Hark's 3/25 Mock

[Hark]

Used Pro Football Network's Simulator:

 

When 21st pick arrived, had a trade offer from LA Rams. Pick 21 for 57, 88, 103, 141. Seemed like a very Ballard-like trade so I checked Drafttek to see if the value lined up. According to their site, this trade actually heavily leaned toward the Rams, so I could see an even better scenario playing out when an actual pro like Ballard is doing the negotiating. The picks:

 

54 - Liam Eichenberg - OT The Colts get possibly their current and future starter here. The consensus on Eichenberg seems to be that he doesn't have a super high ceiling, but could very well be a solid day 1 starter and for years to come

 

57 - Elijah Moore - WR - Really good route runner, and home run hitting wide receiver. A bit small, but maybe the future TY in this offense?

 

88 - Hunter Long - TE - A really solid, unspectacular, tight end who should be a quality NFL starter. Seems like a Colts TE

 

103 - Chaz Surratt - LB - Not a big need, but he was definitely BPA at this pick and should be a solid contributor and depth

 

127 - Keith Taylor - CB - Long rangy CB that CB really likes (see what I did there :). Should work well in our system

 

141 - Daelin Hayes - Edge - An athletic and explosive player who knows how to get to the QB. Had a mid-career injury that slowed him at ND, but I think he could be very good in the NFL

 

165 - Shaka Toney - Edge - This is an all or nothing pick. Toney is too small to be anything at the next level but a designated pass rusher. While he has shown flashes of incredible ability to get to the QB, he apparently also disappears for large stretches of games. Maybe using him as a DPR, we can get his best and avoid his worst. I have a feeling coach Flus will be able to teach this kid not to loaf.

 

206 - Alaric Jackson - OT - Why not just invite ALL the OTs to camp?

 

248 - Tedarrell Slaton - DT - Potential to be good run-stuffing interior lineman and depth for Grover. We can stuff him on the practice squad and see how he develops.

[NorthernColt]

I like it. Not huge on Eichenberg, but hes okay. Would prefer Cosmi, Radunz or even Spencer Brown personally.

 

Love doubling down on the edge late. Id rather go after Elerson Smith or Cam Sample instead of Toney though. Both senior bowl guys, with good production.

 

Love Slaton with the 7th. Was very disruptive with Florida. 

 

Nice mock. I wouldn't be surprised if they went Edge in the 2nd, instead of a WR, but still.

[Hark]

28 minutes ago, NorthernColt said:

I like it. Not huge on Eichenberg, but hes okay. Would prefer Cosmi, Radunz or even Spencer Brown personally.

 

Love doubling down on the edge late. Id rather go after Elerson Smith or Cam Sample instead of Toney though. Both senior bowl guys, with good production.

 

Love Slaton with the 7th. Was very disruptive with Florida. 

 

Nice mock. I wouldn't be surprised if they went Edge in the 2nd, instead of a WR, but still.

Thanks for the feedback. It's a fun way to kill some time.

 

It's funny, I was torn between Eichenberg at Radunz (who was still on the board) at 54. Ultimately chose Eichenberg because the scout's seem to think he is a little more day 1 ready.

 

Really like both the edge guys you mentioned as late round possibilities as well. I do believe Hayes could be really good. Toney is a complete crapshoot.

 

When the 2nd's came up, the top edge guy still on the board was Jordan Smith. Just didn't think he presented great value at either 54 or 57, which is why I decided to grab Moore.

Also, just read somewhere that Slaton has gotten in great shape since the end of the season.

[MikeCurtis]

I dont love it but , like it as well, I dont want Eichenberg at 21, but that is a great value where you are drafting him.

 

As mentioned, I do think this defense is screaming out for another pass rusher or two gained in this draft, maybe one at the slot that you have for WR / TE / LB

 

Thanks for sharing

 

 

[BProland85]

No way Ballard trades down that far. 

[Colts1324]

That's a far trade down, i will agree. I do like the draft. I think it is more likely he trades our first for a second this year, next year, and 5th. Something similar to the Washington trade 3 years ago.

This would allow us to have almost a completely full slate of picks after the Wentz trade

[Hark]

10 hours ago, MikeCurtis said:

I dont love it but , like it as well, I dont want Eichenberg at 21, but that is a great value where you are drafting him.

 

As mentioned, I do think this defense is screaming out for another pass rusher or two gained in this draft, maybe one at the slot that you have for WR / TE / LB

 

Thanks for sharing

 

 

Yeah, it was tough. As I said in the original post, the highest rated edge at 54 and 57 was Jordan Smith, but I felt like Eichenberg and Moore represented better value at those picks. I really do think Daelin Hayes could be really good.

9 hours ago, BProland85 said:

No way Ballard trades down that far. 

That's totally fair. I just looked at the trades that were offered when the pick came up. Whatever he does, he will get better value for 21 than I did if he decides to trade it