Future Raiders: 2009

Thursday, March 26, 2009

Click on Team for a List of Needs

ROUND ONE
1. Detroit (0-16)- Matt Stafford QB
2. St. Louis (2-14)- Jason Smith OT
3. Kansas City (2-14)- Aaron Curry LB
4. Seattle (4-12)- Eugene Monroe OT
5. Cleveland (4-12)- Michael Crabtree WR
6. Cincinnati (4-11-1)- Brian Orapko DE
7. Oakland (5-11)- B.J. Raji DT
8. Jacksonville (5-11)- Jeremy Maclin WR
9. Green Bay (6-10)- Everette Brown OLB
10. San Francisco (7-9)- Mark Sanchez QB
11. Buffalo (7-9)- Aaron Maybin DE
12. Denver (8-8)- Tyson Jackson DE
13. Washington (8-8)- Michael Oher OT
14. New Orleans (8-8)- Malcolm Jenkins DB
15. Houston (8-8)- Brian Cushing LB
16. San Diego (8-8)- Rey Maualuga LB
17. New York Jets (9-7)- Percy Harvin WR
18. Chicago (9-7)- Darrius Heyward-Bey WR
19. Tampa Bay (9-6)- Josh Freeman QB
20. Detroit (from Dallas) (9-7)- Brandon Pettigrew TE
21. Philadelphia (9-6-1)- Hakeem Nicks WR
22. Minnesota (10-6)-
23. New England (11-5)
24. Atlanta (11-5)
25. Miami (11-5)
26. Baltimore (11-5)
27. Indianapolis (12-4)
28. Philadelphia (from Carolina) (12-4)
29. New York Giants (12-4)
30. Tennessee (13-3)
31. Arizona (9-7)
32. Pittsburgh (12-4)

ROUND TWO
1-33 Detroit
2-34 New England (from Kansas City)
3-35 St. Louis
4-36 Cleveland
5-37 Seattle
6-38 Cincinnati
7-39 Jacksonville
8-40 Oakland
9-41 Green Bay
10-42 Buffalo
11-43 San Francisco
12-44 Miami (from Washington)
13-45 NY Giants (from New Orleans)
14-46 Houston
15-47 New England from (San Diego)
16-48 Denver
17-49 Chicago
18-50 Cleveland (from Tampa Bay)
19-51 Dallas
20-52 NY Jets
21-53 Philadelphia
22-54 Minnesota
23-55 Atlanta
24-56 Miami
25-57 Baltimore
26-58 New England
27-59 Carolina
28-60 NY Giants
29-61 Indianapolis
30-62 Tennessee
31-63 Arizona
32-64 Pittsburgh

ROUND THREE
1-65 Detroit
2-66 St. Louis
3-67 Kansas City
4-68 Seattle
5-69 Dallas (from Cleveland)
6-70 Cincinnati
7-71 Oakland
8-72 Jacksonville
9-73 Green Bay
10-74 San Francisco
11-75 Buffalo
12-76 NY Jets (from New Orleans)
13-77 Houston
14-78 San Diego
15-79 Denver
16-80 Washington
17-81 Tampa Bay
18-82 Detroit (from Dallas)
19-83 Green Bay from (NY Jets)
20-84 Chicago
21-85 Philadelphia
22-86 Minnesota
23-87 Miami
24-88 Baltimore
25-89 New England
26-90 Atlanta
27-91 NY Giants
28-92 Indianapolis
29-93 Carolina
30-94 Tennessee
31-95 Arizona
32-96 Pittsburgh
33-97 New England (Compensatory Selection)
34-98 Cincinnati (Compensatory Selection)
35-99 Chicago (Compensatory Selection)
36-100 New York Giants (Compensatory Selection)

ROUND FOUR
1-101 Dallas (from Detroit)
2-102 Kansas City
3-103 St. Louis
4-104 Cleveland
5-105 Seattle
6-106 Cincinnati
7-107 Jacksonville
8-108 Oakland
9-109 Green Bay
10-110 Buffalo
11-111 San Francisco
12-112 Houston
13-113 San Diego
14-114 Denver
15-115 NY Jets (from Washington)
16-116 New Orleans
17-117 Dallas
18-118 New Orleans (from NY Jets)
19-119 Chicago
20-120 Tampa Bay
21-121 Philadelphia
22-122 Houston (from Minnesota)
23-123 Baltimore
24-124 New England
25-125 Atlanta
26-126 Miami
27-127 Indianapolis
28-128 Carolina
29-129 NY Giants
30-130 Tennessee
31-131 Arizona
32-132 Pittsburgh
33-133 San Diego (Compensatory Selection)
34-134 San Diego (Compensatory Selection)
35-135 Tennessee (Compensatory Selection)
36-136 Indianapolis (Compensatory Selection)

ROUND FIVE
1-137 Detroit
2-138 St. Louis
3-139 Kansas City
4-140 Denver (from Seattle)
5-141 Philadelphia (from Cleveland)
6-142 Cincinnati
7-143 Atlanta (from Oakland)
8-144 Jacksonville
9-145 Green Bay
10-146 San Francisco
11-147 Buffalo
12-148 San Diego
13-149 Denver
14-150 Washington
15-151 NY Giants (from New Orleans)
16-152 Houston
17-153 Philadelphia (from NY Jets)
18-154 Chicago
19-155 Tampa Bay
20-156 Dallas
21-157 Philadelphia
22-158 Minnesota
23-159 New England
24-160 Atlanta
25-161 Miami
26-162 Baltimore
27-163 Carolina
28-164 NY Giants
29-165 Indianapolis
30-166 Dallas (from Tennessee)
31-167 Arizona
32-168 Pittsburgh
33-169 Pittsburgh (Compensatory Selection)
34-170 New England (Compensatory Selection)
35-171 San Francisco (Compensatory Selection)
36-172 Dallas (Compensatory Selection)
37-173 Tennessee (Compensatory Selection)

ROUND SIX
1-174 Detroit
2-175 Kansas City
3-176 St. Louis
4-177 Cleveland
5-178 Seattle
6-179 Cincinnati
7-180 Jacksonville
8-181 Oakland
9-182 Green Bay
10-183 Buffalo
11-184 San Francisco
12-185 Denver
13-186 Washington
14-187 Green Bay (from New Orleans)
15-188 Houston
16-189 San Diego
17-190 Chicago
18-191 Tampa Bay
19-192 Detroit (from Dallas)
20-193 NY Jets
21-194 Philadelphia
22-195 Philadelphia (from Minnesota)
23-196 Atlanta
24-197 Dallas (from Miami)
25-198 Baltimore
26-199 New England
27-200 NY Giants
28-201 Indianapolis
29-202 Carolina
30-203 Tennessee
31-204 Arizona
32-205 Pittsburgh
33-206 Tennessee (Compensatory Selection)
34-207 New England (Compensatory Selection)
35-208 Dallas (Compensatory Selection)
36-209 Cincinnati (Compensatory Selection)

ROUND SEVEN
1-210 Dallas (from Detroit)
2-211 St. Louis
3-212 Kansas City
4-213 Seattle
5-214 Miami (from Cleveland)
6-215 Cincinnati
7-216 Oakland
8-217 Tampa Bay (from Jacksonville)
9-218 Green Bay
10-219 San Francisco
11-220 Buffalo
12-221 Minnesota (from Washington)
13-222 New Orleans
14-223 Houston
15-224 San Diego
16-225 Denver
17-226 Pittsburgh (from Tampa Bay)
18-227 Dallas
19-228 NY Jets
20-229 Tampa Bay (from Chicago)
21-230 Philadelphia
22-231 Minnesota
23-232 Miami
24-233 Tampa Bay (from Baltimore)
25-234 New England
26-235 Denver (from Atlanta)
27-236 Indianapolis
28-237 Miami (from Carolina)
29-238 NY Giants
30-239 Tennessee
31-240 Arizona
32-241 Pittsburgh
33-242 Tennessee (Compensatory Selection)
34-243 Washington (Compensatory Selection)
35-244 San Francisco (Compensatory Selection)
36-245 Seattle (Compensatory Selection)
37-246 Chicago (Compensatory Selection)
38-247 Seattle (Compensatory Selection)
39-248 Seattle (Compensatory Selection)
40-249 Cincinnati (Compensatory Selection)
41-250 Jacksonville (Compensatory Selection)
42-251 Chicago (Compensatory Selection)
43-252 Cincinnati (Compensatory Selection)
44-253 Jacksonville (Compensatory Selection)
45-254 Arizona (Compensatory Selection)
46-255 Detroit (Compensatory Selection)
47-256 Kansas City (Compensatory Selection)

NFL DRAFT ORDER: SEVEN RDS.

Click on Team for a List of Needs

ROUND ONE
1. Detroit (0-16)- Stafford
2. St. Louis (2-14)- J. Smith
3. Kansas City (2-14)- A. Curry
4. Seattle (4-12)- E. Monroe
5. Cleveland (4-12)- M. Crabtree
6. Cincinnati (4-11-1)- A. Smith
7. Oakland (5-11)- B. Orapko
8. Jacksonville (5-11)- M. Sanchez
9. Green Bay (6-10)- B.J. Raji
10. San Francisco (7-9)- Jeremy Maclin
11. Buffalo (7-9)- Aaron Maybin
12. Denver (8-8)- Tyson Jackson
13. Washington (8-8)- Robert Ayers
14. New Orleans (8-8)- Malcolm Jenkins
15. Houston (8-8)- Cushing
16. San Diego (8-8)- C. Wells
17. New York Jets (9-7)- P. Harvin
18. Denver- Rey Maualuga
19. Tampa Bay (9-6)- Josh Freeman
20. Detroit (from Dallas) (9-7)- Michael Oher
21. Philadelphia (9-6-1)- Darrius Heyward-Bey
22. Minnesota (10-6)- Max Unger
23. New England (11-5)- Clay Matthews
24. Atlanta (11-5)- Brandon Pettigrew
25. Miami (11-5)- Everette Brown
26. Baltimore (11-5)- Kenny Britt
27. Indianapolis (12-4)- Peria Jerry
28. Philadelphia (from Carolina) (12-4)- Eben Britton
29. New York Giants (12-4)- Hakeem Nicks
30. Tennessee (13-3)- Ziggy Hood
31. Arizona (9-7)- Knowshon Moreno
32. Pittsburgh (12-4)- Vontae Davis

ROUND TWO
1-33 Detroit- James laurinitas
2-34 New England (from Kansas City)- Donald Brown
3-35 St. Louis- Darius Butler
4-36 Cleveland- Larry English
5-37 Seattle- Paul Kruger
6-38 Cincinnati- LeSean McCoy
7-39 Jacksonville- William Beatty
8-40 Oakland- Ramses Barden
9-41 Green Bay- Connor Barwin
10-42 Buffalo- Jared Cook
11-43 San Francisco- Jamon Merideth
12-44 Miami (from Washington)- Alphonso Smith
13-45 NY Giants (from New Orleans)- Alex Mack
14-46 Houston- Michael Johnson
15-47 New England from (San Diego)- Sean Smith
16-48 Denver- Ron Brace
17-49 Chicago- Brian Robiskie
18-50 Cleveland (from Tampa Bay)-Clint Sintim
19-51 Dallas- Jarron Gilbert
20-52 NY Jets- Andre Brown
21-53 Philadelphia- Louis Delmas
22-54 Minnesota- SenDerrick Marks
23-55 Atlanta- D.J. Moore
24-56 Miami- William Moore
25-57 Baltimore- D. Washington
26-58 New England- Erick Wood
27-59 Carolina- David Veikune
28-60 NY Giants- Duke Robinson
29-61 Indianapolis- Juaquin Iglesias
30-62 Tennessee- R. Johnson
31-63 Arizona- Cody Brown
32-64 Pittsburgh- Phil Loadholt

ROUND THREE
1-65 Detroit- Sharrod Martin
2-66 St. Louis- Louis Murphy
3-67 Kansas City- Troy Kropog
4-68 Seattle- Marcus Freeman
5-69 Dallas (from Cleveland)- D. Williams
6-70 Cincinnati- Chris Baker
7-71 Oakland- Jaspar Brinkley
8-72 Jacksonville-
9-73 Green Bay
10-74 San Francisco
11-75 Buffalo
12-76 NY Jets (from New Orleans)
13-77 Houston
14-78 San Diego
15-79 Denver
16-80 Washington
17-81 Tampa Bay
18-82 Detroit (from Dallas)
19-83 Green Bay from (NY Jets)
20-84 Chicago
21-85 Philadelphia
22-86 Minnesota
23-87 Miami
24-88 Baltimore
25-89 New England
26-90 Atlanta
27-91 NY Giants
28-92 Indianapolis
29-93 Carolina
30-94 Tennessee
31-95 Arizona
32-96 Pittsburgh
33-97 New England (Compensatory Selection)
34-98 Cincinnati (Compensatory Selection)
35-99 Chicago (Compensatory Selection)
36-100 New York Giants (Compensatory Selection)

Friday, March 6, 2009

Pk	Sel #	Team
First round
1	1	Detroit- QB Matthew Stafford Georgia
2	2	St. Louis- OT Jason Smith Baylor
3	3	Kansas City- OLB Aaron Curry Wake Forest
4	4	Seattle- DE Brian Orapko Texas
5	5	Cleveland- WR Michael Crabtree Texas Tech
6	6	Cincinnati- OT Eugene Monroe Virginia
7	7	Oakland- WR Jeremy Maclin Missouri
8	8	Jacksonville- DT B.J. Raji Boston College
9	9	Green Bay- DE/OLB Everette Brown Florida State
10	10	San Francisco- DB Malcolm Jenkins Ohio State
11	11	Buffalo- DE Aaron Maybin Penn State
12	12	Denver- DE Tyson Jackson Louisiana State
13	13	Washington- OT Andre Smith Alabama
14	14	New Orleans- CB Vontae Davis Illinois
15	15	Houston- OLB Brian Cushing Southern California
16	16	San Diego- MLB Rey Maualuga Southern California
17	17	N.Y. Jets- WR Percy Harvin Florida
18	18	Chicago- WR Hakeem Nicks North Carolina
19	19	Tampa Bay- QB Mark Sanchez Southern California
20	20	Detroit (from Dallas)- TE Brandon Pettigrew Oklahoma State
21	21	Philadelphia- WR Darrius Heyward-Bey Maryland
22	22	Minnesota OT Michael Oher Mississippi
23	23	New England- RB Chris Wells Ohio State
24	24	Atlanta- DT Peria Jerry Mississippi
25	25	Miami- OLB Clay Matthews Southern California
26	26	Baltimore- WR Kenny Britt Rutgers
27	27	Indianapolis- DT Evander Hood Missouri
28	28	Philadelphia (from Carolina)- OT Eben Britton Arizona
29	29	N.Y. Giants- OC Alex Mack California
30	30	Tennessee- DE Robert Ayers Tennessee
31	31	Arizona- RB Knowshon Moreno Georgia
32	32	Pittsburgh- DE Jarron Gilbert San Jose State

Wednesday, March 4, 2009

Offseason Tactical Direction:

Oakland has found itself restricted in what they can accomplish in 2009 free agency due to poor financial decisions made in last years offseason. This, however, may be a good thing because it could force the raiders to make sound financial decisions and sign players who may not be stars, but can serve as solid starters and building blocks towards being competitive next season. To this point, Oakland has shown more players the door than welcoming players into the 2009 fold. DeAngelo Hall, Gibril Wilson, Kwame Harris, and Jake Grove are a few. The Raiders, however, have been smart to resign players such as Asoughma, Lechler, cooper carlisle and chris johnson to send the message that people who perform for this organization will get paid.

In FA, the raiders biggest acquisition to this point so far has been signing restricted FA OT Erik Pears. Hardly a major signing, but Oakland would be wise to follow a blueprint of continuing to sign cheap young players who have starting potential, like pears, in order to create competition and increase their chances of finding a few unrealized stars along the way. Here is a list of players they are either looking at or should be looking who could help them fill starting positions:

Ray Willis OT- started 10 games for Seattle last season at RT. Powerful young, 24, tackle who has starting potential and would come at a relatively cheap price. Through bringing him into the fold, the Raiders would then have 3 young potential starting tackles- Pears and Mario Henderson being the other two. The hope is that competition would be intense between these three throughout camp and 2 strong starters would emerge while the odd man out would serve as a strong back up who is sign at an affordable price.

Melvin Fowler OC- The Raiders were smart to let Jake Grove walk because they have too many holes to commit 5yrs/ 26mill. to a center who has had various injuries throughout his career. Fowler has served as a young starting center for the bills over the past couple of years and fits perfectly into the raiders zone blocking scheme. He would not require nearly the contract that Grove commanded and he might be a better player for the raiders system while being more reliable in terms of health.

Duke Preston OG- Preston has started games at G,C, and T for the Bills over the last couple of years. He is another young offensive lineman who provides more power than Fowler and would give the raiders great versatility at an affordable price. With the resigning of Carlisle, getting Preston would seem to be less of a need. However, if the raiders cannot sign Fowler or another OT- Preston would be a smart player to invest in bc he can fill multiple roles.

Kevin Burnett OLB- Burnett is an excellent special teams player who is capable of starting in spots and would be a great player to use on passing downs. I believe we need to acquire a run-stuffing MLB, via draft or FA, in order to shift Morrison to OLB. However, if we acquired Burnett, we could have him and Thomas Howard flank Morrison on passing downs. Then acquire a MLB who is a great run stuffer, but not good in coverage, to come in on first and second down to play in the middle and shift Morrison outside. Either way Burnett is young, athletic and cheap. Needless to say, we need as many players like that as we can get.

Angelo Crowell LB- After being injured the previous season, Crowell came back and had a solid season last year recording 126 tackles 1 sack and 1 int for the bills last season. He is an OLB, however, he is at his best attacking the line of scrimmage and many believe he could make a seamless transition to MLB. It is unclear how much he will command on the open market but the fact that he sustained a season-ending injury the year before could allow the Raiders to sign him to a bargain deal. If he comes at a reasonable price, pacing him in the middle to help stop the run and shifting Morrison to the outside would pay huge dividends and possibly serve to create one of the better young LB units in the NFL.

Jermaine Phillips DS- at 6'2 220 Phillips is a protypical sized SS who could fill the hole of the departed Wilson at a reduced cost. He had 3 ints last season and is generally more effective at playing close to the line where he can use his size and strength to help stop the run. The raiders should only pursue him if he comes at a reasonable price- I think he would. However, at 29, he would be a sure upgrade and allow the raiders to pit Tyvon Branch vs. super bust Michael Huff in a competition for the FS position. As it stands right now, the prosects of going into next year with a promising but young, 2nd year former fourth round pick, Branch and Huff, who can't hold the starting job even in the face of minimal competition, as our starting safety's is less than ideal.

James Butler DS- 6'3 215 another solid young player, at 26, who had a nice year last season with 3 ints for the Giants and would probably come in, at an affordable price, and fill one of the starting safety spots.

Sean Jones DS- 6'1 220 had 4ints for the Browns last season and at 27 yrs old he still has some potential to become an even better player. Of the 3 safety's I have mentioned, it would make sense for the raiders to due the dilligence on all these players to determine which one is the best fit for their scheme. However, because they all offer similar skill sets and production it would make sense to target the one who would come the cheapest. Jones is probably the most risky but provides the highest upside.

D.J. Hackett WR- Hackett was recently released from Carolina after spending one injury-plagued season with the team. Last year, I wanted the raiders to pick him up to become a solid number 2. Now we are in a position to sign him at a very afforable price and hope he can get over his injuries from last year to get back on track to becoming the solid possession receiver he was on the verge of becoming his last year in Seattle. This would represent a low risk/ high reward opportunity and the raiders should take advantage of as many of those as they can get.

Devery Henderson WR- I am suprised the Raiders have yet to kick the tires on Henderson to see if they can nab him at an affordable price. Last year, Henderson had 32 catches for 730 yrds and 3 tds; most importantly he averaged 24.8 yards per catch and represents the type of true deep threat that Al Davis can't resist. I would not want the raiders to sign Henderson if they had to overpay for him and we might already have a similar player in-house, in Higgins, which would negate the need for a player like Henderson. However, Russell has the strongest arm in the league and Henderson can get downfield with the best of them which could make the raiders an ideal destination for a player like Henderson.

Anthony Montgomery DT- a 6'6 315 24 yr old RFA who would cost the raiders a 5th rd pick to sign. With the redskins signing Haynesworth they might not put up as big a fight if the raiders were to try to sign him away. He represents a young developing player with starting experience who has the frame to take on blockers and stuff the run. A fifth round pick would be worth his services and give the raiders a cheap young starter or excellent rotational player.

Igor Olshansky DE/DT- at 6'6 309 Igor has started every game since he was a second round pick of the chargers back in 2003. Unlike the other FA's I have mentioned this signing would not come very cheap and this would require more analysis to from the raiders to determine if they have the type of financial flexibility to sign Olskansky and still be able to accomplish their other goals in FA. However, if they have the flexibility to sign Olshansky this would be the type of signing that would pay major dividends. Olshansky who previously played DE for the chargers, is best known as a blue-collar player who is excellent at stopping the run. He is still young, at 26, and converting him to DT, where he will be asked to take on less blockers, might allow him to blossom into an even more dominating player.

As it stands right now our needs are:
1. OT
2. DT
3. OC
4. MLB
5. #1 WR
6. DS
7. DE

After making cost-effective signings:
1. OT- Erik Pears 3/4.5mill; Ray Willis-sign to sim. contract; that should resolve OT issue
2. DT- Anthony Montgomery- 3/7-10 mill or Igor Olshansky 5/35mill if it doesnt hinder other signings from happening.
3. OC- Melvin Fowler- 4/16 mill or Duke Preston 3/10 mill- either would provide quality young center; fowler fits system better but preston prob. more effective against 3-4 NT's.
4. MLB- Burnett- 3/ 5 or 6 mill to be quality back; Angelo Crowell if comes at affordable price to be MLB.
5. DS- sign Phillips, Jones, or Butler to 3-4 yr/ 15-20 mill range.

With so many needs to fill it is essential for the raiders to take advantage of the strengths of FA to get bargain deals and fill holes with young players with starting potential in order to narrow the scope of their needs before the draft.

Ignoring the possible Olshanky signing- b/c I don't know if the raiders have the resources to sign him- the raiders should have the flexibility to sign OT Ray Willis, OC Melvin Fowler, DT Anthony Montgomery, OLB Kevin Burnett, LB- Angelo Crowell DS- Sean Jones.

That would make our starting units look like this:

QB- JaMarcus Russell
RB- Darren McFadden
WR-
WR- Chaz Schilens
WR- Johnnie Lee Higgins
LT- Mario Henderson/ Erick Pears
LG- Robert Gallery
OC- Melvin Fowler
RG- Carlisle
RT- Pears/ Willis

DE- Burgess
DT- Montgomery
DT- Kelly
DE- Richardson/ Scott
OLB- Howard
MLB- Crowell/ Morrison
OLB- Morrison/ Burnett
CB- Asoumgha
FS- Branch/ Huff
SS- S. Jones
CB- C. Johnson

As you can see, these signing go along way to fill needs and would allow us to narrow are focus in the draft. It is pretty much a foregone conclusion that our 7th pick will be used on a WR- Crabtree or Maclin. I still believe we should attempt to trade down. However, if the raiders follow a similar approach to what I am presenting; drafting a potential game changing receiver would be a wise choice. If these players were to be signed then are primary needs would become:

1. #1 receiver
2. DE
3. OL
4. DT

The raiders would then look to draft:

rd 1: Michael Crabtree or Jeremy Maclin

rd 2: After taking their future #1 WR in the first the raiders would have options in the second.
DE- Michael Johnson, Robert Ayers, Paul Kruger
DT- Evander Hood, Sen'Derrick Marks, Ron Brace
OL- William Beatty OT, Mack or Unger OC, Duke Robinson OG
- If Michael Johnson is available bet on al picking him because he has top 5 talent but plays like a 3rd rd. pick. Mack would be a strong possibility bc are current O-Line coach came from CAL. My pick would be Evander Hood bc he is a DT who can rotate with montgomery and kelly and has the talent to develop into solid starter in the NFL.

rd 3- The raiders would again have options:
OL- C's Eric Wood & Antoine Caldwell, OT's Jamon Meridath & Phil Loadholt (if the fall)
DT- Sammie Lee Hill, Terrence Taylor, Roy Miller
DE- Lawrence Sidburry Jr., David Veikune
DS- Pat Chung, William Moore
My pick- best OL that falls Meridath or Wood ideally

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Offseason Speculation:

Trade Nnamdi to Miami for their 1st (no. 25), one of their 2nd picks (no. 56), and their 4th.

Raiders Picks- First 3 Rds:
1. 1st (no. 7)
2. 1st (no. 25)
3. 2nd (no. 40)
4. 2nd (no. )
5. 3rd (no. 70)

Needs:
1. WR
2. OT
3. OC
4. DE
5. DT
6. MLB
7. CB

Draft Options:
1. Brian Orakpo DE
2. Hakeem Nicks WR
3. Duke Robinson OG
4. Max Unger OC
5. Patrick Chung FS

FA Options:
CB- Bryant McFadden, Leigh Bodden
DT- Rocky Bernard, Igor Olshansky
OT- Stacy Andrews, Max Starks, Khalif Barnes, Vernon Carey
MLB- Channing Crowder, Bart Scott, Jonathan Vilma, mike peterson

Sign:
Bryant McFadden CB, Igor Olshansky DT, Max Starks RT, Channing Crowder MLB

Offense:
QB: JaMarcus Russell
RB: Darren McFadden
FB: Orien O'Neal
WR: Hakeem Nicks
WR: Chaz Schilens
WR: Johnnie Lee Higgins
TE: Zach Miller
LT: Mario Henderson
LG: Robert Gallery
OC: Max Unger
RG: Duke Robinson
RT: Max Starks

Defense:
DE: Brian Orakpo
DT: Igor Olshansky
DT: Tommie Kelly
DE: Derrick Burgess
OLB: Thomas Howard
MLB: Channing Crowder
OLB: Kirk Morrison
CB: Bryant McFadden
CB: Chris Johnson
SS: Gibril Wilson
FS: Patrick Chung

Should the Raiders switch to a 3-4.....

I Know... I Know... Al Davis has a heavy hand when it comes to defensive philosophy. He is unwavering in his belief that the Raiders are a team that should run a 4-3 defense using man coverage, ohh about 95% of the time, and relying primarily on the defensive line to generate a pass-rush. I SHOULD NOT EVEN ENTERTAIN THIS IDEA BECAUSE QUITE SIMPLY... IT AINT GONNA HAPPEN.

But just because Mr. Davis doesn't believe change is needed doesn't mean a switch in philosophy isn't needed. A couple years back, with the addition of Rob Ryan as DC, it was widely believed that the Raiders were going to make the switch to the 3-4- and they did make a half-assed attempt to do so. However, the timing wasn't right. We had just signed Warren Sapp, who clearly was not suited for the the 3-4. As well, we had a very explosive DE in Derrick Burgess who could generate the type of pressure off the edge to justify the Raiders being conservative, in regards to blitzes, and rely primarily on the DL to pressure the opposing QB. Now, it appears Burgess is on the decline and it is unclear if we have a DT who can adequately collapse the pocket and produce 6-10 sacks- Tommie Kelly I'm looking at you.

It is apparent in the NFL today that 3-4 defenses are king; as most of the top defenses utilize this defense. As well, the last couple drafts have been loaded with undersized DE prospects whose skills are most suited to be used as a 3-4 rush LB; this upcoming draft may be one of the strongest in years in that regard. Needless to say, the Raiders might be smart to capitalize on the current strengths of the draft and find more creative ways to create pressure off the edge then pinning their hopes on aging traditional DE's and possibly finding a FA gem i.e. Burgess a couple years back.

Do the Raiders possess the current personel to make a seamless transition to the 3-4? The answer is probably not (then again their defensive play suggests they don't have the personnel to play the 4-3 either). Using the current personnel, we would have Kelly and Jay Richardson as the 3-4 DE's, Sands as the NT, Morrison as one of the ILB's, Howard as the strongside OLB, and use a combination of Burgess, Trevor Scott (5 sacks as a rookie), and Kalimba Edwards, as the weakside rush OLB. Our biggest areas to upgrade would be NT, a second ILB, and another Rush OLB.

After examining what is available through the draft and FA, it looks as if it would be relatively easy to fill out the LB needs, both inside and outside. In regards to ILB, the raiders could draft USC ILB Rey Maualuga in the first round or sign a ILB through FA, such as Channing Crowder or Bart Scott. To acquire another rush LB, the raiders could pick from a number of talented undersized converted DE's, throughout the first 3 rounds. Or, if they can find away to pony up the money, make a big splash by signing a sack artist such as Terrell Suggs. Filling the NT position might be more complicated. If the Raiders were to have a shot at drafting fast rising BC DT prospect B.J. Raji; that would quickly solve that problem. However, some draft prognosticators, including myself, have him going as high as number 4 to the seahawks or 5 to the Browns. After Raji, the pickings are slim in the draft and would possibly require the Raiders to reach for Raji's college teammate, Ron Brace, in the second round. Through FA, pickings are even slimmer, as there are not many massive NT's- with the exception of Hayensworth- who could adequately fill the void. Still, a good organization can adapt to the current environment and capitalize on the strengths of the draft and FA to put together the best defense.

As it stands right now, if the Raiders were to stay with their basic 4-3 defense, they need a DE, who is equally adept at rushing the passer and stopping the run; a run-stuffing DT; and a run stuffing MLB, to allow Morrison to move over to strongside LB. I will lay out the options the raiders would have at upgrading, through the draft and FA, in both a 4-3 and a 3-4.

4-3 Defense:

DE: Derrick Burgess (on his last legs)
DT: Tommie Kelly (might be better as a 3-4 DE)
DT: Terdell Sands (Raiders need a serious upgrade)
DE: Kalimba Edwards, Jay Richarson, Trevor Scott (These three collectively had decent production but it is clear we need another top DE)

OLB: Thomas Howard (he is a stud and we need to more effectively utilize him as a pass-rusher)
MLB: Kirk Morrison (Another stud, but if we stay in a 4-3, it would be wise to move him to the strongside)
OLB: Ricky Brown, Jon Alston (we need a serious upgrade)

Off-season upgrade options:
DE:
Draft- Brian Orakpo (rd. 1), Aaron Maybin (rd.1), Michael Johnson (rd. 2 if available) Paul Kruger (rd. 2), Robert Ayers (rd. 2 reach).
FA- Julius Peppers & Terrell Suggs (doubt we have money or those players have the interest), and nothing else terribly appealing.

DT:
Draft- B.J. Raji (rd. 1), Peria Jerry (rd. 2), Sen'Derrick Marks (rd.2), Ron Brace (rd. 2 reach), Ziggy Hood (rd. 3), Fili Moala (rd. 3).
FA- Rocky Bernard (could see this happening given that John Marshall is now our DC), Jovan Haye, Kedric Golston, Colin Cole, Shaun Cody, Tank Johnson.

MLB:
Draft- Rey Maualuga, James Lauriniatis (rd. 2 if he were to slip)
FA- Channing Crowder, Bart Scott, Jonathan Vilma, Mike Peterson

3-4 Defense:

DE: Tommie Kelly (played very well in this role a couple years ago)
DT: Terdell Sands ( Need to upgrade whether we play a 4-3 or 3-4)
DE: Jay Richardson (at 6'6 287 frame is much more suited for 3-4 DE role)

Offseason upgrade options:
OLB: Derrick Burgess, Trevor Sott (might be an intriquing player if used in this role), Kalimba Edwards
ILB- Kirk Morrison
ILB- Ricky Brown (need a serious upgrade regardless of 4-3 or 3-4 alignment)
OLB- Thomas Howard (would utilize pass-rushing skills in addition to his coverage skills)

DE: Richardson and Kelly would be more than adequete as the 3-4 DE's however their are intriguing options through the Draft and FA.
Draft- Tyson Jackson (rd. 2), Robert Ayers (rd. 2), Jarrod Gilbert (rd. 3), or convert smaller DT's Marks, Hood, Moala (available rds. 2 & 3)
FA- Igor Olshansky, Chris Canty, Antonio Smith, Michael Montgomery.

DT:
Draft- B.J. Raji (rd. 1), Ron Brace (rd. 2 less of a reach to fill as NT).
FA- Tank Johnson, Colin Cole, Grady Jackson, Gabe Watson (RFA)

OLB/ Converted DE:
Draft- Aaron Curry, Brian Orakpo, Everette Brown, Aaron Maybin (rd. 1); Larry English, Brian Cushing (if slips), Clay Matthews, Clint Sintim, Connor Barwin (rd. 2) Cody Brown (rd. 3) and a handful of potential steals in later rounds i.e. (Brandon Williams, Phillip Hunt)
FA- Terrell Suggs, Karlos Dansby

MLB:
Draft- Rey Maualuga, Aaron Curry (rd. 1); James Lauriniatis (rd. if slips)
FA- Channing Crowder, Bart Scott, Jonathan Vilma, Mike Peterson, Keith Brooking, Eric Barton

While there are multiple options at multiple positions, it is important to understand that the raiders are probably not going to have the type of financial flexibility to fill their needs through FA. As a result, filling needs through the draft is necessary. Looking at the draft, the best position to find cheap players, who will provide the same impact as high priced FA's, are OLB's in the form of converted DE's. That would allow the raiders to use their available capital to invest in defensive FA's who could stop the run (I really want the raiders to sign Crowder). So you tell me... is my argument justified?

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

MOCK DRAFT 3.0

Round 1

Detroit (0-16)- MATT STAFFORD
St. Louis (2-14)- JASON SMITH
Kansas City (2-14)- MARK SANCHEZ
Seattle (4-12)- MICHAEL CRABTREE
Cleveland (4-12)- EVERETTE BROWN
Cincinnati (4-11-1)- A. SMITH
Oakland (5-11)- B.J. RAJI
Jacksonville (5-11)- JEREMY MACLIN
Green Bay (6-10)- BRIAN ORAKPO
San Francisco (7-9)- MALCOLM JENKINS
Buffalo (7-9)- AARON MAYBIN
Denver (8-8)- AARON CURRY
Washington (8-8)- EUGENE MONROE
New Orleans (8-8)- VONTAE DAVIS
Houston (8-8)- REY MAUALUGA
San Diego (8-8)- CHRIS WELLS
New York Jets (9-7)- PERCY HARVIN
Chicago (9-7)- D.J. MOORE
Tampa Bay (9-7)- JOSH FREEMAN
Detroit - from Dallas (9-7)- JAMES LAURINIATIS
Philadelphia- BRANDON PETTIGREW
Minnesota (10-6)- MICHAEL OHER
New England (11-5)- ALPHONSO SMITH
Atlanta (11-5)- SEAN SMITH
Miami (11-5)- HAKEEM NICKS
Baltimore (11-5)- BRIAN CUSHING
Indianapolis (12-4)- ALEX MACK
Philadelphia - from Carolina (12-4)- EBEN BRITTON
New York Giants (12-4)- CLAY MATTHEWS
Tennessee (13-3)- DARRIUS HEYWARD-BEY
Arizona- KNOWSHON MORENO
Pittsburgh (12-4)- TYSON JACKSON

Round 2

Detroit (0-16)
Kansas City (2-14)
St. Louis (2-14)
Cleveland (4-12)
Seattle (4-12)
Cincinnati (4-11-1)
Jacksonville (5-11)
Oakland (5-11)
Green Bay (6-10)
Buffalo (7-9)
San Francisco (7-9)
Miami - from Washington (8-8)
New York Giants - from New Orleans (8-8)
Houston (8-8)
New England - from San Diego (8-8)
Denver (8-8)
Chicago (9-7)
Tampa Bay (9-7)
Dallas (9-7)
Arizona (9-7)
New York Jets (9-7)
Minnesota (10-6)
Atlanta (11-5)
Miami (11-5)
Baltimore (11-5)
New England (11-5)
Carolina (12-4)
New York Giants (12-4)
Indianapolis (12-4)
Tennessee (13-3)
Philadelphia (9-6-1)
Pittsburgh (12-4)

Sunday, February 8, 2009

OFFSEASON OPTIONS: Wide Receivers & Tight Ends

Wide Receiver:

Depth Chart:
1. Johnnie Lee Higgins
2. Chaz Schilens
3. Drew Carter
4. Arman Shields
5. Ronald Curry
6. Javon Walker
- It is clear the Raiders need a number 1 receiver. The fact that Higgins and Schilens came on at the end of the year is very promising for the future. However, Russell needs a go-to receiver in the near future in order to reach his pro bowl potential. In regards to the draft, all signs point to Missouri WR Jeremy Maclin- or if Michael Crabtree if he was to slip to No. 7 (doubtful). Everybody knows Al Davis loves speed at the WR position and you can bank on Maclin, in that regard, as he is expected to run a low 4.3 forty at the NFL combine next week. I would not disagree with Mr. Davis if he was to select Maclin with the first pick. Forming a trio of Russell- McFadden-Maclin would, at least in theory, form one of the most dynamic young QB-RB-WR combos in the league. However, if this were to happen, the raiders better have a sound plan to put together a competent line to provide protection for Russell and open up holes for McFadden. Personally, I think the safer bet is to use the first three picks to shore up the lines, both offense and defense. However, If Mario Henderson can continue to establish himself as our future LT and Derrick Burgess and Tommie Keely return to old form- picking Maclin would be a lot more justifiable in my mind. If you were betting on who the Raiders were going to take with the first pick in the draft; bet on Maclin.

Tight Ends:

Depth Chart:
1. Zach Miller
- I don't need to spend much time on this position because if their is one person I trust on this offense it is Zach Miller. He may not have bona-fide pro-bowl upside- though I can certainly see a couple possible pro-bowl selections in Miller's future. However, he is clearly Russell's most reliable target and someone who really helps the offense by controling the middle of the field. The raiders would be well served to acquire a strong blocking tight end in order to utilize two tight ends sets, especially if they fail to shore up the OL, in order to give Russell added protection. However, I think if their is one thing you can thank Kiffin for; it was that he accuratly identified Miller as a difference maker in the draft. I, for one, am anxiously waiting to see just how good of a player Zach Miller develops into.

Tuesday, February 3, 2009

OFFSEASON OPTIONS: Quarterback & Runningback

QUARTERBACK:

PROJECTED STARTER: JAMARCUS RUSSELL
- In 2009 Russell needs to start to put it all together and begin to evolve into the pro-bowl caliber QB Al Davis envisioned him to be. It is apparent that JaMarcus possesses one of the best skill sets of any QB in the league. However, some question his intelligence and ability to read defenses. Those questions remain unanswered, but he generally did a good job last year of not turning over the football while not having adequate protection and receiving options. I firmly believe he will take off as a starter once he is given time and receiving options.

DRAFT & FA OPTIONS:
- Andrew Walter, the teams primary backup, has some starting experience. The raiders might be well served to add a veteran in FA. However, the Raiders have too many holes on their team to waste even a late round pick on a QB.

RUNNINGBACK:
PROJECTED STARTER: DARREN MCFADDEN
- In reality, next year will be more of a RB by committee due to the fact that the raiders have three capable RB's; Michael Bush and Justin Fargas are the other two. However, McFadden is the big play man who Al Davis envisioned as the next Bo Jackson. In his rookie season, McFadden was hampered by injuries, so staying healthy will be the first step towards having a big year. The fact is, the Raiders need to become more dynamic and explosive on offense and unleashing a healthy McFadden is the easiest way to accomplish this. I think Michael Bush will begin to assert himself as the number 2 option at runningback next season. His 177 yrd. 2td performance at the end of the year certainly left a strong impression. Fargas can be a starting RB when called upon. However, his running style is such that he only has one or two good more years left until is body begins to completely break down. The Raiders would probably be well served to see if they can trade away him and his contract. At best, they would only receive a 4th round pick for him.

DRAFT & FA OPTIONS:
- If Fargas is traded away, then the raiders would be smart to bring in a cheap FA back because the raiders have seen that their running back depth can quickly deteriorate throughout the course of a season. Again, RB is not a position we should be wasting picks on in the draft.

TOP FREE AGENTS: DEFENSE

DEFENSIVE TACKLES:
1. ALBERT HAYNESWORTH
2. ROCKY BERNARD
3. JOVAN HAYE
4. KEDRIC GOLSTON
5. SHAUN CODY

DEFENSIVE ENDS:
1. JULIUS PEPPERS
2. TERRELL SUGGS
3. ANTONIO SMITH
4. CHRIS CANTY
5. DWAN EDWARDS

OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS
1. KARLOS DANSBY
2. BART SCOTT
3. LEROY HILL
4. MICHAEL BOLEY
5. ANGELO CROWELL

INSIDE LINEBACKERS
1. REY LEWIS
2. JONATHAN VILMA
3. CHANNING CROWDER
4. ANDRA DAVIS
5. MIKE PETERSON

CORNERBACK
1. NNAMDI ASOMUGHA
2. DUNTA ROBINSON
3. JABARI GREER
4. PHILLIP BUCHANON
5. BRYANT MCFADDEN

SAFETIES
1. JERMAINE PHILLIPS
2. OSHIOMOGHO ATOGWE
3. SEAN JONES
4. MIKE BROWN
5. DAWAN LANDRY

KICKERS
1. ROB BIRONES
2. SHAYNE GRAHAM
3. MIKE NUGENT
4. MATT STOVER
5. SHAUN SUISHAM

PUNTERS
1. SHANE LECHLER
2. MICHAEL KOENEN
3. CRAIG HENTRICH
4. SAM KOCH
5. HUNTER SMITH

Monday, February 2, 2009

TOP FREE AGENTS: OFFENSE

QUARTERBACKS:
1. MATT CASSEL
2. KURT WARNER
3. KERRY COLLINS
4. JEFF GARCIA
5. BYRON LEFTWITCH

RUNNING BACKS:
1. BRANDON JACOBS
2. DARREN SPROLES
3. DERRICK WARD
4. CEDRIC BENSON
5. CORRELL BUCKHALTER

FULLBACKS
1. TONY RICHARDSON
2. TERRELLE SMITH
3. LORENZO NEAL
4. LEONARD WEAVER
5. DAN KREIDER

WIDE RECEIVERS
1. ANQUAN BOLDIN
2. T.J. HOUSHMANDZADEH
3. ANTONIO BRYANT
4. LANCE MOORE
5. BRYANT JOHNSON

TIGHT ENDS:
1.OWEN DANIELS
2. BO SCAIFE
3. L.J. SMITH
4. JEREMY STEVENS
5. LEONARD POPE

OFFENSIVE TACKLES
1. JORDAN GROSS
2. MARVEL SMITH
3. MARK TAUSCHER
4. KHALIF BARNES
5. JON RUNYAN
6. TRA THOMAS
7. STACY ANDREWS
8. VERNON CAREY
9. WILLIE COLON
10. MAX STARKS
11. TYSON CLABO

OFFENSIVE GUARDS
1. JAHRI EVANS
2. MIKE GOFF
3. COOPER CARLISLE
4. STEPHEN PETERSON
5. CHRIS KEMOEATU

CENTERS:
1. MATT BIRK
2. JASON BROWN
3. JEFF SATURDAY
4. BRAD MEESTER
5. RICHIE INCOGNITO

MOCK DRAFT 2.0

Round 1

Detroit (0-16)- MATTHEW STAFFORD
St. Louis (2-14)- JASON SMITH
Kansas City (2-14)- MICHAEL CRABTREE
Seattle (4-12)- B.J. RAJI
Cleveland (4-12)- AARON CURRY
Cincinnati (4-11-1)- ANDRE SMITH
Oakland (5-11)- AARON MAYBIN
Jacksonville (5-11)- JEREMY MACLIN
Green Bay (6-10)- MALCOLM JENKINS
San Francisco (7-9)- MARK SANCHEZ
Buffalo (7-9)- BRIAN ORAPKO
Denver (8-8)- REY MAUALUGA
Washington (8-8)- MICHAEL OHER
New Orleans (8-8)- VONTAE DAVIS
Houston (8-8)- EVERETTE BROWN
San Diego (8-8)- JAMES LAURINAITIS
New York Jets (9-7)- TYSON JACKSON
Chicago (9-7)- D.J. MOORE
Tampa Bay (9-7)- KNOWSHON MORENO
Detroit - from Dallas (9-7)- PERCY HARVIN
PHILADELPHIA- BRANDON PETTIGREW
Minnesota (10-6)- HAKEEM NICKS
New England (11-5)- CHRIS WELLS
Atlanta (11-5)- BRIAN CUSHING
Miami (11-5)- ALPHONSO SMITH
Baltimore (11-5)- SEAN SMITH
Indianapolis (12-4)- PERRIA JERRY
Philadelphia - from Carolina (12-4)- EBEN BRITTON
New York Giants (12-4)- CLAY MATTHEWS
Tennessee (13-3)- DARRIAS HEYWARD-BEY
ARIZONA- LESEAN MCCOY
Pittsburgh (12-4)- ALEX MACK

Round 2

Detroit (0-16)- PAUL KRUGER
Kansas City (2-14)- DUKE ROBINSON
St. Louis (2-14)- JOSH FREEMAN
Cleveland (4-12)- LARRY ENGLISH
Seattle (4-12)- DONALD BROWN
Cincinnati (4-11-1)- SHONN GREENE
Jacksonville (5-11)- MAX UNGER
Oakland (5-11)- PHIL LOADHOLT
Green Bay (6-10)- PAUL KRUGER
Buffalo (7-9)- SHAWN NELSON
San Francisco (7-9)- CLINT SINTIM
Miami - from Washington (8-8)- LOUIS DELMAS
New York Giants - from New Orleans (8-8)- KENNY BRITT
Houston (8-8)- COYE FRANCIES
New England - from San Diego (8-8)- RASHAD JOHNSON
Denver (8-8)- RON BRACE
Chicago (9-7)- JUAQUIN IGLESIAS
Tampa Bay (9-7)- SEN'DERRICK MARKS
Dallas (9-7)- ROBERT AYERS
Arizona (9-7)- JARED COOK
New York Jets (9-7)- DARIUS BUTLER
Minnesota (10-6)- RASHAD JOHNSON
Atlanta (11-5)- CHASE COFFMAN
Miami (11-5)- BRIAN ROBISKE
Baltimore (11-5)- CONNOR BARWIN
New England (11-5)- CARRY HARRIS
Carolina (12-4)- WILLIAM BEATTY
New York Giants (12-4)- WILLIAM MOORE
Indianapolis (12-4)- DERRICK WILLIAMS
Tennessee (13-3)- ZIGGY HOOD
Philadelphia (9-6-1)- PATRICK CHUNG
Pittsburgh (12-4)- JAMON MERIDATH

RANKINGS: SAFETIES

1. LOUIS DELMAS
SCHOOL- WESTERN MICHIGAN
SIZE- 5'11 196

2. RASHAD JOHNSON
SCHOOL- ALABAMA
SIZE- 6'0 186

3. WILLIAM MOORE
SCHOOL- MISSOURI
SIZE- 6'1 230

4. PATRICK CHUNG
SCHOOL- OREGON
SIZE- 6'0 210

5. CHIP VAUGHN
SCHOOL- WAKE FORREST
SIZE- 6'2 215

RANKINGS: CORNERBACKS

1. MALCOLM JENKINS
SCHOOL- OHIO STATE
SIZE- 6'1 200

2. VONTAE DAVIS
SCHOOL- ILLINOIS
SIZE- 6'0 205

3. D.J. MOORE
SCHOOL- VANDERBILT
SIZE- 5'10 185

4. SEAN SMITH
SCHOOL- UTAH
SIZE- 6'3 214

5. ALPHONSO SMITH
SCHOOL- WAKE FORREST
SIZE- 5'9 190

6. COYE FRANCIES
SCHOOL- SAN JOSE STATE
SIZE- 6'1 185

7. DARIUS BUTLER
SCHOOL- UCONN
SIZE- 5'11 185

8. VICTOR HARRIS
SCHOOL- VIRGINIA TECH
SIZE- 6'0 195

9. CAREY HARRIS
SCHOOL- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SIZE- 6'0 180

10. MIKE MICKENS
SCHOOL- CINCINNATI
SIZE- 6'0 190

11. JARIUS BYRD
SCHOOL- OREGON
SIZE- 6'0 205

12. DOMINIQUE JOHNSON
SCHOOL- JACKSON STATE
SIZE- 6'2 200

RANKINGS: INSIDE LINEBACKERS

1. REY MAUALUGA
SCHOOL- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SIZE- 6'2 260

2. JAMES LAURINAITIS
SCHOOL- OHIO STATE
SIZE- 6'3 240

3. DARRY BECKWIDTH
SCHOOL- LSU
SIZE- 6'1 232

4. WORRELL WILLIAMS
SCHOOL- CALIFORNIA
SIZE- 6'0 250

5. GERALD MCRATH
SCHOOL- SOUTHERN MISS
SIZE- 6'4 225

6. JASON PHILLIPS
SCHOOL- TCU
SIZE- 6'1 234

7. DANNELL ELLERBE
SCHOOL- GEORGIA
SIZE- 6'1 230

RANKINGS: OUTSIDE LINEBACKERS

1. AARON CURRY
SCHOOL- WAKE FORREST
SIZE- 6'3 247

2. EVERETTE BROWN
SCHOOL- FLORIDA STATE
SIZE- 6'4 255

3. BRIAN CUSHING
SCHOOL- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SIZE- 6'3 255

4. CLAY MATTHEWS
SCHOOL- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SIZE- 6'3 240

5. LARRY ENGLISH
SCHOOL- NORTHERN ILLINIOS
SIZE- 6'3 255

6. CLINT SINTIM
SCHOOL- VIRGINIA
SIZE- 6'3 254

7. CONNOR BARWIN
SCHOOL- CINCINNATI
SIZE- 6'4 255

8. CODY BROWN
SCHOOL- UCONN
SIZE- 6'3 248

9. MARCUS FREEMAN
SCHOOL- OHIO STATE
SIZE- 6'1 240

10. NIC HARRIS
SCHOOL- OKLAHOMA
SIZE- 6'3 230

RANKINGS: DEFENSIVE TACKLES

1. B.J. RAJI
SCHOOL- BOSTON COLLEGE
SIZE- 6'1 344

2. PERIA JERRY
SCHOOL- OLE MISS
SIZE- 6'2 295

3. EVANDER HOOD
SCHOOL- MISSOURI
SIZE 6'4 295

4. SEN'DERRICK MARKS
SCHOOL- AUBURN
SIZE- 6'1 295

5. RON BRACE
SCHOOL- BOSTON COLLEGE
SIZE- 6'3 324

6. FILI MOALA
SCHOOL- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SIZE- 6'5 295

RANKINGS: DEFENSIVE ENDS

1. Brian Orapko
SCHOOL- TEXAS
SIZE- 6'4 260

2. Aaron Maybin
SCHOOL- PENN STATE
SIZE- 6'4 240

3. Tyson Jackson
SCHOOL- LSU
SIZE- 6'5 290

4. Michael Johnson
SCHOOL- GEORGIA TECH
SIZE- 6'7 260

5. Paul Kruger
SCHOOL- UTAH
SIZE- 6'5 265

6. Robert Ayers
SCHOOL- TENNESSEE
SIZE 6'3 270

7. Matt Shaughnessy
SCHOOL- WISCONSIN
SIZE- 6'6 255

8. Lawrence Sidberry
SCHOOL- RICHMOND
SIZE- 6'4 265

9. Kyle Moore
SCHOOL- SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
SIZE- 6'6 270

10. Brandon Williams
SCHOOL- TEXAS TECH
SIZE- 6'5 245

RANKINGS: CENTERS

1. ALEX MACK
SCHOOL- CAL
SIZE- 6'4 316

2. MAX UNGER
SCHOOL- OREGON
SIZE- 6'5 300

3. JONATHAN LUIGS
SCHOOL- ARKANSAS
SIZE- 6'4 314

4. ANTOINE CALDWELL
SCHOOL- ALABAMA
SIZE- 6'3 292

5. ERIC WOOD
SCHOOL- LOUISVILLE
SIZE- 6'4 309

RANKINGS: OFFENSIVE GUARDS

1. DUKE ROBINSON
SCHOOL- OKLAHOMA
SIZE- 6'5 335

2. ANDY LEVITRE
SCHOOL- OREGON STATE
SIZE- 6'3 317

3. TREVOR CANFIELD
SCHOOL- CINCINNATI
SIZE- 6'5 305

4. KRAIG URBIK
SCHOOL- WISCONSIN
SIZE- 6'6 332

5. HERMAN JOHNSON
SCHOOL- LSU
SIZE- 6'7 386

RANKINGS: OFFENSIVE TACKLES

1. JASON SMITH
SCHOOL- BAYLOR
SIZE- 6'5 305

2. MICHAEL OHER
SCHOOL- OLE MISS
SIZE- 6'5 318

3. ANDRE SMITH
SCHOOL- ALABAMA
SIZE- 6'4 230

4. EUGENE MONROE
SCHOOL- VIRGINIA
SIZE- 6'6 315

5. EBEN BRITTON
SCHOOL- ARIZONA
SIZE- 6'6 310

6. WILLIAM BEATTY
SCHOOL- UCONN
SIZE- 6'6 292

7. PHIL LOADHOLT
SCHOOL- OKLAHOMA
SIZE- 6'8 337

8. JAMON MEREDITH
SCHOOL- SOUTH CAROLINA
SIZE- 6'5 301

9. TROY KROPOG
SCHOOL- TULANE
SIZE- 6'6 315

10 FENUKI TUPOU
SCHOOL- OREGON
SIZE- 6'6 322

RANKINGS: TIGHT ENDS

1. BRANDON PETTIGREW
SCHOOL- OKLAHOMA STATE
SIZE- 6'6 260

2. SHAWN NELSON
SCHOOL- SOUTHERN MISS
SIZE- 6'5 240

3. JARED COOK
SCHOOL- SOUTH CAROLINA
SIZE- 6'5 240

4. CHASE COFFMAN
SCHOOL- MISSOURI
SIZE- 6'6 245

5. JAMES CASEY
SCHOOL- RICE
SIZE- 6'4 235

RANKINGS: WIDE RECEIVERS

1. MICHAEL CRABTREE
SCHOOL- TEXAS TECH
SIZE- 6'2 214
VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPz7caPqoJE
GRADE- Top 5 pick
ANALYSIS- Michael Crabtree is very close to the complete package as a wide receiver. At 6'3 215, he has ideal size at the WR position. He is a great route runner and shows an elite ability and desire to make a play after the catch through using vision, power, and explosiveness to fight for extra yards. He displays elite hands; catching the ball away from his body and at its highest point. He offers a wide catching radius in which the QB has larger room for error in delivering a 'catchable' ball. One of my favorite things about Crabtree, when watching him, is how he runs slants. He uses an excellent first step in setting up the corner, by making one hard step to the outside, then ouickly planting his outside foot and using elite suddenness to explode to the inside and seal off the defender; offering an easy target for the QB. The biggest question mark about Crabtree is his straight-line, forty time, speed; scouts do not have an accurate time on him. In this area, he may not impress. However, the NFL is littered with former and current elite pass catchers who failed to impress in their combine forty. These NFL greats include the likes of Terrell Owens, Anquan Boldin, Larry Fitzgerald, and the greatest receiver of all time Jerry Rice; who coincidentally is apart of one of the agency teams trying to represent Crabtree in the upcoming draft. Crabtree possesses all the other requisite skills, like the afformentioned names, to join the NFL elite and become a game-changing WR in the NFL; The only thing a forty time will determine is whether he is locked into the top 5 or slips to picks 6-10.

2. JEREMY MACLIN
SCHOOL- MISSOURI
SIZE- 6'1 200
VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wzrltr66LqI&feature=related
GRADE- Top 10 pick
ANALYSIS- Jeremy Maclin, first and foremost, offers great versatility to any NFL team that drafts him. In addition to offering elite receiving skills, teams can use him in a variety of ways by lining him up in the backfield or utilizing him on end arounds. As well, he was an elite college kick-off and punt returner and NFL scouts expect him to find great success, in this role, as a pro. In terms of receiving skills, there is a lot to love about Maclin. He provides breathtaking straight-line speed which will give a team a true deep threat in the passing game. In addition to elite speed, he also has a solid frame, at 6'1 200, for a receiver which allows him to be an effective receiver in traffic; he is not afraid to go over the middle. He also displays great hands, elite leaping ability, and excellent body control. Maclin is still raw, as a route runner, and relies more on athleticism to created separation. He needs to work hard, when he gets to the NFL, to learn the nuances of being an excellent route runner; in order to develop into a true number 1 receiver. He had a horrific knee-injury in 2006, which he has successful come back from. So a thorough medical check is obviously needed before committing a top 10 pick. However, one thing is clear; Jeremy Maclin is a rare playmaker who can score from anywhere and in any situation, on the field.

3. HAKEEM NICKS
SCHOOL- NORTH CAROLINA
SIZE- 6'2 210
VIDEO-
GRADE- Mid/Late 1st rd.
ANALYSIS- To me, Nicks is one of the safest bets at WR, in this class, to have a successful career as a quality 1 or 2 receiver. At 6'2 210, he is a very good possession receiver who is tough, runs good routes, has sure hands, and displays excellent vision and ability to gain extra yards after the catch. His most outstanding attribute is his excellent concentration when catching the ball in traffic; if you need verification of this look at highlights from the West Virginia game. He is not limited to running short-to-intermediate routes and uses his sneaky speed to effectively run deep routes and make big plays. The biggest question, regarding nicks, is what exactly his forty-time will be. If he runs in the high 4.4/ mid 4.5 range he will almost certainly secure a spot in the first round. However, if he runs in the 4.6 range, he could slip into the second round. Personally, I could care less what he runs, as I think he will be a very good NFL receiver regardless of his straight-line speed. I liken him to Anquan Boldin; and the fact that Boldin ran a 4.73 before the draft isn't doing anything to prohibit him from being one of the best WR's in the league. I am very confident Nicks will be a great player in the NFL- if not a star- and that is why I have him stacked higher, in my wr rankings, than many other people who analyze the draft.

4. PERCY HARVIN
SCHOOL- FLORIDA
SIZE- 5'11 195
VIDEO-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34--XTjboDI&feature=related
GRADE- Mid/Late 1st
ANALYSIS- Harvin is one of the harder receivers to analyze in this draft because of the fact that he was used in college as a hybrid wr/rb. On a positive note, it shows that he offers any NFL team, who drafts him, great versatility. Harvin has an elite burst and acceleration which truly makes him a threat to score from anywhere on the field. He has good hands, great vision, and elite lateral mobility which give defenders fits when they are trying to take good angles in pursuit. As well, he is not afraid to go over the middle and displays good toughness for his size. Any team that drafts him will have to polish him more, as a route runner, in order to truly capitolize on his huge potential. The biggest question about Harvin is his durability; as he has had significant nagging injuries throughout his career at Florida. If teams are fearful that he will continue to sustain injuries- he could slip to the bottom of the first round. However, if he can successful acclumate himself to pro-style offenses; Harvin will be a rare playmaker in the NFL.

5. DARIUS HEYWARD-BEY
SCHOOL- MARYLAND
SIZE- 6'3 206
VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyjaBWuo4zA
GRADE- Late 1st/ early 2nd
ANALYSIS-
6. KENNY BRITT
SCHOOL- RUTGERS
SIZE- 6'4 215

7. JUAQUIN IGLESIAS
SCHOOL- OKLAHOMA
SIZE- 6'0 204

8. BRIAN ROBISKIE
SCHOOL- OHIO STATE
SIZE- 6'3 200

9. DERRICK WILLIAMS
SCHOOL- PENN STATE
SIZE- 6'0 194

10. LOUIS MURPHY
SCHOOL- FLORIDA
SIZE- 6'3 205

11. MOHAMED MASSAQUOI
SCHOOL- GEORGIA
SIZE- 6'2 198

12. RAMSES BARDEN
SCHOOL- CAL POLY
SIZE- 6'6 225

13. BRANDON TATE
SCHOOL- NORTH CAROLINA
SIZE- 6'1 195

14. DEMETRIUS BRYD
SCHOOL- LSU
SIZE- 6'1 205

15. BRANDON GIBSON
SCHOOL- WASHINGTON STATE
SIZE- 6'3 205

16. BROOKS FOSTER
SCHOOL- NORTH CAROLINA
SIZE-

17. MIKE THOMAS
SCHOOL- ARIZONA
SIZE- 5'8 195

18. AUSTIN COLLIE
SCHOOL- RICE
SIZE- 6'2 206

19. PAT WHITE
SCHOOL- WEST VIRGINIA
SIZE- 6'1 192

20. DARIUS PASSMORE
SCHOOL- MARSHALL
SIZE- 6'3 190

RANKINGS: FULLBACKS

1. QUINN JOHNSON
SCHOOL- LSU
SIZE- 6'1 262

2. BRANNAN SOUTHERLAND
SCHOOL- GEORGIA
SIZE- 6'0 240

3. TONY FIAMMETTA
SCHOOL- SYRACUSE
SIZE- 6'1 235

4. BROCK BOLEN
SCHOOL- LOUISVILLE
SIZE- 6-0 238

5. ERIC KETTANI
SCHOOL- NAVY
SIZE- 6'1 233

RANKINGS: RUNNINGBACKS

1. CHRIS WELLS
SCHOOL- OHIO STATE
SIZE- 6'1 237
VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_zUl10qMQc&feature=related
GRADE- Mid/Late 1st rd.
ANALYSIS- When it comes to talent, one thing is clear about chris wells; he is one of the most talented backs to come along in years. First, he is powerful, at almost 240 pounds, which allows him to easily bull through the line. He is fast which allows him to quickly get to the second level and punish smaller defenders. He displays good agility, for a man of his size; which leaves defenders constantly guessing whether he is going to run over or around them. He has good patience and vision, both essential qualities to have in order to be a successful back in the NFL. Simply put, he can be as good as he wants to be; the operative words being as he wants to be. The main knock on Wells is that he lacks the drive and work ethic to rank as a truly elite prospect. Detractors feel this could result in him becoming a bust a la Cedric Benson. I cannot speak to his work ethic as I only know what I read and hear off hand. I can only write about what I see, when I watch him; which is that he is an absolute beast in every sense of the words. Negative notes in regards to his ability (such as he runs with a slightly upright style) is mere nitpiking at this point. Ultimatly, character and off-field concerns may cause him to drop out of the top 15. However, players with this talent are rare, and if I was a team with a hole to fill at RB; I would deem him worth the risk.

2. KNOWSHON MORENO
SCHOOL- GEORGIA
SIZE- 5'11 208
VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fG4TeNBJWds&feature=related
GRADE- Mid/Later 1st rd.
ANALYSIS- After watching video of Moreno, I can draw similarities between him and former SEC standout Carnell 'Cadallac' Williams. The first thing that jumps out at you, when watching Moreno, is the charismatic style with which he plays the game; similar to that of Cadallac. At about 210 pounds, he is not the biggest running back in the world. However, he looks to finish off runs with power and deliver a blow to the defender. There are not many weaknesses to Moreno's game as he displays quickness, power, and versatility. He can run around, through, or leap over a defender. He is equally adept at making a play in space or running the ball in between the tackles. My one concern with Moreno is long term durability; something that has plagued Cadallac's once promising career. Like Cadallac, I envision Moreno bursting on the seen and having a strong impact his first couple of years in the NFL. However, I see him wearing down, faster than other backs tend to, and being unable to run with the same type of agressive style that has made him unique and successful. For a team, who is a strong RB away from contending for the super bowl, selecting Moreno in the first rd. is probably worth the risk; even if my assumption holds true.

3. DONALD BROWN
SCHOOL- UCONN
SIZE- 5'10 210
VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRCKzj0SNDE
GRADE- Late 1st/Early 2nd
ANALYSIS- Brown is a very complete back who I believe is one of the safest bets to enjoy a relatively long and successful career in the NFL. The first thing that stands out, from watching Brown, is his ability to consistently make positive yards from a carry; especially when he intially appears to be bottled up in the backfield. He is patient when setting up his blocks, showing good vision, and displays the quickness to attack a seam and get to the second level. He also displays adequete toughness and should be able to hold as a RB who gets 20-25 rushes a game. He shows versatility in the passing game and the ability to make a play in space off screen passes. He does not have one outstanding attribute. However, Brown can utilize a complete skillset to be very successful as a starter; and possibly become a pro-bowl caliber back.

4. LESEAN MCCOY
SCHOOL- PITTSBURGH
SIZE- 5'11 210
VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6IvvhjERrV0
Grade: Late 1st/early 2nd
ANALYSIS- When you first watch video on McCoy, you immediately can see similarities between him and Reggie Bush. He does not possess the level of talent and breathtaking ability that Bush possesses. However, seeing the similarities can help to draw a baseline prediction of how he might be utilized and perform in the NFL. McCoy, like Bush, is a very versatile player who is equally adept at both running and catching the football. McCoy is most dangerous when he gets the ball in space because he has excellent vision and quickness to make a defender miss and create a big play. Like Bush, I question McCoy's ability to run between the tackles. He is not an absolute burner, he will probably run around a 4.45 forty, nor does he display the ability to bounce off contact, or even deliver the hit. Due to these issues, it is doubtful he will ever be a back who can consistently carry the ball 20-25 times. However, with a lot of NFL teams utilizing two back systems, pairing McCoy with a bigger back would allow him to come in get 1o-15 rushes and 5-10 passing targets; thus adding an dynamic element to an offense.

5. SHONN GREENE
SCHOOL- IOWA
SIZE- 5'11 235
VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OrWZwH9VVJU
GRADE- Mid/Late 2nd rd.
ANALYSIS- 5'11 235, Greene runs with a low center of gravity which makes him very effective at running between the tackles. He displays very good vision and the ability to bounce off intial contact or deliver a blow, to the defender, in finishing off a run. He also displays some shiftiness and the ability to make a defender miss in the open field. His main weakness is that he does not offer the type of complete skillset that some of the other backs in this draft display. He is not a great threat in the passing game. Due to this, he should be used in a two back system; where the team that drafts him has a viable third down back that they can use in passing situations. However, Greene was very productive in college and there is no reason to believe he cannot continue to produce in the pro's.

6. ANDRE BROWN
SCHOOL- NORTH CAROLINA STATE
SIZE- 6'0 228
VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9kYqvdEl_Q
GRADE- Mid/Late 2nd rd.
ANALYSIS- Physically, Brown is one of the most impressive backs in this draft. The first thing that stands out is his ability to fight for extra yards by displaying excellent power. Brown does not shy away from contact and can wear down second level defenders throughout the course of a game. He displays decent vision and some shiftiness, to make a defender miss, when he gets the ball in space. He also shows a solid ability, for a man of his size, to catch the ball out of the backfield; as evidenced by 305 receiving yards his senior year. On the negative side, he runs with a bit of an upright style. His production was not great, only 805 rushing yrds & 8 tds., when compared to some of the other top backs in this draft. However, scouts were very impressed with Brown at the senior bowl, and I believe he can become a solid starting RB. Due to the depth at RB, in the draft, he could be a great value pick; especially if he were to slip to the 3rd round.

7. RASHAD JENNINGS
SCHOOL- LIBERTY
SIZE- 6'1 230
VIDEO-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohP5XBCu_ws
GRADE- Late 2nd/ Early 3rd
ANALYSIS- Jennings is very similar to Andre Brown in regards to his build and running style. He is powerful in between the tackles and shows good straight-line speed, for his size. He shows good patience and vision in setting up his blocks. In space, he is not overly shifty. However, he can make defenders misses and displays reliable hands on screen passes which will allow him the opportunity to be an every down back in the NFL. He also seemed to answer a big question during senior bowl week; when he proved he can play against and even dominate higher level competition. His stock continues to soar and he is a high-upside prospect who could be a steal for an NFL team in the third round.

8. JEREMIAH JOHNSON
SCHOOL- OREGON
SIZE- 5'10 205
VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ZBOlykUVJ0
GRADE- 3rd-4th rd.
ANALYSIS- Johnson's main assets are his burst and vision which allow him to easily bounce plays outside. He is shifty in the open field which help him create runs for long yards. He also has the ability to run between the tackles, using patience to set up his blocks; and seems to be good at not making it easy for defenders to bottle him up in the backfield by trying to be too shifty behind the line of scrimmage. He also is a reliable receiver who can be trusted in the pasing game as a safety valve for the QB. As with Jonathan Stewart, it will remain to be seen how he transitions from a spread offense to a more traditional offense. He may never be an everydown back in the NFL. However, there is a place in the NFL for backs, like Jeremiah, who can get 10-15 touches a game and rip off a few long runs in the process.

9. CEDRIC PEERMAN
SCHOOL- VIRGINIA
SIZE- 5'10 208
VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uExLaKck2OI&feature=related
GRADE- 4th rd.
ANALYSIS- Cedric Peerman offers a very workable skillset for NFL teams to employ him in a number of roles. He has good vision and patience, decent power, and adequete straight-line speed to run in between the tackles or bounce plays to the outside. He also displays good receiving skills out of the backfield. It is relatively safe to say that he will, at least, find a role as a successful 3rd down back in the NFL. He also seems to have good charater; as evidenced by the video I have posted above. In short, he is a safe pick, in the 4th round or beyond, for any NFL team; and who knows, he could develop into an everydown back in the NFL. After senior bowl week, I can assure you NFL teams have similar feelings about Peerman's ability; and maybe they even see the potential for more.

10. JAVON RINGER
SCHOOL- MICHIGAN STATE
SIZE- 5'9 202
VIDEO- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CHVPSmxjoSU
GRADE- 4th/ 5th rd.
ANALYSIS- Javon Ringer's best asset is that he is an absolute workhorse. In college, he was as safe a bet as any, to give you 25-30 rushes of hard consistent running while constantly winning the battle of wearing down defenses before he wears down. He is at his best running between the tackles and consistently gaining positive yardage; something that is not generally characteristic of a back who barely tips the scales at 200 pounds. The problem, however, is that ultimately he is barely 200 pounds. Due to this, it is unrealistic to expect him to enjoy similar success in the NFL where linebackers are much bigger and faster. Further, he has a great amount of 'tread on his tires' which means that his shelflife as an effective runner in the NFL is limited. This does not mean that Javon Ringer cannot find success in the NFL; and I believe he will find some. Rather, it means that he does not offer the same kind of upside that the other 9 RB's on this list do; and that could cause NFL teams some pause before pulling the trigger too early on drafting a player like Javon Ringer.

Thursday, January 15, 2009

RANKINGS: QUARTERBACKS

1. MATTHEW STAFFORD
SCHOOL: GEORGIA
SIZE: 6'3 228

2. MARK SANCHEZ
SCHOOL: SOUTHERN CAL
SIZE: 6'3 220

3. JOSH FREEMAN
SCHOOL: KANSAS STATE
SIZE: 6'6 250

4. NATE DAVIS
SCHOOL: BALL STATE
SIZE: 6'2 217

5. RHETT BOMAR
SCHOOL: HOUSTON
SIZE: 6'2 215

6. CURTIS PAINTER
SCHOOL: PURDUE
SIZE: 6'4 230

7. STEPHEN MCGEE
SCHOOL: TEXAS A&M
SIZE; 6'3 207

8. HUNTER CANTWELL
SCHOOL: LOUISVILLE
SIZE: 6'4 236

9. GRAHAM HARRELL
SCHOOL: TEXAS TECH
SIZE: 6'3 205

10. NATHAN BROWN
SCHOOL: CENTRAL ARKANSAS
SIZE: 6'2 214

Wednesday, January 14, 2009

Round 1

Detroit (0-16)- MATT STAFFORD
St. Louis (2-14)- ANDRE SMITH
Kansas City (2-14)- MARK SANCHEZ
Seattle (4-12)- MICHAEL CRABTREE
Cleveland (4-12)- EVERRETE BROWN
Cincinnati (4-11-1)- MICHAEL OHER
Oakland (5-11)- BRIAN ORAPKO
Jacksonville (5-11)- REY MAUALUGA
Green Bay (6-10)- TERRENCE CODY
San Francisco (7-9)- MICHAEL JENKINS
Buffalo (7-9)- JEREMY MACLIN
Denver (8-8)- AARON CURRY
Washington (8-8)- EUGENE MONROE
New Orleans (8-8)- VONTAE DAVIS
Houston (8-8)- B.J. RAJI
San Diego (8-8)- BRANDON SPIKES
New York Jets (9-7)- PERCY HARVIN
Chicago (9-7)- D.J. MOORE
Tampa Bay (9-7)- KNOWSON MORENO
Detroit - from Dallas (9-7)- JASON SMITH
Arizona (9-7)- LESEAN MCCOY
Minnesota (10-6)- JAMES LAURENITAS
New England (11-5)- CHRIS WELLS
Atlanta (11-5)- JAMES LAURENITAS
Miami (11-5)- SEAN SMITH
Baltimore (11-5)- CLINT SINTIM
Indianapolis (12-4)- PERIA JERRY
Philadelphia - from Carolina (12-4)- MICHAEL JOHNSON
New York Giants (12-4)- HAKEEM NICKS
Tennessee (13-3)- BRANDON PETTIGREW
Philadelphia (9-6-1)- EBEN BRITTON
Pittsburgh (12-4)- DUKE ROBINSON

Round 2

Detroit (0-16)- GREG HARDY
Kansas City (2-14)- ALEX MACK
St. Louis (2-14)- BRIAN CUSHING
Cleveland (4-12)- C.J. SPILLER
Seattle (4-12)- RUSSELL OKUNG
Cincinnati (4-11-1)- DONALD BROWN
Jacksonville (5-11)- DARIUS HEYWARD-BEY
Oakland (5-11)- WILLIAM BEATY
Green Bay (6-10)- PAUL KRUGER
Buffalo (7-9)- MAX UNGER
San Francisco (7-9)- PHIL LOADHOLT
Miami - from Washington (8-8)- KENNY BRITT
New York Giants - from New Orleans (8-8)- TYSON JACKSON
Houston (8-8)- ALPHONSO SMITH
New England - from San Diego (8-8)- CONNOR BARWIN
Denver (8-8)- SEN'DERRICK MARKS
Chicago (9-7)- LOUIS MURPHY
Tampa Bay (9-7)- EVANDER HOOD
Dallas (9-7)- PHIL LOADHOLT
Arizona (9-7)- CHASE COFFMAN
New York Jets (9-7)- VICTOR HARRIS
Minnesota (10-6)- JOSH FREEMAN
Atlanta (11-5)- JARED COOK
Miami (11-5)- CLAY MATTHEWS
Baltimore (11-5)- DERRICK WILLIAMS
New England (11-5)- DARIUS BUTLER
Carolina (12-4)- NATE DAVIS
New York Giants (12-4)- JAMON MERIDATH
Indianapolis (12-4)- GERALD MCRATH
Tennessee (13-3)- JUAQUIN IGLESIAS
Philadelphia (9-6-1)- BRANDON LAFELL
Pittsburgh (12-4)- JONATHAN LUIGS

NFL DRAFT ORDER:

Round 1

Detroit (0-16)- Matt Stafford
St. Louis (2-14)- Jason Smith
Kansas City (2-14)- Aaron Curry
Seattle (4-12)- B.J. Raji
Cleveland (4-12)- Brian Orapko
Cincinnati (4-11-1)- Eugene Monroe
Oakland (5-11)- Michael Crabtree
Jacksonville (5-11)- Jeremy Maclin
Green Bay (6-10)- Aaron Maybin
San Francisco (7-9)- Mark Sanchez
Buffalo (7-9)- Brandon Pettigrew
Denver (8-8)- Tyson Jackson
Washington (8-8)- Michael Oher
New Orleans (8-8)- Michael Jenkins
Houston (8-8)- Clay Matthews
San Diego (8-8)- Rey Maualuga
New York Jets (9-7)- Percy Harvin
Chicago (9-7)- Vontae Davis
Tampa Bay (9-7)- Brian Cushing
Detroit - from Dallas (9-7)- Andre Smith
Philadelphia- Chris Wells
Minnesota (10-6)- Darius Heyward-Bey
New England (11-5)- Everrete Brown
Atlanta (11-5)-Peria Jerry
Miami (11-5)- Larry English
Baltimore (11-5)- James Lauriniatis
Indianapolis (12-4)- Hakeem Nicks
Philadelphia - from Carolina (12-4)- Kenny Britt
New York Giants (12-4)- Alex Mack
Tennessee (13-3)- Evander Hood
Arizona- Knowshon Moreno
Pittsburgh (12-4)- Eben Britton

Round 2

Detroit (0-16)- Darius Butler
New England- Donald Brown
St. Louis (2-14)- Josh Freeman
Cleveland (4-12)- Shawn Nelson
Seattle (4-12)- Robert Ayers
Cincinnati (4-11-1)- LeSean McCoy
Jacksonville (5-11)- Donald Washington
Oakland (5-11)- Michael Johnson
Green Bay (6-10)- Ron Brace
Buffalo (7-9)- Paul Kruger
San Francisco (7-9)- Connor Barwin
Miami - from Washington (8-8)- Alphonso Smith
New York Giants - from New Orleans (8-8)- Brian Robsikie
Houston (8-8)- William Moore
New England - from San Diego (8-8)- D.J. Moore
Denver (8-8)- Clint Sintim
Chicago (9-7)- Juaquin Iglesias
Tampa Bay (9-7)- Sen'Derrick Marks
Dallas (9-7)- Jarron Gilbert
Arizona (9-7)- David Veikune
New York Jets (9-7)- Andre Brown
Minnesota (10-6)- Max Unger
Atlanta (11-5)- Cornelius Ingram
Miami (11-5)- Sean Smith
Baltimore (11-5)- Coye Francies
New England (11-5)- Jamon Merideth
Carolina (12-4)- Nate Davis
New York Giants (12-4)- Louis Delmas
Indianapolis (12-4)- Erick Wood
Tennessee (13-3)- Duke Robinson
Philadelphia (9-6-1)- William Beatty
Pittsburgh (12-4)- Kyle Moore

Round 3

Detroit (0-16)- James Casey
St. Louis (2-14)- Louis Murphy
Kansas City (2-14)-Phil Loadholt
Seattle (4-12)- Shonne Greene
Dallas - from Cleveland (4-12)- Jarrius Bryd
Cincinnati (4-11-1)- Fili Moala
Oakland (5-11)- Patrick Chung
Jacksonville (5-11)- Rashad Johnson
Green Bay (6-10)- Brandon Hughes
San Francisco (7-9)- Brandon Tate
Buffalo (7-9)- Antoine Caldwell
New York Jets - from New Orleans (8-8)- Cody Brown
Houston (8-8)- Chris Baker
San Diego (8-8)- Rashad Johnson
Denver (8-8)- Jason Phillips
Washington (8-8)- Lawrence Sidburry jr
Tampa Bay (9-7)- Carry Harris
Detroit - from Dallas (9-7)- Chip Vaughn
Philadelphia- David Bruton
Green Bay - from New York Jets (9-7)- Marcus Freeman
Chicago (9-7)- Martin
Minnesota (10-6)- Terrence Taylor
Miami (11-5)- Johnny Knox
Baltimore (11-5)- Keenen Lewis
New England (11-5)- Phil Mckillop
Atlanta (11-5)- Troy Kropog
New York Giants (12-4)- Emanual Cook
Indianapolis (12-4)- Darry Beckwidth
Carolina (12-4)- Matt Shaugnessey
Tennessee (13-3)- Chase Coffman
Arizona- Tyronne Green
Pittsburgh (12-4)- Mike Mickens

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