Los Angeles Chargers 2024 mock draft: Trades: LAC sent (1.5) to Cincinnati for Tee Higgins, (1.18), (2.17) & Bengals' 2025 3rd round pick LAC sent (1.18), (3.5), (7.33) to Philadelphia for (1.22) & (2.18) Picks: Pk 22 (1.22): JC Latham, RT, Alabama Pk 37 (2.5): Troy Franklin, WR, Oregon Pk 49 (2.17): Junior Colson, LB, Michigan Pk 50 (2.18): Kris Jenkins, DT, Michigan Pk 105 (4.5): D.J. James, CB, Auburn Pk 110 (4.10): Audric Estime, RB, Notre Dame Pk 140 (5.5): Gabriel Murphy, EDGE UCLA Pk 181 (6.5): Jalen Sundell, OC/OT N. Dakota St. Pk 225 (7.5): Jaylan Ford, LB, Texas UDFA: UDFA: LAC's needs were massive, in my order of priority: WR, RB, OT, CB, LB, DL, C, NCB, Edge Filled many and added strong developmental candidates to plug in now and train for future
The Raiders had 2 train of thoughts here… select another Michigan player to just play head games and put on the field against Harbaugh, but at the end of the day, Antonio Pierce would like to keep his job, more than he’d like to mess with Harbaugh so with the pick the Raiders select: Nelson Ceaser DE Nelson Ceaser is a versatile edge rusher who has a combination of first-step quickness, functional strength, and effort that makes him a productive player. As a pass rusher from the snap, Ceaser uses his quick first step to allow him to dictate the pace and tempo of the rush. His quick first step allows him to be in a good position to win around the edge of the offensive tackle. At the top of the arc, he showcases two options: he can continue around the arc and show good bend to win around the arc, or he can show his functional strength in how he can convert speed to power and bull rush the offensive tackle and work to the quarterback. Ceaser is also a position-versatile player with experience playing entire games at an inside/stack linebacker position. From this alignment, Ceaser’s athleticism and strength are on display in how he attacks the line of scrimmage and can be a disruptive blitzer.
@Willie = now OTC @AndyAmrine404 = on deck @neanderthal ike = make two picks when you can (218, 228) @Campbell = make Arizona pick (226) when you can
Colts are 234, but if you want to bump up from 253 to 235 for consecutive picks, Seattle would accept.
Cool tweet from Andrew Siciliano this morning. He was one of the main four people let go by NFL Network a few weeks ago, but I think this is his first time publicly acknowledging it.
Raiders Draft 1. Penix Jr. had I known Nix wouldn’t have gone till the end of the 2nd round, would have waited on the QB selection till the 2nd and wouldn’t have had to give up a 3rd round pick in the process…. NE trading back, put me in a precarious situation with them, still can’t believe they didn’t draft a QB and they’d go into the season with Jacoby Brisett as QB1. If NE and Denver who also desperately needs a QB, went back to back QB, they would have been on the outside looking in. Although, I do view Minshew as a more capable QB than either of the other teams have on their roster. I view Minshew starting the season as QB1, with Penix taking over during the season as he gets his feet wet processing the pro game speed. Leaves Minshew as QB2 and O’Connell as QB3 learning on the practice squad and develop, and not under fire like last year, and being QB2 in 2 years when Minshew moves on or they realize the game is too fast for Penix. 2. Zack Frazier In this scenario I would see them utilizing him as a guard till moving him over to C. I knew they needed a RT as a more pressing need, but the value there at that time for the tackle was out weighed by Frazier. His ability to anchor against powerful bull rushes, combined with his proficiency in run blocking, affirms his value to teams prioritizing physicality and intelligence along the interior offensive line. Projected as a reliable NFL starter, Frazier's blend of toughness, intelligence, and technical proficiency positions him well for a successful professional career. While his ceiling may be tempered by physical limitations, his foundational skills and football IQ suggest a player capable of making a significant impact, especially within schemes that leverage his strengths. As teams assess his potential, Frazier's comprehensive skill set, characterized by resilience and adaptability, makes him a high floor low-risk prospect. 4. Cam Hart they needed DB help. Cam Hart is a man/zone versatile corner whose athletic intangibles showcase an explosive and fluid perimeter defender. In man, Hart can play both press and off-man, where his footwork and body positioning put him in a position to win consistently. He can carry opponents on crossers, overs, and remain hip-to-hip on go-balls due to top-end burst. His background as a wide receiver showcases in his ability to ID concepts as well. He has excellent stop-start ability to mirror and match and uses his length well at the line of scrimmage. In zone, Hart can cover ground instantly and showcases another gear when working downhill. He has good hands at the catch point to bat away targets. He’s a willing tackler and an effective blitzer. 5. Justin Eboigbe Justin Eboigbe is listed at 6-foot-5 and 290 pounds and possesses the physical tools and high motor wanted in a productive, potentially dominant interior defensive lineman in the NFL. The 2023 season was the showcase for Eboigbe's skills as a versatile alignment defensive lineman, which resulted in multiple disruptive plays in the run game and also finishing the season with seven sacks. He showed the potential for him to be highly impactful in both facets of the game. As a run defender, Eboigbe has a quick first step combined with great strength, which results in power and the ability to knock offensive linemen back and reset the line of scrimmage. Against the run, Eboigbe can be a technician, consistently and effectively looking peek and shed offensive linemen. Eboigbe has great upper-body strength and strong hands, which allow him to consistently execute. Eboigbe can also use his quickness to shoot gaps to get backfield penetration which results in tackles for loss. In the run game, Eboigbe appears to be a mismatch in one-on-one situations and will garner the need for a double team at times to effectively block him. Eboigbe's effectiveness as a pass rusher comes via his ability to use quick first steps to try and win around the edges and also his ability to effectively execute twists and stunts. At 290 pounds, Eboigbe is a good athlete who has range as a defender, which helps in his ability to get to the quarterback. Eboigbe also has a good motor which helps him be able to retrace and get sacks from quarterbacks trying to step up in the pocket and escape. Eboigbe's biggest needed improvement as a player is his pass-rush repertoire. As of now, Eboigbe wins due to his natural power and athleticism but that could be stalemated by offensive linemen who anchor well and have good upper-body strength to stop him. To counter this, Eboigbe can benefit from working on developing different hand maneuvers and primary and counter moves to win in his pass rush. Adding a detailed pass-rush plan could place Eboigbe in a tier of truly impactful defensive linemen who are a threat to change games.
It's a dicey situation and you had to move fast. You did what you had to do, which is usually worth paying the extra cost.
@Roadblock OTC followed by @RTTRUTH . And if his targets are there and he does want to make his trade, Seattle confirms it in advance so he can just go ahead and make the back to back picks.
6. Walter Rouse Rouse’s experience at two Power Five programs, fundamental strength, and size will intrigue teams searching for depth along their offensive line. Once his hands are latched the rep can end quickly. He has vice grips when he can correctly establish his hands on the opposition, making it tough to move. His structurally powerful lower half and short-area strength could translate well with bumpers to either shoulder. More of a developmental player, who can at some point become a nfl guard. They’re 7th round tackle last year is projected as their starting RT, but needs an upgrade that I didn’t address. 7. a Trevor Keegan All-Big Ten (2023, 2022, 2021) • Joe Moore offensive lineman (2022, 2021) • Team Captain (2023) “A physical specimen in the trenches, Trevor Keegan has the size, mentality, and skill set that NFL decision-makers yearn for.” When watching Keegan’s film, his power and strength is obvious. At the point of attack, he can seamlessly generate power with his hands and footwork and then climb defenders with his hips to displace them. When working on double teams as both a post and drive blocker, these same techniques come to fruition and make him one of the most effective zone/duo blockers in this IOL class. For Keegan, perfecting his technique at the next level will consist of lowering his pad level and maintaining a strong posture throughout the phase of his block. On some occasions where he was beaten, Keegan would rise up off the snap, whereas you’d like to see him maintain more leverage, especially given his natural height which makes it more difficult. At the second level, Keegan is incredibly patient and collected. He frames up defenders well and stays composed against twitchy linebackers. In pass protection, Keegan plays with strong instincts. His awareness and focus mask some of the physical disadvantages he faces from more athletic DL. This IQ becomes especially important against gap exchange stunts, where Keegan passes off and catches slanting and looping linemen very well. He plays aggressively, bringing the fight to his defenders with a quick and deliberate strike. He counters inside moves well with a strong catch hand and blends his short area quickness with his brute power to create an immovable force between the bumpers. I see either Rouse or Keegan as becoming one of their guards, especially when Frazier moves eventually to Center 7b Nelson Caesar… see previous comments Having Military service this weekend, Friday - Sunday definitely made doing this mock harder than I expected, especially considering I didn’t get to do enough due diligence and research as I would have liked in regard to the Raider needs and overall team. I give props to all you that do these mocks and try to research so many players and needs for teams, especially when it’s not your own favorite team. Thanks for having me and allowing me to partake. Hopefully I didn’t embarrass myself too much and definitely a learning process.
It's great to have you, and I hope you join us again for next year's mock(s)! Keep in mind that you still have the two undrafted free agent selections available to address the future RT. You obviously wouldn't expect to throw those guys in as instant starters, but you can probably find some really good ones to develop for the future.
Absolutely the right choice. (1) don't pass up the better player just to take someone for whatever other reason, and (2) Harbaugh would know the weaknesses of his ex-Michigan players, so taking them thinking you're messing with him would almost certainly backfire on you.
I'm big on the idea of combining experienced players with prospects, so I love the one-two punch of trading for Tee Higgins and then drafting Troy Franklin. I'd expect that all four of the first/second rounders plus Estime will be immediate contributors. So counting Higgins, that's a six-pack of guys who will make an instant impact for the new coach. Great job, and I hope you can join us again next year!
And with that Indianapolis closes out their draft by selecting: Keilan Robinson - RB - Texas —————— and Evan Anderson - DT - FAU @LAOJoe otc @matthewwillson29 on deck
