First Mock draft from fox sports

[cboyd]

http://msn.foxsports.com/nfl/story/5369094

[TheHustler]

MOCK DRAFT: Round 1
Pick Team Player Pos. School
1. Texans Reggie Bush RB Southern California
Forget the trade rumors; people lose jobs over passing on the next Barry Sanders.
2. Saints Matt Leinart QB Southern California
Not as much upside as other top QBs, but struggling franchise needs stability.
3. Titans Vince Young QB Texas
In Steve McNair and offensive coordinator Norm Chow, Young would have the mentors to be successful.
4. Jets D'Brickashaw Ferguson OT Virginia
Without a stronger line, offense will continue to struggle regardless of the quarterback.
5. Packers Mario Williams DE North Carolina State
Williams impressed at the Combine and is emerging as the top defensive talent in the draft.
6. 49ers Vernon Davis TE Maryland
Linebacker and defensive back are bigger needs, but Davis is skyrocketing and Alex Smith needs weapons.
7. Raiders A.J. Hawk OLB Ohio State
Long blond hair and an incredible nose for the football. Has Al Davis written all over him — and fills a big need.
8. Bills Haloti Ngata DT Oregon
The Bills have to address the defensive tackle position, and Ngata could be a dominator in the mold of Sam Adams.
9. Lions Jay Cutler QB Vanderbilt
Joey Harrington has received support from new coaching staff, but Cutler is a potential franchise QB with a huge arm.
10. Cardinals Brodrick Bunkley DT Florida State
Darnell Dockett's sophomore slump could turn into a third-year thrill with help from his former Seminoles teammate.
11. Rams Michael Huff DB Texas
The top defensive back in the draft falls into the lap of the team which arguably needs him the most.
12. Browns
Chad Greenway OLB Iowa
Not necessarily the prototype 3-4 outside linebacker, but Greenway's size, production and versatility is attractive.
13. Ravens LenDale White RB Southern California
Ravens can't win without a running game, and Jamal Lewis and Chester Taylor are free agents.
14. Eagles Santonio Holmes WR Ohio State
The Eagles need to continue to add to their receiving corps and Holmes is the draft's top wideout.
15. Falcons Jimmy Williams CB Virginia Tech
The last Hokies cornerback selected by Atlanta was DeAngelo Hall. Can Williams be just as effective?
16. Dolphins Winston Justice OT Southern California
Damion McIntosh is a serviceable left tackle, but Justice would be a huge upgrade athletically.
17. Vikings Laurence Maroney RB Minnesota
Maroney remaining in-state is a nice public relations move — oh, and a big lift to the running game.
18. Cowboys Kamerion Wimbley OLB Florida State
The Cowboys could add Wimbley, arguably the draft's top 3-4 rush linebacker, to play opposite DeMarcus Ware.
19. Chargers Tye Hill CB Clemson
The Chargers' front seven is too good to continue to be burned by an awful secondary.
20. Chiefs
(from Bills) Ashton Youboty CB Ohio State
The Chiefs defense improved last year, but too often relied on veterans on the downside of their careers.
21. Patriots DeAngelo Williams RB Memphis
Williams' strength is his versatility, something the Patriots admire in a backup — or future replacement for Corey Dillon.
22. Broncos
(from Redskins) Tamba Hali DE Penn State
Unless the Browns plan to unload more defensive linemen this year, the Broncos would be wise to add through the draft.
23. Buccaneers Ernie Sims OLB Florida State
Often compared to former Seminole Derrick Brooks, he could be drafted to replace him.
24. Bengals Kelly Jennings CB Miami
A bit slight for some schemes, Jennings is nonetheless one of the draft's top cover corners.
25. Giants Eric Winston OT Miami
Winston proved he's regaining his athleticism with a strong Combine, and would give the Giants options.
26. Bears Marcedes Lewis TE UCLA
A bit of a reach at this point, but Lewis is a great target in the middle, something the Bears haven't had for years.
27. Panthers Nick Mangold C Ohio State
Veteran Jeff Mitchell is a free agent, and Carolina will consider a rare center deserving of a first-round grade.
28. Jaguars Jonathan Joseph CB South Carolina
The Jags need better play opposite Rashean Mathis, and Joseph is steadily moving up the charts.
29. Broncos Chad Jackson WR Florida
With two first-round picks, the Broncos can afford to take a gamble on Jackson, whose Combine workout has him soaring up the charts.
30. Colts Joseph Addai RB LSU
With the increasingly likely loss of Edgerrin James to free agency, an all-around back makes a lot of sense.
31. Seahawks DeMeco Ryans OLB Alabama
Seattle can't rely on either Jamie Sharper or D.D. Lewis. Ryans has the range and heart to fit in here.
32. Steelers Sinorice Moss WR Miami
With the expected loss of Antwan Randle El to free agency, look for the Steelers to add speed at wideout.

[ddh33]

I would love Wimbley, and I suspect you will hear him linked to the Cowboys more and more...

[kiheikiwi]

I would love Wimbley, and I suspect you will hear him linked to the Cowboys more and more...

Ditto...

[InmanRoshi]

I like him, but not at 18.

[marchetta]

Kamerion Wimbley DE Florida St

Strengths
Kamerion has solid pass-rushing skills and has good speed to go along with those skills. He gives great effort on every play and looks to be a good teammate. He has exceptional strength for the college level and quick change of direction ability, which should help him a lot at the next level.

Needs to Improve
Kamerion is coming off a knee injury that I, personally, do not feel he's recovered from mentally. He doesn’t continue his moves if his initial move gets stoned. He does not carry enough bulk and he is not strong at the point of attack. He doesn't use his hands very well. However, the biggest problem I see is that he's still worried about his knee. He will not make that tight cut around the corner, dip his shoulder and go under the block to get to the QB.

Bottom Line
In my opinion, Kamerion is a tweener DE/OLB, but I’m not convinced he has the agility to be an OLB. Kamerion is definitely concerned about hurting his knee again or his knee is not quite right yet. If he gets clear sailing to a QB, he looks fine. However, if an O-lineman gets his hands on this kid, he shuts down and doesn’t finish the job. Kamerion has to add a lot more bulk to his frame without affecting his speed and quickness. If you use him at OLB, he's still not stout at the point of attack. That means he comes into the league as a situational pass rusher who is concerned about getting injured. That’s not enough for me to rate him as a first round pick! He does have talent and he looks to be a good kid overall with a strong work ethic. That shows me a lot. He has enough talent to work with, along with good size and speed. If you can get him over the mental injury issue and bulk him up, then you just might have yourself a pretty good player. Kamerion is a long range developmental DE, but I think he's an excellent one to take the time to develop.

- Drew Boylhart (thehuddlereport.com)

[Hostile]

I like him, but not at 18.Echo that.

[kiheikiwi]

Seems like he has jumped up real fast lately. Have not seen anything about his knee before. Going to be a real interesting draft this year - man we need multiple picks, now more then ever.

[AmericasTeam]

Wimberly over Lawson? I highly doubt it, unless there is some information about the two I am not aware of.

[Paniolo22]

Wimberly over Lawson? I highly doubt it, unless there is some information about the two I am not aware of.

Reall. I was thinking more like a 3rd for KW, not 18 :eek:

[neosapien23]

Reall. I was thinking more like a 3rd for KW, not 18 :eek:

I'm hoping he's still there with our 2nd round pick.

[CaptainAmerica]

This mock draft guy did some homework. We've been all over Wimberley at the Sr. Bowl and now the Combine.

http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/28/288559.jpg








Also, tonight on NFL Network's Combine coverage Mike Mayock flatly said Wimberley was the absolute best LBer in the draft at turning the corner on the pass rush at flattening out to the QB.
He ran a 4.63 today. I expect his stock to continue to rise.

Also fwiw, JFE says she's hearing LBer at #18.

[neosapien23]

This mock draft guy did some homework. We've been all over Wimberley at the Sr. Bowl and now the Combine.

http://media.scout.com/Media/Image/28/288559.jpg








Also, tonight on NFL Network's Combine coverage Mike Mayock flatly said Wimberley was the absolute best LBer in the draft at turning the corner on the pass rush at flattening out to the QB.
He ran a 4.63 today. I expect his stock to continue to rise.

Also fwiw, JFE says she's hearing LBer at #18.

But at 18? Isn't that a little high for Wimberley?

[kiheikiwi]

Quite honestly, I'd rather have Wimbley then Lawson.Just my view.

[ddh33]

Depending on what else is there, I wouldn't mind him at #18 at all. He's a great leader, shows great maturity. He's consistently compared to Demarcus Ware. He ran a very good 40 time, and his agility drills were very good also. I think you could do worse...

[CaptainAmerica]

But at 18? Isn't that a little high for Wimberley?

I certainly can't say, but in February of 2005 if ANYONE on this board would have said DeMarcus Ware at #11 they would have been laughed and scorned worse than Nors on his Ty Law trade rumor. 2 months to go a lot can happen.

Oh, by the way here is one observer's report of Wimberley today after the Combine drills: Kamerion Wimbley/Florida State looked outstanding in drills and also looked good at Linebacker.

[neosapien23]

How come no one is talking about Ryan LaCasee. He weighed in at 267lbs and ran a 4.54? Was he really unproductive in college? Mark Anderson weighed in at 254lbs and ran a 4.61. He is a very similar player to Wimberely.

[MDCowboy]

I like him, but not at 18.

I agree. All the more reason to trade down for additional picks.

[CrazyCowboy]

Why is DE NC ST Manny Lawson missing from this 1st rd draft? I read where many of the Zoners felt he would be gone before we pick.......

[JonJon]

Why is DE NC ST Manny Lawson missing from this 1st rd draft? I read where many of the Zoners felt he would be gone before we pick.......

I assume that many teams are anticipating that talents like Lawson would still be available in the 2nd round and hope to land him there. I would also be happy with Lawson or Wimbley, but I hope we draft OT McNeil at #1:18 because I doubt he will be there at our pick in the second round. Between Lawson and Wimbley, Wimbley is more likely to be available at #2:18 so I would take him and then go after a C or FS in round 3.

[AbeBeta]

Depending on what else is there, I wouldn't mind him at #18 at all. He's a great leader, shows great maturity. He's consistently compared to Demarcus Ware. He ran a very good 40 time, and his agility drills were very good also. I think you could do worse...

You just don't pick a guy coming off a serious injury at #18 -- he'll be around later. Much later.

[stilltheguru]

You just don't pick a guy coming off a serious injury at #18 -- he'll be around later. Much later.




truth

[stilltheguru]

i got laughed at before for saying this but i still think michael griffin is better than michael huff.

[Yeagermeister]

I know we don't need him but I'd love to see DeAngelo wearing a star. Parcells would love him.

[trickblue]

I know we don't need him but I'd love to see DeAngelo wearing a star. Parcells would love him.

I like him alot too... no way he lasts as long as he did in this mock...

[DezBRomo9]

I'm liking Chad Jackson more and more at #18. Just because guys like Wimberly and OT Winston will drop into the 2nd and 3rd rounds.

[neosapien23]

I'm liking Chad Jackson more and more at #18. Just because guys like Wimberly and OT Winston will drop into the 2nd and 3rd rounds.

Thats who I want too, but I don't think Wmberly will drop out of the 2nd and Winston will not make out of the first.

[pancakeman]

Hustler and Marchetta, thanks for posting the info.

[DezBRomo9]

Thats who I want too, but I don't think Wmberly will drop out of the 2nd and Winston will not make out of the first.

Yes, but the Jackson pick adds youth to a postion where there is one 26, 24 and two guys in their 30's.

Wimberly will be drop to the 2nd IMO and so will Winston due to Rosenhaus, the leg injury, poor bench press test. Then that will push guys at their postions down too like Jon Scott, Chad Anderson (?) and Ryan O'Callaghan.

[Dough Boy]

You just don't pick a guy coming off a serious injury at #18 -- he'll be around later. Much later.
So that rules out Bobby Carpenter also.

[Bryan8284]

Drafting a WR puts him as the #4 right away. I mean, Key/Glenn aren't getting supplanted by a rook from this crop and Crayton is a #3 by far.

I'd prefer Lawson over this guy, but that's to say Lawson can play opposite Ware. Who switches sides?

Really, trade down, thanks.

[CrazyCowboy]

I assume that many teams are anticipating that talents like Lawson would still be available in the 2nd round and hope to land him there. I would also be happy with Lawson or Wimbley, but I hope we draft OT McNeil at #1:18 because I doubt he will be there at our pick in the second round. Between Lawson and Wimbley, Wimbley is more likely to be available at #2:18 so I would take him and then go after a C or FS in round 3.

I just hope the player will get at #18 will be an immediate starter!

[Future]

if both lawson and wimberly are there at #18...we might as well trade down a few spots to pick up another 2nd or 3rd. one of them is bound to still be there

[peppersquad]

I love how everyone is ripping VY and claiming hes goin go fall fast, but besides Ourlads no one has had the guts to drop him.


Just someone please take him before 18. Please.

[wxcpo]

I think OL is a much bigger need than a LB and that's what we should be targeting. I'm still high on Nick Mangold, maybe not at 18, but drop down some, picking up possibly an additional 2nd round pick and take a guy who can anchor the offensive line for several years.