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On The Clock: 2020 RCF NFL Mock Draft

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@Stark is still working a long shift. The pick has been called in:

Michael Ojemudia
CB, Iowa
6'1, 200
40 yard dash: 4.45

According to The Draft Network:

  • PROS: Excellent zone awareness. Love how he trusts his landmarks and understands coverage spacing. Patient, rarely panics and trusts his technique. Does well to read the backfield and work into throwing lanes. Has outstanding size and length for the position, although ideally there would be more press coverage reps to evaluate although it does show up at the catch point. Does well to play the football in the air, particularly breaking forward on it. Generally showcases good eye discipline. I like the way he leverages routes and makes it difficult to cross his face. Has good fluidity, quickness and change of direction skills. Flashes a quick trigger and willingness to attack downhill in run support. Generally a secure tackler.
    CONS: Wish he had more on his plate in college to get a better feel for his skills in press and off-man coverage. Want to see him react quicker in coverage with more willingness to jump routes and close with confidence. Often a tick late when breaking on the football. Needs better anticipatory skills. Hitting power and contact balance are modest. Does not consistently play off contact in pursuit. Ball skills aren’t as sound with his back to the line of scrimmage as he is driving forward.
    BEST TRAIT - Zone Coverage
    WORST TRAIT - Anticipation
 
With the 87th pick in the 2020 RCF NFL Mock Draft

The New England Patriots select...

Akeem Davis-Gaither, LB, Appalachian State

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STRENGTHS: Elite length for the position…field fast and can really run when he has a chance to stretch out his stride…agile feet on the edge to skirt blocks, gain
proper leverage and contain outside runs…unyielding pursuit skills and his motor never spurts…always chasing at full speed and closes with short-area burst…uses his
long arms to lasso runners on the move…velvet feet in coverage with the smooth turn-and-run skills to play man-to-man down the seam…aggressive, confident
competitor, which rubs off on his teammates…called an “extra coach on the field” by his defensive coaches at Appalachian State…started every game the last two
seasons posting triple-digit tackles both years.

WEAKNESSES: Lean-framed and lacks desired bulk for NFL linebacking duties…inconsistent take-on player, struggling to scrape down the line of scrimmage…gets
pinballed in a crowd and must rely on his fundamentals to work through contact and stay off the ground…quick to trigger, but needs to be more reliable as a
finisher…bad habit of leaving his feet too early or arriving too hot, falling off his target…inconsistent coverage player due to spotty instincts, which leads to spacing
issues and missed opportunities to make plays on the ball…suffered a stress fracture in his right foot during the 2019 season, requiring off-season surgery (March
2020) that sidelined him for part of the draft process.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at Appalachian State, Davis-Gaither lined up at outside linebacker in defensive coordinator Ted Roof’s 3-4 base scheme, playing an
overhang defender role. Despite his tweener size, he owns the length and speed that NFL teams covet, projecting as discount version of Clemson’s Isaiah Simmons on
day two of the draft. Probably the best “Tag” player in the neighborhood growing up due to his lower body quickness to avoid blocks, Davis-Gaither plays with terrific
closing burst once he unlocks and goes. His relentless play style is a strength, but his motor is stuck in overdrive at times and he would benefit by adding more
discipline and control to his game. Overall, Davis-Gaither needs to fine-tune his take-on skills and develop his cover instincts, but his twitched-up athleticism and
confident play speed help mask his technical flaws, projecting as a subpackage linebacker as a rookie who should shine on special teams.

Why Him for the Patriots?

Other than Dont'a Hightower, the Patriots' LB corps are both in dire straits & thin. Davis-Gaither should have been selected already with his speed and agility. He'll need to gain more discipline at the point of attack, but we think he'll be a weapon both rushing and in space once ingrained into the Patriots defense.

@Snowblind take it away!
 
Randolphkeys said:
@Stark is still working a long shift. The pick has been called in:

Michael Ojemudia
CB, Iowa
6'1, 200
40 yard dash: 4.45

According to The Draft Network:

  • PROS: Excellent zone awareness. Love how he trusts his landmarks and understands coverage spacing. Patient, rarely panics and trusts his technique. Does well to read the backfield and work into throwing lanes. Has outstanding size and length for the position, although ideally there would be more press coverage reps to evaluate although it does show up at the catch point. Does well to play the football in the air, particularly breaking forward on it. Generally showcases good eye discipline. I like the way he leverages routes and makes it difficult to cross his face. Has good fluidity, quickness and change of direction skills. Flashes a quick trigger and willingness to attack downhill in run support. Generally a secure tackler.
    CONS: Wish he had more on his plate in college to get a better feel for his skills in press and off-man coverage. Want to see him react quicker in coverage with more willingness to jump routes and close with confidence. Often a tick late when breaking on the football. Needs better anticipatory skills. Hitting power and contact balance are modest. Does not consistently play off contact in pursuit. Ball skills aren’t as sound with his back to the line of scrimmage as he is driving forward.
    BEST TRAIT - Zone Coverage
    WORST TRAIT - Anticipation
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That’s actually exactly who I wanted, just didn’t have the time to do a write up or see if he was already taken.
 
With the 88th pick in the 2020 RCF Mock Draft, the New Orleans Saints select:

Logan Wilson, LB, Wyoming

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Overall rankings for lb's:

Among active players in 2019, he ranked: No. 1 among FBS players in the nation in Career Defensive TDs scored (4), No. 1 among active FBS players in Career Solo Tackles (253), No. 2 in Career Total Tackles (421), No. 4 in Career Interception Returns for Touchdowns ( 2), No. 6 in Career Total Interceptions (10), No. 6 in Career Solo Tackles per Game (4.87) and No. 8 among active FBS players in Career Total Tackles per Game (8.10).


PFF:

Wilson has been starting for the Cowboys ever since his freshman year back in 2016. He’s amassed 3,425 snaps so far in his career. In the past three seasons, his production has been off the charts with 80.0-plus overall grades in each. This year, he’s earned a 90.6 run-defense grade, 87.3 pass-rushing grade and 81.9 coverage grade.

NFL.com:

Overview
Ultra-productive three-year team captain with instincts and cover talent to find work as an every-down linebacker. His play recognition, burst and lateral agility help him play faster than his timed speed and his fundamentals as a tackler are as good as you'll find in this draft. Wilson needs more consistency of approach at taking on blocks and it may take him a minute to adjust to NFL game speed. He should be a core special teams member early, but possesses the tangibles and intangibles to become a productive pro as an inside or SAM (strong-side) linebacker.
Strengths
  • Well-built with ability to play MIKE or SAM linebacker
  • Plays and excels on all three downs
  • Alert and instinctive pre- and post-snap
  • Rarely trapped behind climbing blocks on stretch plays
  • Shoots into backside zone gaps looking to make a play
  • Quick diagnosis improves range as tackler
  • Bends and squares to leverage his gap
  • Elite fundamentals as a tackler
  • Comes to balance and springs into runners like a bear trap
  • Impressive recognition and ball skills from zone
  • Athletic ability to handle some man coverage
Weaknesses
  • Needs to balance activity level with early patience
  • May not fully trust his own pursuit speed
  • Can be too early to the spot and lose backside leverage
  • Inconsistent attacking lead blocks downhill
  • Baited out of position by false keys
  • Average shed quickness once the block lands
  • Has to guard against shallow pursuit angles in pros
  • Could have issues covering seam speed



On the clock is @BimboColesHair
 
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Snowblind said:
With the 88th pick in the 2020 RCF Mock Draft, the New Orleans Saints select:

Logan Wilson, LB, Wyoming

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Overall rankings for lb's:

Among active players in 2019, he ranked: No. 1 among FBS players in the nation in Career Defensive TDs scored (4), No. 1 among active FBS players in Career Solo Tackles (253), No. 2 in Career Total Tackles (421), No. 4 in Career Interception Returns for Touchdowns ( 2), No. 6 in Career Total Interceptions (10), No. 6 in Career Solo Tackles per Game (4.87) and No. 8 among active FBS players in Career Total Tackles per Game (8.10).


PFF:

Wilson has been starting for the Cowboys ever since his freshman year back in 2016. He’s amassed 3,425 snaps so far in his career. In the past three seasons, his production has been off the charts with 80.0-plus overall grades in each. This year, he’s earned a 90.6 run-defense grade, 87.3 pass-rushing grade and 81.9 coverage grade.

NFL.com:

Overview
Ultra-productive three-year team captain with instincts and cover talent to find work as an every-down linebacker. His play recognition, burst and lateral agility help him play faster than his timed speed and his fundamentals as a tackler are as good as you'll find in this draft. Wilson needs more consistency of approach at taking on blocks and it may take him a minute to adjust to NFL game speed. He should be a core special teams member early, but possesses the tangibles and intangibles to become a productive pro as an inside or SAM (strong-side) linebacker.
Strengths
  • Well-built with ability to play MIKE or SAM linebacker
  • Plays and excels on all three downs
  • Alert and instinctive pre- and post-snap
  • Rarely trapped behind climbing blocks on stretch plays
  • Shoots into backside zone gaps looking to make a play
  • Quick diagnosis improves range as tackler
  • Bends and squares to leverage his gap
  • Elite fundamentals as a tackler
  • Comes to balance and springs into runners like a bear trap
  • Impressive recognition and ball skills from zone
  • Athletic ability to handle some man coverage
Weaknesses
  • Needs to balance activity level with early patience
  • May not fully trust his own pursuit speed
  • Can be too early to the spot and lose backside leverage
  • Inconsistent attacking lead blocks downhill
  • Baited out of position by false keys
  • Average shed quickness once the block lands
  • Has to guard against shallow pursuit angles in pros
  • Could have issues covering seam speed



On the clock is @BimboColesHair
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I really want this guy on the Browns. Best linebacker fit in every way aside from man coverage. If the Broncos needed a linebacker I would have taken him.
 
The Minnesota Vikings select Darrell Taylor, EDGE from Tennessee, with the 89th pick

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Why: The Vikings lost Everson Griffin and Stephen Weatherly to free agency, so they need some DE help. They've had a lot of success with mid-round SEC prototypes who have under-performed in college (Danielle Hunter), and look to do the same here.

Height: 6'4"
Weight: 267
Arms: 33"

Overview: Powerful edge defender for 3-4 or 4-3 fronts with five-star traits, but three-star skill level at this point. He has the strength and leverage to anchor and stand his ground at the point of attack, but he needs to transform from a set-it-and-forget-it roadblock into a shed-and-tackle playmaker. His rush lacks instincts and counters, but he has shown the ability to explode and bend the edge sharply, which will get the attention of NFL evaluators. The toolbox has plenty in it, but additional development as a pass rusher might be the difference between functional backup or dangerous starter.

NFL Comparison: Junior Galette

 
With the 90th pick in the 2020 nfl draft
the Houston Texans select: Kenny Robinson, Jr S | West Virginia/XFL

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Strengths
If you like safeties who fit that centerfielder mold, then Robinson is a prospect you should get to know.

Robinson has crazy good range and has the lateral quickness and hip fluidity to be a reliable defender covering in single-high formations. He is a quick processor who is able to read the eyes of quarterbacks and diagnose the play before it comes to fruition. Once he makes that read, he is aggressive and quick in charging to close in on the ball and make a play. He can dominate in underneath coverage, as that allows him to accelerate downhill and jump a receiver’s route. The St. Louis Battlehawks star has very good ball skills too, as he can track down the ball and make difficult adjustments to it. In addition to his athleticism, Robinson also possesses very good length for the safety position. His height and his long arms give him value if ever placed into man coverage or jump-ball situations. Regardless of the level he plays at, he is a rock-solid producer: he had 7 interceptions in his two seasons at West Virginia, and he had two picks in the five games he played in the XFL before the season shut down due to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). In a league that’s pass-heavy, a ball-hawking safety like Robinson comes at a premium, so there will likely be a team who takes a chance on him due to his high ceiling. He also can lower the boom as a tackler and isn’t afraid to deliver a powerful hit to a ball-carrier.

Weakness
What makes Robinson a unique case is that nobody has ever followed his exact route to the NFL before. This version of the XFL is still brand-new, and he is the only player who has left the college ranks to play in the league. While other draft prospect were participating in the Combine and practicing for their Pro Days, Robinson was playing in games and intercepting former NFL players like Matt McGloin and Cardale Jones. He hasn’t had the benefit of having his 2019-20 tape out there for as long as college players have, which has made him a bit of a sleeper in this year’s class.

On the field, Robinson is still a work in progress as a tackler. The diagnosing abilities are there, but he’s inconsistent in his effort and the angles he takes in pursuit as a run defender. When he’s facing a ball-carrier head-on, he’s a bit of a catch tackler who waits for the ball-carriers to come to him, instead of him going to chase a defender down. From an angle, his form isn’t all that great, as he relies too much on his arms as a tackler, and he doesn’t always play at full speed. His underneath instincts are still developing, and the communication of duties between him and his teammates at cornerback is still a bit of a work in progress.

@Amherstcavsfan is up
 
With the 91st pick in the 2020 Draft, the Las Vegas Raiders Select:

Jordan Elliott, DT, Missouri

PROS: Ascending player who performed at his best during his final season. Has some impressive reps defending the run where he’s able to anchor at the point of attack and fight for his gap. Has some slippery moments shooting gaps and rushing the passer where he’s able to generate some penetration. Looks to have a strong core because he isn’t overly thick in his lowers and he doesn’t play with good leverage yet is still often able to stay in his gap. Has experience two-gapping from a variety of alignments. While he often creates the scenarios on account of his poor play speed, Elliott does well to work his hands and compete to clear his pads.

CONS: Slow burn pass rusher. Tardy out of his stance, often without a plan. Bad tendency to pop up out of his stance and get his eyes in the backfield. Does not process and read blocks with any sort of consistency. Reps are often played too close to the vest and he’s in a state of recovery with his hands to generate some extension so he can unhinge. Has to play and process quicker because it takes away so much of his physical upside otherwise. Has plenty of room to grow mentally and technically. Would not describe him as a high-urgency football player.

BEST TRAIT - Play Strength

WORST TRAIT - Processing

RED FLAGS - None

NFL COMP - Dwan Edwards

Elliott spent his freshman season at the University of Texas before transferring to Missouri. After playing in limited reps in 2017 (89 snaps), Elliott enjoyed a breakout season in 2018 before declaring for the Draft. While he’s far from a finished product, his growth is encouraging. There is mental and technical growth needed for him to make an impact in the NFL, but his deficiencies are teachable. I don’t expect much from Elliott early in his career, but he has the traits needed to find work as a two-gapping five-technique in a 3-4 front that also provides some interior pass rush ability.

FINAL EVALUATION
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Jordan Elliott, IDL, Missouri

RS Junior, 6'4", 315 lbs
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Fit for the Raiders: I really believe in Jordan Elliott and the Raiders need a young pass rushing DT for the future. Elliott can develop with the Raiders, teaching him how to use his athletic ability and utilize his ability to play every down.
 
With the 92nd pick in the 2020 RCF NFL COVID-19 Mock Draft..

The Baltimore Ravens select...

Jordyn Brooks, Linebacker, Texas Tech

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STRENGTHS: Above average athleticism and play range…flashes a finishing burst to close the gap in pursuit and as a blitzer…smooth redirection skills and always flowing to the football…frequently made stops outside the numbers…well-strapped together with adequate arm length…physical striker who is more often the hammer than the nail…lived in the backfield as a senior, finishing as one of six FBS players with 20-plus tackles for loss…experienced on special teams, playing multiple coverages as a senior…well-respected in the locker room by coaches and teammates alike…four-year starter with inside-out experience, finishing his career seventh all-time in school history in tackles.

WEAKNESSES: Shorter and occasionally late to read the backfield action…hyper-focused on the football and late to see/anticipate blockers in his path…late to detach and needs to do a better job using his length to stay clean near the line of scrimmage…minimal coverage reps as a senior…doesn’t have a great feel for spacing when asked to drop in zone…long-term durability with his shoulder is a concern – underwent surgery to repair his right shoulder following the 2016 season; missed the final game of his senior season due a shoulder injury, requiring surgery (December 2019) that sidelined him for most of the draft process.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Texas Tech, Brooks manned the Mike linebacker position in defensive coordinator Keith Patterson’s 3-3-5 scheme, moving inside as a senior after spending high school and his first three seasons in Lubbock outside. He finished the 2019 season second in the FBS in tackles for loss per game (1.82) and became the first All-American linebacker for the Red Raiders since Zach Thomas (1995). Brooks rarely loses foot races to the sideline, even with a late start – once he sees it, he unlocks and goes. He relies more on his lower body, not his upper body, to get by blockers, but his trigger and burst help compensate.

2020 Ravens Draft Picks
No. 28: Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma
No. 55: Josh Uche, EDGE, Michigan
No. 60: Robert Hunt, OG, Louisana-Lafayette
No. 92: Jordyn Brooks, LB Texas Tech

@Hurl Bruce is on the clock.
 
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With the 93rd pick in the 2020 RCF NFL COVID-19 Mock Draft...

The Tennessee Titans select...

Matt Peart, OT, UCONN

Height | 6-7

Weight | 318



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Overview
Swing tackle prospect with outstanding length and athleticism, but lacking play strength and hand usage to survive against NFL competition at this time. It is important to note that Peart has the potential to get stronger and that issues of concern are mostly correctable. He has the physical traits that put him in position to get better and better as a pro, but after four years as a collegiate starter, teams may wonder whether he has the necessary demeanor and grit at the point of attack to stick around as a pro.

Strengths
  • Beautiful off the bus with long arms and athletic build
  • Frame carries weight easily with room for more
  • Plus initial quickness out of stance
  • Movement is easy and smooth when moving laterally on stretch plays
  • Has change of direction talent to adjust to targets in space
  • Started doing better job of unlocking hips later in the year
  • Tons of athletic potential to work with in pass sets
  • Nimble feet with ability to mirror once he latches in
  • Could offer swing tackle flexibility
  • Started all four years
Weaknesses
  • Play strength is not up to par
  • Unable to bench-press defenders off his frame
  • Flexible but needs more discipline in keeping pad level lower
  • Gets over-extended and beaten inside in run game
  • Doesn't show finishing demeanor or toughness on tape
  • Hands are limp, lazy and miss proper landing spots too often
  • Disjointed movement in working from first to second block
  • Must learn to throw a punch with better urgency and violence
  • Feet occasionally stall when mirroring at the top of the rush
  • Poor hand placement and redirect power doom him when his edge is challenged
2020 Titans Draft Picks
29. Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
61. Neville Gallimore, DT, Oklahoma
93. Matt Peart, OT, Connecticut

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