Official CowboysBoard.Com Mock Draft I

[thevalleyranchreport]

This will be an open mock draft, the sign up takes too long to fill, we're forgoing the old signup.... So without, further ado, let the draft begin!

RULES:
You cannot draft consecutive picks.
Cowboys picks will be drafted by a MOD, I have randomly chosen which mods will draft Cowboys in this Mock Draft.
No trades.


1. Miami (1-15) Chris Long, DE University of Virginia (Chumpy)
2. St. Louis (3-13) Jake Long, OT University of Michigan (ZacFields)
3. Atlanta (4-12) Matt Ryan, QB Boston College (CowboyzAdam)
4. Oakland (4-12) Sedrick Ellis, DT USC (thevalleyranchreport)
5. Kansas City (4-12) Glenn Dorsey, DT LSU (ZacFields)
6. New York Jets (4-12) Darren McFadden, RB Arkansas (maxdallasfan)
7. New England (from San Francisco) (5-11) Vernon Gholston, DE - Ohio St. (MCAJE)
8. Baltimore (5-11) Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville (CowboyzAdam)
9. Cincinnati (7-9) Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State (ZacFields)
10. New Orleans (7-9) Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida (MCAJE)
11. Buffalo (7-9) DeSean Jackson WR Cal. (DCfan60)
12. Denver (7-9) Kenny Phillips, S Miami, Fl (Picked by MOD)
13. Carolina (7-9) Jeff Otah, OT Pittsburgh (NewmanOwns)
14. Chicago (7-9) Limas Sweed, WR Texas (thevalleyranchreport)
15. Detroit (7-9) Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB, Tennessee State (BlueStar)
16. Arizona (8-8) Felix Jones, RB Arkansas. (MCAJE)
17. Minnesota (8-8) Kelly Malcolm, WR Oklahoma (Picked By MOD)
18. Houston (8-8) CHRIS WILLIAMS OT | Vanderbilt (DCfan60)
19. Philadelphia (8-8) Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy State. (Chumpy)
20. Tampa Bay (9-7) James Hardy, WR Indiana (CowboyzAdam)
21. Washington (9-7) Calais Campbell DE Miami (Sweatthepipe)
[i]22. Dallas (from Cleveland) (10-6) Rashard Mendenhall, HB Illinois (Sandtrapjack)
23. Pittsburgh (10-6) Michael Oher - T-Ole Miss (DCfan60)
24. Tennessee (10-6) Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan (RomoForSix)
25. Seattle (10-6) Fred Davis, TE USC (MCAJE)
26. Jacksonville (11-5) Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson (Sweatthepipe)
27. San Diego (11-5) Pat Sims, DT Auburn. (MCAJE)
[i]28. Dallas (13-3) Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech (Picked for NEWMANOWNS)
29. San Francisco (13-3) Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn (thevalleyranchreport)
30. Green Bay (13-3) Keith Rivers, OLB Southern Cal (ZacFields)
31. New England (pick forfeited) (16-0).......LOSERS!!!.........
32. New York Giants (10-6) Dan Connor, Linebacker, Penn State. (Barberforprez)

[NewmanOwns]

Taken from Chumpy in the other thread:


since, the dolphins will pursue adams to be their next LT, the phins will go defense with the first pick of the draft. imo, they could go in 2 directions; DE or NT. they are in need of both. imo, glenn dorsey has been falling faster than the pants of brittany spears' date on any given night. miami also covets the skills of last year's qb selection in john beck. it is way too early to select a LB here. they do not need a RB since they have a stable full of them. their is no WR that is worthy of this high a selection. with the age of jason taylor and the recent release of keith traylor, it makes the most sense to select either chris long or sedrick ellis. after using the full 15 minutes (or whatever it is now), you will hear...


with the first selection of the 2008 nfl draft, the miami dolphins select.................DE from the U. of Va, Chris Long.

[SmilesAustin]

with the second selection of the 2008 nfl draft, the St Louis Rams select.................Jake Long, OT University of Michigan

Marc Bulger had a horrible season, being sacked 37 times in just 12 games. An average of 3 sacks per game is unacceptable. In order for St Louis' offense to start clicking again, they will need to protect the quarterback better. Jake Long may not be the best player available at this position, but he is the best player available that meets a St Louis need.

[CowboyzAdam]

With the 3rd pick of the 2008 NFL Draft...The Falcons Pick...................Matt Ryan, QB Boston College


Sure the case could be made for Jake Long (But he's gone in the 2nd pick) or even Darren McFadden here but you have to believe the Falcons will be looking for a top signal caller to build around with this pick. There's still some debate as to whether or not Matt Ryan is a franchise guy but he is the consensus top quarterback available which means he will likely go very high. Maybe even a little higher than he should. In terms of physical tools Ryan is at least adequate across the board but where he separates himself from the pack are with his intangibles, which are top-notch. They don't call him "Matty Ice" for nothing.

[thevalleyranchreport]

Oakland drafts Sedrick Ellis DT USC

[SmilesAustin]

With the 4th pick of the 2008 NFL Draft...The Chiefs Pick...................Glenn Dorsey, DT LSU

Make no mistake, if Chris Long is still on the boards, the Chiefs will snatch him up in a heartbeat. Larry Johnson had a miserable season, and Brody Croyle/Damon Huard had horrible seasons, largely due to having little time in the pocket to make decisions. Ryan Clady is another possibility, because their offensive tackle position is of serious need.

That being said, I don't think the Chiefs could pass up on Glenn Dorsey at this point. He is largely ranked as the #2 or even #1 prospect overall on most boards, and the Chiefs could use some help on their defensive line. You usually can't say this about anyone, but Glenn Dorsey is a steal at the #4 pick.

[maxdallasfan]

With the 5th pick of the 2008 NFL Draft...The Jets Pick...................Darren McFadden, RB Arkansas

[mcaje]

Truly...with the 7th pick...The New England Patriots select Vernon Gholston, DE - Ohio St. - Then quickly move him to Outside Linebacker.

A physical marvel and fantastic pass rusher, Gholston played defensive end for the Buckeyes but should be able to make the successful transition to outside linebacker in a 34 scheme at the pro level.

[CowboyzAdam]

With the 8th pick in the NFL 2008 Draft...The Raven select: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville


There have been rumors that the Ravens are talking with the Eagles about trading for Donovan McNabb, but so far both teams have denied those rumors, and it's been reported that Steve McNair will return to start for the Ravens in 2008.

The Ravens only have one major free-agent-to-be, DE/OLB Terrell Suggs, and Baltimore will use its franchise tag to retain him. And, with the Ravens having so much difficulty performing on offense, a new coach coming in to replace Brian Billick, and Steve McNair turning 35 next month, a quarterback like Brohm would be a great addition to the team. Why Brohm over Andre Woodson? Some have suggested that Brohm will need less prep time to become a starter, which is not an unreasonable belief given that Brohm could have been a first rounder had he come out last year. Brohm also has a quicker release than Woodson.

[SmilesAustin]

With the 9th pick in the NFL 2008 Draft...The Cincinatti Bengals select: Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State

With all the All-Stars on the Cincinatti offense, the Bengals should enjoy much better production and much better success. It was surprising that they finished the season ranked 10th in offense. In the 11 games that their star tailback Rudi Johnson played in, he averaged only 2.9 yards per carry and totalled only 3 rushing touchdowns. Ryan Clady should be able to anchor their offensive line and give Carson Palmer more time in the pocket, and give Rudi Johnson some better blocking next season.

(Remember, ANYONE can join in on this. You don't necessarily have to add a long description to your decision like most of us have. Please feel free to jump in and make a pick! There are no wrong answers here and I'm sure we will do this more than once before draft time.)

[mcaje]

With the 10th pick...New Orleans selects...Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida

Regarded as one of the nation's premier shutdown pass defenders, Jenkins teamed with Trae Williams to give the Bulls an outstanding cornerback combination.

[DCfan60]

With the 11 pick Buffalo Bills take DeSean Jackson WR Cal.


Who edits the top part of this? does a mod. update it or do I go make the edit?

[CowboyzAdam]

Ah Sandtrap what do you think the odds are the NFL lets us pick early like that in the middle of the Draft? LOL

Are you going out of town or something bro?

[SmilesAustin]

Yah might want to remove that one. I highly doubt Mendenhall makes it all the way down there anyways. But if it does then slate the second cowboys pick to be Leodis McKelvin! lol

[sandtrapjack]

Ah Sandtrap what do you think the odds are the NFL lets us pick early like that in the middle of the Draft? LOL

Are you going out of town or something bro?[/b]

Did not know we were rquired to do this in order.


Yah might want to remove that one. I highly doubt Mendenhall makes it all the way down there anyways. But if it does then slate the second cowboys pick to be Leodis McKelvin! lol[/b]

So how many RB's are going in the first round? What teams above the Cowboys need and are targeting a RB in round 1?

I do think that Mendenhall will fall to #22.

[thevalleyranchreport]

Sand, you cant do that bro!, lol. Sorry man, but you'll have to wait your turn. :)

Mendenhall is back in play, please continue drafting. :)

[thevalleyranchreport]

DENVER is on the clock...

[CowboyzAdam]

CAROLINA is on the Clock...


Come on guys....you can do much better than this. You are always full of opinions so jump in and draft.

[SmilesAustin]

Did not know we were rquired to do this in order.
So how many RB's are going in the first round? What teams above the Cowboys need and are targeting a RB in round 1?

I do think that Mendenhall will fall to #22.[/b]

I sure hope he does! Outside of Chris Johnson I would love to have Mendenhall, but I'm going to be shocked if Arizona doesn't take him.

[NewmanOwns]

with the 13th selection of the 2008 nfl draft, the Carolina Panthers select.................Jeff Otah, OT Pittsburgh

Both their Tackles are hitting FA so they might not get both or even one re-signed.

[thevalleyranchreport]

Chicago Drafts WR Limas Sweed - Texas

[DCfan60]

with the 15 pick the Detroit Lions take Ryan Clady | OT | Boise St.

[SmilesAustin]

Ryan Clady's already taken by Cincinatti. Detroit is still on the clock......

[bluestar]

The Lions select DRC out of Tennessee state.

[mcaje]

With the 16th pick...the Arizona Cardinals select...Felix Jones, RB Arkansas.

The Edge turns 30 this year. Time for an every down back for the future.

[CowboyzAdam]

Man that is early for DRC and Felix Jones to be drafted. If that in fact does really go that way then both the players I really want are gone way before they get to us. I will be pouting. LOL

Then again there is always Flowers and plenty more good RB's available.

[mcaje]

Man that is early for DRC and Felix Jones to be drafted. If that in fact does really go that way then both the players I really want are gone way before they get to us. I will be pouting. LOL

Then again there is always Flowers and plenty more good RB's available.[/b]


Sorry Adam, but that's who I have them taking on my Draft board.

Mitch's Picks (http://www.fantasyfootballjungle.com/y/nfl-draft/mydraft.php?note=Rankings%20for%20this%20draft%20h ave%20been%20updated&id=1066)

[sandtrapjack]

DRC will not go to the Lions.
Detroit needs help in the front 7 more than anything and they will be looking at a LB or DE.

DRC May drop to Dallas at 28

[mcaje]

DRC will not go to the Lions.
Detroit needs help in the front 7 more than anything and they will be looking at a LB or DE.

DRC May drop to Dallas at 28[/b]


That's where I have him going. :rolleyes:

[CowboyzAdam]

Sorry Adam, but that's who I have them taking on my Draft board.

Mitch's Picks (http://www.fantasyfootballjungle.com/y/nfl-draft/mydraft.php?note=Rankings%20for%20this%20draft%20h ave%20been%20updated&id=1066)[/b]


No problem Bro. I would not blame them a bit for going after Felix. I just am pouting because I want him. LOL
I think the Cards will be going CB if the rumors are true that they are moving Antrel Rolle to to Safety. But I can see why they would look RB as well.

[CowboyzAdam]

HOUSTON is on the clock...

[DCfan60]

Sorry I messed up on Ryan Clady .. I swear I looked over the list. lol Detroit should have traded up if they wanted him .. lmao

[DCfan60]

18. HOUSTON TEXANS
CHRIS WILLIAMS OT | Vanderbilt

[chumpy]

It appears that every year that the eagles are in need of a WR. That position will have to be filled in either thru FA or the draft. The college star, Mario Mannigham would be tempting for them here. They will quickly dismiss his disappointing performance at the Combine. However, they unlikely will go WR here especially since Jackson and Kelly are gone. They may address this later on in the draft or possibly go after Bernard Berrian or Donte Stallworth via FA. Since their 2 previous major FA pickups, Jevon Kerse and Darren Howard, are now officially BUSTS, they could go with a DE here. DE's Derrick Harvey and Phillip Merling will also wet their taste buds at this spot. Harvey has crept up the draft charts recently and I would think that he would get the nod. Philly is in need of S help since Brian Dawkins has been injured and is aging AND their other S is young, but suspect. However, since Phillips is gone, they will quickly forget that way of thinking. CB could be a possibility here especially if the rising star Leodis McKelvin is still here at 19. Aqib Talib is a good CB left as well. Their CB's have let them down for the past 2 years giving big plays. OT would be interesting for them. Jon Runyan and Tra Thomas are aging and they would be replacement, Winston Justice, just got mauled in his only start of '07. This draft has loads of quality OT's. However, since Long, Otah, Clady and Williams are gone and Sam Baker not being value here, they will go elsewhere.

If this were the scenario come draft day the Eagles would mull long and hard over Harvey and McKelvin. Weighing their STR's and NEEDS and since they went DL last year, AND since IMO, this guy could be a real star in this league....

With the 19th pick, the Philadelphia Eagles select.....Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy State.

[barberforprez]

DAMN, I didn't realize you guys were doing this yet. I guess I forfeited my ownership then. That sucks.

[CowboyzAdam]

Barberforprez

We do not have assigned teams for this Mock. Anyone can pick for the team that is on the clock. You just can't pick back to back. So jump in and make a pick for the team on the clock.

[CowboyzAdam]

Chumpy I love the way you evaluated our Mock draft like it was the real deal Bro. That was great. You made me forget it was just a Mock there for a second! :lol:

[CowboyzAdam]

TAMPA is on the clock...

[chumpy]

Chumpy I love the way you evaluated our Mock draft like it was the real deal Bro. That was great. You made me forget it was just a Mock there for a second! :lol:[/b]
that's what makes it fun bro!

btw..i HATE the EAGLES!!!!!!!!!!

[SmilesAustin]

Yeah I think Arizona would take Mendenhall in a heartbeat if he were available. They love Edgerrin James, and Mendenhall is an Edgerrin James clone. That's okay though, we'll do this thing a few more times before the draft comes up.

Looks like Sandtrap's gunna get Mendenhall anyways! I really hope it would pan out like that. Like I said earlier, Mendenhall is THE back I would want in the 1st round. If we weren't going to take Mendenhall then I gotta go Chris Johnson.


I'll make a pick later tonight when I get home from work.

[bluestar]

DRC will not go to the Lions.
Detroit needs help in the front 7 more than anything and they will be looking at a LB or DE.

DRC May drop to Dallas at 28[/b]

How can you say they don't need a corner after trading Dre Bly and releasing Fernado Bryant?

DRC is a Lion this draft and he will go before 28.

[CowboyzAdam]

With the 20th pick in the NFL 2008 Draft....Tampa Bay selects...James Hardy, WR Indiana

With Joey Galloway and Ike Hilliard aging, the Bucs have a clear need at WR. Lima Sweed was Gruden's Target of choice. With Sweed, Jackson and Malcom all gone they are forced to look at a player that has moved up in the draft since the Combine. James Hardy would be a good addition in Tampa Bay, and would likely take the spot of Maurice Stovall.


WASHINGTON is now on the clock.

[sweatthepipe]

Washington selects - Calais Campbell DE Miami

[JAG67]

I would pick either Aquib Talib or Chris Johnson at 22

[NewmanOwns]

Hey I'm gonna be leaving tomorrow(Thursday) for Disneyland and wont be back til Monday , so another Mod can take my pick.

[mcaje]

Are we going to call it quits on this Mock Draft before the Cowboys first pick is in, or are the Mods just too busy picking flees out of each others fur? ;)

[CowboyzAdam]

PITTSBURGH is on the clock...


BTW...the Mods do have lives so please be patient. I was on here all night last night and no one was jumping at the chance to make any picks. I know it may appear that I don't have a life but just remember that I have a twin Brother. So you never know when it's really me or not. LOL

[DCfan60]

23) Pittsburgh Steelers-Michael Oher - T-Ole Miss

[CowboyzAdam]

TENNESSEE is now on the clock...

[Romoforsix]

Tenn. picks Mario Manningham to give Vince Young a goto reciever.

[mcaje]

With the 25th pick...the Seattle Seahawks select...Fred Davis, TE USC

Pros: Very productive player at USC and is athletic enough to line up as a receiver. Good hands and will be a great factor in the red zone.

Cons: Not the best route runner and might not stand out at first glance. Needs to be more of a factor between the 20's.

Overall: Davis was orginally recruited as a receiver but later made the switch to Tight End. He could create match up problems in the NFL because of his good blend of size and speed. Has 1st round talent and comes from a pro style offense.

[sweatthepipe]

Jax takes Phillip Merling DE Clemson

[CowboyzAdam]

SAN DIEGO is now on the clock...

[CowboyzAdam]

Jax takes Phillip Merling DE Clemson[/b]



Nice pick Sweat. Merling is a good player who should help the Jags need at DE a lot.

[mcaje]

With the 27th pick...the San Diego Chargers select...Pat Sims, DT Auburn.

It was a toss up between Sims and Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina whom I have going to Tampa Bay at #20.

[CowboyzAdam]

San Francisco is on the clock...

[thevalleyranchreport]

49er select Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn

[SmilesAustin]

With the 30th pick in the 2008 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers select: Keith Rivers, OLB Southern Cal.

It would be very surprising to see Keith Rivers last this late in the draft, as he is the top ranked outside linebacker, and ranked #9 overall (all positions) at CBS Sportsline and in that range by many other analysts. Everyone knows the Packers have a great linebacker in AJ Hawk, but on the other end Brady Poppinga was an average player at best. 50 tackles and zero stats; that kind of production out of Poppinga suggests the Packers need an upgrade. If Keith Rivers were actually available at this point, which again I highly doubt, the Packers would select him in a heartbeat.

[CowboyzAdam]

NEW YORK GIANTS are on the clock......

[barberforprez]

Well I don't see Dan Connor taken even though he is probably a top 20 pick so the Giants should take him here, or an OL.

[CowboyzAdam]

Well I don't see Dan Connor taken even though he is probably a top 20 pick so the Giants should take him here, or an OL.[/b]



Are you making the pick Barber?

[barberforprez]

Yes.

With the 32nd (or 31st) pick in the 2008 NFL Draft, the New York Giants select Dan Connor, Linebacker, Penn State.

[SmilesAustin]

That wraps it up.

Good draft everyone. I think a few of the picks were a little backwards, but then again nobody will know for sure until the first day of the draft is over. I don't believe for a second that Rashard Mendenhall will last to our 22nd pick (though I would be completely enthused if he did). I think the Cardinals would take him over Felix Jones because Mendenhall was a feature runner for his college team, and he is also 10 pounds heavier (1 inch shorter) and ran a faster 40 time at the combine than Jones. He plays a lot like Edgerrin James and the Cardinals love that guy.

Dan Connor might go a little earlier. I could definitely see him as a top 20 pick, but I think the only reason he goes much earlier than the end of the first round is because the next best ILB prospect isnt projected until like the late 2nd round or later.

I hope we do this again in about a week or two. This would give teams a chance to sign the big name players, and this draft will look a whole lot different at that point.

[thevalleyranchreport]

Thanks for everyone that participated. I will post our next Mock Draft in the coming days. Free Agency signings should shake up the boards a bit. Check back soon.