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Henchman Supreme
They don't have Mike Williams being taken due to the decision (sorta) yesterday.
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THE SPORTING NEWS: 2004 Mock Draft XII
No. Team Player Pos. College Prev. Rising/Falling High/Low
1 Chargers Eli Manning QB Mississippi 1st same 1st/3rd
The Chargers want to trade down. They like Manning but would prefer not to risk No. 1 money on the position. Ben Roethlisberger and Philip Rivers are only a tick below Manning and would come much, much cheaper. However, most teams hold the same opinion. Manning has all the physical tools to be a franchise QB and has the mental makeup to handle the pressure of being the No. 1 pick.
2 Raiders Robert Gallery OT Iowa 2nd same 2nd/4th
Unless a team trades up to get Roethlisberger or Larry Fitzgerald, the Raiders will be stuck here. And that could be a blessing in disguise. The Raiders' line needs an overhaul, and Gallery is a dominant left tackle.
3 Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald WR Pittsburgh 3rd same 1st/3rd
Fitzgerald is Dennis Green's guy. Fitzgerald grew up in Minnesota, is a cousin of former Viking Cris Carter and spent much time around the team because his dad was a beat writer. Fitzgerald is the complete package — a downfield threat with great acceleration, size, reach, hand-eye coordination and body control. He also has great character.
4 Giants Ben Roethlisberger QB Miami (OH) 4th same 3rd/13th
With Kerry Collins in the final year of his contract and eager to be a free agent, the Giants will pick a QB in Round 1. The Giants have talked with San Diego about the No. 1 pick (to get Manning) but might be better off standing pat. Roethlisberger is big and athletic enough to avoid sacks. He lacks elite arm strength, but it is better than many current NFL starters. He has the poise and leadership skills coach Tom Coughlin demands of a QB. Roethlisberger reads coverages, makes adjustments and has the ability and desire to learn.
5 Redskins Tommie Harris DT Oklahoma 5th same 5th/8th
Harris has been moving up every board recently, and teaming him with new Redskins Cornelius Griffin and Phillip Daniels would give Washington an excellent front four.
6 Lions Kellen Winslow Jr. TE Miami (FL) 6th same 6th/8th
No way the Lions pass on Winslow, the perfect addition to coach Steve Mariucci's West Coast offense. Winslow would stretch the middle of the field for QB Joey Harrington and take pressure off WR Charles Rogers. Winslow continues to get bigger and stronger. He is a fierce blocker and clearly the best pass-catching TE in this class.
7 Browns DeAngelo Hall CB Virginia Tech 7th same 7th/24th
If Gallery and Winslow are off the board, the Browns will attempt to trade down. If unsuccessful, Hall would be the pick. He ran a blazing 4.35-second 40-yard dash. A man-to-man shutdown corner, he is confident and tested and should start as a rookie.
8 Falcons Roy Williams WR Texas 9th (+1) 8th/14th
The Falcons preferred young Mike Williams (USC) here if he was eligible, but Roy, the more experienced Williams, is big and has excellent speed, hands and run-after-catch skills.
9 Jaguars Kenechi Udeze DE USC 13th (+3) 5th/15th
After an outstanding workout at USC recently, Udeze answered all remaining questions. He is sudden enough to play as a pass-rushing DE and stout enough to play against the run.
10 Texans Sean Taylor S Miami (FL) 10th same 6th/17th
Taylor's stock has dropped after a disappointing workout and mixed reports from coaches reviewing his college films. The Texans, in need of a playmaking safety, will find Taylor too good to pass up.
11 Steelers Philip Rivers QB N.C. State 11th same 11th/2nd round
Rivers has hushed scouts' concerns about his funky throwing motion. He certainly is the third-best QB in the draft. The Steelers could develop Rivers to replace Tommy Maddox.
12 Jets D.J. Williams OLB Miami (FL) 12th same 12th/23th
The Jets must complete a LB corps overhaul. Second-year player Victor Hobson is viewed as the long-term answer at MLB. Williams, an explosive playmaker, could start as a rookie. With him on the strong side and newly-signed free agent Eric Barton on the weak side, coach Herm Edwards finally would have the desired speed and playmaking ability.
13 Bills Will Smith DE Ohio St. 15th (+2) 13th/17th
Smith had a great workout recently, impressing NFL officials with speed, explosiveness and strength. He could overtake Udeze as the first DE selected.
14 Bears Vince Wilfork DT Miami (FL) 14th same 4th/14th
Wilfork, a wide body, is quick, active and strong at the point of attack. He excels at controlling the line and is athletic enough to shine as an interior pass rusher.
15 Buccaneers Karlos Dansby OLB Auburn 17th (+2) 15th/32nd
Dansby is active against the run and athletic in coverage. He has ideal pass-rush speed, size and is versatile enough to play in the open field or on the line of scrimmage.
16 49ers Reggie Williams WR Washington 16th same 15th/16th
With Terrell Owens and Tai Streets gone, Williams would be a lock pick. Some question Williams' speed, but he looks fast enough on film. Otherwise, he has the complete package — size, hands and playmaking flair — to quickly develop into a No. 1 receiver.
17 Broncos(from Bengals) Steven Jackson RB Oregon St. 21st (+4) 11th/21st
Jackson clearly has established himself as the No. 1 RB. With the Patriots out of the picture, Denver has little competition in the Jackson sweepstakes, unless the Cowboys look to trade up.
18 Saints Dunta Robinson CB South Carolina 18th same 11th/24th
Robinson has good size, strength and tackling skills. He moved from safety to CB as a senior and continues to improve in coverage. Tough, aggressive and physical, he jams receivers and holds up well in run support. Robinson, with a 4.34-second 40-yard dash, might be the draft's fastest prospect.
19 Vikings Vernon Carey G Miami (FL) 19th same 19th/32nd
The Vikings, with RG David Dixon almost a senior citizen, have a need inside. Carey has great experience, size, strength and versatility and could start as a rookie.
20 Dolphins Shawn Andrews OT Arkansas 20th same 7th/20th
Andrews would be a great fit in the Dolphins' rebuilt offensive line. Massive with great strength, he thrives as a run blocker and has the necessary footwork to excel in pass protection.
21 Patriots (from Ravens) Marcus Tubbs DT Texas 23rd (+2) 21st/2nd round
Tubbs has impressive size, power and quickness. He is a run stuffer who can penetrate and give some pass-rush pressure.
22 Cowboys Kevin Jones RB Virginia Tech 22nd same 11th/2nd round
Jones is explosive, big and strong enough to carry a heavy load — the type of RB Bill Parcells prefers.
23 Seahawks Randy Starks DT Maryland 24th (+1) 10th/24th
Starks dominated in the Terps' 3-4 and is a terrific athlete with ideal initial quickness, size and power. While primarily a run stuffer, he also can provide some penetration.
24 Bengals(from Broncos) Chris Gamble CB Ohio St. 28th (+4) 11th/28th
Gamble, once thought to be a top-10 or 15 prospect, has slipped. He still is the draft's most athletic CB, but he must improve his route-recognition skills before becoming an NFL starter.
25 Packers J.P. Losman QB Tulane 25th same 25th/2nd round
The Packers must select Brett Favre's successor in this draft, and Losman certainly won't last until the Packers' pick in Round 2 (55th overall). If Green Bay completes a trade for Tim Couch, look for them to go for a defensive lineman here.
26 Rams Antwan Odom DE Alabama 26th same 25th/2nd round
With the free-agent loss of Grant Wistrom, the Rams must take a DE on Day 1. Odom has great potential because he has the size to play every down and possesses strong pass-rush skills.
27 Titans Justin Smiley G Alabama 27th same 27th/2nd round
Smiley rapidly is moving up teams' draft boards. He should start early, filling a top need.
28 Eagles Ahmad Carroll CB Arkansas 29th (+1) 28th/2nd round
Carroll has the physical and mental makeup for the job. He has been steadily moving up the charts.
29 Colts Will Poole CB USC 2nd round 28th/2nd round
Poole has good size and exceptional ball skills, but his speed has come into question after a poor March workout. As one of this class' most physical CBs, he also doesn't back away from mixing it up against the run.
30 Chiefs Rashaun Woods WR Oklahoma St. 2nd round same 30th/2nd round
Woods lacks blazing speed but is a downfield threat because of his leaping ability. He is moving up the charts ahead of other receivers.
31 Panthers Michael Clayton WR LSU 31st same 16th/31st
Clayton is big, strong and tough and compensates for mere adequate speed with outstanding athleticism.
32 Patriots Chris Snee G Boston College 32nd same 32nd/2nd round
The Patriots have had recent success with Boston College linemen. Dan Koppen started as a rookie and will be the anchor of the line in his second year. Snee would rejoin Koppen, his BC teammate in '02, and replace free-agent departure Damien Woody, who was drafted out of BC in '99.
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THE SPORTING NEWS: 2004 Mock Draft XII
No. Team Player Pos. College Prev. Rising/Falling High/Low
1 Chargers Eli Manning QB Mississippi 1st same 1st/3rd
The Chargers want to trade down. They like Manning but would prefer not to risk No. 1 money on the position. Ben Roethlisberger and Philip Rivers are only a tick below Manning and would come much, much cheaper. However, most teams hold the same opinion. Manning has all the physical tools to be a franchise QB and has the mental makeup to handle the pressure of being the No. 1 pick.
2 Raiders Robert Gallery OT Iowa 2nd same 2nd/4th
Unless a team trades up to get Roethlisberger or Larry Fitzgerald, the Raiders will be stuck here. And that could be a blessing in disguise. The Raiders' line needs an overhaul, and Gallery is a dominant left tackle.
3 Cardinals Larry Fitzgerald WR Pittsburgh 3rd same 1st/3rd
Fitzgerald is Dennis Green's guy. Fitzgerald grew up in Minnesota, is a cousin of former Viking Cris Carter and spent much time around the team because his dad was a beat writer. Fitzgerald is the complete package — a downfield threat with great acceleration, size, reach, hand-eye coordination and body control. He also has great character.
4 Giants Ben Roethlisberger QB Miami (OH) 4th same 3rd/13th
With Kerry Collins in the final year of his contract and eager to be a free agent, the Giants will pick a QB in Round 1. The Giants have talked with San Diego about the No. 1 pick (to get Manning) but might be better off standing pat. Roethlisberger is big and athletic enough to avoid sacks. He lacks elite arm strength, but it is better than many current NFL starters. He has the poise and leadership skills coach Tom Coughlin demands of a QB. Roethlisberger reads coverages, makes adjustments and has the ability and desire to learn.
5 Redskins Tommie Harris DT Oklahoma 5th same 5th/8th
Harris has been moving up every board recently, and teaming him with new Redskins Cornelius Griffin and Phillip Daniels would give Washington an excellent front four.
6 Lions Kellen Winslow Jr. TE Miami (FL) 6th same 6th/8th
No way the Lions pass on Winslow, the perfect addition to coach Steve Mariucci's West Coast offense. Winslow would stretch the middle of the field for QB Joey Harrington and take pressure off WR Charles Rogers. Winslow continues to get bigger and stronger. He is a fierce blocker and clearly the best pass-catching TE in this class.
7 Browns DeAngelo Hall CB Virginia Tech 7th same 7th/24th
If Gallery and Winslow are off the board, the Browns will attempt to trade down. If unsuccessful, Hall would be the pick. He ran a blazing 4.35-second 40-yard dash. A man-to-man shutdown corner, he is confident and tested and should start as a rookie.
8 Falcons Roy Williams WR Texas 9th (+1) 8th/14th
The Falcons preferred young Mike Williams (USC) here if he was eligible, but Roy, the more experienced Williams, is big and has excellent speed, hands and run-after-catch skills.
9 Jaguars Kenechi Udeze DE USC 13th (+3) 5th/15th
After an outstanding workout at USC recently, Udeze answered all remaining questions. He is sudden enough to play as a pass-rushing DE and stout enough to play against the run.
10 Texans Sean Taylor S Miami (FL) 10th same 6th/17th
Taylor's stock has dropped after a disappointing workout and mixed reports from coaches reviewing his college films. The Texans, in need of a playmaking safety, will find Taylor too good to pass up.
11 Steelers Philip Rivers QB N.C. State 11th same 11th/2nd round
Rivers has hushed scouts' concerns about his funky throwing motion. He certainly is the third-best QB in the draft. The Steelers could develop Rivers to replace Tommy Maddox.
12 Jets D.J. Williams OLB Miami (FL) 12th same 12th/23th
The Jets must complete a LB corps overhaul. Second-year player Victor Hobson is viewed as the long-term answer at MLB. Williams, an explosive playmaker, could start as a rookie. With him on the strong side and newly-signed free agent Eric Barton on the weak side, coach Herm Edwards finally would have the desired speed and playmaking ability.
13 Bills Will Smith DE Ohio St. 15th (+2) 13th/17th
Smith had a great workout recently, impressing NFL officials with speed, explosiveness and strength. He could overtake Udeze as the first DE selected.
14 Bears Vince Wilfork DT Miami (FL) 14th same 4th/14th
Wilfork, a wide body, is quick, active and strong at the point of attack. He excels at controlling the line and is athletic enough to shine as an interior pass rusher.
15 Buccaneers Karlos Dansby OLB Auburn 17th (+2) 15th/32nd
Dansby is active against the run and athletic in coverage. He has ideal pass-rush speed, size and is versatile enough to play in the open field or on the line of scrimmage.
16 49ers Reggie Williams WR Washington 16th same 15th/16th
With Terrell Owens and Tai Streets gone, Williams would be a lock pick. Some question Williams' speed, but he looks fast enough on film. Otherwise, he has the complete package — size, hands and playmaking flair — to quickly develop into a No. 1 receiver.
17 Broncos(from Bengals) Steven Jackson RB Oregon St. 21st (+4) 11th/21st
Jackson clearly has established himself as the No. 1 RB. With the Patriots out of the picture, Denver has little competition in the Jackson sweepstakes, unless the Cowboys look to trade up.
18 Saints Dunta Robinson CB South Carolina 18th same 11th/24th
Robinson has good size, strength and tackling skills. He moved from safety to CB as a senior and continues to improve in coverage. Tough, aggressive and physical, he jams receivers and holds up well in run support. Robinson, with a 4.34-second 40-yard dash, might be the draft's fastest prospect.
19 Vikings Vernon Carey G Miami (FL) 19th same 19th/32nd
The Vikings, with RG David Dixon almost a senior citizen, have a need inside. Carey has great experience, size, strength and versatility and could start as a rookie.
20 Dolphins Shawn Andrews OT Arkansas 20th same 7th/20th
Andrews would be a great fit in the Dolphins' rebuilt offensive line. Massive with great strength, he thrives as a run blocker and has the necessary footwork to excel in pass protection.
21 Patriots (from Ravens) Marcus Tubbs DT Texas 23rd (+2) 21st/2nd round
Tubbs has impressive size, power and quickness. He is a run stuffer who can penetrate and give some pass-rush pressure.
22 Cowboys Kevin Jones RB Virginia Tech 22nd same 11th/2nd round
Jones is explosive, big and strong enough to carry a heavy load — the type of RB Bill Parcells prefers.
23 Seahawks Randy Starks DT Maryland 24th (+1) 10th/24th
Starks dominated in the Terps' 3-4 and is a terrific athlete with ideal initial quickness, size and power. While primarily a run stuffer, he also can provide some penetration.
24 Bengals(from Broncos) Chris Gamble CB Ohio St. 28th (+4) 11th/28th
Gamble, once thought to be a top-10 or 15 prospect, has slipped. He still is the draft's most athletic CB, but he must improve his route-recognition skills before becoming an NFL starter.
25 Packers J.P. Losman QB Tulane 25th same 25th/2nd round
The Packers must select Brett Favre's successor in this draft, and Losman certainly won't last until the Packers' pick in Round 2 (55th overall). If Green Bay completes a trade for Tim Couch, look for them to go for a defensive lineman here.
26 Rams Antwan Odom DE Alabama 26th same 25th/2nd round
With the free-agent loss of Grant Wistrom, the Rams must take a DE on Day 1. Odom has great potential because he has the size to play every down and possesses strong pass-rush skills.
27 Titans Justin Smiley G Alabama 27th same 27th/2nd round
Smiley rapidly is moving up teams' draft boards. He should start early, filling a top need.
28 Eagles Ahmad Carroll CB Arkansas 29th (+1) 28th/2nd round
Carroll has the physical and mental makeup for the job. He has been steadily moving up the charts.
29 Colts Will Poole CB USC 2nd round 28th/2nd round
Poole has good size and exceptional ball skills, but his speed has come into question after a poor March workout. As one of this class' most physical CBs, he also doesn't back away from mixing it up against the run.
30 Chiefs Rashaun Woods WR Oklahoma St. 2nd round same 30th/2nd round
Woods lacks blazing speed but is a downfield threat because of his leaping ability. He is moving up the charts ahead of other receivers.
31 Panthers Michael Clayton WR LSU 31st same 16th/31st
Clayton is big, strong and tough and compensates for mere adequate speed with outstanding athleticism.
32 Patriots Chris Snee G Boston College 32nd same 32nd/2nd round
The Patriots have had recent success with Boston College linemen. Dan Koppen started as a rookie and will be the anchor of the line in his second year. Snee would rejoin Koppen, his BC teammate in '02, and replace free-agent departure Damien Woody, who was drafted out of BC in '99.
