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Archive for February 17th, 2008

Initially I was going to wait until the NFL combine was over to update our 2008 Mock NFL Draft, however with some big moves made by NFL teams and stocks of certain players fluctuating after the Senior Bowl I thought why not get in another 2008 Mock NFL Draft.

2008 Mock NFL Draft - Version 3

1) Miami Dolphins - Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
The Dolphins got rid of a bunch of big names this past week, including Trent Green. Dropping Green says that they either have faith in John Beck or will make a move to bring in another QB either in the NFL draft or through free agency / trades. I still think they will trade their pick and go after Matt Ryan, however if they stayed at #1 the best choice is still Dorsey.

2) St. Louis Rams - Jake Long, OT, Michigan
I will bet money that the Rams draft some guy with the last name Long at the #2 spot. My choice is Jake Long over Chris because the Rams offensive line needs the most work.

3) Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
Bye Bye Byron. No shocker that the Falcons released Leftwich. If The Dolphins don’t make a move or draft Ryan themselves this is where he will go.

4) Oakland Raiders - Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas
Ok, I finally let McFadden into the top 5. The Raiders have bigger needs and have issues with money. The Raiders will draft McFadden and trade him - bank on that.

5) Kansas City Chiefs - Chris Long, DE, Virginia
If Jake Long was available I would put him here, however with him going to the Rams the Chiefs have a big choice to make. They obviously need a QB more then anything but is Brohm or any other QB after Ryan worth taking (and paying) with the 5th pick? I flip-flop every week. This week I don’t think so - I am going with the top defensive talent left on the board.

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) - Mike Jenkins, DB/CB, South Florida
The Patriots need a shut-down cornerback really bad. They could lose both Asante Samuel and Randall Gay this off-season. So they will go with the best CB in the draft.

8 ) Baltimore Ravens - Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
The Ravens will be happy to pick up Brohm at this spot. They need a young, true quarterback, that will be with them for the long-haul - Brohm is their man.

9) Cincinnati Bengals - Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
Here is a team I see trading up for either Dorsey or Ellis. If they stick with the 9th pick they will still go defense.

10) New Orleans Saints - Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
Cornerback or Linebacker, this is what it comes down to for the Saints. My pick is Cornerback.

11) Buffalo Bills - DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal
The Bills could use some defensive help. However, the addition of Jackson to a team that has Marshawn Lynch would provide the Bills with a young and explosive offensive.

12) Denver Broncos - Sam Baker, OT, USC
Do the Broncos go with defensive help or shore up their offensive line? I am going with the OL this time around based on some moves and where the draft is heading overall.

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 - Andre Woodson, QB, Kentucky
Woodson’s stock has taken some big shots the past couple of weeks. However the Bears are desperate for a QB and could take a shot with Woodson, who has the strength and potential.

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 - Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida
Another choice I am spit on, the Vikings could go with a wide receiver like Limas Sweed, however Harvey will fill a big gap and help improve a defensive from day one.

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 - Keith Rivers, LB, USC
With most of the top offensive lineman gone the Steelers could go with Rivers who is a dynamic defensive talent who can help plug some holes in the Steelers run defense.

24) Tennessee Titans - Malcom Kelly, WR, Oklahoma
Getting Vince Young a legitimate weapon should be the Titans first priority - Kelly is that weapon 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 - Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
The other running back at Arkansas will make a good fit with the Cowboys running game. However, bank on the Cowboys trading this pick.

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 athlete 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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