Scp Mock 7.0

[Catalyst]

Assuming no trades. I'm also not going with my gut feeling that Claiborne drops to us, which I believe has a better chance of happening than most realize.

1st: Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

TBH, I like Dontari Poe here, but it's not looking likely at this point. With all the talk about Coples, so many people have overlooked a guy I think is the better player. Ingram is, IMO, the best pass rusher in this draft. He can rush from OLB or from DE, which is perfect for Rivera's multiple look defense. It's entirely possible he's gone by our pick, but there's a very good chance he'll be there too.

2nd: Amini Silatolu, OG, Midwestern State

This isn't a big name prospect, but he's going to go a lot sooner than most people think. With Wharton gone we have to start investing in the OL - especially the interior OL - and Silatolu is a guy we could plug in day one as a starter.

4th: Keenan Robinson, OLB, Texas

Rivera has said he wants to add depth at linebacker and we have been noted as having shown interest in Robinson. He's a solid prospect with good upside, particularly in the 4th round.

5th: Evan Rodriguez, TE, Temple

With Shockey's status uncertain we need a young developmental TE who we can groom for the future alongside Olsen. Rodriguez was used similarly to how Aaron Hernandez was used in college and while some say he's a better fit as an h-back, I like his potential at TE.

6th: Bryan Anger, P, California

Anger is pretty much the consensus top punter in the draft. He could be gone before this pick, but most teams won't draft a punter too early.

6th: Winston Guy, S, Kentucky

For whatever reason, his stock has fallen somewhat. If we can get him this late it would be a very good pick, though. He has a lot of upside as a potential starter down the road. God knows we need someone to push Sherrod Martin if Nakamura can't do so.

7th: Delvin Johnson, DT, Marshall

In the 7th round you pretty much just look for players with some upside that you can develop. It certainly wouldn't hurt to get another body at DT. Who knows, maybe we'll find a diamond in the rough?

[pantherj]

Do you think Melvin Ingram is similar to Eric Norwood?

[pantherj]

Now that I've been comparing the two of them it's clear that Ingram has a lot more lower body strength than Norwood, with similar speed and mobility. That would certainly make Ingram a much better DE prospect than Norwood, who seems to be more like a slow LB, or a weak DE.

[Catalyst]

Yeah, Ingram is a much better pass rusher than Norwood ever was, IMO. His lower body strength is one of his best attributes.

[chubs2496]

As long as any mock dosent have brockers with the first pick then I'm ok with it.

But I haven't really thought about Ingram at 9. He seems super athletic. Especially for a DE. I think he's the most athletic pass rusher that's for sure. Idk if he's the best pass rusher though. But man I wouldn't complain at all with this.

As far as the other picks. Idk much about the guard in the second. We need depth and possibly a starter on the o line but I would rather have maybe a cb there or a DT and possibly a safety.

I'd probably go with S Harrison smith but good mock man

[carolina-chuck]

Probably the worst draft I seen so far. No to Ingram .

I don't think Hurney is going to draft another small DE in his lifetime ever again.

Ingram had potential but not in our 43.

Can guarantee that he'll be playing for a 34 D.

[KingDelian]

Here's my dream mock

1st-Quinton Coples DE: Obviously a great pickup for our mediocre DL. He was a monster at the senior bowl and is a much better player than his stats say.

2nd-Stephen Hill WR: He has the potential to be the best WR of this draft. Standing at an imposing 6'4, he ran a blazing 4.36 dash and had a 40'' vert. Averaging 30ypc this season, he has monstrous upside.

4th-Jamell Fleming CB: A very solid CB who could start in the nfl. In 2011 he had 60 tackles, 10 PBU's, 2 int's and 2FF

5th- Jaye Howard DT: The anchor of a very underrated Florida DL. In 2011 he had 65 tackles 10 TFL 5.5 Sacks and 2 PBU'S

6th-Danny Trevathan OLB: this guy is the steal of the draft. Playing in the SEC with a mediocre surrounding cast at Kentucky he had a Beast season in 2011. His stats were insane with 144 tackles 11.5 TFL 3 Sacks 4 int's 5FF and 5PBU's.

Comp. Bryan Anger P: this team needs a Punter and he is the best one available In the draft.

7th- Cliff Harris CB: Many forget that coming into 2011 he was a potential 1st round pick with 33 tackles 6 int's 17 PBU'S and 4 PR TD's. If Rivera can give him some discipline, he could not only be a great CB but also a phenomenal PR.

[davos]

I'd swap that second pick with a CB...but I like the different approach. I wouldn't be mad with this

[x djdrew x]

im on the ingram > coples bandwagon, so I'll say the 1st pick sounds good to me but I'm not crazy about the rest of the draft.

Definitely would put a CB in there somewhere, as I perceive this as our biggest need.

[EMSMedic79]

I'd swap that second pick with a CB...but I like the different approach. I wouldn't be mad with this

Pretty much what I was gonna say.

[Guest Bwood]

I'd probably want a corner earlier than a guard.

And for anyone that thinks Ingram is only a 3-4 LB is nuts. Ingram has lined up at 4-3 OLB, 4-3 DE, and 4-3 DT, and he excelled at all of those positions. Just because he is speedy and smaller doesn't mean he is only suited to play rush LB, he also has exceptional power and strength which makes him so versatile in our defense.

Coples is great, but with the questions about his motor, and Ingrams ability to move around, I have to give Ingram the slight edge.

[Catalyst]

Probably the worst draft I seen so far. No to Ingram .

I don't think Hurney is going to draft another small DE in his lifetime ever again.

Ingram had potential but not in our 43.

Can guarantee that he'll be playing for a 34 D.

Small? Ingram is 6'1 and close to 270. That's not small for a 4-3 DE. Everette Brown was barely 240 when we drafted him; it's not even close to the same thing and they're not even remotely similar players. Ingram is a MUCH more complete player than Brown ever was.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Holy poo, this is your 7th one?

Love the first, not the second, the rest is great though.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

Small? Ingram is 6'1 and close to 270. That's not small for a 4-3 DE. Everette Brown was barely 240 when we drafted him; it's not even close to the same thing and they're not even remotely similar players. Ingram is a MUCH more complete player than Brown ever was.

yeah it is. 6'2 is the low end of what a 4-3 DE should be, really you want a guy that's 6'4 - 6'5. I like Ingram but not for us, he'll almost certainly go to a 3-4 team.