The Perfect Draft

[firstdayfan]

I've been thinking about this for weeks and I feel like I've finally come up with a moderately realistic mock that is perfect. I'll give alternates for each pick of guys in case they aren't there. The perfect draft starts with the perfect scenario...and that includes trading back into the 20's and picking up a third round pick and a sixth rounder. So buckle your seat belts...here we go.

1st Round (20's) Jonathon Cyprien SS Florida International

Why: Cyprien is a smart, hard hitting safety that could shore up the middle behind Kuechly. Along with Godfrey we would have two good safeties which would improve the secondary dramatically. We need to add a playmaker in the first round, whether if it's at WR, DT, or Safety. I chose Safety because of the depth at the other positions. If we stay put at 14 I'd be ok with Richardson, Rhodes, or Austin, and I am warming up to the idea of Hopkins.

Alternate: Kenny Vaccaro, S Texas

2nd Round (44) Jonathon Hankins DT Ohio St

Why: Hankins has seemed to drop in the last month or so and with guys like Kwan Short and Sylvester Williams going in the first I think Hankins lands in our laps at 44. Good thing too because he is a big run stuffer that we desperately need. He can also collapse the pocket unlike other big bodied prospects. Hankins may have some motivation issues but then again so does all the second round DT's (and so did Greg Hardy). I like him and think he could start right away and make an impact.

Alternate: Jessie Williams DT Alabama

3rd Round (late 20's) Da'rick Rodgers WR Tennessee Tech

Why: This is absolutely my favorite prospect in the draft and would take a little luck to land him this late because I think he will go in the second. This kid has some maturity issues and has been in trouble but if you can look past that and take a chance you have a potential super star in the making. I've heard him mentioned as a Dez Bryant clone and he would probably push lafell to start. If nothing else he could allow Smith to move to the slot when we go three wide receivers. Can't say enough about this kid, he's more athletic than Allen, more explosive than hopkins, better production than Hunter, and immensely stronger than Austin or Bailey. Love this guy.

Alternate: Marcus Wheaton, WR, Oregon St.

4th Round (104) Jordan Mills, OT Louisiana Tech

Why: We badly need someone to push Bell at right tackle and potentially push him inside to guard. I don't like the idea of another young player on the line and I do feel like Gettlemen will bring in a vet or two to shore it up but this is the Giant's drafting 101. Take a linemen late and develop him into a starter. I think Mills could be that guy, he's a solid tackle with good size, power, and overall skills. A classic right tackle.

Alternate: Chris Faulk, OT LSU

5th Round (148) Gerald Hodges OLB, Penn ST

Why: We desperately need some quality depth at linebacker. While Senn and Blackburn provide some depth I really feel like we need someone who can come in and play significant time if need be and also groom someone to eventually replace Davis or Beason. Hodges (who we have met with) is a sideline to sideline backer who can deliver a pop. He's a converted safety but has good size and great cover skills. Not to mention he's from linebacker U.

Alternate: Zavier Gooden, LB Missouri

6th Round (182) Steve Williams CB Cal

Why: Can't have to many cornerbacks on this team. Somebody will eventually stand out. Plus it's the Giant way...they love drafting DB's. I looked at the last 10 drafts and they drafted more DB's than any other position. Williams is a small corner but has some skills and is considered a rising prospect. He has some quality speed and may never be more than a nickel or special teamer but I'm sure people thought the same thing about munnerlyn when we drafted him. Plus he's a Cal guy.

Alternate: Demantre Hurst, CB Oklahoma

6th Round (20's) Mychal Rivera, TE Tennessee

Why: I thought about taking a offensive or defensive linemen here and to be honest it wouldn't be a bad idea but I like the idea of adding a hyprid TE with some play making ability to the team. Comparisons of Rivera are someone we all know, Dante Rosario. He can create mismatches and could find a role on the offense as he is moved around and used in a variety of ways.

Alternate: Chris Gragg TE Arkansas

[Pejorative Miscreant]

I would like this but hate to rely on trades. Your picks are pretty good although I prefer Williams over Hankins.

[rayzor]

i have no problem with this, tho i'd probably rather have jesse, but i'd be cool either way.

[firstdayfan]

I feel like Williams is a bit more one demonsional but trust me I like both a lot.

[firstdayfan]

Both are only two down players...but in the second that's ok.

[koolkatluke]

I don't like that you waited so long to get a CB. Plus i don't see a team giving up that many picks to move up 6 spots. but every thing else is pretty good.

[CAPantherFan]

This is a good draft. I almost think a big fat run stuffer would be a far better pick than taking Sheldon Richardson in the 1st....which everyone has us selecting...

[Kuech the Sneak]

I like a couple alternatives better

Jesse over hank

And Faulk over mills

[firstdayfan]

I like a couple alternatives better

Jesse over hank

And Faulk over mills

Those are pretty interchangable. That's why I threw them in there.

[firstdayfan]

I don't like that you waited so long to get a CB. Plus i don't see a team giving up that many picks to move up 6 spots. but every thing else is pretty good.

I'm thinking st. louis or minnesota trades up so I don't think that's terribly out of the question. And I agree about the CB thing...I think if they don't take one in the first or second round then it will probably be pretty late. I think Gettlemen through a lot of players at WR and CB, I think that will keep them from reaching for either.

[Panthersguru14]

I like a couple alternatives better

Jesse over hank

And Faulk over mills

Agreed I love Faulk he's way underrated

[Dash Global]

Hankins is to skinny in the lower body, dont want.

Id go

1st: Short

2nd: Elam

3rd: Rodgers

[JawnyBlaze]

I'd love it, but I'm pretty sure Hankins will go in the 1st. Williams is more realistic at #44, but if Hankins was there at #44 I'd take him regardless of who we took in the 1st.

[carolina-chuck]

Love it