2013 NFL Draft - Saints Big Board

[jeanpierre]

JP's Mock Draft Saints (updated 02/22/2013)

Saints Trade Back Scenario

01 (Trade Down)

01 (20-25) Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia; Height: 6-3. Weight: 236; Estimated 40 - 4.6.

Excellent all-around athlete; Playmaker, sacks production, pass defender, Interceptions; Character Issues - suspended four games for positive pi$$ test; Update: Recently arrested in AZ on DUI just days before NFL Combine ...

Why he'll be drafted by Saints? Wouldn't be surprised if the interview of Todd Grantham is to get more insight into reasons behind Ogletree's suspension; recent arrest will make it more likely that he'll fall, with the Saints veteran leadership and clubhouse, he's the type of bad@$$ we need on defense...


02 Goodelled

02 (52-57) David Amerson, CB, NC State; Height: 6-2. Weight: 194; Estimated 40 - 4.4.

Led nation as sophomore with thirteen (13) interceptions; can move to Safety (position he was recruited for out of High School; will match up well against big, physical NFL receivers; had disappointing Junior Year which will cause him to fall to second round...

Why Saints should draft him? The Saints have to get as physical with receivers as the new NFL passing defense rules will allow which mean physical engagement at the LOS and reducing the passing windows quarterbacks may throw over smaller DBs to WRs...


03 David Quessenberry, OT, San Jose State; Height: 6-5. Weight: 295; Estimated 40 - 5.1.

Rising prospect; Smaller school product that took advantage of his invite at the Senior Bowl and really held his own against some very polished pass rushers.

Why the Saints will draft him? The Saints are different than most teams in that they commit their resources (salary cap) to their interior line; but the tackle play has been less than stellar and rumor is that Bushrod and the Saints will be far apart on contract expectations; a young, quicker, hungrier Tackle may be the ticket to energize what has been one of the best units in the league...


04 Devin Taylor, DE, South Carolina; Height: 6-7. Weight: 275; Estimated 40 - 4.8.

Another player who's stat lines declined this year after being named First Team All-SEC last season; his big frame offers some unique matchups, however he'll have to match up against slower right tackles; but in a 3-4, his focus will be more on occupying lineman allowing the linebackers to attack...

Why the Saints will draft him? He's exactly the type of value the Saints always seem to find in the mid-rounds; and with plenty of defensive ends available the past two season, he should be available...


05 Kwame Geathers, NT, Georgia; Height: 6-6. Weight: 355; Estimated 40 - 5.2.

Big Strong Junior Early Entry from Georgia; Good Bloodlines; Excellent Prospect who'll be available in mid rounds as he still needs some coaching...

Why Saints Should Draft Him? This is Jumpy Geathers' Nephew!


06 Levine Toilolo, TE, Stanford; Height: 6-7. Weight: 265; Estimated 40 - 4.7

Red Shirt Junior who's had his moments in the shadows of TE Zach Ertz including an 141 ReYD in the Arizona game and four (4) ReTd on the season; Playing behind Ertz he did not get the same level of coaching and attention and left with a year of eligibility...

Why the Saints should draft him? This guy's got monster ability and just needs some coaching; with Graham coming into a contract year and the offense "limited" while Graham was injured all season; this is the type of insurance policy the Saints need behind Graham...

Some Bad choices in Free Agency, Goodell Hammerin, and Poor trades have killed our drafts...

If the Saints are going to turn it around this season, they are going to need some shrewd trades and to hit on no less than four draft picks, including the first three picks...

[jeanpierre]

Draft Pool for the Saints

R1 OT Eric Fisher, Central Michigan
R1 LB Alec Ogletree, Georgia
R1 LB Barkevious Mingo, LSU
R1 NT Jesse Williams, Bama
R2 CB David Amerson, NC State
R2 OC Barrett Jones, Bama
R2 DE Margus Hunt, SMU
3R OT Terron Armstead, Arkansas Pine-Bluff
3R FS Bacarri Rambo, Georgia
3R NT Brandon Williams, Missouri Southern
3R OT David Quessenberry, San Jose State
4R DE Devin Taylor, South Carolina
4R CB Tharold Simon, LSU
4R RB Le'Veon Bell, Michigan State
4R LB Chase Thomas, Stanford
5R NT Kwame Geathers. Georgia
5R DE David Bass, Missouri Western
5R QB Matt Scott, Arizona
6R NT T.J. Barnes, Georgia Tech
6R LB Ty Powell, Harding
6R LB Travis Johnson, San Jose State
7R TE Levine Toilolo, Stanford
7R QB Ryan Griffin, Tulane

[jeanpierre]

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

JP's Mock Draft Saints (updated 02/06/2013)

06 Ryan Griffin, QB, Tulane; Height: 6-5. Weight: 206; Estimated 40 - 4.9.

Pedestrian numbers for a typically disappointing Tulane Squad this past season- 9GS, 2771 PaYd, PaCp 62.2, 19 PaTD, 11 Int; so what's the big deal? He shows up at the Texas v. The World Game and surrounded with comparable talent to the other signal callers he blows it outta there with Scouts scrambling moving this All-Academic Signal Caller up draft boards...

Why the Saints Will Draft Him? Curtis Johnson, former Saints WR Coach, is the new Tulane Head Coach and will give Sean Payton a no-nonsense, first-hand scouting report that will sneak the Saints an excellent prospect at QB...

Well, maybe Saints interests in not a smoke screen, Saints will take him with their last pick...

[hagan714]

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

Well, maybe Saints interests in not a smoke screen, Saints will take him with their last pick...

nah he should be udfa

[jeanpierre]

Originally Posted by hagan714

nah he should be udfa

Someone will draft this kid out of Tulane with a late round pick...

[jeanpierre]

Originally Posted by jeanpierre

JP's Mock Draft Saints (updated 02/06/2013)

Saints Trade Back Scenario

01 (Trade Down)

01 (20-25) Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia; Height: 6-3. Weight: 236; Estimated 40 - 4.6.

Excellent all-around athlete; Playmaker, Production with Sacks, Pass Defensed, Int; Character Issues - suspended four games for positive pi$$ test...

Why he'll be drafted by Saints? Wouldn't be surprised if the interview of Todd Grantham is to get more insight into reasons behind Ogletree's suspension...

02 Goodelled


02 (52-57) David Amerson, CB, NC State; Height: 6-2. Weight: 194; Estimated 40 - 4.4.

Led nation as sophomore with thirteen (13) interceptions; can move to Safety (position he was recruited for out of High School; will match up well against big, physical NFL receivers; had disappointing Junior Year which will cause him to fall to second round...

Why Saints should draft him? The Saints have to get as physical with receivers as the new NFL passing defense rules will allow which mean physical engagement at the LOS and reducing the passing windows quarterbacks may throw over smaller DBs to WRs...


03 David Quessenberry, OT, San Jose State; Height: 6-5. Weight: 295; Estimated 40 - 5.1.

Rising prospect; Smaller school product that took advantage of his invite at the Senior Bowl and really held his own against some very polished pass rushers.

Why the Saints will draft him? The Saints are different than most teams in that they commit their resources (salary cap) to their interior line; but the tackle play has been less than stellar and rumor is that Bushrod and the Saints will be far apart on contract expectations; a young, quicker, hungrier Tackle may be the ticket to energize what has been one of the best units in the league...


04 Kwame Geathers, NT, Georgia; Height: 6-6. Weight: 355; Estimated 40 - 5.2.

Big Strong Junior Early Entry from Georgia; Good Bloodlines; Excellent Prospect who'll be available in mid rounds as he still needs some coaching...

Why Saints Should Draft Him? This is Jumpy Geathers' Nephew!


05 Devin Taylor, DE, South Carolina; Height: 6-7. Weight: 275; Estimated 40 - 4.8.

Another player who's stat lines declined this year after being named First Team All-SEC last season; his big frame offers some unique matchups, however he'll have to match up against slower right tackles; but in a 3-4, his focus will be more on occupying lineman allowing the linebackers to attack...

Why the Saints will draft him? He's exactly the type of value the Saints always seem to find in the mid-rounds; and with plenty of defensive ends available the past two season, he should be available...


06 Ryan Griffin, QB, Tulane; Height: 6-5. Weight: 206; Estimated 40 - 4.9.

Pedestrian numbers for a typically disappointing Tulane Squad this past season- 9GS, 2771 PaYd, PaCp 62.2, 19 PaTD, 11 Int; so what's the big deal? He shows up at the Texas v. The World Game and surrounded with comparable talent to the other signal callers he blows it outta there with Scouts scrambling moving this All-Academic Signal Caller up draft boards...

Why the Saints Will Draft Him? Curtis Johnson, former Saints WR Coach, is the new Tulane Head Coach and will give Sean Payton a no-nonsense, first-hand scouting report that will sneak the Saints an excellent prospect at QB...


07 Cody Davis, SS, Texas Tech; Height: 6-2. Weight: 205; Estimated 40 - 4.5.

Four year starter and excellent tackler and hitter; should offer solid depth and an excellent special teams player...

Why the Saints should draft him? He's just the type of player Sean Payton likes - scrappy, tenacious, overlooked; and the Saints special teams play costs them no less than two games this past season...

Wanted to Look Back and See and compare going to the week of the draft...

First, actually thought ReRun and Duane-wayne could talk Rodge into giving us back our second rounder - d'oh!

Second, surprised that several on list are still there, even if some are in different spots...

Third, even if it is a seventh rounder - am really p/o how poorly the Saints front office values, manages draft picks...

Finally, if we stay in the first round, I don't want to risk not drafting Ogletree; if we can gain two second rounders from either Cincy or Miami, then I'm fine with letting geaux the first rounder, but I'd just as soon sit at fifteen and put that Black and Gold Jersey on Ogletree...

Now, I'd love to get creative and do to the Jets what their trying to do to the Bucs trade for a second, sixth round pick(s) for Ivory, Harper...

[jeanpierre]

List of Combine Invitees announced...

www.nflcombine.net/players/official-invite-list

[jjasso007]

Round 1: Dion Jordan - OLB/DE - Oregon
- just makes a ton of sense with our switch to a 3-4 and the need for a rush linebacker. Jordan has also been compared to Aldon Smith, which is high praise!

Round 3: Bacarri Rambo - FS - Georgia
- good hands, plays the run and pass well. Can have some breakdowns at times but is coachable. Has a history of drug use (suspended 4 games last season) but could be a high reward guy

Round 4: Leon McFadden - CB - San Diego State
- A shade under 5'10, but a great cover corner who can stick to receivers. Did great at the Senior Bowl

Round 5: Montori Hughes - DT - Tennessee Martin
- big DT at 6'4 and 328 lbs. Plays with a lot of passion and energy. Knows he has to bring it each play or someone may take his job. We could use a young guy behind Bunkley also

Round 6: Mansi Foketi - OT - West Texas A&M
- a little raw, but has violent hands and is able to mirror speed rushers. Once he's coached up, he could develop into an absolute mauler at LT.

Round 7: Mychal Riviera - TE - Tennessee
- doesn't have the "elite" TE height (only 6'3), but is a good receiver and improving blocker who isn't afraid to mix it up and won't back down.

[jeanpierre]

Originally Posted by jjasso007

Round 3: Bacarri Rambo - FS - Georgia
- good hands, plays the run and pass well. Can have some breakdowns at times but is coachable. Has a history of drug use (suspended 4 games last season) but could be a high reward guy

Round 6: Mansi Foketi - OT - West Texas A&M
- a little raw, but has violent hands and is able to mirror speed rushers. Once he's coached up, he could develop into an absolute mauler at LT.

Really like these two picks...

[hagan714]

nice picks

Originally Posted by jjasso007

Round 4: Leon McFadden - CB - San Diego State
- A shade under 5'10, but a great cover corner who can stick to receivers. Did great at the Senior Bowl

hmmmmm i am so tired of 5'10" cb. on the fence with the pick

Michael Williams, TE, Alabama?

put a few pounds on him and he could be a RT. tackle eligible all game long anyone? first tackle middle screen in nfl history? We need a blocking TE

Originally Posted by jjasso007

Round 7: Mychal Riviera - TE - Tennessee
- doesn't have the "elite" TE height (only 6'3), but is a good receiver and improving blocker who isn't afraid to mix it up and won't back down.

We need to get depth and solid prospects at OT asap. ones without an IR history that fills a book

Luke Marquardt, OT, Azusa Pacific ?

ok out of the blue project player