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On the Clock: 2023 RCF Mock Draft - Pick Thread

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With the 125th pick in the 2023 RCF Mock Draft, the San Diego Chargers select... NATE HERBIG, DE/OLB, Wisconsin.

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"Nate? Who's Nate?"

I'm sorry... NICK HERBIG, EDGE, WISCONSIN.

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One of the biggest needs on this Chargers defense was pass rush. Sure, we have Bosa and Khalil Mack, but we have nobody behind them. Since we run odd fronts, it would be nice to have another edge who can allow Joey to slide inside to 5-tech on third down, and that's exactly what Nick Herbig brings to the table.

Herbig was an edge rusher at Wisconsin but may be more of a hybrid NFL player at 240 pounds. Either way, he knows how to rush the passer after earning 91.1 and 91.4 such grades the past two seasons. He also looks very smooth when dropping into coverage. To get these skills in a player who's still a young 21 years old? We're delighted he's still available

PFF BIG BOARD RANK
58
HEIGHT
6' 2"
WEIGHT
240
CLASS
Jr.
AGE
21.3

Where he wins: Block destruction
Herbig knows how to get around blocks. He did so at an elite level against offensive tackles over the past two seasons.
What’s his role: Off-ball linebacker
He’s simply too small to stay on the edge. Even with 15 more pounds of muscle, Herbig would still struggle with his limited length.
What can he Improve: Reps
Herbig is such a smooth athlete that there’s little doubt he can hold up in coverage in the NFL. That’s easier said than done when a guy has never done it before with all that zone coverage entails at that level.

With our third down weapon secured, we turn the microphone over to @Hurl Bruce and the Cleveland Browns

 
With the 126th pick in the Draft, the CLEVELAND BROWNS select:

Tre Tucker, WR, Cincinnati Bearcats​

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Tre Tucker enjoyed an incredibly productive prep career at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in Ohio where he collected 2,417 rushing yards, 1,922 receiving yards, 68 touchdowns, and nine interceptions on defense. He’s also a three-time Ohio State Champion in track, winning the long jump, 100-meter dash, and as a member of the 4×200 relay team. He continued his playmaking ways at Cincinnati where his role expanded every season for the Bearcats.

Tucker is an explosive playmaker. Whether it’s his elite short-area quickness, twitch and suddenness, or his acceleration and long speed, Tucker is dynamic in his ability to create space, separate, and produce big plays. He runs routes with terrific tempo. Despite working primarily from the slot, Tucker showcases a variety of different releases where he leans into his twitch to creatively get into routes and he is snappy through route breaks. I love the way he works vertical routes with pace and timing with outstanding ability to stack and get behind the defense.

Tucker is a smaller receiver but he competes well above his weight class. He is fearless catching the football in the middle of the field and in high-traffic areas. He competes through contact and is highly accomplished in the weight room. Tucker features strong and confident hands, easily snatching the football while carrying speed to and through the ball. He tracks it well down the field which maximizes his speed. Tucker also provides value in the return game, where he averaged 24.9 yards per return on 68 chances while returning two for touchdowns.

When it comes to concerns, Tucker lacks ideal height and mass. He won’t be confused as a guy that offers a large catch radius given his modest wingspan and overall stature. While I like his release package and play strength for his size, Tucker inevitably projects to function primarily in the slot at the next level as was the case at Cincinnati.

Tucker has the makings of a featured slot receiver in the NFL that makes his offense faster and more dynamic.

Top Reasons to Buy In:

  • Explosive
  • Ability to create space
  • Confident hands
Top Reasons For Concern:

  • Size
  • Catch radius
  • Likely slot-only
Size (NFL Combine):

Height: 5′ 9”

Weight: 182 lbs

Arm Length: 28 7/8”

Hand Size: 8 5/8”

Athletic Testing (TBD):

40-yard Dash: 4.40s

Vertical Jump: 37.5”

Broad Jump: 10′ 4”

Short-Shuttle: TBD

Three-Cone: TBD

Bench Reps: TBD

Ideal Role: Featured slot receiver

Scheme Fit: 11-personnel heavy, spread

Prospect Comparison: Tyler Lockett (2015 NFL Draft)

TDN Consensus Grade: 77.50/100 (Third-Round Value)

  • Marino Grade: 77.50/100

Browns move on from the DL and add a playmaker to their improving WR room. Goodbye Schwartz and step up your game, Bell.


The Jags and @sportscoach are up.
 
With the 129th pick, the Dallas Cowboys select Dee Winters, LB, TCU


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Top Reasons to Buy In:
  • Range as a second-level defender
  • Short-area quickness
  • Leadership/high character
Top Reasons For Concern:
  • Ability to deconstruct blocks
  • Key and diagnose in the run game
Size (NFL Combine):

Height: 5′ 11”

Weight: 227 lbs

Arm Length: 31 5/8”

Hand Size: 8 5/8”

Athletic Testing (NFL Combine):

40-yard Dash: 4.49s

Vertical Jump: 30.5”

Broad Jump: 9′ 9”

Short-Shuttle: TBD

Three-Cone: TBD

Bench Reps: TBD

Ideal Role: Starting linebacker

Scheme Fit: 4-3 WILL Linebacker or nickel linebacker


@Jack Brickman is up
 
Hurl Bruce said:
With the 126th pick in the Draft, the CLEVELAND BROWNS select:

Tre Tucker, WR, Cincinnati Bearcats​

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Tre Tucker enjoyed an incredibly productive prep career at Cuyahoga Valley Christian Academy in Ohio where he collected 2,417 rushing yards, 1,922 receiving yards, 68 touchdowns, and nine interceptions on defense. He’s also a three-time Ohio State Champion in track, winning the long jump, 100-meter dash, and as a member of the 4×200 relay team. He continued his playmaking ways at Cincinnati where his role expanded every season for the Bearcats.

Tucker is an explosive playmaker. Whether it’s his elite short-area quickness, twitch and suddenness, or his acceleration and long speed, Tucker is dynamic in his ability to create space, separate, and produce big plays. He runs routes with terrific tempo. Despite working primarily from the slot, Tucker showcases a variety of different releases where he leans into his twitch to creatively get into routes and he is snappy through route breaks. I love the way he works vertical routes with pace and timing with outstanding ability to stack and get behind the defense.

Tucker is a smaller receiver but he competes well above his weight class. He is fearless catching the football in the middle of the field and in high-traffic areas. He competes through contact and is highly accomplished in the weight room. Tucker features strong and confident hands, easily snatching the football while carrying speed to and through the ball. He tracks it well down the field which maximizes his speed. Tucker also provides value in the return game, where he averaged 24.9 yards per return on 68 chances while returning two for touchdowns.

When it comes to concerns, Tucker lacks ideal height and mass. He won’t be confused as a guy that offers a large catch radius given his modest wingspan and overall stature. While I like his release package and play strength for his size, Tucker inevitably projects to function primarily in the slot at the next level as was the case at Cincinnati.

Tucker has the makings of a featured slot receiver in the NFL that makes his offense faster and more dynamic.

Top Reasons to Buy In:

  • Explosive
  • Ability to create space
  • Confident hands
Top Reasons For Concern:

  • Size
  • Catch radius
  • Likely slot-only
Size (NFL Combine):

Height: 5′ 9”

Weight: 182 lbs

Arm Length: 28 7/8”

Hand Size: 8 5/8”

Athletic Testing (TBD):

40-yard Dash: 4.40s

Vertical Jump: 37.5”

Broad Jump: 10′ 4”

Short-Shuttle: TBD

Three-Cone: TBD

Bench Reps: TBD

Ideal Role: Featured slot receiver

Scheme Fit: 11-personnel heavy, spread

Prospect Comparison: Tyler Lockett (2015 NFL Draft)

TDN Consensus Grade: 77.50/100 (Third-Round Value)

  • Marino Grade: 77.50/100

Browns move on from the DL and add a playmaker to their improving WR room. Goodbye Schwartz and step up your game, Bell.


The Jags and @sportscoach are up.
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Great pick. I heard they like him a lot if they don’t take a wr earlier !
 
With the 130th pick in the 2023 RCF NFL Mock Draft, the Buffalo Bills select...

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Dorian Williams, LB, Tulane​

Overview

Team captain with athletic, tapered build and eye-catching production. Williams looks and moves more like a big box safety with his bursts to the football and open-field fluidity. Lacking the size and strength to match up with NFL take-on duties near the line, Williams needs to become more adept at slipping blocks and staying a step ahead of the blocking scheme. His coverage potential and special teams background will give his roster quest a boost as a likely Day 3 selection looking to fit into a backup role as a Will linebacker.

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Strengths
  • Team captain and three-year starter.
  • Plays with adequate instincts.
  • Gets into blockers with proper knee bend.
  • Sifts through traffic and identifies ball-carriers.
  • Wrap-up tackler in the hole.
  • Springy with quality burst in open-field pursuit.
  • Fluid in zone coverage with man cover talent.
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Weaknesses
  • Tick slow to anticipate runner’s lane choice at times.
  • Scrapes to the football can lack control and leverage.
  • Below average point-of-attack strength/skill set.
  • Swallowed by blocks on second level.
  • Kansas State’s blocking scheme found him all afternoon in 2022 matchup.
  • Recognizes play design but fails to beat blocker to the spot.

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@pthompson09 and the Bengals are up.
 
With the 131st pick in the 2023 RCF NFL Mock Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select...

Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State University

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Rationale: The Bengals love to fill impending free agency holes a year in advance and with Tyler Boyd in the final year of his contract and needing to prioritize paying Chase and Higgins in the WR room, Boyd’s days at the slot in Cincinnati are numbered. Enter Reed, who has the playmaking ability to flourish in the slot in Cincy and could also be a weapon in the kick/punt return game.


-scouting report per tdn.com

Jayden Reed is a redshirt senior wide receiver that has logged playing time in more than 30 career games, posting a career stat line of more than 2,000 yards receiving and 18 touchdowns. Throughout his career at Michigan State, Reed has shown to not only be a receiver but also a versatile offensive player—even contributing on as a special team returner. Reed has aligned in traditional receiver alignments at the X or Z but also in the slot, as the motion player in jet sweep action, and in the backfield. This versatility allowed for coordinators to find creative ways to get the ball into Reed’s hands so he can use his best trait: his run-after-catch ability.

Reed is a receiver prospect with a strong lower half that makes him a difficult tackle in the open field. With the ball in his hands, Reed has the ability to use his strength to run through arm tackles, use his short-area quickness to make defenders miss in the open field, or accelerate pass defenders.

Aligned in the traditional receiver position, Reed has made productive plays. From the slot, Reed can use his short-area quickness to separate from defenders and make himself available to the quarterback. Reed shows to be a high-IQ player and understands how to find the opening in zone coverage. Reed has also shown the ability to be an occasional deep threat. Reed excels at running deep over routes and posts. Overall, Reed is a wide receiver prospect whose best usage in the NFL may come from non-traditional alignments and finding a way to get the ball in his hands in open space to be able to use his plus trait of being a tough player to tackle in the open field.

While Reed can be a versatile player, there are elements of his game that need to be improved. Reed is a good catch-in-traffic receiver but fails to really extend his hands away from his body to improve his catch radius. This allows defenders to be able to deflect passes and restricts his ability to make the difficult contested catch consistently. It also appears that Reed lacks true explosiveness. Reed is a player that is quicker than fast. Throughout his career, Reed has made big plays but they are not a direct correlation to Reed having elite speed.

In the NFL, Reed’s skill set will allow him to fill multiple roles early in his career while he continues to work on the details of his game as he attempts to work his way to being the first or second option of an offense.

Top Reasons to Buy In:
* Alignment versatility
* Run-after-catch ability
* Special teams value as a returner

Top Reasons For Concern:
* Limited catch radius
* Lack of elite speed

Size (NFL Combine):
Height: 5′ 11”
Weight: 187 lbs
Arm Length: 30 1/2”
Hand Size: 9 1/8”

Athletic Testing (NFL Combine):
40-yard Dash: 4.45s
Vertical Jump: 33.5”
Broad Jump: 10′ 1”
Short-Shuttle: 4.29s
Three-Cone: TBD
Bench Reps: TBD

Ideal Role: Versatile offensive weapon/slot receiver

Scheme Fit: Spread system

TDN Consensus Grade: 74.50/100 (Fourth-Round Value)

Carolina Panthers @adam81king are on the clock!
 
pthompson09 said:
With the 131st pick in the 2023 RCF NFL Mock Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select...

Jayden Reed, WR, Michigan State University

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Rationale: The Bengals love to fill impending free agency holes a year in advance and with Tyler Boyd in the final year of his contract and needing to prioritize paying Chase and Higgins in the WR room, Boyd’s days at the slot in Cincinnati are numbered. Enter Reed, who has the playmaking ability to flourish in the slot in Cincy and could also be a weapon in the kick/punt return game.


-scouting report per tdn.com

Jayden Reed is a redshirt senior wide receiver that has logged playing time in more than 30 career games, posting a career stat line of more than 2,000 yards receiving and 18 touchdowns. Throughout his career at Michigan State, Reed has shown to not only be a receiver but also a versatile offensive player—even contributing on as a special team returner. Reed has aligned in traditional receiver alignments at the X or Z but also in the slot, as the motion player in jet sweep action, and in the backfield. This versatility allowed for coordinators to find creative ways to get the ball into Reed’s hands so he can use his best trait: his run-after-catch ability.

Reed is a receiver prospect with a strong lower half that makes him a difficult tackle in the open field. With the ball in his hands, Reed has the ability to use his strength to run through arm tackles, use his short-area quickness to make defenders miss in the open field, or accelerate pass defenders.

Aligned in the traditional receiver position, Reed has made productive plays. From the slot, Reed can use his short-area quickness to separate from defenders and make himself available to the quarterback. Reed shows to be a high-IQ player and understands how to find the opening in zone coverage. Reed has also shown the ability to be an occasional deep threat. Reed excels at running deep over routes and posts. Overall, Reed is a wide receiver prospect whose best usage in the NFL may come from non-traditional alignments and finding a way to get the ball in his hands in open space to be able to use his plus trait of being a tough player to tackle in the open field.

While Reed can be a versatile player, there are elements of his game that need to be improved. Reed is a good catch-in-traffic receiver but fails to really extend his hands away from his body to improve his catch radius. This allows defenders to be able to deflect passes and restricts his ability to make the difficult contested catch consistently. It also appears that Reed lacks true explosiveness. Reed is a player that is quicker than fast. Throughout his career, Reed has made big plays but they are not a direct correlation to Reed having elite speed.

In the NFL, Reed’s skill set will allow him to fill multiple roles early in his career while he continues to work on the details of his game as he attempts to work his way to being the first or second option of an offense.

Top Reasons to Buy In:
* Alignment versatility
* Run-after-catch ability
* Special teams value as a returner

Top Reasons For Concern:
* Limited catch radius
* Lack of elite speed

Size (NFL Combine):
Height: 5′ 11”
Weight: 187 lbs
Arm Length: 30 1/2”
Hand Size: 9 1/8”

Athletic Testing (NFL Combine):
40-yard Dash: 4.45s
Vertical Jump: 33.5”
Broad Jump: 10′ 1”
Short-Shuttle: 4.29s
Three-Cone: TBD
Bench Reps: TBD

Ideal Role: Versatile offensive weapon/slot receiver

Scheme Fit: Spread system

TDN Consensus Grade: 74.50/100 (Fourth-Round Value)

Carolina Panthers @adam81king are on the clock!
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Gimme til 9pm. Finishing my daughters bath then need to catch up.
 
With the 132nd pick in the 2023 RCF NFL Mock Draft, the Carolina Panthers select:

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DURELL NCHAMI
  • LB Maryland
  • Senior
  • #319
  • 6'4"
  • 255lbs
  • Prospect
  • Big Ten


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2022 Season​

TACK
13
SACK
3
INT
0
FF
1

Prospect Summary​

Durell Nchami 2023 NFL Draft Scouting Report
Background:
  • Three sacks in 2021 before a season-ending injury in Week 6
System:
  • Scheme tendencies: Can play both 4-3 DE and 3-4 OLB
  • 2022 projected role: Starting DE
Pros: Durell Nchami is an edge rusher that has a ceiling due to his fluid movements. Nchami showed to have good flexibility that allows him to attack the edges of offensive linemen. Nchami has the ability to bend around the edge to get the corner of offensive linemen. Nchami also shows to have a good motor. When he is on the backside of run plays, he can chase down ball carriers. He also is willing to chase ball carriers down the field to make the tackle. In limited time, Nchami shows to have a high ceiling as an edge rusher and if he can stay healthy, he can become one of the better defensive ends in the Big Ten.
Cons: Durell Nchami’s biggest issues thus far come from injuries. Nchami missed the back half of the 2021 season due to injuries and he also missed the entire 2019 season. It is important for Nchami to put together an entire season and prove that he can stay healthy. Nchami is an intriguing player that shows to have great upside but his evaluation is incomplete as a player because of the injuries. I am personally looking forward to watching Nchami this year because he can potentially turn into one of the better defensive ends in this draft class.
Durell Nchami NFL Draft Scouting Report by Keith Sanchez

The 4th round will be rounded out by:
133. Chicago Bears (from Philadelphia) @AZ_
134. Kansas City Chiefs @G00seY3
135. New England Patriots* @Snowblind
 
Bears select:


Jaquelin Roy - DT - LSU




134. Kansas City Chiefs @G00seY3
 
With the 134th pick of the Real Cavs Fans NFL mock draft, The Kansas City Chiefs select… Jammie Robinson, Safety, Florida State University

Jammie Robinson is a redshirt junior defensive back that started his career at the University of South Carolina. Robinson transferred to the Seminoles program before the 2021 football season and has been an impact starter since.

Robinson showcases to be a versatile defensive back prospect in this Florida State defense, lining up at FS, SS, NB, and LB. From every position, Robinson has shown to be a very productive player. Robinson is a quick-twitch, explosive athlete that has a high motor and consistently finds himself around the football. Robinson plays defense with passion and effort and appears to be the emotional leader of the Seminoles’ defense.

Robinson excels closer to the line of scrimmage where he can use his instincts and athleticism to make tackles at or near the line of scrimmage. In coverage, Robinson shows to be good closer to the line of scrimmage. From that alignment, he can use his reactionary athleticism and quickness to run with receivers on crossing routes. Robinson also shows to be productive when he can play the robber role where he doesn’t have a coverage responsibility and he can roam the field tracking the quarterback’s eyes to the receiver to make a play.

The questions for Robinson as a defensive back come from his overall ball production. Throughout his career, Robinson has been more productive as a box defender making tackles than making plays on the ball. Although Robinson may align at the FS position for Florida State, his best position may come as a defensive back who is closer to the line of scrimmage rather than being a guy who is relied upon to make plays on the ball in the deeper portions of the field.

Overall, Robinson has been a productive college football player and has many translatable traits that should make him a productive NFL player early on in his career.

Top Reasons to Buy In:
  • High motor
  • Positional versatility
  • Productive tackler
Top Reasons For Concern:
  • Ball production
  • Range in the deeper portions of the field
  • Man-to-man coverage
Size (NFL Combine):

Height: 5′ 11”

Weight: 191 lbs

Arm Length: 29 5/8”

Hand Size: 8 3/4”

Athletic Testing (NFL Combine):

40-yard Dash: 4.59s

Vertical Jump: 33.5”

Broad Jump: 9′ 8”

Short-Shuttle:

Three-Cone:

Bench Reps: 23 reps

Ideal Role: Strong safety

Scheme Fit: Zone; Cover 2 or Cover 3

TDN Consensus Grade: 79.50/100 (Third-Round Value)

The New England Patriots are on the clock @Snowblind
 
With the 135th pick of RCF NFL Mock Draft.. The New England Patriots select...

Keondre Coburn, DT, Texas

HEIGHT
6’ 2’’
WEIGHT
332 lbs
ARM
31 1/2’’
HAND
9 1/8’’


via Patriots.com
There are quite a few big defensive tackles that fit the Patriots scheme, none more intriguing than Coburn whose value might be diminished on other teams, but whose size, strength and bull rush make him an ideal candidate to work in behind Lawrence Guy and Davon Godchaux in the Pats base defense. He played 45 games for Texas, continuing a three-pick trend of players who have played a high volume of snaps. He'd be in immediate competition against veteran Carl Davis for the nose tackle spot, and though he might be limited to first and second down, he'd provide a needed injection of youth who might elevate the front play beyond where it's been the last two years with largely the same starters.




Overview
A stout but athletic nose tackle with nimble feet, Coburn can sit down and muddy run lanes or create difficulties for pin-and-pull blocking schemes with his interior agility. While he’s not a three-down lineman, he does have the bull rush and activity level to cause issues as a rusher. He’s more than capable of pressing and separating from blocks as a two-gapping plugger but requires more consistent technique to improve his consistency in that area. Coburn’s blend of girth, power and agility could be coveted by teams looking for help along the interior.

Strengths
  • Started 45 games in four seasons at Texas.
  • Diagnoses and mirrors initial lateral movement by blocker.
  • Wide and stout with ability to punch-and-peek as two-gapper.
  • Quick reaction to attack down blocks and separate.
  • Disrupts blocking scheme with short-area agility inside.
  • Provides bull-rush power.
  • Moves forward looking for workable rush counters.
Weaknesses
  • Needs more efficient hands to control blocks.
  • Slow to come off block and be tackle-ready.
  • Inconsistent technique battling double teams.
  • Allows backs to slip through his grasp.
  • Rarely creates early rush advantage with snap quickness.
 
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