b00bie Post-Combine mock (2/24):
1 - 12 - Malcom Brown - DL - Texas - Technically sound in all facets of the game, a guy you can move all around the line to cause problems for an offensive line. Probably as close to can't miss as you're going to get at this level.
1 - 19 - Maxx Williams - TE - Minnesota - Did he blow away the combine? No, but he's not going to be there in the second round either. I'd like to move down a bit and grab him, but I'm comfortable taking him in this range. Just 20 years old and can make a long-term impact as a weapon in the passing game. More valuable than the WRs I think will be available here (including Strong).
2 - Bryce Petty - QB - Baylor - Been on this guy for a while, and I think he's got the right approach to the game. No, his college system is not a concern for me. He understands how to beat defenses, what he needs refinement in is consistent mechanics. I think he could help a team this season, most others don't.
3 - Trey Flowers - DL - Arkansas - Physical skills off the charts, impressive explosion. Plays too high, plays stiff at times. First round talent, IMO.
4 - Ben Heeney - LB - Kansas - Been my guy for a while, one of the most underrated prospects in the draft. Went to Indy and posted the best 3-cone (by a full tenth), best 20-shuttle and 60-shuttle (almost two full tenths). This year's Borland, but way more athletic. If I have to take him in round three, I do it. Will start for someone.
4 (from BUF) - Justin Hardy - WR - ECU - I know, unthinkable to not draft a WR to this point. Hardy is a seasoned starter at ECU and can help out a team this season. I want the Browns to focus on bringing in a veteran WR to help out in the short-term, Hardy will be a fixture in the long-term.
5 - Mitch Morse - OT/OG - Mizzou - Versatile guy who can play inside or at RT. Kind of a workout warrior with some meh tape, but his athleticism gives him a good chance to help. By all accounts a very smart player who knows how to get leverage.
6 - Darren Waller - WR/TE - Georgia Tech - On a team that lacks weapons, finding a guy like this who can be a matchup nightmare would be a huge help. Almost certainly takes a red-shirt year at the NFL level because he's so raw, but at 6-6, 230+ he could be a fixture in the slot as a matchup problem or on the outside in the red-zone. Need to get creative here.
7 - Davis Tull - OLB - UT Chattanooga - Developmental pass-rushing prospect who may have elevated his prospect status last week. Just throwing his name out there as someone to keep an eye on. Crazy motor, just relentless.
