Mock draft roundup: Derek Stingley Jr and Damone Clark to stay in the South?

Pair of LSU defenders going in first two rounds of mock drafts.

Back to the Jets in Dane Brugler’s mock draft?

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What The Athletic Says…

Stingley set the bar high after his All-American freshman season as part of LSU’s national championship team. And although the last two seasons haven’t gone according to plan, the talent is still there. Stingley’s draft stock is extremely volatile right now, and his interviews and medicals will ultimately determine whether he is drafted this high or falls out of the top 10. – Brugler on Stingley (subscription required)

Damone Clark hops into the second round

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For the first time in recent mock drafts, we have a Damone Clark sighting as Brugler has the SEC’s leading tackler heading to South Beach. Clark would join a Miami Dolphins team that needs help in a variety of spots and they are currently searching for their next head coach after firing Brian Flores. Clark was much improved in 2021 and helped his draft stock a ton.