Kiper Mock 4.0 4/11/23

[Risen Star]

1. Carolina Panthers (Chicago) - Bryce Young QB Alabama
2. Houston Texans - C.J. Stroud QB Ohio St.
3. Tennessee Titans (Arizona) - Anthony Richardson QB Florida
4. Indianapolis Colts - Will Levis QB Kentucky
5. Seattle Seahawks (Denver) - Jalen Carter DT Georgia
6. Detroit Lions (L.A. Rams) - Will Anderson Jr. OLB Alabama
7. Las Vegas Raiders - Devon Witherspoon CB Illinois
8. Atlanta Falcons - Nolan Smith OLB Georgia
9. Chicago Bears (Carolina) - Darnell Wright T Tennessee
10. Philadelphia Eagles (New Orleans) - Peter Skoronski T/G Northwestern
11. Arizona Cardinals (Tennessee) - Tyree Wilson DE Texas Tech
12. Houston Texans (Cleveland) - Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR Ohio St.
13. New York Jets - Broderick Jones T Georgia
14. New England Patriots - Christian Gonzalez CB Oregon
15. Green Bay Packers - Dalton Kincaid TE Utah
16. Washington (Red)skins - Joey Porter Jr. CB Penn St.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers - Zay Flowers WR Boston College
18. Detroit Lions - Bijan Robinson RB Texas
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Paris Johnson Jr. T Ohio St.
20. Seattle Seahawks - Myles Murphy DE Clemson
21. Los Angeles Chargers - Jordan Addison WR USC
22. Baltimore Ravens - Deonte Banks CB Maryland
23. Minnesota Vikings - Emmanuel Forbes CB Mississippi St.
24. Jacksonville Jaguars - Lukas Van Ness DL Iowa
25. New York Giants - DJ Turner CB Michigan

26. Dallas Cowboys - Michael Mayer TE Notre Dame
Dalton Schultz left in free agency, and the Cowboys never replaced him. Let's get Dak Prescott a talented safety valve here. Mayer is the best all-around tight end in this class; he's not afraid to latch on to defenders and block. Don't discount his receiving upside, either. He had 180 catches for 2,099 yards and 18 scores in three college seasons. He can be an outlet on crossers and hooks, and he'll pick up first downs after the catch. Dallas also has scouted the class' best wide receivers, so keep an eye out if one of the top guys drops.

27. Buffalo Bills - Trenton Simpson LB Clemson
28. Cincinnati Bengals - Bryan Bresee DT Clemson
29. New Orleans Saints - (San Fran thru Mia, Den) - Calijah Kancey DT Pittsburgh
30. Seattle Seahawks (Philadelphia) - Hendon Hooker QB Tennessee
31. Kansas City Chiefs - Will McDonald IV DE Iowa St.

32. Pittsburgh Steelers (Chicago) - Anton Harrison T Oklahoma
33. Houston Texans - Felix Anudike-Uzomah DE Kansas St.
34. Arizona Cardinals - Quentin Johnston WR TCU
35. Indianapolis Colts - Brian Branch DB Alabama
36. Los Angeles Rams - Keion White DE Georgia Tech
37. Philadelphia Eagles (Denver thru Seattle) - Jahmyr Gibbs RB Alabama
38. Las Vegas Raiders - O'Cyrus Torrence G Florida
39. Carolina Panthers - Drew Sanders LB Arkansas
40. New Orleans Saints - Darnell Washington TE Georgia
41. Arizona Cardinals (Tennessee) - Mazi Smith DT Michigan
42. New York Jets (Cleveland) - Luke Musgrave TE Oregon St.
43. New York Jets - Joe Tippmann C Wisconsin
44. Atlanta Falcons - Kelee Ringo CB Georgia
45. Green Bay Packers - Byron Young OLB Tennessee
46. New England Patriots - Matthew Bergeron T Syracuse
47. Washington (Red)skins - Blake Freeland T BYU
48. Detroit Lions - Jack Campbell ILB Iowa
49. Pittsburgh Steelers - Julius Brents CB Kansas St.
50. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Adetomiwa Adebawore DL Northwestern
51. Miami Dolphins - Steve Avila C/G TCU
52. Philadelphia Eagles (Seattle) - Derick Hall OLB Auburn
53. Chicago Bears (Baltimore) - BJ Ojulari DE LSU
54. Los Angeles Chargers - Brenton Strange TE Penn St.
55. Detroit Lions (Minnesota) - Jalin Hyatt WR Tennessee
56. Jacksonville Jaguars - Cam Smith CB South Carolina
57. New York Giants - John Michael Schmitz C Minnesota

58. Dallas Cowboys - Jonathan Mingo WR Mississippi
I thought about a replacement for Ezekiel Elliott here, but Mingo would make an impact on the Dallas depth chart. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound receiver has a great mix of size and speed. He averaged 16.9 yards per reception last season, and he was mostly running short routes. He can break tackles once he gets the ball. He has experience playing both outside and in the slot. This makes two pass-catchers for the Cowboys, and you know Dak Prescott would be thrilled.

59. Buffalo Bills - Josh Downs WR North Carolina
60. Cincinnati Bengals - Zach Charbonnet RB UCLA
61. Chicago Bears (San Fran thru Car) - Jaquelin Roy DT LSU
62. Philadelphia Eagles - Jartavius Martin DB Illinois
63. Kansas City Chiefs - Marvin Mims Jr. WR Oklahoma

 

[Risen Star]

Overview
Big combination tight end with the demeanor for run blocking and the size for tough, chain-moving catches underneath. Mayer will come into the league with better blocking technique than most tight ends in this year’s draft. He’s built for in-line duty and was an extension of the Notre Dame offensive line at times. His feet are a little heavy getting into and through his routes, but he has the hand strength and contact balance to win heavily contested catches on the first two levels. Mayer might need to polish his route running to become a high-volume target, but he’s a safe pick and will be a good pro who can become a plus player as a run blocker and pass catcher.

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Overview
Big, strong slot receiver possessing the mental and physical toughness to outperform his speed limitations. The career production is nothing special, but it’s clear he’s put time and effort into his craft. He runs crisp, well-paced routes and ramps up his focus when it’s time to go get the football. A lack of separation burst and long speed could make for more contested catches, but he has the body type and willingness for that work. Mingo can get tough yards after the catch and is an above-average blocker. He has the skill level and demeanor to become a starting slot receiver for teams using 11 personnel (three WRs) as their base offense.

 

[Risen Star]

Any comments critical of Mel will be reported and deleted.

 

[Outlaw Heroes]

I wouldn’t love the picks. Dak doesn’t like to throw 50/50 balls and neither of these guys will create much separation beyond what their frames create for them.

It does strike me as a reasonable prediction of how things might fall overall, however.

 

[JohnsKey19]

In this scenario, I would think the Cowboys go McDonald at 26.

 

[McKDaddy]

I'm sure Mayer will be a fine player but he just doesn't move the needle for me.

Mingo is someone to target later.

Boy, I could make some hay in the 35-40 range of this scenario.

 

[Risen Star]

I wouldn’t love the picks. Dak doesn’t like to throw 50/50 balls and neither of these guys will create much separation beyond what their frames create for them.

It does strike me as a reasonable prediction of how things might fall overall, however.

You've been reported.

 

[chicago JK]

Interesting he has one RB in the first round. Gibbs falling to the second and Charbonnet going late second.

 

[slick325]

I wish I had two more hands...so I can give this mock 4 thumbs down.

 

[baltcowboy]

1. Carolina Panthers (Chicago) - Bryce Young QB Alabama
2. Houston Texans - C.J. Stroud QB Ohio St.
3. Tennessee Titans (Arizona) - Anthony Richardson QB Florida
4. Indianapolis Colts - Will Levis QB Kentucky
5. Seattle Seahawks (Denver) - Jalen Carter DT Georgia
6. Detroit Lions (L.A. Rams) - Will Anderson Jr. OLB Alabama
7. Las Vegas Raiders - Devon Witherspoon CB Illinois
8. Atlanta Falcons - Nolan Smith OLB Georgia
9. Chicago Bears (Carolina) - Darnell Wright T Tennessee
10. Philadelphia Eagles (New Orleans) - Peter Skoronski T/G Northwestern
11. Arizona Cardinals (Tennessee) - Tyree Wilson DE Texas Tech
12. Houston Texans (Cleveland) - Jaxon Smith-Njigba WR Ohio St.
13. New York Jets - Broderick Jones T Georgia
14. New England Patriots - Christian Gonzalez CB Oregon
15. Green Bay Packers - Dalton Kincaid TE Utah
16. Washington (Red)skins - Joey Porter Jr. CB Penn St.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers - Zay Flowers WR Boston College
18. Detroit Lions - Bijan Robinson RB Texas
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Paris Johnson Jr. T Ohio St.
20. Seattle Seahawks - Myles Murphy DE Clemson
21. Los Angeles Chargers - Jordan Addison WR USC
22. Baltimore Ravens - Deonte Banks CB Maryland
23. Minnesota Vikings - Emmanuel Forbes CB Mississippi St.
24. Jacksonville Jaguars - Lukas Van Ness DL Iowa
25. New York Giants - DJ Turner CB Michigan

26. Dallas Cowboys - Michael Mayer TE Notre Dame
Dalton Schultz left in free agency, and the Cowboys never replaced him. Let's get Dak Prescott a talented safety valve here. Mayer is the best all-around tight end in this class; he's not afraid to latch on to defenders and block. Don't discount his receiving upside, either. He had 180 catches for 2,099 yards and 18 scores in three college seasons. He can be an outlet on crossers and hooks, and he'll pick up first downs after the catch. Dallas also has scouted the class' best wide receivers, so keep an eye out if one of the top guys drops.

27. Buffalo Bills - Trenton Simpson LB Clemson
28. Cincinnati Bengals - Bryan Bresee DT Clemson
29. New Orleans Saints - (San Fran thru Mia, Den) - Calijah Kancey DT Pittsburgh
30. Seattle Seahawks (Philadelphia) - Hendon Hooker QB Tennessee
31. Kansas City Chiefs - Will McDonald IV DE Iowa St.

32. Pittsburgh Steelers (Chicago) - Anton Harrison T Oklahoma
33. Houston Texans - Felix Anudike-Uzomah DE Kansas St.
34. Arizona Cardinals - Quentin Johnston WR TCU
35. Indianapolis Colts - Brian Branch DB Alabama
36. Los Angeles Rams - Keion White DE Georgia Tech
37. Philadelphia Eagles (Denver thru Seattle) - Jahmyr Gibbs RB Alabama
38. Las Vegas Raiders - O'Cyrus Torrence G Florida
39. Carolina Panthers - Drew Sanders LB Arkansas
40. New Orleans Saints - Darnell Washington TE Georgia
41. Arizona Cardinals (Tennessee) - Mazi Smith DT Michigan
42. New York Jets (Cleveland) - Luke Musgrave TE Oregon St.
43. New York Jets - Joe Tippmann C Wisconsin
44. Atlanta Falcons - Kelee Ringo CB Georgia
45. Green Bay Packers - Byron Young OLB Tennessee
46. New England Patriots - Matthew Bergeron T Syracuse
47. Washington (Red)skins - Blake Freeland T BYU
48. Detroit Lions - Jack Campbell ILB Iowa
49. Pittsburgh Steelers - Julius Brents CB Kansas St.
50. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Adetomiwa Adebawore DL Northwestern
51. Miami Dolphins - Steve Avila C/G TCU
52. Philadelphia Eagles (Seattle) - Derick Hall OLB Auburn
53. Chicago Bears (Baltimore) - BJ Ojulari DE LSU
54. Los Angeles Chargers - Brenton Strange TE Penn St.
55. Detroit Lions (Minnesota) - Jalin Hyatt WR Tennessee
56. Jacksonville Jaguars - Cam Smith CB South Carolina
57. New York Giants - John Michael Schmitz C Minnesota

58. Dallas Cowboys - Jonathan Mingo WR Mississippi
I thought about a replacement for Ezekiel Elliott here, but Mingo would make an impact on the Dallas depth chart. The 6-foot-2, 220-pound receiver has a great mix of size and speed. He averaged 16.9 yards per reception last season, and he was mostly running short routes. He can break tackles once he gets the ball. He has experience playing both outside and in the slot. This makes two pass-catchers for the Cowboys, and you know Dak Prescott would be thrilled.

59. Buffalo Bills - Josh Downs WR North Carolina
60. Cincinnati Bengals - Zach Charbonnet RB UCLA
61. Chicago Bears (San Fran thru Car) - Jaquelin Roy DT LSU
62. Philadelphia Eagles - Jartavius Martin DB Illinois
63. Kansas City Chiefs - Marvin Mims Jr. WR Oklahoma

Not bad I wouldn’t complain. This draft improves our offense. The Cowboys would take Downs over Mingo. Just like I feared Flowers and Forbes are moving up.

 

[reddyuta]

definition of meh,Mel never fails to dissapoint.

 

[tm1119]

I’d have no complaints about Mayer.

Wouldn’t want Mingo in the 2nd though. I know the draft shouldn’t be about instant gratification, but taking a WR and TE and not addressing any other part of the team is tough.

Would also be curious to see if the Cowboys would be tempted into trading up if Avila falls past 50 like this. Although in this scenario Miami not having a 4th or 5th rounder makes it very difficult to match up a trade on the value chart without 1 of the teams giving up a future pick

 

[austin88]

I would not be excited about that second round. The Eagles get Hall (who I really want), the Giants get Schmitz to solidify their line, and we draft Mingo a round too early.

 

[KingintheNorth]

Yikes on Mingo at 58.

 

[Smith22]

I think this mock shows the Cowboys issue being at pick 26. The OL we might value will be there at 26 but long gone by pick 58.

I think a WR and CB run happens before 26, leaving little value there in round 1.

 

[NotForLong]

I wouldn’t love the picks. Dak doesn’t like to throw 50/50 balls and neither of these guys will create much separation beyond what their frames create for them.

It does strike me as a reasonable prediction of how things might fall overall, however.

Dak would process them as covered

 

[MikeT22]

Yikes on Mingo at 58.

Yep, and a pick higher than Josh Downs.

 

[NotForLong]

I think this mock shows the Cowboys issue being at pick 26. The OL we might value will be there at 26 but long gone by pick 58.

I think a WR and CB run happens before 26, leaving little value there in round 1.

If Offensive line is what the Cowboys are targeting then a trade down would be expected and would net more picks. I would be on board with this

 

[ThatJerryKid]

Any comments critical of Mel will be reported and deleted.

I hate both picks. Don’t waste your time. I’ll report myself.

 

[Smith22]

If Offensive line is what the Cowboys are targeting then a trade down would be expected and would net more picks. I would be on board with this

I agree, but we need a team behind us to value a player highly enough to move up. Maybe a QB?