The draft order will be a bit up in the air at the #3, #4 and #5 picks. Some are reporting that there will be coin flips involved to sort it all out, but I am not too certain what will happen. As it stands now, I am going strictly on how they finished.
1. Dallas -Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas
A deal with Miami's Bill Parcells nets Jerry Jones the first pick and Darren McFadden, while the Dolphins get much needed multiple draft picks to turn the fortunes of the lowly Dolphins around. Outside chance Parcells goes ahead and takes Glen Dorsey at #1, but I doubt it.
2. St. Louis - Jake Long, OT, Michigan
The Rams keep seeing Orlando Pace getting hurt and wrecking the protection and running game. This will help combat that problem.
Also worth considering: Chris Long, DE, Virginia
3. Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
There is a slight chance that, depending on who Blank brings in as GM and coach, the Falcons trade down. They could help bolster their defense with more draft picks, and then add a QB in round 2. (Can you say Joe Flacco in round two? I knew you could.)
4. Oakland Raiders - Chris Long, DE, Virginia
Just seems like the right fit, although DT and the offensive line need help as well.
Also worth considering: Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State
5. Kansas City Chiefs - Glen Dorsey, DT, LSU
How lucky can you get? Needs outweigh getting arguably the best available player in the first four picks of the draft, and the Chiefs benefit. More ironic is the fact KC wasn't in desperate need at this position.
Also worth considering: Malcom Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
6. N.Y. Jets - James Lauranaitis, MLB, Ohio State
The Jet faithful are now nearly in a full panic mode as they see McFadden gone. However, it could help bolster the LB corps and the defense. The Jets have so many varied needs that they'll go for who they consider is the best available athlete.Also worth considering: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
7. NE Patriots (from SF) - Derrick Harvey, LB, Florida
The Patriots need to replace their linebackers, two of which have gone just about as far as they can. This guy is a tweener on the DLine and OLB. Perfect flexibility and versatility for Bellicheat, er, chick.
Also worth considering: Lauranitis or Mauluagua, one of which would be remaining.
8. Baltimore Ravens - Ryan Clady, OT, Boise St.
Tough call here. I think they can do okay with QB's Boller and Smith, but they need help at WR and depth on OL. The defense may stand some help in the secondary as well, but that can come later.
Also worth considering: Wideouts DeSean Jackson, Malcom Kelly or Mario Manningham
9. Cincinnati Bengals - Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
Defense, defense, defense. IF they draft one player for offense, it would be a wasted pick. This team needs huge help on defense.
Also worth considering: Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State
10. New Orleans Saints - Kenny Phillips, S, Miami
Another team needing much help on defense, as their offense is pretty much set with the exception of a #3 WR and a big TE. But those can afford to be overlooked early.
Also worth considering: Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio St.
11. Buffalo Bills - Malcom Kelly, WR, Oklahoma
Cannot pass up a big wide receiver to help the offense move the chains and let the defense rest. Also frees up Lee Evans a bit more.
Also worth considering: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas
12. Denver Broncos - Adarius Bowman, WR, Ok. State
The Broncos could go in one of many directions in this position. They need some added depth at offensive line, the tackle position on defense, the secondary and even wide receiver. With Rod Smith retiring and Javon Walker yapping about wanting to be traded, the receiver position just might supplant the need for a defensive pick.
Also worth considering: Adarius Bowman, WR, Ok. St. or Pat Sims, DT, Auburn
13. Carolina Panthers - Sam Baker, OT, USC
Offensive line additions early on. Plenty of solid candidates available and with a 1st round pick.
Also worth considering: Alex Boone, OT, Ohio St. or Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC
14. Chicago Bears - Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon
The Bears need a running game, then help on the offensive line. Fix those two positions, and the three QB's they had last year would be just fine.
Also worth considering: Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
15. Detroit Lions - Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
Defensive line and secondary needs bolstered.
Also worth considering: Reggie Smith, CB, Oklahoma
16. Arizona Cardinals - Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC
Same for the Cards. DLine and secondary help.
Also worth considering: Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn
17. Minnesota Vikings - Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St.
It's going to be all about stretching the field with capable wideouts.
Also worth considering: Early Doucet, WR, LSU
18. Houston Texans - Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
Also worth considering: Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt
19. Philadelphia Eagles - Rey Maulugua, LB, USC or Keith Rivers, LB, USC
The Eagles have to shore up the middle of their defense, but are also going to target a wideout. Mauluagu hasn't announced his intention of entering the NFL draft yet, but one or the other might end up in Philly.
Also worth considering: Early Doucet, WR, LSU
20-Tampa Bay - Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
The Bucs need added firepower in the receiving corps and Devin Thomas will make a solid impact. He's tough, sturdy, doesn't mind getting dirty and has good hands. Could be the sleeper of all the wideouts coming out of college this year.
Also worth considering: Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St.
21. Washington Redskins - Mike Jenkins, CB, USF
He jumped ahead of Malcom Jenkins after the poor performance vs LSU
Also worth considering: Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
22. Miami Dolphins (from Dallas via Cleveland) - Trades down
23. Pittsburgh Steelers - Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh
Also worth considering: Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi
24. Tennessee Titans - Early Doucet, WR, LSU
The Titans need a sure-handed receiver who can get open and pick up first downs.
Also worth considering: Mario Urruttia, WR, Louisville
25. Seattle Seahawks - Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn
If Holmgren stays, he will want to add a weapon at TE. If he doesn't stay, who knows.
Also worth considering: Eric Young, OG, Tennessee
26. N.Y Giants - Ali Highsmith, LB, LSU
Giants defense getting tougher all the time. Will Strahan come back? If not, they go for a DE.
Also worth considering: Frank Okam, DT, Texas
27. San Diego Chargers - Rivers or Mualuaga, LB,USC
Good overall team depth, but help at LB and secondary depth is needed. If either of the the Trojan LB's slip this far, the Chargers will be extremely delighted.
Also worth considering: Antoine Case, CB, Arizona
28. Jacksonville Jaguars - James Hardy, WR, Indiana
I don't see Hardy making it in the NFL. But I could be wrong.
Also worth considering: Shawn Crable, OLB, Michigan
29. Green Bay Packers - Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois
Also worth considering: Tracey Porter, CB, Indiana
30. San Francisco (from Indy) - Eric Young, OG, Tennessee
Dead last in passing offense for the entire 2007, it wouldn't surprise me if they go WR with their first pick. But they do need OLine and DLine help too.
Wallace Gilberry, DE, Alabama
31. Miami (from Dallas) Trades down
32. Forfeited by New England
ROUND TWO PROJECTIONS:
33. Miami - Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware
34. St. Louis - Vernon Gholston, DT, Ohio St.
35. Atlanta - Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
36. Oakland - Phil Loadholt, OT, Oklahoma
37. Kansas City - Alex Boone, OT, Ohio St.
38. N.Y. Jets - Ray Rice, RB, Rutgers
39. San Francisco - Mario Urrittia, WR, Louisville
40. Baltimore - Andre Woodsen, QB, Kentucky
41. Cincinnati - Dan Connor, LB, Penn St.
42. New Orleans - Aquib Talib,CB, Kansas
43. Buffalo - Shawn Crable, LB, Michigan
44. Denver - Reggie Smith, DB, Oklahoma
45. Carolina - Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
46. Chicago - Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt
47. Detroit - Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
48. Arizona - Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona
49. Minnesota - Cliff Avril, DE, Purdue
50. Atlanta - Charles Godfrey, CB, Iowa
51. Philadelphia - Steve Slaton, RB, W. Virginia
52. Tampa Bay - Erin Henderson, LB, Maryland
53. Washington - Gosder Cherilus,OT, Boston College
54. Cleveland - Jamaal Charles, RB, Texas
55. Pittsburgh - DeJuan Tribble, CB, Boston College
56. Tennessee - Kentwan Balmer, DT, N. Carolina
57. Seattle - Martellus Bennett, TE, Texas A&M
58. N.Y. Giants - Mike Hart, RB, Michigan
59. Jacksonville - Patrick Lee, CB, Auburn
60. San Diego - Ezra Butler, LB, Nevada
61. Green Bay - Marcus Griffin, CB, Texas
62. Indianapolis - Marcus Monk, WR, Arkansas
63. Miami(via Dallas) - Chris Ellis, DE, Va Tech
64. New England - Phillip Wheeler, LB, Georgia Tech
ROUND THREE PROJECTIONS:
65. Miami - Roy Schuening, OG, Oregon St.
66. St. Louis - Terrell Thomas, CB, USC
67. Atlanta - Carl Nicks, OT, Nebraska
68. Oakland - Red Bryant, Texas A&M
69. Kansas City - Brandon Flower, CB, Va. Tech
70. N.Y. Jets - Fred Davis, TE, USC
71. San Francisco - Bruce Davis, DE, UCLA
72. Buffalo - Beau Bell, LB, UNLV
73. Cincinatti - Geno Hayes, LB, Florida St.
74. New Orleans - Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee
75. Buffalo - Adrian Arrington, WR, Michigan
76. Minnesota - Barry Richardson, OT, Clemson
77. Carolina - Tony Hills, OT, Texas
78. Chicago - Jacob Hester, FB, LSU
79. Detroit - Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina
80. Arizona - Kendall Langford, DT, Hampton
81. Minnesota - Chevis Jackson, CB, LSU
82. Houston - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tenn. St.
83. Philadelphia - Hilee Taylor, DE, N. Carolina
84. Tampa Bay - Jonathan Goff, LB, Vanderbilt
85. Washington - Jason Jones, DE, E. Michigan
86. Cleveland - Owen Schmitt, FB, W. Virginia
87. Pittsburgh - Vince Hall, LB, Va Tech
88. Tennessee - Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida
89. Tampa Bay - Erik Ainge, QB, Tennessee
90. N.Y. Giants - Greg Carr, WR, Florida St.
91. Jacksonville - Justin King, CB, Penn St.
92. San Diego - Trae Williams, CB, USF
93. Green Bay - Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri
94. Indianapolis - DeMario Pressley, N.C. State
95. Dallas - Darnell Terrell, CB, Missouri
96. New England - D.J. Hall, WR, Alabama
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