Frank Okam is a beast in the middle and has shown that he can stop the run as well as put pressure on the QB. Okam is projected a little lower in some other drafts, but he is a big body that can help stop the run—very important for the Broncos. Their offense is pretty strong but a receiver, DE, or Corner in this position are also other possibilities.
13. Carolina Panthers: Kenny Phillips, S, Miami
The Panthers have struggled all year at the QB position and so that is a very viable option here. I think if they wait they will be able to get Colt Brennan or someone else in the 2nd or 3rd round. Kenny Phillips is an awesome athlete and could go much higher than this depending on other teams’ needs. Look for them to either take a QB or a top defensive player for this slot.
14. Chicago Bears: Andre Woodson, QB, Kentucky
The Chicago Bears have also struggled with their QB situation this season. With Devin Hester they have one of the best weapons in the league (if not the best). The Bears need to augment their offensive assets, as in the O-Line, RBs, and WRs. Look for the Bears to use the 2008 NFL Draft to improve their offense in the early rounds. I say they take a strong, confident QB in Andre Woodson.
15. Detroit Lions: Ryan Clady, OT, Boise St.
Most likely, the Lions will pick defense here. However, I think Ryan Clady is a top 10 pick because of his speed and size. Therefore, the Lions could take him to protect their QBs for the next 10 years and help with strong run blocking.
Some other very viable picks would be Calais Campbell or Vernon Gholston, as the Lions were looking for a DE last year before they decided to take another WR.
Look for the Lions to either take a DE in the first or second round. I like Clady here because he is a great lineman and will be a good player for the next decade.
16. Arizona Cardinals: Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State
The Cardinals need to help their struggling defense, having had trouble this season in pressuring opponents' QBs. Gholston could pressure the QB and help with the run as well.
Another good pick here would be Calais Campbell, the 6’8" monster from Miami who easily disrupts a QB’s throwing line with his long arms.
I think the Cardinals will draft the best possible defensive player, and in this situation Vernon is that player.
17. Minnesota Vikings: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
The Vikings’ defense has been excellent this year and wasa a significant factor in the team’s success. Their offensive line has been spectacular at times as well, and we all know that Adrian Peterson is amazing. So the Vikings need to use this draft to replace either receivers or the QB.
At the end of the year Sydney Rice started to step up and make some plays for the Vikings and they still have Troy Williamson, the bust from a couple years ago. So I’m betting that the Vikings take Brohm if he is still available.
Tavaris Jackson had a couple good games but mostly struggled through the season. Look for Brohm to be a QB who can not only throw but can also manage a game without turning over the ball, as Tavaris often does.
18. Houston Texans: Jonathan Stewart, RB, Oregon
Jonathan Stewart managed to end the season okay, but not with as much strength as when he had his dual threat, Dennis Dixon. Look for Stewart to be a power RB in the NFL, similar in style to Shaun Alexander, because of his combination of size and speed.
Overall the Texans have a pretty decent offense, but not really a strong RB. So look for them to take an RB or a defensive need other than DE—because Mario Williams did step it up this year!
19. Philadelphia Eagles: Gosder Cherilus, OT, BC
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