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Dirk Diggler Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 The draft is upon us and it's time for my final first-round projection, which has Utah quarterback Alex Smith going No. 1 overall to the San Francisco 49ers. Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards has moved into the top three and Auburn cornerback Carlos Rogers into the top 10, while USC receiver Mike Williams slides out of the top 10. Auburn quarterback Jason Campbell makes his first-round debut while Iowa defensive end Matt Roth falls out. Roth is part of a group on the fringe of the first round that includes Howard cornerback Ronald Bartell Jr., Michigan guard/center David Baas, Tennessee linebacker Kevin Burnett and USC defensive end/tackle Shaun Cody. In all, there are 10 underclassmen on the list, including three of the top 10 picks. 1. San Francisco 49ers: Alex Smith (jr.), QB, Utah The Niners will still listen to trade offers but Smith looks like their man right now. Signability does not appear to be an issue and the local connections of California quarterback Aaron Rodgers don't seem to weigh heavily now. Smith has been my top quarterback all along and now looks like the quarterback of the future in San Francisco. 2. Miami Dolphins: Ronnie Brown, RB, Auburn This is a likely spot for a trade as teams may be looking to trade up to assure themselves of getting Michigan wide receiver Braylon Edwards. But as things stand now Brown looks to be the pick who will make the most impact as a rookie thanks to his multi-dimensional skills. Braylon Edwards has the size, speed and attitude to become a star. 3. Cleveland Browns: Braylon Edwards, WR, Michigan If Edwards is off the board this is another spot where a trade may happen. But a receiver has been in Cleveland's thought process all along and Edwards would be the best fit there. 4. Chicago Bears: Cedric Benson, RB, Texas The Bears would like to get a big-time receiver, but the signing of Muhsin Muhammad in free agency makes that less of a priority and Benson has the potential to be a special player. He would boost a running attack and be a big help to young quarterback Rex Grossman. 5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Aaron Rodgers (jr.), QB, California Tampa Bay coach Jon Gruden is said to be enamored with both top quarterback prospects, and Rodgers will likely be the one available here. Gruden also coached Auburn running back Carnell Williams at the Senior Bowl, so that is another possibility. 6. Tennessee Titans: Antrel Rolle, CB, Miami Rolle ran a 4.49 in the 40 during his individual workout and his size gives him an advantage over Pac-Man Jones of West Virginia. Cornerback is a major need position for the Titans and Rolle brings plenty of experience against big-time competition to the table. 7. Minnesota Vikings (from Oakland): Troy Williamson (jr.), WR, South Carolina The feeling is the Vikings are looking for a speedy receiver and Williamson is faster than USC's Mike Williams. I would personally prefer Williams' size and hands since Williamson didn't play in a passing offense in college, but the consensus is Williamson is Minnesota's preference. 8. Arizona Cardinals: Carnell Williams, RB, Auburn The Cardinals are still in the mix to make a trade for Buffalo Bills running back Travis Henry, but until that happens Williams would fill a big need in Arizona. Should Henry come on board look for the Cardinals to take a corner here. 9. Washington Redskins: Carlos Rogers, CB, Auburn Taking the fast-rising Rogers here would allow the Redskins to select a corner later in the first round, and they are also a possibility to trade up and pick Braylon Edwards. They have some room to maneuver here. 10. Detroit Lions: Derrick Johnson, OLB, Texas The first pick that falls under the "best available player" category. The Lions don't have a pressing need at outside linebacker but Johnson would be an upgrade at that position and allow Detroit some flexibility at linebacker with players such as Teddy Lehman and Boss Bailey already there. 11. Dallas Cowboys: Demarcus Ware, DE/OLB, Troy The choice will be between Ware and Maryland's Shawne Merriman, but coach Bill Parcells would definitely like to have Ware's burst off the edge, and Ware's flexibility in the mold of Peter Boulware is also a plus. 12. San Diego Chargers: Mike Williams (jr.), WR, USC This would be the steal of the first round. Williams will be a tremendous red-zone threat thanks to his hands and size, and he would help round out a potentially explosive offense that also features quarterback Drew Brees and running back LaDanian Tomlinson. 13. Houston Texans: Shawne Merriman, DE/OLB, Maryland Merriman has unusual athletic ability for a 272-pounder and is unusually strong in the lower body. He can play on his feet in a 3-4 and would make a nice complement to current Texans end Jason Babin. 14. Carolina Panthers: Jammal Brown, OT, Oklahoma Brown's long arms and balance make him an equal threat as a run or pass blocker. The Panthers need help up front and teaming Brown with Jordan Gross would make a nice pair of bookends. 15. Kansas City Chiefs: Thomas Davis (jr.), OLB, Georgia Davis played safety in college, but his size and speed project him to outside linebacker at the pro level. He is a tenacious tackler who finishes plays and would be a big help for a front seven in need of an upgrade. 16. New Orleans Saints: Adam Jones (jr.), CB, Georgia I have been screaming for the Saints to take a corner for years and this finally looks like the year. Thanks to his aggressiveness and return abilities, I rate Jones as the best corner in the draft, despite his lack of height. 17. Cincinnati Bengals: Erasmus James, DE, Wisconsin James is dogged by durability questions, but when healthy he can play the run and pass equally well from the end spot and we all know Cincinnati coach Marvin Lewis would love to give his defense a boost. 18. Minnesota Vikings: Marcus Spears, DE, LSU The Vikings drafted end Kenechi Udeze in the first round last year, but the defensive line is a major need area for Minnesota and Spears' ability to play both the run and the pass are a big plus. If he can sustain his intensity level Spears will be a good value here. 19. St. Louis Rams: David Pollack, DE, Georgia Pollack's nonstop motor and nose for the ball make up for his lack of ideal size, and with the Rams unsure about their pass rush he makes a lot of sense. 20. Dallas Cowboys (from Buffalo): Mark Clayton, WR, Oklahoma Dallas needs help in the passing game and Clayton can make big plays with his ability to run in the open field after the catch. He lacks height but was tremendously productive at the highest level in college. 21. Jacksonville Jaguars: Fabian Washington (jr.), CB, Nebraska The Jags are thin in the secondary and have always been in cornerback mode, meaning Washington and his blazing speed are an attractive option. It may be a bit of a reach, but you can't find this kind of speed just anywhere. 22. Baltimore Ravens: Matt Jones, WR, Arkansas Another reach, but with Todd Heap and Derrick Mason already there the Ravens can take a chance on a guy who played quarterback in college. But a player with Jones' size and speed combination could be a dangerous wideout once he learns the intricacies of the position. 23. Seattle Seahawks: Dan Cody, DE, Oklahoma Doing only 16 bench press reps at the combine is hurting Cody, but his Kevin Greene-type motor and intensity are a major plus as well as his ability to play both end and outside linebacker. 24. Green Bay Packers: Jason Campbell The fast-rising Campbell might be a reach here, but his size, arm strength and extreme accuracy are hard to pass up for a team looking for an heir apparent to Brett Favre. 25. Washington Redskins: Roddy White, WR, UAB White has been one of my favorites all season with his great size/speed ratio and tremendous productivity (better than 20 yards per catch the last two years). With the Redskins likely to go for defense early White would be a nice value pick at a need position. 26. Oakland Raiders: Justin Miller (jr.), CB, Clemson The Raiders traded cornerback Phillip Buchanon to get this pick, and Miller would be a nice replacement. He not only made big plays against the pass but is a terrific return man who could be a multiple threat and team with Charles Woodson to form a nice corner tandem. 27. Atlanta Falcons: Alex Barron, OT, Florida State Barron's stock is dropping because of inconsistent play and the fact that he didn't play up to the level of his physical ability, but he has great balance and footwork and would be a nice addition to one of the league's best rushing teams. 28. San Diego Chargers: Khalif Barnes, OT, Washington Barnes overcame a late-season wrist injury and had a terrific week at the Senior Bowl. If he can sustain his concentration and intensity for 60 minutes a week, he will fill a big need for the Chargers and their young offensive stars. 29. Indianapolis Colts: Travis Johnson, DT, Florida State The Colts need a run-stuffing presence in the middle of the defense and the stout Johnson would provide that. He can collapse the pocket and clog the middle and creates plenty of havoc in opposing backfields. Team needs are the only reason he drops this far. 30. Pittsburgh Steelers: Heath Miller (jr.), TE, Virginia A mid-first round talent who dropped down the board thanks to a hernia problem that required surgery after the college season. Miller still remains the best tight end prospect and would give Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger, who completed only 16 passes to tight ends last year, a nice option who knows how to get open in the middle of the field. 31. Philadelphia Eagles: Odell Thurman (jr.), LB, Georgia One of the most instinctive linebackers out of college in years, Thurman knows how to get to the ball and has excellent physical traits. The Eagles need a wideout as well, but the shoring up the front seven is also a priority and Thurman would do just that. 32. New England Patriots: Marlin Jackson, CB, Michigan The Patriots were thin at corner last fall and Jackson would fill that void nicely with his combination of size and athleticism. Add to that the fact that he also played safety in college and could move there in the NFL and the Patriots would get a nice value pick here. Click here to send a question to Mel Kiper for possible use on ESPNEWS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wwninja420 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Id rather have Miller as opposed to Roddy White. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skin_finatic Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 I just can't see us passing on Williams if he falls to us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heyholetsgogrant Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Thats a soild draft, and I like our picks. Kiper is the only person at ESPN, who I respect their opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonMagicJuan Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Originally posted by skin_finatic I just can't see us passing on Williams if he falls to us. me neither....GOD i cant wait for tomorrow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEANTAYLORISDAMAN Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 wow, thats like the third different mock ive seen the vikings picking williamson, are they leaning towards him or something? if so, i dont see us taking rogers over williams, williams is too good to be true at #9, one can hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
terpfan Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 In that situation I want Williams and Justin Miller. I'm not a big Roddy White fan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TaylorPickSix Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 i like it but we will not pass on williams. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wvufootball1976 Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Adam Jones from Georgia? #16? WTF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoDannyBoy Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 We would need to hold onto our nine for that to happen. (Williams) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phat Hog Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Originally posted by TaylorPickSix i like it but we will not pass on williams. No doubt...If he's there at #9, I'll be as happy as I was last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danny Montana Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 If we pass on Williams for Rogers or anyone else, my head may explode. :tantrum: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fpickering Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Originally posted by terpfan In that situation I want Williams and Justin Miller. I'm not a big Roddy White fan. You took the words right out of my mouth regarding Williams and Miller. So, who is the best CB outside of the top 3. Roddy White will be a good player in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Sick Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 Kiper says... "Taking the fast-rising Rogers here would allow the Redskins to select a corner later in the first round" Why would we pick TWO corners in the first round? Come on, Mel. Get it together. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthernCali Skins Posted April 23, 2005 Share Posted April 23, 2005 i would hope that this happens... *crosses fingers* Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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