2018 RCF NFL Mock Draft

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Alright, folks, it's time to kick this thing off. First, though, a couple of "rules", if you will:

1. When you pick, post justification for your first round pick(s). Provide some detail in why you made the pick, post a picture, highlight videos, whatever. Just try to avoid putting a name down and moving on. This thread can be an education on prospects, which is good if you're an NFL fan.
2. After you make a selection, please send a private message to the next person drafting, or tag them in your post so they know they're up to pick.
3. Try to check back here on the daily if you know your pick is coming soon. Quicker picks means we go deeper into the 3rd round or longer.
4. Trades MUST be reasonable. You can discuss trades with anyone whether or not they have indicated they'd be open to it.
5. Since tomorrow is St. Patrick's Day, we're not going to skip anyone. Also, if you make a trade please PM me so I can keep track. I'll do my best to keep things updated.

With that said, let's go cucks!

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1. Cleveland Browns - Sam Darnold, QB, Southern California
2. New York Giants - Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA
3. Indianapolis Colts - Saquon Barkley, RB, Penn State
4. Cleveland Browns from Houston - Bradley Chubb, DL, North Carolina State
5. Denver Broncos - Josh Allen, QB, Wyoming
6. New York Jets - Quinton Nelson, OG, Notre Dame
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Minkah Fitzpatrick, DB, Alabama
8. Miami Dolphins - Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma
9. San Francisco 49ers - Denzel Ward, CB, Ohio State
10. Oakland Raiders - Roquan Smith, LB, Georgia
11. Chicago Bears - Tremaine Edmunds, LB, Virginia Tech
12. Buffalo Bills - Lamar Jackson, QB/WR, Louisville
13. Washington Redskins - Mike McGlinchey, OT, Notre Dame
14. Green Bay Packers - Derwin James, DB, Florida State
15. Arizona Cardinals - Calvin Ridley, WR, Alabama
16. Baltimore Ravens - Michael Gallup, WR, Colorado State
17. Los Angeles Chargers - Vita Vea, DT, Washington
18. Detroit Lions - Harold Landry, DE/OLB, Boston College
19. Dallas Cowboys - D.J. Moore, WR, Maryland
20. Seattle Seahawks (from Dallas) - Marcus Davenport, DE, Texas-San Antonio
21. Indianapolis Colts (via Cincinnati) - Josh Jackson, CB, Iowa
22. Buffalo Bills from Kansas City Chiefs - Leighton Vander Esch, LB, Boise State
23. Los Angeles Rams - Courtland Sutton, WR, Southern Methodist
24. Carolina Panthers - Connor Williams, OT, Texas
25. New York Giants - Rashaan Evans, LB, Alabama
26. Atlanta Falcons - Da'Ron Payne, DT, Alabama
27. Denver Broncos via New Orleans - Will Hernandez, OG, UTEP
28. Pittsburgh Steelers - Justin Reid, S, Stanford
29. Jacksonville Jaguars - Christian Kirk, WR, Texas A&M
30. Minnesota Vikings - Isaiah Wynn, OG, Georgia
31. New England Patriots - Sam Hubbard, DL, Ohio State
32. Philadelphia Eagles - Dallas Godert, TE, South Dakota State

Round 2
Pick (overall)

1 (33). Cleveland Browns - Derrius Guice, RB, Louisiana State
2 (34). New York Giants - Billy Price, OL, Ohio State
3 (35). Cleveland Browns from Houston Texans - Isaiah Oliver, CB, Colorado
4 (36). Cincinnati Bengals (via Indy) - Taven Bryan, DL, Michigan
5 (37). New York Jets - Jaire Alexander, CB, Louisville
6 (38). Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Sony Michel, RB, Georgia
7 (39). Chicago Bears - Kolton Miller, OT, UCLA
8 (40). New Orleans Saints via Denver - Mason Rudolph, QB, Oklahoma State
9 (41). Oakland Raiders - Ronald Jones II, RB, USC
10 (42). Miami Dolphins - Maurice Hurst Jr., DT, Michigan
11 (43). New England Patriots from San Fran - Mike Gesicki Penn State TE
12 (44). Washington Redskins - Rashaad Penny, RB, San Diego State
13 (45). Green Bay Packers - Dorance Armstrong, DL, Kansas State
14 (46). Cincinnati Bengals - Ronnie Harrison, S, Alabama
15 (47). Arizona Cardinals - Brian O'Neill, OT, Pittsburgh
16 (48). Los Angeles Chargers - Jessie Bates III, S, Wake Forest
17 (49). New York Jets through Seattle Seahawks - Tyrell Crosby, OL, Oregon
18 (50). Dallas Cowboys - Mark Andrews, TE, Oklahoma
19 (51). Detroit Lions - Nick Chubb, RB, Georgia
20 (52). Baltimore Ravens - Uchenna Nwosu, EDGE, Southern California
21 (53). Buffalo Bills - James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State
22 (54). Kansas City Chiefs - Holton Hill, CB, Texas
23 (55). Carolina Panthers - Carlton Davis, CB, Auburn
24 (56). Buffalo Bills from LA Rams - James Daniels, C, Iowa
25 (57). Cowboys from the Tennesse Titans - Mike Hughes, CB, Central Florida
26 (58). Atlanta Falcons - Braden Smith, OG, Auburn
27 (59). SF 49ers from Saints - Orlando Brown Jr., OT, Oklahoma
28 (60). Cleveland Browns from Steelers - Anthony Miller, WR, Memphis
29 (61). Jacksonville Jaguars - Chukwuma Okorafor, OT, Western Michigan
30 (62). Minnesota Vikings - Arden Key, DE/OLB, UCLA
31 (63). New England Patriots - Mike White, QB, Western Kentucky
32 (64). Pittsburgh Steelers (from Browns) - Tegray Scales, LB, Indiana

Round 3
Pick (overall)

1 (65). Buffalo Bills from Browns - Tavarus McFadden, CB, Florida State
2 (66). New York Giants - Kerryon Johnson, RB, Auburn
3 (67). Cincinnati Bengals (via Indy) - Frank Ragnow, C, Arkansas
4 (68). Houston Texans - MJ Stewart, CB, North Carolina
5 (69). Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Harrison Phillips, DL, Stanford
6 (70). San Francisco 49ers from Bears - Martinas Rankin, OT, Mississippi State
7 (71). Denver Broncos - Darius Leonard, LB, SC State
8 (72). Houston Texans from Jets - Jamarco Jones, OT, Ohio State
9 (73). Chicago Bears from Dolphins - Donte Jackson, CB, Louisiana State
10 (74). San Francisco 49ers - D.J. Chark, WR, Louisiana State
11 (75). Oakland Raiders - Lorenzo Carter, OLB, Georgia
12 (76). Green Bay Packers - Auden Tate, WR, Florida State
13 (77). Cincinnati Bengals - Hayden Hurst, TE, South Carolina
14 (78). Kansas City Chiefs from Redskins - Tim Settle, NT, Virginia Tech
15 (79). Arizona Cardinals - Anthony Everett, CB, Alabama
16 (80). Jets from Texans - Jeff Holland, EDGE, Auburn
17 (81). Tennessee Titans from Cowboys - Scott Quessenberry, OG, UCLA
18 (82). Seattle Seahawks from Cowboys - Royce Freeman, RB, Oregon
19 (83). Baltimore Ravens - Desmond Harrison, OT, West Georgia
20 (84). Los Angeles Chargers - Luke Falk, QB, Wash St.
21 (85). Carolina Panthers from Bills - Deon Cain, WR, Clemson
22 (86). Kansas City Chiefs - Josh Sweat, OLB, Florida St.
23 (87). Los Angeles Rams - Duke Ejiofor, LB, Wake Forest
24 (88). Carolina Panthers - Kyzir White, S, West Virginia
25 (89). Tennessee Titans - Quenton Meeks, DB, Stanford
26 (90). Atlanta Falcons - Dante Pettis, WR, Washington
27 (91). New Orleans Saints - Troy Fumagalli, TE, Wisconsin
28 (92). Pittsburgh Steelers - Parry Nickerson, CB, Tulane
29 (93). Jacksonville Jaguars - Josey Jewell, LB, Iowa
30 (94). Minnesota Vikings - Da'Shawn Hand, DL, Alabama
31 (95). New England Patriots - Geron Christian, OL, Louisville
32 (96). Buffalo Bills from PHI - Rasheem Green, DL, Southern California
33 (97). Arizona Cardinals (Comp) - DaeSean Hamilton, WR, Penn State
34 (98). Jets from Houston - Kyle Fitts, EDGE, Utah
35 (99). NO Saints via DEN (Comp) - Christian Sam, LB, Arizona State
36 (100). Cincinnati Bengals (Comp) - Malik Jefferson, LB, Texas

Round 4

101. Green Bay (from CLE) - Jerome Baker, LB, Ohio State
102. Tampa Bay (from New York Giants) - Austin Corbett, G, Nevada
103. Houston - Nick Nelson, CB, Wisconsin
104. Indianapolis - Bradley Bozeman, C, Alabama
105. Chicago - Brendan Mahon, G, Penn State
106. Denver - Kevin Toliver II, CB, LSU
107. Miami - Ian Thomas, TE, Indiana
108. NY Giants (from TB) - Duke Dawson, CB, Florida
109. Washington (from DEN via SF) - RJ McIntosh, DT, Miami
110. Oakland - Nathan Shepherd, DT, Fort Hayes State
111. LA Rams (from MIA) - Skyler Phillips, G, Idaho State
112. Cincinnati - Terrell Edmunds, CB, Virginia Tech
113. Denver (from WAS) - Ogbonnia Okoronkwo, EDGE, Oklahoma
114. Cleveland (from GB) - Kemoko Turay, EDGE, Rutgers
115. Miami (from Chi) - Kalen Ballage, RB, Arizona State
116. Dallas - Nyheim Hines, RB, North Carolina State
117. Detroit - BJ Hill, DT, North Carolina State
118. Baltimore - Isaac Yiadom, CB, Boston College
119. LA Chargers - Will Clapp, OG, Louisiana State
120. Seattle - Tony Brown, CB, Alabama
121. Buffalo - Wyatt Teller, OG, Virginia Tech
122. Kansas City - Shaquem Griffin, S/LB, Central Florida
123. Jets (from Miami and CLE) - Dalton Schultz, TE, Stanford
124. LA Rams - Folorunso Fatukasi, DT, Connecticut
125. Tennessee - Matthew Thomas, ILB, Florida State
126. Atlanta - Hercules Mata’afa, DT, Washington State
127. Denver (from NO) - Equanimeous St. Brown, WR, Notre Dame
128. SF (from Pitt) - Fred Warner, LB, BYU
129. Jacksonville - Durham Smythe, TE, Notre Dame
130. Philadelphia (from Minn) - Tyquan Lewis, DE, Ohio State
131. Jets (from Miami and NE) - Christian LaCouture, DL, Louisiana State
132. Philadelphia - Oren Burks, ILB, Vanderbilt
133. Green Bay* - Ja’Von Rolland Jones, OLB, Arkansas State
134. Arizona* - Jalyn Holmes, DE, Ohio State
135. LA Rams (from NYG)* - Mark Korte, C, Alberta
136. New England* - Bo Scarbrough, RB, Alabama
137. Dallas* - Trenton Thompson, DT, Georgia

Round 5

138. GB (from CLE) - Simmie Cobbs, WR, Indiana
139. New York Giants - Marquis Haynes, LB, Mississippi
140. Indianapolis - Brandon Parker, OT, North Carolina A&T
141. Seattle (from HOU) - Marcelle Ateman, WR, Oklahoma State
142. Washington (from DEN) - Marcus Allen, S, Penn State
143. SF (from NYJ) - Tarvarius Moore, CB, Southern Mississippi
144. Tampa Bay - DJ Reed, CB, Kansas State
145. Chicago - DeShon Elliott, S, Texas
146. Seattle (from OAK) - Derrick Nnadi, DT, Florida State
147. NO (from MIA) - Deontay Burnett, WR, Southern California
148. Pittsburgh (from SF) - Joseph Notebloom, OT, TCU
149. Denver (from WAS) - Quin Blanding, SS, Virginia
150. Pittsburgh (from CLE) - Antonio Callaway, WR, Florida
151. Cincinnati - Jaleel Scott, WR, NMSU
152. Arizona - Chase Litton, QB, Marshall
153. Detroit - Poona Ford, DT, Texas
154. Baltimore - Michael Dickson, P, Texas
155. LA Chargers - James Looney, DL, California
156. Philadelphia (from SEA) - Andrew Brown, DL, Virginia
157. NY Jets (from DAL) - Ito Smith, RB, Southern Mississippi
158. Cincinnati (from BUF) - Joshua Adams, RB, Notre Dame
159. Oakland (from NE) - Kyle Lauletta, QB, Richmond
160. Denver (from LAR) - Mark Walton, RB, Miami
161. Carolina - Tre'Quan Smith, WR, Central Florida
162. Tennessee - Trevon Young, EDGE, Louisville
163. Washington (from DEN) - Tremon Smith, CB, Central Arkansas
164. New Orleans - Jaylen Samuels, RB/FB/TE, North Carolina State
165. Pittsburgh - Jack Cichy, LB, Wisconsin
166. Buffalo (from JAX) - Akrum Wadley, RB, Iowa
167. Minnesota - John Kelly, RB, Tennessee
168. Seattle (from NE) - Rashaan Gaulden, CB, Tennessee
169. Philadelphia - Allen Lazard, WR, Iowa State
170. Cincinnati* - Ike Boettger, OT/OG, Iowa
171. Dallas* - Justin Watson, WR, Pennsylvania
172. Green Bay* - Avonte Maddox, CB, Pittsburgh
173. Oakland (from DAL*) - Marquez Valdes-Scantling, WR, South Florida
174. Green Bay* - Darrel Williams, RB, Louisiana State

One last thing..

You, guy who goes AWOL. Please message a pal, Keys, or I if you will be out-of-pocket and won't be able to post your upcoming pick. We don't want to be held up by any one person.

TRADES:

New York Giants trade Jason Pierre Paul to Tennessee for their first round pick, #25 overall.
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The Chicago Bears will receive:

Pick #11 in the 2018 RCF NFL Draft
Pick #73 (3rd round) in the 2018 RCF NFL Draft
Future 2019 4th round pick for funsies which neither of us will see.

The Miami Dolphins will receive:

Pick #8 in the 2018 RCF NFL Draft
Pick #115 (4th round) in the 2018 RFC NFL Draft
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The Seattle Seahawks have traded the 18th pick to Detroit for Detroit's 1st (#20) and their 3rd Round pick (#82).
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Colts receive:
R1 P21

Bengals receive:
R2 P4
R3 P3
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Saints trade #27 (1st), #127 (4th) to the Broncos for #40 (2nd), #99 (3rd)

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Titans trade #57 (2nd) to the Cowboys for #81 (3rd) and a 2019 2nd rounder.

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Browns trade their 5th round pick (#150) and #64 to the Steelers for #60

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Houston Texans trade picks #80 & #98 for pick #72 from the New York Jets.

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The New York Jets have traded #107 to the Miami Dolphins for #123 and #131​

 

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With the first pick in the 2018 RCF NFL Mock Draft.

The Cleveland Browns select...

Sam Darnold, QB, Southern California

Analysis: The Browns could have gone several directions in this year's draft. They could have avoided QB, but they're not brain dead, so they pick their top quarterback for the first time since 1999. It was close between only two guys here; Darnold and Rosen. It is our intention to allow the job to come to Sam naturally, whenever that may be. Rosen could step-in right away and play, but the Browns choose the guy who seems to posses impeccable intangible qualities and leadership with a professional disposition. We think he is going to hold the job for a decade plus once he tussles it away from Tyrod Taylor.

OVERVIEW

Right now, Darnold is the second-most famous member of his family. His grandfather, Dick Hammer, was a USC basketball player, an Olympic volleyball player, and actor -- in fact, he was one of the Mr. Marlboro Men. Sam's father, Mike, also played football at Redlands College and several other relatives were collegiate athletes. Soon enough, however, Darnold will become the top dog in the family. The High School All-American and Orange County Offensive Player of the Year (67.8 completion percentage, 2,996 yards, 39 touchdowns, eight interceptions) also excelled at basketball and baseball, even though he missed time with a broken foot (suffered during football) and a broken finger. Darnold redshirted in 2015, sitting behind Cody Kessler and Max Browne. Browne ended up transferring to Pitt after 2016, as he saw the mature, pro-sized, strong-armed, and accurate Darnold take his job. He played in all 13 games, starting the final nine, completing 67.2 percent of 366 passes for 3,086 yards, 31 touchdowns and just nine interceptions. Darnold also has the athleticism to make plays with his feet (62 rush attempts, 250 yards, two rushing touchdowns). He was voted first-team All-Pac-12 by league coaches in 2017, completing 63.1 percent of his passes (303-of-480) for 4,143 yards and 26 touchdowns on the for the conference champs. His 13 interceptions and 11 fumbles during his sophomore season have scouts wondering about his ball security skills, however.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Has desired NFL size. Trusts his pocket and keeps eyes down the field. Looks off safeties. Takes what defense is offering and won't overcomplicate it. Scans full field and eyes don't get bogged down on a single target. Gets through progressions like a pro. Throws with desired anticipation and timing. Isolates deep ball opportunities pre-snap. There isn't a throw he fears. Impressive feel for spatial relationship between target and defender. Trusts his arm and placement. Naturally accurate with tight spirals. Has arm talent to uncork it quickly. Rifles it to hitches and swing passes giving them time to operate. Has velocity, timing and accuracy to own the deep out. Tough in and out of the pocket. Feels edge pressure and climbs away from sharks circling the rush arc. Shakes off sack attempts and throws with accuracy and pace when on the move. Completion percentage unaffected by blitz. Sudden processor when faced with free-running blitzers. Can pump and re-calibrate. Tough runner who can move the sticks with his legs. Doesn't get shaken by in-game mistakes. Shows quality leadership and poise.

WEAKNESSES
Elongated release is impossible to miss. Ball drops to his waist with forearm pointed towards the ground, pre-delivery. Windup gives defenders early clue to break on the throw. Muscle memory may not allow for release correction. Turnover total is alarming. Finished 2017 with 13 interceptions and nine lost fumbles. Has 20 interceptions over last 20 games. Decision-making and field vision were inconsistent this year. Has a tendency to rush throws once internal clock winds down. Too much mustard on some short throws. Muscles too many throws rather than driving with lower half. Too willing to throw from uneven platform. Intermediate accuracy fell from 2016. Can throw with better placement and lead his targets. Deep ball touch needs work. Took sacks when incompletions were available. Rarely slides in the open field which has to change.

DRAFT PROJECTION
Top 3 overall selection

SOURCES TELL US
"I think he caught some backlash this year because of the pre-season hype and the interceptions. He's still the most complete quarterback in this draft with the best makeup to be a good pro." -- AFC Executive

NFL COMPARISON
Andrew Luck

BOTTOM LINE
At the end of the day, Darnold has NFL size, arm strength, accuracy, pocket mobility, poise and field reading capability. His windup is an eyesore for sure, but he has the velocity to mitigate the additional release time. While Darnold has the mental toughness and talent to start tomorrow, early sideline seasoning could help him better process coverages in an attempt to eliminate future interceptions. Darnold has the tools to thrive in any system and doesn't have to have perfect protection to succeed. His floor is solid starter, but he has the ceiling to be one of the top tier quarterbacks in the game as he gains more experience.

@Snowblind and the New York Giants are ON THE CLOCK

 

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Rk Player College P1 Ht Wt

1 Josh Rosen UCLA QB 6'3" 210 - Giants (1-2)
2 Saquon Barkley Penn State RBF 6'0" 233 - Colts (1-3)
3 Bradley Chubb NC State EDGE 6'4" 269 - Browns (1-4)
4 Josh Allen Wyoming QB 6'5" 230 - Broncos (1-5)
5 Sam Darnold USC QB 6'4" 225 - Browns (1-1)
6 Minkah Fitzpatrick Alabama S 6'0" 204 - Buccaneers (1-7)
7 Denzel Ward Ohio State CB 5'10" 183 - 49ers (1-9)
8 Marcus Davenport UTSA EDGE 6'5" 264 - Seahawks (1-20)
9 Quenton Nelson Notre Dame OG 6'5" 325 - Jets (1-6)
10 Derwin James Florida State S 6'2" 215 - Packers (1-14)
11 Derrius Guice LSU RBF 5'10" 224 - Browns (2-33)
12 Tremaine Edmunds Virginia Tech ILB 6'5" 250 - Bears (1-11)
13 Mike McGlinchey Notre Dame OT 6'8" 309 - Redskins (1-13)
14 Roquan Smith Georgia ILB 6'1" 225 - Raiders (1-10)
15 Baker Mayfield Oklahoma QB 6'0" 210 - Dolphins (1-8)
16 Calvin Ridley Alabama WRF 6'1" 190 - Cardinals (1-15)
17 Harold Landry Boston College EDGE 6'2" 252 - Lions (1-18)
18 Joshua Jackson Iowa CB 6'0" 196 - Colts (1-21)
19 Vita Vea Washington DL1T 6'4" 347 - Chargers (1-17)
20 Lamar Jackson Louisville QB 6'2" 205 - Bills (1-12)
21 Brian O'Neill Pittsburgh OT 6'7" 297 - Cardinals (2-47)
22 Kolton Miller UCLA OT 6'9" 309 - Bears (2-39)
23 Isaiah Oliver Colorado CB 6'0" 201 - Browns (2-35)
24 Taven Bryan Florida DL3T 6'5" 291 - Bengals (2-36)
25 Arden Key LSU EDGE 6'5" 238 - Vikings (2-62)
26 Courtland Sutton SMU WRF 6'4" 225 - Rams (1-23)
27 Nick Chubb Georgia RBF 5'11" 227 - Lions (2-51)
28 Ronnie Harrison Alabama S 6'2" 207 - Bengals (2-46)
29 Christian Kirk Texas A&M WRF 5'11" 201 - Jaguars (1-29)
30 Mike Hughes UCF CB 5'10" 189 - Cowboys (2-57)
31 Uchenna Nwosu USC OLB 6'2" 251 - Rat Birds (2-52)
32 Anthony Miller Memphis WRS 5'11" 190 - Browns (2-60)
33 Isaiah Wynn Georgia OG 6'2" 313 - Vikings (1-30)
34 Mason Rudolph Oklahoma State QB 6'4" 235 - Saints (2-40)
35 D.J. Moore Maryland WRF 5'11" 215 - Cowboys (1-19)
36 Holton Hill Texas CB 6'2" 196 - Chiefs (2-54)
37 Connor Williams Texas OT 6'5" 296 - Panthers (1-24)
38 Sam Hubbard Ohio State EDGE 6'5" 270 - Patriots (1-31)
39 James Washington Oklahoma State WRF 6'0" 205 - Bills (2-53)
40 Ronald Jones II USC RBF 5'11" 205 - Raiders (2-41)
41 Will Hernandez UTEP OG 6'2" 327 - Broncos (1-27)
42 Da'Ron Payne Alabama DL1T 6'2" 311 - Falcons (1-26)
43 Jaire Alexander Louisville CB 5'10" 196 - Jets (2-37)
44 Maurice Hurst Michigan DL3T 6'1" 292 - Dolphins (2-42)
45 Harrison Phillips Stanford DL1T 6'3" 307 - Buccaneers (3-69)
46 Lorenzo Carter Georgia EDGE 6'5" 250 - Raiders (3-75)
47 Braden Smith Auburn OG 6'6" 315 - Falcons (2-58)
48 Justin Reid Stanford S 6'0" 207 - Steelers (1-28)
49 Carlton Davis Auburn CB 6'1" 206 - Panthers (2-55)
50 Chukwuma Okorafor Western Michigan OT 6'6" 320 - Jaguars (2-61)
51 Rashaan Evans Alabama ILB 6'2" 231 - Giants (1-25)
52 Sony Michel Georgia RBF 5'11" 214 - Buccaneers (2-38)
53 Quenton Meeks Stanford CB 6'1" 209 - Titans (3-89)
54 Kyzir White West Virginia S 6'2" 218 - Panthers (3-88)
55 Josey Jewell Iowa ILB 6'2" 230 - Jaguars - (3-93)
56 Orlando Brown Oklahoma OT 6'8" 345 - 49ers (2-59)
57 Frank Ragnow Arkansas OC 6'5" 312 - Bengals (3-67)
58 Mark Andrews Oklahoma TE 6'5" 253 - Cowboys (2-50)
59 Royce Freeman Oregon RBF 5'11" 229 - Seahawks (3-82)
60 Da'Shawn Hand Alabama DL5T 6'4" 297 - Vikings (3-94)
61 Josh Sweat Florida State EDGE 6'4" 251 - Chiefs (3-86)
62 Jessie Bates III Wake Forest S 6'1" 200 - Chargers (2-48)
63 Dallas Goedert S Dakota St TE 6'4" 250 - Eagles (1-32)
64 Mike Gesicki Penn State TE 6'6" 252 - Patriots (2-43)
65 D.J. Chark LSU WRF 6'3" 187 - 49ers (3-74)
66 Michael Gallup Colorado St WRF 6'1" 195 - Flying Rat Birds (1-16)
67 Scott Quessenberry UCLA OG 6'4" 315 - Titans (3-81)
68 Kerryon Johnson Auburn RBF 5'11" 213 - Giants (3-66)
69 Donte Jackson LSU CB 5'10" 178 - Bears (3-73)
70 Desmond Harrison West Georgia OT 6'6" 292 - Ravens (3-83)
71 M.J. Stewart North Carolina CB 5'11" 200 - Texans (3-68)
72 Bradley Bozeman Alabama OC 6'5" 314 - Colts (4-104)
73 Brendan Mahon Penn St OG 6'4" 315 - Bears (4-105)
74 RJ McIntosh Miami DL3T 6'4" 286 - Redskins (4-109)
75 Ogbonnia Okoronkwo Oklahoma EDGE 6'2" 251 - Broncos (4-113)
76 Billy Price Ohio State OG 6'4" 305 - Giants (2-34)
77 Jeff Holland Auburn EDGE 6'1" 249 - Jets (3-80)
78 Kalen Ballage Arizona State RBF 6'1" 228 - Dolphins (4-115)
79 Isaac Yiadom Boston College CB 6'1" 190 - Ravens (4-118)
80 Leighton Vander Esch Boise State ILB 6'4" 240 - Bills (1-22)
81 Rasheem Green USC DL5T 6'4" 275 - Bills (3-96)
82 Dante Pettis Washington WRF 6'1" 185 - Falcons (3-90)
83 Duke Dawson Florida CB 5'11" 197 - Giants (4-108)
84 Chase Litton Marshall QB 6'6" 211
85 Derrick Nnadi Florida State DL1T 6'1" 317 - Seahawks (5-146)
86 Deon Cain Clemson WRF 6'2" 200 - Panthers (3-85)
87 Anthony Averett Alabama CB 5'11" 183 - Cardinals (3-79)
88 Marcell Ateman Oklahoma State WRF 6'4" 220 - Seahawks (5-141)
89 DeShon Elliott Texas S 6'1" 207 - Bears (5-145)
90 DaeSean Hamilton Penn State WRF 6'1" 211 - Cardinals (3-97)
91 Christian Sam Arizona State ILB 6'2" 237 - Saints (3-99)
92 Steven Richardson Minnesota DL3T 6'0" 300
93 Simmie Cobbs Jr. Indiana WRF 6'4" 220 - Packers (5-138)
94 Nyheim Hines NC State RBF 5'8" 198 - Cowboys (4-116)
95 Dorance Armstrong Kansas EDGE 6'3" 257 - Packers (2-45)
96 Trevon Young Louisville EDGE 6'4" 258
97 Deontay Burnett USC WRF 6'0" 170 - Saints (4-147)
98 Darius Leonard S Carolina State OLB 6'2" 229 - Broncos (3-71)
99 Tyrell Crosby Oregon OT 6'5" 309 - Jets (2-49)
100 Tarvarus McFadden Florida State CB 6'2" 204 - Bills (3-65)
101 Hayden Hurst South Carolina TE 6'5" 253 - Bengals (3-77)
102 Luke Falk Washington State QB 6'3" 214 - Chargers (3-84)
103 Terrell Edmunds Virginia Tech S 6'0" 217 - Bengals (4-112)
104 Ito Smith Southern Miss RBC 5'9" 195
105 Andrew Brown Virginia DL5T 6'3" 296
106 Tony Brown Alabama CB 6'0" 199 - Seahawks (4-120)
107 Malik Jefferson Texas ILB 6'3" 238 - Bengals (3-100)
108 Brandon Parker North Carolina A&T OT 6'8" 305 - Colts (5-140)
109 Wyatt Teller Virginia Tech OG 6'5" 308 - Bills (4-121)
110 Mark Walton Miami (FL) RBF 5'10" 202
111 Marcell Frazier Missouri EDGE 6'5" 260
112 Jalyn Holmes Ohio State DL5T 6'5" 283 - Cardinals (4-134)
113 Kameron Kelly San Diego St S 6'2" 204
114 B.J. Hill NC State DL1T 6'3" 311 - Lions (4-117)
115 Poona Ford Texas DL3T 6'0" 300
116 Rashaad Penny San Diego St RBF 5'11" 220 Redskins (2-44)
117 Rashaan Gaulden Tennessee CB 6'1" 197
118 Jaleel Scott NMSU WRF 6'6" 215
119 Akrum Wadley Iowa RBF 5'10" 194
120 Hercules Mata'afa Washingston St OLB 6'2" 254 - Falcons (4-126)
121 Tegray Scales Indiana ILB 6'0" 230 - Steelers (2-64)
122 Mike White Western Kentucky QB 6'3" 215 - Patriots (2-63)
123 Joshua Frazier Alabama DL1T 6'3" 321
124 Tre'Quan Smith UCF WRF 6'1" 209
125 Cedrick Wilson Boise State WRF 6'3" 188
126 Micah Kiser Virginia ILB 6'2" 240
127 Folorunso Fatukasi Connecticut DL3T 6'4" 318 - Rams (4-124)
128 Kendrick Norton Miami DL1T 6'3" 314
129 Joseph Noteboom TCU OT 6'5" 309 - Steelers (5-148)
130 Tim Settle VA Tech DL1T 6'3" 329 - Chiefs (3-78)
131 Auden Tate Florida State WRF 6'5" 225 - Packers (3-76)
132 Riley Ferguson Memphis QB 6'4" 210
133 Sean Welsh Iowa OG 6'3" 295
134 Trenton Thompson Georgia DL3T 6'3" 288 - Cowboys (4-137)
135 Shaquem Griffin UCF S 6'2" 229 - Chiefs (4-122)
136 Kyle Lauletta Richmond QB 6'3" 216
137 Jerome Baker Ohio State ILB 6'1" 225 - Packers (4-101)
138 Nick Nelson Wisconsin CB 5'11" 200 - Texans (4-103)
139 James Daniels Iowa OC 6'3" 306 - Bills (2-56)
140 Josh Adams Notre Dame RBF 6'2" 213
141 Keke Coutee Texas Tech WRS 5'11" 180
142 Allen Lazard Iowa State WRF 6'5" 223
143 Jordan Lasley UCLA WRF 6'1" 209
144 Bo Scarbrough Alabama RBF 6'1" 228 - Patriots (4-136)
145 Marcus Allen Penn State S 6'2" 215 - Redskins (5-142)
146 Kevin Toliver II LSU CB 6'2" 192 - Broncos (3-106)
147 Michael Hill Ohio State DL3T 6'2" 295
148 Troy Fumagalli Wisconsin TE 6'5" 234 - Saints (3-91)
149 Quin Blanding Virginia S 6'2" 207 - Broncos (5-149)
150 Nathan Shepherd Fort Hays State DL3T 6'4" 315 - Raiders (4-110)
151 Kylie Fitts Utah EDGE 6'3" 253 - Jets (3-98)
152 Ike Boettger Iowa OT 6'5" 307
153 Cam Phillips Virginia Tech WRF 6'0" 203
154 Lowell Lotulelei Utah DL1T 6'2" 315
155 Kentavius Street NC State DL3T 6'2" 280
156 Justin Jones NC State DL1T 6'2" 309
157 Durham Smythe Notre Dame TE 6'4 245 - Jaguars (4-129-B)
158 D.J. Reed Kansas St CB 5'9" 188 - Buccaneers (5-144)
159 De'Asian Richardson Louisville DL1T 6'3" 322
160 Will Geary Kansas State DL3T 6'0" 298
161 Azeem Victor Washington ILB 6'4" 240
162 J'Mon Moore Missouri WRF 6'3" 190
163 J.C. Jackson Maryland CB 5'10" 201
164 Deadrin Senat South Florida DL3T 6'0" 314
165 Kahlil McKenzie Jr. Tennessee DL1T 6'3" 314
166 Will Clapp LSU OG 6'4" 311 - Chargers. (4-119)
167 Justin Jackson Northwestern RBC 6'0" 199
168 John Kelly Tennessee RBF 5'10" 216
169 Chad Thomas Miami (FL) EDGE 6'5" 281
170 Eddy Pineiro Florida PK 5'11" 178
171 Jaylen Samuels NC State FB 5'11" 236
172 Roc Thomas Jacksonville St RBF 5'10" 198
173 Justin Crawford West Virginia RBF 5'11" 199
174 Jordan Whitehead Pittsburgh S 5'10" 198
175 David Moa Boise State DL3T 6'3" 271
176 Breeland Speaks Ole Miss DL3T 6'3" 283
177 Ian Thomas Indiana TE 6'5" 248 - Miami (4-107)
178 Armani Watts Texas A&M S 5'10" 202
179 Equanimeous St. Brown Notre Dame WRF 6'5" 204 - Broncos (4-127)
180 Mike Ramsay Duke DL3T 6'2" 290
181 Adam Breneman UMass TE 6'4" 250 - Jaguars (4-129)
182 DeQuinton Osborne Oklahoma State DL3T 6'1" 305
183 Dalyn Dawkins Colorado State RBC 5'9" 185
184 Christian LaCouture LSU DL5T 6'4" 307 - Jets (4-131)
185 Ryan Izzo Florida State TE 6'5" 245
186 Davin Bellamy Georgia OLB 6'4" 255
187 Du'Vonta Lampkin Oklahoma DL1T 6'4" 335
188 Brandon Facyson Virginia Tech CB 6'1" 203
189 Kurt Benkert Virginia QB 6'4" 215
190 Siran Neal Jacksonville St S 6'0" 206
191 Marquis Haynes Ole Miss EDGE 6'2" 235 - Giants (5-139)
192 Godwin Igwebuike Northwestern S 5'11" 213
193 Jamarco Jones Ohio State OT 6'4" 299 - Texans (3-72)
194 Taron Johnson Weber State CB 5'11" 192
195 Christopher Herndon Miami (FL) TE 6'4" 252
196 Trey Quinn SMU WRF 6'0" 203
197 Dylan Cantrell Texas Tech WRF 6'3" 225
198 Logan Woodside Toledo QB 6'2" 201
199 Tanner Lee Nebraska QB 6'4" 220
200 Dimitri Flowers Oklahoma FB 6'2" 248
201 Greg Gilmore LSU DL1T 6'3" 313
202 Richie James MTSU WRS 5'9" 180
203 Michael Dickson Texas P 6'2" 209
204 James Looney Cal DL3T 6'3" 287
205 Duke Ejiofor Wake Forest EDGE 6'3" 264 - Rams (3-87)
206 Fred Warner BYU OLB 6'3" 228 - 49ers (4-128)
207 Matthew McCrane Kansas State PK 5'10" 165
208 Toby Weathersby LSU OT 6'4" 317
209 Darrel Williams LSU RBF 6'1" 216
210 Matthew Thomas Florida State ILB 6'4" 227 - Titans (4-125)
211 Scott Pagano Oregon DL5T 6'3" 295
212 Olive Sagapolu Wisconsin DL1T 6'2" 340
213 Daylon Mack Texas A&M DL1T 6'0" 320
214 Mason Cole Michigan OC 6'4" 307
215 Conor Sheehy Wisconsin DL5T 6'3" 288
216 Ade Aruna Tulane EDGE 6'4" 262
217 P.J. Hall SHSU DL3T 6'1" 282
218 Jester Weah Pittsburgh WRF 6'3" 210
219 Levi Wallace Alabama CB 6'0" 179
220 Ethan Wolf Tennessee TE 6'5" 248
221 Byron Pringle Kansas State WRF 6'2" 205
222 Jordan Wilkins Mississippi RBF 6'1" 216
223 Ebenezer Ogundeko Tennessee State EDGE 6'3" 255
224 Sam Jones Arizona St OG 6'5" 297
225 Kemoko Turay Rutgers EDGE 6'4" 253 - Browns (4-114)
226 Braxton Berrios Miami (FL) WRS 5'9" 186
227 Matt Elam Kentucky DL1T 6'6" 360
228 Martinas Rankin Mississippi State OT 6'4" 308 - 49ers (3-70)
229 Dane Cruikshank Arizona S 6'1" 209
230 Troy Apke Penn State S 6'1" 200
231 Alex McGough Florida Int'l QB 6'2" 220
232 Michael Joseph Dubuque CB 6'1" 187
233 Phillip Lindsay Colorado RBC 5'8" 190
234 K.C. McDermott Miami (FL) OT 6'7" 300
235 Olasunkanmi Adeniyi Toledo EDGE 6'1" 248
236 Avonte Maddox Pittsburgh CB 5'9" 184
237 Coleman Shelton Washington OC 6'4" 297
238 Mike McCray Michigan ILB 6'4" 248
239 Sebastian Joseph Rutgers DL5T 6'4" 295
240 Korey Robertson Southern Miss WRF 6'1" 210
241 Nathan Bazata Iowa DL3T 6'2" 285
242 Griffin Oakes Indiana PK 5'10" 198
243 Andre Smith North Carolina ILB 6'0" 240
244 Devron Davis UT-San Antonio CB 6'0" 210
245 Frank Herron LSU DL5T 6'4" 290
246 Jack Cichy Wisconsin ILB 6'2" 233
247 Bruce Hector South Florida DL3T 6'2" 295
248 Cole Reyes North Dakota S 6'2" 215
249 Michael Badgley Miami (FL) PK 5'10" 176
250 Kellen Soulek South Dakota State DL1T 6'4" 320
Write-In: Parry Nickerson Tulane CB 5'10" 182 - Steelers (3-92)
Write-In: Geron Christian Louisville OT 6'5" 298 - Patriots (3-95)
Write-In: Austin Corbett Nevada G 6’4” 305 - Buccaneers (4-102)
Write-In: Skyler Phillips Idaho State G 6'3 324 - Rams (4-111)
Write-In: Dalton Schultz Stanford TE 6’6 242 - Jets (4-123)
Write-In: Tyquan Lewis Ohio State DE 6’3 265 - Eagles (4-130)
Write-In: Oren Burks Vanderbilt ILB 6'2 228 - Eagles (4-132)
Write-In: Ja’Von Rolland Jones Arkansas State OLB - Packers (4-133)
Write-In: Matt Korte Alberta OC - 6'4" 280 - Rams (4-135)
Write-In: Tarvarius Moore Southern Mississippi S 6'2 190 (5-143)



-via Draftek.com --which was significantly better and more realistic than CBS Sports this year. Still a little off, but it has tracked changes since the combine and interview process at the very least. This is as of March 11th, 2018.

I will try to keep it updated to Soda's original post, but if the mods can assist with this as well, it would be appreciated.

 

[The Wizard of Moz]

With the 2nd pick in the 2016 RCF NFL Mock Draft, the Cleveland Browns select......

Carson Wentz, Quarterback, North Dakota State

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7oT3PpE_Rw
​

My Take:
The Browns had a very touch decision to make here. Take the larger project with the higher ceiling in Wentz, or take the smaller-framed Goff, who has feet that remind me of Chubby Checker in his prime...? I see the Browns being enamored with the strength & stability of the larger prospect (Wentz) in a tough AFC North. Even though he played indoors at NDSU.

While I am in agreement with the masses in thinking the signing of Robert Griffin III should not affect the team's draft plans, I have a different spin. I think the Browns had Wentz in mind while considering their options at this spot in the draft. By all accounts, Wentz is going to take some time to adjust to the speed of the NFL game. Having a bridge quarterback lends credence to the thought that the Browns do not want to rush a rookie into the game. My opinion is that the Browns are well aware that a ready-to-play Goff brings an unwelcome controversy, so they take Wentz being fully aware that there are things Goff has that Wentz does not, at this point.

Strengths:

• Powerful arm

• Pocket presence

• Accurate

• Experience in a pro-style system

• Has the makings of good feet

• Decision-making

• Field vision

• Worked under center

• Throws into tight windows

• Stands tall, steps into hits

• Thrives despite a lack of talent around him

• Worked under center

• Potential for field vision

• Good feel for the game

• Throws well on the run

• Mobile with running ability

• Bails out blockers with ability to avoid sacks

• Intelligent

• Leadership

• Football I.Q.

• Winner; championship pedigree

• Good character

• Work ethic

• Humble, eager to learn

Weaknesses:

• Small sample size

• Durability?

• Big jump in speed of the game

• Should fill out his frame

Summary: In the quarterback-hungry NFL, teams are willing to go far and wide to find their franchise quarterbacks. In recent years, some quarterbacks from smaller schools have had their names called in the first round of drafts. That group includes Joe Flacco (Delaware) and Blake Bortles (Central Florida), while this year's draft could feature two similar level programs producing first-rounders in Wentz and Memphis' Paxton Lynch. While other prospects like Lynch, Jared Goff, Cardale Jones and Christian Hackenberg have gotten a lot more attention, Wentz could easily be the first quarterback off the board.

Wentz was a backup in his first two seasons as North Dakota State won National Championships both seasons. Wentz kept the tradition going helping the program to win the title in the following two seasons after he became the starting quarterback. As a junior, Wentz completed 64 percent of his passes for 3,111 yard with 25 touchdowns and six interceptions. He had six touchdowns on the ground. In 2015, Wentz completed 64 percent of his passes for 1,669 yards with 16 touchdowns and two interceptions while missing six games with a broken wrist. He also had four rushing touchdowns.

From a skill-set perspective, Wentz is a legitimate "top half of the draft" prospect. He is an accurate passer who has the field vision to scan the field and distribute the ball. North Dakota State runs a pro-style system that saw Wentz making calls in the huddle and working under center.

There is no doubt that Wentz has an NFL arm that is strong and can really spin the football. He can make all the throws for the pro game. Wentz can load up and fire some fastballs into tight windows when he needs to. He also can put air underneath it and drop in touch passes. Wentz shows the pocket skill to stand tall, work through his progressions, and beat good coverage with well-placed passes into tight windows. Wentz's mechanics are solid and impressive for his lack of experience against top opponents given the lesser level of competition.

Wentz has good athleticism to scramble in the pocket, avoid sacks, pick up yards on the feet, and throw on the run. Mobility is a nice cherry on top for Wentz's game.

Sources from multiple teams have said they gave Wentz a first-round grade and think that he is the real deal. They say that Wentz has a good arm, size and athleticism, plus they love him off the field. They like his pocket presence, field vision, experience under center, ability to make play calls in the huddle, and his potential to grow in the NFL. One area scout also said that Wentz will fill out his frame in a NFL strength and conditioning program. That source said the big challenge for Wentz will be the drastic change in the speed of the game coming from North Dakota State's opponents compared to the NFL. Wentz also has a small size of starts to be evaluated from, but overall sources felt those concerns were minor.

In the 2016 NFL Draft, sources have said that Wentz could be the first quarterback off the board as high as No. 2 to the Browns. He looks very likely to go in the top 10.

Player Comparison: Blake Bortles. Wentz is a very unique player, so it is tough to find a comparison for him. In speaking with scouts, they feel the same way and think that his uniqueness sets him apart. Collectively, we felt that Wentz was an upgraded version of Bortles as a prospect. Wentz and Bortles have a similar skill set with size, arm strength and athleticism. However, Wentz has a bit more talent in every attribute. In terms of NFL effectiveness, I could see Wentz panning out and being a quarterback of a similar caliber to Matt Ryan or Joe Flacco.

@jlegg21 and the San Diego Chargers are on the clock.

@Soda keeping up with the tradition of breaking hearts

 

[Snowblind]

With the second pick in the 2018 RCF NFL Mock Draft.

The New York Giants select...

Josh Rosen, Qb, UCLA

Analysis: While the Giants still want to compete with Eli under center, they still need a long term plan for when he retires. The giants find themselves at the top of the draft after having a disappointing season in which they were expecting to make the playoffs. The giants have patched up their problems at left tackle and addressed their weak linebacker core before the draft and looked at a more long term approach at 2 (as in they don't want to be picking this high again). The Giants believe that pairing Rosen with Obj, Sheppard and Engram is a good core to lead them back to the playoffs.


ANALYSIS
Strengths
Tennis prodigy with impeccable footwork and delivery balance. Plays with excellent coordination between eyes and feet. Gets head around quickly on play-fakes. Has experience under center. Anchors in pocket and doesn't creep around needlessly. Trusts his protection and doesn't take eyes of targets when pressure mounts from the edge. Climbs pocket when appropriate. Willing to stand and deliver in face of pressure. Completed 63 percent of his passes when blitzed in 2017. Accuracy totals negatively impacted by 31 receiver drops this year. Holds his water in pocket. Mechanics are terrific. Rarely over-strides and throws with consistently bent front knee. Throwing motion and follow-through are effortless. Extremely confident and intelligent. Throws receivers open. Might be best back shoulder thrower in the game. Shows ability to speed up operation time for move to next level. Very good usage of shoulder fakes and hitches to move defenders or buy additional time for receivers to uncover. Touch passer who can throw feathers when needed.

Weaknesses
Durability is a concern. Carries slight build and has had injury issues dating back to high school. Carries ball low in pocket with slight upward pre-throw hitch. Too casual in pocket set-up. Decision making and post-snap reads are inconsistent. Refuses easy throws at times. Arm talent and strength are below average. May need to make greater effort to drive field and seam throws. Poor career deep ball completion rate. Excess air under ball allows challenges. Lacks gun to challenge safeties with rip throws over the top. Needs better anticipation. Poor mobility. Struggles to elude early pressure. Completed just 42.4 percent of his throws when forced to move. Too much hero ball. Extends plays and takes unnecessary chances rather than throwing it away. Scouts question his passion for football and whether he will be a willing student.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2018/profiles/josh-rosen?id=2560059&id=2560059

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozcyFsHGcJ4&feature=youtu.be



(on my phone at work, I'll pretty it up once I get home)

The colts and @bigfoot5415 are on the clock

 

[bigfoot5415]

Probably should have announced a start time.

Colts are looking to trade out.

 

[Soda]

Probably should have announced a start time.

Colts are looking to trade out.

http://realcavsfans.com/community/index.php?posts/2962964/

 

[bigfoot5415]

http://realcavsfans.com/community/index.php?posts/2962964/

Could have used a time & maybe take people so they know, "hey this is starting Friday at Noon.

 

[The Human Q-Tip]

Probably should have announced a start time.

Colts are looking to trade out.

Statsman will trade both of his nuts for #3 and the right to draft Baker Mayfield.

You interested?

 

[Soda]

Could have used a time & maybe take people so they know, "hey this is starting Friday at Noon.

Or you can follow the thread. I don't get paid for this. It's launched the same every year, with the new thread once teams are claimed.

 

[bigfoot5415]

Or you can follow the thread. I don't get paid for this. It's launched the same every year, with the new thread once teams are claimed.

Oh I get you, I'm just saying a little heads up would have been helpful.

 

[Randolphkeys]

Oh I get you, I'm just saying a little heads up would have been helpful.

Hey dipshit, head's up because you are on the clock.