Stupidly Early Mock Draft

[HarveyWallbangers]

Because this is the kind of dumb shit I do when I can't sleep...

R1 Reggie Ragland, ILB, Alabama
R2 Adolphus Washington, DE, Ohio State
R3 Kyle Murphy, OT, Stanford
R4 Mike Williams, WR, Clemson
R5 Bronson Kaufusi, OLB, Brigham Young
R6 Bryce Williams, TE, East Carolina
R7 Jonathan Williams, RB, Arkansas

Drafting three Williamseses, because, why not?

Actually, two of those guys might be well unavailable in the spots I put them. (WR) Mike Williams might have been the #1 receiver taken but he fractured a vertebra in his neck and missed the season. If he checks out medically, he'll be gone by the 4th round. If he doesn't, we won't pick him. (RB) Jonathan Williams had a foot injury and missed time. If he is healthy, he'll get taken before the 7th.

Apparently, Ragland grew up a Packers fan and wants the Packers to draft him. We'll see. I have some doubts about him as a prospect (mainly he plays a game made for 15 years ago when the NFL is going for more speed in today's world). However, I also had some reservations about Clinton-Dix for some of the same reasons, and he's been better than I expected. His play speed is better than anticipated. Ragland might have similar traits.

[Pugger]

27: R1P27
ILB REGGIE RAGLAND
ALABAMA

57: R2P26
TE HUNTER HENRY
ARKANSAS

88: R3P25
DT ADOLPHUS WASHINGTON
OHIO STATE

126: R4P27
WR STERLING SHEPARD
OKLAHOMA

132: R4P33
TE TYLER HIGBEE
WESTERN KENTUCKY

138: R4P39
RB KENYAN DRAKE
ALABAMA

163: R5P24
OLB VICTOR OCHI
STONY BROOK

203: R6P25
G JOE DAHL
WASHINGTON STATE

246: R7P27
OT BRANDON SHELL
SOUTH CAROLINA

Here is the last mock I ran with updated lists.

Would Henry last until the 57th pick?

[Joemailman]

Would Henry last until the 57th pick?

In 2013, a lot of mocks had the packers taking Lacy with their 1st round pick. TT waited and got him at the end of the 2nd round. Similar situation with Henry. It would be nice if history repeated itself.

[ThunderDan]

Would Henry last until the 57th pick?

I think it all depends on if runs occur on other positions. There is a chance he could fall that far.

[Joemailman]

Heath Miller announced his retirement. Henry might not make it past Steelers at #25.

[Joemailman]

Kevin Dodd as an eventual replacement for Peppers?

http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=11269

Eyebrows were raised when I reported from Shrine Game practice that a number of teams grade Kevin Dodd over his Clemson teammate Shaq Lawson and as time passes those rumblings continue to get louder. Much has to do with the fact team’s believe Dodd brings more upside and a higher ceiling compared to Lawson. Dodd is expected to measure 6-feet/5-inches and 275lbs at the combine and has a height advantage over Lawson. As of this posting Dodd has been informed he will only be asked to participate in defensive line work at the combine despite the fact there are a number of 3-4 teams considering him at outside linebacker. He has been working on linebacker techniques with former NFL defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell and will run through OLB position drills during Pro-day if asked. I’m told his forty goal at the combine is 4.8-seconds or faster.

[Bretsky]

Would Henry last until the 57th pick?

I would shit in my pants with joy if we got this; I doubt the ILB lasts til our 1st round pick and I don't think Henry comes close to dropping to our round 2 pick
I am cool with Henry in round 1

[Deputy Nutz]

TE class is very weak, so is the ILB class. The question is, if both Henry and Ragland are there when the Packers draft who would you want the Packers to draft?

[Patler]

TE class is very weak, so is the ILB class. The question is, if both Henry and Ragland are there when the Packers draft who would you want the Packers to draft?

Ragland. ILB is a more critical need, I think.

Maybe TT will pull a Raji/Matthews type deal, and get both in the 1st.

[smuggler]

Packers will pass on Ragland, I'm almost certain of it. He can't cover at the pro level. He's a 2-down linebacker. He's good at what he does, but I have to think we'll pass on him if we have any confidence in Barrington being capable as a 2-down player, whatsoever.

If we're going ILB in round 1, I think we have to look for trade partners and try to get Jaylon Smith. Otherwise, we can try to trade back from our rd 1 pick or trade up from our rd 2 pick and take an ILB or TE.

Rutgers WR Leonte Carroo is like a young James Jones or Anquan Boldin. I could see him being a steal in the 4th or 5th round. Great body control. Doesn't drop passes. Tall and big enough (but not a giant). His knock is his top-end speed.

[HarveyWallbangers]

Packers will pass on Ragland, I'm almost certain of it. He can't cover at the pro level. He's a 2-down linebacker. He's good at what he does, but I have to think we'll pass on him if we have any confidence in Barrington being capable as a 2-down player, whatsoever.

I'm leaning this way, as well. I'll have to evaluate him more, but I don't think the Packers will take a two down ILB in round 1.

[Cheesehead Craig]

Heath Miller announced his retirement. Henry might not make it past Steelers at #25.

Henry is not making it out of the first round.

[Patler]

If we're going ILB in round 1, I think we have to look for trade partners and try to get Jaylon Smith. Otherwise, we can try to trade back from our rd 1 pick or trade up from our rd 2 pick and take an ILB or TE.

Before their bowl game, I would have been all for this. Now, I will be disappointed if that is how the Packers use their 1st round pick. Unfortunately, I doubt he will play this year. His "camp" keeps proclaiming that he sustained no nerve damage, as feared initially. That means he must have sustained nerve damage.

[run pMc]

thinking the Packers go for a OT or DT in R1. (Spriggs? Vernon Butler/Sheldon Rankins?) I could see them go after Kentrell Brothers in R2. I think Ragland will be gone by 27. Henry too.
I hear good things about the TE from Stanford.

[wist43]

Some guys I've looked at that I've liked... with CBSSportsline overall ranking (#)

Reggie Ragland, LB, Alabama - doubt he'll be there at our pick in the 1st round. (16)

Sheldon Rankins, DT, Louisville - doubt he'll be there either. (25)

Cody Whitehair, OL, Kansas State - 6'4", 300 (37)

Jaylon Smith, LB, Notre Dame - 6'3", 240, think he could play inside. (20)

Shon Coleman, OT, Auburn - 6'6", 313 (39)

Jason Spriggs, OT, Indiana - 6'6", 301 (42)

Rashard Higgins, WR, Colorado State - 6'2", 188 (72)

Josh Doctson, WR, TCU - 6'2", 195 (40)

Kyle Murphy, OT, Stanford, 6'6", 300 (98)