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On The Clock: 2017 RCF NFL Mock Draft
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With the 69th pick in the 2017 RCF NFL Mock Draft,
The Los Angeles Rams select...
Dan Feeney, Guard, Indiana
The Rams desperately need interior line help & Feeney is a value here. This is a guard who will impact the Rams' run game, which has suffered from dreadful play at this position. Making this pick will immediately put a smile on Todd Gurley's face, as long as Feeney can stay on the field.
OVERVIEW
In most cases, guards are not on "draft watch" after their junior seasons. Feeney's talent, though, made everyone in Indiana happy that he decided to return to school in 2016. The Illinois product started all 12 games for the Hoosiers at right guard as a true freshman, garnering honorable mention All-Big Ten honors. A pre-season foot injury caused him to redshirt the 2013 season, but he returned the following year with another honorable mention all-conference season. Feeney was a third-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten pick in his third year at right guard, allowing no sacks during the seasons. Coaches asked Feeney to move to right tackle at times during his first-team All-American/Big Ten senior season due to injuries at that position.
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Tough guy with a banger mentality. Decent arm length for the position. Above-average pass protector on interior. Feet are light enough to slide quickly in either direction to protect the edge in pass-pro. Very aware of twists and blitzes. Shoots a strong punch that can jar gap shooters out of the gap and can put a sting into both twisters as he snaps and catches. Zone-blocking specialist with desired lateral quickness. Takes well-planned routes up to second-level targets on difficult backside cutoffs. Able to get around corner with pace when asked to long pull. Good patience. Finds his landmarks and strikes them. Rarely commits early to a block. Waits until he's in proper position. Plays with redirect power in his upper body. Will take it to the whistle and looks to finish with some menace. Effective blocker in screen game.
WEAKNESSES
Carries weight in upper body and lacks some sand in his pants. Pops upright after the snap. Poor pad level and a narrow base creates contact-balance issues. Shows a lack of knee bend that makes change of direction in space a task. Is a bit straight-linish in his approach. Unable to generate consistent push as a base blocker. Needs to improve hip sink for better leverage and to sustain his blocks. Hand speed is decent but punch is a little wide. Missed all of 2013 with a foot injury and missed four games due to effects from a concussion sustained early in the season.
NFL COMPARISON
Clint Boling
BOTTOM LINE
Four-year starter and two-time team captain, Feeney has been the consistent anchor along an Indiana offensive line that helped to produce NFL running backs Tevin Coleman and Jordan Howard. Feeney is a quality zone blocker with an ability to pull and lead the charge, but he might lack the play strength to become a reliable base blocker. His intelligence and ability to operate in space and protect the quarterback could make him an early starter with a ceiling of above-average NFL guard or center.
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Clean up your BPA post @Triplethreat , please and thank you.
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With the 70th selection in the 2017 draft. The New York Jets select Taylor Moton, T, Western Michigan.
Sorry guys I'm currently away from home until Sunday night with no access to a computer so I'll clean this up and the BPA list tomorrow.
Sorry guys I'm currently away from home until Sunday night with no access to a computer so I'll clean this up and the BPA list tomorrow.
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Jordan Willis was taken already.
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One is on triplethreat...cutoff appeared to be Jourdan Lewis, so he must have missed him...but he's gone now
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Sorry, sauced a little hard during the day yesterday.
With the 70th selection in the 2017 fake RCF foozeball draft, the Los Anal Chargers select,
Roderick Johnson, offensive tackle, Florida State.
I'm on my phone right now so I'll have to clean this up when I get home later but I wanted to make sure I didn't hold things up any further and I sincerely apologize for the delay fellas.
With the 70th selection in the 2017 fake RCF foozeball draft, the Los Anal Chargers select,
Roderick Johnson, offensive tackle, Florida State.
I'm on my phone right now so I'll have to clean this up when I get home later but I wanted to make sure I didn't hold things up any further and I sincerely apologize for the delay fellas.
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With the 72nd pick in the 2017 RCF NFL Mock Draft,
The New England Patriots select...
Josh Jones, SS, North Carolina State
Eventhough the team was able to re-sign Duron Harmon, the Patriots could stand to upgrade the depth at their safety position. Chung is getting old, but can still play some. Jones will benefit from being able to ease-in to his role.
OVERVIEW
Jones was not a household name outside of the Research Triangle during his time at North Carolina State, and was snubbed for all-conference honors by ACC coaches. League media recognized that he was an impact defender for the Wolfpack, however, giving him honorable mention notice in 2016 after he led the team with 109 tackles (four for loss) and three interceptions, also breaking up eight passes. Jones had started eight games as a true freshman, finishing second in the ACC with four interceptions (he also had seven pass break-ups for the year). In 2015, he was a solid starter but lacked many big plays (63 tackles, 2.5 for loss, one INT, two PBU).
ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS
Possesses prototypical combination of size and speed. Has acceleration and top-end speed to range all over the field. Plus athletic ability and reactive quickness. Has ability to disguise his coverage before sprinting back to centerfield. Has experience with both safety spots. Fluid in his movement and is an explosive leaper when challenging at the high-point. Has the ball skills to rake it or take it. Plays with eager eyes that stay glued to quarterback's intentions. Has the closing burst to challenge throws. Extremely aggressive. Bouncy feet can't wait to fire downhill and hit something. Accelerates through the collision. Does a good job of punching and playing off of blockers.
WEAKNESSES
His aggression is a double-edged sword. Will come in too hot looking to lay the lumber and end up missing his mark as a tackler. Needs to do better job of coming to balance as a tackler. From zone coverage, can be a little slow to anticipate routes and squeeze the throwing windows. Gets hyper-focused on quarterback and will lose track of his assignments. Will bite on play-action bait and get drawn out of position.
SOURCES TELL US
"This guy would just as soon hit you as look at you on the football field. Hey, it's fun to watch his tape because he's already got that NFL mentality to him, but he gets way out of control too. I saw that early on in the tape. You've got to rein him in a little bit." - AFC defensive backs coach
NFL COMPARISON
Mike Mitchell
BOTTOM LINE
Jones is a height-weight-speed prospect to be sure, but he's not just a traits-based safety. Jones has the appetite for hitting that teams will want around the box and he has the speed and ball skills to range and help against vertical threats from a deep safety spot. The big area of concern will be Jones' ability to play with better discipline in coverage and as a tackler. He has the ability to become a good, long-time starter in the league.
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Biggest Needs (my take): ILB, OG, DE, WR
With the 73rd pick in the 2017 NFL RCF Mock Draft, the Cincinnati Bengals select:
Dorian Johnson, Offensive Guard, University of Pittsburgh
Combine Measurements:
Height: 6'5
Weight: 300 lbs
Arm Length: 35 1/4 inches
Hands: 10 7/8 inches
Bench Press: 21 reps
Vertical: 30 inches (Top Guard Performer)
Broad Jump: 114 inches (Top Guard Performer)
My take: This pick is not sexy by any means, but I'm very excited that Dorian Johnson fell to pick 73. The Bengals should love this proposition as much as I do. He was a guy that I had considered in the 2nd round, and I am a firm believer that he is the top guard prospect in this draft class not named Forrest Lamp. Are you a believer in production? Johnson was a 2016 First-Team All-American. He was first-team All-ACC in 2016, and second-team All-ACC in 2015. What about durability? Well, he graduated with a streak of 40 consecutive starts. Not only is he available and productive, he's also a great athlete for his giant size. He tested at or near the top of many guard drills at the combine. Fun fact: as a 5 star recruit coming out of high school, he had 74 glorious pancake blocks his senior year. He projects as a guard at the next level--which is the position he called home in college. However, he has made starts at tackle when needed at Pittsburgh and has the length of a tackle.
How does he fit in with Cincinnati? Like a goddam wet dream. The Bengals need serious help on that offensive line in general--specifically on the interior. With Kevin Zeitler coming to his senses and joining the good guys this offseason, I think Dorian Johnson has a chance to be a Day 1 starter at the right guard position. In limited opportunity last year, Christian Westerman looked like a guy unprepared for the next level. This move would allow Westerman to continue to develop in a G/C depth role in his 2nd year. Johnson is a body-mover in the run game. He's agile enough in space at his size to seek out and sustain blocks in the second level. He's hard-nosed and plays with toughness. He's solid in pass-pro. He's sharp and has been praised for always doing his job on every play at Pittsburgh. Frankly, he's just extremely well-rounded in general as a guard and projects extremely well as an NFL starting guard. He's a perfect fit in the AFC North for a team who badly needs his services.
College Film:
2016 vs Clemson
2016 vs Penn State
2015 vs Georgia Tech
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OVERVIEW
Johnson was a five-star recruit as a tackle coming out of high school, but Pitt coaches convinced him that a move to guard made sense for the team -- and for his future. They were right. Since his freshman year, when he started twice at left tackle and once at right guard, Johnson has been a fixture at the left guard position. He started 39 straight games for the Panthers, winning second-team All-ACC honors as a junior as well as first-team all-conference and multiple All-American awards in 2016.
STRENGTHS
Solid athlete when asked to play in space. Plays with leg drive as run blocker. Uses choppy, accelerated feet into contact and keeps chopping them through contact to secure the block. Operates with quality balance and limited waist-bending. Has the arm length of a tackle. Understands his job on each play. Has an accurate radar in seeking out second-level targets and connecting at a high percentage. Excels on short pulls with smooth lateral footwork and solid, squared contact. Keeps hands inside and will punch and re-set hands when necessary. Sets up with good base and anchor in pass pro.
WEAKNESSES
Is a little inconsistent with smoothness coming out of his stance. At times too aggressive when he moves up to second level and will climb beyond his target. Needs to improve patience on his climb to create more consistency with his angles. Needs to let hands go more quickly in run game. Punches and pushes target with authority but doesn't snatch the framework and lock in, allowing active defenders to spin and squirm out of his blocks.
SOURCES TELL US
"Hard-nosed and smart. I like everything about him -- his length, his frame, his toughness, his durability, his consistency. Ten-year starter in the league." -- NFC South scout
NFL COMPARISON
Jack Mewhort
BOTTOM LINE
Five-star prospect coming out of high school, Johnson was a full-time starter for three years at Pitt and was known for his consistency and well-rounded game. He has functional power to turn defenders out of the hole and enough athleticism to match any run-game scheme. Johnson doesn't carry bad weight and should be able to add more bulk with no problem. While he has some weaknesses, nothing appears to be glaring and he should set into a starter's role right away and become a solid NFL guard.
Total Cincinnati Picks so far:
#6: Reuben Foster, LB, Alabama
#41: JuJu Smith-Schuster, WR, USC
#73: Dorian Johnson, G, Pittsburgh
via trade: Sheldon Richardson, DT/DE, NY Jets
The Bengals feel that they've had a solid draft weekend so far addressing their biggest team needs. All four acquisitions are in line to be 2017 starters and/or impact players for the Cincinnati Bengals.
@Spectre and the Philadelphia Eagles are now on the clock.
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With the 74rd pick of the 2017 RCF Mock Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles select:
Adam Shaheen, TE, Ashland
In the third round, the Eagles decide to go BPA and grab a guy they didn't expect to still be on the board. Shaheen is a size/speed nightmare who will be a big asset to Carson Wentz and their red zone offense. While tight end could be considered a bit of a luxury pick for the Eagles with Zach Ertz already on the roster, Brent Celek is getting up there in age and they spent the most time in the NFL last year in 2 tight end sets and were in sets with at least 2 tight ends over 40% of the time. Shaheen will need to work on his blocking at the next level and there's always a big adjustment for guys coming out of D2 but he has all the ability to be a truly special player with some development in the right system.
Overview
Talk about a Cinderella story. Shaheen was an all-conference pick in basketball and football in Galena, Ohio, and signed with Division II Pittsburgh-Johnstown to play hoops (5.5 pts, 3.1 reb per game in 2013-2014). He then transferred to Ashland to play football, which turned out to be the right move. Shaheen caught two passes for 85 yards as the team's No. 3 tight end in 2014. He then took over the starting job the next year, catching 70 passes (for 803 yards and 10 TDs), a Division II record for tight ends. The two-time AFCA All-American and first-team All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference pick had another great year in 2016, setting a school record with 16 touchdowns among his 57 receptions for 867 yards.
Analysis
Strengths
Enormous frame for a tight end. Powerfully built, well-proportioned frame. Accomplished high school hooper who brings the same footwork to the field. Has good sink into breaks and can make sharp cuts coming out. Has foot quickness for clever stutter-and-go double moves to uncover against linebackers. Above average speed and acceleration for his size. Creates leverage points against man coverage before breaking his routes off and pulling away. Moved all over the field. Was isolated for fade routes near endzone. Plus hand-eye coordination and shows ability to alter body positioning to improve catch-odds while ball-tracking.Trusted in pass protection. Sees twists and blitzes and responds to them. Needs work as run blocker but has desired frame of a Y-tight end.
Weaknesses
Physically overwhelmed a lower level of competition. Upper body is stiff and mechanical in his routes. Hasn't learned how to utilize hands to free himself against press. Gets jammed up in his release and can be knocked off the timing of his patterns. Will need to learn to adjust in space in order to maneuver past traffic. In need of his fair share of technique work as a run blocker. Ducks head into initial contact. Finds himself lunging and chasing when asked to climb to second level.
Sources Tell Us
"I watched him for two games and turned the tape off because I want to see him live in Indy before I develop any more of an opinion of him. I saw some things that have me very excited." - AFC pro personnel director
NFL Comparison
Vance McDonald
Bottom Line
Big, fast and athletic, Shaheen will immediately interest teams who are looking for size and traits. He's a poorer blocker than what might be expected for a player with his frame, but he's also a much more dangerous pass catching target. The jump in competition will be substantial and teams will expect him to become a more consistent blocker, but he's a pass catching tight end in a Y-tight end's body. Shaheen has starting potential with an ability to impact a passing game early in his career.
Hopefully @Sly didn't poop himself because he's now on the clock
Adam Shaheen, TE, Ashland
In the third round, the Eagles decide to go BPA and grab a guy they didn't expect to still be on the board. Shaheen is a size/speed nightmare who will be a big asset to Carson Wentz and their red zone offense. While tight end could be considered a bit of a luxury pick for the Eagles with Zach Ertz already on the roster, Brent Celek is getting up there in age and they spent the most time in the NFL last year in 2 tight end sets and were in sets with at least 2 tight ends over 40% of the time. Shaheen will need to work on his blocking at the next level and there's always a big adjustment for guys coming out of D2 but he has all the ability to be a truly special player with some development in the right system.
Overview
Talk about a Cinderella story. Shaheen was an all-conference pick in basketball and football in Galena, Ohio, and signed with Division II Pittsburgh-Johnstown to play hoops (5.5 pts, 3.1 reb per game in 2013-2014). He then transferred to Ashland to play football, which turned out to be the right move. Shaheen caught two passes for 85 yards as the team's No. 3 tight end in 2014. He then took over the starting job the next year, catching 70 passes (for 803 yards and 10 TDs), a Division II record for tight ends. The two-time AFCA All-American and first-team All-Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference pick had another great year in 2016, setting a school record with 16 touchdowns among his 57 receptions for 867 yards.
Analysis
Strengths
Enormous frame for a tight end. Powerfully built, well-proportioned frame. Accomplished high school hooper who brings the same footwork to the field. Has good sink into breaks and can make sharp cuts coming out. Has foot quickness for clever stutter-and-go double moves to uncover against linebackers. Above average speed and acceleration for his size. Creates leverage points against man coverage before breaking his routes off and pulling away. Moved all over the field. Was isolated for fade routes near endzone. Plus hand-eye coordination and shows ability to alter body positioning to improve catch-odds while ball-tracking.Trusted in pass protection. Sees twists and blitzes and responds to them. Needs work as run blocker but has desired frame of a Y-tight end.
Weaknesses
Physically overwhelmed a lower level of competition. Upper body is stiff and mechanical in his routes. Hasn't learned how to utilize hands to free himself against press. Gets jammed up in his release and can be knocked off the timing of his patterns. Will need to learn to adjust in space in order to maneuver past traffic. In need of his fair share of technique work as a run blocker. Ducks head into initial contact. Finds himself lunging and chasing when asked to climb to second level.
Sources Tell Us
"I watched him for two games and turned the tape off because I want to see him live in Indy before I develop any more of an opinion of him. I saw some things that have me very excited." - AFC pro personnel director
NFL Comparison
Vance McDonald
Bottom Line
Big, fast and athletic, Shaheen will immediately interest teams who are looking for size and traits. He's a poorer blocker than what might be expected for a player with his frame, but he's also a much more dangerous pass catching target. The jump in competition will be substantial and teams will expect him to become a more consistent blocker, but he's a pass catching tight end in a Y-tight end's body. Shaheen has starting potential with an ability to impact a passing game early in his career.
Hopefully @Sly didn't poop himself because he's now on the clock