Mock Draft thread

[Lurker64]

I read that Moffit struggled mightily at the Senior Bowl practices. Anyone confirm that?

He looked decent at Senior Bowl practices from what I saw/read. Seemed like a guy you could make into an NFL player. In terms of the actual game, the North Squad was terrible on offense since 2/3 QBs couldn't get passes to a place where receivers could catch them and Kaepernick (a guy I actually kind of want the Packers to draft if he's there on day 3) had his receivers drop a whole bunch of passes.

[woodbuck27]

Don't like it. Baylor is an excellent physical specimen, but he's a classic boom or bust pick. He's got character issues, he's not quick to diagnose run/pass keys, his pad level is regularly too high so he doesn't anchor very well. I honestly think that Mike Neal is a better player.

There's a ridiculous run on guys I would put as 5-tech in that first, we'd be better off going in the direction of a different position IMO. But if you made me pick a 5-tech at #32 with the board falling as it did in the first #31, I like Temple's Muhammed Wilkerson better... that kid's got huge upside, experience at the position, and reportedly is a very coachable kid.

How about this fella for our first pick?

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/611018-2011-nfl-mock-draft-projecting-all-32-1st-round-picks?utm_source=bleacherreport.com#page/33

32. Green Bay Packers, Brandon Harris, CB Miami

Why Brandon Harris Goes Here:

The Packers secondary is going to need some upgrades and some youth this offseason. The Packers won the Super Bowl in spite of the injuries, but they did highlight where a need is.

Comment woodbuck27:

With Al Harris"s departure the young CB's stepped up and show excellent promise but can we pass on such a need given the pass happy NFC?

What Harris's Role Will Be

Provide the Packers with good pass defense on both sides of the field.

GO PACKERS!

[sharpe1027]

his pad level is regularly too high

We’ll get that cleaned up tomorrow.

[Joemailman]

Right now I'm thinking:

Derek Sherrod OT Miss St. Not a great run blocker, but may be a more natural LT than Bulaga.

http://www.draftcountdown.com/Scouti...ek-Sherrod.php


Derek Sherrod
Height: 6-6 | Weight: 305 | 40-Time: 5.15

Official Bio


Strengths:
• Ideal height and good bulk with large hands
• Quick and agile with above average athleticism
• Light on feet. Able to slide and mirror laterally
• Good footwork, balance and body control
• Technically sound and uses his hands well
• Understands positioning and angles
• Great pass blocker and can protect the edge
• Does a solid job in the run game as a drive blocker
• Effective in space and can get to the second level
• Smart with excellent instincts and awareness
• Mature, hard working and a leader
• Is tough and has proven to be durable
• Tons of experience versus top competition

Weaknesses:
• Just average strength and overall power
• Doesn't have real long arms but adequate
• Will get tall and lose leverage at times
• Not overly stout at the point of attack
• Has some trouble anchoring and sustaining
• Isn't a dominant road grading run blocker
• Not overly aggressive and may lack a killer instinct

Notes:
Was a three-year starter at left tackle for the Bulldogs and served as a team captain --- Brother, Dezmond, also played at Mississippi State as a tight end (2003-2007), spent some time with the Pittsburgh Steelers and is currently with the Las Vegas Locomotives of the UFL --- Also had scholarship offers from schools like Florida, Miami (FL), Notre Dame and Michigan --- Saw extensive action in a backup capacity as a true freshman in '07 --- Missed one game with a foot infection in '08 --- Was named 1st Team All-SEC in 2010 --- Also excelled in the classroom, graduating Cum Laude with a degree in business and receiving the NFF Scholar-Athlete Award --- The type who does everything well but nothing great --- Possesses both the physical tools and intangibles that you look for in a left tackle prospect --- Not particularly flashy but very consistent and arguably the best all - around blocker in this class.

[rbaloha1]

Mel Kiper talked about an Indiana wr late in the first round as a good prospect. Return man as well. Given JJ's potential departure, DD's age and Swain's poor performance the Packers may need another playmaker.

Also like Greg Salas, wr from Hawaii as Day 2 or 3 pick. Runs good routes, great hands and YAC. Knows how to get open. Only slow 40 time prevents from being selected earlier. Todd McShay really likes Salas.

[Joemailman]

Tandon Doss is the Indiana WR Mel would be talking about. Doesn't seem like anyone else sees him as a 1st round pick, but it's early. Doss would not have been at the Senior Bowl, so the Combine would be important for him.

[Lurker64]

The Packers secondary is going to need some upgrades and some youth this offseason.

We do? We just had the #1 pass defense; Shields is 23, Williams is 27, Collins is 27, and Burnett is 22. Obviously, I would just defer to Ted and Dom on how much a rookie CB would actually play, but I'm not sure it's a lot.

[Packgator]

Mike Pouncey (C/G).....Florida Gators

Pittsburgh will pick (31st) just before the Packers so that could be a problem.

[ThunderDan]

Mike Pouncey (C/G).....Florida Gators

Pittsburgh will pick (31st) just before the Packers so that could be a problem.

I doubt Mike will go that high. Everything I have heard is he isn't as good as his twin brother. NFL radio said he probably goes in the late 2nd or 3rd because of his brother but should go in the 4th.

[Joemailman]

Pouncey struggled with shotgun snaps in 2010, so he may be projected as a G only. I still wouldn't expect him to last very far into the 2nd round.

[swede]

Mike Pouncey (C/G).....Florida Gators

Pittsburgh will pick (31st) just before the Packers so that could be a problem.

Super Bowl XLVI...The Pouncey twins vs. the Matthews Bros.

[Smidgeon]

When looking at mock drafts, is it still weird to anyone else that you have to go all the way to the end of the first round to find Green Bay? I still don't think the Super Bowl victory has completely sunk in yet. I guess this is what over a decade of heartbreaking playoff losses does for my psyche...

[Lurker64]

When looking at mock drafts, is it still weird to anyone else that you have to go all the way to the end of the first round to find Green Bay? I still don't think the Super Bowl victory has completely sunk in yet. I guess this is what over a decade of heartbreaking playoff losses does for my psyche...

I'm used to scrolling down or clicking the "next page" link, since we've picked below 16 a lot. Still, 32 is a little jarring... yet awesome.

I haven't fully internalized that absolutely nobody has any clue who we're going to draft at #32 though. Though I really didn't see us trading down in 2008 to get Jordy Nelson, either.

[Smidgeon]

I'm used to scrolling down or clicking the "next page" link, since we've picked below 16 a lot. Still, 32 is a little jarring... yet awesome.

I haven't fully internalized that absolutely nobody has any clue who we're going to draft at #32 though. Though I really didn't see us trading down in 2008 to get Jordy Nelson, either.

I think I've seen every position mentioned except TE, S, and QB.

[Lurker64]

I think I've seen every position mentioned except TE, S, and QB.

I've seen a Safety mentioned, Rahim Moore from UCLA.

I don't think we'll see TE or QB. Maybe you and I should mocks so we can have the full set.

(Presumably you're also omitting LS, K, and P; either that or you've been reading some messed up mock drafts.)