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For the "QB in the first round" folks
2008 NFL Mock Draft
By: Robert Davis | Updated: 1/15 Miami - Glenn Dorsey DT LSU (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/glenn_dorsey.html)
The Phins need playmakers. Dorsey is an anchor on the defensive line, something the Phins really need.
St. Louis - Chris Long DE Virginia (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/chris_long.html)
The Rams consider Jake, but take the defensive Long instead.
Atlanta - Matt Ryan QB Boston College (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/matt_ryan.html)
Ryan’s combination of talent and intelligence has vaulted him to the top of the QB class. The Falcons need a signal caller to be a leader, and that is exactly what Ryan is.
Oakland - Jake Long OT Michigan (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/jake_long.html)
The Raiders could not have hoped for it to work out any better than this. Long should be able to step in immediately at OT and help balance the offense.
Kansas City - Andre Woodson QB Kentucky (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/andre_woodson.html)
It is hard to pass on Long, but they may be able to find a tackle in Round Two. A QB like this can only be had at this point, so the QB wins out.
NY Jets - Darren McFadden RB Arkansas (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/darren_mcfadden.html)
Teams will not make the same mistake they did with Adrian Peterson, so look for someone to move up for him. If he does fall this far, the Jets will be elated to find a franchise caliber performer still on the board.
New England(via SF) - Vernon Gholston OLB Ohio St. (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/vernon_gholston.html)
With James Laurinitis returning to school, the Pats go for his teammate. Gholston projects well to a 3-4 OLB. The Pats need more help inside, but his upside at the OLB spot is too much to pass on at this point.
Baltimore - Brian Brohm QB Louisville (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/brian_brohm.html)
Whoever the new coach is, will need a new QB to run the offense. Brohm is the best left on the board and is the player the Ravens need to look at.
Cincinnati - Sedrick Ellis DT USC (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/sedrick_ellis.html)
A dominant senior season has vaulted Ellis into a Top 10 candidate. The Bengals need help at linebacker, but an all around talent on the interior line will put less pressure on the linebacking core.
New Orleans - Antoine Cason CB Arizona (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/antoine_cason.html)
Cason may not be the best physical specimen, but he is the best corner in the draft. The Saints are still in search of a shutdown corner and they hope Cason is the guy.
Buffalo - Mike Jenkins CB South Florida (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/mike_jenkins.html)
A big senior year for the Bulls has resulted in a huge rise up the boards for Jenkins. His all around talent could help the Bills replace what they lost when Nate Clements left a year ago.
Denver - Keith Rivers LB USC (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/keith_rivers.html)
Rivers’ speed and athleticism on the outside would be an excellent fit for the Broncos. They need talent at linebacker, and Rivers could step in right away and be a playmaker from the weakside spot.
Carolina - Kenny Phillips S Miami (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/kenny_phillips.html)
Phillips is the clearcut top safety, and a guy who could be in the pro bowl very shortly. His talent will allow him to play either safety spot, and for a team needing an upgrade at safety, its an easy pick to make.
Chicago - Ryan Clady OT Boise St. (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/ryan_clady.html)
The Bears would love to land a QB, but the big three are gone. Instead they improve their protection and go for the athletic tackle from Boise St.
Detroit - Leodis McKelvin CB Troy
McKelvin had a big senior year and made a name for himself because of his natural athletic gifts. He is a player that could have a big post season, so do not be surprised to see him selected before many think.
Arizona - Calais Campbell DE Miami (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/calais_campbell.html)
His upside is tremendous. He is a talented pass rusher, but has fantastic size to be a factor in the running game as well. After workouts he could go higher, but he is a work in progress.
Minnesota - Derrick Harvey DE Florida (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/derrick_harvey.html)
Harvey is a talented pass rusher off the edge, which is just what the Vikes need. They may be unsure of Tavaris Jackson’s long term future, but there is no better option here. Harvey brings the pressure off the edge they need.
Houston - Jonathan Stewart RB Oregon (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/jonathan_stewart.html)
A WR would be nice to compliment Andre Johnson but an all around back like Stewart is too tough to pass on. He can carry it between the tackles and keep the chains moving, but can also get outside the tackles and make things happen.
Philadelphia - DeSean Jackson WR Cal (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/desean_jackson.html)
Jackson may not be the best receiver available, but his all around talent makes him the pick. His explosive playmaking ability is something the Eagles could use at WR, and his ability on special teams would add another element to the team.
Tampa Bay - Sam Baker OT USC (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/sam_baker.html)
The Bucs need to find some stability at the tackle position, and Baker should provide that. He is a rock at tackle that could play all along the offensive line.
Washington - Quentin Groves DE Auburn (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/quentin_groves.html)
The Skins are always looking for a playmaking end, and they may have found the answer. Groves had an average senior season playing through pain, but he should be ready to impress in workouts.
Dallas (via CLE) - Justin King CB Penn St.
King has all the talent to develop into a shut down corner, he is just a little short on experience. The Cowboys can afford to bring him along slowly, and he could eventually shift Anthony Henry over to safety.
Pittsburgh - Jeff Otah OT Pitt (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/jeff_otah.html)
Otah’s size and power would fit in nicely at RT where he could be a standout early on. His upside is tremendous and may be able to play on the left side in time.
Tennessee - Malcolm Kelly WR Oklahoma (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/malcolm_kelly.html)
Kelly may be the best WR in this class, but the need at the position pushes him down this far. His size and go to capability would be a huge get for Vince Young and the Titans.
Seattle - Fred Davis TE USC (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/fred_davis.html)
The former WR has blossomed into an all around threat at TE. He should be able to follow up his fine senior year with excellent workouts, making him the top tight end selected.
NY Giants - Dan Connor LB Penn St. (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/dan_connor.html)
Connor brings the versatility and attitude that should make him a hit as a Giant. He could help out in a number of roles, and should make an impact immediately.
Jacksonville - Harry Douglas, WR, Louisville (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/harry_douglas.html)
Douglas would bring the type of speed and homerun ability the Jags need at the WR spot. They have some big, physical targets at receiver and tight end but nobody to consistently stretch the field.
San Diego - Frank Okam DT Texas (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/frank_okam.html)
You can never have enough talented defensive lineman. Especially at this point in the draft, and one that has the upside and verstility of Okam.
Dallas - Felix Jones Rb Arkansas
The Boys are about to watch Julius Jones walk in free agency, and replace him with Felix. His homerun ability next to Marion Barber is an excellent compliment.
San Francisco (via IND) - Mario Manningham WR Michigan (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/mario_manningham.html)
Manningham may not be the biggest or fastest receiver, but his big play ability stands out. His ability to go up and get the football would help out Alex Smith and the entire 9er offense.
Green Bay - Reggie Smith DB Oklahoma
Smith has the ability to play safety or corner, but the Pack take him with the idea of him developing at the CB spot. He may need a little time, but for a team with some solid veterans, it is a perfect situation for him to develop.
New England - forfeited
For the "QB in the first round" folks
2008 NFL Mock Draft
By: Robert Davis | Updated: 1/15 Miami - Glenn Dorsey DT LSU (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/glenn_dorsey.html)
The Phins need playmakers. Dorsey is an anchor on the defensive line, something the Phins really need.
St. Louis - Chris Long DE Virginia (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/chris_long.html)
The Rams consider Jake, but take the defensive Long instead.
Atlanta - Matt Ryan QB Boston College (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/matt_ryan.html)
Ryan’s combination of talent and intelligence has vaulted him to the top of the QB class. The Falcons need a signal caller to be a leader, and that is exactly what Ryan is.
Oakland - Jake Long OT Michigan (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/jake_long.html)
The Raiders could not have hoped for it to work out any better than this. Long should be able to step in immediately at OT and help balance the offense.
Kansas City - Andre Woodson QB Kentucky (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/andre_woodson.html)
It is hard to pass on Long, but they may be able to find a tackle in Round Two. A QB like this can only be had at this point, so the QB wins out.
NY Jets - Darren McFadden RB Arkansas (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/darren_mcfadden.html)
Teams will not make the same mistake they did with Adrian Peterson, so look for someone to move up for him. If he does fall this far, the Jets will be elated to find a franchise caliber performer still on the board.
New England(via SF) - Vernon Gholston OLB Ohio St. (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/vernon_gholston.html)
With James Laurinitis returning to school, the Pats go for his teammate. Gholston projects well to a 3-4 OLB. The Pats need more help inside, but his upside at the OLB spot is too much to pass on at this point.
Baltimore - Brian Brohm QB Louisville (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/brian_brohm.html)
Whoever the new coach is, will need a new QB to run the offense. Brohm is the best left on the board and is the player the Ravens need to look at.
Cincinnati - Sedrick Ellis DT USC (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/sedrick_ellis.html)
A dominant senior season has vaulted Ellis into a Top 10 candidate. The Bengals need help at linebacker, but an all around talent on the interior line will put less pressure on the linebacking core.
New Orleans - Antoine Cason CB Arizona (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/antoine_cason.html)
Cason may not be the best physical specimen, but he is the best corner in the draft. The Saints are still in search of a shutdown corner and they hope Cason is the guy.
Buffalo - Mike Jenkins CB South Florida (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/mike_jenkins.html)
A big senior year for the Bulls has resulted in a huge rise up the boards for Jenkins. His all around talent could help the Bills replace what they lost when Nate Clements left a year ago.
Denver - Keith Rivers LB USC (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/keith_rivers.html)
Rivers’ speed and athleticism on the outside would be an excellent fit for the Broncos. They need talent at linebacker, and Rivers could step in right away and be a playmaker from the weakside spot.
Carolina - Kenny Phillips S Miami (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/kenny_phillips.html)
Phillips is the clearcut top safety, and a guy who could be in the pro bowl very shortly. His talent will allow him to play either safety spot, and for a team needing an upgrade at safety, its an easy pick to make.
Chicago - Ryan Clady OT Boise St. (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/ryan_clady.html)
The Bears would love to land a QB, but the big three are gone. Instead they improve their protection and go for the athletic tackle from Boise St.
Detroit - Leodis McKelvin CB Troy
McKelvin had a big senior year and made a name for himself because of his natural athletic gifts. He is a player that could have a big post season, so do not be surprised to see him selected before many think.
Arizona - Calais Campbell DE Miami (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/calais_campbell.html)
His upside is tremendous. He is a talented pass rusher, but has fantastic size to be a factor in the running game as well. After workouts he could go higher, but he is a work in progress.
Minnesota - Derrick Harvey DE Florida (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/derrick_harvey.html)
Harvey is a talented pass rusher off the edge, which is just what the Vikes need. They may be unsure of Tavaris Jackson’s long term future, but there is no better option here. Harvey brings the pressure off the edge they need.
Houston - Jonathan Stewart RB Oregon (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/jonathan_stewart.html)
A WR would be nice to compliment Andre Johnson but an all around back like Stewart is too tough to pass on. He can carry it between the tackles and keep the chains moving, but can also get outside the tackles and make things happen.
Philadelphia - DeSean Jackson WR Cal (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/desean_jackson.html)
Jackson may not be the best receiver available, but his all around talent makes him the pick. His explosive playmaking ability is something the Eagles could use at WR, and his ability on special teams would add another element to the team.
Tampa Bay - Sam Baker OT USC (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/sam_baker.html)
The Bucs need to find some stability at the tackle position, and Baker should provide that. He is a rock at tackle that could play all along the offensive line.
Washington - Quentin Groves DE Auburn (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/quentin_groves.html)
The Skins are always looking for a playmaking end, and they may have found the answer. Groves had an average senior season playing through pain, but he should be ready to impress in workouts.
Dallas (via CLE) - Justin King CB Penn St.
King has all the talent to develop into a shut down corner, he is just a little short on experience. The Cowboys can afford to bring him along slowly, and he could eventually shift Anthony Henry over to safety.
Pittsburgh - Jeff Otah OT Pitt (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/jeff_otah.html)
Otah’s size and power would fit in nicely at RT where he could be a standout early on. His upside is tremendous and may be able to play on the left side in time.
Tennessee - Malcolm Kelly WR Oklahoma (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/malcolm_kelly.html)
Kelly may be the best WR in this class, but the need at the position pushes him down this far. His size and go to capability would be a huge get for Vince Young and the Titans.
Seattle - Fred Davis TE USC (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/fred_davis.html)
The former WR has blossomed into an all around threat at TE. He should be able to follow up his fine senior year with excellent workouts, making him the top tight end selected.
NY Giants - Dan Connor LB Penn St. (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/dan_connor.html)
Connor brings the versatility and attitude that should make him a hit as a Giant. He could help out in a number of roles, and should make an impact immediately.
Jacksonville - Harry Douglas, WR, Louisville (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/harry_douglas.html)
Douglas would bring the type of speed and homerun ability the Jags need at the WR spot. They have some big, physical targets at receiver and tight end but nobody to consistently stretch the field.
San Diego - Frank Okam DT Texas (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/frank_okam.html)
You can never have enough talented defensive lineman. Especially at this point in the draft, and one that has the upside and verstility of Okam.
Dallas - Felix Jones Rb Arkansas
The Boys are about to watch Julius Jones walk in free agency, and replace him with Felix. His homerun ability next to Marion Barber is an excellent compliment.
San Francisco (via IND) - Mario Manningham WR Michigan (http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/mario_manningham.html)
Manningham may not be the biggest or fastest receiver, but his big play ability stands out. His ability to go up and get the football would help out Alex Smith and the entire 9er offense.
Green Bay - Reggie Smith DB Oklahoma
Smith has the ability to play safety or corner, but the Pack take him with the idea of him developing at the CB spot. He may need a little time, but for a team with some solid veterans, it is a perfect situation for him to develop.
New England - forfeited