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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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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BSFAlTe6F-Q



1. Cleveland Browns - Sam Darnold, QB, Southern California

2. New York Giants - Josh Rosen, QB, UCLA

3. Indianapolis Colts - @bigfoot5415
4. Cleveland Browns from Houston Texans - @Soda
5. Denver Broncos - @JDailey23
6. New York Jets - @AZ_
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - @SuperSurge
8. Chicago Bears - @raiders91sc
9. San Francisco 49ers - @Randolphkeys
10. Oakland Raiders - @Phills14
11. Miami Dolphins - @thedarkness2332
12. Cincinnati Bengals - @gijimbo
13. Washington Redskins - @Coyote850
14. Green Bay Packers - @MGMT
15. Arizona Cardinals - @Stark
16. Baltimore Ravens - @WellYouNeednt
17. Los Angeles Chargers - @Triplethreat
18. Seattle Seahawks - @King Stannis
19. Dallas Cowboys - @kriegs
20. Detroit Lions - @Amherstcavsfan
21. Buffalo Bills - @CosmoKramer
22. Buffalo Bills from Kansas City Chiefs - @CosmoKramer
23. Los Angeles Rams - @PIP
24. Carolina Panthers - @CBBI
25. Tennessee Titans - @Dog
26. Atlanta Falcons - @Spectre
27. New Orleans Saints - @TheLand1287
28. Pittsburgh Steelers - @sportscoach
29. Jacksonville Jaguars - @Akron330
30. Minnesota Vikings - @BimboColesHair
31. New England Patriots - @Los216
32. Philadelphia Eagles - @Easybreezy

Round 2
22 (54). Kansas City Chiefs - @buckeyefan

Round 3
4 (68). Houston Texans @Easybreezy

One last thing..
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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.

Just a heads up, @CosmoKramer is 12 and 22, not 21 and 22 after the Jason Peters trade last week.

Also, @CosmoKramer....Hit ya boy up at 6 for a QB, it wont even cost you 22.
 
Fun fact: This is the second consecutive year this thread has begun on St. Patrick's Day eve. With that, I'll do my darndest to keep the thing updated. PMs of trades definitely help. Or, you can just post in here.
 
I'm about 30 minutes away from being drunk for the rest of the weekend, so will try and get my pick in tonight if possible.
 
Fun fact: This is the second consecutive year this thread has begun on St. Patrick's Day eve. With that, I'll do my darndest to keep the thing updated. PMs of trades definitely help. Or, you can just post in here.

I can update the OP/PM people on the clock/etc, if you need any help with anything.
 
Hey dipshit, head's up because you are on the clock.

:chuckle:
Bless you.

Since the Colts are not able to get acceptable offers, they are finally going to get Andrew Luck a legitimate weapon.


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

The Indianapolis Colts select...

Saquan Barkley, RB, Penn State

View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZWNPY4-rKs


RB Saquon Barkley is one of the most complete running backs to ever come out of the draft and will most likely be one of the first 10 picks in the 2018 NFL Draft. He is a multi-tooled runner with his catching ability matching his insane ability to break off long touchdown runs. One of the best open field runners to come out of the draft in the past decade, he will be expected to produce as an elite-level running back as soon as he steps onto an NFL field. Expect one of the Cleveland Browns, New York Giants or Indianapolis Colts to select him in the top 5.

NFL Draft analyst Harris Rubenstein breaks down Saquon Barkley in this scouting report and player profile. The details of Barkley's scouting report, featuring strengths, weaknesses, player comparison and projections are detailed below.

Strengths:
- One of the best athletes at RB since Adrian Peterson
- Great pass catcher
- Home run threat every time he touches the ball
- One of the most difficult runners to tackle 1 on 1
- Impressive break-away speed
- Doesn’t fumble a ton
- Insane jumping ability

Weaknesses:
- Doesn’t excel running up the middle
- Tries to get the big play instead of taking what’s given to him
- Shies away from contact
- Doesn’t use strength to avoid tackles
- Has too many negative yardage plays

Player Comparison: LaDainian Tomlinson

@Soda and the Cleveland Browns are on the clock
 
cant believe Colts didn't trade down. Indy better use Barkley like Faulk
 
We have our heir apparent to Rodgers so QB isn’t a thought anymore. All we had to do was give up a viable starting coverage safety.

Joke’s on on you guys.
 
With the 4th pick in the 2018 RCF NFL Mock Draft.

The Cleveland Browns select...

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Bradley Chubb, DE, North Carolina State


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View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZdNIO1wNCw

Anal: The Browns got Sashi'd by a couple of teams, or else they'd have made a move down. What's a CB's best friend? A fierce pass-rush is one strong answer to that. While Denzel Ward and, to a lesser extent, Minkah Fitzpatrick were discussed here, the Browns go with the best available talent in the draft in Chubb. Good luck getting to the edge against this line. Greggggg likes to rotate defensive linemen a ton and he's got one of the most athletically gifted lines in all of football with this choice. A captain for NC State, Chubb will be a candidate to fill the leadership void in the defensive part of the locker-room outside Kirksey. Dorseradish bolsters the trenches.

OVERVIEW

Football runs in the blood of the Chubb family. Bradley's father, Aaron, was a star linebacker at Georgia. His brother, Brandon, was a very good linebacker at Wake Forest. And yes, he is related (cousin) to Georgia's senior running back, Nick Chubb. Bradley is the most talented of them all, showing off his wares during a first-team All-American and first-team All-ACC senior season where he won the 2017 Hendricks (best defensive end) and Bronko Nagurski (best defender) Awards. He finished second in the FBS with 26 tackles for loss and lit up quarterbacks 10 times, breaking up two passes, in addition to forcing three fumbles. He had a second-team All-ACC (coaches) and team Defensive MVP junior season (22 tackles for loss ranked in the top four nationally, 9.5 sacks, three forced fumbles). Chubb used his NFL size, violent hands, and relentless pressure to rack up those TFL playing on either side of the line, with only former No. 1 overall pick Mario Williams collecting more in a season for State (Chubb wore Williams' No. 9 jersey in 2016 and 2017). He showed flashes as a sophomore, with 12 tackles for loss, 5.5 sacks, and three forced fumbles after contributing as a true freshman (four tackles in 11 games).

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Looks the part. Long-limbed with broad chest, built shoulders and thick legs. Good combination of size and athleticism. Sets and holds the edge with wide base. Major disruptor who can get into gaps and drive up the field to take it off schedule. Fights back against wash down blocks. Relentless and rabid in approach. Plays on bouncy feet. Range to constrict backside lanes and chase play side. Doesn't quit on plays and makes tackles downfield. Runs feet through contact and is a frame-on-frame tackler. Actively searches to strip the ball. Has experience standing. Able to drop, open hips and roam in coverage. Good body control. Faced quality tackle competition. Mature rush approach. Has improved at his craft. Stab move can ruin a tackle's pass set. Hands are quick, talented and violent. Able to pummel the punch and dull the edge. Runs the rush arc with acceleration around the corner. Absolute terror on twists. Grinds through inside edge of a tackle.

WEAKNESSES
Needs to time up hand swipes and initial hand usage earlier. Athletic tackles set into him before he gets rush momentum going. Not a natural hip-flipper. Plays top-heavy at times. Needs to play under control. Better knee bend would improve conversion of speed to power. Gets overly involved with initial contact and will lose sight of ball carriers. Needs to improve feel for down blocks and attack them earlier. Gets behind in the rep against reach blocks. Balance though contact is inconsistent due to pad level. Can improve shed timing at point of attack.

DRAFT PROJECTION
Round 1

NFL COMPARISON
Chris Long

BOTTOM LINE
Chubb possesses high-end physical traits, years of production and the ability to play in a variety of positions in both odd and even fronts. Chubb returned to school last year and turned areas of improvement into areas of strength. His motor and athletic ability cause him to jump off the tape snap after snap and his play attributes and production should translate quickly as a pro. Chubb should be an early pick, early starter and multi-time Pro Bowler.
 

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