[Matt Miller] Post-Combine Mock Draft (2 Wolverines in the 1st round!)

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Bleacher Report has Matt Miller's "post-combine" mock draft" earlier today. Thought some football-starved MGoBloggers might want to discuss it.

Of note, Miller had the following Wolverines in the first 3 rounds:

  • #11 - Taco Charlton to New Orleans Saints
  • #23 - Jabrill Peppers to NY Giants
  • #80 - Amara Darboh to Indianapolis Colts
  • #83 - Jehu Chesson to Tennessee Titans
  • #101 - Chris Wormley to Denver Broncos

Rest of the B1G:

  • #6 - CB Marshon Lattimore (OSU) to NY Jets
  • #7 - FS Malik Hooker (OSU) to LA Chargers
  • #18 - CB Gareon Conley (OSU) to Tennessee Titans
  • #26 - OT Ryan Ramczyk (Wisconsin) to Seattle Seahwaks

Round 2

  • #46 - MLB Raekwon McMillan (OSU) to Indianapolis Colts
  • #47 - DE TJ Watt (Wisconsin) to Baltimore Ravens
  • #48 - OG Dan Feeney (Indiana) to Minnesota Vikings
  • #49 - WR Chris Godwin (Penn State) to Washington Redskins
  • #53 - DE Malik McDowell (MSU) to Detroit Lions

Round 3

  • #69 - C Pat Elflein (OSU) to LA Rams
  • #71 - DE Dawauane Smoot (Illinois) to LA Chargers
  • #73 - DB Desmond King (Iowa) to Cincinnati Bengals
  • #75 - WR Curtis Samuel (OSU) to Buffalo Bills
  • #82 - LB Vince Biegel (Wisconsin) to Denver Broncos
  • #96 - DE Carroll Phillips (Illinois) to New England Patriots
  • #100 - LB Anthony Walker (Northwestern) to Tennessee Titans

I think that was all the B1G players, let me know if I missed anyone.

PopeLando

March 7th, 2017 at 9:46 PM ^

Poor Jourdan Lewis. Like, what else does he have to do? Strong argument for best corner in the country...miniscule QBR when throwing in his direction...Has matched up with NFL level receivers...And that means that he's middle round talent.

Here's hoping he has an outstanding career and gets PAID after his rookie contract, because his height is costing him millions.

/Rant

oriental andrew

March 7th, 2017 at 10:03 PM ^

Jourdan Lewis and Desmond King were better CB's in the Big Ten the last 2 years, but NFL loves the measurables and athleticism, and they're lacking a bit in those departments relative to guys like Lattimore and Conley (ARGH). Perhaps he could have trained more specifically for the Combine (not saying he didn't, but his measurables didn't wow anyone), otherwise grow a couple inches (and yes, I'm being facetious).

Michigan4Life

March 7th, 2017 at 10:32 PM ^

Desmond King as a S solely because he can't run.

Lattimore and Conley have the tape to backup their stellar play but they have the size/athelticism to go with it. These are the reason why they're considered to be a 1st rounder. Lattimore has hamstring durability issue that could prevent him from getting picked at top 10.

wolfman81

March 7th, 2017 at 10:06 PM ^

...but same old Lions. I always say that the peak of the Lions season is right before the draft. That day that Lions fans believe that they will draft the one piece that will step things up that one more level. All the way to the super bowl...Now the day after the draft...Same. Old. Lions.

BoFlex

March 8th, 2017 at 12:03 AM ^

It is more surprising to me that Ohio State had three potential 1st rounders in the secondary, I'm not sure I can think of the last time that has ever happened.

The first comparison I can think of is the 2008 USC LB corp that had Brian Cushing, Clay Matthews and Rey Maualuga.

Randy Marsh

March 7th, 2017 at 9:21 PM ^

Jake Butt #110 to the Jaguars

Jourdan Lewis #122 to the Colts

Ben Gedeon #169 to the Texans

Ryan Glasgow #180 to the Chiefs

Delano Hill #182 to the Packers

Jeremy Clark #193 to the Bengals

Deveon Smith #237 to the Bucs

for those wondering but didn't want to click the link.

A2toGVSU

March 8th, 2017 at 10:07 AM ^

So is Dymonte as an UDFA.

I'm still bitter that a 2 year starter on an exceptional defense who was presumed to be one of the best athletes on the team from the moment he arrived on campus did not get an invite to the combine.

I bet he tears it up during his pro day and earns himself a 5th or 6th round draft slot.

Zenogias

March 8th, 2017 at 10:08 AM ^

So torn on this one. As a Giants fan, I love getting Michigan players. It seems like for a long time we always had a good one or two on the team (Jumbo Elliott, Calloway, Wheatley, Dhani Jones, Toomer, Manningham, Feely, Baas, Stevie Brown, etc). We're down to just Leon Hall now and didn't have one in 2015. So I'd love to see us get a Wolverine star on the field.

But: come on, man. The Giants have real needs and last on the list a guy who plays exactly the same position as Landon Collins. I guess it would be awesome to see what you could do with two of them? Honestly, if it were anyone but Jabrill, I'd rather take a QB for the future over a guy who reinforces the strongest spot on the team.

But it's Jabrill though!

NY-Wolverine3599

March 7th, 2017 at 9:20 PM ^

That's cold... Real cold...



I'll say it for him.



Fuck you!



Guy played the Bowl when everyone else was bitching out and being criticized for not playing cause it doesn't show all kinds of character. Now draft his ass like he was never even hurt, true team player and stud. Total NFL material.

Mongo

March 7th, 2017 at 9:37 PM ^

Jake Butt collects $2mm on his insurance policy if he slips to round 3 or worse. Then he will get a 4th round contract and try to work himself back to PT in the NFL. It is not going to be easy as 2 ACL surgeries is tough to regain his "1st round" status as a player. Might take 2years, thus the slip to 4th round money.

Jake is a Wolverine legend but damn these injuries, I hope he regains his full capabilities.

Monkey House

March 7th, 2017 at 9:48 PM ^

im not seeing peppers getting past Washington unless some free agency craziness happens. and if that happens i would be a little surprised if Wormly gets past them with their 2nd pick. the skins are high on both those guys.

Late Bluemer

March 7th, 2017 at 10:24 PM ^

I do Not want the Lions to draft McDowell -- even in the seventh round if he is available. I would feel bad for Glasgow having to line up against that *sshole every day in practice.

Kamtheram

March 8th, 2017 at 12:36 AM ^

The days of the Leo's passing on Wolverines is OVER!!..see Glasgow and Rudock
Quinn is a Pat and they've always loved UM players
Jabrill will be a Lion if hes there

lewis in the 2nd or Wormley in the 3rd if they drop too. Obviously they all wont be Lions but 1 or 2 could be. Gedeon in the late rounds would be nice LB depth too

Go Blue. Pick em all. LOL

Picking assholes like McDowell or Mixon isn't happening IMO