Wednesday, April 22, 2020

NFL Mock Draft

I've had a flurry of requests for a mock draft as followers are looking for a more informed look into Thursdays draft, and just as importantly which cereal each pick would be.

1. Cincinnati Bengals: Joe Burrow, QB, LSU, Raisin Bran.  No one really knew of Burrow in his original uniform (OSU), but he became a star in his new colors (LSU).  Similarly, the first Raisin Bran was Skinner's, but it wasn't until Kellog's Raisin Bran came along that this staple became a star in the Breakfast Lineup
2. Washington Redskins, Tua Tagovailoa, QB, AlabamaChase Young: DE, OSU.  Cap'n Crunch.  One of the best tasting cereals you can find, but there is always the chance of injury lurking....
3. Detroit Lions: Chase Young: DE, OSU.  Boo Berry.  He's scary for opposing QB's.
4. New York Giants: Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson, Honey Nut Cheerios.  Simmons is versatile and dang good in the back 7 of a defense, just like Honey Nut Cheerios are versatile as breakfast, a snack, or really any meal as needed.
5. Miami Dolphins: Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon.  Grape Nuts.  Herbert is big, strong, and has a gun for an arm.  Just what you want in a QB.  Grape Nuts pack a punch and fill you up.  Just what you want in a cereal.  But is it as good as you thought it would be??
6. L.A. Chargers: Jedrick Wills Jr., OT, Alabama.  Wheaties.  Nothing flashy, but as good as it gets.
7. Carolina Panthers: Jeff Okudah, CB, OSU.  Frosted Flakes.  He's Great!
8. Minnesota Vikings (From Arizona): Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia. Chicken & Waffles Honey Bunches of Oats.  When you think Georgia, you think of Chicken and Waffles.
**Minnesota is desperate for a tackle and trades picks 22 (2020), 58 (2020), and a 2021 1st Round Pick
9. Jacksonville Jaguars: C.J. Henderson, CB, Florida.  Marshmallow Matey's.  I can argue it is the best marshmallow cereal.  C.J. makes an argument as the best CB.
10. Cleveland Browns: Mekhi Becton, OT, Louisville.  Raisin Nut Bran.  How do more people not love this power packed cereal?  Becton might be the best OT in the draft in 3 years.
11. New York Jets: Jerry Jeudy, WR, Alabama.  Cheerios.  A lot of others are trying to get to the top spot, but Jeudy is the top WR, just like Cheerios is the top cereal for sales.
12. Las Vegas Raiders: CeeDee Lamb, WR, Oklahoma.  Raisin Bran Crunch.  Flashier and gaining on Raisin Bran in popularity, but can't catch the original.  Lamb has gained steam, but isn't Jeudy.
13. Arizona Cardinals (From Indianapolis via S.F): Derrick Brown, DT, Auburn.  Honey Bunches of Oats.  An anchor for cereal, like Brown is for a defense.
** Arizona trades picks 22 and 58 (via MN) to move up 9 spots.
14. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa.  Corn Flakes.  He's from Iowa, what did you expect him to be?
15. Denver Broncos: Henry Ruggs III, WR, Alabama.  Golden Crisp.  All that sugar, you have to be fast.
16. Atlanta Falcons: Javon Kinlaw, DT, South Carolina.  Reese's Puffs.  Came out of nowhere to become a star.
17. Dallas Cowboys: Yetur Gross-Matos, DE, Penn State.  Fruit Loops.  Solid, but nothing too special.
18. Miami Dolphins: Josh Jones, OL, Houston.  Multigrain Cheerios.  He'll protect your QB like Multigrain Cheerios can protect your health.
19. Oakland Raiders: K'Lavon Chaisson, EDGE, LSU.  Cap'n Crunch's Crunch Berries.  He'll get after it.
20. Jacksonville Jaguars: Marlon Davidson, DL, Auburn. Special K Red Berries.  Most people know his counterpart on the Auburn D Line, but Davidson isn't far behind, and could be better.  Same goes for Red Berries.
21. Philadelphia Eagles: Justin Jefferson, WR, LSU. Golden Grahams.  He shines in big spots.
22. San Francisco 49ers (From MN, via Arizona): Denzwl Mims, WR, Baylor.  Apple Jacks.  A lot of green in the uniform, but more style than substance in my opinion.
23. New England Patriots: Jordan Love, QB, Utah State.  Morning Summit.  Could be great, but expensive to try.  Love could be great, but will be expensive (pick wise) to take a chance on.
24. New Orleans Saints: Kenneth Murray, LB, Oklahoma.  Fruity Pebbles.  A lot of hype, but I'm not sold.
25. Minnesota Vikings: Jeff Gladney, CB, TCU. Waffle Crisp.  Great with the right fit, but not for everyone.
26. Miami Dolphins: Patrick Queen, LB, LSU.  Kix.  Solid fit in most situations.  Queen can fit in most situations too.
27. Seattle Seahawks: A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa. Corn Pops.  a) He's from Iowa.  b) How do more people not like him?????
28. Baltimore Ravens: Ezra Cleveland, OL, Boise State.  Cocoa Crispies.  Not often thought of, but always very good.
29. Tennessee Titans: Trevon Diggs, CB, Alabama. Lucky Charms.  More hype than his brother, but probably won't be as good in the NFL.  Everyone loves Lucky Charms, but it's not as good as it's counterpart Marshmallow Matey's.
30. Green Bay Packers: Brandon Aiyuk, WR, Arizona State.  Smacks.  Not as good as Golden Crisp, but just as much sugar.  Aiyuk is close to as fast as Ruggs III, but not as good.
31. San Francisco 49ers: Jaylon Johnson, CB, Utah.  Tootie Fruities.  Not quite as good as the name brand (fruit loops), but close, and much cheaper.  Same goes with Johnson and the top CB's.
32. Kansas City Chiefs: Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU. Frosted Mini Wheats.  In a draft with a lot talk about CB's, he is somewhat forgotten by some people.  Frosted Mini Wheats are somewhat forgotten in the realm of great cereal.