The NFL Free Agency has not concluded, however, it is also fun to throw out a Mock Draft "Draft". Of course when teams sign free agents things change obviously. But hey, this is my Mock Draft of the first ten picks. I've done a complete first-round in the past, but I have found that to be a waste and highly inaccurate, as well as, time consuming.
1. Detroit Lions: QB, Georgia, Matthew Stafford.
If the Lions were not as bad as they are, I could see them getting the best linebacker in the draft, Aaron Curry, but there bad and realistically when your that bad you can't get a linebacker.
2. St. Louis Rams: OT, Baylor, Jason Smith
I think the Rams would love to get Curry also, but they chose a defensive end in last years draft and their offensive line suffered for back to back seasons. Not to mention the unit is extremely horrible. An upgrade is dreadfully needed.
3. Kansas City Chiefs: OT, Virginia, Eugene Monroe
Last draft the Chiefs choose offensive guard Branden Albert who also played next to Monroe in Virginia. Monroe was good enough to keep Albert at guard. The Chiefs were extremely happy with Albert so this should be an easy pick. Especially since the Chiefs hired an offensive coordinator as their head coach. Two players of this caliber on the same unit would boost the entire unit, as well as, the entire team.
4. Seattle Seahawks: LB, Wake Forest, Aaron Curry
In last years draft not one single wide receiver was drafted in the first-round and I believe this is a trend that will continue. WR's could be looked at as a dime-a-dozen and a very risky pick, because these guys just don't turn out the way you'd think they would. The Seahawks will wait until later in the draft to fill there most pressing need at WR. Seattle will grab arguably the best player in the draft, Curry, and will be pleasantly surprised.
5. Cleveland Browns: OT, Oklahoma, Andre Smith
The Browns could go numerous directions with this selection. There options could be OT, LB, DL, RB, or DB. I think they'll grab Smith who was considered the best option at OT prior to his combine theatrics. They'll grab Smith to bolster there offensive line achored by franchise players OT Joe Thomas and QB Brady Quinn.
6. Cincinatti Bengals: DT, Boston College, B.J. Raji
One of the worst offensive and defensive teams in the NFL in '08 and so many needs where do the Bengals go? All the premiere OT are taken and they'd hate to reach for someone. I think they grab Raji to help the defense from the inside out.
7. Oakland Raiders: WR, Texas Tech, Michael Crabtree
Probably the safest pick to predict in the NFL. I was telling people last college season that this guy would end up a Raider while also saying the prior season that Darren McFadden would wind up a Raider. I was right and I'd bet on this one, unless of course Seattle grabs him first.
8. Jacksonville: OT, Ole Miss, Michael Oher
Last draft Jacksonville traded up to select a DE and then selected another with their next pick. Not only was everyone surprise it is also still effecting them. How could they select the next best player in this draft DE Brian Orakpo? They can't, it would be foolish. It would certainly show that one of those guys was a bust and would need to go or move to another position. However, I think the Jags will be happy with the fourth best OT in the draft and scoop up Oher.
9. Green Bay Packers: RB, Georgia, Knowshon Moreno
When was the last time the Packers had a premier running back? Was it Dorsey Levens? If you can call him that. With so many teams playing two running backs and the top RB available I think they'll snag Moreno and get the best RB in the draft at #9. Moreno possibly would of went higher any other year so the Packers would be glad to feel like they stole something.
10. San Francisco 49ers: DE, Texas, Brian Orakpo
Any other year you'd be hard pressed to get the best DE at number 10, but this years odd. The Niners would of loved to get a OT to play the right side opposite of Joe Staley, but all the elite players are gone. I think they'll be extremly happy to get the Hybrid, 515lb. bench pressing, Orakpo and a despirate need at DE or OLB.
1. Detroit Lions: QB, Georgia, Matthew Stafford.
If the Lions were not as bad as they are, I could see them getting the best linebacker in the draft, Aaron Curry, but there bad and realistically when your that bad you can't get a linebacker.
2. St. Louis Rams: OT, Baylor, Jason Smith
I think the Rams would love to get Curry also, but they chose a defensive end in last years draft and their offensive line suffered for back to back seasons. Not to mention the unit is extremely horrible. An upgrade is dreadfully needed.
3. Kansas City Chiefs: OT, Virginia, Eugene Monroe
Last draft the Chiefs choose offensive guard Branden Albert who also played next to Monroe in Virginia. Monroe was good enough to keep Albert at guard. The Chiefs were extremely happy with Albert so this should be an easy pick. Especially since the Chiefs hired an offensive coordinator as their head coach. Two players of this caliber on the same unit would boost the entire unit, as well as, the entire team.
4. Seattle Seahawks: LB, Wake Forest, Aaron Curry
In last years draft not one single wide receiver was drafted in the first-round and I believe this is a trend that will continue. WR's could be looked at as a dime-a-dozen and a very risky pick, because these guys just don't turn out the way you'd think they would. The Seahawks will wait until later in the draft to fill there most pressing need at WR. Seattle will grab arguably the best player in the draft, Curry, and will be pleasantly surprised.
5. Cleveland Browns: OT, Oklahoma, Andre Smith
The Browns could go numerous directions with this selection. There options could be OT, LB, DL, RB, or DB. I think they'll grab Smith who was considered the best option at OT prior to his combine theatrics. They'll grab Smith to bolster there offensive line achored by franchise players OT Joe Thomas and QB Brady Quinn.
6. Cincinatti Bengals: DT, Boston College, B.J. Raji
One of the worst offensive and defensive teams in the NFL in '08 and so many needs where do the Bengals go? All the premiere OT are taken and they'd hate to reach for someone. I think they grab Raji to help the defense from the inside out.
7. Oakland Raiders: WR, Texas Tech, Michael Crabtree
Probably the safest pick to predict in the NFL. I was telling people last college season that this guy would end up a Raider while also saying the prior season that Darren McFadden would wind up a Raider. I was right and I'd bet on this one, unless of course Seattle grabs him first.
8. Jacksonville: OT, Ole Miss, Michael Oher
Last draft Jacksonville traded up to select a DE and then selected another with their next pick. Not only was everyone surprise it is also still effecting them. How could they select the next best player in this draft DE Brian Orakpo? They can't, it would be foolish. It would certainly show that one of those guys was a bust and would need to go or move to another position. However, I think the Jags will be happy with the fourth best OT in the draft and scoop up Oher.
9. Green Bay Packers: RB, Georgia, Knowshon Moreno
When was the last time the Packers had a premier running back? Was it Dorsey Levens? If you can call him that. With so many teams playing two running backs and the top RB available I think they'll snag Moreno and get the best RB in the draft at #9. Moreno possibly would of went higher any other year so the Packers would be glad to feel like they stole something.
10. San Francisco 49ers: DE, Texas, Brian Orakpo
Any other year you'd be hard pressed to get the best DE at number 10, but this years odd. The Niners would of loved to get a OT to play the right side opposite of Joe Staley, but all the elite players are gone. I think they'll be extremly happy to get the Hybrid, 515lb. bench pressing, Orakpo and a despirate need at DE or OLB.
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