So I put together a mock that I think all of CSC can get behind. Unfortunately, my man-crush was not available for the Saints at 24 and neither was Ingram. So here goes, let me know whatcha think!
CAR - Cam Newton
DEN - Marcell Dareus
3. BUF - Von Miller
4. CIN - AJ Green
5. AZ - Blaine Gabbert
6. CLE - Robert Quinn
7. SF - Patrick Peterson
8. TEN - *trade* HOU - Prince Amukamara
9. DAL – Tyron Smith
10. WAS - JJ Watt
11. TEN – Nick Fairley
12. MIN - Da'Quan Bowers
13. DET – Anthony Costanzo
14. STL – Julio Jones
15. MIA – Mark Ingram
16. JAC – Ryan Kerrigan
17. NE – Cam Jordan
18. SD – Aldon Smith
19. NYG – Mike Pouncey
20. TB – Adrian Clayborn
21. KC - *trade* CIN - Andy Dalton
22. IND – Gabe Carimi
23. PHIL – Jimmy Smith
24. NO *trade* BUF - Jake Locker
BUF trades their 2nd round pick and 3rd round pick
25. SEA – Corey Luiget
26. BAL – Justin Houston
27. ATL – Johnathan Baldwin
28. NE – M. Wilkerson
29. CHI – Marvin Austin
30. NYJ – Akeem Ayers
31. PIT – Brandon Harris
32. GB – Brooks Reed
Full Saints Draft:
2a Jabaal Sheard
I think Jabaal Sheard in the early second is a perfect marriage between value and need. He was the Big East Defensive Player of the Year and if you haven't seen him play, check out PITT vs U of Miami on youtube. The guy was a terror against Orlando Franklin, who is 2 rnd talent.
2b Mikel Leshoure
I think Leshoure slips here a bit because need just not being there for teams, but I don't think we can pass him up. I'm not sure what this means for our backfield, but having a plethora of quality RBs is a good problem to have.
3aMason Foster (From Buffalo)
This pick is perfect for the Saints. Foster can come in right away at either WLB or SLB.
3b Ras-I Dowling (From Washington)
With GW always looking for CBs, I went Dowling over DJ Williams because Dowling has way more value. Could play a little safety and spell Jenkins in case we don't resign Sharper and could be a special teams stand out. The only reason he slips this far is because guys like Curtis Brown and Aaron Williams are slightly ahead of him.
3c DJ Williams
Oh hey, looky here! DJ WIlliams is here. I wanted to go OT here, but I think we are real high on Charlie Brown and are going to give him every chance to make it in the starting lineup, be it at RT or LT. DJ Williams helps twofold: He's insurance in case we can't re-sign Dave Thomas and he's got the bulk and skill set to be an eventual great combo TE.
7a Marc Schiechl
This is one I've got to give up to Dave. I had seen him when I watched videos of Blaine Sumner, but I just never looked him up to see if he was draft eligible. This guy will make a great ST'er and I think the hybrid kind of pass rusher to pair with Junior.
7b Blaine Sumner
The Vanillia Gorilla. This guy is a beast physically. I think he'll make a good 2 down NT in a 43 scheme. Squatty but powerful. Definitely needs coaching up, but from the videos I've seen, he has an insane motor that sometimes makes up for his lack of pure skill.
This FanPost was written by a reader and member of Canal Street Chronicles. It does not necessarily reflect the views of CSC and its staff or editors.
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