I've probably watched over 100 mock drafts for 2024 with over a dozen different RUclipsrs and of course your ESPN /NFL Network guys. Honestly, Marcus, you have the absolute BEST takes of anybody that isn't a professional and paid to do this (I'm not sure, you might be). Keep up the great work bud!
Oh my sweet Marcus where do I even begin you bring light into the world, you bring entertainment to my phone, thank you for this glorious addition to my draft content knowledge.
As a Lions fan I think you nailed this one. Kool-Aid/Kneeland/Polk would be pretty close to ideal for their first 3 picks imo. Love the players, love the value, and they're great fits for Detroit in terms of culture and player archetypes as well. Really nicely done
I'm no qb evaluator, but Pat Kirwin and Jim Miller on NFL network have Daniels as the best QB in the draft. He has by far the best blitz / sack ratio of all the top QBs as well.
I love the idea of Barton. He fills an immediate need. Just not sure about taking a guard at #16 overall. Feels like you can easily trade down and get a starting guard later on, while simultaneously getting more capital. Seattle goes from #16 to #81. That's a huge gap.
Will Hernandez with Christian Haynes and SVP makes me very happy as a Cards fan. That's a top 10-15 Interior from bottom 10. Hernandez was a borderline pro bowl caliber player last year. That interior is gonna be nasty
I’m a hawks fan and I love Graham Barton! Fills the biggest need and he is a very high floor player with exceptional athleticism and flexibility. Easy W.
As a Bears fan, I’d take Dallas Turner over Byron Murphy. I think Gervon Dexter can become a quality starter, and we NEED another pass rusher opposite Montez Sweat, who’s a number 2 edge in his own right.
@@denniscarney5249 True, but I’m also not sold on Eberflus as the long term head coach. Turner is the player with more potential at the more important position.
@@tonyk7387 Failclowns fan here, so I've looked at the EDGE guys extensively. I'm out on all of them in the top 10. If I were ATL or CHI and had to "stick and pick" at 8 or 9, it's either Murphy or Mitchell for me. Would much rather target Kneeland, Elliss, and Michael Hall Jr. in the 2nd. Heck, if I got a trade-down opportunity I'm even asking the other team if I can swap my 3rd for their 2nd as part of the swap.
@@denniscarney5249 I like it. Yeah I think way too many ppl are just inserting a dallas turner or Jared verse at 8 and as a bears fans, I think to myself everytime... If all the WRs are gone and the bears feel like they could trade back a few picks and still get their guy at edge/DT, why wouldn't the falcons also think that way? I get it... Not every front office is intelligent but idk... Surely terry F isn't that slow lol. But of course... The idea of trading back only works if there's someone to trade with and someone who's worth trading up for. It's gonna be must watch TV that's all I know. If we live in the world where QBs go 1-4, and then LA + NYG takes WRs and the titans take Alt, I just don't see how ATL doesn't find a trade partner who's wanting to jump the Bears. The bears being only one pick behind y'all, they'll feel like they shouldn't have to give up too much but ATL will also want the best deal. The bears can compete with the Jets since they also don't have a 2nd round pick. But even then.. if Jets say we will give you our 3rd THIS year.. idk if the bears are willing to come off pick 75. They would maaaaybe counter with next year's 2nd but the Carolina pick could be in the top 10 of the 2nd so idk if they'd give that up and their own 2nd isn't more appealing than the Jets 3rd this year. Arizona would probably be the one who jumps us, assuming the Vikings are the team who trades with them to get to 4. They have so many picks and also need a WR. Broncos nah, Oakland nah, colts maybe but they'd have a hard time topping ARIs offer bc Ballard values picks quite a bit and not to mention the idea of picking 15 isn't as attractive as 11 for ATL. New Orleans might wanna trade up for a LT but they can stand pat and still get an Olu or Fautanu imo. Jacksonville could get desperate for a WR like Rome but again... Will ATL wanna move back that far?? If they have terrion rated the same as Mitchell then maybe they can risk it. I know y'all like to play alot of man coverage (only know bc Fields actually played well vs y'all and he was only fine vs Man. Terrible vs. zone hahaha). But also idk if y'all will be running the same defense with a new HC. Bc of Arizona being tough to top trade up wise, im almost hoping that ARI sticks and picks a WR at 4 and MIN trades with LA. Sure they could try to then trade up with y'all but I could also see them staying at 11 and taking Latham. So many scenarios 😂 sorry for writing a book, I just love talking ball with ppl who sounds like they know what they're talking about. I low key have gotten to a point where I'd be happy with the bears sticking at 9 and taking Byron Murphy but now Im hearing y'all are also interested so it will be fascinating. Can't wait
TFG i got a question.. the steelers do not have a true Center on the roster.. why wouldnt Jackson Powers-Johnson not be the perfect fit? Ive been seeing RT, CB, WR, and now DL. If whoever they draft will end up being the Starter then why wouldnt we take the best one available?
As a Steelers fan, I haven’t seen anything like this mocked. It doesn’t make me excited but it definitely doesn’t make me mad. It always does feel right to get a great defensive player in the building
YO! Thank you Marcus for all the draft coverage & I definitely will have you on during the draft to hear your analysis of each pick! Ready to get into this video!
Love the effort you put into this, big fan of Round 1. Round 2 was a bit confusing, can’t see the argument for Tykee Smith over Javon Bullard as a UGA fan
Seahawks fan here, we have addressed our O-Line decently in FA and it was not our biggest issue. Stopping the run was our biggest issue, followed by pass rush. Online is third biggest need but by a decent margin. Byron Murphy is my hope, but in your draft, Dallas Turner would be a no-brainer for us!
As a Lions fan, my 3 round mock has been very similar to what you have here. The only difference is I've been mocking Tez Walker. I would still love Polk if that ends up being the result tho.
My favorite classes in this mock would be: Lions - I'm a Lions fan and Kool-Aid, Kneeland, and Polk would be an amazing haul Cardinals - This is just an absurd injection of talent... Getting two WRs in Harrison and Franklin, two very good iOL in Haynes and Van Pran, a very good Edge in Ellis, my favorite nose tackle in Sweat, AND a versatile, athletic 3 or 5 tech in Fiske. Just an insane haul for day 1 and day 2, although I do wish you had maybe taken a corner instead of Fiske. Ravens - Nate Wiggins and Xavier Leggette would be massive values at those spots for me. Patrick Paul is also a really nice developmental pick too. Steelers - Newton, Corley, Nourzad, and Melton are all some of my favorites in this draft, and I particularly love Corley's fit in Pitt. Falcons - Love grabbing four higher upside defensive players while also adding some future draft capital for ammo to potentially grab a future QB
Idk about the Falcons portion... love the selection of Latu over Turner, but really think the pick at 43 should've been Michael Hall Jr. or Darius Robinson. Nothing against Dru Phillips but personally like either of the FSU corners or the dude from BC in the 4th and I am 100% "out" on Bralen Trice.
There are several picks that I had the exact same fits for. Love the Raiders trade-up for Penix, Trey Benson being the home-run hitter for Dallas, the MHJ/Franklin combination, etc.
an interesting note on the whole “everyone knows the bears are taking rome” thing - a couple days ago the betting markets would’ve agreed that he’s the heavy favorite but in a day there’s been a drastic shift and now byron murphy is actually favored to go at 9 - obviously betting markets aren’t gospel but those kind of sudden shifts usually signal some kind of intel, interested to see if that ends up coming to fruition
Im so glad you understand the ravens mindset more than most. If AD mirchell is there...theres a chance..but i see them taking a top corner vs reaching on a OL regardless of need
I'm sold on Newton. I just assumed he wouldnt ve available, but I'm all for getting best available player over positional need. Especially if Barton and Mims are gone.
Id feel a lot better if the Pats draft Marvin Harrison JR and later find the way to trade up for Nix and develop from there. Daniels is really not him.
@@Ynkno he’s coachable and have a solid floor. If he bombs, you at least have a future perennial pro bowler. If Daniels fails and that’s certainly possible, you have nothing.
I think the reason Bowers is commonly mocked to the Colts (as a colts fan) is because in Steichen’s previous stops as an OC he heavily used the TE’s. We don’t have a guy imo who can be a target hog like Goedert/Henry. Maybe Jelani Woods can be that but you can’t count on him after last year not playing a single snap. It’s also a whole new coaching staff that Jelani has yet to work with. There’s some nice pieces in the TE room but that shouldn’t stop you from taking a true difference maker at the position
As a falcons fan I love it, but my only gripe is that I would have easily taken Payton Wilson and played him as a kyle hamilton type specifically, but I would keep him at 230-235. The dude can FLY, at his current weight and I think he can take maybe 5-15 snaps per game at ILB where you can blitz him up the A gap or have him drop back into coverage. You can also match him against big slots in man, take snaps at SS, and at strong side OLB against 11 personel instead of going to nickel. I don't want him making 100+ RB tackles in the box, but the falcons don't need him too. To me he screams Kam Chancellor and is a very underrated prospect. Honestly I would have taken him at 44.
Definitely would love this draft for my Lions Marcus. I think we all were pretty much wrong about last years draft. Was just kinda a weak class so we just went and got our guys. I’d be geeked with Kool aid and kneeland
Sign me up for this Falcons draft RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!! Got some extra picks from a trade down plus a extra 3rd just incase they take one of our picks next year from the tampering thing. Latu is my #1 defensive player in this entire draft so him to the Falcons is my favorite pick every single time. It's what i want to happen in the real draft 2 days form now. I at 1st had a issue with Phillips in round 2 as him and Tykee i felt went about a round or 2 early but i do like both players. But then my friend you turned around and gave us Trice in round 3 and i have him as worthy of our 2nd round pick. So that and Phillips i felt canceled each other out value wise. Love me some Jaden Hicks as well and we for sure need a SS. Now if we can get WR in 4th and Nose Tackle 320+ big boy in 5th i say the Falcons are rolling. I have no issues double dipping in the 1st 3 rounds at Edge and you gave me 2 of my favorite ones in the draft. Take a bow Franchise you deserve it on the Falcons mock.
Yo Marcus, just want to congratulate you on reaching 100k. I remember first discovering this channel back in the summer of 2022 when you were doing your Deep Dives on the Texans and Jags (can't remember who you had ranked worse haha). Awesome mock draft man can't wait for the draft. You're gonna be a GM some day mark my words!
definitely a great draft as a lions fan I agree, I would also love chop robinson in the first and ennis rakestraw jr in the second, as a second favorite edge/cb combo
Love your vids man one note that isn't really a note just maybe something to think about. Im a Chiefs fan and I've been hoping we draft Ladd McConkey (if we don't somehow get AD Mitchell) for all the reasons you mentioned. The one thing is though in Mahomes and Reid's interviews over the past few weeks, they have been hinting that they may end up using Hollywood Brown as more of a jack of all trades receiver rather than just a deep threat. This doesn't mean we can't still get Ladd more that we may still be looking at deep threats rather than just assuming Hollywood is going to fill that role.
Can’t agree more on Tykee Smith too. I don’t understand how he is so low. Even just as a pure nickel he’s a round 2 player. He def has safety potential still. Dudes a stud. We’ll see where teams value him
As a Carolina Panthers fan I disagree VEHEMENTLY with picks 33 & 39 more 39 than 33 I prefer Adonai Mitchell over Xavier Worthy however if that’s the best WR on the board I’ll except that but at Pick 39 why are you going DL when we need a Center or a Cornerback? I swear a lot of you don’t really study teams like you say you do because the needs of my Panthers are as follows: Pick 33 - WR (STARTER) Pick 39 - CB (STARTER) Pick 65 - Center (STARTER) Pick 101 - TE (STARTER or DEVELOPMENTAL) Pick 141 - LB or RB (DEVELOPMENTAL) Pick 142 - EDGE, DT or DE (ROTATIONAL) Pick 240 - CB, SS, FS or OT (DEVELOPMENTAL)
Bro you’re totally on it with Jonah Ellis. Obv he won’t go that high but yeah man I agree completely, just from the tape, Ellis is the 4th best pass rusher from the edge in the class. Don’t understand why he’s so low on the consensus.
You got Mims right. Dude is being slept on. Quite possibly the best OT from this class in a few years. I'd be fine with my Titans taking him at 7 if we can't trade down and still likely get him.
Jordan morgan is an interesting choice. He doesnt move the needle much but hes probably the most principalled player to take at 31. I think the niners are trading out of 31 though, whether up or down. Would love to land christian haynes in the 2nd but it probably wont happen
As a pennstate and steelers fan I adored this mock for us personally I am a major fan of zach fraziers game but this is how I would do things to truly revamp this team good job!
Just about to start work on a final, and what better to keep me company than this BEHEMOTH of a mock. Appreciate all the hard work this draft season, Marcus.
Lions fan here: While I don’t mind the Kneeland pick at all I think I’d rather have Legette in that spot; I think he’s BPA by far at a position of need. Lions also would probably rather have a G/C than a D lineman. so I think you go that way in the 3rd instead of Polk.
It'd be hilarious if the Titans went with Joe Alt and Tyler Guyton in the same draft, after spending 4 years drafting Isaiah Wilson, Dillon Radunz, Petit-Frere, and Pete Skoronski all on day 1 or 2. At this point it feels like they're gonna be pouring resources into that position forever lol.
Really like the Eagles first round pick. I am super torn between Terrion Arnold and Cooper DeJean and tend to lean more towards Arnold because I feel like having a shutdown man corner is essential, but I would not be mad at Cooper DeJean if they drafted him at all
As a Seahawks fan, I like Barton and I’d be alright if that happened but I’d only really be happy about getting Barton if we got him in a trade down, I think JPJ would be better for us personally, but you certainly know more about these prospects than I do(I know my shit but I’m not a certifiable expert) so I’ll keep this in mind tomorrow when I watch the draft.
as a steelers fan i wanted byron murphy so newton is also a great fit. oline and receivers needs work but theres so much depth in the draft for the steelers
brandon stephens had a pro bowl caliber season what are we saying bout him???? i believe corner, wr, or trade back to early 2nd is in our cards. corner has more so to do with marlo’s contract and health….slot is fine with arthur maulet but we do need depth.
Steeler fan 1. I don't hate the Newton pick. The DL is a sneaky need that the Steelers need. Could go that route WR or OL is not addressed in RD 2. Corley is a good pick. Was hoping for either Pearsall or Wilson there, though. Feels like Corley can fit the offense. I still get the feeling a draft day trade for a WR is still in the mix 3. Hunter Nourzad could be a good center. Don't hate it 4. With slot CB is a need. Melton could fit, and there's been buzz around him to Pittsburgh. I also like Sanistril if he falls
Something interesting I saw once was eagles trading up with the Seahawks and take corner. In this case eagles would be getting QUINYON MITCHELL which would be crazy and then at 22 the Seahawks take Latham or Barton or JPJ, which is just the same 3 players they would have taken at 16 anyway
Lions fan and I do love the first two picks! I have been wanting the lions to go Kool-aid and it definitely gets the help Hutch been needing . I’m not huge on Polk but I do understand the reasoning.
Pretty sure the Raiders want to trade up aggressively for a QB and don't want the Broncos to beat them to it, could see the Cardinals repeating what they did last year and the Titans need more picks. Don't see the Jets drafting Bowers. Aaron Rodgers doesn't throw to TEs all that much, 15 seasons as a starter in Green Bay, and only once did a TE eclipse 700 yards receiving (Jermichael Finley in 2011) and in the last decade only one had more than 600 yards (Jimmy Graham in 2018). Here's my guess: 1. Caleb Williams Bears 2. Jayden Daniels Washington 3. Drake Maye Patriots 4. J.J. McCarthy Vikings 5. Joe Alt Chargers 6. Marvin Harrison Jr. Giants 7. Malik Nabers Cardinals 8. Michael Penix Jr. Raiders 9. Rome Odunze Bears 10. Olu Fashanu Jets 11. Taliese Fuaga Titans 12. Brock Bowers Broncos 13. Laiatu Latu Falcons
As a Seahawks fan I get the Barton pick and I wouldn’t be upset with it, but in that situation I would want Jonny newton more. We could pair him with his old teammate and we need run defense. Idk you know more than me and I could’ve not recognized something but that’s just what I would do. Would be happy either way tho, we definently need guards.
The Johnny newton pick at 20 to the Steelers isn’t bad and even with our other needs it’s definitely tempting but I think it’s a year too early. The Steelers definitely have neglected the defensive line the last few years early on in the draft, however they’ve also neglected the offensive line. Right now I’d rather get a premium tackle to and let him develop until he’s ready to take over the spot and move James Daniels to a rotational spot. Especially because the sooner we get talent on the right side, the sooner Broderick Jones will be able to go back to him natural position at LT
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Can't wait for Decamerion Richardson to go #13 overall.
Someone will trade up to 12 for him
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Damn, you predicted their 4th round pick. Good on you
I've probably watched over 100 mock drafts for 2024 with over a dozen different RUclipsrs and of course your ESPN /NFL Network guys. Honestly, Marcus, you have the absolute BEST takes of anybody that isn't a professional and paid to do this (I'm not sure, you might be). Keep up the great work bud!
Oh my sweet Marcus where do I even begin you bring light into the world, you bring entertainment to my phone, thank you for this glorious addition to my draft content knowledge.
dude everytime I just finish a video this guy drops another 2 hour one, bad day to be busy
11:12 had me for a second with Parris Campbell
As a Lions fan I think you nailed this one. Kool-Aid/Kneeland/Polk would be pretty close to ideal for their first 3 picks imo. Love the players, love the value, and they're great fits for Detroit in terms of culture and player archetypes as well. Really nicely done
I agree with your vision of taking John Milton III #1
Fun fact TFG, Harbaugh actually tried to recruit Latham to Michigan out of high school
congrats on 100k. been a fan of your stuff for years you do a great job dude.
I totally agree with your Jayden Daniels take!!! He to me is overrated and closer to JJ McCarthy than he is to the top 2
Haters be damned he was the best player in every game in college
@@vsauce4678 Keywords “college football” he’s not bad by any means he’s just closer to JJ than he is Drake & Caleb
I'm no qb evaluator, but Pat Kirwin and Jim Miller on NFL network have Daniels as the best QB in the draft. He has by far the best blitz / sack ratio of all the top QBs as well.
@@snow3017Because he had two elite receivers, a decent OL, and was faster than most of the guys he played against. That won’t be the case in the NFL
Nah Maye is extremely inconsistent and has some sam Darnold in him. He's better than Darnold but if he's a much riskier qb@@b3astieb0y99
I love the idea of Barton. He fills an immediate need. Just not sure about taking a guard at #16 overall. Feels like you can easily trade down and get a starting guard later on, while simultaneously getting more capital. Seattle goes from #16 to #81. That's a huge gap.
I think we'll see them trade down with philly in exchange for one of their seconds.
Will Hernandez with Christian Haynes and SVP makes me very happy as a Cards fan. That's a top 10-15 Interior from bottom 10. Hernandez was a borderline pro bowl caliber player last year. That interior is gonna be nasty
As a bengals fan if Xavier Legette or Troy Franklin are still there and we take Sanders I’d be so pissed 😂
I’m a hawks fan and I love Graham Barton! Fills the biggest need and he is a very high floor player with exceptional athleticism and flexibility. Easy W.
As a Bears fan, I’d take Dallas Turner over Byron Murphy. I think Gervon Dexter can become a quality starter, and we NEED another pass rusher opposite Montez Sweat, who’s a number 2 edge in his own right.
The DT position is more crucial to Eberflus' system.
@@denniscarney5249 True, but I’m also not sold on Eberflus as the long term head coach. Turner is the player with more potential at the more important position.
Yeah I'd rather have Murphy
@@tonyk7387 Failclowns fan here, so I've looked at the EDGE guys extensively. I'm out on all of them in the top 10. If I were ATL or CHI and had to "stick and pick" at 8 or 9, it's either Murphy or Mitchell for me. Would much rather target Kneeland, Elliss, and Michael Hall Jr. in the 2nd. Heck, if I got a trade-down opportunity I'm even asking the other team if I can swap my 3rd for their 2nd as part of the swap.
@@denniscarney5249 I like it. Yeah I think way too many ppl are just inserting a dallas turner or Jared verse at 8 and as a bears fans, I think to myself everytime... If all the WRs are gone and the bears feel like they could trade back a few picks and still get their guy at edge/DT, why wouldn't the falcons also think that way? I get it... Not every front office is intelligent but idk... Surely terry F isn't that slow lol. But of course... The idea of trading back only works if there's someone to trade with and someone who's worth trading up for. It's gonna be must watch TV that's all I know. If we live in the world where QBs go 1-4, and then LA + NYG takes WRs and the titans take Alt, I just don't see how ATL doesn't find a trade partner who's wanting to jump the Bears. The bears being only one pick behind y'all, they'll feel like they shouldn't have to give up too much but ATL will also want the best deal. The bears can compete with the Jets since they also don't have a 2nd round pick. But even then.. if Jets say we will give you our 3rd THIS year.. idk if the bears are willing to come off pick 75. They would maaaaybe counter with next year's 2nd but the Carolina pick could be in the top 10 of the 2nd so idk if they'd give that up and their own 2nd isn't more appealing than the Jets 3rd this year. Arizona would probably be the one who jumps us, assuming the Vikings are the team who trades with them to get to 4. They have so many picks and also need a WR. Broncos nah, Oakland nah, colts maybe but they'd have a hard time topping ARIs offer bc Ballard values picks quite a bit and not to mention the idea of picking 15 isn't as attractive as 11 for ATL. New Orleans might wanna trade up for a LT but they can stand pat and still get an Olu or Fautanu imo. Jacksonville could get desperate for a WR like Rome but again... Will ATL wanna move back that far?? If they have terrion rated the same as Mitchell then maybe they can risk it. I know y'all like to play alot of man coverage (only know bc Fields actually played well vs y'all and he was only fine vs Man. Terrible vs. zone hahaha). But also idk if y'all will be running the same defense with a new HC. Bc of Arizona being tough to top trade up wise, im almost hoping that ARI sticks and picks a WR at 4 and MIN trades with LA. Sure they could try to then trade up with y'all but I could also see them staying at 11 and taking Latham. So many scenarios 😂 sorry for writing a book, I just love talking ball with ppl who sounds like they know what they're talking about. I low key have gotten to a point where I'd be happy with the bears sticking at 9 and taking Byron Murphy but now Im hearing y'all are also interested so it will be fascinating. Can't wait
TFG i got a question.. the steelers do not have a true Center on the roster.. why wouldnt Jackson Powers-Johnson not be the perfect fit? Ive been seeing RT, CB, WR, and now DL. If whoever they draft will end up being the Starter then why wouldnt we take the best one available?
As a Steelers fan, I haven’t seen anything like this mocked. It doesn’t make me excited but it definitely doesn’t make me mad. It always does feel right to get a great defensive player in the building
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Just started. Getting ready to cringe if u trade up for JJ McHandoff
TJ Tampa falling all the way to 86 is wild tbh
Here a couple months after the draft. TJ Tampa fell to pick 130 lol. "falling" to 86 wasn't wild at all
YO! Thank you Marcus for all the draft coverage & I definitely will have you on during the draft to hear your analysis of each pick!
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Love the effort you put into this, big fan of Round 1. Round 2 was a bit confusing, can’t see the argument for Tykee Smith over Javon Bullard as a UGA fan
Seahawks fan here, we have addressed our O-Line decently in FA and it was not our biggest issue.
Stopping the run was our biggest issue, followed by pass rush. Online is third biggest need but by a decent margin. Byron Murphy is my hope, but in your draft, Dallas Turner would be a no-brainer for us!
As a Lions fan, my 3 round mock has been very similar to what you have here. The only difference is I've been mocking Tez Walker. I would still love Polk if that ends up being the result tho.
My favorite classes in this mock would be:
Lions - I'm a Lions fan and Kool-Aid, Kneeland, and Polk would be an amazing haul
Cardinals - This is just an absurd injection of talent... Getting two WRs in Harrison and Franklin, two very good iOL in Haynes and Van Pran, a very good Edge in Ellis, my favorite nose tackle in Sweat, AND a versatile, athletic 3 or 5 tech in Fiske. Just an insane haul for day 1 and day 2, although I do wish you had maybe taken a corner instead of Fiske.
Ravens - Nate Wiggins and Xavier Leggette would be massive values at those spots for me. Patrick Paul is also a really nice developmental pick too.
Steelers - Newton, Corley, Nourzad, and Melton are all some of my favorites in this draft, and I particularly love Corley's fit in Pitt.
Falcons - Love grabbing four higher upside defensive players while also adding some future draft capital for ammo to potentially grab a future QB
Idk about the Falcons portion... love the selection of Latu over Turner, but really think the pick at 43 should've been Michael Hall Jr. or Darius Robinson. Nothing against Dru Phillips but personally like either of the FSU corners or the dude from BC in the 4th and I am 100% "out" on Bralen Trice.
Can’t believe Anthony Gould went #9 to the Bears! Great Watch!
dude marcus is such a g. 3 round mock 2 days out? gotta love it.
There are several picks that I had the exact same fits for. Love the Raiders trade-up for Penix, Trey Benson being the home-run hitter for Dallas, the MHJ/Franklin combination, etc.
Steerlers fan here - love johnny newton, you pretty much nailed it we havent drafted a blue chip interior defensive lineman in a long time.
That’s a horrible pick for round one. Would love a D lineman in round 4+ cause we do need more depth but we have much bigger needs
I hope the Colts take BTJ at 15. Been saying all off-season I want him. He has the traits to be a High number 2 to a solid number 1 receiver
Best mock draft ever... So logical. Thank you for everything you do man
an interesting note on the whole “everyone knows the bears are taking rome” thing - a couple days ago the betting markets would’ve agreed that he’s the heavy favorite but in a day there’s been a drastic shift and now byron murphy is actually favored to go at 9 - obviously betting markets aren’t gospel but those kind of sudden shifts usually signal some kind of intel, interested to see if that ends up coming to fruition
Beautiful draft for Detroit. All 3 can be day 1 starters and long term fits.
Im so glad you understand the ravens mindset more than most. If AD mirchell is there...theres a chance..but i see them taking a top corner vs reaching on a OL regardless of need
yo I first saw you on that pff show with the two fellas. I probably won't watch that anymore your content is so authentic well done 💪
wow that's high praise but definitely don't stop watching trev and connor!
I'm sold on Newton. I just assumed he wouldnt ve available, but I'm all for getting best available player over positional need. Especially if Barton and Mims are gone.
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1. Love this
2. Every time you say “interior”, my mind immediately goes to interior crocodile alligator
Was literally just thinking about the chargers trading back up for Rome , earlier today
Id feel a lot better if the Pats draft Marvin Harrison JR and later find the way to trade up for Nix and develop from there. Daniels is really not him.
nix??
@@Ynkno he’s coachable and have a solid floor. If he bombs, you at least have a future perennial pro bowler. If Daniels fails and that’s certainly possible, you have nothing.
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I think the reason Bowers is commonly mocked to the Colts (as a colts fan) is because in Steichen’s previous stops as an OC he heavily used the TE’s. We don’t have a guy imo who can be a target hog like Goedert/Henry.
Maybe Jelani Woods can be that but you can’t count on him after last year not playing a single snap. It’s also a whole new coaching staff that Jelani has yet to work with.
There’s some nice pieces in the TE room but that shouldn’t stop you from taking a true difference maker at the position
As a falcons fan I love it, but my only gripe is that I would have easily taken Payton Wilson and played him as a kyle hamilton type specifically, but I would keep him at 230-235. The dude can FLY, at his current weight and I think he can take maybe 5-15 snaps per game at ILB where you can blitz him up the A gap or have him drop back into coverage. You can also match him against big slots in man, take snaps at SS, and at strong side OLB against 11 personel instead of going to nickel. I don't want him making 100+ RB tackles in the box, but the falcons don't need him too. To me he screams Kam Chancellor and is a very underrated prospect. Honestly I would have taken him at 44.
Definitely would love this draft for my Lions Marcus. I think we all were pretty much wrong about last years draft. Was just kinda a weak class so we just went and got our guys. I’d be geeked with Kool aid and kneeland
Sign me up for this Falcons draft RIGHT NOW!!!!!!!!!!! Got some extra picks from a trade down plus a extra 3rd just incase they take one of our picks next year from the tampering thing. Latu is my #1 defensive player in this entire draft so him to the Falcons is my favorite pick every single time. It's what i want to happen in the real draft 2 days form now. I at 1st had a issue with Phillips in round 2 as him and Tykee i felt went about a round or 2 early but i do like both players. But then my friend you turned around and gave us Trice in round 3 and i have him as worthy of our 2nd round pick. So that and Phillips i felt canceled each other out value wise. Love me some Jaden Hicks as well and we for sure need a SS. Now if we can get WR in 4th and Nose Tackle 320+ big boy in 5th i say the Falcons are rolling. I have no issues double dipping in the 1st 3 rounds at Edge and you gave me 2 of my favorite ones in the draft. Take a bow Franchise you deserve it on the Falcons mock.
Yo Marcus, just want to congratulate you on reaching 100k. I remember first discovering this channel back in the summer of 2022 when you were doing your Deep Dives on the Texans and Jags (can't remember who you had ranked worse haha). Awesome mock draft man can't wait for the draft. You're gonna be a GM some day mark my words!
definitely a great draft as a lions fan I agree, I would also love chop robinson in the first and ennis rakestraw jr in the second, as a second favorite edge/cb combo
Love your vids man one note that isn't really a note just maybe something to think about.
Im a Chiefs fan and I've been hoping we draft Ladd McConkey (if we don't somehow get AD Mitchell) for all the reasons you mentioned. The one thing is though in Mahomes and Reid's interviews over the past few weeks, they have been hinting that they may end up using Hollywood Brown as more of a jack of all trades receiver rather than just a deep threat. This doesn't mean we can't still get Ladd more that we may still be looking at deep threats rather than just assuming Hollywood is going to fill that role.
Really like this draft for the 9ers. Thanks for all the hard work you do Marcus! Will stop by on your channel for the draft my guy!
Can’t agree more on Tykee Smith too. I don’t understand how he is so low. Even just as a pure nickel he’s a round 2 player. He def has safety potential still. Dudes a stud. We’ll see where teams value him
As a Carolina Panthers fan I disagree VEHEMENTLY with picks 33 & 39 more 39 than 33
I prefer Adonai Mitchell over Xavier Worthy however if that’s the best WR on the board I’ll except that but at Pick 39 why are you going DL when we need a Center or a Cornerback?
I swear a lot of you don’t really study teams like you say you do because the needs of my Panthers are as follows:
Pick 33 - WR (STARTER)
Pick 39 - CB (STARTER)
Pick 65 - Center (STARTER)
Pick 101 - TE (STARTER or DEVELOPMENTAL)
Pick 141 - LB or RB (DEVELOPMENTAL)
Pick 142 - EDGE, DT or DE (ROTATIONAL)
Pick 240 - CB, SS, FS or OT (DEVELOPMENTAL)
This might be my favorite youtube video of the year besides the seahawks deep dive. Great work marcus
Bro you’re totally on it with Jonah Ellis. Obv he won’t go that high but yeah man I agree completely, just from the tape, Ellis is the 4th best pass rusher from the edge in the class. Don’t understand why he’s so low on the consensus.
Straight here from the NFLSE big board podcast -- what a fantastic four hour run of draft content
You got Mims right. Dude is being slept on. Quite possibly the best OT from this class in a few years. I'd be fine with my Titans taking him at 7 if we can't trade down and still likely get him.
Jordan morgan is an interesting choice. He doesnt move the needle much but hes probably the most principalled player to take at 31. I think the niners are trading out of 31 though, whether up or down. Would love to land christian haynes in the 2nd but it probably wont happen
Honestly, favorite mock for bengals I've seen by far, not even remotely close
As a pennstate and steelers fan I adored this mock for us personally I am a major fan of zach fraziers game but this is how I would do things to truly revamp this team good job!
11:10 Completely missed that the Cardinals picked Paris Campbell #6 overall last year 😅😂 do they really need Marv that bad then?!?
YOU MADE MY DAY MAN! Happy draft week 🎉
Now this is a productive way to spend 2 hours. Can’t wait for Thursday
Just about to start work on a final, and what better to keep me company than this BEHEMOTH of a mock. Appreciate all the hard work this draft season, Marcus.
guy fieri is not in college lol
Lions fan here: While I don’t mind the Kneeland pick at all I think I’d rather have Legette in that spot; I think he’s BPA by far at a position of need. Lions also would probably rather have a G/C than a D lineman. so I think you go that way in the 3rd instead of Polk.
It'd be hilarious if the Titans went with Joe Alt and Tyler Guyton in the same draft, after spending 4 years drafting Isaiah Wilson, Dillon Radunz, Petit-Frere, and Pete Skoronski all on day 1 or 2. At this point it feels like they're gonna be pouring resources into that position forever lol.
I'm no Titans fan but the idea of Alt/Guyton bookending the o-line is really fun
Recently watched bengal put marshawn kneeland to the lions in the first and didn’t completely hate him for it so love this for the lions 🔥
Getting pumped for the draft tomorrow! we'll have to see who the Birds pick.
Lions fan here, I love this draft. Kneeland has visited with the Lions as well
Really like the Eagles first round pick. I am super torn between Terrion Arnold and Cooper DeJean and tend to lean more towards Arnold because I feel like having a shutdown man corner is essential, but I would not be mad at Cooper DeJean if they drafted him at all
Huge fan of your work and love this trade for Bengals. Only change I’d make would be Sinnott instead of Sanders
You did the Lions right, here. Well done!!
Also, Broncos had a private workout with Bo Nix. So it adds credibility to Denver potentially taking him at 12
At 23, if we are taking interior offensive line. I’m taking Jackson powers Johnson. We don’t need a guard. We need a center.
As a Seahawks fan, I like Barton and I’d be alright if that happened but I’d only really be happy about getting Barton if we got him in a trade down, I think JPJ would be better for us personally, but you certainly know more about these prospects than I do(I know my shit but I’m not a certifiable expert) so I’ll keep this in mind tomorrow when I watch the draft.
as a steelers fan i wanted byron murphy so newton is also a great fit. oline and receivers needs work but theres so much depth in the draft for the steelers
I LOVE all your draft content! 2hrs is not enough!!!
brandon stephens had a pro bowl caliber season what are we saying bout him???? i believe corner, wr, or trade back to early 2nd is in our cards. corner has more so to do with marlo’s contract and health….slot is fine with arthur maulet but we do need depth.
Love the analysis of steelers taking IDL. I dont know how more people haven’t mocked this
Steeler fan
1. I don't hate the Newton pick. The DL is a sneaky need that the Steelers need. Could go that route WR or OL is not addressed in RD
2. Corley is a good pick. Was hoping for either Pearsall or Wilson there, though. Feels like Corley can fit the offense. I still get the feeling a draft day trade for a WR is still in the mix
3. Hunter Nourzad could be a good center. Don't hate it
4. With slot CB is a need. Melton could fit, and there's been buzz around him to Pittsburgh. I also like Sanistril if he falls
Something interesting I saw once was eagles trading up with the Seahawks and take corner. In this case eagles would be getting QUINYON MITCHELL which would be crazy and then at 22 the Seahawks take Latham or Barton or JPJ, which is just the same 3 players they would have taken at 16 anyway
As a ravens fan this is my favourite mock maybe ever! Good work brother 🫶🏼
AZ has 11 picks already. Totally agree They won't trade out of Marvin Harrison Jr.
Lions fan and I do love the first two picks! I have been wanting the lions to go Kool-aid and it definitely gets the help Hutch been needing . I’m not huge on Polk but I do understand the reasoning.
JC Latham is cement feet and holds on to the defender, no thanks!
Steelers fan. Love Newton pick with how the board fell here, sadly we don’t draft guys that tomlin or khan don’t see at pro day or a t30 visit
Pretty sure the Raiders want to trade up aggressively for a QB and don't want the Broncos to beat them to it, could see the Cardinals repeating what they did last year and the Titans need more picks. Don't see the Jets drafting Bowers. Aaron Rodgers doesn't throw to TEs all that much, 15 seasons as a starter in Green Bay, and only once did a TE eclipse 700 yards receiving (Jermichael Finley in 2011) and in the last decade only one had more than 600 yards (Jimmy Graham in 2018).
Here's my guess:
1. Caleb Williams Bears
2. Jayden Daniels Washington
3. Drake Maye Patriots
4. J.J. McCarthy Vikings
5. Joe Alt Chargers
6. Marvin Harrison Jr. Giants
7. Malik Nabers Cardinals
8. Michael Penix Jr. Raiders
9. Rome Odunze Bears
10. Olu Fashanu Jets
11. Taliese Fuaga Titans
12. Brock Bowers Broncos
13. Laiatu Latu Falcons
As a Seahawks fan I get the Barton pick and I wouldn’t be upset with it, but in that situation I would want Jonny newton more. We could pair him with his old teammate and we need run defense. Idk you know more than me and I could’ve not recognized something but that’s just what I would do. Would be happy either way tho, we definently need guards.
The Franchise Guy is better than some GMs and scouts in the NFL!
I don’t see the Seahawks passing on Penix if he’s there.
Before you started taking mims to the raiders I never thought of it. Since then it’s been a total dream fit
You nailed the Chargers picks , thanks man !!
Appreciate it!
If the jags draft went like this I’d be so happy
Dude is frm the future. He is giving pics based on pics he previously picked. A robot
Johnny Newton is a stud. I think he’s a top ten talent in this draft, love the pick
The Vikings trading up to 5 and selecting Spencer Rattler was a shock but I like the hot take!
Loved it. My favorite pick is Legette to the Ravens
So Ravens too.... just stealing value left and right with their first two picks
The Johnny newton pick at 20 to the Steelers isn’t bad and even with our other needs it’s definitely tempting but I think it’s a year too early. The Steelers definitely have neglected the defensive line the last few years early on in the draft, however they’ve also neglected the offensive line. Right now I’d rather get a premium tackle to and let him develop until he’s ready to take over the spot and move James Daniels to a rotational spot. Especially because the sooner we get talent on the right side, the sooner Broderick Jones will be able to go back to him natural position at LT