2005 NFL Computerized Mock Draft from SportzNutz

Our Computerized Mock 2005 NFL Draft -  This computerized mock draft is compiled using our own experts along with the grades from over 50 NFL draft sites to give the best overall consensus mock on the web. The 2005 NFL Draft will be held on April 23rd and 24th in New York.  Here are our latest rankings on who will go where, along with their DQI rankings.  For more on DQI rankings click here.
(Version 6 - April 22, 2005) 

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1. San Francisco - QB Alex Smith , Utah  - DQI 0.931
The 49ers are devoid of a solid quarterback.  Another big rise in DQI as some see him as having more upside than Rodgers, while others see him as a system qb.  The Niners are already locked in negotiations with the agents for quarterback Alex Smith and Braylon Edwards appears to be the current second choice for the 49ers, but who would throw to him?  This is starting to look like a lock.

2. Miami - RB Ronnie Brown , Auburn - DQI 1.622
The Dolphins are talking trade so Browns DQI is getting higher in this spot.  Unless a trade happens, it's looking less likely the Dolphins can simply sign a franchise back. Brown's stock is up and he may be the only need player Miami can draft at this spot unless they can come up with a partner to trade down with.

WR Braylon Edwards, Michigan  - DQI 2.322
Braylon Edwards is a playmaker with tremendous athleticism and the ability to be a dominating force in the NFL.  He has moved up the most of anyone in this years draft, I am not sure if that's a reflection on how good he is or the dropping of Mike Williams

4. Chicago - WR Mike Williams, USC  - DQI 3.131
The Bears' young defense kept them in games last season and is on the right track. Now to upgrade the offense.  Chicago needs to get more big plays from their offense, Muhammed just isn't enough for the young Bears quarterbacks to throw to.  Williams has more than proved himself in his workouts.   Williams has done everything right in the past couple of months and has solidified himself as a top 5 overall pick with his showings at the Scouting Combine and in his private workout, displaying tremendous character to go along with decent speed, excellent hands and very good route running ability.  

5. Tampa Bay - QB Aaron Rodgers, Cal  - DQI 3.050
He is a very capable quarterback, with solid skills and real star potential.  There has been a drop in DQI as Smith and Rodgers continue to be somewhat interchangeable.  Smith has the higher upside while Rodgers gives you the best chance to win now.

6. Tennessee - CB Antrel Rolle, Miami (FL)  - DQI 3.150
Rolle is a do-everything corner that possesses great size, strength, and instincts.  There are a number of gaping holes that need to be filled on this roster, but none more pressing than at cornerback.  Tennessee's other big need is at Receiver which can be filled later, although it will be hard to pass on Mike Williams should he still be available.

7. Minnesota (from Oak) - LB Derrick Johnson, Texas  - DQI 4.396
He is the only sure thing in this draft. The Vikings, by trading Moss, obviously now lack a number one receiver on the outside, but with the top two gone its time to work the defense with the best defensive player in this draft.

8. Arizona - RB Carnell Williams,  Auburn  - DQI 4.825
Denny Green wants to win and if past history tells us anything he will build out with skill players on offense.  With the signing of a QB for now, Williams completes what could be an awesome offense to go with an above average and getting better young defense.  Look out NFC here come the redbirds.

9. Washington - CB Adam Jones, West Virginia   - DQI 6.644
The Skins need more speed on defense, and Pac-Man gives them that and more.  A player you can build a secondary around.   Jones lacks great size (5-9 5/8) but is a big-time playmaker with a confident, winning attitude. He tends to gamble, but his risky decisions usually pay off.  After trading away cornerback Champ Baily and allowing Fred Smoot to leave via free agency this year, the Redskins are in dire need of a No. 1 corner but could consider a pass rusher like Merriman or Erasmus James

10. Detroit - LB/DE  Shawne Merriman, Maryland - DQI 7.678
 Merriman has the size and tenacity to be effective as an outside backer, or can play the line, plus adding a tremendous pass rush. A motor that just wont quit. . He has the ability to provide consistent pressure on opposing quarterbacks as a defensive end.  He will be a Defensive Rookie of the Year candidate.  He is one of the most ready to step in and play defenders in this draft.

11. Dallas - DE Demarcus Ware, Troy St.   - DQI 7.771
The Cowboys desperately need to add some pass rush. I have never seen a player move up so fast this late in the draft.  Ware keeps moving up boards even though he is a vastly undersized defensive end that will either have to move to linebacker in the NFL or play a role as a situational pass rusher. His best fit would be as a rush linebacker in a 3-4 scheme. Ware is somewhat unpolished and he needs to continue to get bigger and stronger. However, his athletic ability, top-end speed and flair for making the big play as a pass rusher and run-defender makes him an attractive prospect.

12. San Diego (from NYG) - WR Troy  Williamson, South Carolina - DQI 8.811
The Chargers are in one of the best positions in this draft they have very little in the way of team needs and can pick off whoever is best on their boards.  Even though San Diego has a solid group of wideouts with Keenan McCardell, Reche Caldwell and Eric Parker they lack a lot of size and don't have the type of speed needed to stretch the field.  If they don't go WR they will probably go with a defender along the line of Marcus Spears.

13. Houston - OT Alex Barron, FSU - DQI 9.348
Finally the Texans get their QB a chance to breathe.  Barron should be the best on the board and be able to jump into the lineup early for the Texans.  The left tackle position has been a problem since Houston’s first season, and they need to get someone in there that can protect David Carr’s blind side on a consistent basis.

14. Carolina - RB Cedric Benson, Texas  - DQI 9.517
Carolina has other needs, but there is just no way they can pass up on Benson if he falls this far.  He is a workhorse back who fills a need and you just cant get value like this from the 14 slot.

15. Kansas City- - CB Carlos Rogers, Auburn  - DQI 9.646
The Chiefs were plugging guys in from the street at various times last year it seemed. KC's biggest needs are getting a pass rushing defensive end and a corner that can cover man to man in the secondary.  Rogers would give them a playmaker opposite of their only good defensive back Eric Warfield.    They are also trying to deal with Miami for Surtain, but Miami's asking price and Surtain's price are both still out of reach, contrary to some reports the Chiefs and Surtain have not reached an extension agreement as of this writing.

16. New Orleans - S Thomas Davis , Georgia - DQI 9.798
Thomas Davis had no trouble stopping anyone in the Bulldogs secondary. Davis is a tackling machine, comparable to Roy Williams of the Cowboys and is by many considered to be one of the best LB prospects around.

17. Cincinnati -  DT Travis Johnson , Florida St. - DQI 9.800
 Marvin Lewis made it public that the Bengals must get better on the defensive side of the ball. Johnson possesses great quickness and balance, The highest rated Defensive lineman on many boards.  Can step right into the rotation and make a difference.

18. Minnesota - DE Erasmus James, Wisconsin - DQI 10.938
 James is an every-down, two-way end who plays with great intensity and terrific leverage.  He is a boom-or-bust type player with great skills, but serious injury concerns. But if he can stay healthy, could develop into a perennial Pro Bowl player.   The Vikings need to add a wider receiver but 2 starters on defense is a great draft.

19. St. Louis - OT Jamaal Brown, Oklahoma - DQI 11.244
The Rams must do a better job of protecting Marc Bulger.   Jammal Brown is going to be either a Pro Bowl caliber player, or our of the league in a very short time frame.  Its a chance, but one worth taking.

20. Dallas (from Buffalo) -  DE Marcus Spears, LSU - DQI 12.311
  Spears is a big end who could provide them with versatility along their line.   Spears has prototypical size for a defensive end in a 3-4 defense, and is the best value remaining at a need position after sliding in recent days.

21. Jacksonville - OT Khalif Barnes - DQI 15.379
University of Washington standout offensive tackle Khalif Barnes casts a big shadow, and presents an imposing obstacle.  He is also perhaps the fastest linemen in the draft and is gaining momentum heading into the draft.

22. Baltimore - WR Mark Clayton , Oklahoma - DQI 15.800
His quickness, lateral movement skills, speed, body control and hands are what make him such a dangerous receiver as a route runner and after the catch.  He has been moving up boards quickly after a great senior bowl performance and combine.  Clayton, drawing comparisons to Marvin Harrison, is a playmaker who can score from anywhere on the field. He is a bit undersized (5-10 3/8, 193) but shows elite speed, hands and agility.

23. Seattle - CB Fabian Washington- DQI 15.827
Really moving fast up the boards now, Washington was projected as a second rounder but has moved ahead of Browner on most boards.  His 4.25 40 yard has many teams thinking they can teach the technique, but you cant teach speed like that.  A little undersized to be a star in the NFL.

24. Green Bay - DE David Pollack, Georgia - DQI 16.917
Moving up the boards quickly, another tweener, Pollack will never have ideal height or elite speed, but he more than makes up for it with his quickness, motor, instincts, power and relentlessness. He's an absolute terror on the field and a mature, humble leader off the field. There isn't a more competitive or hard working player in this draft class. Pollack could play OLB in a 3-4 but he also could overcome his height limitations and become a playmaking DE in a traditional 4-3 scheme in the NFL.

25. Washington (from Denver) - QB Jason Campbell, Auburn - DQI 17.385
The Redskins gave up a boatload to get this pick, it really makes very little sense except they appear to think this is  a player that's worth this years third, and next years first and 4th round picks.  That's a lot to give up for this position.  Redskins coaches and scouts had regarded Campbell as on par with Alex Smith of Utah and California's Aaron Rodgers, generally regarded as the top two quarterback prospects. A lengthy film study of Campbell further strengthened Washington's resolve to move on the Auburn quarterback.

26. Oakland (from New York Jets) - LB Daryl Blackstock, Virginia - DQI 18.883
Oakland moves into position to get a much needed linebacker.  This has been a very active offseason for the Raiders, it may take a year or two for all these changes to jell.

27. Atlanta - DE/DT Shaun Cody, USC - DQI 19.025
Some people rate Cody at tackle, and as a tackle, he lacks the pure bulk and strength to hold up at that position. He would need to bulk up to play tackle.  The Falcons defense was light years better last season than the year before, which some credit must go the offense allowing the defense time to breathe and putting them ahead on the scoreboard instead of behind.

28. San Diego - DE Dan Cody , Oklahoma - DQI 19.217
 Cody is another one of those tweeners who seem to be all the rage these days.  There are some questions relating to his previous medical problems with depression but if he has overcome them he could be a monster pass rusher used correctly.

29. Indianapolis - DE Matt Roth, Iowa - DQI 19.378
Roth had an outstanding week at the Senior Bowl where he showed great skill in getting to the quarterback.   Roth plays with nonstop hustle and sometimes gets a little out of control.  The Colts need playmakers on defense and Roth is a pretty good fit

30. Pittsburgh - WR Matt Jones, Arkansas  - DQI 20.350
 Jones has gone from being an afterthought to a first round pick with his amazing speed.  Tremendous athlete who has great size at 6-6 and nearly 240 pounds he set all kinds of records at Arkansas and has the physical ability to switch positions in the NFL.  Another plus - Pittsburgh seems to like players who are multifaceted as this looks very familiar to me.

31. Philadelphia - C Chris Spencer, Madison Central - DQI 20.554
Philly has filled its need at TE through trade so now they get to go after the best center prospect in years.  Spencer in a 24 game collegiate career never allowed a single sack.  This kid is the real deal and while not a flashy pick will be looked back on in years to come as a great late first round pick.

32. New England - CB Marlin Jackson, Michigan - DQI 20.689
Quick young cornerback is being compared to Charles Woodson although why anyone would want to be is the real question.  Has had some off the field problems helping him slide down a little.  He should be a steal at this spot.  He may have the best overall abilities of all the top CB's available long term.

Fell out of first round since last mock:

LB Odell Thurman, Georgia  - DQI 26.911      TE Heath Miller, Virginia - DQI 23.044

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