Matt Miller of Bleacher Report is out with a seven-round mock draft. It’s impossible to peg seven rounds worth of picks pretty much any time, especially this early Let’s discuss Miller’s haul for your New York Giants, anyway. At the very least, it helps us learn some of the players in the middle and bottom of the draft. Round 1 (No. 6) — Dwayne Haskins, QB, Ohio State Miller writes: “The Giants can’t afford to pass on quarterbacks again in 2019; no matter how good the 2020 class looks, now is the time to get a quarterback to groom for the future.” Valentine’s View: Whether you buy that theory or not, and I’m not judging either way, let’s just reconcile with the fact that the vast majority of mock drafts will continue to connect Haskins and the Giants. Round 2 (No. 37) — Greg Little , OT, Ole Miss Little is the sixth-ranked offensive tackle on The Draft Network big board. Draft Network’s Kyle Crabbs writes: Greg Little projects as a boom or bust prospect at the NFL level. Little shows flashes of natural athleticism, particularly for his size. Furthermore, Little’s deep pass sets are effective with his length and foot quickness. But Little is super raw in his framing of blocks and footwork, he takes false steps and fails to roll through contact to create forward push with consistency in the run game. Little’s effort is also of concern, he will need to be coached/motivated if he’s going to be a starter. Valentine’s View: Crabbs’ scouting report will give Giants fans Ereck Flowers flashbacks. Still, whether it’s Little or someone else I don’t think it’s going to surprise anyone if the Giants address the offensive line in the first two rounds if they are unable to do so in free agency. Round 4 (No. 101) — Gary Johnson, LB, Texas Johnson is a 6-foot, 225-pound linebacker. DraftBlaster says: Linebacker that works best in space and as a complement to run stuffing defensive players around him. Rangy, with very good sideline to sideline athleticism and effort. Playmaker that should be able to find a role as an inside linebacker that works in coverage more so than moving up into gaps to defend the run. Gifted athletically, and very effective when able to be free to attack the backfield. Round 4 (No. 125) — Austin Bryant, EDGE, Clemson Draft Network’s Crabbs writes: Austin Bryant is a challenging projection. He currently lacks baseline levels of anchor, extension, pass rush counters and play recognition to be a high caliber player. Instead, Bryant has promising reps as a widened defender, where he won’t have to set or anchor the edge. Bryant’s forecast is as a depth player only after four years at Clemson, he has notable growth before being considered to see field in high volume or as a starter. DraftBlaster writes: A physically gifted athlete that has all of the athletic ability that NFL evaluators like to see in a defensive end. A fairly raw prospect that needs to continue to work on his technique, particularly his hand work, and developing more pass rush moves. Very productive, but surrounded by elite, future NFL talent, his draft process will be very important. Valentine’s View: We’ve reached the point in the draft where projections become difficult. If nothing else, I like the emphasis on edge/linebacker in this round. Round 5 — Iman Marshall, S, USC | Ross Pierschbacher, OC, Alabama Note: Miller’s draft stopped using the pick numbers after the fourth round. Draft Network lists the 6-foot, 205-pound Marshall as a cornerback and says he is an “Explosive cornerback who can cover distances in an instant.” Walter Football says scouts are “lukewarm” on Pierschbacher. Valentine’s View: This draft is following an ABC pattern of checking off selecting players at areas of need for the Giants. Round 6 — Daylon Mack, DL, Texas A&M Mack is a 6-foot, 320-pound interior defender. Draft Network’s Jon Ledyard says: Mack isn’t going to wow anyone as a pass rusher, but his power at the point of attack and improved hand technique could make him a rookie starter on early downs. He’s the rare run stuffer with the power to re-set the line of scrimmage and the explosiveness to disrupt plays in the backfield as well. Mack may never be an ideal three-down player, which will push his stock to the mid-rounds, but he’s capable enough as a rusher that he will be a valuable mid-round pickup for whatever NFL team sees fit to claim him. Valentine’s View: Both GM Dave Gettleman and coach Pat Shurmur have talked about the importance of adding to both lines. The Giants add depth to the defensive interior here. Round 7 Mitch Hyatt, OT, Clemson Jaylen Smith, WR, Louisville Hyatt is a developmental offensive tackle with questionable strength. Smith is a 6-foot-4, 223-pound receiver. The Giants could use one of those if he can get open at the NFL level.<doc-sep>Matt Miller, one of my favorite “draft analysts”, released his first Post-Super Bowl 7-round Mock Draft yesterday for all 32 teams. As a fan of Miller’s, and the Dallas Cowboys, I was curious to see who he chose for America’s Team. I have to admit, I wasn’t too excited to see the players he selected. Luckily, we are just now in the early portions of the offseason. The 2019 NFL Draft is still a couple months away and there is a lot that can happen between now and then. Not only will free agency impact the draft, but so will the Scouting Combine and Pro Days. All of that will end up changing the way players are ranked right now. You may have missed it, but I used Matt Miller’s big board/player rankings last week for my own Cowboys 7-round mock draft. I may be biased, but I liked my draft haul much more than Miller’s. You can take a look at both and decide for yourself though. Continue reading below to see who Matt Miller ended up selecting for the Dallas Cowboys. Round 2: OC, Elgton Jenkins, Mississippi State I was really surprised Matt Miller chose to draft a center with the Dallas Cowboys first pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. All signs are pointing to Travis Frederick being able to make a full recovery and regaining his starting job next season. And, Dallas still has Joe Looney under contract as a reserve backup at center and guard. If there are concerns with Frederick’s health though, this pick makes sense. Jenkins should be a Day 1 center for whatever team he ends up on. He shows really good agility on tape to make every block and easily gets to the second level when asked to. He does however struggle a little bit with power, but should improve in time with better technique and strength training. Round 3: WR, Jakobi Meyers, NC State This is a selection I could get on board with. Jakobi Meyers is someone the Dallas Cowboys have already shown an interest in after meeting with him at the Senior Bowl, and he fits a need. With Cole Beasley potentially leaving via free agency, Meyers could step in and be his replacement out of the slot. Meyers is someone I’ve studied pretty extensively already as a potential Cowboys draft target. He really only has two years of experience at receiver after converting from quarterback, so he still a little raw. But, there is a lot to like about his game now and his upside. Round 4: TE, Zach Gentry, Michigan Matt Miller’s decision to select Zach Gentry with the first of the Dallas Cowboys fourth-round draft picks makes sense from a need standpoint. The Cowboys have been pretty open about upgrading the tight end position, which is why I believe Miller decided to go with the former Michigan TE here. But, his game resembles Blake Jarwin’s too much for my liking. At 6’7″, 260 pounds, Gentry certainly looks the part. He shows enough athleticism on film to be a threat in the passing game, but struggles a little bit as an in-line blocker. I think he’s better suited as a backup TE in the NFL, but I could be wrong. I personally would have went with Jace Sternberger or Josh Oliver (who were both available) here over Gentry, but that’s just my opinion. Round 4: S, Mark McLaurin, Mississippi State This is another selection I believe Matt Miller reached on based on perceived need for the Dallas Cowboys. Like tight end, Dallas really wants to upgrade their safety position this offseason. Jeff Heath has been serviceable, but his down season in 2018 might be his last as a starter. I personally hope they find his replacement in free agency… cough cough Landon Collins. Mark McLaurin may play the safety position, but an upgrade for the Cowboys he is not. He has the size (6’2″, 220) to play strong safety in the NFL, but I didn’t see a starting caliber player when I studied his game film. I saw far too many poor angles when trying to make the tackle and when in coverage. I also didn’t like his tackling ability. There are way too many times where he dove at the ballcarrier’s feet. Round 6: RB, Myles Gaskin, Washington Myles Gaskin is someone I’ve thoroughly enjoyed studying these past few seasons. The things he can do with the ball in his hand is impressive and I think he would make a really good complement/change of pace back behind Ezekiel Elliott as both a runner and receiver out of the backfield. Gaskin is only 5’9″ tall and around 190 to 195 pounds, but you wouldn’t know it by watching him play. He has surprising power for someone his size and his ability to start/stop and change directions without losing speed makes him difficult to tackle. He has four consecutive 1,000 yard rushing seasons, so you have to worry little bit about him breaking down. But, in the six-round he’s worth the gamble. Round 7: DT, Armon Watts, Arkansas I personally hope the Dallas Cowboys don’t wait until the seventh-round to take a defensive lineman. I think upgrading the defensive tackle position should be the top priority this offseason, especially with David Irving likely gone and Maliek Collins entering his last year under contract. But regardless, Armon Watts is a good selection by Matt Miller this late in the draft. Watts has the skill set to be a starting defensive tackle in the NFL. With the Cowboys he would likely play the 1-technique and could push Antwaun Woods to be the Day 1 starter in 2019. His motor runs a little hot and cold from the game film I’ve watched, but he is a hard man to move when he anchors down against the run. He has some upside as a pass rusher, but it’s an area of his game he needs to improve. What do you think of Matt Miller’s 7-round mock draft for the Dallas Cowboys?<doc-sep>With the Super Bowl and the NFL season officially coming to a close this past Sunday, Bleacher Report’s Matt Miller released his post-Super Bowl mock draft. In the first round, Miller has the Jets selecting a pass-rusher, a move that’s being widely anticipated at this stage. From there they fill out their roster with potential playmakers despite not having a second- or sixth-round pick. Let’s take a look and see who Miller has the Jets taking in his seven-round, post-Super Bowl mock draft.<doc-sep>7 of 38 Michael Reaves/Getty Images The Pick: Kyler Murray, QB, Oklahoma The Jacksonville Jaguars tried building a team around Blake Bortles, and they did OK for one season. But when he was forced to carry the team even a little, we saw the return of the old Bortles. The Jaguars are now in a reloading mode while keeping an eye on the culture in the locker room and looking for leadership. The best move the team can make is to identify and draft a starting quarterback early in the first round. That is, of course, easier said than done. The player that NFL scouts continue to be the most excited about is Oklahoma's Kyler Murray. He isn't a sure thing, but the buzz surrounding him is unlike anything I've heard in a long time. Murray will be questioned for size (he's estimated to be 5'10" and around 180 pounds) and the fact that he was a one-year starter at Oklahoma, but his athleticism and ability to make plays from inside and outside the pocket are leading scouts to compare him to Russell Wilson. The Jaguars can't afford to pass on the next Russell Wilson at No. 7 overall.<doc-sep>
IOWA CITY, IOWA- SEPTEMBER 15: Tight end Noah Fant #87of the Iowa Hawkeyes runs in for a touchdown during the first half against the Northern Iowa Panthers on September 15, 2018 at Kinnick Stadium, in Iowa City, Iowa. (Photo by Matthew Holst/Getty Images) In NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller’s latest 7 round mock draft, he is projecting five Iowa football players to be selected in the 2019 NFL Draft. A lot can change from now until draft weekend at the end of April, but as it stands right now, Bleacher Report’s Lead NFL Draft Analyst Matt Miller sees the possibility of five Iowa football players being selected in the seven rounds of the 2019 NFL Draft. As can be expected the four underclassmen who declared are included in these five players with one player from the graduating senior class, offensive lineman Keegan Render, making the cut as well. Keep in mind though that this is not indicative of what will actually happen nor is this all of the players that will find homes on NFL rosters next season. Just this past season Ben Niemann and Ike Boettger did not hear their names called on draft weekend but found roles in the NFL nonetheless. Guys like Nick Easley, Ross Reynolds, Parker Hesse, Matt Nelson, and Jake Gervase are all likely to end up on a NFL roster at least for a little bit, but just may not hear their names called until after the draft. Somewhat surprisingly from Miller’s draft is that we has All-American tight ends TJ Hockenson and Noah Fant going back to back at the bottom of the first and the top of the second round. Hockenson is projected to go 32nd to the New England Patriots who desperately need a replacement for Gronk, who can’t beat the injury bug while Fant is projected to go at the top of round two to the Arizona Cardinals with the 33rd pick to give new head coach Kliff Kingsbury and second-year quarterback Josh Rosen a weapon to work with in the passing game. The next Iowa football player to be taken in this mock draft is do-it-all safety Amani Hooker as Miller has him going 97th overall to the San Francisco 49ers, which makes a ton of sense for a few reasons. First, the 49ers love Iowa football players (they’ve selected two and signed another in the first two years of the Lynch/Shannahan regime), and they need help at secondary. 6’7” defensive end Anthony Nelson is predicted to join Fant with the Arizona Cardinals, who would take Nelson with the first pick in the fifth round. This is sort of an interesting pick as the Cardinals hired Vance Joseph who has historically been a 3-4 guy in his career whereas Nelson is projected to fit better in a 4-3 scheme. Finally, to wrap up the mock draft, interior offensive lineman Keegan Render is projected to go to the Miami Dolphins with the 15th pick of the 7th round. With any 7th round pick, this is more of a flyer at this point, but there are some signs that could point to this, most notably the fact that newly hired head coach Brian Flores comes from the Bill Belichick coaching tree. Kirk Ferentz is also a disciple of the Bill Belichick coaching tree as is his son, Brian, who also happened to work with the Patriots from 2009 to 2011 (for context, Flores was there that entire time), so that’s an interesting angle with this pick. It could be a nice flyer for a guy like Flores to take on a technically sound lineman like Render. As we get closer to the actual NFL Draft, we will be keeping you in the loop as to where former Iowa football players are being projected. Either way, based on this initial mock draft, it sounds like there could be quite a few Hawks finding new homes in April.