Mock Drafts

Suntan Superman

WC's Resident Samoan

Post YOUR Mock drafts here and we'll see how we can stack up with each other come draft day.

Comments for each player are encouraged however unnecessary.

You may put in trades you feel will happen as well.

Twist of Lemon

Draft Mock By Lemons >____>

#1 Miami Dolphins
Chris Long DE/OLB, Virgina

I don't think the Dolphins have any where else to go besides Chris Long or Glenn Dorsey. Jake Long would command to much money to be a right tackle in the NFL. McFadden isn't in a postion of need and with Glenn Dorseys injury concerns I think they'll take a pass and take the equaly, if not more talented Chris Long.

#2 St.Louis Rams
Jake Long Ot, Michigan

Although I think that Long is overpriced, the Rams have needs at every spot in the line and Long is without a doubt the best linemen in the draft.

#3 Atlanta Falcons
DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU

I think you can rule out Matt Ryan because of the rise in second round quaterbacks like Chad Henne, Joe Flacco and possibly Brian Brohm. Considering there defense was just as bad as there offense was, I think Dorsey would be welcome in Atlanta.

#4 Oakland Raiders
Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB, Ohio State

Kiffin has recently stated that he was happy with his running backs on the roster for 2008 and thinks the Raiders will look else where in a ESPN interview. *crosses McFadden off the list of possible draftees*

#5 Kansas City Chiefs
DT Seddrick Ellis, USC

Even if the Chiefs suck at drafting (which they do) and even if Brodie Croyle sucks at playing QB (which he does) I still don't think the Chiefs will go with Matt Ryan. Ellis is to good to pass up at #5 if it were any other year he would be gone in the top three.

#6 New York Jets
RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas

Duel back schemes are all the rage in the NFL now, Leon Washington is explovsive but he doesn't fit that second back role. Darren McFadden would not only be the perfect back up to struggling starter Thomas Jones but would offer a Solution for the future if Thomas countinues to struggle.

#7 New England Patriots
CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy

Rodgers Cromartie seems to be the popular pick here to alot of poeple, but that all really hangs on Leodis going to the Jets, which I don't believe he will. After losing Asante Samual, Wilson and Gay I don't think they can pass up Leodis, Its worth noting how losing the 31st pick hurts the Patriots by not having them take another DB prospect like Kenny Philips or Brandon Flowers at the bottom of the round.

#8 Baltimore Ravens
CB,Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, TSU

Now heres the tricky pick of the draft, with either both Matt Ryan and Rodgers Cromartie still on the board I think they would take Cromartie over Ryan and give McNair a second chance with Troy Smith as a back up. Its not going to be a popular pick but you damned if you do and your damned if you dont, McNair, Rolle and McAllister are all pushing the wrong side of thirty.

#9 Cinncinati Bengals
OLB, Keith Rivers, USC

With all the defensive ends off the board, there next biggest need is clearly improving there line backing crops which resembled a emgerncy room by October 1st against the Patriots leaving Chinedum Ndukwe a rookie Safety to play linebacker.

#10 New Orleans Saints
CB Mike Jenkins, USF

Even with the signing of Randall Gay, the Saints still don't have a true #1 corner to rely on for years, they'll take one here.

#11 Buffalo Bills
DE Derrick Harvey, Florida

Harvey fills a possible need but Trading down is probably what the Bills will do if the draft plays out like this, there biggest needs are WR and CB, with RoCro, McKelvin and Jenkins all off the board, they still need a Limas Sweed or Malcom Kelly. Which paves way for them swaping picks with Minnesota probably to select QB Matt Ryan, till then there pass rush gets a nifity upgrade.

#12 Denver Broncos
OT Ryan Clady, Bosie State

Is bosie REALLY a state? but anyways The Broncos couldnt buy a win in the second half of 2008 and all things considered they need help on both sides of the line. With seemingly every DE going in the top 11 picks, there best bet is to upgrade pass protection for fumble prone Jay Cutler.

#13 Carolina Panthers
OT Chris Williams, Vanderbuilt

Chris can either go here or swap picks denver and go there, either way hes a picture perfect fit for any team that uses the zone blocking scheme.

#14 Chicago Bears
OG Brandon Albert, Virgina

I absolutly LOVE Brandon Albert, with all the needs the Bears have it all starts with there offensive line which isn't exactly a fountain of youth. Fix the line, fix the quaterback, fix the line fix the running back. Okay maybe the last one was a stretch.

#15 Detriot Lions
RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois

HEY! Detriots secondary all of a suddenly got semi respectable!, Tatum Bell gets the nod in 07 but with no Kevin Jones or TJ Duckett, Rashard does for the Lions what McFadden does for the Jets because lets be honest. Tatum Bell isn't exactly the cream of the crop in runningbacks in the NFL, even if theyre adopting a zone blocking scheme.

#16 Arizona Cardinals
RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon

Alot of people have him falling because of his toe surgery but hell be ready for camp and I'm sure the Cardinals are aware that The Edge isn't cutting it anymore.

#17 Minnesota Vikings
QB Matt Ryan, Boston College

You laugh now, but you just wait and see >.>

#18 Houston Texans
CB Aqib Talib, Kansas

Although I'm not sold on Talib and his that whole weed thing should hurt him, the Texans have a huge need for cornerbacks consdering Dunta Robinsons injury.

#19 Philadelphia Eagles
OT Jeff Otah, Pitts

Its about time the Eagles toke a WR in the first round! or not. Rumors are that Andy Ried loves Mr.Otah and for good reason, luckly for him Otah will probably be here at 19 and no trade up will be involved.

#20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
WR Desean Jackson, Cal

I really want to say Brohm goes here but I find it hard to believe that a team with 5 quaterbacks, including the rights to semi retiree Jake Plummer will spend a first round pick on a quaterback. DeSean Jackson on the other hand certainly gives Tampa bay something to think about at WR, Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard won't make plays forever and Jackson this year should give Stovall and Clayton a run for there money in the slot because of his speed and hands alone. And as Charles davis would say he returns kicks for added value

#21 Washington Redskins
FS Kenny Phillips, Miami

You need to replace Sean Taylor at some point and although Phillips isn't and probably will never be what Taylor was on the football field, hes still the best safety prospect in the draft.

#22 Dallas Cowboys
WR Limas Sweed, Texas

Even if Patrick Crayton is the #2 reciever next to owens, Owens and Glenn arnt spring chickens and you can never get enough play makers on offense.

#23 Pittsburgh Steelers
OT Gosder Cherilus, Boston College

Gosder doesn't appeal to me as a prospect at all but at this point hes the best offensive linemen on the board and in wake of Faneca going to New York thats there biggest need.

#24 Tennessee Titans
WR Malcom Kelly, Oklahoma

Kelly hasn't tested well anywhere lately in pre draft work outs and has serious questions about his knees none the less, the Titans need for a WR is far to big to pass him up for anybody else.

#25 Seattle Seahawks
WR Devin Thomas, Michigan State

They went pass heavy last year with Alexander going out and although they added TJ Duckett and Julius Jones, that doesn't help matters at all at running back. A New toy in the slot would make me fell less bad about Matts arm falling off at some point during the season.

#26 Jacksonville Jaguars
DT Kentwan Balmer, North Carolina

Balmers just the best DT on the board and they need one now that Stroud is in Buffalo.

#27 San Diego Chargers
CB Antonie Cason, Arizona

Well, Clinton Harts locked up at strong safety and every major tackle project is off the board i'd expect them to trade down with Atlanta for Brian Brohm right here but if not. Cason is just what the chargers need behinde Jammer and Cromartie now that Drayton is gone.

#28 Dallas Cowboys
CB Tracy Porter, Indiana

Tracy had a incredible pro day and basicly solidified a bottom of the first round spot and the Cowboys need some fresh blood in there seconardy.

#29 San Franciso 49ers
WR Early Doucet, LSU

When Arnaz Battle is your best reciever with only 600 yards on the season, you've got problems. Bryant Johnson and Issac Bruce both help the cause but Early Doucett really finallizes the need at WR.

#30 Green Bay Packers
CB Brandon Flowers, Virgina Tech

In my perfect world, Brian Brohm goes here but I'm pretty sure the Packers scouting staff is smarter then I am

#31 New York Giants
ILB Dan Conner, Penn State

Everybody has Dan Conner falling in to round two but really, can the giants afford to pass him up?

Twist of Lemon

And just cause i'm bored as hell, a slightly less coloured version of round 2 >__>

#32 Miami Dolphins
OT Carl Nicks, Nebraska

#33 St.Louis Rams
OLB/DE Quentin Groves, Auburn

#34 Atlanta Falcons
QB Brian Brohm, Louisville

#35 Kansas City Chiefs
OT Anthony Collins, Kansas

#36 New York Jets
ILB Jerod Mayo, Tennesse

#37 Atlanta Falcons
CB Charles Godfrey, Iowa

#38 Baltimore Ravens
QB Joe Flacco, Delaware

#39 San Francisco 49ers
DT Pat Sims, Auburn

#40 New Orleans Saints
DT Dre Moore, Maryland

#41 Buffalo Bills
TE Fred Davis, USC

#42 Denver Broncos
WR Earl Bennett, Vanderbuilt

#43 Carolina Panthers
DE Cliff Avril, Purdue

#44 Chicago Bears
RB Felix Jones, Arkansas

#45 Detroit Lions
DE Lawrence Jackson, USC

#46 Cincinnati Bengals
WR James Hardy, Indiana

#47 Minnesota Vikings
OT Sam Baker, USC

#48 Atlanta Falcons
Curtis Lofton, ILB, Oklahoma

#49 Philadelphia Eagles
CB/KR Justin King, Penn State

#50 Arizona Cardinals
CB Antwaun Molden, Eastern Kentucky

#51 Washington Redskins
WR Mario Manninghamm, Michigan

#52 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
CB/KR Terrell Thomas, USC

#53 Pittsburgh Stealers
CB Terrence Wheatley, Colorado

#54 Tennesse Titans
DT Trevor Laws, Notre Dame

#55 Seattle Seahawks
TE John Carlson, Notre Dame

#56 Green Bay Packers
OLB Xaiver Adibi, Virgina Tech

#57 Miami Dolphins
QB Chad Henne, Michigan

#58 Jacksonville Jaguars
DE Jason Jones, Eastern Michigan

#59 Indianapolis Colts
WR Jordy Nelson, Kansas State

#60 Green Bay Packers
TE Dustin Keller, Purdue

#61 Dallas Cowboys
RB Chris Johnson, Eastern Carolina

#62 New England Patriots
S/CB Reggie Smith, Oklahoma

#63 New York Giants
SS Tyrell Johnson, Arkansas State

Freak

Speaking just for Green Bay, the Flowers pick in round one doesn't thrill me -- he just seems too small to play the press. Also, after signing Brandon Chillar, I don't think they'll draft a linebacker in the first three rounds unless it's a can't-miss guy, and I don't think Adibi fits (unless it's as a situational pass-rusher... is he being pegged as one?)

I do ADORE the Dustin Keller pick though. I might not even mind him in Round 1.

I'll do one later in the week when I've got more time.

Twist of Lemon

I don't think he is, but hes a very good prospect for any team with not alot of needs. Even more so In a agressive scheme like the Packers have I think he would perfect especially if he got time to sit and learn.

As for Brandon, you may be right actually I don't know how well he'd play the press in the NFL at his current size, but I'll be damned if the boy doesn't lay down some hits like someone twice his size would.

Freak

Alright, here's my one-round attempt. No trades, though obviously there will be several. I can see KC ending up with MIN's pick, and BUF trading down, possibly with Philadelphia (something involving Lito Sheppard, maybe).

1. MIA - OT Jake Long, Michigan

I doubted this selection at first, given Miami's relative competence on the offensive line last season, but it's hard to argue against acquiring a franchise left tackle.

2. STL - DE Chris Long, Virginia

The Rams would have taken whichever Long was left at this point, and probably would have leaned toward Jake, but this is a low-risk pick that will help their defense immensely and immediately.

3. ATL - QB Matt Ryan, Boston College

I'd like to have them surprise people here, but I just don't see it happening. I've argued all along that Ryan was the top quarterback and that the Falcons would be fools not to select him -- even if he isn't perfect.

4. Raiders - RB Darren McFadden, Arkansas

Here's another spot where it would be more fun to watch McFadden fall, but it's just too hard to ignore Al Davis' infatuation with "athletes". I don't know how he'll fit into the offense, or what will happen with Fargas and Bush, but I'd be surprised if McFadden isn't wearing black and silver next year.

5. Chiefs - DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU

Carl Peterson is thrilled when both defensive tackles fall to him at #5, and he just happens to have Dorsey ranked higher than Ellis. The Chiefs have needs at almost every position, and this pick needs little explanation.

6. NYJ - DE/OLB Vernon Gholston, Ohio State

Even if Gholston wasn't a pass-rusher with Pro Bowl potential, Jets fans should be happy here just to piss off the Patriots in a major way by selecting him. Like the rest of the world, the Jets watched the Giants beat the Pats by pressuring Brady, and they learn from it.

7. NE - CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy

The Patriots miss out on Gholston, but in the meantime take a step toward filling their biggest need on defense.

8. BAL - OG/OT Branden Albert, Virginia

The second Cavalier in my top 10, Albert is kind of a wild card in this draft; I could see him going as high as #5 to the Chiefs, or as low as the Steelers pick. Here, I think the Ravens select him with hopes of grooming him to replace Ogden, and if that fails, he slides in at guard, where he'll be terrific for many years.

9. CIN - DT Sedrick Ellis, USC

If he's still on the board, it'd be hard to imagine the Bengals passing on a guy who could be a fixture on their defensive line for the next decade. They need someone like Ellis in a bad way.

10. NO - CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee State

The Saints need to take whichever defensive player they've got ranked highest, and DRC is that guy here. An incredible athlete with tremendous size, I do think Cromartie is a year or two away from starting, but he has All-Pro tools.

11. BUF - WR Devin Thomas

In my mind, Buffalo is the team most likely to trade down, but if they're unable to, they'll have to choose between WR and CB. The two top corners are now gone, so they go with their highest-ranked wideout.

12. DEN - OT Ryan Clady, Boise State

Denver is thrilled to have three of the top offensive tackles fall to them here, and they just happen to have Clady ranked higher than the rest -- though it's close.

13. CAR - DE Derrick Harvey, Florida

I personally breathe a sigh of relief that Harvey doesn't fall to the Vikings (though they'll probably end up with Jared Allen anyway), while Panthers fans look forward to one of the top pass rushes in the NFL.

14. CHI - OT Chris Williams, Vanderbilt

The Bears decide to bypass their other huge needs on offense here, hoping that the other positions (QB, RB, WR) will fall to them in later rounds; they need an offensive tackle, and they get a good one.

15. DET - RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois

Detroit fans have been hoping for this all offseason; hell, if Millen needs to trade up to secure such a franchise running back, he should do so.

16. ARI - RB Felix Jones, Arkansas

One of the biggest surprises of the first round, Arizona reaches for Jones in the middle of the 1st, hoping he'll complement Edge better than Jonathan Stewart would.

17. MIN - DE Philip Merling, Clemson

Defensive end is the Vikings' biggest need, but fans have to be a bit unhappy with this considering Merling is more of a run-stopper than a pass-rusher.

18. HOU - RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon

They gave a big contract to Ahman Green last offseason, but there's just no way they can pass up their franchise running back here. Stewart is a physical back who can take some pressure off Schaub and the passing game.

19. PHI - OT Ryan Clady, Boise State

I could easily see Philly trading up to take one of the top tackles in the draft, so likewise I think they'd be thrilled to have one fall this far. At the very same time, it wouldn't be surprising to see them trade down and collect more picks, considering they don't have glaring needs.

20. TB - WR DeSean Jackson, Cal

Don't get me wrong here -- I'm not a Jackson fan, and I think his bust potential is higher than most other potential first-rounders in the draft. That said, the Bucs want and need playmakers, and his ceiling is also extremely high.

21.WAS - CB Mike Jenkins, USF

And so ends the semi-freefall of Jenkins, my third-highest-ranked cornerback. I could also see Washington targeting one of the wide receivers with this pick, but they simply can't ignore a prospect of Jenkins' calibre.

22. DAL - WR Limas Sweed, Texas

Not only do the Cowboys get a huge target for the red zone, they get a hometown product who could well be starting for them in 2009.

23. PIT - OT Gosder Cherilus, Boston College

The Steelers are another team with few needs, except for along the offensive line. If they're unable to draft Albert (and it seems unlikely at this point), Cherilus is a guy who can play RT for them from day one.

24. TEN - LB Keith Rivers, USC

Hard as it is to believe, linebackers are always the position that fall farthest in the draft; here, Tennessee gets the best one in the draft.

25. SEA - WR James Hardy, Indiana

After losing Hackett and Jackson in the last couple years, the Seahawks are lacking a young playmaking wideout. Hardy may have the best combination of size and athleticism in the entire draft.

26. JAX - LB Jerod Mayo, Tennessee

Mayo is a guy who I could see going as high as top-15, or falling out of the first round completely. The Jaguars are built on defense, and would be happy to add a piece like Mayo who could captain their unit within a few years.

27. SD - DE/OLB Quentin Groves, Auburn

This pick doesn't exactly fill a need for San Diego, but drafting a pass-rusher like Groves would give the Chargers the freedom to rotate guys and rush the AFC's top passers in scary, scary ways.

28. DAL - CB Aqib Talib, Kansas

For all that I know of the guy, Talib is a complete jerk, but a supremely talented one at that. With another brain, Talib would have gone much, much higher. Here, Jerry Jones bites the bullet, knowing he needs a CB badly.

29. SF - S Kenny Phillips, Miami

Phillips seems to be sliding on many teams' boards, but he also began the year as a potential top-10 pick. The 49ers need all sorts of pieces on defense, and Phillips hopefully provides one of them.

30. GB - OT Sam Baker, USC

Even as a Packers fan, this is honestly a crapshoot. They just have no glaring needs. Besides OT, I could see them going QB (Brohm, Flacco, Henne), TE (Keller, Davis), DE (Campbell), DT (Balmer), CB (Cason, Flowers, Porter, King)...

31. NE - Forfeited, Dirty Cheaters

32. NYG - LB Dan Connor, Penn State

After losing Kawika Mitchell, Connor could easily come in and start. It might also allow Matthias Kiwanuka to go back to DE, if and when Strahan retires.

Simon

Founder/Admin

I dont know a ton about college ball, but why would you have the Pats taking ANOTHER d-lineman? I know that dude is supposed to be insane, but with Seymour, Wilfork and Warren we seem pretty set there.

Unless Gholston is like as can't miss as can't miss gets, I dont see the need. SO I kinda hope the do miss out......

Blitzkrieg

Administrator

Nice, Freak. Do you personally think McKelvin will be the playmaker that Rodgers-Cromartie should be?

Freak

Well I've obviously never seen either play live, but from highlights and from what I've read, they actually seem like pretty similar prospects. Cromartie probably has the higher upside, but McKelvin is a bit more polished. (It sounds weird saying that... dude is still from TROY.)

Freak

Gholston is nothing like any of those guys. He's 6'4, 260, and can terrorize quarterbacks. He'd play linebacker for the Patriots.