He also played in Miami's pro-style offense, which forced him to put his hand in the dirt and move defensive ends and linebackers off the line in the run game. You're not looking at him and saying, "This guy can do a lot of things, where can we put him where he'll be great?" So the Saints need guys like Lattimore and Jones on their defense. I'm not going to rush to judgment on the Gareon Conley allegations. CBS Sports is a registered trademark of CBS Broadcasting Inc. believes that the decision comes down to Darnold or Allen, have reportedly not yet scheduled a pre-draft visit with Darnold. You can be football smart. Kelly, Ziegler (cell phone to his ear at least half of the evening), McDaniels, Davis, left to right in front of the room, in swivel chairs, able to look ahead at trade possibilities or back at the state of the draft board. In 2017, he called Patrick Mahomes the 2017 NFL Draft's "most special QB talent." That seems to have been accurate, to say the least. Western Kentucky's Forrest Lamp is yet another college tackle I believe fits better as a guard in the NFLI don't think any of these guys are first-round tackles. He's one of those rare defensive prospects that come along once every few years. Colts: Will Levis, QB, Kentucky 5. As will ones that have Mac Jones in the top-3, and Kellen Mond in the top-5. The tenor of the message: Congrats, Tyree. He also touts the size and the strength to anchor against a double-team and not get moved out of the way. In my time watching running backs (or game film in general), I don't ever remember seeing so many would-be tacklers fall off a guy. The Raiders needed two teams post-Carolina to pick passers in the next five picks. Jackson could even catch a few passes per game if a team needed him to. The best thing . Additionally, he has elite athleticism for a 3-tech, which allows him to make plays on the ball-carrier as well. Temple's Haason Reddick can be the type of linebacker Washington was in his prime. The names are familiar, but the places they land arent. Arizona traded down to 12 with Houston. Interestingly enough, I don't think this draft is heavy in top-end talent, but there is a wealth of depth and value to be had. The Detroit Lions could go pass-rusher here if there's one they fancy on the board. Im not upset. 40 Time: 4.67. Stroud second overall, the Texans traded up nine slots, from 12 to three in the first round, to take Alabama defensive end Will Anderson. I don't like doing trades in mock drafts, but this one is just too obvious for me. I love Ohio State's Malik HookerI think he could be an Ed Reed type if he hits his ceilinghowever, I can't give the "can't miss" seal of approval to a guy with 13 career starts. We don't have rankings, but he did make a mock draft that year, based on his own rankings - not where he thought players would go. James Harrison (38) is getting up there in age, and the Steelers have parted ways with Jarvis Jones. He is great at scouting QBs. Now, this is their chance to build something. The question is whether he's going to be a good slot or outside cover corner or if he can develop into an elite shutdown stud. Top 3 is perfect, as is Darnold over Rosen. At pick No. When I think of a can't-miss prospect, I think about some of the guys I've seen come into the NFL over the years. The San Francisco 49ers are going to be running a Seattle Seahawks type of defense, and Stanford's Solomon Thomas can be San Francisco's version of Michael Bennett. (Ziegler, on Friday, traded from 38 to 35 with the Colts to snag Mayer, the tight end Vegas wanted above all. He says Mahomes is probably his number 3, but depending on team, Davis Webb, Deshone Kizer and Nathan Peterman. This is a West Coast-style offense that relies on a lot of play action and bootlegs, and Clemson's Deshaun Watson has the skill set to run iteven if he has to play as a rookie. Stroud as the top quarterback prospect in this class. I understand using every tool in the bag to analyze players before the draft, and Id check out why Stroud scored low on the test. 2017 NFL Mock Draft: Chris Simms' Final Predictions Chris Simms April 26, 2017 Bob Levey/Getty Images The NFL draft is all about elite talent, proposed value and where you can get guys. There aren't many guys on planet Earth with the combination of size and speed that former Alabama tight end O.J. This is a tough one for me because I can see the Carolina Panthers going cornerback with this pick. This will likely allow some team to get a steal in the draft. With his combination of physical skills and a Von Miller-esque first step, Garrett is a can't-miss edge prospect. Back in the Raiders draft room, after pick 19, Ziegler said, Josh, you wanna look at trades? On the board were four players with similar grades: Georgia defensive end Nolan Smith, Maryland corner Deonte Banks, Harrison the Oklahoma tackle, and Arkansas linebacker Drew Sanders. Goosebumps, Ziegler said. Detroit's general manager Bob Quinn is another guy I worked for in New Englandand New England loves tight ends. I put my GM hat on with each pick and tried to find the pairing that made the most sense. Ultimately, the Browns might be scared that the New York Jets could take Mitchell Trubisky at No. If you're looking for someone who can break big plays and outrun NFL corners and safeties, Fournette's your guy. Stroud will remember this pre-draft process. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. He has the hips and the change-of-direction talent to be a top-notch cover corner. My 2021 Draft QB Rankings. We have talented offensive playmakers. This is the right value for him as a prospect, and he fills a need on Pittsburgh's defense. Hes toward the bottom as a thrower of the football, and hes careless with the football," Simms explained. Then, Caserio said, it happened pretty quickly when they were on the clock.. Fournette is also a special kind of physical. 7:36 p.m.: Crosby sent a video message to Wilson, and in the draft room, Ziegler had it and he showed it to McDaniels and Davis on his phone. The Denver Broncos need offensive line help any way they can get it. Hes got elite arm talent, a [Brett] Favre or [Pat] Mahomes arm. 1 overall. This is the modern draft, where lips are no longer loose, where mock drafts are a mockery of reality. Information on Bleacher Nation may contain errors or inaccuracies, though we try to avoid them. My point is, that he undoubtedly hit on the best 3 of the class, but his accuracy ranking within that top 3 is TBD. The choice wasnt up to Ziegler; other teams decided for him. ), An hour after the round ended, McDaniels and Ziegler unwound in the draft room. The Tennessee Titans' general manager is Jon Robinson. With each pick, I'm looking at the players on the team, the prospects on the board and the value of the prospects who are there. That left Baker Mayfield, Sam Darnold, and Josh Rosen to follow behind that duo. I'd put Fournette in a class with Bo Jackson, Ezekiel Elliott and Adrian Petersonspecial talents who only come out every so often. Everything that Ive done in college, Ive been very consistent. So, just wanted to touch base on a few things. Baker and Lamar is an honest conversation. The beauty of Baker is that he has the talent and the ball skills to potentially step into whichever position is vacated first. Think of a more athletic version of Janoris Jenkins here. But the vibe in the room, the smiles, showed this staff loves Wilson, even with the foot injury that made him an iffy candidate to some teams. In 2018, he nailed the top 3 as Lamar, Allen, and Baker, but the order within that ranking is still TBD. Former Alabama tight end O.J. But to think its a good indicator of future failureI mean, watch the games hes played. Allen has enough skill and power to sit on the outside shoulder of a guard and beat him man-to-man. Close to them: Notre Dame tight end Michael Mayer. That wasnt it. Stroud to Bryce Young and more. If you were asking me to build an offense from the ground up, Njoku would be my guy. Lamp can be a terrific pro guard, though, and adding him would make a lot of sense for the New York Giants. He would immediately improve the back end of Houston's defense. See below to find out who made the top 5 names for each position. ere to find the full first-round draft order, When is the 2022 NFL Draft: Dates, schedule, TV channel, start time, Round 1 draft order, Chris Simms 2022 NFL Draft Cornerback Rankings, Chris Simms 2022 NFL Draft Safety Rankings, Chris Simms 2022 NFL Draft Edge Rusher Rankings. Whatever the Steelers need Barnett to do in their multi-look 3-4 defense, he can do. Chris Simms has already started breaking down the top prospects by position on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast. He has special mobility, and he's an incredible sideline-to-sideline player. Simms does not see the appeal in Darnold. Hushed discussion, presumably exchanging potential offers for the pick. He can play every position in the secondary, which is where his value lies. Based on what I've heard from NFL teams, the diluted sample, the combine dismissal and Foster's off-field concerns add up to make him an iffy prospect. As a return specialist, Jackson can be one of the best in the league. I believe he played out of position at end at Alabama, and while he could be a versatile tackle-end hybrid in the NFL, he might be a show-stopping 3-technique. Seemed obvious Ossenfort wanted Paris Johnson. Hooker, who snagged seven interceptions last season, would immediately add a playmaking presence to the back end of Chicago's defense. I think New York will consider Reuben Foster, but ultimately, it will pass because of his character concerns. Here's the link: https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2705493-2017-nfl-mock-draft-chris-simms-final-predictions. (Sign up for our FREE email newsletter and do not miss any Browns breaking news during this important off-season!). I aint tripping about this.. Former Miami tight end David Njoku, on the other hand, represents tremendous value at pick No. These hits are awesome and prove that he is a premiere QB evaluator. Either way, whichever team drafts Jackson won't regret it. Conley has tremendous size (6'0", 195 lbs), length and speedand he plays faster than his 4.44-second combine 40 would indicate. These are the prospects in this year's draft I believe already belong on an NFL field. We're going to wrap up with former Washington safety Budda Baker, who I consider one of the best all-around players in the draft. Plus, that 37.5-inch vertical is going to allow him to out-leap most defensive backs. OL - Really Solid actually EDGE - Good in 19, Bad in 20, Mixed in 21, I feel like theres different ways to be geniuses. Because their secondary sucked in 2016, that's why. I haven't seen UCLA's Fabian Moreau anywhere in the first round in mock drafts, and people are dropping the ball with him. Now the Raiders were sure to get one of their four guys. He's another corner with a high floor and few negatives. At 4:59 p.m., 11 minutes before the draft kicked off, owner. Stay away from predictionsthat way, you wont have to eat them later. He's phenomenal in the open field, and while he might not knock you out, you're going to go down when he gets to you. I am not trying to be a jerk to the kid, but the skill set I see on the field doesnt relate to a cant-miss prospect. Grant Cohn Mar 3, 2021 8:02 PM EST Chris Simms probably is. However, I'm not sure the value is going to be there. Taping the podcast soon with full breakdown/explanation. He comes from the New England Patriots, and I worked under Robinson when he was thereand we traded down a lot. HENDERSON, Nev.Just before noon on Thursday, hours before the start of the NFL Draft, Raiders coach Josh McDaniels popped into GM Dave Zieglers office for one last bit of strategy talk. Even if he's a bust, that means he'll only go to one Pro Bowl instead of five during his time with your team. Look, we gotta rush the passer. This is a great outcome for us.. But when you dig deeper, the Nostradamus level of hype these rankings get are a bit overblown. His only real negative is that Alabama didn't use him much as a traditional tight end, especially this past season. And again, all the credit in the world for that call. 5:50 p.m.: Tinny voice from Draft HQ: Detroit has traded its pick to Arizona. Washington Commanders fans wanting to learn more about the quarterbacks in the draft, will want to watch Pro Football Talk's Chris Simms, having finished his annual film study and rankings of this 2022 NFL rookie QB class.. Simms, the son of former NY Giants QB Phil Simms, also had a couple of big games played against the old Washington Redskins back in the Joe Gibbs 2.0 era. The Arizona Cardinals need a game-changing presence in their front seven. Adding Lamp would allow the Giants to play D.J. Here was his final list: There is no way around it, this is a great list. Adding Thomas immediately improves the team's defensive front andchanges what the 49ers can do defensively. With his speed and athleticism, Jackson could have some success early in his career when left on an island in coverage. 5:18 p.m. PT: Panthers picked Young. A torn pectoral muscle at UCLA's pro day has caused Moreau to practically disappear from the draft conversation, but there's too much talent to ignore. The Raiders, after conversations with teams above them about trading up from number seven in the first round, decided to stay in their slot, barring a surprise. 26-28 at AT&T Stadium in Dallas, Texas. Quarterbacks DeShone Kizer and Cody Kessler were traded to the Green Bay Packers and Jacksonville Jaguars respectively. NBC analyst and former NFL quarterback Chris Simms releases his quarterback rankings each year ahead of every draft, and he has weighed in with his top five for 2022 ahead of the Thursday's first . The Raiders expect Wilson to be ready to play this season on schedule. Thats something that I pride myself on. Ziegler flitted from senior personnel adviser Shaun Herock to McDaniels to Davis to Kelly to director of football analytics David Christoff to senior national scouts DuJuan Daniels, Andy Dengler and Lenny McGill, having mostly hushed conversations. However, I can't consider him a sure thing when chronic hamstring issues and other injuries have limited him to just one year of starting experience. Philip Rivers is 35 years old and has 13 seasons under his belt. In the age of finding the mismatch, running the no-huddle offense and forcing defenses to stay in the same personnel set, Howard can be elite. I don't know. The third quarterback was off the board. But he was a consensus Top 3 pick overall, and nearly the entire nation's #1 QB. This is the draft. Defensive coordinator Ken Norton Jr. comes from Seattle and believes in building around defensive linemen. CHRIS SIMMS RELEASES HIS 2020 NFL DRAFT QUARTERBACK RANKINGS ON "CHRIS SIMMS UNBUTTONED" PODCAST Simms' Top Five Prospects: Joe Burrow (#1), Justin Herbert (#2), Jordan Love (#3), Tua Tagovailoa (#4), and Jacob Eason (#5) "It's the cleanest film I've ever seen from a college quarterback." - Simms on Joe Burrow The beauty with Foster is that he has the makeup to play inside in either a 3-4 or a 4-3. You go after guys with the potential to be something special, or you go after guys who don't have the potential to fail. For more from Simms, check out the video below: Luis Medina is a Writer at Bleacher Nation, and you can find him on Twitter at@lcm1986. Too many players we like, Ziegler said. Baker could truly start at strong safety, at free safety or at corner. I mean, theyve tried everything else. What I love about Jackson is how he saves touchdowns and scores touchdowns. 1 quarterback, there is a lot to like about Allen. WATCH: Fans Return to Wrigley Field for the First Time in 557 Days, BREAKING: Illinois Online Sports Betting Moves To In-Person Registration Tomorrow At Midnight, Simms previous rankings have been prophetic at times, the 2017 NFL Drafts most special QB talent., Kellen Mond and the Bears being totally smitten with each other, Rookie WR Tyler Scott on Joining the Bears: Its Exactly Who I Wanted to Draft Me, The Bears Handed Out Numbers to Their Rookie Draft Picks, A Kicker and a QB Highlight the Chicago Bears Undrafted Free Agent Signings, Everything You Need to Know About Chicago Bears First-Round Pick Darnell Wright, How Many Starters Did Poles Draft? I don't see any weaknesses in Njoku's game other than the fact he's a little raw. One wall, controlled by pro personnel director Dwayne Joseph, with pick-by-pick order and team-by-team needs that change with every pick. Colorado's Chidobe Awuzie is one of the most physically gifted cornerbacks in this draft. 4 overall selections. Comments by third parties are neither sponsored or endorsed by Bleacher Nation. After their rookie year we would probably go Baker, Lamar, Allen. However, this is another one that makes too much sense to me not to do. Chris Simms' Quarterback Rankings for the 2021 NFL Draft Simms probably is the best quarterback scout in media today. It sounds counterintuitive, but in the hours before the NFL Draft, the people running drafts for $6 billion franchises didnt know much more than the rest of us. The teams draft board had been set with finality Wednesday, after three months of debate. He touts great length, can jam receivers at the line and has outstanding change-of-direction skills. I know that I can think. He's one of my favorite guys and one of the most fun watches on game film. Then Ziegler47, in gray suit, black Oxford shirt, no tie, white and black sneakersentered the draft room, where 13 scouts, personnel people, one coach and one owner would plot the immediate future of Al Davis team. The Bears could also go cornerback here, but the potential upside of Hooker is too hard to pass up. There are a lot of ways the Green Bay Packers could go here, but I think they have to go defense. Hilton and Donte Moncrief. In some ways, Baker is the opposite of Michigan's Jabrill Peppers. I have no idea where Jackson will be selected in the draft. All of a sudden, New York's line is a strength. He's just a really good defensive football playertoo good of one for Seattle to pass up. He's going to fit virtually any role a team needs filled. He can cover. Ultimately, I think Allen's ceiling could be Aaron Donaldmaybe not quite as athletic, but with more power. This guy knows what he's talking about." Im ready for it.. But people have started taking his ranks as gospel, when they have errors just like any other analyst's rankings. Howard is a good run-blocker. I've put a lot of time and work into the evaluation of these draft prospects, and I'm basing my mock on my own evaluations. My dads drafts were differenta lot more tense., The tense conversations were already had, McDaniels said later. Honestly, I'm getting sick of Joe Flacco not having weapons around him. I went pick by pick, team by team, 1 to 32. He can cover passes to the tight end or defend screens to the running back. The Chargers defense would suddenly look pretty nasty with Joey Bosa on the front end and Adams on the back end. 21. They understood the IQ that I do have. 5 to No. Now that Branden Albert is gone and the team is moving Laremy Tunsil to left tackle, there is a need at guard. He has blazing speed when running on the edge, he can catch the ball out of the backfield, and he can line up at receiver and run a full route tree. He's going to be special. Thats why they play the games. At 4:59 p.m., 11 minutes before the draft kicked off, owner Mark Davis slipped into the room, in his white satin Raiders jacket and stonewashed faded jeans. Garrett was dominant when fully healthy in college, and I expect him to continue dominating at the NFL level. 2005-2023 CBS INTERACTIVE ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. If you turn on the tape, you can see, you can answer the questions. Witherspoon would have been great to add to a needy secondary. It doesn't matter what you ask Foster to do. Chris Simms is one of the best in the business. HOUSTONTwo big stories here when I landed from Vegas: Theres no other way to put it: After picking C.J. I think Thomas' floor is this: He can't play consistently at defensive tackle, so a team has to slide him to defensive end. At the absolute worst, his career will likely feature five 1,000-yard seasons. He has an explosive first step, he has good bend around the edge, and he knows how to disengage from blockers. Chris Simms' 2023 NFL Mock Draft 1. We're going back to the secondary well one more time for the Saints. He has Watson as the top guy followed by Trubisky at 2. However, if your starting outside corner gets hurt, Baker could start there for a few weeks, and he's going to be a natural at it. You can take my top five cornerbacks and match them up against an NFL general manager's top fiveyou might have some of the same players in there, but you're probably going to find differences as well. A year later, Simms put Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen at his top two spots. The Colts have talented receivers like T.Y. He can play end and also cover, rush and play the run as a linebacker. Like Garrett, he's a once-in-every-few-years talent. We had them in the last six weeks. As good as Howard is, Miami's David Njoku is my favorite tight end in this draft. You dont want your draft story to be all about your foot. He can do things that aging running back Jonathan Stewart simply cannot. For what it's worth, I found a video simms did with Bleacher Report for 2017. Theyre more than welcome to do such. Can Thomas develop into a superstar? However, if this season has shown us anything, it's that every pick matters from . Smart move by Ossenfort, choosing not to close a deal for the seventh pick and instead dealing for the sixthensuring that the Cards would get the tackle they wanted. But thats what happens when you meet at intersection of analysts, insiders, draftniks, thought-leaders, and hundreds of draft-eligible prospects. I'm not saying the guys featured here can't be special, either. In addition to news, Bleacher Nation publishes both rumor and opinion, as well as information reported by other sources. It's largely this media breakout clip where he says Mahomes has the most special arm of anyone in the class. When the TV showed a crestfallen Will Levis, undrafted, still in the green room in Kansas City, he said: Someone should tell him careers are not made on draft day. Like New Orleans, the Philadelphia Eagles are lacking a legitimate cover corner. Simms always ranks these guys as he sees them. The three-day event takes place this Thursday, April 28 through Saturday, April 30 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Chris Simms' 2021 NFL Draft: Zach Wilson 'clearly' the No. Moreau might be a little raw, but he's physical, athletic and only going to get better. He can take on blockers and shed them. We stood in a hallway just off the Texans locker room for 12 minutes and I asked him about what hes learned from the last three months.
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