2007 NFL Mock Draft -
Version 5.0
April 26th, 2007
Just a few more days to go and
the boards are starting to solidify. Jamarcus Russell is
still the consensus number one, but there have been quite a
few changes since last week. Positions 2 through four have
moved around and there appears to be some big trades heading
down in the next few days, there is even talk of KC trading
Larry Johnson, that's how crazy this draft season is. We
will update the mocks through 7 am on draft day to reflect
trades.
Here is the latest.
 Our Computerized
Mock 2007 NFL Draft
This computerized mock draft is compiled using our
own experts along with the grades from over 50 NFL draft
sites, as well as over 20 other criteria to give the best overall consensus mock on the web. Here are our latest rankings on who will go where, along
with their DQI rankings.
For more on DQI rankings click here.
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Team |
Player |
DQI |
Change
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1.
Oakland
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Jamarcus
Russell, QB, LSU This is
one of the most amazing jumps in years. Russell is
coming out at exactly the right time, He can bring
some excitement back to the Raiders. At 6-6 and 260
lbs Russell has an amazing arm and can survive the
traditional Raiders QB beatdowns.
Other possibilities:
Calvin Johnson is getting some play at this spot
especially if the Raiders make a play for David
Carr. |
2.930 |
NC |
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2.
Detroit
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Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson
Adams can make a difference
immediately as he was the top pass rusher last
season in college football and at 6-4 265 pounds he
had 7.5 sacks last year while seeing double teams on
nearly every down. He could be one of the best pass
rushing true defensive ends in years.
Other possibilities:
Jamarcus Russell, Joe Thomas, Adrian Peterson, Brady
Quinn, Trade
Down |
3.784 |
+2 |
|
3.
Cleveland
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Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame
Quinn has jumped right back up after a poor senior
bowl he has reestablished himself as expected as the
most ready to play QB right now. They are still actively
seeking a veteran like Trent Green and if they do
expect them to move down for someone like Gaines
Adams.
Other possibilities: Adrian Peterson, Brady Quinn, JaMarcus Russell, Alan Branch, Joe Thomas,
Gaines Adams |
3.887 |
-1 |
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4.
Tampa Bay
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Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech
He will make any QB look
like Joe Willy. He ran a 4.35 at the combine. That's not a
misprint. This kid is as good or better than Randy
Moss or T.O. without the baggage. In any other year
he would be the number one pick, and he may still be
if the Raiders make a move at QB.
Other possibilities: Joe Thomas,
Calvin Johnson |
3.905 |
-2 |
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5.
Arizona
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Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin
Joe Thomas is a player you can build
an entire line and offense around. He can protect
the franchise and open running holes since the Cards
found out last year a great running back is not
enough. The Cardinals covet Thomas however and may
even be
willing to move up to get him as the 6-7 313 pound
Thomas is the best OT prospect this year, and
tackles are at a premium.
Other possibilities: Jamaal Anderson, Gaines
Adams |
4.064 |
NC |
|
6.
Washington
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Amobe Okoye, DT Louisville
Amobe Okoye isn't even 20 years old yet so his
upside is unbelievable, but he is already a great
prospect who can play immediately. Making a big move
up the boards lately
Other possibilities: Jamaal Anderson, Alan Branch,
Leon Hall, Darrelle Revis |
4.239 |
NC |
|
7.
Minnesota
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Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma
Peterson has all the signs of a franchise back, the
only question being durability. He ran a 4.38 40
yard dash at the combine and has a rare combination
of running, pass catching ability and big play
potential. You just have to take this kind of
franchise back when he starts falling.
Other possibilities: Jammal Anderson, Gaines Adams, Dwayne Jarrett,
Leon Hall |
5.200 |
NC |
|
8.
Atlanta
(from Houston)
 |
LaRon Landry, S, LSU
The closest to a consensus pick we have
Landry is the Falcons pick on 80% of our draft
boards. Landry can play FS of SS, he blazed a 4.35
40 yard dash at the combine he really solidified his
position with his combine. The trade will only
solidify his position.
Other possibilities:
Alan Branch, Michael Griffin, Gaines Adams, Jammal
Anderson |
5.193 |
NC |
|
9.
Miami
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Alan Branch, DT, Michigan
Gaines Adams and Alan Branch are the
two best defensive lineman available, and depending
on the rest of FA they could still go with Adams, but Branch has a lot
more upside to build around as he has amazing size
and athleticism.
Other Possibilities: Jamaal Anderson, Levi Brown,
Gaines Adams |
5.375 |
NC |
|
10.
Houston
(from Atlanta)
 |
Levi Brown, OT, Penn State
The Texans realize that no matter who
you play at quarterback, they cannot be successful
if they are running for their lives. Great teams are
built from the line out and the Texans should be
done trying to fit in superstars with no protection.
Other Possibilities: Adrian Peterson, Ted Ginn Jr.,
Alan Branch, Amobi Okoye |
6.125 |
NC |
|
11.
San Francisco
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Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska
A huge 6-6 290 lb defensive end that
can move. This is probably too high for this
workout warrior who has flown up the off-season
boards, but Carriker can replace Marques Douglas
right away and be an upgrade over time.
Other Possibilities: Ted Ginn Jr, Dwayne Jarrett,
Alan Branch, Gaines Adams |
7.400 |
NC |
|
12.
Buffalo
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Patrick Willis, ILB, Ole Miss
Willis is an absolute tackling machine
who registered back to back 125 tackle seasons at MLB. He ran a 4.5 40 at 242 pounds at the combine
and was a monster at the Senior Bowl as well. This
is a future pro bowl player.
Other Possibilities: Alan Branch, Leon Hall, Adrian
Peterson |
8.364 |
NC |
|
13.
St. Louis
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Jammal Anderson, DE, Arkansas
With 13.5
sacks last year how do you pass up a talent who is
6-6 and 280 ponds who moves like that. The Rams will
be thrilled he fell to them here. Monster pass rush
ability.
Other Possibilities: Patrick Willis, Adam Carriker |
8.625 |
NC |
|
14.
Carolina
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Greg Olsen, TE, Miami
They need a linebacker and a safety, but they need
to give Carr something to work with
At 6-6, 254 pounds,
Olsen ran the 40-yard dash in just 4.51. He is a
weapon that will allow Carr to be comfortable and
that may be teh most important thing they can do.
Other Possibilities: Dwayne Bowe, Paul Poslunsky,
Reggie Nelson |
8.855 |
NC |
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15.Pittsburgh
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Leon Hall, CB, Michigan
With the top rated corner falling all the way
to number nineteen, after two safeties, and Revis there really
is no choice to
make here. Really Revis and Hall are interchangeable
to some extent. Hall is the more steady player and
Revis the big playmaker. Other Possibilities: Patrick
Willis, Paul Poslunsky, Jarvis Moss |
8.985 |
+4 |
|
16.
Green Bay
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Marshawn Lynch, RB, California
He is the most rounded back available
the Packers could not possibly be this lucky. The
mocks have him falling all the way to them though
and if he does, Green Bay fans should get ready for
some really nice years to come. He ran a 4.46 forty
yard dash at the combine.
Other Possibilities: Robert Meachem,
Greg Olsen, Dwayne Bowe, Dwayne Jarrett, Reggie
Nelson |
9.110 |
NC |
|
17.
Jacksonville
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Reggie Nelson, S, Florida
He ran poorly at the combine dropping his stock a
lot, but did much better at his pro day (4.35 40) so
he is moving back up the boards. He is a
ball hawk and a big time hitter. Will be patrolling
the grass for a long time.
Other Possibilities: Charles Johnson, Chris Houston,
Dwayne Jarrett, Ted Ginn |
9.125 |
-3 |
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18.
Cincinnati
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Darrell Revis, CB, Pittsburgh
Revis is the definition of shut down corner, at
Pitt, the opposition just quit throwing to that side
as he was covering like a blanket and he can catch
too. He is faster than many think and if you saw his
punt returns, you know that. The
Bengals biggest need is to clean their image up.
With a total of 9 arrests last year it is
overshadowing any team needs at all other than
cleaning up their image. Revis has no such history
and will be a nice fit to start rebuilding the
image.
Other Possibilities: Leon Hall, Amobe Okoye, Greg Olsen |
9.350 |
NC |
|
19.
Tennessee
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Ted Ginn Jr., WR, Ohio State
The WR bunch starts going now and Ginn's blazing speed will add a completely different
dimension to the Broncos offense.
Ginn
finally ran for scouts on April 11th, he ran his 40s
in 4.38, 4.44 and 4.45. Ginn also immediately
becomes the starting returner.
Other Possibilities: Darrelle Revis, Chris
Houston, Robert Meacham, Dwayne Bowe,
|
9.605 |
+2 |
|
20.
NY Giants
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Paul Posluszny, ILB, Penn State
The Giants have needs just about
everywhere. Linebacker is the most obvious sore
spot. Arrington, Short, and Emmons are gone, and
Chase Blackburn and Reggie Torbor are not quite
starting NFL linebackers.
Posluszny is one of those players who doesn't
usually get
the draft respect he deserves, the boards are
finally taking notice. He was the Butkus
award winner his Junior year and had 116 tackles as
a Senior, but he is not very fast. He is very smart
though and plays faster than he is, similar to
Donnie Edwards.
Other Possibilities: Michael Griffin,
Chris Houston, Darrelle Revis, Lawrence Timmons , any
player who can put on a helmet |
9.668 |
-5 |
|
21.
Denver
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Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida
State Timmons has
a ton of upside and can add speed and versatility.
D.J. Williams can slide into the
middle linebacker spot and Timmons takes his spot. Timmons is
generally considered the better overall long-term
prospect at this draft position amongst the
linebackers.
Other Possibilities: Adam Karriker, Darrelle Revis,
Marshawn Lynch, Michael Bush, Jarvis Moss |
9.682 |
-1 |
|
22.
Dallas
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Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC
This is mostly a value pick. When a
player of this caliber starts to fall, you just have
to take him when you can. He's not the fastest, but he has
great hands, and makes an impact on the field. He
will be an impact player. Not going to stretch the field much
but is a first down machine. Terrell Owens is
33 and Terry Glenn is 34 so they really are just
filling a future need here.
Other Possibilities: Dwayne Bowe, Chris Houston, Ted
Ginn Jr. |
10.100 |
NC |
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23.
Kansas City
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Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee
One of the toughest calls in this draft.
Why in the world every draft board in the world
thinks the Chiefs should draft a WR we can't figure
out at all. In Herm Edwards offense a WR is about as
useful as... well we cant think of anything less
useful than a WR in a Edwards offense to tell the
truth, they should draft a bunch of running backs
before they kill their franchise with his 30-40
carries a game. The Chiefs will be in
heaven if this happens. His size physicality, and speed
should make him a go to receiver very
quickly. He would become the Chiefs number two
immediately and by the end of the year would be
pushing Kennison for number one. The Chiefs are
going to get their pick amongst Meachem,
Jarrett, Ginn, or Bowe in this spot regardless, but
we still think offensive line here makes more sense.
Their OL is just decimated and they can get a
reciever from this deep class in round 2.
Other Possibilities: Ted Ginn Jr, Dwayne Bowe,
Levi Brown, Sidney Rice, Joe Staley, Ben Grubbs |
10.284 |
NC |
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24.
New England (from Seattle)
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Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU
Bowe is a great wideout who will be a first
down machine, Here they get to grab a player who
has tremendous upside, even this late. If there are any
questions why the Patriots are always good, this is
a great example. They will get to draft not for
need, but the best available player on the board.
Other Possibilities: Ted Ginn Jr, Sidney
Rice, Darrelle Revis, Robert Meacham,
Lawrence Timmons, Paul Posluszny, Michael Griffin |
10.466 |
NC |
|
25.
NY Jets
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Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas
Houston is a great example of what a
great combine can do for a player. He was a beast in
the bench press and ran a 4.32 40 at the combine and
suddenly he is in the first round.
Other Possibilities: Jarvis Moss,
Anthoiny Spencer, Chris Houston, Lawrence Timmons,
Michael Bush |
11.136 |
NC |
|
26.
Philadelphia
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Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida
Moss is a tweener who should make the switch to linebacker
much line Manny Lawson did last year. He has
tremendous physical talent, but is a bit of a
project.
Other Possibilities: Jon Beason, Darrelle Revis, Michael Griffin,
Sidney Rice, Dwayne Bowe, Robert Meacham, Lawrence
Timmons, Paul Posluszny |
11.914 |
NC |
|
27.
New Orleans
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Jon Beason, OLB, Miami
We think they may
try to work on defense and take the best available
defender, but hey are in a great position being able
to take the best player in any position is how great
teams are built. Beason should step right in
as their starting weak side linebacker.
Other Possibilities: Aaron Ross, Chris Houston,
Lawrence Timmons, DeMarcus "Tank" Tyler |
12.182 |
NC |
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28.
New England
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Michael Griffin, SS, Texas
They can
maybe upgrade at safety or go for some depth at
linebacker. The boards seem to be leaning towards
safety and Griffin is a playmaker.
The Patriots also still need some help at WR as they have lost a lot in recent years.
Other Possibilities: Ted Ginn Jr, Sidney
Rice, Darrelle Revis, Dwayne Bowe, Robert Meacham,
Lawrence Timmons, Paul Posluszny, Anthony Spencer |
12.443 |
NC |
|
29.
Baltimore
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Anthony Spencer, LB/DE, Purdue
Another Tweener who the Ravens hope they can convert
to replace Adalius Thomas. Second round talent who
is getting some love. We would prefer they take an
actual linebacker.
Other Possibilities: Ryan Kalil,
Justin Blalock, Michael Bush, Lawrence Timmons, Paul Posluszny |
12.985 |
NC |
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30.
San Diego
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Brandon Merriweather, FS, Miami (Fl) Yes, he was in a brawl in college, but he is a Miami
player so you get what you pay for. He is a beast at
safety and will be an immediate impact player. The
Chargers could go wide receiver here as well.
Other Possibilities: Michael Griffin,
David Harris, Darrelle Revis, Brandon Siler, Dwayne
Bowe, Robert Meacham, Brandon Merriweather |
13.246 |
NR |
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31.
Chicago
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Ben Grubbs, OG, Auburn
The Bears need to draft
for the future on their aging OL and Grubbs can
possibly even start or at a minimum play a lot as a
rookie.
Other Possibilities: Jon Beason, Tony Ugoh, Joe
Staley, Ryan Kalil, Greg Olsen, Dwayne Jarrett |
13.299 |
NC |
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32.
Indianapolis
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Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ohio State
Gonzalez is a smart, athletic, high-character
receiver that would fit perfectly for their No. 3
role now that Stokley is gone.
Other Possibilities: Tank Tyler, Eric Wright |
13.900 |
NR |
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Dropped from this mock:
30.
Sidney Rice, WR, S.
Carolina
A smooth athlete with
great hands, Rice doesn’t run great routes and might
not have elite speed (ran a 4.51 40 at the combine),
but is a pure WR with the potential to get stronger
and better throughout his career. 142 receptions,
over 2000 yards, and 23 receiving touchdowns in two
years cannot be discounted as much as most mocks
are.
32. Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee
Just like the Bears, the Colts can
take whoever they like here, just take the best
available player. Harrell is one tough guy who can
help to build a defensive identity.
Dropped Previously
25. Charles Johnson, DE, Georgia
An intriguing prospect
is Charles Johnson who may be able to play
linebacker at the next level since he is 6'2" and
280 lbs of speed. He has already been dropping back
into coverage form the line. He could turn into a
monster linebacker and at this draft position is
worth the chance.
29. Ryan Kalil, C, USC
Kalil had an excellent combine and although he is a
little light at 299 lbs, he has the frame to bulk
up.
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