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Here's the draft I probably would have executed at the time. However, in retrospect, I like the real draft better than what I would have done. 2 - Maye 36 - McKinstry 50 - Suamataia 53 - Patrick Paul 67 - Roman Wilson 100 - Jared Wiley 139 - Jeremiah Trotter 161 - Johnny Wilson 222 - James Williams

If Charles Leno is in good condition following his hip surgery, I'm wondering what the level of interest would be in him rejoining the team. Would the team be interested? Would Leno be interested? If we still wanted to sign a veteran OT, would he be the choice over Donovan Smith or Andrus Peat (the other two names that I've heard most often in this regard)?

I haven't heard anything. I just think it's strange he hasn't signed yet, so I was speculating.

Still waiting to see who signs OT Julian Pearl. I'm guessing he's weighing offers or he's just done with football.

I'm hoping Johnny Newton convinces his Illinois teammate OT Julian Pearl (6'6", 312 lbs, 35 1/8" arms) to sign a UDFA deal with us.

As far as I can tell, OT Julian Pearl has not yet signed with a team. He should be our priority.

Hogs Haven is reporting that we signed WR Marcus Rosemy-Jacksaint

Ryan Fowler reporting that we've signed Texas Tech Safety Tyler Owens, 6' 2" 216 lbs Hogs Haven reporting that we've signed Virginia Tech DT Norell Pollard

Julian Pearl OT Frank Crum OT James Williams (Safety that is likely to become an LB) Dalin Holker TE Cornelius Johnson WR Willie Drew CB Garrett Greenfield OT Jalen Coker WR

I'd like to see us select another tackle: C. Jones or J. Foster in th 5th, or W. Rouse in the 7th. A few quality CBs still available: Tampa, Hart, Jackson, Carson, etc. An LB to be groomed by Wagner would also be a good option. Trotter and Green will probably go in 4th. Eichenberg should be there for us in the 5th.

At this point it seems certain that Alt, Fashanu, Fuaga, Latham, Fautanu, and Mims will be taken in the top 20. Then there's Guyton, Morgan, Suamatia, and Paul who are likely to go between picks 24 and 45. I'd package picks to move up for Mims, Fuaga, or Fashanu. Otherwise, I'm content to see if I can land one or two of the next tier with 36 and 40. If I strike-out, I'd wait until the 3rd round to target Fisher, Rosengarten, and/or Amegadjie. With the exception of Amegadjie (a true mystery), these likely third rounders may not have nearly as a high a ceiling as Guyton, Suamatia, or Paul, but they should be solid players.

WAS 2. Drake MayeQB North Carolina 36. Kingsley SuamataiaOT BYU 40. Ladd McConkeyWR Georgia 67. Cedric GrayLB North Carolina 78. Kiran AmegadjieOT Yale 100. Khyree JacksonCB Oregon 139. Theo JohnsonTE Penn State 152. Jonah EllissEDGE Utah 222. Mark PerryS TCU

While I am confident that we have a group of coaches who can efficiently elevate the play of any quarterback we draft, I'm not as confident about our O-line coaching. That said, I don't think we're going to have enough ammo to trade up for Alt, Fashanu, or Fuaga, who seem most ready and talented. Trading up for Latham or Fautanu may prove difficult as well. They seem like solid if not great picks who would be ready to go sooner than later. That leaves Mims and Guyton as the remaining tackles likely to be taken between picks 18 and 24. I expect Suamatia and Morgan to be taken between picks 30 and 36. These last four prospects all need development. As does Patrick Paul, who is the next most promising tackle on my list. On the video I've been able to watch (not extensive) of these last five candidates, Mims seems to be the most athletic, natural talent, but I'm not confident that he can stay healthy. Morgan seems to be the most technically sound, but he doesn't flash anything special. He looks like Leno to me. Guyton and Suamatia will need development, but they flash. Paul seems to lumber, but he's huge. With all of this in mind, I'm against trading up because I have lingering questions about all of the tackles we would be most likely to get. I think there's a fair chance that Suamatia and/or Morgan will be available at 36. If not, then we should think about grabbing Paul at 36 or 40. After that, there seems to be a number of serviceable right tackles that will be available in rounds 3 and 5 (Fisher, Rosengarten, Amegadjie, C. Jones, Puni, Goncalves, C. Wallace, J. Foster). I would definitely take 2 tackles in the draft, with the hope of hitting on at least one who can play tackle and the other who could be moved to guard if needed.

Since it's unlikely that we'll be sitting either Maye or Daniels behind Mariotta, I'm hoping for a stout defense (anchored by Wagner, Luvu, and our tackles) and a run heavy offense to shelter our young o-line (which should include at least one rookie tackle) and our rookie QB.

Another tackle and a wide receiver please.