Week 0 2024 Mock Draft

[bleachedwheat]

1. OG Cooper Beebe (6'4, 322) Kansas State
2. OT Jordan Morgan (6'6, 320) Arizona
3. QB Riley Leonard (6'4, 215) Duke
4. 3-Tech Keith Randolph Jr. (6'5, 305) Illinois
6C. RB Alton McCaskill (6'1, 215) Houston
6C. CB Dwight McGlothern (6'2, 185) Arkansas
7. DE David Walker (6'3, 265) Central Arkansas
7. LB Nick Jackson (6'1, 235) Iowa

 

[KingintheNorth]

Leonard is sneaky good.

Beebe is a solid to good college player but I see him as maxed out. Good player who will be meh in the NFL.

Morgan would be a steal in the 2nd.

Not a fan of the IIllinois DT but that could be because their other one is so dominant.

Not familiar with any of your Day 3 guys.

 

[bleachedwheat]

Leonard is sneaky good.

Beebe is a solid to good college player but I see him as maxed out. Good player who will be meh in the NFL.

Morgan would be a steal in the 2nd.

Not a fan of the IIllinois DT but that could be because their other one is so dominant.

Not familiar with any of your Day 3 guys.

I don't know why Beebe went back to school to begin with, his stock was as high as it could have been last year, he really gained nothing by going back and may actually hurt his own draft stock.
Leonard has been on my radar since his freshman year, I think he kills it this year and works his way into first round consideration.
McCaskill was a 5 star recruit for Houston, he has an injury problem. If he stays healthy this year he might put up top 5 type of numbers in division 1 this year.
The later round guys are height, weight, speed projects who put up some good numbers but are more or less project and depth bodies.
Walker had 12 sacks last year- division 2 though
Jackson had over 100 tackles and runs a good 40, but he has a problem shedding blocks. Great pursuit linebacker if you can keep him clean but realistically a Fossil player(special teams).

 

[AbeBeta]

1. OG Cooper Beebe (6'4, 322) Kansas State
2. OT Jordan Morgan (6'6, 320) Arizona
3. QB Riley Leonard (6'4, 215) Duke
4. 3-Tech Keith Randolph Jr. (6'5, 305) Illinois
6C. RB Alton McCaskill (6'1, 215) Houston
6C. CB Dwight McGlothern (6'2, 185) Arkansas
7. DE David Walker (6'3, 265) Central Arkansas
7. LB Nick Jackson (6'1, 235) Iowa

outstanding! Guards are always a great choice at 1!

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Assuming he declares, I like Van Pran in the first because he's a C. Assume he can play guard too, but if they lose Biadasz to FA, that's going to be a big hole to fill.

I go back and forth on Leonard. If he develops more as a passer this year, he could probably go in the first round. If not, he's pretty undraftable. He throws with nice touch, but for his size, he doesn't seem to have a very strong arm and his legs aren't nearly the same type of weapon in the NFL.

 

[bleachedwheat]

Assuming he declares, I like Van Pran in the first because he's a C. Assume he can play guard too, but if they lose Biadasz to FA, that's going to be a big hole to fill.

I go back and forth on Leonard. If he develops more as a passer this year, he could probably go in the first round. If not, he's pretty undraftable. He throws with nice touch, but for his size, he doesn't seem to have a very strong arm and his legs aren't nearly the same type of weapon in the NFL.

If Biadasz does good this year, I think they pay him and let Steele walk in FA. Center is a cheaper position and with having to pay Parsons and Lamb the cheaper option will most likely be the one they choose.
If that's the case Tyler goes to LT, Draft a LG, Biadasz is Center, Martin is RG and Draft a RT or swing tackle and have Tyron fight with the draft pick for starter/swing.

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

If Biadasz does good this year, I think they pay him and let Steele walk in FA. Center is a cheaper position and with having to pay Parsons and Lamb the cheaper option will most likely be the one they choose.
If that's the case Tyler goes to LT, Draft a LG, Biadasz is Center, Martin is RG and Draft a RT or swing tackle and have Tyron fight with the draft pick for starter/swing.

Nah. Tackles are harder to find and the difference between the two won't matter.

 

[bleachedwheat]

Nah. Tackles are harder to find and the difference between the two won't matter.

You're right about Tackles being harder to find. Top 5 centers start at 12mil a year, top 5 right tackles start at 18mil. So the difference depending on what they are asking for should be about 6-8 million dollars. It could be 10 plus if he wants to set the market.
Steele has already had knee repair done also. It will be interesting to see which way they choose to go with this.

 

[T-RO]

1. OG Cooper Beebe (6'4, 322) Kansas State
2. OT Jordan Morgan (6'6, 320) Arizona
3. QB Riley Leonard (6'4, 215) Duke
4. 3-Tech Keith Randolph Jr. (6'5, 305) Illinois
6C. RB Alton McCaskill (6'1, 215) Houston
6C. CB Dwight McGlothern (6'2, 185) Arkansas
7. DE David Walker (6'3, 265) Central Arkansas
7. LB Nick Jackson (6'1, 235) Iowa

Way, way too early for me to talk players.

But I like O-line in rounds 1 and 2. I'd add another o-lineman middle/late rounds.

 

[RS12]

You can Kiss Leonard goodbye now. Not saying Lance is any kind of answer but i am sure they will give him every chance.

 

[bleachedwheat]

You can Kiss Leonard goodbye now. Not saying Lance is any kind of answer but i am sure they will give him every chance.

Yeah that didn't take long, at least I was right about them spending a mid round pick on a QB. I don't hate the Lance trade he is still only 23. It would be ideal if they could resign him instead of paying for his 5th year option.

 

[Big_D]

ND Audric Estime could be an interesting prospect at RB in the later rounds. Great size and went to HS right here in North Jersey. I root for the locals, but the kid looks good.

 

[Sydla]

ND Audric Estime could be an interesting prospect at RB in the later rounds. Great size and went to HS right here in North Jersey. I root for the locals, but the kid looks good.

Bruiser. Good hands too. If Pollard is gone, Estime with Vaughn is an interesting combo.

 

[Big_D]

Bruiser. Good hands too. If Pollard is gone, Estime with Vaughn is an interesting combo.

A lot can happen between now and the draft, but I would definitely be interested if the opportunity is there! He’s one to keep an eye out for!

 

[Mac_MaloneV1]

Bruiser. Good hands too. If Pollard is gone, Estime with Vaughn is an interesting combo.

Eh, he's too slow. Maybe can give some value in the late rounds but he's not explosive enough to warrant any volume in the NFL.

I like him as a runner, but that's not a real valuable skillset.