Pre Combine NFL Mock DRAFT!!!

hey just thought i would throw out another mock draft before the combine gets going. Obviously the combine and various pro days will change the board alot as will freeagency. But this is my opinion right now subject to change.

 

1 Detroit Lions
Eugene Monroe T Virginia
Originally I had Andre Smith here but as many have noticed Smith is more of a mauler than a Pass protector. Doesn’t mean hes bad but Monroe might be the better tackle in Draft and that is a huge position of need. BJ Raji could also sneak into this position.

2 St Louis Rams
BJ Raji DT Boston College
The senior bowl is throwing this guy way up draft boards and the combine will show exactly how far this guy can rise. I think its likely the Rams looking to build the right way along the dline would love to pair this guy with Carriker and have an absolutely devestating D line.

3 Kansas City Chiefs
Michael Crabtree  WR Texas Tech
This might seem crazy to some because of the pressing needs all over the field but Pioli is not an idiot and understands versatility and position in the draft. He can get a servicable T or Dlinemen in the second but at 3 he could get the best player in the draft.

4 Seattle Seahawks
Aaron Curry OLB Wake Forrest
This doesn’t seem like a need pick for seattle and its not they need reciever they could get a running back but at this point in the draft they need to picka  player that can contribute right away and Curry is another player that could be the best in the draft. Paired with world destroyers like Peterson and Tatupu this linebacker core could be devestating.

5 Cleveland Browns
Malcolm Jenkins CB Ohio State
If this scenario plays out Cleveland is the first team to get seriously screwed. I think cleveland is hoping the QBs and book end tackles go so they can get their choice of Raji or Curry. But in Jenkins they get a potential shut down corner. At best a Champ Bailey and at worst Quentin Jammer.

6 Cincinatti Bengals
Jason Smith T Baylor
I feel like the pass happy Bengals would pass on a great run blocker like Andre for a more athletic blocker with possibly more potential in Jason.

7 Oakland Raiders
Jeremy Maclin WR Missourrii
Dogs bark, cars honk, and the raiders mess the draft up. In this scenario they should click their heels with joy that a T like Andre smith might have fallen to them. But knowing the raiders they will draft that guy with the best measurables. And that will likely be Maclin. I expect him to be the fastest player in the draft. And that screams the Raiders.

8 Jacksonville Jaguars
Andre Smith T Alabama
The best runblocker in the draft finds his home with the Jags. He will open huge holes and will not have to worry about giving up sacks to a quarterback with a quick release and quick feet like Garard.

9 Green Bay Packers
Brian Erakpo DE Texas
the best pass rusher at this point that has the size to hold up in a 4-3 defense. Erakpo will be the perfect compliment to Kampmann and will hopefully hold up in the run well enough to keep the linebackers from getting run over.

10 San Francisco 49ers
Michael Oher T Ole Miss
This would be a huge reach by the niners here but with T being really the only need they can’t address in freeagencey i see this being an extremely likely outcome

11 Buffalo Bills
Vontae Davis CB Illinois
There are just so many TEs in the 2nd round that could end up being just as good as pettigrew. If Coffman wasn’t so injury prone he could be considered this high. And if Vontae lives up to his potential he could be a great shut down corner

12 Denver Broncos
Knowshon Moreno RB Georgia
New coach new style of running The broncos will need a guy to carry the load. The zone blocking is gone and likely are the days of producing with the run with ease. With Knowshon they can continue to have a feature back that can move the ball on tough downs and set up the seemingly great passing game of Cutler.

13 Washington Redskins
Everett Brown DE Florida State
Best athlete at DE in the draft. Alot of people will ask why not Maybin here. I think Maybin will run well but  don’t feel like he will have the strength or size to hold up on the dline.

14 New Orleans Saints
Rey Mauluga LB USC
This is the type of player that can change the way your entire defense plays. He will be the Drew Brees of the defense and change the culture of that team permanently.

15 Houston Texans
Brian Cushing OLB USC
And while the saints are drafting Linebackers the Texans should take this opportunity to do the same and pick a game changer.

16 San Diego Chargers
Aaron Maybin DE/OLB Penn State
The Chargers are collectors, but with Merrimen going down last year they were in desperate need of a pass rush with Maybin they will have a lot more depth in their pass rushers.

17 New York Jets
Mathew Stafford QB  Georgia
Alot of people were likely wondering where these 2 supposed top 5 quarterbacks would be going in the draft. Well i think they are both very overated and will likely have less than decent careers. The track record of none senior quarterbacks is not good but at 17 drafting a qb is not nearly as big of a risk

18 Chicago Bears
Peria Jerry DT Ole Miss
The 2nd best DT in the draft Jerry has the size to help Tommie Harris hold up against the run in that defense.

19 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Chris Wells RB Ohio State
Cadillac is not working as an every down back and with RB such a need this would be a great place to address that need.

20 Detroit Lions
Mark Sanchez QB USC
So Detroit gets a book end T and a qb of the future in one round. Lets hope this leads to better years.

21 Philadelphia Eagles
Brandon Pettigrew TE Oklahoma St
Pettigrew is the most well rounded TE in the draft. many think the eagles will draft a RB or WR at this point but that would be a waste. I think they can effectively address their lack of a number 1 with free agencey and get a decent running back in the later rounds liek they always have.

22 Minnesota Vikings
Tyson Jackson DE LSU
Hes big enough to hold up against the run and fast enough to rush off the end. This would be the 3rd defensive end the Viking have drafted in the first round in recent years so its likely they could go another way

23 New England Patriots
Clay Mathews LB USC
For the first time ever 3 linebackers from one college team can get drafted in the first round. ANd for the Patriots Mathews makes alot of sense because he can play the run and has the aggressiveness to blitz the QB. he can be what Adalius Thomas and Rosy Colvin were supposed to be.

24 Atlanta Falcons
James Laurenitis LB Ohio State
Laurenitis is the type of big fast prospect that will shoot up boards after the combine but if atlanta is lucky enough to get him they could have a great MLB for years

25 Miami Dolphins
Larry English LB No Illinois
Another pass rusher would hit the spot as well as another ML for the Dolphins. With English they get the pass rusher but his versatility could help them against the run as well.

26 Baltimore Ravens
Percy Harvin WR Florida
Harvin could finally add that extra oomf to the Raven’s Offense that has been bland since they were the browns

27 Indianapolis Colts
Paul Kruger DE Utah
Kruger is the type of motor every defense in the league wants. hes like Aaron Kampmann meets Grant Wistrom. And his tenacity is unmatched. In th Indy Defense he would be the perfect compliment to Freeney

28 Philadelphia Eagles
Louis Delmas S Western Michigan
The Brian Dawkins era will eventually come to end sooner or later the future hall of famer will start to slow down. and when it comes the Eagles better have another great athlete to plug into that position

29 New York Giants
Lesean Mccoy RB Pittsburg
With Ward likely leaving for another team, i don’t think Ahmed Bradshaw will be able to carry the load the way ward did. And Jacobs needs  speed back as a compliment.

30 Tennessee Titans
Hawkeem Nix WR North Carolina
Nix has crazy play making potential and the ideal build for a reciever. This late in the first round the titans should really consider getting a play maker that can stretch the field for who ever is the starter next season

31 Arizona Cardinals
D.J Moore CB Vanderbilt
Improving thier pass defense should be job one for the cardinals because if they can get a lead they will need to keep it.

32 Pittsburg Steelers
Alex Mack C Cal
The offensive line is the only weak link on the team, with more bodies to create more competition they can only improve.

~ by martinwil on February 12, 2009.