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The Ultimate Source for your Ph.D. in Pigskin |
| 2008
Final NFL Mock Draft Well, it's finally here. Over the next two days, all of the speculation and prognostications will be resolved. You won't find many
changes at the top of the final version of my mock draft, but I have to
admit that this is one of the more fluid drafts that I can remember.
I've never taken trades into account in my mock drafts, and I'm
certainly not about to start. However, I will discuss the teams I
believe could be on the move: Click here for version 1.0, here for 2.0, or here for 3.0.
Changed pick denoted by an
*. |
| 1 |  |
Miami |
Jake Long Michigan Offensive Tackle |
Well, we're one for one - thanks, Bill. |
| 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 | Glenn Dorsey LSU Defensive Tackle |
Unlike many owners, Arthur Blank will let his football people make the decision. As much as he wants Ryan, Dorsey will win over new GM Thomas Dimitroff. |
| 4 |  |
Oakland | Darren McFadden* Arkansas Running Back |
I've thought about this one a lot, and in the end, Al Davis just can't help himself. He loves speed and splash. |
| 5 |  |
Kansas City | Branden Albert Virginia Offensive Tackle |
Albert's versatility and athleticism are too much for the Chiefs to pass up as they begin to rebuild their offensive line. |
| 6 |  |
New York Jets | Vernon Gholston* Ohio State Defensive End |
Gholston fits the bill for a defense that desperately needs a playmaker. |
| 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 | Matt Ryan Boston College Quarterback |
Especially after Steve McNair's sudden retirement this week, this comes as a pleasant surprise. |
| 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 | Derrick Harvey* Florida Defensive End |
Both the retirement of Mike Rucker and decline in Julius Pepper's play make this pick an obvious one. |
| 14 |  |
Chicago | Jeff Otah Pittsburgh Offensive Tackle |
The Bears are torn on this one - Otah or the local kid - Rashard Mendenhall. Otah's a brawler who fits Chicago's offensive style. |
| 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 | Jonathan Stewart Oregon Running Back |
Don't be surprised if local kid, Antoine Cason of Arizona, goes here. Stewart is too valuable to ignore at 16. |
| 17 | |
Kansas City | Calais Campbell* Miami Defensive End |
After the o-line at five, they go d-line at 17 with the best pass rusher left. |
| 18 |  |
Houston | Dominick
Rodgers-Cromartie Tennessee State Cornerback |
I've swapped DRC and Stewart between the Texans and Cardinals twice now. I'm just surprised that either will be this low. |
| 19 |  |
Philadelphia | Chris Williams* Vanderbilt Offensive Tackle |
Williams is a steal at this point and the Eagles need to think about life after Runyan and Thomas. |
| 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 | Philip Merling* Clemson Defensive End |
Although I don't like Merling as much as most, I heard that the Redskins had a very strong contingent at his pro day on Thursday. |
| 22 |  |
Dallas | Felix Jones* Arkansas Running Back |
I switched the two Cowboys' picks because I don't think they can afford to wait on Jones, and I'm pretty sure they're going to trade the second choice. |
| 23 |  |
Pittsburgh | Jerod Mayo* Tennessee Linebacker |
Mayo is too good an athlete for a team historically-based on defense. |
| 24 |  |
Tennessee | Limas Sweed* Texas Wide Receiver |
They really need a wideout and we all know how much Bud Adams loves ex-Longhorns. |
| 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 | Gosder Cherilus* Boston College Offensive Tackle |
The Chargers could use another bookend tackle to complement Marcus McNeill. |
| 28 | |
Dallas | Aqib Talib* Kansas Cornerback |
The Cowboys have said that the Pacman Jones deal will not affect this pick, and if they stay here, a defensive back will be in order. |
| 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. |
| 32 |
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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. |
