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01-18-2001, 10:56 AM
NFL Mock Draft 2000
Frank Coyle - Draft Insiders Digest http://www.draftinsiders.com 1-800-776-1949
JAN. 11
MOCK FIRST ROUND
1. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS - QB - MICHAEL VICK - VIRGINIA TECH
Vick surprisingly declared for the draft and will be the first player chosen whether the Chargers retain it or trade it to the highest bidder. With new GM John Butler at the helm, he will most likely retain Vick and look to trade young QB Ryan Leaf to the highest bidder. Vick will sign a $60 million dollar plus contract as the top player chosen.
2. ARIZONA CARDINALS - DE - JAMAL REYNOLDS - FLORIDA ST.
Cardinals have major needs along their front four that will be addressed early and often in April. Reynolds has the quickness off the edge to replace the possible loss of free agent DE Simeon Rice.
3. CLEVELAND BROWNS - WR - DAVID TERRELL - MICHIGAN
Browns have to get QB Tim Couch some help and Terrell would be a terrific addition opposite wideout Kevin Johnson. Terrell' ability to make plays would accelerate Couch's development greatly.
4. CINCINNATI BENGALS - S - DERRICK GIBSON - FLORIDA ST.
Bengals need everything but will focus on their secondary and defensive front line. Gibson is one of the premier athletes in this draft class.
5. ATLANTA FALCONS - RB - DEUCE McALLISTER - MISSISSIPPI
Falcons offense fell apart in 2000 and they have major needs at every skilled position. McAllister will be the first back chosen in April.
6. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - OT - LEONARD DAVIS - TEXAS
Pats front wall has the chief culprit in their poor offensive showing in 2000. Davis is a well developed prospect with the talent and savvy to start next fall.
7. SEATTLE (DALLAS COWBOYS) - WR - KOREN ROBINSON - N.C. ST.
Seahawks missed the big play ability of Joey Galloway last fall and look to address that area early in the draft.
8. CHICAGO BEARS - CB- JAMAR FLETCHER - WISCONSIN
Bears continue to build a young defense and will consider this quick cover man who has graded out high consistently over his career.
9. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS - DE - ANDRE CARTER - CALIFORNIA
49ers looking for a pass rusher off the edge and Carter has the tools to become a fine NFL defender.
10. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS - DT - RICHARD SEYMOUR - GEORIGA
Seahawks have many needs from QB, wide receiver to their front four. Seymour has the athleticism to become a top pro and would be a nice fit on the inside here.
11. CAROLINA PANTHERS - RB - LaDAINIAN TOMLINSON - TEXAS CHRISTIAN
Panthers offense fell apart this past season with continuous injuries at the skilled positions. Tomlinson would push the injury prone Tim Biakabutuka for the starting job in camp.
12. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS - DT - GERALD WARREN - FLORIDA
The Dick Vermeil era begins with a focus on defense where the Chiefs failed miserably in 2000. Warren has the talent to become a dominant inside tackle.
13. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS - OG- STEVE HUTCHINSON - MICHIGAN
Jaguars suffered many injuries along their offensive line which may be been the key factor in their decline in 2000. Hutchinson has the talent to start immediately in the NFL.
14. BUFFALO BILLS - LB - DAN MORGAN - MIAMI
Bills will focus on their offensive line, linebacker and secondary this spring. Morgan is a savvy defender with the ability to start as a rookie after playing both inside and outside in college. He would be too good to pass on here and would be an excellent addition to the Bills talented LBing unit.
15. WASHINGTON REDSKINS - WR - FREDDIE MITCHELL - UCLA
Skins lacked big play ability on the outside this season and Mitchell has the speed and running skills to get into the endzone.
16. PITTSBURGH STEELERS - QB - DREW BREES - PURDUE
Cowher will not pass on a QB of this caliber this spring. Brees is the highest rated senior passer with the talent to eventually start.
17. GREEN BAY PACKERS - WR - RONNEY DANIELS - AUBURN
Favre needs a playmaker and Daniels has the tools to make things happen when he gets his hands on the ball. Daniels has the size, speed and running skills to be an immediate factor in their passing game.
18. DETROIT LIONS - CB - GARY BAXTER - BAYLOR
Lions focus on corners with the possible move of veteran CB Bryant Westbrook to safety after he suffered an achilles heel injury in 2000.
19. NEW YORK JETS - WR - QUINCY MORGAN - KANSAS ST.
Jets need to add another playmaker on the outside that has been missing since Keyshawn Johnson was traded last spring. Morgan came up big in critical situations in 2000.
20. ST. LOUIS RAMS - CB - NATE CLEMENTS - OHIO ST.
Rams have to address their defense early and often in April with most likely their weak front four and secondary their most critical area. Clements is a big cover man with the ability to match up well in man coverge.
21. TAMPA BAY BUCS - OT - KENYATTA WRIGHT - FLORIDA
Bucs looking to improve their front wall on offense with a top tackle prospect and Wright will get strong consideration here. He has the talent to start early as a pro.
22. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS - DT - MARCUS STROUD - GEORGIA
Colts need a big body tackle and Stroud would be a fine addition to their struggling front four. He gives them a strong inside defender to push the pocket and stuff the run.
23. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS - WR - SANTANA MOSS - MIAMI
Saints looking for a speedy playmaker and Moss can help as a receiver and return specialist. His ability to make big plays will open up the ground game for Ricky Williams.
24. DENVER BRONCOS - DE- JUSTIN SMITH - MISSOURI
Broncos need a speedy pass rusher off the edge and Justin has the package to be a fine addition. He has the talent to be an every down defender early in his pro career.
25. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES - RB - LAMONT JORDAN - MARYLAND
Eagles looking to add playmakers at either wide receiver or running back. Jordan has the speed to be a fine compliment to injured starter Duce Staley.
26. MIAMI DOLPHINS - WR - ROD GARDNER - CLEMSON
Dolphins need speed on offense especially at wide receiver. Gardner would be an excellent addition here and give them a go to receiver that has been missing in recent years.
27. TENNESSEE TITANS - WR - KENYON RAMBO - OHIO ST.
Titans do not want to go through another season with their injury riddled receiving corp. In a deep class of receivers, they will give strong consideration to that area in the early rounds.
28. MINNESOTA VIKINGS - CB - FRED SMOOT - MISSISSIPPI ST.
Vikings have to rebuild their battered defense especially in the secondary. Smoot has the fine cover skills to be an excellent addition.
29. OAKLAND RAIDERS - LB. - TOMMY POLLEY - FLORIDA ST.
Raiders continue to build a tough defense and look to strengthen one of their weaker areas on that unit. Polley has made a marvelous recovery from a prior knee injury displaying his big play ability again.
30. NEW YORK GIANTS - CB - KEN LUCAS - MISSISSIPPI.
Giants need to add a top corner who can matchup in man coverage. Lucas is one of the fastest rising players in the nation.
31. BALTIMORE RAVENS - OT - JEFF BACKUS - MICHIGAN
Ravens focus on offense and a young tackle opposite Jon Ogden would be a nice bookend. Backus is well developed and proficient as both a run and pass blocker.
Frank Coyle - Draft Insiders Digest http://www.draftinsiders.com 1-800-776-1949
JAN. 11
MOCK FIRST ROUND
1. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS - QB - MICHAEL VICK - VIRGINIA TECH
Vick surprisingly declared for the draft and will be the first player chosen whether the Chargers retain it or trade it to the highest bidder. With new GM John Butler at the helm, he will most likely retain Vick and look to trade young QB Ryan Leaf to the highest bidder. Vick will sign a $60 million dollar plus contract as the top player chosen.
2. ARIZONA CARDINALS - DE - JAMAL REYNOLDS - FLORIDA ST.
Cardinals have major needs along their front four that will be addressed early and often in April. Reynolds has the quickness off the edge to replace the possible loss of free agent DE Simeon Rice.
3. CLEVELAND BROWNS - WR - DAVID TERRELL - MICHIGAN
Browns have to get QB Tim Couch some help and Terrell would be a terrific addition opposite wideout Kevin Johnson. Terrell' ability to make plays would accelerate Couch's development greatly.
4. CINCINNATI BENGALS - S - DERRICK GIBSON - FLORIDA ST.
Bengals need everything but will focus on their secondary and defensive front line. Gibson is one of the premier athletes in this draft class.
5. ATLANTA FALCONS - RB - DEUCE McALLISTER - MISSISSIPPI
Falcons offense fell apart in 2000 and they have major needs at every skilled position. McAllister will be the first back chosen in April.
6. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS - OT - LEONARD DAVIS - TEXAS
Pats front wall has the chief culprit in their poor offensive showing in 2000. Davis is a well developed prospect with the talent and savvy to start next fall.
7. SEATTLE (DALLAS COWBOYS) - WR - KOREN ROBINSON - N.C. ST.
Seahawks missed the big play ability of Joey Galloway last fall and look to address that area early in the draft.
8. CHICAGO BEARS - CB- JAMAR FLETCHER - WISCONSIN
Bears continue to build a young defense and will consider this quick cover man who has graded out high consistently over his career.
9. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS - DE - ANDRE CARTER - CALIFORNIA
49ers looking for a pass rusher off the edge and Carter has the tools to become a fine NFL defender.
10. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS - DT - RICHARD SEYMOUR - GEORIGA
Seahawks have many needs from QB, wide receiver to their front four. Seymour has the athleticism to become a top pro and would be a nice fit on the inside here.
11. CAROLINA PANTHERS - RB - LaDAINIAN TOMLINSON - TEXAS CHRISTIAN
Panthers offense fell apart this past season with continuous injuries at the skilled positions. Tomlinson would push the injury prone Tim Biakabutuka for the starting job in camp.
12. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS - DT - GERALD WARREN - FLORIDA
The Dick Vermeil era begins with a focus on defense where the Chiefs failed miserably in 2000. Warren has the talent to become a dominant inside tackle.
13. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS - OG- STEVE HUTCHINSON - MICHIGAN
Jaguars suffered many injuries along their offensive line which may be been the key factor in their decline in 2000. Hutchinson has the talent to start immediately in the NFL.
14. BUFFALO BILLS - LB - DAN MORGAN - MIAMI
Bills will focus on their offensive line, linebacker and secondary this spring. Morgan is a savvy defender with the ability to start as a rookie after playing both inside and outside in college. He would be too good to pass on here and would be an excellent addition to the Bills talented LBing unit.
15. WASHINGTON REDSKINS - WR - FREDDIE MITCHELL - UCLA
Skins lacked big play ability on the outside this season and Mitchell has the speed and running skills to get into the endzone.
16. PITTSBURGH STEELERS - QB - DREW BREES - PURDUE
Cowher will not pass on a QB of this caliber this spring. Brees is the highest rated senior passer with the talent to eventually start.
17. GREEN BAY PACKERS - WR - RONNEY DANIELS - AUBURN
Favre needs a playmaker and Daniels has the tools to make things happen when he gets his hands on the ball. Daniels has the size, speed and running skills to be an immediate factor in their passing game.
18. DETROIT LIONS - CB - GARY BAXTER - BAYLOR
Lions focus on corners with the possible move of veteran CB Bryant Westbrook to safety after he suffered an achilles heel injury in 2000.
19. NEW YORK JETS - WR - QUINCY MORGAN - KANSAS ST.
Jets need to add another playmaker on the outside that has been missing since Keyshawn Johnson was traded last spring. Morgan came up big in critical situations in 2000.
20. ST. LOUIS RAMS - CB - NATE CLEMENTS - OHIO ST.
Rams have to address their defense early and often in April with most likely their weak front four and secondary their most critical area. Clements is a big cover man with the ability to match up well in man coverge.
21. TAMPA BAY BUCS - OT - KENYATTA WRIGHT - FLORIDA
Bucs looking to improve their front wall on offense with a top tackle prospect and Wright will get strong consideration here. He has the talent to start early as a pro.
22. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS - DT - MARCUS STROUD - GEORGIA
Colts need a big body tackle and Stroud would be a fine addition to their struggling front four. He gives them a strong inside defender to push the pocket and stuff the run.
23. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS - WR - SANTANA MOSS - MIAMI
Saints looking for a speedy playmaker and Moss can help as a receiver and return specialist. His ability to make big plays will open up the ground game for Ricky Williams.
24. DENVER BRONCOS - DE- JUSTIN SMITH - MISSOURI
Broncos need a speedy pass rusher off the edge and Justin has the package to be a fine addition. He has the talent to be an every down defender early in his pro career.
25. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES - RB - LAMONT JORDAN - MARYLAND
Eagles looking to add playmakers at either wide receiver or running back. Jordan has the speed to be a fine compliment to injured starter Duce Staley.
26. MIAMI DOLPHINS - WR - ROD GARDNER - CLEMSON
Dolphins need speed on offense especially at wide receiver. Gardner would be an excellent addition here and give them a go to receiver that has been missing in recent years.
27. TENNESSEE TITANS - WR - KENYON RAMBO - OHIO ST.
Titans do not want to go through another season with their injury riddled receiving corp. In a deep class of receivers, they will give strong consideration to that area in the early rounds.
28. MINNESOTA VIKINGS - CB - FRED SMOOT - MISSISSIPPI ST.
Vikings have to rebuild their battered defense especially in the secondary. Smoot has the fine cover skills to be an excellent addition.
29. OAKLAND RAIDERS - LB. - TOMMY POLLEY - FLORIDA ST.
Raiders continue to build a tough defense and look to strengthen one of their weaker areas on that unit. Polley has made a marvelous recovery from a prior knee injury displaying his big play ability again.
30. NEW YORK GIANTS - CB - KEN LUCAS - MISSISSIPPI.
Giants need to add a top corner who can matchup in man coverage. Lucas is one of the fastest rising players in the nation.
31. BALTIMORE RAVENS - OT - JEFF BACKUS - MICHIGAN
Ravens focus on offense and a young tackle opposite Jon Ogden would be a nice bookend. Backus is well developed and proficient as both a run and pass blocker.