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

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With the 33rd overall pick in the 2022 NFL Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select...​


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Lewis Cine - S - Georgia​


PFF Big Board Rank: 28
Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 200
Class: Jr.

Cine was the biggest riser down the stretch for the Georgia defense, and he’s one heck of a tackler — for his career, he missed only 11 tackles on 159 attempts.

Pros​

  • So darn good at reading route stems and anticipating breaks.
  • Well put together safety and an outstanding tackler.
  • Has some gorgeous speed turns from deep safety. Quick to relocate receivers in route.

Cons​

  • Adequate speed, but there's nothing special about his range or closing speed.
  • Gets caught flat-footed and tall in space, limiting his ability to break on passes.
  • Limited pure-man coverage skills — much better when he has a cushion.

Review​

Where he wins: Savvy
Cine sees the game at a high level and is quick to key on what the offense is doing. Once he does, he's as good as it gets in the class at taking proper angles to secure ball carriers.

What's his role: Box-Versatile
Cine is such a sound tackler that it would be a shame to stick him too far from the football. He can wear a lot of hats on a defense, but tackling in space should be one of them.

What can he Improve: Breaks
Cine has to keep better balance in his pedal. He's quick to see things develop but often a tick slow to get there because he can't get out of his break quickly enough.

Shades Of: Adrian Amos​


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Career Stats (via PFF)​

202120202019
Overall Grade

82.4

72.0

73.7
Games Played15108
Defense Snaps822551201
Pass Rush Snaps1122
Run Def Snaps27519564
Coverage Snaps536354135
Tackles644214
Asst Tkl1495
Missed Tkl821


Rationale​

While the additions of Aidan Hutchinson, Foyesade Oluokun, Folorunso Fatukasi, and Darious Williams should already move the needle significantly for the Jaguars defense, they are still missing a versatile chess piece on the back end.

Enter Lewis Cine, an elite athlete, national champion, and versatile defender. He took snaps from a young age and continued to progress throughout his time at Georgia, suggesting we have not seen his ceiling just yet. He's a perfect fit, allowing the Jaguars to stop giving reserve-level player Andrew Wingard substantial snaps.

@Amherstcavsfan and the Detroit Lions are on the clock...​

 
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The Detroit Lions select:

Leo Chenal, LB, Wisconsin

The Buffalo Bills and....???? are up.
 
I ran down to the podium...

With the 35th pick in the NFL Draft the Buffalo Bills @sportscoach select...

Breece Hall RB Iowa St

COLLEGE
Iowa State
HOMETOWN
Wichita, KS
CLASS
Junior

HEIGHT
5' 11"
WEIGHT
217 lbs
ARMS
31 1/4"
HANDS
9 3/4"

Prospect Grade​

6.38



Breece Hall



Player Bio

Hall garnered second-team All-Big 12 honors as a freshman (186-897-4.8, nine TDs rushing; 23-252-11.0, one TD receiving in 12 games, seven starts). He led the FBS with 1,572 rushing yards (279 carries, 5.6 per; also 23-180-7.8, two TDs receiving in 12 starts) and rushed for 21 TDs in 2020. Hall was the first unanimous All-American in Iowa State history, finished sixth in the Heisman Trophy voting and was a runner-up for the Doak Walker Award (top collegiate running back). He was a Doak Walker finalist, first-team Associated Press All-American and once again the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in 2021, ranking seventh in the nation with 1,472 rushing yards (253 carries, 5.8 per) and tying for third with 20 rushing touchdowns. He also caught 36 passes for 302 yards and three scores in 12 starts before opting out of the team's bowl game to prepare for the NFL draft. Hall set an FBS record with 24 straight games with a rushing touchdown. Hall's cousin, former NFL RB Roger Craig, starred at Nebraska and was a major contributor to the San Francisco 49ers' championship teams of the 1980s. Hall's stepfather, Jeff Smith, also was a running back at Nebraska, as well as for the Chiefs and Buccaneers. -- by Chad Reuter

Analysis

By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst
NFL Comparison
Matt Forte
Overview
Will give NFL evaluators early starter vibes with his blend of size, power and creativity. Hall isn't very sudden in tight quarters but gets better as the run play progresses with good vision and an above-average sense for how to beat second-level tacklers. He has surprising build-up speed once he's in the open field but might not have the instant gas to become a plus outside runner. His running style is willful when it needs to be and he's adept at moving the chains on "got to have it" short-yardage carries. Hall has full-package, three-down talent with surprisingly soft hands out of the backfield and should find early touches as a Day 2 draft pick with above-average potential.
Strengths
  • Has the size of a high-volume back.
  • Touchdown monster from all ranges.
  • Finished career with five touchdown runs of 75 or more yards.
  • Gets around the field with good bend and balance.
  • Recognizes lane development before it happens.
  • Changes foot cadence for unpredictable burst point.
  • Sets up second-level tacklers to fail.
  • Patient behind lead blockers, steering them into defenders.
  • Makes rhythmic cuts with no loss of speed to beat open-field tacklers.
  • Powerful base absorbs contact and stays on his feet.
  • Drops pads and hammers through tacklers while falling forward.
  • Set of skills to become an above-average third-down option.
Weaknesses
  • Handled heavier workload with 800 touches over three years.
  • Runs like he's pacing himself.
  • Not very shifty to elude early traffic in the backfield.
  • Slight hesitation in his initial read at times.
  • Jukes himself out of balance.
  • Average quickness and burst to outpace linebackers laterally.
  • Will need to play faster and more decisively against NFL speed.
I wanted to upgrade my RB position and he made it into the second round as I was hoping!
 
The pick is in!

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With the 36th pick in the 2022 RCF NFL Mock Draft, the New York Football Giants select...

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David Ojabo, EDGE Michigan
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The Giants will take advantage of Ojabo falling to the early second round and make the upside play. The appeal of having him across from Travon Walker for the next four-plus years was too hard to pass up, especially in light of all of the receivers we were interested in here being off the board already.

From NFL.com...

Overview
Emerging edge defender who should see a substantial leap in play consistency with more time to work on his technique and learn the game. The upside is evident, despite his inexperience. At times, the run tape can be a rough study, but it improved as the 2021 season progressed. Ojabo's rush approach is fairly sophisticated with the feet and agility to juke, stutter, spin and race his way past offensive tackles. He's not ready to take on pro run blockers, but Ojabo is in the early stages of his physical and play development. The Achilles tear he suffered at his pro day is likely to hurt his draft stock, but it will be hard for teams to pass on his upside if he remains available in the second round.

Strengths
  • Defensive scout team player of the year in 2019.
  • Holds himself and others to a standard.
  • Improved block take-ons as season progressed.
  • Spies runner through engagement and works toward him.
  • Speed to close down outside runs.
  • Rush is unpredictable and unusually diverse.
  • Confuses tackles with altered cadence and stutter steps.
  • Able to find a second gear at the top of the rush.
  • Fluid inside/outside spin move and able to stack moves.
  • Always searching for the strip sack.

Weaknesses
  • Played in only 20 games (620 snaps) during college career.
  • Currently projects as a liability against a pro run game.
  • Very few run snaps in playoff game versus Georgia.
  • Covered up by play-side zone blocks against Iowa.
  • Play recognition and instincts are still developing.
  • Below average block-shed twitch.
  • Struggles to counter a stiff outside hand.
  • Not much bend and dip to clip the edge.
  • Suffered Achilles tear during pro-day workout.

Sources Tell Us
"I'm not saying he's going to be a better overall player, but I think Ojabo will be a more productive rusher than (Michigan teammate) Aidan Hutchinson." -- Scout for NFC team

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Giants draft so far:

1.05 Evan Neal, OT Alabama
1.07 Travon Walker, EDGE Georgia
2.04 David Ojabo, EDGE Michigan

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@Randolphkeys and the Tampa Bay Bradys are on the clock.
 
Feeling good about my decision to trade down here.

With the 37th pick of the 2022 Fake NFL Draft, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers select...

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Boye Mafe
Height: 6’4
Weight: 261 pound
Length: 32 5/8
Hand: 9 7/8″s
40 yard dash: 4.53

From Daniel Jeremiah:

Mafe is an ascending edge rusher with an enticing blend of speed and power. He steadily improved throughout the season, culminating with an outstanding performance at the Reese's Senior Bowl. As a pass rusher, he has an explosive first step and his hand usage has started to come together. Early in the year, he was thinking too much and segmented in his movement. But as the season went on, he played much faster and connected his feet and hands. He can generate speed to power, and he is an excellent finisher once he gets to the top of his rush. He can stack blocks and hold the point of attack in the run game. Overall, Mafe is still a raw prospect, but he’s trending in the right direction and provides double-digit sack upside.

From Tony Pauline:

With so much sheer talent in the 2022 NFL Draft, it could be easy for a player like Mafe to fall under the radar. But in just about any other class, Mafe might be the one who gets early Day 2 hype. The Minnesota DE has the raw talent to be a high-impact player, and at his peak, he could be one of the best edge rushers to come out of a historic class.


Why the Buccaneers?

Mafe arrives in Tampa just as Super Bowl winning head coach Bruce Arians turns the job over to DC Todd Bowles. Creative and attacking blitzes are a staple for the BUCS, but Jean Pierre Paul turned 33 and remains unsigned. While Mafe lasted this long into day two because he is 23 years old, the Buccaneers are in win-now mode with Bowles ready to establish himself as a legitimate head coach. The Senior Bowl solved any doubt that he can play with his hand in the dirt for a 4-3 front, and Bowles moves his pass rushers all over the place anyways. He will pair with Vita Vea and step into defensive end #1 on the depth chart, at the heart of Bowles wild blitz schemes. Mafe was in play ten picks ago before I was offered the trade down, so I take the extra third rounder to get a player on my shortlist.

@SuperSurge and the Jets are on the clock!
 
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Randolphkeys said:
Feeling good about my decision to trade down here.

With the 37th pick of the 2022 Fake NFL Draft, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers select...

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Devonte Wyatt
Height: 6’2 3/4″
Weight: 307 pound
Wingspan: 78
Length: 33
Hand: 9 7/8″s
40 yard dash: 4.77

From Daniel Jeremiah:

Wyatt is a thick/square defensive tackle with excellent quickness. He flashes some big-time ability as a pass rusher, getting off the ball with nice burst and leverage. He has collected pressures/sacks with quick arm-overs, nifty spins and power. He is really dynamic when he changes directions, crossing the face of his opponent. His stats don't jump off the page, but that was more the result of all the talent around him on Georgia's defense. Against the run, he keeps a low pad level and controls the point of attack. He has excellent range. Wyatt has tremendous upside and could emerge as the top interior lineman in this class.

From Tony Pauline:

Overall, Wyatt is a high-effort pass rusher who brings energy through the entire rep. He’s also exceedingly versatile for his build. He has reps anywhere from nose tackle to wide 9-technique, although he’s best between 1-technique and 4i. Wherever he lines up, Wyatt proactively uses his arms to disrupt passing windows as well.


Why the Buccaneers?

Wyatt arrives in Tampa just as Super Bowl winning head coach turns the job over to DC Todd Bowles. Creative and attacking blitzes are a staple for the BUCS, but Ndamukong Suh is 35 and remains unsigned. While Wyatt lasted this long into day two because he is 24 years old, the Buccaneers are in win-now mode with Bowles ready to establish himself as a legitimate head coach. Wyatt was in play ten picks ago before I was offered the trade down, so I take the extra third rounder to get a player on my shortlist.
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Wyatt was picked 20th by Pittsburgh.
 
The New York Jets select:

Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia

The defense is nearly rebuilt now with Dean joining the squad.

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Dean was the leader of the most dominant defense in college football. A true swiss army knife at the linebacker position, Dean is an explosive, intelligent, and productive defender. He uses his explosiveness in a selective playmaking style, picking his holes and exploding through them to find the ball carrier in the backfield, or doing so to close down a passing lane. He knows what he’s good at, and he uses it wisely.

In coverage, Dean eats up a ton of space, having speed to cover major ground and close quickly on pass targets to either bat down the pass or slam into the receiver with force. He uses elite acceleration to fit into passing lanes and make plays on the football consistently, leading to two interceptions and five passes defended last year. His range will allow him to work at any of the off-ball linebacker spots at the next level.

Jets Draft:
Ahmad Gardner, CB
Drake London, WR
George Karlaftis, EDGE
Nakobe Dean, LB


@JDailey23 and the Bears are on the clock!
 
With the 39th pick, the Chicago DA BEARS, select, Bernhard Rainmann - Tackle - Central Michigan.


HEIGHT: 6'6 1/8"

WEIGHT: 303

HAND: 10 1/4"

ARM: 32 7/8"

WINGSPAN: 6'8 1/8"

40-YARD DASH: 5.05

3-CONE: 7.46

SHUTTLE: 4.49

VERTICAL: 30.5"

BROAD: 9'9"


POSITIVES

— Very good athletic ability, body control and weight distribution to stay centered and balanced on blocks.

— Adept and crafty use of hands to consistently find his latch, create leverage, reset when needed and tie up defenders.

— Plays firm with his eyes up, head back and a strong posture to keep his head out of blocks.

— Despite not having a lot of sand in his lower half, he smoothly transitions to his anchor with sound technique to brace, create force through the in-steps of his feet and throttle down momentum from the bull rush.



— Sticky run-blocker with the hand placement and pop to create lift at the point of attack and consistent leg drive to strain, steer and stay attached to blocks.

— Dependable and steady finisher.

NEGATIVES

— Tends to prematurely open his hips in pass protection when speed-rushers attack his edge, creating a soft outside corner.

— Lacks the girth and weight in his lower half to drop an immediate anchor when needed.

— Can be late to strike near the top of the quarterback's drop, leaving his outside hand vulnerable to getting chopped or swiped.

— Pads tend to rise in the "drive" portion of angle-drive blocks, giving defenders an opportunity to access his frame and shed him off.

— Has middling arm length that can become an issue against certain NFL body types.

2021 STATISTICS

— 12 starts at left tackle

— First team All-MAC selection

@WellYouNeednt is on the clock with back to back picks!
 
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