My First First Round Mock :-)

This took a long time. If even one pick turns out to be wrong, I'm gonna be devastated. But I have faith. I think they're gonna all be right.


1. Buccaneers - Jameis Winston, QB

The Buccaneers draft Winston after succumbing to the overwhelming pressure of online mock drafts.


2. Titans - Marcus Mariota, QB

New Assistant Head Coach Dick LeBeau pounds the table for the sure-things Fowler and Williams, but GM Ruston Webster believes LeBeau has become too old and stubborn, and the game has passed him by since his hiring in February.


3. Jaguars - Dante Fowler, Jr., DE

Jags are tempted to take Leonard Williams here, but realize he will never sniff the field so long as Ziggy Hood is on the roster. Jacksonville finally gets an edge rush.


4. Raiders - Leonard Williams, DT

Raiders accidentally get one right.


5. Washington, D.C. - Brandon Scherff, OL

Versatile, pro-ready offensive lineman to protect already shattered investment at QB.


6. Jets - Vic Beasley, OLB

Jets go against all odds and draft someone to rush the passer.


7. Vikings - Kevin White, WR

Vikings slide up to catch the falling White to pair with their first good young QB since Culpepper.


8. Falcons - Shane Ray, DE

Being a one-year-starting dynamite pass rusher out of Missouri with a high motor and squeaky-clean character guarantees one to be a top 10 overall pick, even with substantial injury concerns. Side note: his Missouri teammate, Markus Golden, was also a very productive one-year-starting pass rusher and plays hard, but did not test as well (4.9 and 17 reps at combine), so he figures to fall all the way to the 3rd or 4th round. Both players should be solid NFL contributors for years to come.


9. Browns - Amari Cooper, WR

Browns jump on Cooper, who they figure to be the final missing piece to Johnny Manziel's game.


10. Rams - Andrus Peat, OT

Peat can play either side, and gives the Rams the freedom to let Greg Robinson play where he needs to.


11. Bears - Danny Shelton, DL

The Bears just can't pass on Shelton, who they hope will mask some of their deficiencies on defense.


12. New York Giants - La'el Collins, OL

The Giants need help getting the most of an offense that includes ODB, Victor Cruz, and the hot-hand QB Eli Manning. Collins will blow running lanes open and help keep Manning upright.


13. Saints - Todd Gurley, RB

The Saints decide to try something new and draft a weapon for Drew Brees and the offense.


14. Dolphins - Trae Waynes, CB

With the addition of Waynes, the Dolphins hope to finally slow the onslaught of touchdowns from division rivals EJ Manuel and Geno Smith.


15. 49ers - Malcom Brown, DL

The D-line coach is now calling the shots. Brown is versatile, so they can build the future defensive line around him.


16. Texans - Erick Flowers, OT

Rush the passer on defense, protect the quarterback on offense. In today's passing NFL, the Texans are nothing without their quarterbacks, Ryan FitzPatrick, Case Keenum, and Tom Savage, who, added together, are nearly enough to form a competent player. The addition of Flowers aims to keep it that way.


17. Chargers - Alvin Dupree, LB

The Chargers take another step toward a top-tier defense, adding Dupree to a team with young lineman Corey Luiget, linebacker Manti Te'o, and cornerback Jason Verrett.


18. Chiefs - DeVante Parker, WR

Now that the pass rush is finally good thanks Dee Ford, the Chiefs can afford to make a luxury pick like a wide receiver.


19. Browns - Arik Armstead, DL

Browns continue their pattern ('07, '12, '14) of selecting the steady choice with their first pick in the first round, and the risky boom/bust player with their bonus pick.


Will somebody stop giving these guys first round draft picks?? Eh, never mind. If you gotta give 'em to someone, give 'em to the team that'll use 'em on Brady Quinn, Brandon Weeden, and Johnny Manziel.


20. Eagles - Jaelen Strong, WR

Chip Kelly gets busy trying to prove trading Nick "27/2" Foles for Sam "Ouch" Bradford wasn't a mistake. If Bradford can't win in an offense with Strong, Jordan Matthews, Darren Sproles, Ertz/Celek, and that offensive line, he can't win.


21. Bengals - Randy Gregory, DE/OLB

Bengals can't help themselves. Marvin Lewis assigns Pacman Jones to be Gregory's personal mentor.


22. Steelers - Kevin Johnson, CB

Jalen Collins is a risk on the field. Marcus Peters is a risk off the field. Johnson can play soon and has a high floor. An unspectacular but steady pick at CB would be an enormous step up for the Steelers, who have struggled to draft anyone playable at the position.


23. Lions - Landon Collins, SS

The Lions play BPA and take a guy that will help in both phases of the game.


24. Cardinals - Marcus Peters, CB

Bruce Arians lets "Coach of the Year" go to his head, decides no player's drama is too much for him to handle.


25. Panthers - T.J. Clemmings, OT

Clemmings figures to push incumbent Mike Remmers, but can he ever replace the legendary locker room presence and powerhouse of emotional support Byron Bell?


26. Ravens - Phillip Dorsett, WR

Baltimore goes outside its comfort zone and tries to complete long passes the old fashioned way. Joe Flacco currently modifying his game to throw accurate passes instead of underthrown balls that just so happen to draw pass interference penalties.


27. Cowboys - Jalen Collins, CB

Dallas hopes to repeat its success from the last time they drafted an LSU CB.


28. Broncos - Breshaud Perriman, WR

Perriman's speed figures to factor into the Broncos' December offense, when Peyton Manning's arms are both in slings and 75% of all play calls are reverses.


29. Colts - Cameron Erving, OL

The Colts have multiple holes on the OL, and Erving convinced Jim Irsay over drinks that he can play OT and C at the same time.


30. Packers - Eddie Goldman, DL

Ted Thompson breathes a sigh of relief as he is once again able to draft an under-the-radar, practical, non-flashy first round pick.


31. Saints - Eric Kendricks, LB

Kendricks is a versatile player perfect for the Saints' scheme, and they've got linebacker issues. He slides in and starts right away.


32. Raiders - Dorial Green-Beckham, WR

Raiders leap at the chance to land a top WR after all, and one of the cleanest off-field players they've drafted in decades. Patriots take two future 1st rounders to move back 3 spots; Oakland is very grateful.

 

You mean to tell me
Melvin Gordon was still on the board at the Steelers pick and they didn't take him?
OH BOY I know someone here isn't going to be happy about that, but on the bright side we all get to pick from his STEELERS paraphernalia.

I do enjoy the jabs you take at some teams, just a little harsh on the Steelers one tho, OH WELL

if the 32 pick goes that way sheesh that's all I can say sheesh

other than that GOOD LUCK thanks for the read SNACK

 

Thanks for reminding me. That was the most ridiculous thing I've read on here in awhile. You know, my friend is the kicker at San Diego State. He's friends with the punter. If the Steelers don't draft them in the first two rounds, I'm burning all my stuff and never watching a game again.

 

One thing I know for sure, Saints are not picking a running back in the first round with having spiller and Ingram.

 

Dammit, I didn't know they had Spiller. I'm not as up to speed on the FA side of things as I should be.

 

The Raiders badly need WR help, so they will draft either White or Cooper at 4 unless they trade down, to help their young QB out, they never had a receiver last year that got more than 700 yards in their passing game and they had the dropsy as well, so it will be Cooper or White at 4 this year....

 

After doing my own this is harder than it appears; good job!

 

Maybe. It's not like there aren't other receivers. I have them taking one later this round. It fits their MO to take White, but I'm going a little against the grain. Not like Williams is a bad pick