NorthernColts Thursday morning mock

[NorthernColt]

I feel like based on everything thats happened thus far, my opinion on the draft has changed a little bit.

 

I was pretty steadfast on taking the best tackle at 21. The more I  think about it, the more I think the rumor of Smith moving over to LT makes sense. If you're going to pay him elite money, it might as well be at LT. Then sign a vet RT for fairly cheap this off season. 

 

1st Round: Azeez Ojulari, Georgia, Edge

 

- Was always kind of on my radar based on how he produced this season, but looking more into him, I think he's my number one egde target. His measurables just came out yesterday, came out with 34.5" arm length. You know Ballard loves length. Watching tape, he's blazing fast, runs a high 4.5, can pass rush with multiple moves already. Needs to improve against the run, but we have edges who can play the run.

 

I forgot where I read this but it was a former player talking about "leverage". Explained a guy like Aaron Donald gets such good leverage is because he's shorter, but has crazy long arms. Azeez is only 6'2 on the edge, and has some of the longest arms in the draft. I like him alot.

 

2nd round: Best available OT (Teven Jenkins, Jaylen Mayfield, Liam Eichenberg, Dillon Radunz, Sam Cosmi)

 

- Not a fan of drafting for need, but their should be more than a few Tackles left when we pick here, who I grade all about the same. I think all of them could come play RT right away.

 

4th round: Keith Taylor Jr, Washington, CB

 

- Doesn't get much talk, but the guy is a baller. Comes with great size and length (6'2). Outside corner, who can press. Willing tackler too which we know the Colts value in Corners.

 

5th Round: Hunter Long, BC, TE

 

- Loved what I saw from him this year. Really broke out when given a quality QB. Good athleticism, good hands, willing blocker. Senior Bowl guy too.

 

6th Round: Dax Milne, BYU, WR

 

- Was Zach Wilsons #1 target this past year. Doesn't get much hype cause he's not uber athletic, but has more than enough in the tank. IMO, when it comes to WRs, being a freak athlete, having all the flashy traits and stuff is nice, but bottom line, can you catch can you get open? Thats what it comes down to. Our WR room right now has speed and size, but we lack a technician. Milne is that. 

 

7th Round: Cam Sample, Tulane, DT/DE

 

- Another Senior Bowl guy. Had an impressive week there. Big edge, same mold as Autry. Can play DE early downs, and rush from the inside on passing downs. Good value here imo.

 

7th Round: Tommy Doyle, Miami Ohio, Tackle

 

- Double dip at tackle here. Hoping a couple of the guys I like are still here at this point. Would be nice to have a young swing tackle that isn't Clark lol.

 

 

Anyways, there's my mock! I'm sure it will change by tomorrow. What do ya think?

 

 

 

 

[NewColtsFan]

17 hours ago, NorthernColt said:

I feel like based on everything thats happened thus far, my opinion on the draft has changed a little bit.

 

I was pretty steadfast on taking the best tackle at 21. The more I  think about it, the more I think the rumor of Smith moving over to LT makes sense. If you're going to pay him elite money, it might as well be at LT. Then sign a vet RT for fairly cheap this off season. 

 

1st Round: Azeez Ojulari, Georgia, Edge

 

- Was always kind of on my radar based on how he produced this season, but looking more into him, I think he's my number one egde target. His measurables just came out yesterday, came out with 34.5" arm length. You know Ballard loves length. Watching tape, he's blazing fast, runs a high 4.5, can pass rush with multiple moves already. Needs to improve against the run, but we have edges who can play the run.

 

I forgot where I read this but it was a former player talking about "leverage". Explained a guy like Aaron Donald gets such good leverage is because he's shorter, but has crazy long arms. Azeez is only 6'2 on the edge, and has some of the longest arms in the draft. I like him alot.

 

2nd round: Best available OT (Teven Jenkins, Jaylen Mayfield, Liam Eichenberg, Dillon Radunz, Sam Cosmi)

 

- Not a fan of drafting for need, but their should be more than a few Tackles left when we pick here, who I grade all about the same. I think all of them could come play RT right away.

 

4th round: Keith Taylor Jr, Washington, CB

 

- Doesn't get much talk, but the guy is a baller. Comes with great size and length (6'2). Outside corner, who can press. Willing tackler too which we know the Colts value in Corners.

 

5th Round: Hunter Long, BC, TE

 

- Loved what I saw from him this year. Really broke out when given a quality QB. Good athleticism, good hands, willing blocker. Senior Bowl guy too.

 

6th Round: Dax Milne, BYU, WR

 

- Was Zach Wilsons #1 target this past year. Doesn't get much hype cause he's not uber athletic, but has more than enough in the tank. IMO, when it comes to WRs, being a freak athlete, having all the flashy traits and stuff is nice, but bottom line, can you catch can you get open? Thats what it comes down to. Our WR room right now has speed and size, but we lack a technician. Milne is that. 

 

7th Round: Cam Sample, Tulane, DT/DE

 

- Another Senior Bowl guy. Had an impressive week there. Big edge, same mold as Autry. Can play DE early downs, and rush from the inside on passing downs. Good value here imo.

 

7th Round: Tommy Doyle, Miami Ohio, Tackle

 

- Double dip at tackle here. Hoping a couple of the guys I like are still here at this point. Would be nice to have a young swing tackle that isn't Clark lol.

 

 

Anyways, there's my mock! I'm sure it will change by tomorrow. What do ya think?

 

 

 

 

The one that jumps out the most at me...   Hunter Long, the BC TE, in the 5th round.

 

I believe he’s the 3rd ranked TE in this class.  But even if he was a little lower, odds are strong he’s going much higher...   likely no later than the 3rd round.  Certainly sooner than our pick in the 5th round. 
 

Otherwise...   nice job. 

[NorthernColt]

5 hours ago, NewColtsFan said:

The one that jumps out the most at me...   Hunter Long, the BC TE, in the 5th round.

 

I believe he’s the 3rd ranked TE in this class.  But even if he was a little lower, odds are strong he’s going much higher...   likely no later than the 3rd round.  Certainly sooner than our pick in the 5th round. 
 

Otherwise...   nice job. 

Yeah, probably a little bit of wishful thinking there.

[joecolts]

I agree with @NewColtsFan regarding Hunter Long.  I see him going in the 3rd at the latest and could possibly slide into the end of the 2nd.  If the draft shook out like you have it, I'd be pleased.  Nice job.

[PrincetonTiger]

Not bad

[Colts1324]

I like this draft a lot. However, I think we can probably trade down a few spots and still get Ojulari