My Mock Draft v1.0

**Oviedo** · 03-07-2011, 05:32 PM

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#1, #2 and #6 would be fine by me.

I think it is highly unlikely that Camrini makes it to #31. More likely to be there will be Sherrod or Solder for OT.

**steelblood** · 03-08-2011, 08:23 AM

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I like that mock just fine.

Carimi will be a good RT and can even play RG for now.
Wright looks like a #2 or #3 corner if he can stay healthy.
Don't love the Pierre Allen pick as he seems like more of a 4-3 DE to me.
love the Lockette, Sherman, and Fannin picks. Fannin could turn out to be a fantastic 3rd down back.

**hawaiiansteel** · 03-08-2011, 02:17 PM

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great mock draft!

the only pick I would change is Pierre Allen, he's too small to play 3-4 DE for us and too much of a project to convert to 3-4 OLB to select in the 3rd round.

**PSU_dropout43** · 03-08-2011, 02:27 PM

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Originally posted by Oviedo

#1, #2 and #6 would be fine by me.

I think it is highly unlikely that Camrini makes it to #31. More likely to be there will be Sherrod or Solder for OT.

true.

If enough teams view Carimi as a RT, there's a good chance he falls in the draft.
Even then he has to get pass Philly and Chicago.

**papillon** · 03-08-2011, 02:50 PM

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MJG in 3...2...1...

Pappy

**hawaiiansteel** · 03-08-2011, 04:52 PM

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Originally posted by papillon

MJG in 3...2...1...

"That is truly a well researched and reasoned mock that merits laud and consideration."

**PSU_dropout43** · 03-08-2011, 10:24 PM

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Originally posted by hawaiiansteel

the only pick I would change is Pierre Allen, he's too small to play 3-4 DE for us...

Does this sway your opinion?

Aaron Smith
Height: 6051
Weight: 279
40 Yrd Dash: 5.06
20 Yrd Dash: 2.86
10 Yrd Dash: 1.74
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 19
Vertical Jump: 29 1/2
Broad Jump: 9'2"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.34
3-Cone Drill: 7.48

**hawaiiansteel** · 03-08-2011, 10:42 PM

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Originally posted by PSU_dropout43

Originally posted by hawaiiansteel

the only pick I would change is Pierre Allen, he's too small to play 3-4 DE for us...

Does this sway your opinion?

Aaron Smith
Height: 6051
Weight: 279
40 Yrd Dash: 5.06
20 Yrd Dash: 2.86
10 Yrd Dash: 1.74
225 Lb. Bench Reps: 19
Vertical Jump: 29 1/2
Broad Jump: 9'2"
20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.34
3-Cone Drill: 7.48

you make a good point but Aaron Smith was not drafted until the 4th round, I wouldn't want to draft Pierre Allen any earlier than that either.

I'll get back to you after Nebraska's Pro Day next month when we can see Allen work out since he couldn't do anything at the Combine due to his calf injury.

**papillon** · 03-08-2011, 11:17 PM

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Originally posted by hawaiiansteel

Originally posted by papillon

MJG in 3...2...1...

"That is truly a well researched and reasoned mock that merits laud and consideration."

:P

Pappy

**PSU_dropout43** · 03-10-2011, 12:39 AM

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MADISON, Wis. � A huge NFL contingent of 90 people representing every team, including Super Bowl XLV coaches Mike McCarthy and Mike Tomlin, turned out to watch the Badgers perform indoors on FieldTurf at Wisconsin�s pro day.

J.J. Watt, Gabe Carimi and Lance Kendricks were the headliners, and they didn�t disappoint with their performances. Each built on the momentum created by their strong showings at the NFL Scouting Combine, and the buzz will certainly continue following their workouts Wednesday.

Watt, who opted to stand on his numbers from the combine, went through a 15-minute position-specific workout in front of scouts. He was smooth and fluid in his movements, and shows surprising fluidity changing directions. His athleticism is impressive for a man of his size, and he certainly has the ability to play defensive end in a 3-4 or 4-3 base defensive scheme. Interestingly, high-level executives from a trio of 3-4 teams (San Diego Chargers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers) paid close attention to his workout, so it is apparent that could be in play from the middle of the first round down on draft day.

Carimi also garnered a lot attention at the workout, as teams continue to assess his ability to project as a left tackle. Based on his workout, he doesn�t look out of place playing on the blindside. He showed good footwork and lateral quickness in drills, and his body control is surprising given his frame. Although he might experience some problems against speed rushers, teams will certainly start him out as a left tackle and move him to the right if he falters. Regardless, he comes away from the workout viewed as a first-round lock.

Kendricks improved his numbers in the 40-yard dash (4.50 seconds) and vertical jump (38 inches), while measuring in at 6-foot-3, 247 pounds. He looked more explosive in his routes, and showed good quickness and body control getting out of breaks. He also caught the ball cleanly with his hands and did a good job of tracking the ball with his eyes. Although he had a few drops during the workout, his hands and receiving skills shouldn�t be a concern for interested teams.

John Clay and John Moffitt also deserve a mention for their performances. While neither drew rave reviews, they showed signs of improvement from their combine performances. Clay, in particular, ran a better a 40 (4.72) than his combine time and was more consistent catching the ball in drills. Moffitt, who measured in at 6-foot-4 and 315 pounds, performed in position drills only.

**hawaiiansteel** · 03-10-2011, 01:17 AM

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Originally posted by PSU_dropout43

MADISON, Wis. � A huge NFL contingent of 90 people representing every team, including Super Bowl XLV coaches Mike McCarthy and Mike Tomlin, turned out to watch the Badgers perform indoors on FieldTurf at Wisconsin�s pro day.

J.J. Watt, Gabe Carimi and Lance Kendricks were the headliners, and they didn�t disappoint with their performances. Each built on the momentum created by their strong showings at the NFL Scouting Combine, and the buzz will certainly continue following their workouts Wednesday.

Watt, who opted to stand on his numbers from the combine, went through a 15-minute position-specific workout in front of scouts. He was smooth and fluid in his movements, and shows surprising fluidity changing directions. His athleticism is impressive for a man of his size, and he certainly has the ability to play defensive end in a 3-4 or 4-3 base defensive scheme. Interestingly, high-level executives from a trio of 3-4 teams (San Diego Chargers, Pittsburgh Steelers and Green Bay Packers) paid close attention to his workout, so it is apparent that could be in play from the middle of the first round down on draft day.

Carimi also garnered a lot attention at the workout, as teams continue to assess his ability to project as a left tackle. Based on his workout, he doesn�t look out of place playing on the blindside. He showed good footwork and lateral quickness in drills, and his body control is surprising given his frame. Although he might experience some problems against speed rushers, teams will certainly start him out as a left tackle and move him to the right if he falters. Regardless, he comes away from the workout viewed as a first-round lock.

I would be very happy with either JJ Watt or Gabe Carimi in Round 1, even if it meant trading up for them.

**PSU_dropout43** · 03-10-2011, 01:19 PM

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Per Wexell:

THURSDAY, MARCH 10

8:10 a.m.: The Steelers also attended Pro Days at BYU and Texas A&M yesterday, although for whom is a question I don't care to dig into since the Steelers have no chance at A&M OLB Von Miller. Maybe they want to get an early jump on a guy who has a great chance of becoming a Brown or Bengal in the first hour of the draft.

I'm reading more and more about how LT Gabe Carimi might fall to pick 31, and that he's the reason Mike Tomlin, Kevin Colbert and Sean Kugler attended Wisconsin's Pro Day (along with D-Line coach John Mitchell.) I had just assumed -- after watching Carimi dominate Cameron Heyward and play Adrian Clayborne to a stalemate in back-to-back weeks -- that he was out of the Steelers' reach. Perhaps he's not. Or perhaps Tomlin's using Carimi to shield his interest in Lance Kendricks and/or John Moffitt. Oh, let the smokescreens begin.

My Mock Draft v1.0

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