Bighouse's 2053 Mock Draft

OK this draft has been called a few things like "shite" or "lacking elite level players at the positions of need"

Overall I have 26 players rated for 1st round picks. If i rate those guys i have 11 worthy of top 10 picks. This draft does not have anyone screaming at me to take at 1.1. It has some great Oline depth and a few great all around backers. 

OK so let's do a quick see of the top few draft teams.-

1 - 1 (1) Philadelphia Coldheat007

Needs-RB, WR, LT, DT, LB, CB, S

So a Qb to build around with some weapons needed in Philly. I could see them going so many ways but i can feel the heat for WR here. What a non tempting draft to be put in this spot to build around Herrington. The tough part is back to back number one picks and you need to build from here on out for the organization there is no more excuses. 

Projected pick-RB Todd MIddleton 

Thoughts-I really had 3 players here but one is a LT and the other is a WR. WR is usually such no brainer but at 1.1 you need someone that is one of the best at their position and a dominant player. The best WRs i have in this draft do not fit that bill. They could fit in this spot but they are not going to be the superstar you need at 1.1

1 - 2 (2) Houston Wes 

Needs-QB, RB, TE, WR2, G, DE, LB, S

OK just taking over the team so i have no ties here. QB looks like the most obvious physical need at a glance. There is a decent oline and the Defensive line is sustainable. I could see upgrade at LB and CB but i think RB and QB are the best two options. Swolley is the only QB i have rated as a 1st round prospect at QB......

Projected PIck Weston Swolley 

Thoughts-Man i did not want to pick this kid as i hate reaching on QBs. This fits a major need but also not a 2nd overall rated player and seems like such a reach. I would like to think WR or CB is the next best option but instant gratification comes at the QB spot. 

1 - 3 (3) Jacksonville Slimmikey

Needs-QB, RB, C, DE

OK TBH this team is pretty well equipped. I would say the underachieving spot it at QB but this team has a nice set up on defense and a few underachieving mediocre backs. If you threw a heavy run gameplan in here i could see a few more wins snuck out just by the defense but you need a back to get you there. I want to take BPA but i think the OT play here is the best player.

Projected pick-RB Efraim Ikuma 

Thoughts-I have a young offensive line that could be the route taken here but not sure it upgrades the team. I wanted to grab a CB here but this team is 5 deep easy with defensive backs. LInebacker is a tough position and i could see Tyler or Keith here but the best impactful position for Mike is probably at RB....Wow i have taken 2 in the first 3 picks i hate it

1 - 4 (4) Denver BgBob

Needs-QB,LB,CB,S

ANother team that is picking in the top 5 that i cannot find a glaring weakness. The Broncos have Loper who was franchised so i would take that out of the equation totally. That leaves some defensive needs as the draft is leaning heavy towards that right now. I want to take an OT but they have two studs at T now. 

Projected pick-LB Irving Keith

Thoughts-Having a great all around linebacker solves a bit of the hole on this team that has been rotating 3-4 players to get a legit linebacker statline on the field. I could also see a defensive back but large bars and combine to go with need lead to a decent pick here. 

1 - 5 (5) Detroit Sef0r

Needs-RB, G, DE, DT,LB, CB, S

Defensive backfield that is probably the barest i have looked at up to this point. I almost put QB in there but De Jongh had a great year. Another spot i cannot see an offensive tackle going to but probably the best player left at this point. I think you see one of the coverage players come off the board here. 

Projected pick-CB Miguel Blufer 

Thoughts-The offense ran well last year i would sit and keep tight and try to outscore people which is what it looks like Sef0r is trying to do. Upgrade some pass rush spots and get a few extra coverage guys in the defensive back field and you have a winning combo. 

1 - 6 (6) Buffalo CMax
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Needs-QB,WR, OT, LB, S

Is Cranford the answer? Time will tell but it seems like another year of action for him in Buffalo. Torres at WR looks like a monster to be but they really are aging or struggling with a 2nd WR. LB seems like a no brainer of offensive tackle. 

Projected pick-LB Kyle Tyler

Thoughts-I was going to grab a S or offensive tackle but LB seemed more of a glaring need to me. Tyler is a top ten worthy pick just not sexy and may not change the landscape or the team in the long run. It gives them a presence in the middle which they are lacking now. 

1 - 7 (7) Miami shark44

Needs-TE, RT, DT, LB, CB , S

Offensive tackle is staring at me but well worth stating the fact that this team is totally inept in pass defense ratingwise. Shark may be able out scheme talent here but having a playmaker in the secondary is really necessary. I think have the hardest choice here as there is many routes we can go on the Fins. 

Projected player-Ot Randall Maiher

Thoughts-I had a toss up here between defensive end and offensive tackle. Overall i took the guy that i think has more overall upside. I hate this draft right now and by god is it hard to figure out who to pick on these teams right now. 

1 - 8 (8) Carolina Pip

Needs-RB, G, T, LB, S

RB i would take out of the market at this point it's not a great value unless one of those other two guys drop and they have a decent season Winters. I think this pick is another T or CB or S spot here. 

Projected PLayer-OT Diego Clements

Thoughts-I think this pick varies a ton on what happens above here. The glaring need on offense after RB is T because players giving up 11 sacks plus should not have starting sustainability. A coverage player could be a good spot here like a S Zelch was my other guy on the radar. 

1 - 9 (9) Cleveland Murph

Needs-RB(but Murph loves the Hole Rec guy here lol), DT, LB, CB, S

Devoid of talent at the linebacker spot that is my glaring need but you can look at the defensive secondary and feel the same way. I would love to see some talent on the defensive side of the ball and get a little upgrade in the middle. 

Projected player-S Malachi Zelch

THoughts-Spry at LB was a man on a mission last year and the secondary outplayed their stats. Zelch gives them a player they can throw in the backside of the defense that can play the run, great zone coverage, and can stick with tight end. 


1 - 10 (10) Dallas ManWithNoName

Needs-RB, OT, CB, S

A team that is throwing good to average players at a ton of positions wow. I think i have never seen 30 defensive tackles that are on the same team lol. RB but they have two that could split time and play well. I can see offensive tackle as a spot of need here but the Secondary is just a bunch of dudes lol. 

Projected Player-DE Lonnie Peters

THoughts-Not a major need but one of the BPA at this point. I would have really thrown a CB or OT here but felt like Peters had to go in the top 10. 

1.11 Minnesota W24olfpack-

Needs-TE,WR,LB,CB,S

Dixon is a stud QB but he struggled amongst the complete average tier or WRs that are out there right now for him on the roster. Some youth at QB but decent at S not great.

Projected pick-WR Steve Garcia

Thoughts-I have him slightly in the 20s range but at WR always worth the pick. Wolf likes the nice RR and I think he steps in as a contender to start this year and a bonified starter next year for the Viks.



1.12 Kansas City-Bylanta-

Needs-QB, RB, FB, TE, OT, LB, DE, S/CB

Neat little roster with no one really at QB going into the season except last year’s surprise plater Amos Bycraft. I love the season he had but let’s see if duplicated but needs to be better after fumbling 10 times. Anything in the Run game would help the team out a ton and with 15 corners on the roster I am guessing Bylanta has a plan at defensive back with those guys

Projected pick-OT Daryl Snyder

Thoughts-I really wanted to take Carnation or Farmer at RB but I see the gameplan is built around a running QB so the offensive line is more of a must have at this point staring at this team. I took into consideration the fact that there is a free agent WR with max money offer on him right now too lol



1.13 San Fran Dthompso8

Needs-RB,FB,TE,WR,DE,LB,CB

Poston is still alive at QB holy crap lol that was when I was still around 😉. RB stares at me the most if there is a prolific TE I may glance here too but WR sneaks up into the list too. DE is needed but not necessary and the defensive secondary is a little aging but could last another year or so.



Projected pick-RB Lenny Carnation



Thoughts-Diaz at the corner position was one of those guys I him and hawed about but in the long run Poston will play better with a target to get the ball to even if it is handing it off. Non Combine Baxter came into talks here too and I felt it was too big a risk.

1.14 Baltimore Big A

Needs-RB,TE,G, DT, S



Baltimore let a WR go into free agency that is about to break the bank into a 1000 pieces lol. 2 stud WRs and a good but older QB. This roster looks really good on paper I would want to upgrade RB-TE-S-Dt in that order most likely.

Projected Pick-CB/S Tyler Diaz

Thoughts-Not the perfect pick but can play safety and has the ability to start in multiple positions on the defense. I looked also at TE or RB but still a good BPA with a 2nd tier need.



1.15 Jacksonville Slimmikey

I did a little copy and paste-

Needs-QB, RB, C, DE



OK TBH this team is pretty well equipped. I would say the underachieving spot it at QB but this team has a nice set up on defense and a few underachieving mediocre backs. If you threw a heavy run gameplan in here i could see a few more wins snuck out just by the defense but you need a back to get you there. I want to take BPA but i think the OT play here is the best player. They have not taken a back earlier in the round now we get a pass rusher I think.

Projected pick-DE Kris Clemons

Thoughts-Solved two of the biggest needs here on the roster in the offseason in some key spots. I wanted to take the pass rusher earlier and this draft works great for the Jags.

1.16 Tennessee Grimmer

Needs-QB , RB, TE, WR, G, OT, DE, LB, CB, S

I listed a ton of needs but QB is staring at me. I like one but do not love one here. The other spots on offense are fine the Te is aging but probably the best value left is defensive line.

Projected pick-LB Deshawn Cortez

Thoughts-By far the best player on my board that is not a lineman. Need for a team that fills the LB spot. I would have thought about grabbing one of the other QBs here or a great pick is DT move to DE for one of those top guys.


1.17 Chicago Davehibb

Needs-QB maybe…., RB, TE, WR, DT, LB and sort of CB

Do Hancock and Carr make It back from injuries? No jinx meant here but two big whatifs sadly. Dave is riding the Hole rec game at RB and could use a WR for sure.

Projected Pick-DT Monty Rounds

Thoughts-Another team that is already settled with starters just some what ifs with injuries. Rounds comes in and can start day one and also be a present pass rusher at DE when needed. I liked the risk/reward pick at WR here too in Baxter but we will see


1.18 Minnesota W24olfpack

Copy and paste again for pick two-

Needs-TE,WR,LB,CB,S

Dixon is a stud QB but he struggled amongst the complete average tier or WRs that are out there right now for him on the roster. Some youth at QB but decent at S not great. We took a WR earlier and now defense is staring at us as a need. I have Baxter at WR who may be worth a reach here too at WR.

Projected Pick-CB Danny Balogh

Thoughts-Great all around CB and good value at this point. I had hm easily in the top 15 of picks. Nice player that steps in on day one to compete for a starting gig. I also liked a few linebackers but I feel like they are settling in this draft.


1.19 Los Angeles Saw

Needs-RB, WR, OT, LB, S

Saw has his hands full here as there is a WR that he can take here that has a chance to be better then he has but the offensive tackles that are there seem to really be the value right now.

Projected Pick-OT Rob Perron

Thoughts-Was between Perron, Wiggins, and WR Baxter. I think Baxter scares Saw away and he goes safe dependable at offensive line.



1.20 Washington Hildebrandd

Needs-FB, DT, LB, CB

This team is one of the more loaded teams when I have to ask what is needed. Pass on FB of course, good value is DT right now I think I slide this pick in pretty quickly

Projected pick-DT Fransisco DiNicolas

Thoughts-Hilde could be a wildcard and take a gamble here too. Nice players with some chance here still left. Dini is one of my top 5 guys in this draft based on overall value.

1.21 Las Vegas SweenDawg72

Needs-FB, G, P , DT, LB, CB, S

This team does not have many “needs” but is a solid overall squad. I had to pick up some spots that could use some upgrading more then anything. I doubt a WR gets drafted here lol

Projected Pick-LB Oscar Brooks

Thoughts-Going with a higher value kid that has potential but was also looking at RB here in Damien Farmer.

1.22 Denver BgBob

Copy and paste-

Needs-QB,LB,CB,S



ANother team that is picking in the top 5 that i cannot find a glaring weakness. The Broncos have Loper who was franchised so i would take that out of the equation totally. That leaves some defensive needs as the draft is leaning heavy towards that right now. I want to take an OT but they have two studs at T now. We drafted Keith earlier and I think secondary comes into play .

Projected Pick-CB Desmond Brilz

Thoughts-Big bar kid that meets the minimum combine requirements to meet his bars or exceed them. Looked at QB maybe to wait in the wings here or I debated on WR once again lol

1.23 Tampa Bay- My Name is Wille

Needs-RB, TE, WR, DT, LN, CB

I think Willie runs to the podium to jump on help on offense. I will make this one sweet and short.

Projected Pick-WR Mike Baxter

Thoughts-I think he should have gone higher but I could not pull the trigger. This is also a spot that I could see Rb Farmer sneaking in on also.



1.24 New York Squirrel

Needs-QB,RB,FB,RT, DE, LB

I am sure Squirrel has a gameplan but usually he is old reliable to grab the best player available on the list. That is a RB I have on mine right now.

Projected Pick-RT Rob Perron

Thoughts-Grabs the best lineman I have left. I think a RB would have been a better choice but the two left may make it a whole round the way it is going.



1.25 Green Bay Clown

Needs-RB(but the franchise tag was placed), WR, OT, DE, LB , CB

The offensive line can stick in tact here. The thought then guys to pass receiver that is worth it here or take a LB or CB that seems to have great difference maker potential to get them over the hump?

Projected pick-WR Percy Brown

Thoughts-A bit of a risky pick but could instantly become the best WR on the team. I really looked at Perron at offensive tackle and also Farmer looks like a solid pick at this point to



1.26 Detroit Sef0r

Copy and paste-

Needs-RB, G, DE, DT,LB, CB, S



Defensive backfield that is probably the barest i have looked at up to this point. I almost put QB in there but De Jongh had a great year. Another spot i cannot see an offensive tackle going to but probably the best player left at this point. I think you see one of the coverage players come off the board here. They took the stud CB in the first pick and I think this is going to be a little surprise

Projected Pick-G Mike Mcnight

Thoughts-Sticking with the common theme of earlier let’s stick to the best player at his position that will control the line of scrimmage for year.


1.27 Cinci Julio Richols

Needs-QB,RB, G, LB, S

We are getting to some of the teams that will really not have to draft for need at all. Browning plays well above in Julio’s scheme and I think this team could just grab a BPA type.

Projected pick-CB Walt McGregor

Thoughts-Man the hardest pick I had to go with here. I think the team could use a good safety or coverage guy but I could see a flashy large bar guy go at this pick too.



1.28 Las Vegas SweenDawg72

Copy and paste 😊-

Needs-FB, G, P , DT, LB, CB, S

This team does not have many “needs” but is a solid overall squad. I had to pick up some spots that could use some upgrading more then anything. I doubt a WR gets drafted here lol. We took the LB Brooks last time and now it goes with a need and value

Projected Pick-RB Damien Farmer

Thoughts-Good looking running back for a team that has overachieved a little. Again defense could come into play here but great value at the RB spot.



1.29 New England UKPATFAN

Needs-QB OT DE S

Going at QB Famous Amos had a great year overachieving again so I doubt it goes that route. Getting a nice pass rusher or get younger at RT.



Projected Pick-DE Raymond Ismail

Thoughts-After some deliberated they decided to go after the pass rusher specialist instead of grabbing the offensive tackle.

Not going to make it to 1.30 unless i get some time tonight