He's a better overall prospect than Keanu Neal was coming out last year, and I loved Neal. I haven't seen UCLA's Fabian Moreau anywhere in the first round in mock drafts, and people are dropping the ball with him. This kid's a no-brainer. I think you draft Foster and you stop worrying about the position for as long as he's under contract. His ceiling could be Michael Bennett. Jackson would also provide a huge boost to the return game. Can he run?. Comments by third parties are neither sponsored or endorsed by Bleacher Nation. I have to push back on this. Chris Simms 2022 NFL Draft Tight End Rankings: Paying franchise-quarterback draft capital to draft a defensive end. Our doctors ultimately felt like it was something that we were going to be okay with, Ziegler said. A lot of people havent played the sport, and I mean critics are gonna critique. You dont want your draft story to be all about your foot. I aint tripping about this.. Here's the direct quote: Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that's why you'll probably find my mock draft different than others. You can put him at nickel or at free safety if need be, but he's also a guy you can put on an island and let him run with the other team's No. He's a ball-hawking, Ed Reed-type player with phenomenal size (6'1", 206 lbs) and speed. The Seahawks can play Baker at corner, they can play him at safety, and they can play him in the slot if they need to. Im certain Chicagos football minds have different ideas than those of Simms. Meanwhile, Reddick is one of the five most physically freakish players in this draft. In 2017, he ranked the 3 first round QBs in the exact order they were drafted (yes, with Trubisky first). Connor Roger's 2023 NFL Mock Draft: 1. 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. At 4:43 p.m. Pacific Time, Ziegler was on his way into the draft room, a large square conference room on the third floor of the Raiders facility six miles west of the Vegas Strip. Harris is athletic enough to cover and do linebacker things if you want him to, but his best fit is as a pass-rushing end. Chris Simms unveiled his 2023 NFL Draft QB rankings earlier this week on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast and had his fair share to say about this year's crop of signal-callers, listing Ohio State QB C.J. This is the new Kyle Shanahan regime. He isn't yet on a Rob Gronkowski level, but he could be coached up in the NFL. Now all of a sudden, a guy we were talking about as a top-three pick is more of an afterthought. Fournette is a quick-footed, physical runner in the class of Adrian Peterson, Bo Jackson and Herschel Walker. Wanted to give you a few points. Six weeks ago, Anderson sent a letter to each team, saying Wilson has responded extremely well to surgery. Oooooh, someone in the room said. A lot of people probably have this pegged as the Reuben Foster pick, but I think Foster is going to fall. Taco Charlton, a 6'6", 277-pound Michigan product, can do both. There are too many questions about Perrimanregarding his health and what kind of player he can beand Steve Smith retired at the end of last year. What I love about Jackson is how he saves touchdowns and scores touchdowns. (Also, I am not trying to be a hater just giving some more context). Mayer on the mind in the draft room. Can he develop from there and become elite? Were gonna turn the pick in here, and youre gonna be a Raider., In a lull in front of the room, McDaniels said quietly: Our board was right. 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. At 4:59 p.m., 11 minutes before the draft kicked off, owner. In a division with receivers like Dez Bryant, Odell Beckham Jr. and Terrelle Pryor, the Eagles desperately need a No. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers need help on their defensive line. Give him some time, and I think he's a Pro Bowler. slipped into the room, in his white satin Raiders jacket and stonewashed faded jeans. They understood the IQ that I do have. Some teams may be concerned with that, but it isn't going to stop Foster from being your middle linebacker for the next decade. Like New Orleans, the Philadelphia Eagles are lacking a legitimate cover corner. The Los Angeles Chargers might consider taking a quarterback at No. 5:50 p.m.: Tinny voice from Draft HQ: Detroit has traded its pick to Arizona. Seattle needs to get a bit younger in the secondary in general, and Washington's Budda Baker can make it younger at a variety of positions. The California native completed 152-of-270 passes for 1,812 yards, 16 touchdowns and six interceptions. Don't forget we added Fournette at No. The names are familiar, but the places they land arent. Hooker, who snagged seven interceptions last season, would immediately add a playmaking presence to the back end of Chicago's defense. Look, this doesn't need to be brain surgery. But when we grade overall accuracy, the only real credit to give is Kyler at #1. Additionally, he has elite athleticism for a 3-tech, which allows him to make plays on the ball-carrier as well. Watch more top videos, highlights, and B/R original content, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. There are lulls in all drafts, and after Banks and Harrison went at 24 and 27, this was the Raider lull. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Njoku brings a more physical brand of football than Howard after the catch. We ended up with the board where we all felt it needed to be., 8:30 p.m.: Two picks left, including Kansas City at 31. I'm confident that at his worst, he's starting on a defensive front for years to come. Chris Simms April 19, 2017 Bob Levey/Getty Images There are two schools of thought when it comes to targeting prospects early in the NFL draft. Its capricious. The Arizona Cardinals need a game-changing presence in their front seven. I feel like Alabama's Jonathan Allen has become the forgotten man in this draft. This is the draft. I have no idea where Jackson will be selected in the draft. Chris Simms' Quarterback Rankings for the 2021 NFL Draft Simms probably is the best quarterback scout in media today. He's going to control you and take you out of the play. Taping the podcast soon with full breakdown/explanation. Phil Simms unveils his 2019 NFL Draft QB rankings and explains why he's high on Daniel Jones and Clayton Thorson.#NBCSports #ChrisSimmsUnbuttoned #KylerMurra. 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. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and that's why you'll probably find my mock draft different than others. The Lions could go to more two-tight-end sets and take advantage of the athleticism of Eric Ebron and Njoku in the play-action passing game. His only real negative is that Alabama didn't use him much as a traditional tight end, especially this past season. The 2018 NFL Draft takes place from Apr. So, I think Lattimore falls and the New Orleans Saints get a gift at No. They got a speed cornerback, Banks teammate Jakorian Bennett, with pick 104, and the Raiders hope he plays early. After this year, most probably have Allen at 1. The Cleveland Browns lack elite talent in their front seven, and Garrett is going to be an elite defensive player for years to come. Not nearly as bold a ranking as the. So the Texans got a player they hope will be their franchise QB, and they got the best defensive player on their board. has great hands, makes people miss and can take a pass up the seam and explode for a 70-yard touchdown. Their run defense was 26th in the NFL last year (121.1 yards per game allowed), and Foster can make it better. If he gets those long arms on you, you can forget it. He's as instinctive as you're going to find at the linebacker position this year. There have been plenty of rumors recently about the Jaguars taking a quarterback, but I'm not basing this selection on rumor. Alabama's Cam Robinson is a big, powerful tackle who I ultimately think fits better as an NFL guard. He can find the ball-carrier, and when he does, Foster doesn't try to hit people; he tries to knock their heads off. I think New York will consider Reuben Foster, but ultimately, it will pass because of his character concerns. Hushed discussion, presumably exchanging potential offers for the pick. As for his No. Too many players we like, Ziegler said. 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. He'll come down and try to knock your head off in the run game, but he's also phenomenal in the pass game. He also had 92 carries for 204 yards and five touchdowns. Texas A&M's Myles Garrettmight seem like an obvious choice here, but there's no point in overthinking it. pic.twitter.com/dkzlcKeZEJ. 40 Time: 4.67. Chris Simms' 2022 NFL Draft Position Rankings: The top QBs, WRs, RBs, and more ahead of draft weekend By Mary Omatiga Apr 25, 2022, 1:00 PM EDT Share this: Click to share on Flipboard (Opens in new window) 1 Comment The 2022 NFL Draft is right around the corner. 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. That is one heck of a nights work. I can process very, very fast. The New York Jets haven't had a top-tier tight end sinceI don't even know when. Honestly, I'm getting sick of Joe Flacco not having weapons around him. So where is the Mahomes QB1 narrative coming from? He also signed veteran quarterback Drew Stanton. Simms' Top Five TE prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft Tier One 1. Charlton is a strong, long end with the athleticism to kick inside on passing downs and make life miserable for guards. My point is, that he undoubtedly hit on the best 3 of the class, but his accuracy ranking within that top 3 is TBD. Ziegler and McDaniels stared at the trade-value board in the back of the room, analyzing trade possibilitiesthe values, plus or minus for the Raiders, based on the numerical values Ziegler assigns to each pick: +177 ARI sends 2-33, LV gives back 4th (109), +68 ARI sends 2-33 and 6-213, LV gives back 3-100 and 4-109. He comes from Jacksonville, and before that, the Seattle Seahawks. While you're drafting Adams to be a physical strong safety, he has the range and the cover skills needed to play free safety, too. I can respect that, even if I might not agree with it. After that, its up in the air, as all drafts are. Baker and Lamar is an honest conversation. I mean, hallelujah, McDaniels said. While he is definitely lower than most on the rankings for Fields, is Simms someone who has been right in the past or constantly wrong? In some ways, Baker is the opposite of Michigan's Jabrill Peppers. I don't think the value for what the Titans need is going to be there at No. But at the same time, I could feel it: C.J. We value the TAP test (a test in the pre-draft process that measures mental toughness, drive and composure under pressure), and Tyree got one of the highest grades on it, a Green plus-plus. Domata Peko is gone and Michael Johnson (30) is getting up there in age. Chris Simms unveiled his 2023 NFL Draft QB rankings earlier this week on the Chris Simms Unbuttoned podcast and had his fair share to say about this year's crop of signal-callers,. He reminds me a lot of A.J. However, this is another one that makes too much sense to me not to do. L.A.'s new defensive coordinator is Gus Bradley. He can trick and trip opposing defenseswhether it's on a sweep, an option or a reverseand fit Tennessee's unconventional offense perfectly. Miguel Amaya is Reportedly On His Way to D.C. 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He's like a younger version of Tyrann Mathieu or a better version of Keanu Neal coming out last year. Not gonna work, Ziegler said. They needed help. 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. Chris Simms spent eight seasons playing in the NFL with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Denver Broncos and Tennessee Titans. Situation matters, but I assume most would have him over Haskins, and many would prefer him to Lock. Tell him this happened to Aaron Rodgers too. And when he looked up and saw speedy Jalin Hyatt, the wide receiver, still on the board with a high Raider grade, Davis said to McDaniels: Too bad we dont have a need at receiver. Chris Simms has gotten a lot of heat recently on social media for his weak evaluation of Ohio State star QB Justin Fields, who is likely to be a top 15 pick on Thursday. Whichever team drafts Allen will get a guy who can do a lot of things for its defense for many, many years. Cook can be the versatile running back who complements them. 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. McDaniels beamed. I still believe in Ereck Flowers as a left tacklehe just needs to work on his technique. Michael Mayer, Notre Dame 4. I'm not going to say he's the next Zack Martin, but he reminds me of him to a degree. Howard, like Garrett and Fournette, is a can't-miss guy. Njoku is athletic, has long arms and is a phenomenal run-blocker. I'm not going to rush to judgment on the Gareon Conley allegations. Physically, Baker reminds me of a guy I played with, Ronde Barber. Youre gonna talk to the media here in a bit. Chris Simms is one of the best in the business. The Browns could win this draft by making this move. This reminds me of when going through rankings people say "Even though I have this guy 2nd, wouldn't surprise me if he is the best in this class." But Iamsaying that his currentrankings and track record is enough to have us re-considering what we think about this draft class and how we go about evaluating possible fits for the Bears. In addition to news, Bleacher Nation publishes both rumor and opinion, as well as information reported by other sources. In 2017, he called Patrick Mahomes the 2017 NFL Drafts most special QB talent.. 5, and I think they try to move the pick. Texans: Tyree Wilson, EDGE, Texas Tech 3. Offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett can make life simpler for Watson. There aren't any glaring weaknesses in Foster's game. You can be numbers smart. Cardinals: Will Anderson, EDGE, Alabama 4. Ramczyk doesn't have the anchor to handle speed and power edge-rushers as an elite tackle, but he can be one of the better guards in football. That's how valuable Adams can be. Those are all the great QB's near the top. I don't see any weaknesses in Njoku's game other than the fact he's a little raw. He was overshadowed at the scouting combine, and there were some medical concerns about arthritis in his shoulders. The deal got done and all parties notified, he said, with close to a minute left. I'd put Fournette in a class with Bo Jackson, Ezekiel Elliott and Adrian Petersonspecial talents who only come out every so often. He's a physical specimen. He's legitimately fast and explosive toohe doesn't just have BS combine speed. One wall, which McDaniels, Ziegler, assistant GM Champ Kelly and Davis face, with three things: a big TV tuned to the draft, computerized pick-by-pick directly from the league, so its faster than what you see on TV, and a constantly updated list of trade discussions with draft-trade charts showing trade proposals broken down by a value chart. I see a fast receiver, I want him. I'm not sure Garrett has been coached all that well to this point. You look at Baker and say, "Wow, this guy's great! ESPN's Chris Mortensen believes that the decision comes down to Darnold or Allen. Reuben Foster was put on earth to play middle linebacker. He has Watson as the top guy followed by Trubisky at 2. We don't have a clue where these quarterbacks are going to go. The Denver Broncos need offensive line help any way they can get it. A team doesn't need to have a specific role in mind for Baker in order for him to succeed. He can take on blockers and shed them. For me I know the film speaks for itself. I did have over a 3.0 in college. When I think of true can't-miss cornerbacks, I think of the next two guys featured herethe first being USC's Adoree Jackson. I'd like to see him against NFL offensive linemen before labeling him a true difference-maker, but I have no question that he'll be a quality starter.