Mock Draft 2.0

by pierre02 on Feb 4, 2012 12:48 PM EST

What is going on's people. I am here to present another mock draft(screams from all over the forum). My last mock I had us trading MT to the Jets for a 4th. To my surprise it really didn't go over too well with some of you guys. It's cool though. In this draft I assume we do the TD thing and stay put. I do believe though we will get a compensation pick for Dahl most likely a 4th.

2nd: Casey Hayward/CB/Vandy: Lets face it Grimes isn't coming back. Our secondary as is, is decent but we could always use new talent. Input Hayward. This kid is a ballhawk. A little bit undersized at 5-11 he still has the instincts to play either zone or man. Since Nolan will be wanting to leave our CB's on a island more this is a very important skill. He also is aggressive in the run game and is a solid tackler. With this move we should be able to move DR to FS and start Franks and Hayward as our CB's.

3rd: Evan Rodriguez/TE/Temple: Gonzo isn't getting any younger. We need to start at least grooming his replacement. Rodriguez should be that guy. A former basketball player Guez( you like) was really under used at Temple. Some experts compare him to a "poor man's" Aaron Hernadez but there both fluid runners with great hands. Plus Guez is a better blocker than Hernadez and with Gonzo's help Guez should turn into a quality starter for us.

4th.(compensation pick): Chandler Jones/DE/Syracuse: After the 2nd round the DE crop talent wise drops significantly. I think if we could grab this guy in the 4th it would be a steal. He has good size at 6-5, 265 lbs and would be perfect for Nolan's hybrid defense since he could play 4-3 DE or a 3-4 OLB. He is solid in the run game and is quick off the line. His stock is on the rise since he is beginning to get his legs back after a injury hampered him this past season. He does rely to heavily on the bull rush so learning some new moves should help him become a solid pass rusher for us.

5th: Robert Turbin/RB/Utah St.: Snelling might not return and MT could be on his way out. I suggest we take a flyer on a RB in this draft. Turbin is my late round choice. He is a elusive runner with some power and soft hands. He averaged over 6.1 yards a carry last year and rushed for 1,517 yards and 19 TD's. Another tid bit his favorite superhero is the hulk so you know he runs with anger.

6th: Ryan Nassib/QB/Syracuse: They have to get a new back up QB either through the draft or FA. This is my favorite of the late round QB's. He is a clutch performer and has improved every year. If he gets some grooming and continues to improve he could develop into a quality starter down the road.

7th: Patrick Edwards/WR/Hou.: A lot of rumors have been swirling about HD going to Jax. I have no idea why he would want to but ok. If these rumors are true we are going to need a new slot. My choice returned to school(Ryan Swope) youtube him he is a beast. Unless Cone steps up or they grab a WR in FA we will need a new one. Edwards is quicker than he is fast. He runs nice routes and has soft hands. Some think he is a product of Houston's system but I think he has some skills to be a good slot WR for this team.

So there it is feel free to comment.

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In full agreement with the Turner trade from your last mock

I love Turner in ATL, but this is a business and is the last year (imho) we’ll be able to get something from him. As far as EVan Rodriguez in the 3rd round, I think thats a huge reach. He’s a guy who could be had much much later. Guys like Egnew, Green, and Peterson will possibly be available with our 3rd round pick I can see us not panicking to draft Gonzo’s heir.

by leonw92 on Feb 6, 2012 11:17 AM EST reply actions

Ryan Nassib

Won’t be coming out this year. It looks like he’s coming out in 2013 and will be one of the top QB’s in that draft.

by leonw92 on Feb 6, 2012 11:22 AM EST reply actions

Thanks i was hoping he would come out

Since he is staying Id rather not draft a QB at all.

by pierre02 on Feb 6, 2012 11:42 AM EST via mobile up reply actions

like Hayward alot, hoping to get him in the 3rd

by durst on Feb 6, 2012 1:00 PM EST reply actions

where can I find more info on Evan Rodriguez?

by durst on Feb 6, 2012 1:00 PM EST reply actions

You'd have to google him

I don’t think he’s very high on any mock draft boards. Thats why I felt he was a huge reach in the 3rd round.

by leonw92 on Feb 6, 2012 1:18 PM EST up reply actions

Not huge

He was underused at Temple but since the “it” thing in the NFL is Te’s who where former basketball players. He could slip as low as 4th or 5th.

by pierre02 on Feb 6, 2012 1:46 PM EST up reply actions

Well, here is what I found

He is rated as the second best FB by both CBS Sports and NFL Draft Scout. You can check out those articles here and here. He did letter in basketball… in high school. He played TE, but most don’t expect him to play that position in the NFL. He would be a HUGE reach in the third round. I haven’t seen anything where he is higher than a fifth rounder.

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by sportsfan4life2012 on Feb 6, 2012 8:45 PM EST up reply actions

thanks, couldn't find him at CBS sports, since I was looking under tight end... had never heard of the guy

pierre may be onto something, Rodriguez is on the NFL combine invitation list, and might make a huge rise with a great performance there, but for now it looks as though he is more of a 6th or 7th round prospect.

by durst on Feb 7, 2012 12:46 PM EST up reply actions

None

will be a falcon. Maybe Chandler Jones might be looked at. I think the Falcons should look at some of the smaller school players for the draft and the not so expensive free agents to fill out the roster. Pierre you have inspired me to create a mock draft along with free agent signing list. Would love feedback once I am able to complete it.

by Neal81 on Feb 6, 2012 10:15 PM EST reply actions

I think...

I would love to see another mock draft. I like seeing people’s takes on the draft. And I thought that pierre02 kinda did pick guys from smaller schools. I mean none of the guys he mentioned are from college powerhouses and some aren’t even from programs that are that solid in my opinion. Yet, I would love to hear some other guys that are from small name schools. If you could, include some videos on them please.

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by that_falcon_fan on Feb 6, 2012 10:33 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah I was thinking about adding links for videos

This isn’t my final or who I think we should absolutely get. I just want to give different looks for different scenarios. I usually try to watch tape or read other mock sites.

by pierre02 on Feb 7, 2012 1:29 PM EST up reply actions

Yeah...

definitely man. I also haven’t heard much about Hayward. There are going to be a bunch of CB’s available looking at this year’s prospects. Brandon Boykin definitely should get a look also. I think if we addressed our pass rush problem strongly, we could be solid with our current group of CB’s.

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by that_falcon_fan on Feb 7, 2012 9:12 PM EST up reply actions

You always do a good job on your drafts

Hayward is a big stretch as a 2nd round pick. Right now he’s projected to go in the 4th or 5th and is ranked as the #21 DB.He might be a good pick up later but a 2nd might be a bit early for him. Gilmore from SC or Minnifield from Virginia might be available in the 2nd. I would like to see ATL go with taller DB’s.

Chandler Jones draft analysis is pretty good but he’s projected to go in the 2nd round. He’s also a junior. Has TD ever drafted a junior?

by mwalex on Feb 7, 2012 12:05 AM EST reply actions

Curtis Lofton was a Junior

I don’t remember any others off the top of my head, though.

Actually, I think Dominique Franks was too… so Juniors are only OK if they’re from Oklahoma.

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by orang3b on Feb 7, 2012 10:53 AM EST up reply actions

Jones stock is rising

I see a real run at DE in the 2nd with Branch, Curry, and Jones possibly still on the board. I’d love to get Minnifield but I doubt he makes it to us. Most have him ranked late first, early second. I don’t think TD cares about juniors or seniors this year. He has said on many occasions that he is looking for more “athletic” and “dynamic” players. I think he might steer away from his high character guys and take some risks on some prospects.

by pierre02 on Feb 7, 2012 1:33 PM EST up reply actions