss are not a TON of RB's. Especially when you consider what Duke and Moss bring to the table. Personally, I feel Duke and Moss should be a competition for #3 - one stays, one goes. I'm not for taking a RB in Round 1. But we have to take one at some point.

 

We can't go in to next season with the same backfield minus Breida, plus Duke. That's a wash and we need more from that position, especially the 2 spot.

Edited March 24, 2022 by BillsFanForever19

[QLBillsFan]

11 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

Think you're misunderstanding me. I'm saying in this mock, we didn't take a CB before Round 3. I agree - we absolutely need one in Round 1, Round 2 at the absolute latest.

 

 

Devin Singletary, Duke Johnson, and Zack Moss are not a TON of RB's. Especially when you consider what Duke and Moss bring to the table. Personally, I feel Duke and Moss should be a competition for #3 - one stays, one goes. I'm not for taking a RB in Round 1. But we have to take one at some point.

 

We can't go in to next season with the same backfield minus Breida, plus Duke. That's a wash and we need more from that position, especially the 2 spot.

Sure we can. Bills are not drafting a RB  until 5th if at all. CB x 2  in first 4 rounds along with OG WR or swing OT. 

[TBBills]

13 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

Think you're misunderstanding me. I'm saying in this mock, we didn't take a CB before Round 3. I agree - we absolutely need one in Round 1, Round 2 at the absolute latest.

 

 

Devin Singletary, Duke Johnson, and Zack Moss are not a TON of RB's. Especially when you consider what Duke and Moss bring to the table. Personally, I feel Duke and Moss should be a competition for #3 - one stays, one goes. I'm not for taking a RB in Round 1. But we have to take one at some point.

 

We can't go in to next season with the same backfield minus Breida, plus Duke. That's a wash and we need more from that position, especially the 2 spot.

Don't forget our best RB Josh Allen, we have Josh and SIngletary as our 2 best.

[GunnerBill]

4 hours ago, H2o said:

It's that time of the year again where I take a crack at this thing. We made some nice moves to fill some gaps on the defensive front early in FA. There are still holes and depth to be added though. In the rest of the NFL, there has been some serious moving and shaking going on. Draft picks flying around all over the place and FA signings that change the landscape of the 1st Round. Here we go. 

 

1. Jacksonville Jaguars - Evan Neal / OT / Alabama - I know they tagged Cam Robinson, but the OL was a real weakness for them last year. I wouldn't be surprised is Cam is flipped to RT or even kicked inside to play LG. Neal would be a cornerstone at Trevor's blindside for the next decade. Hutchinson is a wildcard here, but I think Jax does what they feel will help their 2nd year QB the most. 

 

2. Detroit Lions - Aidan Hutchinson / DE / Michigan - The Michigan kid falls right into their laps at #2. Hutchinson is as clean a prospect as you will find and has Bosa-like potential. Detroit doesn't overthink the situation and takes the guy whom many feel is the best player in the draft. 

 

3. Houston Texans - Travon Walker / DE / Georgia - Houston could go OL here, but I think they go for a guy they expect to make an immediate impact on defense. Walker was part of one of the most outstanding and deep defenses the NCAA has ever seen. They had a heavy rotation up front because there was so much talent. Walker then goes to the Combine and put his athleticism on full display with a 4.51 40yd Dash and a 6.89 3-Cone Drill @ 272lbs. He also has 35-1/2" arms to go with that 6'5" frame and that 9.98 RAS, which is insane. Houston takes their swing at an elite edge prospect here. 

 

4. New York Jets - Jermaine Johnson II / DE / Florida St. - Do the Jets have other needs? Yes. Could they address one of those other needs here? Yes, but I think Saleh can't resist this move. They have Lawson coming back from injury, but Johnson is the type of player Saleh covets. Johnson also was another Georgia kid who transferred due to the heavy rotation. He definitely showed what he could do with more reps this last season notching 17 TFL's and 11.5 sacks. He also ran a 4.58 40yd dash with a 1.55 10yd split. He has plenty of get-off at the snap. He and Lawson could be an outstanding duo if Lawson returns to pre-injury form. 

 

5. New York Giants - Charles Cross / OT / Miss. St. - We all know what Daboll wants to do on offense. Pass, pass, pass, and pass some more. Cross is very athletic and comes from the Air-Raid Mike Leach offense where he pass blocked 90% of the time. He's shown great improvement the last couple of years and has really quick feet. I think Shoen/Daboll get a guy here they feel will keep Jones upright and be able to get out in front of Barkley in the screen game. 

 

6. Carolina Panthers - Kenny Pickett / QB / Pitt - Do I personally think this is too high for Pickett? Yes, but we see it every year with QB's. Carolina has a need at the position and takes another swing here. Pickett, tiny hands and all, was excellent this year throwing for 42 TD's and only 7 INT's. He's smart, mobile, and accurate. Carolina needs someone to run their offense and hope they've found their guy here. 

 

7. New York Giants (via Chicago) - Ahmad Gardner / CB / Cincinnati - Gardner is as elite a prospect as you will find at the position. He did not give up a single TD throughout his entire college career. He has the size, length, intelligence, and speed you covet at the CB position. He's also one of the most high character young men in this draft. He will instantly be their CB1 on that defense. 

 

8. Atlanta Falcons - Garrett Wilson / WR / Ohio St. - The Flacons just blew up their season by chasing Deshaun Watson. Now they've had to trade Matt Ryan and are rolling with Mariota at QB. They are also looking at another year without Calvin Ridley. Who tf is Mariota supposed to throw the ball to? The cupboard is pretty bare outside of Patterson and Pitts. Wilson is a silky smooth WR with outstanding body control, good ball skills, and he's a threat to take any catch to the house. Atlanta needs this. 

 

9. Seattle Seahawks - Kayvon Thibodeaux / DE / Oregon - No one would have expected Thibodeaux to last this long a couple months ago, but the attitude and work ethic concerns drop him here. Yeah, he ran a 4.58 40 and did 27 bench reps, but then opted out of the on field drills because he was "tired" and it "had been a long day." It was just the same for him as it was everyone else there, but they went through the workout. Seattle has never shied away from such things and also released Carlos Dunlap so this pick makes sense for them from a football standpoint. 

 

10. New York Jets (via Seattle) - Kyle Hamilton / S / Notre Dame - Saleh continues to mold this defense after the image he wants it to be. They get Jermaine Johnson II at #4 and then get another elite defensive talent @ #10. Hamilton can play either Safety position, has excellent ball skills, good speed, and is a sure tackler. He could be a real difference maker on the back end of that defense. 

 

11. Washington Commanders - Ikem Ekwonu / OT / North Carolina St. - Ekwonu is an excellent run blocker and has good athleticism. The work left to be done is in the Pass Pro aspects of his game. Still, he is one of the top 3 OT prospects in this draft and Washington definitely needs help on that front. Pencil in Ekwonu as a day 1 starter. 

 

12. Minnesota Vikings - Derek Stingley / CB / LSU - Stingley was looking like a possible top 5 prospect after his Freshman year at LSU where he posted 6 INT's. He's also had the benefit of practicing against two of the better WR's in the NFL at this point in time while in college, Jamaar Chase and Justin Jefferson. There are reports of those practice battles saying Stingley could hang with both of them as a 18 year old Freshman. Injuries and time off effected his play, but there is no doubt the talent and ability is there. The Vikings get an elite prospect at the position and also get younger as well. 

 

13. Houston Texans (via Cleveland) - Drake London / WR / USC - Drake London has a bit of Mike Evans to his game. He's not a burner, but he knows how to use his body and is a huge target with some deceptive wheels. Not fast, but fast enough to sneak up on you. If the Texans are truly going with Davis Mills then they need to get him some weapons. This is a good start. 

 

14. Baltimore Ravens - Tyler Linderbaum / C / Iowa - A Center at #14 to the Ravens? Yep. Did you see the protection for Lamar Jackson last year? He didn't stand a chance. Linderbaum can play either C or G in this offense, depending on what they want to do with Trystan Colon-Castillo, and be a top level contributor. I also think this offense suits him because of Roman's style and Linderbaum's natural athleticism. 

 

15. Philadelphia Eagles (via Miami) - Devin Lloyd / LB / Utah - Devin Lloyd will immediately step in as the "QB" of this defense. He's a true 3-down LB who plays the run, can cover TE's, can rush the passer, is smart, and is a good tackler. Philly gets a massive upgrade here.

 

16. Philadelphia Eagles (via Indy) - Jameson Williams / WR / Alabama - Here Philly goes to the Alabama well again for a WR. Reagor has been a huge disappointment and they need a running mate for Smith. Williams will be that guy who can take the lid off of the defense and any catch he gets his hands on to the house. He may not be ready in week1, but the Eagles are thinking long term with this selection. It's another good pick for the Eagles.

 

17. LA Chargers - Trevor Penning / OT / Northern Iowa - Talk about an embarrassment of riches. The Chargers have killed the pre-draft part of the offseason. They traded for Khalil Mack, signed JC Jackson, and Sebastian Joseph-Day. That defense is going to be scary. Now they look to further shoring up the OL for Herbert. Last year they got their LT in Rashawn Slater. This year they get their RT in Trevor Penning. Penning has that toughness and demeanor you look for in an OL'man, as well as the talent to go along with it. God help anyone who touches his QB for any reason because he will find you on the field at some point. 

 

18. New Orleans Saints - Chris Olave / WR / Ohio St. - The Saints have numerous needs on offense, but WR is definitely one of the more glaring. Olave is a great route runner, has excellent ball skills, has speed, and separates easily from anyone trying to cover him. This will be an immediate upgrade for their offense and much appreciated by whomever the QB ends up being. 

 

19. Philadelphia Eagles - George Karlaftis / DE / Purdue - With Ojabo tearing his achilles tendon at the Michigan Pro Day, Karlaftis slides into this spot. He doesn't really have the quick twitch or bend that some of the other prospects at the position have in this draft. But he's extremely powerful, uses his hands well, has a quick first step, and finishes when he gets an angle on whoever has the ball. This is the Eagles 3rd solid pick of the 1st Round. 

 

20. Pittsburgh Steelers - Trent McDuffie / CB / Washington - McDuffie is not the biggest CB in the draft, but he's smart, stout in run support, quick, fluid, and is basically never out of position. I know they just signed Levi Wallace, but McDuffie will be able to make an immediate impact in the Slot if nothing else and have his role expanded as time goes along. 

 

21. New England Patriots - Treylon Burks / WR / Arkansas - I hate to do this, I mean I REALLY hate to do this, but it makes too much sense. The Pats have basically nothing at WR. Harry is a bust. Burks is big, fast, physical, and can be used in many ways on offense. NE gets Mac Jones a true weapon for their offense with this pick. 

 

22. Green Bay Packers (via LV) - Jahan Dotson / WR / Penn St. - Everyone saw what Green Bay just did. They traded, arguably, the best WR in the NFL. They in turn use that pick received from LV on a WR. Dotson has speed, is a solid route runner, and is quick in/out of his breaks. Rodgers is going to need people to throw the ball to and Lazard as a #1 makes everyone else in the NFL laugh. 

 

23. Arizona Cardinals - Devonte Wyatt / DT / Georgia - The JJ Watt experience ended in injury in 2021, except he returned for the Playoffs after missing almost 3 months. Surprise, surprise. He can't be depended on. Arizona makes a move for a kid who can learn under Watt, is as gifted as they come, and is the future on that DL. 

 

24. Dallas Cowboys - Jordan Davis / DT / Georgia - Aaaaand here's the 2nd Georgia DT off of the board. Jerry Jones surely isn't going to pass up a 6'6" 341lb man who tested athletically the way he did. You put him and Demarcus Lawrence side-by-side and that means trouble for opposing OL's. I actually think Davis will be a better Pro because he will see more reps than in college. Dallas gets a great prospect here. 

 

25. Buffalo Bills - Zion Johnson / IOL / Boston College - The Bills aren't really drafting for need here imo, but further using picks to sure up the trenches in this instance. Johnson had a great Senior Bowl week matched up against elite competition and then had a Combine where he posted a 9.55 RAS. He fits the athletic profile of what we are looking to do now, seen in his on-the-field drills at the Combine, and has the versatility to play every interior position on the OL. It's not a flashy pick, but it's a solid, protecting your Franchise QB for the future pick. 

 

26. Tennessee Titans - Nakobe Dean / LB / Georgia - This is a Vrabel pick right here. The Titans let Jayon Brown walk in FA and now they're bringing in one of the top LB's in this class. Dean came up huge for Georgia this year. He had 72 tackles, 10 tfl's, 6 sacks, 5 pd's, and 2 INT's. He is a sideline to sideline LB who will play well in any defensive alignment. He reminds me a lot of Lavonte David coming out of Nebraska. 

 

27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Kenyon Green / G / Texas A&M - The Bucs were shocked at the sudden retirement of Ali Marpet. Not only is this possibly BPA, but it's also filling a need at the same time. Green is a powerful blocker who is a scheme fit for that offense as well. He'll be a day 1 starter along that OL for Tampa. 

 

28. Green Bay Packers - Boye Mafe / DE / Minnesota - The Packers just had to let go of Za'Darius Smith for cap purposes. Here, after taking a WR with their first 1st, they take the most talented EDGE on the board to replace Smith. He absolutely killed all of the athletic testing at the combine running a 4.53 40 with a 1.6 10yd split, a vertical of 38", and a 10'5" broad jump at 6'4" and 261lbs. He posted a total RAS of 9.88 when it was all said and done. Only Travon Walker of Georgia was better. 

 

29. Kansas City Chiefs (via Miami) - Skyy Moore / WR / Western Michigan - This is a move of desperation as I believe there are better players on the board and that Moore is a Day 2 prospect. He is a quality prospect though, but this pick is made because there is a huge hole left in that offense without Tyreke Hill. He is not in the same mold as Hill, but he has good speed, is a good route runner, and has excellent hands. 

 

30. Kansas City Chiefs - Kaiir Elam / CB / Florida - The Chiefs are cap strapped and have holes to fill, especially on defense. Here they take a talented CB with speed and the athletic ability you look for after taking a WR @ 29. He'll have to watch his hand usage in the NFL because he gets a little grabby at times, but that just means he'll fit right on in with that group over there. He's a really nice prospect for the Chiefs to get here still.  

 

31. Cincinnati Bengals - Bernhard Raimann / OT / Central Michigan - The shoring up around Joe Burrow continues. Raimann is an athletic OT who is really gifted as a run blocker, but needs work on his pass sets. He projects as a LT in the NFL, but will be able to contribute wherever they choose to use him and slide in at LT should they choose.  

 

32. Detroit Lions (via LA Rams) - Malik Willis / QB / Liberty - The Lions get Aidan Hutchinson with their pick at #2 and then get whom they hope is the QB of the future at #32. Willis is athletically gifted, but the level of competition is about to take a MASSIVE leap for the young man. He definitely helped himself in the on field drills at the Combine making some beautiful throws out there. His tape is pretty good as well, but it's playing for Liberty. Imo, he's a slower version of Lamar Jackson at this point. We'll see if he can make a similar impact. 

 

Well, that's a wrap on Round 1. All of these are just for fun and speculation, but flame away if you feel the need my friends.  

 

Bills Remaining Picks

 

57. Chad Muma / LB / Wyoming

90. Kyler Gordon / CB / Washington

130. Velus Jones / WR / Tennessee

168. Cam Jurgens / C / Nebraska

185. Tariq Castro-Fields / CB / Penn St. 

193. Vederian Lowe / OT / Illinois   (package 203&231 to move up)

 

 

If Kyler Gordon gets to #90 without an injury / off field concern, I will post a photo of my bare backside on TBD. 

 

He is better than McDuffie. Book it.

 

 

As for the draft itself, I can see a lot of it... but no way in hell Malik gets to #32.

Edited March 24, 2022 by GunnerBill

[BillsFanForever19]

6 minutes ago, QLBillsFan said:

Sure we can. Bills are not drafting a RB  until 5th if at all. CB x 2  in first 4 rounds along with OG WR or swing OT. 

 

This mock doesn't have "CB x2 in the first 4 rounds". It has one taken in Round 3 and one in Round 6. We have a hole at CB2 and Tre White won't be ready to go Week 1. We can't afford anyone of substance in FA or Trade.

 

Right now we're sitting with Dane Jackson at CB1, Cam Lewis at CB2, and Taron Johnson at the slot to start the season and you're cool waiting until Round 3 at CB? 

Edited March 24, 2022 by BillsFanForever19

[QLBillsFan]

3 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

This mock doesn't have "CB x2 in the first 4 rounds". It has one taken in Round 3 and one in Round 6. We have a hole at CB2 and Tre White won't be ready to go Week 1. We can't afford anyone of substance in FA or Trade.

 

Right now we're sitting with Dane Jackson at CB1, Cam Lewis at CB2, and Taron Johnson at the slot to start the season and you're cool waiting until Round 3 at CB? 

Yes I’m aware the mock does not have that. However, it’s what the Bills need to do. I’m agreeing with you. Take a cb in rounds 1 and 4. OG, WR, or swing tackle in rounds 2 and 3. No running back early. 

[GolfandBills]

I’d be shocked with OL, LB first two picks.  Don’t see it happening 

[BillsFanForever19]

5 minutes ago, QLBillsFan said:

Yes I’m aware the mock does not have that. However, it’s what the Bills need to do. I’m agreeing with you. Take a cb in rounds 1 and 4. OG, WR, or swing tackle in rounds 2 and 3. No running back early. 

 

I'm not advocating a RB before Round 3 at the earliest. But not taking one at any point in the Draft is a mistake. They targeted JD McKissic early in FA at 2 years, 7 million. So they are looking to upgrade the complimentary position to Singletary with someone who provides more in the Receiving game. And I don't think Duke on a 1 year deal worth 1 million is anything more than competition with Moss as RB3.

Edited March 24, 2022 by BillsFanForever19

[OldTimer1960]

1 minute ago, GolfandBills said:

I’d be shocked with OL, LB first two picks.  Don’t see it happening 

Wouldn’t be shocked at OL in first, but would be if the player is a G only.  A guy who could compete with Spencer Brown at RT and could slide in to G would be on the radar, in my opinion.  Still, hard to imagine leaving round 1 without a corner unless they plan to trade way up in round 2.

[QLBillsFan]

18 minutes ago, BillsFanForever19 said:

 

I'm not advocating a RB before Round 3 at the earliest. But not taking one at any point in the Draft is a mistake. They targeted JD McKissic early in FA at 2 years, 7 million. So they are looking to upgrade the complimentary position to Singletary with someone who provides more in the Receiving game. And I don't think Duke on a 1 year deal worth 1 million is anything more than competition with Moss as RB3.

Duke is 28 and has thrived in 3rd down role. I think we are set and imho think anything before round 6 at RB is unlikely. But appreciate your thoughts. I’ll be first to give you props if Bills go that way. 

[NewEra]

Kyler Gordon in round THREE!!  lol

 

Jurgens in 5??

 

castro-fields in 6.  
 

If we got those 3 guys in those 3 rounds, I’d be happy with our draft even if we traded up from Breece Hall

 

 

Edited March 24, 2022 by NewEra