Official 2007 Live Draft Thread

[HarveyWallbangers]

Who's doing the analysis over at NFLN?

Rich Eisen, Marshall Faulk, Mooch, and some other dude.

Is it Jamie Dukes, former OC of the Falcons? He's usually on there, but I haven't been able to watch yet. Following online while the kid is sleeping with her mother.

[BallHawk]

Roy Williams and CJ....ouch..good thing they don't have a QB.

Trent Edwards or Drew Stanton in the 2nd and who knows?

[MadtownPacker]

DET has to make a trade here.

I don't know how they pass on Johnson though. I think this is the one time Detroit should take WR.

Thats why they need to make a trade. They are in prime position to load up on pick with so many teams interested in what is considered the draft only premium player.

[Bretsky]

I am glad TT didn't do a think in free agency, this was an even worse class of free agents than last year. The Packers finally have some money and have no one to spend it on. What Luck!

If the Packers take Meachum I am going to be pissed. He is only a Junior, and has only had one good year, gee that sort of sounds like Ferguson to me. Besides I don't trust Tennessee wide outs.

Give me Ted Ginn, or give me a defensive back.

Meachem was hurt; that's why he only had one good year

The guy has more talent than Ferguson in his pinky finger

[Reggie 92]

Come on Cleveland, take Joe!

[Bretsky]

Here comes Calvin

[Rastak]

Calvin to Det....OUCH....that's a bummer.

[MadtownPacker]

Calvin Johnson, welcome to the team where WRs go to die.

[Tarlam!]

Calvin to Det....OUCH....that's a bummer.

They'll trade him.

[Rastak]

Strengths: Possesses exceptional overall physical tools. Is tall, well-built and strong. Displays rare speed and athletic ability for his size. He shows good initial burst and almost never gets caught up at the line of scrimmage. Is a smooth athlete that runs fluid routes. Displays the ability to consistently separate from double-coverage and is the type of receiver that can take over a game. He has big hands and exceptional leaping ability to consistently win the jump-ball. Not afraid to go over the middle and will make plenty of catches in traffic. Does a great job of adjusting to the ball in the air and will make the diving catch. He gets in and out of breaks without needing to gear down. He's a flexible athlete that can spin and twist his way out of traffic. Shows excellent sideline awareness and will make the acrobatic catch. His balance and body control are remarkable, especially for his size.

Weaknesses: Will lose focus at times. Has dropped too many passes trying to get up the field before securing the ball. He will become frustrated on occasion when not involved, which leads to him disappearing from some games. Still can improve his craftiness as a route runner in terms of setting up defenders and using double moves. He has been mostly durable throughout his career but did battle a nagging leg injury early in 2006 season.

Overall: Johnson started from day-one as a true freshman for all 12 of Georgia Tech's games in 2004 and caught 48 passes for 837 yards (17.4 average) and seven touchdowns, earning a unanimous first-team All-ACC selection from the media, and ACC Freshman of the Year honors. Johnson was forced to sit-out the second half of the season finale in the Champs Sports Bowl against Syracuse because of a knee injury. In 2005, he once again started all 12 games, hauling in 54 passes for 888 yards (16.4 average) and six touchdowns and was named first-team All-American by the coaches. In 2006, the ACC Player of the Year and Biletnikoff Award Winner (nation's top receiver) started all 14 games, and caught 76 passes for 1,202 yards (15.8 average) and 15 touchdowns.
The only real knock on Johnson is his inconsistent focus, which occasionally leads to dropped passes and him disappearing in games. In all reality, though, he has been the most physically gifted receiver in college football since his true freshman in 2004. He possesses freakish natural ability, including a rare combination of size, speed and leaping ability. Johnson has been amazingly productive despite a marginal quarterback throwing to him throughout his career, not to mention constant double-and-triple team coverage. He also put up the rare workout measurables to match his production and skill set. Simply put; he possesses the natural ability of Randy Moss and Terrell Owens but without their character baggage. Even though Johnson does not project to be the top overall player taken in the 2007 draft, we believe he is the premier prospect.

[pacfan]

I'm glad they didn't take Joe Thomas.

[Reggie 92]

Not good. We'll have to deal with this guy in our division for 10 years.

[Rastak]

So, Cleveland takes Quinn?

[HarveyWallbangers]

Millen made the right move. Williams, Johnson, and Furrey in the slot is going to be tough--especially in the Dome.

[packers11]

good thing we have two solid corners