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The Ultimate Source for your Ph.D. in Pigskin |
| 2008 NFL Mock Draft,
version 2.0 Well, with the news that Jake Long's agents are in exclusive contract talks with the Dolphins, it's time to update the old mock draft. Of course, this could just be Bill Parcells trying to create some leverage against the other top candidates, but I doubt it. Long would satisfy a need that will be key in evaluating and identifying their quarterback situation. This is a copycat league, and there are a lot of people looking at last year's biggest turnaround (Cleveland), thinking that Long could help them the same way Joe Thomas helped save Derek Anderson, Romeo Crennell, and Phil Savage.
To see my previous mock
draft, click
here. |
| 1 |  |
Miami |
Jake Long Michigan Offensive Tackle |
At 6'7" and 313 pounds, he'll solidify the running game in Miami - a staple in every Bill Parcells' team. |
| 2 |  |
St. Louis | Chris Long Virginia Defensive End |
The Rams were hoping that the other Long would be here, but a pass rushing end is in dire need as well. |
| 3 |
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Atlanta | Matt Ryan Boston College Quarterback |
Many people are trying to put Glenn Dorsey in this spot, but I just don't see it when a franchise quarterback is right here for the taking. |
| 4 |  |
Oakland | Darren McFadden Arkansas Running Back |
The smart pick would be Vernon Gholston, but this is a team run by Al Davis. |
| 5 |  |
Kansas City | Jeff Otah Pittsburgh Offensive Tackle |
This is too high for Otah, but he's a better fit for the Chiefs' offense. |
| 6 |  |
New York Jets | Vernon Gholston Ohio State Defensive End |
Gholston fits perfectly as an outside linebacker in Eric Mangini's 3-4 scheme. Plus, he can't afford to let him go to the Patriots. |
| 7 |  |
New England | Keith Rivers USC Linebacker |
The popular belief is a cornerback here, but Belichick and company don't put much stock in the position. Rivers fills a big need. |
| 8 |  |
Baltimore | Glenn Dorsey LSU Defensive Tackle |
They're hoping for Ryan, but getting the best college player in the country last year isn't too bad. |
| 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 | Devin Thomas Michigan State Wide Receiver |
The Bills are always a wild-card, so don't be surprised if Derrick Harvey's the pick. |
| 12 |  |
Denver | Ryan Clady Boise State Offensive Tackle |
Clady is a gifted athlete for his size, which will suit him well in Denver's patented zone-blocking scheme. |
| 13 |  |
Carolina | Chris Williams Vanderbilt Offensive Tackle |
The Panthers' brass jumps for joy when a tackle of Williams' caliber falls to them at this pick. |
| 14 |  |
Chicago | Branden Albert Virginia Offensive Tackle |
The Bears are torn on this one - Albert or the local kid - Rashard Mendenhall. In the end, they go with greater positional need. |
| 15 |  |
Detroit | Rashard Mendenhall Illinois Running Back |
Chicago's loss is the Lion's gain. Like Vince Young being dissed by Houston, will Rashard make the Bears' pay for years to come? |
| 16 |  |
Arizona | Dominick
Rodgers-Cromartie Tennessee State Cornerback |
Don't be surprised if local kid, Antoine Cason of Arizona, goes here. Either way, it will be a corner. |
| 17 |  |
Minnesota | Derrick Harvey Florida Defensive End |
Believe it or not, the Vikings are still looking for a defensive lineman who can get to the quarterback. |
| 18 |  |
Houston | Jonathan Stewart Oregon Running Back |
The decision will come down to Stewart or Mike Jenkins. Stewart is a high character guy, which is very important to the Texans. |
| 19 |  |
Philadelphia | Limas Sweed Texas Wide Receiver |
Donovan McNabb will be doing cartwheels after getting the best overall receiver in the draft. |
| 20 |  |
Tampa Bay | Mike Jenkins South Florida Cornerback |
Finally, a local kid who stays local. Jenkins will be a ready replacement for the aging Ronde Barber. |
| 21 |  |
Washington | Calais Campbell Miami Defensive End |
Campbell is a physical specimen, but has never been able to live up to the potential. A surprise pick could be James Hardy out of Indiana. |
| 22 |  |
Dallas | Aqib Talib Kansas Cornerback |
This pick is contingent upon the Pacman Jones' situation. If they complete the trade, look for the Cowboys to select the best receiver available. |
| 23 |  |
Pittsburgh | Gosder Cherilus Boston College Offensive Tackle |
The Steelers' strategy going into this year's draft: o-line, o-line, and more o-line. |
| 24 |  |
Tennessee | DeSean Jackson California 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 | Lawrence Jackson USC Defensive End |
The offseason losses on the defensive line make it a priority. Kentwan Balmer may be a possibility here as well. |
| 27 |  |
San Diego | Sam Baker USC Offensive Tackle |
The Chargers could use another bookend tackle to complement Marcus McNeill and Baker can play both sides. |
| 28 | |
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 | Antoine Cason Arizona Cornerback |
Cason's ranking has fluctuated between the mid-first to late-second round. The Packers need cornerback depth and are happy to take him off the board. |
| 31 |  |
New England | Forfeited | Given the chance, I wonder if Bill Belichick would have done things differently. |
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New York Giants | Kenny Phillips Miami Safety |
While they were able to mask their bad secondary with a great pass rush this year, Michael Strahan is getting older and more help is needed back there. |
