Newdawg’s Mock Draft 1.0

This is the Newdawg’s Mock Draft.  1.0

 

1. Miami  

Jake Long OT Michigan

Dolphins already trying to make a deal with the big man from Michigan.

 

2. St. Louis

Chris Long  DE  Virginia

The Rams need to be sure they get a productive player.  Long is as sure as it gets.

 

3. Atlanta  

Glenn Dorsey  DT LSU

The Falcons has needs all over.  Why not go with a man who can dominate and draw double teams along the defensive line.

 

4. Oakland 

Darren McFadden  RB Arkansas

The Raiders don’t need him, but DMC is an upgrade over Justin Fargas and Dominic Rhodes

 

5.  Kansas City

Matt Ryan  QB  Boston College

Have you seen Brodie Croyle play?  That guy is not a NFL starter, Ryan is.

 

6. N.Y. Jets

Vernon Gholston  DE Ohio State

I think this is the most overated guy in the top ten.  The Jets keep him from New England.

 

7. New England

Leodis McKelvin  CB Troy

The Pats took a hit in the secondary this offsesaon.  McKelvin helps them in the secondary and return game.

 

8.  Baltimore

Ryan Clady  OT  Boise State

Ozzie Newsome always makes the right pick.  Jonathan Ogden is calling it quits so they need a left tackle.

 

9.  Cincinnati

Sedrick Ellis  DT  USC

The Bengals toothless defense needs Ellis.  You have to stop the run in the AFC North.

 

10. New Orleans Saints

Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie  CB  Tennessee State

The Saints take the small school corner who’s cousin is Antonio Cromartie of the Chargers.

 

11. Buffalo

Devin Thomas  WR  Michigan State

I think it’s too high for him, but Thomas fills a need for the Bills offense

 

12. Denver

Brenden Albert  OL  Virginia

Safe pick and  Albert can play guard or tackle.

 

13. Carolina

Derrick Harvey  DE  Florida

They could use a tackle, but they need a starter on the other side of Julius Peppers.

 

14. Chicago

Jeff Otah  T  Pittsburgh

Playing the Vikings and Packers defenses twice a year, protection is priority number one.

 

15. Detroit

Rashard Mendenhall  RB Illinois

The Lions want to run in ’08.  This is the horse they need. Might be the best RB in the draft.

 

16. Arizona

Philip Merling  DE Clemson

The Cards need a pass rush, especially in the NFC West. 

 

17.  Minnesota

Chris Williams  T  Vanderbilt

Bryant McKinnie’s off the field act is getting stale.  Williams gives the Vikings options.

 

18.  Houston

Mike Jenkins  CB South Florida

If you are giving Jacques Reeves 8 million up front…you have problems at corner.

 

19. Philadelphia

Keith Rivers  LB USC

The Eagles can’t pass on this premier talent.

 

20. Tampa Bay

Aquib Talib  CB  Kansas

The weed issues will scare away most teams, but not the Bucs.

 

21. Washington

Calais Campbell  DE Miami

Skins need to get to the quarterback. Only 33 sacks last year.

 

22. Dallas Cowboys

Jonathan Stewart  RB  Oregon

The Cowboys need a backup to Marion Barber and get the 3rd best RB in the draft.

 

23. Pittsburgh

Gosder Cherilus  T  Boston College

The BC program produces some solid guys.  You must protect 100M man Rothlisberger.

 

24. Tennessee

DeSean Jackson  WR California

Vince Young needs targets.  Jackson also helps the return game.

 

25.  Seattle

Kentwan Balmer  DT  North Carolina

The Giants model of a great front four makes its way to Seattle.

 

26. Jacksonville

Lawrence Jackson, DE  USC

The Jags need to keep that defensive pressure tight to compete against Indy in the division.

 

27. San Diego

Antoine Cason  CB  Arizona

Underrated player who will fill the nickel spot. 

 

28.  Dallas Cowboys

Brandon Flowers  CB  Virginia Tech

5-11 and 192 pounds.    Can play man to man.  A must in the Phillips 3-4 defense.

 

29. San Francisco

Limas Sweed  WR Texas

This might be high for Sweed, but the Niners can’t wait till the 2nd round to get help at WR.

 

30. Green Bay

Justin King  CB  Penn State

Packers go for depth and plan for the future at corner.

 

31. New England

Forfeited pick

 

32.  N.Y. Giants

Kenny Phillips  S  Miami

Leadership skills fit what G-Men are all about.