My first mock for 2015

[Randle P McMurphy]

This is my first attempt at a mock for the 2015 draft.

 

Round 1)  Andrus Peat, OT, Stanford.  6'7" 313 lbs.

 

Big, athletic Tackle.  With Whitworth and Smith being FA's next year

and Whitworth not getting any younger, the Bengals take the best 

available Tackle at #21.  (Side note)  I don't think Whitworth's play has

fallen off.  Just better to be safe than sorry.

 

Round 2)  Carl Davis, DT, Iowa.  6'5" 320 lbs.

 

This guy could push Domata Peko for the starting NT job.

In my opinion he's an upgrade over Peko, at worse, he's a 

nice piece to add to the rotation.

 

Round 3)  Tyler Lockett, WR, Kansas State.  5'10" 182 lbs.

 

Speedy WR with 4.4 speed.  Definitely someone that could

stretch the field.  Battles Sanu for the slot WR spot and could

return kickoffs as well.

 

Round 3b)  Jesse James, TE, Penn. St.  6'7" 261 lbs.

 

Just about kill 2 birds with 1 stone with this pick.  Good blocker

and good hands.  Catches the ball in traffic really well.  Red Zone

Threat.  

 

Round 4)  Donovan Smith, OT, Penn. St.  6'6" 338 lbs.

 

Doubled up on OT.  With Whitworth and Smith both being FA's next year,

it doesn't hurt.  Besides, you can never have enough talented offensive

linemen.  He's too good to pass up in Rd. 4.  (May not even be here).

 

Round 4b)  Zach Hodges, OLB, Harvard.  6'2" 250 lbs.

 

May seem like a reach in Rd. 4 and possibly is.  True 4-3 OLB'ers in

this draft are hard to come by so if you want/need one, you may have

to take them a round sooner.  4.6 40 time is decent for his size.

 

Round 5)  Adrian Amos, S/CB, Penn. St.  6'0" 218 lbs.

 

Marvin likes interchangeable safety's, well here you get a safety that

can also play CB.  He played both at Penn. St.  If he's here in Rd. 5,

in my opinion, you jump on him!

 

Round 6)  Nick Boyle, TE, Delaware.  6'4" 268 lbs.

 

You need a "blocking" TE?  Here he is.  With some work, he could be 

an all-around TE.  Another double up here because all we have right now

are Eifert and Brock.  I'd roll with Eifert, James and Boyle.

 

Round 7)  Antwan Goodley, WR, Baylor.  5'10" 209 lbs.

 

Dude is built like a brick shit house and has speed as well.  Ran a 

4.44 - 40 yd. dash.  He's a 5th year Senior (plenty of experience)

and has Kick off return experience as well.  Hey, it's the 7th round!   :)  

[Jason]

If Lockett actually makes it to our 3, that's a good draft.

[Bengals1181]

I think Lockett and Smith end up going earlier, but I'd be pretty happy if the draft went that way.

 

 

 

I don't get two OT's though.

[spicoli]

well they do potentially need a LT and a RT......might not be a bad idea.

[Jason]

I think Lockett and Smith end up going earlier, but I'd be pretty happy if the draft went that way.
 
 
 
I don't get two OT's though.

How long is Winston's contract?

[Bengals1181]

How long is Winston's contract?

 

1yr.  

 

 

I wouldn't hate it, and I really like Donavan Smith, I'm just not sure I see it happening unless they think Smith can also backup guard.  I love Peat, but it sounds like he's more of an OT only guy.

[EnglishBengal]

This is a Penn State homie draft!  Not a bad draft.

[Randle P McMurphy]

This is a Penn State homie draft!  Not a bad draft.

 

 

Wasn't planned that way.  Actually an Ohio State fan.  haha  

 

 

1181, not sure about Peat playing Guard but Smith could be a "road grader" at Guard if need be,

but also Tackle.  Who knows what'll happen with Whitworth and Andre Smith and with Eric Winston

only on a one year deal, it makes sense in the 4th.  (Or it least it did to me.)   I actually think Donovan

Smith is gone by the 4th round to be honest.