Welcome to the third installation of subpar mock drafts.
Round 1, Pick 22: N’Keal Harry, WR, Arizona State
Harry is a terrific wideout in all respects. As a catcher, Harry has great ball skills accompanied by an acute awareness for where he is with respect to boundaries. He has strong hands and good route running capabilities. When Harry has the ball, he has the overall athleticism to beat most defenders in space despite his large frame. Harry is adept at extending short plays into big plays due to his electricity with each stride. Harry projects as a number one wide receiver after a little bit of fine-tuning his skills.
Round 3, Pick 85: Darrell Henderson, RB, Memphis
Henderson is a shifty back who averaged an absurd 8.9 yards per carry over his final two seasons at Memphis. A touchdown machine, Henderson found the end zone a stellar 22 times in 2018. While his production does not stem from elite breakaway speed, he possesses intense elusiveness and versatility inside and outside the tackles. While not much of a passing threat (in terms of receiving or pass protection), Henderson projects as a complement to a good running back corps.
Round 3, Pick 102: Parris Campbell, WR, Ohio State
Campbell has significant strengths as a wide receiver, but his route-running abilities lack. Despite his underdeveloped route tree, Campbell thrives as an open-field runner due to his ridiculous speed and ability to make tacklers whiff. He needs to improve his ability to catch the football, but if he is given space, he can score from anywhere on the field. Particularly great in the screen game, Campbell has many of the traditional game-breaking capabilities written all over his 5-foot-11 frame.
Round 4, Pick 113: Connor McGovern, IOL, Penn State
While not as highly touted as other interior line prospects, McGovern offers versatility and upside. McGovern has experience at both center and guard so he could be useful with NFL training at either position. While he should not start for a couple of seasons, McGovern has fixable technique flaws which his future team would be keen on correcting. Wherever McGovern goes, he will probably be a starter by 2022.
Round 4, Pick 123: Anthony Nelson, EDGE, Iowa
Nelson possesses great length for an edge rusher, and he projects as a threat for strip sacks and forced fumbles in the NFL. Nelson has a subpar first step which can lead to him being closed out by tackles, but he has a plethora of moves to get to the quarterback. Nelson projects as a plus in the run stuffing game due to his knack for clean tackles. Nelson also seems to be a plus in the locker room, and he has a relentless attitude about getting to the quarterback and stopping the run.
Round 5, Pick 160: T.J. Edwards, Wisconsin, LB
Edwards has a football IQ which jumps off the page. His intangibles and football mind are as polished as anyone in the draft class. His ability to recognize and anticipate plays plus his strong tackling could prove effective in the NFL. However, Edwards does not project as a great NFL athlete, and his coverage skills are underdeveloped. In an ideal role, Edwards would be asked to stop the run on early downs before a nickel corner or pass cover linebacker takes his spot on third down.
Round 6, Pick 191: Kevin Wilkins, IDL, Rutgers
Over the course of four seasons at Rutgers, Wilkins stuffed the middle with 20 total tackles for loss and a pair of sacks. Wilkins also showed an ability to bat passes out of the air, recording three deflections in his senior season. At 6-foot-2, 300 pounds, Wilkins is sure to clog up space in the middle in a reserve role for whichever franchise selects him on Day 3.
Round 6, Pick 193: Lukas Denis, S, Boston College
Denis projects as a ball hawk with the ability to make plays from sideline to sideline due to his impressive body control and athleticism. In contrast, Denis lacks the physicality needed to cover many receivers and tight ends. Denis has a questionable motor on the field as he tends to stay away from collisions, preferring to drop into deep coverage. Denis does not project to be an effective run-stopping defensive back.
