The War Room - 7 round mock (Updated and first 7 round mock)

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MOCK DRAFT: ROUND 1
PICK TEAM PLAYER POS SCHOOL
1 (1) Texans Reggie Bush* RB USC
GM Charley Casserly says he is open for trade business, but it is unlikely that any team will offer the booty required to get this valuable pick. So, that will leave the Texans to select the most versatile offensive threat in the draft and team him with Domanick Davis.

2 (2) Saints D'Brickashaw Ferguson T Va.
The Saints have plenty of options. The most likely would be to trade the pick to a team (Jets and Titans are the most likely) looking to snare Southern Cal quarterback Matt Leinart. If GM Mickey Loomis doesn't make a deal, he will not take NC State DE Mario Williams because he already has two solid pass rushers in Will Smith and Charles Grant. The Saints could, however, solidify an offensive line that has lost center LeCharles Bentley and guard Kendyl Jacox this offseason. New Orleans could pair Ferguson with last year's first-rounder, RT Jamaal Brown, to protect their investment in Drew Brees.

3 (3) Titans Matt Leinart QB USC
If Leinart somehow falls to No. 3, don't blink because the Titans' draft card with his name on it already will be at the podium of Radio City Music Hall. There is a rumor that the Titans like Vince Young. Don't believe it. It's just a smokescreen.

4 (4) Jets Mario Williams* DE NC State
Williams has the size to play the end in new coach Eric Mangini's 3-4 scheme. Like Belichick, expect Mangini to stockpile ends with the versatility to dominate as a pass rusher and stuff the run.

5 (5) Packers Haloti Ngata* DT Oregon
If the Packers can add Ngata to go along with ends Aaron Kampman and Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila and new defensive tackle Ryan Pickett, the team would have the beginnings of a formidable front. Ngata is extremely quick and will create havoc inside.

6 (6) 49ers A.J. Hawk OLB Ohio St.
The Niners need to fill the hole left by free-agent defectors Julian Peterson and Andre Carter. Hawk is intense, can rush the passer and has the speed to make plays sideline to sideline. He would be an immediate starter.

7 (7) Raiders Vince Young* QB Texas
Everyone in the organization likes OT Winston Justice -- except owner/GM Al Davis. Davis wants Young, and Davis always gets his way. New quarterback Aaron Brooks is signed to a two-year deal, which would give Young time to develop.

8 (8) Bills Brodrick Bunkley DT Florida St.
New defensive coordinator Perry Fewell trained under Lovie Smith in St. Louis and Chicago. Fewell is installing the Tampa-2 defense and needs a Warren Sapp-type player for his 4-3 front. Bunkley is quick and athletic and can collapse the pocket.

9 (9) Lions Michael Huff S Texas
The Lions need a safety, and Huff is a versatile player who is physical against the run and can cover a lot of ground in deep middle of the secondary.

10 (10) Cardinals Jay Cutler QB Vandy
Maryland TE Vernon Davis would be tough to pass up, but our sources say coach Dennis Green is looking for a blocker, not a vertical threat. QB Kurt Warner soon turns 35 and hasn't been healthy enough to play a full season since 2001. Backup Josh McCown left via free agency, and Green needs a strong arm to get the ball to his playmaking wide receivers. Cutler isn't technically sound and isn't the most accurate passer, but he has a big arm and a gunslinger mentality.

11 (11) Rams Vernon Davis* TE Maryland
The Rams, unlike the Cardinals, definitely are looking for a two-way tight end with the size and strength to be an in-line blocker and the speed and receiving skills to create matchup problems in the middle of the field. Davis also is the best pure pass catcher in this draft -- better than any wide receiver.

12 (12) Browns Manny Lawson OLB NC State
Every NFL team using a 3-4 defensive scheme projects Lawson as a standup outside linebacker, a la Lawrence Taylor. Lawson has outstanding size and speed and can rush the passer; he had 17 sacks the past two seasons. Although Lawson played end in college, he also can drop into coverage. A rare athlete, Lawson is flying up draft boards and could be a key to the Browns' defensive success.

13 (13) Ravens Winston Justice* T USC
LT Jonathan Ogden is entering his 11th season. Justice has great size and is very athletic. The Ravens could play him elsewhere in '06 and then plug him at left tackle thereafter.

14 (14) Eagles Chad Jackson* WR Florida
WR Reggie Brown, a second-round pick last year, played well down the stretch but lacks Jackson's big-play ability.

15 (15) Broncos Mathias Kiwanuka DE Boston Coll.
(from Atlanta) The Broncos' failings in the AFC Championship Game came from their inability to pressure the quarterback. Despite their collection of former Browns along the defensive line, the Broncos lack a dominant pass rusher. Kiwanuka would contribute right away as a wave rusher and eventually displace Courtney Brown or Kenard Lang.

16 (16) Dolphins Jimmy Williams CB Va. Tech
Williams is no workout warrior, but he is big and physical. Coach Nick Saban lacks a shutdown cornerback and would love to add Williams' attitude to his improving defense.

17 (17) Vikings DeMeco Ryans OLB Alabama
The Vikings signed OLB Ben Leber from the Chargers to play the strong side and need a versatile weakside linebacker to complement him. Ryans is strong against the run, can play in coverage and rush the passer.

18 (18) Cowboys Kamerion Wimbley OLB Florida St.
When Bill Parcells coached the Giants, he drafted LB Carl Banks a year after taking Lawrence Taylor. Parcells could repeat the exercise by drafting Wimbley a year after Demarcus Ware. Wimbley is moving up many teams' draft boards, and his speed and versatility would create opportunities for Ware.

19 (19) Chargers Santonio Holmes* WR Ohio St.
Keenan McCardell, 36, is the team’s best wide receiver, and Eric Parker is a distant second. Holmes has speed to burn and plenty of big-play ability. He would add a dimension to an already loaded offense. Holmes also is a dangerous return man.

20 (20) Chiefs Tye Hill CB Clemson
Most scouts consider Hill to be the best bump-and-run cornerback in the draft. He has good speed and change-of-direction skills and will make plays on the ball.

21 (21) Patriots Chad Greenway OLB Iowa
The Patriots need an outside linebacker with speed to rush off the edge and the toughness to make plays against the run. Greenway didn't perform particularly well in pre-draft workouts, but he always is around the ball. He never stops hustling, a key trait for coach Bill Belichick.

22 (22) Broncos DeAngelo Williams RB Memphis
(from Washington) People tend to forget that Terrell Davis was 5-10. Williams has a similar build and running style and recently ran the 40-yard dash in 4.44 seconds. Minnesota's Laurence Maroney, who could be considered here, struggled in his pre-draft workout. By drafting Williams, coach Mike Shanahan no longer would be forced to use Ron Dayne as his feature back.

23 (23) Buccaneers Ernie Sims* OLB Florida St.
Bucs coaches love Sims' speed and playmaking ability and see him as the next Derrick Brooks. Defensive coordinator Monte Kiffin's scheme doesn't require much size at middle linebacker, so Sims could start there in '06 and slide to the weak side when Brooks, who is entering his 12th season, moves on.

24 (24) Bengals Nick Mangold C Ohio St.
Rich Braham, 35, is nearing the end of his career. Mangold could take over quickly as the line-caller to help protect QB Carson Palmer as he returns from a knee injury.

25 (25) Giants Bobby Carpenter OLB Ohio St.
The Giants were decimated by injuries at linebacker in '05, exposing their lack of depth. Carpenter is the son of former Giants RB Rob Carpenter and is a smart, instinctive player. He is fully recovered from November’s broken leg. He is tough and loves football -- coach Tom Coughlin's kind of guy.

26 (26) Bears Antonio Cromartie* CB Florida St.
With CB Charles Tillman expected to move to safety and CB Jerry Azumah announcing his retirement, the Bears need help. Cromartie is healthy after missing the '05 season with a knee injury, and he has great hands and excellent speed.

27 (27) Panthers Laurence Maroney* RB Minnesota
RB DeShaun Foster re-signed but has a long history of injuries, so Maroney would bring needed depth.

28 (28) Jaguars Thomas Howard OLB UTEP
Howard is smart, fast and physical, and he would fill a need because Jacksonville lost Akin Ayodele in free agency.

29 (29) Jets Marcus McNeill T Auburn
(from Denver) The Jets' offensive line situation is in disarray, and it won't matter who is playing quarterback if they don't fix it. Current starters Adrian Jones and Marko Cavka are undersized and have combined for 16 NFL starts. McNeill is a mountain of a man, and left tackle is his natural position.

30 (30) Colts LenDale White* RB USC
White has had a disastrous winter and spring and could fall deep into the second round if the Colts don't take him here. But White is a big, physical runner who also is a viable receiver. Coach Tony Dungy and GM Bill Polian have a good track record of getting solid production from guys with questionable character.

31 (31) Seahawks Johnathan Joseph* CB S. Carolina
The Seahawks' one glaring hole is at cornerback opposite Marcus Trufant. Joseph has decent size and blazing speed and makes plays on the ball. He also returns punts and kicks.

32 (32) Steelers Rodrique Wright DT Texas
Wright could play end or nose tackle in the Steelers’ 3-4 scheme. The team certainly could use an infusion of youth along its defensive line.

 

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MOCK DRAFT: ROUND 2
PICK TEAM PLAYER POS SCHOOL
1 (33) Texans Eric Winston T Miami (FL)
The Texans must upgrade their offensive line to keep David Carr upright.

2 (34) Saints Ashton Youboty* CB Ohio St.
The Saints are in immediate need of a nickel back who could develop into a starter. Youboty is fast and shows good coverage skills.

3 (35) Jets Davin Joseph G Oklahoma
The line rebuilding project should continue here. With the departure of Kevin Mawae, Pete Kendall will shift to center. And Jonathan Goodwin left via free agency. That leaves Brandon Moore as the only guard of starting caliber. Many scouts consider Joseph the draft’s best run blocker. He would be a great value at pick No. 35.

4 (36) Packers Max Jean-Gilles G Georgia
Jean-Gilles plays with a mean streak and is an aggressive run blocker. He would be a high value pick for the Packers here.

5 (37) 49ers Jason Allen S Tennessee
Allen has recovered from a hip injury and recently was clocked at 4.39 seconds in the 40-yard dash. He shows the speed, range and instincts to anchor the Niners' secondary for years.

6 (38) Raiders Gabe Watson DT Michigan
The Raiders must replace DT Ted Washington, and Watson might be one of the few with the measurable skills to do it. Watson has great size, is strong and can occupy multiple blockers.

7 (39) Titans Kelly Jennings CB Miami (FL)
Jennings is this draft’s second-best bump-and-run cornerback, behind Clemson's Tye Hill. The Titans could put Jennings and Pac-Man Jones in man-to-man coverage and call more blitzes.

8 (40) Lions Taitusi Lutui G USC
Lutui is on the rise after a fantastic showing in his on-campus workout for scouts, coaches and GMs. He has great size and athleticism and would allow Damien Woody to move back to center, his natural position.

9 (41) Cardinals Ko Simpson* S S. Carolina
Adrian Wilson is one of the Cardinals’ top defensive players, but Robert Griffith is aging and must be replaced. Simpson can come in and start right away.

10 (42) Bills Tamba Hali DE Penn State
Hali was a productive pass rusher in college but did not perform well in pre-draft workouts, causing his stock to drop. Still, he plays faster than he tested. Buffalo could use another wave rusher to help Chris Kelsay and Aaron Schobel.

11 (43) Browns Sinorice Moss WR Miami (FL)
The Browns have a big possession receiver in Joe Jurevicius, and Braylon Edwards is expected to return from a torn knee ligament. Still, the team needs a receiver who can stretch the field. Moss has excellent speed, great leaping ability and is willing to fight for jump balls.

12 (44) Ravens Donte Whitner* S Ohio St.
Baltimore needs a safety to complement All-Pro Ed Reed. Whitner has good size, speed, athleticism and range, which would allow Reed to freelance more often and make plays on the ball.

13 (45) Eagles John McCargo* DT NC State
The defense lacks size and bulk, especially since dumping DT Corey Simon last year. McCargo is rising on many teams' draft boards, displaying excellent athletic ability for a 300-pounder.

14 (46) Rams Darnell Bing* S USC
Bing has good speed and athleticism and has the range and ball skills to play free safety and allow SS Corey Chavous to play closer to the line in run support.

15 (47) Falcons Joseph Addai RB LSU
T.J. Duckett and Warrick Dunn both still could be salary-cap casualties, and Addai has the size and speed to be a threat inside and outside.

16 (48) Vikings Brodie Croyle QB Alabama
QB Brad Johnson is in his 15th season, and Mike McMahon is no long-term answer. Clemson's Charlie Whitehurst still has a date to work out for Vikings officials following his minor shoulder surgery. Unless Whitehurst does something special in that workout, the Vikings will take Croyle. He has a strong arm and shows great toughness and leadership skills.

17 (49) Cowboys Pat Watkins S Florida St.
Watkins has good size and speed and is the perfect center fielder with good range and ball skills. He excels in zone coverage and can cover a lot of ground, which could free up Roy Williams to play closer to the line of scrimmage.

18 (50) Chargers Richard Marshall* CB Fresno St.
Marshall has the speed to excel in man-to-man coverage, and Chargers coaches want to move CB Sammy Davis to safety.

19 (51) Vikings Marcedes Lewis TE UCLA
(from Miami) Coach Brad Childress wants a young tight end to run the seam, like he had in Philly with L.J. Smith. Leonard Pope is big but lacks vertical speed. Lewis is the more polished receiver and should go here.

20 (52) Patriots Derek Hagan WR Arizona St.
The knock on Hagan has been a lack of speed, but he squashed that issue in pre-draft workouts. Deion Branch has been limited by injuries, Troy Brown is almost 35, and newly signed Reche Caldwell is a career underachiever. Hagan is polished, has good hands and could contribute right away.

21 (53) Redskins Rocky McIntosh OLB Miami (FL)
With LaVar Arrington’s departure, Washington needs an outside linebacker to play the run behind end Andre Carter.

22 (54) Chiefs Daniel Bullocks S Nebraska
Bullocks has the speed and athleticism coach Herman Edwards prefers at safety, and veteran Sammy Knight falls short on both fronts. Bullocks ran a 4.38-second 40-yard-dash at the NFL Combine.

23 (55) Bengals Claude Wroten DT LSU
Cincinnati can generate pressure on the edge but needs an inside force to collapse the pocket. Coach Marvin Lewis is considering switching to a two-gap scheme, and Wroten has the strength and versatility to play in that kind of system with improved focus.

24 (56) Giants Orien Harris DT Miami (FL)
The Giants need a defensive line anchor to replace Kendrick Clancy. Harris has the strength to hold his ground at the point of attack but also has the quickness to penetrate and pressure the quarterback.

25 (57) Bears Leonard Pope* TE Georgia
A viable receiving threat in the middle of the field, Pope would relieve pressure on WR Muhsin Muhammad and give QB Rex Grossman a reliable outlet. Pope is big and has excellent hands and would make for a nice red-zone target.

26 (58) Panthers Joe Klopfenstein TE Colorado
Kris Mangum is a nice blocker but gives the Panthers little as a receiver. Klopfenstein was productive in college and has the size and strength to develop into a solid blocker.

27 (59) Buccaneers Andrew Whitworth T LSU
Kenyatta Walker, a first-round pick in '01, could be cut. And with Tim Rattay and Luke McCown as the backup quarterbacks, the Bucs certainly must keep starter Chris Simms healthy. Whitworth is moving up draft boards because he is big, agile and fast.

28 (60) Jaguars Anthony Fasano* TE Notre Dame
Kyle Brady is built like a house and is an excellent blocker, but the Jags need some production out of that position in the passing game. Fasano is a tough, blue-collar kid who can block and catch and will fight for every yard.

29 (61) Broncos Maurice Stovall WR Notre Dame
WR Rod Smith turns 36 soon, and WR Ashley Lelie is terminally inconsistent. Several teams like Stovall because he runs well, shows good hands and has experience in a pro-style offense, thanks to Notre Dame coach Charlie Weis.

30 (62) Colts Jon Alston OLB Stanford
Alston is the prototypical outside linebacker for the Tampa-2 scheme. He lacks ideal size but has the speed and range to make plays all over the field. Also, the Colts must replace David Thornton.

31 (63) Seahawks Ray Edwards* DE Purdue
Seattle must add youth and depth behind ends Bryce Fisher and Grant Wistrom, especially after losing out in the John Abraham sweepstakes.

32 (64) Steelers DeMario Minter CB Georgia
The Steelers still need depth at cornerback despite re-signing Deshea Townsend.

 

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MOCK DRAFT: ROUND 3
PICK TEAM PLAYER POS SCHOOL
1 (65) Texans Darryl Tapp DE Va. Tech

2 (66) Texans Abdul Hodge ILB Iowa
(from New Orleans)

3 (67) Packers Alan Zemaitis CB Penn State

4 (68) 49ers Travis Wilson WR Oklahoma

5 (69) Raiders Ryan O'Callaghan T Cal

6 (70) Bills Jonathan Scott T Texas
(from Tennessee)

7 (71) Jets Charlie Whitehurst QB Clemson

8 (72) Cardinals Daryn Colledge T Boise St.

9 (73) Bills Greg Blue S Georgia

10 (74) Lions Jonathan Lewis DT Va. Tech

11 (75) Patriots D'Qwell Jackson ILB Maryland
(from Baltimore)

12 (76) Eagles Greg Eslinger C Minnesota

13 (77) Rams Mark Anderson DE Alabama

14 (78) Browns Jesse Mahelona DT Tennessee

15 (79) Falcons Tim Jennings CB Georgia
(from Denver)

16 (80) Cowboys Charles Spencer G Pitt

17 (81) Chargers Gerris Wilkinson OLB Georgia Tech

18 (82) Dolphins Dusty Dvoracek DT Oklahoma

19 (83) Vikings Demetrice Webb* CB Florida

20 (84) 49ers Tony Scheffler TE W. Michigan
(from Washington)

21 (85) Chiefs James Wyche DE Syracuse

22 (86) Patriots Anwar Phillips CB Penn State

23 (87) Giants Devin Hester* CB Miami (FL)

24 (88) Bears Rob Sims G Ohio St.

25 (89) Panthers Bernard Pollard* S Purdue

26 (90) Buccaneers Cedric Griffin CB Texas

27 (91) Bengals David Thomas TE Texas

28 (92) Jaguars Brian Calhoun* RB Wis.

29 (93) Falcons Anthony Smith S Syracuse
(from Denver)

30 (94) Colts Barry Cofield DT N'western

31 (95) Vikings Maurice Drew* RB UCLA
(from Seattle)

32 (96) Steelers Michael Robinson WR Penn State

33 (97) Jets Victor Adeyanju DE Indiana
(compensatory pick)

 

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MOCK DRAFT: ROUND 4
PICK TEAM PLAYER POS SCHOOL
1 (98) Texans Dominique Byrd TE USC

2 (99) Saints Ryan Cook C New Mex.

3 (100) 49ers Manaia Brown DT BYU

4 (101) Raiders Roman Harper S Alabama

5 (102) Titans Jerome Harrison RB Wash. St.

6 (103) Jets Jerious Norwood RB Miss. St.

7 (104) Packers Keith Ellison OLB Oregon St.

8 (105) Bills Omar Jacobs* QB Bowl. Green

9 (106) Patriots Paul McQuistan T Weber State
(from Detroit)

10 (107) Cardinals Patrick Ross C Boston Coll.

11 (108) Eagles Will Blackmon CB Boston Coll.

12 (109) Rams Kyle Williams DT LSU

13 (110) Browns Kai Parham* ILB Va.

14 (111) Ravens Stanley McClover* DE Auburn

15 (112) Browns A.J. Nicholson OLB Florida St.
(from Atlanta)

16 (113) Chargers Jeremy Trueblood T Boston Coll.

17 (114) Dolphins Skyler Green WR LSU

18 (115) Vikings Fred Matua* G USC

19 (116) Eagles James Anderson OLB Va. Tech
(from Dallas)

20 (117) Jets Tim Day TE Oregon
(from Kansas City)

21 (118) Patriots Jon Scifres K SMS

22 (119) Broncos Owen Daniels TE Wis.
(from Washington)

23 (120) Bears Devin Aromashodu WR Auburn

24 (121) Panthers Adam Stenavich G Michigan

25 (122) Buccaneers Greg Lee* WR Pitt

26 (123) Bengals Eric Henderson DE Georgia Tech

27 (124) Giants Martin Nance WR Miami (O.)

28 (125) Jaguars Chris Gocong DE Cal Poly

29 (126) Broncos Reggie McNeal QB Tex. A&M

30 (127) Eagles Elvis Dumervil DE Louisville
(from Indianapolis)

31 (128) Seahawks Mike Hass WR Oregon St.

32 (129) Steelers Demetrius Williams WR Oregon

33 (130) Broncos Babatunde Oshinowo DT Stanford

34 (131) Steelers Wali Lundy RB Va.

35 (132) Ravens Andre Hall RB South Fla.

36 (133) Steelers Jason Spitz C Louisville

 

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MOCK DRAFT: ROUND 5
PICK TEAM PLAYER POS SCHOOL
1 (134) Bills Gerrick McPhearson CB Maryland
(from Houston)

2 (135) Saints Dale Robinson ILB Arizona St.

3 (136) Patriots Calvin Lowry S Penn State
(from Oakland)

4 (137) Titans Troy Reddick T Auburn

5 (138) Jets Hank Baskett WR New Mex.

6 (139) Packers Charles Bennett DE Clemson

7 (140) 49ers Julian Jenkins DE Stanford

8 (141) Lions Leon Williams OLB Miami (FL)

9 (142) Cardinals Johnny Jolly DT Tex. A&M

10 (143) Bills Leon Washington RB Florida St.

11 (144) Rams Mike Degory C Florida

12 (145) Browns Jeff Webb WR San Diego St.

13 (146) Ravens Jeremy Mincey DE Florida

14 (147) Eagles E.J. Whitley T Tex. Tech

15 (148) Falcons Marvin Philip C Cal

16 (149) Vikings Marcus Hudson S NC State

17 (150) Cowboys Derrick Martin* CB Wyo.

18 (151) Chargers Jonathan Orr WR Wis.

19 (152) Browns Kedric Golston DT Georgia
(from New England)

20 (153) Redskins Marcus Maxey CB Miami (FL)

21 (154) Chiefs Todd Watkins WR BYU

22 (155) Panthers Parys Haralson DE Tennessee

23 (156) Buccaneers Brandon Johnson OLB Louisville

24 (157) Bengals Justin Wyatt CB USC

25 (158) Giants Steve Weatherford P Illinois

26 (159) Bears Jamar Williams OLB Arizona St.

27 (160) Jaguars Eric Smith S Michigan St.

28 (161) Broncos Travis Williams OLB Auburn

29 (162) Colts Mark Setterstrom G Minnesota

30 (163) Seahawks Cooper Wallace TE Auburn

31 (164) Steelers Spencer Havner OLB UCLA

32 (165) Packers Kellen Clemens QB Oregon

33 (166) Ravens Tony Tella G Miami (FL)

34 (167) Steelers Zach Strief T N'western

35 (168) Eagles Mike Bell RB Arizona

36 (169) Titans Brandon Williams WR Wis.

 

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MOCK DRAFT: ROUND 6
PICK TEAM PLAYER POS SCHOOL
1 (170) Texans Bruce Gradkowski QB Toledo

2 (171) Saints Terna Nande OLB Miami (O.)

3 (172) Titans Jahri Evans G Bloomsburg

4 (173) Redskins Brad Butler T Va.
(from New York Jets)

5 (174) Saints Paul Pinegar QB Fresno St.
(from Green Bay)

6 (175) 49ers Joe Toledo T Wash.

7 (176) Raiders Frostee Rucker DE USC

8 (177) Cardinals Charles Davis TE Purdue

9 (178) Bills Ben Obomanu WR Auburn

10 (179) Lions Charles Gordon* CB Kansas

11 (180) Browns DonTrell Moore RB New Mex.

12 (181) Ravens Jason Hatcher DE Grambling S

13 (182) Cowboys Marques Colston WR Hofstra
(from Philadelphia)

14 (183) Rams Garrett Mills FB Tulsa

15 (184) Falcons Anthony Mix WR Auburn

16 (185) Vikings Tommy Jackson DT Auburn

17 (186) Chiefs Brad Smith WR Missouri
(from Dallas)

18 (187) Chargers Freddie Roach ILB Alabama

19 (188) Chargers David Pittman CB Northwest. St
(from Miami)

20 (189) Redskins T.J. Williams TE NC State

21 (190) Chiefs Gerald Riggs Jr. RB Tennessee

22 (191) Patriots David Anderson WR Colorado St.

23 (192) 49ers Antoine Bethea S Howard
(from Tampa Bay)

24 (193) Bengals Willie Andrews S Baylor

25 (194) Buccaneers Willie Reid WR Florida St.
(From New York Giants)

26 (195) Bears McKinley Boykin DT Ole Miss

27 (196) Redskins Mike Kudla DE Ohio St.
(from Carolina)

28 (197) Jaguars Chijioke Onyenegecha CB Oklahoma

29 (198) Broncos Scott Ware S USC

30 (199) Colts Darrell Hunter CB Miami (O.)

31 (200) Seahawks Cedric Humes RB Va. Tech

32 (201) Steelers Nate Salley S Ohio St.

33 (202) Buccaneers Chris Kuper G North Dakota

34 (203) Ravens Drew Olson QB UCLA

35 (204) Eagles Jason Avant WR Michigan

36 (205) Patriots Josh Lay CB Pitt

37 (206) Patriots P.J. Daniels RB Georgia Tech

38 (207) Colts Dawan Landry S Georgia Tech

39 (208) Ravens Tim Dobbins ILB Iowa St.

 

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MOCK DRAFT: ROUND 7
PICK TEAM PLAYER POS SCHOOL
1 (209) Bengals Erik Meyer QB Eastern Wash.
(from Houston)

2 (210) Saints Le Kevin Smith DT Nebraska

3 (211) Jets Danieal Manning* CB Abilene Chr.

4 (212) Dolphins Brian Iwuh S Colorado
(from Green Bay)

5 (213) 49ers Michael Toudouze T TCU

6 (214) Raiders William Buchanon WR USC

7 (215) Titans Paul Carrington DE Central Fla.

8 (216) Bills Will Montgomery C Va. Tech

9 (217) Lions Rashad Butler T Miami (FL)

10 (218) Cardinals Troy Bienemann TE Wash. St.

11 (219) Ravens Tom Malone P USC

12 (220) Eagles Dee McCann CB W.Va.

13 (221) Rams Greg Jennings WR W. Michigan

14 (222) Browns Rob Smith* G Tennessee

15 (223) Falcons Thomas Carroll DE Miami (FL)

16 (224) Cowboys Dennis Roland Jr. T Georgia

17 (225) Chargers Titus Adams DT Nebraska

18 (226) Dolphins Sam Paulescu P Oregon St.

19 (227) Chargers Kevin Boothe G Cornell
(from Minnesota)

20 (228) Chiefs Robin Meadow G Wash.

21 (229) Patriots Matt Lentz G Michigan

22 (230) Redskins Jarrad Page S UCLA

23 (231) Bengals Stephen Tulloch* OLB NC State

24 (232) Giants Mark LeVoir T Notre Dame

25 (233) Dolphins Quinton Ganther RB Utah
(from Chicago)

26 (234) Panthers Jimmy Martin T Va. Tech

27 (235) Buccaneers Dwayne Slay S Tex. Tech

28 (236) 49ers Omar Gaither OLB Tennessee
(from Jacksonville)

29 (237) Panthers Anthony Schlegel ILB Ohio St.
(from Denver)

30 (238) Titans Charlie Peprah S Alabama
(from Indianapolis)

31 (239) Seahawks Darrell Brooks S Arizona

32 (240) Steelers Brett Basanez QB N'western

33 (241) Buccaneers Tim Massaquoi TE Michigan

34 (242) Rams Clint Ingram OLB Oklahoma

35 (243) Rams Ryan Gibbons T Northeastern

36 (244) Buccaneers Sir Henry Anderson DT Oregon St.

37 (245) Titans Tim McGarigle ILB N'western

38 (246) Titans Marcus Demps CB San Diego St.

39 (247) Lions Javon Nanton DE Miami (FL)

40 (248) Bills Seppo Evwaraye T Nebraska

41 (249) Seahawks Charlton Keith DE Kansas

42 (250) Redskins Gerald Anderson DT Georgia

43 (251) Texans William Kershaw OLB Maryland

44 (252) Saints Jeff King TE Va. Tech

45 (253) Packers Jeremy Bloom* WR Colorado

46 (254) 49ers Ryan LaCasse DE Syracuse

47 (255) Raiders Travis Leffew T Louisville

 

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Jay Cutler
QB, Vanderbilt
War Room analysis
Arm strength: Has good size and body strength, which helps him have a very strong arm. Makes every NFL throw. Shows good zip on deep outs and delivers passes into tight spots. Throws a nice deep ball; can also throw across his body while on the move. But overconfidence here sometimes means trouble. Grade: 8.2.

Accuracy/delivery: Shows good overall accuracy and timing. Can thread the needle in dropping the ball between defenders. Needs better mechanics, a quicker release and a more consistent release point. Sometimes throws off back foot, causing passes to sail. Grade: 8.1.

Field vision: Is smart. Sees the field well. Makes good progression reads and checks down. Has a good feel for the game and is patient in the pocket. Also has great vision as an open-field runner. Grade: 8.3.

Running ability: Is a great athlete, but footwork needs work. Has good pocket awareness and quickness. Can buy extra time with his feet. Doesn't shy away from tucking the ball and taking off. Changes directions well. Grinds out tough yardage; has a nose for the first-down marker. Grade: 8.4.

Intangibles: Is a great competitor; plays hard all the time. Shows the leadership to win respect of teammates and motivate those around him. Has great passion for the game; finds ways to win. Grade: 8.6.

Bottom line: Cutler considered entering the 2005 draft but wisely decided to stay in school. He played with great emotion as a senior, showing that he can make NFL-caliber plays. Cutler's stock has soared this season although there might be some concern about the physical pounding he has taken. An experienced player who finally is getting the recognition he deserves, Cutler is a surefire first-rounder.

Ko Simpson
S, South Carolina
War Room analysis
Strengths: Has excellent height and frame to add bulk. Has good speed and outstanding ball skills. Has great instincts in the passing game; reads the quarterback’s eyes and gets a jump on the ball. Is athletic; makes quick adjustments to the ball in the air. Has great strength for his size. Is a threat in running game; takes great angles to the ball and explodes through the ball carrier. Is physical in coverage and can box out larger receivers. Has good recovery speed. Makes open-field tackles well enough to cover kicks on special teams.

Weaknesses: Is a raw athlete; needs to polish his technique and take fewer false steps vs. the run. Was academically ineligible coming out of high school and completed only four college semesters, raising questions about his discipline and ability to absorb complex systems. Relies too heavily on his athletic ability.

Bottom line: Simpson is an intriguing prospect with potential, and his athletic ability is unquestioned, but he's a risk. His athleticism likely will earn him an early second-round selection.

News
Simpson said Jan. 9 that he will forgo the remaining two years of eligibility and enter the '06 draft. Simpson, a redshirt sophomore named to the third-team AP All-America list last month, led South Carolina with 103 tackles this season and had one interception. Tightlipped about what round he might be drafted, Simpson said he started thinking midseason he might turn pro.

"This only comes once in a lifetime," Simpson said. "I think, basically, in two years I did probably what all I could do at USC. ... I just followed my heart and thought it was best."

Simpson had six interceptions his first season, which tied for third in the nation, and was named Southeastern Conference freshman of the year. He signed with South Carolina in 2003 but didn't enroll until the following year.
--Associated Press

Daryn Colledge
T, Boise State
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is a powerful, explosive athlete. Has the strong upper body, quick feet, balance and knee bend to excel in pass protection. Takes good angles and uses speed and reach to execute blocks downfield. Shows superb technique; always is in great position. Shows all the intangibles: Plays with a mean streak, plays hard to the whistle and has a great work ethic. Leads well on the line.

Weaknesses: Must bulk up to hold up against larger NFL defensive linemen. Needs bigger body to add strength, leverage and anchor, and to keep from getting overpowered. Doesn't create a new line of scrimmage. Level of competition is an issue.

Bottom line: Colledge is a small-school prospect without much football experience. He is raw but shows the potential that gets NFL offensive line coaches excited. In college, he showed steady improvement as a pass protector and tough run blocker. If he impresses in postseason workouts, Colledge can be a late-Day 1 pick.

Dan Pompei analysis
Is an athletic prospect with quickness, balance and flexibility to play left tackle. Slides well with pass rushers. Is solid against speed rushers. Takes good angles to defenders, and uses good technique. Is patient. Lacks ideal bulk, and doesn't knock defenders off the ball. Can wall-off defenders, and reach linebackers on the second level. Has not faced a steady diet of top pass rushers.

Patrick Ross
C, Boston College
War Room analysis
Strengths: Has good height and the frame to add bulk. Is tough and smart; rarely makes mental mistakes. Is a leader who makes good line calls. Is strong and plays with good leverage. Takes good angles into defenders; can reach linebackers. Works hard to sustain blocks. Shows good footwork to mirror and slide with pass rushers. Has great technique.

Weaknesses: Must strengthen lower body; could struggle against NFL bull rushers. Can't overpower defenders. Lacks a strong hand punch. Doesn't move piles.

Bottom line: Ross has the potential to start in the NFL, but he must get stronger and bulkier. Smart, tough and durable, if he impresses in predraft workouts, he should be a fourth-round pick.

Dan Pompei analysis
Is a steady player who goes all out. Shows good toughness, and is an overachiever. Shows good awareness and instincts. Has had good pre-draft workouts to improve his stock, but doesn’t show much athleticism on game tape.

Johnny Jolly
DT, Texas A&M
War Room analysis
Strengths: Is tall and bulky. Shows great quickness and anticipates snaps well. Once engaged, is quick to locate the ball and shed blocks. Has experience in two-gap and one-gap schemes. Is powerful at the point of attack and can collapse the pocket as a pass rusher. Bats down plenty of passes. Is durable and steady. Plays with high emotion. Shows good leadership skills.

Weaknesses: Doesn't excel as a pass rusher. Must use hands better to shed pass blockers. Gives up chest to opponents too easily. Must improve stamina. Lacks closing burst to the quarterback. Must get better at splitting double teams.

Bottom line: Jolly is one of the draft's most experienced defensive linemen and has been especially productive against the run. He is not an elite prospect, however, because he tends to play with poor technique and is a below-average pass rusher. His upside and ability to play in both two- and one-gap systems make him worthy of an early-Day 2 pick.

Dan Pompei analysis
Is athletic and strong but doesn't always show it. Is quick and has good body control. Uses hands well. Up-and-down performer sometimes appears soft. Has been an underachiever. Can penetrate and also pursue plays from sideline-to-sideline. Turned in a disappointing Combine performance. Also has played some end. Could be a backup at any line position.

Charles Davis
TE, Purdue
War Room analysis
Strengths: Has outstanding size and could add even more bulk. Is a great all-around athlete; also plays basketball. Shwos good initial quickness and top-end speed despite average second gear. Adjusts well to bad passes. Is smooth, showing adequate burst and speed after the catch.

Weaknesses: Must see the field better, recognize coverage and find soft areas in zones. Needs to get stronger in lower body. Height can be a detractor. Doesn't play with leverage and struggles with inline blocking. Is more of a finesse blocker; must learn to get better pad level and finish run blocks. Needs to show a better base and punch in pass protection.

Bottom line: Davis has nice upside if he can match his pure athleticism with more strength and toughness, which he has dedicated himself to develop for the NFL. That athleticism, along with his prototypical size, should make him a good mid-Day 2 value

Troy Bienemann
TE, Washington State
War Room analysis
Strengths: A big target with great hands, Is comfortable against zones. Runs good intermediate and underneath routes. Shows sound blocking technique, using size to maintain leverage. Has a knack for getting open when the quarterback is scrambling. Is also an established long snapper.

Weaknesses: Lacks the speed to be a downfield threat. Shows little burst to create separation at the line. Doesn't gain substantial yardage after the catch. Is not as athletic as elite tight ends. Must get stronger to be an effective NFL blocker. Always seems to be banged up.

Bottom line: Bienemann is smart and works hard, but he doesn't excel at any part of the game. As a potential backup and special teams contributor, his ability to long snap may move him up from his projected sixth-round status

 

[HoodieBets]

Dont like it at all. 2 TE's? Jay Cutler? Plus there is no way colledge lasts til the third he will be gone mid 2nd. We pass us a lot of good players in the fifth for jolly as well.

 

[JeffGollin]

If V Davis and Cutler are still there at #10, I'd (in addition to biting my lips off in utter shock) would jump all over Davis in a hearbeat (in terms of athletic ability, he's that much better than Cutler).

But if Cutler was the only blue chipper still there, it wouldn't surprise me if we took him.

I hate this mock - not necessarily because I don't agree with who War Room picks for us "at the time" but because it seems as though they're draining all the good guys off the board right before we're about to pick. (In some ways it seems as though their mock is more wishful thinking to make certain scenarios come out in a certain way than it is just letting the players come off the board in logical fashion).

Also, those of you who have kept an ear close to the ground with regard to whom the Cards interviewed during the Combine will see a couple of names like Lewis and Jolley among the guys we'd draft - perhaps the War Room is relying heavily on either that intelligence or possibly what Kent Somers is feeding them.

 

[Crazy Canuck]

If V Davis and Cutler are still there at #10, I'd (in addition to biting my lips off in utter shock) would jump all over Davis in a hearbeat (in terms of athletic ability, he's that much better than Cutler).

But if Cutler was the only blue chipper still there, it wouldn't surprise me if we took him.

I.

 

[Dr. Jones]

2 TE's in Back to Back rounds would really suck.

 

[lobo]

A quote from Jeff.....

I hate this mock - not necessarily because I don't agree with who War Room picks for us "at the time" but because it seems as though they're draining all the good guys off the board right before we're about to pick. (In some ways it seems as though their mock is more wishful thinking to make certain scenarios come out in a certain way than it is just letting the players come off the board in logical fashion).


I hate it too, but remember you can only put 9 pounds in a 9 pound bag...yeah a few guys would have been nice to choose from, but in the 5 picks after us there are some potentially good players that i think we would be all happy to have...Cutler/Young are the most controversial picks for us because they are not instant gratification...i think you are reading a little too deep into this vis a vis this is the way the writer wants it come out.....as you know I am deep into the anti qb first round club...well maybe the USC guy would change my mind!!!

 

[The Commish]

There is no way we pass on Vernon Davis if he is still there. Denny is always a BPA guy and I can almost guarentee that Davis is higher up on his board than Cutler.