2024 Annual Mock Simulator Thread

[mudhog]

Damn Goose, This draft haul would be primo. You literally got the second best LT in the draft while only giving up a 3rd and swapping a 2nd for a 3rd. Like it.

[illone]

This was a fun one. Damn thing is a time killer...

 

My version of a BPA draft:

 

[Skinsinparadise]

[Wyndorf25]

Trade back with the Pats (fleeced, considering we are getting their 1st next year too). Got many of the guys I was targeting--Daniels, Morgan, Sanders, Legette, Mahogany, Booker...

 

WAS

3.

Jayden DanielsQB LSU

34.

Jordan MorganOT Arizona

36.

Tyler NubinS Minnesota

40.

Kamari LassiterCB Georgia

67.

Ja'Tavion SandersTE Texas

68.

Xavier LegetteWR South Carolina

78.

Christian MahoganyOG Boston College

100.

Austin BookerEDGE Kansas

139.

MarShawn LloydRB USC

154.

Jaheim BellTE Florida State

196.

Mohamed KamaraEDGE Colorado State

222.

Nehemiah PritchettCB Auburn

 

2025 NE 1st

[Number 44]

2: R1 P2 QB Jayden Daniels - LSU

36: R2 P4 OT Jordan Morgan - Arizona

40: R2 P8 EDGE Chris Braswell - Alabama

67: R3 P3 OT Kiran Amegadjie - Yale

78: R3 P14 S Javon Bullard - Georgia

100: R3 P36 WR Brenden Rice - USC

139: R5 P4 TE Ben Sinnott - Kansas State

152: R5 P17 G Beaux Limmer - Arkansas

222: R7 P2 CB Elijah Jones - Boston College

[mudhog]

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7 Round - 1 Team: Mock Draft

04/05/24

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My Selections

2

Caleb Williams

QB | USC

36

Jackson Powers-Johnson

IOL | Oregon

40

Demeioun Robinson

EDGE | Penn State

67

Patrick Paul

OT | Houston

78

Jermaine Burton

WR | Alabama

100

Elijah Jones

CB | Boston College

139

Theo Johnson

TE | Penn State

152

Jamari Thrash

WR | Louisville

222

Walter Rouse OT | Oklahoma

[JamesMadisonSkins]

[Wyndorf25]

Ok. Most super unrealistic draft EVER. But with a trade back with Minn for about half of their draft this year. Oh yeah, and Daniels slipping alllll the way to #11....

 

WAS

11.

Jayden DanielsQB LSU

23.

Amarius MimsOT Georgia

36.

Tyler NubinS Minnesota

42.

Byron Murphy IIDT Texas

67.

Payton WilsonLB NC State

78.

Ricky PearsallWR Florida

100.

D.J. JamesCB Auburn

108.

Cade StoverTE Ohio State

129.

Jaylen WrightRB Tennessee

139.

Brenden RiceWR USC

152.

Beaux LimmerOC Arkansas

157.

Jaheim BellTE Florida State

167.

M.J. DevonshireCB Pittsburgh

188.

Mohamed KamaraEDGE Colorado State

222.

Caedan WallaceOT Penn State

[Wyndorf25]

[Number 44]

WAS

2.

Jayden DanielsQB LSU

36.

Kingsley SuamataiaOT BYU

66.

Ja'Tavion SandersTE Texas

67.

Max MeltonCB Rutgers

71.

Payton WilsonLB NC State

78.

Kiran AmegadjieOT Yale

100.

Jermaine BurtonWR Alabama

139.

Jonah EllissEDGE Utah

148.

Tykee SmithS Georgia

152.

Elijah JonesCB Boston College

186.

Hunter NourzadOC Penn State

222.

Dallin HolkerTE Colorado State

2025 HOU 3rd

2025 LV 5th

2025 ARI 6th

[maxiumone]

I would take this one in a heartbeat

[mudhog]

 

7 Round - 1 Team: Mock Draft

04/11/24

My Selections

2

Drake Maye

QB | North Carolina

36

Amarius Mims

OT | Georgia

40

Tyler Guyton

OT | Oklahoma

67

Max Melton

CB | Rutgers

78

Bralen Trice

EDGE | Washington

100

Jalen McMillan

WR | Washington

139

Brenden Rice

WR | USC

152

Caelen Carson

CB | Wake Forest

222

Tanner McLachlan

TE | Arizona


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[mudhog]

[dswerdlw]

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

[Forehead]

While these are amusing, teams taking more than 10 players in any draft are pretty rare I'd think, and some of these trades are ridiculous.

[FrFan]

https://espnanalytics.com/draft-sim/

[Bigmuss1]

The simulation is fun!  When you do them it seems like a good move to trade out of the 2 spot and pick up more quality picks, a lot of these simulators have JT slipping down to you after you make the trade.  It’s interesting, I would still like to see Washington take Alt, then go after a QB later in the draft.  

[philibusters]

Explaining the picks:

2.  Preference for Maye over Daniels.  I see Daniels as probably better  in year 1 with his running ability and better throwing footwork, but Maye as the better long term pick.  

36.   I went with McConkey because he was the best player on my list of guys.  I made a list of 11 guys that I was considering at 36 at four positions.  They were WR:  McConkey, Burton, Pearsell, Leggett--T Suamataia, Fisher, Amegadjee-- Edge:  Braswell and Ellis and CB:  Lassiter, Rakestraw, Phillips.   My tops guys at each of those positions were McConkey, Suamataia, Braswell, and Lassiter so I ended up picking amongst those four.  Just felt the most confident about McConkey.

40.  If Suamataia had still been on the board I probably I would have gone with him, but he came off the board in this mock draft in the three picks between 36 and 40.  I did consider Fisher, but I saw that on PFF's board he was rated like 70, so I figured there was a reasonable chance to get him at 67.  Because I just took a WR I wasn't going to take another.  Thus it became between Braswell and Lassiter.  I felt like Braswell plays a more premium position and is probably a slightly safer pick.  I don't love Braswell, doubt he is ever a great pass rusher, but he is balanced.  He is solid against the run and pass.  Not a dynamic pass rusher, but can win in a couple ways.  I feel like Lassiter maybe had higher upside as he was probably a better college player than Braswell, but 4.6 speed for a outside corner probably means you can only use him in off coverage and we already have a player like that in Forbes.  Close call.

67.  No brainer.  I think Blake Fisher is an underrated prospect.   Only a true junior, decent combine numbers, decent film.  I feel like he is less of a project than Amegadjee, who was already off the board at this point (but who I would have picked Fisher over).  Maybe not a high ceiling pick, but decent floor and definitely could be a starting tackle in the NFL.  I think he could project as a Charles Leno type player (more than serviceable), that is a slightly optimistic projection, but still realistic in my opinion.

78.  Also a no brainer, I like Andru Phillips, but really like him at 78.  I gave him some consideration at 36 and 40 though wasn't realistically going to take him there, but felt very comfortable taking him at 67.    Of the 11 guys I listed as candidates at 36, he was the only still on the board at 78.  Good athleticism and scheme versatility (can play zone, press man, off man), I felt lucky he was still on the board though rated as teh 80 prospect, I did kind of have in the back of my mind when I picked Braswell at 40 that I could possibly get Fisher at 67 and Phillips at 78 based on their PFF rankings.

100:  Tommy Eichenberg--I am not going to lie after a couple no brainers in my opinion, I did have some regrets after hitting the draft button on Eichenberg.  I didn't want to take a player at one of the 5 positions I already taken one at so I was looking at interior O-Lineman, Linebackers, Running Backs, and Tight Ends.  And there was no player that stood out.  Considered Sinnot the TE, Bebbe the Offensive Guard, but went with Eichenberg.  They immediately questioned my choice.  The quandary of having no obvious choice.

139:  Javon Foster:  At this point I was willing to double up on a position.   I like Blake Fisher more than Javon Foster, but do think Foster is worth a flier at this point.   I did check to see if Bebbe was on the board, but he was gone by this point.  I forgot to check if Ben Sinnot was still available. That would have been a difficult choice, but due to poor process I didn't have to make that choice.

152.  Theo Johnson:  At this point I felt like I had addressed most of needs.  TE is not a glaring need, but I don't know if I am sold on any of our younger options so I'll add another one to that group.  I think Theo Johnson is decent value at this point in the draft too.  Would have preferred Sinnot but he was off the board at this point.

222.  I didn't spend much time on this pick.  I figured I would pick up a RB at this point.  None of the guys on the board were players I knew much about so it was kinda of picking blind.  I considered the Ohio State running back, the RB from South Dakota St, and Ali from Marshall.  I probably heard the most hype a about Ali, but admit this was just a shot in the dark as I am not particularly informed on any of the three.

Edited April 14 by philibusters

[mudhog]

Ok, I usually do the straight draft with no trades. But this time I did a couple of trades and feel I hit every one of the team needs very nicely.

[mudhog]

6 hours ago, philibusters said:

Explaining the picks:

2.  Preference for Maye over Daniels.  I see Daniels as probably better  in year 1 with his running ability and better throwing footwork, but Maye as the better long term pick.  

36.   I went with McConkey because he was the best player on my list of guys.  I made a list of 11 guys that I was considering at 36 at four positions.  They were WR:  McConkey, Burton, Pearsell, Leggett--T Suamataia, Fisher, Amegadjee-- Edge:  Braswell and Ellis and CB:  Lassiter, Rakestraw, Phillips.   My tops guys at each of those positions were McConkey, Suamataia, Braswell, and Lassiter so I ended up picking amongst those four.  Just felt the most confident about McConkey.

40.  If Suamataia had still been on the board I probably I would have gone with him, but he came off the board in this mock draft in the three picks between 36 and 40.  I did consider Fisher, but I saw that on PFF's board he was rated like 70, so I figured there was a reasonable chance to get him at 67.  Because I just took a WR I wasn't going to take another.  Thus it became between Braswell and Lassiter.  I felt like Braswell plays a more premium position and is probably a slightly safer pick.  I don't love Braswell, doubt he is ever a great pass rusher, but he is balanced.  He is solid against the run and pass.  Not a dynamic pass rusher, but can win in a couple ways.  I feel like Lassiter maybe had higher upside as he was probably a better college player than Braswell, but 4.6 speed for a outside corner probably means you can only use him in off coverage and we already have a player like that in Forbes.  Close call.

67.  No brainer.  I think Blake Fisher is an underrated prospect.   Only a true junior, decent combine numbers, decent film.  I feel like he is less of a project than Amegadjee, who was already off the board at this point (but who I would have picked Fisher over).  Maybe not a high ceiling pick, but decent floor and definitely could be a starting tackle in the NFL.  I think he could project as a Charles Leno type player (more than serviceable), that is a slightly optimistic projection, but still realistic in my opinion.

78.  Also a no brainer, I like Andru Phillips, but really like him at 78.  I gave him some consideration at 36 and 40 though wasn't realistically going to take him there, but felt very comfortable taking him at 67.    Of the 11 guys I listed as candidates at 36, he was the only still on the board at 78.  Good athleticism and scheme versatility (can play zone, press man, off man), I felt lucky he was still on the board though rated as teh 80 prospect, I did kind of have in the back of my mind when I picked Braswell at 40 that I could possibly get Fisher at 67 and Phillips at 78 based on their PFF rankings.

100:  Tommy Eichenberg--I am not going to lie after a couple no brainers in my opinion, I did have some regrets after hitting the draft button on Eichenberg.  I didn't want to take a player at one of the 5 positions I already taken one at so I was looking at interior O-Lineman, Linebackers, Running Backs, and Tight Ends.  And there was no player that stood out.  Considered Sinnot the TE, Bebbe the Offensive Guard, but went with Eichenberg.  They immediately questioned my choice.  The quandary of having no obvious choice.

139:  Javon Foster:  At this point I was willing to double up on a position.   I like Blake Fisher more than Javon Foster, but do think Foster is worth a flier at this point.   I did check to see if Bebbe was on the board, but he was gone by this point.  I forgot to check if Ben Sinnot was still available. That would have been a difficult choice, but due to poor process I didn't have to make that choice.

152.  Theo Johnson:  At this point I felt like I had addressed most of needs.  TE is not a glaring need, but I don't know if I am sold on any of our younger options so I'll add another one to that group.  I think Theo Johnson is decent value at this point in the draft too.  Would have preferred Sinnot but he was off the board at this point.

222.  I didn't spend much time on this pick.  I figured I would pick up a RB at this point.  None of the guys on the board were players I knew much about so it was kinda of picking blind.  I considered the Ohio State running back, the RB from South Dakota St, and Ali from Marshall.  I probably heard the most hype a about Ali, but admit this was just a shot in the dark as I am not particularly informed on any of the three.

Good draft here PB! I really appreciate the discussion for each pick and the logic for doing so. Very informative.

[illone]

[mudhog]

no trades
 

Washington Commanders

2

Caleb Williams

QB | USC

A+

36

Demeioun Robinson

EDGE | Penn State

A+

40

Ladd McConkey

WR | Georgia

A

67

Cooper Beebe

IOL | Kansas State

A

78

Kiran Amegadjie

OT | Yale

A+

100

Khyree Jackson

CB | Oregon

B+

139

Christian Jones

OT | Texas

B+

152

Jamari Thrash

WR | Louisville

B+

222

Tanner McLachlan

TE | Arizona

A

[Est.1974]

WAS

My Draft Picks

2.

Drake MayeQB North Carolina

36.

Jordan MorganOT Arizona

45.

Patrick PaulOT Houston

67.

Ben SinnottTE Kansas State

78.

Marshawn KneelandEDGE Western Michigan

100.

Mike SainristilCB Michigan

139.

Zak ZinterOG Michigan

150.

Jarrian JonesCB Florida State

152.

Isaac GuerendoRB Louisville

222.

Ainias SmithWR Texas A&M

[srtman04]

On 4/14/2024 at 4:21 PM, philibusters said:

Explaining the picks:

2.  Preference for Maye over Daniels.  I see Daniels as probably better  in year 1 with his running ability and better throwing footwork, but Maye as the better long term pick.  

36.   I went with McConkey because he was the best player on my list of guys.  I made a list of 11 guys that I was considering at 36 at four positions.  They were WR:  McConkey, Burton, Pearsell, Leggett--T Suamataia, Fisher, Amegadjee-- Edge:  Braswell and Ellis and CB:  Lassiter, Rakestraw, Phillips.   My tops guys at each of those positions were McConkey, Suamataia, Braswell, and Lassiter so I ended up picking amongst those four.  Just felt the most confident about McConkey.

40.  If Suamataia had still been on the board I probably I would have gone with him, but he came off the board in this mock draft in the three picks between 36 and 40.  I did consider Fisher, but I saw that on PFF's board he was rated like 70, so I figured there was a reasonable chance to get him at 67.  Because I just took a WR I wasn't going to take another.  Thus it became between Braswell and Lassiter.  I felt like Braswell plays a more premium position and is probably a slightly safer pick.  I don't love Braswell, doubt he is ever a great pass rusher, but he is balanced.  He is solid against the run and pass.  Not a dynamic pass rusher, but can win in a couple ways.  I feel like Lassiter maybe had higher upside as he was probably a better college player than Braswell, but 4.6 speed for a outside corner probably means you can only use him in off coverage and we already have a player like that in Forbes.  Close call.

67.  No brainer.  I think Blake Fisher is an underrated prospect.   Only a true junior, decent combine numbers, decent film.  I feel like he is less of a project than Amegadjee, who was already off the board at this point (but who I would have picked Fisher over).  Maybe not a high ceiling pick, but decent floor and definitely could be a starting tackle in the NFL.  I think he could project as a Charles Leno type player (more than serviceable), that is a slightly optimistic projection, but still realistic in my opinion.

78.  Also a no brainer, I like Andru Phillips, but really like him at 78.  I gave him some consideration at 36 and 40 though wasn't realistically going to take him there, but felt very comfortable taking him at 67.    Of the 11 guys I listed as candidates at 36, he was the only still on the board at 78.  Good athleticism and scheme versatility (can play zone, press man, off man), I felt lucky he was still on the board though rated as teh 80 prospect, I did kind of have in the back of my mind when I picked Braswell at 40 that I could possibly get Fisher at 67 and Phillips at 78 based on their PFF rankings.

100:  Tommy Eichenberg--I am not going to lie after a couple no brainers in my opinion, I did have some regrets after hitting the draft button on Eichenberg.  I didn't want to take a player at one of the 5 positions I already taken one at so I was looking at interior O-Lineman, Linebackers, Running Backs, and Tight Ends.  And there was no player that stood out.  Considered Sinnot the TE, Bebbe the Offensive Guard, but went with Eichenberg.  They immediately questioned my choice.  The quandary of having no obvious choice.

139:  Javon Foster:  At this point I was willing to double up on a position.   I like Blake Fisher more than Javon Foster, but do think Foster is worth a flier at this point.   I did check to see if Bebbe was on the board, but he was gone by this point.  I forgot to check if Ben Sinnot was still available. That would have been a difficult choice, but due to poor process I didn't have to make that choice.

152.  Theo Johnson:  At this point I felt like I had addressed most of needs.  TE is not a glaring need, but I don't know if I am sold on any of our younger options so I'll add another one to that group.  I think Theo Johnson is decent value at this point in the draft too.  Would have preferred Sinnot but he was off the board at this point.

222.  I didn't spend much time on this pick.  I figured I would pick up a RB at this point.  None of the guys on the board were players I knew much about so it was kinda of picking blind.  I considered the Ohio State running back, the RB from South Dakota St, and Ali from Marshall.  I probably heard the most hype a about Ali, but admit this was just a shot in the dark as I am not particularly informed on any of the three.

 

No OT at all in the first or 2nd round?   This mock sucks!!   

[mudhog]

no trades...
 

2

Caleb Williams

QB | USC

A+

36

Demeioun Robinson

EDGE | Penn State

A+

40

Kingsley Suamataia

OT | BYU

A

67

Patrick Paul

OT | Houston

B+

78

Jalen McMillan

WR | Washington

A

100

Kris Abrams-Draine

CB | Missouri

A+

139

Jamari Thrash

WR | Louisville

C+

152

Jared Wiley

TE | TCU

A+

222

Nathaniel Watson

LB | Mississippi State

A