I was bored today and went through my drafts in the CP mock and built a roster with just those picks. I know a few of us have been doing the mock for a long time...I’d like to see who can build the best roster with the guys they picked.
QB
Pat Mahomes - future all pro
Nick Foles - super bowl MVP
Mike Glennon - drafted high, paid a lot as FA
RB
Dalvin Cook - was rolling before injury. Looked great
Jeremy Hill - proven quality player
Shane Vereen - proven quality player
Joe Williams - tore KC up in PS..tore ligament in PS
TJ Yeldon - averaged over 5ypc last year for Jags
WR
Julio Jones - 2x all pro 5x pro bowl
Ty Hilton - made last 4 pro bowls
Devante Adams - pro bowler
Tavon Austin - kinda disappointing player, but still a weapon
Kevin White - injuries
Mack Hollins - played a role on SB champs as rookie
TE
Julius Thomas - multiple pro bowls
Hunter Henry - productive and dependable backup
Levine Troilolo - good blocker and sneaky receiving threat
OL (evidently, I didn’t prioritize OL)
Adrus Peat
Donovan Smith
Robert Myers
Graham Glasgow
Charles Leno
Khaled Holmes
DL
Adrian Clayborn - 9.5 sacks last year
Mario Edwards
Ego Ferguson
Anthony Johnson
Chris Wormley
Eddie Vanderdoes
Deforest Buckner
LB
Khalil Mack - multiple all pro and pro bowls
Yannick Ngakwe - pro bowler
Leonard Floyd - solid pass rusher
Tim Williams -
Scooby Wright -
Kevin Minter -
Courtney Upshaw
CB
Desmond Trufant - pro bowl corner
Rasul Douglas - Super Bowl starter
Adoree Jackson - started every game for titans as rookie
Buster Skrine - good starter
Micah Hyde - pro bowl safety/corner
S
Kevin Byard - all pro
Jimmie Ward - dependable and versatile starting CB/s
Tre Boston - guality starting safety had 5 picks in 2017
Marcus Williams - 15 game rookie starter with 5 picks
Jermaine Whitehead
Nathan Gerry
Neiko Thorpe
P
Bryan Anger - over 46 yard career average per punt
K
Justin Manton (the only kicker I drafted) [Reply]
QB
Jameis Winston, QB, Florida State
Bryan Bennett, QB, Southeastern Louisiana
Jerod Evans, QB, Virginia Tech
RB
Andre Williams, RB, Boston College
Rajion Neal, RB, Tennessee
Wayne Gallman, RB, Clemson
Sony Michel, RB, Georgia
TE
Wes Saxton, TE, South Alabama
O.J. Howard,TE, Alabama
Dalton Schultz, TE, Stanford
WR
Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
Jeremy Gallon, WR, Michigan
Mario Alford, WR, West Virginia
Dezmin Lewis, WR, Central Arkansas
Sterling Shepard, WR, Oklahoma
Leonte Carroo, WR, Rutgers
Juju Smith-Schuster, WR, USC
Isaiah Mckenzie, WR, Georgia
KD Cannon, WR, Baylor
OT
Laken Tomlinson, OL, Duke
OG
David Yankey, OG, Stanford
Jordan Morgan, OG, Kutztown
Isaiah Wynn, G/C, Georgia
C
John Toth, C, Kentucky
Cameron Tom, C, Southern Mississippi
DE
Ethan Westbrooks, DE, West Texas A&M
Owamagbe Odighizuwa, DE, UCLA
Carlos Thompson, DE, Mississippi
Shaq Lawson, DE, Clemson
Ronald Blair, DE, Appalachian State
Jordan Willis DE Kansas State
Da'Shawn Hand, DE, Alabama
DT
Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh
Marcus Hardison, DL, Arizona State
Vernon Butler, DL, Louisiana Tech
Charles Walker, DT, Oklahoma
Tanzel Smart, DT, Tulane
Maurice Hurst, DT Michigan
ILB
Max Bullogh, LB, Michigan State
Eric Kendricks, LB, UCLA
Jarrad Davis, LB, Florida
Jalen Reeves-Maybin, LB, Tennessee
Riley Bullough, LB, Michigan State
Darius Leonard, ILB, South Carolina State
OLB
Telvin Smith, OLB, Florida State
Ben Heeney, OLB, Kansas
CB
Marcus Roberson, CB, Florida
Pierre Desir, CB, Lindenwood
Ifo Ekpre-Olomu, CB, Oregon
Senquez Golson, CB, Mississippi
Doran Grant, DB, Ohio State
Harlan Miller, CB, Southeastern Louisiana
Marlon Humphrey, CB, Alabama
Chidobe Awuzie, CB, Colorado
Najee Murray, CB, Kent State
Duke Dawson, CB, Florida
S
Dion Bailey, S, USC
Jonathan Dowling, S, Western Kentucky
James Sample, S, Louisville
Adrian Amos, S, Penn State
Keanu Neal, S, Florida
Fish Smithson, S, Kansas
Derwin James, S, Florida State
Deshon Elliott, S, Texas [Reply]
QB
Pat Mahomes - future all pro
Nick Foles - super bowl MVP
Mike Glennon - drafted high, paid a lot as FA
RB
Clyde Edwards-Helaire
Dalvin Cook - was rolling before injury. Looked great
Jeremy Hill - proven quality player
Shane Vereen - proven quality player
Joe Williams - tore KC up in PS..tore ligament in PS
TJ Yeldon - averaged over 5ypc last year for Jags
WR
Julio Jones - 2x all pro 5x pro bowl
Ty Hilton - made last 4 pro bowls
Devante Adams - pro bowler
Tavon Austin - kinda disappointing player, but still a weapon
Kevin White - injuries
Mack Hollins - played a role on SB champs as rookie
TE
TJ Hockenson
Julius Thomas - multiple pro bowls
Hunter Henry -
Levine Troilolo - good blocker and sneaky receiving threat
OL (evidently, I didn’t prioritize OL)
James Daniels
Adrus Peat
Donovan Smith
Robert Myers
Graham Glasgow
Charles Leno
Khaled Holmes
DL
Montez Sweat
Taven Bryan
Adrian Clayborn - 9.5 sacks last year
Mario Edwards
Ego Ferguson
Anthony Johnson
Chris Wormley
Eddie Vanderdoes
Deforest Buckner
LB
Khalil Mack - multiple all pro and pro bowls
Yannick Ngakwe - pro bowler
Leonard Floyd - solid pass rusher
Tim Williams -
Scooby Wright -
Kevin Minter -
Courtney Upshaw
CB
Rock Ya-Sin
Desmond Trufant - pro bowl corner
Rasul Douglas - Super Bowl starter
Adoree Jackson - started every game for titans as rookie
Buster Skrine - good starter
Micah Hyde - pro bowl safety/corner
Josh Jackson
S
Kevin Byard - all pro
Jimmie Ward - dependable and versatile starting CB/s
Tre Boston - guality starting safety had 5 picks in 2017
Marcus Williams - 15 game rookie starter with 5 picks
Jermaine Whitehead
Nathan Gerry
Neiko Thorpe
P
Bryan Anger - over 46 yard career average per punt
K
Justin Manton (the only kicker I drafted) [Reply]
This seems fun. I haven't participated much, but I've drafted for six teams in the 2017, 2019, and 2020 seasons. I've drafted a total of 45 guys. Here's my roster. I've classified guys as:
1st - Starter
2nd - Second stringer
Backup - On a roster, but not first or second string. May also be on the practice squad or IR.
OOL - Out of the league.
RB
1st 2017-4-131. - Rain Man -*James Conner, RB, Pittsburgh
1st 2019-3-88. – Rain Man -*Miles Sanders, RB, Penn State
2nd 2020-5-177. - Rain Man - Antonio Gibson, WR, Memphis
2nd 2020-2-45. - Rain Man - Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
Backup 2020-4-138. - Rain Man - Eno Benjamin, RB, Arizona State
Backup 2017-4-108. - Rain Man -*Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma
Put me in charge of drafting running backs. I've got this. Two solid starters and two rising rookies who will likely start at some point. I've invested a lot in this position, though.
QB
1st 2017-1-12. - Rain Man -*Mitchell Trubisky, QB, UNC
2nd 2020-1-14. - Rain Man - Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
Backup 2019-6-213. – Rain Man -*Easton Stick, QB, North Dakota State
Okay, I should have drafted Mahomes in 2017. I was just playing it by the book. But I didn't trade up for Trubisky, and Herbert is waiting in the wings.
WR
1st 2017-3-96. - Rain Man -*Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington
1st 2019-6-200. – Rain Man -*Preston Williams, WR, Colorado State
Backup 2019-6-184. – Rain Man -*Antoine Wesley, WR, Texas Tech
OOL 2017-6-188. - Rain Man -*Travis Rudolph, WR, Florida State
I've invested very little in the WR position and still have two NFL starters. I'm a good skill position drafter.
TE
2nd 2017-5-145. - Rain Man -*Jeremy Sprinkle, TE, Arkansas
Backup 2019-6-212. – Rain Man -*Dax Raymond, TE, Utah State
Backup 2019-4-127. – Rain Man -*Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
Backup 2017-6-200. - Rain Man -*Cole Hikutini, TE, Louisville
I throw low-round darts at TE. I've got one decent backup and a bunch of guys clinging to rosters.
OT
1st 2019-1-11. - Rain Man -*Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
2nd 2019-4-111. – Rain Man -*Bobby Evans, OT, Oklahoma
2nd 2020-5-161. - Rain Man - Tyre Phillips, OT, Mississippi State
Backup 2017-5-175. - Rain Man -*Aviante Collins, OT, TCU
I put a 1st round pick at OT to get a starting RT. Otherwise, I've got some mid-round potential guys.
G
1st 2017-2-52. - Rain Man -*Pat Elflein, G, Ohio State
Backup 2020-3-96. - Rain Man - Ben Bredeson, G, Michigan
Backup 2020-3-76. - Rain Man - Lucas Niang, OT, TCU
Elflein is starting and I've got a couple of rookies. I've actually invested a fair amount in the guard position.
C
(None drafted)
K
OOL 2019-7-225. - Rain Man -*Matt Gay, K, Utah
OOL 2019-5-163. - Rain Man -*Cole Tracy, K, LSU
I apparently suck at drafting kickers.
FS
1ST 2017-2-33. - Rain Man -*Budda Baker, FS, Washington
OOL 2017-7-239. - Rain Man -*Lorenzo Jerome, S, St. Francis
I made an investment in Baker, but it paid off. He's been good.
SS
1ST 2017-3-72. - Rain Man -*Josh Jones, SS, North Carolina State
I put a mid-round pick into this position, and it paid off. I've got a starter.
CB
2nd 2020-2-63. - Rain Man - Noah Igbinoghene, CB, Auburn
2nd 2020-4-117. - Rain Man - Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech
Backup 2019-5-150. - Rain Man -*Kris Boyd, CB, Texas
OOL 2019-7-240. - Rain Man -*Montre Hartage, CB, Northwestern
OOL 2017-6-185. - Rain Man -*William Likely, CB, Maryland
I haven't invested a lot in this position until Noah. I hope he ends up starting.
OLB
1st 2019-6-215. – Rain Man -*Bobby Okereke, LB, Stanford
2nd 2020-1-32.! - Rain Man - Zach Baun, LB, Wisconsin
OOL 2017-5-163. - Rain Man -*Ejuan Price, LB, Pittsburgh
Okereke has been a pleasant surprise, and I invested big in Baun. Hopefully he takes a starting job soon.
ILB
1st 2019-2-42. - Rain Man -*Mack Wilson, ILB, Alabama
I made a high-round investment in Mack and it paid off as he's a starter.
DE
1st 2017-1-1. - Rain Man -*Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M
2nd 2017-5-183. - Rain Man -*Ifeadi Odenigbo, DE, Northwestern
2nd 2017-3-65. - Rain Man -*Ryan Anderson, OLB, Alabama
2nd 2019-3-73. – Rain Man -*Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan
Backup 2020-6-194. - Rain Man - Oluwole Betiku, DE, Illinois
Garrett was a 1-1 pick and he's a starter. Odenigbo was a bargain. I've also got some backups. I've invested a lot in this position.
DT
2ND 2020-4-139. - Rain Man - Leki Fotu, DT, Utah
OOL 2017-5-181. - Rain Man -*Ryan Glasgow, DT, Michigan
Low investment, low reward. Fotu's only a rookie, though, so he's ascending. [Reply]
Here's my roster based on draft order. I've coded starters in green and 2nd stringers in orange and Out of League in red. Black is guys hanging onto a roster spot, but lower than 2nd team.
I'm actually pretty pleased with this. All of my 1st and second rounders are still in the league and almost all are starters or rookies who are ascending. I've gotten three good skill position players and 3rd and 4th rounds, and even got 2 starters in the 6th round. I haven't completely whiffed on anyone in the top 4 rounds.
I probably should have taken Mahomes with one of my two top-ten picks in 2017, though.
2017-1-1. - Rain Man -*Myles Garrett, DE, Texas A&M
2019-1-11. - Rain Man -*Cody Ford, OT, Oklahoma
2017-1-12. - Rain Man -*Mitchell Trubisky, QB, UNC
2020-1-14. - Rain Man - Justin Herbert, QB, Oregon
2020-1-32.! - Rain Man - Zach Baun, LB, Wisconsin
2017-2-33. - Rain Man -*Budda Baker, FS, Washington
2019-2-42. - Rain Man -*Mack Wilson, ILB, Alabama
2020-2-45. - Rain Man - Jonathan Taylor, RB, Wisconsin
2017-2-52. - Rain Man -*Pat Elflein, G, Ohio State
2020-2-63. - Rain Man - Noah Igbinoghene, CB, Auburn
2017-3-65. - Rain Man -*Ryan Anderson, OLB, Alabama
2017-3-72. - Rain Man -*Josh Jones, SS, North Carolina State
2019-3-73. – Rain Man -*Chase Winovich, DE, Michigan
2020-3-76. - Rain Man - Lucas Niang, OT, TCU
2019-3-88. – Rain Man -*Miles Sanders, RB, Penn State
2017-3-96. - Rain Man -*Cooper Kupp, WR, Eastern Washington
2020-3-96. - Rain Man - Ben Bredeson, G, Michigan
2017-4-108. - Rain Man -*Samaje Perine, RB, Oklahoma
2019-4-111. – Rain Man -*Bobby Evans, OT, Oklahoma
2020-4-117. - Rain Man - Amik Robertson, CB, Louisiana Tech
2019-4-127. – Rain Man -*Jace Sternberger, TE, Texas A&M
2017-4-131. - Rain Man -*James Conner, RB, Pittsburgh
2020-4-138. - Rain Man - Eno Benjamin, RB, Arizona State
2020-4-139. - Rain Man - Leki Fotu, DT, Utah
2017-5-145. - Rain Man -*Jeremy Sprinkle, TE, Arkansas
2019-5-150. - Rain Man -*Kris Boyd, CB, Texas
2020-5-161. - Rain Man - Tyre Phillips, OT, Mississippi State
2017-5-163. - Rain Man -*Ejuan Price, LB, Pittsburgh
2019-5-163. - Rain Man -*Cole Tracy, K, LSU
2017-5-175. - Rain Man -*Aviante Collins, OT, TCU
2020-5-177. - Rain Man - Antonio Gibson, WR, Memphis
2017-5-181. - Rain Man -*Ryan Glasgow, DT, Michigan
2017-5-183. - Rain Man -*Ifeadi Odenigbo, DE, Northwestern
2019-6-184. – Rain Man -*Antoine Wesley, WR, Texas Tech
2017-6-185. - Rain Man -*William Likely, CB, Maryland
2017-6-188. - Rain Man -*Travis Rudolph, WR, Florida State
2020-6-194. - Rain Man - Oluwole Betiku, DE, Illinois
2017-6-200. - Rain Man -*Cole Hikutini, TE, Louisville
2019-6-200. – Rain Man -*Preston Williams, WR, Colorado State
2019-6-212. – Rain Man -*Dax Raymond, TE, Utah State
2019-6-213. – Rain Man -*Easton Stick, QB, North Dakota State
2019-6-215. – Rain Man -*Bobby Okereke, LB, Stanford
2019-7-225. - Rain Man -*Matt Gay, K, Utah
2017-7-239. - Rain Man -*Lorenzo Jerome, S, St. Francis
2019-7-240. - Rain Man -*Montre Hartage, CB, Northwestern [Reply]