WAY TOO EARLY NFL MOCK DRAFT (NFL MOCK 1.0)

If you’ve never seen a mock draft it is where the writer basically plays GM of all 32 teams, asses thier weaknesses and looks at possible draft prospects and select who they believe should be picked, at the end it wont really matter what I think, ESPN thinks, or anyone thinks. It all maters in 4 Months and 11 Days. Draft Day

1. Tennessee Titans

The Pick: Laremy Tunsil, OT Ole Miss

Analysis: Laremy Tunsil would give Marcus Mariota and the rest of the Titans some reliable protection at the much needed gap of Offensive Tackle. It will be hard to turn Tennessee into a contender, but giving Mariota protection is the very first step.

2. Cleveland Browns

The Pick: Paxton Lynch, QB Memphis

Analysis: Quarterback play has plagued the Browns for years, it looks like Johnny Football might not be a long term answer  for Cleveland (2-8 in games Manziel has completed a pass) and while there is some debate, Lynch is the best QB prospect in the draft to me, so he seems like the logical choice here.

3. San Diego Chargers

The Pick: Laquon Treadwell, WR Ole Miss

Analysis: This might be out of left field to a lot of you, but let me explain myself. The Chargers have a extremely talented quarterback in Philip Rivers, what they need is someone who can catch the ball and make a move with it. Laquon Treadwell is the perfect guy to do that.

4. Baltimore Ravens

The Pick: Jaylon Smith, OLB Notre Dame

Analysis:I wasn’t sure exactly  where to go with this pick at first. Then I realized what they need is someone who can force the hand of the offense, the Ravens have good coverage but no one that can rush the passer. Jaylon Smith can blitz for you on the outside and do what you need him to do, put pressure on the QB.

5. San Francisco 49ers

The Pick: Joey Bosa, DE Ohio State

Analysis: Joey Bosa might be the most talented player in the draft and it wouldn’t shock me if he went to any of the 4 teams ahead of the 49ers, but sometimes you have to take what you need over the best possible talent, but Bosa isn’t going to slip past #5, and the 49ers could use a beast on the D-Line.

6. Dallas Cowboys

The Pick: Jared Goff, QB California

Analysis: You didn’t see this one coming did you. Right when I was starting to take Tony Romo seriously as a top tier elite Quarterback he got injured. When Romo came back from injury the Cowboys looked poised to make a run for the NFC East title, and Romo got injured again, Dallas needs to seriously consider a replacement for Romo and with a top tier draft pick now is the time.

7. Detroit Lions

The Pick: Jalen Ramsey, CB Florida State

Analysis: The Lions need a coverage corner badly, and why the stats may point to Vernon Hargreaves, in my opinion Jalen Ramsey is the best in this draft class. The Lions need a playmaker that can flip the field against a tough NFC North, it would also be nice if they could guard against Hail Mary’s.

8. Miami Dolphins

The Pick: Ronnie Stanley, OT Notre Dame

Analysis: The Dolphins have given up one of the highest sack totals year in and year out, picking up a quality tackle in Ronnie Stanley would help protect Ryan Tannehill, who is a good quarterback if given time to perform. Stanley might not be a player that catches your eye but Offensive Tackles are incredibly important.

9. Jacksonville Jaguars

The Pick: Vernon Hargreaves III, CB Florida

Analysis: The Jaguars have been quietly improving over the years but one thing the Jags need is a shutdown, lockdown cornerback. Vernon Hargreaves III can do that, and is a considerable improvement over Davon Housse and Aaron Colvin.

10. Chicago Bears

The Pick: DeForest Buckner, DE Oregon

Analysis: If you’ve never heard of DeForest Buckner  you better learn fast as the 6’7″, 290 pounder is the 2nd best pass rusher in the draft. The Bears are one of those teams that needs help at a lot of different positions, but taking an electric pass rusher is always a good way to start rebuilding.

11. St. Louis Rams

The Pick: Mackensie Alexander, CB Clemson

12. New Orleans Saints

The Pick: Myles Jack, OLB UCLA

13. New York Giants

The Pick: Emmanuel Ogbah, DT Oklahoma State

14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

The Pick: Taylor Decker, OT Ohio State

15. Atlanta Falcons

The Pick: Reggie Ragland, ILB Alabama

16. Philadelphia Eagles

The Pick: Robert Nkemdiche, DT Ole Miss

17. Oakland Raiders

The Pick: Jack Conklin, OT Michigan State

18. Buffalo Bills

The Pick: A’Shawn Robinson, DT Alabama

19. Houston Texans

The Pick: Connor Cook, QB Michigan State

20. Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pick: Tre’Davious White, CB LSU

21. New York Jets

The Pick: Leonard Floyd, OLB Georgia

22. Minnesota Vikings

The Pick: Corey Coleman, WR Baylor

23. Kansas City Chiefs

The Pick: Germain Ifedi, OT Texas A&M

24. Seattle Seahawks

The Pick: Andrew Billings, DT Baylor

25. Washington Redskins

The Pick: Kenny Clark, DT UCLA

26. Indianapolis Colts

The Pick: Ezekiel Elliot, RB Ohio State

27. Green Bay Packers

The Pick: Shaq Lawson, DE Clemson

28. Denver Broncos

The Pick: Jason Spriggs, OT Indiana

29. Cincinnati Bengals

The Pick: Jarran Reed, DT Alabama

30. Arizona Cardinals

The Pick: Jonathan Bullard, DE Florida

31. Carolina Panthers

The Pick: Jonathan Allen, DE Alabama

*The Patriots do not have a first round  draft pick due to the Deflategate Scandal*