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2008 NFL Mock Draft - Top 5 Picks - 12/17
Published: December 18, 2007
We’re still several months from April’s main event, the NFL Draft, but if you want a temporary fix for your draft cravings, look no further than than the top five projected picks.
Mid-December and already talking about the draft. Got to love the NFL, right?
1. Miami Dolphins - Glenn Dorsey - DT - LSU
Picking number one overall, it makes sense that the Dolphins will take one of the best players available in the draft: Dorsey. They don’t need McFadden here, or he would likely be the pick. And while an argument can clearly be made for Jake Long, it’s not clear whether the team’s offensive line is in dire need. Dorsey, meanwhile, is a playmaker on defense, the type of player Miami would be wise to invest in.
2. St. Louis Rams - Jake Long - OT - Michigan
Assuming they don’t trade this pick (something that is likely) to someone who wants Darren McFadden, the Rams will likely use this pick to improve the offensive line. Jake Long is the man who can make it happen. After a year filled with disappointment — and injuries, especially Orlando Pace — the Rams should invest this pick in an offensive lineman who has immediate impact and long term potential.
3. New York Jets - Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas
Once again, this is a pick that is dependent on how St. Louis handles the second overall selection. If they choose to trade it, the Jets don’t have this opportunity. But if McFadden falls to third overall, there’s no doubt the Jets will use the pick to secure him. Thomas Jones hasn’t worked out and McFadden brings amazing talent to the table as arguably the best prospect in the draft — perhaps even better than Adrian Peterson was last year.
4. Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan - QB - Boston College
The Falcons have plenty of needs, but they can start filling them with a franchise quarterback. Matt Ryan has intangibles — the word Tom Brady made popular back in the day — and he’s the consensus number one quarterback in the draft. And with Bobby Petrino sliding out of town, there won’t be any pressure on the team to draft Brian Brohm.
5. New England Patriots (from SF) - Vernon Gholston - DE/LB hybrid - Ohio St.
It’s honestly not fair that a team that goes undefeated (at this point) gets a top five pick with even greater potential depending on how the 49ers close the season. How the Patriots use it, however, will be interesting. The team’s greatest need is at linebacker, but no one in the draft is really worth a pick this high. Enter Vernon Gholston, a speedy defensive end (he runs a 4.6 40) who can also adjust to linebacker and fill what might be the only “need” New England really has.
Also, keep an eye on Randy Moss and Donte Stallworth. Both may be headed elsewhere after the season.
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jeremy on Tue, 18th Dec 2007 6:52 pm
I agree with who you think the Dolphins will take, however if the Dolphins are smart (which they are not since they draft terribly) they should trade the pick for some immediate help AND more picks, or just for a bunch of picks. The Dolphins need players and they should trade the pick.
Tom V. on Tue, 18th Dec 2007 7:52 pm
Agreed. And I’m sure they’ll find a team out there willing to trade to acquire a talent like Darren McFadden. It’s definitely an interesting scenario.
Oshiomogho on Tue, 18th Dec 2007 7:52 pm
That is true, picking a DT with the #1 overall pick isn’t exactly gonna win over the fans after a 1 win season. Dorsey is a great player; dominant, and probably will be in the pros but he’s not going to turn that franchise around immediately. Jake Long falls in the same category. Dolphins would really like another star tackle. With talent like McFadden on the board, Miami and St. Louis should be looking for teams with interest ASAP.
We will be doing more in depth Mock Drafts starting next week and we will be posting team pages with more draft insight in the near future.
Hammer of Truth on Sat, 22nd Dec 2007 3:41 pm
why would you say the patriots would be looking into trading or releasing randy moss and donte stallworth??? why would the the patriots even consider doing that after a possibly undefeated season, why break that up!!!
Tom V. on Sun, 23rd Dec 2007 7:12 pm
Their contracts both expire and because of the salary cap, the Patriots may choose to let either test free agency.
Danny on Wed, 2nd Jan 2008 5:47 pm
I don’t see Matt Ryan being taken before Brian Brohm
Lewis on Fri, 4th Jan 2008 9:50 pm
I am a huge Miami fan, and we have two roads that we can take here… The best would be to trade the pick for more picks and possibly a decent veteran. The second that I would be ok with would be drafting McFadden. Dorsey has had some recent medical issues that bother me and other dolphin fans. I would look to trade the pick though to a team like Detroit who loves to pick high for mediocre talent…
Ian on Sun, 6th Jan 2008 11:05 am
I am a Dolphins fan and i would really like to see them draft a QB. Dorsey is dominate but we haven’t had a quarterback since Marino left and we desperatly need one.
Marc on Tue, 8th Jan 2008 1:45 pm
i think the dolphins will trade the pick to rebuild da whole team.
lumjr on Mon, 10th Mar 2008 9:10 pm
KC CHIEFS pick at 5 not pats. hope they get Clady
Russell Mead on Sat, 14th Mar 2009 11:12 am
Sanchez is a big time player. I wish my name was in the NFL