Last Minute-Revised-Hurry Up Mock

Mick Miller by Analyst Written on April 25, 2008
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Previous Prediction: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB

11. Buffalo Bills - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tenn. St.

The Bills have big needs at corner and receiver. They have smaller receivers and covet and bigger target to offset that. There are receivers available later and I doubt the top corners are going to last the first round, so someone to match-up with Randy Moss is vital and the 6-2, 183 pound DRC may give them a chance to do so. Or will they deal?

Previous Prediction: Mike Jenkins, CB

12. Denver - Ryan Clady, OT, Boise St.

They have some offensive holes and they have filled them with veteran second tier wide receivers and with their experience in getting late round gems at running back, the retirement of Matt Lepsis means drafting a tackle.

Previous Prediction: Keith Rivers, LB

13. Carolina - Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt

The team needs a tackle to play opposite Jordan Gross who is moving to the left side and Travelle Wharton moving to guard. Drafting Williams will secure an option of moving Gross back if he cannot make the switch.

Previous Prediction: same

14. Chicago - Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh

Again, I think there is lip service being paid by talking up Illinois' Rashard Mendenhall at this spot enticing possible deals. Reuben Brown and Fred Miller are out of the picture and the power running game they covet needs road graders.

Previous Prediction: same

15. Detroit - Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee

The Lions proved with the selection of Ernie Sims at nine in the past that draft position and what other people think doesn't matter. Point blank, they need a middle linebacker and Mayo is the best fit for the Tampa Two.

Previous Prediction: Rashard Mendenhall, RB

16. Arizona - Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida

They resigned Eric Green and Ralph Brown and brought in Michael Adams and moved Antrel Rolle to safety. I know they would like a running back here, but the position is deep and the draft and the team is not at corner.

Previous Prediction: Antoine Cason, CB

17. Kansas City - Branden Albert, G/T, Virginia

Albert is flying up a lot of boards, but you have to wonder if most have him playing LT in the pros, why did he not beat out D'Brickashaw Ferguson (who is slowly adjusting in the NFL) last season instead of playing next to him and remain at guard after he left for the Jets. His versatility helps the Chiefs here, a more realistic place for him to be taken.

Previous Prediction: Derrick Harvey, DE

18. Houston - Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon

Different mock, same reasons. The Texans need a bull steer to rumble.

Previous Prediction: same

19. Philadelphia - Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan St.

If the team does indeed trade Lito Sheppard, this pick could change, but I doubt it. I still like Thomas here and they only signed Reno Mahe last year out of desperation. Thomas could fill the return role and while their starting tackles Jon Runyan and Tra Thomas (34, 33), there is depth at the position to address later.

Previous Prediction: same

20. Tampa Bay - Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville

As in my previous mock, Brohm is ready made for the QB-lovin' Gruden and the Bucs and a receiver can be had later.

Previous Prediction: same

21. Washington - Limas Sweed, WR, Texas

The big, physical, and fast Sweed will be a fine compliment to the speedier and smaller Santana Moss and Antwaan Randle-El.

Previous Prediction: Malcom Kelly, WR

22. Dallas - Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona.

Bringing in Pacman could be a coup, but who really knows when he sees the field? Receivers will be around later in the second round.

Previous Prediction: Limas Sweed, WR

23. Pittsburgh - Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College

The Steelers need lineman and hope one of the top tier selections are left on the board.

Previous Prediction: Brenden Albert, G/T

24. Tennessee - DeSean Jackson, WR, California

Losing Pacman Jones means no dynamic presence in the return game and adding Jackson means speed at receiver for Vince Young. The team gave a big deal to Justin Gage and brought back Justin McCareins, meaning they can go with the smaller Jackson.

Previous Prediction: same

25. Seattle - Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina

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