Official Round One Draft Thread

[Bretsky]

Don't mind Alexander, but didn't like how the trades worked out. If you go by the theory that a pick in the following year is equivalent to one round later, that's going to be roughly equivalent to a late 2nd for a top half of the third and a 5th. Just that is a pretty even trade, and we also dropped four spots in the first round. It could work out, but it will likely take a Drew Brees injury to do so, and he's been ultra durable.



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[woodbuck27]

Billy Price went a bit higher than I thought.

Yes I had him NOT going to Round 2.

[mraynrand]

If you go by the theory that a pick in the following year is equivalent to one round later, that's going to be roughly equivalent to a late 2nd for a top half of the third and a 5th.

I see no reason to go by this theory. The pick is based on where NO finishes. Hope they have a bad year now. It was somewhat interesting how they reached up for Davenport though.

[pbmax]

It's impossible right now to tell how the draft with the Saints plays out. Until we know how the Saints record ends up being, we don't know. If they have big injuries and it's a top-15 pick, then Gute is a genius.

Exactly. If the Saints aren't in the Divisional Playoffs again next year, the pick will be lower and of greater value.

If they pick 20, playoff round one loss, the trade is dead even.

[George Cumby]

So a good gamble.

[Deputy Nutz]

I had the Packers trading with the PAts in my mock, not even close. But I did have the Packers taking Alexander

[HarveyWallbangers]

Was is it a 5th or 6th we have up? I've seen suffering reports.

[mraynrand]

But it doesn't help now unless you deal it now.

So its value while it remains a future asset is discounted to the present. Very illiquid.

Can be very valuable, but it has some limitations.

The calculation is if you can still get the guy you want and the extra pick, you're golden. That pick next year is worth LESS this year, but you already got it in your pocket AND got the guy you were targeting (most probably - Mayock had the Pack taking him at #14). It's a government bond with an high but inexact final amount that matures next year. Could be worth a lot.

[Deputy Nutz]

The issue isn't whether they got value with the trade, its whether they lost value on who was available at 14 and what they ended up getting at 18.
Derwin James was available, also Edmunds. If those players reach their potential and become All Pros the Packers missed a big opportunity.

I like Alexander as he was the 2nd best cover corner in this draft. In fact he might be a better football player than Ward. I think it was better than moving up to get Ward, so the Packers have that going, which is nice.

[pbmax]

Was is it a 5th or 6th we have up? I've seen suffering reports.

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty
Packers trade with Saints officially announced, for No. 14 this year they get No. 27, No. 147 (fifth-rounder) and first-rounder next year.

Pete Dougherty @PeteDougherty
Packers receive picks 18 & 248 (R7) from Seattle for No. 27, 76 (R3) and 186 (R6).

[RashanGary]

I had the Packers trading with the PAts in my mock, not even close. But I did have the Packers taking Alexander

You think hes a good player?

[pbmax]

The calculation is if you can still get the guy you want and the extra pick, you're golden. That pick next year is worth LESS this year, but you already got it in your pocket AND got the guy you were targeting (most probably - Mayock had the Pack taking him at #14). It's a government bond with an high but inexact final amount that matures next year. Could be worth a lot.

Yep, but it did essentially cost you a third to buy that bond for next year.

[mraynrand]

The issue isn't whether they got value with the trade, its whether they lost value on who was available at 14 and what they ended up getting at 18.
Derwin James was available, also Edmunds. If those players reach their potential and become All Pros the Packers missed a big opportunity.

But it only matters if they were going to pick those guys and changed their mind based on the trade

[call_me_ishmael]

Yeah, I mean, everybody thought the Texans were going to be an elite defense and super bowl candidate and they ended up giving the Browns the #4 pick. I highly doubt that's what they planned when they dealt it.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000927595/article/mike-mayocks-2018-nfl-draft-position-rankings-30


Mike Mayocks Ranked CB's:

1. Denzel Ward, Ohio State
2. Jaire Alexander, Louisville
3. Mike Hughes, UCF
4. Isaiah Oliver, Colorado
T-5. Donte Jackson, LSU
T-5. Josh Jackson, Iowa

http://draftanalyst.com/ranking?position=CB&year=

DRAFT ANALYST RANKINGS
GRADE RND POSITION PLAYER NAME SCHOOL YEAR DRFT-YR

4.69 1st CB Denzel Ward Ohio State 3Jr 2018

4.65 1st CB Minkah Fitzpatrick Alabama 3Jr 2018

4.45 1st CB Josh Jackson Iowa 4Jr 2018

4.32 1-2 CB Jaire Alexander Louisville 3Jr 2018

4.27 1-2 CB Mike Hughes Central Florida 3Jr 2018

4.17 2nd CB Carlton Davis Auburn 3Jr 2018

DRAFTTEK:

Rnk O/A Rnk Change Player/School Ht/Wt BIO S/R

1 7 -- Denzel Ward Ohio State 5'10" 183 BIO --


2 21 -2 Joshua Jackson Iowa 6'0" 196 BIO --


3 28 +1 Mike Hughes UCF 5'10" 189 BIO --


4 32 -8 Isaiah Oliver Colorado 6'0" 201 BIO --


5 .... 34....+8....Jaire Alexander, Louisville...5'10" (196 lbs) BIO --


6 47 +2 Carlton Davis Auburn 6'1" 206 BIO

[mraynrand]

Yep, but it did essentially cost you a third to buy that bond for next year.

yup

[pbmax]

Yeah, I mean, everybody thought the Texans were going to be an elite defense and super bowl candidate and they ended up giving the Browns the #4 pick. I highly doubt that's what they planned when they dealt it.

Anything can happen. Streak like the Packers always picking in high 20s don't happen often. Even Pittsburgh gets weird in even seasons.

No one would be surprised if NO defense took a step back or the running game got slowed down a little this year.

[Joemailman]

Losing the 3rd rounder is sad though. That hurts.

Gutey has balls though. Hes doing his thing. I respect that.

Packers have 2 4th round picks and 4 5th rpund pocks. Might try to move up into 3rd round.

[Deputy Nutz]

You think hes a good player?

I would have liked him at 14. So yeah I think he has the potential to be special. Or he sucks fake penis and chokes to death during his rookie year. Years later the FBI realizes that he was a victim of a serial killer that killed his victims with rubber imitation penises. You just can't predict this shit.

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[pbmax]

Well, I called the first TE correctly I think.

World has gone sideways, they are giving his comp on ESPN as Thor Odinson. :D

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[Deputy Nutz]

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Final Thoughts were for Jackson, not Alexander

[George Cumby]

So how did Seattle get that pick back?

[Rastak]

So how did Seattle get that pick back?

Packers traded back up with Sea....

[pbmax]

Final Thoughts were for Jackson, not Alexander

Good catch. Wonder if that is just a typo or he thought Jackson was #2 corner.

[woodbuck27]

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000927595/article/mike-mayocks-2018-nfl-draft-position-rankings-30

Wide receiver

1. DJ Moore, Maryland

2. Calvin Ridley, Alabama ... He wasn't happy or maybe he was just relieved to get off the Board finally in Round 1 hahaha.. I think he'll be happy in Atlanta learning from two awesome WR"s including the BEST IMO, Julio Jones.


3. Courtland Sutton, SMU

4. Christian Kirk, Texas A&M
T-5. James Washington, Oklahoma State
T-5. Anthony Miller, Memphis

Rise: Moore (2), Sutton (4), Washington (NR)
Fall: Ridley (1), Kirk (3), Sutton (3), DJ Chark, LSU (T-5)

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[mraynrand]

I would have liked him at 14. So yeah I think he has the potential to be special. Or he sucks fake penis and chokes to death during his rookie year. Years later the FBI realizes that he was a victim of a serial killer that killed his victims with rubber imitation penises. You just can't predict this shit.

lol

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[Deputy Nutz]

Did anyone catch the titty pop out when Calvin Ridley was drafted? The girl to the his right pops up and her right titty pops out. I got it on film.

[pbmax]

Well, I called the first TE correctly I think.

World has gone sideways, they are giving his comp on ESPN as Thor Odinson. :D

Actually, not that sideways. Forgot they are all Disney these days.

[KYPack]

So how did Seattle get that pick back?

Trick photography of some sort.

The NFL needs to create a "slide room"

If you fall 20 spots or so, you get to go down a slide to a room with drinks, chicks, strippers, etc.

Gets you out of that ugly green room with your fugly green sports coat and yer MOM

[RashanGary]

Did anyone catch the titty pop out when Calvin Ridley was drafted? The girl to the his right pops up and her right titty pops out. I got it on film.

Nice

[Bretsky]

interesting how this played out.

We stay at 27 and keep our 3rd and could have had Josh Jackson, Mike Hughes, Isaiah Oliver, or Harold Landry

[pbmax]

Did anyone catch the titty pop out when Calvin Ridley was drafted? The girl to the his right pops up and her right titty pops out. I got it on film.

I saw panic but no skin. Will need to slo-mo it later.

[KYPack]

Did anyone catch the titty pop out when Calvin Ridley was drafted? The girl to the his right pops up and her right titty pops out. I got it on film.

Nice Titty.

[Rastak]

Glad to see him walking! Poor fellow. He ain't playing football again in this lifetime but awesome to see him motoring mostly on his own power.

[pbmax]

Not sure that is the look you want young players studying with Shazier.

Edmunds off the board late 1st finally.

[pbmax]

interesting how this played out.

We stay at 27 and keep our 3rd and could have had Josh Jackson, Mike Hughes, Isaiah Oliver, or Harold Landry

They obviously fell in love with Alexander. Not my preferred method, but at least he is a match for the scheme.

[pbmax]

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[bobblehead]

Packers have 2 4th round picks and 4 5th rpund pocks. Might try to move up into 3rd round.

Or move to front of 2nd

[Deputy Nutz]

Glad to see him walking! Poor fellow. He ain't playing football again in this lifetime but awesome to see him motoring mostly on his own power.

Not unless they invent wheel chair football.

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Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
As the first round comes to close, a few teams are discussing coming back into the first round — The #Bears and the #Raiders.

[bobblehead]

interesting how this played out.

We stay at 27 and keep our 3rd and could have had Josh Jackson, Mike Hughes, Isaiah Oliver, or Harold Landry

Your board is not the same as Gutes. Hope that like TT before him, Gute proves to be better at this than us.

[Rastak]

Love the Vikings pick....

[pbmax]

Vikes take Hughes

[pbmax]

Love the Vikings pick....

Ian Rapoport @RapSheet
The #Vikings had trade offers, but take #UCF CB Mike Hughes. He had off the field issues, but can’t argue with the talent. He goes No. 30.

[Bretsky]

Love the VIkings pick too at 31
Explosive return guy and legit CB

[George Cumby]

Trick photography of some sort.

The NFL needs to create a "slide room"

If you fall 20 spots or so, you get to go down a slide to a room with drinks, chicks, strippers, etc.

Gets you out of that ugly green room with your fugly green sports coat and yer MOM

So what say you on Alexander? Thumbs up or down?

[Deputy Nutz]

I have never been to a strip club with my mom

[pbmax]

Belichick is just so weird about the draft. What the hell?

Jeff Howe @jeffphowe
At No. 31, the Pats take Sony Michel.

Kid may have issues with his knee. What happens to the best coach and offseason GM during the draft?

[woodbuck27]

The issue isn't whether they got value with the trade, its whether they lost value on who was available at 14 and what they ended up getting at 18.
Derwin James was available, also Edmunds. If those players reach their potential and become All Pros the Packers missed a big opportunity.

I like Alexander as he was the 2nd best cover corner in this draft. In fact he might be a better football player than Ward. I think it was better than moving up to get Ward, so the Packers have that going, which is nice.

In that dipsy doodle of moves from NO. 14 to NO. 27 and back to NO. 18:

The Packers got a solid CB and covered a certain need. They did nothing really for Aaron Rodgers or add protection for him as I hoped they might.

The Packers also gave up their Third Rd. Pick at NO.76 and their Top 5th Rd. Pick at NO.186.

So they left two players on the Board that we liked as you named above or TREMAINE EDMUNDS, VIRGINIA TECH, ILB who went at NO. 16 to the Bills and DERWIN JAMES, FLORIDA ST.Safety who went next at NO. 17 to the LA Chargers.

Next Season for all intents and purposes the Saints will make the playoffs.

So that NO Saints First next Season is in all likelihood a No. 20 to 32 Overall Pick.

[woodbuck27]

I have never been to a strip club with my mom

Your Mom wanted to cut loose.

Most women wouldn't take you to 'a Male strip Club', so don't feel too badly. :-)

[pbmax]

Ravens setup nicely.

Jeff Howe @jeffphowe
At No. 32, the Ravens take Lamar JAckson

[woodbuck27]

Awesome Lamar Jackson goes in Round One to the Baltimore RAVENS..a perfect fit for him

A great and smart move by the RAVENS....now they will have a QB as their NO. 1 is a FA in 2019 and this young Mna and the 2016 Season Heisman Trophy Winner and the mist exciting Prospect in this Draft is a RAVEN and the Heat is off hinm to have to suffer the long wait and Round Two.

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[Deputy Nutz]

I really wanted Lamar Jackson for the Packers

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[mraynrand]

I really wanted Lamar Jackson for the Packers

I was thinking this until they made the trade for Kizer.

[KYPack]

So what say you on Alexander? Thumbs up or down?
Smallish with great cover skills using those long limbs. He can be devilish on punt returns. We got a highly rated player in an area of need. Wanted a pass rusher, but it wasn't in the cards.

[George Cumby]

Smallish with great cover skills using those long limbs. He can be devilish on punt returns. We got a highly rated player in an area of need. Wanted a pass rusher, but it wasn't in the cards.

Seems the best rushers went right before our pick?

[woodbuck27]

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jaire-alexander?id=32462018-0002-5601-02dd-cf478fa51b0e

Player Bio Jaire Alexander - CB - Louisvile

" While Alexander was just a three-star prospect coming out of North Carolina, and ranked only in the top 70 cornerbacks in the country, Louisville saw a future starter in his speed, ball skills, and physical play on the outside. He proved them correct in 2016, intercepting five passes and breaking up nine others in 13 starts to garner second-team All-ACC honors. Alexander played in 12 games, with one start on defense (19 tackles, one interception) in his true freshman season.

He's also made a name for himself as a punt returner in his first two seasons (29 returns for 223 yards in 2015, 19 returns for 195 yards in 2016), including a 69-yard return for a touchdown against ACC rival Florida State in 2016.

Alexander missed about half of the 2017 season with leg and hand injuries, but managed to start six of seven games played on the year (19 tackles, one interception, four pass breakups) and was named honorable mention All-ACC."



Instant Draft Grade an A

[woodbuck27]

I really wanted Lamar Jackson for the Packers

Are you serious?

I also was thinking that we should draft him but I believe he landed in the perfect spot.

I had him (before the Draft) going at 15 and to the Arizona Cardinals. NO 16 was Originally in this Draft - Baltimore and if the Arizona Cardinals passed the Ravens would grab him. So the Ravens and their fans have to be ecstatic with the selection of Lamar Jackson late in Rd. 1.

That was Philly's Pick or NO. 32 and somehow NE got it and Baltimore traded back into Rd. 1 and NE to Pick Lamar Jackson.

[Joemailman]

I really wanted Lamar Jackson for the Packers

Get real. What team would use a 1st round pick on A QB when they have a future HOF QB still playing at a high level?

[HarveyWallbangers]

So, the Packers got this?

2018 #18, 2019 1st, 2018 5th, 2018 7th
for
2018 #14, 2018 3rd, 2018 6th

I had the wrong intel. Basically, to drop four spots they got a 2nd (trade chart equivalent), 5th, and 7th for a 3rd and 6th. I actually like that a lot, and they may have still got the player they wanted at #14. They have enough ammo to easily get back into the 3rd round.

[Joemailman]

I don't know how you can judge the Saints trade when you don't know what that 1st round pick will be. Could be anywhere from 1 to 32. I agree they probably got the guy they wanted. At worst, the trades probably turned out okay. If the Saints have a bad year, it could turn out really well.

[HarveyWallbangers]

For once, the Vikings did not draft the guy I did not want them to get in the first round. I was not a big fan of Hughes. I had a mid 2nd round grade on him. I'm sure Zimmer can scout CBs better than me, but I was worried they'd get OG Will Hernandez.

[smuggler]

OK great so The Vikings don't get will Hernandez but now the bears are gonna get him in the 2nd round

[HarveyWallbangers]

I went on an NFL forum and about 3/4 of the fans picked the Saints as the biggest loser in round 1, so there's that.

I thought we gave up more and got less. Seeing the actual picks changes my opinion. So far, I'm encouraged by Gutey. Not afraid to hit FA early. Not afraid to make tough decisions on aging vets (although I would rather he resigned Jordy for half his salary). Not afraid to move up or down in the draft. Ended the silly requirement that a corner that is under 5'10 1/2" can't be drafted. I'm not saying you should have a roster full of 5'9" CBs, but there have been a lot of CBs shorter than 5'10 1/2" who have made the Pro Bowl and can play in any scheme. Any hard requirement that would eliminate that likes of Darrell Green and more recently the likes of Chris Harris is silly.

[bobblehead]

I have never been to a strip club with my mom

What is something Dez Bryant can't truthfully say Alex!

[hoosier]

Take heart there, Wist. I just got out of the hospital this AM. I had a cyroablation on my heart. All turned out great and everything is back to normal.

I was scared like a camp fire girl yesterday morning, tho.

Afib? Hope it doesn't come back and speedy recovery!

[smuggler]

How's the ticker holding up through the draft drama, KY?

[Deputy Nutz]

I went on an NFL forum and about 3/4 of the fans picked the Saints as the biggest loser in round 1, so there's that.

I thought we gave up more and got less. Seeing the actual picks changes my opinion. So far, I'm encouraged by Gutey. Not afraid to hit FA early. Not afraid to make tough decisions on aging vets (although I would rather he resigned Jordy for half his salary). Not afraid to move up or down in the draft. Ended the silly requirement that a corner that is under 5'10 1/2" can't be drafted. I'm not saying you should have a roster full of 5'9" CBs, but there have been a lot of CBs shorter than 5'10 1/2" who have made the Pro Bowl and can play in any scheme. Any hard requirement that would eliminate that likes of Darrell Green and more recently the likes of Chris Harris is silly.

Alexander is 5'10" 7/8s, He is way taller than 5'10"!


I actually like the pick at 18. Gutey worked the board quite well. If he stayed at 27 I really would have questioned his decision making especially with the talent available at 14.

[Deputy Nutz]

I went on an NFL forum and about 3/4 of the fans picked the Saints as the biggest loser in round 1, so there's that.

I thought we gave up more and got less. Seeing the actual picks changes my opinion. So far, I'm encouraged by Gutey. Not afraid to hit FA early. Not afraid to make tough decisions on aging vets (although I would rather he resigned Jordy for half his salary). Not afraid to move up or down in the draft. Ended the silly requirement that a corner that is under 5'10 1/2" can't be drafted. I'm not saying you should have a roster full of 5'9" CBs, but there have been a lot of CBs shorter than 5'10 1/2" who have made the Pro Bowl and can play in any scheme. Any hard requirement that would eliminate that likes of Darrell Green and more recently the likes of Chris Harris is silly.

Alexander is 5'10" 7/8s, He is way taller than 5'10"!


I actually like the pick at 18. Gutey worked the board quite well. If he stayed at 27 I really would have questioned his decision making especially with the talent available at 14.

[Tony Oday]

This is pretty cool

https://www.yahoo.com/sports/baker-mayfield-recreates-iconic-brett-favre-nfl-draft-photo-033133748.html

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Hopefully pbmax isn't lying face-down, dead on his keyboard.

[pbmax]

Hopefully pbmax isn't lying face-down, dead on his keyboard.

I nearly was, but out of frustration, at finding a decent scouting writeup. Lotta sites are very skimpy if you aren't paying for the service.

I hope Joemailman or Rastak can bail me out of that today.

[Carolina_Packer]

It's Baker!

Surprising. If they like Baker, whatever, that's fine. Separate argument. I think they were the one team uniquely positioned to draft Barkley #1 and then take your chances that Mayfield is there at #4, which he probably would have been. The Giants may have then taken Darnold. If the Browns were entertaining the thought of doing this, they must have been concerned about the Jets at #3 possibly taking Mayfield. Otherwise, why not draft Barkley 1 and Mayfield 4. OK, I understand they got Ward at #4, but they could have addressed corner later, like the first pick of the 2nd round.

[woodbuck27]

Seems the best rushers went right before our pick?

NO. 14. New Orleans Saints (via Green Bay): Marcus Davenport, DL, UTSA

NO. 16. Buffalo Bills (via Baltimore): Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech

NO. 17. Los Angeles Chargers: Derwin James, S, Florida State

NO.19.[/B] Dallas Cowboys: Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Boise State

NO.22. Tennessee Titans (from Buff Via KC and Bal): Rashaan Evans, LB, Alabama

NO. 28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Terrell Edmunds, S, Virginia Tech

NO.32. Baltimore Ravens (via Philadelphia) ** Lamar Jackson, QB, Louisville and this Pick was Graded as an A +and the Highest Graded Pick in Round 1

** As this week progressed I wondered if he wasn't the Man the Packer should target. Lamar Jackson is seriously athletic and the most exciting and explosive Prospect in this Draft Class. He was there at Pick NO. 14 and Picks NO. 18 and 27. He is head and shoulders better that what we currently imagine as a competent Backup QB.

On the flip side. I feel Lamar Jackson landed with the Team of best fit and with after (a maybe and Arizona at Their original NO. 15 and the Baltimore Ravens Original NO. 16 Picks.

[woodbuck27]

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Round 2 ‧ Pick 1 (33)

AUSTIN CORBETT - NEVADA - G

Prospect Info

6' 4" - 306 lbs - 33 1/8” -HANDS 10 1/2”

GRADE = 5.79

You want to talk about a fast riser. He's one of the cleanest players in this draft, plays with a nasty edge. The Browns are pretty good inside, so it will be interesting to see where they line him up. He was a former walk-on that went to a three-time captain. That's a John Dorsey pick right there. --Mike Mayock

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/austin-corbett?id=32462018-0002-5598-32d0-cae9da7b0ed8

[woodbuck27]

Pick Analysis ... Round 2 • Pick 2 (34)

Guard - Will Hernandez - UTEP

" Run game mauler. I love the high-school wrestler background because it typically means you have great balance and leverage. He just doesn't like people. A little better than you think in pass protection. When he locks on with heavy hands, it's over. " --Mike Mayock

GRADE = 6.12

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/will-hernandez?id=32462018-0002-5598-2873-8029092a1ebf

[woodbuck27]

Round 2 Pick NO. 3 (35)

NICK CHUBB - GEORGIA -RB

GRADE = 5.79

They saw a running back they wanted. They pounced on him. Since he hurt that knee in '15, he got better in '16 but we saw the old Nick Chubb this year. --Mike Mayock

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/nick-chubb?id=32462018-0002-5598-46d5-acfeefef0045

[woodbuck27]

ROUND 2 - Pick NO. 4 (36)

DARIUS LEONARD - SOUTH CAROLINA ST. - OLB

Prospect Grade = 5.81

An off-the-ball linebacker. We know what this guy is. He's a dynamic, off the ball run and chase linebacker. He can play third down in your sub package, he can cover tight ends, you can drop him to a running back. --Mike Mayock

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/darius-leonard?id=32462018-0002-5598-185a-4784aff66bfa

[woodbuck27]

Round 2 - Pick NO. 5 (37)

BRADEN SMITH - AUBURN - G

Prospect Grade = 5.68

Best blocker in the SEC. He's a powerful people mover. He's played inside, he's played outside. It'll be interesting to see where they line him up. --Mike Mayock

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/braden-smith?id=32462018-0002-5600-4269-a0395d5daaf3

[woodbuck27]

Round 2 - Pick NO. 6 - (38)

RONALD JONES - USC - RB (Junior)

This is an explosive player, he's electric outside and the one thing I loved about Ronald Jones is this is a guy behind somewhat of a patchwork line who still ran for 1,500 yards and 19 touchdowns. --Joel Klatt


Prospect Grade = 6.01


https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ronald-jones?id=32462018-0002-5601-06df-2223ee61c706

[woodbuck27]

ROUND 2 - Pick NO. 7 (39)

JAMES DANIELS -IOWA - C - Junior

There were some concerns about his knees but he's an outstanding run game guy. He can bend and anchor and on this Chicago Bears front, he's gonna be special. --Mike Mayock

Prospect Grade - 6.03

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/james-daniels?id=32462018-0002-5600-48e1-4044bbc76ad1

[woodbuck27]

ROUND 2 - Pick NO. 8 (40)

COURTLAND SUTTON - SMU - WR

Pick Analysis

" Big bodied, outside-the-number wide receiver. Very smooth athlete. He's just got to finish consistently on inside traffic throws. He's got tremendous body movement. When you talk about signature, one-handed catches, nobody's got more than Courtland Sutton " --Mike Mayock

Prospect Grade - 5.87

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/courtland-sutton?id=32462018-0002-5600-18de-e88c26b17c1c

[woodbuck27]

ROUND 2 - PICK NO. 9 (41)

HAROLD LANDRY - BOSTON COLLEGE - EDGE

Pick Analysis

" An undersized edge rusher who looks like Yannick Ngakoue. He's got get-off, bend and dip. When I say he's got dip, you dip, I dip, we dip. That is Harold Landry, and that's Freak Nasty, baby. " -- Mike Mayock

Prospect Grade = 6.15

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/harold-landry?id=32462018-0002-5599-235e-089f5c1b4e99

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ROUND 2 PICK NO. 10 (42)

MIKE GESICKI - PENN ST. - TE

He scored 1,800 points in high school basketball. Matchup nightmare in space. He is not a point of attack tight end in the run game. If you're a safety or a linebacker in space with him, that's tough duty. --Mike Mayock

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/mike-gesicki?id=32462018-0002-5598-8955-096ca0282cf3

Prospect Grade -5.92

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ROUND 2 - PICK NO. 11 ( 43)

KERRYON JOHNSON - AUBURN - RB

Came back this year with a vengeance. He's a lateral, jump-cut runner and I love how he finishes north-south. --Mike Mayock

GRADE - 5.83

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/kerryon-johnson?id=32462018-0002-5600-5225-62a270a0dee0

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ROUND 2 - PICK NO. 12 - (44)

DANTE PETTIS - WASHINGTON - WR

An outstanding punt returner. Very slight. I think he's a natural slot. What's interesting is Trent Taylor had a nice year for them in the slot last year. Can he make people miss? Yes he can but he's not real strong. --Mike Mayock


Prospect Grade - 5.71

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/dante-pettis%20?id=32462018-0002-5600-2051-0c2c04e04ebb

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