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Mock draft 2.0
Apr 25, 2008 | 3:22PM | report this

With the NFL draft a mere days away now I've decided to take out some time and make another mock draft. My last one was mainly to try and make a point that Run DMC isn't going to be a top five pick and it was kind of exaggerated, now that we know a little more I think its easier to make a more accurate mock. With that said we really don't know what's gunna happen saturday until it's all said and done. Although this is based on who has which picks and where they have them right now, without trades.

 

1. Miami Dolphins - Jake Long
They already signed him, done deal.

 

2. St. Louis Rams - Glenn Dorsey
They've got a very shaky D and I think that Dorsey is the second or third best player in the draft.

 

3. Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan
I really don't think this guy is the franchise Qb that everyone seems to think he's gunna be. I really don't like him right here but with big Glenn Dorsey off the board and none of their other need positions having the talent to be selected here, this is their only choice. I wouldn't be surprised if they move out of this pick if Dorsey does go #2.

 

4. Oakland Raiders - Chris Long
Despite what most people seem to think Darren McFadden WILL NOT be taken here. The Raiders really don't need a running back, with Justin Fargas, Dominic Rhodes, LaMont Jordan, and Micheal Bush all on the roster they do not need a running back. However they could use a DE to either play opposite Derrick Burgess or to replace him, I believe that Gholston just has a better burst and pure athleticism than Chris Long however Long is a much better football player. They could also use a lineman or a linebacker but there isn't anyone talented enough from those two to go here.

 

5. Kansas City Chiefs -  Vernon Gholston
After trading away Jared Allen they could use another DE, it's apparent they need an offensive lineman or two as well but there is a lot of depth in the first round for lineman and they could get a very talented tackle at 17, but they wouldn't get the same talent from the defensive end position there.

 

6. New York Jets - Darren McFadden
I love this pick, although I do really like Jesse Chatman who they picked up via free agency, I think that Darren is the best player in the draft and will take a lot of pressure off of Kellen Clemens, Chad Pennington, or whoever may be the QB in New York next year. They could really use an explosive offensive weapon and Rum DMC is definitely someone that can be that player for them.

 

7. New England Patriots - Keith Rivers
I don't like him this high, in fact I don't think any of the linebackers should go in the top 15 of this draft but they definitely need a linebacker to come in and take the place of one of the starters. This defense is getting really old really fast and it's gunna catch up to bite them next year. If they are picking close to this spot again next year don't be surprised. I really think that they are going to be one of the teams that has a huge drop off after a super bowl loss. I'm calling it right now, they will not win the AFC east again next year.

 

8. Baltimore Ravens - Leodis McKelvin
This is another situation where the defense is getting very old very fast, Ray "one of my all time favorite athletes" Lewis, Chris McAlister, Samari Rolle, and Trevor Pryce are all over the age of 30 now and it's showing. The secondary really needs a face lift and McKelvin would be able to come in and help them out, as well as in the return game. I would not be surprised if they try to move up, maybe trade with Atlanta. I really like this guy and I think he's the best talent from the cornerback spot. They might also take a guy like Brandon Albert or Ryan Clady here.

 

9. Cincinnati Bengals - Sedrick Ellis
Defense, defense, defense, the Bengals have none of it and they desperately need to get some. Ellis is the second best defensive tackle in the draft and head over heals better than the next guys.

 

10 New Orleans Saints - Mike Jenkins
This is a great pick for the Saints who already added Randall #### this off season, but that really doesn't mean much because they really don't know how productive he's gunna be.

 

11. Buffalo Bills - Devin Thomas
This may be a bit of a stretch but I really like him, I think that he is the best receiver in the draft and he's got a whole lot of talent. They need another talented receiver to go along with a good core group of Lee Evans, Marshawn ####, and Trent Edwards.

 

12. Denver Broncos - Brandon Albert
The Broncos are salivating right now with the thought of that. Having someone that talented slipping down to them. I really don't know why I have him going here I think he's a top 10 pick and could go as high as 5 to Kansas City.

 

13. Carolina Panthers - Ryan Clady
Again this just doesn't seem right to me another guy thats a top 10 type of guy. He may go as high as 5 as well. It's really between Clady, Albert, Long, and Gholston at 5 I really don't know yet.

 

14. Chicago Bears - Chris Williams
There is going to be a lot of lineman taken in the first round, that is because there is a lot of talent there and like the Bears, a lot of teams would love to bring in another young tackle. They may take Mendenhall here as well.

 

15. Detroit Lions - Rashard Mendenhall
They got rid of Kevin Jones and Tatum Bell really isn't the answer so they've gotta address that position of need.

 

16. Arizona Cardinals - Dominique Rodgers - Cromartie
They have a need at corner as well as at running back but with Mendenhall off the board and some questions about Stewarts health, although I think he is going to be fine, this is still a really good pick.

 

17. Kansas City Chiefs - Jeff Otah
They get their offensive lineman here at this pick.

 

18. Houston Texans - Aqib Talib
This isn't really the guy that they want to get but they have a really big need at corner and he's the best one left in my opinion.

 

19. Philadelphia Eagles - DeSean Jackson
They need an explosive guy, a playmaker on offense, and although I think that Jackson is overrated, after watching him play a little I didn't see anything that would translate into a whole lot of talent in the next level. With that said they still need somethin' Westbrook can't do it all by himself every year.

 

20. Tampa Bay - James Hardy
This guy is big, in every sense of the word. Comin' in at 6'6'' or 6'7'' depending on who you ask, and around 220. He's a big target and with Joey Galloway putting on some years they need someone else to come in and help him out.

 

21. Washington Redskins - Derrick Harvey
I really don't think this guy is gunna be all that good to be honest. I think he may also go at 17 is Kansas city takes a lineman with the 5 pick, or at 15 to Detroit maybe even to Carolina who may lose Peppers, but if there is one of the really good backs left that's what Detroit will go with.

 

22. Dallas Cowboys - Felix Jones

They want to get a good back out of Arkansas and they're gunna get one. Jones may not be the  back that they're wanting but he's the only one that's gunna left out of the top tier backs.

 

23. Pittsburgh Steelers - Calais Campbell

They have a need for a DE and with Campbell wieghing in at 280 he's got the size needed to work in the 3-4 defense. They could also try and get Balmer here and maybe move him to the D end spot I think that's where he would fit in best.

 

24. Tennesse Titans - Kentwan Balmer

They  would like to take a good reciever here but with Malcolm Kelly falling way down on draft boards and Mario Manningham not showing a whole lot to anybody, they have a need for DT so he seems logical, they could also move him to DE after losing a couple this off season.

 

25. Seattle Seahawks - Dustin Keller

I will say this again, I've said it over and over again, even if Balmer is still on the board they will not take him. THEY DON'T NEED A DT. They do however need a TE, they might try to trade their first rounder for Jeremy Shockey as well.

 

26. Jacksonville Jaguars - Quentin Groves

I really like this guy, he's a great athlete and he's really impressed me these months leading up to the draft. They need a DE and with the other guys that are maybe a little more talented off the board, he's good value here.

 

27. San Diego Chargers - Jonathan Stewart

They would like to get a very good back up for Tomlinson, and his eventual replacement. He is a great value here, I watched him a lot playing for Oregon and I really like him, this is an absolute steal. He's a top ten pick, or he would have been if it weren't for the toe injury.

 

28. Dallas Cowboys - Malcolm Kelly

This seems like a bit of a stretch but they would really like a reciever to go along with T.O. and he is the best one left.

 

29. San Fransisco 49ers - Gosder Cherilus

They can really use another big lineman, and he's the best talent at the tackle positon.

 

30. Green Bay Packers - Brandon Flowers

With Al Harris and Charles Woodson getting older and a little less productive they would really like a guy to come in and take the third corner spot, he was productive playing for Va. Tech.

 

31. New York Giants - Jerrod Mayo

This is an easy pick for the Giants, and a steal by the way. Although I think that most of the linebackers are overated (most people like to think he's a top 25 pick, I don't) he has good value at this spot. They need a linebacker to replace Kawika Mitchell.

 

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J-DIZZLE
Apr 25, 2008
5:19 PM
What's this blog doing in the NBA section? I thought this was the NBA mock draft.

1) Miami Heat- Michael Beasley

2) New York Knicks- Derrick Rose

3) Memphis Grizzlies- Kevin Love

4) Seattle Supersonics- DJ Augustin

5) L.A. Clippers- O.J. Mayo

6) Minnesota- Connor Atchley or Roy Hibbert

7) Milwaukee- Chris Douglas-Roberts

As far as the NFL is concerned:

2) Rams- Glenn Dorsey (it's a given)

3) Falcons- Darren McFadden (the loss of Dunn makes this a sure pick)

4) Raiders- Chris Long (like father, like son)

5) Chiefs- Matt Ryan (the loss of Jared Allen paves the way for KC to pay big money to a QB)

6) Jets- Devin Thomas (they're most glaring need is WR)

7) Patriots- Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie (after losing Asante Samuel to free agency and after being torched in the playoffs by big receivers, the Pats upgrade at CB)

8) Ravens- Vernon Gholston (another impact pass rusher to help out Ray Lewis)

9) Bengals- Sedrick Ellis (like you said, defense, defense, defense)

10) Saints- Ryan Clady (NO looking to free up Reggie Bush and solidify offensive line by giving Brees more protection)

And as far as my Niners go, I think they'll go after a receiver. SF desperately needs help generating points, but I wouldn't mind an offensive lineman either. If Limas Sweed or Malcom Kelly are available they might go that route.

Last edited by J-DIZZLE on April 25th at 5:26 PM.

Nostradomus
Apr 25, 2008
6:18 PM
Brandon Flowers is the best CB, Stewart is the best RB, Gholston is the best DE, Jake Long is the best OL (maybe?), Rivers is the best LB. We may differ, but a good write up. Well done. And yes, great comment on Sedrick Ellis, after Dorsey, he is by FAR the best. May even be better suited for the NFL than Dorsey with his leverage. But it is a #### shoot at this point.

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