Kuya's Mock Draft 1.0

Originally posted by Kuya:

our O-line sucks

Originally posted by Murphys1:

If you want guards, we could trade back and still get the two best guards in the draft Maybe Alexander from LSU and Garnett from Stanford would do.

Originally posted by Kuya:
Mock draft with projected compensatory picks


1. Ronnie Stanley - OT (Future Franchise LT)
"-Stanley passes the eye test with a girthy frame, long arms and the set-up quickness to protect the edge and mirror speed rushers in space. His long arms and fluid slide allow him to protect the edge, even when matched up against speed pass rushers. Plays on the balls of his feet with his knee bent, displaying good lateral agility and balance to mirror rushers. He has heavy hands and long arms, allowing him to catch and control opponents.
-Also shows strength and determination in the running game. Drives defenders off the ball in short-yardage situations, and speed and terrific effort getting to and effectively blocking at the second level.
-Besides size, athleticism and toughness, Stanley shows other traits that will earn him kudos with scouts, including good awareness and competitiveness. Keeps his head on a swivel and looks for peel back blocks on defenders in pursuit. Will block one defender before switching off to hit another.
-Further, he's more technically sound than one might expect for a young player. Stanley shoots his hands to stun defenders but isn't over-aggressive, demonstrating the patience that most blockers don't develop for years. He understands blocking with angles, using arm bars and running with defenders downfield to keep his opponent from making the tackle."


2. Shon Coleman - OT (1st round talent)
"-Looks the part with a wide-hipped, broad-shouldered frame. Flexible lower body to stay balanced even when overextended. Comfortable in space and nimble on his feet to pitch a tent at the second level.
-Not easily moved in pass protection or put in reverse, sitting in his stance. Extends well and has shock absorbers for arms, halting momentum generated by pass rushers. Quick punch and recoil, always keeping busy.
-Heavy hands with a strong upper body to punch and drive block. Competes like a bully and not shy about playing a physical brand of football. Has handled unthinkable adversity, beating cancer and working his way back onto the football field - beacon for toughness and determination in the locker room. Mature and carries himself like a professional."


3. Shawn Oakman - DE/DT (Armstead's Scary Brother)
"-With a physique that makes scouts gush, Oakman certainly passes the eyeball test with his tall, chiseled frame, branch-like length and body thickness to overwhelm blockers at the point of attack.
-Oakman is balanced and flexible for his body type, playing comfortable on his feet when asked to drop and cover flat responsibilities. He is heavy-handed with muscles on his muscles, using his long arms to jolt and drive blockers backwards."


4. Blake Martinez - ILB (Luke Kuechly Clone)
"-Stanford has possessed more accomplished and talented defensive players than Blake Martinez during its time on the national stage. But the senior linebacker's performance this season just might stand as the most valuable any Cardinal has produced considering his level of play and the surrounding personnel.
-But with Martinez serving as the emotional leader, primary physical presence and top tackler -- by a wide margin -- the Cardinal finished third in the Pac-12 in total and scoring defense."


4. Bronson Kaufusi - DE - Incredible Size
"-Plain and simple, you can't teach size, and Kaufusi is huge. Coming in at 6-foot-8 and 280 pounds, he is big even for NFL standards. But he is not a flabby 280 pounds — rather, he is well proportioned and muscular. It's scary to think, but with his height and frame, he could very well add more muscle and become even more physically imposing. The potential for Kaufusi to become a monster physically will not be lost on NFL scouts and coaches.
-Outstanding height and length. Good to real good athlete with good play speed. Plays with strength and has some snap in his hips. Good hand use. Has very good initial quickness with a quick first step. Natural pass rusher, has moves and can redirect. Plays the run very well. Tough and competitive. Has played both up and down. Has played some basketball at BYU."


5. DJ Foster - RB/WR - Shifty do it all recveiver
"Whether at receiver or running back, Foster's athleticism is the first thing that stands out. He's a fluid runner with impressive lateral agility, balance and stop-start quickness to avoid would-be tacklers and squirt through gaps. Foster lowers his shoulder on contact and keeps his legs driving to pick up whatever extra yardage hey can with his frame.He possesses soft hands and good hand-eye coordination to pluck and secure the football in one smooth motion."



5. Darion Griswold - HUGE athletic tight end at 6'5''
"Griswold has the look of a NFL tight end and passes the eye ball test with his broad shoulders and athletic physique. He is a smooth mover off the line and in his breaks, using sharp footwork as a route runner to create separation from linebackers. Griswold has natural ballskills with large mitts and the hand-eye coordination to secure off-target grabs. "


6. Austin Blythe - 6'3 300lb center
"-He has the short, squatty frame so conducive to winning the battle of leverage, showing impressive leg drive and the aggression to simply knock defenders backward. Uses his natural leverage advantage and strength to lock onto defenders. Blythe plays with good knee bend to hold up to bull rushes, slides well laterally and carries dynamite in his stands to pop defenders.
-He isn't just a pile driver, however, showing impressive agility and understanding of angles to sneak ahead of opponents and seal them off, creating easy lanes for his teammates to exploit."



6. Aaron Green RB
"Does make defenders miss with his video game-like cuts and vision, making quick reads and reacting with his feet to keep defenders off balance. Determined and focused runner, taking advantage of each touch with terrific instincts in space. Green also showed he could be a reliable pass catcher with 19 receptions for 166 yards and two touchdowns in 2014."


6. Ugonna Awuruonye DE 6'5 265

Originally posted by Kuya:

i think we need a beastly O-Line for Kelly's system and i think our current O-Line is garbage. Anthony Davis and Trent Brown won't be guaranteed studs next season and my draft was focused on bringing in 2 potential starters and strong talent there. I wanted to build depth in the trenches.