Kiper Mock 2.0 2/21/18

[Risen Star]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2018/i...irst-round-pick-rankings-draft-order-32-picks

1. Cleveland Browns - Josh Allen QB Wyoming
2. New York Giants - Saquon Barkley RB Penn St.
3. Indianapolis Colts - Bradley Chubb DE North Carolina St.
4. Cleveland Browns (Houston) - Minkah Fitzpatrick DB Alabama
5. Denver Broncos - Sam Darnold QB USC
6. New York Jets - Baker Mayfield QB Oklahoma
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Quenton Nelson G Notre Dame
8. Chicago Bears - Tremaine Edmunds LB Virginia Tech
9. San Francisco 49ers - Denzel Ward CB Ohio St.
10. Oakland Raiders - Roquan Smith LB Georgia
11. Miami Dolphins - Josh Rosen QB UCLA
12. Cincinnati Bengals - Kolton Miller T UCLA
13. Washington Commanders - Vita Vea DT Washington
14. Green Bay Packers - Marcus Davenport DE UTSA
15. Arizona Cardinals - Calvin Ridley WR Alabama
16. Baltimore Ravens - Orlando Brown T Oklahoma
17. Los Angeles Chargers - Da'Ron Payne DT Alabama
18. Seattle Seahawks - Derwin James S Florida State

19. Dallas Cowboys - Rashaan Evans LB Alabama
I almost went with a tight end here, as South Carolina's Hayden Hurst reminds me of a young Jason Witten, who can't play forever. But middle linebacker is another need, especially if Dallas can't retain free agent Anthony Hitchens, and Evans could play there or be insurance for Sean Lee, who will be 32 when the 2018 season begins and has struggled with injuries in his career. Evans had 15 sacks at Alabama and is a threat as a pass-rusher on third down. He's smart and battle-tested after playing under Nick Saban. I really like this pick for the Cowboys.

20. Detroit Lions - Derrius Guice RB LSU
21. Buffalo Bills - Mike Hughes CB UCF
22. Buffalo Bills (Kansas City) - James Daniels C/G Iowa
23. Los Angeles Rams - Josh Jackson CB Iowa
24. Carolina Panthers - James Washington WR Oklahoma St.
25. Tennessee Titans - Ronald Jones RB USC
26. Atlanta Falcons - Isaiah Wynn G Georgia
27. New Orleans Saints - Hayden Hurst TE South Carolina
28. Pittsburgh Steelers - Leighton Vander Esch LB Boise St.
29. Jacksonville Jaguars - Dallas Goedert TE South Dakota St.
30. Minnesota Vikings - Geron Christian T Louisville
31. New England Patriots - Donte Jackson CB LSU
32. Philadelphia Eagles - Christian Kirk WR Texas A&M

 

[bodi]

But middle linebacker is another need

agreed even if we keep Hitchens

 

[Western]

Why not.
Need playmakers on D.

 

[Alexander]

Why not.
Need playmakers on D.

Won't matter who the LBers are if they can't be kept clean.

 

[Alexander]

Amazing he now has now has Geron Christian in the first round.

 

[tm1119]

Taking the 3rd best 4-3 LB with a top 20 pick should set off major alarms to everyone.
would also require Jerry and co. to be down on Jaylon Smith to draft someone who will be expected to start over him...don’t see that happening regardless of what the true story on Jaylon’s knee is

 

[Western]

Won't matter who the LBers are if they can't be kept clean.

Thanks for your input.
But, I operate under the philosophy of best player available at that selection given the remaining players on the board.

 

[DFWJC]

The 2nd half of the 1st round is gonna be real interesting this year.

Kiper now has Goedert and Christian going in the 1st round?
wow
Movin' on up

 

[Alexander]

The 2nd half of the 1st round is gonna be real interesting this year.

Kiper now has Goedert and Christian going in the 1st round?
wow
Movin' on up

Hayden Hurst also.

 

[atlantacowboy]

How the heck is Josh Rosen the 4th QB off the board?

 

[Alexander]

Thanks for your input.
But, I operate under the philosophy of best player available at that selection given the remaining players on the board.

That pick of that player at 19 would be a forced pick for need.

 

[DFWJC]

I can see this pick if we love the player.
IF

Do you all like Evans better than McGlinchey (OT) or Mo Hurst (DT) or Harrison (S) or others?
Just curious

If the draft falls like this, I may consider dropping down some, picking up a 2nd or 3rd and still getting one of these guys.

 

[Western]

That pick of that player at 19 would be a forced pick for need.

No it wouldn't.
Best player available.

 

[KingintheNorth]

19. Dallas Cowboys - Rashaan Evans LB Alabama

Booooo!

almost went with a tight end here, as South Carolina's Hayden Hurst

Also booooo!

 

[KingintheNorth]

Amazing he now has now has Geron Christian in the first round.

Kiper has been both caught and continually accused of pushing players of his agent friends.

 

[tideh20heel]

Mike Hughes is the best player available in that scenario. Evans would be an epic reach. Hurst reminds him of Witten because they are almost the same age. No thanks to either. Give me Wynn, Hughes, trade up for James or bail on the pick. Evans will be there much later in the 1st or early second.

 

[tideh20heel]

No Maurice Hurst in the 1st is interesting.

 

[Alexander]

No it wouldn't.
Best player available.

Good luck trying to promote the idea that there are only 18 players better in this draft than Evans.

 

[cheyennes]

Evans mike
Lee Will
Smith Sam
Liked

 

[Risen Star]

Kiper has been both caught and continually accused of pushing players of his agent friends.

He's been caught doing that?

Prove it.