This is Part 1 of my three part NFL Mock Draft, my opinion of how things are going to shake out. I will provide a complete First round mock, as well as a live chat in the posting forum the day of the NFL Draft and it will go through the first round. I will be there to break down all of the draft coverage and answer any questions that you have on any of the prospects. Here are my top 10 selections in the 2007 Entry draft.
1. Oakland Raiders: Calvin Johnson, Wide Receiver, Georgia Tech.
This is the pick that makes the most sense for the Raiders. Johnson is an impact player that should be able to play right away. I could see the Raiders making a play for Daunte Culpepper once he gets released from Miami. If that were to happen, this move would make a lot of sense. Culpepper would have Johnson, Moss and Jerry Porter to throw to if the offensive line can protect him.
2. Detroit Lions: Joe Thomas, Offensive Tackle, Wisconsin.
Not flashy, but I think this is the pick if the Lions don’t trade down. If both QB’s are still on the board I could see Minnesota making a play to move up to #2. Although I doubt the Lions would want to do a division rival any favors.
3. Cleveland Browns: Brady Quinn, Quarterback, Notre Dame.
Not saying this is the right way to go at quarterback, but I think the Browns will make Quinn their selection at No. 3
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Amobi Okoye, Defensive Tackle, Louisville.
Okoye seems to me like a perfect fit in Tampa and the admittance of marijuana use as a freshman shouldn’t hurt his draft stock at all.
5. Arizona Cardinals: Jamaal Anderson, Defensive End, Arkansas.
Arizona needs help along both of their lines. If Joe Thomas falls here, I think the Cardinals would be all over him. If they want to trade down, they could make a play for Levi Jones in the back end of Round 1.
6. Washington Redskins: Gaines Adams, Defensive End, Clemson.
Adams could be very dominant and would fit well in Washington under Gregg Williams and his blitzing schemes.
7. Minnesota Vikings: JaMarcus Russell, Quarterback, LSU
Russell reminds me a lot of Daunte Culpepper with his size and enormous arm strength. If he falls to Minnesota at seven, the Vikings have to grab him.
8. Atlanta Falcons (from Texans): LaRon Landry, Safety, LSU.
Atlanta needs a playmaking safety and this is the guy that can be that for the Falcons.
9. Miami Dolphins: Dwayne Bowe, Wide Receiver, LSU.
Playmaking receiver that will fit in well under new head coach Cam Cameron.
10. Houston Texans (from Falcons): Adrian Peterson, Running Back, Oklahoma.
This would be ideal for the Texans as Peterson could come in and start right away and make the Texans fans forget that they could’ve had Reggie Bush. Discuss, debate, or disagree with this or any topic in the Sportsmemo posting forum