Big 12 Mock Draft-Top 20

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  1. NB_LONGHORN

    NB_LONGHORN 500+ Posts

    From ESPN FWIW

    Only Malik in top 20

    sorry for the cut/paste. the article requires a password.

    If you were drafting the best players from the Big 12, for the sole purpose of winning college football games right now, who would you go with?

    We asked Scouts Inc.'s Steve Muench and Kevin Weidl to alternate 20 picks and work their way through the stars of the Big 12. Muench earned the pretend No. 1 overall pick after a made-up Insider Committee determined he'd played a tougher nonconference schedule.

    Just to reiterate, the purpose of this was not to project who would be future Pro Bowlers or Super Bowl winners. The goal was to construct a team that would win this Saturday on a college football field.

    And, as you may expect, both Muench and Weidl spent a lot of time looking at players from the state of Oklahoma.






    There are lots of star players in the Big 12. But perhaps no one shines as bright as Baylor wide receiver Corey Coleman.


    No. 1 pick: Muench takes Corey Coleman, WR, Baylor


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    Listed at 5-foot-11, 190 pounds, Coleman doesn't have great size and he drops the occasional pass he should catch. But he's one of the most dynamic and productive playmakers in the country. He has the second gear to run under the deep ball and take the top off the coverage in addition to the wiggle and burst to go the distance after the catch. His 20 touchdowns tie him for second in the FBS and he's the only receiver with more than 14. He also averages 19.7 yards per catch and 74.2 percent of his catches result in a first down or touchdown. He's done all this despite the fact that his production has suffered with Baylor's recent instability at quarterback.







    No. 2 pick: Weidl takes Baker Mayfield, QB, Oklahoma


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    It should be noted that Mayfield did not play in the second half in the Sooners' narrow victory over TCU due to a head injury. But as of now, all signs point to him being ready to go for Bedlam. TCU QB Trevone Boykin was the other player in consideration here, but his status is up in the air this week against Baylor after he sat out against OU last week. However, even if both were healthy, I would still lean toward Mayfield over Boykin. Mayfield has continued to improve throughout the season while Boykin has been on a bit of a decline since standout WR Josh Doctson was lost for the year. Mayfield has shown great poise while making consistent decisions, completing over 68 percent of his throws with 33 touchdowns and five interceptions. Mayfield also brings above-average mobility and has had a knack for turning a negative into a positive with his ability to extend plays with his feet.







    No. 3 pick: Muench takes Andrew Billings, DT, Baylor




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    The 6-foot-2, 310-pound Billings is a wide body with the low center of gravity and strength to hold his ground and clog up the middle when teams try to run it down Baylor's throat. He also has the powerful punch and enough quickness to slip blockers and disrupt plays in the backfield, as he has 12.5 tackles for loss. While he doesn't get to the quarterback very often, Billings is a powerful interior pass-rusher who shows the ability to put offensive linemen on roller skates, push the pocket and move quarterbacks off the spot. Finally, he appears to be hitting his stride as he's recorded 3.5 tackles for loss and two sacks over his past two games.








    No 4. pick: Weidl takes Emmanuel Ogbah, DT, Oklahoma State


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    Billings is a very good player, but I had Ogbah ahead on my board at this level due to higher production as a rusher, particularly in the pass-happy Big 12. Ogbah isn't an elite athlete and has some tightness bending the edge. However, he has above-average first-step quickness, fires off with quality leverage, displays active hands and flashes strong speed-to-power capabilities. Ogbah also plays with a high motor and gives great effort in pursuit. He currently ranks third in the nation with 12 sacks, and his 16.5 tackles for loss put him 11th overall.









    No. 5 pick: Muench takes Trevone Boykin, QB, TCU


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    When considering any player, risk versus potential reward is obviously important. Boykin missed a game and three quarters after leaving the Kansas game with an ankle injury that could keep him out or hinder his ability to make plays with his feet this week. It's also worth noting that the last time he finished a game, he threw four picks against Oklahoma State, and he'll be without his top receiver, Doctson. Those are the risks. But here's why he's still worth the fifth pick. He's the only FBS player who's averaging more than 400 yards of offense per game and statistically he's been one of the most efficient passers in the country. He does a nice job of finding the open man and getting his playmakers the ball in space, but that doesn't mean he can't strike deep. His mobility is a substantial concern, but he's a threat even if he has a fraction of his ability to extend passing plays and create in the open field as a runner. Besides, I gotta believe that Boykin would love another shot and look to elevate his game this week after turning in a lackluster performance and losing to Baylor 61-58 in heartbreaking fashion last year.







    No. 6 pick: Weidl takes Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma


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    After navigating through Muench's novel about Boykin that made my eyes bleed, I'll take Perine here. (Love you, Muench!) As I mentioned before, the wide-open offenses have forced defenses to adjust by making sub-packages more of the norm in the Big 12. This usually means more defensive backs or smaller-space linebackers on the field, and Perine, with his physical running style, makes it a tough matchup. Perine doesn't have game-breaking speed, but at 5-foot-10, 230 pounds, he runs with excellent power and balance to run through contact while flashing above-average lateral agility for his size. Perine has been the workhorse for the Sooners and is currently fourth in the conference with 1,160 yards rushing, and he has gotten into the end zone a league-high 13 times on the ground.







    No. 7 pick: Muench takes DeAndre Washington, RB, Texas Tech


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    Weidl has always favored big names from big programs, so it's no surprise that he took the bigger name in Perine ahead of Washington. I couldn't be happier about his decision. No Big 12 player averages more yards from scrimmage per game than Washington, who ranks 12th in the FBS with 142.9 yards per game. He has an above-average blend of burst, agility and vision. At 5-foot-8, 200 pounds, he doesn't have Perine's power yet he's a tough runner who is effective between the tackles and picks up yards after contact. Finally, he's an effective receiver who has caught 33 passes this year.









    No. 8 pick: Weidl takes Sterling Shepard, WR, Oklahoma


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    I'll continue to dip into the Oklahoma pool -- I believe the Sooners are the top team in the Big 12. Shepard doesn't have elite size or top-end speed, but he is a polished route runner who has a natural feel for the position. He also brings the versatility to line up in multiple spots on the perimeter. In addition, Shepard has natural ball skills and shows the toughness and focus to do work in traffic. The senior has elevated his play down the stretch, averaging over 140 yards in the past four games while adding five touchdowns. He has been a big reason the Sooners are in the hunt for a spot in the CFP.







    No. 9 pick: Muench takes Zack Sanchez, CB, Oklahoma


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    I am interested to see if Weidl takes only Oklahoma and Oklahoma State players. I almost feel like I should stay out of his state, but I've made it clear that I value playmakers on the back end. With that in mind, Sanchez is too good to pass up. He's a ball hawk who came into the season with eight career interceptions, and this year he's intercepted six passes despite missing two games with an ankle injury. That kind of production, coupled with his ability to make a play once he gets the ball in his hands, makes me willing to live with him taking chances and getting caught out of position at times. In addition, he closes well and flashes the ability to deliver big hits despite coming in at 5-foot-11 and 179 pounds.







    No. 10 pick: Weidl takes Daryl Worley, CB, West Virginia


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    I find it quite ironic Muench is jabbing me for taking big-program guys and guys from the state of Oklahoma when TCU, Baylor and Oklahoma make up four out of his first five picks and four of his players are from one state as well. I'll take Worley here who has some character issues but is just as gifted as Sanchez, and at 6-foot-2 and 198 pounds, he comes with better size and length to match up with bigger receivers. Worley currently leads the Mountaineers with 10 pass breakups and four interceptions on the year.







    No. 11 pick: Muench takes Spencer Drango, OT, Baylor

    No. 12 pick: Weidl takes Dominique Alexander, LB, Oklahoma

    No. 13 pick: Muench takes Eric Striker, LB, Oklahoma

    No. 14 pick: Weidl takes KD Cannon, WR, Baylor

    No. 15 pick: Muench takes James Washington, WR, Oklahoma State

    No. 16 pick: Weidl takes Shock Linwood, RB, Baylor

    No. 17 pick: Muench takes Charles Tapper, DE, Oklahoma

    No. 18 pick: Weidl takes Malik Jefferson, LB, Texas

    No. 19 pick: Muench takes Jordan Thomas, CB, Oklahoma

    No. 20 pick: Weidl takes KaVontae Turpin, WR, TCU





    Next best available
    Weidl: 1. Oklahoma State QB Mason Rudolph; 2. Texas Tech WR Jakeem Grant; 3. WVU LB Nick Kwiatkoski; 4. Baylor DE Shawn Oakman; 5. Oklahoma DT Charles Walker.



    Muench: 1. Texas Tech WR Jakeem Grant; 2. Kansas State OT Cody Whitehair; 3. Baylor DE Shawn Oakman; 4. Oklahoma State QB Mason Rudolph; 5. Baylor DE Jamal Palmer.
     
  2. caryhorn

    caryhorn 5,000+ Posts

    Wow. Now that says a lot about the talent that was left for Charlie to work with.
     
  3. JustWin

    JustWin 250+ Posts

    My opinion is that the whole mock draft effort says little about anything. Just a beauty contest at this point. Sure, some of the players named are great talents and will be successful at the next level. But many will struggle to justify their high draft status.
    There are probably more later round and free agent picks who go on to successful NFL careers as high draft picks who disappoint. Just fodder for the writers. It got these writers names on to this board didn't it?
     

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