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2008 Mock NFL Draft - Version 3

Now that we officially know which underclassman declared for the NFL Draft and what the official draft order of the NFL Draft will be it was time to do our latest Mock NFL Draft. The biggest change will be taking Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker, and top NFL prospect, James Laurinaitis out of the mix. Who will move up? Who will be added to the first round? Check out our 2008 Mock NFL Draft - Version 3 below and expect the next version sometime in February after the NFL combine. Be sure to check out the NFL Draft homepage and the 2008 Mock NFL Draft - Version 1 and 2008 Mock NFL Draft - Version 2 over at FrontRowSportsReport.com Sports Blog.

2008 Mock NFL Draft - Version 3

1) Miami Dolphins - Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
Nothing changes here, even with a new coach and Bill Parcells running the show. The Dolphins have a lot of needs with an aging defense being one of them. So, since there is no QB worth taking at this position Glenn Dorsey is the obvious choice. Again, since the Dolphins have so many needs I would not be surprised to see the them make a move or two.

2) St. Louis Rams - Jake Long, OT, Michigan
No change here as well, the Rams could could go in many directions but with Pro Bowl Orlando Pace getting old (and injured) the offensive line is the one area that needs the biggest upgrade.

3) Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
Vick in Jail + no starting QB worth building a team around + a franchise that needs a solid character player to be the face of the team = Boston College QB Matt Ryan.

4) Oakland Raiders - Chris Long, DE, Virginia
The Raiders might go with the top talent in the NFL Draft, Darren McFadden, but there biggest need is on defense. Chris Long has the talent, and name, to come in and help the Raiders bring some energery back to the men in black.

5) Kansas City Chiefs - Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
The two biggest needs for the Chiefs are quarterback and offensive line. If Jake Long slips this far expect the Chiefs to draft him, if not they will go with the top QB on the board and that is Brohm.

6) New York Jets - Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
I am going back and forth with the Jets on what they should do with this pick. In previous versions of my Mock NFL Draft I had them going with OL, now I am thinking defense. If Laurinaitis didn’t go back to Ohio State for his senior year I would put him but Ellis would be a great fit.

7) New England Patriots (via SF) - Sam Baker, OT, USC
How do you improve a team that went undeafeted and is well on their way to the Super Bowl? Again, I could go in many different ways with this pick, Darren McFadden is the top prospect in the 2008 NFL Draft and will be hard for any team to pass up. However, one need that I have seen in the playoffs is some depth in their OL. Sam Baker is a versatile OL who dealt with a injured plagued season at USC but is ranked only behind Jake Long at his position.

8 ) Baltimore Ravens - Andre Woodson, QB, Kentucky
Another team that has a glaring need for a starting QB that can win games for years to come. Woodson has some work to do but has the size and strength to be a great NFL QB. However, thje more I think about it McFadden might look really good to the Ravens at this spot.

9) Cincinnati Bengals - Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
Defense, Defense, Defense. The Bengals need a lot of work with their D and have a chance to upgrade with the 9th pick of the draft.

10) New Orleans Saints - Mike Jenkins, DB, South Florida
Both Laurinaitis and fellow Buckeye Malcom Jenkins could have went to the New Orleans Saints in this sport. But, with them both heading back to Ohio State Mike Jenkins jumps up to the top 10.

11) Buffalo Bills - Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida
The Bills could go with a WR like DeSean Jackon, matching him up with his former CAL teammate Marshawn Lynch. However, their bigger need is on defense. Harvey isnt the top defensive talent on the board but fits well into the Bills defensive system.

12) Denver Broncos - Keith Rivers, LB, USC
The Broncos need help on defense, especially stopping the run. Rivers is the best available who can help on all fronts and start plugging holes right away.

13) Carolina Panthers - Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh
Panthers could use some depth on their defense but there bigger need is on their offensive line. Otah or Ryan Clady would make the most sense for the Panthers.

14) Chicago Bears - Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas
The Bears could use help at QB, DT, G, OT, and RB. Ryan Clady would do wonders to help upgrade their offensive line however the Bears will not be able to pass on the top RB and offensive talent in the draft.

15) Detroit Lions - Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State
The Lions will have to turn down drafting another WR with the 15th pick and go with someone who will add immediate value to their team. The Lions biggest need are in the secondary or on the OL. Since Clady is still available I think he is the best choice.

16) Arizona Cardinals - Aqib Talib, DB, Kansas
The Cardinals could go with a RB with this pick, Jonathan Stewart would be a great choice, however Talib win add some serious size and ball skills to a secondary that needs the help.

17) Minnesota Vikings - DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal
Vikings need help on both sides of the ball, I can see them going with a big DE like Vernon Gholston but more likely they will add a game-breaking WR to go along side Peterson…now if they only had a QB.

18) Houston Texans - Kenny Phillips, S, Miami
The Texans are only a couple of players from being a really good team. The best choice for the Texans would be to go with someone who can help in the secondary. Kenny Phillips has some work to do but has all the skills and potential to be a top NFL safety for a long time.

19) Philadelphia Eagles - Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
When your QB basically demands more weapons to throw to it would be hard to pass on a top WR like either Early Doucet or Limas Sweed. I am going with Sweed only because he not only has great hands but runs sold routes.

20) Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi
The Buccaneers need some help on the OL but could also go with a big-time wide receiver to help with their aging receiving corps.

21) Washington Redskins - Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB, Ohio State
The Redskins need a big-time wide receiver more then anything else, but with most of the top talent gone they will add a much needed DE to shore up their defense.

22) Dallas Cowboys (via Cle) - Early Doucet, WR, LSU
Some of those wide receivers are getting old…and slow. Early will give the Cowboys a huge burst of speed and draw attention away from Owens.

23) Pittsburgh Steelers - John Sullivan, OT, Notre Dame
The Steelers biggest need is on the offensive line, Otah would be the Steelers first choice but Sullivan is a solid player who would very little training to become a starter.

24) Tennessee Titans - Malcom Kelly, WR, Oklahoma
Getting Vince Young a legitamate weopan should be the Titans first prioirty - Kelly is that weopon Young needs.

25) Seattle Seahawks - Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon
I think this season showed that Shaun Alexander is not going to last and the Seahawks need immediate help. Stewart will be the steal of the 2008 NFL Draft.

26) Jacksonville Jaguars - Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn
Jaguars could go with a WR in this spot but they would be better off with a top level pass rusher. Groves did have an injury prone season but you can’t pass on his abilities.

27) San Diego Chargers - Chilo Rachel, G, USC
Rachel is a monster and will fill the Chargers biggest need.

28) Dallas Cowboys - Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
The Cowboys two biggest needs are WR and CB, with their earlier pick they got a WR - now it is time for a CB.

29) San Francisco (via Ind) - Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan
Manningham is a bit underrated and could be one of those players that could be a star or a bust in the NFL. San Francisco taking him might be a bit of a risk but the upside is to great to ignore.

30) Green Bay Packers - Fred Davis, TE, USC
The playoffs this year showed that the Packers really need an all-pro TE. Davis is a big play-making athelete who has the hands of a WR.

31) New York Giants - Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina
Giants are showing this year that they are better then advertised - most of it is due to their stellar draft picks last year. They could use some youth on their defensive line.

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