NFL Draft Blitz 7 round mock draft...

[Krangodnzr]

Cards select:

3. Arizona Cardinals-Tommie Harris - DT - Oklahoma
33. Arizona Cardinals-Jonathan “J.P.” Losman - QB - Tulane
64. Arizona Cardinals-Cedric Cobbs - RB - Arkansas
99. Arizona Cardinals-Ricardo Colclough - CB - Tusculum
130. Arizona Cardinals-Maurice Jones - ILB - South Florida
161. Arizona Cardinals-Chris Cooley - TE - Utah State
192. Arizona Cardinals-Marcell Allmond - CB - USC

Tommie Harris
War Room analysis
Harris, cousin of Lions offensive tackle Stockar McDougle and Eagles defensive end Jerome McDougle, has been a full-time starter since his first game as a true freshman in 2001. He didn't play up to his potential in 2002, but he has bounced back as a senior, playing played with a much more consistent effort. He is the nation's most gifted defensive tackle and could be the first player drafted in '04.

Harris bulked up in the offseason prior to '03 and is in the best shape of his life. He is athletic, powerful, quick and explosive. He has become better at occupying two blockers against the run when called upon to do so, but his strength is penetration. He shows exceptional initial quickness, a powerful upper body, burst through the line, good change of direction and instincts when tracking down the ball. He also has great closing speed in pursuit.

Harris' best fit in the NFL will be in a one-gap scheme where he can use his initial quickness, athleticism and nose for the ball to provide a constant disruption vs. the run and inside penetration on the pass rush.

Dan Pompei analysis
Is a better prospect than Dewayne Robertson, who was chosen fourth overall by the Jets last year.


Player evaluation:
J.P. Losman
War Room analysis

Strengths: Losman has adequate height and overall size. His arm strength is above average, and he shows good zip on the deep out route. He does a terrific job of throwing on the run. He can throw across his body and is an accurate passer when rolling out. He is a rhythm passer and can pick apart a defense when he is hot. A good athlete, Losman lacks exceptional top-end speed, but his speed is above average and he is a quick, elusive runner. He will buy lots of second chances with his feet and also is a threat to take run.

Weaknesses: Losman has had durability problems and missed time because of injury in 2001. His size is adequate, but not great. He might need to add bulk to his frame. He is a little bit lanky, with long arms and a little bit of a wind-up delivery. Losman is unpolished in his mechanics and progression reads. He must work on surveying the field in his drops and must do a better job of making pre-snap reads.

He spends a lot of time in the shotgun and needs experience taking snaps from center. He can be erratic and is somewhat of a streaky passer. His deep ball tends to hang in the air. He doesn't show great timing or the ability to consistently lead his receivers on crossing routes and slants.

Losman is a threat to run because of his quickness and elusiveness, but he doesn't have great straight-line speed and will struggle to run effectively in the NFL.

Bottom line: Losman graduated early from high school and spent the Spring 1999 semester at UCLA before opting for Tulane. He redshirted because of NCAA transfer regulations in '99 and backed up to Patrick Ramsey (Redskins) the next two seasons. Losman is among the most gifted quarterbacks in the '04 class. He has adequate size, excellent arm strength and is a better-than-average athlete. He had one season of starting experience before his senior season, but he made a strong impression by completing 57.4 percent of his passes for 2,468 yards and 19 touchdowns. Losman is somewhat inexperienced and definitely unpolished, but he has the physical tools of a first-round pick. He could be just that if he continues to develop.

Dan Pompei analysis
Took a beating this year without much talent around him. Had some bad games. Athletic, strong and tough. Very talented passer

 

[Krangodnzr]

Player evaluation:
Cedric Cobbs
War Room analysis
Strengths: Has ideal size, strength and speed. Has shed weight, and is in the best shape of his career. Is a hard runner with good initial quickness. Shows good vision and the ability to find cutback lanes. Bursts through the hole. Uses a good stiff-arm, and runs over defensive backs. Shows a second gear in the open field, and has good speed for his size. Is a punishing pass blocker.

Weaknesses: Has had off-field problems and trouble staying healthy. Also has had fumbling problems. Was inconsistent before senior season. Runs too high and takes too many hits to his body, leading to more fumbles and injuries. Is impatient as a runner at times, and gets caught trying to make too much happen. Lacks experience catching the ball, but shows decent hands. Looks lost at times when running routes. Shows poor blocking technique, and tends to miss blitz assignments.

Bottom line: Cobbs has had a roller-coaster career at Arkansas. He broke the freshman rushing record despite splitting carries with senior Chrys Chukwuma. He was a preseason Doak Walker Award candidate and a consensus preseason All-SEC running back heading into 2000, but his sophomore season was cut short by a separated shoulder. He was not the same back in '01 and '02. He had trouble staying healthy, holding onto the ball and staying out of trouble. In '03, Cobbs has answered a lot of questions with a great senior season. He dropped 15 pounds and is in the best shape of his career. He has remained healthy, protected the ball and has stayed out of trouble. Cobbs always had Day 1 talent, but he didn't play like a Day 1 prospect before this season. If Cobbs stays on the right path, he could be selected in the second or third round.

Dan Pompei analysis
Can find the crease and burst through it. Has the strength to break tackles. Has some off-the-field issues.

Ricardo Colclough
War Room analysis


Strengths: Has adequate size and good speed, and is physical and aggressive. Will do a good job of pressing receivers at the line of scrimmage. Has a strong upper body and is fluid and natural in his turns. Has very good quickness and acceleration. Shows the burst and speed to make up for mistakes.

Has excellent awareness and ball skills. Does an outstanding job of finding the ball in the air. Shows very good leaping ability and hands. Is aggressive when the ball is in the air and does a good job of catching it at its highest point.

Is physical in run support. Will fill hard against the run and shows good pop as a tackler. Also has potential as a return specialist. Shows good vision, burst and acceleration with the ball in his hands.

Weaknesses: Like any small school prospect, there are concerns about his adjustment to the NFL. He relies a lot of his speed and natural athleticism at the Division II level. Can be inconsistent in his recognition skills. Has below-average footwork and technique. Has good speed but looks faster on film than he is because of his level of competition. Will not be able to rely on his speed in the NFL.

Bottom line: Colclough spent two years in junior college before transferring to Tusculum, where he made 13 starts in two seasons. He had 15 interceptions, including 11 as a senior. He is a fluid player with loads of athletic ability, has good size and above-average speed, and is aggressive and physical.

However, he is raw and needs to work on his technique, footwork and recognition skills. He also may need more time than most Day 1 cornerbacks to adjust to the speed and size of the NFL. But he would have been a star no matter what level of competition he played.

Colclough is the highest rated of all the small school "sleeper" prospects in this year's draft class. He could be selected as early as the second round. His explosive potential as a return specialist adds to his draft value.

Player evaluation:
Maurice Jones
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is versatile and has the potential to play either inside or outside. Has adequate size and good speed. Is an instinctive player with very good athleticism. Is a sideline-to-sideline player against the run. Takes good angles in pursuit and shows pop as a tackler. Has a powerful upper body. Is strong enough to match up against most tight ends in coverage and also is athletic and fast enough to cover backs out of the backfield. Shows excellent range in coverage. Also flashes instincts and closing burst as a pass rusher off the edge.

Weaknesses: Can play out of control at times. Must become more disciplined and learn to trust his keys and reads. Must do a better job of breaking down in space as a tackler. Is powerful, but occasionally will lunge and arm-tackle. Lacks great ball skills in coverage and must do a better job of adjusting to the ball in the air.

Bottom line: An outside linebacker in college, Jones is a pro inside linebacker prospect. He has adequate size and great speed, but before his senior season was overshadowed by teammate Kawika Mitchell, a second-round pick by the Chiefs in '03. As a senior, Jones led the Bulls with 116 tackles, including 12.5 for loss. Jones shows good instincts and is athletic. He has the size and speed to play either inside or on the weakside and has experience at both positions. He is versatile, has excellent range against the run as well as in coverage and shows good explosiveness and closing quickness as a pass rusher.

Jones is an underrated prospect with the tools to continue developing. His best football ahead of him. He could develop into a starter either inside or outside and is worth taking a chance on late on Day 1. At the least, he has a great temperament and the size, speed and tackling skills to contribute on special teams as a coverage player right away.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Player evaluation:
Chris Cooley
War Room analysis
Strengths: Possesses good athletic ability, and adjusts to passes in the air. Rarely drops a pass. Catches the ball away from his frame, and has the reliable hands to make tough catches in traffic. Has the size to cause matchup problems, and has the potential to be a productive red-zone target. Shows good awareness, and finds soft spots in zone coverage. Gets upfield quickly after the catch, and is a powerful runner. Is versatile enough to contribute in many roles. Has experience lining up in the backfield, blocks well in the open field, and works to sustain blocks. Plays with good intensity, and takes adequate angles to blocks.

Weaknesses: Isn't a dominant in-line blocker, and is more of an H-back prospect than a tight end. Lacks lower-body strength to move the pile in the running game, and doesn't get much pop at the point of attack. Lacks ideal speed, and won't be able to stretch NFL defenses. Isn't explosive out of cuts, and is more effective against zone coverage than man-to-man. Lacks the change-of-direction skills to make defenders miss after the catch, and isn't a threat to turn short gains into big plays.

Bottom line: Cooley started his college career at defensive end and moved to tight end midway through his freshman season. He plays more of an H-back role in college and projects to be the same in the NFL. As a blocker, he is a technically sound and athletic blocker but isn't dominant in the passing game or running game. Cooley's potential as a receiver is limited by his lack of burst, and he must improve his strength as a blocker. Cooley should make an NFL roster as a versatile tight end/H-back/fullback type of player who also contributes on special teams.

Player evaluation:
Marcell Allmond
War Room analysis
Strengths: Has good size and is well built and strong. Is a physical corner who presses wide receivers at the line of scrimmage. Has good upper-body strength and a wide wingspan to smother receivers. Has good foot quickness. Can turn and run with most receivers on the outside. Has adequate recovery speed if he makes a mistake. Shows fluid hip movement and good body control. Has excellent ball skills. Has good leaping ability and times his jumps well. Is aggressive when the ball is in the air and has good hands. Is tough and aggressive against the run. Has some pop as a tackler at cornerback. Has great instincts, burst and power as a tackler.

Weaknesses: Had a broken leg in 2000 and a stress fracture in his right leg during 2003 spring drills. Was suspended for the 2001 season for a student conduct violation. Is still a bit raw at cornerback. Lacks recognition skills. Must improve his ability to read and react. Gets caught peeking and guessing. Is much better in man-coverage than in zone. Gets lost in space. Must improve his footwork. Gets caught crossing over and must learn to take better angles to the ball in pursuit.

Bottom line: Allmond, a hurdler and decathlete for the USC track team, started at wide receiver for the first half of his sophomore season before breaking his left leg. He was expected to return as a starting wide receiver in 2001 but instead redshirted while suspended from the team. He started the last seven games of the 2002 season and showed some promising signs.

But Allmond had his best season as a senior, starting all 13 games and finishing with 48 total tackles, three sacks, three interceptions and four passes broken up. Allmond is still somewhat raw, but he has good size, adequate speed, good quickness and excellent ball skills in coverage.

 

[Krangodnzr]

I would be a little disappointed if we selected Harris and Lossman, but would be happy with Cobbs, Colclough, and Jones.

 

[azdad1978]

This mock draft sucks!!!!!!!!!!!! I won't touch Harris with a 10 foot pole. Losman? I'll take Rivers over him anyday. Great more LB for us too. Its not like we are not crowded in LB. It just shows that people who don't follow this team has no clue what they are talking about.

 

[Pariah]

This is the most disheartening mock for the Cards I've seen to date. I don't like it at all.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Originally posted by azdad1978
This mock draft sucks!!!!!!!!!!!! I won't touch Harris with a 10 foot pole. Losman? I'll take Rivers over him anyday. Great more LB for us too. Its not like we are not crowded in LB. It just shows that people who don't follow this team has no clue what they are talking about.

I would still like to add one more linebacker, and specifically an athletic middle backer. Jones fits that criteria, so he would be a good second day pick there.

I'm not a fan of this mock either though, just wanted something, ANYTHING, to talk about.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Originally posted by Pariah
This is the most disheartening mock for the Cards I've seen to date. I don't like it at all.

What about the picks AFTER round 2? IMO the first 2 rounds would suck for us, but 3rd round on is pretty good (though I wouldn't take the Cooley kid).

 

[azdad1978]

Originally posted by Krangthebrain
I would still like to add one more linebacker, and specifically an athletic middle backer. Jones fits that criteria, so he would be a good second day pick there.

I'm not a fan of this mock either though, just wanted something, ANYTHING, to talk about.

Don't get me wrong Krang I'm not shooting the messenger I just don't like the first 2 picks. I rather trade down and trade down some more if I want Harris on the 1st round. and I rather take Rivers if he slipped to the 2nd round or any of the CB left that also slipped to the 2nd round. But the rest of the picks is solid.

 

[LVCARDFREAK]

God Not Losman!!!!! He is very overrated!

 

[Pariah]

Originally posted by Krangthebrain
What about the picks AFTER round 2? IMO the first 2 rounds would suck for us, but 3rd round on is pretty good (though I wouldn't take the Cooley kid).

I like the Colclough pick after what he did at the senior bowl (according to a post that's floating around), but none of the others really do it for me.

Here's why:

~Another defensive lineman in the first round? Ugh. Please, no.
~If we don't take a QB at #3 (Eli or Ben), I'd rather stick with McCown/Blake or McCown/FA (maybe Couch?)
~I don't think we need to spend a 3rd rounder on a RB
~As I said, I like the Colclough pick here
~I hope we stay completely away from LB this year unless someone falls in our lap, and it doesn't seem to me that's the case with Jones in the 5th.
~This is just a feeling, but don't we have a bunch of H-Back types on the roster? Whatever happened to Tywan Mitchell? I liked him as a #2 or 3 pass-catching TE.
~I like the idea of picking a raw, athletic CB here. Allmond seems to fit that mold.

So, of the seven rounds I only like two, and that's in the 4th and 7th. Fortunately, I don't think it's a very likely scenario either (but what do I know?...seriously)

 

[ajcardfan]

I'd be very, very disappointed if the draft played out this way. There are several things wrong with it, most of all Harris at number 3 and no CB until rd. 4.

 

[Mr. Boldin]

Thats the ugliest mock I have ever seen.

 

[Renz]

Originally posted by Krangthebrain
I would be a little disappointed if we selected Harris and Losman, but would be happy with Cobbs, Colclough, and Jones.

I agree. No to Harris and Losman, but IMO Cobbs, Colclough & Jones would be good late round picks.

 

[Krangodnzr]

Originally posted by Pariah
I like the Colclough pick after what he did at the senior bowl (according to a post that's floating around), but none of the others really do it for me.

Here's why:

~Another defensive lineman in the first round? Ugh. Please, no.

I agree, though Harris is a pretty good player. He just seems like he has way too much "bust" potential.

Originally posted by Pariah
~If we don't take a QB at #3 (Eli or Ben), I'd rather stick with McCown/Blake or McCown/FA (maybe Couch?)

I also agree, but say no to Couch. He has been the Jake Plummer of Cleveland, and I would rather stick with McCown who is a much better athlete at least.

Originally posted by Pariah
~I don't think we need to spend a 3rd rounder on a RB

But at that point, Cobbs would probably be the best player available. Cobbs could be a star, he certainly has more natural ability than Shipp. Drafting for need has been our achilles heel for many years.

Originally posted by Pariah
~As I said, I like the Colclough pick here

I do too, but I doubt he lasts that long. Teams love to take small school corners way too early, since they have the aura of mystery.

Originally posted by Pariah
~I hope we stay completely away from LB this year unless someone falls in our lap, and it doesn't seem to me that's the case with Jones in the 5th.

We STILL need a young ILB, and Jones has potential (he runs, according to some things I've read, a 4.62). He looks to be a best available pick at that point, and of course we are talking about day 2 prospects. Day 2 prospects are rarely any good, so why not take the best available?

Originally posted by Pariah
~This is just a feeling, but don't we have a bunch of H-Back types on the roster? Whatever happened to Tywan Mitchell? I liked him as a #2 or 3 pass-catching TE.

I hate that pick as well. And Tywan hasn't been on our roster for the past two seasons. He can't block, can't play special teams, and isn't exactly a consistent receiving threat.

Originally posted by Pariah
~I like the idea of picking a raw, athletic CB here. Allmond seems to fit that mold.

I agree, though I seriously doubt that any corner with any ability would be available this late.

Originally posted by Pariah
So, of the seven rounds I only like two, and that's in the 4th and 7th. Fortunately, I don't think it's a very likely scenario either (but what do I know?...seriously)

Of course it won't happen like this. No one ever gets any picks after round 1 correct (as an entirety; I predicted that we would take Levar Fisher in round 2 when we did).

I like the Cobbs pick (though it's a bit early), the Colclough pick (though I doubt he lasts that long), the Jones pick (we still need a young ILB to groom), and the Allmond pick (no way any corner with decent speed and size lasts this long).

 

[Krangodnzr]

Cobbs could be a terrific NFL player. Anyone who has even watched a single game of his at Arkansas (when he wasn't injured of course), knows that he is as good as any back in this draft.

He has size, speed, receiving ability, and wiggle for a back that's built like Eddie George. Injuries are a big questionmark, but he has the chance to be a stud.

 

[SECTION 11]

Everyone knows how big and fast he is. I don't think the combine is going to help him. I bet he goes day two, where he'd be an absolute steal.

That being said, he should probably leave his bong in Arkansas.

 

[azdad1978]

Originally posted by SECTION 11
Everyone knows how big and fast he is. I don't think the combine is going to help him. I bet he goes day two, where he'd be an absolute steal.

That being said, he should probably leave his bong in Arkansas.

If he's there at 4th round then draft the guy.

 

[spanky1]

I'd be interested in Tommie Harris, but NOT at #3. I would be prepared to take him with our 1st pick if we traded down to say #6-#10. We sure ain't taking a QB with our #33 pick. We need to take the best available CB with this pick........oh and I know I've said this before.......I want Jake Grove on our team......... big time!

 

[spanky1]

Oh and as a sidebar, Tommie Harris is not a senior........

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Originally posted by azdad1978
This mock draft sucks!!!!!!!!!!!! I won't touch Harris with a 10 foot pole. Losman? I'll take Rivers over him anyday. Great more LB for us too. Its not like we are not crowded in LB. It just shows that people who don't follow this team has no clue what they are talking about.

"no clue" - ? why, 'cuz they have us taking a dlineman (which we need) a qb (which we need) and a lb (and are we really "crowded" at that position? we have fischer/thompson who are both, imo, still "potential" guys, and ronnie mac who is over the hill. you just don't like the selections. and i agree with you, i'm not enamored of this draft, but to say "no clue" . . . that's a reach.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Originally posted by Pariah
~This is just a feeling, but don't we have a bunch of H-Back types on the roster? Whatever happened to Tywan Mitchell? I liked him as a #2 or 3 pass-catching TE.

we actually don't have a single h-back type on the roster. both freddy jones and (i can never seem to remember the dude from ASU's name!) are pure TEs. tywan is long gone. and, remember, green's offenses like to use double te's and h-backs (see kleinsasser)

 

[SECTION 11]

Hey! Anyone else see Steven Jackson pile up all those yards in a single back set, behind a crappy O-line?

Muahahahahaaaa.....

 

[lrk27]

Originally posted by Ouchie-Z-Clown
we actually don't have a single h-back type on the roster. both freddy jones and (i can never seem to remember the dude from ASU's name!) are pure TEs.

Actually, Steve Bush (the guy from ASU) was used primarily as an H-Back in Mac's system. He was also training Josh Rue to work as an H-back as well. But you're right about Freddie Jones - pure TE.

 

[Ouchie-Z-Clown]

Originally posted by lrk27
Actually, Steve Bush (the guy from ASU) was used primarily as an H-Back in Mac's system. He was also training Josh Rue to work as an H-back as well. But you're right about Freddie Jones - pure TE.

steve bush! that's it. yeah, mac was training him as such, but it was yet another miscalculation of talent on mac's part. bush is a classic te and not an h-back. josh rue is probably better suited (from what little i've read of him) for the h-back role.