Notre Dame In The NFL Draft Roundup: March 28
Now that the NFL Combine is over, the NFL Draft is right around the corner.
Each week, Blue & Gold Illustrated will compile the latest mock drafts and news surrounding Notre Dame’s NFL Draft prospects.
8. Philadelphia Eagles — Ronnie Stanley, OT
22. Houston Texans — Will Fuller, WR
47. New Orleans Saints — Jaylon Smith, LB
6. Baltimore Ravens — Ronnie Stanley, OT
“The Ravens need help on the offensive line as well as on defense, but with [Jalen] Ramsey gone and other corners too risky this high, they take the next best tackle in the draft behind [Laremy] Tunsil.”
22. Houston Texans— Will Fuller, WR
“I had the Texans taking Lynch before they signed Brock Osweiler and now they need to add some weapons for him. Fuller showed off his speed at the combine and they hope his inconsistent hands become steady as an option opposite DeAndre Hopkins.”
10. New York Giants— Ronnie Stanley, OT
“This is a big-time guess, especially since New York aggressively moved for Olivier Vernon in free agency and have free-agent targets at offensive tackle as well. If that doesn’t work out or the Giants want to build even more depth there then Stanley could be the pick. If a safety emerges, that could make complete sense, too.”
24. Cincinnati Bengals — Will Fuller, WR
“He blew people away with his 40-yard dash at the combine and he provides another major threat in the passing game. The Bengals have been loading up on defense recently which only makes sense that they’re about to pull the trigger on a receiver who could stretch the field and complement A.J. Green and Tyler Eifert. Fuller had seven touchdown receptions of 40-plus yards in 2015, including three of 70-plus.”
6. Baltimore Ravens — Ronnie Stanley, OT
24. Cincinnati Bengals — Will Fuller, WR
10. New York Giants— Ronnie Stanley, OT
23. Minnesota Vikings — Will Fuller, WR
11. Chicago Bears — Ronnie Stanley, OT
“I actually liked Charles Leno Jr. coming out of Boise State as a late rounder, and he is best served as a utility offensive lineman on an NFL roster. Early in his head coaching career with the Panthers, John Fox made an investment at left in Jordan Gross. If Stanley is on the board, he needs to do the same here. Bobby Massie should play right tackle with Kyle Long shifting back inside to guard.”
6. Baltimore Ravens — Ronnie Stanley, OT
22. Houston Texans — Will Fuller, WR
6. Baltimore Ravens — Ronnie Stanley, OT
31. Denver Broncos — Jaylon Smith, LB