Godfather of Sports Mock Draft 3.5: Round Two, Fight
32. Cleveland Browns:Robert Nkemdiche, defensive tackle, Ole Miss
He is a first round talent but with so many off the field issues he will most likely will slip to the second round. Unless Cincy drafts him first, they excel on picking up... um... "questionable players."
33. Tennessee Titans: Josh Doctson, receiver, Texas Christian U.
If they can get that offense to click this year they may break .500. Kenny Britt needs a number two guy to take some of the double coverage off of him. And with DeMarco Murray in the backfield there is more potential to use play-action pass and get Doctson open down the field, which is where he excels.
34. Dallas Cowboys: Cody Whitehair, guard, Kansas State
It would be amazing if the Cowboys picked up Whitehair. Why? Because they need help across that line. Because they cannot afford to have Tony Romo break his collar bone for the 5,000th time. AND that franchise picks players that are flashy and an offensive guard is not flahsy.
35. San Diego Chargers: Hunter Henry, tight end, Arkansas
Henry might go in the first round because is the only tight end that is worth a top 50 pick this year. Is he the future Antonio Gates. NO! *laughs out of control* But, he can block, he can catch and is 21 years old, not 35, sorry Gates. Plus, San Diego lost Ladarious Green to Pittsburgh in free agency, so depth at this spot needs help anyways.
36. Baltimore Ravens: William Jackson III, corner, Houston
This guy's stock has done nothing but go up since the combine. He is quick and fast (which are two different things) and would be a great nickel in the Ravens' defensive scheme. This pick could also could be more another offensive lineman.
37. San Francisco 49ers: Vernon Butler, defensive tackle, LA Tech
Could he slip this far? Yes. With so much talent at the defensive tackle spot in this draft and other teams needs it is possible. However, if the Packers don't go linebacker and the Steelers don't go secondary he will be long gone.
38. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jarran Reed, defensive tackle, Alabama
He is a run stopper. And teaming up with all the free agents that the Jags got in the off season will be to his advantage. Reed is not a instant starter but with a solid defensive core and veterans to help him out he may turn into a every down tackle.
39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jason Spriggs, tackle, Indiana
Nothing to see here. Just drafting for need. Tampa's tackle situation is not pretty. The edition of J.R. Sweezy may help the interior line out but the weakness at both tackle spots. And it needs to be fixed if this young offense is to prosper.
40. New York Giants: Derrick Henry, running back, Alabama
People that don't get football will think it is a travesty that he fell this far. But, he most likely will. Is he an every down back? No. Can he catch well out of the backfield? Meh. But, can he pound the rock and pick of blitzes? Yes. And that will be welcome in the Giants organization.
41. Chicago Bears: Noah Spence, linebacker, Eastern Kentucky
He has a spotted past with drug abuse (of all kinds.) Most recently he was dismissed by the Big 10 conference after testing positive for ecstasy. So, he played out his days at Eastern Kentucky. On the up side he can play a solid outside backer/edge rusher in the Bears' defense. I hope for his sake those days are behind him.
42. Miami Dolphins: Jeremy Cash, safety, Duke
Cash is a bargain here. Duke played a unique 3-3-5 defense so he needs to play in a scheme somewhat similar to what the Fins or Packers play. Worst case he can move down and play outside backer. He isn't afraid of getting down in the front seven... but he may need to balk up a bit before he does that in the NFL.
43. Los Angeles Rams(from PHI): Will Fuller, receiver, Notre Dame
Total rebuild on the offensive side. Fuller is not a guy that is going to catch anything across the middle or crack back a linebacker but he can go deep. Fast. Scouts and pundits have praised him for his 'elite' speed. Now, it is just a matter of who will be throwing him the ball come week one.
44. Oakland Raiders: Keanu Neal, safety, Flordia
In some circles he is rated higher than Vonn Bell and some he isn't. It's my mock draft so deal with it. The Raiders are weirdly heavy underdog favorites coming in to the 2016 season... which always ends in disaster. My thoughts, if you see a team on the coverage of a magazine in May-April-June they will be picking in the top ten the next year.
45. Chicago Bears (from LA): Shon Coleman, tackle, Auburn
A right tackle at best. Maybe a guard at worst. But, Coleman is a workhorse and the Bears can use all the help they can get to keep Jay "I always look miserable" Cutler upright in the pocket this year.
46. Detroit Lions: Emmanuel Ogbah, defensive end, Oklahoma State
He is a true 3-4 end. He does a great job of shedding blocks and getting into an opponent's backfield. But, the more I read about him the more I realize the failure rate of OK State players in the NFL. And that is where my knowledge of him ends... so. Yup.
47. New Orleans Saints: Su'a Cravens, linebacker, USC
He will most likely be a stand up end. And a few days ago ESPN.com had a report that the Saints are using current safety Kenny Vaccaro as a measuring stick to Cravens talent. Which, is a solid complement for Cravens because Vaccaro has great range at the safety spot.
48. Indianapolis Colts: Jaylon Smith, linebacker, Notre Dame
Is he a gamble in the top 50? Maybe. A lot of reports say, and I am paraphrasing here, that he is knee is still a dumpster fire. However, a lot of great picks have been able to overcome injury to become a starter in the NFL. Example: Willis McGahee's knee turned into pudding in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl. But, he ending up having a solid 11 year career running for over 8,000 yards.
49. Buffalo Bills: Artie Burns, corner, University of Miami
Speed. Speed. Speed. Burns is a former track star and ran a 4.46 40yd dash at the combine. But, he can channel his speed into 'game speed.' He makes a lot of plays on the ball and will make an instant impact in punt and kick coverage.
50. Atlanta Falcons: Vadal Alexander, guard, LSU
He had 46 total career starts where he both played guard and tackle which makes him quite versatile. The Falcons are in a slump and head coach Dan Quinn better make some moves quick because Matty Ice isn't getting any younger.
51. New York Jets: Austin Hooper, tight end, Stanford
Odds are Jets fans will "boooo" this pick because they will still be hung over from day one of the draft. But, Hooper is a great get at the 51 spot. He isn't a traditional 'hand on the ground' tight end but, more of that you see out of Gronk and Jimmy Graham and most tight ends these days.
52. Houston Texans: Tyler Boyd, receiver, Pittsburgh
If you don't watch college football as much as I do (which is good for you, you actually socialize with people in season) you have no idea who he is. So here is a snapshot of his career at Pitt: All time in both receptions with 254 and receiving yards with 3,361. And he finished second all time in all purpose yards with 5,243... trailing behind who? Tony Dorsett.
53. Washington Redskins: Kendal Fuller, corner, Virginia Tech
And with that pick that pretty much depletes the top 100 talent at the corner spot. Fuller is the fourth of his brothers to be drafted into the NFL, see: Kyle Fuller (Bears), Vincent Fuller (seven years with the Titans), and Corey Fuller (Lions.) And I hate to say it, but genetics normally make the best players. Like the MCown brothers Luke (34) and Josh (36) who have somehow stayed in the NFL spotlight for an unreal amount of time because they are just 'good enough.'
54. Minnesota Vikings: Joshua Perry, linebacker, Ohio State U.
He may not be getting headlines but he is a solid backer. And Minnesota has had a ton of luck in the draft recently getting guys like this. And he could eventually be Chad Greenway's replacement as he already cited this season will be his last.
55. Cincinnati Bengals: Adolphus Washington, tackle, Ohio State U
ANOTHER BUCKEYE? Yup. He would be a higher pick if he wasn't suspended for the Fiesta Bowl for *drum roll* soliciting prostitutes! And we all know how Marvin Lewis loves these guys. Maybe Vontaze Burfict can mentor him.
56. Seattle Seahawks: Nick Martin, center, Notre Dame
He had recovered from a season ending knee injury a few years back and was able to play at both center and guard while at Notre Dame. A rebuilt line is what the doctor ordered for the Seahawks. Especially after losing starting guard J.R. Sweezy to Tampa.
57. Green Bay Packers: Carl Nassib, defensive end, Penn State
Yes, Ryan Nassib from the NY Gaints is his brother. More importantly he lead the country in sacks with 15.5 last season. He would have gone higher if there wasn't so much depth at the DL/DE spots in the draft. He is kind of a quandary though. He would have to bulk up to be a true end, and at 6'7 he isn't going to play outside backer anytime soon.
58. Pittsburgh Steelers:Christian Hackenburg, quarterback,Penn St
Why not? What is Pitt going to do when Big Ben goes down again this year? Give Byron Leftwich or Charlie Batch a ring?! It's time that they start drafting for the future and I don't think Landry Jones is the long term answer there.
59. Kansas City Cheifs: Karl Joseph, safety, West Virginia U.
A MAJOR ACL injury last year is why he still will floating around in the ladder parts of the second round. A true strong safety that hasn't been seen since Troy Polamalu played a full season... so... 2007? And chill out Steelers fans. I am not saying this is the second coming of Troy, it's just that he has similar playing styles.
60. New England Patriots: Kenneth Dixon, running back, LA Tech
I am not a Pats fan but that is rough that they have to wait 59 picks before they can draft. Yikes. But, odds are they wanted Dixon anyways. He screams Patriot. Versatile in both the running and passing game. And the kind of guy three years from now that will have over 2,500yds on the ground because... well it's Bill Belichick.
61. New England Patriots(from AZ): Micheal Thomas, receiver, OSU
This is the kind of sh*t that makes you hate New England. They are both good picks and both will most likely have a good year. What is this? The 40th guy from OSU?!
62. Carolina Panthers: DeVonte Booker, running back, Utah
Give it a year and he will be the new starting running back in Charlotte. Then everyone can finally hang up their Johnathan Stewart jersey. He can catch and he can run, but more importantly he waits for holes to open and follows his blockers. (I actually watched film on this guy)
63. Denver Broncos: Christian Westerman, guard, Arizona State
Splashy? Nope. But he is needed BADLY by the Broncos who pretty much lost (can you lose over 100% of something?) most of their starters to free agency. Westerman is a multiyear starter that can play both left and right guard. Denver will be okay after a one year reload period.
One more final mock draft will be about before the draft so keep your eyes peeled for it! (By the way that is an insane figure of speech)
Stats, facts, figures: NFL.com, ESPN.com, CBSSports.com, FoxSports.com
He is a first round talent but with so many off the field issues he will most likely will slip to the second round. Unless Cincy drafts him first, they excel on picking up... um... "questionable players."
33. Tennessee Titans: Josh Doctson, receiver, Texas Christian U.
If they can get that offense to click this year they may break .500. Kenny Britt needs a number two guy to take some of the double coverage off of him. And with DeMarco Murray in the backfield there is more potential to use play-action pass and get Doctson open down the field, which is where he excels.
34. Dallas Cowboys: Cody Whitehair, guard, Kansas State
It would be amazing if the Cowboys picked up Whitehair. Why? Because they need help across that line. Because they cannot afford to have Tony Romo break his collar bone for the 5,000th time. AND that franchise picks players that are flashy and an offensive guard is not flahsy.
35. San Diego Chargers: Hunter Henry, tight end, Arkansas
Henry might go in the first round because is the only tight end that is worth a top 50 pick this year. Is he the future Antonio Gates. NO! *laughs out of control* But, he can block, he can catch and is 21 years old, not 35, sorry Gates. Plus, San Diego lost Ladarious Green to Pittsburgh in free agency, so depth at this spot needs help anyways.
36. Baltimore Ravens: William Jackson III, corner, Houston
This guy's stock has done nothing but go up since the combine. He is quick and fast (which are two different things) and would be a great nickel in the Ravens' defensive scheme. This pick could also could be more another offensive lineman.
37. San Francisco 49ers: Vernon Butler, defensive tackle, LA Tech
Could he slip this far? Yes. With so much talent at the defensive tackle spot in this draft and other teams needs it is possible. However, if the Packers don't go linebacker and the Steelers don't go secondary he will be long gone.
38. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jarran Reed, defensive tackle, Alabama
He is a run stopper. And teaming up with all the free agents that the Jags got in the off season will be to his advantage. Reed is not a instant starter but with a solid defensive core and veterans to help him out he may turn into a every down tackle.
39. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jason Spriggs, tackle, Indiana
Nothing to see here. Just drafting for need. Tampa's tackle situation is not pretty. The edition of J.R. Sweezy may help the interior line out but the weakness at both tackle spots. And it needs to be fixed if this young offense is to prosper.
40. New York Giants: Derrick Henry, running back, Alabama
People that don't get football will think it is a travesty that he fell this far. But, he most likely will. Is he an every down back? No. Can he catch well out of the backfield? Meh. But, can he pound the rock and pick of blitzes? Yes. And that will be welcome in the Giants organization.
41. Chicago Bears: Noah Spence, linebacker, Eastern Kentucky
He has a spotted past with drug abuse (of all kinds.) Most recently he was dismissed by the Big 10 conference after testing positive for ecstasy. So, he played out his days at Eastern Kentucky. On the up side he can play a solid outside backer/edge rusher in the Bears' defense. I hope for his sake those days are behind him.
42. Miami Dolphins: Jeremy Cash, safety, Duke
Cash is a bargain here. Duke played a unique 3-3-5 defense so he needs to play in a scheme somewhat similar to what the Fins or Packers play. Worst case he can move down and play outside backer. He isn't afraid of getting down in the front seven... but he may need to balk up a bit before he does that in the NFL.
43. Los Angeles Rams(from PHI): Will Fuller, receiver, Notre Dame
Total rebuild on the offensive side. Fuller is not a guy that is going to catch anything across the middle or crack back a linebacker but he can go deep. Fast. Scouts and pundits have praised him for his 'elite' speed. Now, it is just a matter of who will be throwing him the ball come week one.
44. Oakland Raiders: Keanu Neal, safety, Flordia
In some circles he is rated higher than Vonn Bell and some he isn't. It's my mock draft so deal with it. The Raiders are weirdly heavy underdog favorites coming in to the 2016 season... which always ends in disaster. My thoughts, if you see a team on the coverage of a magazine in May-April-June they will be picking in the top ten the next year.
45. Chicago Bears (from LA): Shon Coleman, tackle, Auburn
A right tackle at best. Maybe a guard at worst. But, Coleman is a workhorse and the Bears can use all the help they can get to keep Jay "I always look miserable" Cutler upright in the pocket this year.
46. Detroit Lions: Emmanuel Ogbah, defensive end, Oklahoma State
He is a true 3-4 end. He does a great job of shedding blocks and getting into an opponent's backfield. But, the more I read about him the more I realize the failure rate of OK State players in the NFL. And that is where my knowledge of him ends... so. Yup.
47. New Orleans Saints: Su'a Cravens, linebacker, USC
He will most likely be a stand up end. And a few days ago ESPN.com had a report that the Saints are using current safety Kenny Vaccaro as a measuring stick to Cravens talent. Which, is a solid complement for Cravens because Vaccaro has great range at the safety spot.
48. Indianapolis Colts: Jaylon Smith, linebacker, Notre Dame
Is he a gamble in the top 50? Maybe. A lot of reports say, and I am paraphrasing here, that he is knee is still a dumpster fire. However, a lot of great picks have been able to overcome injury to become a starter in the NFL. Example: Willis McGahee's knee turned into pudding in the 2003 Fiesta Bowl. But, he ending up having a solid 11 year career running for over 8,000 yards.
49. Buffalo Bills: Artie Burns, corner, University of Miami
Speed. Speed. Speed. Burns is a former track star and ran a 4.46 40yd dash at the combine. But, he can channel his speed into 'game speed.' He makes a lot of plays on the ball and will make an instant impact in punt and kick coverage.
50. Atlanta Falcons: Vadal Alexander, guard, LSU
He had 46 total career starts where he both played guard and tackle which makes him quite versatile. The Falcons are in a slump and head coach Dan Quinn better make some moves quick because Matty Ice isn't getting any younger.
51. New York Jets: Austin Hooper, tight end, Stanford
Odds are Jets fans will "boooo" this pick because they will still be hung over from day one of the draft. But, Hooper is a great get at the 51 spot. He isn't a traditional 'hand on the ground' tight end but, more of that you see out of Gronk and Jimmy Graham and most tight ends these days.
52. Houston Texans: Tyler Boyd, receiver, Pittsburgh
If you don't watch college football as much as I do (which is good for you, you actually socialize with people in season) you have no idea who he is. So here is a snapshot of his career at Pitt: All time in both receptions with 254 and receiving yards with 3,361. And he finished second all time in all purpose yards with 5,243... trailing behind who? Tony Dorsett.
53. Washington Redskins: Kendal Fuller, corner, Virginia Tech
And with that pick that pretty much depletes the top 100 talent at the corner spot. Fuller is the fourth of his brothers to be drafted into the NFL, see: Kyle Fuller (Bears), Vincent Fuller (seven years with the Titans), and Corey Fuller (Lions.) And I hate to say it, but genetics normally make the best players. Like the MCown brothers Luke (34) and Josh (36) who have somehow stayed in the NFL spotlight for an unreal amount of time because they are just 'good enough.'
54. Minnesota Vikings: Joshua Perry, linebacker, Ohio State U.
He may not be getting headlines but he is a solid backer. And Minnesota has had a ton of luck in the draft recently getting guys like this. And he could eventually be Chad Greenway's replacement as he already cited this season will be his last.
55. Cincinnati Bengals: Adolphus Washington, tackle, Ohio State U
ANOTHER BUCKEYE? Yup. He would be a higher pick if he wasn't suspended for the Fiesta Bowl for *drum roll* soliciting prostitutes! And we all know how Marvin Lewis loves these guys. Maybe Vontaze Burfict can mentor him.
56. Seattle Seahawks: Nick Martin, center, Notre Dame
He had recovered from a season ending knee injury a few years back and was able to play at both center and guard while at Notre Dame. A rebuilt line is what the doctor ordered for the Seahawks. Especially after losing starting guard J.R. Sweezy to Tampa.
57. Green Bay Packers: Carl Nassib, defensive end, Penn State
Yes, Ryan Nassib from the NY Gaints is his brother. More importantly he lead the country in sacks with 15.5 last season. He would have gone higher if there wasn't so much depth at the DL/DE spots in the draft. He is kind of a quandary though. He would have to bulk up to be a true end, and at 6'7 he isn't going to play outside backer anytime soon.
58. Pittsburgh Steelers:Christian Hackenburg, quarterback,Penn St
Why not? What is Pitt going to do when Big Ben goes down again this year? Give Byron Leftwich or Charlie Batch a ring?! It's time that they start drafting for the future and I don't think Landry Jones is the long term answer there.
59. Kansas City Cheifs: Karl Joseph, safety, West Virginia U.
A MAJOR ACL injury last year is why he still will floating around in the ladder parts of the second round. A true strong safety that hasn't been seen since Troy Polamalu played a full season... so... 2007? And chill out Steelers fans. I am not saying this is the second coming of Troy, it's just that he has similar playing styles.
60. New England Patriots: Kenneth Dixon, running back, LA Tech
I am not a Pats fan but that is rough that they have to wait 59 picks before they can draft. Yikes. But, odds are they wanted Dixon anyways. He screams Patriot. Versatile in both the running and passing game. And the kind of guy three years from now that will have over 2,500yds on the ground because... well it's Bill Belichick.
61. New England Patriots(from AZ): Micheal Thomas, receiver, OSU
This is the kind of sh*t that makes you hate New England. They are both good picks and both will most likely have a good year. What is this? The 40th guy from OSU?!
62. Carolina Panthers: DeVonte Booker, running back, Utah
Give it a year and he will be the new starting running back in Charlotte. Then everyone can finally hang up their Johnathan Stewart jersey. He can catch and he can run, but more importantly he waits for holes to open and follows his blockers. (I actually watched film on this guy)
63. Denver Broncos: Christian Westerman, guard, Arizona State
Splashy? Nope. But he is needed BADLY by the Broncos who pretty much lost (can you lose over 100% of something?) most of their starters to free agency. Westerman is a multiyear starter that can play both left and right guard. Denver will be okay after a one year reload period.
One more final mock draft will be about before the draft so keep your eyes peeled for it! (By the way that is an insane figure of speech)
Stats, facts, figures: NFL.com, ESPN.com, CBSSports.com, FoxSports.com
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