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For this mock draft installment, I've been looking at possible trade down scenarios. As usual, I don't include any FA in my mock drafts, even though they would play a factor in the rebuilding process, but I tried to address as many areas as possible.
PHI sends their - 1st round pick (4th overall) in the draft
to STL for their - 1st round, 2nd round, and 4th round pick (16th, 48nd, and 110th overall)
Using the old and new draft pick trade value charts to evaluate the fairness of the deal:
EAGLES send away the 4th pick)...
Old: 1800 pts
New: 1850 pts
RAMS send away 16th, 48th, and 110th...
Old: 1000 + 420 + 74 = 1494 pts
New: 950 + 440 + 80 = 1470 pts
(As you can see, I intentionally soft-sold our #4 overall pick to see what a worst-case scenario trade down could net us.)
Somehow get an extra 5th round pick (from trading someone that doesn't fit in with the new scheme, or collectively from trading multiple people... I just need one extra 5th, haha
)*R1, pick 16 - Matt Elam - SS - Florida - 5'10, 205
I don't think Elam makes it out of round 1, and I think he's considered the best safety in the draft when all is said and done. I don't think 16th overall is too early for a shorter safety because the kid has major skills and tenacity.
*R2, pick 35 - Barrett Jones - OT/OG - Alabama - 6'5, 302
or Lane Johnson - OT - Oklahoma - 6-7, 303
I'd be happy with either, whoever the front office likes better or is available between these two. Jones has national championship experience and plus versatility... Johnson has prototype size and great upside as a RT, and maybe even LT, prospect. I'd seriously love either on my team.
*R2, pick 48 - Logan Ryan - CB - Rutgers - 6'0, 190
He doesn't have the overall size of Rhodes or the length of Banks, but he is a solid player who showed up all season. Had a great bowl game, challenges receivers.
*R3, pick 67 - Gerald Hodges - OLB - Penn State - 6'2, 234
Strong overall linebacker. I like rounds 2-4 for going after LB's, and Hodges and Kendricks on the outsides could be great. I think he has the frame to put on about 10 pounds.
*R4, pick 98 - Aaron Dobson - WR - Marshall - 6'3, 200
This guy can make a catch on every pass he sees. Gives us a receiver who could maybe replace DJax or JMax somewhere down the road, if we decide to part ways with either of them.
*R4, pick 110 - Joseph Fauria - TE - UCLA - 6'7, 258
Hopefully he's still here, I've been hearing about other TE prospects over this guy. Great size, obviously, and has the receiving skills to make this a solid pick.
*R5, pick 129 - Kiko Alonso - LB - Oregon - 6'3, 243
A tough player with great size, can be a great backup behind Kendricks, Ryans, and Hodges. Can blitz well.
*R5, pick 1?? - Blaize Foltz - OG - TCU - 6'4, 310
Not a very well known guy, but would be a fantastic pick here. Strong as an ox. Could definitely be a starter down the road. (Mathis and Herremans won't be around forever... sort of already counting Watkins as a loss)
*R6, pick 163 - Lonnie Pryor - FB - Florida State - 6'0, 229
Millard is returning to school... so in with Pryor. Reminds a bit of a young Leonard Weaver, can probably add a few more pounds to his frame.
*R7, pick 194 - Quinn Sharp - P - Oklahoma State - 6'1, 205
Averaged 46 yards per punt this past season, one of the best punters in the country. Hope he's still here.
The first 4 picks (Elam, Jones/Johnson, Ryan, and Hodges) are close to instant starters at SS, OT, CB, and OLB. After these players, the rest may be BPA. Gives us some good offensive threats to "rebuild" with. Foltz has the strength and toughness to eventually develop into a starter. And for the record, even with "soft-selling" the 4th overall pick, I'd be plenty happy with how this draft played out, especially in the first 3 rounds.
