2005 NFL Mock Draft

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.
(Final Version - April 22, 2005) 

Big changes in this final late night predraft Mock.  All trades accounted for as on 11:59 pm April 22nd

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1. San Francisco - QB Alex Smith , Utah  - DQI 0.794
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 1.750
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.

4. Chicago - RB Cedric Benson, Texas  - DQI 3.688
The Bears' young defense kept them in games last season and is on the right track. Now to upgrade the offense.  Benson is an absolute workhouse back in true Bears fashion.

5. Tampa Bay - RB Carnell Williams,  Auburn  - DQI 4.017
Gruden wants to trade up for Smith, but the cost is just too high.  I can see a Cadillac in the streets of the Bay area. 

6. Tennessee - CB Antrel Rolle, Miami (FL)  - DQI 4.465
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) - WR Mike Williams, USC  - DQI 5.076
 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.  A very adequate replacement for Randy Moss and a team player.

8. Arizona - CB Adam Jones, West Virginia   - DQI 5.288
Denny Green wants to win and if past history tells us anything he will build out with skill players on offense.  But everyone he wants is already gone so he will go with a player to complete what could be an awesome  defense.  Look out NFC here come the redbirds.

9. Washington - CB Carlos Rogers, Auburn  - DQI 6.088
A player you can build a secondary around Rogers is the best man to man corner in this draft.   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 Derrick Johnson, Texas  - DQI 6.486
He is the only sure thing in this draft. Johnson is the consensus best defensive prospect and has not only great skill but the best football instincts in a long time.  Can be a defensive anchor.