On The Clock: 2017 RCF NFL Mock Draft

[JDailey23]

Franchise changing draft.

Just in time for London!

 

[Surge]

Just in time for London!

 

[getBUCKED]

With the 51st pick in the 2017 RCF NFL Mock Draft,

The Denver Broncos select...
Jerrad Davis, LB, University of Floria

• 6'1"HEIGHT
• 33 1/2"ARM LENGTH
• 238LBS.WEIGHT
• 9 3/4"HANDS

OVERVIEW

The Gators collectively held their breath in October 2016, as Davis was taken off the field with a left leg injury. He attempted to play through that injury, but suffered another a couple of weeks later and had to sit out three games and most of a fourth. League coaches appreciated his leadership and production (60 tackles, six for loss, four pass breakups) enough to vote him second-team All-SEC, however. Davis built a reputation in his first three years, stepping in right away as a true freshman to play in every game (one start, 24 tackles, two for loss) and earn the team's Most Valuable Player on special teams. He was a key reserve in 2014, as well, before missing the last three games with an injury (23 tackles, one for loss.) Finally getting a chance to start as a junior, Davis didn't disappoint with 98 tackles, 11 for loss, 3.5 sacks and four pass breakups.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS

Angular build with long limbs and a shredded physique. Excellent flexibility throughout his trunk. Can twist and turn to slither into gaps. Plus acceleration to chase all over the field. Scouts say coaches are effusive in their praise of his leadership, work ethic and character. Can be rude to company. Erupts from coiled hips with a jarring pop under the pads of oncoming blockers. Runs downhill with choppy steps in balanced, tackle-ready position. Effective in spy role with athleticism to mirror mobile quarterbacks. Has closing burst that could become a weapon as a blitzer. Wrap-up tackler with strong finishing rate. Improved his discipline pursuing to the sideline. Did a better job of leveraging running backs against the boundary. Forceful redirect of tight ends out of their routes. Good peripheral helps him spot crossing routes without having to drop eyes from the quarterback. Has athletic tools to become better in coverage.

WEAKNESSES

Downhill routes to the ball can be problematic. Will step too far downhill and get trapped in traffic on counters or bounces to the perimeter. Needs to play with more consistent technique and positioning to properly leverage his gaps against gap plays. Lateral scrapes sometimes lack patience forcing him to overrun run fits and open cutback lanes. Sometimes prioritizes attacking blockers too high. Has to get better at seeing and working past the blocker and toward the runner rather than issuing so many physical challenges that get him behind in pursuit. Could improve with greater stick-and-move hand work to keep himself clean. Struggles to free himself when snatched by blocker. Average instincts create inefficiency with early, post-snap movement.

SOURCES TELL US
"He's good. I don't care about some of those holes you are talking about. Kill him so maybe somebody will listen to you and he can fall to us. We'll take him." -- AFC executive

NFL COMPARISON
Shaq Thompson

BOTTOM LINE
Praised for both his football and personal character, Davis has athletic gifts to go along with the character traits teams are looking for. His ability to cover ground, operate with loose hips in space, and finish his tackles make him a draft favorite for some teams. While it is easy to fall in love with the traits and potential, Will have to take better routes to the ball and learn to keep himself clean against blocks. Should be able to compete for an early starting job as a 4-3 outside backer.

@AZ_ and the Cleveland Browns are now on the clock.

 

[AZ_]

With the 52nd selection in the 2017 RCF Mock Draft, the Cleveland Browns select:

Kevin King - CB - Washington

OVERVIEW
King played for former NFL linebacker Hardy Nickerson at Bishop O'Dowd High School in Oakland, so it's not a surprise that he has the skills to play defense at the highest level. He was an honorable mention All-Pac-12 pick at cornerback the past two seasons, using his length to make plays on the ball each season (39 tackles, three interceptions, five pass break-ups in 2015; 44 stops, 3.5 for loss, two interceptions team-high 13 PBUs in 2016). His one-handed interception in the end zone against Arizona State was one of the best plays in college football last fall. King began his career for the Huskies at safety, starting twice as a true freshman (17 tackles) and then 12 of 13 games in 2014 (65 tackles, one INT, three PBU). His senior year was the first time he did not miss games during the season, as he missed five games due to injury and one to illness during his first three years.

ANALYSIS

STRENGTHS
Rare height for the position. Solid job of restricting catch window on routes outside the numbers. Shoves receivers toward boundary and drifts into their running lane to decrease catch opportunity. Length creates challenge for receivers used to winning at the high point. Instinctive with good feel for finding football. Allowed just one touchdown over last 101 targets. Six career interceptions with hands to make the circus pick. Patient from press coverage. Quick to turn and locate once his back is to the quarterback. Saw increase in pass breakups in senior season. Willing to get physical with blocking receivers when it comes time to disengage and make a tackle. Has played all four spots in secondary and slot corner as well.

WEAKNESSES
Timed speed and play speed are both concerns. Sluggish feet in press allow quick-releasers to shoot past him. Unable to find necessary acceleration for functional makeup speed. Hands are flimsy in his jams. Could use more upper body strength. High center of gravity makes sudden change of direction a challenge. NFL ball production could be a concern. Takes path to his man over paths to the ball. Lacks desired twitch for NFL transitioning to the throws. Takes too long from bail technique and backpedal to plant and burst on the ball. Ankle biter willing to engage in too many arm tackles and blind shoulder rolls.

SOURCES TELL US
"I'm not 100 percent sure what you do with him because he's not a physical tackler, but he's almost too tall to be trusted against shifty receivers. Maybe a team like Seattle, which love those long, press corners. Or you might see a team try and make him a free safety." -- West Coast regional scout for AFC team

NFL COMPARISON
Damian Swann

BOTTOM LINE
Unusually tall cornerback with experience playing in the slot and as a starting safety. Showed improved instincts and ball production in 2016, but there are still concerns about whether he has the athleticism and recovery speed to utilize his length to play the football. Might be best suited to more zone coverage or off-man based on his speed limitations, but in either scheme he'll need to improve his aggressiveness as a tackler.

COMBINE STATS

• 40 YARD DASH: 4.43 SEC
• BENCH PRESS: 11 REPS
• VERTICAL JUMP: 39.5 INCH
• 3 CONE DRILL: 6.56 SEC
• 20 YARD SHUTTLE: 3.89 SEC
• 60 YARD SHUTTLE: 11.14 SEC

@Amherstcavsfan is on the clock

 

[I LOVE YOU ABBY]

I wasn't expecting King to have run a 4.43 40-yard dash after reading that analysis. Love that height (6'3") and speed combination.

Him and Obi in the secondary, to go with a young and talented front 7, would give the Browns some hope on D.

 

[Randolphkeys]

King also had the fastest 3 cone drill overall, beating out McCafferty. King is going to need to work on his upper body strength and use of hands, but Obi and King would be a great fix for the Browns secondary. They would have some bumps in 2017 but might be the best physical specimens at DB in the draft.

 

[Soda]

******TRADE*******

The Cleveland Browns and the Tennessee Titans have agreed to a deal:

Titans receive:
Pick #12


Browns receive:

DL DaQuan Jones
Pick #18
Pick #69


@The Wizard of Moz and the Titans are now on the clock.

Both of you, @The Wizard of Moz and @AZ_ how are you trading the Rams pick in this deal (#69)??


Also, the OP is updated with the 3rd round. @Lord Mar

 

[sportscoach]

Both of you, @The Wizard of Moz and @AZ_ how are you trading the Rams pick in this deal (#69)??


Also, the OP is updated with the 3rd round. @Lord Mar

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/tracker/team/tennesseetitans

Those are the picks the Titans have, so you guys need to modify the trade just a bit lol

 

[sportscoach]

I wasn't expecting King to have run a 4.43 40-yard dash after reading that analysis. Love that height (6'3") and speed combination.

Him and Obi in the secondary, to go with a young and talented front 7, would give the Browns some hope on D.

This is a very good class for secondary as well, so I hope the Browns are able to capitalize like Az_ has so far

 

[AZ_]

I believe the Titans are #83, not #69.

Sry, had 69 on the brain for some reason...

 

[Randolphkeys]

You can't even say Cleveland gets #69 at Christmas anymore. You have to say Cleveland hashtag mutual oral holidays.

PM sent to @Amherstcavsfan

 

[Stitches]

Dolphins are open to trading down a little if anyone wants to move up. I won't wait too long to post a pick once #53 posts though (assuming I can get to it before I leave work).

 

[Amherstcavsfan]

Sorry, been at work all day. The Lions select Dawaune Smoot, DE Illinois. I will post a more in depth when I get home.

 

[The Wizard of Moz]

Both of you, @The Wizard of Moz and @AZ_ how are you trading the Rams pick in this deal (#69)??


Also, the OP is updated with the 3rd round. @Lord Mar

I believe the Titans are #83, not #69.

Sry, had 69 on the brain for some reason...

That's my mistake. I made the initial offer including #69

When this mock draft started I didn't know all of the picks the Titans owned so I looked for Titans draft picks/Titans assets/full 7 round Titans mocks. It was surprisingly hard to find a list of the entire draft order and picks. But I did find a few different sites with the Titans having the #69 being mocked to them

Here's one that had them as a 3a and 3b implying 2 3rd rounders (but not specific numbers)

http://draftwire.usatoday.com/2017/02/02/tennessee-titans-7-round-2017-nfl-mock-draft/

And here's one that specifically had them as having #69
http://www.foxsports.com/nfl/story/...-titans-post-season-7-round-mock-draft-020217

 

[Stitches]

With the 54th pick of the 2017 RCF Mock Draft, the Miami Dolphins select...

Jordan Willis, DE, Kansas State!



This was not an easy pick to make due to some of the talent still available, but we see too much to like with Jordan from his leadership, character, performance, and athletic ability. We expect him to learn as much as he can from one of the best pass rushers in the game in Cameron Wake and eventually take that torch from him as a cornerstone of the defense. Not coincidentally we see a lot of Wake in Willis; not to mention this is his favorite pass rusher.

Jordan will immediately step in and contribute with the aforementioned Wake, newly re-signed Andre Branch, and newly acquired William Hayes to hopefully create a much deeper and more dynamic pass rush than what we saw last year.

http://dailydolphin.blog.palmbeachp...star-jordan-willis-studies-cameron-wake-tape/


http://www.kstatesports.com/sport/m-footbl/2016/roster/5589bf2fe4b09d6fde8f3540


@Snowblind and the New York Giants are on the clock.