Mock Draft Monday 9/30 '24
Know Yourself
Know Yourself
- Broncos at Jets
- NFL Draft ‘25 Build a Board
- Rutgers Hoops
- YouTube Rabbithole
Alright @YouTheReader,
Today’s tune is Drake’s Know Yourself.
Most people think the hook is vulgar, but according to the rapper himself, “should” is the correct line.
Anyway, as a Jets fan, I should know thyself that there are plenty of woes…
Week 4 (Reaction)
Broncos at Jets
Pregame: It’s going to be a wet one. Half the streets of Hoboken are partly flooded from the side effects of Hurricane Helene.
Quarter 1
- 1st play of the day is an Aaron Rodgers sack. On 3rd & Long, the Jets throw a quick drag route to Garrett Wilson who fumbles the football without gloves on. The Broncos on the ensuing drive try attacking CB2 DJ Reed, but all for naught as they’re forced to punt despite the great field position. Denver downs the ball inside the Jets 5-yard line.
- The Jets 2nd drive has 3 penalties called and results in 0 yards gained as they never left the 1-yard line. Punter Thomas Morstead booms a 56-yard punt out of the back of the end zone. Both teams’ offenses proceed to go 3-N-Out as clearly the rain is causing problems in the passing game and the defenses are stacking up the boxes to defend the run. On 3rd Down, CB1 Sauce Gardner travels to shadow Broncos WR Cortland Sutton, an adjustment the Jets usually tend not to make. On one of the punts, Jets’ gunner Irvin Charles lays out punt returner, Marvin Mims, before he can make the fair catch. The 15-yard penalty gives Denver a midfield field position.
- As the 1st Quarter dwindles, Jets LB Quincy Williams forces a fumble on a huge hit. The Jets then pick up the first 1st Down of the game on a Defensive Pass Interference in the end zone.
Quarter 2
- Even with the ball placed on the 1-yard line, the Jets offense fails to score as Breece Hall can’t pick up the yard and the team has DT Solomon Thomas running a route on a 3rd Down play action. When they line up to go for it on 4th Down, the LG John Simpson gets called for a False Start. Thus, Greg the Leg hits a short FG on a missed touchdown opportunity. (3-0 NYJ)
- The defense forces another 3-N-Out as the Jets insert RB Braelon Allen in and he picks up the first 1st Down on a non-penalty. They end up having to punt and force another Bronco punt.
- Before the half, Aaron Rodgers starts trash-talking with former Jets DT John Franklin-Myers after he runs for a 1st Down. Rodgers finds Allen Lazard and Mike Williams for 1st Downs as Greg the Leg hits his 2nd FG. (6-0 NYJ)
Quarter 3
- Denver and Bo Nix come out of the locker room throwing, but it inevitably ends with another punt. Garrett Wilson now has WR gloves on after fumbling barehanded in the 1st Quarter and Mike Williams makes another 1st Down catch as they ease him into the offense. Unfortunately, RB Breece Hall committed his 2nd false start of the game…Inexcusable, he should be benched.
- The Jets punt the ball, flipping the field position. On 3rd & 11, Bo Nix finds Cortland Sutton for a 1st Down and the very next play Michael Carter gets called for a DPI. Then Will McDonald gets called for being offsides for the 2nd time of the day. With a full quarter and some left to play, the Jets have committed 12 penalties. That’s coaching.
- The Broncos scored the first TD of the game on blown red zone coverage Cortland Sutton is wide open in the back of the endzone. (7-6 DEN)
- On the Jets' ensuing drive, Allen Lazard catches a 1st Down and does a finger guns celebration which costs the team 15 yards. Great job asshole, the league specifically called a penalty on this just last weekend. Ridiculous call but either way, obviously he couldn’t just give the ball to the ref when trailing to the Denver Broncos.
Quarter 4
- At least the Jets are driving as they enter the final quarter. Greg the Leg hits his 3rd FG. (9-7 NYJ) Denver’s next drive starts with tough runs for 1st Downs as they appear to be challenging Sauce Gardner by running right at him. The Broncos hit their FG to go back up. (10-9 DEN)
- On the Jets’ next drive, they have to punt as Aaron Rodgers gets sacked on 3rd Down. With 4 minutes left in the game, the defense needs to get a stop and they do as DJ Reed breaks up a pass on 3rd Down. With the ball at the 2-minute warning, Rodgers throws 3 straight incomplete passes and then gets sacked. The game is over if Denver picks up a 1st Down…They instead settle for a missed FG after taking up just 19 seconds on the clock as the Jets use all 3 timeouts.
- With 1:27 left on the clock and in a good field position after the Denver miss, Rodgers tries Mike Williams on a jump ball which draws a DPI for 15 yards. With the ball in Field Goal range at the Denver 35, Greg Zuerlien misses the well wide-right on the field goal in the rain. Jets lose 10-9.
Postgame
- The Jets had 9 days to prepare and no travel. 13 penalties, most of which were the same pre-snap offensive penalties, and 5 sacks allowed. That game sucked and no excuses for the rain. Shitty lose. Vikings in London up next Sunday morning.
Back to building on to the ‘25 Draft Board, here’s what we got so far…
Tyler Warren, TE, Penn State
Tyler Warren is from Mechanicsville, Virginia, so you gotta figure he knows his way around a car. The Warren family knows plenty about football as Tyler’s grandfather played for Wake Forest and his father played for Richmond. In high school, Tyler Warren was a 3-time captain as he played QB at Atlee High School, while also being named a four-times to the all-region selection in basketball team and all-state baseball player. In ‘20, Warren redshirted at Penn State as he learned his new position of TE. As a freshman in ‘21, Warren was 3rd on the team’s depth chart behind Brenton Strange (now with the Jags) and Theo Johnson (now with the Giants), thus as TE3 Warren only caught 5 passes for 61 yards and a score. In ‘22 as a sophomore, Warren was again behind on the depth chart but got his way into the starting lineup in 3 occasions. He had 10 catches for 123 yards and 3 TDs in ‘22. As a junior in ‘23, Tyler Warren became starter as he caught a career-high 34 passes for 422 yards and a team-leading 7 TDs. This earned Warren 3rd Team All-Big Ten honors and he was also named the Bob Mitinger Memorial Award winner for being an ultimate teammate. As a senior, Warren currently leads Penn State in catches, yards, and TDs. At 6’6” and a complete TE, Tyler Warren has the opportunity to follow the list of Penn State TE’s to turn pro such as Brenton Strange, Theo Johnson, Kyle Brady, Jesse James, Andrew Quarless, Pat Freiermuth, Ted Kwalick, and Mike Gesicki.
Eric O'Neill, Edge, James Madison
Eric O’Neill is from Staten Island, New York. He starred in both football and basketball for Tottenville High School, even scoring a career-high 42 points in a game in hoops. O’Neill’s first college out of high school was close to home at Long Island University. After redshirting in ‘21, O’Neill became the NEC Defensive Rookie of the Year in ‘22, breaking out for a 10 sack season. The defensive end then followed that up as the the NEC Defensive Player of the Year in ‘23. While his sacks may have dipped down to 5.5, his total tackles for loss tallied 23.5 to go with his first career INT. This past offseason, Eric O’Neill transferred to James Madison University and he was named Preseason All-Sun Belt 2nd Team. During the last 2 Saturdays, O’Neill has certainly made an impact for the Dukes as he’s had 3 sacks and his first career TD on a great pick 6 read.
Jack Bech, WR, TCU
Jack Bech is from Lafayette, Louisiana, where he was a 4-star recruit by ESPN. Bech not only led his high school football to state titles as a junior and senior, but he was a member of the St. Thomas More’s High School basketball team that won 3 straight championships as well. Oringally his first stop in college was at LSU. As a true freshman in ‘21, Jack Bech caught 43 passes for 489 yards and 3 TDs while outplaying other freshmen teammates Malik Nabers + Brian Thomas Jr. As a sophomore, he lost playing time to both the NFL rookie stars while he dealt with a back injury. He managed to catch 16 passes for 200 yards as a sophomore. Bech then decided to transfer to TCU in ‘23. As a junior for the Bullfrogs, Jack Bech was again limited due to injury as he caught 12 passes for 146 yards. This season has been a different story as Jack Bech has regained his strength and confidence. The senior WR already has 35 catches for 647 receiving yards and 6 TDs. He is well on his way to shatter all of his previous collegiate-highs as a freshman at LSU. At 6’2” and bulky, Jack Bech has experience as both a WR/TE. He primarily lines up in the slot and that’s because he’s not afraid to catch tough passes over the middle.
Zah Frazier, CB, UTSA
Zah Frazier is from Cedartown, Georgia, where he played high school football at Cedartown High School. After 93 tackles and 10 interceptions throughout his high school career, Frazier’s first college was Southern Illinois. As a freshman on Southern Illinois, Frazier’s playing time was limited. He decided to transfer to a JUCO school at Coffeyville Community College where he became a JUCO All-American. After 2 seasons in JUCO, Zah Frazier then decided to transfer to UTSA in ‘22. While he hadn’t played too much for the Roadrunners the past 2 years, Frazier is coming off his best career-game against East Carolina. He scored a 90.6 Coverage Grade by PFF College as he came down with 2 interceptions and 3 pass breakups. Although the Roadrunners got beat down bad against Texas in Week 3, Zah Frazier held his own only allowing 4 receptions for 45 yards. At 6’3”, Frazier is a lanky CB with some ball skills and is the best tackler on his team. Although he may be on the older side for the NFL, Frazier certainly has the size to matchup against big WRs on the outside.
Reuben Fatheree II, OT, Texas A&M
Reuben “Deuce” Fatheree II is from Richmond, Texas, where he was a 4-star recruit at Foster High School. He wasn’t just a football star at Foster as he also played high school basketball for his father, who was the head coach of the varsity team. When Fatheree II was looking at schools, he chose to play for Texas A&M because it’s only about a 90-minute drive on gameday. Immediately as a freshman, Fatheree II made 9 starts, receiving the Offensive Top Newcomer, Most Improved Team Award, and Freshman Aggie Award. As a sophomore in ‘22, Fatheree II made 12 more starts at RT and was recognized with the Offense’s Mr. Dependable Award. In ‘23 as a junior, Reuben Fatheree II was expected to have a big season but he missed virtually the entire campaign as he was out 10 games with a knee injury. With Mike Elko taking over as head coach, Reuben Fatheree II decided to return his senior season and thus far has gotten back on track. In Week 5, PFF College tabbed him the top RT in the SEC after their win over Arkansas. At 6’8” and 320 lbs., Reuben Fatheree II projects as powerful RT in the NFL.
The Arkansas Razorbacks shocked the College Basketball world last spring when they announced the hiring of John Calipari. Since their new hire, the coach with connections has brought in plenty of fresh new talent.
D.J. Wagner, G, Sophomore
DJ Wagner is from Camden, New Jersey. His father, Dajuan Wagner, was one John Calipari’s original one-and-done players who went on to be lottery draft picks. Dajuan Wagner as a freshman at Memphis in ‘02 averaged 21.2 points per game and was the 6th pick in the ‘02 NBA Draft the year before the Cavs got LeBron. Unfortunately Dajuan’s NBA career was cut short due to injuries. His son, DJ, is another promising young basketball star. Wagner was ranked as high as the #4 of his recruiting class as he was named the McDonald’s All-American Game and Iverson Class Game MVPs. As someone who scouted the Iverson Game with media-credentialed pass, I can confirm he was good as Rob Dillingham, his Kentucky teammate from a year ago. Wagner as a freshman at Kentucky was named to the All-SEC Freshman Team as he averaged 9.9 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.9 rebounds per game. He chose to join John Calipari at Arkansas, where he’ll be in Year 2 of his system. While his freshman season was ultimately inconsistent, DJ Wagner has a great opportunity to rebound as a sophomore.
Johnell Davis, G, Senior
Johnell Davis is from Gary, Indiana, where he played high school hoops for 21st Century Charter High School. As a senior, Davis made the Indiana State All-Star team as he averaged 25 points, 10.1 rebounds, 3.4 steals, and 3.2 assists per game. His first college out of high school was Florida Atlantic. During his freshman and sophomore seasons for the Owls, Davis primarily came off the bench as he averaged 5.3 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1 assist per game. He didn’t become a full-time starter for the Owls until the end of his junior year when the team would go on their March Madness Final Four run in ‘23. From the conference tournament to the Final Four that season, Davis averaged 15.9 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.3 assists, and 2.4 steals per game. This earned him ‘23 All-C-USA 1st Team and he was named Conference USA’s 6th Man of the Year. Last season as a senior, Johnell Davis was interted into the Owls’ starting lineup, which worked out as he was named All-AAC 1st Team and the AAC co-Player of the Year. Johnell Davis averaged 18.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.9 assists, and 1.4 steals per game while also shooting a career-best 41% from 3. The 6’4” guard is an excellent crafty finisher in the lane. His nickname is Nelly.
Johnuel Fland, G, Freshman
Johnuel “Boogie” Fland is from the Bronx, New York. He got his nickname as “Boogie” because he was always dancing as a kid. Now he dances by defenders on his way to the cup. Fland played for Archbishop Stepinac High School where he was named the New York Sports Writers Association’s Basketball Player of the Year as a senior. The 6’2” point guard averaged 19.3 points, 6.6 rebounds, 3.6 assists and 2.4 steals per game. During his junior and senior seasons, Fland led Archbishop Stepinac to 2 straight state championships, which was almost 3 in a row as they were runner-ups his sophomore year. The 5-star recruit played in the McDonald’s All-American Game and Jordan Brand Classic. He is the latest star freshman guard to choose to play for John Calipari, a wise decision given his track record of NBA stars.
Karter Knox, F, Freshman
Karter Knox is from Tampa, Florida. He comes from a family of athletes. His father, Kevin Knox, played WR at Florida State and later for the Arizona Cardinals. Karter also has 2 older brothers who play basketball. His brother Kobe plays at South Florida. His oldest brother Kevin Knox II was the Knicks’ 9th pick of the ‘18 NBA Draft and played for Coach Calipari at Kentucky where he was named SEC Freshman of the Year. As a junior at Tampa Catholic, Karter Knox averaged 19.8 points, 9.9 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.7 steals, and 1.2 blocks per game while being named the ‘23 Class 3A state Player of the Year by the Florida Dairy Farmers. Knox decided to spend last season at Overtime Elite where he averaged 21.6 points and 6.1 rebounds for the 16-20 year-olds league. The 6’6” forward is a McDonald’s All-American and has been ranked inside the Top 30 prospects of his class by every major online recruiting publication. While he was originally interested in attending Kentucky, Knox decided to follow John Calipari to Arkansas.
Jonas Aidoo, F, Senior
