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Team |
Pick |
Player |
Pos |
Col |
Reason |
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1 |
Calvin Johnson |
WR |
Georgia Tech |
The popular pick here is currently
Jamarcus Russell, but with rumors circulating all over
the place regarding Oakland making a move for a free
agent quarterback, this opens up the door for the
Raiders to draft Calvin Johsnon, who many feel is the
best player in the draft. With Randy Moss wanting out,
Calvin Johnson can come in and be the face of this
franchise for many years. |
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2 |
Joe Thomas |
OT |
Wisconsin |
Joe Thomas would bring instant
improvement to the Lions offense, providing pass
protection that this team desperately needs.
If the Raiders don't take Calvin Johnson, however,
expect Detroit's phone to blow up, followed by a quick
trade down with one of several teams interested in
Calvin Johnson. |
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3 |
Adrian Peterson |
RB |
Oklahoma |
So many needs for this team, but with
Joe Thomas off the clock, and Romeo Crenell on a short
leash to do something positive with the team, he takes
the player who is expected to be able to make the biggest
immediate impact. |
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4 |
Brady Quinn |
QB |
Notre Dame |
In this mock draft, the Bucs are
currently a little disappointed to see Calvin Johnson
fly off the board with the first pick. They have
signed Jeff Garcia at this point, who is not a long
term answer by any means at quarterback, and with
earlier talk of Simms being shopped around for a
possible trade, Quinn becomes the perfect fit with the
4th pick, to take over for Garcia either during the
2007 season, or by 2008. |
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5 |
Gaines Adams |
DE |
Clemson |
Adams is currently considered the best
defensive player in the draft, and barring any setbacks
during the combine, could go anywhere in the top 5 spots
in the draft. Should be an instant defensive playmaker,
which the Cardinals desperately need. |
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6 |
Jamaal Anderson |
DE |
Arkansas |
Washington needs a pass rush, and they
also need secondary help. With Adams gone just one spot
earlier, the Redskins would be fortunate to draft the
monster defensive end out of Arkansas, who many feel
is the best defensive end in the draft, including me. |
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7 |
Dwayne Jarrett |
WR |
USC |
The weakest position the Vikings
have appears to be at wide receiver. Word on the
street is that Childress doesn't believe in taking
wide receivers in the first round. That said, I cant
help but think that first and foremost, Childress
wants to win, and the Vikings need a true #1 wide
receiver to do that. That said, the playmaking wide
receiver from USC goes #7 to the Vikings.
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8 |
LaRon Landry |
FS |
LSU |
Given the players already gone, this
is an easy pick. The tandem of safeties for Atlanta last
season was less than impressive, and Laron Landry, who
is considered to be better than older brother Dawan, would
make an immediate positive impact where they need it most. |
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9 |
JaMarcus Russell |
QB |
LSU |
Russell's stock still appears to be
very high, although with him missing out on Oakland in
this mock, it becomes very hard to place him in a
situation that would be a good fit. Currently, Miami
appears to be the best fit for Russell, even though
they already have a high amount of money invested at
the position. |
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10 |
Levi Brown |
OT |
Penn State |
Dropping down two spots after
trading with Atlanta doesn't change the Texans pick.
It is all about being the right person for the right
needs, and with the off-season maneuvering that the
Texans look to be making, it only makes sense for them
to build where they need to build most.
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11 |
Amobi Okoye |
DT |
Louisville |
The 49'ers are most likely going Wide
Receiver or Defensive Tackle with this pick, as they need
a playmaker at both positions. Okoye, only 19 years
old, is an absolute beast that will only get much
better as he continues to mature. Other options include Alan
Branch and Ted Ginn Jr. |
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12 |
Marshawn Lynch |
RB |
California |
The trade of Willis McGahee appears
to have made Marshawn Lynch a little richer come draft
day as he has now moved up to the #12 spot to address
what has become an obvious whole that needs to be
filled in Buffalo. |
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13 |
Alan Branch |
DT |
Michigan |
The Rams finished 28th against the
run in 2005, 31st against the run in 2006. Plenty of positions
to upgrade on this defense, particularly at linebacker,
but with Alan Branch currently falling this far, the Rams
are happy to get the big defensive tackle. |
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14 |
Greg Olsen |
TE |
Miami |
Olsen's value was looking to be
closer to the end of the first round until the combine
arrived. A great combine, combined with the retirement
of Mangum provides an excellent fit for the tight end
out of Miami. |
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15 |
Darrelle Revis |
CB |
Pittsburgh |
Not working out at the combine may
have dropped the market value of Revis a little.
If it did, then it is a golden opportunity for the
Steelers to take the hometown boy, and a guy who I
feel is the best cornerback in the draft. |
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16 |
Dwayne Bowe |
WR |
LSU |
Injuries to Jennings last year exposed
how thin the Packers were at wide receiver. Bowe has a
slow burst off the line but excels quickly to excellent
top speed, and possesses the strength to break solo tackles
in the open field, resulting in big plays.
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17 |
Reggie Nelson |
FS |
Florida |
Given who is available with this pick,
the number of injuries to Darius, and the likeliness that
Deion Grant will be gone, look for the Jaguars to add
Nelson to patrol deep in the secondary. |
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18 |
Leon Hall |
CB |
Michigan |
Hall is regarded as the top Senior
cornerback by many, and would provide a much needed
talent upgrade for the Bengals who need much
improvement throughout the defense. Drafting a guy
with "high character" at this point can't hurt either. |
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19 |
Victor Abiamiri |
DE |
Notre Dame |
Could be a perfect fit opposite Vanden
Bosch. Abiamiri's biggest struggle right now is
against the double teams, but he is still developing,
and if double teamed in Tennessee, that would mean single
coverage on the other side, not what an opposing QB is
interested in dealing with. |
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20 |
Patrick Willis |
ILB |
Mississippi |
Willis is a highly regarded
linebacker in this year's draft, and while he may very
likely go earlier than this, I just see other teams
addressing different areas with the players available,
allowing the Giants to make an easy selection. Might
not be the biggest need, but you can't pass talent
early in the draft. |
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21 |
Adam Carriker |
DE |
Nebraska |
With the need at cornerback
addressed with Dre Bly, the Broncos can focus on
another area of concern, that being on the defensive
line. Carriker is a very big, yet quick defensive end,
that could develop into a top rated NFL lineman. |
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22 |
Aaron Ross |
CB |
Texas |
When you have a safety such as Roy
Williams, you need cornerbacks who can live out on an
island by themselves. Aaron Ross, as expected,
has been climbing up the mock draft charts. Ross is a
tight cover corner, with probably the best recovery
instincts in this draft class. |
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23 |
Justin Blalock |
OT/
OG |
Texas |
Drafting Blalock at #23 will
provide a big improvement to an aging offensive line
in Kansas City. Blalock can be moved from tackle to
guard, providing the flexibility needed for the Chiefs
to assemble a solid offensive line this year. |
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24 |
Joe Staley |
OT |
Central Michigan |
Holding two picks in the first
round, the Patriots are able to address a couple
important areas if they choose to keep both picks. Joe
Staley, though a raw talent, could very likely replace
Matt Light, providing Brady a little more protection
against the pass rush |
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25 |
Chris Houston |
CB |
Arkansas |
The recent movement in this mock
draft allows one of this year's top rated corners to
fall into the Jets lap, addressing a big need, and
getting a top rated player at the same time. |
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26 |
Michael Griffin |
SS |
Texas |
A huge loss to the Longhorns secondary
could be a great addition to the Eagles, and the perfect
replacement to Michael Lewis. Griffin plays the run very
well, and also reads the quarterback very well in pass
coverage. |
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27 |
Lawrence Timmons |
OLB |
Florida State |
There is no denying the Saints
played very well on the defensive side of the ball,
with talent that most considered less than acceptable,
especially at linebacker. While that works short
term, it was shown in the playoffs that the Saints
biggest need is at linebacker. Timmons moves from
sideline to sideline very quickly and closes in on the
ball fast.
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28 |
Ted Ginn Jr. |
WR |
Ohio State |
Reche Caldwell and Donte Stallworth.
That is not going to scare many defensive
coordinators. Ginn would be a nice fit in New
England, giving them someone to stretch the field, and
very possibly start as a rookie. |
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29 |
Josh Beekman |
OG |
Boston College |
Looks like a reach at the moment, given
most of the current projections for Beekman, but offensive
line is a glaring need for the Ravens, and this is a better
fit than anybody else currently on the board. |
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30 |
Robert Meachem |
WR |
Tennessee |
The Chargers are a team that will enter
the season as a Super Bowl contender, with the biggest
possible weakness being wide receiver. Meachem, with good
size, speed, and hands, should be able to contribute positively
as a rookie and work into starting position.
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31 |
Ben Grubbs |
OG |
Auburn |
The Bears have an aging offensive
line, and will need to beef up the interior as they
look to be doing more inside running with Cedric
Benson and Adrian Peterson carrying the running back
load. Grubbs grabbed the attention of scouts during
his senior year, and only helped himself even more
with an outstanding Senior Bowl. |
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32 |
Brandon Siler |
ILB |
Florida |
I think we all know the biggest need
for the Indianapolis Colts, and that is stopping the run.
The additions of Siler could make another run at the Super
Bowl in 2007 much easier. |
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