Rollins First mock of 2013 draft

rollins · Joined: 19 Dec 2010 Posts: 513

1. Eziekiel Ansah OLB-While this guy has incredible athleticism, the two things that stand out to me as reasons the steelers would take him are he is very good against the run and has impressive hand usage as a young player.

2. Eddie Lacy RB- This guy is exactly what kind of runner we need. Our OL should me much better next year and run blocking is the obvious stregnth of our young OL. If they can stay healthy I think they could open up some nice holes for Mr Lacy(who in my opinion would be a steal in 2nd round). He hits the whole hard, has powerful legs, good vision, and surprising quickness for a man his size.

3. Baccari Rambo S- Good ball skills and coverage ability. Im tired of DBs with good tackling but questionable coverage and hands. Ill take the guy who is a ball hawk and needs to work on tackling for once.

4. Jon Bostic ILB- Very physical ILB would be a good 2 down LB to allow Sean Spence to only have to play passing downs.

5-7- Im not gonna just throw out random names since I havent gotten a chance to dive to far into these late round sleepers yet.

Thoughts on prospects and positions taken?

treat88 · Joined: 03 Mar 2006 Posts: 6004

No doubt Ansah has superstar potential. Aldon Smith like potential.

Personally, I don't see the explosiveness and strength that would make me risk a first on him. He's a tough fit in our scheme too. I like the thought of a scheme diverse player, but I doubt he'd get used early in in that Aldon Smith role.

Low floor, high ceiling pick. I get the thought process, I just don't think this player is likely to hit that ceiling. More Jarvis Moss than Aldon Smith is my guess.

I like Lacy. Don't think he is a game changing talent. How much is a dominant college OL, how much is the back himself? I see a guy that gets what's blocked and some occasional yards after contact, but not a guy that creates his own space or sets up the open field. Solid but unspectacular pick.

I like Rambo and agree that we should sacrifice some tackling for some ball hawking at the DB position generally.

Don't know much about Bostic...I like the position in this round though.

Solid rationale for the picks and picks that make sense. I'd go a different route, but...well done.
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I like it, but doubt Lacy falls that far. He will probably be taken 5-10 spots higher, as the prospects are graded right now.

I like Rambo as well and Bostic would be decent in the 4th. Speaking of ILBs, this year looks to have quite a few draftable "thumper" types...moreso than last year, IMO. Honestly, and without extensive knowledge as of yet, any of the below might fit the profile of a "Buck" type along w/ Bostic:

Manti Te'o -- 6'2" 255
Kevin Minter -- 6'1" 245
Nico Johnson -- 6'2" 249
Kevin Reddick -- 6'2" 246
A.J. Klein -- 6'1" 246

I'm sure there are some others I'm missing. I'm not saying all these would be good fits for us, but seems like last year it was slim pickin's after Hightower until the later rounds.
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1BackInBlackFan · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 7:33 pm Post subject:

I like the 2-5 picks. Rambo has character concerns though but if he can keep his head on straight then he is a real good ballhawk.

I still feel Ansah is better suited as a 4-3 DE though.
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Gatoradus · Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2013 9:48 pm Post subject:

Wouldn't complain about Eddie Lacy, just feel like Jawan Jamison has more to contribute than Lacy would in 2nd round.

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JustPlainNasty · Joined: 11 Feb 2008 Posts: 6366 Location: Las Vegas

The thing I've noticed about Lacy that makes him special is his quick feet, it actually reminds me of Jerome, not because of his size or anything else but the thing that made Jerome as effective as he was that for such a big guy he had quick/light/nimble feet.

If he runs a 4.56-4.59 that should be just fine so long as he stays in shape and healthy. That foot quickness will make up for a lot and he does have exceptional short burst through the hole for such a big back.

I agree pretty much with Treat's thoughts on Ansah, I would definitely avoid him for us. He may have success elsewhere, but he is truly raw. The Moss comparison hits home as I was a fan back in the day based on true athleticism, Moss is/was a draft lesson for me. He comes to mind in regards to Hunt as well with the size and all the blocks.
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