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Draft Predictions2007 NFL Mock Draft
Every sports writer, analyst, enthusiast, and even the guy who knows nothing
about football but hears other guys at work talking about it has a mock top 10
draft ready to go at the drop of a hat. I couldn’t stay away from it any longer.
So here’s my top 10, most likely in no particular order.
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1. Oakland Raiders- JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU
The Raiders have been on the clock since last September and I think when it’s
their time to shine JaMarcus Russell will be the name that gets called. This
subject has been debated so much that some analysts actually think that Oakland
will take Calvin Johnson and Joe Namath will be playing QB for Oakland next
season. Other reports have the Raiders going with the Easter Bunny in the one
slot. Is Russell the best move for Oakland? Probably not. Then again, Peyton
Manning couldn’t even get a throw off standing behind this look-out block
throwing offensive line. Joe Thomas would be the most practical pick, but he
doesn’t glimmer quite enough for Al Davis. No one who the Raiders select is
going to change the tenor of this team. There are too many holes. I think it’s
Russell number one though.
2. Detroit Tigers- Joe Thomas OT, Wisconsin
If only the Lions hadn’t been so wide receiver happy in the past. The best
player in the NFL Draft likely slips a couple more spots because of this. Their
early pick of Joey Harrington several years ago likely scares them away from
Brady Quinn here, too, even though I feel he could be a good fit. It looks like
the Detroit Lions will play it safe and go with the best offensive lineman in
the draft.
3. Cleveland Browns- Adrian Peterson RB, Oklahoma
No more Sandwich Droughns in Cleveland paves the way for the Browns to take
Adrian Peterson. Although great workouts have pro scouts forgetting about his
injury-plagued college career, I would still be leery about taking Peterson so
high. I guess picking up Jamal Lewis helps Cleveland make this gamble.
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Calvin Johnson WR, Georgia Tech
It looks like the Bucs will get the best of the best in 2007 thanks to teams
with other needs. Oakland should probably just take this kid and Detroit will be
kicking itself when Johnson torches them for 200 yards on October 21st. He’s
big, he’s strong, and he’s fast. There’s no way in hell this kid is a bust.
5. Arizona Cardinals- Gaines Adams DE, Clemson
All I have to say is don’t do it. Adams may be the most talented defensive
player in the draft, but the Cards could benefit from more help up the middle
not on the outside. I feel Amobi Okoye is the answer here. Michigan’s Alan
Branch would even be better.
6. Washington Redskins- Amobi Okoye, DT Louisville
The Skins could go with safety Laron Landry from LSU or Alan Branch from
Michigan. They’ll likely go with Gaines Adams if he slides past Arizona. I think
Amobi fills Washington’s interior defensive needs and has a larger upside than
Alan Branch even though he isn’t as polished yet.
7. Minnesota Vikings- Brady Quinn QB, Notre Dame
Despite Quinn’s campaigning for getting nabbed number one, he’ll likely slide to
number seven which will be fine by the Vikes. I’m not sure this kid is tough
enough to play QB in the black and blue division. Hopefully he’ll take notes
when Brett Favre comes to town.
8. Atlanta Falcons- Jamaal Anderson DE, Arkansas
The name Jamaal Anderson belongs in Atlanta. Hopefully it will get the Falcons
back in a position to challenge for an NFC title. Anderson is the second best
defensive end in this draft and he will fill a need for the Falcons on the
defensive side of the football. If Gaines Adams were to slide, the Falcons would
be doing the “Dirty Bird” again.
9. Miami Dolphins- Tedd Ginn Jr. WR, Ohio State
This one might shock you a little bit with all the talk of Ginn’s injury
affecting his draft stock. Miami is paper thin at wide receiver and game
changing kick returners are not a dime a dozen. Tedd Ginn Jr. could be this
season’s Devin Hester and more.
10. Houston Texans- Levi Brown OT, Penn State
This is my hopeful pick for the Texans, but don’t be surprised if they make
another bone head move like we saw last season when they passed up Reggie Bush.
Levi Brown will help shore up an offensive line which has been this teams weak
spot since starting in the National Football League.
Updated April 24th, 2007
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