Fan Operated NFL Mock Draft
Welcome to the Fan Operated NFL Mock Draft. We wanted to give our viewers a chance to make selections for their favorite teams, or for any team they were interested in selecting for. We felt this was a cool and unique draft idea to let you all give some input on what your teams should be taking.
What we decided to do was evaluate the selections that you made. We based our opinions on our grades and judgment of the players in this draft, as well as the draft needs that each individual team has.
Now we did disagree with some of the selections, but that doesn’t necessarily mean that your pick is bad. You may see something that we don’t, and down the road, you may have been right. All it means is that at this point in time, we don’t agree with the pick.
Round One
1) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Jameis Winston, QB Florida State (Kevin Adler)
(Jordan)- Well this was kind of obvious.
(Mike)- Hopefully Tampa Bay feels the same way as we do come draft day.
2) Tennessee Titans- Marcus Mariota, QB Oregon (Anthony Zanfini)
(Mike)- The Titans are definitely going to look to trade here, in my opinion. Plus, they appear to be set on Zach Mettenberger. However, if Anthony was not a Mettenberger fan, then this pick makes perfect sense.
(Jordan)- I agree. Personally I don’t like the scheme fit here for Mariota, but if the Titans were to change their mind on Mettenberger, then a great offensive mind like Ken Whisenhunt should be able to make something out of Mariota’s talent.
3) Jacksonville Jaguars- Dante Fowler Jr., DE Florida (Nick DePinho)
(Jordan)- I like this pick, even with Leonard Williams on the board. The Jaguars got good production from Sen’Derrick Marks and just signed Jared Odrick. They should go edge rusher, and Fowler is the best scheme fit.
(Mike)- I agree on the Williams part, but this probably made more sense to be Vic Beasley. Gus Bradley would love having Beasley’s pass rushing ability in the Leo linebacker role on his defense. I have Beasley ahead of Fowler, so that’s where I would have gone.
(Jordan)- Do you object to Fowler going here all together?
(Mike)- No, Fowler is the most NFL ready among the pass rushers in the draft. He’s also a natural 4-3 defensive end. I just think Beasley has more upside, and would work well in the Jaguars defense.
4) Oakland Raiders- Leonard Williams, DT Southern California (Justin Katz)
(Mike)- Thank goodness the best prospect is finally off the board. This isn’t worth analysis.
(Jordan)- Word, Cotton.
5) Washington Redskins- Vic Beasley, OLB Clemson (Danny Katz)
(Jordan)- The Redskins get my top pass rusher in the draft here to play opposite Ryan Kerrigan. I think they’d be okay with that.
(Mike)- Well I thought Beasley should’ve gone third, so I’m sure they’re going to be more than satisfied.
6) New York Jets- Randy Gregory, OLB Nebraska (Nick Lovera)
(Mike)- Look, the Jets need an edge rusher, and many people like Gregory. However, his combine just furthered everything I’ve seen on tape. He’s too slight to really be an impact player at the next level, and I just wouldn’t have taken him here.
(Jordan)- Well my dislike of Gregory has been more than documented in my mock drafts. After the report of his failed drug test at the combine, I’d be surprised if he went this high. However, these picks were made before that happened. Therefore, if Nick is a fan of Gregory, then he would technically be a good scheme fit.
7) Chicago Bears- Kevin White, WR West Virginia (Joey Zocco)
(Jordan)- Kevin White is a beast, and technically speaking the Bears are in need of a wide receiver opposite Alshon Jeffery. If I were the Bears, however, I’m just not sure I can look at the gaping hole in the middle of my front seven and not take a nose tackle. I believe there are at least four nose tackles that are immediate starters in the NFL, and all are round one picks.
(Mike)- True, but sometimes you can’t deny talent, and Kevin White is one of the two most talented players on the board. This isn’t a matter of right and wrong, this is a matter of best available player.
(Jordan)- The middle of that defense is just so dreadful though. There are times where you can take the best available player, and then there are times where the need is too great.
(Mike)- They did just add Mason Foster to sure up their linebacking core.
(Jordan)- That doesn’t answer their need for a defensive tackle.
(Mike)- Yes, but it can allow them to go for a best available player. Foster is a run stopping, solid tackling, middle linebacker. Kevin White is a fine choice here because of that.
(Jordan)- I’d still take a nose tackle because of how deep the wide receiver class is.
8) Atlanta Falcons- Danny Shelton, NT Washington (JP Lalumia)
(Mike)- Paul Soliai was just recently signed, so I can’t see the Falcons going for a nose tackle. I would’ve gone edge rusher here.
(Jordan)- I agree. I know for a fact that JP is not a fan of Soliai, which is why he made this selection. Despite this, I would have gone with an edge rusher, particularly Bud Dupree; I think he’d be a perfect scheme fit.
9) New York Giants- Brandon Scherff, OG Iowa (Tim Schulze)
(Jordan)- I can’t complain when the Giants take a glaring need, even if I believe in Owamagbe Odighizuwa that much.
(Mike)- Scherff makes a ton of sense, but I would be really tempted to take Amari Cooper here. If they lined up a receiving core of Odell Beckham Jr., Victor Cruz and Amari Cooper, I’m not sure there’s a defense that could contain that besides the Legion of Boom.
10) St. Louis Rams- Amari Cooper, WR Alabama (Justin Katz)
(Mike)- Amari Cooper may run a sub 4.4 40 yard dash, but the Rams team may run to the podium even faster than that to make this selection.
(Jordan)- Nick Foles would benefit from the Rams getting anyone that is a number one wide receiver in this draft. The fact that they pick Amari Cooper is an added bonus.
11) Minnesota Vikings- DeVante Parker, WR Louisville (Doug Kowalski)
(Jordan)- I really hope this happens on draft day because of the Louisville connection between him and Teddy Bridgewater. The Vikings traded for Mike Wallace, so they may not go receiver in round one on draft day. Despite this, I think this is a fine selection.
(Mike)- I think this pick is easy. Bridgewater needs more reliable targets and Mike Wallace only gives the Vikings one dependable receiver. Parker has a history with Bridgewater, which makes me believe their chemistry will translate to the NFL.
12) Cleveland Browns- Shane Ray, OLB Missouri (Ryan Kuck)
(Mike)- Shane Ray is not only overrated, but he’s not a need. The Browns have Paul Kruger and Barkevious Mingo off the edge. This should’ve been a nose tackle to plug gaps against the run (my pick: Jordan Phillips). Even if the Browns wanted to go edge rusher, there are plenty of better options than Shane Ray.
(Jordan)- Ray’s pro day showed exactly why we don’t like him. His hips are slow and he’s not a twitch player. I would’ve gone Jordan Phillips as well.
13) New Orleans Saints- Alvin “Bud” Dupree, OLB Kentucky (Scott Anderson)
(Jordan)- Bud Dupree is one of my favorite players in the draft because of his athleticism and length. He’s a perfect fit in Rob Ryan’s defense. I love this selection.
(Mike)- At first, I wasn’t a huge fan of Dupree. However, after the combine and his pro day, I decided to give him a second look. Dupree is athletic and shows a bevy of pass rushing moves. Putting him next to Junior Galette is a smart pick.
14) Miami Dolphins- Trae Waynes, CB Michigan State (Rob Ricci)
(Mike)- The Dolphins have needed a cornerback opposite Brent Grimes for a while. Waynes is particularly strong in man coverage, which is good considering teams will try to avoid Grimes every Sunday.
(Jordan)- I think they could’ve used a number one wide receiver, but they just traded for Kenny Stills and they drafted Jarvis Landry last year. I can’t complain with them snagging Waynes, even if I don’t believe in Stills at all.
15) San Francisco 49ers- Eric Kendricks, ILB UCLA (Rob Ricci)
(Jordan)- The 49ers have no one playing next to NaVorro Bowman. The end.
(Mike)- I disagree. This is a little high for Kendricks. This seems more like a panic selection considering they could’ve nabbed Stephone Anthony or Paul Dawson in round two. There were plenty of other players on the board at need positions that are higher on my board than Kendricks.
(Jordan)- Kendricks is near the top of my big board, so I have no issue with him going here. I don’t feel it’s a reach and it is arguably their biggest need.
(Mike)- They did just sign Lance Briggs.
(Jordan)- And I’m in about as good of shape as him.
(Mike)- Regardless, I would’ve waited on an inside linebacker because of that.
(Jordan)- Agree to disagree.
16) Houston Texans- Jaelen Strong, WR Arizona State (Austin Greene)
(Mike)- Since we didn’t do trades in this mock, the Texans are in the worst spot in the draft. This is a best available selection. I’m not a fan of Cecil Shorts, so despite the fact they signed him to replace Andre Johnson, they could use a true number two receiver next to Nuk Hopkins.
(Jordan)- I agree with the Texans being in a bad spot because of Trae Waynes not being on the board. I think cornerback is their top need because of how inconsistent Jonathan Joseph was last year. I would’ve gone Marcus Peters, but I admit that Peters here is a reach.
17) San Diego Chargers- Malcom Brown, NT Texas (Chris Chach)
(Jordan)- The Chargers desperately need a nose tackle, and even though I think Eddie Goldman and Jordan Phillips are better, Brown is a perfectly fine selection.
(Mike)- San Diego also needs a pass rusher badly. Having said that, I would have had them taking a nose tackle here as well.
18) Kansas City Chiefs- TJ Clemmings, OT Pittsburgh (House Pick)
(Mike)- Eric Fisher needs to move to right tackle because of how inconsistent he is at left tackle. That makes the Chiefs top priority in the draft a tackle.
(Jordan)- This is why the Chiefs take Clemmings. He’s the best tackle in the draft.
19) Cleveland Browns- Eddie Goldman, NT Florida State (JP Lalumia)
(Jordan)- The Browns should’ve gone nose tackle at the 12th overall, but getting Goldman at the 19 is a steal.
(Mike)- This is a “well duh,” selection. The Browns have to go nose tackle in the first round, assuming they keep both their picks on draft day. While I wish they went nose tackle first so they could consider a wide out here, this is a no brainer now.
20) Philadelphia Eagles- Landon Collins, S Alabama (Tricia Pozzi)
(Mike)- Marcus Peters probably made more sense here because Collins is an in the box safety and the Eagles struggle in coverage. Having said that, the Eagles are just terrible in the secondary in general, so Collins is still a good pick.
(Jordan)- I’m kind of glad Trish left Peters on the board, to be honest. First of all, the Eagles need tacklers, and Collins is a hard-hitting presence in the box. Second, the Eagles start Earl Wolff at strong safety, so there’s that. Lastly, I’m not so sure I want to put Peters and his character issues in Philly, where Chip Kelly is under a ton of pressure to win now.
21) Cincinnati Bengals- Marcus Peters, CB Washington (Nick Prevete)
(Jordan)- The Bengals don’t need a cornerback! They have Leon Hall, Dre Kirkpatrick, Darqueze Dennard and Adam “Pacman” Jones. This makes no sense.
(Mike)- Didn’t the Bengals draft a corner in the first round last year, and in 2012? Chalk me up for confused on this one.
22) Pittsburgh Steelers- Kevin Johnson, CB Wake Forest (Tim Schulze)
(Mike)- This pick makes sense, but don’t expect it to happen on draft day. The last time the Steelers drafted a cornerback in round one they selected Chad Scott in 1997.
(Jordan)- Doesn’t this year seem like a good year to buck that trend though, considering there’s an empty space currently playing opposite Cortez Allen?
(Mike)- In theory, but streaks exist for a reason. I doubt that one of these corners is the one in 17-1.
(Jordan)- Regardless, I like the selection.
23) Detroit Lions- Jordan Phillips, NT Oklahoma (Nick Prevete)
(Jordan)- This just baffles me. You can’t put a zero technique next to Haloti Ngata in a 4-3… who also serves the role of a zero technique. This pick has Preston Smith written all over it.
(Mike)- Smith can bulk up to be a five technique next to Ngata, or he can just stay at his playing weight and play defensive end opposite Ziggy Ansah. I concur.
24) Arizona Cardinals- Todd Gurley, RB Georgia (Danny Katz)
(Mike)- I like Todd Gurley the player, but I don’t like the fit. With Antonio Cromartie going back to New York, a corner is a big need here for the Cardinals. Byron Jones would’ve made more sense.
(Jordan)- Mike, you know the old saying, “when you have two quarterbacks, you have no quarterbacks?” Well, when you have five running backs that can’t stay healthy, you have no running backs. This of course is the ultimate sense of irony here because Gurley is coming off ACL surgery. However, if Gurley was the top running back in Danny’s mind, then this is fine with me.
25) Carolina Panthers- Phillip Dorsett, WR Miami (Michael Desjardins)
(Jordan)- Not only did the Panthers just take a receiver in the first round last year, but Dorsett is just not a good fit. The Panthers need a left tackle in the worst way. This had to be a tackle.
(Mike)- I have six wide receivers currently on the board that are better, in my mind, than Phillip Dorsett. I have five offensive tackles on my board that are higher than Phillip Dorsett. Needless to say, I disagree with the selection.
(Extra from Mike)- An out of the box pick here would’ve been Shaq Thompson. I’m not sure how he fell out of round one, but his coverage ability would make the Panthers linebacking core arguably the best in the league in coverage.
26) Baltimore Ravens- Dorial Green-Beckham, WR Oklahoma (Steve Reynolds)
(Mike)- Ozzie Newsome typically doesn’t take offensive players in the first round. While I really like the pick because of DGB’s undeniable talent, I would expect them to address cornerback or defensive line with this pick.
(Jordan)- The Ravens need a number two wide receiver and a red zone threat. That is DGB in a nutshell. His size makes him a difficult guard, and John Harbaugh should have no trouble taming his character issues. I like this pick.
27) Dallas Cowboys- Melvin Gordon, RB Wisconsin (Kevin Khederian)
(Jordan)- Gordon ran behind a great offensive line at Wisconsin, so I’m sure he’ll be used to not being hit until he’s at least three yards past the line of scrimmage. I think this is exactly what the Cowboys will do on draft day, regardless of whether Todd Gurley is on the board or not.
(Mike)- I think this is a “luxury pick.” The Cowboys need defense badly and are neglecting it to help what is already a good offense.
(Jordan)- They have to replace Demarco Murray in this draft though.
(Mike)- They can do that later on. Edge rushers are top heavy this year, where as running back is the deepest position in the draft. Owamagbe Odighizuwa would’ve been a better pick to play opposite Demarcus Lawrence.
(Jordan)- That’s not fair. You know I’m never going to argue with any 4-3 teams taking my man Digi.
28) Denver Broncos- Ereck Flowers, OT Miami (Chris Emery)
(Jordan)- I despise Ereck Flowers, so you’re going to have to take this one.
(Mike)- Chris Clark needs to be replaced, so I like the idea to take a right tackle.
(Jordan)- Let me stop you right there. Please don’t tell me you like Ereck Flowers.
(Mike)- Actually, I don’t. I would’ve gone La’El Collins or Andrus Peat here. Having said that, the position target is 100 percent accurate.
29) Indianapolis Colts- Cameron Erving, OG/C Florida State (Anthony Scaperrotta)
(Mike)- Cameron Erving looks like a really solid center, and the Colts do interior offensive lineman.
(Jordan)- But…
(Mike)- Their defense is so average. The Colts have to go defense in round one.
(Jordan)- They particularly need a corner to replace Greg Toler.
(Mike)- How does he still start? I’ll say this though. If they choose to not go defense for some reason, then addressing their offensive line with a player that is as versatile as Erving does make sense.
30) Green Bay Packers- Maxx Williams, TE Minnesota (Anthony Scaperrotta)
(Mike)- This is a hard pick to argue against. They start Andrew Quarless.
(Jordan)- This seems like a match made in heaven. Williams is a do-it-all tight end and would serve as a good safety valve for Aaron Rodgers in the passing game.
31) New Orleans Saints- La’El Collins, OT/OG LSU (Scott Anderson)
(Jordan)- The Saints still need more defense, but they are getting a starting NFL guard here. No objection from me.
(Mike)- Agreed. I like the idea of Collins transitioning to guard at the next level, and because the Saints traded Ben Grubbs, this seems like a great selection.
32) New England Patriots- Arik Armstead, DE/DT Oregon (Joe Romano)
(Mike)- This could be the best selection of this mock draft. Not only does Bill Belichick get a positional need here, but he also gets a top 15 talent at the 32nd overall selection.
(Jordan)- Doesn’t this seem like a Belichick kind of selection too? He gets the most versatile defensive lineman in the draft at a bargain price. Classic Patriots.
That does it for our fan operated mock draft. We want to thank everyone who participated in this. This was a really cool idea and we’re both extremely pleased in the amount of people that were interested in this. Even if we disagreed with your selections, we still appreciate everyone that helped out in making this possible.
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