Tuesday, April 21, 2009

Round 2

33. James Lairanitis - ILB - Ohio State - Lions

The lions have a major hole to fill in the middle of the defense. Lairanitis would be an immediate upgrade and starter if he makes it to the second round.

34. Donald Brown - RB - Connecticut - Patriots

With all the patriots runningbacks over thirty except the soft, often injured moroney new england would be a great fit to the patriots running attack adding much needed youth.

35. Kenny Britt - WR - Rutgers - Rams

Torry Holt is gone. Britt will bring some size to the rams at 6'3'' 218lbs. Britt leaves Rutgers as the big east all time leading receiver with 3,043 yards.

36. Connor Barwin OLB/DE - Cincinnatti - Browns

Barwin will fit in as a pass rushing outside linebacker in the browns 3-4 defense. something they missed last year. Clint Sintim could also be an option here.

37. Sen'Derrick Marks - DT - Auburn - Seahawks

Seattle needs a pass rusher but there isn't one that fits them at this pick. Adding Marks next to newly acquired Corey Redding should make for a tough duo up the middle.

38. Percy Harvin - WR - Florida - Bengals

After losing t.j. houshmandzadeh the bengals signed laveranues coles from the jets. But coles skills are declining and chad johnson has been a roller coaster ride the past few years. Harvin could just as easy go mid first round if a team likes him enough.

39 Alphonso Smith - CB - Wake forest - Jaguars

Smith is a talented player who deepens the Jags defensive backfield.

40. Patrick Chung - SS - Oregon - Raiders

Oakland needs a strong safety to put in the box on run support. Chung is a hard worker and great tackler. He leaves oregon 4th in school history with 384 tackles.

41. D.J. Moore - CB - Vanderbilt - Packers

The Green Bay secondary is getting old. especially at the two corner positions. Great on run support and a very gifted athlete who played multiple position at Vanderbilt.

42. Lawrence Sidbury - DE - Richmond - Bills

A small school guy who has generated a huge buzz. Buffalo needs help in the pass rush. Sidbury is a super athlete who also ran track in the 100 meter dash and throwing events. He is a very intelligent person who was a frequent to the honor roll. Another player who could sneak in the first round.

43. Eben Britton - OT - Arizona - 49ers

Britton adds depth to the o-line. He could see action early if veteran Marvel Smith doesn't pan out.

44. Vontae Davis - DB - Illinois - Dolphins

in september Davis was being mentioned as a first rounder. He had a terrible year and was benched by coach ron zook at the end of the season. Davis is a gifted athlete who will serve best in a safety roll.

45. Brandon Pettigrew - TE - Oklahoma State - Giants

Pettigrew is an excellent blocker and great receiver in short yardage area. At 6'5'' 263lbs he is very tough to bring down after the catch.

46. Andre Brown - RB - N.C. State - Texans

Houston wants a bigger back to complement Steve Slaton. Brown is 6'0'' 224lbs who can run inside, outside and catch passes. Brown has helped himself greatly with a strong combine and pro day.

47. Franz Joseph - ILB - Florida Atlantic - Patriots

Joseph didn't get much media recognition. He transferred from boston college after a redshirt freshman year to be closer to home. Joseph was a tackling machine at FAU and may be the steal of the draft here.

48. Sean Smith - DB - Utah - Broncos

The Broncos need alot of defensive help. Smith should help out the skeleton crew defensive backfield. May be best suited as a safety.

49. Brian Robiskie - WR - Ohio State - Bears

The bears have nobody to throw to. Robiskie is a sound route runner but not a gamebreaker.

50. LeSean McCoy - RB - Pittsburg - Browns

Jamaal Lewis had a down year and is getting older by NFL standards. McCoy was super productive starting his freshman year. McCoy is a smaller back at 197 pounds. But after two seasons as a panther his 36 touchdowns in 25 games speak volumes of his talent.

51. Rashad Johnson - S - Alabama - Cowboys

The Cowboys need a safety and Johnson can help, especially in run support. He is a smaller safety and had an arrest in february. But was a team captain after walking on as a freshman.

52. Jauquin Iglesias - WR - Oklahoma - Jets

The jets need a wide out after losing Coles to free agency. Iglesias was overshadowed by past teammates.

53. Max Unger - C - Oregon - Eagles

Unger should step in over Jamaal Jackson at center who struggled last season.

54. Eric Wood - C - Louisville - Vikings

Wood will fill a huge hole after Matt Birk left via free agency.

55. Louis Delmas - S - Western Michigan - Falcons

The Falcons need to add depth after moving on from Lawyer Milloy. Delmas fits the hybrid safty they are looking for.

56. Pat White - QB/WR - West Virginia - Dolphins

The wildcat offense that Miami ran last year is built for white. White is a tremendous athlete who will find success in various rolls as a player.

57. Phil Loadholt - OT - Oklahoma - Ravens

He will beat out Willie Anderson for the right tackle spot.

58. Duke Robinson - G - Oklahoma - Patriots

The massive Robinson (6'5'' 329lbs) will add depth to the line which is needed. Logan Mankins contract is up at the end of this coming season.

59. Michael Johnson - DE - Georgia Tech - Panthers

With Julius Peppers unhappy this will help ease the pain should they trade him. Johnson was considered a high first rounder in august before a down year.

60. Clint Sintim - OLB/DE - Virginia - Giants

Adds another rusher to the Giants tough defense

61. Jasper Brinkley - ILB - South Carolina - Colts

Adds depth behind Gary Brackett and could be come the starter of the future.

62. Shawn Nelson - TE - Southern Miss - Titans

Tight End has never been a strong suit in Tennessee. Nelson could add another weapon to the passing game.

63. Jared Cook - TE - South Carolina - Cardinals

Cook had a very impressive combine. Should be the starter from day one catching passer. The tight end position was non existent for the Cards last year.

64. Andy Levitre - G - Oregon State - Steelers

There are other areas of need for the steelers. But they would get the best value here with Levitre. Adding Levitre and Mack would be a major upgrade to the line.

7 comments:

Eugene's Daddy said...

So you don't think Eugene Monroe will go in the 2nd round either?? Maybe the Patriots could get him in the 3rd or 4th round. I also heard Mike Vick was up for a man of the year award from PETA!

Mike Lockhart's Sports Blog said...

I have Eugene Monroe going 4th overall to the seahawks

Pete in Des Moines said...

I like small college guys do you think any Division 2 0r 3 dudes will get picked?

Mike Lockhart's Sports Blog said...

Hey Pete, there are definately some 1-A players who will be drafted early like Sidbury and Jason Williams out of western Illinois. a couple of division 2 players who could get late looks are Johnny Knox a WR out of Abiline Christian. at 6'0'' and 185lbs he runs a 4.34 40 and had a productive college career with 121 catches 2,227 yards and 30 touchdowns. Another D-2 player is Sammy Lee Hill a DT from stillman. At 6'4'' 329lbs he could be good depth at nose in a 3-4. He benched 225lbs 27 times.

Rymond Berry said...

This is the worst mock ever! Brandon Pettigrew is a DEFINITE 1st rounda. You might want to become a figure skating reporter or Fantasy Golf - you could have Tiger Woods go in the 4th round.

Mike Lockhart's Sports Blog said...

I don't think any tight end is worth a first round pick. Look at past first rounders. Ben watson, Daniel Graham, Kyle Brady even Kellen Winslow. Winslow is a talented player but he's often injured and just shot his mouth out of town. In return the browns got a second round pick for him. You can find better value for a tight end in the second or third rounds like Jason Witten. Players like Nelson, Cook and Casey offer good value in the second and third round. Pettigrew could go first round to the Giants bills or jets. I just don't think he's worth it. Not to mention a tight end not going in the first round makes this the worst mock ever? please, send me a link to yours and lets compare.

Mike Lockhart's Sports Blog said...

I liked Oher as well. As far as Belichick being an idiot...he has 4 super bowl rings at home. You have none. You have to look at the big picture. They either didn't feel he was a fit for the offense or a value at that spot. He could have had a bad combine interview. It could have been a money move. There are so many pieces to the puzzle. They have their reasons for doing things whether you like them or not. I thought they were going to take Oher. They didn't and then traded out of the first round letting a rival grab a talented running back that could have brought youth to an old backfield. I guess they feel they have enough to get by this year at runningback. Then they grabbed a Tackle in round 2. So i don't think not taking oher looking back was a big deal. I liked the Brace, Butler and Tate moves alot. I am aware of the divisions, 2 and 3 are still 2 and 3...I think you will see jason taylor in pats uniform this coming season.