SKL 2018 NFL Mock 1.0 (1st of 3) post Bostic'Burnett

[steelerkeylargo]

Ok kids. I have been waiting to see what we did in FA before rolling out my first mock.

1/28-Rashaan Evans-ILB-Alabama-I've said it before and I will say it again. This kid is a clone of Lawrence Timmons coming out of Florida St. If we can land him (big if), he will start for the next 10 years. If all 4 top LB's are gone (Edmunds, Smith, Evans and Vander Esch). I think Rudolph is the pick.

2/60-Jessie Bates-S-Wake Forrest- Classic Steeler safety in that he is well rounded and interchangeable. Baseball background as CF. Those guys always have a step up in the ball skill department.

3/92-Dorrance Armstrong-OLB-Kansas-this guy played out of position as a 4-3 end for Kansas. Why? Because he was the best player on their team. Excellent athlete who I hope falls here. Rotates in 2018 while we wait for Dupree's porch light to come on.

5/148-Bo Scarbrough-will be a better pro than college player. Straight up slasher and a compliment to Connor in reserve.

5/165-Jack Cichy-ILB-Wisc- straight up FOOTBALL PLAYER. intelligence, instincts , all the intangibles, hoping last years injury gets him to us in the 5th

7/220-Jeff Badet-WR-OU-flat out burner, immediately becomes our PR and 5th WR. Eventually develops into Eli Rogers but with 4.25 speed

7/246-Steven Parker-S-OU-PS player in 2018. Somewhat limited athletically but super smart with great ball skills. Eventual dime player and ST ace

[Steel Maniac]

Hahahaha..

I knew someone would do this but I didn't think it would be so fast.

[K Train]

Rudolph getting the same hype that Zach Mettenberger and Christian Hackenberg got as "Dark horse steeler picks"

Hes not a first round QB

[feltdizz]

Rudolph getting the same hype that Zach Mettenberger and Christian Hackenberg got as "Dark horse steeler picks"

Hes not a first round QB

Now that I know who is hyping him up on here I know he won’t be more than a back up QB.

Not sure why folks always jump on the long shot but I guess if they pan out they can ride that wave for years.

I wouldn’t bet on any of these QB’s to be honest. I just haven’t see anything that screams super star when I watched them.

[steelerkeylargo]

I see the same guys knocking Rudolph that swore uphill and down that Pat Mahommes wasn't a first rounder. To each their own. I don't think I need to ride anything for any amount of time. I think I've made some good calls on this site over the years...including Brian Allen and Keion Adams last year and Emanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown a few years ago. I don't attend as many scouting events and all-star games as I used to but I think my eye for talent is still pretty strong. I'm not here to argue. Just give an educated opinion that's pretty well connected.

[Donnieboy]

SKL this is good mock. I like it, however, I do not think this will happen. Especially at the first pick. It's Mason Rudolph. The Steelers see a franchise QB who reminds them very much of the one they have. Here's my go at the 1st 3...

1---Mason Rudolph QB
2---Anthony Miller WR
3---Quenton Meeks CB

1 and 2?...Ben and AB all over again. : )

[feltdizz]

I see the same guys knocking Rudolph that swore uphill and down that Pat Mahommes wasn't a first rounder. To each their own. I don't think I need to ride anything for any amount of time. I think I've made some good calls on this site over the years...including Brian Allen and Keion Adams last year and Emanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown a few years ago. I don't attend as many scouting events and all-star games as I used to but I think my eye for talent is still pretty strong. I'm not here to argue. Just give an educated opinion that's pretty well connected.

Tebow and Manzeil were drafted in the first as well..

doesn't mean they were worthy.

we shall see.

[Steel Maniac]

Rudolph getting the same hype that Zach Mettenberger and Christian Hackenberg got as "Dark horse steeler picks"

Hes not a first round QB

You might be right but let's enjoy the entrigue. I love all the smoke screen stuff at this time of year.

[steelerkeylargo]

Tebow and Manzeil were drafted in the first as well..

doesn't mean they were worthy.

we shall see.

Yeah but I backed Mahommes from day 1 and I'll back Rudolph too. Never Manziel or Tebow. That's the best part about this site. You can pull up just about anything.

[steelerkeylargo]

SKL this is good mock. I like it, however, I do not think this will happen. Especially at the first pick. It's Mason Rudolph. The Steelers see a franchise QB who reminds them very much of the one they have. Here's my go at the 1st 3...

1---Mason Rudolph QB
2---Anthony Miller WR
3---Quenton Meeks CB

1 and 2?...Ben and AB all over again. : )

I'd be just fine with Rudolph. I like Miller too but he is a luxury pick in the 2nd round. I can't sign off on him.

[feltdizz]

Yeah but I backed Mahommes from day 1 and I'll back Rudolph too. Never Manziel or Tebow. That's the best part about this site. You can pull up just about anything.

you speak like Mahommes has been to the playoffs. We have no idea if he is the real deal yet.

[Steel Maniac]

Yeah but I backed Mahommes from day 1 and I'll back Rudolph too. Never Manziel or Tebow. That's the best part about this site. You can pull up just about anything.

I was never on board with Tebow (Tebum is what I called him) or Manziel. Both of them had "BUST" tattooed on their foreheads in red for me to see.

[Oviedo]

I see the same guys knocking Rudolph that swore uphill and down that Pat Mahommes wasn't a first rounder. To each their own. I don't think I need to ride anything for any amount of time. I think I've made some good calls on this site over the years...including Brian Allen and Keion Adams last year and Emanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown a few years ago. I don't attend as many scouting events and all-star games as I used to but I think my eye for talent is still pretty strong. I'm not here to argue. Just give an educated opinion that's pretty well connected.

I'm a believer and have been for years. When SKL speaks, I listen

[Steel Maniac]

I'm a believer and have been for years. When SKL speaks, I listen

That's quit an endorsement coming from you Oviedo.

[steelerkeylargo]

you speak like Mahommes has been to the playoffs. We have no idea if he is the real deal yet.

Like I said, I'm not here to argue. You can keep that for yourself. Plenty on this board bet the farm that Mahommes was not a first round talent. Perhaps you were one. Not only did he go first round he went top 10. The Chiefs obviously think enough of him to let go of a Pro Bowl QB.