Walter Football Mock

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by Blitzwood

In the updated Walters mock, they have B.J.Raji falling to us at 15, and Jarius Byrd in the second...

Also of note, he does not list Connor Barwin in the 1st or 2nd round......

Jairus Byrd ran a 4.67 in the 40 and is only 5'10" 207lbs. That scares the crap out of me, I don't care how versatile he was in college. I can't see much difference between him at Victor "Macho" Harris (4.68 5'11" 198lbs).

[Blitzwood]

Originally Posted by Roy P

Also of note, he does not list Connor Barwin in the 1st or 2nd round......

Jairus Byrd ran a 4.67 in the 40 and is only 5'10" 207lbs. That scares the crap out of me, I don't care how versatile he was in college. I can't see much difference between him at Victor "Macho" Harris (4.68 5'11" 198lbs).

Also of note, he doesn't have Jeremy Maclin(who I would really consider at 15) going until the 2nd round and has Sean Smith, Jarron Gilbert, L. Delmas, and William Moore all still available when we make our 2nd pick, for what it's worth...

And I agree, Jarius Byrd is not first day quality.

[mussop]

Originally Posted by Roy P

Also of note, he does not list Connor Barwin in the 1st or 2nd round......

Jairus Byrd ran a 4.67 in the 40 and is only 5'10" 207lbs. That scares the crap out of me, I don't care how versatile he was in college. I can't see much difference between him at Victor "Macho" Harris (4.68 5'11" 198lbs).

The difference is that Harris will be one of the top 3 or 4 DB's taken in this draft. And thats all I have too say about that.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by Roy P

Also of note, he does not list Connor Barwin in the 1st or 2nd round......

Connor Barwin = Jason Babin part deux, IMO. Way overhyped.

[Roy P]

Originally Posted by popanot

Connor Barwin = Jason Babin part deux, IMO. Way overhyped.

You can't be Babin II, unless somebody gives up the farm to select you in the 1st round.

[popanot]

Originally Posted by Roy P

You can't be Babin II, unless somebody gives up the farm to select you in the 1st round.

The draft hasn't started yet. Judging by his workout warrior numbers, it won't surprise me if some GM drafts him way too high or gives up something to move up to get him. Just saying the similarities are there.

[mussop]

Their latest mock is a good one.


1st Houston Texans: Clay Matthews, OLB, USC

2nd Houston Texans: Max Unger, C/G, Oregon
I think this pick makes a lot of sense for the Texans, who could use help at both center and right guard. Max Unger, able to play both positions, fits the team's zone-blocking scheme perfectly.

3rd Houston Texans: Rashad Johnson, FS, Alabama
The Texans' secondary has been an abomination for years and has always missed a ball-hawking leader.

4th Houston Texans: Andre Brown, RB, N.C. State
The Texans really could use a power back to complement Steve Slaton.

4th Houston Texans: Terrance Taylor, DT, Michigan
Adding a powerful nose tackle would really improve Houston's bottom-10 run defense.

5th Houston Texans: Henry Melton, DE, Texas
The Texans signed Antonio Smith, but they still need a pass-rusher across from Mario Williams on passing downs. Henry Melton just ran a 4.64 at his Pro Day. Pretty impressive considering he's 269 pounds.

Change the Taylor pick into Vance Walker (Better fit IMO) throw in Gregg Isdaner WV in the 6th and whoever in the 7th and this draft couldnt be any better.

[Nconroe]

if it works out something like this in about two weeks, I'd be satisfied.

[painekiller]

On 4/13, Walters has us taking
15 Clay Matthews, OLB, USC
46 Max Unger, C/G, Oregon
77 Rashad Johnson, FS, Alabama
112 Andre Brown, RB, N.C. State
122 Terrance Taylor, DT, Michigan
152 Henry Melton, DE, Texas

Not a bad mock IMO. The interesting thing is among Walters comments:

APRIL 2 UPDATE: In the Who Will Philly Pick? thread on the forums, I discussed a potential trade between the Eagles and Texans. Houston would trade selection Nos. 15 and 46 (1,490 TVC points) for pick Nos. 21 and 28 (1,460). If Houston trades down, it could still take Clay Matthews at 21 and use the 28th pick on Ron Brace, Sean Smith, Louis Delmas, Patrick Chung or Alex Mack.