Yes in a two deep safety alignment the play will be in front of him. Chances are if the Packers will have one deep safety and he would be the safety in the box and he would also be a slot CB so the play may not be in front of him.

I'd put Hicks 3rd at SS behind Mustapha and Bishop. It's interesting PFF has them the opposite even though they gave Mustapha the highest grade last year. They all missed between 17-21% of their tackles last year with Mustapha missing the least and Hicks the most. I think Mustapha has the most upside, he timed the slowest but looks the fastest on the field to me.
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Bishop and Mustapha also played more varied roles last year which Gutey said the Packers were looking for. They're going to be playing a lot more single high this year but it still will only be around 50% of the time.

I did get 2, I later swapped 2 7th round picks for one higher than offered mid rounder.

If I had an extra pick what would I do with it? Well the 7th is flyer time more than position driven. I didn’t take a QB, but there were none that thrilled me as an upside project to work on. Positionally I think I covered DB, LB and IOL relatively well.

I would ideally take a taller perimeter deep threat WR, but I saw none left. I haven’t researched kickers of either kind, but that aside, I might just grab a true FB in Jakobi Buchanan in case another team wanted him, due to the lack of alternatives.

I did not necessarily get who I wanted ideally at any position, but I did cover the positions I wanted with player types close to my objective and players I like. Those drafts full of fan-popular names just don’t happen for me (or probably for real GMs) and thus don’t interest as much.

I can’t really criticize Adisa too much. He’s a guy who can play hand down or standing. I wish he was a bit more flexible. My main concern is strength. I think he needs that before he’s effective and that lowers my pick threshold a bit more than yours, despite future upside.

Wilson at the end of the second round. Part of me says he won’t be there, part says he won’t even be on the board. If we do take him it would be brave not to double draft (I back taking two ILBs anyway).

Wilson is the best talent if healthy, but he’s willowy, and durability is always going to be an issue unless and until his body can be developed. Initially, we’d be wise to realize that being an every down thumper may not be sustainable and thus use him carefully. That’s fine, because he is good, but it only makes a second pick more essential.

That single ILB choice is probably my biggest conceptual issue with your list. I like the players selected with the exception of Mustapha. Since he keeps coming up, I will say again why I just would not pick Mustapha at all.

Short, with short arms as well, explosive not fast. Bad feet, leaden not merely technique. Too often overtopped in the passing game due to lack of beings and reach together.

Not a consistent tackler, despite great strength. His feet limit his movements compounding his lack of reach. That’s a shame because he’s good in run support when he gets his arms on a player. He’s not bad in coverage if he can either, but as mentioned gives up a lot of plays and a lot of big ones due to his limitations. His best role is shooting the gap. That he’s good at.

However, there are safeties better at virtually everything else. My fear is he will be a liability on anything other than running downs in the NFL. Unfortunately, his issues with tackling successfully mean the risk of as many key whiffs as big plays on those too. His footwork might improve somewhat but his height and arm length is probably finalized by now.

Nice haul!
(When I do a mock sim, I never take trades for future picks, but only because it’s all pretend.)

I am more jacked about those seconds and thirds than whoever they take in round one. If they trade out of the first round, then I won’t be excited about a player they don’t take.

I just excluded kickers or punters. I simply haven’t looked at them or long snappers. I certainly wouldn’t rule out taking one. As to whom I picked, the others you mention were there. I’ve mentioned Watson before more than once.

I tried to take players with upside and who could credibly help early in a role too as the season progresses. I think Stiggers will climb a bit, but I’d still take him as a nickel CB upgrade candidate at worst and a guy who can play all positions in an emergency on game day.

Rudy Ford is still a FA.

I didn't know they'd brought back Ford. Head in the sand again.

I just checked and he is still an UFA. I see someone beat me to it.

I do hope they can get him for insurance if nothing else.

When did we resign Rudy Ford? He’s still listed as a FA on the team roster.

I don't disagree LH, except I think DeJean can be a GOOD CB or a GREAT S.

There is also the question of current depth. If Alexander, Valentine, and Stokes can provide two GOOD corners, then I'd prefer to develop a Harrison Smith-like safety.

It will be interesting to see where Kinchens goes. His Combine scared fans, but teams might still be high on him. I'd be fine with him at 91, but I don't think Gute will pick him that high.
Like him, I'd prefer a higher-ceiling rookie to pair with McKinney's high floor.

Ya sure about that?

Hicks was timed between 4.47 and 4.5 by various scouts at his pro day. I don't particularly like him but that's no reason to lie.

Straight line speed is just one of several measurements for a prospect. In assessing the prospect's total picture - it is better to rely on video - not just one snap shot.