Thursday, April 26, 2007

Phil's Mock Draft
Editor's Note: Lots of sports blogs do mock drafts. I don't because I'd run out of knowledge and energy about three picks in.
But contributor Phil Prusa knows way more than I do, and will be filling the need for a mock draft on this site. My thanks to him.

I've conceded that there will be at least 4 trades on draft day that completely destroy my mock draft. That said, here's how I see the first round breaking down.

1. Raiders - JaMarcus Russell/QB/LSU
Once the smoke clears, I still feel that Oakland takes the strongest arm in this year's draft.

2. Lions - Calvin Johnson/WR/Georgia Tech
Maybe fourth time is the charm on a first round receiver?

3. Browns - Joe Thomas/T/Wisconsin
Romeo Crennel has to win now and does not have the time to groom a rookie quarterback.

4. Buccaneers - Brady Quinn/QB/Notre Dame
May try to trade to get Calvin Johnson (who they love). Still, If they stay pat and Johnson is gone, wouldn't hurt to solidify the QB position.

5. Cardinals - Adrian Peterson/RB/Oklahoma
Simply put, Peterson is too good to pass up here if he's available. Might look at one of the DE's as well.

6. Redskins - Jamaal Anderson/DE/Arkansas
Hard to see Washington not taking one of the defensive ends in this draft.

7. Vikings - LaRon Landry/S/LSU
Another team who might trade. On my board, this fills a big need if they stay put.

8. Falcons - Gaines Adams/DE/Clemson
Have to replace Patrick Kerney. Landry also gets a strong look if he's still available.

9. Dolphins - Levi Brown/T/Penn State
Instant starter who fills a big need for the next 10 years. What's not to like?

10. Texans - Leon Hall/CB/Michigan
Should be able to give immediate help to the secondary in Houston.

11. 49ers - Patrick Willis/LB/Mississippi
Holes are all over that defense, so they can go a lot of ways here. I see Willis as the guy who can contribute the quickest.

12. Bills - Paul Posluszny/LB/Penn State
Need a linebacker after London Fletcher's departure.

13. Rams - Amobi Okoye/DT/Louisville
Okoye becomes the first steal on my draft board with the Rams getting him at this slot. That run defense was miserable last year.

14. Panthers - Lawrence Timmons/LB/Florida State
Big big reach here, but they have to replace Dan Morgan. If Timmons is the guy, a trade down could happen.

15. Steelers - Alan Branch/DT/Michigan
Pittsburgh can't believe Branch is still available here and makes the pick in under five minutes.

16. Packers - Marshawn Lynch/RB/California
Couple of character issues aside, Lynch remains the clear second best running back in this draft after Peterson. Fits a big need in Green Bay.

17. Jaguars - Adam Carriker/DE/Nebraska
Need a pass rusher and Carriker should be able to be an week 1 starter.

18. Bengals - Darrelle Reavis/CB/Pittsburgh
Would nicely fill out the secondary in Cincinnati. Linebacker is also a possibility, though they may have to trade up to get one.

19. Titans - Ted Ginn Jr/WR/Ohio State
With Pacman Jones season long suspension, CB is certainly a possibility. Still, I think Ginn's upside and speed is too much for Tennessee to pass on.

20. Giants - Jon Beason/LB/Miami
What a difference a year makes. Last year, linebacker was considered a strength of the G-Men.

21. Broncos - David Harris/LB/Michigan
Harris stock is rising fast and Denver is in the market for a linebacker especially after losing Al Wilson.

22. Cowboys - Dwayne Bowe/WR/LSU
Dallas receivers Owens and Glenn aren't getting any younger.

23. Chiefs - Joe Staley/T/Central Michigan
They've been patching up that line ever since Willie Roaf left. Now with the retirement of Will Shields, they have to address that offensive line.

24. Patriots - Aaron Ross/CB/Texas
If Asante Samuel holds out or sits out any number of games, New England wants to be ready to replace him asap.

25. Jets - Greg Olsen/TE/Miami
By far the best tight end in a weak 2007 class. Need to give Chad Pennington some help with someone to dump the football off to.

26. Eagles - Jarvis Moss/DE/Florida
Brandon Meriweather is a possibility here, but he has character flaws. We saw last year that the Eagles will take that into account (passed on Winston Justice in last year's first round and got him in round two). Head coach loves building the lines and Moss is good fit.

27. Saints - Dwayne Jarrett/WR/USC
If he's half as good as that USC player they took in last year's NFL Draft....plus a replacement for Joe Horn is needed.

28. Patriots - Anthony Spencer/DE/Purdue
Smart football player that Bill Belicheck likes to draft. Should be an instant starter.

29. Ravens - Justin Baylock/G-T/Texas
Need to address the offensive line and need help at wide receiver. At pick 29, Baylock gets the nod.

30. Chargers - Steve Smith/WR/USC
Good: Keenan McCardell got a new foundation to promote. Bad: it was the AARP.

31. Bears - Zach Miller/TE/Arizona State
A reach to be sure, but this would instantly make Rex Grossman a better quarterback.

32. Colts - Justin Harrell/LB/Tennessee
The defending Super Bowl Champions need to replace Cato June

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1 Comments:

At 12:48 PM , Blogger Joel said...

Well, he got the first three right!

 

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