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Saints beat writer mock draft 2.0
Posted on 4/17/21 at 11:00 am
Posted on 4/17/21 at 11:00 am
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The NFL draft starts in two weeks, and that sounds like a good time to roll out the second version of our New Orleans Saints beat writer mock draft.
The Saints are armed with eight picks in the 2021 draft and are currently slated to pick at the back end of the first round, at No. 28. Who will be there when the Saints’ turn comes around? We won’t know that until April 29, but we can try to make a guess until that day comes.
We ran through a number of simulated drafts using The Draft Network’s mock draft machine to come up with a pool of players who could potentially be available when the Saints make their selection, and then we asked members of our Saints coverage team to play General Manager for an afternoon.
This time, we added a twist: Who would we select if given the chance to make the second-round pick as well?
Picks 1-27 broke down as:
Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson
Jets: Trey Lance, QB, N. Dakota State
49ers: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU
Falcons: Justin Field, QB, Ohio State
Bengals: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
Dolphins: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
Lions: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
Panthers: Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama
Broncos: Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina
Cowboys: Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern
Giants: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
Eagles: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
Chargers: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech
Vikings: Alijah Vera-Tucker, IOL, USC
Patriots: Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
Cardinals: Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern
Raiders: Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State
Dolphins: Jaelen Phillips, EDGE, Miami
Washington: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
Bears: Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota
Colts: Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss
Titans: Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU
Jets: Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
Steelers: Landon Dickerson, IOL, Alabama
Jaguars: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
Browns: Christian Barmore, IDK, Alabama
Ravens: Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia
Saints: …
Here is what we came up with.
ROD WALKER'S PICKS
No. 28: Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
No. 60: Jabril Cox, LB, LSU
Mock draft 1.0 pick: Greg Newsome, CB, Northwestern
Much like in our first mock draft, I'm going with a cornerback. The one I picked last week (Northwestern's Greg Newsome) was off the board already this time, so I'm going with the next best one available.
The need at cornerback to replace Janoris Jenkins is too big for the Saints to pass up on a talent like Farley.
Farley gives them what they need at the position, a rare blend of size (6-2, 197) and athleticism who can cover and has really good ball skills. He's a guy who can step in and be ready to play right away. So getting this kind of talent this late would be a steal. If it wasn't for concerns about a back injury which he recently had a procedure on, Farley wouldn't even still be around at No. 28. And that's where the Saints will have to make a tough decision. Do you grab the best cornerback out there and fill the immediate need? Or is it the back issue too much of a concern? If that's the thinking, they could trade back and into the second round and nab Florida State's Asante Samuel Jr., the next best cornerback available.
Either way, best guess here is the first player the Saints pick in this draft will be a cornerback. Their second biggest need thought is at linebacker. If there is someone on their draft board that they have ranked high at that position, that may be their choice.
Jabril Cox played one season at LSU after starting his college career at North Dakota State. The transition to tougher competition in the SEC was a smooth one for him. He has size and speed and is excellent in coverage of running backs and tight ends. If not Cox, then Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses.
The NFL draft starts in two weeks, and that sounds like a good time to roll out the second version of our New Orleans Saints beat writer mock draft.
The Saints are armed with eight picks in the 2021 draft and are currently slated to pick at the back end of the first round, at No. 28. Who will be there when the Saints’ turn comes around? We won’t know that until April 29, but we can try to make a guess until that day comes.
We ran through a number of simulated drafts using The Draft Network’s mock draft machine to come up with a pool of players who could potentially be available when the Saints make their selection, and then we asked members of our Saints coverage team to play General Manager for an afternoon.
This time, we added a twist: Who would we select if given the chance to make the second-round pick as well?
Picks 1-27 broke down as:
Jaguars: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson
Jets: Trey Lance, QB, N. Dakota State
49ers: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU
Falcons: Justin Field, QB, Ohio State
Bengals: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon
Dolphins: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida
Lions: Ja’Marr Chase, WR, LSU
Panthers: Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama
Broncos: Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina
Cowboys: Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern
Giants: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama
Eagles: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama
Chargers: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech
Vikings: Alijah Vera-Tucker, IOL, USC
Patriots: Mac Jones, QB, Alabama
Cardinals: Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern
Raiders: Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State
Dolphins: Jaelen Phillips, EDGE, Miami
Washington: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State
Bears: Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota
Colts: Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss
Titans: Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU
Jets: Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson
Steelers: Landon Dickerson, IOL, Alabama
Jaguars: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
Browns: Christian Barmore, IDK, Alabama
Ravens: Azeez Ojulari, EDGE, Georgia
Saints: …
Here is what we came up with.
ROD WALKER'S PICKS
No. 28: Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech
No. 60: Jabril Cox, LB, LSU
Mock draft 1.0 pick: Greg Newsome, CB, Northwestern
Much like in our first mock draft, I'm going with a cornerback. The one I picked last week (Northwestern's Greg Newsome) was off the board already this time, so I'm going with the next best one available.
The need at cornerback to replace Janoris Jenkins is too big for the Saints to pass up on a talent like Farley.
Farley gives them what they need at the position, a rare blend of size (6-2, 197) and athleticism who can cover and has really good ball skills. He's a guy who can step in and be ready to play right away. So getting this kind of talent this late would be a steal. If it wasn't for concerns about a back injury which he recently had a procedure on, Farley wouldn't even still be around at No. 28. And that's where the Saints will have to make a tough decision. Do you grab the best cornerback out there and fill the immediate need? Or is it the back issue too much of a concern? If that's the thinking, they could trade back and into the second round and nab Florida State's Asante Samuel Jr., the next best cornerback available.
Either way, best guess here is the first player the Saints pick in this draft will be a cornerback. Their second biggest need thought is at linebacker. If there is someone on their draft board that they have ranked high at that position, that may be their choice.
Jabril Cox played one season at LSU after starting his college career at North Dakota State. The transition to tougher competition in the SEC was a smooth one for him. He has size and speed and is excellent in coverage of running backs and tight ends. If not Cox, then Alabama linebacker Dylan Moses.
Posted on 4/17/21 at 11:15 am to GMoney2600
I would take that in a heartbeat
Cox has a lot of work to do but he’s athletic and is good in coverage. Farley, if he stays healthy, will be the best CB of this class.
Cox has a lot of work to do but he’s athletic and is good in coverage. Farley, if he stays healthy, will be the best CB of this class.
Posted on 4/17/21 at 11:19 am to GMoney2600
i know the history with his dad isn't great here, but i think i'd rather molden in the first
the melt with moses would be entertaining in round 2 though
the melt with moses would be entertaining in round 2 though
Posted on 4/17/21 at 11:24 am to GMoney2600
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Jaguars: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
Hard to take a mock seriously when they make picks like that.
Posted on 4/17/21 at 11:25 am to geauxtigers87
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i know the history with his dad isn't great here, but i think i'd rather molden in the first
the melt with moses would be entertaining in round 2 though
Molden is projected to be a nickel corner and would be a significant reach in the first. I actually like Moses more than Cox and I am an LSU fan
Posted on 4/17/21 at 11:41 am to St Augustine
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Jaguars: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama
Hard to take a mock seriously when they make picks like that.
How so?
Posted on 4/17/21 at 11:53 am to Shameless
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How so?
Makes no sense for the jags to draft a running back in the first with so many other needs. They also hit gold with James Robinson as a UFA. Pretty sure he was a top 10 maybe top 5 rusher last year. He was pretty much their entire offense.
Posted on 4/17/21 at 12:50 pm to GMoney2600
this writer forgot that payton hates LSU players
Posted on 4/17/21 at 12:58 pm to GMoney2600
7 alabama guys projected in the first. Jesus.
Posted on 4/17/21 at 1:10 pm to Ryan3232
The more I read on Zaven the more I like.
High school QB. Played just about everywhere. Self proclaimed "country boy", 4.0 gpa. Valedictorian of his class.
Seems a can't miss pic.
High school QB. Played just about everywhere. Self proclaimed "country boy", 4.0 gpa. Valedictorian of his class.
Seems a can't miss pic.
Posted on 4/17/21 at 1:56 pm to GMoney2600
I’m calling my shot. I’ll get called nuts.
Tyson Campbell
Cox or Mills
Tyson Campbell
Cox or Mills
Posted on 4/17/21 at 3:26 pm to Mpd31
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Moses
He’s going to translate into a 2 down LBer, whereas Cox has really flashed in coverage. Gimme Cox.
Posted on 4/17/21 at 3:36 pm to touchdownjeebus
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He’s going to translate into a 2 down LBer, whereas Cox has really flashed in coverage. Gimme Cox.
We don’t know that. Moses has the athletic ability to improve in coverage and be very good. Cox has a long way to go to become a linebacker in the nfl. He doesn’t have the functional strength to play the position. He can probably find success as a big nickel or box safety but that isn’t really a position of need for us. I don’t hate it though. He would be a good matchup piece for us on tight ends. I feel like Moses has a better chance to fill a need as a true linebacker. Needs some coaching though
Posted on 4/17/21 at 8:59 pm to Shameless
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How so?
Because they have an insanely productive running back who nearly broke some rookie records on a cheap contract?
Posted on 4/17/21 at 9:26 pm to goatmilker
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The more I read on Zaven the more I like.
High school QB. Played just about everywhere. Self proclaimed "country boy", 4.0 gpa. Valedictorian of his class.
Seems a can't miss pic.
I really like Zaven too. I wouldn’t call him can’t miss but I really like him as a prospect
Posted on 4/18/21 at 7:58 am to GMoney2600
I think we already have the player that plays the position you draft cox for in CGJ
Posted on 4/18/21 at 8:33 am to mindbreaker
I think Cox can be an every down linebacker. If he adds about 10 lbs, he’d be similar in size to C.J. Mosley. Not saying he becomes Mosley, but he has the size and athleticism to play in the NFL.
I’d love to get him in the 2nd, but I have a feeling he will be gone before we pick unless we move up to get him.
That said, I’d love for Zaven to fall to us in the 1st. If we can get him, I’d be ecstatic.
I’d love to get him in the 2nd, but I have a feeling he will be gone before we pick unless we move up to get him.
That said, I’d love for Zaven to fall to us in the 1st. If we can get him, I’d be ecstatic.
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