NFL Mock Draft 5.0: Pre-Combine Version Featuring Falling Alshon Jeffery
By Jason McIntyre
The first effort was wildly optimistic, the second one was after getting a glimpse of the college talent, the third as the NFL season was nearly complete, and the fourth as players began to declare for the draft. In this pre-Combine (Feb. 22) mock draft, we can focus on who needs what. No explanation below means no change from the last mock.
25. Broncos – Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford.
26. Texans – Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin. The Texans are desperate to re-sign Chris Myers, but if they can’t, might as well get the best center in the draft. Yes, there’s a big need at WR, but I think the big names fly off the board early and Alshon Jeffery’s weight gain pushes him way down the board.
27. Patriots (from Saints) – Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers. Everyone’s saying he’s not quite a 1st round pick now. I think Sanu plays his way into the 1st round at the Combine. Belichick-Schiano connection?
28. Packers – Doug Martin, RB, Boise St. Think he’ll blow up at the Combine and Green Bay will snag a reliable running back in hopes that Rodgers stays in the pocket more. The logical move, of course, is to get some defensive help in the woeful secondary.