Bayboy's 2010 1st round Mock Draft:Includes 49ers' 1st -3rd round possible selections & explanations
by bayboy on Apr 18, 2010 2:10 AM PDT
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PrintWith 4 days and counting until this year's draft I wanted to post this last draft to get a sense of what others might feel a reach may be and to evaluate myself on how close I can get to the actual picks. So enjoy and go at it....
1 (1) Rams- Sam Bradford QB
2 (2) Lions- Ndamukong Suh DT
3 (3) Buccaneers- Gerald McCoy DT
4 (4) Redskins - Trent Williams OT
5 (5) Chiefs- Rolando McClain ILB
6 (6) Seahawks - Russell Okung LT
7 (7) Browns- Eric Berry S
8 (8) Raiders - Bruce Campbell OT
9 (9) Bills - Bryan Bulaga OT
10 (10) Jaguars - Joe Haden CB
11 (11) Eagles from Broncos via Bears - Earl Thomas S
12 (12) Dolphins- Dan Williams NT
13 (13) Broncos from 49es via Eagles-Maurkice Pouncey C/OG
14 (14) Seahawks(From Broncos) - C.J. Spiller RB
15 (15) Giants - Mike Iupati OG
16 (16) Titans - Derrick Morgan DE
17 (17) 49ers (From Panthers)- Devin McCourty CB
18 (18) Steelers - Anthony Davis LT
19 (19) Falcons - Pierre-Paul DE
20 (20) Texans - Ryan Matthews RB
21 (21) Bengals - Jermaine Gresham TE
22 (22) Patriots - Dez Bryant WR Brandon Graham OLB
23 (23) Packers - Kyle Wilson CB
24 (24) 49ers from Broncos via Eagles (and 45th pick)- Rodger Saffold OT
25 (25) Ravens - Jared Odrick DT
26 (26) Cardinals - Charles Brown OT
27 (27) Cowboys - Terrence Cody NT
28 (28) Chargers - Taylor Mays S
29 (29) Jets - Sergio Kindle OLB
30 (30) Vikings - Jimmy Clausen QB
31 (31) Colts - Brian Price DT
32 (32) Saints - Sean Weatherspoon OLB
After the jump I have the 49ers picks from rounds 1-3 with explanations of why they would be the best pick and trade. Also for rounds 4-7 I see players taken from the following positions: OLB, CB (again), and RB maybe even a FB (Manase Tonga)
17- Devin McCourty (CB): 5'11" 193- McCourty has the best potential of all CBs, his size and speed
will help in our dime and nickle sets right away especially when going against ARI and SEA
twice a year. He's the #2 rated CB in the draft behind Haden according to Scouts.com.
24- Rodger Saffoldd (OT): 6'5" 316- Look for Singletary's evaluation of the line and his smash mouth
ideals to be considered with this pick. Saffold will be starting on the right side reshaping of this line. If the Broncos and Eagles make the trade for Earl Thomas, the Broncos might be calling us to get back up to 13 and select Pouncey. We know the GIants need help inside and the Titans might be without Mawae next year so C would be a crucial need for them too.... this is why I propose this trade would end up happening.
45- Anthony Levine (S) It's been reported that Levine had the best numbers for a safety if he had been invited to the combine. He would ultimately be moved to FS while Goldson will move to SS when Lewis retires.
49- Brandon Spikes (ILB): 6'3" 249- Spikes may not have the speed people expected him to possess but his footbal IQ is off the roof and will be reunited with his cousin making his attitude and possible behavior to be adjusted for the better include Coach Sing's LB workouts and attitude control and Spikes could become a steal at this spot. Brandon would be ideal to back up his cousin and take over after Takeo retires.
79- John Jerry (OG): 6'5" 332- Jerry will compete with Baas and Chilo for starting job at G position. They always push the competition explanation for bringing in new guys. Jerry will push real hard for a starting spot.
As you can see these picks focus on improving the major positions of need. They can all be starters if they out perform current members of the 49ers or injuries were to happen (KNOCKING ON WOOD). Competition is healthy for everyone, it will ultimately push for excellence. We have been faithfully waiting for winners, now we find ourselves in the beginning stages of another golden era. IMO this year's draft should help push the team over the edge and join the elite teams once again.LET GO NINERS!!
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Niners Nation's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Niners Nation's writers or editors.
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Like the picks, but
it’s been discussed that Spikes can be had in the 3rd or maybe even 4th round, so we may get more value out of our picks if we wait until then to draft him. Also, I’m not too familiar with Levine, but if he wasn’t invited to the combine wouldn’t that suggest he may be destined for the later rounds?
McCourty may be a good pick
but you have no real impact players!
McCourty and Saffold
huge impact. Starting mauling RT and fast, physical CB who loves to tackle and is tough as nails.
"If I were to walk down a dark alley in a bad part of town, I'd want Ray Brown with me. And if I were to have a nice dinner at a fine restaurant, I'd want Ray Brown with me." The Late Great McKittrick
Id rather get wilson
49ers are the best there was the best there is and the best there ever will be
by swagger on Apr 18, 2010 12:19 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
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IMO Wilson is a better CB than McCourty. Like the Saffold pick, don’t like the Spikes pick in the 2nd. He could be had in the 3rd or even 4th. Jerry is good value in the 3rd.
Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010
Wilson vs McCourty is always going to be 50-50 so I looked at our division and figured his size would be more appropiate for receivers like Fitzgerald, Housh, Urban, Mike and Reggie Williams. I can’t see Spike lasting until our 3rd or 4th round pick which is why I selected him 2nd.
Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.
I can see your point there on McCourty
Spike will last—he ran a 4.9 second 40 yard dash at the combine which is horrible for a LB. His drills weren’t so hot either.
Now he’s a mean, tough SOB and if you want a guy like that on your team and you know how to use him he’ll have a long career for you. He’s just not worthy of a first or 2nd round pick in my opinion, not with all the other great defensive players in this draft.
Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010
Have to agree on Spikes
I’d actually like to get Chaney in round 4 than him.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Apr 18, 2010 2:32 PM PDT up reply actions
ILB
should be a 3rd or 4th round pick (or later) unless someone falls in our lap. If none of the ones we have pan out to replace Spikes by next year, we can draft one in the 2nd round in 2011.
"If I were to walk down a dark alley in a bad part of town, I'd want Ray Brown with me. And if I were to have a nice dinner at a fine restaurant, I'd want Ray Brown with me." The Late Great McKittrick
Umm were you agreeing or disagreeing with me? :-)
I was saying that I agreed on smiley’s assessement of Spikes and would rather pick up Jamar Chaney at ILB in the 4th round. Just making sure I understand what you’re saying tre :-)
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Apr 19, 2010 11:56 AM PDT up reply actions
agreeing
sorry, should have started it off with “this”
"If I were to walk down a dark alley in a bad part of town, I'd want Ray Brown with me. And if I were to have a nice dinner at a fine restaurant, I'd want Ray Brown with me." The Late Great McKittrick
need discertation
on Wilson vs. McCourty
"If I were to walk down a dark alley in a bad part of town, I'd want Ray Brown with me. And if I were to have a nice dinner at a fine restaurant, I'd want Ray Brown with me." The Late Great McKittrick
do a trade with the browns at #7 for eric berry then we’ll talk!
DREAM DRAFT:
1. Gaither for our 2nd rounder
2. Trade #13 and #17 to Browns for #7, 2nd rounder, and 4th rounders
3. Take Eric Berry #7
4. Dexter McCluster 2nd round
5. BPA!
by MichaelClutchtree on Apr 18, 2010 12:28 PM PDT reply actions
I'm with Clutch on this one
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bLTLNIzGiLY
"We're going to get the players we have targeted," Baalke said. "I promise you that."
get outta here! you want berry too?
DREAM DRAFT:
1. Gaither for our 2nd rounder
2. Trade #13 and #17 to Browns for #7, 2nd rounder, and 4th rounders
3. Take Eric Berry #7
4. Dexter McCluster 2nd round
5. BPA!
by MichaelClutchtree on Apr 18, 2010 1:42 PM PDT up reply actions
Wow, Jimmy Clausen falls all the way to #30 eh?
This is an interesting mock, no doubt.
Why is Dan WIlliams climbing so many charts as of late?? He was always considered a late 1st/ early 2nd, but lately hes been popping up in the top 20 and top 15. I always liked him as a possible 2nd round pick for the Niners to groom as Franklins replacement.
He can play NT
and that’s a position that’s highly coveted.
Member of the legendary David Carr thread, 6 March 2010
Yeah he is the only top DT who played in a 3-4 defense in college I wouldn’t be surprised if Buffalo took him earlier
Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.
i believe Tennessee plays a 4-3
but he’s big enough to play NT
"If I were to walk down a dark alley in a bad part of town, I'd want Ray Brown with me. And if I were to have a nice dinner at a fine restaurant, I'd want Ray Brown with me." The Late Great McKittrick
yes they play a 4-3
That’s why Haynesworth worked out well for them there and not in Washington or surely not with them moving to a 3-4.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Apr 19, 2010 11:58 AM PDT up reply actions
ummm...
Tre and I were talking about University of Tennessee not the Titans
Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.
Dan Williams belongs in the top 20
Not only because of his position, but he’s very talented.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Apr 18, 2010 7:41 PM PDT up reply actions
An evaluation of your picks
17. I like Wilson better than McCourty; so do most of the scouting reports I’ve read.
24. I like Saffold; probably the best “sure thing” OT that we can get; you’re right in that the Niners will have to trade to get him – 13/17 is too early and he won’t last to 49.
45. Who is Anthony Levine? I follow four scouting services closely and not a single one of them has him listed anywhere in their top 300 prospects available for this draft.
49. Spikes is OK, but I don’t see ILB as being a very high priority for the Niners in this draft. I believe that S, WR2, COPRB, OLB and OG should be addressed before ILB.
79. Jerry is OK, but I’d prefer Asamoah, Petrus or Johnson because I have doubts about Jerry being able to keep his weight under control.
Sorry that I can’t be more positive.
by 49erFanSince1950 on Apr 18, 2010 3:55 PM PDT reply actions
Thanks for your comments...
I wasn’t expecting all comments to agree with my reasoning, but I agree with some of the things people have commented on. To tell you the truth, the Levine pick was the only one I felt I reached (and according to everyone so was Spikes) but I had to bring up the importance the safety position has in this draft so I took him early. If you click on each name you will see what they had on the certain player. On the report they mentioned Levine being a late round pick but with those workout numbers i was sure a team would jump up and get him in the 2nd round maybe before #79. IF I were to do this draft over I would take Levine in the second round at 49, Asamoah at 45 and Spikes at the 79th spot or wait and see if Petrus is there 79th and take BPA at LB at 45 with Levine at 49.
Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.
In my opinion
the way I read “late round pick” is always that it’s a low 4 at best and more likely a mid 5th or later. NFL Draft Scout has him as the 14th best FS and 309 overall(7-UDFA). Drafttek doesn’t have him on the list at all, nor does Draft Insider, nor ESPN. 193 lbs 5’11" runs a 4.49 40. Just checked Walter Football for stuf and giggles and they don’t have him listed at all on their list of 50 safeties. Doubt the guy makes that much of a leap to the second but stranger things have happened.
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Apr 19, 2010 12:11 PM PDT up reply actions
A comment from the report you linked to
" only 8 of 12 games played as a senior."
by ChesapeakeBay9er on Apr 19, 2010 12:14 PM PDT up reply actions
Pouncy that high?
Taken before Iupati and Anthony Davis. Not gonna happen, mark my words, never! I don’t see the Niners passing on Anthony Davis. They want him to play RT and be a mauler in the run game. He is the most physically gifted OT in the draft, and all the concerns that people have of him are the same as Michael Oher had. Oher was the best OT in last years draft. And your 3 way trade seems far fetched but possible. In 3 days we will see what happens. In the end, I only wish that all the players selected will help this team get to the Super Bowl. Go Niners… Not trying to break you down, you have good Ideas, just not ones that I believe will happen.
not everyone is perfect
I think since Denver has a need at center they will target Pouncey in the first round… they will try to trade down but would hate to have the giants or titans take him since they both need interior lineman help. Especially the Titans since they had not resigned Mawae. I actually thought Davis was more of a LT which is why I don’t consider him being drafted to play RT.
Joe and Steve were under the same system for years... don't expect Smith to be super so soon.
Spikes Really?
I’d rather have Wilson at CB and I like Saffold to be the RT, but you have Anthony Levine and Brandon Spikes in the 2nd round? Levine is a 4th or 5th rounder, and at best, so is Spikes. You do not draft a “ted” linebacker in the second round when you can get Donald Butler from Washington or someone like Alex Joseph from Temple in the 4th. If you draft these two in the second round you could lose out on Morgan Burnett S from Georgia Tech, OLBS Jason Worilds from V Tech, Koa Misi from Utah, and Corey Wootton from Northwestern, all of which are better players and better value picks. Vlad Ducasse might be availble at 49 and we can show David Baas the door. If not, either Jerry, Asamoah, and Petrus should be available at 79. And, since the Redskins are looking for picks since they have so few after the McNabb trade, we can package the picks and move up and draft Nate Allen, who is leaps and bounds over Levine. I like Levine, but he’s great value in the 4th or 5th round. And Spikes, stinks, he stunk in college (too slow) and he’ll stink in the pros (way to slow). There are better players who can play the Ted in the later rounds. The only back I want them to draft early on is Best if available in the second round. Otherwise, there is a great change of pace back awaiting us in the 6th round named Pat Paschall from North Dakota State. He’s strong, a good runner, and can catch the ball out of the backfield. At that point, we have great value through the first 4 rounds and we can have the luxury of the COP back later on. That’s when you draft a change of pace back, not in the 3rd, when we can find guards, and slot receivers like Jordan Shipley from Texas or Andre Roberst from the Citadel.
Not very impressive...
I think the entire 2nd round is completely wasted in this scenario. Levine is a joke when you can possibly get Nate Allen, Morgan Burnett or Chad Jones.
As for Spikes, you’re reaching way too far and your arguement that he’ll get a positive influence from Takeo is completely unfounded. What’s to say that they’re that close. Could’ve waited til the 3rd or 4th to get him or someone better. Should’ve gone pass rushing OLB with the other 2nd rounder.
As for Jerry, I don’t mind it but again, there’s others that you could’ve potentially gotten that are rated close. You could also skip guard all together here and looked at another position like another CB, NT, COP Back or stuck Spikes in this slot.
I think they only recently found out
they were cousins…or did I make that up?
"If I were to walk down a dark alley in a bad part of town, I'd want Ray Brown with me. And if I were to have a nice dinner at a fine restaurant, I'd want Ray Brown with me." The Late Great McKittrick
That's what I thought...
and they’re distant cousins too. I’ve seen various people here say it’s a good idea to get Brandon and let cousin Takeo teach him, but what’s to say that they’ll even get along? Takeo, as scary as he looks, has class and doesn’t gouge people’s eyes because he lost a football game. Besides, I’d rather get a guy in the 5th or later to fill this role.
by 9thevolution on Apr 19, 2010 10:21 AM PDT up reply actions
Woah.
My head is spinning from this mock draft. So intense.
by mr. instigator on Apr 19, 2010 11:30 AM PDT reply actions
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