“Trust the tape.”
We hear it and are reminded throughout the pre-draft process when evaluating the next crop of NFL journeymen. However, come this time every year, it’s stopwatches and bench presses that take over the scene and force us to bend the rules for the next few weeks.
As we over analyze straight-line speed and broad jumps, the combine is far from useless as it has become a barometer and measuring tool to help decipher Player X from Player Z. Players can watch their stock soar in a matter of tenths of a second, literally.
Previous Round Mocks:
Meeting with these prospects off the field and in front of the whiteboard has become just as valuable over the past decade, if not more so than ever before. With nearly every collegiate player entering the draft in close to tip-top shape, dissecting their mental sharpness, personality and passion for the game helps teams gain a better understanding into what makes a guy tick before they invest an early pick and put their jobs on the line.
With the winners and losers from Indy set in stone, here’s my newest post-combine mock draft:
65) Cleveland Browns: Josh Harvey-Clemons, Safety, Louisville
66) San Francisco 49ers: Ryan Switzer, Wide Receiver, North Carolina
68) Jacksonville Jaguars: Jeremy McNichols, Running Back, Boise State
67) Chicago Bears: Davis Webb, Quarterback, California
69) Los Angeles Rams: JuJu Smith-Schuster, Wide Receiver, USC
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kyEA3FbTL8
71) Los Angeles Chargers: Danny Isidora, Offensive Guard, Miami (Fla.)
114) Washington Redskins: Eddie Jackson, Safety, Alabama
74) Philadelphia Eagles: Tarell Basham, Defensive End, Ohio
75) Arizona Cardinals: Connor Harris, Inside Linebacker, Lindenwood
80) Minnesota Vikings: Julie’n Davenport, Offensive Tackle, Bucknell
79) Indianapolis Colts: Vince Biegel, Outside Linebacker, Wisconsin
78) Baltimore Ravens: Adam Shaheen, Tight End, Ashland
81)Washington Redskins: Marlon Mack, Running Back, South Florida
83) Tennessee Titans: Chad Hansen, Wide Receiver, California
84) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jordan Sterns, Safety, Oklahoma State
82) Denver Broncos: James Conner, Running Back, Pittsburgh
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tyLqTHv48Jc
85) Detroit Lions: Marquez White, Cornerback, Florida State
86) Minnesota Vikings: Jamaal Williams, Running Back, BYU
88) Oakland Raiders: Roderick Johnson, Offensive Tackle, FSU
89) Houston Texans: Jalen Myrick, Cornerback, Minnesota
91) Kansas City Chiefs: Brad Kaaya, Quarterback, Miami (Fla.)
92) Dallas Cowboys: Daeshon Hall, Defensive End, Texas A&M
93) Green Bay Packers: Keionta Davis, Defensive End, UT-Chattanooga
94) Pittsburgh Steelers: Johnathan Ford, Safety, Auburn
95) Atlanta Falcons: Brendan Langley, Cornerback, Lamar
96) New England Patriots: Jordan Morgan, Offensive Guard, Kutztown
97) Cincinnati Bengals: Isaiah Ford, Wide Receiver, Virginia Tech
98) Philadelphia Eagles: Tanzel Smart, Defensive Tackle, Tulane
99) New York Giants: Devonte Fields, Outside Linebacker, Louisville
100) Los Angeles Rams: Conor McDermott, Offensive Tackle, UCLA
101) Cleveland Browns: Elijah Qualls, Defensive Tackle, Washington
102) San Francisco 49ers: Jon Toth, Center, Kentucky
103) Indianapolis Colts: Aviante Collins, Offensive Tackle, TCU
