2007 mock draft

[Partial]

I'm going to throw some names out their(Seniors):

http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/profile_display.cfm?Prospect_ID=381

Alley Broussard
Position: RB Number: 22
School: LSU Height: 6'0
Status: Senior Weight: 233

This is a player at the running back position that is a tough punishing runner that delivers a blow to defenders
I like his battering rams style he brings to a game, and this runner has deceptive speed for a player of his size, and also posses a good burst to the hole and out of cuts for a man of his stature as well
With a fullback in front of him blocking for him he could become a load for a defense to contain, and has what it takes to become a featured runner to lead a offense down the field, could be a main cog in a strong running attack for any team
He accumulates a countless amount of yards after initial contact from defenders, I am not sure of his pass catching skills, he does not receive many opportunities in that part of his game
He needs to become the featured running back on this team, at this point in his career he is being held back along with his skills
The one running back he reminds me most of is current NFL player "Stephen Davis", he is similar in both running style and stature, if that is the case he has a nice future ahead of him.

Dallas Baker
Position: WR
Number: 81
School: Florida
Height: 6'3
Status: Senior
Weight: 205
This is a wide receiver that looks to have superior talent and size for a receiver, with his size that gives him such an advantage over smaller defenders, whether it is for a jump ball or etc

He also posses acrobatic type of body control while in the air, he also has a knack of always having his body positioned to where he has the best chance of making the catch over his defender

He always seems to a impact on the game in one way or the other, this is the year I look for him to have his breakout year, I do want to see more evaluation of this player

There are 2 rules to the draft. One, NEVER draft an FSU lineman. Can you say Andre Wadsworth, Reinhard Wilson, Jamal Reynolds, Larry Smith, Tony Bryant, Alphonso Carreker.

The second, NEVER draft a Florida WR. Welcome to NFL mediocrity: Jacquez Green, Ike Hilliard, Taylor Jacobs, Reche Caldwell, Jabar Gaffney, Travis McGriff, Jack Johnson, Riedel Anthony, Travis Taylor.

If the Packers draft a Florida WR I will be forced to go on a multi state crime spree to feed my crack addiction.

Amen! I 100% agree with you, Mr. chapelle.

[Scott Campbell]

He is an athlete, and boy the challenge of making it on the All-SEC academic team must have really been a hard earned accomplishment. I thought they still taught "Hooked on Phonics" in all SEC schools.

I'd be thrilled if either of my kids got into Vandy, and probably wouldn't be too upset if they went to Florida either.

[mission]

He is an athlete, and boy the challenge of making it on the All-SEC academic team must have really been a hard earned accomplishment. I thought they still taught "Hooked on Phonics" in all SEC schools.

I'd be thrilled if either of my kids got into Vandy, and probably wouldn't be too upset if they went to Florida either.

or Auburn?! The school is like $32,000 a year... every kid I interview out of there is waaaaaaaay tooooooooo coooooooooool and educated to ever do an entry level sales position.

... then i interview the same guy a year later with the tone changed.

[HarveyWallbangers]

i see ginn as being one of those guys that never ends up making a serious impact in the nfl (like most osu wideouts actually).

OSU has turned out some pretty good wideouts. Better than most universities. Ever hear of Cris Carter, Joey Galloway, Terry Glenn, Michael Jenkins (who is a good receiver stuck with Mike Vick throwing him the ball, so he doesn't get the stats)? David Boston was damn good before he beefed up. Santonio Holmes is next in line. Which 1st round receivers have they had that have been a bust? That's pretty good success. You won't find too many universities with more solid wideouts. Michigan is known for their wideouts (and they've been good), and all they have right now is Braylon Edwards and Amani Toomer. The only really good Florida State wideouts now are Anquan Boldin, Lav Coles, and Javon Walker. Miami with Reggie Wayne, Santana Moss, and Andre Johnson.

Florida is the school that puts out a bunch of 1st round picks at WR, and most don't do that much.

[HarveyWallbangers]

The second, NEVER draft a Florida WR. Welcome to NFL mediocrity: Jacquez Green, Ike Hilliard, Taylor Jacobs, Reche Caldwell, Jabar Gaffney, Travis McGriff, Jack Johnson, Riedel Anthony, Travis Taylor.

I see you made the same point about Florida's wideouts.

They did produce Darrell Jackson, so they have one good one. It will be interesting to see if Chad Jackson follows suit.

[BallHawk]

Wisconsin isn't doing bad with Lee Evans and Chris Chambers.

Damn, I can't say that last name without thinking what could of been.

[Deputy Nutz]

He is an athlete, and boy the challenge of making it on the All-SEC academic team must have really been a hard earned accomplishment. I thought they still taught "Hooked on Phonics" in all SEC schools.

I'd be thrilled if either of my kids got into Vandy, and probably wouldn't be too upset if they went to Florida either.

Vanderbilt is a really good school, I played high school ball with two or three guys that got scholarships to play there, and the main thing was that these guys were also very smart.

Florida is medicore at best. I would rather send my kid to Miami so I could at least have a nice vacation when I would visit them.

[CyclonePackFan]

OK, so there's a lot of talk about WR's, Calvin Johnson vs. Ted Ginn, Jr., etc.

I have a theory on drafting WR's.

Let's look at some of the best recievers in the NFL, shall we?

Issac Bruce - College: Memphis - Drafted: 33nd (1994)
Marvin Harrison - College: Syracuse - Drafted: 19th (1996)
Torry Holt - College: N.C. State - Drafted: 6th (1999)
Chad Johnson - College: Oregon State - Drafted: 36th (2001)
Randy Moss - College: Marshall - Drafted: 21st (1998)
Terrell Owens - College: Tenn-Chattanooga - Drafted: 89th (1996)
Jerry Rice - College: MS Valley St. - Drafted: 16th (1985)

Now, let's look at some top-10 draft picks:
1982 - None
1983 - None
1984 - Irving Fryar (1) - Nebraska, Kenny Jackson (4) - Penn State
1985 - Al Toon (10) - Wisconsin
1986 - None
1987 - None
1988 - Tim Brown (6) -N.D., Sterling Sharpe (7) - South Carolina (dis)honorable mention: Michael Irvin (11) - Miami
1989 - None
1990 - None
1991 - Herman Moore (10) - Virginia
1992 - Desmond Howard (4) - Michigan
1993 - Curtis Conway (7) - USC
1994 - None
1995 - Michael Westbrook (4) - Colorado, Joey Galloway (8) - OSU, J.J. Stokes (10) - UCLA
1996 - Keyshawn Johnson (1) - USC, Terry Glenn (7) - OSU
1997 - Ike Hilliard (7) - Florida
1998 - None
1999 - Torry Holt (6) - N.C. State, David Boston (8) - Ohio State
2000 - Peter Warrick (4) - FSU, Plaxico Burress (8) - Michigan St., Travis Taylor (10) - Florida
2001 - David Terrell (8) - Michigan, Koren Robinson (9) - N.C. State
2002 - None
2003 - Charles Rodgers (2) - Michigan St., Andre Johnson (3) - Miami
2004 - Larry Fitzgerald (3) - Pittsburgh, Roy Williams (7) - Texas, Reggie Williams (9) - Washington
2005 - Braylon Edwards (3) - Michigan, Troy Williamson (7) - South Carolina, Mike Williams (10) - USC

I have to leave to go to class 3 minutes ago, so infer what you want from this data, I'll finish my post later.

[PackerPro42]

BallHawk Wrote:

With this team having a lot of holes, I think that the Pack should trade down. If we get a top ten pick, then I would trade our pick for a middle/late #1 and a 2nd round pick. If we get a top 5, trade that for two #1 picks.

RB is our most prominent need of help and I think this man would be the man to fix that need. He'd be available in the 15-20 area, too.

I thought you said that the packers should pick a OL man and that picking a RB would be stupid.

[b bulldog]

Calvin Peterson is my choice

[PackerPro42]

Mine is still Peterson.