This mock draft assumes that there will be no trades
1. Miami Dolphins: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
The Dolphins ranked last in the league stopping the run allowing 153.5 yards a game. If you can't stop the run, it's very hard to win football games. The Tuna will run out of a base 3-4 in Miami and in that scheme, the NT position is incredibly important. Vonnie Holliday is 32 years old and had one of his least productive seasons in his career. Ellis can be just as much of a disruptive force on the defensive line as Glenn Dorsey, but has more burst and is more athletic. Ellis is 6'1'' 305 and an absolute beast.
2. St. Louis Rams: Jake Long, OT, Michigan
The Rams' offensive line was in shambles last season, giving Bulger no time in the pocket and made Steven Jackson's job a lot harder. Orlando Pace missed the entire season after tearing a labrum and a rotator cuff in his right shoulder and the Rams desperately need some depth on their offensive line. Look at what happened to the Patriots in the Super Bowl.
3. Atlanta Falcons: Rashard Mendenhall, HB, Illinois
The Falcons will consider drafting Darren McFadden here with the 3rd pick, because Warrick Dunn is slowing down and there is no way that Jerious Norwood can carry the load. Arthur Blank can't afford to have any more thugs on his roster and with McFadden's off the field issues, I don't think the Falcons want to draft the next Pacman or Vick. Mike Mayock's analysis of DMac showed several concerns: weak legs - not able to make yards after contact. He stops driving. He does not catch the ball well in traffic. His work ethic has also been called into question. Mendenhall has less wear on his tires, is just as fast, has better agility and is not afraid of contact. Mendenhall rushed 262 times for 1681 yards (6.4 ypc) and 17 tds. He also caught 34 passes for 318 yards and 2 tds. He has never fumbled. And against one of the best teams in college football in USC, he carried 17 times for 155 yards, averaged 9.1 yards and scored a td. He was one of the best players on the field that day.
4. Oakland Raiders: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
It would be a reach to draft a WR at #4 to give JaMarcus Russell another weapon on offense, and with the running game averaging 130.4 yards per game (6th in the league), the Raiders will look to strengthen their defense. Glenn Dorsey will fill the giant void left by Warren Sapp's retirement. They allowed an average of 145.9 yards per game on the ground in 2007 (31st) and having to play LT, LJ, and the Broncos twice, the Raiders are going to need some help up front.
5. Kansas City Chiefs: Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State
The Chiefs gave up 55 sacks last year, were ranked last in the league rushing and second to last in both yards and points per game. The Chiefs, like the Rams, had serious issues with their offensive line and with Jake Long off the board, Ryan Clady is a solid pick and is the second best OT in the draft.
6. New York Jets: Chris Long, DE, Virginia
The Jets suck. They had a turnover ratio of -4. They only recored 29 sacks all year and their sack leader was a linebacker. Chris is the son of Hall of Fame DE Howie Long. He is similar to the Packers' DE Aaron Kampman who never takes a play off and is rewarded for his effort.
7. New England Patriots: Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB, Ohio State
Asante Samuel probably won't be wearing silver and blue next year and Randall Gay is a RFA, so the Patriots might be tempted to pick a CB in the first round. Adalius Thomas is 30, Junior Seau is a dinosaur, and Tedy Bruschi may be half man, half god, half possible centaur, but he is 34 years old (http://www.basicmm.com/bbreview/audio/bruschi-lofi.mp3). Gholston can play both DE and LB and was the Big Ten's Defensive POY. They need to get younger on defense.
8. Baltimore Ravens: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
It's too bad that being able to throw a football through the uprights from the 50 yard line on your knees doesn't help you win games in the NFL. With that said, Boller will probably head back to the bench next year, and Troy Smith doesn't look like anything more than a great college QB. Ryan is the top rated QB in the draft and will help a team that can't put up any points. McGahee found new life in Baltimore, but teams stacked the box and forced the Ravens to put the ball in the air to win - which they weren't able to do.
9. Cincinnati Bengals: Darren McFadden, HB, Arkansas
Dorsey and Ellis are off the board at this point and it would be too early to draft Keith Rivers or Dan Connor to help out their miserable LB corps. Marvin Lewis keeps drafting defensive players who make little or no impact. Lewis recently said, "We have to take a hard look at rushers on defense," Lewis said. "That has to be a priority. You've got to be able to affect the football game by knocking the quarterback around and pressuring the quarterback." However with McFadden falling into their laps, it would be hard to believe that the Bengals would pass up such a playmaker. McFadden will help a rushing game that averaged only 97.2 yards per game (24th) and should find himself as the starter this fall. Besides, he would fit right in with all the other Bengals with off-field character issues.
10. New Orleans Saints: Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
The Saints no longer have any running backs. Reggie Bush has never been one, they got rid of Antonio Pittman before the season started last season, Stecker isn't anything special, and Deuce McAllister no longer has working knees. But the Saints are paying Reggie way too much money to draft another HB, although they could use one desperately. The Saints secondary might be worse than their running game, giving up 245.2 passing yards per game. Jason David might be the worst CB in the league and he is a starter in New Orleans. McKelvin had a good showing at the Senior Bowl and would make an immediate impact.
11. Buffalo Bills: Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma
Lee Evans is 5'10'', Josh Reed is 5'10'' and Roscoe Parrish is 5'9''. Malcolm Kelly is 6'4'' 219 and has a 38 inch vertical. Kelly is big, fast, and can rack up yards after the catch.
12. Denver Broncos: Jeff Otah, OT, Pitt
The Broncos' OT Matt Lepsis retired and they will need to find a capable replacement to protect Jay Cutler's blind side as well as a huge body (6'6'', 339 lbs) to keep Shanatan's running game productive.
13. Carolina Panthers: Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt
With Mike Wahle gone, the Panthers will pick Williams to solidify the offensive line. Wharton will likely move to LG and Williams will find a spot at LT. The Panthers also have needs at LB, WR, and DE, but ignoring the offensive line would be a huge mistake.
14. Chicago Bears: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
The Bears offense is dysfunctional. The Rex Grossman rollercoaster is over, Kyle "Neckbeard" Orton is not a starter, despite being able to shoot lightning bolts out of his eyes, and Brian Griese isn't his dad and isn't getting any younger. The Bears need an upgrade and Brohm will be the answer. He is very accurate (completed 65.1% of his passes in college), is able to quickly find the open receivers and deliver the ball on time.
15. Detroit Lions: Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida
The Detroit Lions cannot stop the pass; they ranked 31st. The Lions also gave up the most points per game and the most yards per game. With a pretty solid front 7, the Lions will look for Jenkins to step up and make an immediate impact at the left corner position, where Dre' Bly used to play.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan Stewart, HB, Oregon
The Cardinals were one of the worst rushing teams in the league last year and while Edgerrin James' numbers were a bit better last season, he only averaged 3.8 yards per carry and he fumbled 5 times. Stewart averaged 6.2 yards a carry for the Ducks in '07. At 230 lbs, Stewart not only has the size to play in the NFL, but also the speed, having been timed at 4.34 in the 40 yard dash. He is also a great receiver out of the backfield and would be a great compliment to an effective passing game. If the Cardinals are able to keep Fitzgerald in the desert, they could have one of the most dynamic offenses in the NFL.
17. Minnesota Viking: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida
Harvey is one of the best pass rushers in the 2008 draft. DE Kenechi Udeze is battling leukemia and DE Ray Edwards only had 5 sacks last season. Derrick Harvey would compliment what may be the best pair of DTs in the league.
18. Houston Texans: Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech
The Texans are desperate for help on the outside. Their secondary is a huge weakness and their #1 CB, Dunta Robinson, is expected to be out until November because of a torn ACL. Flowers is fast, quick to read and react against the run, and is a very good tackler. Although a bit undersized at 5'10'' 200lbs, he is one of the most athletic CBs to come out of college this year. He might even be able to make a significant impact at safety.
19. Philadelphia Eagles: Kenny Phillips, S, Miami
The Eagles could use a DE to replace the ineffective Kearse, but Trent Cole played great last year and Brian Dawkins is 34 years old. The Eagles will be looking to draft another impact safety who will take Quintin Mickell or Sean Considine's place in Philly's ancient secondary. Phillips is the most complete safety in the '08 class, has the ability to make big hits, reads routes well, and is a leader on the field
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan
The Bucs need playmakers on the offensive side of the ball. Galloway, their best offensive player is 36 years old. DeSean Jackson could be an option here, especially with his impact in the return game, Manningham is less of a risk and is a much more polished WR. He can be productive right away.
21. Washington Redskins: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
With the West Coast Offense coming to DC, the Redskins will want another receiving threat. However, there will be plenty of solid WRs to choose from in the 2nd round including Devin Thomas, James Hardy, Lavelle Hawkins, Andre Caldwell, and Adarius Bowan. Calais Campbell is 6'7'', 279 lbs, and runs a 4.8 40. Campbell has incredibly athletic ability and tremendous size. He can defend the run as well as get to the quarterback. His technique sometimes leaves something to be desired, but Miami has produced many great defensive playmakers over the years and Calais Campbell may have too much upside to pass up.
22. Dallas Cowboys: Felix Jones, HB, Arkansas
Felix Jones is the lightning to Marion Barber III's thunder. Barber is a tough, punishing runner but doesn't have the breakaway speed and Jerry Jones doesn't seem to believe that Barber can carry the load by himself, otherwise he wouldn't have played Julius Jones as much as he did. Felix Jones is the home run threat that the Cowboys are lacking. If Jones can show a willingness to run between the tackles and not rely on his speed to beat defenders to the outside, which he did in college, Jones could be special. With Barber and Felix Jones in the Dallas backfield, their running game will be more productive; certainly more explosive.
23. Pittsburgh Steelers: Branden Albert, OG, Virginia
The Steelers need to improve their offensive line. Ben Roethlisberger was sacked 47 times in 2007. Faneca is a free agent who the Steelers are not willing to resign. Albert has great leverage and positioning and can match up against both speed and bull rushers. This 6'7'' 317 lbs lineman will capable of playing both G and OT in the NFL.
24. Tennessee Titans: Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
Vince Young seemed to have had a role in the firing of offensive coordinator Norm Chow. Since being drafted, Young has not had the weapons he needs to be effective in the passing game. And when he began to develop chemistry with some of his WRs, injuries prevented further improvement. Eric Moulds is no longer a real threat, Brandon Jones is pretty good, but not a #1 WR, and Roydell Williams and Justin Gage are effective cogs in the Titans football machine. Who better to have catching Vince Young's passes but Limas Sweed, his favorite target when he played for the Longhorns. Sweed adjusts to the long ball very well, is effective against zone coverage, can win jump balls consistently and can make defenders miss after the catch.
25. Seattle Seahawks: Fred Davis, TE, USC
See Dollars for Algernon. Davis is the best TE in the draft with exceptional speed, athleticism, and toughness.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars: Philip Merling, DE, Clemson
The Jaguars have spent too many first round draft picks on WRs who have not produced numbers to match their salaries, so look for the Jags to address other needs. Merling is 6'4'', 275 lbs, and runs a 4.71 40 yard dash. Merling has a good initial burst and can beat blockers to the point of attack with his effective pursuit angles.
27. San Diego Chargers: Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina
Jamal Williams is 31 and his body is starting to wear down. He played in only 3 games in 2007, before missing the rest of the season due to a knee injury. The Chargers LBs are very solid and Shaun Phillips has really elevated his game, so they will look to add depth to their DLine, important in a 3-4 scheme. Balmer is a relentless pass rusher who can play both DE and DT. He is a disruptive force who is generally in the right place on defense.
28. Dallas Cowboys: DeSean Jackson, WR, California
Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn are 34 and 33 years old respectively. Terry Glenn pretty much missed the entire 2007 campaign due to injury and has lost a couple of steps. TO still has a couple of years left, but Patrick Crayton isn't more than a stop gap as a starter. Crayton is 28 too. DeSean Jackson is the best vertical threat in the draft, running a 4.33 40 yard dash. Jackson doesn't run the cleanest routes, but he certainly has the biggest upside. He can make an impact on special teams from day 1. He is not afraid to run routes across the middle of the field and is willing to compete for the ball in the air.
29. San Francisco 49ers: Early Doucet, WR, LSU
The 49ers are atrocious and their offense is embarrassing. They had the worst passing attack in the league, ranked near the bottom in the run game, last in yards, and dead last in points. Somehow they managed to win 5 games. Alex Smith is a huge tool and somehow he hasn't yet worn out his welcome as the starting QB in San Fransisco. Shaun Hill, 28, played well when he stepped in as the starter, completing 68.4%, throwing 5 tds and only 1 int. Frank Gore and Vernon Davis were the 49ers leading receivers and both missed games due to injury. That's pathetic. Darrell Jackson just isn't a good receiver anymore. Doucet is deceptively fast, is hard to bring down, and has the ability to run any route asked of him. He is also a willing blocker and will add some intensity to a dull, lethargic 49er offense.
30: Green Bay Packers: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is the cousin of league interception leader Antonio Cromartie. Charles Woodson is 31 and Al Harris is 33. Will Blackmon is incredibly athletic, but cannot stay healthy. Tramon Williams played pretty well as the nickelback and could develop into a starter, but it is too early to tell. Jarrett Bush can dance, but he just doesn't cut it as a starter. Rodgers-Cromartie runs a 4.44 and has good closing and recovery speed and consistently makes open field tackles. He is an aggressive CB who increased his draft status after a great Senior Bowl and would be a welcome addition in Green Bay.
31: New England Patriots: Pick forfeited because Bitch Tit Bill doesn't know how to play fair.
32: New York Giants: Keith Rivers, OLB, USC
The Giants' offense is well balanced with both an effective running game and solid receivers (Burress, Toomer, Smith and the best receiver of all time David Tyree). After Eli's final drive in Super Bowl XLII his position is set even though his play, in general, hasn't been that spectacular. Kiwanuka is not a good LB and Kawika Mitchell will likely be a victim of free agency, so the Giants need an OLB. Rivers is an elite LB who reads and reacts to plays very quickly and has great speed as a LB. He is a powerful hitter and an impact player on defense.
1. Miami Dolphins: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
The Dolphins ranked last in the league stopping the run allowing 153.5 yards a game. If you can't stop the run, it's very hard to win football games. The Tuna will run out of a base 3-4 in Miami and in that scheme, the NT position is incredibly important. Vonnie Holliday is 32 years old and had one of his least productive seasons in his career. Ellis can be just as much of a disruptive force on the defensive line as Glenn Dorsey, but has more burst and is more athletic. Ellis is 6'1'' 305 and an absolute beast.
2. St. Louis Rams: Jake Long, OT, Michigan
The Rams' offensive line was in shambles last season, giving Bulger no time in the pocket and made Steven Jackson's job a lot harder. Orlando Pace missed the entire season after tearing a labrum and a rotator cuff in his right shoulder and the Rams desperately need some depth on their offensive line. Look at what happened to the Patriots in the Super Bowl.
3. Atlanta Falcons: Rashard Mendenhall, HB, Illinois
The Falcons will consider drafting Darren McFadden here with the 3rd pick, because Warrick Dunn is slowing down and there is no way that Jerious Norwood can carry the load. Arthur Blank can't afford to have any more thugs on his roster and with McFadden's off the field issues, I don't think the Falcons want to draft the next Pacman or Vick. Mike Mayock's analysis of DMac showed several concerns: weak legs - not able to make yards after contact. He stops driving. He does not catch the ball well in traffic. His work ethic has also been called into question. Mendenhall has less wear on his tires, is just as fast, has better agility and is not afraid of contact. Mendenhall rushed 262 times for 1681 yards (6.4 ypc) and 17 tds. He also caught 34 passes for 318 yards and 2 tds. He has never fumbled. And against one of the best teams in college football in USC, he carried 17 times for 155 yards, averaged 9.1 yards and scored a td. He was one of the best players on the field that day.
4. Oakland Raiders: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
It would be a reach to draft a WR at #4 to give JaMarcus Russell another weapon on offense, and with the running game averaging 130.4 yards per game (6th in the league), the Raiders will look to strengthen their defense. Glenn Dorsey will fill the giant void left by Warren Sapp's retirement. They allowed an average of 145.9 yards per game on the ground in 2007 (31st) and having to play LT, LJ, and the Broncos twice, the Raiders are going to need some help up front.
5. Kansas City Chiefs: Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State
The Chiefs gave up 55 sacks last year, were ranked last in the league rushing and second to last in both yards and points per game. The Chiefs, like the Rams, had serious issues with their offensive line and with Jake Long off the board, Ryan Clady is a solid pick and is the second best OT in the draft.
6. New York Jets: Chris Long, DE, Virginia
The Jets suck. They had a turnover ratio of -4. They only recored 29 sacks all year and their sack leader was a linebacker. Chris is the son of Hall of Fame DE Howie Long. He is similar to the Packers' DE Aaron Kampman who never takes a play off and is rewarded for his effort.
7. New England Patriots: Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB, Ohio State
Asante Samuel probably won't be wearing silver and blue next year and Randall Gay is a RFA, so the Patriots might be tempted to pick a CB in the first round. Adalius Thomas is 30, Junior Seau is a dinosaur, and Tedy Bruschi may be half man, half god, half possible centaur, but he is 34 years old (http://www.basicmm.com/bbreview/audio/bruschi-lofi.mp3). Gholston can play both DE and LB and was the Big Ten's Defensive POY. They need to get younger on defense.
8. Baltimore Ravens: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
It's too bad that being able to throw a football through the uprights from the 50 yard line on your knees doesn't help you win games in the NFL. With that said, Boller will probably head back to the bench next year, and Troy Smith doesn't look like anything more than a great college QB. Ryan is the top rated QB in the draft and will help a team that can't put up any points. McGahee found new life in Baltimore, but teams stacked the box and forced the Ravens to put the ball in the air to win - which they weren't able to do.
9. Cincinnati Bengals: Darren McFadden, HB, Arkansas
Dorsey and Ellis are off the board at this point and it would be too early to draft Keith Rivers or Dan Connor to help out their miserable LB corps. Marvin Lewis keeps drafting defensive players who make little or no impact. Lewis recently said, "We have to take a hard look at rushers on defense," Lewis said. "That has to be a priority. You've got to be able to affect the football game by knocking the quarterback around and pressuring the quarterback." However with McFadden falling into their laps, it would be hard to believe that the Bengals would pass up such a playmaker. McFadden will help a rushing game that averaged only 97.2 yards per game (24th) and should find himself as the starter this fall. Besides, he would fit right in with all the other Bengals with off-field character issues.
10. New Orleans Saints: Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
The Saints no longer have any running backs. Reggie Bush has never been one, they got rid of Antonio Pittman before the season started last season, Stecker isn't anything special, and Deuce McAllister no longer has working knees. But the Saints are paying Reggie way too much money to draft another HB, although they could use one desperately. The Saints secondary might be worse than their running game, giving up 245.2 passing yards per game. Jason David might be the worst CB in the league and he is a starter in New Orleans. McKelvin had a good showing at the Senior Bowl and would make an immediate impact.
11. Buffalo Bills: Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma
Lee Evans is 5'10'', Josh Reed is 5'10'' and Roscoe Parrish is 5'9''. Malcolm Kelly is 6'4'' 219 and has a 38 inch vertical. Kelly is big, fast, and can rack up yards after the catch.
12. Denver Broncos: Jeff Otah, OT, Pitt
The Broncos' OT Matt Lepsis retired and they will need to find a capable replacement to protect Jay Cutler's blind side as well as a huge body (6'6'', 339 lbs) to keep Shanatan's running game productive.
13. Carolina Panthers: Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt
With Mike Wahle gone, the Panthers will pick Williams to solidify the offensive line. Wharton will likely move to LG and Williams will find a spot at LT. The Panthers also have needs at LB, WR, and DE, but ignoring the offensive line would be a huge mistake.
14. Chicago Bears: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
The Bears offense is dysfunctional. The Rex Grossman rollercoaster is over, Kyle "Neckbeard" Orton is not a starter, despite being able to shoot lightning bolts out of his eyes, and Brian Griese isn't his dad and isn't getting any younger. The Bears need an upgrade and Brohm will be the answer. He is very accurate (completed 65.1% of his passes in college), is able to quickly find the open receivers and deliver the ball on time.
15. Detroit Lions: Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida
The Detroit Lions cannot stop the pass; they ranked 31st. The Lions also gave up the most points per game and the most yards per game. With a pretty solid front 7, the Lions will look for Jenkins to step up and make an immediate impact at the left corner position, where Dre' Bly used to play.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan Stewart, HB, Oregon
The Cardinals were one of the worst rushing teams in the league last year and while Edgerrin James' numbers were a bit better last season, he only averaged 3.8 yards per carry and he fumbled 5 times. Stewart averaged 6.2 yards a carry for the Ducks in '07. At 230 lbs, Stewart not only has the size to play in the NFL, but also the speed, having been timed at 4.34 in the 40 yard dash. He is also a great receiver out of the backfield and would be a great compliment to an effective passing game. If the Cardinals are able to keep Fitzgerald in the desert, they could have one of the most dynamic offenses in the NFL.
17. Minnesota Viking: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida
Harvey is one of the best pass rushers in the 2008 draft. DE Kenechi Udeze is battling leukemia and DE Ray Edwards only had 5 sacks last season. Derrick Harvey would compliment what may be the best pair of DTs in the league.
18. Houston Texans: Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech
The Texans are desperate for help on the outside. Their secondary is a huge weakness and their #1 CB, Dunta Robinson, is expected to be out until November because of a torn ACL. Flowers is fast, quick to read and react against the run, and is a very good tackler. Although a bit undersized at 5'10'' 200lbs, he is one of the most athletic CBs to come out of college this year. He might even be able to make a significant impact at safety.
19. Philadelphia Eagles: Kenny Phillips, S, Miami
The Eagles could use a DE to replace the ineffective Kearse, but Trent Cole played great last year and Brian Dawkins is 34 years old. The Eagles will be looking to draft another impact safety who will take Quintin Mickell or Sean Considine's place in Philly's ancient secondary. Phillips is the most complete safety in the '08 class, has the ability to make big hits, reads routes well, and is a leader on the field
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan
The Bucs need playmakers on the offensive side of the ball. Galloway, their best offensive player is 36 years old. DeSean Jackson could be an option here, especially with his impact in the return game, Manningham is less of a risk and is a much more polished WR. He can be productive right away.
21. Washington Redskins: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
With the West Coast Offense coming to DC, the Redskins will want another receiving threat. However, there will be plenty of solid WRs to choose from in the 2nd round including Devin Thomas, James Hardy, Lavelle Hawkins, Andre Caldwell, and Adarius Bowan. Calais Campbell is 6'7'', 279 lbs, and runs a 4.8 40. Campbell has incredibly athletic ability and tremendous size. He can defend the run as well as get to the quarterback. His technique sometimes leaves something to be desired, but Miami has produced many great defensive playmakers over the years and Calais Campbell may have too much upside to pass up.
22. Dallas Cowboys: Felix Jones, HB, Arkansas
Felix Jones is the lightning to Marion Barber III's thunder. Barber is a tough, punishing runner but doesn't have the breakaway speed and Jerry Jones doesn't seem to believe that Barber can carry the load by himself, otherwise he wouldn't have played Julius Jones as much as he did. Felix Jones is the home run threat that the Cowboys are lacking. If Jones can show a willingness to run between the tackles and not rely on his speed to beat defenders to the outside, which he did in college, Jones could be special. With Barber and Felix Jones in the Dallas backfield, their running game will be more productive; certainly more explosive.
23. Pittsburgh Steelers: Branden Albert, OG, Virginia
The Steelers need to improve their offensive line. Ben Roethlisberger was sacked 47 times in 2007. Faneca is a free agent who the Steelers are not willing to resign. Albert has great leverage and positioning and can match up against both speed and bull rushers. This 6'7'' 317 lbs lineman will capable of playing both G and OT in the NFL.
24. Tennessee Titans: Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
Vince Young seemed to have had a role in the firing of offensive coordinator Norm Chow. Since being drafted, Young has not had the weapons he needs to be effective in the passing game. And when he began to develop chemistry with some of his WRs, injuries prevented further improvement. Eric Moulds is no longer a real threat, Brandon Jones is pretty good, but not a #1 WR, and Roydell Williams and Justin Gage are effective cogs in the Titans football machine. Who better to have catching Vince Young's passes but Limas Sweed, his favorite target when he played for the Longhorns. Sweed adjusts to the long ball very well, is effective against zone coverage, can win jump balls consistently and can make defenders miss after the catch.
See Dollars for Algernon. Davis is the best TE in the draft with exceptional speed, athleticism, and toughness.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars: Philip Merling, DE, Clemson
The Jaguars have spent too many first round draft picks on WRs who have not produced numbers to match their salaries, so look for the Jags to address other needs. Merling is 6'4'', 275 lbs, and runs a 4.71 40 yard dash. Merling has a good initial burst and can beat blockers to the point of attack with his effective pursuit angles.
27. San Diego Chargers: Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina
Jamal Williams is 31 and his body is starting to wear down. He played in only 3 games in 2007, before missing the rest of the season due to a knee injury. The Chargers LBs are very solid and Shaun Phillips has really elevated his game, so they will look to add depth to their DLine, important in a 3-4 scheme. Balmer is a relentless pass rusher who can play both DE and DT. He is a disruptive force who is generally in the right place on defense.
28. Dallas Cowboys: DeSean Jackson, WR, California
Terrell Owens and Terry Glenn are 34 and 33 years old respectively. Terry Glenn pretty much missed the entire 2007 campaign due to injury and has lost a couple of steps. TO still has a couple of years left, but Patrick Crayton isn't more than a stop gap as a starter. Crayton is 28 too. DeSean Jackson is the best vertical threat in the draft, running a 4.33 40 yard dash. Jackson doesn't run the cleanest routes, but he certainly has the biggest upside. He can make an impact on special teams from day 1. He is not afraid to run routes across the middle of the field and is willing to compete for the ball in the air.
29. San Francisco 49ers: Early Doucet, WR, LSU
The 49ers are atrocious and their offense is embarrassing. They had the worst passing attack in the league, ranked near the bottom in the run game, last in yards, and dead last in points. Somehow they managed to win 5 games. Alex Smith is a huge tool and somehow he hasn't yet worn out his welcome as the starting QB in San Fransisco. Shaun Hill, 28, played well when he stepped in as the starter, completing 68.4%, throwing 5 tds and only 1 int. Frank Gore and Vernon Davis were the 49ers leading receivers and both missed games due to injury. That's pathetic. Darrell Jackson just isn't a good receiver anymore. Doucet is deceptively fast, is hard to bring down, and has the ability to run any route asked of him. He is also a willing blocker and will add some intensity to a dull, lethargic 49er offense.
30: Green Bay Packers: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie is the cousin of league interception leader Antonio Cromartie. Charles Woodson is 31 and Al Harris is 33. Will Blackmon is incredibly athletic, but cannot stay healthy. Tramon Williams played pretty well as the nickelback and could develop into a starter, but it is too early to tell. Jarrett Bush can dance, but he just doesn't cut it as a starter. Rodgers-Cromartie runs a 4.44 and has good closing and recovery speed and consistently makes open field tackles. He is an aggressive CB who increased his draft status after a great Senior Bowl and would be a welcome addition in Green Bay.
31: New England Patriots: Pick forfeited because Bitch Tit Bill doesn't know how to play fair.
32: New York Giants: Keith Rivers, OLB, USC
The Giants' offense is well balanced with both an effective running game and solid receivers (Burress, Toomer, Smith and the best receiver of all time David Tyree). After Eli's final drive in Super Bowl XLII his position is set even though his play, in general, hasn't been that spectacular. Kiwanuka is not a good LB and Kawika Mitchell will likely be a victim of free agency, so the Giants need an OLB. Rivers is an elite LB who reads and reacts to plays very quickly and has great speed as a LB. He is a powerful hitter and an impact player on defense.
(Sedrick Ellis - 1st Pick in 2008 NFL Draft)
7 comments:
I will cry if the eagles take another lineman
if the redskins trade the 21st pick away i'll cry
james hardy out of indiana will go first round. he's from INDIANA and is sick......
No way Mendenhall gets taken before McFadden.
agreed.....mcfadden is the best RB in the draft and will no doubt go top 5. i think mendenhall can be argued as a more powerful/complete back. we saw what he did to usc in the rose bowl. the dudes 5'11 225, insane speed, great hands and SICK moves. after seeing the rose bowl, i think he deserves a top 10 pick but not before mcfadden, thats a bad call as kirk herbstreit would say
No way mcfadden drops that far. He has the physical potential of calvin johnson and the running style of adrian peteron. Everyone is going to want to draft him. Whoever writes this blog is retarted...
actually mark...if you look up the nfl network guy who does mock drafts..he says that mcfadden should drop below 20...so get outta here retard
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