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On The Clock: 2016 RCF NFL Mock Draft

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Ironically I was pleased to see @AZ_ was up because I thought the snail like pace of this mock draft would finally start to move.

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I'm pretty sure this is the fastest draft we've ever done.
 
Walter White said:
Last year it really took off at some point. I mean we did get to 4 rounds or something right?
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Yeah, I only have last year to compare against because that was my first one, but you're right it really did take off. 4 rounds in one month I believe.
 
Anyone want Goff, Bruckner, Bosa, Jack? Listening to offers now, picking as soon as I'm on the clock.
 
With the 4th overall pick in the 2016 RCF Mock Draft, the DALLAS COWBOYS select:

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EZEKIEL ELLIOTT - RB - The Ohio State University

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Highlights:

Measurables:
Height: 6'0
Weight: 225
Arm Length: 31.25''
Hands: 10.25"
Vertical: 32.5"
Broad Jump: 118"
40: 4.47

Analysis:
STRENGTHS
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Elite combination of vision and decisiveness. Instinctive, short strider with instant reaction time. Has a bona fide jump-cut to elude penetration in the backfield and enough burst to elude chasers when he bounces runs to the outside. Able to change directions with no hesitation or wasted motion and is always headed forward. Has innate feel for developing blocks in space and is excellent at setting his blocks up and accelerating from behind them when the linebacker is trapped. When it's gridlocked inside, finds yards on his own. Rocked up physique but still maintains loose hips for agility. Exceptional balance through contact and takes tacklers for a ride. Has a "come at me, bro!" mentality as a runner. Loves to end runs on his physical terms. Uses lead shoulder as a weapon, but plays with outstanding ball security. Looks to absolutely bludgeon defenders as a lead blocker and is often successful. Able pass catcher who adjusts to throws and can do something with it after the catch.
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WEAKNESSES
Strapped it up with a heavy workload over last two seasons including over 600 touches. Defenders land big shots on him. Appears to be too willing to put himself through the meat grinder rather than avoiding certain collisions. Understanding when to attack and when to elude may take time for him. Can sharpen his pass routes a bit and has room for improvement as a pass blocker. On second level, gets on top of defenders before he has a chance to gather himself into a position to evade a tackle. Questions arose about his maturity after complaining about lack of carries in Michigan State game.

NFL COMPARISON
Edgerrin James

BOTTOM LINE
Elite, three-down running back who has the ability to excel in every facet of the game. Elliott has rare combination of size, athleticism, pass-catching and blocking skills and his competitive nature is always bubbling on the surface. While he's had to handle a heavy workload over the last two seasons, Elliot should still come out of the gates as one of the most productive young running backs in the league.
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Talking to trade partners..
 
With the 5th overall pick in the 2016 NFL Draft... the Jacksonville Jaguars select LB Myles Jack, UCLA.

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HtWt: 6'1"- 245
College: UCLA

ESPN Rank: #8
NFLN Rank: #2 - Grade: 7.5
CBS Rank: #4

ANALYSIS
STRENGTHS: Ultra athletic and can get to the rock from any position on the field. Former running back with speed to run down crossing routes and head off running backs exploding around the corner. Adequate instincts with above average reaction off the snap. Races downhill after the snap and can weave from gap to gap with blazing lateral quickness. Able to weave through and around traffic in relentless pursuit. Plays with desired pad level and leverage. Uses hip explosion to strike on the rise with a hammering blow at the point of attack. Can jar offensive linemen off-balance with his strikes. Comes off of blocks quickly. Stepped in and was "the dude" from Day 1 at UCLA. Physical and active with alpha qualities on the field. Offers tremendous versatility for creative defensive coordinators. Has the juice to be an edge rusher in sub-packages and can fit into any 4-3 linebacker spot at any time. Has played safety and running back at UCLA. Has the strength, speed and athleticism to cover tight ends, running backs and some slot receivers. Plays with frenetic energy and is always looking to get his licks in.

WEAKNESSES: Doesn't have prototypical linebacker frame. Lower body build is more like a running back and doesn't have ideal length. Will take some challenging routes to the football at times. His excitable brand of play will need more control in the pros. Suffered torn anterior meniscus that ended his season in late September. Medicals will likely determine draft stock.

SOURCES TELL US: "I wouldn't get cute with him. I would stick him at WILL and just let him be a free running chaser. He has the speed to get to everything and his cover talent will set him apart." -- NFC executive

NFL COMPARISON
NaVorro Bowman

BOTTOM LINE
Upper echelon explosiveness with the desire, speed and aggression to find his way into play after play. While UCLA asked Jack to do a little bit of everything, an NFL team is more likely to simplify his tasks and set him into attack mode to maximize his outstanding physical traits. If he bounces back from the knee injury, Jack could become a high-end talent early on in his career.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/myles-jack?id=2555329


Also considered: Joey Bosa



My 2015 selections for the Jaguars:
#3: Leonard Williams, DL, Southern Cal (#5 NYJ)
#36: Jake Fisher, OT, Oregon (#53 CIN)
#67: Nate Orchard, OLB, Utah (#51 CLE)

Actual 2015 selections for the Jaguars:
#3: Dante Fowler Jr, OLB, Florida
#36: T.J. Yeldon, RB, Alabama
#67: A.J. Cann, OG, South Carolina


... the Baltimore Ravens are now on the clock..
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Redskins are interested in going down from 21 for anyone lower in the first/higher in the second.
 
With the 6th Pick in the 2016 NFL Draft, the Baltimore Ravens select:​

Joey Bosa, DE, THE Ohio State University
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PRO DAY RESULTS
40-yard dash: 4.77 seconds
Vertical: 31 1/2 inches
Broad jump: 10 feet, 1 inch
Bench: 28 reps of 225 pounds

STRENGTHS
Has an NFL-ready frame. Good muscular definition and flexibility to go along with a confident, competitive attitude. Solid upfield burst off the snap. Has booming power in his hands. Uses arm extension and forward lean as his primary weapon. Generates speed-to-power bullrush and plays off of that with a punch and pull technique that pulls tackles off-balance. Focuses pass rush attack on outside shoulder of tackle using forward lean and aggressive hand play. Active hands can completely wipe out a tackle’s weak outside hand allowing him to cave-in the edge. Usually gets hands on defender first. Able to stack and slide along line of scrimmage in pursuit of ball-carrier. Strong core and able to rag doll tight ends who aren’t committed to the fight. Adequate closing burst to the ball. Looks fluid and nimble when dropping into space. Has the talent and traits to be used more aggressively than he was at Ohio State. Grew as a run defender this season. Has forced five fumbles over the last two years. Football is in his blood with a father who was drafted by Dolphins in first round of 1987 draft and an uncle who played at Ohio State in the mid-80s. Motor will never be a problem.

WEAKNESSES
Too contact-oriented in his rush and needs to learn to leverage himself around the edge. Forward lean can cause him to go flying when defenders give him a shove. Tape shows surprising lack of play strength when he’s attacked on his edge. Struggles to fight back when being washed down by down blocks. Will end up on the ground more times than expected during game. Instincts a work in progress. Can be slow to process what he sees and can be frozen by zone-read looks. Not much bang behind his pads as a tackler. Big runners squeeze out additional yards after contact against him. Will vacate his run fit with constant attempts to get over the top of block rather than reading and reacting to both gaps. Not as twitchy and sudden as expected. Feet are a little heavy and it takes just a second to accelerate up to speed after quick direction changes. More attention by offenses brought much fewer sacks. Flagged for offsides 10 times over last two years and 14 penalties total.

NFL COMPARISON
Ryan Kerrigan

BOTTOM LINE
Body beautiful college end who has the talent and upside to play with a hand down or standing in the pros. Bosa might not have the pure edge speed to be an elite pass rusher, but his hand usage and ability to generate push as a bull-rusher should make him a very good 4-3 base end or a 3-4 outside linebacker. Bosa has a few more flaws than some may be willing to admit and his upside might be good rather than great, but his traits and growth potential as a player make him a safe selection. Bosa might be at his best with a defensive coordinator willing to move him around the field.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2016/profiles/joey-bosa?id=2555249

The San Francisco 49ers and @TheLand1287 are on the clock.
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