BB Final Mock

[WildBB]

1a) Anthony Barr - Would be perfect on the weak side linebacker slot. Only thing that would make him fall is actual consistent production. Still learning position on the go. Only two years on the D side of the ball. Ideal measurables for the position.
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1b) Ryan Shazier - OLB/ILB Not the perfect 3/4 weak side rush backer, but he's quick and agile and locks on to his target. Superior wrap up tackler. No questions about desire. Great instincts and versatility.

1c) Kyle Fuller - CB - I like the overall package. . Would be starter opposite PP year 2, without a doubt. Could develop into just as good or better cover corner as PP.

Surprise pick - CJ Mosley - ILB/SOLB - I wouldn't be shocked that if he fell this far he is the top rated player on their draft board regardless of greater need. Kid is flat out a complete solid football player. He shouldn't be @20, no way. It's a flat out travesty by at least 5-6 teams if he is. Are we going to included if he is? He's better than Pusluzny coming out. And he was darn good. Compares to Keuchley in ability and instincts.

Trade out:

c) Teddy Bridgewater - Not convinced he's a fit. But if he falls towards the end of the 1st beginning 2nd, it's worth the gamble. They could even gamble @20.

d) Stephon Tuitt -DE - Nice overall package as well. Will definitely be in the hunt as the #20 overall. I'd prefer him to Hageman. Still has room to improve, but plays consistently.

e) Jeremiah Attouchu - OLB - A ton of upside for this relentless edge dynamo. 6'3" 250. Just needs to develop an array of rush moves. His heart is all in. Won't be available @52 - 99.5% sure. Will go top 40, imo.
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2a)Austin Seferian-Jenkins - 6'6 - 266 lbs. - TE - Won't be available @52. Cardinals would need to make a move up to grab him in top 40. Could even wind up going in the first Rd.

2b) Deone Bucannan - 6'1 - 187 lbs. - Good fit at SS for our scheme. Can work way into lineup while battling with Johnson and Jefferson.

Tons of experience with over 40 starts in his collegiate career. Tons of special teams experience. Big hitter who spent a lot of time in the box helping in run support. Takes great angles. Gets downhill in a hurry and looks to decleat his opponents.

Highpoints the ball well. Fast enough to challenge the football when in a deep half zone. Exceptional vertical and short area quickness. Above-average fluidity and will need some work in his man coverage technique. A little high cut, so will sometimes need an extra step to get his acceleration going. A bit over-aggressive at times, though. Bites on fakes. Shows a good feel for route recognition. Could be the top SS prospect on some boards, certainly in the Top 2 or 3.

Enough length to cover the slot man and most tight ends. Has a little bit of room on his frame to add more bulk.

2c) Carl Bradford - 6'1 ' - 250 - OLB

The 6-1, 250-pound hybrid linebacker was a quite disruptive in his 40-game college career, racking up 21.5 sacks, 43 tackles for loss, eight pass deflections and two interceptions. A creative defensive coach will find a way to take advantage of this unique skill set, with Bradford showing impressive rush skills and a gift for finding the ball as a run defender.

2d Kyle Van Noy - 6'3 - 245 - OLB.

Van Noy put in a lot of great work with the Cougars. While lacking a bit athletically, he has a great feel for the game and excellent read/reaction skills. Van Noy can quickly diagnose and get an early jump on plays to disrupt the flow of an offense.

Van Noy ran a 4.71 at the Combine, but he is pro-ready and a safe choice. Overcame injuries late in his senior season to lead BYU on defense. Excellent technique. Dependable gap discipline and fundamentals. Always seems to be in the right position. Very good in coverage. Plays well downhill. Can take on blockers with relative ease. Not a big hitter, nor a pass rusher. Defenses tended to run away from him as a senior.

Sufficient range against the run. Good first step. Smooth movements with very little wasted motion in coverage. Can tackle guys dependably in the open field. Good closing burst to bring down ball-carriers.

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3a)AJ McCarron - 6'3" 220 - QB They may pull the trigger in the 2nd or trade back a bit and p/u an extra value pick. He's definately on the Cards' radar without a doubt.

Well-versed operating a pro-style offense and makes NFL-style progression reads. Is comfortable working from under center and in the gun. Mobile enough to sidestep the first wave. Good field vision, timing and anticipation. Very good short-to-intermediate accuracy (evidenced by a 66.9 percent career completion rate). Throws with accuracy on the move -- good wrist snap. Delivers the ball under duress. Has enough arm strength to fit the ball into spots. Consistent throwing mechanics -- has a smooth stroke. Good caretaker and decision-maker. Mature leader. Smart and articulate. Highly competitive team leader -- holds teammates accountable. Very well-prepared.

3b Scott Critchton 6'3 - 265 - DE/OLB - Relentless pass rusher. Could initially play the SOLB slot opposite Abraham on passing downs. With a year of Strength/weight training could take over a DE in a year, or stay out on the strong side permanently.

Put together -- has a well-proportioned, muscular build with long arms and big hands. Good burst off the snap. Flashes power. Can shoot his hands, extend and get under a tackle's pads. Generally plays on his feet. Nice closing speed when he has a bead. Strong tackler. Tries for the strip (10 career FFs). Productive three-year starter.

3c) Demarcus Lawrence - OLB - In the case that the 1st overall pick is a DE.

A loose, explosive, long-limbed athlete, Lawrence consistently pressurizes the edge and harasses quarterbacks. His pass-rushing ability rates among the best in this year's class, and he holds mass appeal. Lacks ideal stoutness at the point of attack, but could thrive as a 4-3 right end or 3-4 rush linebacker, and should contribute readily on passing downs.

3d) Dri Archer - RB/Slot - Very much in the mold of Ellington. Mini Sproles but quicker. May need some more development time. Can be used in sub packages and insurance for Ellington.
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4a) Colton John (CJ) Fiedorowicz - 6'5" - 265 - TE Again to get this done the Cardinals are going to have to swing a draft day trade down somewhere to p/u extra picks.

Big-framed, linear and dependable, Fiedorowicz looks the part and has balanced skills to be a legitimate “Y” tight end in the pros. Is an asset as a competitive blocker and as a sure-handed receiver. Draft status could benefit from an average tight end crop.

4b) Bruce Ellington - 5'9" - 195 - Slot Receiver - See above.

Bursts off the line -- eliminates cushion and threatens vertically. Field-fast -- accelerates in a hurry and turns over a fluid stride. Highly athletic. Excellent balance and agility. Gets in and out of cuts quickly. Good hands. Can turn a short throw into a long gain. Is not afraid to work the middle and take a hit to make a play. Tough and competitive. Has traits to be considered as a kick returner. Highly respected with special intangibles -- leads by example and is smart, determined and hardworking.

4c) De'Anthony Thomas Oregon 5'9" 176 - RB/Slot/KR
Mr. Thomas can do it all. A threat to take it the distance any time he has the ball in his hands.

A deluxe, specialty back and potential slot receiver with game-breaking return ability, Thomas can be an explosive mismatch weapon in multiple facets of the game. Diminutive stature will decrease the odds he'll be able to stay healthy in the pros, and his commitment to the game will dictate his future success. Rare speed creates a higher commodity on Draft Day.

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5a) Antome Exom - 6'0" 213 - Good value here.
Given the increasing complexity of passing attacks in the NFL, hybrid defensive backs capable of lining up in man coverage or dropping back deep in more of a traditional safety role have never held more value. Given

Exum's experience at free safety, rover and cornerback, that might be music to his ears. Exum initially worked at free safety with the Hokies, playing in all 14 games and starting five in 2010 after redshirting his first season on campus. His first of two consecutive All-ACC campaigns also came primarily at free safety in 2011, when he led Virginia Tech with 89 tackles and posted 10 passes broken up, two forced fumbles and an interception. Exum's star really began to ascend in 2012 when he made the transition to cornerback and enjoyed his most prolific campaign, leading the team with five interceptions, amongst 16 passes broken up. Unfortunately, 2013 was a nightmare for Exum as he suffered a torn ACL and lateral meniscus in his right knee while playing in a pickup basketball game in January. When he was able to return late in the season, Exum suffered a second injury - a sprained left ankle - which sidelined him for the remainder of the year. Exum's senior campaign was limited to just three games in which he record four tackles and one pass defended.

5b)Walt Aikens -6'1" 205 - CB

Exceptional-sized, Illinois transfer with enough physicality to function as a short-area, press corner and contribute on special teams.

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6a) Laurent Duvernay-Tardif - McGill University 6'5" 315 - G/T

Tough, gritty, smart battler who transformed from an impactful 250-pound three-technique as a freshman. Made a successful conversion to left tackle as a sophomore and has grown to be a dominating Canadian 315-pound left tackle expected to be the first pick of the CFL draft. Projects best inside in the pros and could prove to be the best product delivered from Canada's developmental system since Israel Idonije. Will require refinement, but has the physical tools and temperament that cannot be taught.

6b) James Hurst - 6'5" 296 - G/T

A five-star tackle recruit out of high school, Hurst spurned offers from Ohio State, Notre Dame and Alabama (where his father, Tim, played football) to attend North Carolina. He quickly established himself as the starting left tackle where he started all but three games in his four years in Chapel Hill, setting a new school record with 49 career starts. Hurst lacks ideal flexibility, has a narrow base and needs to play with controlled footwork and fundamentals, but he works through the whistle with toughness and effort ? doesn?t always look pretty, but he gets results. He needs to check out medically after suffering a broken left leg in the bowl game. Hurst has a very average size and skill-set combo, but he?ll do just enough to get it done. He can hold up at tackle, but will also get looks in the NFL at guard, similar to Mitchell Schwartz.

 

[juza76]

it s like rebus solving

 

[WildBB]

it s like rebus solving

It's really not so hard. Some won't be available, so alternate choices.

 

[Cbus cardsfan]

I hope all the draft pundits are right and Barr is there at 20. What I won't like is if the Cards pass on him if he's there.

 

[WisconsinCard]

I hope all the draft pundits are right and Barr is there at 20. What I won't like is if the Cards pass on him if he's there.

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