2012 mocks

idymoe · #1 03-23-2012, 02:46 PM

Another sleeper is NT Chase Baker. He is only around 300, but also only a little over 6' and plays low with great leverage. I can't remember ever seeing anyone drive him and he drew a lot of double-teams. He kept the linebackers clean and got good penetration from his position. Starter from his sophomore season on. I saw at KFFL.com he has visits scheduled with the Vikings and Cowboys.

painekiller · #2 03-27-2012, 06:00 PM

26 Mark Barron S Alabama 6' 2" 210
58 A.J. Jenkins WR Illinois 6' 1" 185
76 Brandon Washington* OG Miami 6' 4" 320
99 Josh Chapman DT Alabama 6' 1" 310
121 Brandon Lindsey DE Pittsburgh 6' 2" 250
161 Matt Reynolds OT BYU 6' 6" 325
195 Sammy Brown OLB Houston 6' 3" 240
233 Robert Blanton CB Notre Dame 6' 0" 200

Not a bad day for us, but is it the best we can do?

26 Stephen Hill* WR Georgia Tech 6' 5" 206
58 Coby Fleener TE Stanford 6' 6" 248
76 Harrison Smith S Notre Dame 6' 2" 212
99 Mike Martin DT Michigan 6' 2" 299

Not that this is going to happen but I would be happy if it did.

NBT · #3 03-29-2012, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by idymoe

Another sleeper is NT Chase Baker. He is only around 300, but also only a little over 6' and plays low with great leverage. I can't remember ever seeing anyone drive him and he drew a lot of double-teams. He kept the linebackers clean and got good penetration from his position. Starter from his sophomore season on. I saw at KFFL.com he has visits scheduled with the Vikings and Cowboys.

I am kind of intrigued with Akiem Hicks from Canada. 6-5-,324, 4.98/40. Mammoth player with elite measurables, light feet, and impressive length. However, he is extremely raw. Long arms (35") and a wingspan of 84". Surprising atheletic ability for a player his size. Rare movement skills, explosive hitter. He would be a good fit for those of you who think our nose tackle should be bigger. And due to his inexperience, he will probably be available as late as the 5th, or 6th round.

HPF Bob · #4 03-29-2012, 04:33 PM

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Originally Posted by NBT

I am kind of intrigued with Akiem Hicks from Canada. 6-5-,324, 4.98/40. Mammoth player with elite measurables, light feet, and impressive length. However, he is extremely raw. Long arms (35") and a wingspan of 84". Surprising atheletic ability for a player his size. Rare movement skills, explosive hitter. He would be a good fit for those of you who think our nose tackle should be bigger. And due to his inexperience, he will probably be available as late as the 5th, or 6th round.

Works for me. I'd even snag him with one of our two fourths. I remember how inexperience Seth Wand was and we still took him in the third. You can't teach size and quickness.

WMH · #5 03-29-2012, 06:46 PM

Source: Grambling WR Mario Louis to visit Texans next week: http://t.co/krBtV0lP -- Aaron Wilson (@RavensInsider)

Warren · #6 03-29-2012, 09:43 PM

Hicks isn't the typical guy from Saskatoon State or wherever. He's from California and signed with LSU out of junior college. He never played there though because an assistant coach set him up with some illegal benefits (rides and a place to stay) and they were tried to cover it up when it was investigated. He then headed to Canada.

I wouldn't be surprised to see someone reach for him by following Bill Parcells' "planet person" philosophy -- there's a limited number of 300 pounders on the planet with that kind of athleticism, so you shouldn't pass them up. He supposedly isn't as impressive on the field, though.

Warren · #7 03-31-2012, 01:06 PM

Per PFT, the Texans have visits set up with:

Old Dominion DT Ronnie Cameron
Grambling WR Mario Lewis
Kansas St. S Kelcie McCray
Illinois S Tavon Wilson

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...rkout-tracker/

Warren · #8 03-31-2012, 01:14 PM

And to put that in perspective, they didn't draft any of the eight guys it was reported they brought in last year: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...kouts-tracker/

painekiller · #9 03-31-2012, 03:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Warren

And to put that in perspective, they didn't draft any of the eight guys it was reported they brought in last year: http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...kouts-tracker/

And that has been the trend since Rick Smith took over the draft. The Texans tend to only bring in for a meeting with UDFA types, they almost never draft guys they have in for visits.

painekiller · #10 04-03-2012, 06:30 AM

26 Dont'a Hightower Alabama SILB
58 Bruce Irvin West Virginia OLB34
76 Mitchell Schwartz California LOT
99 A.J. Jenkins Illinois WRF
121 Derek Wolfe Cincinnati DE34
161 Nicolas Jean-Baptiste Baylor DT34
195 Ryan Miller Colorado OG
233 Terrence Frederick Texas A&M CB

IMO they are over stating our need at ILB in the 1st round. The loss of Ryan is a big one and he will be missed, but his position is only on the field 50% of the defensive snaps. Going ILB in the 1st is luxury we may not be able to afford. As for Irvin, I do not see the Texans selecting him.

Overall not a bad mock.