2019 Mel Kiper Jr. Invitational Grades

[Johnny23]

I think my grade is bogus because Cody Ford's a gamer and has been evaluated as a starter with his draft grade. I like Jonah Williams but like Ford a little better. I feel like the underwear Olympics clouds people's judgment.

 

[Pape]

I think my grade is bogus because Cody Ford's a gamer and has been evaluated as a starter with his draft grade. I like Jonah Williams but like Ford a little better. I feel like the underwear Olympics clouds people's judgment.

No guts no glory... make your picks based on what you think is right... next year if cody is a 16 game starter, you win... if not, no big deal.... fwiw, i liked your draft

Like my draft last year... tore the roof off with my second round pick... but my first round pick was so bad i should have gotten a big fat F ... live and learn... i have fun working this mock.... and i learn a ton about prospects... makes it a win win

 

[DFWJC]

Thanks for doing this again, Risen.
Like you said, we’ll know how we really did in a few years.

 

[DFWJC]

I'm surprised the Bengals were so low.
2 picks, 2 day 1 starters. Even with giving picks up I like that...

I agree. Thought they did pretty well with their limited resources.

 

[Risen Star]

I agree. Thought they did pretty well with their limited resources.

Not many people factor in the ammo the GM started with.

It's too easy to say Oakland added the most talent. Of course they did, they had 3 first round picks.

 

[Johnny23]

No guts no glory... make your picks based on what you think is right... next year if cody is a 16 game starter, you win... if not, no big deal.... fwiw, i liked your draft

Like my draft last year... tore the roof off with my second round pick... but my first round pick was so bad i should have gotten a big fat F ... live and learn... i have fun working this mock.... and i learn a ton about prospects... makes it a win win

agreed. In my gut I felt it was right to take a tackle who could protect my franchise QB.

 

[DFWJC]

agreed. In my gut I felt it was right to take a tackle who could protect my franchise QB.

Did you try to trade down?
Could have gotten him and another late 1st rounder, quite possibly...for the price of the 5th overall pick.

Anyway, stick to your guns. If you like that much, go for it.

 

[Floatyworm]

The Dolphins also got my steal of the draft, Erik McCoy. The dude may be a first round pick. After I took Bradbury I seriously considered double dipping.

yup...McCoy is flying up boards.

 

[Floatyworm]

I think my grade is bogus because Cody Ford's a gamer and has been evaluated as a starter with his draft grade. I like Jonah Williams but like Ford a little better. I feel like the underwear Olympics clouds people's judgment.

Wouldn't shock me to see him end up @ guard. He's 6'4....and there isn't many 6'4 tackles in the league.

 

[tm1119]

I agree. Thought they did pretty well with their limited resources.

The limited resources were the gm’s own doing though. I gave the bengals a low grade because the idea of the Bengals trading up for a LB is a little crazy to me. White is a hell of a prospect, but I don’t see him making a significant overall impact on a team that can’t win playoff games.

 

[DFWJC]

The limited resources were the gm’s own doing though. I gave the bengals a low grade because the idea of the Bengals trading up for a LB is a little crazy to me. White is a hell of a prospect, but I don’t see him making a significant overall impact on a team that can’t win playoff games.

I agree on that

 

[Risen Star]

I don't see why you would penalize a GM for picking a team short on draft picks. It's about what you do with whatever picks you start off with. Anybody can select a team with extra picks. That doesn't take skill.

 

[Longboysfan]

Having the 49'ers in the two slot was problematic as no one wanted to trade up to a premium pick.
I thought the 49'ers needed more picks. And more help.
I sent out 4 PM's to trade partners but no one traded.

I took the players available that were positions of need close to where their relative value fell.

 

[Johnny23]

Wouldn't shock me to see him end up @ guard. He's 6'4....and there isn't many 6'4 tackles in the league.

I agree. I can see him at guard.

 

[Londonboy]

A big thank You to Risen for His hard work and My apologies for not voting (life got in the way).

As for coming 28th, it's an improvement on last years 32nd, so I'm happy.

 

[CalPolyTechnique]

Job well done Risen!

 

[Hennessy_King]

@Risen Star this was awesome for you to put together. Really dope. It also shows calpoly doesn't know what he's talking about. lol jk

 

[Risen Star]

@Risen Star this was awesome for you to put together. Really dope. It also shows calpoly doesn't know what he's talking about. lol jk

You going to participate next year?

 

[Hennessy_King]

You going to participate next year?

I would love to, put me down if someone drops out.

 

[Risen Star]

I would love to, put me down if someone drops out.

We're always looking to fill the last few teams. It's first come, first serve. We don't keep the teams we ran the previous year.