SM Mock #1

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I used CBS Sports rankings. I did look at other sites and as usual, rankings can be all over the place. I covered our needs, but ended up not taking a WR.

Rd 1
VERNON BUTLER, DT
SCHOOL: LOUISIANA TECH | CONFERENCE: C-USA
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: SENIOR | HOMETOWN: SUMMIT, MS
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-4 / 323 LBS.

Big body to help replace Raji.
STRENGTHS: Wide-hipped and carries his weight well. Short-area quickness and lateral range to work up and down the line of scrimmage and sidestep blocks. Strong upper body to create movement off the snap, using his balance and length to extend into blocks and convert initial step to power.
He was almost unblockable at times during Senior Bowl practices, showing an exciting combination of initial quickness, balance and a refined swim move, belying his 6-foot-4, 325-pound frame.

Rd 2
ARTIE BURNS, CB
SCHOOL: MIAMI (FLA.) | CONFERENCE: ACC
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: JUNIOR | HOMETOWN: MIAMI, FL
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0 / 193 LBS.

A talented cb with speed to replace Hayward.
STRENGTHS: Looks the part of an NFL cornerback with broad shoulders, long arms and a tapered, well-developed frame. Offers an exciting combination of size, temperament and overall athleticism, including excellent straight-line speed, which has helped him star on the gridiron as well as the track for the Hurricanes. He broke a 38-year-old American record (amongst athletes under the age of 21) with a time of 7.68 seconds in the 60-yard hurdles in 2014 and was a three-time Florida state 3A 110 hurdle champion.
Burns is far from just a track athlete, however. While perhaps not as physical as scouts would prefer, he's a competitive defender who was asked to play inside at safety, at times, by the Hurricanes. He flashes savvy and body control to slip by would-be blockers in run support and on blitzes off the edge. He extends his arms to get a physical jam on receivers at the line of scrimmage but isn't reliant on it, showing the agility to turn and run with receivers downfield, as well.

Burns possesses the body control and sticky hands to snatch passes outside of his frame and possesses impressive ball skills, overall. He is an effective open-field tackler, tripping up ballcarriers with his length and showing good awareness to rip at the ball when assisting.

Rd 3
TYLER HIGBEE, TE
SCHOOL: WESTERN KENTUCKY | CONFERENCE: C-USA
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: SENIOR | HOMETOWN: CLEARWATER, FL
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-6 / 249 LBS.

A big, tall TE we could use as a big red zone threat.
STRENGTHS: Outstanding size and a terrific frame. Has length and above average straight-line speed. Can move for a 250-pounder.
In terms of hands, Higbee gets the job done. He pretty much catches everything thrown his way and can make the tough grab in traffic. Can go high and get the ball as well as getting down low. Former wide receiver is a good route runner. A load to bring done and has shown the ability to break tackles after the reception and gain additional yardage.

Solid as a blocker; tough and physical at the point of attack and does his job. Doesn't blow anybody off the ball but he will put his hat on a defender and stay in front of him

Rd 4A
SCOOBY WRIGHT III, ILB
SCHOOL: ARIZONA | CONFERENCE: PAC12
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: JUNIOR | HOMETOWN: WINDSOR, CA
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-0 / 239 LBS.

STRENGTHS: Quick, instinctive and relentless, Wright is a classic tackling machine at inside linebacker. He's consistently in position to make big plays in part due to his excellent diagnosis skills, showing excellent timing to jump the snap count and squeeze through gaps to make plays behind the line of scrimmage, including when rushing the quarterback.
Complementing Wright's awareness is good athleticism, including the balance, lateral agility and active hands to avoid would-be blockers in the hole. He possesses good (but not great) speed to the flanks but is made faster due to his recognition, frequently slicing through the line on toss plays wide to bottle up backs before they have a chance to turn the corner.

Wright is generally a reliable wrap-up tackler who isn't afraid to leave his feet to deliver a big blow on the ballcarrier. He has active hands and keen spatial awareness to rip or punch out the ball (recording six forced fumbles in 2014) as he's or another defender are making the tackle.

Rd 4B
WILLIE BEAVERS, OT
SCHOOL: WESTERN MICHIGAN | CONFERENCE: MAC
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: SENIOR | HOMETOWN: LATHRUP VILLAGE, MI
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-5 / 321 LBS.

STRENGTHS: Very good size and length. Certainly displays good athleticism to play the left tackle position with very good feet and agility.
Gets off the ball well and can slide in pass pro and stay in front of defenders. When beaten on the outside with a speed rush, can recover in time and get back on defender. Gets in his set well, has a strong base and nice initial punch. Good straight-line speed to get down field and block for his teammate in the screen game.

Fires out quickly in run blocking, playing with good leverage and can block down effectively. Also shows the ability to just steer a defender the way he wants.

Rd 4c
ISAAC SEUMALO, OG
SCHOOL: OREGON STATE | CONFERENCE: PAC12
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: JUNIOR | HOMETOWN: CORVALLIS, OR
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-4 / 303 LBS.

STRENGTHS: Physically-speaking, Seumalo has the stout frame and natural strength that has helped many Polynesian players before him succeed at the point of attack. He incorporates excellent technique, as well, bending his knees and supplying a strong initial punch in textbook fashion.
Generally balanced and quick to shuffle laterally, Seumalo is often difficult to elude in pass protection. He generates movement at the point of attack and absorbs bull rushes well because of his power, core flexibility and knee bend. He has strong hands to latch on and control defenders and looks to finish his blocks. Efficiently gets to the second level and has a plan, stalking defenders and sealing them off from the action.

Rd 5
JOSH FERGUSON, RB
SCHOOL: ILLINOIS | CONFERENCE: BIG10
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: SENIOR | HOMETOWN: NAPERVILLE, IL
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 5-9 / 198 LBS.

STRENGTHS: Although listed at only 195 pounds, he added bulk through his career and plays with improved running strength on tape, using balance and toughness to pick up yards after initial contact. Runs decisive and anticipates blocks well to navigate through a crowd, giving defenders minimal time to react.
Good versatility, displaying very good hands as a receiver and good ballskills.

Rd 6
VICTOR OCHI, OLB
SCHOOL: STONY BROOK | CONFERENCE: COL
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: SENIOR | HOMETOWN: VALLEY STREAM, NY
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-1 / 246 LBS.

STRENGTHS: Well-built with strong limbs to dip and use his hands to fend off edge blockers. Launches himself off the line of scrimmage with excellent play speed and a motor that is always revving. Has longer arms (33 1/2-inch) than most players his size, shooting his limbs at the point of attack and using his violent hands to fend off blockers.
Doesn't lose momentum in his rush, dipping and ripping to fend off edge blockers and shave the corner. Very aggressive hands at the contact point that lead to forced fumbles.

Ochi tracks the ball well to mirror vs. the run and plays with the play speed and motor that makes him tough to contain, especially against FCS competition. Enjoyed an excellent week at the Shrine Game, where he was surprisingly stout at the point of attack and he showed terrific effort in pursuit.

Rd 7
PEARCE SLATER, OT
SCHOOL: SAN DIEGO STATE | CONFERENCE: MWC
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE: SENIOR | HOMETOWN: LOS ANGELES, CA
HEIGHT/WEIGHT: 6-7 / 329 LBS.

STRENGTHS: Looks the part of an NFL right tackle with a massive frame including broad shoulders, long arms and tree trunks for thighs. Despite his bulk, Slater shows good initial quickness off the snap and he's a $20 cab ride to get around due to his length.
Coordinated athlete with surprising quickness and agility. He's capable of latching onto defenders and simply overwhelming them with his size and strength.

Can be a mauler in the running game when he keeps his pad level low. He is agile enough to slip off the initial double-team at the line of scrimmage and climb to the second level. A competitive blocker, keeping his eyes peeled to find opponents.

Flashes some nastiness in his play, getting in an extra shove as the bell whistles. Durable, consistent performer who started all 27 games of his career at San Diego State. Voted a team captain as a senior despite only joining the program a year earlier as a JUCO transfer.
 
Nice. Really like the first two. Only critique would be three OL? Just don't think there are enough roster spots. Like Scooby, just hope he is fast enough to play in the NFL. (Bradford Blues)
 
I'm have mixed feelings on Burns and Scooby, but overall I like it - I'm probably going to like any mock with Ochi in it!
 
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