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2008 Mock NFL Draft - Version 5

2008 Mock NFL Draft - version 5

1 ) Miami Dolphins - Chris Long, DE, Virginia
For the first time this year I do not have Glenn Dorsey being picked #1 in the 2008 NFL Draft. Why? Watching the combine and reading the blogs it seems as though many people are concerned that Dorsey is not 100% healed from a 2006 leg injury. With the Dolphins in serious rebuilding mode (and if they do not trade this pick) they want to go with a sure thing - or at least as sure as you can get with the NFL Draft. Chris Long is rated #2 on defense in my book and is NFL ready.

2 ) St. Louis Rams - Jake Long, OT, Michigan
No change here, Jake Long had an amazing NFL Combine and will go top 2 for sure in the 2008 NFL Draft.

3 ) Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
The Falcons have a bunch of options here. They can draft the top rated QB (Ryan) in the 2008 NFL Draft, they can go with the top rated player in the draft (McFadden), they can go with the top rated defensive player in the draft (Dorsey) or they can trade this pick and scoop of a QB later in the first round. My guess is that they will trade but if they stay at the third spot they will go with the new face of the franchise - Matt Ryan.

4 ) Oakland Raiders - Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas
McFadden impressed everyone at the NFL combine and should be the top pick in the 2008  NFL Draft. He will not fall past Oakland - however look for another team to trade up (e.g. Dallas).

5 ) Kansas City Chiefs - Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State
The Chiefs are another team that have tons of options in front of them. I can see them drafting Dorsey because of his talent (putting possible injury aside) however the pick that makes the most sense for them would be someone on the offensive line. With Jake Long gone there are a few really good, highly rated, lineman left..Clady fits their team the best.

6 ) New York Jets - Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB, Ohio State
The Jets pick is one of the toughest for me. They can go in just about any direction with this pick, but at the end of the day (if they stick with picking here) they will go with what will improve their team the most. Gholston, who will be a top pass rusher, had a great NFL combine and will be able to contribute from day 1.

7 ) New England Patriots (via SF) - Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
McKelvin made one of the most impressive showing at the NFL Combine. His stock was on the rise before, but now its sky rocketing - he has overtaken Mike Jenkins as my top rated cornerback.

8 ) Baltimore Ravens - Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
The Ravens will do one of two things - draft Brohm to try and finally get a franchise QB or go with one of the top defensive prospects this year. This week I am going with Dorsey as long as his injury concerns are behind him - if his injuries becomes an issue look for them to stay with defense and draft Sedrick Ellis.

9 ) Cincinnati Bengals - Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
The Bengals are in a great spot with the 9th pick. Their biggest need is on defensive and they will have plenty of top prospects to choose from. If the Ravens go with Ellis the Bengals will go with Dorsey

10 ) New Orleans Saints - Mike Jenkins, DB/CB, South Florida
The Saints 2 biggest needs are cornerback and linebacker. Jenkins is a shutdown corner. McKelvin would be the Saints first choice but Jenkins is a great secondary choice.

11 ) Buffalo Bills - DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal
All of the 2008 Mock NFL Drafts I see have the Bills going with a WR - the problem is no one agrees on which one. Jackson is not a popular pick because of his size but the kid has speed and would be a great complement to Marshawn Lynch

12 ) Denver Broncos - Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh
The Broncos need to get that running game going again. Otah would make a nice fit in their zone blocking scheme.

13 ) Carolina Panthers - Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida
If the Panthers didn’t sign Mushin this week I would have put a WR here. Harvey is a nice safe pick who will make their defense better.

14 ) Chicago Bears -Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina
When I was watching the NFL Combine very few players blew me away - Johnson was one of them. His speed is unmatched and if you think because he played for a small school that doesn’t make him a top pick you are wrong. Just watch some videos of him and be prepared to be amazed.

15)  Detroit Lions - Aqib Talib, DB, Kansas
Another team that should really only draft one of two positions - cornerback or offensive line. With most of top OT gone Talib is the best fit.

16 ) Arizona Cardinals - Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
Ouch, the Cardinals biggest need is at cornerback and the top 3 CB’s are gone. Look for Arizona to make a trade but if they don’t they will try and get some youth on defense.

17 ) Minnesota Vikings - Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
The Vikings biggest need is at defensive end, but with DE’s gone I do not think there is one left worth taking at this spot. Groves is a possibility but I doubt they will pass on landing a top wide receiver prospect in Sweed.

18 ) Houston Texans - Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt
The Texans need help all over the place but I think that the offensive line is where they could make the biggest improvement with this pick.

19 ) Philadelphia Eagles - Malcom Kelly, WR, Oklahoma
McNabb wants more weapons but you need to improve a o-line that is getting old. With most of the top offensive lineman gone they will go with a top wide receiver.

20 ) Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Early Doucet, WR, LSU
The Buccaneers need help in various areas but the most pressing might be getting some youth in their receiving corps. Doucet has the speed this team needs.

21 ) Washington Redskins - Keith Rivers, LB, USC
Yes, the biggest need for the Redskins is a playmaking wide receiver. However Rivers showed he is a top talent and the Redskins wont pass on him.

22 ) Dallas Cowboys (via Cle) - Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan
The Cowboys have two first round picks in the 2008 NFL Draft so they can take some risks. Looking at the talent on the board they will go with a wide receiver or running back in this spot. Manningham would be a nice complement to Owens. However, bank on Dallas making a move with these picks, possibly to draft McFadden.

23 ) Pittsburgh Steelers - Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College
The Steelers are yet another team would could use a top offensive lineman, however most of them are gone. Drafting Cherilus here is a stretch but it fits their biggest need.

24 )  Tennessee Titans - Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina
If only they lost a few more games they would be in a better spot to draft a top WR. Without one left they will go with Balmer who will at least help on the other side of the ball

25 ) Seattle Seahawks - Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon
Funny thing is I just watched Shaun Alexander on ESPN this morning talking about how he will be in the best shape of his life for the 2008 NFL season…while he had a cast on his arm. Even if Alexander comes back and runs like he used to he is 30 so how many more years does he really have? Drafting Stewart will give the Seahawks either a insurance policy on Alexander for next season or his replacement in a couple years.

26 ) Jacksonville Jaguars - Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn
Well the Jaguars took care of their immediate wide receiver need this off-season (so far at least). With that out of the way it is time to focus on defense. Groves was a steal before the NFL combine and did you see him run the 40 yard dash? He is fast and will draw the attention of a lot of teams.

27 ) San Diego Chargers - Kenny Phillips, S, Miami
How many times can I say that a team needs help on the o-line but their isn’t anyone worth taking? The Chargers wont take a risk when they can get a possible Pro Bowl safety.

28 ) Dallas Cowboys - Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
Why not? With two picks in the first round the Cowboys can take some risks. If the ‘Boys can’t get McFadden why not get his backup?

29 )  San Francisco (via Ind) - Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
Remember when Brohm was a possible #1 pick in the 2008 NFL Draft? His stock has taken a hit but it is more about other players stocks going up. Plus not many teams need a starting QB. The 49ers could go with someone else but I like Brohm going here because the 49ers would be intrigued by his talent and come on is Alex Smith really the solution?

30 ) Green Bay Packers - Fred Davis, TE, USC
I am sticking with Davis going here. The Packers need a solid tight end to complement all of those wide receivers.

31 )  New York Giants - Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson
What do the Giants really need? Not much since they just won the Super Bowl and they are a young team. The only thing they need is some depth and youth on defense. Merling is a great talent that could push some veterans for the starting position.

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