Triple Take Mock Draft 3.0
Triple Take Mock Draft 3.0
The Triple Take team of Mike Priusta, Dale Lolley and Matt Williamson have released Mock Draft 3.0.
Don't forget to follow along with their position-by-position draft previews as we lead up to the NFL Draft here.
The opinions of these Steelers Radio Network personalities do not reflect the views of the Steelers organization.
Williamson's Pick: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: This is a slam dunk. Lawrence is going to Jacksonville. End of story.
Lolley's Pick: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: No secret here. This has been the pick for months.
Prisuta's Pick: Trevor Lawrence, QB, Clemson - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: No surprises here. Lawrence has been at the top of everyone's draft board for months – if not years.
Williamson's Pick: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: While not quite the slam dunk of the first overall pick, it would be a massive shock if New York didn't select Wilson, especially after trading Sam Darnold to the Panthers.
Lolley's Pick: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Jets have moved on from Sam Darnold and are ready to start the Zach Wilson era.
Prisuta's Pick: Zach Wilson, QB, BYU - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: "Zach Attack" ... "Zach to the Future" ... "Wilson!" ... "That's a Fact, Zach" ... Can't wait to see the back-page headlines in NYC.
Williamson's Pick: Mac Jones, QB, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: This could be Tre Lance or Justin Fields, but the 49ers traded up to the three spot with one quarterback in mind.
Lolley's Pick: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The 49ers want to run the ball. And Fields can do that. He's pretty good throwing it, as well.
Prisuta's Pick: Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The 49ers made a significant investment in order to move up and get their man.
Williamson's Pick: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: This is where the draft gets very interesting. Three quarterbacks will be gone when Atlanta is on the clock. Teams could be clamoring to get to this pick for a quarterback, but the Falcons decide to stick and pick their quarterback of the future in Fields.
Lolley's Pick: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Falcons just extended Matt Ryan. Now, they'll add a player to help protect him.
Prisuta's Pick: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Falcons admittedly wouldn't be opposed to stacking quarterbacks, but they won't pass on a prospect this good.
Williamson's Pick: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: With four quarterbacks off the board to start this draft, Cincinnati would have a tough choice between Pitts, Ja'Marr Chase and Penei Sewell. The Bengals take the unicorn in Pitts and can find wide receivers and offensive linemen on the second day of the draft.
Lolley's Pick: Ja'Marr Chase, WR, LSU - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Bengals get Joe Burrow the weapon he wants.
Prisuta's Pick: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The idea at this juncture should be to do what's necessary in order to protect Joe Burrow.
Williamson's Pick: Ja'Marr Chase, WR, LSU - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Chase is an elite wide receiver prospect and an ideal guy to be Tua Tagovailoa's go-to target for years to come. After their pre-draft movement, Miami now just sits back and allows a great player to fall in their lap.
Lolley's Pick: Kyle Pitts, TE, Florida - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Is he a tight end? Is he a receiver? Who cares what position he has next to his name? Pitts is a weapon.
Prisuta's Pick: Ja'Marr Chase, WR, LSU - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: As good a story as one of the Alabama wide receivers joining Tua in Miami would be, Chase is the Kyle Pitts of the wide receiver class (too good not to draft if you get the chance).
Williamson's Pick: Tre Lance, QB, North Dakota State - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Lions aren't short on needs whatsoever and could go many different directions with this pick, including trading it. But with Jared Goff in place, Detroit can bring Lance along slowly.
Lolley's Pick: Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Lions choose to bolster the offensive line.
Prisuta's Pick: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: A Heisman Trophy winner would be a nice addition for a new head coach and a new QB.
Williamson's Pick: Penei Sewell, OT, Oregon - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: This works out very well for Carolina and the addition of Sewell could really take the Panthers offensive line up a few levels while giving Darnold a stable environment to grow.
Lolley's Pick: Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Panthers got their quarterback with the trade for Sam Darnold. Now they can take the best player available.
Prisuta's Pick: Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Now that quarterback has seemingly been covered, it's time to acquire guys who can block.
Williamson's Pick: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Vic Fangio really puts an emphasis on every down do-it-all linebackers and Parsons fits that mold perfectly.
Lolley's Pick: Trey Lance, QB, North Dakota State - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Broncos would love for this scenario to happen. Lance wouldn't need to start right away, but if he does, all the better.
Prisuta's Pick: Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Broncos will feel as if they've hit the lottery when Fields falls this far.
Williamson's Pick: Patrick Surtain, CB, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Cowboys get what very well could be the best defensive prospect in this draft at a need position. Surtain has it all but is best in man coverage.
Lolley's Pick: Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: It's no secret the Cowboys want to strengthen themselves at corner. They get it here.
Prisuta's Pick: Patrick Surtain II, CB, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The best cornerback of the bunch for a defense in need of significant reinforcements.
Williamson's Pick: Rashawn Slater, OT, Northwestern - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Giants lost Kevin Zeitler from their offensive line but look pretty set at the skill position spots on offense. Slater would plug right in at guard and could quickly move to offensive tackle before long.
Lolley's Pick: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Giants get Daniel Jones some speed on the outside.
Prisuta's Pick: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The defense can be addressed after Round One. The addition of Waddle and the anticipated return of Saquon Barkley should make for a dynamic offense.
Williamson's Pick: Jaylen Waddle, WR, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Waddle can change a game in a heartbeat with his rare big play skills. His presence would make it much more difficult for Philadelphia's opponents to crowd the line of scrimmage.
Lolley's Pick: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Eagles would be very happy to get Jaylen Hurts a weapon such as Smith.
Prisuta's Pick: Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Eagles have landed in a position to select a press-man, physical, tough-guy cornerback who can also stay with receivers up the Art Museum steps if things get Rocky.
Williamson's Pick: DeVonta Smith, WR, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The trio of Keenan Allen, Mike Williams and now Smith would give Justin Herbert a very enviable trio of wide receivers of different ages and skillsets.
Lolley's Pick: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Chargers get a left tackle to help protect Justin Herbert.
Prisuta's Pick: Alijah Vera-Tucker, OG, USC - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Acquiring Matt Feiler was a start. Drafting Vera-Tucker will afford the Chargers offensive line options.
Williamson's Pick: Alijah Vera-Tucker, OL, USC - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Minnesota need guard help and Vera-Tucker also could play tackle down the road.
Lolley's Pick: Alijah Vera-Tucker, OL, USC - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Is he a guard? Is he a tackle? It doesn't matter. The Vikings could use him anywhere.
Prisuta's Pick: Kwity Paye, Edge, Michigan
Analysis: He's more "traits" than "tape," but the NFL Network's Charley Casserly considers Paye "the most explosive guy off the football in this draft as far as a pass rusher." Mike Zimmer just might concur.
Williamson's Pick: Jaycee Horn, CB, South Carolina - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Horn is very aggressive and excels in man coverage. That is exactly what New England wants from their cornerbacks.
Lolley's Pick: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Parsons is exactly the kind of front-7 player the Patriots covet.
Prisuta's Pick: Mac Jones, QB, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The most Tom Brady-like of this year's quarterback prospects ought to thrive under Bill Belichick, not immediately but sooner rather than later.
Williamson's Pick: Greg Newsome, CB, Northwestern - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Newsome has excellent size and length. He also had a great pro day.
Lolley's Pick: Greg Newsome II, CB, Northwestern - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: After the departure of Patrick Peterson, the Cardinals could use a corner.
Prisuta's Pick: Micah Parsons, LB, Penn State - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Linebacker might not be in the Cards initially, but Arizona wouldn't be able to fill the card out fast enough in the event this scenario plays out.
Williamson's Pick: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Owusu-Koramoah is a rare versatile playmaker with highly explosive physical traits for the middle of Las Vegas' defense.
Lolley's Pick: Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Raiders line gets a big lift here in Jenkins.
Prisuta's Pick: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Jon Gruden's gonna enjoy saying "Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah" more than he does "Spider 2 Y Banana with a Z Over." But there many reasons to love Owusu-Koramoah as a fit with the Raiders.
Williamson's Pick: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: In this mock, Miami got a great receiver prospect for Tagovailoa with their first pick. Now, they add another premium prospect to their offensive line.
Lolley's Pick: Jaelan Phillips, Edge, Miami - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Dolphins would love to get the highest-rated edge rusher at this spot.
Prisuta's Pick: Gregory Rousseau, Edge, Miami - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: This isn't a reach, not with Rousseau's massive wingspan.
Williamson's Pick: Teven Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Football Team's offensive line is one player away from being complete. Jenkins brings nastiness to this unit.
Lolley's Pick: Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah, LB, Notre Dame - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Washington passes on Mac Jones to get another difference maker on defense.
Prisuta's Pick: Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: There should be a lot more buzz about Moehrig, who can hit, cover, track the ball and make it all look so amazingly effortless. Ron Rivera gets a steal at 19th overall.
Williamson's Pick: Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Bateman has a lot of similarities in his game to Allen Robinson and could immediately give Chicago a legitimate second receiver.
Lolley's Pick: Mac Jones, QB, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Bears are only too happy to get Jones here after Washington passes on him.
Prisuta's Pick: Christian Darrisaw, OT, Virginia Tech - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Bears have a solid defense and a new QB. Time to provide time for Andy Dalton.
Williamson's Pick: Kwity Paye, DE, Michigan
Analysis: Paye is a ridiculous athlete and fits a big need for Indianapolis. Offensive tackle is also a possibly here, but in a deep draft at that position, the Colts hope to fill that need in the second round.
Lolley's Pick: Rashod Bateman, WR, Minnesota - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: With four tackles off the board – five counting Vera-Tucker – the Colts grab a wide receiver.
Prisuta's Pick: Tevin Jenkins, OT, Oklahoma State - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: It's a good year to need an offensive tackle. The Colts can stand fast at No. 21 and still get a brawler.
Williamson's Pick: Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Tennessee recently made a similar pick in Jeffrey Simmons two years ago and Farley could be the last piece in their offseason pass defense rebuild.
Lolley's Pick: Trevon Moehrig, S, TCU - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Titans hope they have solved their pass rush issues. Now they get a back-end playmaker.
Prisuta's Pick: Greg Newsome, CB, Northwestern - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Titans addressed the pass rush in free agency, and now they stock up at the spot even further.
Williamson's Pick: Jaelen Phillips, DE, Miami - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Robert Saleh is the new Jets head coach. He had great success in San Francisco with a great four man pass rush. New York signed Carl Lawson and pairing him with Phillips could go a long way to replicating what Saleh had with the 49ers.
Lolley's Pick: Azeez Ojulari, Edge, Georgia - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Jets got their quarterback. Now they need to start building that defense.
Prisuta's Pick: Azeez Ojulari, Edge, Georgia - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Gravity-defying bend and an ability to separate the football when he gets there will make Ojulari a star on Broadway (and in Jersey).
Williamson's Pick: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Harris is a great runner with power and agility. But he also has a chance to develop into an outstanding receiving weapon for such a big running back.
Lolley's Pick: Najee Harris, RB, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: With the top offensive tackles all gone, the Steelers grab the draft's top running back.
Prisuta's Pick: Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: I know, I know, all the running backs are still on the board. But Collins' inside-outside capability makes his selection a stuff-the-run/rush-the-passer-off-the-edge two-for-one special.
Williamson's Pick: Trevor Moehrig, S, TCU - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: After grabbing Lawrence to start the draft, the Jaguars now have three more picks in the top 45 overall starting with this selection at 25. They go with the top safety in the draft.
Lolley's Pick: Elijah Moore, WR, Ole Miss
Analysis: Why not get Trevor Lawrence a toy with which he can work for the next few years?
Prisuta's Pick: Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: If you need a defensive tackle you'd better get one early in this draft. And it should probably be Barmore, just to be certain.
Williamson's Pick: Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Browns recently signed Jadeveon Clowney but still could use help on the second level of their defense. Collins certainly would be helpful with that need and could maybe also kick down to defensive end at times when Clowney bumps inside.
Lolley's Pick: Kwity Paye, Edge, Michigan
Analysis: Signing Jadeveon Clowney to a one-year deal doesn't mean the Browns should be out of the edge market.
Prisuta's Pick: Jaelan Phillips, Edge, Miami - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: More pressure coupled with the anticipated returns of injured players in the secondary will make life a lot more difficult for opposing QBs against Cleveland.
Williamson's Pick: Azeez Ojulari, Edge, Georgia - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Baltimore lost Matthew Judon and Yannick Ngakoue in free agency. They could use another talented edge rusher and Ojulari fits the Ravens scheme very well.
Lolley's Pick: Jayson Oweh, Edge, Penn State - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Ravens lost their top edge rushers in free agency. Oweh's speed would be useful in their blitz schemes.
Prisuta's Pick: Terrace Marshall Jr., WR, LSU - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: There are a lot of wide receivers available, bit there aren't many that are bigger than 6-foot-2 and 200 pounds and move the way Marshall does on the way to producing touchdowns from a variety of spots on the field.
Williamson's Pick: Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Toney is an electric playmaker that excels in space. Sean Payton would be able to scheme up ways for Toney to get the ball on the move and make big plays with defenses keying on Michael Thomas and Alvin Kamara.
Lolley's Pick: Kadarius Toney, WR, Florida - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Saints would have preferred Moore, but they'll also be happy with Toney.
Prisuta's Pick: Elijah Moore, WR, Mississippi
Analysis: As previously noted, there are a lot of pass catchers. Moore is regarded as perhaps the best of the bunch in the slot.
Williamson's Pick: Terrace Marshall, WR, LSU - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Green Bay gets Aaron Rodgers a second receiver to play across from Davante Adams.
Lolley's Pick: Zaven Collins, LB, Tulsa - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Packers' run defense has been their downfall the past couple of years. Collins should help that.
Prisuta's Pick: Landon Dickerson, C, Alabama
Analysis: The Pack adds a player that can help the offense right now.
Williamson's Pick: Jayson Oweh, DE, Penn State - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Bills love to rotate their defensive linemen and they don't currently have anyone as talented as Oweh. Oweh could use time to refine his craft as part of a rotation and this landing spot allows that to happen in an ideal manner.
Lolley's Pick: Travis Etienne, RB, Clemson - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: Buffalo's running attack isn't what it could be if it had a stud running back who also can catch the ball well out of the backfield.
Prisuta's Pick: Caleb Farley, CB, Virginia Tech - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Bills need a complement for Tre'Davious White on the corner.
Williamson's Pick: Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre Dame
Analysis: The Ravens shipped Orlando Brown to Kansas City and got a nice haul of draft picks in return. Even if/when they sign a veteran tackle, adding Eichenberg makes a lot of sense as he is a plug and play lineman that could also project to guard.
Lolley's Pick: Samuel Cosmi, OT, Texas - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Ravens traded away Orlando Brown for this pick. They get a premium tackle back in return.
Prisuta's Pick: Liam Eichenberg, OT, Notre Dame
Analysis: When you need offensive tackles, it never hurts to shop at what has become the NFL's Offensive Tackle Store in recent season
Williamson's Pick: Christian Barmore, DT, Alabama - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Super Bowl champs return all 22 of their starters. Like everyone else, they could use help in a few positions, but obviously they are currently in very good shape. Barmore would give Tampa Bay is fine long-term prospect on the interior of their defensive line.
Lolley's Pick: Javonte Williams, RB, North Carolina - HIGHLIGHTS >>>
Analysis: The Bucs had a timeshare in their backfield in 2020. Williams will be their lead runner by midseason.
Prisuta's Pick: Davis Mills, QB, Stanford
Analysis: The eventual successor at QB, who will have an opportunity to be groomed by Tom Brady.