My Live 7 Round Mock Draft

[gonzo1105]

I wanted to put this out there for fun as I have been doing this for years on another website but rarely share because people tend to be toxic when I don't do A, B, or C. I expect that to happen with a certain position I didn't take in this draft lol. To give background on this. This is not a computer simulation. This is legit 32 fans of 32 different teams getting together and drafting for their favorite teams.  You also have to work out trades with them before or on the clock. I will admit that it is much harder to get true trade value chart because people value draft picks as it is the whole point of the thing. I'll provide highlights on the players I took as well.

 

With that said I figured I'd share and start with the Trades I made during the draft to give background.

 

Trades: Buffalo trades # 27 and # 130 to Philadelphia for # 30 and # 94, Buffalo trades # 30 to Detroit for # 48, 81, and 194.  Buffalo trades # 48 and # 194 to Green Bay for # 45 and # 256, Buffalo trades # 94 to Green Bay for  # 105 and # 149

 

Buffalo picks after the trades are #45, #59, #81,#91, #105, # 137, # 149, #205, #256

 

Pick #45- Dawand Jones OT Ohio State University

- Is he the best fit for the Bills, I would say no but I think whether we like it or not the Bills would like to add a power element to their team and Jones certainly fits that. I also thought he was good value at this pick. He could go in the teens with the right team or he could go right around this spot. I moved up because a lot of the players the Bills would target went right before this which was a Killer. Addison went # 39, Flowers # 40, Campbell # 41. The other guy I considered that was still on the board was Trenton Simpson who went 49th but I do not think he is a MLB in the NFL so I went with Jones

 

Pick # 59- Tucker Kraft TE South Dakota State University

- Anyone who knows me on this board, I have been hyping Tucker Kraft for awhile. When it comes to perfect fits Kraft is that guy. He is a do it all TE. He can stretch the seams, run underneath, and the guy can block which is rare of TE's this day and age. He would be a great compliment to Dawson Knox. The Bills have met with him as well so there is legit interest there it would appear.  Other guy I considered at this pick was Keeanu Benton a DT from Wisconsin.

 

 

 

Pick # 81- Tyler Scott WR Cincinnati

- I really like Tyler Scott as a 2nd-3rd round prospect. He is fast and shifty and is a Level 3 player when it comes to taking the top off of a defense. With that said he is very good as a route runner and can work all 3 areas of the field. He is a former RB so he's tough and can take hits. His downside is he has a slight build but I do believe he can play inside and outside in the NFL.  Other guys considered were DB Jartavius Martin, Luke Wypler C Ohio State, and Sydney Brown S Illinois.

 

 

 

Pick # 91- Jartavius Martin Safety University of Illinois

- What I love about Martin is his versatility. Most people believe that he will be a nickel CB and he can certainly be really good in the NFL at it but he also can play Safety at a high level in the NFL in my opinion. He is not a big guy as you'll see in the video but the man can tackle and he is very versatile as he played nickel, safety, boundary, and in the box at Illinois.  Other guys considered at this pick were Riley Moss CB Iowa, Dorian Williams LB Tulane

 

 

 

Pick # 105- Chase Brown RB University of Illinois

- Why leave Illinois when I could just take another player from there. This pick was made before the Damien Harris signing but I might have still taken him because I love the player. I think Brown is a juiced up Austin Ekeler. I think he can either work in a committee or as a lead back.  Other guys considered were: LB Dorian Williams and OG Andrew Vorhees

 

 

 

Pick # 137- Nick Saldiveri OC/OG Old Dominion University

- Earlier in the draft I took Dawand Jones at my future RT and early in the 5th round I take Saldiveri who's future is either at Center or Guard which works out perfectly for the Bills because they will need a Morse replacement in one way or the other whether its Saldiveri himself or if Bates moves there Saldiveri can take over the Guard spot. I believe that Saldiveri is a 3rd round prospect and I got him in Round 5 here.  Other guys considered LB Ivan Pace Jr.

 

 

 

Pick # 149- K.J. Henry DE University of Clemson

- I was so on the fence with this pick, I was choosing basically between Henry and Ivan Pace Jr(who I love and reminds me of 6th round pick Malcolm Rodriguez). Its funny because after I made this pick the GM at 150 admitted he was going to take Henry at 150 and then Pace was taken at 151. So I was in a win/lose situation either way. Henry has never lived up to his hype but his potential is so high if he can every just get there. I feel like I might have reached a little here but this team needs some more punch at the Edge position.  Kind of reminds me of Shaq Lawson to be honest.

 

 

Pick # 205- Brodric Martin DT Western Kentucky

- This is a complete flyer to be honest with you. I can't even find a set of highlights for the guy. He is raw as raw can be. He's 6'5 335 pounds with 34 inch arms and an 84 inch wingspan. He also has visits with the Eagles and Chiefs for top 30 visits coming up. This 1T is a complete developmental project. With a 6th rounder if he fails its no big deal but if he hits he could be an absolute monster in the NFL. Others considered with this pick were: Jerrod Clark DT Coastal Carolina, Ben VanSumeran LB Michigan State

 

 

Pick # 256- Kaevon Merriweather Safety Iowa

- Yup, I went with another safety here. This is due to Special Teams play and overall depth on the roster. Poyer and Hyde could both be in their last years. With Hamlin still a question mark and Martin having positional flexibility I thought taking a pure safety would be wise especially because with 4 picks left Merriweather was still on the board. He is still very new to football and tested alright but nothing to put him on notice. He is a good sound tackler. Needs some refinement in the pass game but he will either be a practice squad or last Safety on the 53 guy to start out with.

 

 

That was my Bills draft. I fully expect to get roasted for not taking a MLB but really there was not a guy each time I picked with the exception of Ivan Pace Jr. who is also a very big risk. Let me know what you think of the players.

[Sherlock Holmes]

You didn't take Cambell Michael Meyer or Van Ness or Vorhees

Edited March 24, 2023 by Sherlock Holmes

[Turbo44]

This is fun for all of us to do, BUT it’s not realistic - Beane doesn’t have a tendency to trade down and certainly not that much from #27.

 

like your detail, perhaps you can post one without the trades 

[gonzo1105]

2 minutes ago, Turbo44 said:

This is fun for all of us to do, BUT it’s not realistic - Beane doesn’t have a tendency to trade down and certainly not that much from #27.

 

like your detail, perhaps you can post one without the trades 

 

I traded down because the Bills do need more depth at certain positions. I honestly if I stayed at 27 would have taken Dalton Kincaid. I get its not totally realistic but its about as realistic as can be considering its people I dont know. Some of the guys have their own draft websites and they are fans of their own teams. Most people don't know my background nor do I like to brag about it but I was a HS Coach for 8 years and then I became a Recruiting Assistant at a D1 school for 2 years before working in personnel/coaching at the D3 level for another 3 years. At the D1 school, I made some friends in the NFL scouting community that I still talk to from time to time when their not busy and pick their brains about certain players.

[nosejob]

It seems like your comments after shoot down your picks. Great effort obviously went into this, but too many trades, and for those reasons we have to chop you.

 

Edit: I am impressed with your background....if that's any consolation.

Edited March 24, 2023 by nosejob

[John from Riverside]

Thank you for the work on this

[gonzo1105]

3 minutes ago, nosejob said:

It seems like your comments after shoot down your picks. Great effort obviously went into this, but too many trades, and for those reasons we have to chop you.

 

Just highlighting the negatives as well as the positives.

[Snappysnackcakes]

I’m horrible with flow charts, which I absolutely need to try to figure out the picks changing hands. Holy smokes. You put some time and effort into this. Could you do one without trades for us kids in the exceptional children classes? 

[BigAl2526]

I don't know what was available when you did your simulation, so I don't know if I would have made the Dawand Jones pick.  As you say, I wonder about the scheme fit.  Otherwise, you did a nice job picking players with desirable traits. It was a nice effort.

 

[gonzo1105]

Just now, Snappysnackcakes said:

I’m horrible with flow charts, which I absolutely need to try to figure out the picks changing hands. Holy smokes. You put some time and effort into this. Could you do one without trades for us kids in the exceptional children classes? 

 

You just want a mock that I would do without trades? Your the 2nd guy to ask something like this in the thread just want to make sure that I'm getting the question correct.

[Augie]

The trades were making me dizzy. I had to stop. 

 

It was almost like those damn teacups at the fair. 

 

 

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Edited March 24, 2023 by Augie

[gonzo1105]

1 minute ago, BigAl2526 said:

I don't know what was available when you did your simulation, so I don't know if I would have made the Dawand Jones pick.  As you say, I wonder about the scheme fit.  Otherwise, you did a nice job picking players with desirable traits. It was a nice effort.

 

1. Carolina Panthers (f/ CHI) - CJ Stroud, QB, Ohio State
2. Houston Texans - Anthony Richardson, QB, Florida
3. Indianapolis Colts (f/ ARI) - Bryce Young, QB, Alabama
4. Detroit Lions (f/ IND/ARI) - Jalen Carter, DT, Georgia
5. Seattle Seahawks (f/ DEN) - Will Anderson, EDGE, Alabama
6. Arizona Cardinals (f/ LAR/DET) - Tyree Wilson, DE, Texas Tech
7. Las Vegas Raiders - Will Levis, QB, Kentucky
8. Atlanta Falcons - Nolan Smith, EDGE, Georgia
9. Chicago Bears (f/ CAR) - Peter Skoronski, OT, Northwestern
10. Philadelphia Eagles (f/ NO) - Christian Gonzalez, CB, Oregon
11. Los Angeles Chargers (f/ TEN) - Quentin Johnson, WR, TCU
12. Houston Texans (f/ CLE) - Paris Johnson Jr., OT, Ohio State
13. New York Jets - Broderick Jones, OT, Georgia
14. New England Patriots - Jaxon Smith-Njigba, WR, Ohio State
15. Detroit Lions (f/ GB) - Devon Witherspoon, CB, Illinois
16. Washington Commanders - Joey Porter Jr, CB, Penn State
17. Pittsburgh Steelers - Darnell Wright, OT, Tennessee
18. Green Bay Packers (f/ DET) - Bijan Robinson, RB, Texas
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Lukas Van Ness, EDGE, Iowa
20. Seattle Seahawks - Calijah Kancey, DL, Pittsburgh
21. Tennessee Titans (f/ LAC) - Darnell Washington, TE, Georgia
22. Baltimore Ravens - Brian Branch, DB, Alabama
23. Arizona Cardinals (f/ MIN) - Myles Murphy, DE, Clemson
24. Jacksonville Jaguars - Deontae Banks, CB, Maryland
25. New York Giants - Jalin Hyatt, WR, Tennessee
26. Dallas Cowboys - Michael Mayers TE, Notre Dame
27. Philadelphia Eagles (f/ BUF) - Bryan Bresee, DT, Clemson
28. Cincinnati Bengals - Dalton Kincaid, TE, Utah
29. New Orleans Saints (f/ SF/MIA/DEN) - Mazi Smith, DT, Michigan
30. Detroit Lions (f/ PHI/BUF) - O'Cyrus Torrence, OG, Florida
31. Houston Texans (f/ KC) - Drew Sanders, LB, Arkansas
 32. Pittsburgh Steelers (f/ CHI) - Cam Smith, CB, South Carolina
33. Houston Texans - Adetomiwa Adebawore, DL, Northwestern
34. Arizona Cardinals - Emmanuel Forbes, CB, Mississippi State
35. Minnesota Vikings (f/ IND/ARI) - DJ Turner, CB, Michigan
36. Los Angeles Rams - Hendon Hooker, QB, Tennessee
37. Seattle Seahawks (f/ DEN) - John Michael Schmitz, OL, Minnesota
38. New England Patriots (f/ LV) - Anton Harrison, OT, Oklahoma
39. Carolina Panthers - Jordan Addison, WR, USC
40. New Orleans Saints - Zay Flowers, WR, Boston College
41. Tennessee Titans - Jack Campbell, LB, Iowa
42. Cleveland Browns - Josh Downs, WR, North Carolina
43. Green Bay Packers (f/ NYJ) - Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa
44. Las Vegas Raiders (f/ ATL) - Kelee Ringo, CB, Georgia
45. Buffalo Bills (f/ GB) - Dawand Jones, OT, Ohio State
46. Atlanta Falcons (f/ NE/LV) - Siaki Ika, DT, Baylor
47. Washington Commanders - Steve Avila, OL, TCU
48. Green Bay Packers (f/ DET/BUF) - Tyrique Stevenson, CB, Miami
49. Pittsburgh Steelers - Trenton Simpson, LB, Clemson
50. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Cody Mauch, OL, North Dakota State
51. Miami Dolphins - Luke Musgrave, TE, Oregon State
52. Seattle Seahawks - Julius Brents, CB, Kansas State
53. Chicago Bears (f/ BAL) - Keion White, DL, Georgia Tech
54. Cincinnati Bengals (f/ LAC/TEN) - Clark Phillips III, CB, Utah
55. Arizona Cardinals (f/ MIN/DET) - Jahmyr Gibbs, RB, Alabama
56. Jacksonville Jaguars - Tuli Tuipulotu, DL, USC
57. New York Giants - BJ Ojulari, EDGE, LSU
58. Dallas Cowboys - Kayshon Boutte, WR, LSU
59. Buffalo Bills - Tucker Kraft, TE, South Dakota State
60. Tennessee Titans (f/ CIN) - Blake Freeland, OT, BYU
61. Chicago Bears (f/ CAR/SF) - Isaiah Foskey, EDGE, Notre Dame
62. Philadelphia Eagles - Will McDonald IV, EDGE, Iowa State
63. Arizona Cardinals (f/ KC) - Keeanu Benton, DT, Wisconsin

 

These are the first two rounds for anyone who is curious.

[Snappysnackcakes]

5 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

 

You just want a mock that I would do without trades? Your the 2nd guy to ask something like this in the thread just want to make sure that I'm getting the question correct.

Yes. Gotta keep it easy for these old eyes. Blatz Beer did a number on me from the 4th grade on…

[BigAl2526]

36 minutes ago, Turbo44 said:

This is fun for all of us to do, BUT it’s not realistic - Beane doesn’t have a tendency to trade down and certainly not that much from #27.

 

like your detail, perhaps you can post one without the trades 

I know that Beane has not traded down in the past, but every year is unique.  Buffalo has fewer picks than they've had in recent history, which makes trading up that much more costly.  I think it depends on what value is on the board and at what positions when Buffalo's pick comes.  If there is no compelling value and the value that is left is not at a position of need, I can absolutely see Beane entertaining the possibility of a trade down.  I  wouldn't expect more than a trade or two at most in the draft, however.

 

Gonzo, given the list you shared, I might hat picked Musgrave in place of Dawand Jones, and then picked Blake Freeland in place of Kraft

Edited March 24, 2023 by BigAl2526

[gonzo1105]

Just now, Snappysnackcakes said:

Yes. Gotta keep it easy for these old eyes. Blatz Beer did a number on me from the 4th grade on…

 

If I made no trades in this draft my draft probably would have gone.

 

27- Dalton Kincaid TE Utah

59- Keeanu Benton DT Wisconsin

91- Tyler Scott WR Cincinnati

130- Nick Saldiveri OG/OC Old Dominion

137- Ivan Pace Jr. LB Cincinnati

205- Kaevon Merriweather S Iowa

 

Thats based on what was available in this particular draft.

[Snappysnackcakes]

7 minutes ago, BigAl2526 said:

I know that Beane has not traded down in the past, but every year is unique.  Buffalo has fewer picks than they've had in recent history, which makes trading up that much more costly.  I think it depends on what value is on the board and at what positions when Buffalo's pick comes.  If there is no compelling value and the value that is left is not at a position of need, I can absolutely see Beane entertaining the possibility of a trade down.  I  wouldn't expect more than a trade or two at most in the draft, however.

We don’t have enough holes to have this number of picks. DT and MLB are the only glaring needs and a future S is close behind. Rookies don’t consistently contribute on 99% of championship rosters. The “alphas” get picked up early and they have potential to help. But, generally speaking, we’d be drafting for other teams to take from us on cutdown day. You can’t stash them all on IR.

2 minutes ago, gonzo1105 said:

 

If I made no trades in this draft my draft probably would have gone.

 

27- Dalton Kincaid TE Utah

59- Keeanu Benton DT Wisconsin

91- Tyler Scott WR Cincinnati

130- Nick Saldiveri OG/OC Old Dominion

137- Ivan Pace Jr. LB Cincinnati

205- Kaevon Merriweather S Iowa

 

Thats based on what was available in this particular draft.

We cannot go to camp with Dodson as the MLB. I hope the board doesn’t implode when we pick one at 27. 

Edited March 24, 2023 by Snappysnackcakes
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[gonzo1105]

3 minutes ago, Snappysnackcakes said:

We don’t have enough holes to have this number of picks. DT and MLB are the only glaring needs and a future S is close behind. Rookies don’t consistently contribute on 99% of championship rosters. The “alphas” get picked up early and they have potential to help. But, generally speaking, we’d be drafting for other teams to take from us on cutdown day. You can’t stash them all on IR.

We cannot go to camp with Dodson as the MLB. I hope the board doesn’t implode when we pick one at 27. 

 

I dont believe there is a LB worthy of the 27th pick. Thats my opinion. The only LB's I think that are worth taking at all as a MLB in this draft are Jack Campbell (2nd Round), Daiyon Henley (3rd round), Dorian Williams (4th Round), Ivan Pace 5th/6th round. This LB class particularly on the inside is atrocious. There are a lot of nickel type LB's. I want nothing to do with Sewell at all.

[Simon Says]

The number of trades is

pointless and  insane.

[gonzo1105]

3 minutes ago, Herb Nightly said:

The number of trades is

pointless and  insane.

 

I made 4 Trades, guess how many trades Brandon Beane made in last years draft. Your comment is now pointless due to that fact alone.

[akcash]

Love that draft man. Love the Dawand Jones pick.