Mayock's Top Ten
Mock Drafts aren't usually built on original thought. They primarily look at other Mock Drafts, switch some names, teams, and needs around, and go from there. Even draftniks who spend the college season following the players tend to have similar rankings because they read each other, but don't know what NFL scouts are seeing or saying.
I've been sold on Mike Mayock's mock drafts since 2005, when he had Aaron Rodgers falling all the way to number 25 to the Packers. It's not just that he nailed a pick absolutely no one saw coming, it's that he had the confidence and research to make his own decision instead of following the masses. His pipeline to NFL teams probably doesn't hurt. He revealed his first top-ten Mock picks last week and there were a few stunners that should be taken seriously. Let's take a look ...
1. Dolphins - Matt Ryan - Everyone thinks they are going for Chris Long, which might be what Bill Parcells is hoping for. Jake Long seems like the only other possibility here.
2. Rams - Jake Long - This is becoming the consensus pick for the Rams. With Alex Barron and Orlando Pace already there, is a coaching staff on the hot seat going to invest in someone with less 2008 value than other picks?
3. Falcons - Glenn Dorsey - Like Adrian Peterson in 2007, perhaps the injury concerns knock Dorsey down, but not that far.
4. Raiders - Vernon Gholston - Best athlete available. I think this pick is Gholston or Darren McFadden if they are available. Considering Oakland's decrepit offense, getting a weapon for JaMarcus Russell makes a lot of sense.
5. Chiefs - Jeff Otah - Mayock's stunner. He says the Chiefs will desperately try to trade down, but Otah fits the mauler type they want. This one is so out of left field that I'd guess there is something to it.
6. Jets - Chris Long - In the Jets dreams. This looks crazy, but we would have thought the same about Rodgers and Quinn's falls. Or Mario Williams going first. The wisdom of the Mock masses is rarely right.
7. Patriots - Derrick Harvey - Another shocker. Harvey would move to OLB in the pros. Top cornerback available (Flowers, McKelvin, Cromartie?) would have to be a consideration.
8. Ravens - Leodis McKelvin - If Matt Ryan is gone, they are probably going to find a corner they like. Odd stat: In four of the last five drafts, no true corners have been taken in the first round.
9. Bengals - Sedrick Ellis - Cincy's dream scenario after missing out on Shaun Rogers
10. Saints - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie - Deion sold me too at the Combine. Cromartie has to be the biggest "riser" in postseason action. Saints could go best cornerback available here and be happy.
Comments
I would never hurl personal nasties in a forum and try to be civil. However, I agree, that no way on this planet does McFadden get past both the Raiders and Jets. Or someone moving up to grab him.
Posted by: Clint | March 11, 2008 01:04 PM
...everyone thought Mayock was an idiot when he had Aaron Rogers going at number 18 to the Packers in '04 too. Just because A.P. had a rediculous year as a rookie doesn't mean McFadden is gonna get drafted in the top 5, or even top 10. Look at the team needs. If he goes in the top 10 it will most likley be at number 4 or maaaaybe 6. Everyone has functional RB's and way more pressing needs. Inside the top 10 his only likley stop would be the Raiders but with Fargas running decent last year I don't think they'd pass on a much needed pass rush with this high pick. Mayock makes Mel Kiper look like an L.D. kid at the National Spelling Bee.
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