6A — BAKER CITY HERALD
TUESDAY, APRIL 21, 2020
PRICES
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Corey’s mock NFL draft — version 2.0
We are offi cially 48
hours until the fi rst
name is called in the
NFL draft. In the
midst of a pandemic
with no sports, fans
will have something
to watch Thursday.
To make things interesting, amidst
actual trades that took place with
fi rst-round draft picks, I predicted
a few mock trades that might take
place in the next two days. Following
each pick is the prediction from my
initial mock draft, published March
10. Enjoy!
1. Cincinnati Bengals (2-14) —
Joe Burrow, LSU, QB
Cincinnati remains steadfast in
keeping their pick, though their
phone rings off the hook come draft
night. Andy Dalton has packed his
bags, and is garnering interest on the
free agent market, so they won’t seem
interested in either Tua or Herbert
to trade down. Burrow is the most
polished quarterback in the draft, and
I expect Burrow jerseys in black and
orange to fl y off the shelves immedi-
ately.
ing or cutting
their top tal-
COREY
ent, including
corner Darius
KIRK
Slay. Through
these deals
and their
respective picks, they have four of
the top 85 picks. Okudah is the most
skilled secondary player in this draft,
and is a good starting point in their
draft. They fl irt with the idea of trad-
ing down to the 5th or 6th pick, but
they don’t bite.
(Mock Draft 1.0: Okudah)
Mock trade proposal: Los
Angeles Chargers trade their 6th
pick and the 71st pick for the
New York Giants 4th pick
4. Los Angeles Chargers (5-11) -
Tua Tagovailoa, Alabama, QB
First trade is on the board! Bluffi ng
the Dolphins all along, the man the
Chargers wanted all offseason was
the Crimson Tide product. Though
his injury history makes most NFL
executives — and me — pretty skep-
tical, Tagovailoa couldn’t be more of a
polar opposite than his predecessor,
(Mock Draft 1.0: Burrow) Phillip Rivers. It is worth the risk to
trade up for this guy, steal him from
2. Washington Redskins (3-13) — the Dolphins’ clutches, and hopefully
Chase Young, Ohio State, EDGE
have their franchise QB of the future.
The Redskins are one of the few
Mock draft 1.0: New York Giants,
teams that have problems every-
Mekhi Becton, Louisville, OL)
where, so just like the 49ers did with
this pick last year, the Redskins go
5. Miami Dolphins (5-11) —
with the best available with this pick, Justin Herbert, Oregon, QB
Stunned by the Chargers grabbing
and that is Chase Young. His impact
Tua with the previous pick, Herbert
will become immediate as he will
isn’t a terrible fallback plan for the
become the biggest threat on their
defensive line. Redskins fans should Dolphins. In my opinion, after Bur-
be salivating at the possibility of this row, Herbert is the most NFL-ready
talent, and shouldn’t fumble this pick. quarterback. Herbert is going to pro-
(Mock Draft 1.0: Young) vide a tremendous upgrade, and he
can learn a lot from Ryan Fitzpatrick
3. Detroit Lions (3-12-1) — Jeff on how things work in the league.
Okudah, Ohio State, CB
Herbert was one of the very few that
The secondary in Detroit is now in I know of who was able to squeeze
need of a major overhaul after trad-
in his pro day prior to the COVID-19
is a terror on the line and can really
make an impact alongside Josh
(Mock Draft 1.0: MIA- Tua Tagovailoa, Allen as this team ushers in a new
Alabama, QB) age of talent on the defensive side of
the ball. Jacksonville is a ways from
6. New York Giants (4-12) —
postseason form, but this would be a
Tristen Wirfs, Iowa, OL
right step.
Now that the Giants have traded
(Mock Draft 1.0: JAG- Derrick Brown,
back two picks, I rescind my idea
OL, Auburn)
of them going high on Louisville of-
10. Cleveland Browns (6-10) —
fensive lineman Mekhi Becton, and
instead choosing Wirfs. Though Bec- Jedrick Wills, Alabama, OL
The priority remains the same for
ton’s ceiling is high, Wirfs is the safer
pick on blocking both for Daniel Jones the Browns, and they need to fi nd
in the pocket and Saquon Barkley
better protection for Baker May-
running down the middle.
fi eld. Being one of the most sacked
(Mock Draft 1.0: LAC- Justin Herbert, quarterbacks in the league is not
Oregon, QB) a distinction anyone in the league
would want, and Wills would be the
7. Carolina Panthers (5-11) —
right fi t for their offensive line. His
Isaiah Simmons, Clemson, LB
size and frame is too good to pass on.
Contrary to some mock drafts, I
(Mock Draft 1.0: CLE- Jedrick Wills,
have Simmons drafted here simply
Alabama,OL)
on need, as based on talent he might
Mock trade proposal: The New
be one of the top fi ve players in the
York Jets trade their 11th pick
draft. Luke Kuechly’s retirement
to the New Orlean Saints for
makes this a perfect match.
(Mock Draft 1.0: CAR- Isaiah Simmons, their 24th pick, 169th pick and
Clemson, LB) their 2021 1st round pick
outbreak, and he was throwing the
ball really well!
8. Arizona Cardinals (5-10-1) —
Mekhi Becton, Louisville, OL
Though Wirfs is the safer pick,
Becton should be exciting for Ari-
zona to grab here. He has a great
wingspan and speed, which will fi t
well in Kliff Kingsbury’s system
with how quick they are offensively.
They now have a highly coveted QB
in the reigning offensive rookie of
the year in Kyler Murray, and newly
acquired DeAndre Hopkins. They
need to keep Kyler safe.
11. New Orleans Saints (13-3)
— Jordan Love, Utah State, QB
As the only threat to pick up Love
was Tampa Bay at 14, that is no
longer an option with Tom Brady
shocking the world and leaving New
England. Drew Brees is not going to
be in New Orleans forever, and with
Teddy Bridgewater heading to the
Panthers they need someone ready
for the transition of life after Brees.
Love’s senior numbers are concern-
ing, but I do like him being in a posi-
(Mock Draft 1.0: ARI- Tristan Wirfs, tion to back up an elite quarterback,
OL, Iowa) and he will be a suitable replace-
ment for Brees.
9. Jacksonville Jaguars (6-10)
(Mock Draft 1.0:NYJ- Andrew Thomas,
— Derrick Brown, Auburn, DL
OL, Georgia)
I remain adamant about this pick
with the offi cial trading of Calais
Baker City Herald sports editor Corey
Campell to the Ravens, lighting up
Kirk’s mock draft 2.0 will continue in
the free agency fi re. Derrick Brown
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