RCF 2021 NFL Mock Draft: On the clock...

[Hurl Bruce]

With the 169th pick in the RCF Mock draft, the CLEVELAND BROWNS select:

Tommy Doyle, OT, Miami University

• Height: 6’8″
• Weight: 326 pounds

STRENGTHS: Tall, projectable frame with adequate length…athletic feet/hips in his kickslide…works hard to gain proper lateral positioning…shows the movement skills to execute cut-off blocks…plays a physical brand of football and drives defenders off the ball in the run game…loads up ammo in his hands to stone defenders…improved timing and eye discipline to connect with targets…competes with a fierce demeanor and the Miami coaches say his aggression is unforced…started 30 games in college split between left and right tackle.

WEAKNESSES: Struggles to drop his hips and sustain his knee bend in his pass sets…can be out-leveraged at the point-of-attack and pushed back on his heels when long-armed rushers reach his chest…inconsistent body lean and his upper and lower halves are often on different pages…spends too much time on the ground…his contact balance is average, at best, in the run game…lacks efficiency when asked to execute combo/climbing blocks…started every game the last two seasons, but battled multiple injuries over his first three seasons on campus.

SUMMARY: A four-year starter at Miami (Ohio), Doyle was the left tackle in head coach Chuck Martin’s offense. Focused on hockey most of his life, he made the switch to football in high school and settled in at offensive tackle for the RedHawks, earning First Team All-MAC honors as a junior and senior. Doyle didn’t face highlevel pass rushers each week in the MAC, but he more than held his own vs. A.J. Epenesa on the 2019 Iowa tape and took positive steps in his development each season. While he works hard to gain positioning, he isn’t a natural or fluid bender, leading to grabbing and technique breakdowns. Overall, Doyle is overly segmented with his movements and pad level continues to be an issue, but he is a tenacious blocker with the raw size and athleticism worth developing. He projects as a future NFL swing tackle.

Browns can use some depth on their top rated OL, and Doyle projects as a future swing tackle. He has time to learn and reach that potential he has. Possible future Hubbard replacement. He also banged his baby sitter after the shared trauma of surviving the encounter with Michael Myers.


The Cleveland Browns end this 5 round experiment with:

1. Gregory Rousseau, Edge, University of Miami
2. Tyson Cambell, CB, Georgia
3. Jay Tufele, DL, USC
3. Amari Rodgers, WR, Clemson
4. Robert Rochelle, CB, Central Arkansas
4. Tony Fields II, LB, WVU
5. Tommy Doyle, OT, Miami University

Almost went Kadarius Toney in the first, which would have changed some of my approach. The Browns don't have a ton of holes, so they could afford to take players that can grow into the pro game and be solid backups and special teams players. I think this crew will do that.

On deck: @AZ_ and the Jags.

 

[AZ_]

Pick #170

Jags select:
Javian Hawkins - RB - Louisville


@Falb7 and the Vikings are up.

 

[PITCavsFan]

** TRADE ALERT **

After extensive negotiations, the Pittsburgh Steelers have acquired pick #171 from the Minnesota Vikings in exchange for a 2021 6th round pick (#216) and a 2021 7th round pick (#245).

 

[PITCavsFan]

With the 171st pick in the 2021 RCF Mock NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers select:

Atrilleon "Trill" Williams, DB, Syracuse

How did he fall to the late 5th? It would take me Atrilleon guesses... @Lee

Strengths: athletic, big, fast, "sticky" (I like this description) in coverage, versatile

Weaknesses: needs some refinement

From Draft Network:

Trill Williams was a steady presence in the Syracuse secondary since 2018 where he spent time at wide corner, slot corner, and at safety. While he is versatile and has appeal in any role, I like him best at wide corner. Williams is long, rangy, athletic, physical, and aggressive. His physical skill set is exceptional and he doesn’t have any restrictions. He is springy and explosive, capable of thriving in both man and zone coverage. With that said, he does have room to grow when it comes to anticipatory skills and there were some instances where he didn’t get his head around to the football with his back to the line of scrimmage. He had three return touchdowns in his three seasons in college and has a knack for coming up with big plays. For a team looking for a versatile defensive back that can be a matchup-neutralizer, Williams has the physical gifts to do that. There is immense potential when it comes to the roles he can fill in the NFL and the ways he can make an impact.
Ideal Role: Wide corner.
Scheme Fit: Any.

Next up, @Randolphkeys

 

[Randolphkeys]

@PITCavsFan Trill fell that far because the San Francisco 49ers were going to take him right here!

That said...

With the 172nd pick of the 2021 Fake NFL Draft, The Niners Select:


Marco Wilson, CB, Florida
Height: 6'0
Weight: 191
Arms: 30.725
Hands: 9.625

Strengths

• One of four true freshmen to start at cornerback in Florida history.
• Brother of NFL defensive back Quincy Wilson.
• Good size with plenty of play strength.
• Athletic, with smooth hips in transitions.
• Willing to attack and jump the slant route.
• Sees route progressions clearly from zone.
• Disciplined to midpoint high-low route combinations.
• Good closing burst when he's in recovery mode.
• Explosive leaper with ability to shade the jump ball.
• Forceful at the catch point.
• Ran a 4.35 in the 40 yard dash at Pro Day Biiiiiitch!

Weaknesses

• Best season was as a freshman in 2017.
• Late getting into position multiple times pre-snap.
• His man coverage wasn't as competitive in 2020.
• Needs to play with better squeeze at the top of the route.
• Beat deep twice in the game against Texas A&M.
• Will get a little too upright in space.
• Run-support demeanor is lacking.
• Doesn't look to see, hit and wrap the runner.

Why Niners?

Like I said, we were going to take Trill! This is still a great runner-up prize, because he has a great pedigree to be either an outside corner or a slot corner. The Niners have both Moseley and K'waun Williams on one year deals, Wilson has a chance to take one of those jobs.

49ers 2021 Fake Draft:

1st RD - QB Trey Lance
2nd RD - RB Travis Etienne
3rd RD - HYBRID Ham Nasirildeen
4th RD - DE Patrick Jones II
5th RD - WR Josh Palmer
5th RD - CB Marco Wilson

 

[Jordan]

With the 173 pick in the RCF NFL Mock Draft, the Washington Football Team select Ernest Jones, Linebacker, South Carolina

Ernest Jones was an efficient, high production run-stopping linebacker who was decent in coverage. He is very raw - Jones has poor footwork; sometimes can be found, quite literally, standing around in space; and does not anticipate quick routes. With that said, his production in college and overall athletic traits make him worth a flyer in the 5th round. Worst case, we are confident he can be a long-term special teams player; best case, we think he can become an early-down linebacker.

PROs:
-In 1,414 snaps over three years in college, Jones has 194 tackles (13.7% of snaps!) and has only missed 21 tackles (8% miss rate).
-Great closing speed.
-80 1.8 wingspan, 6'1, and 230 pounds gives him the perfect size for a first-down linebacker.
-Dude has hops. 39 inch vertical jump and 126' broad jump.
-Identifies blocking schemes really well. For as poor as his anticipation is in coverage, he is outstanding at anticipating run blocks.

CONs:
-Slow for a 1st down linebacker (4.72 second 40-yard dash)
-Awful anticipation on passing downs. By awful, think Mack Wilson, but worse.
-He does not have great balance in coverage. When he can run in a straight line, he is fine, but he gets turned around really easily. This also impacts him on pass rushes (only two sacks in his three-year career).
-He generally does not ever go for the ball when he tackles... this is not inherently bad, but between his three forced fumbles and two interceptions over three years, Jones will not be creating many turnovers.

Overall, the Washington Football Team is happy with their draft. They drafted a potential "quarterback of the future" and two interior offensive linemen in hopes of adding some stability to their offense. On defense, they drafted arguably one of two or three great defensive tackles in the draft and are replacing Allen a year before he is a free agent. After that, they drafted two secondary players who project as year-two starters and two linebackers who could play rotational roles in their first season. On top of that, we also were able to add a second round pick in next year's draft.

@Randolphkeys you're up!

 

[Randolphkeys]

We are at pick #174 and I am disappointed. There's this amazing running back out of the University of Buffalo named Jaret Patterson, and he should be the pick here... He is a fun little bowling ball of a running back, under 5'7, who would stay home and be a great part of a running back committee.

But you... You fucked that up by drafting like shit..

With the 174th pick of the 2021 Fake NFL Draft, the Buffalo Bills select...

MICHAEL CARTER, RB, NORTH CAROLINA

Strengths
Posted back-to-back seasons with 1,000-plus rushing yards.
No fumbles over the last two seasons.
Clear eyes reading up to second level at mesh point.
Bend and agility to stick and go as one-cut runner.
Follows and hits timely cuts off pulling guards.
Runs low to the ground with plus balance and knee bend.
Has footwork to handle crisp route breaks underneath.
Average size but trustworthy and willing in pass protection.
Tracks blitzers with both his eyes and feet.
Returned kicks at 24.5 yards per return in 2019.

Weaknesses
Feel for run lane is average.
Overthinks the run and pulls it off-track unnecessarily.
Average creativity in eluding at the second level.
Top-end speed appears to be very average.
Tendency to gear down into interior contact.
Tough runner but could see yards after contact shrink in NFL.
Arm-tackle tries effective in slowing his momentum.
Gets a little bogged down when stacking cuts at times.

Why Buffalo, Why?!?
A solid all-around back who can return kicks, catch, and handle the ball as part of a rotation, he’s got good straight-like field speed – he’s a 4.5 runner – and he’s reliable enough as a blocker to keep him on the field on third downs. He’ll find a role in some way, can fit any style of offense, and he’ll do what’s needed as a potential big-play running back who’ll produce when he gets his chance.

I will clean this post up tomorrow while I wait for somebody to post, but I took Buffalo as my second team because they are so similar to the Browns in needs and strategic end game. They need depth, a damn pass rush in the same defense Joe Woods is running, and fix a dog shit running game. I like their team quite a bit, even if we are AFC rivals.

1st RD - DE Joseph Tryon
2nd RD - G Wyatt Davis
3rd RD - CB Keith Taylor Jr.
5th RD - OT Josh Ball
5th RD - RB Micheal Carter

 

[Coyote850]

With pick 175 the Chiefs select: Darrick Forrest, S, Cincinnati

• Position: Safety
• School: Cincinnati
• Current Year: Senior
• Height: 6’0″
• Weight: 200 pounds

Positives: Three-year starter and a solid safety. Effectively reads and diagnoses the action, keeps plays in front of him, and works well with cornerbacks in pass defense. Takes proper angles to the action, fires upfield, and gives effort defending the run. Displays a solid burst to the ball out of his plant, sells out to make plays, and brings down ball carriers in the open field.

Negatives: Lacks long speed and lateral speed. Late getting to the sidelines in coverage.

Analysis: Forrest was a terrific defensive back at the college level but lacks NFL play speed. He’s a dime safety whose career hinges on special teams.

 

[TopGun]

With the 176th pick in the 2021 RCF Mock Draft, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers select:

Camryn Bynum - CB - Cal



Reasoning: Four year starter at Cal, and two-year captain, excelled in press-man coverage. Good size and while not the greatest athlete, he ran just under 4.5 at his pro day. He put in a great week of work at the Senior Bowl and won All-Pac 12 honors his senior year. If he can't stick as a CB2, he should have the ability to switch to a safety position with his excellent tackling and ability to read plays.

From NFL.com:
Strengths

• Rare four-year starter and two-time captain.
• Scouts rave about his personal character.
• Good field intelligence and high football IQ.
• Disciplined playing with spatial balance against high-low concepts.
• Good read and react from short zone and Cover 3.
• Size to disrupt the catch point.
• Improved play strength and tackling in 2020.
• Eager to help in the running game.

TDN:

• PROS: Bynum has played a lot of football — he's credited with having started 38 consecutive games. He will be a 4-year starter this year (2020). Athletically, he is smooth and fluid when opening his hips. Does a good job of staying in phase in press and also when locating the football while his back is turned. A very instinctive defender in regard to route combinations. Does a good job of leveraging the football against the run on the edge, too. He's shown very good tackling efficiency on the perimeter as an added bonus.
• CONS: Skill-set suggests he’s an outside only corner, which somewhat limits his value. Finishing the rep with INTs is a bit more challenging from press for him — you'd ideally like to see him take the next step in order to get more turnovers. He’s not the most dynamic athlete and doesn’t have good long-speed; so some teams are going to struggle to profile him in regard to height/weight/speed. He also lacks good short area agility when mirroring in coverage, quick footed receivers will test him.
  
  @sportscoach and the Green Bay Packers are on the clock.
  
  
  
  
  
  

 

[sportscoach]

The pick is in! Sorry I got distracted by the squirrel with some football skills!

With the 177th pick the Packers select....

DE Charles Snowden Virginia

Snowden was offered a basketball scholarship by St. Francis (PA) despite turning his attention to football for his junior and senior seasons in high school. The first-team All-Washington D.C. Metro selection played in 10 games as a reserve as a true freshman in 2017 (13 tackles, two for loss, one blocked kick). Snowden then stepped into a starting role in his sophomore campaign, recording 61 tackles, 7.5 for loss, 2.5 sacks, two interceptions and seven pass breakups (which led all FBS linebackers). He began all 14 games in his junior campaign, garnering honorable mention All-ACC accolades (72 tackles, 11 for loss, with five sacks, four pass breakups). The team captain played well enough to garner second-team all-conference honors as a senior, leading the Cavaliers with 10 tackles for loss and six sacks among his 44 total stops (also breaking up three passes) in eight starts. Unfortunately, Snowden suffered a broken right ankle that ended his season prematurely. He accepted an invitation to the Senior Bowl but was unable to participate in practices and the game due to the injury. -- by Chad Reuter

Analysis
By Lance Zierlein
NFL Analyst

Draft Projection
Round 4

NFL Comparison
Lorenzo Carter

Overview

Versatile defender who has worked both open and closed sides as an even-front edge defender. Snowden is a long, smooth athlete dropping into space or transitioning with change of direction. Lower-body anchor is an issue and he needs more play strength, but he's usually first to land his hands and does an adequate job of separating and setting the edge. Despite having some twitch with his get-off as a rusher, he gets locked out of the cookie jar due to an inability to convert at the top of the rush with hand usage or go-to counters. However, he has excellent lateral quickness for use in twists and stunts and has surprising potential as a zone or man defender when asked. Snowden is an ascending prospect with Day 2 potential as a 3-4 outside linebacker, but his ceiling will be defined by whether he can add mass and improve his rush.
Strengths

• Team captain.
• Has blocked field goal and punt during his career.
• Grew into leadership role and still growing into frame.
• First with hands and is quick into full-arm extension.
• Off the ball quickly to cross-face tackles and tight ends on backside.
• Former basketball player with smooth drop and change of direction in coverage.
• Agile and smooth in space.
• Mirrors route breaks underneath and guards tight ends downfield.
• Good twitch up the field and into his rush.
• Short-area acceleration gives him advantages in twist game.
• Has traits to develop more effective inside move as a rusher.
• Above-average pursuit with length to ensnare and finish.
• Agile and effective as open-field tackler.

Weaknesses

• Fractured his ankle in November, requiring surgery.
• Carries relatively slim 6-foot-6 frame on thin legs.
• Doesn't have enough sand to sink and set a strong edge.
• Would like to see quicker shed to tackle.
• Rush plan doesn't have much detail at this point.
• Doesn't get enough out of athleticism as pass rusher.
• Below-average contact balance when redirected.
• Not a natural edge-bender and rarely converts speed to power.
• Chops and hand fighting don't yield intended results.

 

[sportscoach]

@SuperSurge with his cowboys is up!

 

[Surge]

The Cowboys select:

Cameron Sample, DL Tulane

• Height: 6’2 3/4″
• Weight: 274 pounds
• Wingspan: 81″
• Arm: 32 1/2″
• Hand: 10″

Defensive player of the game at the Senior Bowl. Three-year starter for Tulane who also saw action with the first team as a freshman. Athletic college defensive end with a large upside. Possesses good first-step quickness, effectively uses his hands, and easily changes direction in backside pursuit. Fast in a straight line as well as laterally, possesses a closing burst and works his hands throughout the action. Breaks down well, shows the ability to bend off the edge, and constantly makes his presence felt.



Draft so far:
1st- Patrick Surtain II; CB; Florida State
2nd- Levi Onwuzirke; IDL; Washington
3rd- Baron Browning; LB; Ohio State
3rd- Ar'Darius Washington; S; TCU
4th- Stone Forsythe; OT; Florida
4th- Jalen Darden; WR; North Texas
5th- Cameron Sample; DL; Tulane

@raiders91sc and the Falcons are up!

 

[Hurl Bruce]

With the 179th pick in the RCF Mock, the Atlanta Falcons select

Darius Stills, DL, WVU

STRENGTHS: Plays with a low center of gravity to establish body position…excellent quickness out of his stance to spring and shoot through gaps…plays with the lateral range to make plays up and down the line of scrimmage…has the lower body bend to smoothly redirect in small spaces…keeps his hands and feet on the same page…flashes a forceful slap/club move to pry through gaps…his lone career interception came on a full-extension dive, showing off his impressive body control…energetic motor and always in pursuit mode…competes like someone who genuinely loves football…excellent backfield production as a starter.

WEAKNESSES: Lacks desired size/length dimensions for NFL interior work…his compact frame appears close to maxed out…relies more on quickness than his hands to shed blocks…doesn’t have the play strength to power through double teams…struggles to anchor versus side-angled blocks…plays too fast and loses his balance, spending too much time on the ground…inconsistent gap integrity…will take himself out of plays with his eagerness to make something happen…limited scheme flexibility.

SUMMARY: A two-year starter at West Virginia, Stills played nose tackle in the Mountaineers 3-3-5 base scheme, lining up head up over the center. He played out of position in the Mountaineers three-man front, but still managed 22 tackles for loss in 21 starts at the nose and became West Virginia’s first Consensus All-American since 2006. Stills plays with the disruptive quickness to consistently play in the opponent’s backfield. He is a sparkplug competitor, but his overaggressive style can quickly morph into opportunities for the offense. Overall, Stills is an undersized, square-framed rusher and needs to play with better discipline, but his explosive get-off and energy will translate to an NFL defense that allows him to play up the field. He compares favorably to former Pro Bowler Henry Melton.

SF and @Randolphkeys are up.

 

[Randolphkeys]

With the 180th pick of the 2021 Fake NFL Draft, The Niners Select:

Robert Hainsey, OL, Notre Dame
Height: 6'4.5
Weight: 306
Arms: 32.125
Hands: 9.825
40 Time: No Comment!!!

Strengths

• Three-year starter and two-year team captain.
• Generates quality hip thrust into initial contact.
• Shows ability to leverage opponent at the point of attack.
• Controlled movement and timing in fitting up his run block.
• Hustles down the line ahead of runner when asked to pull.
• Works with efficient, inside hands in his punch.
• Unlocks hips to stem the bull rush.
• Did a better job later in the season of maintaining pass pro posture.
• Some ability to run edge rushers around the pocket.

Weaknesses

• Top-heavy with lean legs.
• Below-average athlete.
• Will struggle getting to backside cut-off blocks.
• Average power as a drive blocker.
• Lacks quickness to side and square off the top of the rush.
• Leaves himself wide open to spin counters.
• Will lean into rushers when he fears their power.
• Has trouble catching his feet up with his eyes.
• Below-average athletic recovery talent.

Why Do The Niners Do This?


At this point in a draft, I'm good with drafting solid, coachable depth for the bench. Hainsey was a four star recruit on high school and expected to play guard. Instead, Hainsey established himself as a mainstay of the well respected Notre Dame offensive line at right tackle. According to the write up with The Draft Network: "He’ll be most effective in zone concepts in the ground game with his reach and fringe bulk for the NFL. You certainly wish he had a little bit more functional strength to work with to help him win the point of attack, but Hainsey’s frame does not appear well suited to stack a lot of extra weight on. If he did, you’d have to question if it would cut into his functional athleticism. Due to this conflict, I do consider him to be a fairly low-ceiling prospect—but smart, technical offensive linemen will always warrant a look at the pro level." A two time team captain trained by the Notre Dame offensive line coach sounds great to me for the end of my Niners draft.

49ers 2021 Fake Draft:

1st RD - QB Trey Lance
2nd RD - RB Travis Etienne
3rd RD - HYBRID Ham Nasirildeen
4th RD - DE Patrick Jones II
5th RD - WR Josh Palmer
5th RD - CB Marco Wilson
5th RD - OG/T Robert Hainsey

 

[Randolphkeys]

@Coyote850 forwarded a pick to me yesterday while waiting for the Falcons.

With pick #181, The Chiefs select:



Malcolm Koonce, EDGE, Buffalo

Height: 6'2
Weight: 249
Arms: 33 3/8
Hands: 9 5/8


Nice pass rush specialist for this point in the draft. The former MAC sack leader needs an NFL strength program to get stronger, but the second gear and explosiveness are already there.

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