Ongoing 2007 Mock Draft Thread

[DH]

Andre Caldwell (Florida WR) goes back for his senior year.

[DH]

Kipers Draft Board from ESPN Insider..

*1. Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech (6-4, 225) | previous: UR
He's not only a tremendous athlete, but he's also a hard worker and very team oriented.

2. Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin (6-6½, 313) | previous: Same
Huge, quick and athletic with a long wingspan.

3. Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame (6-3½, 225) | previous: 1
Poised, smart and at his best in pressure situations. Quinn did throw two interceptions in Sugar Bowl after throwing just one INT in his previous eight games.

*4. JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU (6-6, 260) | previous: UR
Big, strong signal caller with a powerful arm. Decision-making improved significantly this season.

*5. Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas (6-5, 270) | previous: UR
Gifted athlete, coming off an exceptional 2006 campaign. A complete player, equally as solid versus the run as he is as a pass rusher.

*6. Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma (6-1½, 218) | previous: UR
Talented RB with an excellent burst to the outside for a back his size. The concern is durability.

*7. Alan Branch, DT, Michigan (6-5½, 328) | previous: UR
Huge and athletic, Branch is a true space-eater along the interior. Once his technique improves, watch out!

*8. Marshawn Lynch, RB, California (5-11, 224) | previous: UR
Complete big back, right on the heels of Adrian Peterson when it comes to who will be the top RB in the draft.

9. Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson (6-4½, 260) | previous: 4
Flashes dominating ability with his athleticism and quickness. Adams leads the Tigers with 10½ sacks and 15½ tackles for loss.

10. Leon Hall, CB, Michigan (5-11, 193) | previous: 3
Tough customer who also shows very good anticipation and awareness in coverage. Hall leads the Wolverines with three interceptions.

11. LaRon Landry, DB, LSU (6-1½, 205) | previous: 6
Four-year starter who has proven to be Mr. Reliable throughout his career. Landry lead LSU with 42 solo tackles.

12. Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville (6-1½, 298) | previous: 5
A four-year veteran, and he is only 19 years old. Okoye is quick and explosive and goes all-out on every play. He is not only good at eating up space but also gets good penetration into the backfield. He's second on the Cardinals in both sacks and tackles for loss.

13.  Jeff Samardzija, WR, Notre Dame (6-4½, 215) | previous: 10
Super hands and concentration with outstanding speed-to-size ratio. He caught a touchdown pass in the final five games of the season.

*14.  Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC (6-4, 210) | previous: UR
Has the size and natural pass receiving skills to create mismatches against smaller CB's. Also has better quickness out of his break than people give him credit for.

*15. Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee (6-2½, 210) | previous: UR
Came through with a number of highlight film type "wow" plays this season. If he runs well at the Combine, Meachem could elevate his draft position in the weeks leading up to the draft.

16. Tony Ugoh, OT, Arkansas (6-5, 308) | previous: 9
Ugoh's stock has been rising all year to the point where he's one of the more intriguing senior prospects in the nation.

*17.  Charles Johnson, DE, Georgia (6-2, 280) | previous: UR
Shows natural pass rush skills and his workout numbers should be eye catching.

18. Levi Brown, OT, Penn St. (6-4½, 325) | previous: 15
Steady and reliable at protecting the quarterback's blind side.

*19. Sidney Rice, WR, South Carolina (6-3, 200) | previous: Angular wide-out with a nice burst out of his break and above average hands. The key for Rice will be how well he runs at the combine workout.



20. Ryan Kalil, C, USC (6-2½, 292) | previous: 12
His performance during the latter stages of his career has been that of a first- or second-round draft choice.

*21. Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida St. (6-2¼, 233) | previous: UR
Moves right to the top of a very subpar LB'ing corps overall, particularly from the senior class. His production and consistency from game to game are what jumps out at you with Timmons.


22. Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska (6-6, 320) | previous: 8
You just don't see many defensive ends carrying 300 pounds who can move as well as Carriker.


23. Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU (6-2, 217) | previous: 13
Big and productive, Bowe runs excellent routes and has the toughness to catch the ball in traffic.

24. Marshal Yanda, OT, Iowa (6-4, 300) | previous: UR
Well coached with outstanding technique, Yanda has been enjoying a steady rise up the draft board. Also will provide a great deal of versatility at the pro level.

24. Anthony Spencer, DE, Purdue (6-3¼, 273) | previous: 18
He has become a much more effective pass-rusher this season for the Boilermakers. The key at the next level will be his athleticism and versatility, because I project he would be an ideal outside linebacker in a 3-4 defense.

*-denotes underclassman

[Diomedes]

only 25 picks?  and two 24s?

[rjs246]

So, there's a 300 pound 19 year old, fourth year senior coming out of Louisville? Jesus I hate people with talent.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

So, there's a 300 pound 19 year old, fourth year senior coming out of Louisville? Jesus I hate people with talent.

His talent is that he's better than you by a decade and about 175 lbs?

[rjs246]

His talent is that he was smart enough (or hard working enough) to get into college at the age of 15 and able to enter the workforce and make money at the age of 19/20. The fact that he's a physical freak is just salt in the wound.

[Feva]

I was a svelte 6'1", 155lbs at age 19.  11 years and 30 lbs later... I'm jealous as hell.

[Northern Eagle]

Pick him up

[DH]

I wonder if he is any relation to Christian Okoye?

Ed? 

[Feva]

Just noticed that Kiper gave no love to UGA DE Quentin Moses.

He's more athletic than Charles Johnson (#17)... although I always thought he was a little too light (250 lbs) to cut it in the pros unless someone projects him as a tweener/LB in a 3-4.

[Seabiscuit36]

Dan Connor is Staying at PSU. 

[Drunkmasterflex]

That list is pretty impressive, this should be a solid draft.  Moses isn't on the list because he had a terrible year. 

Kiper was on ESPN radio this morning and said that Troy Smith is now an early day two pick because of Monday night's debacle.  If that is the case I would love to see the Eagles scoop him up, though I doubt they draft a QB if Garcia comes back.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

Troy Smith is more Joe Hamilton than Donovan McNabb.

[Dillen]

Just noticed that Kiper gave no love to UGA DE Quentin Moses.

He's more athletic than Charles Johnson (#17)... although I always thought he was a little too light (250 lbs) to cut it in the pros unless someone projects him as a tweener/LB in a 3-4.

Moses was a borderline top 10 pick going into the year but has really sucked the big one. Awful year.

[Drunkmasterflex]

Troy Smith is more Joe Hamilton than Donovan McNabb.

You could be right, but to me he is definatley worth a shot.  QB's with his type of accuracy are hard to find.  I just can't see why he would drop so far considering that, his line didn't block and his receivers didn't get open.  Not to mention the fact that he didn't have a running game either.  The best comparison I've heard of Smith was Drew Brees, they are very similar players with the exception of Smith's running ability.