Todd McShay Mock Draft 1.0 (Our pick + other NFC South picks)

[nctarheel0619]

31. Carolina Panthers

Emmanuel Ogbah, DE, Oklahoma State Cowboys*

Ogbah has always had good length and athleticism, but this year, he's playing with a bit more power and improved technique. At 6-3½, 270 pounds, he has racked up 34.5 tackles for loss and 24 sacks the past two seasons.

 

11. New Orleans Saints

Jarran Reed, DT, Alabama Crimson Tide

Reed is one of those prospects in which you ignore the stats and turn on the tape. He has been dominant for the Tide this season, often occupying multiple blockers inside and making a ton of plays at or behind the line of scrimmage against the run. And he also has shown the ability to get some push as an interior pass-rusher to move the QB off his spot.

14. Atlanta Falcons

Myles Jack, LB, UCLA Bruins*

Jack, who tore his ACL in September, has already declared for the draft. He's a difference-maker when healthy, which is exactly what the Falcons need on defense. An outstanding athlete, Jack shows good range against the run and the ability to match up with bigger receivers in the slot. If he checks out physically, he probably will be a top-20 pick.

13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jack Conklin, OT, Michigan State Spartans*

I'm not sure whether Conklin will go pro after this season. He could use another season to continue to improve his hands and technique in pass protection. But if he leaves, he has the potential to develop into a starting offensive tackle in the NFL, so there's a strong chance he'd be a first-round pick. The Bucs need to protect their investment in Jameis Winston, and with a massive frame (6-6, 325 pounds), Conklin shows good mobility for his size.

FYI, I watched Ogbah against the Oklahoma Sooners mediocre line and he did nothing.  Not sure if I want that guy.  

[JawnyBlaze]

I almost went on a mini-rant "picking 31st are you fuging kidding me?!" then I remembered there's only 31 picks in the 1st round this year cuz of the cheatriots. :)

[Jmac]

A DE with upside would be a good choice, maybe not this guy though. Need to keep the Dline stout as possible. Who knows if CJ or JA will be back next year. In Gettleman I trust.

[VerticalThreat]

Seems to me that a lot of these drafts are essentially rankings past the first 5 teams. Maybe they match the first five picks with the need of the team, but after that it's not taking into context the team drafting (i.e. Gettlemagic). Don't think Todd could hold DG's pierogies when it comes to talent evaluation.

[bigpoppa]

Usually we don't pick who the experts say, then get criticized for not picking who the experts say, then after a year have the experts say they knew who we picked would be great.

[JawnyBlaze]

I'll be keeping my eye on that mammoth DE that was thinking about going pro for the last draft but stayed.  Think he's at Baylor?  I forget his name.  Looks like a bigger DE version of Brandon Williams.

[Bartin]

Just now, JawnyBlaze said:

I'll be keeping my eye on that mammoth DE that was thinking about going pro for the last draft but stayed.  Think he's at Baylor?  I forget his name.  Looks like a bigger DE version of Brandon Williams.

DE version of Brandon Williams is the perfect description for Shawn Oakman. Looks great but he sucks.

[nctarheel0619]

Just now, JawnyBlaze said:

I'll be keeping my eye on that mammoth DE that was thinking about going pro for the last draft but stayed.  Think he's at Baylor?  I forget his name.  Looks like a bigger DE version of Brandon Williams.

Shawn Oakman, he had a extremely mediocre year.  He takes plays off, and is kind of dirty (on the field)

[Cary Kollins]

31?

 

edit: ahh nevermind

[JawnyBlaze]

Oakman is the guy, that's right.  That's a shame about this year.  I don't follow college ball til the draft season comes.

and it's pretty presumptuous to say Williams sucks, when he hasn't had the opportunity to prove otherwise.  Barnidge was in the same situation and look what he's doing in Cleveland of all places.  "oh what is with you guys' love affair with Barnidge? he sucks, he can't even get playing time" blahblahblah

[DOMOMAN]

I love Ogbah, he's got JPP written all over him, athletic freak still putting it all together with an explosive streak. Start him rotational with CJ, Ealy and maybe a vet-minimum Jared Allen and he could slowly evolve into a beast. Remember, picking 31st means we won't fill an immediate hole with a world beating talent. It does mean that good players that might be a year down the line from starting could be available as the hotter-seated GMs and HCs around the league have a job on the line to defend

[nctarheel0619]

3 minutes ago, JawnyBlaze said:

Oakman is the guy, that's right.  That's a shame about this year.  I don't follow college ball til the draft season comes.

and it's pretty presumptuous to say Williams sucks, when he hasn't had the opportunity to prove otherwise.  Barnidge was in the same situation and look what he's doing in Cleveland of all places.  "oh what is with you guys' love affair with Barnidge? he sucks, he can't even get playing time" blahblahblah

http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/_/id/518202/shawn-oakman

I knew his year was bad, but holy poo.  Only 4.5 sacks all year.    

[ncfan]

6 minutes ago, Bartin said:

DE version of Brandon Williams is the perfect description for Shawn Oakman. Looks great but he sucks.

Yeah Oakman has not been good at all.  Most think he'll be there at the end of the 2nd at the earliest.

Would not like to see the saints get Reed. Ogbah is going to be way earlier than our range.  Carl Nassib is my guy here.

[Jmac]

Getts lives for football. A story Pat Kirwan told on NFL network recently. One hour before the last Giants superball, he wa looking for D.G and found him in a little room watching tape of college prospects. He will find us a player.