2022 RCF NFL Mock Draft: ON THE CLOCK...

[sportscoach]

@PIP don't hate me!

With the 113 pick in the NFL draft, The Washington Commanders and Assistant GM @sportscoach select

Luke Goedeke G Central Michigan

DRAFT PROFILE: BIO​

Luke Goedeke was a standout at both tight end and defensive lineman at Valders High School in Wisconsin. He went unnoticed by recruiters after a shoulder injury wiped out most of his senior campaign. He opted to start his career at UW-Stevens Point at a tight end in 2017 and in 2018, he transferred to Central Michigan.

In his first year with the Chippewas, he redshirted and did not play. In 2019, he won the starting job at right tackle and played a huge 1031 snaps on the season. He allowed 3 sacks and 27 total pressures on the year. He was handed First Team All-MAC selection by Pro Football Focus and Second Team honors from Athlon Sports.
After missing 2020 due to a knee injury Goedeke had an elite year in 2021 where he only allowed 7 total pressures and zero sacks and along and Raimann Central Michigan showcased the best offensive tackle combos in college football. He received a spot on the All-MAC First Team Offense at end of the season,

SCOUTING REPORT: STRENGTHS​

• Athletic speedy tackle with impressive leg drive - able to consistently force defenders back with elite strength
• An elite run blocker who still moves like a tight end (his high school position) despite putting nearly a100 pounds over four years
• Will thrive in a zone-blocking scheme and has the ability to start from day one
• Goedeke usually sets with a wide base, bends his knees, and is explosive off the snap
• A smooth athlete with terrific mobility and footwork, staying light on his feet. Has the lateral range, natural shuffle movements, and lower body quickness to mirror speed rushers.
• Has good footwork and technique. Balanced and agile pass protection set with excellent hand placement.
• Explosive at the POA and has a constant motor
• Willing to attack and punches multiple times to finish the play. Quick to pick up edge blitz and shows no panic, easily adjusting angles and resetting his feet. Can recover and reset his anchor. Rarely late off the snap.
• Nice technique with solid strong hands and the ability to latch on without getting flagged - to keep defenders at bay
• Above-average football smarts and general intelligence. Plays with a nasty streak. Solid character and work ethic.
• Has elite vision and always keeps pass rushers in front of him
• Fundamentally sound and understands blocking angles, using body positioning to his advantage. Disciplined awareness and good intelligence.

SCOUTING REPORT: WEAKNESSES​

• Plays a little stiff and doesn't always finish through his blocks
• Footwork could be a lot smoother
• Has missed a year due to a serious injury - will need to check out medically
• Too often is pushed back into the pocket during pass protection because - he bends at the waist rather than at the knees. Relies more on precise angles than physicality in the running game.
• Stronger pass rushers can get under his pads and steer him aside.
• Upper body gets over his feet too often and he easily loses his balance.

SCOUTING REPORT: SUMMARY​

Luke Goedeke is an impressive athlete who has totally transformed his body over the past few years - from a relatively lanky tight end to a powerful offensive tackle weighing 320lbs. He possesses elite run blocking skills and also is a very good pass protector and in his time college has shown improved technique and strength. He however despite his age is still inexperienced as he has played just two seasons of college ball.

We consider Goedeke to have a bright pro future ahead of him and has all the skills to quickly develop into a quality starter at either guard or right tackle - he'llll likely be selected in the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft.


Personally, I am looking at him being at RG next to Cosmi... I just felt he was the best player available and has a ton of upside...

 

[sportscoach]

@DJTJ with his red birds are up!

 

[DJTJ]

Zach Tom got snaked. Piiiiissed. (Ps Browns for Zach Tom ASAP. SS under 4.48 is a crazy iOL indicator for success).)

With 114, Cardinals select Joshua Williams Fay St.

Admittedly, this is similar to Marco Wilson pick last year where you swing for a gem. His Zebra Tech says a better athlete than his really great RAS score does. Big rangy athlete.

I have no clue who has Denver, but they’re up.

 

[Randolphkeys]

Denver selects:

Cade Otton, TE, Washington​

• Height: 6’5″
• Weight: 250 pounds
• Wingspan: 79 1/2″
• Arm: 32 3/4″
• Hand: 9 1/2″

Where he’ll make an impact in the NFL

Otton is a big target who excels at creating separation on short and intermediate routes and finding soft spots in zone coverage 一 exactly what you want from your tight end. He also has a Rob Gronkowski-like quality to his game, in the sense that he moves well for his size and is surprisingly dangerous after the catch. He’s among the most reliable run-blockers at his position in this class.

Here's Cade blocking up in this bitch:


What are his weaknesses? What concerns do teams have?

He isn’t the all-around athlete that many teams look for in tight ends and probably won’t stretch the field on a regular basis.

Why Denver?

They traded Noah Fant in order to secure Russ Wilson. They have a very good young developmental TE in Okwuegbunam, but this completes the TE room with a blocker and Freiermuth type receiver.

 

[Hurl Bruce]

Denver picks again. @Randolphkeys

 

[Randolphkeys]

With Denver's second 4th rounder, the Broncos select...



Kyren Williams, RB, Notre Dame

Redshirt Sophomore
Height: 5'9
Weight: 199
Arms: 28 5/8"
Hands: 9"

Why for Denver?

Kyren Williams fits the image of a shifty scatback almost to a “T”, and could appeal to a pass-heavy offense that doesn’t mind an undersized runner. He did not have a great combine, but that might make the underclassman a sleeper.




According to Thedraftnetwork.com, his best trait is extremely undervalued: pass protection. Williams is an accomplished receiver between his time at the high school level as a wide receiver recruit and 77 receptions across the 2020 and 2021 seasons. He’s got soft hands and was asked to run plenty of routes from plenty of alignments, including Texas and flat routes out of the backfield, shallow crossers and ins as a slot or split receiver, and then as an implementation in the screen game. Williams will have little issue staying on the field on third down when you also account for his work in pass protection—he’s one of the most cerebral and effective pass protection backs in recent memory.

Broncos draft so far:

LB Christian Harris, Alabama
EDGE Joshua Paschal, Kentucky
S Bryan Cook, Cincinnati
TE Cade Otton, Washington
RB Kyren Williams, Notre Dame

 

[Randolphkeys]

@SuperSurge is away from home and wants me to post his pick:

Jets select Bryan Robinson Jr, RB, Alabama

Power back at 226 pounds who can work in a committee.

@adam81king and the Saints are up!

 

[adam81king]

With the 118th pick in the 2022 NFL Mock Draft, sponsored by RCF, the New Orleans Saints select:

KERBY JOSEPH - 6'1" - FS - Illinois - Sr

Combine Results
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Bench Press
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Vertical Jump
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Broad Jump
123
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Player Bio



Analysis

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
Overview
Free safety with average size and speed, good athleticism and only one season as a full-time starter at Illinois. Joseph worked for all five of his interceptions in 2021, using both his length and range over the top. He lacks prototypical instincts as a single-high safety but that might be due to a lack of experience. He's fluid in space but needs to play with better anticipation. Joseph is missing the demeanor and tackle strength for the box and is likely to be viewed as less versatile than some other safeties in the class, but he has potential in single-high and split-safety alignments.
Strengths

• Able to gain depth quickly with his backpedal.
• Reasonable responses to route combinations.
• Movements are fluid and athletic in space.
• Swivels hips easily to transition into deep coverage.
• Acceleration to range off the hash and close the windows.
• Weaponizes length to make plays on the ball.
• Spots trouble brewing from deep safety perch.
• Strikes with some force to thwart pass-catcher.
• Patient to prevent open-field cutbacks.
• Easy lateral slide to tackle.

Weaknesses

• Can be indecisive at times.
• Needs to trust his eyes and respond sooner.
• Angles to the ball lack consistency.
• Average burst to close.
• Needs earlier route squeeze in man coverage.
• Fooled by RPO for easy touchdown versus Penn State.
• Tardy to diagnose and trigger versus the run.
• Lacks thump-and-finish box characteristics.
• Head-ducker as tackler.

Sources Tell Us

"I think he will keep speeding up his processing once he gets in the league. I like the ball skills." -- Scout for NFC team

Baltimore is up at #119, which I believe is @AZ_

 

[AZ_]

Who on Earth thinks its a good idea to have FIVE picks in the fourth round?


With the 119th pick in the draft, the Baltimore Ravens select:

Damarri Mathis - DB - Pittsburgh

Quick take:

Another athletic DB who can start on special teams before earning a role somewhere as a Nickle or Dime back in a deep secondary for Baltimore when healthy.

Damarri Mathis found playing time on special teams in 2017 before claiming a bigger role in 2018 and becoming a starter in 2019. Unfortunately, his 2020 campaign was lost due to a preseason injury, but he returned in 2021 and proved that he found his form. Mathis is a tough and physical corner that thrives in press coverage when he can get hands on receivers at the line of scrimmage and cap routes. He has strong mirroring skills to match steps, stay leveraged, and make it difficult for receivers to uncover quickly. He is an outstanding run defender that does well to play off contact and is enthusiastic about tackling. Mathis is experienced in a variety of coverage techniques and performs well in zone coverage where he is effective at staying leveraged, squeezing routes, and spacing the field. Mathis is disruptive at the catch point but there are some instances where he can be more aggressive to get a jump on the football and create takeaways. When it comes to concerns at the next level, ideally Mathis would offer more length for the style of play that he delivers. With only modest length, it takes away from how effective he can be in press coverage, at the catch point, and as a tackler. In addition, Mathis is only a sufficient athlete that lacks above average recovery speed. He also has a tendency to be grabby down the field and penalties have been an issue for him over the last two seasons. Mathis projects very favorably to special teams and should be able to find a role covering kicks and punts in year one. I do think he has appeal in the slot, which may be his path to playing time in the NFL. At a minimum, Mathis should provide quality depth with appeal on special teams and sub-packages at the next level.

Ideal Role: Developmental corner with appeal to play in the slot

Scheme Fit: Zone, press

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Joe Marino

Games watched: Wake Forest (2021), Tennessee (2021), Clemson (2021), Miami (2021).

Best Game Studied: Clemson (2021)

Worst Game Studied: Wake Forest (2021)

Man Coverage Skills: Mathis’ best moments in man coverage come when he can affect receivers at the line of scrimmage in press coverage and get hands on them early. He is consistent with his sequencing in press coverage and does well to crowd the release and create jams. Mathis has sufficient mirroring skills but has issues staying connected as routes elongate.

Zone Coverage Skills: Mathis does well to read the backfield and stay leveraged in zone. He is effective at layering coverage and squeezing routes. Ideally, he would offer more length, but he is sound in terms of reaching landmarks and spacing the field with good anticipatory skills.

Ball Skills: Mathis breaks on the football with good timing and technique and is capable of disrupting at the catch point. He does well to play through the hands of receivers when challenged. With that said, his ball production has been modest and he’s missed some opportunities to drive on the ball early and secure interceptions.

Tackling: Mathis is a mostly secure tackler that is very aggressive. He is more than willing to trigger downhill and get involved as a tackler and he brings good hitting power and contact balance. His modest length does present some challenges when attempting to tackle outside of his frame.

Versatility: Mathis is experienced in a variety of coverage techniques with nearly all of his reps coming as a wide corner and rarely in the slot where some teams may like him at the next level. He will be an asset as a run defender in the NFL. Mathis has modest experience on special teams from his time at Pitt.

Competitive Toughness: Mathis’ competitive toughness is among my favorite components of his game. He is aggressive at the line of scrimmage and is a physical player. He is willing to take on blocks to spill runs back inside and is enthusiastic about tackling.

Functional Athleticism: Mathis has sufficient athleticism but it doesn’t appear to be top-tier. He has sufficient quickness and speed but allows separation as routes elongate. He isn’t a bad athlete but his game is predicated more on toughness and instincts.

Football IQ: Mathis is an experienced defender that has been tasked with a variety of coverage techniques. He is an outstanding run defender that does well to diagnose, trigger, and get involved. He has been victimized by penalties over his last two seasons as a starter.

Run Defending: Mathis is a terrific run defender that can play off contact and tackle. He has an alpha mentality as a run defender and will improve that aspect of a defense. If he ends up as a slot corner in the NFL, his team should feel good about him being on the field and being able to defend the run.

Length: Mathis only has modest length and more would be preferred for his style of play and how he projects. He is a good press corner that tackles well with modest athleticism that projects better to zone coverage in the NFL—more length would make him a more appealing prospect. His margin for error is reduced in multiple ways.

The New Orleans Saints and @adam81king on the clock.

 

[adam81king]

Who on Earth thinks its a good idea to have FIVE picks in the fourth round?


With the 119th pick in the draft, the Baltimore Ravens select:

Damarri Mathis - DB - Pittsburgh

Quick take:

Another athletic DB who can start on special teams before earning a role somewhere as a Nickle or Dime back in a deep secondary for Baltimore when healthy.






The New Orleans Saints and @adam81king on the clock.

I'm in the car driving, but sent a list to @Randolphkeys before I left so he could make the pick for me. If he doesn't before I stop, I'll check the message and make the pick myself.

 

[Randolphkeys]

I'm in the car driving, but sent a list to @Randolphkeys before I left so he could make the pick for me. If he doesn't before I stop, I'll check the message and make the pick myself.

Luke Fortner 6'4" C Kentucky RS Sr

Sorry, already full go at work.

@kriegs on the clock.

 

[kriegs]

With the 121st overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs select...

Tyreke Smith - EDGE - THE Ohio State University​

PFF Big Board Rank: 136
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 254
Class: Sr.
Age: 22.1

Prospect Profile (via The Draft Network)​

Ohio State EDGE defender Tyreke Smith is a highly interesting prospect among this year’s crop of pass rushers. Smith has ample bright flashes on film and has been a productive pass rusher for the Buckeyes over the last two seasons—although his pressure rate doesn’t consistently yield final numbers in the stat sheet and you’ll need to look closer to appreciate the potential that’s illustrated in his game. Smith has been the Buckeyes’ best pass rusher for the last two seasons but has only a handful of sacks to show for his effort. There’s good twitch off the edge present here to allow Smith to challenge tackles in a variety of ways and he’s shown himself to become a progressively more nuanced player with his hand usage throughout the course of his time with the Buckeyes. This is a player capable of winning from all angles and taking multiple rush lanes to do so—Ohio State even dropped him into coverage on occasion to try to buzz underneath some quick game in the flats. Smith feels like a player destined to become a more productive pro than he was in college but he’ll need to work through the nagging injury history that has dogged him in Columbus and helped to bog down his development as a finisher in both the run game and as a pass rusher. Smith was a pleasant surprise to study and his NFL team is getting a high-tools, high-motor, high-upside player who should be able to serve in a rotational role up front sooner rather than later.

Ideal role: Hybrid EDGE Defender

Scheme tendencies: Multiple front defense with ability to play both from a two and three-point stance

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Career Stats (via PFF)​

	2021	2020	2019
Overall Grade	74.9	77.0	75.8
Games Played	10	7	11
Defense Snaps	443	245	245
Pass Rush Snaps	259	154	140
Run Def Snaps	171	89	97
Sacks	3	2	3
Hits	11	10	5
Hurries	22	21	11
Batted	2	0	2

Rationale​

With the CB and LB positions addressed with earlier picks, the Chiefs need to get back to building up their defensive line. Luckily, a number of promising EDGE prospects remain on the board.

Although Tyreke Smith never posted elite production or elite athletic testing numbers, he's a solid, versatile, and high IQ prospect. Drafting him here is a bet that his nagging injuries kept him from putting it all together in Columbus, keeping him under the radar. He will serve as much needed depth in year one with the potential for more as he improves his technique.

Chiefs Draft Class​

1 (29): Kaair Elam - CB - Florida
1 (30): George Pickens - WR - Georgia
2 (50): Nik Bonitto - EDGE - Oklahoma
2 (62): Skyy Moore - WR - Western Michigan
3 (94): Martin Emerson - CB - Mississippi State
3 (103): Darrian Beavers - LB - Cincinnati
4 (121): Tyreke Smith - EDGE - Ohio State
4 (135):
7 (233):
7 (243):
7 (251):
7 (259):

@dkbldev and the Indianapolis Colts are on the clock!​

 

[dkbldev]

With the 122nd pick in the NFL draft, the Indianpolis Colts select...
Matt Araiza - P - San Diego State

Rigoberto Sanchez has been a reliable punter for the Colts but Irsay wants to see the ball fly in the dome.

@AZ_ And the Chargers are on the clock

 

[AZ_]

With the 123rd pick in the draft, the Los Angeles Chargers select:

Zamir White - RB - Georgia

A luxury pick and another complimentary piece for the Chargers rotation, where he can develop and fight for carries in a backfield that includes Austin Ekeler, Joshua Kelley and Larry Roundtree.

White is a heck of a back and has significant injuries (two ACL tears), but in a committee backfield he can have limited reps and earn more, while being a useful weapon and depth piece for an explosive offense that is even more explosive after this draft.

Zamir White is a former 5-star recruit out of Scotland County in Laurinburg, North Carolina. He was elected to represent the East in the 2018 U.S. Army All-America Bowl. According to 247 Sports, White ranked as the No. 1 RB in the country, No. 9 player in the nation, and the No. 1 player in North Carolina. White was a two-sport athlete, track and football. He competed in the 100 meters, 200 meters, 400 meters, and 4x100 meter relay for the Scotland track and field team. He finished sixth in the 100 meters at the 2016 NCHSAA Class 4A State Championships with a time of 10.85 seconds. He is known for his physical downhill and explosive style of play. Between the tackles, he will push piles and drag defenders for extra yards. He may have lost some of his explosion and athleticism after suffering two ACL tears. That being said, he can generate power and burst to explode past the first and second levels of the defense. Those two injuries prevented him from receiving a bell-cow workload.

Ideal Role: RB2, possible lead of a committee

Scheme Fit: Zone-oriented attack, some gap/power plays

FILM EVALUATION

Written by Damian Parson

Games watched: Clemson (2021), Arkansas (2021), Auburn (2021), Alabama (2021)

Best Game Studied: Clemson (2021)

Worst Game Studied: Alabama (2021)

Vision: White displays good inside and outside vision. He anticipates gaps opening before they are available. He identifies moving defenders on the second and third levels. This allows him to bounce and cut back into an open lane to empty grass. He sets defenders up by patiently pressing gaps.

Footwork: White has surprisingly agile and quick feet for a bigger back. He shows the ability to cut vertically and laterally to evade defenders. His feet and eyes are paired together. Generates enough juice to jump-cut between gaps.

Contact Balance: His well-built frame absorbs and delivers physical contact. He lowers his pad level to counter the defender, consistently driving his legs through contact to earn yards after contact. He averages 5.3 YPC for his career. Between the tackles, he will be tripped up by ankle-tackles. He could use higher knees to prevent this from reoccurring.

Durability: White’s had surgery to repair two torn ACLs, one in each knee. He has not eclipsed 150 carries during any portion of his career. Those ACL injuries seem to have limited him to a committee role for the Bulldogs, which raise questions about him carrying a heavier load as a bell-cow running back.

Explosiveness: Despite his injury history, White has showcased an explosive burst. He plants his foot into the ground and gets upfield quickly. Has a good burst inside a 10-yard box to surge into the second and third levels of the defense.

Versatility: He has returned six kickoffs in his career, averaging 23 yarda per return. He fits both zone and gap schemes. White has not produced much as a receiver.

Elusiveness: White has solid agility to make defenders miss. Reads and cuts off the defender’s leverage. He uses a dead leg and quick two-step to evade defenders. He is not overly agile to consistently create on his own.

Ball Security: For a back that runs with his level of physicality, White has fumbled three times in his career. He covers the ball well and hides access points when running between the tackles. Properly switches arms on perimeter-aimed runs. Keeps the butt of the football tucked inside his elbow with a firm grip of the nose.

Passing Down Skills: White has not been featured much as a receiving option. He has 15 receptions in three years. White is a functional underneath receiver, but do not expect advanced route-running from him.

Discipline: White patiently follows his blockers through gaps and into daylight. He presses gaps with patience before committing. Sticks to the original run path and gets wha

Chargers Draft:
1 - Kenyon Green - G - Texas A&M
3 - Calvin Austin - WR - Memphis
4 - Zamir White - RB - Georgia


Eagles and @adam81king on the clock.

 

[Randolphkeys]

From @adam81king :

Romeo Doubs 6'2" WR Nevada Sr

@Snowblind and the Dolphins - who he totally wanted to GM - are on the clock!