Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Big Board (3/30/10)


1. Ndamukong Suh-DT/Nebraska 100

2. Eric Berry-S/Tennessee 99

3. Gerald McCoy-DT/Oklahoma 99

4. Russell Okung-OT/Oklahoma St. 98

5. Jimmy Clausen-QB/Notre Dame 98

6. Rolando McClain-ILB/Alabama 98

7. Dez Bryant-WR/Oklahoma St. 97

8. Sam Bradford-QB/Oklahoma 97

9. Bryan Bulaga-OT/Iowa 97

10. Joe Haden-CB/Florida 97

11. Derrick Morgan-DE/Georgia Tech 96

12. Earl Thomas-S/Texas 96

13. Mike Iupati-OG/Idaho 95

14. C.J. Spiller-RB/Clemson 95

15. Dan Williams-NT/Tennessee 95

16. Trent Williams-OT/Oklahoma 95

17. Brandon Graham-DE, OLB/Michigan 95

18. Anthony Davis-OT/Rutgers 94

19. Jason Pierre-Paul-DE, OLB/USF 94

20. Kyle Wilson-CB/Boise St. 93

21. Everson Griffen-DE/USC 93

22. Ryan Mathews-RB/Fresno St. 93

23. Maurkice Pouncey-C/Florida 93

24. Sergio Kindle-OLB/Texas 92

25. Taylor Mays-S/USC 92

26. Sean Weatherspoon-OLB/Missouri 92

27. Brian Price-DT/UCLA 92

28. Jermaine Gresham-TE/Oklahoma 92

29. Arrelious Benn-WR/Illinois 91

30. Carlos Dunlap-DE/Florida 91

31. Golden Tate-WR/Notre Dame 90

32. Jared Odrick-DT/Penn St. 90

33. Jahvid Best-RB/California 90

34. Bruce Campbell-OT/Maryland 90

35. DeMaryius Thomas-WR/Georgia Tech 89

36. Devin McCourty-CB/Rutgers 89

37. Jerry Hughes-DE, OLB/TCU 89

38. Charles Brown-OT/USC 89

39. Rob Gronkowski-TE/Arizona 88

40. Kareem Jackson-CB/Alabama 88

41. Vladimir DuCasse-OG/UMass 88

42. Jonathan Dwyer-RB/Georgia Tech 88

43. Navorro Bowman-OLB/Penn St. 87

44. Jon Jerry-OG/Ole Miss 87

45. Terrance Cody-NT/Alabama 87

46. Jason Veldheer-OT/Indiana 87

47. Aaron Hernandez-TE/Florida 86

48. Brandon LaFell-WR/LSU 86

49. Cam Thomas-NT/UNC 86

50. Brandon Spikes-ILB 86

Sunday, March 28, 2010

NFL Mock Draft: Part X

1 - STL: Bradford, Sam - QB - Oklahoma
The Rams really don't have much of a choice. They need to take a QB in order to be competitive again.
2 - DET: Suh, Ndamukong - DT - Nebraska
He's the best player in the draft, and the Lions need to put somebody on that D-line.
3 - TB: McCoy, Gerald - DT - Oklahoma
The Bucs have their QB in Freeman, so now the defensive side of the ball is the concern. Their D-line is bad and McCoy is one of the top rated players in this draft.
4 - WAS: Okung, Russell - T - Oklahoma St.
The best O-Line prospect who will give the Redskins some much needed improvement on their weak line.
5 - KC: Berry, Eric - FS - Tennessee
Berry is an Ed Reed clone who should be a great asset to the Kansas City secondary.
6 - SEA: Bulaga, Bryan - T - Iowa
A very solid blocker who could be their answer at LT for years to come. After trading for Charlie Whitehurst, it doesn't look like they'll opt for a QB here.
7 - CLE: Haden, Joe - CB - Florida
His 40 time at his pro day made up for his poor performance at the combine. I think now he has solidified himself as a top 10 pick.
8 - OAK: Davis, Anthony - T - Rutgers
The Raiders do usually go for athletes with great 40 times but that doesn't apply when picking on the Offensive Line. Just look at former #2 overall selection Robert Gallery.
9 - BUF: Clausen, Jimmy - QB - Notre Dame
Clausen will be the answer to the prayers of Bills fans. I don't think he will really have to compete for the starting job in Buffalo, it seems like the second he is drafted the job will be his to lose.
10 - JAX: Pierre-Paul, Jason - DE - South Florida
A stud pass rusher with a lot of potential. If you put him opposite Aaron Kampman, the Jags then have one of the best pass rushes in the league.
11 - DEN: Mcclain, Rolando - ILB - Alabama
A top 5 talent who would is a great anchor for the Broncos 3-4 defense. It doesn't look like Brandon Marshall is going any where so I don't see them taking a WR.
12 - MIA: Bryant, Dez - WR - Oklahoma St.
Wow, a remarkable scenario for the Dolphins, that keeps looking more and more like it will happen. Bryant would be the playmaker that Miami has needed for years now, and could help Chad Henne grow into an all-pro QB.
13 - SF: Williams, Trent - T - Oklahoma
He's a surprisingly athletic OT who can play either Left or Right side.
14 - SEA: Morgan, Derrick - DE - Georgia Tech
Best player available and could be the answer for the Seahawks trouble on the D-Line. They ranked near the bottom of the league in sacks.
15 - NYG: Williams, Dan - DT - Tennessee
A very solid DT with great size and athleticism. He would be an extremely good tackle who would help out their group of LB's.
16 - TEN: Griffen, Everson - DE - USC
A very productive player with great athleticism. He'll be an immediate starter at the DE spot.
17 - SF: Thomas, Earl - SS - Texas
A ball-hawking safety who would be a great addition to the lack luster secondary in San Fran.
18 - PIT: Spiller, C.J. - RB - Clemson
They might take an O-Lineman, but Spiller is the best player available and gives them a "lightning" to Mendenhall's "Thunder".
19 - ATL: Graham, Brandon - OLB - Michigan
Graham is projected as a 3-4 OLB but has always played the 4-3 DE spot. He'll get them plenty of sacks along the D-line.
20 - HOU: Wilson, Kyle - CB - Boise St.
After losing Dunta Robinson to the Falcons, the Texans are desperate for a starting corner.
21 - CIN: Iupati, Mike - OG - Idaho
They've drafted two players out of USC early in the draft the past 2 years and won't mind going back to the pool of talent coming out of Souther Cal.
22 - NE: Kindle, Sergio - OLB - Texas
The prototype 3-4 OLB who will be a perfect fit in the Pats Defense.
23 - GB: Campbell, Bruce - OT - Maryland
A huge Tackle that has a lot of potential.
24 - PHI: Weatherspoon, Sean - OLB - Missouri
They just released Will Weatherspoon and have no great players at the linebacker spot.
25 - BAL: Gresham, Jermaine - TE - Oklahoma
He is a stud pass-catcher who will open things up for Joe Flacco and the newly acquired Anquan Boldin.
26 - ARI: Pouncey, Maurkice - C - Florida
Very versatile blocker who could play either Guard spot or Center.
27 - DAL: Mays, Taylor - FS - USC
This is a Jerry Jones-type move. The Cowboys have needed a Safety for a few years now, and will gladly plug in Taylor Mays in their secondary.
28 - SD: Mathews, Ryan - RB - Fresno St.
They lost Jamal Williams, but it looks like they only guy who could fill that spot is Terrance Cody who is out of shape and not a highly touted prospect. Mathews has seen his stock sore and could be just like Donald Brown from a year ago.
29 - NYJ: Dunlap, Carlos - DE - Florida
A very athletic End who could be very, very good. Fits perfect into Rex Ryan
30 - MIN: Price, Brian - DT - UCLA
A strong DT that can replace Pat Williams. He could very well go much higher than this.
31 - IND: Brown, Charles - T - USC
The best Offensive Tackle left. There's no way they will go any direction except Offensive Line.
32 - NO: Odrick, Jared - DT - Penn State
Very productive at Penn St. and very athletic. He is oddly similar to the Saints' Sedrick Ellis.

Sunday, March 14, 2010

NFL Mock Draft V 9.0

1 - STL: Bradford, Sam - QB - Oklahoma
The Rams really don't have much of a choice. They need to take a QB in order to be competitive again.
2 - DET: Suh, Ndamukong - DT - Nebraska
He's the best player in the draft, and the Lions need to put somebody on that D-line.
3 - TB: McCoy, Gerald - DT - Oklahoma
The Bucs have their QB in Freeman, so now the defensive side of the ball is the concern. Their D-line is bad and McCoy is one of the top rated players in this draft.
4 - WAS: Okung, Russell - T - Oklahoma St.
The best O-Line prospect who will give the Redskins some much needed improvement on their weak line.
5 - KC: Berry, Eric - FS - Tennessee
Berry is an Ed Reed clone who should be a great asset to the Kansas City secondary.
6 - SEA: Bulaga, Bryan - T - Iowa
A very solid blocker who could be their answer at LT for years to come. After trading for Charlie Whitehurst, it doesn't look like they'll opt for a QB here.
7 - CLE: Haden, Joe - CB - Florida
His 40 time at his pro day made up for his poor performance at the combine. I think now he has solidified himself as a top 10 pick.
8 - OAK: Campbell, Bruce - OT - Maryland
The Raiders always want the athletic, freakish-type players. Campbell ran a 4.8 and is 6'7. His measurables are off the charts and he fills a need along their O-Line.
9 - BUF: Clausen, Jimmy - QB - Notre Dame
Clausen will be the answer to the prayers of Bills fans. I don't think he will really have to compete for the starting job in Buffalo, it seems like the second he is drafted the job will be his to lose.
10 - JAX: Pierre-Paul, Jason - DE - South Florida
A stud pass rusher with a lot of potential. If you put him opposite Aaron Kampman, the Jags then have one of the best pass rushes in the league.
11 - DEN: Mcclain, Rolando - ILB - Alabama
A top 5 talent who would is a great anchor for the Broncos 3-4 defense. It doesn't look like Brandon Marshall is going any where so I don't see them taking a WR.
12 - MIA: Bryant, Dez - WR - Oklahoma St.
Wow, a remarkable scenario for the Dolphins, that keeps looking more and more like it will happen. Bryant would be the playmaker that Miami has needed for years now, and could help Chad Henne grow into an all-pro QB.
13 - SF: Williams, Trent - T - Oklahoma
He's a surprisingly athletic OT who can play either Left or Right side.
14 - SEA: Spiller, C.J. - RB - Clemson
A Reggie Bush-type player that Carroll cannot pass up on.
15 - NYG: Williams, Dan - DT - Tennessee
A very solid DT with great size and athleticism. He would be an extremely good tackle who would help out their group of LB's.
16 - TEN: Morgan, Derrick - DE - Georgia Tech
A very productive player who got 12 sacks last year. He'll be an immediate starter at the DE spot.
17 - SF: Thomas, Earl - SS - Texas
A ball-hawking safety who would be a great addition to the lack luster secondary in San Fran.
18 - PIT: Iupati, Mike - OG - Idaho
Iupati is a gigantic body who could play almost anywhere on their O-Line. He would help keep Big Ben on his feet and Mendenhall running down field.
19 - ATL: Griffen, Everson - DE - USC
Griffen had a great outing at the combine and would be the ideal fit to be a 4-3 DE in Atlanta's defense.
20 - HOU: Wilson, Kyle - CB - Boise St.
After losing Dunta Robinson to the Falcons, the Texans are desperate for a starting corner.
21 - CIN: Mays, Taylor - FS - USC
They've drafted two players out of USC early in the draft the past 2 years and won't mind going back to the pool of talent coming out of Souther Cal.
22 - NE: Graham, Brandon - OLB - Michigan
The prototype 3-4 OLB who will be a perfect fit in the Pats Defense.
23 - GB: Davis, Anthony - T - Rutgers
They could use help on defense, but Davis is too good to pass up on at the OT position.
24 - PHI: Kindle, Sergio - OLB - Texas
They just released Will Weatherspoon and have no great players at the linebacker spot.
25 - BAL: Gresham, Jermaine - TE - Oklahoma
He is a stud pass-catcher who will open things up for Joe Flacco and the newly acquired Anquan Boldin.
26 - ARI: Weatherspoon, Sean - OLB - Missouri
He has versatility and can play either ILB or OLB for the Cardinals 3-4 Defense.
27 - DAL: Benn, Arrelious - WR - Illinois
An explosive, big receiver who would be a a very good addition to play with Mile Austin and the struggling Roy Williams.
28 - SD: Mathews, Ryan - RB - Fresno St.
They lost Jamal Williams, but it looks like they only guy who could fill that spot is Terrance Cody who is out of shape and not a highly touted prospect. Mathews has seen his stock sore and could be just like Donald Brown from a year ago.
29 - NYJ: Dunlap, Carlos - DE - Florida
A very athletic End who could be very, very good. Fits perfect into Rex Ryan
30 - MIN: Price, Brian - DT - UCLA
A strong DT that can replace Pat Williams. He could very well go much higher than this.
31 - IND: Pouncey, Maurkice - C - Florida
A versatile blocker who can play Center or Guard at the next level. The Colts have come out and said that the O-line was their weak link in the super bowl.
32 - NO: Odrick, Jared - DT - Penn State
Very productive at Penn St. and very athletic. He is oddly similar to the Saints' Sedrick Ellis.

Friday, March 5, 2010

NFL Mock Draft V 8.0 (Round 1 and 2)

After some of the recent tenders, workouts, rumors, trades and signings this is the Mock Draft I have come up with.

Round 2

STL: Arrelious Benn-WR/Ilinois

DET: Devin McCourty-CB/Rutgers

TB: Golden Tate-WR/Notre Dame

KC: Vladimir DuCasse-OG/UMass

WAS: Colt McCoy-QB/Texas

CLE: Ryan Mathews-RB/Fresno St.

OAK: Tim Tebow-QB/Florida

SEA: Charles Brown-OT/USC

BUF: Dan LeFevour-QB/Central Michigan

NE: Jonathan Dwyer-RB/Georgia Tech

MIA: DeMaryius Thomas-WR/Georgia Tech

TB: Jerry Hughes-DE/TCU

DEN: Brandon LaFell-WR/LSU

NYG: Brandon Spikes-ILB/Florida

CAR: Aaron Hernandez-TE/Florida

NE: Corey Wootton-DE/Northwestern

SF: Patrick Robinson-CB/FSU

KC: Navorro Bowman-LB/Penn State

HOU: Kareem Jackson-CB/Alabama

PIT: Chad Jones-S/LSU

NE: Ricky Sapp-OLB/Clemson

CIN: Rob Gronkowski-TE/Arizona

PHI: Toby Gerhart-RB/Stanford

GB: Eric Norwood-OLB/South Carolina

BAL: Perrish Cox-CB/Oklahoma St.

ARI: Daryl Washington-LB/TCU

DAL: Nate Allen-S/USF

SD: Damian Williams-WR/USC

NYJ: Tyson Alualu-DE/California

MIN: Tony Pike-QB/Cincinnati

IND: Lamarr Houston-DT/Texas

NO: Major Wright-S/Florida

Thursday, March 4, 2010

NFL Mock Draft V 7.0 (including Round 2)

1 - STL: Suh, Ndamukong - DT - Nebraska
The best player in the draft. Look for this pick to possibly be traded to Tampa Bay.
2 - DET: McCoy, Gerald - DT - Oklahoma
A more athletic prospect than Suh, but not nearly as strong and not as productive.
3 - TB: Berry, Eric - FS - Tennessee
Outstanding defensive player with great speed (4.40). All he seems to do is make plays and cause takeaways.
4 - WAS: Okung, Russell - T - Oklahoma St.
The best O-Line prospect who will give the Redskins some much needed improvement on their weak line.
5 - KC: Mcclain, Rolando - ILB - Alabama
A stud ILB that will be the heart of that KC Defense for years. Remember this is the same GM that drafted Jerod Mayo at a high spot last year.
6 - SEA: Bradford, Sam - QB - Oklahoma
The Seahawks need a successor for Hasselbeck, and he may have to start this year due all of Matt Hasselbeck's injuries.
7 - CLE: Haden, Joe - CB - Florida
Although he ran a 4.60, the Browns are reportedly in love with this guy.
8 - OAK: Pierre-Paul, Jason - DE - South Florida
A freakish athlete that is the exact kind of guy that Al Davis goes after.
9 - BUF: Clausen, Jimmy - QB - Notre Dame
In my opinion, the best Quarterback in this draft, and could be a great steal for the Bills franchise.
10 - JAX: Morgan, Derrick - DE - Georgia Tech
A great pass-rusher with a lot of potential.
11 - DEN: Davis, Anthony - T - Rutgers
After placing a tender on Brandon Marshall it doesn't look like he's leaving. Davis would shore up their Offensive line needs and be a good value at this point.
12 - MIA: Bryant, Dez - WR - Oklahoma St.
Miami Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland has come out and openly said that the team needs "big play-makers" and guys who can get "chunk" yardage.
13 - SF: Bulaga, Bryan - T - Iowa
A guy who could go as high as 5, but as low as 23. His stock is tough to figure out.
14 - SEA: Spiller, C.J. - RB - Clemson
Best Running Back available; very versatile. A Reggie Bush-type player that can replace the lack luster Julius Jones.
15 - NYG: Thomas, Earl - SS - Texas
A ball-hawking safety with great speed and very fluid hips. He just roams the secondary like a centerfielder.
16 - TEN: Dunlap, Carlos - DE - Florida
Has the much potential to be a Julius Peppers/Jevon Kearse type player.
17 - SF: Mays, Taylor - FS - USC
I don't think that Coach Mike Singletary can pass up on a hard-hitting, athletic defensive player like Taylor Mays.
18 - PIT: Wilson, Kyle - CB - Boise St.
I know this is a huge reach here, but the Steelers absolutely need a CB. Wilson had a very productive season and a great combine. The steelers usually take guy a little higher than usual so don't be surprised if this happens.
19 - ATL: Graham, Brandon - OLB - Michigan
Fast-rising defensive end prospect who only seems to be getting better.
20 - HOU: Price, Brian - DT - UCLA
A very stout Defensive Tackle that will complete Houstons D-Line and make them a much better Defense.
21 - CIN: Gresham, Jermaine - TE - Oklahoma
Many people have forgotten what a great target Gresham can be; add him to Carson Palmer and Ocho Cinco, things could be looking good in Cincy.
22 - NE: Kindle, Sergio - OLB - Texas
A great athlete who is a perfect fit for the Patriots defense.
23 - GB: Williams, Trent - T - Oklahoma
A solid blocker who surprised many with his timed speed at the combine.
24 - PHI: Griffen, Everson - DE - USC
Another fast-rising prospect who ran a 4.6 at the combine, and put up 32 reps.
25 - BAL: Benn, Arrelious - WR - Illinois
A protoypical #1 wideout, with an excellent combo of size and speed.
26 - ARI: Weatherspoon, Sean - OLB - Missouri
Great value pick here at 26. Weatherspoon is a guy that could go even higher after a good outing at the combine.
27 - DAL: Iupati, Mike - OG - Idaho
The best Guard in the draft and could be a steal at this point.
28 - SD: Cody, Terrence - DT - Alabama
They brought back Darren Sproles and released Jamal Williams. A Nose Tackle is a must.
29 - NYJ: Tate, Golden - WR - Notre Dame
They lost Thomas Jones but Washington and Greene will replace him. They need a more sure-handed reciever because both Cotchery and Edwards have had their problems and their futures are uncertain. They might go with Jerry Hughes or Devin McCourty here as well.
30 - MIN: Odrick, Jared - DT - Penn State
He can be a Kevin Williams clone. Good replacement for Pat Williams.
31 - IND: Campbell, Bruce - OT - Maryland
A huge, quick Tackle that can play on either side. Bill Polian came out after the Super Bowl and said that the O-Line was their reason for losing.
32 - NO: Pouncey, Maurkice - C - Florida
Three starters from their O-Line are hitting free agency; he's a quality lineman that can play either Guard or Center.

Round 2