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4 Cowboys players plus a coach make all-time 7th round NFL draft team

From @ToddBrock24f7 | Remember these legendary Cowboys’ names- all 7th-rounders- when the pickings seem slim on Saturday of draft weekend.

Draft watchers know the seventh round is when things tend to get wacky. A left-footed punter? Sure, it’s the seventh round. The lacrosse player from the tiny school no one’s ever heard of with the insane 40 time whose great-great-grandfather once played for the Pottsville Maroons? Why not?… and let’s have the pick announced by a rollerskating penguin while we’re at it. Heck, these days, the last guy taken in the seventh is actually called “Mr. Irrelevant” for the rest of his life.

But as we were all reminded watching Brock Purdy last season, there is considerable talent to be mined in the seventh round. After all, as recently as 1991, the draft featured 12 full rounds of selections; prospects taken in the seventh were considered mid-rounders.

Just to prove that the seventh round shouldn’t be an afterthought for NFL squads next weekend in Kansas City, longtime Cowboys reporter Rick Gosselin went back through the archives to assemble the All-Time Seventh-Round NFL Draft Team.

Led by quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick, the team is studded with star playmakers like Bo Jackson, Jamal Anderson, and Shannon Sharpe. And that’s just the offense.

The Cowboys are exceptionally well-represented on a stacked roster that not one of today’s top teams would ever consider irrelevant. Remember these names when the picking seem slim on Saturday afternoon of draft weekend.

Breaking down Chiefs’ picks in Dane Brugler’s 7-round mock draft

Our @goldmctNFL takes a look at Dane Brugler’s picks for the #Chiefs in his recent 7-round mock draft.

The 2023 NFL draft is almost here.

With the first round drawing closer, we’re getting some final mock seven-round mock drafts for the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. The latest full seven rounds come from The Athletic’s Dane Brugler, who is their top NFL draft authority and the author of “The Beast” draft guide.

Below you’ll find a quick breakdown and reaction to each pick:

Chiefs Wire staff’s dueling 7-round 2022 mock draft

The @TheChiefsWire staff provides their final 7-round mock drafts for #Chiefs in our sixth annual dueling mock draft.

We’re just a day away from the 2022 NFL draft

Brett Veach has positioned the Kansas City Chiefs to add a number of talented players throughout all seven rounds of the draft. As we have for the past five seasons at Chiefs Wire, our staff members are dueling it out with their final mock draft projections. Below you’ll find mock drafts from Charles Goldman, Wesley Roesch, John Dillon, Nick Roesch and Mitch Carney, along with some thoughts on why their mock draft makes the most sense for Kansas City.

Be sure to let us know in the comment section down below which mock draft is your favorite:

Lions mock draft watch: PFN creates wild 7-round Detroit mock

AJ Schulte from Pro Football Network hands in a 7-round mock draft that has many twists and turns helping the rebuild for the Detroit Lions

By now, we have so many mock draft variations in the last few months; we are ready for the real thing to happen finally. With the draft only a handful of days away, experts and analysts finalize their draft boards and take a final stab where players will land, with AJ Schulte from Pro Football Network being the latest with his in-depth 7-round mock draft.

Typically experts keep it as simple as possible considering how exhausting a 7-round mock is, but nobody told Schulte that. He came up with one of the wildest Lions mock drafts out there with not just one trade but three trades when it was all said and done that jump-starts their rebuild in a big way.

1st trade: Philadelphia Eagles send picks 12, 84, 123, and Indianapolis’ conditional second-round pick in 2022 to the Lions in exchange for pick 7, which the Eagles selected OT Penei Sewell

2nd trade: Arizona Cardinals send picks 16 and 49 to the Lions in exchange for pick 12, which the Cardinals picked CB Jaycee Horn.

3rd trade: Cleveland Browns trade WR Jarvis Landry and a fourth-round pick in 2022 to the Lions for pick 112, where the Browns select OG Robert Hainsey.

Now we have all the terms settled and picks selected; here is the Lions full haul.

1st round (16): Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota

2nd round (41): Jamin Davis, LB, Kentucky

2nd round (49): Spencer Brown, OT, Northern Iowa

3rd round (72): Jevon Holland, S, Oregon

3rd round (84): Rashad Weaver, EDGE, Pitt

3rd round (101): Shakur Brown, CB, Michigan State

4th round (123): Kenneth Gainwell, RB, Memphis

5th round (153): Darrick Forrest, S, Cincinnati

Acquired: WR Jarvis Landry, conditional 2022 2nd round pick, and 2022 4th round pick.

It is worth noting the conditional 2022 2nd round pick from the Eagles is from the Carson Wentz trade and could turn into a first-rounder if Wentz plays 75% of the Colts offensive snaps in 2021 or Wentz plays 70% of the Colts offensive snaps in 2021, and the Colts make the playoffs. So in this scenario, the Lions could be walking away with three first-round picks in 2022 if those terms are met.

Bateman is one of the more well-rounded receivers with his savvy route running to create separation no matter where he lines up on the field. He is NFL-built, and if it weren’t for his opt-out, we would be talking about him going higher, but just relying on 2019 tape teams are hesitant. Luckily for the Lions, they get a receiver who can instantly become a feature target and building block for the future.

Davis has seen his draft stock skyrocket after obliterating his Pro Day, showing off his superb athleticism that allows him to cover a lot of ground and wallop the ball carrier. Even though he only has one year of strong production, he has the intangibles you can’t teach and could develop into the Lions next MLB.

Spencer Brown, a natural right tackle, put his name on the map after a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, and then after putting up an insane 4.4 short shuttle at 311 pounds at his Pro Day, he is cementing his name as one of the more athletic tackles to come out of the draft. His consistency may be squirrelly at times, but his ability to mirror defenders will allow him to compete with Tyrell Crosby at right tackle.

Holland can be the next swiss army defender in the Lions arsenal, seeing time at split safety and nickel allowing him to play matchup football, which Dan Campbell looks to implement heavily. Some parts of his game will need some refinement, but he is a ball-hawk (9 ints in college), able to defend the run and pass equally, and his versatility will be heavily welcomed on the Lions defense.

Weaver is a technical pass rusher who wins with his handwork and length, not speed, and can line up inside and outside and create favorable matchups. Shakur Brown is also one of those versatile defenders who can line up outside and inside corner due to his strong instincts and play-making skills. What Forest lacks in size for safety, he more than makes up for it with heart and desire and could go from a key special teams player to a rotational role at safety.

Even though the Lions are all but set at running back this year, general manager Brad Holmes has not shied away from enhancing the room during his time with Rams, and it would show with the Gainwell selection this late in the draft. It might be overkill, but having Swift and Gainwell lined up together will create very favorable matchups as shifty, pass-catching backs giving the offense a new dynamic they can take advantage of.

As for the Landry trade, the Browns are probably not sellers when it comes down to it, but for the sake of the argument, Landry could be that strong veteran presence in the locker room. He can line up inside or outside and would fit right into the culture the new Lions regime is trying to establish in Detroit and be that bridge for the young players walking in.

The Lions were able to grab high character players who have grit, passion for football, a quality Holmes is looking for in players. Even though this mock seems off-the-wall, especially with the number of trades, it paints a picture for potential players the Lions could target and inject young talent in the roster.

Lions mock draft watch: Draft Network offers its 7-round Detroit mock

With a week away from the NFL draft, The Draft Network offers their 7-round mock draft for the Detroit Lions bringing in future cornerstones

With only a week away before see many of these young men dream’s come true on draft day, many experts and analysts are making their final takes on what teams could do when that day arrives.

Ryan Fowler from The Draft Network is the next one in line to give his take on a Detroit Lions 7-round mock, taking players in a position of need, but what comes into question were they the right players?

1st round (7)- Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon

2nd round (41)- Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU

3rd round (72)- Pete Werner, LB, Ohio State

3rd round (101)- Tyler Shelvin, DL, LSU

4th round (112)- Israel Mukuamu, CB, South Carolina

5th round (153)- Richard Lecounte III, S, Georgia

Sewell has been a popular choice as of late for the Lions and a viable one with the notion that the top of the draft will see a run on quarterbacks. The young, athletic tackle will instantly make the offensive line a major strength heading into the season and create a foundational piece for years to come.

Fowler did make a questionable take of moving Taylor Decker to the right side so Sewell could play on the left side, which brings on some double-takes but don’t worry, he goes on to say Sewell has enough versatility he can make a move to the right side.

If the Lions miss out on Ja’Maar Chase initially, his teammate could be ripe for the picking for the Lions in the second round. Marshall is a physical specimen that uses his body, size, speed to his advantage to make the tough catches, but he lacks separation and route refinement to take his game to the next level. If he improves his weak areas, he will be an immediate threat that could line up inside and outside for the Lions.

Werner has athleticism for days, and that’s a complete 180 from what Lions fans have been accustomed to the last few years. Werner did a little bit of everything at Ohio State, showing off his versatility to blitz and coverage to led the Buckeyes in tackles last year. With all of his physical traits and keen prowess, he will likely fill the SAM role behind Alex Anzalone and play a rotational until he is ready to take on the job full time.

The defensive line is not a major weakness for the Lions, but they could use depth, and Shelvin could be that reinforcement, but it may not be exactly a scheme fit for what the Lions plan on doing on defense. Shelvin is one huge beast at nose tackle and becomes an anchor holding down gaps, making him a strong run blocker, but he offers very little when it comes to pass rush. In the old regime, he would’ve been perfect, but this regime will want their defensive tackles to attack and not hold the fort down.

Now, if there is one player you could literally fly, it is Mukuamu with his insane 80 3/4 in wingspan, which was the biggest amongst this year’s cornerback draft class. He led the Gamecocks in interceptions the last two years while seeing time at corner and free safety, showing his versatility in the deep part of the field. Even though he had the length, he has not quite learned how to use it and tends to bite hard on moves. He will have plenty of time to get coached up and at which part could learn to use his length to his advantage.

Lecounte did not do himself any favors at his Pro Day, where he put up some of the worst numbers you will see from potential safety prospects. Even though he has a strong aptitude in pursuit and field coverage, he is undisciplined and overaggressive, leading to either the receiver getting behind him or miss the tackle all together. As a team captain last year, there is no denying his heart and energy when it comes to the game; there are just too many holes in his game amongst his lack of athleticism and durability concerns.

Lions mock draft watch: CBS makes questionable moves in 7-round mock

CBS has released their latest 7-round mock draft, but left many holes and questions surrounding the Detroit Lions selections.

Mock drafts are a fun way to get accustomed to players that may have flown under the radar or look at possible scenarios that you may not have thought of, and this one is no different.

CBS’ Josh Edwards constructed his 7-round mock draft on how he visions how the draft could go and the haul and direction the Lions could go heading into the draft.

1st round (9, trade with Denver)- Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama

2nd round (41)- Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss

3rd round (72)- Paulson Adebo, CB, Stanford

3rd round (101)- Hamsah Nasirildeen, S, Florida State

4th round (112)- Ifeatu Melifonwu, CB, Syracuse

5th round (154)- Daelin Hayes, Edge, Notre Dame

To kick off the draft, the Denver Broncos get aggressive and trade with the Lions to select Justin Fields, but the major problem with this trade is the compensation. As you can see, the mock draft kept with all the Lions’ original picks without any from Denver coming back in the trade this year. It could be future picks, but it’s highly doubtful the Lions don’t receive some compensation from this year.

Either way, Edwards makes a curious move by doubling down on receiver with consecutive picks for the Lions, going with Waddle and Moore, who stylistically are similar players. Selecting these two receivers instantly turns the receiving corps from a weakness to a strength overnight.

If it was one of the picks from Denver, it could be realistic, considering these two receivers are playmakers the Lions desperately need. Not knowing how the compensation went and the limited number of picks in the trade, this is a luxury the Lions can’t afford, especially when Jabril Cox, Landon Dickerson, and Richie Grant still on the board who can instantly upgrade positions of need.

Next, Edwards turns all his focus to the secondary by selecting two cornerbacks and safety, which is also a curious move.

Safety is a big concern for the Lions, and you could do worse than Nasirildeen. He comes with questions concerning his position fit as a safety/linebacker tweener, but he brings athleticism and physicality to bring the hammer down on the ball carrier.

Cornerback is a sneaky need, but like mentioned before, with the limited amount of picks, selecting two cornerbacks feels like overkill considering the amount of quality free agents the Lions could go after. Adebo relies more on his instincts, whereas Melifonwu is a reactive player, but both player’s skill-sets and traits translate best to a press-man/Cover 3 scheme. Like with the Waddle/Moore selection, it feels like they are selecting very similar players.

Hayes is one of those types of players who might be a better pro than a college player with his agility and explosiveness to win off the edges with superb burst. His pass-rushing moves need refinement and has had shoulder issues dating back to high school, but he has the intangibles you can’t teach that allow him to be an effective rusher, either standing up or hands in the ground.

Without knowing what the Lions received from the trade, it’s hard to get a feel for this draft, especially when they kept all the Lions original picks and just essentially moved the Lions down from seven to nine in the mock. Also, the selection of two players in the same position and who are quite similar not just once but twice makes it cloudy as to what direction this mock was heading.

Now the selected players are fine players and could make a solid impact, it just felt like the majority were luxury picks, and resources could’ve been used more wisely than what was executed.

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Detroit mock draft watch: Dane Brugler tackles the Lions 7-round mock

Dane Brugler from The Athletic gives his take on who the Detroit Lions could take in his 7-round mock draft

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With the much-anticipated release of his draft guide known as The Beast recently, Dane Brugler from The Athletic tackles a complete 7-round mock draft from Trevor Lawerence all the way to Mr. Irrelvant.

Taking on a complete 7-round mock is no easy feat, and Brugler tries slot players according to their team needs, scheme, and culture fit to the best of his abilities. Without further ado, below is his haul for the Lions.

1st round (7)- Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon

2nd round (41)- Terrace Marshall, WR, LSU

3rd round (72)- Divine Deablo, DS, Virginia Tech

3rd round (101)- Chazz Surratt, LB, North Carolina

4th round (112)- Ambry Thomas, CB, Michigan

5th round (153)- Daelin Hayes, Edge, Notre Dame

Even with Justin Fields and both Alabama receivers on the board, Brugler elected to build within the trenches and gave Detroit a young can’t miss prospect in Sewell. With the possibility of four quarterbacks selected to start the draft, Sewell has gained some popularity as a viable option for Detroit. At only 19 years old, Sewell will shore up the right side of the line opposite of Taylor Decker, possibly creating one of the top offensive lines in the league.

With Detroit seeing their receiver corps decimated over the off-season and filling the room with mostly one-year deal options, Detroit desperately needs fresh blood. Brugler gives them some help in the form of Terrence Marshall Jr. If any fan was missing Kenny Golladay, Marshall will essentially alleviate those feelings being an almost copy clone as the big-bodied receiver who thrives in contested catches.

Detroit’s cupboard at safety is looking bare, with only four players rounding out the depth chart. Fortunately, Brugler slots Divine Deablo as potential reinforcement in the secondary. Deablo was recently tagged as a potential option by own Jeff Risdon, highlighting his run-defending, blitz ability, and special teams ability. He is one of those linebacker/safety tweeners that you can play best on best against your opponent.

With the Lions linebacking corps going through a remodel of sorts, the new regime will be looking to inject some athleticism in the mix, and Brugler helps that out with the selection of Chaz Surratt. Also tagged as a fantasy option by Jeff Risdon, the former quarterback brings strong intelligence that gives him a leg up reading the opponent’s offense. With his athleticism, he will fit in perfectly as the Lions weakside linebacker.

With the recent signings for Quinton Dunbar and Corn Elder, the Lions have filled in some gaps in the cornerback corps that needed some addressing. Even though the Lions are not on the prowl for cornerbacks, they couldn’t go wrong with taking an upside corner who could start later down the road, and that is what Brugler does with the selection of Ambry Thomas. Even though his technique is questionable, he has the tools and mentality to compete for snaps in the future.

In the later parts of the drafts, you are taking a gamble on a player’s upside and see if you can get the most out of their potential. With Brugler’s selection of Daelin Hayes, that will be exactly what the Lions will be hoping for. Hayes could be drafted much earlier with his versatile nature as a hand in the dirt or stand-up rusher if it wasn’t for his history of shoulder issues. If the coaching staff can build up his strength and pass rush repertoire, he could find a spot as a rotational SAM linebacker.

7-round, 10-pick Cowboys Mock Draft: Defense and more defense

Defense, defense, defense. With the 2021 draft talent pool finalized and the landscape ever changing, the #Cowboys may need to throw all the darts at fixing the leaky unit. That’s what this particular mock is all about.

With the playoffs careening towards a conclusion and the Dallas Cowboys now several weeks removed from the end of their 2020 season, it’s time to expand the mock. We’re now running a seven-round exercise to help get a better grasp on the talent that could be available at certain points of the season. This week, the defense gets a bunch of help for Dan Quinn.

In real life draft news, the number of eligible prospects has been capped. Underclassmen and seniors who opted out of the 2020 season for COVID-19 concerns had until Monday to declare for the 2021 draft. They still have two days to change their minds, but no more can be added. Here’s a link to the current list. Also, the NFL has scrapped the scouting combine and in-person workouts, meaning that information will be tough to come by until Pro Days, and there’s still no idea how all of that translates. It’s going to be the wild, wild west for the 2021 draft season.

With that in mind, in this iteration there’s a heavy focus on defense. The thinking is, without as much information, more darts have to be thrown at the board so there are more chances of hitting the bulls eye. The team cannot risk not increasing the talent level of the defense so in this exercise conducted on The Draft Network’s Mock Draft Simulator, we centrally focus on that mission.

The first six picks are devoted; first attacking the defensive line, shifting priorities to the secondary, then back to the line and finally the linebackers. From there, some help for the offense, getting some depth for the line and the wideout positions.

Lions Wire’s final Lions 7-round mock draft

Editor Erik Schlitt’s is taking the helm for Lions Wire’s final Detroit Lions 7-round mock draft of the offseason.

Editor Erik Schlitt’s is taking the helm for Lions Wire’s final Detroit Lions 7-round mock draft of the offseason.

Draft day trades are common but wildly unpredictable, therefore, this exercise focuses only on picking prospects in the draft slots the Lions currently hold.

Round 1, pick 3, Jeff Okudah, CB, OSU

6-1, 205, 32.63″ arm length, burst rate: 137.2 (#1 for CB in class) 

It’s been my opinion all offseason that the Lions want to walk out of Day 1 with either Chase Young or Okudah. With Young likely being selected at pick No. 2 overall, the Lions will surely listen to trade offers for the No. 3 pick, but at the end of the day, they’ll be happy to land their guy.

2.35, A.J. Epenesa, EDGE, Iowa

6-5, 275, 34.5″ arm length, can play DDE and 3T

Epenesa’s stock has been falling since the Combine, but as far as the Lions are concerned, he’s still likely a Top-10 player on their draft board. Epenesa is a perfect scheme fit, can rotate with Trey Flowers and Romeo Okwara at down defensive end, as well as inside at the 3-technique with Da’Shawn Hand and Nick Williams — giving the entire defensive line an immediate boost.

3.67, Robert Hunt, RT/G, Louisiana

6-5, 323, 33.5″ arm length, 28 starts at RT, 22 at LG, 2 at LT

A true road grader who was a featured blocker in the Cajuns run-heavy scheme, Hunt has the ability to step in at either tackle of guard — though he is projected to have more success inside. Putting him next to Hal Vaitai would give the Lions a pair of 6-5, 320+ pound position flexible offensive lineman who excel at run blocking, regardless of who plays where on the right side.

3.85, McTelvin Agim, IDL, Arkansas

6-3, 309, 33.5″ arm length, 1-year starter at 3T, 3-year starter at DE

Agim has been my sleeper for a while now and nothing has changed my mind to move him off this spot. An experienced 2-gapper who excels against the run, possesses several pass-rushing moves, is aggressive with his hands, understands how to create leverage with his length, was a team captain, and comes from the Arkansas’ defensive line pipeline.

4.109, Van Jefferson, WR, Florida

6-1.5, 200, 32.75″ arm length, elite route technician 

The son of former Lions’ wide receiver and wide receiver’s coach Shawn Jefferson, Van Jefferson learned the nuances of running routes at a young age. Capable of lining up as a WR-X (Marvin Jones Jr.’s spot) and inside as a Big Slot receiver, Jefferson could be the Lions WR4 in year one and take over a starting role in 2021.

5.149, Braden Mann, P, TAMU

6-0, 198, 48.9 yards per punt average, Ray Guy award winner 

As I mentioned in my 10 things Lions fans need to brace for in the 2020 NFL Draft, this is the sweet spot to grab the best specialist on the board. Mann has a powerful leg, can handle punts and kickoffs, understands how to control his power by alternating between kicking for distance, angling directions, and putting air under the ball so he doesn’t outkick his coverage. His ability to drop punts inside the 20 is a thing of beauty.

5.166, Anfernee Jennings, JACK, Alabama

6-2, 256, 32.88″ arm length, double-digit TFL each of last 2 seasons

Jennings has a quality first step, but his pass rush will struggle if he doesn’t win early. He understands how to properly use his hands, routinely locates/attacks the ball, is an elite run defender, and sets the edge with consistency/power. His 26.5 tackles for loss and 15.5 sacks over the last two seasons speaks to his ability to get into the backfield and make plays.

6.182, Geno Stone, S, Iowa

5-10.5, 203, 29.25″ arm length, can play single-high and in the slot

Stone is s a bit undersized and falls short of the Lions’ preferred level of athleticism, but he is intelligent, highly instinctive, positionally versatile, and rarely makes mistakes. Stone has the potential to be a regular contributor on special teams and a top-end reserve at safety, likely earning a role as a fourth or fifth safety as a rookie.

7.235, Michael Warren, RB, Cincinnati

5-9, 226, physical runner who will thrive in an inside-zone scheme

Warren hasn’t got a lot of attention in the Lions draft community but he is a terrific fit for the Lions scheme as he is a physical runner who can also contribute in the passing game. On film, Warren lacks the explosive traits of the Lions other backs — and he didn’t test at the Combine — but he has terrific contact balance, is decisive in the hole, wins in short-yardage situations, and churns out yards with toughness. His success in the NFL will likely come as part of a running back by committee approach and would fit in as a fourth running back on the Lions roster.

Chiefs Wire staff’s dueling 5-round 2020 mock draft

The Chiefs Wire staff is at it again! We battle it out in our annual dueling mock draft.

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We’re just days away from the 2020 NFL draft

The Kansas City Chiefs will look to add several players and Brett Veach has positioned the team to take the best player available approach throughout the draft.

Here at Chiefs Wire, we have differing opinions on which players the Chiefs should go after in the draft. That’s why we’re happy to present to you our fourth annual dueling mock draft. This year, we’re only drafting five rounds since the Chiefs only have selections through round five. We used an actual draft simulation for each of the five rounds, with need-based computation for each of the 31 other NFL teams along the way. The players selected for the Chiefs were from the pool of available players at each pick.

You’ll find mock drafts from Charles Goldman, Talon Graff and Ed Easton Jr along with arguments for why their mock draft is the best and makes sense for Kansas City. Be sure to vote in the poll at the top of the page and let us know which mock draft wins this year’s duel.

Hit the jump to view each of the three mock drafts.

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