2004 NFL Draft Order

 

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1 San Diego Chargers 4-12 .

2 Oakland Raiders 4-12

3 Arizona Cardinals 4-12

4 New York Giants 4-12

5 Washington Redskins 5-11

6 Detroit Lions 5-11

7 Atlanta Falcons* 5-11

8 Cleveland Browns* 5-11

9 Jacksonville Jaguars 5-11

10 Houston Texans 5-11

11 Pittsburgh Steelers 6-10

12 New York Jets 6-10

13 Buffalo Bills 6-10

14 Chicago Bears 7-9

15 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 7-9

16 San Francisco 49ers 7-9

17 Cincinnati Bengals 8-8

18 New Orleans Saints 8-8

19 Minnesota Vikings 9-7

20 Miami Dolphins 10-6

21 Dallas Cowboys** 10-6

22 Baltimore Ravens (to Patriots)** 10-6

23 Seattle Seahawks** 10-6

24 Denver Broncos** 10-6

25 Green Bay Packers** 10-6

26 Carolina Panthers** 11-5

27 Tennessee Titans** 12-4 .

28 Indianapolis Colts** 12-4

29 St. Louis Rams** 12-4

30 Kansas City Chiefs** 13-3

31 Philadelphia Eagles** 12-4

32 New England Patriots** 14-2

 

 

* order will be decided by a coin flip.

** denotes a playoff team. Order for them is based on predicted order of finish.

 

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My Bucs go at 15. Hopefully Gallery or Andrews is still there.

 

And Fins go at 20. (better not draft another LB)lol

i wonder what kind of RB the boys can get drafting in the 30's :whistle

I wonder what Frank Gore's gonna do.

 

He can go the the NFL, and be a Late Pick. Not get the Money and try to prove himself that he can take NFL Hit. or stay another season at miami, but that would stop Tyrone Moss from Starting

SD needs a Defense...

 

Sean Taylor?

can you imagine the new GM pulling off a trade a moving up 10 or more picks, how sweet would that be still i shouldnt kid myself

Miami can always Draft Kellen Winslow Jr (If he Leaves) and put him at WR

i really doubt Kellen would still be available at 20

 

 

the truth is i hope he stays, not just because im canes fan but honestly i do not think the man has it all together mentally enough to play in the pro's.

I wish Big Ben would drop to 20th pick but I highly doubt it.

 

We should go after a WR or OL.

Heres some Interesting names...

 

Lee Evans? Rashaun Woods?

 

Mel Kiper has Evans as First-Second Rounder and Woods as a Second Rounder...

 

Both were great Recievers in College. I remember seeing the highlights of the 7 TD day by Woods.. amazing...

you guys could trade up a couple of spots and get Roy Williams

 

he'll probably be a top 15 pick

Roy Williams has been Mentioned as top 3 Overall Heckeroo....

 

He had an off year in a run oriented offense with other great WR's, and a switch from young, to mack

i meant top 5

 

well, no i didn't

 

i know he had been mentioned as a very high pick before this college football season began, but after this season, i wasn't sure how much he'd dropeed, but i should've known he couldn't have dropped that far- but i still don't think he's a top 3 pick

Kiper has him as a top 3-5 Pick.

 

 

If anything he will nto even drop to 10.

 

Falcons will Take him up if he ever dropped to them

the Fins need to move up and draft that lineman from Iowa. Hes a 6'7" 300+lbs LT. If not then they need a guard. Can anybody name the top-rated guards in the draft???

i think you mean robert gallery

yeah thats him

At 20. The DOlphins can select Guard Vernon Carey out of Miami. He is a Projected a First-Second round pick.

Theres also Gallarey (Projected top 5 overall by Mel Kiper)

 

Tackes Shawn Andrews (Early to mid 1st round), and Jacob Rogers (late 1st, early second).

 

Theres Center Jake Grove out of VTech (1st round)

it'd be interesting for the fins to get carey since hes from UM. i dont really know much about the other guys.

Heres an article on Mel Kipers top College Prospects by Position (for those who are seniors and Juniors who said they're leaving for the NFL)

Monday, December 15, 2003

 

 

By Mel Kiper Jr.

Special to ESPN Insider

 

TOP FIVE PROSPECTS BY POSITION | updated Dec. 23

With bowl season upon us, here's a look at my top five NFL prospects by position. All are seniors except for the four juniors who have declared for the draft: Ben Roethlisberger (No. 2 QB), Kevin Jones (No. 1 RB), Reggie Williams (No. 2 WR) and Shawn Andrews (No. 2 OT).

 

Four players on this list -- Ole Miss QB Eli Manning, Texas WR Roy Williams, Iowa OT Robert Gallery and Ohio State DE Will Smith -- are worthy of top-five overall picks, while positions like wide receiver and offensive tackle could see all of the current top five come off the draft board by the end of the third round.

 

OFFENSE

Quarterback

 

Eli Manning is running toward the No. 1 overall selection in the NFL draft.

1. Eli Manning, Ole Miss, top five overall -- Improved pocket awareness this season has turned Manning into one of the top five players on the board overall. He was expected to be the top senior quarterback at the beginning of the year and that's what happened.

2. Ben Roethlisberger (jr.), Miami-Ohio, early first round -- Roethlisberger has great size (6-5, 245), surprising mobility and great physical ability. He possesses all the intangibles NFL teams looks for: passion for the game, intelligence and work ethic.

3. J.P. Losman, Tulane, late first-early second round -- Surrounded by a below-average line and did not have a top-flight receiver, yet posted solid numbers while taking some vicious hits. Has a very live, snappy arm and is decisive with his throws. Late-first to second round.

4. Philip Rivers, NC State, second round -- Compares favorably to former Miami (Fla.) and Cleveland Browns great Bernie Kosar. Rivers is smart and instinctive with a quick release -- probably the quickest since Dan Marino -- that compensates for his unorthodox delivery.

5. Matt Schaub, Virginia, third-fourth round -- A big quarterback at 6-5?, 245 pounds, Schaub has an NFL arm and better feet and athleticism than most give him credit for.

5a. Jason White, Oklahoma, third-fourth round - With his accuracy on all types of passes White is quarterback in the mold of Kansas City Chiefs starter Trent Green. He has torn the ACL in both knees, though, so health could be a concern.

 

 

 

Running Back

1. Kevin Jones (jr.), Virginia Tech, first round -- A little upright with his running style, but tremendously athletic with game-breaking speed and the ability to catch the ball and block. A complete player.

2. Chris Perry, Michigan, second round -- Ranks with Jones at the most complete backs in the draft. Perry runs hard and has good size at 6-0?, 225, making him an excellent short-yardage and red zone runner. Not a home-run hitter but is an excellent pass-catcher and blocker.

3. Greg Jones, Florida State, second-third round -- A year removed from a major knee injury Jones' yards-per-carry average dipped from near 6.0 last season to 4.2 this year, dropping his rating a bit. But at 6-1?, 246 pounds Jones has the athleticism to be productive if he regains his form.

4. Quincy Wilson, West Virginia, third round -- A low-slung, compact runner at 5-9, 215 pounds, Wilson had his biggest games against the biggest opponents this season. The only question is a tendency to cough the ball up on occasion.

5. Julius Jones, Notre Dame, third-fourth round -- Coming off a year away from football because of academic issues, Jones came on like gangbusters down the stretch this season. He ran with strength and determination and also showed he can hit the long gainer at times.

 

Fullbacks

1. Travis Wilson, Kansas State, fifth-seventh round -- The best blocker of the group, Wilson led the way for Darren Sproles most of the season and carried the ball just 10 times.

2. Mike Karney, Arizona State, fifth-seventh round -- Primarily a blocker, though he did catch 14 passes for the Sun Devils this season.

3. Thomas Tapeh, Minnesota, fifth-seventh round -- A former tailback who is the most complete all-around back in this group.

4. Lousaka Polite, Pittsburgh, fifth-seventh round -- Ran the ball 63 times this season after tailback Brandon Miree went down with injury, and also caught 23 passes.

5. Luke Lawton, McNeese State, late-rounder/free agent - Scored seven combined touchdowns this season.

 

Wide receiver

1. Roy Williams, Texas, top five overall -- Touch and physically gifted at 6-2?, 210 pounds. Williams put up tremendous numbers in a conservative offense and should be one of the first five players off the board on draft day.

2. Reggie Williams (jr.), Washington, first round -- Williams has the size and physical skills every NFL team is looking for. He'll have a matchup advantage against even the biggest NFL cornerbacks.

3. Lee Evans, Wisconsin, first-second round -- Gradually worked his way back from a knee injury, displaying soft hands and a tremendous feel for the position. Also has decent size at 5-10?, 195 and showed toughness coming back from injury.

4. Rashaun Woods, Oklahoma State, second round -- A gifted natural receiver, but there are questions about his speed and ability to separate and Woods also struggled against top-echelon defenses.

5. James Newson, Oregon State, second-third round -- Catches nearly every ball thrown his way and is a good threat in the red zone with his 6-0?, 210-pound frame. Work hard on every play but needs to showcase more speed.

5a. Michael Jenkins, Ohio State, second-third round -- Big and athletic at 6-4, 215 pounds, Jenkins could become a very capable No. 2 receiver at the NFL level.

 

Tight End

1. Ben Troupe, Florida, first round -- A Shannon Sharpe-type natural pass receiver, Troupe ranks in the top 10 on my current Big Board. He is a gifted athlete at 6-4?, 260 and makes the difficult catch look easy.

2. Ben Watson, Georgia, second-third round -- Banged up early in the season and was not as productive as possible, the former Duke transfer has a lot of natural ability.

3. Ben Hartsock, Ohio State, third-fourth round -- A hardworking, dedicated player who rose up the draft board with a productive senior campaign, Hartsock checks in at 6-4, 258.

4. Chris Cooley, Utah State, third-fourth round -- An outstanding pass catcher out of the H-back position, he averaged 11.8 yards on his 62 catches and scored six touchdowns. Also has tremendous body control.

5. Ronnie Ghent, Louisville, fourth-fifth round -- Shows a lot of athletic prowess at 6-2, 249 pounds but is not an outstanding blocker.

 

Tackle

1. Robert Gallery, Iowa, top five overall -- A super blue-chip prospect at 6-7, 318. Gallery is a great pro-style pass blocker at left tackle and also gets after it in the running game.

2. Shawn Andrews (jr.), Arkansas, early-to-mid first round -- Andrews is a massive run-blocker (6-5, 360) who routinely dominates the defensive end he works against. He would accentuate an NFL rushing game.

3. Jacob Rogers, USC, late first or mid-second round -- Won't jump out during individual workouts because of various injuries over his career, but Rogers is very steady with the pads on and goes 6-5?, 305.

4. Travelle Wharton, South Carolina, second round -- Has started at left tackle since his freshman year and was hampered some by an ankle injury this season, but at 6-3?, 316 pounds he can still work his way into the second round with a good all-star game showing.

5. Max Starks, Florida, second round -- Not as physically dominant as his 6-7, 344 frame would imply, but Starks is light on his feet and versatile enough to play both guard and tackle.

5a. Tony Pape, Michigan, second-third round -- A battle-tested Big Ten veteran, Pape has maintain ted consistency over his career.

 

Guard

1. Vernon Carey, Miami, first-second round -- Was not at full strength this season because of an ankle injury, yet the 6-4, 355-pounder played every line spot except center this year. An excellent player when healthy.

2. Sean Locklear, NC State, third-fourth round -- Athletic and strong at 6-3&189;, 305 pounds Locklear has made a successful transition from defensive tackle and has been versatile late in his career.

3. Atlas Harrion, Alabama, fifth-sixth round -- A major-college sleeper, Harrion is versatile enough to play every spot on the line but looks like a guard in the NFL. At 6-3&189;, 300 pounds he could still maximize his play and be a better pro than collegian.

4. Stephen Peterman, LSU, fourth-fifth round -- A former tight end and defensive end who is still mastering the technical aspects of the position, but at 6-3&189;, 325 you have to like his fire and aggressiveness.

5. Shannon Snell, Florida, second-day choice -- A proven entity and very good from a technical standpoint, but maybe not as dominant as he should have been at 6-4, 333 pounds.

 

Center

1. Jake Grove, Virginia Tech, first round -- Has moved up the draft board lately and has the mean streak teams look for in an anchor. Game day performances have been excellent.

2. Nick Leckey, Kansas State, third-fourth round -- Experienced at both guard and center and a solid technician at 6-3&189;, 313, Leckey has banged heads with some of the best defensive tackles in the country during his career.

3. Nick Seitze, Kentucky, fourth-fifth round -- Has worked in practice and games against top-drawer DTs and checks in at 6-4&189;, 291 pounds.

4. Scott Wells, Tennessee, late rounds -- Experienced and well-coached, Wells understands leverage and is a solid, reliable anchor at 6-1, 300 pounds.

5. A.J. Ricker, Missouri, late rounds -- Has started since his freshman year and has done a good job developing his technical skills and confidence.

 

DEFENSE

Defensive end

1. Will Smith, Ohio State, top five overall -- Smith has maintained an elite level all season and is deserving of a top five overall pick.

2. Darrion Scott, Ohio State, second-third round -- A 'tweener type who could play either end or tackle.

3. Isaac Hilton, Hampton, third-fourth round -- Showcased his versatility by finishing second on the team in tackles, including 5.5 tackles for loss against Howard and 10 tackles to go with two sacks against Morgan State.

4. Roderick Green, Central Missouri St., third-fourth round -- A feared sack artist who is athletic enough to play outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.

5. Dave Ball, UCLA, third-fourth round -- A highly competitive overachiever, Ball benefited from the presence of Rodney Leslie at tackle.

 

Tackle

1. Dwan Edwards, Oregon State, first round -- One of the most underrated tackles in the country, Edwards has had a tremendous senior year for the Beavers.

2. Rodney Leslie, UCLA, second round -- Hampered by injuries each of the last two years, but at full strength Leslie is a force to be reckoned with.

3. Marcus Tubbs, Texas, late first-early second round -- Has tremendous athletic ability for a 6-4?, 325-pounder, but Tubbs needs to be more active and intense from play to play.

4. Tommy Kelly, Mississippi St., second-third round -- Can play tackle or end but is not a finished produce and needs to keep developing from a technical standpoint.

5. Chad Lavalais, LSU, second-third round -- Bounced back from an injury-plagued 2002 season with some dominating performances, and if he can continue to maintain that level for 60 minutes Lavalais has a chance to be an excellent pro with his 6-2, 295-pound frame.

 

Inside linebacker

1. Courtney Watson, Notre Dame, second-third round -- Smart, productive and extremely consistent, Watson is a Tampa Bay Bucs-style linebacker.

2. Jonathan Harrell, Northern Iowa, third-fourth round -- A good Division I-AA player who has played both inside and outside linebacker.

3. Daryl Smith, Georgia Tech, third-fourth round -- Did not really take his game to the next level this year.

4. Louis Moore, Pittsburgh, fifth-sixth round -- Has talent and moved in from the outside this season, but did not benefit from a top-flight defensive line to keep blockers off him. Moore did not have a great year but held up well.

5. Cody Spencer, North Texas, fifth-sixth round -- Always around the ball, Spencer grows on you the more you watch him play.

 

Outside linebacker

1. Jonathan Vilma, Miami (Fla.), first round -- Does not have great size at 6-0&189;, 231 pounds but has been one of the elite defensive players in college this year. A hit-lift-drive tackler and one of the more instinctive linebackers you will see.

2. D.J. Williams, Miami (Fla.), mid-to-late first round -- Big and fast (a former fullback), but still learning the position.

3. Karlos Dansby, Auburn, mid-to-late first round -- Gifted physically and can attack off the edge, but needs to get off blocks quicker and improve his coverage skills.

4. Michael Boulware, Florida St., second round -- A speedy, multidimensional linebacker who needs to get up to about 235 pounds on his 6-2&188; frame, Boulware can stay on the field all three downs.

5. Demorrio Williams, Nebraska, third-fourth round -- One of the most-improved players in the country, Williams can cover the field and has outstanding awareness. Does not have ideal size, though, at just 6-1, 223.

 

Cornerback

1. Will Poole, USC, first round -- Did not become a starter until the third game this season yet turned into an elite cover man who led the Trojans in interceptions and pass breakups. Has a keen understanding of positioning.

2. Dunta Robinson, South Carolina, late-first to early-second round -- An underrated major-college standout who did a great job this season in coverage and has outstanding toughness.

3. Ricardo Colclough, Tusculum, late first-early second round -- Exceptional small-college corner who had nine interceptions and is also an excellent kick returner. Has good size at 5-11, 189 and 4.45 speed in the 40 but needs to get a little stronger.

4. Keith Smith, McNeese St., late first-early second round -- Was challenged a lot early in his career but held up well and did not see a lot of balls thrown his way this season.

5. Derrick Strait, Oklahoma, second round -- Does not have ideal size at just 5-9, but Strait is an excellent pure football player who did a great job in coverage during his career.

 

 

Safety

1. Stuart Schweigert, Purdue, first-second round -- An interception machine and outstanding centerfielder, Schweigert has been a thorn in the side of opposing quarterbacks throughout his career. Has good size at 6-2, 209.

2. Bob Sanders, Iowa, second or third round -- Has moved into my top 25 overall, and were he two inches taller than the 5-8&189; he checks in at Sanders would be looking at a mid-first round slot. Very strong and should run the 40 in the 4.35 range.

3. Will Allen, Ohio State, second-third round -- An excellent athlete with corner-type cover skills but not a headhunter. Good size at 6-1, 193.

4. J.R. Reed, South Florida, third-fourth round -- An outstanding player with good ball skills and great feet, Reed could even be tried at corner in the right scheme.

5. Rashad Washington, Kansas St., third-fourth round -- A great athlete who also played basketball for the Wildcats, Washington checks in at 6-1&189; and 212 pounds.

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Kiper thinks Kyle Wright can start for the Canes next season :thumbup

he said many in the program feel he is the "real deal"

:thumbup