On The Clock: 2017 RCF NFL Mock Draft

[dark2332]

I see you in here @Stark about to pounce....

 

[Surge]

I see in here @Stark about to pounce....

Mike Humgrum picking for the Cowboys?

 

[Stark]

With the 92nd Pick in the 2017 RCF NFL Mock Draft...

The Dallas Cowboys select...

ArDarius Stewart, WR, University of Alabama

Best receiver available (in my opinion), and one of the best and most seasoned in the draft. Not incredibly tall at 5'11", but he's a good route runner and had good measurables at the combine. Didn't rack up crazy numbers for Alabama last year because of their style of play, and did struggle versus Clemson in the title game, but was a great long ball receiver with good YPC numbers in the majority of his games.

I thought it was time to give Dak Prescott another good receiver to throw in with the oft-injured Dez Bryant, newly resigned Terrance Williams, and Cole Beasley. When fully healthy, Dallas now has four legitimate wide receivers to pair along with young phenom Ezekiel Elliott and the always reliable Jason Witten.

@Dog is on the clock.​

 

[I LOVE YOU ABBY]

I'll bite...







With the 93rd pick in the 2017 RCF mock draft, the Green Bay Packers select:

Cooper Kupp, WR

My take:
Obviously the knocks on him are his slow 40-time, and the lower level of competition he faced in college. But he will fit right into the offense in Green Bay, able to play in the slot or on the outside, and with Aaron Rogers throwing him the ball I think he'll be able to make an immediate impact. Great hands, crisp routes, and in the few games h played against elite cornerbacks in college, he dominated them.
Ok, I'll leave the rest to NFL.com




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2017 Draft Prospects
GRADE
5.77

Cooper Kupp (WR)
HT: 6'2" WT: 204LBS.

POSITION: WR

SCHOOL: Eastern Washington

ARM LENGTH: 31 1/2"

HANDS: 9 1/2"


Overview
Kupp is the most prolific pass-catcher in Football Championship Subdivision history, setting all-time records in total receptions (428), receiving yards (6,464), and receiving touchdowns (73). He is the son of a former NFL player (Craig was a fifth-round pick in 1990) and grandson of a New Orleans Saints Hall of Famer (Jake was an offensive lineman in the NFL from 1964-75). He won just about every award he could win in his four years with the Eagles, staring with the Jerry Rice Award as the top FCS freshman when he started all 15 games, making 93 catches for 1,691 yards and 21 touchdowns. As a sophomore, Kupp fought through an ankle injury but was still an All-American receiver (104-1,431, six TD), third-team punt returner (10-162, TD), and Academic All-American. He won all of those awards again in 2015, in addition to the Walter Payton Award as the FCS's best player as he led the nation in all three major categories (114-1,642, 19 TD). Kupp again proved to be the best receiver in the FCS in 2016, leading all with 117 receptions, 1,700 receiving yards, and 17 receiving touchdowns in another consensus All-American season.


COMBINE STATS

• 40 YARD DASH: 4.62 SEC
• VERTICAL JUMP: 31.0 INCH
• BROAD JUMP: 116.0 INCH
• 3 CONE DRILL: 6.75 SEC
• 20 YARD SHUTTLE: 4.08 SEC

ANALYSIS
Strengths
Elite level of production for any level of football. Finished career as Division I career leader in receptions, yards and touchdowns. Hands are natural and strong. Catches passes like his idol, Larry Fitzgerald. Plucks it away from his body and immediately tucks it away. Utilizes route speed variances to create deep-ball opportunities. Extremely confident and competitive. Bodies up cornerbacks to win contested catches. Believes he can catch every throw and is able to make the circus grab look easy at times. Excellent ball-tracker. Uses force and leverage at break points to help create room out of his cuts. Manipulates coverage with head fakes and stutter-steps. Strong football bloodlines; grandfather played for years as an NFL guard and father was drafted by Giants as fifth-round quarterback in 1990.

Weaknesses
A little upright though his routes. Lateral quickness out of breaks underneath provide no early separation. Operated as big slot but could lack separation quickness to open clean throwing windows underneath for NFL quarterbacks. Build-up runner who doesn't seem to eat up the early cushion. Some scouts question ability to be a productive starter as outside receiver. Excessive fakes and jukes into breaks at times; will need to win with more efficient routes. Protracted gear-down getting into breaks for deep comebacks.

Sources Tell Us
"If he gets to a team with a good quarterback, watch out. (see Aaron Rogers) In 2014, he punked both Marcus Peters and Sidney Jones when he took on Washington. Two first-round talents. You tell me if he's going to be a starter." -- South regional scout for AFC team

NFL Comparison
Jarvis Landry

Bottom Line
Utilized as a slot receiver in college but could transition outside. Produced elite numbers against a lower level of competition but saved a monster game for Washington State early in the season. He is as natural a pass catcher as you will find with desired competitive drive on each snap. His transition to NFL-level cornerbacks will take time, but he has the ability to become an early No. 3 receiver and eventual starter.


@sportscoach is on the clock.

 

[AZ_]

The most Green Bay selection ever

 

[Randolphkeys]

I'm nothing short of impressed by all the RCF members drafting who overpost like crazy, then disappear as soon as their name comes up. @sportscoach has done it every round. What's going on in your minds, gentlemen?

"Can't wait to pick... Can't wait... Oh I'm up, time to teach myself the French horn or some shit."

 

[sportscoach]

I'm nothing short of impressed by all the RCF members drafting who overpost like crazy, then disappear as soon as their name comes up. @sportscoach has done it every round. What's going on in your minds, gentlemen?

"Can't wait to pick... Can't wait... Oh I'm up, time to teach myself the French horn or some shit."

This kid is trying to actually take a nap, but it decided to hail outside where I am at. I'll select here in a moment lol though I don't mind learning to play the French horn so maybe I should do that instead...

 

[sportscoach]

With the 94th pick @sportscoach Steelers select

Ryan Anderson (OLB)
HT: 6'2" WT: 253LBS.

POSITION: OLB

SCHOOL: Alabama

ARM LENGTH: 31 1/2"

HANDS: 9 3/8"


Overview
Getting on the field at linebacker for Alabama isn't easy for a young player. Anderson was a five-star recruit, but redshirted in 2012 and played just a bit in 2013 (five tackles, 1.5 sacks); he considered leaving the program. He received more time on defense in 2014 (25 tackles, 8 TFL, three sacks with no starts) and was a key reserve pass-rusher as a junior (11.5 TFL, six sacks) before finally getting the starting gig in 2016. Anderson didn't receive all-conference notice from league coaches, but the media voted him first-team all-conference (61 tackles, 19 TFL, nine sacks, three pass breakups, one interception for a touchdown).


COMBINE STATS

• 40 YARD DASH: 4.78 SEC

ANALYSIS
Strengths
Thick through shoulders and chest with good upper-body power. Exhibits professional approach on the field. Disciplined and married to his assignments. Stays clean. Comes into the league with NFL-caliber hand work. Ready hands at point of attack with a willingness to stick and move to avoid being swallowed by size. Sets a sturdy edge and makes a point to physically challenge tight ends early in the game. Will "dead arm" inside shoulder to alter blocker's balance and sneak around the outside hand. Relentless charge as a pass rusher and gets home thanks to his effort. Leverages runners to the sideline and rarely gives up a cut-back lane. Tackle finisher who is always hustling. Plays teammate ball over hero ball. Has experience at outside linebacker in both 3-4 and 4-3. Forced five fumbles over last two seasons.

Weaknesses
Relatively average athlete for the position. Lacks desired pursuit speed and closing burst as a 4-3 linebacker. Hips are a little stiff and he lacks plus range of motion. Could struggle with cover skills in space. Short arms could become an issue if asked to stack the edge against NFL tackles. Effort rusher missing desired traits found in consistent NFL pass rushers. His edge rush is more elongated and gradual than tight and sharp. Gets punched by tackles while shoulders are still square, causing him to flatten out as a rusher.

Sources Tell Us
"Size is more suited for 4-3 SAM but he could play some rush outside backer in a 3-4. He would fit Baltimore and Pittsburgh as a 3-4 SAM, too." -- NFC area scout

NFL Comparison
Ahmad Brooks

Bottom Line
Well-schooled with a high football IQ and a history as a winner. His disciplined, assignment-based approach to the game should resonate with defensive coordinators. Lack of length and average athletic traits could put a cap on his draft stock, but he should be a safe pick and a long-time starter as an outside linebacker.

So far the Steelers have drafted:

39 Desmond King, CB/S, Iowa
62 Carl Lawson, DE, Auburn
94 Ryan Anderson OLB, Alabama


Well my mortal enemy @AZ_ and the Falcons are up!

 

[Randolphkeys]

@AZ_

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[AZ_]

Falcons select:

Howard Wilson - CB - Houston

 

[BimboColesHair]

@Soda is up

 

[Wrathe]

Oops

 

[Randolphkeys]

@Soda is on vacation and asked me to draft for him.

Patriots select Kendell Beckwith, ILB, LSU.

HT: 6'2" WT: 243LBS.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/kendell-beckwith?id=2557847

Why: Patriots are a loaded team, and Donta Hightower just resigned. However, the Patriots are known to promote from within at this position. Beckwith was on his way to the second round before a torn ACL. Now, he looks like a great value pick who should contribute to special teams in 2017 and compete for a starting job in 2018.

@Stitches up.

 

[sportscoach]

@Soda is on vacation and asked me to draft for him.

Patriots select Kendell Beckwith, ILB, LSU.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2017/profiles/kendell-beckwith?id=2557847

Why: Patriots are a loaded team, and Donta Hightower just resigned. However, the Patriots are known to promote from within at this position. Beckwith was on his way to the second round before a torn ACL. Now, he looks like a great value pick who should contribute to special teams in 2017 and compete for a starting job in 2018.

@Stitches up.

Dang you! that guy was one of my targets with my next picks this round lol

 

[Stitches]

Bimbo has about 6 mins to decide if he's trading up or not. If no follow up, I'm just going to make the pick.