Mock Draft - First Round

[Woodchuck]

Not bad... I think Banks and Te'o probably go in the top 10. I'm not sure Geno Smith is the #1 pick just yet but, he could be. There is no way a guard goes in the top 10. Jenkins could go much earlier if someone switches to the 3-4 defense. He is an experienced 3-4 NT. Also, Lotulelei gets alot of love but, I dunno about teams taking a guy from Utah in the top 5 again. Who is he going against? Teams might be weary of the tape. Good job...

[Saccopoo]

Originally Posted by Woodsponge Chuckpants

Not bad... I think Banks and Te'o probably go in the top 10. I'm not sure Geno Smith is the #1 pick just yet but, he could be. There is no way a guard goes in the top 10. Jenkins could go much earlier if someone switches to the 3-4 defense. He is an experienced 3-4 NT. Also, Lotulelei gets alot of love but, I dunno about teams taking a guy from Utah in the top 5 again. Who is he going against? Teams might be weary of the tape. Good job...

Warmack is considered the best offensive line prospect in the draft at this point. The rules have change a bit with regard to positional value as the slotted money dictates a more rational rookie pay scale. As well, guards are getting big money these days and have a greater role in the offense versus the phone booth players they were two decades ago.

Lotulelei was voted as the top lineman in the Pac 12 last year (actually tied in votes with Kalil) as a junior. He manhandled USC two games ago. He's freakish strong and could play in any scheme at a number of positions. He's the best DT in this draft.

[Bewbies]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Lotulelei was voted as the top lineman in the Pac 12 last year (actually tied in votes with Kalil) as a junior. He manhandled USC two games ago. He's freakish strong and could play in any scheme at a number of positions. He's the best DT in this draft.

Plus his name is Star.

[aturnis]

Originally Posted by Bewbies

Plus his name is Star.

Good point.

[Woodchuck]

Originally Posted by Saccopoo

Warmack is considered the best offensive line prospect in the draft at this point. The rules have change a bit with regard to positional value as the slotted money dictates a more rational rookie pay scale. As well, guards are getting big money these days and have a greater role in the offense versus the phone booth players they were two decades ago.

Lotulelei was voted as the top lineman in the Pac 12 last year (actually tied in votes with Kalil) as a junior. He manhandled USC two games ago. He's freakish strong and could play in any scheme at a number of positions. He's the best DT in this draft.

I do not doubt that Warmack is the greatest o-line prospect but, he is still a guard. Even the best guards don't go in the top ten. Even guards that move to tackle like Albert.

Honestly, I forgot about Utah playing in the pac-12. That changes everything and the competition is there. As a result, there will be good tape to watch on Lotulelei . My bad...