New mock

[Cheese]

1. Dion Jordan, DE/OLB, Oregon - Hybrid player who is still growing. Played at around 235 this year but has been gaining weight and should be around 250 by the combine. This guy can get after the QB and replaces Anthony Spencer.

2. David Amerson, CB, South Carolina - Amerson was a projected first rounder in september but has fallen after an inconsistant year. In 2011 he had 13 interceptions which is rediculous and at 6'3" 190lbs he matches up against big receivers like Roddy White Julius Jones Calving Johson etcetera. Mike Jenkins is leaving and Id be suprised if Scandrick came back next year.

3. Brandon Williams, DT, Missouri Southern- We usually dont go for the small school prospect until later in the draft and this might be high for Williams right now but I expect him to climb the boards as the draft approaches. Hes a 6'2" 330 DT who can get after the QB. He holds the school record for sacks. He is not a guy who takes plays off and he can really play any position on the line.

4. Rickey Wagner, T, Wisconsin - Hopefully competes with Jeremy Parnell in training camp for right tackle start.

5. Rodney Smith, WR, FSU - At 6'5" and almost 230 he ought to make for an intriguing red zone threat.

6. Craig Roh, DE, Michigan - Team player who moved around alot for coaches. Kind of fell off the radar this year but is a big kid who can hold the pont of attack and free up linebackers.

 

[cmd34]

I'm not sold on Jordan. He's missed a few games with injuries and he hasn't impressed me against the run.

Amerson went to NC State and some people feel he's more of a safety. I like him.

I like Williams but 3 seems kind of high. We'll see how he does in Shrine or Senior Bowl and the Combine against tougher competition.

I like Wagner and Smith, good picks. Also like Roh but I think he goes before the 6th.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Yes, because we need more players to stop the run.

 

[cmd34]

Yes, because we need more players to stop the run.

always good to add players with glaring weaknesses. Teams never take advantage of those.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

Aldon Smith did fine as a rookie largely coming in on pass-rushing situations.

 

[Midswat]

I'd lol at the reaction if we took a corner in the 2nd.

Don't get me wrong. I think Amerson is a decent prospect. I just know the reaction would be priceless on Friday night after we skipped the trenches and went corner again.

 

[cmd34]

Aldon Smith did fine as a rookie largely coming in on pass-rushing situations.

Aldon was/is the superior pass rusher to Jordan and he was/is better against the run than Jordan.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

What about Bruce Irvin?

 

[cmd34]

What about Bruce Irvin?

I don't think Jordan is the elite pass rusher that Irvin is.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

You think, you think, you think

 

[cmd34]

I wish I just knew for sure, like you. Then I'd be really cool.

 

[Bob Sacamano]

It probably would make your life a bit easier.

 

[cmd34]

Yep. You are living the dream.

 

[junk]

Sign Vollmer in FA. Bring back Spencer.

1. Jonathan Hankins, NT, Ohio State
2. Dallas Thomas, OT/OG, Tennessee
3. Brandon Jenkins, OLB, Florida State
4. Chris Harper, WR, Kansas State
5. Josh Boyd, DT, Mississippi State
6. Zac Boren, FB, Ohio State

 

[Midswat]

Sign Vollmer in FA. Bring back Spencer.

1. Jonathan Hankins, NT, Ohio State
2. Dallas Thomas, OT/OG, Tennessee
3. Brandon Jenkins, OLB, Florida State
4. Chris Harper, WR, Kansas State
5. Josh Boyd, DT, Mississippi State
6. Zac Boren, FB, Ohio State

Hankins is a lazy player.

 

[junk]

Hankins is a lazy player.

Big guys always get that rap. I think I remember people saying that about Wilfork too.

I do think he probably isn't in great shape. And you could certainly question if he'd get in shape once he got to the NFL. He might be lazy from that standpoint, I don't know. But he plays a ton on that defense, so I'm sure he wears down. In the NFL, he might get more time on the bench in nickel and dime situations.

NFLDS has a decent write up on him. I don't think he's a can't miss guy or anything but I think I like him more than the guy from Georgia.

Strengths: Hankins has a wide frame with the natural size to carry a lot of weight. He has excellent feet for the position with very good first step quickness and get-off burst to knife through the line of scrimmage and make plays in the backfield.

He is fluid and rangy, dropping in coverage at times and making plays up and down the line of scrimmage. He looks smooth in space with flexible ankles to quickly redirect his momentum and move well in any direction to be a factor on just about every play.

Hankins is a tough run defender with very good awareness and instincts, using his eyes to track the play and body to force the issue. He extends to shrug off blocks and uses his hands to bully blockers, controlling the POA and setting the edge when playing outside. Hankins has extremely strong hands to secure tackles and finish plays once he gets his hands on the ballcarrier.

He has versatility to play inside or outside, seeing a lot of time at both DE and DT in college, also playing on some special teams, blocking a field goal in 2012 (vs. Purdue). Hankins eats up multiple blocks and frequently attracts double-teams. He rarely left the field and started every game the past two seasons for the Buckeyes (25 starts), displaying an obvious passion for the game.

Weaknesses: Hankins relies too much on his upper-body strength at times and needs to play with consistent leverage. He uses his body too much and needs to consistently utilize his hands and limbs.

Hankins doesn't always play smart with several penalties on his resume, including a late hit on the quarterback (vs. Michigan State in 2012). He tends to wear down throughout the course of a game and give streaky effort, looking fatigued and noticeably taking plays off.

Hankins battled a minor knee sprain the past two seasons, wearing a brace much of the time.

He set career-bests statistically as sophomore and failed to reach the same numbers in 2012. Hankins lost 15-plus pounds prior to his junior season and his weight needs to be monitored to stay in shape.

NFL Comparison: Brandon Mebane, DT, Seattle Seahawks - Like Mebane, Hankins is a tough run defender who can disrupt the pocket and dominate 1-on-1 blockers, but at his best when not asked to play every down.