Kiper Mock 3.0 3/22/22

[Risen Star]

1. Jacksonville Jaguars — Aidan Hutchinson DE Michigan
2. Detroit Lions — Kyle Hamilton S Notre Dame
3. Houston Texans — Ikem Ekwonu T North Carolina St.
4. New York Jets — Drake London WR USC
5. New York Giants — Evan Neal T Alabama
6. Carolina — Travon Walker DE Georgia
7. New York Giants (Chicago) — Kayvon Thibodeaux DE Oregon
8. Atlanta Falcons — Garrett Wilson WR Ohio St.
9. Seattle Seahawks (Denver) — Charles Cross T Mississippi St.
10. New York Jets (Seattle) — Ahmad Gardner CB Cincinnati
11. Washington ********* — Derek Stingley CB LSU
12. Minnesota Vikings — Trent McDuffie CB Washington
13. Houston Texans (Cleveland) — Jordan Davis DT Georgia
14. Baltimore Ravens — Tyler Linderbaum C Iowa
15. Philadelphia Eagles (Miami) — Jermaine Johnson DE Florida St.
16. Philadelphia Eagles (Indianapolis) — Chris Olave WR Ohio St.
17. Los Angeles Chargers — Trevor Penning T Northern Iowa
18. New Orleans Saints — Kenny Pickett QB Pittsburgh
19. Philadelphia Eagles — Devin Lloyd ILB Utah
20. Pittsburgh Steelers — Malik Willis QB Liberty
21. New England Patriots — Jameson Williams WR Alabama
22. Green Bay Packers (Las Vegas) — Kenyon Green G Texas A&M
23. Arizona Cardinals —Devonte Wyatt DT Georgia

24. Dallas Cowboys — Tyler Smith T/G Tulsa
The Cowboys will look different in 2022, with Amari Cooper, Connor Williams, Cedrick Wilson and La'el Collins among the notable departures. That doesn't necessarily mean they'll be worse, but they do have to plug a couple of holes. I'm not sure an edge rusher makes sense if this is the way the board shakes out -- could Dallas take a flyer on David Ojabo, who tore his Achilles at his pro day last week? -- but there are a couple of offensive linemen who could play immediately. And with Tyron Smith and Zack Martin both over 30, the Cowboys should reprioritize the line.

Smith could play guard or tackle, and in this scenario he'd slide in to Williams' left guard spot. Zion Johnson is the other possibility, and he could even play some center.

25. Buffalo Bills — Jahan Dotson WR Penn St.
26. Tennessee Titans — Zion Johnson G/C Boston College
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Breece Hall RB Iowa St.
28. Green Bay Packers — Treylon Burks WR Arkansas
29. Miami Dolphins (San Francisco) — Nakobe Dean ILB Georgia
30. Kansas City Chiefs — George Karlaftis DE Purdue
31. Cincinnati Bengals — Travis Jones DT Connecticut
32. Detroit Lions (L.A. Rams) — Matt Corral QB Mississippi

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Yikes.

 

[fivetwos]

I'd better start my TV shopping if we are going to pass on Dean.

I'd probably take Johnson over Smith also.

 

[Risen Star]

I'd better start my TV shopping if we are going to pass on Dean.

I'd probably take Johnson over Smith also.

Never question Mel.

 

[Acceptablename]

Not my druthers

 

[Risen Star]

Lance Zierlein breakdown.

TYLER SMITH
TULSA OT

Prospect Info
COLLEGE
Tulsa

HOMETOWN
Fort Worth, TX

CLASS
R-Sophomore

HEIGHT
6'5"

WEIGHT
324 lbs

ARMS
34"

HANDS
10 3/4"


Prospect Grade
6.33
Will Eventually Be Plus Starter


Overview
Power merchant who plays the game with a field demeanor that can work in his favor on one play and against him on the next snap. Smith is able to displace defenders as a run blocker despite lacking proper hand usage for leverage. He's explosive and athletic but struggles to sustain and finish what he starts. He's too quick to discard any semblance of technique in favor of bear-hugging the opponent and drawing a penalty. A move from tackle to guard would allow teams to feature his downhill power in the rushing attack while reducing exposure in pass protection. The holes in his game can all be filled if he accepts coaching and brings it to the field on Sundays. There is some bust potential present, but the ceiling could draw a team to him on Day 2 of the draft.


Strengths

• Big, wide and nasty.
• Violent and powerful at the point of attack.
• Strong grip to stymie opponents.
• Leg drive to move interior defender out of the gap.
• Can kick-out or cave-in the edge defender.
• Ability to slide laterally and capture play-side edge on wide run.
• Adequate quickness out of stance and into pass set.
• Flexion in hips and ankles helps establish his anchor.
• Could see vaulted success rate with improved hand usage.
• Reactive athleticism aids recovery talent in pass pro.

Weaknesses

• Overall play is raw and undisciplined.
• Pass protection technique needs overhaul.
• Fails to maintain a grounded, balanced base.
• Hands swing way out wide and rarely catch rusher's frame.
• Defaulted to holding penalties at an alarming rate.
• Fails to finish his block at times.
• Doesn't play with consistent body control as run blocker.
• Allows defender to cross his face and penetrate the gap.

 

[Acceptablename]

Lance Zierlein breakdown.

TYLER SMITH
TULSA OT

Prospect Info
COLLEGE
Tulsa

HOMETOWN
Fort Worth, TX

CLASS
R-Sophomore

HEIGHT
6'5"

WEIGHT
324 lbs

ARMS
34"

HANDS
10 3/4"


Prospect Grade
6.33
Will Eventually Be Plus Starter


Overview
Power merchant who plays the game with a field demeanor that can work in his favor on one play and against him on the next snap. Smith is able to displace defenders as a run blocker despite lacking proper hand usage for leverage. He's explosive and athletic but struggles to sustain and finish what he starts. He's too quick to discard any semblance of technique in favor of bear-hugging the opponent and drawing a penalty. A move from tackle to guard would allow teams to feature his downhill power in the rushing attack while reducing exposure in pass protection. The holes in his game can all be filled if he accepts coaching and brings it to the field on Sundays. There is some bust potential present, but the ceiling could draw a team to him on Day 2 of the draft.


Strengths

• Big, wide and nasty.
• Violent and powerful at the point of attack.
• Strong grip to stymie opponents.
• Leg drive to move interior defender out of the gap.
• Can kick-out or cave-in the edge defender.
• Ability to slide laterally and capture play-side edge on wide run.
• Adequate quickness out of stance and into pass set.
• Flexion in hips and ankles helps establish his anchor.
• Could see vaulted success rate with improved hand usage.
• Reactive athleticism aids recovery talent in pass pro.

Weaknesses

• Overall play is raw and undisciplined.
• Pass protection technique needs overhaul.
• Fails to maintain a grounded, balanced base.
• Hands swing way out wide and rarely catch rusher's frame.
• Defaulted to holding penalties at an alarming rate.
• Fails to finish his block at times.
• Doesn't play with consistent body control as run blocker.
• Allows defender to cross his face and penetrate the gap.

Fails to maintain a base/ pass in the 1st

 

[morasp]

He's got the traits but I don't know if he would even play in his rookie season. We let Williams for too many holding penalties.

 

[America's Cowboy]

He's not worth a 1st round pick. Maybe in the 2nd or 3rd rounds.

 

[RodeoJake]

The youngster should have played one more year in college. Technique is bad and he draws too many penalties. No way he starts his rookie year.

 

[reddyuta]

He's not worth a 1st round pick. Maybe in the 2nd or 3rd rounds.

if we pick a lineman in the 1st rd then he better start day 1.

 

[Sydla]

Smith has big time potential but man, he's kind of raw.

And does anyone trust Philbin to develop him? Whew boy.

In this draft, I'd take Zion Johnson who is more polished, or Dean at LB.

 

[stilltheguru]

73. T TYLER SMITH, TULSA
Smith's run-blocking tape is a sight to behold. Neal nor Ekwonu led the FBS in big-time blocks last season, as it was Smith. He likely ends up at guard and is a work in progress as a pass protector, but you can't teach his power.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Smith would make no sense for this team at 24

 

[baltcowboy]

Smith will go in the first round, he is pretty much a lock.

 

[Sydla]

Smith will go in the first round, he is pretty much a lock.

Yeah, I think that's pretty bullish on your part.

 

[Carson]

19 penalties last season is what I read a few months back

 

[RS12]

I see huge bust potential here.

 

[BrAinPaiNt]

Never question Mel.

You better question him on this one.
That kid is raw and a holding machine,

 

[NEODOG]

Seen him pulverize one play then check out the next. Kids I know played on this Tulsa team - when he recognized assignments, tuff to beat......its just the "other" that is the bad part