OTC's Pre-Combine Mock (2/13/24)

1. Zach Frazier-C/OG-West Virginia, 6-3 310 5.02
Nasty blocker, plays with a fiery attitude and great leverage. Great out in space and has strong awareness to pick-up stunts and anchors well in the pass game. Looks like an excellent fit for our scheme and IMO could start right away at RG while also being groomed as C of the future.

2. Kingsley Suamataia-OT-BYU, 6-5 325 5.09
We always get blown away by upside, and in this case it would be justified. Kingsley looks like a dominant run blocker who is still growing into his own as a pass protector. He's only a redshirt sophomore, so I think learning from a guy like Trent Williams would be the perfect scenario. We need a franchise LT of the future, and I think he has that type of potential.

3. Ricky Pearsall-WR-Florida, 6-0 193 4.47
Ricky reminds me a bit of Puka Nacua, who I badly wanted us to pick last year.. Though I don't know if he's quite as fast. Either way, he is a great scheme fit and could replace Ray Ray McCloud in the return game as well. If Malachi Corley isn't available here, Pearsall could be one we target.

3. Austin Booker-DE-Kansas, 6-5 245 4.72
While he could add a few pounds, when you put on the tape, it's hard to ignore that he's very effective at rushing the passer, and surprisingly solid against the run still too.

4. Mike Sainristil-CB-Michigan, 5-9 182 4.39
Michigan lead the nation in pass defense, and it's not all about pass rush (they ranked near 50th in the nation there). That tells me the secondary is doing a fine job and Mike is a big part of that. I imagine Peters would vouch for Mike to be a pick here as we desperately need help filling the gaping hole at nickel. Sainristil has 3 interceptions (2 returned for touchdowns), 3 TFL, and 1 sack. He may be little, but the kid plays big, and makes big plays (how's that for some wordplay?)

4. Darius Muasau-LB-UCLA, 6-1 230 4.68
Good tape against Utah. Kid is a playmaker. He is fundamentally sound in coverage, a good tackler, and seems to work off blocks fairly well. Doesn't seem as fleet footed as some of the day one or day two guys, but he's just an instinctive football player with adequate athleticism and I think could outplay his draft slot. Most projections have him between the 4th-6th.

5. Deantre Prince-CB-Missippi, 6-0 183 4.44
IMO really underrated. I see starter type qualities in the guy. Should be available here, according to most sources.

5. Ainias Smith-WR-Texas A&M, 5-9 200 4.37
Kind of an RB/WR hybrid out there, but has all the tools needed to excel in our system. Wouldn't hurt to add another weapon who could potentially play a Deebo role.

6. Gabe Hall-DE/DT-Baylor, 6-6 290 4.96
Nearly 35" arms, tall, and disruptive penetrator who had a nice Senior Bowl. Best pass-rusher on the Baylor defense. Maybe wishful thinking here, but he might get to this area.

7. Malik Mustapha-S-Wake Forest, 5-10 210 4.50
Extremely physical, fast, good play recognition, and should have no problem being able to rotate between both safety spots. Would immediately help STs.

7. Khristian Boyd-DT-Northern Iowa, 6-2 320 5.08
Another guy who had a good Senior Bowl. Very short arms though, and probably still will fall late. Braden Fiske is another guy in the later rounds I like also.


DRAFT RECAP/SUMMARY:
1 WR/RB Hybrid
1 WR/KR
1 IOL
1 OT
1 Pure Pass Rusher
1 Hybrid DE/DT Pass Rusher/Run Penetrator
1 Slot CB
1 Outside CB
1 FS/SS hybrid, ST depth piece
1 Run Stuffing DT
1 Linebacker

I like it. Sign me up.

Mikey Sainristail would be a home run in the nickel

Originally posted by ChuckLeavy32:

Mikey Sainristail would be a home run in the nickel

I am very curious to see if Luter can compete to start outside next season. We really haven't seen what he can do, but he clearly was good enough to put Womack inactive, because Womack is one of our better special teams player.

I somewhat wonder if we can trade Thomas for a 2025 7th or something.

solid draft!

I feel like I always want a true speed rusher here, but I've come to understand that they want big violent DEs. So I'm not sure Booker fits that

Originally posted by NYniner85:

solid draft!

I feel like I always want a true speed rusher here, but I've come to understand that they want big violent DEs. So I'm not sure Booker fits that

This class doesn't seem to have a ton of 260+ guys, but we'll see how combine weigh ins are.

If we don't have a shot at Darius Robinson, I think Gabe Hall could be a nice alternative later. He's the only Baylor player to get a combine invite.

He has all the physical tools, but for whatever reason didn't produce a ton.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:
This class doesn't seem to have a ton of 260+ guys, but we'll see how combine weigh ins are.

If we don't have a shot at Darius Robinson, I think Gabe Hall could be a nice alternative later. He's the only Baylor player to get a combine invite.

He has all the physical tools, but for whatever reason didn't produce a ton.

That's why I feel like Robinson is a real prospect for SF in the first. I also feel like they will bring in someone in FA.

Originally posted by NYniner85:

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

This class doesn't seem to have a ton of 260+ guys, but we'll see how combine weigh ins are.

If we don't have a shot at Darius Robinson, I think Gabe Hall could be a nice alternative later. He's the only Baylor player to get a combine invite.

He has all the physical tools, but for whatever reason didn't produce a ton.

That's why I feel like Robinson is a real prospect for SF in the first. I also feel like they will bring in someone in FA.

Agree. Man, give me a pass rusher and a run stuffing guy and I'll be happy. I love Fiske, and McKinley looked pretty good at the Senior Bowl too.

Jenkins and sweat would be nice but I think our early picks need to be instant contributors. That means DE OG, OT, LB, or CB to me.

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Originally posted by NYniner85:
solid draft!

I feel like I always want a true speed rusher here, but I've come to understand that they want big violent DEs. So I'm not sure Booker fits that

This class doesn't seem to have a ton of 260+ guys, but we'll see how combine weigh ins are.

If we don't have a shot at Darius Robinson, I think Gabe Hall could be a nice alternative later. He's the only Baylor player to get a combine invite.

He has all the physical tools, but for whatever reason didn't produce a ton.

Marshawn Kneeland would be a great day 2 or day 3 pass rusher who fits the bill.

Hey OTC. I'm a big fan of what you did here.👍

Excellent!

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Originally posted by ChuckLeavy32:
Mikey Sainristail would be a home run in the nickel

I am very curious to see if Luter can compete to start outside next season. We really haven't seen what he can do, but he clearly was good enough to put Womack inactive, because Womack is one of our better special teams player.

I somewhat wonder if we can trade Thomas for a 2025 7th or something.

I was excited for Womack was hoping he could be a guy to cover the slot. Luter is a big question mark. Mikey can do it all. He would rotate to Corner when there were injuries. Not to mention you're not gonna find a guy that plays harder or smarter.

Originally posted by ChuckLeavy32:

Originally posted by OnTheClock:

Originally posted by ChuckLeavy32:

Mikey Sainristail would be a home run in the nickel

I am very curious to see if Luter can compete to start outside next season. We really haven't seen what he can do, but he clearly was good enough to put Womack inactive, because Womack is one of our better special teams player.

I somewhat wonder if we can trade Thomas for a 2025 7th or something.

I was excited for Womack was hoping he could be a guy to cover the slot. Luter is a big question mark. Mikey can do it all. He would rotate to Corner when there were injuries. Not to mention you're not gonna find a guy that plays harder or smarter.

It all jumps out on tape. I think he was the first or second corner I scouted this year and I immediately fell in love with his game. He would give us an amazing trio with Lenoir and Ward outside.

I think we have a tremendous opportunity this year to add two starting caliber corners in the draft for the long term.

Womack, Thomas and Luter will be competing for the last spots for depth and special teams. Thomas would probably get signed elsewhere if cut, but I could see Womack stay on the PS if he doesn't make the final roster.