Round 1: Whitney Mercilus, OLB, Illinois Mercilus was drafted to replace Mario Williams. He'll be developed behind starters Connor Barwin and Brooks Reed. He'll play in passing situations next to Brian Cushing. They'll play behind a four-man front of Barwin and Reed at end and J.J. Watt and Antonio Smith at tackle. Mercilus started one season in college. He had 16 sacks, nine forced fumbles and 22 tackles f ...