Positions of need (no particular order): FS, MLB, OLB, DT, CB, G, OT, TE


Without trade back:

Round 1 - Leonard Williams (DL), Randy Gregory (DE), or Shawn Oakman (DE)

Round 2 - Derron Smith (FS), Kurtis Drummond (FS), or Cody Prewitt (FS)

Round 3 - Jeff Heuerman (TE)

Round 4 - Josh Shaw (CB)

Round 5 - Trenton Brown (OT) unless Corey Robinson (OT) is available

Round 6 - Stephone Anthony (ILB)

Round 7 - undecided


With trade back. Possible Candidates: Falcons (Pass Rusher), All teams needing QB

Round 1 - Benardrick McKinney (ILB)

Round 2 - Derron Smith (FS)

Round 2 - Tre Jackson (G)

Round 3 - Jeff Heuerman (TE)

Round 4 - Corey Robinson (OT)

Round 4 - Josh Shaw (CB)

Round 5 - DE or OLB

Round 6 - DT

Round 7 - C or RB


The trade back only nets an extra 2nd and 4th if not being stingy. I chose McKinney as an OLB can be had fairly easily in the future. Otherwise it would have been Shaq Thompson.

Also a case can be made to turn Josh Shaw into a FS as he has the build and experience in college at the position. This would give a 2nd round pick to address another area. Perhaps Roy Miller's replacement or depth if not resigned.

If my trade back scenario happened, I would have to make sure it wasn't a dream.

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