| 1 |
Miami (1-15) |
Chris Long |
DE |
Virginia |
| Note: Long has separated himself from the others
in this years draft. His athleticism and work ethic will make him an instant defensive force in Miami. |
| 2 |
St. Louis (3-13) |
Jake Long |
OT |
Michigan |
| Note: The Rams need to secure their line to open
holes for Steven Jackson and protect Marc Bulger. |
| 3 |
Atlanta (4-12) |
Matt Ryan |
QB |
Boston College |
| Note: The Falcons need a new face to the
franchise. Ryan has the arm strength and leadership to help fans forget about Michael Vick. |
| 4 |
Oakland (4-12) |
Glenn Dorsey |
DT |
LSU |
| Note: With Sapp retired, Dorsey makes the
most sense here. He has the tenacity and nastiness that will make him a fan favorite in Raidernation. |
| 5 |
Kansas City
(4-12)* |
Vernon Gholston |
DE |
Ohio State |
| Note: Is there any stop to
Gholston's climb? We don't see him going any higher than KC at #5. |
| 6 |
NY Jets (4-12) |
Darren McFadden |
RB |
Arkansas |
| Note: D-Mac and "The Big Apple" will be a
great fit. He is this years Adrian Peterson and will help get the "J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets" get to .500 in 2008. |
| 7 |
New England (from
SF 5-11) |
Mike Jenkins |
CB |
South Florida |
| Note: With Samuel and Gay out of New England
the Patriots will take the best corner in this years draft. |
| 8 |
Baltimore
(5-11) |
Malcolm Kelly |
WR |
Oklahoma |
| Note: The Ravens need a target
at the wide receiver position to take the pressure off of Boller and the run game. |
| 9 |
Cincinnati (7-9) |
Ryan Clady |
OT |
Boise State |
| Note: Clady will help open
holes for Rudi Johnson and add protection for Carson Palmer and the passing game. |
| 10 |
New Orleans (7-9) |
Sedrick Ellis |
DT |
USC |
| Note: Ellis will add a new dimension to the New
Orleans defense. |
| 11 |
Buffalo (7-9) |
Leodis McKelvin |
CB |
Troy State |
| Note: The Bills are in need
of help in their defensive backfield. McKelvin is a playmaker who is ready to excel at the next level. |
| 12 |
Denver (7-9) |
Keith Rivers |
OLB |
USC |
| Note: Rivers will add athleticism
and speed to the Bronco defense. |
| 13 |
Carolina (7-9) |
Rashard Mendenhall |
RB |
Illinois |
| Note: The Panthers have been
yearning for a top notch running game. Mendenhall has tremendous upside to do the job. |
| 14 |
Chicago (7-9) |
Chris Williams |
OT |
Vanderbilt |
| Note: The Bears may go running
back here but with Mendenhall off the board they'll go with a tackle to help protect Grossman. |
| 15 |
Detroit (7-9) |
Jonathan Stewart |
RB |
Oregon |
| Note: Stewart is a multidimensional
talent who would make an immediate impact in the motor city. |
| 16 |
Arizona (8-8) |
Derrick Harvey |
DE |
Florida |
| Note: The Cardinals need
to produce a pass rush in order to upgrade their defense. Harvey is a fast, powerful defensive end who would be the
right guy for the job. |
| 17 |
Minnesota (8-8) |
DeSean Jackson |
WR |
California |
| Note: The Vikings need playmakers
at the wide receiver position. Jackson makes a good fit for the purple and gold here. |
| 18 |
Houston (8-8) |
Kentwan Balmer |
DT |
North Carolina |
| Note: The Texans aren't far away
from having a top notch defense. With the addition of Balmer it could be in the top 10 in 2008. |
| 19 |
Philadelphia (8-8) |
Limas Sweed |
WR |
Texas |
| Note: The Eagles were close
to signing a top flight wide receiver in free agency. Because they didn't, they'll add Sweed at pick #19. |
| 20 |
Tampa Bay
(9-7) |
Phillip Merling |
DE |
Clemson |
| Note: It's no secret that
teams no longer fear the Buccaneer defensive line. Expect them to add an end like Mearling to change things around. |
| 21 |
Washington
(9-7) |
Mario Manningham |
WR |
Michigan |
| Note: Jason Campbell needs
offensive weapons around him in order to excel. Manningham always had a knack for being around the ball at Michigan
and the Redskins will be looking for more of the same in 2008. |
| 22 |
Dallas (from CLE
10-6) |
Jeff Otah |
OT |
Pittsburgh |
| Note: It's no secret that
the Cowboys are looking to add youth to their offensive line. Otah is a top rated tackle that would be a great fit. |
| 23 |
Pittsburgh (10-6) |
Aqib Talib |
CB |
Kansas |
| Note: The Steelers need to
add talent to their defensive backfield. Talib has all of the tools to be a top corner in the NFL for years to come. |
| 24 |
Tennessee
(10-6) |
Kenny Phillips |
S |
Miami (FL) |
| Note: The Titans could use
the services of the top rated safety in this years draft. |
| 25 |
Seattle (10-6) |
Dan Connor |
OLB |
Penn State |
| Note: Connor comes from a
great pedigree of linebackers at Penn State. Holmgren and the Seahawks would be wise to select him if he's here at pick
#25. |
| 26 |
Jacksonville
(11-5) |
Fred Davis |
TE |
USC |
| Note: Garrard would love
to have a big target at tight end to throw to in 2008. Davis has the size and speed to be a force at the next level. |
| 27 |
San Diego
(11-5) |
Sam Baker |
OT |
USC |
| Note: The Chargers need to
focus on protecting Rivers and creating holes for LT and the run game. Baker is a highly touted tackle who could be
a real steal here. |
| 28 |
Dallas (13-3) |
Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie |
CB |
Tennessee State |
| Note: Rodgers-Cromartie keeps
rising up the draft boards with scouts praising his ability to return punts. The Cowboys could also use his athleticism
in the defensive backfield. |
| 29 |
San Francisco
(from IND 13-3) |
James Hardy |
WR |
Indiana |
| Note: Scouts are big on Hardy's
size and speed. The 49ers and Smith need a wide receiver with his intangibles to spread opposing defenses. |
| 30 |
Green Bay (13-3) |
Eric Young |
OG |
Tennessee |
| Note: It's no secret that
the Packers were not satisfied with the play of their offensive line. Young has the size and strength to help protect
new QB Aaron Rodgers. |
| 31 |
New England
(16-0) |
Forfeited |
| Note: The Patriots will forfeit
pick # 31 due to "Spygate" |
| 32 |
NY Giants
(10-6) |
Gosder Cherilus |
OT |
Boston College |
| Note: When you're the Super
Bowl Champs and the last pick in the first round you take the best football player available. Cherilus will help protect
Eli and add youth to the Giant offensive line. |
