My new mock 1-3 Sauce, I dont think Walker will be there 1- 13 Davis 2-37 Skyy Moore 2-60 Using picks #80, 108, 6th rd pick - Sam Williams DE Mississippi. 3-68 Salyer 4-107 Ruckert TE Ohio St. 6. Grant Calcatera TE SMU 6. Master Teague RB Ohio St. 7. Josh Blackwell CB Duke Thoughts
Teague is a legit RB. He just got beat out by a star RB in Henderson. There are no star RB's in this years draft. There will be star level RB's in the 2023 draft. If I'm Caserio, I'm not spending a high draft pick on any RB in this years draft.
The Athletic Beat Writer Mock Draft Spoiler 1. Jacksonville Jaguars: Aidan Hutchinson, Edge, Michigan 2. Detroit Lions: Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge, Oregon 3. Houston Texans: Travon Walker, Edge, Georgia Aaron Reiss: After hiring Lovie Smith as head coach, the Texans make a move here to invest in Smith’s defense, which he’ll continue to call following his promotion from coordinator. Smith prefers rushing four, but the Texans ranked 21st in pressure rate without blitzing (26.7 percent), according to TruMedia. So far, their biggest move along the defensive front has been re-signing defensive tackle Maliek Collins to a sensible two-year deal. Collins and promising young edge rusher Jon Greenard are solid pieces, but the unit needs someone with high enough upside to be a game wrecker. That’s Walker. Brugler: Everything is on the table for the Texans as they rebuild the roster. This pick likely comes down to offensive line or pass rusher. Between Evan Neal, Ickey Ekwonu and Walker, who is the highest-ranked player on their board? With his rare blend of size, length and athleticism, Walker is unique and fits the type of player that both head coach Lovie Smith and general manager Nick Caserio want. 4. New York Jets: Ikem Ekwonu, T, NC State 5. New York Giants: Evan Neal, T, Alabama 6. Carolina Panthers: Malik Willis, QB, Liberty 7. New York Giants (from CHI): Ahmad Gardner, CB, Cincinnati 8. Atlanta Falcons: Kyle Hamilton, S, Notre Dame 9. Seattle Seahawks (from DEN): Charles Cross, T, Mississippi State 10. New York Jets (from SEA): Garrett Wilson, WR, Ohio State 11. Washington Commanders: Drake London, WR, USC 12. Minnesota Vikings: Derek Stingley Jr., CB, LSU 13. Houston Texans (from CLE): Trevor Penning, T, Northern Iowa Reiss: The recent restructuring of Laremy Tunsil’s contract indicates the left tackle will be with the Texans this season and perhaps for years to come, but help is needed elsewhere. Besides Tunsil, the Texans’ other offensive line options are a bunch of short-term solutions and 2019 first-round pick Tytus Howard, who’s entering his fourth NFL season without a clear position. Drafting the 6-foot-7 Penning would likely keep Howard playing inside while the rookie took over at right tackle, where Howard has also started. Howard has fared worse playing inside, but how much of a factor that should be here depends on if he is in Houston’s long-term plans. Whether the Texans pick up his fully guaranteed fifth-year option for 2023 will be a good indicator. Brugler: There simply aren’t many 6-7, 325-pound athletes with Penning’s level of power, smarts and ruthlessness. Is he still undeveloped in areas? Absolutely, but he is on a clear NFL starting trajectory and has experience at both tackle and guard. Interesting thought exercise: If the Texans knew that Jermaine Johnson would still be available here, would they still go Walker at No. 3? What is the better scenario, Ikem Ekwonu and Johnson or Walker and Penning? Regardless, upgrading on both lines is a smart way to attack the Texans’ two first-rounders. 14. Baltimore Ravens: Jermaine Johnson, Edge, Florida State 15. Philadelphia Eagles (from MIA): George Karlaftis, Edge, Purdue 16. Philadelphia Eagles (from IND): Jordan Davis, DT, Georgia 17. Los Angeles Chargers: Trent McDuffie, CB, Washington 18. New Orleans Saints: Chris Olave, WR, Ohio State 19. Philadelphia Eagles: Treylon Burks, WR, Arkansas 20. Pittsburgh Steelers: Devonte Wyatt, DT, Georgia 21. New England Patriots: Zion Johnson, G, Boston College 22. Green Bay Packers (from LV): Jameson Williams, WR, Alabama 23. Arizona Cardinals: Andrew Booth Jr., CB, Clemson 24. Dallas Cowboys: Kenyon Green, G, Texas A&M 25. Buffalo Bills: Breece Hall, RB, Iowa State 26. Tennessee Titans: Christian Watson, WR, North Dakota State 27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Bernhard Raimann, T, Central Michigan 28. Green Bay Packers: Devin Lloyd, LB, Utah 29. Kansas City Chiefs (from SF via MIA): Arnold Ebiketie, DE, Penn State 30. Kansas City Chiefs: Daxton Hill, S, Michigan 31. Cincinnati Bengals: Kyler Gordon, CB, Washington 32. Detroit Lions (from LAR): Nakobe Dean, LB, Georgia 39. Chicago Bears: Jalen Tolbert, WR, South Alabama 42. Indianapolis Colts (from WAS): Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh 44. Cleveland Browns: George Pickens, WR, Georgia 61. San Francisco 49ers: Boye Mafe, Edge, Minnesota 64. Denver Broncos: Trey McBride, TE, Colorado State 86. Las Vegas Raiders: Abraham Lucas, T, Washington State 102. Miami Dolphins: Amare Barno, OLB, Virginia Tech 104. Los Angeles Rams: James Cook, RB, Georgia
Yeah he was, has me rethinking a lot. Scouting reports said dude was nasty, don’t need another Tytus, nasty but can’t block
Apparently all the nastiness and toughness came after he got beat. Specifically cited Senior Bowl reps where he’d pull down defenders after getting “ass beat.” He also had 16 penalties last year.
Very telling not on the player but just the interest of the position. WR will be a priority with the second first rounder or the first 2nd rounder
Position value is important. Safeties aren’t as valuable as pass rushers and corners. I don’t necessarily buy that but that’s the logic.
When we talk OT, there is one guy I love either at the Top of Rd 1 via trade back in for our #2 and change or at our 2nd pick... https://www.profootballnetwork.com/daniel-faalele-minnesota-ot-nfl-draft-scouting-report-2022/ Dude is a freak of nature--6'8"/387 and was a rugby player down under so he's got some athleticism. This is a guy who hasn't reached his potential yet, still learning the game, but with 35 5/8 arms and 11" hands dude is a mauler and someone Warhop could mold. This is the kind of guy I believe we should take a chance on, if he gets in a pro program, he'll get his weight in the 365-370 range and will clean up his technique and footwork. Tony Pauline’s Scouting Report on Daniel Faalele Positives: Massive offensive tackle with the underlying athleticism to succeed at the next level. Keeps his head on a swivel, keeps his feet moving, and uses his hands to knock pass rushers from their angles of attack. Quick off the snap and stays square. Easily seals the edge and out-positions defenders from plays. Makes good use of angles in pass protection, easily engulfs opponents, and takes them from the action. Gets a lot of movement run blocking and drives opponents off the line of scrimmage. Negatives: Must improve his blocking balance. Struggles to adjust and pick up the blitz. Seems very sluggish at times. Lacks quick and fluid footwork off the edge and shows limited lateral blocking range. Tipped the scales at 387 pounds during Senior Bowl weigh-ins and is much too big. Analysis: When Faalele is in proper condition and under 350 pounds, he’s a force to be reckoned with at tackle, as he displays athleticism, agility, and the ability to overwhelm defenders. When he’s in excess of 370 pounds, Faalele looks off-balance and haphazard and gets beaten. He possesses a tremendous amount of upside, but Faalele must do proper things off field and keep himself in proper condition 12 months a year. Dude is truly a MONSTER... Good background vid on his transition to American football... Here's a more breakdown on his film...
