Football Jabber NFL Mock Draft 2.1

January 23, 2008 by Lee

The Mock Draft has been Updated! The Entire Mock Draft can be found HERE. Homers please feel free to leave some comments at the end of this post!

Football Jabber Mock Draft 1.0

Updated 1/23/08

by TJ Ford

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*Order subject to change based on playoff finish.

#1- Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
The Fins will be forced to address their defensive line as they ranked dead last in rushing yards allowed. Dorsey has been the game-changing type of tackle this year and will instantly make an impact on the Miami line. Don’t be surprised if Chris Long is chosen here as the anchor end of the Tuna’s new defense.

#2- Jake Long, OT, Michigan
This year’s edition of the Rams showed everyone how easily a great offense can crumble without good offensive lineman. Orlando Pace is getting long in the tooth and St. Louis would be wise to pick up a new franchise tackle.

#3- Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
The Falcons will be desperate to rebuild their shattered franchise after a horrible year. I don’t believe that Ryan is worth a 1.03-1.05 type of pick but the Falcons need a quarterback badly and this year’s QB class doesn’t offer the second round type of talent (Kolb, Stanton, Beck etc.) that last year’s class had. After Ryan, Brohm and Woodson, Atlanta may have to wait until the 4th round to get proper value in a remaining QB to warrant a pick. And with many teams, including the Ravens and Bears, heavily in the market for a signal caller as well, the Falcons won’t gamble with their pick, and will take the best QB available, Matt Ryan.

#4- Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas
Al Davis falls victim to the hype machine. With an already crowded backfield of Lamont Jordan, Dominic Rhodes, Justin Fargas and Mike Bush, the choice of McFadden isn’t one based on need but one based on talent.

#5- Chiefs - Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State
The Chiefs need to protect their young quarterback better than their poor effort last year. The Chiefs gave up over 50 sacks last year and will need to give Brodie Croyle more time in order for them to be successful. Kansas City makes the first reach ala Levi Brown of last year to get Clady at 1.05. I originally had Sam Baker here, but I believe that Baker will have a poor combine which will affect his draft position.

# 6-Chris Long, DE, Virginia
The Jets pick up a desperately needed end to anchor their 3-4 defense. Long is a better prospect than 1.06 would suggest but past Miami and Oakland, each teams needs are fairly specific.

#7 (fr/49?ers) Patriots - Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida
The Patriots cannot resign Asante Samuel and opt to draft CB to replace him. Jenkins has all of the makings of a true shutdown corner in the NFL and fills the gap nicely. Look for the Pats to possibly trade down for extra picks and select Jenkins in the early teens if the Saints and Bills pass.

#8- Andre Woodson, QB, Kentucky
The Raven’s are another team desperate for a quarterback. McNair and Boller are not the answer and Brian Billick’s firing will likely mean that the pick here will be a new franchise QB. Woodson’s physical abilities will be necessary to buy time for a weak receiving corps to get open.

#9- Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB, Ohio State
Gholston gives Cincinnati the type of pass rush they need to contend in the AFC. Justin Smith needs a bookend DE to help the Bengals in that department thus Gholston is the pick. Cincinnati’s defense was terrible last year.

#10- Kenny Phillips, FS, Miami
The Saints are forced to upgrade a terrible secondary that was repeated torched throughout the season. It’s too early to cut bait with Jason David despite his poor play at CB last year so the Saints select Kenny Phillips to replace Josh Bullocks. Phillips’ good coverage skills will allow Roman Harper to play more in the box.