Thursday, April 25, 2019

2019 NFL Draft - Favorite Players


Favorite Players in the Draft: these are all guys that I would want on my team if I were to start a team and could just grab whomever I wanted in this draft within reason. Earlier in the week, I outlined my Rule of Two Challenge, unlike that, this will be a mix of top tier, middle tier, and perhaps later tier players and there will be some overlap of course.

Quarterbacks: One of the things that Duarte and I have discussed over the years is the importance of fight in a quarterback. Certainly, you could say that about any position but adversity is an important part of a Quarterback. Being able to stand up after getting beaten down over and over again turns you into a leader that others will believe in and fight for. Clearly, that is a common trait among my favorites in this draft class. People tend to forget about some of the greatest things about Brett Favre and that it was at his lowest point that he became the greatest of legends. A man that had portions of his intestines removed in college and on May 14th 1996, he told the media (Not an exact quote), “I may have an addiction to Vicodin…I am checking myself into rehab…but we are going to beat this and we are going to win the Superbowl” and HE DID! He fought through it all. The day after his father passed away the team came together and we watched one of the greatest performances by a QB to date. That is who you want at QB, a guy that faces adversity and wins.

Daniel Jones Duke –Jones played for a not so great team but he made them much better. He did not have a strong supporting cast, yet he looked good. He stepped up at the Senior Bowl and played his heart out. He is a winner!

Jarrett Stidham QB Auburn – This guy is simply a gamer and I admire the fight in him. He still has some development needed but if he goes to a team that is patient enough, he could pay serious dividends.

Trace McSorley – You want to talk about fight and stepping up on the big stage, McSorely is your man. I don’t know if he really will make it in the NFL, but I certainly do not want to count him out. He reminds me of Mark Brunell and I could imagine him ending up with a similar career.

RB:

David Montgomery Iowa State – Montgomery simply produces regardless of his measurable. Is he the most dynamic running back, no. But neither was Kareem Hunt, Matt Forte, or Terrell Davis (his combine performance was astoundingly bad). But they were all just good football players who understood how to play the game. Montgomery could turn out to be the best RB in this draft when all is said and done.

Ryquell Armstead Temple – I keep watching tape on Armstead and I keep wondering if I am the crazy one for liking him so much. He is not for everybody and not a complete running back yet, but oozes with potential and I love his quick feet and power.

Tony Brooks-James – I simply love watching tape on this guy as he is so slick in the way he runs. I am very confused as to how he did not get more touches as he seems to make a play every time he touches the ball, has good hands, and is hard to take down.

FB:
Trevon Wesco West Virginia – Really he could be an HBack, FB, or TE but he is a brutal blocker in any of those positions. With that being said, I think his best NFL position is FB where he can use all of his best skills and be a surprise sneaky runner and receiver.

WR:
DK Metcalf Ole Miss – I know that there were some injury issues but I think the sky is the limit with Metcalf. His combine blew him up a bit but I felt he was a good player prior to that and that he has more than just straight-line speed. He does need a good solid season to refine his game but he will pay dividend in the long run.

Deebo Samuel South Carolina – Again, I know that there are potential injury issues here but he just seems to always make plays, has solid speed, and great hands. There is something so smooth about his game and he is so reliable.

Andy Isabella Massachusetts – A playmaker who always seems to catch the ball. One of the things I like about his game is that he is clearly not going to be a major factor as a blocker at his size, yet, he puts in a 100% effort in his blocking. That is a team player for sure. Compound that with his quickness, savvy route running, and hands and you have a really great football player and teammate. I love watching this guy’s game and somebody is going to look smart in drafting him.

TE:

TJ Hockenson Iowa – Hockenson is the best TE I have seen come out in the draft since Rob Gronkowski. In fact, I cannot remember a TE I have ever liked on draft day as much as I like Hockenson. He blocks like an Offensive Lineman, has good hands, runs routes well, and has enough speed. This guy is going to be a Superstar.

Irv Smith Jr. – Smith will not be like his Dad at all, he is going to be the real deal in the NFL. The thing I really love about Smith is that he plays with a high motor. He blocks with effort has solid speed and good hands. He is a bit short but that should not get in the way of him doing quite well in the NFL.

OT:
Jonah Williams Alabama – Williams may not be quite the complete package from a physical standpoint but too many times, people obsess over that. Dude has a lot of the skills and size so throw all of that talk out. He is a real football player with a nasty streak and smarts to go with it. I see him as a 10 year starter at LT.

Max Scharping Northern Illinois – Scharping’s game is not complete at this point but he has the tools to be very good in the NFL. More of a RT than anything else but a solid starting RT for 10 years is gold in the NFL and that is what he will be.

Mitch Hyatt Clemson – You do not start for this long for such a big team without being a good football player. Hyatt is going to go mid-round but I think he could be similar to Andrew Whitworth.

OG:

Cody Ford Oklahoma – No surprise here that since he is the top guard who may be able to play RT as well. Ultimately, he should play guard in the NFL as he is a powerful road grader type with a nasty streak.

Christ Lindstrom Boston College – The other type of guard from Ford, Lindstrom is more of a quick pulling guard but he is excellent at that. Essentially, pick your ice cream flavor as The Godfather Gil Brandt says.

Dalton Risner Kansas State – The definition of a Swing Offensive Lineman who can move around and play all five positions. Probably going to be a guard for a zone blocking team but should be a very good one.

C:
Garrett Bradbury NC State – Bradbury has all of the things you look for in a Center, strong blocking, smarts, quickness, and a mean streak. Should be a very good NFL player.

Lamont Gaillard Georgia – What I love about Gaillard is his quick twitch transition from snapping the ball to his blocking assignment. Being a Center is never easy because your transition puts you at a disadvantage so that skill is highly underrated. His skills are not flashy but he will make a team quite happy.

Edge Rushers:

Nick Bosa Ohio State – I know, no surprise here huh? But Bosa is going to be a great player in the NFL. Not quite his brother but he makes some pretty astounding plays.

Montez Sweat Mississippi – I keep thinking about Sweat as essentially the same situation as Jason Pierre-Paul when he came out. I think that Sweat is a bit more refined but has just as much upside. He has the health concerns but plenty of players have been red flagged for more.

Jaylon Ferguson LA Tech – If Ferguson goes to a 3-4 team he is going to be a dominant pass rusher. 4-3 team and he should be solid. When I watch him play, he seems like he could be better with some space. He is being a little underrated at this point.

Anthony Nelson Iowa – Nelson is more of a blue-collar type of DE and his sack total will likely not ever be astounding but teams will appreciate his motor and contributions to being a solid DE.

Corbin Kaufusi BYU – Maybe I just want to see a 6’9” LB in the NFL, but I really like this guys motor and skills. I think he could be a real dark horse in this draft.

DL:
Quinnen Williams Alabama – It is not secret that he is a rare athlete and he is going to be dominant wherever he goes so no need to bore anybody with details.

Khalen Saunders Western Illinois – Saunders is my second favorite DT in this draft only to Quinnen Williams and he is going to go much lower in the draft. If he goes in the 3rd round, it is a steal. He is strong, thickly built, and quick. He showed at the Senior Bowl that he could step up in competition with little issue. Love this guy!

Dexter Lawrence Clemson – I think he is going to be the best of the Clemson Defensive Lineman but the stat line will never show it. He is a strong and quick run plugger who deserves to go ahead of Christian Wilkins even though he won’t.

LB:

Josh Allen Kentucky – Allen could also be considered an Edge Rusher but I am separating him out here as he is just a great OLB that is scheme versatile. He is not as good as Kahlil Mack but he is the same type of player. Wherever he goes, he will likely be the defensive rookie of the year.

D’Andre Walker Georgia – He is a bit more limited than some of the other LBs in this draft but he is a brute that will play really well for somebody.

Bobby Okereke Stanford – He is all over the field and has good speed. I kept trying to stop thinking about Blake Martinez since they were both Stanford when I watched him but that is who he reminds me of. With that being said, Martinez is a bit more instinctive but not quite as athletic as Okereke.

Andrew Van Ginkel Wisconsin – Van Ginkel went from somebody I did not bother with to one of my favorite LBs because of the Take Two Challenge. I guess that is what happens when you challenge yourself, huh? I absolutely love the way that this guy plays and think he is being highly underrated.

Kahlil Hodge Buffalo – There is something about this guy that makes me think he is going to eventually be a surprise starter in the NFL. If not, he will lay day and die for his team on special teams.

CB: There is not one CB in this draft that I can state is one of my favorite players. But if I must choose a few here you go.

Byron Murphy Washington – I am finding holes in all of the CBs games that I watch. I have never been so unexcited for this position. However, I like the way that Murphy plays and think he is the safest bet in this draft.

Kris Boyd Texas – I know he has a few issues with ball awareness and playing the ball but I like his feisty attitude and the way that he sticks his nose in there when it is a run play.

S:

Darnell Savage Jr. Maryland – I have been singing this guy praises for months. He is the best coverage safety since Earl Thomas but not quite the full plyer that Thomas was coming out of college. Savage is another one where I just love watching his tape because he is such a good football player overall.

Jaquan Johnson Miami – I was scratching my head when I saw that this guy was not higher rated. I was also surprised at his combine performance, on the field he looks much faster and more aware. One of the first safeties I evaluated that I absolutely loved.  

K:
Cole Tracy LSU – The only draftable kicker in this draft. He had no issue with stepping up in competition and should continue that trend into the NFL. He does not have the strongest leg but go ask the Bears if they regret letting Robbie Gould go.

No Punters or LS worth discussing but I do love that there are some, shall we say, huskier punters in this years draft.

Alrighty, on to DRAFT NIGHT! Thanks for reading!

Wednesday, April 24, 2019

2019 Draft: Busts, Overrated, Scared


2019 NFL Draft Busts, Overhyped, Scared: 

For this feature, I am going to outline players that are considered top level players, essentially projected in the first round to early second round, that I feel will be busts or are going to just be average in the NFL. Basically, if I were a GM Busts and overhyped are off my draft board and scared of drops them at least a round or two but might be worth a gamble if they happened to fall that far.


Busts

Jachai Polite Edge Florida – Polite just pins his ears back and rushes the passer. His effort on running plays is sad. He also had the odd interview responses, it’s like “Dude, this is the NFL where the media is going to potentially roast you, coaches will roast you, fans will roast you”.

Brian Burns Edge Florida State – I wanted to like Burns but the more I watched him, the more I saw a guy that relies too much on his athleticism and not enough on thinking strategy while rushing the passer. The talent and effort are there but he needs to slow his game down a bit and I am not sure that he is going to do it.

Drew Lock QB Missouri – Lock is the greatest practice player that exists but when game time rolls around something is missing. All you heard about during Senior Bowl week was how great he looked, then he was outperformed by QBs that are mid-rounders at best. I can see that if he happens to go to a team named the Patriots that he would be successful but that is the only scenario that I can see him doing well in.

Jawaan Taylor OT Florida – When I watched tape on Martez Ivey I was stunned to not be able to identify him over the other OT that was supposed to be better. Both him and Ivey are terribly inconsistent. Taylor reminds me a bit of King Dunlap in that he will have some times when he looks great and other times where you are just scratching your head.

N’Keal Harry WR Arizona – I love watching tape on players, it is exciting, except that I hate watching tape on Harry. He turns it on and off so many times in games. Does the defense need a cue that it is a run play, just check out Harry. I wanted to like him, I really did, but his lack of effort in games scares me.

Parris Campbell WR Ohio State – Campbell reminds me too much of Ted Ginn Jr. as he is getting hyped up because of his speed but his game is just speed and his catches seem to be too contested at times. It all depends on where he goes but if he is drafted in the first or second round, he will disappoint.

Overhyped
Clemson DL: When you have a whole line of top players you have to wonder if the whole is better than the parts.
Clelin Ferrell DE – I like Ferrell but he is not a top tier DE in my book. With that being said, I think he will be a solid DE for somebody. Perhaps a bit like Chris Long if you remove his 2011 and 2012 seasons.
Christian Wilkins DT – I just do not see the same guy on tape that others have been seeing. He looks decent but I do not see him being anything more than an average to low end starter.

Greedy Williams CB LSU – Williams has some talent and all but I do not see him as a #1 CB in the NFL. The issue is that he is tier 2 talent that acts like he is a Pro Bowler. There are holes in all of the top CBs this year so I guess he is the best of the bunch, though not my favorite corner. I have a distinct feeling that he is going to be a bit like Justin Gilbert was.

Rock Ya-Sin CB Temple - Ya-Sin looks like a capable CB but he got a bit toasted when the competition stepped up at the Senior Bowl. I see a mid-round player, not a bottom of the 1st or high 2nd rounder.

Guys that scare me
Johnathan Abrams S Mississippi State – The walking fine waiting to happen needs to calm himself down. He would have been a stud that everybody loved 30 years ago but not today. Overaggressive hard hitting safeties are not the best guys for your team.

Ed Oliver DT Houston – I like Oliver, but my gosh, what an attitude at his pro day complaining about things. Those types of red flags make you wonder what you are getting yourself into. The talent is there on the field but you have to also dedicate yourself in practice and that is the part I am questioning after that report.

Marquise Brown WR Oklahoma – Brown is fun to watch and a heck of a player but you are going to have to really be careful with him. Is it worth gambling a first or second rounder on a guy that may not be able to hold up for more than a few years?

We are one day away from draft day. Stay tuned for tomorrows final feature!

Tuesday, April 23, 2019

2019 NFL Draft: Take two challenge


Take two challenge: For this feature I am going to follow a rule of two so I can only grab two players from each position. I aimed for guys that would not likely be drafted in the first 3 rounds but that is always unpredictable. Additionally, they must be considered at least a tier 2 player or below. A few exceptions exist: Fullback was only 1 player. Punter, Kicker, and Long Snapper were excluded. Plus, two wild cards!

QBs:
Tyree Jackson Buffalo – Jackson has as much potential as any QB in this draft as evident by his Senior Bowl. It is a mystery as to why he came out early but he did so somebody could get a mid-round steal here. One thing to consider is that if he is given a shot at QB and it is clear that he cannot make it at that position, try him at TE since he is such a good athlete.

Easton Stick North Dakota State – This guy is such a winner and I am not sure why he is being so undervalued. I really like the way that he plays the game. He might not ever be a star but he reminds me of everybody’s favorite back-up now starter Nick Foles in the way that he plays the game.

RBs:
Ryquell Armstead Temple – His crazy quick feet, size, and strength are so much fun to watch. He seems like a guy that is perfect for a zone blocking scheme where you tell him, “go to this hole no matter what and run” and he finds success that way.

Benny Snell Jr. Kentucky – Snell’s 40 time is a bit slower than you would like but he is a real football player. His power running and receiving skills are going to serve him well in the NFL even if he will just be a grinder over a big play RB.

FB/Hback: Okay, rule of two has been removed here because this is not a very utilized position anymore. I was not going to even include any but I like one guy!
Trevon Wesco West Virginia – It is tough to say if he falls more into the TE or FB category but his hands are a little inconsistent and what he does best is block. He looks like a steam roller out there! Fun to watch and should find his way to a team whether he is drafted or not.

WRs: I originally had Terry McLaurin who I do like a lot but he was pushed out with my second choice impressing me more.

Andy Isabella Massachusetts – Both Isabella and Hunter Renfrow stepped up at the Senior Bowl and looked as good as anybody. Isabella has a bit more talent and is a bit twitchier of an athlete so I give him the nod here.
Cody Thompson Toledo – I really wanted to think Thompson was being overrated as an underrated prospect. Does that make any sense? Nope of course not. So in watching him I thought about who he reminds me of and came to the conclusion that he was similar to Cooper Kupp, that is to say, a guy that just knows how to play the game but maybe is considered a step slow. From a straight up measurables perspective, Thompson has the edge. Watch him play, he does not look slow. Additionally, he had some crazy punt blocks in college so that ups his value.

TE: I wanted to put down Jace Sternberger here but I think he might be a bit too close to 2nd round so I skipped over him here.

Kahale Warring San Diego State – Warring’s situation may turn out to be a bit similar to Jimmy Graham when he came out of college. That is not to say that they are even close to the same type of player but Graham clearly had a boatload of talent but needed a year to learn the position a bit better. Warring has the skills to be a more well-rounded tight end and has some interesting potential once he can learn all of the nuances.

Dax Raymond Utah State – Even though this may sound like reverse logic, I was initially watching tape on Darwin Thompson when I noticed Raymond. He feels like one of those sneaky guys that finds the soft spot and makes the plays when his team needs him to. Will he be a top player, not likely, but he could be one of those complimentary 2nd TEs.

OT: Tytus Howard has been skyrocketing up boards so I am eliminating him from contention for this challenge.
Max Scharping Northern Illinois – Scharping is simply one of my favorite players in this draft. Certainly, he has some flaws but with NFL coaching and conditioning he could turn out to be a major steal for somebody. One of those mean grinder types that reminds me a lot of Bryan Bulaga.

Mitch Hyatt Clemson – Hyatt is a good example of when you should throw out measurables and put on game tape. Okay, he has short arms we all get it, but he sure looks solid out there. While not perfect, he should be a solid starting pro.

OG:
Nate Davis Charlotte – Looks to be a bit of a misfit at OT in college as he is not quite nifty enough to handle speed moves. However, he moves his legs well and anchors well so he should be an excellent fit at Guard in the NFL.

Michael Jordan Ohio State – While he played Center last year, he is going to be much more of a guard in the NFL, perhaps even an emergency Tackle. This is a situation where his versatility to play so many positions makes him more valuable of a player. With that being said, he is very experienced at a big time program and when he gets low enough, defensive lineman are going to really have a hard time gaining leverage.

C: Center is such an odd position because you could go into a draft and get a dynamite center in the first round or the seventh round and it seems to happen every year.

Lamont Gaillard Georgia – He has a lot of those small things that make centers successful such as initial quickness, stout, aware, and mean. While he may not be huge or have off the chart mesurables he is just a good football player.

Ross Pierschbacher Alabama – One common thing with recent Alabama centers has been that they are well prepared mentally and physically for the NFL. He is not a great prospect but he will be able to start for somebody or be an excellent inside started at center or guard.

DT:

Khalen Saunders Western Illinois – When Saunders needed to step up at the Senior Bowl he dominated. The fact that he has not been pushed up to round 2 (Who knows maybe he has) is astounding to me. He reminds me so much of Mike Daniels. He is going to make somebody happy by the end of the 2019 season.

Anthony Rush Alabama Birmingham – Rush is a big dancing bear that is flying a bit under the radar. Slightly smaller school and he plays a position that does not draw a lot of attention since his job is to set others up and clog up the middle. But make no mistake, he could be a great 1st and 2nd down type of nose tackle.

DE/Edge:

Corbin Kaufusi BYU – Kaufusi is a bit of an oddball because he is as lanky as a 275 pound player can be because he comes in at about 6’9”. He was also not able to perform at his pro day due to postponing surgery to help his team. So, he played hurt and still produced last year. I am not sure if he is a true DE or if he should play OLB (Maybe I am just entertained by a 6’9” OLB?) but he has a high motor and might be a nice dark horse from this draft.

Maxx Crosby Eastern Michigan – Crosby is one of the strangest players to watch play. He looks almost clumsy when you watch him play as he kind of flops around a bit. He is also very skinny so he needs to throw on some weight. With that said, his quickness in his hands and feet ooze potential.

LB: With the Linebackers it is a little complicated since OLBs in a 4-3 can also be great ILBs in the 3-4 so the take two is more of a take 4

Andrew Van Ginkel Wisconsin – He is a bit skinny but that does not seem to hold him back. He just always seems to be making plays all over the field and has big play awareness. Could throw on some weight and be an edge rusher, stick to OLB, or be an interesting MLB.

Bobby Okereke Stanford – Okereke always seems to be where the play is and has solid make-up speed to catch up to the play if he has any missteps. Could be a stronger tackler but is typically there. I really like watching his read and react to a play and that he is not afraid to stick his nose in there.

Cole Holcomb North Carolina – High energy football player that has a tendency to over pursue a little but also makes plenty of plays. Maybe not a high end starter but a guy that can start in the NFL and at the very least be a dynamite special teamer. His motor does not stop and those are the plyers you want on your team. It is surprising that so many were surprised at his pro day, his athletic ability jumps off the screen when you watch him.

Drew Lewis Colorado – Aware linebacker who can rush the passer and make use of pass-rushing moves who is also pretty good in coverage. Can he hold up at his size or does he need to throw a bit more weight on him? Either way, a good football player.

CB:
David Long Michigan – Long is likely to be a slot corner back more than an outside CB but he is very good at that. With the amount of passing going on in the NFL now, three CBs are needed and a really good third can strengthen a defense greatly. That is not to say that he cannot play outside but inside might be his best position.
Kris Boyd Texas – Boyd is a feisty and athletic cornerback. He certainly has some issues with a bit too much contact but with coaching he should be able to correct that. I just love cornerbacks that are not afraid to mix it up a bit and take ball carriers head on.

S:
Jaquan Johnson Miami – I have been scratching my head as to how this guy has not gotten more press. He seems like a big playmaker who has no problem sticking his nose in. His workout numbers do not add up to the guy on the field. I wonder if this is going to be one of those safeties that teams wonder how he slipped past them. Perhaps a bit like how Lemarcus Joyner’s situation was.

Chris Johnson North Alabama – I am a little underwhelmed with the second tier Safeties, so why not dig really deep into a D-II prospect? It is tough to say how Johnson would handle the jump in competition but he is fast and instinctive along with having some solid coverage skills for a safety. A roll of the dice but at least you looking at a guy that has the talent.

Wild Cards: These are guys that I think belong in the NFL that are just great to have on your team

Trace McSorley QB Penn State -  McSorely is just super competitive and has always risen to the occasion. Do not discount the will of a player at the QB position. McSorely has a very strong shot at making it at QB in the NFL. Give him the shot at QB first then if it is clear he cannot make it, try to convince him to move elsewhere.

Tony Brooks-James Oregon– Plain and simple, I love watching this guy play. He is super fast but is also super slick and does not allow for defenders to easily take him down despite his size. He also has pretty good hands to boot. Maybe he is just a returner and part time player but often times, those are the x-factors in games.

Keep reading this week as I will keep posting content leading up to Christmas in April!



Monday, April 22, 2019

Andre and Chris Live Mock Draft 2019


Andre and Chris Draft 2019 - Sixth Annual 

Rules: As in the past Chris and Andre will alternate pick unless Andre has the Bears pick or Chris has the Packers pick, in which case we would hand the choice over to the other person and those will be noted in Bold, but no Bears Picks this year. 

Our philosophy in this process was that we were acting as the General Manager for each team. What that also meant was that we were taking the tendencies of certain coaches into consideration as well as the fan base. Trades were allowed as they were last year but we changed it up to the 1000 Point Scale. With that said, you also have to consider that a team that wants to trade up will offer a higher value and a team that wants to trade down will accept a slightly lower value.

Round 1 – Chris has odds and Andre has evens unless noted by:
#Chris made the pick
+Andre made the pick

Trades:

Team
First
Last
Position
1. Arizona Cardinals
Kyler
Murray
QB
2. Oakland Raiders (Traded to 49ers for #4 and #27)
Nick
Bosa
DE
3. New York Jets
Josh
Allen
OLB
4. San Francisco 49ers
Quinnen
Williams
DT
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Devin
White
ILB
6. New York Giants
Montez
Sweat
DE
7. Jacksonville Jaguars
Jonah
Williams
OT
8. Detroit Lions
Devin
Bush
ILB
9. Buffalo Bills
Ed
Oliver
DT
10. Denver Broncos
Dwayne
Haskins
QB
11. Cincinnati Bengals
Jawaan
Taylor
OT
12. Green Bay Packers
T.J.
Hockenson
TE
13. Miami Dolphins
Rashan
Gary
DE
14. Atlanta Falcons
Cody
Ford
OG
15. Washington Redskins
DK
Metcalf
WR
16. Carolina Panthers
Greg
Little
OT
17. New York Giants (from Cleveland Browns)
Andre
Dillard
OT
18. Minnesota Vikings
Dexter
Lawrence
DT
19. Tennessee Titans
Greedy
Williams
CB
20. Pittsburgh Steelers
Byron
Murphy
CB
21. Seattle Seahawks
Noah
Fant
TE
22. Baltimore Ravens
DeeBo
Samuel
WR
23. Houston Texans
Chris
Lindstrom
OG
24. Oakland Raiders (from Chicago Bears)
Irv
Smith, Jr.
TE
25. Philadelphia Eagles
Deandre
Baker
CB
26. Indianapolis Colts
Kaleb
McGary
OT
27. San Francisco 49ers (from Oakland)
Garrett
Bradbury
C
28. Los Angeles Chargers
Daniel
Jones
QB
29. Kansas City Chiefs
Clelin
Ferrell
DE
30. Green Bay Packers (from New Orleans Saints)
Jaylon
Ferguson
Edge
31. Los Angeles Rams
Marquise
Brown
WR
32. New England Patriots
Drew
Lock
QB


Round 2: Switched it up for round 2, Andre has the odds and Chris has the evens.
Team
First
Last
Position
33. Arizona
Christian
Wilkins
DT
34. Indianapolis (from N.Y. Jets)
Hakeem
Butler
WR
35. Oakland
David
Montgomery
RB
36. San Francisco
N’Keal
Harry
WR
37. N.Y. Giants
Tytus
Howard
OT
38. Jacksonville
Rock
Ya-Sin
CB
39. Tampa Bay
Taylor
Rapp
SS
40. Buffalo
Brian
Burns
OLB
41. Denver
Deionte
Thompson
FS
42. Cincinnati
Jeffery
Simmons
DT
43. Detroit
Oshane
Ximines
DE
44. Green Bay+
Darnell
Savage, Jr.
FS
45. Atlanta#
D’Andre
Walker
OLB
46. Washington
Dalton
Risner
OG
47. Carolina
Chase
Winovich
OLB
48. Miami
Nasir
Adderley
FS
49. Cleveland
Johnathan
Abram
SS
50. Minnesota
Yodny
Cajuste
OT
51. Tennessee
Mack
Wilson
ILB
52. Pittsburgh
Jachai
Polite
OLB
53. Philadelphia (from Baltimore)
Josh
Jacobs
RB
54. Houston (from Seattle)
Jace
Sternberger
TE
55. Houston
Lonnie
Johnson, Jr.
CB
56. New England (from Chicago)
David
Sills V
WR
57. Philadelphia
A.J.
Brown
WR
58. Dallas
Jerry
Tillery
DT
59. Indianapolis
Amani
Oruwariye
CB
60. L.A. Chargers
Juan
Thornhill
FS
61. Kansas City
Miles
Sanders
RB
62. New Orleans
Damien
Harris
RB
63. Kansas City (from L.A. Rams)
Amani
Hooker
SS
64. New England
Zach
Allen
DE

This year was interesting as it took us quite a long time to get through round 1 for various reasons. Most of the time we agreed on the pick, though often times the player was not one that the other person had thought of. Last year, we had a lot of trades going on, while this year only one happened. Josh Rosen’s value has clearly dropped so the Cardinals are now in a bit of a pickle.

Thanks for reading!