The 2006 NFL draft is rapidly approaching. With less than two days remaining before draft weekend kicks off Saturday, it's time to take a look at how the seven-round process could shake out:

 

+ = Underclassman

 

1. Houston Texans (2-14)

Top five needs: RB, OT, OG, DC, DE

The pick: +Reggie Bush, RB, USC

Bush to Houston is the only "sure thing" in the 2006 NFL draft. Running back is not one of the Texans' top positional needs, but Bush is far more than just a running back. He's the most explosive runner, receiver and return man that this year's class has to offer. No other rookie will make a bigger impact than Bush will for the Texans next season.

Other scenarios:

Accept a blockbuster deal to trade down.

Select NC State DE Mario Williams, only if contract negotiations fail with Bush.

 

2. New Orleans Saints (3-13)

Top five needs: DE, OT, OC, OLB, DC

The pick: +Mario Williams, DE, NC State

If the Saints get stuck picking at No. 2, the decision will be between Williams and Virginia OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson. While Ferguson fills a great area of need, rumor has it the front office will overrule the coaching staff on this decision and go with Williams.

Other scenarios:

Priority No. 1 for the Saints is still to trade out of this pick. They would love to move down a bit, acquire an extra pick or two, and still get one of the top three prospects on their wish list: Williams, Ferguson or Ohio State OLB A.J. Hawk.

Select Ferguson with this pick.

Select QB Matt Leinart.

 

3. Tennessee Titans (4-12) Top five needs: QB, OT, DC, MLB, RB

The pick: Matt Leinart, QB, USC

The Titans have leaked information regarding an internal tug-of-war between the personnel department and coaching staff over the top-rated quarterback in this year's draft. While all the speculation points to Texas QB Vince Young, we're going with Leinart. The Titans are not expected to come to a resolution with long-time franchise quarterback Steve McNair, so Leinart would have a chance to start immediately. Making this an even more natural fit is Leinart's relationship with offensive coordinator Norm Chow, who spent four years in a similar post at USC.

Other scenarios:

Select Young here.

Select Ferguson here.

 

4. New York Jets (4-12)

Top five needs: RB, OT, QB, OLB, NT

The pick: D'Brickashaw Ferguson, OT, Virginia

The Jets' best move is to stay put. They have seven picks in the first four rounds, which is more than any of the other 31 teams. Instead of packaging some of those picks to move up, the Jets would be wise to address as many needs as possible in what is an extremely deep 2006 draft. In this scenario, Ferguson would be a great value with the fourth overall pick and he would help address a priority need.

Other scenarios:

Select Williams here if he falls.

Select Leinart here if he falls.

Trade down with targets such as Leinart and Oregon NT Haloti Ngata in mind.

 

5. Green Bay Packers (4-12)

Top five needs: OG, OLB, OC, DE, WR

The pick: A.J. Hawk, OLB, Ohio State

The Packers have done a decent job of addressing their needs at wide receiver (Rod Gardner), defensive tackle (Ryan Pickett), cornerback (Charles Woodson) and safety (Marquand Manuel) this offseason. Still missing, though, is an impact playmaker on defense. Hawk is a more complete player and he could make a more immediate impact for a defense that is in desperate need of a playmaker and leader of his capacity.

Other scenarios:

Select Ferguson here if he falls.

Select Maryland TE Vernon Davis here.

Trade down, targeting Ngata.

 

6. San Francisco 49ers (4-12)

Top five needs: TE, OLB, DS, DC, DE

The pick: +Vernon Davis, TE, Maryland

By trading with the Broncos for a second pick (22) in the first round, the 49ers only increase suspicion that they will take Davis with this pick. As such, San Francisco will not feel badly about ignoring the defensive side of the ball in order to get their hands on the most explosive pass-catching weapon in this year's class. At 6-foot-3, 258 pounds with 4.38-speed in the 40-yard dash, Davis has game-breaker written all over him. By using this pick on Davis, the 49ers will speed up QB Alex Smith's developmental process.

Other scenarios:

Select Hawk here if Davis is off the board.

Select Texas DB Michael Huff, but only if they trade down slightly.

 

7. Oakland Raiders (4-12)

Top five needs: : QB, DE, OLB, DT/NT, DS

The pick: +Vince Young, QB, Texas

The Raiders have bigger needs but Young is too special of an athlete to pass on with this pick. Aaron Brooks can serve as a bridge-the-gap starter while Young takes a year or two to develop. Andrew Walter, last year's third-round pick, can become a good insurance policy for the future and potentially could become good trade bait.

Other scenarios:

Owner Al Davis is still considering trading up for Young.

Leinart if he falls instead of Young.

Huff if neither Young nor Leinart slips here.

 

8. Buffalo Bills (5-11)

Top five needs: OT, DT, DC, RB, WR

The pick: +Haloti Ngata, DT, Oregon

Offensive tackle is a primary need area for the Bills. USC OT Winston Justice is skyrocketing up draft boards, but it would be a slight reach to take Justice this high, especially considering some of his character issues. The Bills were able to upgrade their defensive line with the free-agency addition of DT Admin Tripplett, but they still are searching for a young impact player to groom alongside him. While it seems Florida State's Brodrick Bunkley is a better fit in the team's new defensive scheme, we're hearing the Bills favor Ngata over Bunkley should they elect to draft and not trade down. Defensive tackles tend to take longer to develop than most other positions, but the presence of Tripplett and Tim Anderson would allow Ngata to ease into a starting role.

Other scenarios:

Select Florida State DT Brodrick Bunkley here.

Select Vanderbilt QB Jay Cutler here.

Select Huff here.

Trade down, targeting Ngata, Bunkley, Cutler and Huff -- in that order.

 

9. Detroit Lions (5-11)

Top five needs: DC, OLB, ILB, OT, RB

The pick: Michael Huff, DB, Texas

New head coach Rod Marinelli comes from a hard-nosed defensive-minded background and he'll want to set the tone by selecting an impact playmaker on that side of the ball with this pick. Some think Huff can play cornerback in the NFL, while others think he'll be limited to safety. I think he can play some of both, especially with the Lions moving to more of a Cover 2 look under Marinelli. Regardless, Huff is the best defensive back in this year's class and he would immediately give the Lions needed versatility in their secondary.

Other scenarios:

Select Florida State OLB Ernie Sims here.

Trade down (with St. Louis?), targeting Sims, USC OT Winston Justice or Iowa OLB Chad Greenway.

 

10. Arizona Cardinals (5-11)

Top five needs: DB, TE, QB, OT, OLB

The pick: Jay Cutler, QB, Vanderbilt

This won't be an easy decision but the Cardinals realize that it's the best move for the future of their organization. If Arizona's doctors clear Sims (concussions) medically, this debate will resume in the Cardinals' war room.

Other scenarios:

Select Sims here.

Select Bunkley here.

Select Justice here.

Select Virginia Tech DC Jimmy Williams here .

 

11. St. Louis Rams (6-10)

Top five needs: DT, DC, WLB, OG, OT

The pick: Chad Greenway, OLB, Iowa

This seems a bit high for Greenway to come off the board, but he is a safe pick at a position of need and we've been told that the Rams value him ahead of Sims.

Other scenarios:

Trade up ahead of Cardinals for Cutler.

Trade down if Cutler and Greenway are off the board.

Select Sims here.

 

12. Cleveland Browns (6-10)

Top five needs: DE, OLB, WR, NT, DC

The pick: Kamerion Wimbley, DE/OLB, Florida State

The Browns have been one of the most active teams in free agency this year but they still have a number of holes to fill. After spending two of their three Day 1 picks on the offensive side of the ball last year, general manager Phil Savage knows he needs to give more attention to Romeo Crennel's defense. The Browns signed a couple of good fits for the 3-4 scheme, but OLB Willie McGinest and NT Ted Washington are aging players that won't be around for long. If Ngata is still on the board, he would be an even better value as Washington's future replacement. In this case, though, Wimbley is the right selection. A former defensive end at Florida State, Wimbley is an ideal fit as a rush-linebacker in the Brown's 3-4 alignment. He could immediately upgrade the team's pass rush as a situational player early in his career before eventually taking over for McGinest as the full-time starter.

Other scenarios:

Select Ngata here.

Trade down, targeting NC State DE/OLB Manny Lawson.

Select Bunkley here.

 

13. Baltimore Ravens (6-10)

Top five needs: DS, QB, ROT, DT, OG

The pick: Brodrick Bunkley, DT, Florida State

If the Ravens can't trade back, Bunkley would be a very good value and fit for them at pick No. 13. Bunkley has some character and durability issues that could cause him to slip, but we feel that he is a better overall prospect than Ngata. Bunkley has exceptional overall physical tools, as we saw from his jaw-dropping combine performance, and his production as a senior last season (25 tackles for loss, nine sacks) speaks for itself.

Other scenarios:

Trade up for Huff.

Select Ngata here.

Trade back, targeting Sims, South Carolina DC Johnathan Joseph.

Select Sims here.

 

14. Philadelphia Eagles (6-10)

Top five needs: OLB, WR, OT, RB, FS

The pick: +Winston Justice, OT, USC

Drafting a bigger back to take some of the load off Brian Westbrook's shoulders is a possibility, but the Eagles likely will address that need later. The team also needs help at wide receiver and outside linebacker, but no value exists to match this pick. With that in mind, Justice is the best fit. The Eagles are ancient at the offensive tackle position with Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan, so this would be a wise decision. Justice comes with some baggage and he needs some polishing, but his combination of size and athleticism is undeniable.

Other scenarios:

Rumors of trading up into the top 10 (No. 8 with Bills), targeting Huff, Justice?

Select WR Chad Jackson here if Justice is gone.

Select Sims here.

Select WR Santonio Holmes if Justice and Jackson are gone.

 

15. Denver Broncos (10-6)

Pick acquired from Falcons

Top five needs: WR, TE, RB, OG/OC, DT

The pick: +Santonio Holmes, WR, Ohio State

Rod Smith is running out of time and Ashley Lelie has proven to be too unreliable as a full-time starter. Florida WR Chad Jackson has more upside, but Holmes is more polished and he fits the Broncos' scheme better because of his route-running skills and after-the-catch explosiveness.

Other scenarios:

Trade up, targeting Vernon Davis.

Select Maroney here.

Select Cutler here.

Select Wimbley here.

Trade down, targeting Maroney or Lawson.

 

16. Miami Dolphins (9-7)

Top five needs: DC, WR, DS, OG, LB

The pick: +Chad Jackson, WR, Florida

The Dolphins have addressed almost all of their needs via free agency, which gives them the flexibility that coach Nick Saban is looking for on draft weekend. Wimbley would be an option if he were still available. The team also would consider defensive backs, such as Jimmy Williams (Virginia Tech) or Donte Whitner (Ohio State). However, Jackson is one of only two elite wide receiver prospects in this year's draft and he would make a bigger impact than the aforementioned prospects. Jackson needs some polish, but his size, explosive speed and playmaking ability would be a welcomed addition as a No. 3 receiver behind starters Chris Chambers and Marty Booker in 2006.

Other scenarios:

Trade up for Jackson.

Select Wimbley here.

Select Holmes here.

Select Ohio State DS Donte Whitner.

Select Ohio State DB Jason Allen.

 

17. Minnesota Vikings (9-7)

Top five needs: MLB, OLB, DC, QB, WR

The pick: +Ernie Sims, OLB, Florida State

Linebacker and cornerback are two positions that the Vikings are targeting with this pick, assuming, of course, that Cutler is gone. The transition to a Cover 2 scheme would be made much easier with an athletic linebacker like Sims to insert as a starter immediately.

Other scenarios:

Select Cutler if he falls here.

Select Greenway if he falls here.

Select Clemson DC Tye Hill if he falls here.

Select Maroney as last option.

 

18. Dallas Cowboys (9-7)

Top five needs: FS, OT, OG, DC, NT

The pick: Manny Lawson, DE/LB, NC State

The Cowboys could go in a number of directions with this pick, but Lawson would be the top option in this scenario. The combination of Lawson and DeMarcus Ware, last year's top pick, would be frightening for opposing quarterbacks.

Other scenarios:

Trade down, targeting offensive line and safety at a better value.

Select Wimbley here.

Select Whitner here.

Select Allen here.

 

19. San Diego Chargers (9-7)

Top five needs: OT, WR, DS, OG, DC

The pick: Tye Hill, DC, Clemson

The Chargers would consider a wide receiver should Jackson or Holmes slip to them. However, after recently making the Sammy Davis (DC) for Rashaun Woods (WR) trade, the Chargers are in even greater need of an upgrade in the secondary. Hill is one of the fastest corners in his class and he can change directions quickly. While he's undersized, he has excellent leaping ability and he is a fundamentally sound tackler.

Other scenarios:

Trade up, targeting Justice.

Select best available DC: Jimmy Williams, Antonio Cromartie or Johnathan Joseph.

Select DS Whitner or Allen.

Select WRs Holmes or Jackson, should either slide.

Trade back in order to get a better value at offensive tackle.

 

20. Kansas City Chiefs (10-6)

Top five needs: DC, WR, OG, DE, QB

The pick: Jimmy Williams, DC, Virginia Tech

The Chiefs are in desperate need of a starter opposite LDC Patrick Surtain, so look for them to use this pick on the best cover corner available. Williams has top-10 talent but concerns regarding his effort and attitude could land him in the bottom half of the first round.

Other scenarios:

Select best available DC: Hill, Cromartie or Joseph.

Select WRs Holmes or Jackson, should either slide.

 

21. New England Patriots (10-6)

Top five needs: ILB/OLB, WR, DC, RB, DT

The pick: +Antonio Cromartie, DC, Florida State

The Patriots have several needs on defense and they could also use this pick on a wide receiver should Jackson or Holmes slide. While linebacker is a bigger need, there is far more value where the Patriots select in the bottom half of the first round. Cromartie is a bit raw and rusty after starting just one game at Florida State and missing the entire 2005 season with a knee injury. However, Cromartie is healthy now and he possesses an outstanding combination of size, speed and athleticism. New England's coaching staff has done a good job of developing secondary players quickly (see Eugene Wilson, Asante Samuel and Ellis Hobbs) and there's no questioning Cromartie's upside.

Other scenarios:

Trade up, targeting OLBs Greenway, Sims, Wimbley or Lawson.

Trade up, targeting WRs Jackson or Holmes.

Select best available DC: Hill, Williams or Joseph.

Select best available DS: Whitner or Allen.

Select RB Maroney.

 

22. San Francisco 49ers (4-12)

Pick acquired from Redskins via Broncos

Top five needs: TE, OLB, DS, DC, DE

The pick: +Johnathan Joseph, DC, South Carolina

Trading away two Day 1 picks (37, 68) in order to move up to this spot puts the 49ers in position to pursue a difference maker on the defensive side of the ball. Joseph would be a good fit with the 22nd pick because he's an athletic playmaker that could contribute immediately as a nickel-slot cover corner.

Other scenarios:

Select OLB Lawson.

Select best available DC: Hill, Williams or Cromartie.

Select best available DS: Whitner or Allen.

Select Ohio State OLB Bobby Carpenter.

 

23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (11-5)

Top five needs: OT, OC, WR, WLB, DE

The pick: Nick Mangold, OC, Ohio State

The Buccaneers will try to make a move up the board for OT Justice, but they are unlikely to reach for an offensive tackle such as Marcus McNeill (Auburn) or Eric Winston (Miami) with this pick. If stuck at pick No. 23, look for the Bucs to snatch the clear-cut top center prospect in the 2006 class.

Other scenarios:

Select DC Cromartie or Joseph.

Select Auburn OT McNeill.

 

24. Cincinnati Bengals (11-5)

Top five needs: TE, DE, DC, MLB, RS

The pick: TE Marcedes Lewis, TE, UCLA

The Bengals have several needs on the defensive side of the ball, but upgrading the tight end position with an athletic player such as Lewis will be a difficult temptation to refuse.

Other scenarios:

Select DE/OLB Lawson here.

Select best available DC: Hill, Williams, Cromartie or Joseph.

Select best available DS: Whitner or Allen.

Select Georgia TE Leonard Pope.

 

25. New York Giants (11-5)

Top five needs: OLB, WR, DT, OT, RB

The pick: Sinorice Moss, WR, Miami

The Giants spent the majority of their free agency money on the defensive side of the ball, so it's time to upgrade the weapons surrounding franchise QB Eli Manning. Moss is a decent value late in the first round and his explosiveness after the catch would be welcomed to a thin wide receiver crop.

Other scenarios:

WRs Jackson or Holmes, if one slides.

Select best available OLB: Carpenter, Alabama's DeMeco Ryans or UTEP's Thomas Howard.

Select best available RB: Williams or Maroney.

Select best available defensive back.

Trade back, targeting OTs McNeill or Winston.

Trade back, targeting DTs Claude Wroten (LSU) or Gabe Watson (Michigan).

 

26. Chicago Bears (11-5)

Top five needs: DC, TE, SLB, OT, DT

The pick: Donte Whitner, S, Ohio State

The Bears addressed their cornerback need by signing restricted free agent Ricky Manning Jr. In the meantime, they parted ways with disgruntled DS Mike Green, leaving a gaping hole at the safety position. As a result, a versatile playmaker like Whitner would be the perfect fit for the Bears this late in the first round.

Other scenarios:

Select best available TE: Lewis or Pope (Georgia).

Select DS Allen.

Select best available OLB: Carpenter, Ryans or Howard.

 

27. Carolina Panthers (11-5)

Top five needs: SLB, TE, RB, OT, MLB

The pick: Jason Allen, DB, Tennessee

The Panthers will use this pick to select the best available prospect at outside linebacker, tight end, safety or running back. While some of the running backs will be difficult to pass on, Allen is the best match in terms of value, need and scheme. A safety/cornerback tweener prospect, Allen could play a versatile role in the Panthers' thin secondary.

Other scenarios:

Select Whitner here.

Select best available RB: Maroney, Williams or LenDale White (USC).

Select best available OLB: Carpenter, Ryans or Howard.

Select best available TE: Lewis or Leonard Pope (Georgia).

 

28. Jacksonville Jaguars (12-4)

Top five needs: OLB, TE, DE, OG, DC

The pick: Bobby Carpenter, OLB, Ohio State

The Jaguars could go in several different directions with this pick, including tight end and defensive end. However, outside linebacker is the team's biggest need and it would jump on the chance to select a versatile prospect like Carpenter if he's still available this late in the first round.

Other scenarios:

Select best available OLB: Carpenter, Ryans or Howard.

Select best available TE: Lewis or Pope.

Other possibilities include defensive end and running back, should the right value slide.

 

29. New York Jets (4-12):

Pick acquired from Broncos

Top five needs: RB, OT, OLB, QB, OG

The pick: DeAngelo Williams, RB, Memphis

The Jets want to substantially reduce 32-year-old Curtis Martin's workload but there isn't an heir apparent on the roster. Selecting Williams here would change that. Williams is a workhorse with good hands as a receiver out of the backfield. He also read his blocks well and has the lateral mobility to exploit cutback lanes. He would push for significant playing time early on.

Other scenarios:

Select QB Kellen Clemens (Oregon).

Select best available OLB: Carpenter, Ryans or Howard.

 

30. Indianapolis Colts (14-2)

Top five needs: RB, OLB, OG, MLB, DC

The pick: +Laurence Maroney, RB, Minnesota

This would be a dream scenario for the Colts. It's going to be difficult for any back to fill Edgerrin James' shoes in Indianapolis, but Maroney certainly has the physical tools to develop into an impact starter with all the weapons that will surround him. Though Maroney does come with some durability red flags, he has the explosive burst to provide a home-run threat on the ground for the Colts.

Other scenarios:

Select best available RB: Williams, White or Joseph Addai (LSU).

Select best available OLB: Carpenter, Ryans or Howard.

 

31. Seattle Seahawks (13-3)

Top five needs: DC, FS, WR, OG, TE

The pick: +Ashton Youboty, DC, Ohio State

Youboty would be a good value here, especially after a big run on defensive backs in the second half of the first round. He has adequate size and the natural ability to replace Andre Dyson as the starter opposite Marcus Trufant if he can stay healthy.

Other scenarios:

Select best available DC: Hill, Williams, Cromartie, Joseph, Kelly Jennings (Miami) or Richard Marshall (Fresno State).

Select best available DS: Whitner or Allen.

 

32. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-5)

Top five needs: WR, DE, DS, OC/OG, ILB

The pick: LenDale White, RB, USC

The Super Bowl champs are obviously void of many pressing positional needs. However, receiver, running back and safety are three that they will target with this pick. White's postseason has been a disaster. On top of his hamstring injury, White has turned teams off by failing to get into shape and handle the process seriously. Regardless, White was extremely productive at the college level and he is a powerful runner that shows good straight-line speed in the open field for his size.

Other scenarios:

Trade up, targeting best available safety or running back.

Select best available DS: Whitner or Allen.

Select OC Mangold here.

Select WR Moss here.

 

ROUND 2

 

33. Houston Texans

Marcus McNeill, OT, Auburn

 

34. New Orleans Saints

Demeco Ryans, OLB, Alabama

 

35. N.Y. Jets

Brodie Croyle | QB | Alabama

 

36. Green Bay Packers

Tamba Hali, DE, Penn State

 

37. San Francisco 49ers

Joseph Addai, RB, LSU

 

38. Oakland Raiders

Claude Wroten, DT, LSU

 

39. Tennessee Titans

D'Qwell Jackson | ILB | Maryland

 

40. Detroit Lions

Roger McIntosh, OLB, Miami-Fla.

 

41. Arizona Cardinals

Andrew Whitworth, OT, LSU

 

42. Buffalo Bills

Eric Winston, OT, Miami-Fla.

 

43. Cleveland Browns

Gabe Watson, DT, Michigan

 

44. Baltimore Ravens

Daniel Bullocks, DS, Nebraska

 

45. Philadelphia Eagles

Thomas Howard, OLB, UTEP

 

46. St. Louis Rams

+Richard Marshall, DC, Fresno State

 

47. Atlanta Falcons

Davin Joseph, OG, Oklahoma

 

48. Minnesota Vikings

Kellen Clemens, QB, Oregon

 

49. Dallas Cowboys

+Ko Simpson, DS, South Carolina

 

50. San Diego Chargers

Demetrius Williams, WR, Oregon

 

51. Minnesota Vikings (from Miami)

Kelly Jennings, DC, Miami-Fla.

 

52. New England Patriots

Abdul Hodge, ILB, Iowa

 

53. Washington Redskins

Mathias Kiwanuka, DE, Boston College

 

54. Kansas City Chiefs

Greg Jennings, WR, Western Michigan

 

55. Cincinnati Bengals

Darryl Tapp, DE, Virginia Tech

 

56. N.Y. Giants

Rodrique Wright, DT, Texas

 

57. Chicago Bears

+Leonard Pope, TE, Georgia

 

58. Carolina Panthers

Joe Klopfenstein, TE, Colorado

 

59. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Cedric Griffin, DC, Texas

 

60. Jacksonville Jaguars

+Brian Calhoun, RB, Wisconsin

 

61. Denver Broncos

+Anthony Fasano, TE, Notre Dame

 

62. Indianapolis Colts

Jon Alston, OLB, Stanford

 

63. Seattle Seahawks

Taitusi Lutui, OG, USC

 

64. Pittsburgh Steelers

Maurice Stovall, WR, Notre Dame

 

ROUND 3

 

65. Houston Texans

Alan Zemaitis, DC, Penn State

 

66. Houston Texans (from New Orleans)

Max Jean-Gilles, OG, Georgia

 

67. Green Bay Packers

Chris Chester, OC, Oklahoma

 

68. Denver Broncos (from San Francisco)

Darnell Bing, DS, UCLA

 

69. Oakland Raiders

Mark Anderson, DE, Alabama

 

70. Buffalo Bills (from Tennessee)

Tony Scheffler, TE, Western Michigan

 

71. N.Y. Jets

+John McCargo, DT, N.C. State

 

72. Arizona Cardinals

Dominique Byrd, TE, USC

 

73. Buffalo Bills

+Dee Webb, DC, Florida

 

74. Detroit Lions

Daryn Colledge, OT, Boise State

 

75. New England Patriots (from Baltimore)

Travis Wilson, WR, Oklahoma

 

76. Philadelphia Eagles

Derek Hagan, WR, Arizona State

 

77. St. Louis Rams

David Thomas, TE, Texas

 

78. Cleveland Browns

Gerris Wilkinson, ILB, Georgia Tech

 

79. Atlanta Falcons

Orien Harris, DT, Miami-Fla.

 

80. Dallas Cowboys

Jonathan Scott, OT, Texas

 

81. San Diego Chargers

Ryan O'Callaghan, OT, Cal

 

82. Miami Dolphins

Pat Watkins, DS, Florida State

 

83. Minnesota Vikings

+Danieal Manning, DB, Abilene Christian

 

84. San Francisco 49ers (from Washington)

Parys Haralson, DE/OLB, Tennessee

 

85. Kansas City Chiefs

Charlie Whitehurst, QB, Clemson

 

86. New England Patriots

Montavious Stanley, DT, Louisville

 

87. N.Y. Giants

Jeremy Trueblood, OT, Boston College

 

88. Carolina Panthers (from Chicago)

David Pittman, DC, Northwestern State

 

89. Carolina Panthers

DeMario Minter, DC, Georgia

 

90. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

+Devin Hester, WR/RS, Miami-FL

 

91. Cincinnati Bengals

Kyle Williams, DT, LSU

 

92. Jacksonville Jaguars

Charles Spencer, OG, Pittsburgh

 

93. Atlanta Falcons (from Denver)

Victor Adeyanju, DE, Indiana

 

94. Indianapolis Colts

Brandon Williams, WR, Wisconsin

 

95. Minnesota Vikings (from Seattle)

Anthony Smith, DS, Syracuse

 

96. Pittsburgh Steelers

+Bernard Pollard, DS, Purdue

 

97. N.Y. Jets (Compensatory Selection)

James Anderson, OLB, Virginia Tech

 

ROUND 4

 

98. Houston Texans

Jason Avant, WR, Michigan

 

99. New Orleans Saints

Guy Whimper, OT, East Carolina

 

100. San Francisco 49ers

Babatunde Oshinowo, DT, Stanford

 

101. Oakland Raiders

Freddie Keiaho, ILB, San Diego State

 

102. Tennessee Titans

+Charles Gordon, DC/WR/RS, Kansas

 

103. N.Y. Jets

Roman Harper, DS, Alabama

 

104. Green Bay Packers

Jason Spitz, OG/OC, Louisville

 

105. Buffalo Bills

+Maurice Drew, RB/RS, UCLA

 

106. New England Patriots (from Detroit)

Leon Washington, RB, Florida State

 

107. Arizona Cardinals

Tim Jennings, DC, Georgia

 

108. Philadelphia Eagles

+Ray Edwards, DE, Purdue

 

109. St. Louis Rams

Dusty Dvoracek, DT, Oklahoma

 

110. Cleveland Browns

Will Blackmon, WR/RS, Boston College

 

111. Baltimore Ravens

Zach Strief, OT, Northwestern

 

112. Cleveland Browns (from Atlanta)

Jerome Harrison, RB, Washington State

 

113. San Diego Chargers

Calvin Lowry, DS, Penn State

 

114. Miami Dolphins

Elvis Dumervil, DE/OLB, Louisville

 

115. Minnesota Vikings

+Fred Matua, OG, USC

 

116. Philadelphia Eagles (from Dallas)

Greg Eslinger, OC, Minnesota

 

117. N.Y. Jets (from Kansas City)

Rob Sims, OG, Ohio State

 

118. New England Patriots

+Omar Jacobs, QB, Bowling Green

 

119. Denver Broncos (from Washington)

Jonathan Lewis, DT, Virginia Tech

 

120. Chicago Bears

Barry Cofield, DT, Northwestern

 

121. Carolina Panthers

Brandon Johnson, OLB, Louisville

 

122. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

+Stanley McClover, DE/OLB, Auburn

 

123. Cincinnati Bengals

Brian Iwuh, OLB/DS, Colorado

 

124. N.Y. Giants

Jerious Norwood, RB/KR, Mississippi State

 

125. Jacksonville Jaguars

Owen Daniels, TE, Wisconsin

 

126. Denver Broncos

Willie Reid, WR/RS, Florida State

 

127. Philadelphia Eagles (from Indianapolis)

Jesse Mahelona, DT, Tennessee

 

128. Seattle Seahawks

Brandon Marshall, WR, Central Florida

 

129. Pittsburgh Steelers

Leon Williams, ILB, Miami-FL

 

130. Denver Broncos (Compensatory Selection)

Julian Jenkins, DE, Stanford

 

131. Pittsburgh Steelers (Compensatory Selection)

Chris Gocong, DE, Cal-Poly

 

132. Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory Selection)

Tarvaris Jackson, QB, Alabama State

 

133. Pittsburgh Steelers (Compensatory Selection)

Michael Robinson, WR, Penn State

 

ROUND 5

 

134. Buffalo Bills (from Houston)

Eric Henderson, DE, Georgia Tech

 

135. New Orleans Saints

LeKevin Smith, DT, Nebraska

 

136. New England Patriots (from Oakland)

+Kai Parham, ILB, Virginia

 

137. Tennessee Titans

Andre Hall, RB, South Florida

 

138. N.Y. Jets

+Derrick Martin, DC, Wyoming

 

139. Green Bay Packers

Devin Aromashodu, WR, Auburn

 

140. San Francisco 49ers

Tim Dobbins, ILB, Iowa State

 

141. Detroit Lions

Marcus Maxey, DB, Miami-Fla.

 

142. Arizona Cardinals

A.J. Nicholson, OLB, Florida State

 

143. Buffalo Bills

Clint Ingram, OLB, Oklahoma

 

144. St. Louis Rams

Bruce Gradkowski, QB, Toledo

 

145. Cleveland Browns

Rashad Butler, OT, Miami-Fla.

 

146. Baltimore Ravens

Jonathan Orr, WR, Wisconsin

 

147. Philadelphia Eagles

Garrett Mills, TE/FB, Tulsa

 

148. Atlanta Falcons

Anwar Phillips, DC, Penn State

 

149. Minnesota Vikings

P.J. Daniels, RB, Georgia Tech

 

150. Dallas Cowboys

Kevin Boothe, OG, Cornell

 

151. San Diego Chargers

D.J. Shockley, QB, Georgia

 

152. Cleveland Browns (from New England)

Reggie McNeal, QB, Texas A&M

 

153. Washington Redskins

Brent Hawkins, DE/OLB, Illinois State

 

154. Kansas City Chiefs

Jahri Evans, OG, Bloomsburg

 

155. Carolina Panthers

Paul McQuistan, OT, Weber State

 

156. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Jeremy Mincey, DE, Florida

 

157. Cincinnati Bengals

Greg Blue, DS/OLB, Georgia

 

158. N.Y. Giants

Lawrence Vickers, RB/FB, Colorado

 

159. Chicago Bears

Joe Toledo, OT, Washington

 

160. Jacksonville Jaguars

Marcus Hudson, DB, N.C. State

 

161. Denver Broncos

Jeromey Clary, OT, Kansas State

 

162. Indianapolis Colts

Gerrick McPhearson, DC, Maryland

 

163. Seattle Seahawks

Tim Day, TE, Oregon

 

164. Pittsburgh Steelers

Ryan Cook, OC, New Mexico

 

165. Green Bay Packers (Compensatory Selection)

Gerald Riggs Jr, RB, Tennessee

 

166. Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory Selection)

Wendell Mathis, RB, Fresno State

 

167. Pittsburgh Steelers (Compensatory Selection)

Michael Toudouze, OT, TCU

 

168. Philadelphia Eagles (Compensatory Selection)

Skyler Green, RS/WR, LSU

 

169. Tennessee Titans (Compensatory Selection)

Mike Hass, WR, Oregon

 

ROUND 6

 

170. Houston Texans

Dale Robinson, ILB, Arizona State

 

171. New Orleans Saints

Darrell Hunter, DC, Miami-OH

 

172. Tennessee Titans

Joe Toledo, OT, Washington

 

173. Washington Redskins (from N.Y. Jets)

Kedrick Golston, DT, Georgia

 

174. New Orleans Saints (from Green Bay)

William Montgomery, OC, Virginia Tech

 

175. San Francisco 49ers

+Greg Lee, WR, Pittsburgh

 

176. Oakland Raiders

Omar Gaither, OLB, Tennessee

 

177. Arizona Cardinals

Antoine Bethea, DS, Howard

 

178. Buffalo Bills

Tim McGarigle, ILB, Northwestern

 

179. Detroit Lions

Oliver Hoyte, ILB, N.C. State

 

180. Cleveland Browns

Dion Byrum, DC, Ohio

 

181. Baltimore Ravens

Chris Kuper, OG, North Dakota

 

182. Dallas Cowboys (from Philadelphia)

Johnny Jolly, DT, Texas A&M

 

183. St. Louis Rams

Josh Lay, DC, Pittsburgh

 

184. Atlanta Falcons

+Cory Rodgers, WR/RS, TCU

 

185. Minnesota Vikings

Martin Nance, WR, Miami-OH

 

186. Kansas City Chiefs (from Dallas)

Brandon Guillory, DE, Louisiana-Monroe

 

187. San Diego Chargers

Adam Stenavich, OG, Michigan

 

188. San Diego Chargers (from Miami)

Jahmile Addae, DS, West Virginia

 

189. Washington Redskins

Dan Stevenson, OG, Notre Dame

 

190. Kansas City Chiefs

Taurean Henderson, RB, Texas Tech

 

191. New England Patriots

Josh Huston, PK, Ohio State

 

192. San Francisco 49ers (from Tampa Bay)

Hank Baskett, WR, New Mexico

 

193. Cincinnati Bengals

Darrell Hackney, QB, UAB

 

194. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from New York)

Travis Williams, OLB, Auburn

 

195. Chicago Bears

John Walker, DB, USC

 

196. Washington Redskins (from Carolina)

Terrance Pennington, OT, New Mexico

 

197. Jacksonville Jaguars

Mark Setterstrom, OG, Minnesota

 

198. Denver Broncos

Dwayne Slay, DS, Texas Tech

 

199. Indianapolis Colts

+Stephen Tulloch, LB, N.C. State

 

200. Chicago Bears (from Seattle)

Matt Bernstein, FB, Wisconsin

 

201. Pittsburgh Steelers

James Wyche, DE, Syracuse

 

202. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Compensatory Selection)

Marques Colston, WR, Hofstra

 

203. Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory Selection)

John Torp, PT, Colorado

 

204. Philadelphia Eagles (Compensatory Selection)

+Derek Morris, OT, N.C. State

 

205. New England Patriots (Compensatory Selection)

Todd Watkins, WR, BYU

 

206. New England Patriots (Compensatory Selection)

Jeremy Bloom, RS, Colorado

 

207. Indianapolis Colts (Compensatory Selection)

Drew Olson, QB, UCLA

 

208. Baltimore Ravens (Compensatory Selection)

Keith Ellison, OLB, Oregon State

 

ROUND 7

 

209. Cincinnati Bengals

Rob Ninkovich, DE, Purdue

 

210. New Orleans Saints

+Marcus Vick, QB, Virginia Tech

 

211. N.Y. Jets

Mike Kudla, DE, Ohio State

 

212. Miami Dolphins (from Green Bay)

Anthony Schlegel, ILB, Ohio State

 

213. San Francisco 49ers

Terna Nande, OLB, Miami-OH

 

214. Oakland Raiders

Marvin Philip, OC, Cal

 

215. Tennessee Titans

DonTrell Moore, RB, New Mexico

 

216. Buffalo Bills

Jarrad Page, DS, UCLA

 

217. Detroit Lions

Frostee Rucker, DE, USC

 

218. Arizona Cardinals

E.J. Whitley, OT, Texas Tech

 

219. Baltimore Ravens

T.J. Williams, TE, N.C. State

 

220. Philadelphia Eagles

Jeff Webb, WR, San Diego State

 

221. St. Louis Rams

Ryan LaCasse, DE, Syracuse

 

222. Cleveland Browns

DeArrius Howard, RB, Arkansas

 

223. Atlanta Falcons

Scott Ware, DS, USC

 

224. Dallas Cowboys

Jeff King, TE, Virginia Tech

 

225. San Diego Chargers

Ben Obomanu, WR, Auburn

 

226. Miami Dolphins

Rob Meadow, OG, Washington

 

227. San Diego Chargers (from Minnesota)

Gilbert Harris, FB, Arizona

 

228. Kansas City Chiefs

+Tony McDaniel, DT, Tennessee

 

229. New England Patriots

Marcus Green, DT, Ohio State

 

230. Washington Redskins

Dennis Roland, OT, Georgia

 

231. Cincinnati Bengals

Freddie Roach, ILB, Alabama

 

232. N.Y. Giants

Miles Austin, WR, Monmouth

 

233. Miami Dolphins (from Chicago)

Jovon Bouknight, WR/RS, Wyoming

 

234. Carolina Panthers

Spencer Havner, OLB, UCLA

 

235. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Tommy Jackson, DT, Auburn

 

236. San Francisco 49ers (from Jacksonville)

Domata Peko, DT, Michigan State

 

237. Carolina Panthers (from Denver)

Jason Hatcher, DE, Grambling

 

238. Tennessee Titans (from Indianapolis)

Cory Ross, RB, Nebraska

 

239. Seattle Seahawks

Brad Smith, WR/RS, MIssouri

 

240. Pittsburgh Steelers

Anthony Mix, H-Back, Auburn

 

241. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Compensatory Selection)

Wali Lundy, RB, Virginia

 

242. St. Louis Rams (Compensatory Selection)

Troy Bienemann, TE, Washington State

 

243. St. Louis Rams (Compensatory Selection)

Charles Bennett, DE, Clemson

 

244. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (Compensatory Selection)

Adam Jennings, WR, Fresno State

 

245. Tennessee Titans (Compensatory Selection)

Charles Davis, TE, Purdue

 

246. Tennessee Titans (Compensatory Selection)

Anthony Trucks, OLB, Oregon

 

247. Detroit Lions (Compensatory Selection)

Jimmy Martin, OT, Virginia Tech

 

248. Buffalo Bills (Compensatory Selection)

Domenik Hixon, RS/WR, Akron

 

249. Seattle Seahawks (Compensatory Selection)

Reuben Houston, DC, Georgia Tech

 

250. Washington Redskins (Compensatory Selection)

Ryan Plackemeier, PT, Wake Forest

 

251. Houston Texans (Compensatory Selection)

Charlton Keith, DE, Kansas

 

252. New Orleans Saints (Compensatory Selection)

Kevin Simon, OLB, Tennessee

 

253. Green Bay Packers (Compensatory Selection)

Dawan Landry, DS, Georgia Tech

 

254. San Francisco 49ers (Compensatory Selection)

Will Derting, OLB, Washington State

 

255. Oakland Raiders (Compensatory Selection)

Delanie Walker, WR, C. Missouri State

Dolphins select:

1- Chad Jackson - WR

3- Pat Watkins - FS

4- Elvis Dumervil - OLB / DE

7- Anthony Schlegel - ILB

7- Rob Meadow - OG

7- Jovon Bouknight WR / RS

 

I can see them picking Stanley McClover over Dumervil.

if the dolphins actually draft what this says I would be very pleased

I'd definitely be happy with taking this Gators WR (even if I have no idea who he is).

 

Also,

 

150. Dallas Cowboys

Kevin Boothe, OG, Cornell

:thumbup

 

I was on the basketball team with this kid in middle school. We sat next to each other on the bench. We both sucked. He was really no kind of athelete at all...if anyone had said he would be playing in the NFL, I would have thought that person was insane. I mean, there was just no chance. And now...well, here you go. One of the nicest people I've ever known, though. I really hope the Dolphins draft him.

24. Cincinnati Bengals (11-5)

Top five needs: TE, DE, DC, MLB, RS

The pick: TE Marcedes Lewis, TE, UCLA

The Bengals have several needs on the defensive side of the ball, but upgrading the tight end position with an athletic player such as Lewis will be a difficult temptation to refuse.

Other scenarios:

? Select DE/OLB Lawson here.

? Select best available DC: Hill, Williams, Cromartie or Joseph.

? Select best available DS: Whitner or Allen.

? Select Georgia TE Leonard Pope.

 

If this happens, expect to see a post in whatever NFL Draft thread we have going involing a bunch of *'s from me.

 

If we pass on Donte Whitner for a damn TE we'll never throw to, someone is getting shanked.

Would love to have Chad Jackson and Pat Watins. IMHO Watkins is gonna be a star.

 

Also, Hank Baskett in the 5th round would be a steal. He is gonna be a redzone beast.

If the Bills take Ngata at #8 I will also be cursing up a storm. If Marv wants to go DT there's no reason not to trade down so long as an acceptable offer is on the table.

 

 

I'd definitely be happy with taking this Gators WR (even if I have no idea who he is).

 

Also,

 

150. Dallas Cowboys

Kevin Boothe, OG, Cornell

:thumbup

 

I was on the basketball team with this kid in middle school. We sat next to each other on the bench. We both sucked. He was really no kind of athelete at all...if anyone had said he would be playing in the NFL, I would have thought that person was insane. I mean, there was just no chance. And now...well, here you go. One of the nicest people I've ever known, though. I really hope the Dolphins draft him.

He hasn't changed one bit - still a great guy.

I want Ngata....Trade the pick to the Eagles!!!

Dolphins select:

1- Chad Jackson - WR

3- Pat Watkins - FS

4- Elvis Dumervil - OLB / DE

7- Anthony Schlegel - ILB

7- Rob Meadow - OG

7- Jovon Bouknight WR / RS

 

I can see them picking Stanley McClover over Dumervil.

 

I would love a draft like this, but maybe take an RB in the 7th.

 

I like the Jackson and Watkins picks though. I'm high on both of them and they address areas of concern for us.

 

LOL @ Cincinnati not drafting a defensive player

Dolphins select:

1- Chad Jackson - WR

3- Pat Watkins - FS

4- Elvis Dumervil - OLB / DE

7- Anthony Schlegel - ILB

7- Rob Meadow - OG

7- Jovon Bouknight WR / RS

 

I can see them picking Stanley McClover over Dumervil.

 

I think Dumervil would be a steal in the fourth round...not a knock on McClover, but Dumervil has been a better player in both High School (they both played in South Florida) and in College....Dumervil was a freak for Louisville the past 2 seasons