WTFP Contributor Mock Draft 1.0: 5 quarterbacks in the first round?
By Thomas Welte
Seattle would be getting a steal in Brian Burns with this pick. Burns is an extremely talented pass rusher with elite athleticism. There are concerns over his size, but Seattle is no stranger to utilizing undersized pass rushers. Burns would be a perfect fit as a weakside end and would be insurance in the event the Seahawks cannot reach a long term deal with Frank Clark. -Thomas Welte
The Ravens could benefit with depth across the defensive line. Michael Pierce is strong and physical, but having a young playmaker like Wilkins step in and bolster the Ravens’ defensive line draw attention away from Pierce. The Ravens’ strength on defense is in the secondary, but adding talent elsewhere never hurts. Giving Pierce a running mate would be more than ideal for an already potent Baltimore defense. -Jalon Dodson
The Texans need offensive line help, plain and simple after allowing 62 sacks and ranking number 1 in the league in sacks allowed they can’t afford for Deshaun Watson to take this many hits. Risner provides a versatile presence on their offensive line and could slot in at guard or tackle in the NFL. He had a dominant Senior Bowl performance, showing off a good anchor, solid feet and finishes defenders off with malice. He’ll probably need a year inside at guard to refine his hand placement before making the venture out to tackle, but will be an upgrade wherever he is slotted. -Ross O’Keefe
The Raiders are looking to fix the secondary that has been bad for what seems like the better part of a decade. With Mike Mayock at the helm as the general manager, it seems like Johnathan Abram makes a lot of sense at pick 27. As a very aggressive competitor, Abram plays zone coverages very well. I wouldn’t be surprised at all if the Raiders decided to draft Reggie Nelson’s replacement to bolster the secondary. -Grant Tuttle
Mike Wallace and Golden Tate are set to become free agents this offseason, so wide receiver will be a need for the Eagles. Marquise Brown has elite speed and can take the top off of any defense. Brown should establish himself as a deep threat in the NFL, and his great route running and hands could signify his potential to become a more complete receiver. The Eagles will look to get the ball in Brown’s hands and his skill set would be a nice complement to the larger Alshon Jeffery. Brown will be able to contribute from day one and can instantly help the Eagles contend for a Super Bowl. –Jakob Ashlin