Gimme's Draftek mock

[gimmesix]

Since I do not follow the college game, all I know about these prospects are what I read from draft evaluators and see in highlight clips. For the purpose of this mock, I'm using Draftek's ratings primarily because they have a top 500 out.

1. (26) DT Calijah Kancey, Pitt
Analysis: Many of us have wanted a game-changing DT for years. Kancey is only available because of his size, which of course, is a concern. But he has the speed and skills to get consistently in the backfield and disrupt plays.

2. (58) OL Joe Tippmann, Wisconsin
Analysis: Tippmann will spend most of his career at center, but would give us an option at starting guard this year while waiting in the wings behind Biadasz.

3. (80) RB Tyjae Spears, Tulane
Analysis: I'm tempted to go with TE Sam LaPorta here, but Spears should provide good competition at a position where our main back is hurt and we only added bargain help. At TE, we at least have two healthy young players who showed they might can get the job done.

4. (129) G Andrew Voorhees, USC
Analysis: Voorhees would likely go much higher if he was healthy, so this is a futures pick. Next year, when Tippmann takes over at center, Voorhees will be in line to start at LG.

5. (176) TE Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan
Analysis: Other rankings I've seen have Schoonmaker higher than this (some much higher), but if he makes it to our fifth-round pick, he'd be good value to compete with Ferguson and Hendershot.

6. (212) K Jake Moody, Michigan
Analysis: I think we'll have to take Moody with our fifth if we want him, but if we can get him with our sixth, that would be great. Chance to solve our PK issue long term.

7. (246) QB Stetson Bennett, Georgia
Analysis: I'm a big believer in drafting a quarterback every year to develop until you run out of roster room. I kind of wanted the kid from Purdue that Dallas has shown interest in, but he was 206 on this list and I didn't want to use a fifth on him.

The rankings I used (for whatever they are worth) are here: https://www.drafttek.com/2023-NFL-Draft-Big-Board/Top-NFL-Draft-Prospects-2023-Page-3.asp. There were definitely other ways to go with these picks, with some players I didn't choose having higher values (on this ranking). I do with I'd come away with an NT and maybe if I had used trade downs I could have. I just don't like to try to predict trades.

 

[AsthmaField]

I’m not crazy about Kancey, but I really like your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th round picks.

Spears is my third favorite back in this draft.

I do think they’ll take a WR and CB fairly early.

Just replace Kancey with Forbes and I’d be down with it.

 

[Typhus]

I’m not crazy about Kancey, but I really like your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th round picks.

Spears is my third favorite back in this draft.

I do think they’ll take a WR and CB fairly early.

Just replace Kancey with Forbes and I’d be down with it.

Hope Spears can stay just a bit under the radar, think he might just because how deep the class is, but would love to see Spears slip further than he should, could grab a gem late in this draft.

 

[Typhus]

Since I do not follow the college game, all I know about these prospects are what I read from draft evaluators and see in highlight clips. For the purpose of this mock, I'm using Draftek's ratings primarily because they have a top 500 out.

1. (26) DT Calijah Kancey, Pitt
Analysis: Many of us have wanted a game-changing DT for years. Kancey is only available because of his size, which of course, is a concern. But he has the speed and skills to get consistently in the backfield and disrupt plays.

2. (58) OL Joe Tippmann, Wisconsin
Analysis: Tippmann will spend most of his career at center, but would give us an option at starting guard this year while waiting in the wings behind Biadasz.

3. (80) RB Tyjae Spears, Tulane
Analysis: I'm tempted to go with TE Sam LaPorta here, but Spears should provide good competition at a position where our main back is hurt and we only added bargain help. At TE, we at least have two healthy young players who showed they might can get the job done.

4. (129) G Andrew Voorhees, USC
Analysis: Voorhees would likely go much higher if he was healthy, so this is a futures pick. Next year, when Tippmann takes over at center, Voorhees will be in line to start at LG.

5. (176) TE Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan
Analysis: Other rankings I've seen have Schoonmaker higher than this (some much higher), but if he makes it to our fifth-round pick, he'd be good value to compete with Ferguson and Hendershot.

6. (212) K Jake Moody, Michigan
Analysis: I think we'll have to take Moody with our fifth if we want him, but if we can get him with our sixth, that would be great. Chance to solve our PK issue long term.

7. (246) QB Stetson Bennett, Georgia
Analysis: I'm a big believer in drafting a quarterback every year to develop until you run out of roster room. I kind of wanted the kid from Purdue that Dallas has shown interest in, but he was 206 on this list and I didn't want to use a fifth on him.

The rankings I used (for whatever they are worth) are here: https://www.drafttek.com/2023-NFL-Draft-Big-Board/Top-NFL-Draft-Prospects-2023-Page-3.asp. There were definitely other ways to go with these picks, with some players I didn't choose having higher values (on this ranking). I do with I'd come away with an NT and maybe if I had used trade downs I could have. I just don't like to try to predict trades.

Got zero issue with Kancey if he is there, but dont think he gets that far, probable at to 20 pick.
Love it if Spears was there at 80.

 

[Malhavoc]

Kancey is one of my favorite players in the draft. Outside of the top 3 corners, he and McDonald are 2 guys that I really like on the defensive side.He’s not a big guy, but a he’s big time football player. This team DESPERATELY needs a guy like him on the interior.

 

[TheDank]

Would love if the draft fell this way. Home run potential every step of the way. Seems within the realm of possibility for where these players will go.

 

[Teague31]

Kancey is getting hyped cause he plays the same position at the same school as Donald. He’s not Donald. Not even close.

 

[xwalker]

Kancey is getting hyped cause he plays the same position at the same school as Donald. He’s not Donald. Not even close.

I don't get the Kancey hype by Cowboys fans. Not 1 time last season did I think that adding a 280 pound DT was what the team really needed.

 

[gimmesix]

I’m not crazy about Kancey, but I really like your 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th round picks.

Spears is my third favorite back in this draft.

I do think they’ll take a WR and CB fairly early.

Just replace Kancey with Forbes and I’d be down with it.

Seems like a good possibility on CB or WR based on the players they've been linked to. It's not the way I'd go because of what we've got at those spots, but I understand it's not all about this year.

 

[gimmesix]

Kancey is getting hyped cause he plays the same position at the same school as Donald. He’s not Donald. Not even close.

Don't know what he is. The shorter arms and size scare me some, but I think the hype is because of what draft experts are seeing, not because they think he's the next Donald. Donald is an obvious comparison, but Kancey is a first-round projection because he's earned that. If he was 6-4, 290 with 33-inch arms, he'd probably be projected top 10.

Donald was taken 13th. Kancey isn't likely to go that high, but that doesn't mean he doesn't deserve what hype he's receiving.

 

[gimmesix]

I don't get the Kancey hype by Cowboys fans. Not 1 time last season did I think that adding a 280 pound DT was what the team really needed.

I think adding a disruptive interior DL is what Dallas needs. Kancey projects to be that. There are obviously some concerns, and I recognize that, but I'd have no problem with Dallas taking a legitimate shot at finding that disruptor.

I'm not going to be upset if Dallas doesn't take that shot, because of those concerns, but I'd be excited if they did. Just would hope it didn't turn out like most of our DT selections have recently. Hope if we do take him that maybe Quinn at least sees some Grady Jarrett in him.

 

[Malhavoc]

Kancey is getting hyped cause he plays the same position at the same school as Donald. He’s not Donald. Not even close.

The fact that he has elite athleticism and great tape might have something to do with it. No one with a brain thinks he’s Donald. And he doesn’t have to be. But he’s every bit worth the recognition and hype that he has received.

 

[gimmesix]

The fact that he has elite athleticism and great tape might have something to do with it. No one with a brain thinks he’s Donald. And he doesn’t have to be. But he’s every bit worth the recognition and hype that he has received.

Right. We shouldn't take anything away from Kancey just because he's being unfairly compared to one of the best DTs of all-time. He's earned the recognition he's getting. Doesn't mean he'll turn out to be a great NFL player. There are a lot of players who never live up to the hype, so who knows? If we take him in the first round, though, it won't because hey, he might be Donald. It will be because of what he has shown as a player.

 

[Pass2Run]

C-

 

[darthseinfeld]

I don't get the Kancey hype by Cowboys fans. Not 1 time last season did I think that adding a 280 pound DT was what the team really needed.

Potential playmaker. Lot of risk associated with it, I think there is alot of bust potential. But he could be a dynamic interior rusher. Those arms are an issue, I don't know if Ive seen a successful interior guy with arms shorter than 30 inches. Gallimore has alligator arms and his are 32. Kancey is good with his handwork though, so that may be some offset.

Wouldn't be my pick at all, but I wouldn't turn my fan card in over it either

 

[morasp]

I wouldn't mind those players though I usually pick others. NFL.com has Kancey as the second best DT, if he can overcome his arm length limitations ( 2 inches shorter than Donald's) and add some interior push on passing downs it would be a fantastic pick.

Tippmann would be a good pick from a school known for offensive line

If Spears stayed healthy I wouldn't mind the pick.

I could see them taking Vorhees with a day three pick if he fell.

Schoonmaker would be great value on day 3 and I would very much prefer that to a round 1 TE.

We do need a kicker, don't know much about Moody, if he could do as well as that guy the Bengals drafted I'd be thrilled.

Love the Stetson pick.

 

[Zekeats]

Since I do not follow the college game, all I know about these prospects are what I read from draft evaluators and see in highlight clips. For the purpose of this mock, I'm using Draftek's ratings primarily because they have a top 500 out.

1. (26) DT Calijah Kancey, Pitt
Analysis: Many of us have wanted a game-changing DT for years. Kancey is only available because of his size, which of course, is a concern. But he has the speed and skills to get consistently in the backfield and disrupt plays.

2. (58) OL Joe Tippmann, Wisconsin
Analysis: Tippmann will spend most of his career at center, but would give us an option at starting guard this year while waiting in the wings behind Biadasz.

3. (80) RB Tyjae Spears, Tulane
Analysis: I'm tempted to go with TE Sam LaPorta here, but Spears should provide good competition at a position where our main back is hurt and we only added bargain help. At TE, we at least have two healthy young players who showed they might can get the job done.

4. (129) G Andrew Voorhees, USC
Analysis: Voorhees would likely go much higher if he was healthy, so this is a futures pick. Next year, when Tippmann takes over at center, Voorhees will be in line to start at LG.

5. (176) TE Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan
Analysis: Other rankings I've seen have Schoonmaker higher than this (some much higher), but if he makes it to our fifth-round pick, he'd be good value to compete with Ferguson and Hendershot.

6. (212) K Jake Moody, Michigan
Analysis: I think we'll have to take Moody with our fifth if we want him, but if we can get him with our sixth, that would be great. Chance to solve our PK issue long term.

7. (246) QB Stetson Bennett, Georgia
Analysis: I'm a big believer in drafting a quarterback every year to develop until you run out of roster room. I kind of wanted the kid from Purdue that Dallas has shown interest in, but he was 206 on this list and I didn't want to use a fifth on him.

The rankings I used (for whatever they are worth) are here: https://www.drafttek.com/2023-NFL-Draft-Big-Board/Top-NFL-Draft-Prospects-2023-Page-3.asp. There were definitely other ways to go with these picks, with some players I didn't choose having higher values (on this ranking). I do with I'd come away with an NT and maybe if I had used trade downs I could have. I just don't like to try to predict trades.

These rankings suck and aren’t real. Go to nfl.com which is as close as your gonna get to the real rankings. Drew sanders is their 9th ranked player and Hyatt their 10th and I want one of those 2 first round.

 

[J-man]

IMO, not bad, although I'm like many others and don't see Kancey being a great value at 26. Swop him out for a CB, LB or WR. Not huge on Bennett either.

 

[Stash]

Since I do not follow the college game, all I know about these prospects are what I read from draft evaluators and see in highlight clips. For the purpose of this mock, I'm using Draftek's ratings primarily because they have a top 500 out.

1. (26) DT Calijah Kancey, Pitt
Analysis: Many of us have wanted a game-changing DT for years. Kancey is only available because of his size, which of course, is a concern. But he has the speed and skills to get consistently in the backfield and disrupt plays.

2. (58) OL Joe Tippmann, Wisconsin
Analysis: Tippmann will spend most of his career at center, but would give us an option at starting guard this year while waiting in the wings behind Biadasz.

3. (80) RB Tyjae Spears, Tulane
Analysis: I'm tempted to go with TE Sam LaPorta here, but Spears should provide good competition at a position where our main back is hurt and we only added bargain help. At TE, we at least have two healthy young players who showed they might can get the job done.

4. (129) G Andrew Voorhees, USC
Analysis: Voorhees would likely go much higher if he was healthy, so this is a futures pick. Next year, when Tippmann takes over at center, Voorhees will be in line to start at LG.

5. (176) TE Luke Schoonmaker, Michigan
Analysis: Other rankings I've seen have Schoonmaker higher than this (some much higher), but if he makes it to our fifth-round pick, he'd be good value to compete with Ferguson and Hendershot.

6. (212) K Jake Moody, Michigan
Analysis: I think we'll have to take Moody with our fifth if we want him, but if we can get him with our sixth, that would be great. Chance to solve our PK issue long term.

7. (246) QB Stetson Bennett, Georgia
Analysis: I'm a big believer in drafting a quarterback every year to develop until you run out of roster room. I kind of wanted the kid from Purdue that Dallas has shown interest in, but he was 206 on this list and I didn't want to use a fifth on him.

The rankings I used (for whatever they are worth) are here: https://www.drafttek.com/2023-NFL-Draft-Big-Board/Top-NFL-Draft-Prospects-2023-Page-3.asp. There were definitely other ways to go with these picks, with some players I didn't choose having higher values (on this ranking). I do with I'd come away with an NT and maybe if I had used trade downs I could have. I just don't like to try to predict trades.

I think you e done an excellent job here.

You’ve managed to fill many obvious needs without having to reach to do so. I think that’s the definition of an ideal draft.

We obviously can’t fill every one, and I’d like to add options at corner and receiver, but you’ve managed to fill the vast majority.

Great job.

 

[John813]

Kancey to me seems like what Maurice Hurst was supposed to be/but more athletic upside.

Hurst fell due to heart condition, but was considered a round 2 prospect. Undersized DT but had athletic traits to make up for being 290lb.