2007 Draftnik Mock Draft
1. Oakland Raiders JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU
Oakland Raiders – JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU – In the Sugar Bowl he looked like when Herman joined the baseball team on the ‘Munsters’ and had to use a tree just to bat. Dominated. Said to be able to throw a football through a tire 50 yards away. Curiously wore that same tire around his midsection at the combine. As big as you can get in the pocket. Rocket arm that can make all the throws. Needs to firm up the body. Called "JaLardass" Russell after combine. Will get hit all game with Raiders nO-line. Al Davis loves this pick. (Question: Is Al Davis starting to look like Grandpa Munster?)
2. Detroit Lions Calvin Johnson, WR, Ga. Tech
 
    Detroit Lions – Calvin Johnson, WR, Ga. Tech You have to trade this pick. This management is only paralleled by that of the New York Knicks. Ford Motor Company, who’s founding family owns the Lions, lost $6 billion last year. The Lions lost 42 games in the last 4 years. Which is worse? Calvin Johnson is everything you would ever want in a football player: smart, strong, fast, athletic, competitive. Will be surprised if he is not in the pro bowl in 2 years.

     

     
3. Cleveland Browns Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma
Cleveland Browns – Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma – A tremendous prospect with great speed. Was tearing up the gridiron between the hashes while his father was behind bars. Overcame. If he can stay healthy, he will be great. Great desire. Can get to the outside and breakout (which is more than I can say for his father.) A great pick. The Browns are starting to compile a curious amount of offensive weapons.
4. Tampa Bay Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson
  1. Tampa Bay - Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson – Pure pass rusher who could be a great complement to Minny’s interior duo.  Pass rushers are begotten, not made.  Adams can get into the backfield
5. Arizona Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin
Arizona – Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin –  Arizona needs OL & DL help in perpetuity, and this is the safest pick in the draft.  He’s the best tackle prosect since prospect since D’Brickashaw Ferguson, or was it Robert Gallery? Or was it Jordan Gross?  Even tackles who don’t dominate can be serviceable pros for a long time.  
6. Washington Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville

Washington - Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville – Curiously showed up to Senior Bowl almost 20 lbs. lighter than his playing weight, and then still dominated. Most intriguing prospect in the draft as he’s got great measureables, has been productive on a high college level, and will still be under the drinking age at the end of his rookie campaign. What bouncer is saying “No” to him?
7. Minnesota Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame
Minnesota - Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame –Looked great at the combine. Did 225lbs 22 times and looked like Zuess physically. Had a good pro day in Indiana. Very likeable. Coachable. Came out as hot as Jayne Seymour in ‘Dr Quinn, Medicine Woman’ (no relation) his senior year but stumbled down the stretch and was seriously outshone in the Sugar Bowl by Russell. Really blossomed in Charlie Weis’ busom/offense. Was a staple in Charlier Weis’

offense. Click! Will be a nice player with the right coordinator.
8. Atlanta LaRon Landry – S, LSU

Atlanta – LaRon Landry – S, LSU – They are dieing for this guy. He’ll come in and start from Day One.
9. Miami Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska
Miami – Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska –Carriker is a 300 lb DE who moves very well. Great athlete, not a fantastic pass rusher, but still very disruptive. If he had a couple of more sacks in his career, he would have gone in the top 5. Not much to dislike, other than his haircut.
10. Houston Alan Branch, DT Michigan

Houston - Alan Branch, DT Michigan – Texans could be onto something if they can couple Branch, Mario Williams and Defensive Rookie of the Year DeMeco Ryans. Branch is still learning the game a bit, but he’s a dominating force. USC just abandoned their inside running game vs. Michigan, and Branch is a big reason why, plus, he wears number 80, he’s a converted WR! Oh, the athleticism
11. San Francisco Jamaal Anderson, DE Arkansas
San Francisco -.Jamaal Anderson, DE Arkansas - Wisconsin wanted to charge him rent he was in their backfield so often during the Capital One Bowl. A little raw, but not a speculative athlete, he’s actually produced
12. Buffalo Patrick Willis, LB Mississippi
Buffalo – Patrick Willis, LB Mississippi – Has everything you could look for in a MLB. Reportedly ran a sub 4.4 40, intelligent playmaker with outstanding leadership qualities. Fills a huge need for Buffalo. Don’t be shocked if Bills surprise again and go for Marshawn Lynch.
13. St. Louis Leon Hall, CB, Michigan
St. Louis – Leon Hall, CB, Michigan –Hall had a productive college career, and was expected to disappoint some in the 40 at the combine. He actually surprised many by turning in a 4.39, leading some to believe he is as fast as you’d like, he just doesn’t play to that speed. Gives St. Louis two good young corners coupled with last year’s number 1, Tye Hill.
14. Carolina Greg Olsen, TE, Miami
Carolina – Greg Olsen, TE, Miami – One scout has dubbed his blocking as “awful”. Could produce like Jeremy Shockey, or could be the next coming of Doug Jolley, with Carolina looking to throw the ball, he’s an ideal fit, only question is whether the Panthers believe TE is a good value at 14.
15. Pittsburgh Anthony Spencer, LB, Purdue
Pittsburgh – Anthony Spencer, LB, Purdue – Smart, made a lot of plays for Purdue, with 27 tackles for loss his senior year. Can get to the QB, can drop into coverage, showing versatility that makes Steelers salivate. Not a good fit for some teams, as he’s doesn’t have a clear pro position, but made a ton of plays in the Big 10 last year.
16. Green Bay Marshawn Lynch, RB, Cal
Green Bay – Marshawn Lynch, RB, Cal – For two years the Packers have had to go weeks hoping that Ahman Green is healthy enough to play, while they trot out suspects such as Samkon Gado, Najeh Davenport, Noah Herron and Vernand Morency. The madness ends here. Productive runner can also catch ball, and if he ends up here, he is frontrunner for Rookie of the Year honors.
17. Minnesota LB Chad Greenway, Iowa
Chad GreenwayHad a stellar junior season when surrounded by superior talent, play suffered a bit in ’05. Aggressive, great experience, has seen it all, and behaves like it. Great quickness and speed, makes plays all over the field, very good tackler. Tore an ACL in 2002. Note: Will be 2nd athlete from South Dakota drafted in the 1st round this century (Mike Miller, NBA, 2000).
18. Dallas CB Johnathan Joseph, South Carolina
Johnathan JosephHas been timed at 4.34 in the 40, so he has the speed to cover some mistakes. Unlike many with his resume, he actually plays to his timed speed. Makes plays on the ball, is greedy, which means when he’s wrong, can give up long plays to opposition. Only season as a starter was ’05. Potential to return kicks, will definitely contribute on special teams.
19. San Diego S Jason Allen, Tennessee
Jason AllenInjury concerns kept buzz away for a while, but as draft nears, scouts continue to look at his strong ’04 season, in addition to awesome combine performance. Good speed, great height, not sure if he has enough speed to play the corner, but a natural playmaker vs. either the run or pass.
20. Kansas City WR .Santonio Holmes, Ohio St
Santonio HolmesA lot of similarities to former Buckeye wideout Terry Glenn. Knows the game, great burst, tremendous ability after the catch, can make the tough catch, but sometimes battles the ball. Needs to sharpen technique as step up in class will prevent him from just outrunning defenders. Wasn’t a huge producer at OSU, but they run the ball. Like Denver, KC has seemingly been looking for WR’s since Otis Taylor.
21. New England RB DeAngelo Williams, Memphis
DeAngelo WilliamsGift for a runner of this caliber to fall this far in the draft. Punishing inside runner who can use his lack of height to an advantage, getting lost behind blockers, Joe Morris made a career of it. Huge college production while playing for an overwhelmed team.
22. San Francisco S Donte Whitner, Ohio St.
Donte WhitnerGood speed and enough quickness to compete on the outside. Strong tackler who likes to compete inside the box, however, he needs to gain strength to do so at the next level. Versatility would allow him to contribute on specials and possibly, on some expanded coverage teams. Too much talent in the secondary for the Niners to not look at filling some holes early.
23. Tampa Bay LB Ernie Sims, Fla. St.
Ernie SimsProbably the best cover linebacker in this draft. If character concerns didn’t abound, he’d be around the top 10, as it stands, his superior talent may still land him just outside that category. Has run a sub 4.5 40 so he has the speed to run with backs & TE’s, but he does need to add size to fight off linemen. Must use hands better to protect self from being swallowed.
24. Cincinnatti CB Ashton Youboty, Ohio St.
Ashton YoubotyLike many of the corners in this year’s crop, he has the size/speed/athletic ability combo you would look for. His 6’1” frame allows him to compete for jump balls against bigger receivers, needs to get stronger, but not scared of getting his nose dirty in run support. Needs more experience in pass coverage, but the whole package is there.
25. NY Giants LB Bobby Carpenter, Ohio St.
Bobby CarpenterGiants are in good shape, needing depth at LB, which is a strength of this draft. A high-character guy whose father played for the New York Giants. Often overshadowed by OSU teammate A.J. Hawk, Carpenter has better size at 6'3, 255. Had 8 sacks his final season at OSU and also showed promise in pass coverage. Can get out and run with tight ends and running backs. Will be an immediate asset on special teams. although carpenter has great weight-room strength, he does not always hold up at the point of attack. Must learn to use hands, disappears at times. Carpenter will be a good late-first-round pick due to his versatiliy. his drive and physical stature should keep him in the league for many years. Noteworthy: Jesus was a carpenter.
26. Chicago OT Marcus McNeill, Auburn
Great speed for a man this size (6’7”, 332). Brute strength enables him to maul opposition on running plays, and cause bull rushers to go to plan B. Battle is usually over after his hands are engaged on opposition. Technique, like body, can get sloppy, causing him to get caught on heels. Is convinced he owes parents $1million for feeding him while growing up. Bears could use a special talent on offense, but value isn’t here right now.
27. Carolina DT Gabe Watson, Michigan
Huge plugger who causes problems at point of attack. Should be able to overpower lighter centers and guards. Size prevents ability to catch in pursuit, but maybe the second-best run stuffer in this draft. Panthers could use high-quality depth at the position given Kris Jenkins’ injury history.
28. Jacksonville LB DeMeco Ryans, Alabama
Instinctive player, less than ideal measureables, could have a tough time adjusting to the step-up in competitition, but he’s the type of player who slips due to combine workouts, gets drafted and makes some team very happy.
29. NY Jets RB Laurence Maroney, Minnesota
A lot of quality RB’s in this draft, but right now, Maroney is 3rd off the board. Jets may opt to go with a player who can make difference off the edge, but if one isn’t available, they have other needs, and RB is very clearly one of them.
30. Indianapolis CB Kelly Jennings, Miami
Kelly JenningsAnother high-quality corner, with speed, experience and playmaking ability. Indy doesn’t mind stockpiling talent on the defensive side of the ball.
31. Seattle CB Antonio Cromartie, Fla. St.
Antonio CromartieMaybe the best athlete in the draft, but had to sit out ’05 season with a torn ACL. Tremendous size (6-3). Lanky build allows Cromartie to make plays after seemingly being out of them. Willing in run support, but missing a year and opting to come out a year early will cost him some in draft position.
32. Pittsburgh RB LenDale White, USC
LenDale WhiteA powerful runner with quick feet in the mold of Jerome Bettis. Had 24 TDs as a junior at USC. At 6'2' and 240lbs, has outstanding size. Runs downhill with good body lean. Has a nice pop to the outside. Natural pass catcher. Questionable character. Looked like the fat one in Wilson Phillips at USC's Pro Day, as Bush and Leinart shined, White looked pathetic. A flabby 244, lifted 225lbs only 14 times. Pulled up lame in the 40 due to a hamstring and never ran. White's on-field production is hard to deny. however, his showing at USC's Pro Day unearthed questions about his desire. Weight will be an issue. Is he willing to block? Bottom line is that White is at least 2 inches taller and 35 pounds heavier than any back ranked in this class' top 10. Will teams be willing to ovelook his past transgressions to land a powerful runner and a goal-line threat? Of course they will. This is a league judged on talent. White's talent is undeniable. Note: cousin is Chauncey Billups of the Detroit Pistons.
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