Friday, April 25, 2008

2008 NFL Mock Draft (21-32)

21. WASHINGTON REDSKINS- PHILLIP MERLING DE CLEMSON- Th Redskins seem to never have many draft picks but this team they are back and need to find a DE. Their current line is aging fast and losing speed. Merling completely upgrades the line. He will be coming off a sports hernia injury but he should be fine.

22. DALLAS COWBOYS- JONATHAN STEWART RB OREGON- Another coming off injury but he is simply a beast. A perfect blend of size, speed, and production. He was a consistent star for Oregon and rarely had a bad game.

23. PITTSBURGH STEELERS- GOSDER CHERILUS OT BC- Pittsburgh is another team with an aging line. They also lost Alan Faneca to the Jets. With Cherlius they get a guy who can step in at right tackle and help provide some stability to a line that is anything but. Willie Colon could also switch to guard which also could help the line.

24. TENNESSEE TITANS- LIMAS SWEED WR TEXAS- Quick, name a Tennessee receiver. I bet you can maybe Brandon Jones? How about Roydell Williams? The point being VY needs a WR so he can elevate his passing and running game. Sweed went to Texas so that can only help chemistry with Young.

25. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS- DUSTIN KELLER TE PURDUE- Another shock pick and this is a bit of a reach but Keller is the best TE in a weak class and Seattle needs a TE and their other needs aren't all that great. A reach, but a need.

**26. ATLANTA FALCONS (FROM JAC)- BRIAN BROHM QB LOUISVILLE- The Falcons use their treasure chest of picks to move back into round one and get their QB of the future, Brian Brohm. An ironic pick because Brohm and the Falcons both share a past coach (Bobby Petrino). A need pick and a smart for the Falcons.

27. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS- ANTOINE CASON CB ARIZONA- On a team with few holes to fill, what direction do you go? They lost Drayton Florence to FA and in a league with Brady and Manning, premium corners are a must. Cason is a proven talent who can be a nickel back from day one.

28. DALLAS COWBOYS- JAMES HARDY WR INDIANA- One week ago they needed a WR, CB, and RB. They traded for Pacman Jones, they nabbed Jonathan Stewart, and now they have a WR. This guy is tall and very physical. He will be tutored by Terrell Owens and could eventually be as good as Owens.

29. SAN FRANCISCO (FROM IND)-KENTWAN BALMER DT NORTH CAROLINA- SF has many needs however their biggest needs are filled by players who are off the board. Balmer has a ton of upside and could provide a consistent rush from the inside of the defensive line. They could also look for an inside linebacker to pair with DROY in 2007, Patrick Willis

30. GREEN BAY PACKERS- BRANDON FLOWERS CB VIRGINIA TECH- Charles Woodson and Al Harris are getting older so a young DB is needed to provide depth and to be a future starter. VT is known for sending quality secondary players to the league and Flowers should carry on the tradition.

31. NEW YORK GIANTS- KENNY PHILLIPS S MIAMI (FL)- This is exactly what the Giants wanted. They lost Gibril Wilson to Oakland in the off-season and now they have a glaring need at S. Phillips is a tremendous player who has the Miami confidence and the production to match it. Value and need with this pick

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