2019 NFL Draft

[Legacy]

Matt Miller's Post-Combine Mock Draft is out, reflecting some changes.

QBs - He assumes that Rosen is being traded to Washington by Arizona, and Murray, whom Kingsbury loves, is taken with the first pick. Giants take Haskins. Denver chooses Lock, whom Elway loves. The Chargers take Daniel Jones. Who's left needing a QB?Miami. Rothlisberger and Brady are FAs in 2020 among many other starting QBs - Brees, Wilson, Manning, Rivers, Goff, Wentz, Mariota... Jacksonville is the favorite to land Foles, who then pick D.K. Metcalf.

The Lions pick up another riser - Montez Sweat. Eight of the first fourteen picks are DL or Edge. The two Iowa TEs go to Washington (having picked up Rosen) and to Tennessee (Fant, another riser). The second half has more DBs - four CBs and three Ss. Love may be the next CB taken.

Three WRs are taken in the first round. Neither Boykin nor Tillery are taken. Seeing all three Irish picked in the second round would be nice.

 

[ACamp1900]

Matt Miller's Post-Combine Mock Draft is out, reflecting some changes.

QBs - He assumes that Rosen is being traded to Washington by Arizona, and Murray, whom Kingsbury loves, is taken with the first pick. Giants take Haskins. Denver chooses Lock, whom Elway loves. The Chargers take Daniel Jones. Who's left needing a QB?Miami. Rothlisberger and Brady are FAs in 2020 among many other starting QBs - Brees, Wilson, Manning, Rivers, Goff, Wentz, Mariota... Jacksonville is the favorite to land Foles, who then pick D.K. Metcalf.

The Lions pick up another riser - Montez Sweat. Eight of the first fourteen picks are DL or Edge. The two Iowa TEs go to Washington (having picked up Rosen) and to Tennessee (Fant, another riser). The second half has more DBs - four CBs and three Ss. Love may be the next CB taken.

Three WRs are taken in the first round. Neither Boykin nor Tillery are taken. Seeing all three picked in the second round would be nice.

My goodness... that would be wild

 

[Irish#1]

My goodness... that would be wild

That seems to be the buzz from a lot of reports.

 

[ndfb3.1]

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...notre-dame-prospects-in-post-combine-top-100/

Monster jump for Jerry Tillery who rocked his combine workout. I questioned his athleticism on film, but the Notre Dame star proved to be in the upper echelon of athletes for the defensive tackle position. At nearly 6-foot-7 and just under 300 pounds, he's a uniquely sized interior defensive lineman but has heavy, active hands, is strong against the run, and will consistently push the pocket.

Similar to his Notre Dame teammate, I wasn't expecting a big combine from Julian Love. I was wrong. While he didn't blaze in the 40-yard dash (4.54), he had a 36-inch vertical, and a lightning fast 6.82 in the three-cone drill. I'm a huge fan of plus athletes at the cornerback position with major production in college. That's Love. He's an instant starter.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...notre-dame-prospects-in-post-combine-top-100/

Monster jump for Jerry Tillery who rocked his combine workout. I questioned his athleticism on film, but the Notre Dame star proved to be in the upper echelon of athletes for the defensive tackle position. At nearly 6-foot-7 and just under 300 pounds, he's a uniquely sized interior defensive lineman but has heavy, active hands, is strong against the run, and will consistently push the pocket.

Similar to his Notre Dame teammate, I wasn't expecting a big combine from Julian Love. I was wrong. While he didn't blaze in the 40-yard dash (4.54), he had a 36-inch vertical, and a lightning fast 6.82 in the three-cone drill. I'm a huge fan of plus athletes at the cornerback position with major production in college. That's Love. He's an instant starter.

Wow this guys rankings are all over the place. Definitely unique compared to most other.


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[Legacy]

PFF's latest mock draft has Tillery going to the Packers at #12.

 

[edgesofsanity]

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft...notre-dame-prospects-in-post-combine-top-100/

Monster jump for Jerry Tillery who rocked his combine workout. I questioned his athleticism on film, but the Notre Dame star proved to be in the upper echelon of athletes for the defensive tackle position. At nearly 6-foot-7 and just under 300 pounds, he's a uniquely sized interior defensive lineman but has heavy, active hands, is strong against the run, and will consistently push the pocket.

Similar to his Notre Dame teammate, I wasn't expecting a big combine from Julian Love. I was wrong. While he didn't blaze in the 40-yard dash (4.54), he had a 36-inch vertical, and a lightning fast 6.82 in the three-cone drill. I'm a huge fan of plus athletes at the cornerback position with major production in college. That's Love. He's an instant starter.

Also shouted out Julian Love (number 17):

Similar to his Notre Dame teammate, I wasn't expecting a big combine from Julian Love. I was wrong. While he didn't blaze in the 40-yard dash (4.54), he had a 36-inch vertical, and a lightning fast 6.82 in the three-cone drill. I'm a huge fan of plus athletes at the cornerback position with major production in college. That's Love. He's an instant starter.

 

[Sherm Sticky]

PFF's latest mock draft has Tillery going to the Packers at #12.

I really would be surprised if Tillery was not drafted in the first round.


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[Irish YJ]

I really would be surprised if Tillery was not drafted in the first round.


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yup. he was a tweener (1st / 2nd round) going into the combine. he nailed the combine.
i still think he's too smart for the NFL

 

[arrowryan]

PFF's latest mock draft has Tillery going to the Packers at #12.

I stopped reading it after they had Pittsburgh taking Arcega-Whiteside at 20. I'll break something if that happens.

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

PFF's latest mock draft has Tillery going to the Packers at #12.

As much as I would love this, it would shock me. With Mike Daniels, Kenny Clark, and the rise of Montravius Adams last year in his second year, I couldn't see them using the 12th for a (albeit, quality) depth pick with glaring needs at EDGE, TE, OL, and S. They'd be more likely to trade down for more draft capital and fill one of those with their two first rounders than to add depth.

If he fell to them at 30, maybe. At that point it could simply be a best player available pick.

 

[ACamp1900]

I saw a lot of projections to the Browns for JT but after the Richardson signing I will assume that changes moving forward. If they sign a WR and or Db (which is what is looks like their priority is currently) I have to assume they go LB in the draft now.

 

[Legacy]

Full 2019 NFL Draft Order - Picks updated after OB trade to Browns.

Their Draft Power Rankings with all the picks for each team. Giants with twelve picks.

 

[Armyirish47]

Post first and second wave free agency mock drafts are starting to come out, The Ringer strikes first with a free article sending Jerry Tillery to the Packers at Pick # 30.

https://www.theringer.com/2019/3/15/18266650/nfl-mock-draft-kyler-murray-post-free-agency

 

[Luckylucci]

Tillery reminds me a lot of Stephon Tuitt in the sense that for whatever/different reasons he doesn't jump out at you as a sure fire 1st rd pick but somebody is going to get a damn good player as he falls. Steeler struck gold getting Tuitt in the second.

 

[Legacy]

NFL Draft Tracker - CBs. (NFL.com)

Love has earned their third best rating and will be a Day 1 starter for some team.

 

[Legacy]

2019 NFL Draft: First-round order, top five needs for all 32 teams (Updated 3/29/19)
- Also has every the pick for every team

2019 NFL DRAFT - PROSPECTS (grades from NFL.com) - Big Board and by position. FYI - OL may have players others may have under G, C, or OT. Same with DL. Love rated the third best CB.

 

[Armyirish47]

In an ESPN Insider article posted today, McShay and his step dad do a 2 round mockapalooza!

http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2019/insider/story/_/id/26317995/two-round-2019-nfl-mock-draft-dueling-pick-predictions-mel-kiper-todd-mcshay

Highlights!

They are both surprisingly down on Mr. Tillery, with McShay sending him to the Falcons in the 2nd at pick 45, and Kiper dropping him into Minnesota at #50.

That is all the love from McShay but Kiper also has Miles Boykin blazing up his board to pick #47 as a Carolina Panther.

Julian Love comes off the board at #52 to the Steelers.

Interesting that Kiper has all 3 Notre Dame players going within 6 picks of each other.

 

[Legacy]

SBNation Teams' Writers are making their picks in a mock draft. Three picks per day.

MOCKING THE DRAFT

Vikings have picked (Cody Ford) at 18. .

Top five remaining players:
8. Jeffery Simmons, DT, Mississippi State
10. Christian Wilkins, DT, Clemson
13. Josh Jacobs, RB, Alabama
16. Noah Fant, TE, Iowa
17. Byron Murphy, CB, Washington

That closes us out for the week in the SB Nation NFL writers’ mock draft. We’ll be back on Monday with Music City Miracles making the choice for the Tennessee Titans at No. 19.

 

[CanadalovesND]

Gil Brandt released his Top 150 prospects, several ND former players made the list. I’m sure many of you have at least of Mr. Brandt, as he has nearly 60 years of scouting experience.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap30...randts-topranked-prospects-for-2019-nfl-draft

RANK 40 Jerry Tillery, DT
School: Notre Dame | Year: Senior
Tillery is a very talented but inconsistent player. The question is, how important is football to him? He can rush the passer and had four sacks in one game vs. Stanford last season. Tillery has long arms, 4.93 speed and can be a playmaker. Watch this player. No. 99 can be a big hit or a big miss. He has the skills to be very good.

RANK 55 Julian Love, CB
School: Notre Dame | Year: Junior

RANK 100 Miles Boykin, WR
School: Notre Dame | Year: Senior

RANK 116 Dexter Williams, RB
School: Notre Dame | Year: Senior

RANK 120 Te'Von Coney, LB
School: Notre Dame | Year: Senior

RANK 138 Drue Tranquill, LB
School: Notre Dame | Year: Senior

I’ve read many draft and scouting reports echoing the same concerns about Tillery. Scouts are concerned football is not his biggest priority. It’s also almost a consensus that Tillery is seen as boom or bust type pick.

Personally, I think Jerry just enjoys life and all the experiences and opportunities that comes his way. Maybe he’s a 10 year professional, or maybe he plays out his rookie contract and finds something else to attract his attention, feed his yearning curiosity.

 

[Irish#1]

Gil Brandt released his Top 150 prospects, several ND former players made the list. I’m sure many of you have at least of Mr. Brandt, as he has nearly 60 years of scouting experience.


I’ve read many draft and scouting reports echoing the same concerns about Tillery. Scouts are concerned football is not his biggest priority. It’s also almost a consensus that Tillery is seen as boom or bust type pick.

Personally, I think Jerry just enjoys life and all the experiences and opportunities that comes his way. Maybe he’s a 10 year professional, or maybe he plays out his rookie contract and finds something else to attract his attention, feed his yearning curiosity.

Along with Tom Landry, Brandt was one of the key pieces who made the Cowboys a perennial power in the NFL in the 60's and 70's. One of the few smart decisions Jerry Jones made was keeping Brandt on after he bought the Cowboys. Dude is 86 and still working hard.

I agree about Tillery. Remember, Tillery made it a point to the coaching staff that he wanted to meet Father Hesburgh on his recruiting visit. That's when I knew he was all Irish even with all of the LSU visits and rumors floating around.

 

[Legacy]

When we look back at the 160 first-round picks from 2014 - 2018, we find that Brandt only missed on 31 of them, giving him an 81% success rate. Of the 31 he missed, 19 were selected between picks 25 and 32 -- the last quarter of the round.

In the top 15 picks, Brandt is incredibly accurate. 75% of the time, a player is selected within five picks of his board. Even if we change the criteria to within two picks, his accuracy is still an impressive 45%.

Now there are always teams that buck conventional wisdom -- or have some late information on a player that might cause them to fall. We also sometimes see teams that think they have a better idea about a particular player than the consensus. It's amazing, but a lot of that is seen between the 13th and 17th picks.

In 2015, the 17th pick was a player outside Brandt's first round. The same was true of the14th pick in 2016, and the 13th and 16th picks in 2017. On the reverse side, we see that Brandt's 15th ranked prospects in 2015, 2017 and 2018 -- along with his 16th in 2016 -- were all drafted after the first round.

So middle first-round prospects that Brandt rates around 15th or 16th tend to fall in the draft. This year, his 15th prospect is Rashan Gary and his 16th is D.K. Metcalf.

It's fascinating that Gary and Metcalf find themselves ranked in this draft no-man's land. Both are starting to be viewed as potential fallers. Metcalf has the potential neck injury -- and his awful three-cone times at the Combine. Gary is attempting to overcome poor production numbers at Michigan -- and now we hear from CBS Sports' NFL insider Jason LaCanfora there may be some medical issues as well.

Continue to hear some teams have medical red flags on Rashan Gary (Michigan). He's a first-round guy, but I wouldn't be shocked if it's a little lower than some project.

(Source)

Hot 150: Gil Brandt's top-ranked prospects for 2019 NFL Draft


Tillery #40, Love #55, Boykin #100

 

[Irish YJ]

If you are interested in how accurate the mock talking heads are, you might be surprised. "Gurus" like Kiper have been less than guru-ish. The fantasy sites have been crowding the top of the ratings over the last years. Here's a link to the top rated guys which include all the entries from nfl.com, espn, etc.. The rating system is pretty good compared to most of the surface level crap ratings I've seen in the past.


https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/accuracy/mock-drafts.php

 

[Legacy]

If you are interested in how accurate the mock talking heads are, you might be surprised. "Gurus" like Kiper have been less than guru-ish. The fantasy sites have been crowding the top of the ratings over the last years. Here's a link to the top rated guys which include all the entries from nfl.com, espn, etc.. The rating system is pretty good compared to most of the surface level crap ratings I've seen in the past.


https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/accuracy/mock-drafts.php

Nice link. Would rep if I could. I see Walter football has one of the highest accuracy of picks. They post a NFL Rumors section on their site.
Trades mess the picks up, especially the second half of the first round?

 

[Irish YJ]

Nice link. Would rep if I could. I see Walter football has one of the highest accuracy of picks. They post a NFL Rumors section on their site.
Trades mess the picks up, especially the second half of the first round?

I love Walter's data, but hate their website. Talk about a resource hog with all that pop up crap. Anything new about the Colts?

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

Pardon my bad analogy, but predicting the draft is like predicting the weather. You have enough meteorologists doing the job that someone is going to be right on any given day, but really the results are a mixed bag and extremely tough to predict. As Legacy pointed out, trades really mess with the order of things too. Some teams employ the BPA strategy while others have glaring needs and will trade accordingly to get the best value possible at a specific position of need.

I don't put too much stock on how accurate the "experts" are or aren't, I really just enjoy the conversation and the different scenarios leading up to the draft during a football-starved period of the calendar year. But that's just me. I typically enjoy listening to McShay's draft predictions/analysis more than Kiper though.

 

[Legacy]

Seahawks drawing trade interest for DE Frank Clark

Jets, Colts and Chiefs are mentioned as interested.

Cap space - Colts $59.5 mill, Jets $26 mill, Chiefs $22 mill.

 

[Me2SouthBend]

Rashan Gary is not smart. I realize he's a skunkbear and therefore that statement may be redundant.

https://www.orangemane.com/forum/or...nfl-draft-forum/2451394-2019-wonderlic-scores

 

[beryirish]

Rashan Gary is not smart. I realize he's a skunkbear and therefore that statement may be redundant.

https://www.orangemane.com/forum/or...nfl-draft-forum/2451394-2019-wonderlic-scores

Does this then mean that Tillery and Boykin are the only smart ones out of ND's group? Or are they just not posted.

OL didn't show Mustipher/Bars
LB didn't show Coney/Tranquill
TE didn't show Mack
RB didn't show Williams
Didn't show any DBs for Love.

 

[ResLife Hero]

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Michigan?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Michigan</a> DT Rashan Gary, one of the draft’s top defensive players, has a shoulder that was flagged, sources say. It’s a labral tear from college, and most believe he can play this season, then possibly have surgery afterward. It will likely have to be managed or harnessed, tho</p>— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) <a href="https://twitter.com/RapSheet/status/1120640709642674176?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 23, 2019</a></blockquote>
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