Another Mock In The Dark - 7 Rds

[Karnage_84]

This is my second shot at a mock (at least as posted). I've browsed several different mocks on this site and others to try and gather general ideas on draft position. I've also taken a couple comments from my last mock and mixed things up. Explanations will be below.

**Trade with either San Diego or Tampa Bay for 1, 2, 4 and 2014 2nd for Pick 5** SD takes Eric Fisher; TB takes Dee Milliner

Assumptions:
- Avril is not retained
- Houston is resigned
- Delmas is resigned on incentive laden contract


1) Chance Warmack, G, Alabama
Arguably the best prospect in the draft, he falls to the mid-rounds because he's a guard. Instantly upgrades our offensive line and should help open up lanes for our RB's and keep Matty upright.

2) Tavon Austin, WR, WVU
An explosive playmaker, Austin would bring Best-like qualities to this offense which will open up things for Calvin and Broyles.

2) (From Trade) Bacarri Rambo, S, Georgia
Delmas is signed on a short term, incentive-laden contract. However, he'll still need someone to play alongside of him. Rambo is a solid safety with size than can be plugged in and upgrade our secondary. Had some issues with marijuana while at Georgia, so could slip into the third. However, a solid playmaker.

3) Tank Carradine, DE, FSU

With Avril gone, we need another weapon on the edge. Coming off a recent knee injury, Carradine drops to the 3rd but has 1st round talent. If the knee checks out, this is a huge coup for Mayhew and co.

4) (From Trade) Duke Williams, S, Nevada

I love Delmas but I don't trust him and his health. Another solid playmaker at safety, Williams either will provide solid depth at the position or could help form a dynamic tandem at safety with Rambo depending on the health of Delmas.

4) (Comp) Mike Gillislee, RB, Florida

Gillislee may not have Best's top end speed but definitely has enough and would be a great compliment to Bell/Leshoure. At 209, he's got some size and has shown to be able to slip through small creases and make big plays. I suspect he'd be better in pass protection than a Kenjon Barner and more dynamic than a Johnathan Franklin.

5) Sio Moore, OLB, UCONN

We're going to lose at least one of our LB's and Moore is a solid all-around football player. Could be this years Lavonte David.

6) Tyrann Mathieu, CB/S, LSU

I know that I'll get some flack for this but here's my thinking. Until all of this nonsense with Mathieu, he was likely a 1st-2nd rd talent. Mathieu is a playmaker when he's on the field, both in the secondary and in the return game. We have a HUGE need in our secondary and on special teams for a returner. There are reports that Mathieu has been working on turning things around. The jury is still out but he could very well be worth a flier this late in the draft. If he's a headache, we can easily part ways without a ton of money involved. If he pans out, he could be a huge bargain.

7) Braxton Cave, C, ND

Raiola is coming to the end of his career. Cave could be a nice developmental prospect that won't be forced into the starting lineup right away.

7) (Comp) Caleb Sturgis, K, Florida

Hanson is on the tailend of his career. Can come in and compete for the starting job.

Feel free to tear it up.

[DrRay11]

I like this one a lot. I don't like taking Mathieu, but that's my only real complaint. I think Moore goes earlier than that, though, but if we get him there that's good value.
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[Karnage_84]

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[DrRay11]

So long as you don't chastise Mayhew for taking a risk on Titus, I can live with taking Mathieu. Sometimes the risks work, sometimes they don't. In the 6th round, perhaps it's more worth it than in the 2nd.
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