Joe's Sleeper Draft Mock (some you might know, some not)

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Ok, in this mock, we trade down in first round, and take J J Watt or Cameron Jordan, then to show most of my sleeper players, some you may know or not know, we trade down in each round to get extra picks to showcase off my draft picks. Starting out, with first rounder, we trade with Vikings to their 12th slot in first round, getting 3 picks so they can get Newton or Missouri QB. The thing to think about this draft is to keep in mind right now, after the draft you cant sign any undrafted players, so here I have some extra players through trading down. Again, this is a fun mock just to showcase some of my sleeper picks, Just for you SDogo no Barber trade in here either :)

1st Cameron Jordan or J J Watt DE (Our 9th for Vikings 1st, 4th and 6th)

2nd Ben Ijalana Villanova 6-4 320 OT/OG (Our 2nd rounder we trade down and get an extra 3rd rounder plus a 7th rounder)
Arguably the best OT in FSC. Has started all four seasons, 39 career starts. Made 1st team All CAA three straight times. Also has garnered Outland and Walter Payton Award considerations. Ben has very quick feet for his size, he’s also very strong. 1st SN All American, AP All American, Walter Camp, AFCA All American.

2nd from Vikings we take Will Rackley Lehigh 6-4 305 OT/OG
The strong, massive talent has garnered plenty of recognition on countless all-America teams despite playing hurt most of last year. Tough and talented; projects as a guard where he has played at Lehigh. Has excellent technique, can run block effectively. He has a 400 lb bench. Performed very well in East-West Shrine game.

3rd round, we trade down, getting another 4th with some teams 3rd rounder & another 5th rounder.
Kenrick Ellis Hampton 6-3 280 NT
This kid just simply makes plays. Started three seasons and has been named 2x All MEAC. Moves around extremely well, is strong, physical and quick off the snap. Could probably play DE if asked. Plays hard on every down. Transfer from South Carolina. 2010: 94t, 15tfl, 2 sacks, 5qbh, 2FR, 2FF. 2009: 51t, 15tfl, 3.5 sacks. 2008: 49t, 7.5tfl, 3.5 sacks


3rd rounder Martin Parker Richmond 6-3 300 DE
Numerous All American selections in the past two seasons, ranked among the top 15 in the Buchanan Award voting in 2009, is 2x All CAA. Started 4yrs, has tremendous physical strength and toughness. Is one of the top defensive players in the FSC. Very difficult to get by in the middle, can also hassle QB’s. Has great quickness for his size. 2010: 96t, 13.5tfl, 5.5 sacks, pbu, 9qbh, FF, BK, 1st SN All American/AP All American, Walter Camp, AFCA All American. 2009: 75t, 15.5tfl, 6.5 sacks. 2008: 56t, 8tfl, 4 sacks, 3pbu. 2007: 61t, 9tfl, 3 sacks, 3FF, 3FR

4th rounder ours:Brandon Fusco Slippery Rock 6-4 305 C/OG
Top quality person and player Has been selected as the recipient of the 2010 Gene Upshaw Division II Lineman of the Year Award. Received 29 first-place and 30 second-place votes and received a top-four vote on 79 of the 101 ballots cast by sports information directors at NCAA Division II football-playing institutions. Earned three All-American honors in 2010 and three first-team All-
Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference-Western Division honors during his career. Rimington Award Winner.

4th rounder from vikings to trade down the cowboys draft----
Justin Rogers Richmond 5-10 181 CB
An amazing athlete, both as a corner and as a KR. Made All American in four straight seasons (4x All CAA). The CAA all-time leader in KR yards. This kid has speed and great football instincts. Always a playmaker, he also has experience rushing the ball, catching passes and make a throw as well. Just a pure athlete. 2010: 53t, 2TFL, 2INT/TD, 5pbu, 2FF, PR-186y, 12.4 avg, KR-459y, 20 avg. 3rd AP All American, 1st All CAA. 2009: 30t, 3INT. 2008: 55t, 4tfl, 7INT/2TD, KR-702y, 20.6 avg, 2007: KR-1002y, 30.4 avg, 2TDs

4th rounder cowboys pick
Frantz Placide Wagner 6-2 205 S/PR/KR
Arguably the greatest special teams player in school history and quite possibly one of the best in the nation. Not only is he a skilled kick/punt blocker, he’s also a dangerous returnman and a hard hitting DB. Has numerous All NEC accolades. This kid deserves a shot at the bigtime. For his career Frantz has an amazing 12 blocked kicks and an impressive 5TDs on returns.2010: 40t, 5tfl, 4pbu, 3FR, 2FF, 2BKs, KR-473y, PR-TD. 2009: 40t, 7pbu, 6BKs, KR-777y, 2TDs. 2008: 45t, INT, 4pbu, 2BKs. 2007: 2BKs

5th rounder cowboys own draft pick: (the cowboiys trade this pick down some to get another 5th, plus a 7th)
Bobby Humphries Shepherd 6-3 250 FB
2010 Don Hansen NCAA Division II All-Super Region 1. Fullbacks usually don't receive a lot of recognition, but this is a pro quality FB. Helped key the Ram running game with his superb blocking, rushed 13 times for 117 yards and a pair of touchdowns. He added nine receptions for 105 yards.


5th rounder trade down from vikings extra pick cowboys take
David Mims Virginia Union 6-9 335 OT
Earned Honorable Mention All-American honors to the Black College All-American Team, the only VUU football player named to the team. Also played in the Russell HBCU Bowl. Anchored an offensive line which allowed VUU rushers to run for 1,887 yards and quarterbacks to pass for 1,765 yards. In all, VUU's offense generated 3,279 yards in total offense.

5th rounder, cowboys trading down to acquire another pick just for fun to show petcats
CB Buster Skrine, Tennessee-Chattanooga; 5-9, 185, 4.30 ... Three things will get a small-school player invited to the combine: speed, speed and more speed. And Skrine has all three! Indeed, the school claims he holds the scool record in the 40 at 4.22; and while not overly big he's got excellent strength. However, scouts will be looking to see if he is as quick and agile as he is fast; has 5 career picks, but also needs to show he's got next-level ball skills.


6th rounder, cowboys own draft pick, cowboys take
Jacob Hardwick Albany State 6-3 270 OLB/DE
A perfect fit in the 3-4 defensive scheme, putting his hand on the ground about 85-90 percent of the time and rushing the running back and passer from the WLB position. He's on top of the offensive linemen before they’re ready to deal with him. Has that first step; very, very quick. 2010 Stats: 57 tackles, 23 TFLs, 14.5 sacks, 5 PBUs, 7 QBHs, 1 FR, 5 FF. Transfer from Bowling Green.


6th rounder in trade down scenario acquired cowboys take
Travis Brisco Urbana 6-2 240 LB
A real prospect with good speed; a total playmaker. Very athletic with a unnatural abilty to geat behind the line of scrimmage. Fifth-year linebacker has already been named Defensive Player of the Year by the GLFC, All-American, etc. Completed his career as the school's all-time leader in quarterback sacks (48), tackles for loss (80.0) and forced fumbles (15). Led the nation in all three categories this season, racking up 16 sacks, 28.5 tackles for loss, and 7 forced fumbles. All three of those marks were also single season Urbana records. A pass-rush specialist at heart, began his career as a defensive end. As a sophomore, converted to linebacker Has garnered some attention from NFL scouts, and an appearance in Division II's premiere all-star showcase the Cactus Bowl gave him one more opportunity to display his skills for teams at the next level.


7th rounder, cowboys own pick cowboys draft:
Frank Kearse Alabama A&M 6-4 305 DE
Complied four memorable years at A&M and helped anchor an A&M unit that finished second in the SWAC in total defense (312.8), third in rushing defense (122.4), fourth in pass defense (190.5) and sixth in scoring defense (23.9). Amassed 122 tackles, five passes defended, three forced fumbles, two fumbles recovered, a block kick, 44 games played, 7 sacks for 35 yards and 2 Ints. Participated in the Russell Athletic HBCU bowl. 2010 Stats: 57 tackles, 14 TFLs, 1 sack, 1 PBU, 1 QBH, 2 FF.


7th rounder cowboys draft:
Korey Lindsay Southern Illinois 5-10 182 CB could be moved to S
Considered one of the top corners in the nation. Is just a natural at the position. Has the speed, awareness and instincts to succeed at the next lev
el. Can shut down an opposing wide receiver or make a big hit on a tight end. Is 3x 1st team All MVC and 3x All American. Uses tremendous agility and soft hands to make big plays. 2010: 41t, 2.5tfl, INT, 8pbu, 2nd SN All American, AP All American. 2009: 63t, 6INTs, 2008: 39t, 6INTs


7th rounder in trade down scenario cowboys draft
Tommy Connors Southeastern Louisiana 6-1 215 S
Named to the All-Southland team for the fourth time in his career. Showed no ill effects from missing the majority of 2009 with an injury. Led the Southland with four fumble recoveries, while also finishing among the league leaders with 98 tackles, 10.5 tackles for loss, 10 passes defended, three interceptions and three fumble recoveries. Also finished as the program’s career leader in forced fumbles, fumble returns and fumble return touchdowns. He was also among the school’s career leaders in tackles, fumble recoveries, pass breakups, interceptions and tackles for loss. His four forced fumbles in 2010 also were a single-season school mark.

7th rounder extra pick acquired in trade down, one of my real favorite pet cats:
WR Andre Holmes, Hillsdale; 6-4, 210, 4.47 to 4.53 ... Another former track star with excellent speed with a chance to shine at the combine; was actually recruited at Hillsdale as a triple jumper - he won the conference title as a freshman - and is relatively new to the game. Made huge strides as a wideout over his career at Hillsdale, though; indeed, caught 104 passes for almost 1,400 yards and 11 TDs as a senior; rangy receiver with long arms and decent hands and was a real match-up problem at the DII level, but has lots to learn about the nuances of the position.
 
note, the other players are free agents that cowboys will sign after the draft. I have 11 free agents that the Cowboys sign after the draft.

Kristopher White Virginia Union 6-5 270 DE
HBCU Bowl participant. Great size and quickness. Avoids blocks with good moves and persistence. 2010 Stats: 29 tackles, 7.5 TFLs, 2 sacks, 1 QBH.

Mark Janssen Wayne State (Neb) 6-4 265 DE
Decent sized DE with a nice knack for getting to ball carriers with precision. Recorded 43 tackles this season. He ranked fifth in the NSIC in tackles for loss with 13 on the season and also ranked eighth in the NSIC in sacks with 5.5 on the season.

Anthony McAlister Carson-Newman 6-1 255 MLB
A monster in the middle. Has that attitude you desire in a MLB. Tough with decent quickness. Led the Eagles with 88 tackles and 11.5 tackles for loss. He also had a 55-yard interception return for a touchdown.

Ty Boyle North Dakota 6-4 290 NT
Smart kid that has numerous academic accolades. Is a 3x All Great West nose tackle. Is quick and uses solid technique to make big plays. Recorded a career-high 38 tackles (16 solo) in 11 games in 2010, adding 3.5 tackles-for-loss, one sack, one interception, two quarterback hurries and two pass breakups. Accepted an invitation to play in the FCS Senior Scout Bowl.

Luke DeLuca Penn 6-0 240 FB
A rare 2x All Ivy and Phil Steele All American as a fullback, he’s that good. Great size, is a bruiser of a blocker and can be deadly on the goal line. 2010: 146y, 3TD. 2009: 101y, 5TD


Vai Tafuna Weber State 6-1 245 FB
A big and skilled FB that has experience at RB. Don’t be fooled, he’s quicker than you think and is very tough to bring down. Is 26 years old, did a church mission out of high school. Smart athlete that has been All Academic. Unanimous 1st All Big Sky 2010: 551y, 4.1 avg, 10TDs

Eric McBride Richmond 6-2 235 LB
One of the most dominating linebackers in the FSC. Has started four years. Is 4x All CAA and 3x All American, was also CAA Rookie of the Year in 2007. His 43 career starts stands as the current longest active streak in CAA. Eric is a hard-nosed, old school linebacker that gets himself involved on every play. Loves to hit and has done a ton of it throughout his career. 2010: 119t, 6.5tfl, sack, 2INT, 6pbu, 2FF, 3FR, DPOY, 2nd SN All American/ AP All American, AFCA All American. 2009: 93t, 3.5tfl, sack, 4pbu, 3FF, 4FR. 2008: 108t, 6.5tfl, 2 sacks, 4pbu, 2INTs. 2007: 126t, 6.5tfl, 2.5 sacks, 2FF

Josh Wine VMI 6-0 265 NT, FB in certain situations
Starter at NT for 4 seasons (33 consecutive games). Is 2x All Big South and has also been an All-Southern Heavyweight Wrestiling Champion. This kid is tough, strong, agile and durable. Is a big-time run stopper. Also has lined up at FB scoring 2TDs in ’08. 2010: 59t, 3tfl, 2 sacks. 2009: 63t, 4tfl, sack, FF. 2008: 34t, 4.5tfl, sack. 2007: 30t, 6tfl, 3 sacks, 3FR

Zach Smith Colgate 6-2 240 LB
Hybrid pass rush specialist. Has experience at the DE and OLB positions. Was a maniac this season. Nobody could stop him, he was unblockable. Zach is strong, fast and has great moves. Hits hard and knows how to rush the QB better than most. Named 1st team All Patriot and DPOY. 2010: 44t (33 solo), 14.5tfl, 10.5 sacks, 3FF


Eric Hedin Linfield 6-7 250 DE/LB real sleeper, room to grow in size
Named to the 2010 American Football Coaches Association Division III Coaches’ All-America Team. On the season, tallied 80 total tackles, including 36 tackles for loss and 22 sacks. Disrupted opposing offenses multiple ways, finishing the year with four pass breakups, two quarterback hurries, three fumble recoveries and three blocked kicks. Graduates as Linfield’s single-season record holder in sacks and ranks first in tackles for loss and yards from sacks in a single season, and career tackles for loss. Defensive Player of the Year in the NWC.

Troy White West Virginia Tech 6-6 295 OT, can play on defensive line in critical situations
This is a special player was being recruited by Alabama, Auburn, Central Florida and Connecticut, among others, mostly as a defensive end. Didn’t reach the required test score to play NCAA major college football. Has had three head coaches in his time WV-Tech but stayed focused. Has all you want in an offensive lineman and his footwork is really good. Has spent a good deal of time on defense, as well, on third down to rush or on fourth-and-inches. Defensive Stats 2010: 30 tackles, 5 TFLs, 1 PD, 2 FF
 
cowboyjoe;3875226 said:
note, the other players are free agents that cowboys will sign after the draft. I have 11 free agents that the Cowboys sign after the draft.

Your a glass half full kind of guy huh?

I'm joking only because if no CBA is reached by the draft we could be sitting waiting to sign these guys for some time.
 
SDogo;3875242 said:
Your a glass half full kind of guy huh?

I'm joking only because if no CBA is reached by the draft we could be sitting waiting to sign these guys for some time.

:) me too, was just joking SDogo, :)

im thinking though, if cba isnt signed by draft time, cowboys might do what they did in 2009 and trade down some, acquire extra picks, so they can get those undrafted players they have their eye on

just a thought, :starspin
 
problem with this mock is the same problem we had two years ago...lots and lots of picks with no impact players plus a bunch of players who won't (didn't) even make the team cuz there weren't enough open roster spots.
 
ghst187;3875471 said:
problem with this mock is the same problem we had two years ago...lots and lots of picks with no impact players plus a bunch of players who won't (didn't) even make the team cuz there weren't enough open roster spots.

not necessarily so, if you can find say 1 or 2 pro bowl players out of the sleepr picks, like cowboys found miles austin, a few years back

or cliff harris years ago, or even drew pearson, then you have found a gem

thats what sleeper picks are, you never know, if a good player or not

think for instance everson walls, he was a sleeper no one heard of him,

:cool:
 
Did I could correctly? 17 draft picks? I like many of the players. Just don't understand how that many will make the team/make any impact. Definitely interesting. So, I'm guessing Ijalana will be our RT?
 
respectdatstar;3875545 said:
Did I could correctly? 17 draft picks? I like many of the players. Just don't understand how that many will make the team/make any impact. Definitely interesting. So, I'm guessing Ijalana will be our RT?

again, this was just a fun mock to show some of my pet cats

Igalana will be our ROG, i think once cba is signed we will acquire a ROT in free agency, decent one,
will rackley is a very good OT, give him time if not
troy white or mims will be our future ROT
 
cowboyjoe;3875656 said:
again, this was just a fun mock to show some of my pet cats

Igalana will be our ROG, i think once cba is signed we will acquire a ROT in free agency, decent one,
will rackley is a very good OT, give him time if not
troy white or mims will be our future ROT

alright. fair enough. I think they all have a ton of potential. Does Mims project as a tackle in the NFL?
 
respectdatstar;3876114 said:
alright. fair enough. I think they all have a ton of potential. Does Mims project as a tackle in the NFL?

yes, strictly ROT, to slow afoot for LOT, Mims is a huge brauler
 

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