Apollo's Mock Draft (1 Viewer)

[Apollo]

1.01 Oakland Raiders (2-14)

QB JaMarcus Russell 6-6 260 LSU

I think last night solidified Russell as the top pick in the draft. There is no way does Al Davis pass on him. He has tremendous upside and reminds me very much of a more athletic Daunte Culpepper. On a side note, this years QB class reminds me a lot of last years. Russell-Quinn-Brohm are this years Young-Leinart-Cutler. I fully expect Russell’s stock to rise much like Young’s last year.

1.02 Detroit Lions (3-13)

OT Joe Thomas 6-8 313 Wisconsin

I don’t think the Lions want to take Quinn and I don’t think Quinn wants to go there. The Lions will take Thomas here who is an excellent athlete for someone his size. Thomas is a leader and a hard worker, which is something the Lions need.

1.03 Cleveland Browns (4-12)

QB Brady Quinn 6-4 227 Notre Dame

Quinn has been hyped as the number one pick for maybe 6 months now but his stock has dropped a little. Quinn has strong intangibles and can step in and be a leader in the Browns locker room. He has good mechanics and enough speed to move around the pocket when pressure is coming. It’ll be tough for the Browns to pass on the hometown boy here.

1.04 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12)

WR Calvin Johnson 6-5 235 Georgia Tech

The Bucs need a lot of help in a lot of places. They don’t have much talent on offense and their defense is getting old. They should take the BPA and at this point it would be Calvin Johnson. Johnson is big, strong, and fast. He might be a little heavy at 235 but there is no denying that he is the best WR prospect since Larry Fitzgerald.

1.05 Arizona Cardinals (5-11)

DE Gaines Adams 6-5 260 Clemson

With the right coach and a few offseason moves, the Cardinals will compete with the Seahawks for the NFC West. They have a lot of talent at their skill positions so I fully expect them draft someone to help in the trenches. Adams can play either DE or OLB and will give the Cardinals a lot of versatility on blitz schemes.

1.06 Washington Redskins (5-11)

DT Alex Branch 6-6 331 Michigan

The Redskins just miss out on Adams but should snatch up Branch who will be a fast riser once the combines roll around (assuming he declares). He is excellent against the run and collapses the pocket quite quickly. At 6-6 he’ll deflect a lot of passes as well.

1.07 Minnesota Vikings (6-10)

WR Dwayne Jarrett 6-5 210 USC

The Vikings will likely take a wideout here considering what they have right now is awful. Jarrett lacks the elite speed but has good hands and will be a solid possession receiver to keep the chains moving.

1.08 Houston Texans (6-10)

RB Adrian Peterson 6-2 218 Oklahoma

Houston, consider this to be a second chance after last years Reggie Bush debacle.

1.09 Miami Dolphins (6-10)

CB Leon Hall 5-11 194 Michigan

Aside from Taylor and Thomas, there isn’t much talent on defense. The Dolphins need to install some young blood into the secondary.

1.10 Atlanta Falcons (7-9)

S LaRon Landry 6-2 202 LSU

The “Coach Killer” could use a few weapons on offense but I think they go defense here. Landry has great size and instincts. He’ll cause plenty of turnovers.

1.11 San Francisco 49ers (7-9)

WR Ted Ginn Jr 6-0 180 Ohio St.

Ginn is blazing fast and with time will develop into a great playmaker.

1.12 Buffalo Bills (7-9)

OT Levi Brown 6-5 328 Penn St.

Levi is absolutely huge but is quick enough to be effective in the NFL. He’ll provide some much needed depth for the Bills.

1.13 St. Louis Rams (8-8)

OLB Paul Posluszny 6-2 238 Penn St.

1.14 Carolina Panthers (8-8)

MLB Patrick Willis 6-2 240 Ole Miss

1.15 Green Bay Packers (8-8)

RB Marshawn Lynch 5-11 217 California

1.16 Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8)

OT Sam Baker 6-5 305 USC

1.17 Jacksonville Jaguars (8-8)

QB Brian Brohm 6-4 224 Louisville

1.18 Cincinnati Bengals (8-8)

DE Quentin Moses 6-5 257 Georgia

1.19 Tennessee Titans (8-8)

DE Lawrence Jackson 6-5 265 USC

1.20 New York Giants (8-8)

CB Marcus McCauley 6-1 205 Fresno St.

1. 21 Denver Broncos (9-7)

DT Quinn Pitcock 6-3 295 Ohio St.

1.22 New England Patriots (from/SEA) (12-4)

CB Darrelle Revis 6-0 200 Pittsburgh

1.23 Dallas Cowboys (9-7)

S Reggie Nelson 6-1 193 Florida

1.24 Kansas City Chiefs (9-7)

QB Troy Smith 6-1 215 Ohio St.

1.25 New Orleans Saints (10-6)

CB Antoine Cason 6-0 182 Arizona

1.26 New York Jets (10-6)

OLB Lawrence Timmons 6-3 230 Florida St.

1.27 Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)

CB/S Michael Griffin 6-0 205 Texas

1.28 New England Patriots (12-4)

WR Sidney Rice 6-4 202 South Carolina

1.29 Indianapolis Colts (12-4)

DT Amobi Okoye 6-1 317 Louisville

1.30 Baltimore Ravens (13-3)

OG Justin Blalock 6-4 329 Texas

1.31 Chicago Bears (13-3)

MLB Buster Davis 5-10 240

1.32 San Diego Chargers (14-2)

WR Dwayne Bowe 6-3 217 LSU

 

[Man in the yellow hat]

While I don't think Lynch to Green Bay is bad, I just get the vibe that Green Bay is OK to go with a re-signed Green (soon) and Morency at RB next season. I really believe that to be the case. They also like a guy on IR, Arliss Beach.

If I'm looking at Green Bay, TE, WR, DE, and S seem to be bigger needs.

 

[rascal]

If Denver takes Pitcock over Okoye I'm going to be pissed.

 

[diesel7982]

1.01 Oakland Raiders (2-14)

QB JaMarcus Russell 6-6 260 LSU

I think last night solidified Russell as the top pick in the draft. There is no way does Al Davis pass on him. He has tremendous upside and reminds me very much of a more athletic Daunte Culpepper. On a side note, this years QB class reminds me a lot of last years. Russell-Quinn-Brohm are this years Young-Leinart-Cutler. I fully expect Russell’s stock to rise much like Young’s last year.

- MORE athletic than Daunte Culpepper? If you mean the '06 Culpepper who couldnt outrun Albert Haynesworth, maybe. If youre talking the 99-05 version...Id say you should watch a few Viking games from back then.

1.02 Detroit Lions (3-13)

OT Joe Thomas 6-8 313 Wisconsin

I don’t think the Lions want to take Quinn and I don’t think Quinn wants to go there. The Lions will take Thomas here who is an excellent athlete for someone his size. Thomas is a leader and a hard worker, which is something the Lions need.

So hes going to be paid #2 OA money to play Right Tackle? Left Guard?

1.03 Cleveland Browns (4-12)

QB Brady Quinn 6-4 227 Notre Dame

Quinn has been hyped as the number one pick for maybe 6 months now but his stock has dropped a little. Quinn has strong intangibles and can step in and be a leader in the Browns locker room. He has good mechanics and enough speed to move around the pocket when pressure is coming. It’ll be tough for the Browns to pass on the hometown boy here.

If his stock doesnt fall, this is where I see him going also.

1.04 Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12)

WR Calvin Johnson 6-5 235 Georgia Tech

The Bucs need a lot of help in a lot of places. They don’t have much talent on offense and their defense is getting old. They should take the BPA and at this point it would be Calvin Johnson. Johnson is big, strong, and fast. He might be a little heavy at 235 but there is no denying that he is the best WR prospect since Larry Fitzgerald.

Yep, would be an excellent fit

1.05 Arizona Cardinals (5-11)

DE Gaines Adams 6-5 260 Clemson

With the right coach and a few offseason moves, the Cardinals will compete with the Seahawks for the NFC West. They have a lot of talent at their skill positions so I fully expect them draft someone to help in the trenches. Adams can play either DE or OLB and will give the Cardinals a lot of versatility on blitz schemes.

This is the biggest need on their defense, and hes the BPA.

1.06 Washington Redskins (5-11)

DT Alex Branch 6-6 331 Michigan

The Redskins just miss out on Adams but should snatch up Branch who will be a fast riser once the combines roll around (assuming he declares). He is excellent against the run and collapses the pocket quite quickly. At 6-6 he’ll deflect a lot of passes as well.

They certainly could use him

1.07 Minnesota Vikings (6-10)

WR Dwayne Jarrett 6-5 210 USC

The Vikings will likely take a wideout here considering what they have right now is awful. Jarrett lacks the elite speed but has good hands and will be a solid possession receiver to keep the chains moving.

Not sure I like him for Childress' offense, but with the state of their WR core, they'd probably take anyone.

1.08 Houston Texans (6-10)

RB Adrian Peterson 6-2 218 Oklahoma

Houston, consider this to be a second chance after last years Reggie Bush debacle.

We'll see. Peterson would be a great fit, but a guy like Hall or Landry might make more sense to the management there. I dont see any reason Kubiak wouldnt think he could plug and play at RB like Shanny did. Id expect a draft choice to be used on a RB, but probably not this one

1.09 Miami Dolphins (6-10)

CB Leon Hall 5-11 194 Michigan

Aside from Taylor and Thomas, there isn’t much talent on defense. The Dolphins need to install some young blood into the secondary.

Excellent. Will Allen and Travis Daniels both should never see the field as starters again.

1.10 Atlanta Falcons (7-9)

S LaRon Landry 6-2 202 LSU

The “Coach Killer” could use a few weapons on offense but I think they go defense here. Landry has great size and instincts. He’ll cause plenty of turnovers.

Would fill a need

1.11 San Francisco 49ers (7-9)

WR Ted Ginn Jr 6-0 180 Ohio St.

Ginn is blazing fast and with time will develop into a great playmaker.

I dont think hes very good, but even moreso than that, hes not a WC WR. I think a great comparison for Ginn will end up being Peerless Price. A guy who can play in the spread and get deep, but cant get up on the line and run the slant. I would say this would be a very ugly match.

1.12 Buffalo Bills (7-9)

OT Levi Brown 6-5 328 Penn St.

Levi is absolutely huge but is quick enough to be effective in the NFL. He’ll provide some much needed depth for the Bills.

Could make an argument for a few players here. Will depend on which needs they address in FA.

1.13 St. Louis Rams (8-8)

OLB Paul Posluszny 6-2 238 Penn St.

1.14 Carolina Panthers (8-8)

MLB Patrick Willis 6-2 240 Ole Miss

1.15 Green Bay Packers (8-8)

RB Marshawn Lynch 5-11 217 California

If they re-sign Green, they might go into next year with he and Morency. As far as needs go, RB isnt near the top of the list, and I dont think Lynch is near the BPA here.

1.16 Pittsburgh Steelers (8-8)

OT Sam Baker 6-5 305 USC

1.17 Jacksonville Jaguars (8-8)

QB Brian Brohm 6-4 224 Louisville

I doubt Brohm comes out if he is projected to go here

1.18 Cincinnati Bengals (8-8)

DE Quentin Moses 6-5 257 Georgia

He'll have to work out very well after a disappointing year

1.19 Tennessee Titans (8-8)

DE Lawrence Jackson 6-5 265 USC

DE is, IMO, the Titans biggest need. Not sure I like Jackson the most here, but this is the position that needs to be addressed.

1.20 New York Giants (8-8)

CB Marcus McCauley 6-1 205 Fresno St.

1. 21 Denver Broncos (9-7)

DT Quinn Pitcock 6-3 295 Ohio St.

1.22 New England Patriots (from/SEA) (12-4)

CB Darrelle Revis 6-0 200 Pittsburgh

1.23 Dallas Cowboys (9-7)

S Reggie Nelson 6-1 193 Florida

I like all of the 4 picks above.

1.24 Kansas City Chiefs (9-7)

QB Troy Smith 6-1 215 Ohio St.

Dont know where to begin saying whats wrong with this one, but if he goes in the first round, its not going to be to Edwards' Chiefs.

1.25 New Orleans Saints (10-6)

CB Antoine Cason 6-0 182 Arizona

1.26 New York Jets (10-6)

OLB Lawrence Timmons 6-3 230 Florida St.

1.27 Philadelphia Eagles (10-6)

CB/S Michael Griffin 6-0 205 Texas

I think Griffin will almost have to play S in the NFL, and the Eagles are fairly set there, unless they move Lewis to OLB full-time

1.28 New England Patriots (12-4)

WR Sidney Rice 6-4 202 South Carolina

Another guy who shouldnt come out if hes projected to go here

1.29 Indianapolis Colts (12-4)

DT Amobi Okoye 6-1 317 Louisville

1.30 Baltimore Ravens (13-3)

OG Justin Blalock 6-4 329 Texas

1.31 Chicago Bears (13-3)

MLB Buster Davis 5-10 240

1.32 San Diego Chargers (14-2)

WR Dwayne Bowe 6-3 217 LSU

 

[saintfool]

1.25 New Orleans Saints (10-6) CB Antoine Cason 6-0 182 Arizona

as i have said in other mock drafts, there is little chance of the saints drafting a CB in the first. statistically, they had one of the better defensive backfields. however, they had one of the worse run defenses (again) this year. they might look at DT in the offseason but i don't see them passing on a playmaker at the LB position. addressing that need, especially when the number of overachieving LBs they have now is pretty thin. they need an infusion of young talent there.

 

[Doug B]

As i have said in other mock drafts, there is little chance of the Saints drafting a CB in the first. statistically, they had one of the better defensive backfields. however, they had one of the worse run defenses (again) this year. they might look at DT in the offseason but i don't see them passing on a playmaker at the LB position. addressing that need, especially when the number of overachieving LBs they have now is pretty thin. they need an infusion of young talent there.

They've got solid role players aplenty at LB ... now they just need one 3-down stud in the middle to solidify this group. Think they may have to move up to ensure a stud, however.Even with the existing offensive weapons, TE is a real possibility for the Saints if they stay at 25.

 

[Desert_Power]

1.28 New England Patriots (12-4)WR Sidney Rice 6-4 202 South Carolina

He will be staying in school another year most likely

 

[diesel7982]

As i have said in other mock drafts, there is little chance of the Saints drafting a CB in the first. statistically, they had one of the better defensive backfields. however, they had one of the worse run defenses (again) this year. they might look at DT in the offseason but i don't see them passing on a playmaker at the LB position. addressing that need, especially when the number of overachieving LBs they have now is pretty thin. they need an infusion of young talent there.

They've got solid role players aplenty at LB ... now they just need one 3-down stud in the middle to solidify this group. Think they may have to move up to ensure a stud, however.

Even with the existing offensive weapons, TE is a real possibility for the Saints if they stay at 25.

Zach Hilton is still out there. Maybe they'll re-sign him. He's good. Right?

 

[Gadfly]

Lawrence Jackson has said he will stay in school for his senior year, and he wouldn't likely be a first rounder after a disappointing junior season.

 

[noohpyt]

Just my two cents worth on the Lynch to Green Bay idea. It's a great scenario but when the J.E.T.S. move up in the draft to grab Lynch my guess is that the Packers will go the route of more defense. They're going to build that "D" up and turn there style of play into the same style as the Ravens and Steelers and a run oriented team and have a solid defense.

So as I said Lynch would be nice but unfortunately the philosphy in G.B. is to go after Tony Gonzalez and then load up there D. Getting Gonzo will help out there WR's and also work there running game better.

Just two cents.

 

[Pip's Invitation]

I think Griffin will almost have to play S in the NFL, and the Eagles are fairly set there, unless they move Lewis to OLB full-time

Disagree. Lewis won't be back, we don't know how many more years Dawkins has left in him, and we don't know if Considine is good enough to be a full-time starter. The Eagles often draft for future needs as well as current ones. I could easily see Griffin being the pick, as opposed to a pure CB, a position at which we seem set for the next few years. Our biggest need is linebacker but I dunno if there will be any worth taking at this slot, or if Reid is willing to set aside his "linebackers aren't essential" philosophy. D-Line is a possibility too, as it always is with Reid.

 

[jeter23]

As i have said in other mock drafts, there is little chance of the Saints drafting a CB in the first. statistically, they had one of the better defensive backfields. however, they had one of the worse run defenses (again) this year. they might look at DT in the offseason but i don't see them passing on a playmaker at the LB position. addressing that need, especially when the number of overachieving LBs they have now is pretty thin. they need an infusion of young talent there.

They've got solid role players aplenty at LB ... now they just need one 3-down stud in the middle to solidify this group. Think they may have to move up to ensure a stud, however.

Even with the existing offensive weapons, TE is a real possibility for the Saints if they stay at 25.

Zach Hilton is still out there. Maybe they'll re-sign him. He's good. Right?

Ask Pasquino

 

[pacman_fl]

While I don't think Lynch to Green Bay is bad, I just get the vibe that Green Bay is OK to go with a re-signed Green (soon) and Morency at RB next season. I really believe that to be the case. They also like a guy on IR, Arliss Beach. If I'm looking at Green Bay, TE, WR, DE, and S seem to be bigger needs.

Agree 100% on the need. I don't know if you just put them out there in any order but based on what's available I think S, WR, TE, DE should be the 1st 4 picks (if not 2 WR's). DE is definitely a need, but with the current rotation, they can get through another year. There is depth, though debatable as to the talent, at WR and one of the Tier 3 guys (Higgins, Bowe, Meecham, Allison, Smith, etc) should be there in round 2. Luckily, the Pack don't need a #1 WR at this point, just a solid #3 who can develop into a #2 and hope that Jennings develops into the #1 when Driver starts "getting old" in a couple of years. Doubtful that Landry will still be there, but Griffin could be.

 

[None_More_Black]

1.28 New England Patriots (12-4)WR Sidney Rice 6-4 202 South Carolina

He will be staying in school another year most likely

That's what I thought. If he comes out, kc should be all over him if he is there this late in the first.

 

[BigJim®]

 

[diesel7982]

As i have said in other mock drafts, there is little chance of the Saints drafting a CB in the first. statistically, they had one of the better defensive backfields. however, they had one of the worse run defenses (again) this year. they might look at DT in the offseason but i don't see them passing on a playmaker at the LB position. addressing that need, especially when the number of overachieving LBs they have now is pretty thin. they need an infusion of young talent there.

They've got solid role players aplenty at LB ... now they just need one 3-down stud in the middle to solidify this group. Think they may have to move up to ensure a stud, however.

Even with the existing offensive weapons, TE is a real possibility for the Saints if they stay at 25.

Zach Hilton is still out there. Maybe they'll re-sign him. He's good. Right?

Ask Pasquino

Or Fanatic or Wood :X

 

[aldelgreco]

isnt it ALAN branch?

 

[Twilight]

I'd give it a 10% chance at best than the Niners will go offense #1. Nolan's said that he plans to address the D with this draft several times, and as single minded as the draft with Alex Smith was, I could see all of their first day picks going D.

 

[saintfool]

As i have said in other mock drafts, there is little chance of the Saints drafting a CB in the first. statistically, they had one of the better defensive backfields. however, they had one of the worse run defenses (again) this year. they might look at DT in the offseason but i don't see them passing on a playmaker at the LB position. addressing that need, especially when the number of overachieving LBs they have now is pretty thin. they need an infusion of young talent there.

They've got solid role players aplenty at LB ... now they just need one 3-down stud in the middle to solidify this group. Think they may have to move up to ensure a stud, however.Even with the existing offensive weapons, TE is a real possibility for the Saints if they stay at 25.

I hadn't thought of TE really but it makes sense. Is there a TE who is worth drafting even as late in the 1st round as the Saints are? There are quality LBs to be had in the 1st round and the random DL candidate but TE?

 

[Doug B]

Even with the existing offensive weapons, TE is a real possibility for the Saints if they stay at 25.

Zach Hilton is still out there. Maybe they'll re-sign him. He's good. Right?

Sounds like you are jesting ... but the reality is that Sean Payton never warmed to Hilton. Payton covets a more physical TE, with Jason Witten being the desired prototype.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I hadn't thought of TE really but it makes sense. Is there a TE who is worth drafting even as late in the 1st round as the Saints are? There are quality LBs to be had in the 1st round and the random DL candidate but TE?

It sounds like there are two TE's that can be considered for the first round. The first is the recently declared Greg Olsen from U of Miami, FL. The other potential is Zach Miller from Arizona St.

 

[jeter23]

I hadn't thought of TE really but it makes sense. Is there a TE who is worth drafting even as late in the 1st round as the Saints are? There are quality LBs to be had in the 1st round and the random DL candidate but TE?

It sounds like there are two TE's that can be considered for the first round. The first is the recently declared Greg Olsen from U of Miami, FL. The other potential is Zach Miller from Arizona St.

I think both end up in the 2nd round, with none in the 1st.

 

[Andy Dufresne]

I hadn't thought of TE really but it makes sense. Is there a TE who is worth drafting even as late in the 1st round as the Saints are? There are quality LBs to be had in the 1st round and the random DL candidate but TE?

It sounds like there are two TE's that can be considered for the first round. The first is the recently declared Greg Olsen from U of Miami, FL. The other potential is Zach Miller from Arizona St.

I think both end up in the 2nd round, with none in the 1st.

Agreed.

 

[aardball44]

I hadn't thought of TE really but it makes sense. Is there a TE who is worth drafting even as late in the 1st round as the Saints are? There are quality LBs to be had in the 1st round and the random DL candidate but TE?

It sounds like there are two TE's that can be considered for the first round. The first is the recently declared Greg Olsen from U of Miami, FL. The other potential is Zach Miller from Arizona St.

I think both end up in the 2nd round, with none in the 1st.

Agreed.

I'm hoping the Lions take a good look at Miller in the second round.

 

[WampusCat43]

Personally, I hope the Bengals take Okoye. Moses may be good but that Georgia pipeline has provided dramatically mixed results:

Geathers

Pollack

Thurman

 

[Doug B]

I hadn't thought of TE really but it makes sense. Is there a TE who is worth drafting even as late in the 1st round as the Saints are? There are quality LBs to be had in the 1st round and the random DL candidate but TE?

It sounds like there are two TE's that can be considered for the first round. The first is the recently declared Greg Olsen from U of Miami, FL. The other potential is Zach Miller from Arizona St.

I think both end up in the 2nd round, with none in the 1st.

Well, the Saints'll be drafting 32nd anyway -- no way those guys are around at 64th overall

 

[corpcow]

Good stuff. Will be interesting to see how the top few picks play out.

1.08 Houston Texans (6-10)RB Adrian Peterson 6-2 218 OklahomaHouston, consider this to be a second chance after last years Reggie Bush debacle.

It would be a great pick for them if he lasts this long. But as an aside, don't you think part of their decision not to go with Bush comes from playing Indy 2x? They need the Merriman/Porter to bring edge pressure on Manning, and Ron freaking Dayne can rush for 132 yards and 2 scores against that defense