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The Ultimate Source for your Ph.D. in Pigskin |
| 2008 NFL Mock Draft,
version 1.0 Of course, this mock draft will probably change a half-dozen times before late-April, but if for no other reason, I enjoy the comments that I get from readers. So, feel free to let me know what you think. I always like to get a feel for how fans are going to respond to their team drafting an offensive lineman over the exciting running back that everyone clamored for on sports talk radio shows. |
| 1 |  |
Miami |
Chris Long Virginia Defensive End |
Long reminds Bill Parcells and Tony Sparano of Demarcus Ware and they'll look to use him in a similar fashion. |
| 2 |  |
St. Louis | Jake Long Michigan Offensive Tackle |
Since the other Long is gone, they'll look to bolster a severely depleted offensive line. |
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Atlanta | Matt Ryan Boston College Quarterback |
A dream-come-true situation for Atlanta, and considering everything he's been through, Arthur Blank deserves some luck. |
| 4 |  |
Oakland | Darren McFadden Arkansas Running Back |
We all know how much Al Davis likes speed. Ummmm, I mean on-the-field speed. |
| 5 |  |
Kansas City | Ryan Clady Boise State Offensive Tackle |
This is early for Clady, but the Chiefs are absolutely desperate for some O-line help. |
| 6 |  |
New York Jets | Vernon Gholston Ohio State Defensive End |
Gholston fits perfectly as an outside linebacker in Eric Mangini's 3-4 scheme. |
| 7 |  |
New England | Keith Rivers USC Linebacker |
If they stay in this spot, Bill Belichick and Scott Pioli will add some youth to the aging linebacker position. |
| 8 |  |
Baltimore | Glenn Dorsey LSU Defensive Tackle |
The Ravens will be thrilled that Dorsey falls into their lap. |
| 9 |  |
Cincinnati | Sedrick Ellis USC Defensive Tackle |
Basically, any defensive player will help the Bengals, and getting Ellis in this slot is a steal. |
| 10 |  |
New Orleans | Leodis McKelvin Troy Cornerback |
Like the Bengals, the Saints need a defensive overhaul, and the secondary is a good place to start. |
| 11 |  |
Buffalo | Mike Jenkins South Florida Cornerback |
Dick Jauron has bigger needs, but at this pick, they're simply not a good value. |
| 12 |  |
Denver | Chris Williams Vanderbilt Offensive Tackle |
Since Williams is not an overpowering tackle, but has excellent feet, so he's perfect for the zone-blocking scheme. |
| 13 |  |
Carolina | Jeff Otah Pittsburgh Offensive Tackle |
Otah is extremely strong and simply mauls people. |
| 14 |  |
Chicago | Rashard
Mendenhall Illinois Running Back |
Yes folks, the Ced Benson Era is over (actually, did it ever begin?) It's also convenient, Mendenhall only has to move about 125 miles. |
| 15 |  |
Detroit | Derrick Harvey Florida Defensive End |
Since there's no wide receivers worthy of this pick, Matt Millen goes with the best three-down pass rusher on the board. |
| 16 |  |
Arizona | Jonathan Stewart Oregon Running Back |
It's not necessarily and indictment of Edgerrin James, but he hasn't exactly been a huge hit in the desert. |
| 17 |  |
Minnesota | Phillip Merling Clemson Defensive End |
Believe it or not, the Vikings are still looking for a defensive lineman who can get to the quarterback. |
| 18 |  |
Houston | Dominick
Rodgers-Cromartie Tennessee State Cornerback |
With the injury to Dunta Robinson, the Texans are in desperate need of a cornerback. And no, Jacques Reeves doesn't count. |
| 19 |  |
Philadelphia | Andre Caldwell Florida Wide Receiver |
This may be too early for any receiver in this draft, but I've got a feeling that the birds want the best one in the draft. |
| 20 |  |
Tampa Bay | Limas Sweed Texas Wide Receiver |
Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard are old and Michael Clayton is still nowhere to be found. |
| 21 |  |
Washington | Devin Thomas Michigan State Wide Receiver |
Simply put, the Redskins need a wide receiver with some size. |
| 22 |  |
Dallas | Aqib Talib Kansas Cornerback |
His ball skills and size make up for his somewhat questionable technique. |
| 23 |  |
Pittsburgh | Branden Albert Virginia Offensive Guard |
The loss of Alan Faneca will hardly be felt when the Steelers replace him with this incredibly athletic 309-pounder. |
| 24 |  |
Tennessee | Malcolm Kelly Oklahoma Wide Receiver |
Maybe Albert Haynesworth will be happy after Mike Reinfeldt supplies Vince Young with a potent wideout. |
| 25 |  |
Seattle | Dustin Keller Purdue Tight End |
Many scouts argue that he had the best combine performance overall. He'll be the best receiving threat for the Seahawks as soon as he steps on the field. |
| 26 |  |
Jacksonville | Mario Manningham Michigan Wide Receiver |
The run on wide receivers continues with the one that everyone thought at the beginning of the season would be the first off the board. |
| 27 |  |
San Diego | Gosder Cherilus Boston College Offensive Tackle |
The Chargers could use another bookend tackle to complement Marcus McNeill and Cherilus is the most natural fit on the right side. |
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Dallas | Felix Jones Arkansas Running Back |
It may not be the Razorback he was hoping for, but Jerry Jones gets one nonetheless. Think of all the money he'll save replacing one Jones with another. |
| 29 |  |
San Francisco | James Hardy Indiana Wide Receiver |
Hardy's speed (4.47 40-yard dash) for a receiver over 6'5" is impressive. Ten years from now, he'll be one of the best players to come out of this draft. |
| 30 |  |
Green Bay | Antwaun Molden Eastern Kentucky Cornerback |
While he's not as well know as some of the other cornerbacks in this draft, he opened a lot of eyes at the combine. At 6'1", he fits the Packers' mold. |
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New England | Forfeited | Given the chance, I wonder if Bill Belichick would have done things differently. |
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New York Giants | Wesley Woodyard Kentucky Linebacker |
After losing Kawika Mitchell to free agency, Woodyard is an athletic specimen that will fit in nicely on the weak side. |
