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MOCK DRAFT: Mel Kiper's Initial First-Round Projection | Jan. 25

 

This initial projection is based on what I've identified as key need areas for each team.

 

There are 17 underclassmen among my projections for the first 32 picks of the 2007 NFL draft, including two of the top three. LSU junior quarterback JaMarcuss Russell gets the nod as the first overall pick, and North Carolina State defensive tackle Tank Tyler rounds out my first-round projections as the No. 32 overall selection to Indianapolis.

 

 

 

1. Oakland Raiders: *JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU

2. Detroit Lions: Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: *Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech

4. Cleveland Browns: Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame

5. Arizona Cardinals: *Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas

6. Washington Redskins: *Alan Branch, DT, Michigan

7. Minnesota Vikings: Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson

8. Houston Texans: *Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma

9. Miami Dolphins: *Ted Ginn, Jr., WR, Ohio St.

10. Atlanta Falcons: LaRon Landry, S, LSU

11. San Francisco 49ers: *Reggie Nelson, DB, Florida

12. Buffalo Bills: Leon Hall, CB, Michigan

13. St. Louis Rams: *Charles Johnson, DE, Georgia

14. Carolina Panthers: Levi Brown, OT, Penn St.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers: *Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida

16. Green Bay Packers: *Marshawn Lynch, RB, California

17. Jacksonville Jaguars: *Sidney Rice, WR, South Carolina

18. Cincinnati Bengals: Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville

19. Tennessee Titans: *Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC

20. New York Giants: *Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida St.

21. Denver Broncos: Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska

22. Dallas Cowboys: *Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee

23. Kansas City Chiefs: Tony Ugoh, OT, Arkansas

24. New England Patriots (from Seattle): *Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh

25. New York Jets: Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU

26. Philadelphia Eagles: Aaron Ross, CB, Texas

27. New Orleans Saints: Daymeion Hughes, CB, California

28. New England Patriots: *Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ohio St.

29. Baltimore Ravens: Anthony Spencer, DE, Purdue

30. San Diego Chargers: Patrick Willis, LB, Mississippi

31. Chicago Bears: *Greg Olsen, TE, Miami (Fla)

32. Indianapolis Colts: Tank Tyler, DT, NC St.

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MOCK DRAFT: Mel Kiper's Initial First-Round Projection | Jan. 25

 

This initial projection is based on what I've identified as key need areas for each team.

 

There are 17 underclassmen among my projections for the first 32 picks of the 2007 NFL draft, including two of the top three. LSU junior quarterback JaMarcuss Russell gets the nod as the first overall pick, and North Carolina State defensive tackle Tank Tyler rounds out my first-round projections as the No. 32 overall selection to Indianapolis.

1. Oakland Raiders: *JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU

2. Detroit Lions: Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: *Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech

4. Cleveland Browns: Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame

5. Arizona Cardinals: *Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas

6. Washington Redskins: *Alan Branch, DT, Michigan

7. Minnesota Vikings: Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson

8. Houston Texans: *Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma

9. Miami Dolphins: *Ted Ginn, Jr., WR, Ohio St.

10. Atlanta Falcons: LaRon Landry, S, LSU

11. San Francisco 49ers: *Reggie Nelson, DB, Florida

12. Buffalo Bills: Leon Hall, CB, Michigan

13. St. Louis Rams: *Charles Johnson, DE, Georgia

14. Carolina Panthers: Levi Brown, OT, Penn St.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers: *Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida

16. Green Bay Packers: *Marshawn Lynch, RB, California

17. Jacksonville Jaguars: *Sidney Rice, WR, South Carolina

18. Cincinnati Bengals: Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville

19. Tennessee Titans: *Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC

20. New York Giants: *Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida St.

21. Denver Broncos: Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska

22. Dallas Cowboys: *Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee

23. Kansas City Chiefs: Tony Ugoh, OT, Arkansas

24. New England Patriots (from Seattle): *Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh

25. New York Jets: Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU

26. Philadelphia Eagles: Aaron Ross, CB, Texas

27. New Orleans Saints: Daymeion Hughes, CB, California

28. New England Patriots: *Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ohio St.

29. Baltimore Ravens: Anthony Spencer, DE, Purdue

30. San Diego Chargers: Patrick Willis, LB, Mississippi

31. Chicago Bears: *Greg Olsen, TE, Miami (Fla)

32. Indianapolis Colts: Tank Tyler, DT, NC St.

 

Surprised that he does not have L. Woodley going in the 1st.

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I haven't paid much attention to the moving-around of projected picks in the past month or so... so pardon me if my comments are from left field.

 

First, is the need for a DE that bad in Arizona that they have to reach for Anderson? I think they need additional protection for Leinart, but going for Levi Brown may be a further reach than the one for Anderson. :D

 

Ginn, Jr. to the Fins? Is this just the "best athlete available" theory in practice? With Chambers, Booker, Welker and Hagan, I think the Fins are pretty set at WR. And if you're going for a WR, why not Jarrett?

 

Speaking of Jarrett, he would be a complete steal if he slips to #19.

 

Moving back up the list, I think Marshawn Lynch is a perfect fit in Cheese-land.

 

Saint fans, if you get Daymeion Hughes, consider yourself blessed. This kid is a complete class act (won the Ronnie Lott award, an honor bestowed upon a deserving collegiate defender who exhibits not only on-field excellence, but off-field excellence in charity, etc.... it's an award put together by some associates of mine) ... oh, and the kid can play. And you need a DB in the worst of ways.

 

If Patrick Willis somehow slips to the Bolts at #30, there will be rejoicing in San Diego. Willis and Merriman manning that linebacking corp for the next 10 years? Scary.

 

That is all. Rip away.

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As for the Pats, I would be very surprised to see them spend a pick on a WR in the first. Pundits want to call it 'an area of need', but the Pats have shown over years that they do not look for top talent at that position. This is why I hate mock drafts.

 

I see them taking DB, LB, DL early. 2 of those 3. Not an RB, QB, WR, TE. Probably not OL, but I would never rule it out. I really wouldn't be surprised to see them trade a first round pick to move down and get an extra first next season.

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Ginn, Jr. to the Fins? Is this just the "best athlete available" theory in practice? With Chambers, Booker, Welker and Hagan, I think the Fins are pretty set at WR. And if you're going for a WR, why not Jarrett?

 

I agree ... the Phins D isn't getting any younger, and they don't exactly have a uber-stud OL.

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pats have to move up for jarvis moss...they need a linebacker/end who can put his hand down and go from 3-4 to 4-3 without having to change personnel

 

 

 

Which totally depends on where he falls. Kiper has him at 15, GBN has him at 13, and NDC has him at 25.

 

I'm not worried about it. They have done such a good job with their drafts, I am sure they will do what's best.

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Which totally depends on where he falls. Kiper has him at 15, GBN has him at 13, and NDC has him at 25.

 

I'm not worried about it. They have done such a good job with their drafts, I am sure they will do what's best.

 

 

i think mosses stock will only continue to go up...i think people will start to see alot of manny lawson in him...and lawson had a fine rookie year....and the thing about lawson was...everybody knew he was a freakish athlete and they expected him to be a terrific edge rusher....and it turned out he exceled this year in holding up against the run and in coverage, the areas most scouts had some concerns about him at the pro level

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Lot of LSU/Saint fans would like them to draft Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU

 

:D With the success of their "steals" - namely Colston, but in a way, Henderson too - why would they spend a high pick on another young WR? Terrence Copper - or someone in FA - would make a fine 3rd WR. The Saints' needs are certainly on D, and especially in the defensive backfield.

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These mock drafts are fun to look at sometimes, but they're generally a complete waste of time.

 

The Eagles wouldnt spend a first round pick on a CB if he were a Deion Sanders clone!!!

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i just dont get why all these browns fans are so against brady quinn

 

 

Maybe because us Midwesterners have watched him play for four years? He's all show, no go. Kyle Boller without the arm.

 

. . . okay, maybe not THAT bad, but close.

 

Peace

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MOCK DRAFT: Mel Kiper's Initial First-Round Projection | Jan. 25

 

This initial projection is based on what I've identified as key need areas for each team.

 

There are 17 underclassmen among my projections for the first 32 picks of the 2007 NFL draft, including two of the top three. LSU junior quarterback JaMarcuss Russell gets the nod as the first overall pick, and North Carolina State defensive tackle Tank Tyler rounds out my first-round projections as the No. 32 overall selection to Indianapolis.

8. Houston Texans: *Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma

 

 

OMG, Sarge would Fing have a Poxy if that came about.

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Maybe because us Midwesterners have watched him play for four years? He's all show, no go. Kyle Boller without the arm.

 

. . . okay, maybe not THAT bad, but close.

 

Peace

policy

 

 

 

Speaking as a Ravens and Notre Dame fan, not even CLOSE to being valid. I wouldn't let Boller captain my flag team.

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