NFL Draft Mock Stick-PCTI's Favorite Teams

In case you haven't figured it out by now, I love all forms of drafting.  My passion for drafting originated with the NFL draft.  I spent more time studying players than I did studying schoolwork.  Because of that, I always considered myself a draft expert.  You're probably wondering how someone could be an expert on the NFL draft when they don't watch college football.  Fact of the matter is that I didn't need to.

My passion for the draft has dwindled the last few years ever since I waged war on the Tennessee Titans, but because this draft class is heavy on defensive lineman and linebackers (by far my favorite positions), I've found new life.

I'm going to give call outs as to who you should all be hoping that your team calls out the name of when they are on the clock in the first round:

Tennessee Titans-Hops, Pitto, BC, Smo, Spot, Bruise, BMC, Beasley, Wes (I think)

Pick #10-Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah

A lot of the locals have fallen in love with the idea of getting one of the dominant OG's like Warmack or Jon Cooper-Nickel-Cooper-Roberts (OC shout out to Julie Cooper).  Don't get me wrong, I love dominant OL that push people around in the trenches, however this team is not going to take the necessary step by improving their OL.  Their OL paved the way for a CJ 2,000 yard year, and that helped them to go 8-8.  Locker isn't a pocket QB and will never be good (even though I like him as a guy and want to see him do well) because he isn't accurate, and never has been.  If the Titans want to win anytime this decade, they have to get BIG, mean and tough up front.  Star is all three of those things, along with being a shut down run defender, something they desperately need. 

St. Louis Rams-Thompson and Krow

Picks #16 and #22-Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia and Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas

St. Louis is on the verge of breaking out this year.  They have a dominant young DL unit with Brockers, Chris Long and Robert Quinn.  They have a stud young LB in Road Warrior Animal Junior.  They have a playmaking young corner in Janoris Jenkins.  All those guys should take a step forward.  Getting Austin would give a playmaker like Janoris on the other side of the ball (something Bradford desperately needs).  I actually prefer Matt Elam from Florida over Kenny Vaccaro, but Elam is a head case and I doubt Fisher will touch him.  With Jake Long in the fold, they no longer are forced to take an OL, and Bradford might be able to go a full season without getting killed.

Cincinnati Bengals-Scott Donley and Brett Wilcutt

Pick #21-Matt Elam, S, Florida

For being such a young team, the Bengals really don't have a lot of holes.  That's probably because I've always liked the way they have drafted, putting a premium good football players.  Every mockstick you will see will probably have them going Ed Lacy, which shows how dumb the experts are that they don't think the Law Firm is an every down, explosive back.  Bengals are too smart to take a RB that early.  Elam is projected to go early 2nd, but he is a hard hitting, passionate football player that will set the tone for their secondary.  The last Florida safety to go in the 20's was Reggie Nelson, who coincidentally would be starting alongside of him.

Denver Broncos-Abe Unit

Pick #28-Datone Jones, DE UCLA

This team is incredible already... Then they pick up Welker.  Most people probably think they will begin to groom Champ Bailey's replacement, but this is what I think they should do, not what I think they will do.  Datone earned the nickname Datonesetter from Jon Gruden, immediately after Chuckstick called him the best player in the draft.  He will work great with Von Miller wrecking (halloween) havoc in the backfield.

SF 49ers-Ben Wilson and Danie

Pick #31-Jon Cyprien, S, FIU

From Scouts Inc (I don't need much more than this to make me a fan): Four-year starter and team leader. Loves the game and reportedly has professional work ethic.

From Scouts Inc (Only negative I see is in the below... BIG CONCERN): Range is above average on film. Covers deep half with ease and effective centerfielder when makes sound reads. Closes quickly and can deliver big hits when receivers catch the ball in front of him. Fluid, fast and strong enough to match up with tight ends. Doesn't match up as well with slot receivers. Balanced and good body control but tightness in hips and takes too long to transition in and out of cuts.