NEW JETS 7 ROUND MOCK WITH TRADE
Now that we know that we have the 16th pick of the upcoming draft we can judge a bit easier what players might be available when we are on the board . In this mock i have us trading back from the 16th to the 26th pick which gives us an extra 2nd round pick ( 58 ) . My thinking behind this mock was to double up on players at a position of need , to give us some badly needed depth , and to get younger and faster on both sides of the ball .
1st round ( pick 26 )
Whitney Mercilus , DE, Illinois , Height: 6-4. Weight: 265. Projected 40 Time: 4.65.
Mercilus has 52 tackles with 19.5 tackles for a loss, 14.5 sacks and nine forced fumbles this season.All year long, Mercilus has been beating tackles with a combination of speed, strength and athleticism. He had a good game against Ohio State offensive tackle Mike Adams and Wisconsin's future NFL linemen. Mercilus is extremely fast and gets upfield in a hurry. His speed puts offensive tackles on their heels, and he has the athleticism to drop his hips and shoulder to turn towards the quarterback. Mercilus' strength can take linemen by surprise, and he has a powerful bull rush.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n5GXgoRXJmQ
2nd round ( pick 48 )
Nick Perry*, DE/OLB, USC ,Height: 6-3. Weight: 250. Projected 40 Time: 4.57.
Perry totaled 54 tackles with 9.5 sacks, 13 tackles for a loss, three forced fumbles and two passes batted this year. He is lightning off the snap and his speed to turn the corner and cut back to the inside overwhelms offensive tackles. Perry has a good repertoire of moves, and the only thing lacking from his game is more bulk and strength. However, his current size along with his speed and athleticism make him a fit as a 3-4 outside linebacker in the NFL.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6nvhUMxoTfs
2nd round ( pick 58)
Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State, Height: 6-5. Weight: 306. Projected 40 Time: 5.16.
Sanders is a good athlete who is a well-rounded pass and run blocker. He looks like a solid starting right tackle with the ability to fill in at left tackle if needed .After Andrew Datko went down with a season-ending injury, Sanders moved to left tackle and performed reasonably well . A massive upgrade on Hunter .
3rd round
Winston Guy Jr., S, Kentucky ,Height: 6-1. Weight: 210. Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
This year, he had 120 tackles with 14 tackles for a loss, two passes broken up, two interceptions and a forced fumble. Guy is a tough run defender who operates extremely well in the tackle box. He also does well downfield and can deliver some jarring hits. Can be the guy we need to replace Leonard going forward
4th round
A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois ,Height: 6-1. Weight: 190. Projected 40 Time: 4.49.
Jenkins was one of the most productive wide receivers in college football this season. He produced some big plays downfield. Jenkins has quality size with good speed. In 2011, he has 84 receptions for 1,196 yards and seven touchdowns.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGLtevlRYjs
5th round
Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati ,Height: 5-10. Weight: 200. Projected 40 Time: 4.41.
This season, Pead averaged 5.8 yards per carry with a total of 1,110 yards on the ground and 11 touchdowns. He also caught 36 passes for 304 yards and three touchdowns.The senior is a good back on third down as he is a willing blocker and quality receiver. Could be a great value pick up in the 5th round
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SnRiOMCj7c
6th round
Jermaine Kearse, WR, Washington , Height: 6-2. Weight: 205. Projected 40 Time: 4.50.
Kearse had a down year as Washington broke in new quarterback Keith Price but had great production when Jake Locker was throwing him the ball . This year he has 42 receptions for 501 yards and six touchdowns.In 2010, he caught 65 passes for 1,005 yards and 12 touchdowns. A year earlier, Kearse had 50 receptions for 866 yards and eight scores. Great value for the jets in round 6
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=buMpx9K-PMY
7th round ( from Jags)
Landon Walker, OT, Clemson ,Height: 6-6. Weight: 300. Projected 40 Time: 5.11.
Walker and the Clemson offensive line did a good job of protecting quarterback Tajh Boyd while opening up holes on the ground . He broke into the starting lineup as a freshman. Walker is an intelligent hard worker and high character individual who will appeal to coaches in the meeting room.
7th round
Antoine McClain, G, Clemson ,Height: 6-6. Weight: 330. Projected 40 Time: 5.30.
McClain has done a good job of blocking for Clemson. He has been good as a pass blocker and a good run blocker for Andre Ellington. McClain is a better run blocker than pass blocker, and probably should drop 10-15 pounds for the NFL.
There you have it guys, feel free to comment below , constructive or otherwise . Also feel free to grade my draft in the poll below
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My only issue
is Nick Perry. I think he has officially moved into first round considerations so I definitely don’t think he’ll be available by our pick in the second round. I would also rather pick Perry in the first round over Mercilus. Not really any other problems except that I feel Zebrie Sanders isn’t really worth the pick.
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hate to tell you
but Nick Perry will not be available in the second round. He has elite speed, surprising strength, and good pass rush moves. He is starting to climb up draft boards a bit and after the combine when he does extremely well (and runs a 4.55 40), he will jump up much higher. I think by the time the draft rolls around, he will be a mid first round pick. No matter what, I want this kid. His NFL comparison is Cameron Wake
Also from what I heard about Merclius he may not be that good of an OLB
his linebacker times will decide if he’s improved enough to be a OLB for a 34
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just to say
i’m basing a lot of my top 2 picks off of other teams needs . with the exception of the bills and the chargers i don’t many teams with a need for a 3-4 olb . its for that reason i think those players could be around .
brooks reed , justin houston and da’quan bowers all fell from where they were mocked to go .
we will always have guys like brandon jenkins or vinny curry to fall back on if either player is gone
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I like Upshaw more than Mercilus, but I'd pick him up or Mark Barron.
I do like the double dip at OLB, but i doubt it will be Perry. Maybe Curry, or Irvin but we hopefully we sign maybin back and give him more grooming. This draft does plug some holes, which would make us alot better.
I just wanted to point out a few things to consider in these mocks...
The obvious needs we all state are OT, OLB, and S. But some attention should also be paid to Free Agents not just this year but next since most picks need a year to develop. Here is a good source: http://www.nyjetscap.com/freeagents.html
I immediately notice free agents at OLB: 2012 – Bryan Thomas, Jamal Westerman, Aaron Maybin; 2014 – Calvin Pace; so its definitely a need and perhaps even a double-dip need.
OG: 2012 – Robert Turner; 2013 – Matt Slauson and Brandon Moore; so next year we potentially have NO guards making a draft pick up very enticing perhaps even for a double-dip. I don’t see much development from Ducasse but who knows by next year. Even though everyone thinks Wayne Hunter stinks, he is under contract so I wouldn’t double-dip at OT. I think long term OG is more important.
TE: 2012 – Matt Mulligan; 2013 – Dustin Keller and Jeff Cumberland; again, this is a position were next year we potentially have only Josh Baker left. I think we should strongly consider TE prospects in mid rounds this year.
DB: 2012 – Jim Leonhard and Brodney Pool; Donald Strickland, Ellis Lankaster and Marquis Cole; 2013 – Tracy Wilson and Isiah Trufant; again, I could see a double-dip here too since there are so many potentially leaving.
WR: 2012 – Plaxico Burress and Patrick Turner; 2013 – Logan Payne; With Holmes and Kerley on the roster and these ease with which we could bring back Turner, I don’t really see this as a double-dip need compared to the others.
Finally, in 2013, Shonn Greene will be a FA; now I think the jury is still out there, but if Greene pulls out a 1400 yard season, he may be looking for big bucks beyond his value, therefore I think picking up another WR could be wise. Nicl Folk is a FA this year but I just don’t agree with drafting kickers. I would also rather address backup QB via FA since Connell and Brunell are FAs and McElroy is too young still.
So you don't want to re-sign Slauson when his contract is up?
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Probably I do. But Tanny will need some leverage on the roster to get a good deal done.
I’m not saying none of the FAs will come back, I’m merely advocating not getting caught with your pants down (especially if this locker room is “corrupt” and people start flocking out the door).
well
TE: 2012 – Matt Mulligan
well thats a shame…
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you make some very valid points Verde
mike T has a history of using the draft to add depth to positions where players are going to be FA a year later . it gives him the bargaining chips he needs when negotiations with those guys start .
i will keep that in mind for my next mock . cheers
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Thanks. Yeah, I'm most concerned with OG. But I also want a big TE to get Mully out of here.
Turner is a backup but coming back from injury. So that would be a perfect spot for a rookie. Then next year, Moore will be that much older and Slauson may over value himself. Perhaps Ducasse will have developed by then. Perhaps a rookie drafted this year will be ready too. That makes for maximum leverage and potentially good depth. But we did also trade for Caleb Shauldreff for whatever he is worth.
we did also trade for Caleb Shauldreff for whatever he is worth.
what did we give up for him ? are we losing any picks ?
if its for you it won't pass you
so we give up a guy with play off experience
and get a guy who never played before and we might lose more ?
if that happens the mike T needs a kick in the rocks .
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It is probably
a conditional pick based on playing time. Likely nothing given up by us.
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by LiveLoveNYJets on Jan 4, 2012 8:59 PM EST up reply actions
thank god
i thought we might have to give up a 6th or somthing crazy like that
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are you planning on doing any live mocks on MTD this year ?
i did some last year but wouldn’t mind it if you wanted a turn . we could also get a draft room going if you wanted
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I don't know...
you’ll have to give me more info about it. LiveLoveNYJets@yahoo.com
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by LiveLoveNYJets on Jan 4, 2012 9:46 PM EST up reply actions
good points
it’s funny that saftey and wr are big needs wether you count the fa’s or not. i wish mike t would just sign guys like keller, moore and slauson to contracts before their contract is up. oh well, he is a buisness man…
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Keller is good but I haven't seen great yet. How much is he worth? How long can Moore play for? He is 31 now?
These are more hypothetical ?s then real questions I expect an answer for. Just food for thought.
true
i just don’t want the mess that was last off season when we had so many guys as fa’s.
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lewis is a FA this year
maybe we can get him cheap after him having a down year . that way we have cover if keller wants too much money . i think we should get cumberland back without costing us much
if its for you it won't pass you
If keller left
Sanchez would probably cry, they’re like BFFs.
i think wr is just as big a need as those other positions you mentioned
even if we didnt have guys leaving
metsjetsknicksrangers.............can it get any worse?
I'm not that excited about taking a DE in the first.
Don’t get me wrong, I loved watching Mercilus this year, but I’m not really sure where he fits. He’s a guy that could start, and DeVito isn’t a free agent, and in a 3-4, he can’t see the field much with Wilkerson playing on the other side.
6'4, 265?
Seems quite big for an OLB meant to rush the passer, the only OLB with that size that has good production is Aldon Smith and Smith is an athletic FREAK.
Thats exactly prototypical size for an OLB in the 3-4. Same size as Pace and Thomas.
Same weight as Lamar Woodley. A little gigger than Brooks Reed.
Also:
Am I the only one who thinks Nick Perry tackles really, really weak? He barely brings RB’s that are 3/4 of his weight down, and I don’t want that in a OLB for sure.
An alternative
R1 Mohammed Sanu WR, Rutgers – 6.2, 215lbs 4.50
rec109, 1144yds, 7TDs as a senior, a potential No1 WR
R2a Vinny Curry OLB, Marshall – 6.5, 263lbs 4.66
72tackles, 21for loss, 11sacks as a senior
R2b Nick Toon WR, Wisconsin – 6.3, 217lbs, 4.60
More your possession receiver and good downfield blocker
R3 Trumaine Johnson FS Montana – 6.2, 204lbs, 4.52
College CB with good coverage skills
R4 Brandon Washington LG Miami – 6.4, 320lbs, 5.21
Starter for the Hurricanes at LT but a better fit at G where he’d lockdown the left side with Brick allowing Slausen to compete on the right
R5 Jake Stoneburner TE Ohio St – 6.5, 245lbs, 4.71
A Kevin Boss type with all round skills
R6 Ethan Johnson DE Notre Dame – 6.4, 300lbs, 4.95
5-technique adding depth to the DL
R7a Art Forst RT Rutgers – 6.8, 310lbs, 5.30
Would be higher if he’d not been Mr Versatile. Both an effective run and pass blocker he could be a sleeper starting much earlier than someone drafted this low has a right to be
R7b Jeff Adams OT Columbia – 6.7, 305lbs, 5.05
Another sleeper, an Ivy League prospect who could be great depth behind Brick…this allows Slausen, Moore, Ducasse, Hunter and Forst to compete for the two right side vacancies … and this should create two decent players.
I have decided not to add a second 3-4 OLB, as I think we should pursue Trevor Scott … The Raider at 6.5, 256lbs and with 4.54 speed would be an ideal fit for a 3-4 defense
well
i love curry, but i think sanu is more of a 2nd then a first. and i love toon. maybe insert a OT in the first
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i'd rather a WR than an OT in the first
although yeah, sanu is prob a 2nd round guy
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nice draft but i'd rather a RT than toon
especially if we drafted sanu . we need a starter at RT from this draft not a project
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RT
Ok, we’ve got Hunte (boo) and Ducasse progressing slowly. We could look at the versatile Matt Slausen if we take Brandon Washington – don’t forget Woody spent most of his career as a C/G before moving outside.
At the bottom of R2 or lower we are as likely to find a starting RT on Day3 as we are on Day2. RTs – the road graders – often don’t warrant high selections.
For me a line of
LT Ferguson
LG Washington
C Mangold
RG Moore
RT one of Slausen, Hunter, Ducasse, Forst or FA will improve the line immeasurably
Sanu is a 2nd, 2rd at worst.
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Great
I would love this as long as we do what I would like to do and sign Demetrius Bell (Bills) as a free agent. I would also like to sign a safety if possible. If we do that, we have then filled our holes very well. I would be confident moving forward.
where did you get your info from ? cause, every where I've looked they have Curry projected 40 in the mid 4.7 range!
by JETSFAN IN SC on Jan 5, 2012 12:22 AM EST up reply actions
Walterfootball
Have him clocked at 4.66
NFLDraftScout have him as fast as 4.63, as slow as 4.85 and average him at 4.74
Great Job!!!!
Although I agree that there’s no way Perry will last until our pick in the 2nd round, I’d love that entire draft, assuming the values are all there and that’s where the players are slated to go. I LOVE the double dip at both OLB and WR and most of the prospects have excellent speed as well.
Make it so!!!
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cheers joe
there are many options that open up for us if we trade back in this draft . getting an extra 2nd or 3rd could potentially give us an extra starter next year . getting younger and faster is the way forward next year .
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I like the strategy of focusing on OLBs. I just hate Mercilus.
I don’t see any of the speed or athleticism that you talk about. I see a bull rusher. I think he might be a better 43 DE prospect than an OLB prospect, actually.
you could be right about the 4-3 part
i think he will be looked at bye lots of 4-3 teams in the draft and takiing him as an olb might be risky but i will wait until the combine before i discount him . i’m not saying he is the complete solution to our pass rush needs but i see him as a guy who can be very good against the run and be an every down type player .
that being said i think we could still look at jenkins or curry , just swapping perry to our 1st pick and curry/jenkins with our 2nd
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I've heard that as well. He has to do well in his linebacker drills at the combine.
before people give him serious consideration at 34 OLB
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ok
not bad i just dont think is the best we could do. I think its not crazy and is well though out. go jets!
Marcilus is a 4-3 end in the NFL
He’ll ge gobbled up by Philadelphia, Seattle, or even the Bills before the Jets get a shot. They could all use pass rushing ends to srenghen their fron 7. I like your draft though. I do think Vinny Curry, or Brandon Jenkins will be available. You addressed all the areas wih guys that will be capable, and not slouches.
I also like that WR from Arizona State
He’s 6’4 and 220+. They used him like a possesion receiver and he still had 18 yards a catch. I’ve looked on differen sites, and he’s listed as being drafted anywhere from 2-5.
Donte Paige-Moss
Has declared despite a poor junior season and then tearing his ACL.
If he was still around at the bottom of Day3, I would definitely pull the trigger even if he was on IR for a year.
He was considered a Top10 selection at one point and could be a very interesting 3-4OLB
Trade Down
We have so little depth at so many spots and Tannenbaum always seems to trade up. I like the idea of trading down so we can really try and hit as many needs as possible.
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