Prisco's Mock Draft

nychief · 04-14-2006, 04:59 PM

1. Houston Texans
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Reggie Bush, RB, USC: His Pro Day workout solidified his status as the top pick. There should not have been any doubts before that anyway. This kid can be in the Barry Sanders mold of breakaway runners.

2. New Orleans Saints
NFL TEAM HELMETS
A.J. Hawk, LB, Ohio State: They will try to trade out of this spot to a team wanting a quarterback, but if they are stuck the choice it will likely be between North Carolina State defensive end Mario Williams and Hawk. The value is there on Williams, but they have Charles Grant and Will Smith. How many ends do you need? Hawk makes more sense.

3. Tennessee Titans
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Matt Leinart, QB, USC: With Steve McNair possibly out this year -- and definitely on his last legs if he's not -- they have to get a guy to build this team around. Leinart is the more polished of the three quarterbacks.

4. N.Y. Jets
NFL TEAM HELMETS
D'Brickashaw Ferguson, T, Virginia: They have Chad Pennington and they acquired Patrick Ramsey, so they don't need a quarterback. It will be tempting to take one, but they need line help in the worst way. Ferguson is the pick.

5. Green Bay Packers
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Mario Williams, DE, North Carolina State: This is the next Julius Peppers. The Packers would love to see him fall here.

6. San Francisco 49ers
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland: This is a team that struggled to score last year. Getting a dynamic playmaker like Davis will help Alex Smith.

7. Oakland Raiders
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Haloti Ngata, DT, Oregon: The Raiders need somebody in the middle of their line to help play the run. Ngata makes way too much sense here. They pass on a quarterback.

8. Buffalo Bills
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Jay Cutler, QB, Vanderbilt: They signed Craig Nall, but is he the long-term answer? The Bills have to find their next Jim Kelly. It starts by taking Cutler.

9. Detroit Lions
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Michael Huff, CB-S, Texas: The Lions need help on the corner, and Huff is the best of this class. Some teams like him at safety, but he plays corner for the Lions.

10. Arizona Cardinals
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Winston Justice, T, USC: Coach Dennis Green wants to win now, which is why he passes on Vince Young. Justice is a player who will start at tackle from the open of the season.

11. St. Louis Rams
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Jimmy Williams, CB, Virginia Tech: The Rams need help at the corner in the worst way. Williams is big and physical and has some nice cover skills.

12. Cleveland Browns
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Broderick Bunkley, DT, Florida State: He will play end in the Browns' 3-4 scheme. This kid has a ton of ability and would upgrade the run defense in a big way playing next to Ted Washington.

13. Baltimore Ravens
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Vince Young, QB, Texas: This pick won't help Brian Billick, but Ozzie Newsome will do it for the long-term success of the franchise. Young is too much value here to pass.

14. Philadelphia Eagles
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Ernie Sims, LB, Florida State: He has the speed to excel in Jim Johnson's attacking defense. Sims will be an immediate starter. They pass on a receiver to take him here.

15. Denver Broncos (from Atlanta)
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Chad Jackson, WR, Florida: The Broncos need deep speed, and Jackson has that. He will take over for Rod Smith in a year as their go-to guy.

16. Miami Dolphins
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Marcus McNeil, T, Auburn: The Dolphins need to upgrade that offensive line to protect Daunte Culpepper. McNeil is a prototype right tackle, although some scouts think he can go to the left side.

17. Minnesota Vikings
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Tye Hill, CB, Clemson: The Vikings lost corner Brian Williams to the Jaguars, so they take a young cover player to be their nickel corner.

18. Dallas Cowboys
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Jason Allen, S, Tennessee: He hurt his hip last year, but he's completely recovered and has showed well in his workouts. This kid is a player when he's on the field.

19. San Diego Chargers
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Santonio Holmes, WR, Ohio State: The Chargers need some speed outside and Keenan McCardell isn't a kid anymore. Holmes can fly.

20. Kansas City Chiefs
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Donte Whitner, S, Ohio State: Sammy Knight and Greg Wesley don't run all that well. This kid does. This is a good fit.

21. New England Patriots
NFL TEAM HELMETS
DeAngelo Williams, RB, Memphis: Corey Dillon had a drop in production last year and he isn't a kid anymore. The Patriots have to run the ball better.

22. Denver Broncos (from Washington)
NFL TEAM HELMETS
LenDale White, RB, USC: The Broncos lost Mike Anderson, so they take another big back here. White is from Denver, so they get the hometown kid.

23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Eric Winston, T, Miami: Some projected this kid as a top 10 pick before he blew out his knee two years ago. He's getting back close to 100 percent, so the Bucs take him and put him in at left tackle.

24. Cincinnati Bengals
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Thomas Howard, LB, UTEP: This kid can run and the Bengals want more speed at their outside linebacker spot. There is talk he can move to safety, too.

25. N.Y. Giants
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Antonio Cromartie, CB, Florida State: They lost Will Allen in free agency and Sam Madison is only a short-term solution. Cromartie would have been a top 10 pick if he didn't blow out his knee last summer.

26. Chicago Bears
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Marcedes Lewis, TE, UCLA: The Bears need to find a weapon in the middle of the field, and this kid is it. He is tall at 6-6 and he has the ability to get open down the field. Incumbent Desmond Clark is just average.

27. Carolina Panthers
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota: They can't believe he fell to them, but they're thrilled he did. He gives the Panthers nice insurance in case DeShaun Foster gets hurt again.

28. Jacksonville Jaguars
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Leonard Pope, TE, Georgia: The Jaguars need a weapon in the middle of the field and Pope can provide that. He will help open things up outside for the young receivers.

29. N.Y. Jets (from Denver)
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Kamerion Wimbley, DE-OLB, Florida State: His stock is rising and that's because he's a heck of a pass rusher. With John Abraham gone, the Jets take his replacement.

30. Indianapolis Colts
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Jonathan Joseph, CB, South Carolina: The Colts might be willing to move Marlin Jackson inside to safety if they can get a quality cover corner. Joseph would help that become a reality.

31. Seattle Seahawks
NFL TEAM HELMETS
Deuce Lutui, G, USC: He can take over as the starter for the departed Steve Hutchinson. This kid will be a Pro Bowl player in two years, no matter where he goes.

32. Pittsburgh Steelers
Nick Mangold, C, Ohio State: They know the line is what butters the bread and they take this kid as the eventual replacement for Jeff Hartings at center.

04-14-2006, 04:59 PM	Topic Starter
nychief MVP Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: NYC Casino cash: $7039466	Prisco's Mock Draft 1. Houston Texans NFL TEAM HELMETS Reggie Bush, RB, USC: His Pro Day workout solidified his status as the top pick. There should not have been any doubts before that anyway. This kid can be in the Barry Sanders mold of breakaway runners. 2. New Orleans Saints NFL TEAM HELMETS A.J. Hawk, LB, Ohio State: They will try to trade out of this spot to a team wanting a quarterback, but if they are stuck the choice it will likely be between North Carolina State defensive end Mario Williams and Hawk. The value is there on Williams, but they have Charles Grant and Will Smith. How many ends do you need? Hawk makes more sense. 3. Tennessee Titans NFL TEAM HELMETS Matt Leinart, QB, USC: With Steve McNair possibly out this year -- and definitely on his last legs if he's not -- they have to get a guy to build this team around. Leinart is the more polished of the three quarterbacks. 4. N.Y. Jets NFL TEAM HELMETS D'Brickashaw Ferguson, T, Virginia: They have Chad Pennington and they acquired Patrick Ramsey, so they don't need a quarterback. It will be tempting to take one, but they need line help in the worst way. Ferguson is the pick. 5. Green Bay Packers NFL TEAM HELMETS Mario Williams, DE, North Carolina State: This is the next Julius Peppers. The Packers would love to see him fall here. 6. San Francisco 49ers NFL TEAM HELMETS Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland: This is a team that struggled to score last year. Getting a dynamic playmaker like Davis will help Alex Smith. 7. Oakland Raiders NFL TEAM HELMETS Haloti Ngata, DT, Oregon: The Raiders need somebody in the middle of their line to help play the run. Ngata makes way too much sense here. They pass on a quarterback. 8. Buffalo Bills NFL TEAM HELMETS Jay Cutler, QB, Vanderbilt: They signed Craig Nall, but is he the long-term answer? The Bills have to find their next Jim Kelly. It starts by taking Cutler. 9. Detroit Lions NFL TEAM HELMETS Michael Huff, CB-S, Texas: The Lions need help on the corner, and Huff is the best of this class. Some teams like him at safety, but he plays corner for the Lions. 10. Arizona Cardinals NFL TEAM HELMETS Winston Justice, T, USC: Coach Dennis Green wants to win now, which is why he passes on Vince Young. Justice is a player who will start at tackle from the open of the season. 11. St. Louis Rams NFL TEAM HELMETS Jimmy Williams, CB, Virginia Tech: The Rams need help at the corner in the worst way. Williams is big and physical and has some nice cover skills. 12. Cleveland Browns NFL TEAM HELMETS Broderick Bunkley, DT, Florida State: He will play end in the Browns' 3-4 scheme. This kid has a ton of ability and would upgrade the run defense in a big way playing next to Ted Washington. 13. Baltimore Ravens NFL TEAM HELMETS Vince Young, QB, Texas: This pick won't help Brian Billick, but Ozzie Newsome will do it for the long-term success of the franchise. Young is too much value here to pass. 14. Philadelphia Eagles NFL TEAM HELMETS Ernie Sims, LB, Florida State: He has the speed to excel in Jim Johnson's attacking defense. Sims will be an immediate starter. They pass on a receiver to take him here. 15. Denver Broncos (from Atlanta) NFL TEAM HELMETS Chad Jackson, WR, Florida: The Broncos need deep speed, and Jackson has that. He will take over for Rod Smith in a year as their go-to guy. 16. Miami Dolphins NFL TEAM HELMETS Marcus McNeil, T, Auburn: The Dolphins need to upgrade that offensive line to protect Daunte Culpepper. McNeil is a prototype right tackle, although some scouts think he can go to the left side. 17. Minnesota Vikings NFL TEAM HELMETS Tye Hill, CB, Clemson: The Vikings lost corner Brian Williams to the Jaguars, so they take a young cover player to be their nickel corner. 18. Dallas Cowboys NFL TEAM HELMETS Jason Allen, S, Tennessee: He hurt his hip last year, but he's completely recovered and has showed well in his workouts. This kid is a player when he's on the field. 19. San Diego Chargers NFL TEAM HELMETS Santonio Holmes, WR, Ohio State: The Chargers need some speed outside and Keenan McCardell isn't a kid anymore. Holmes can fly. 20. Kansas City Chiefs NFL TEAM HELMETS Donte Whitner, S, Ohio State: Sammy Knight and Greg Wesley don't run all that well. This kid does. This is a good fit. 21. New England Patriots NFL TEAM HELMETS DeAngelo Williams, RB, Memphis: Corey Dillon had a drop in production last year and he isn't a kid anymore. The Patriots have to run the ball better. 22. Denver Broncos (from Washington) NFL TEAM HELMETS LenDale White, RB, USC: The Broncos lost Mike Anderson, so they take another big back here. White is from Denver, so they get the hometown kid. 23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers NFL TEAM HELMETS Eric Winston, T, Miami: Some projected this kid as a top 10 pick before he blew out his knee two years ago. He's getting back close to 100 percent, so the Bucs take him and put him in at left tackle. 24. Cincinnati Bengals NFL TEAM HELMETS Thomas Howard, LB, UTEP: This kid can run and the Bengals want more speed at their outside linebacker spot. There is talk he can move to safety, too. 25. N.Y. Giants NFL TEAM HELMETS Antonio Cromartie, CB, Florida State: They lost Will Allen in free agency and Sam Madison is only a short-term solution. Cromartie would have been a top 10 pick if he didn't blow out his knee last summer. 26. Chicago Bears NFL TEAM HELMETS Marcedes Lewis, TE, UCLA: The Bears need to find a weapon in the middle of the field, and this kid is it. He is tall at 6-6 and he has the ability to get open down the field. Incumbent Desmond Clark is just average. 27. Carolina Panthers NFL TEAM HELMETS Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota: They can't believe he fell to them, but they're thrilled he did. He gives the Panthers nice insurance in case DeShaun Foster gets hurt again. 28. Jacksonville Jaguars NFL TEAM HELMETS Leonard Pope, TE, Georgia: The Jaguars need a weapon in the middle of the field and Pope can provide that. He will help open things up outside for the young receivers. 29. N.Y. Jets (from Denver) NFL TEAM HELMETS Kamerion Wimbley, DE-OLB, Florida State: His stock is rising and that's because he's a heck of a pass rusher. With John Abraham gone, the Jets take his replacement. 30. Indianapolis Colts NFL TEAM HELMETS Jonathan Joseph, CB, South Carolina: The Colts might be willing to move Marlin Jackson inside to safety if they can get a quality cover corner. Joseph would help that become a reality. 31. Seattle Seahawks NFL TEAM HELMETS Deuce Lutui, G, USC: He can take over as the starter for the departed Steve Hutchinson. This kid will be a Pro Bowl player in two years, no matter where he goes. 32. Pittsburgh Steelers Nick Mangold, C, Ohio State: They know the line is what butters the bread and they take this kid as the eventual replacement for Jeff Hartings at center.
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