Funk's Mock Draft w/ Alternates

[funktacious2]

First and foremost, yes, having two alternates is cheating, but let's be realistic, it's hard to mock anything even remotely close to perfect. Also, I think this just goes to show that the Colts have plenty of options on where they could go in the draft. When it's closer to the draft I'll make one that's a bit more traditional with no alternates.

 

ROUND ONE

A) Arik Armstead (DE)- With Redding and RJF gone we need help on the D-line. I think Armstead has the potential to be a great DE for us.

B) Eddie Goldman/Jordan Phillips/Carl Davis (DT)- This one might seem like cheating, but in my defense I simply can't figure out whom I like best. We need an upgrade at NT and these guys could do it.

C) D.J. Humphries (OT)-  The Colts need depth on the O-line and perhaps particularly at the tackle position. I think Gosder Cherilus is still our starting RT by season's start, but Humphries will develop and maybe start before season's end. Then we cut Cherilus next season.

 

ROUND TWO

A) Laken Tomlinson (OG)- Tomlinson has been seen as someone who is likely to make it as a solid guard in the NFL, but with some refinement he has the athleticism to be great. Since I went D-Line round one, I'm going to go OL here.

B) Quinten Rollins (S/CB)- Our secondary was sometimes one of our strengths last season, but we're short on a proven safety so we need competition for the spot across from Mike Adams. If we don't roll with him as a safety he still brings some needed depth to our CBs, particularly in dime packages.

C) Eli Harold (OLB)- Of course, I would love to go D-line here, but I simply don't like the value in the second round. I was tempted to go offense again, but Harold offers good potential and immediate depth.

 

ROUND THREE

A) David Johonson (RB)-  With a lot of nice RB prospects this year, David Johnson could turn out to be a bit of a steal in the late 3rd round. The guy is 6'1", physical, hard to bring down and has a knack for getting yards after contact. He was a receiver turned running back and has proven himself as a big threat in the passing game. Johnson is probably my favorite player that could be seen as a sleeper pick.

B) Jeremiah Poutasi (OG)- We get our Lineman here. Poutasi is seen as a good run blocker, and I think the Colts are putting some stakes on finally getting our rushing game going this year.

C) David Johnson (RB)-  See "A"

 

ROUND FOUR

A) David Perry (DT)- More depth at the D-line. Perry was fairly reliable for Stanford, and I've seen multiple experts call him a good sleeper pick in the mid-late rounds. I also like Tyeler Davison here.

B) Tre' McBride (WR)- Wide receivers tend to go early and often in the draft, and  WR isn't a giant need for us. However, Tre' McBride would be a great target if still there in the fourth. He's got great speed at 6'0'' and has been pretty impressive all offseason. I like our receivers now in AJ, Hilton and Moncrief, but I think WR is a position that never hurts to have great depth at.

C) David Perry (DT)- See "A"

 

ROUND FIVE

A) Sam Carter (S)- It seems like rounds 4-5 is the magic number for finding safeties with good upsides, so I feel there were others I could have picked here. A lot are down on Carter for the same reason as his teammate, safety Chris Hackett, and that's a poor 40 time.  I think when you watch them on the field though, they offer pretty good coverage and solid pursuit and tackling. Perhaps we've just lucked out, but outside of the poor play of Landry we've managed to get some good play out of our other safeties so I'm optimistic that between who we have now, whomever we might draft here, and UDFAs we'll find someone. There just aren't many safeties earlier than this that feel valuable enough to warrant passing on some other great prospects.

B) John Crockett (RB)- College stats don't always mean a whole lot... especially against lesser opponents, but Crockett has some pretty good ones. That being said RB depth is something we could use going in to next year. I feel the ideal result of our RB pick this year would be to find someone who can make an immediate impact as Gore's relief and then have them develop into our number one option. Unfortunately there aren't a lot of options that fit the bill this late in the draft, but Crockett could be an exception.

C) Sam Carter (S)- See "A"

 

ROUND SIX

A) Darrian Miller (OT)-  Miller played as a pretty consistent left tackle for a few season now. I think in this round there will be some guys who are pretty good in run blocking, but few are ready to pass block in the NFL. Miller offers the strength and quickness to make it in the NFL. I would hope he develops into our RT ready to perhaps start in 2016.

B) Darrian Miller (OT)- See "A"

C) Deshazor Everett (CB/S)- Another player to push competition and build depth among our DBs. He seems best used as a safety in the NFL as he seems likely to contribute in the run game, but needs to improve his coverage abilities.

ROUND SEVEN

A) BPA- Let's be honest, the 7th round is for targeting someone you don't want to go to go to undrafted free agency, so I'm not interested yet in looking too in-depth at this one.

B)BPA
C)BPA

 

Simplified:

 

Mock 1                                    Mock 2                                              Mock 3

1) Arik Armstead (DE)            1) Goldman/Phillips/Davis (DT)         1) D.J. Humpries (OT)

2) Laken Tomlinson (OG)       2) Quentin Rollins (S/CB)                  2) Eli Harold (OLB)

3) David Johnson (RB)           3) Jeremiah Poutasi (OG)                 3) David Johnson (RB)

4) David Perry (DT)                4) Tre' McBride (WR)                        4) David Perry (DT)

5) Sam Carter (S)                   5) John Crockett (RB)                       5) Sam Carter (S)

6) Darrian Miller (OT)             6) Darrian Miller (OT)                        6) Deshazor Everett (CB/S)

7) BPA                                    7) BPA                                              7) BPA

 

 

And that's it. So, which is your favorite mock or perhaps I should ask "Which mock do you hate the least?". Also, unlike some people I'd love to hear suggestions on what you might do instead!

[funktacious2]

Also, yes, I totally forgot about the second 6th rd pick.

[Patagonia Chris]

The Colts also have two 7th round picks too correct?

[funktacious2]

 

 

 

 

_{The Colts also have two 7th round picks too correct?}

 

_{Yes, but I just excluded both and chose to go BPA throughout the 7th round.}

[12isthenew18]

#3 is better for the future so #3 is the best

[akcolt]

I want Mike Davis at RB think we can get him in the 5th

[Gavin]

Mock 2 simply because we would pick up Crockett, Goldman, Phillips or even Davis

[RealityIsLuck]

Good work, nice Mock(s). 

 

I like a mix of the different players from each round to make my perfect scenario, but from the given mocks I'd have to go with 2, or 3.

[Patagonia Chris]

 

 

 

 

 

_{Yes, but I just excluded both and chose to go BPA throughout the 7th round.}

 

Yeah, that would make sense...Here's my sign.

[Hoose]

Way too many O-linemen early. I really think the Colts are comfortable with their FA addition plus the growth of their younger players, including Ulrick John. This needs to be a Defensive heavy draft. Hopefully with two D-linemen in the first four rounds. That is a huge weakness/need for this team. And the other picks in those first four rounds need to be S and CB. Get a RB in round 5, and BPA after that. With the two 6's and two 7's, the Colts can afford to get an O-lineman to grow and nurture, another WR, an ILB, and a KR. Defense with the vast majority of the picks, though. That is the ticket to a great future.

Edited March 27, 2015 by 21isSuperman

[SDakColts]

I would be happy with mock 2 or 3 either one, but I think mock 2 has the edge.