1st Round Mock Draft for the NFL Draft â€˜08

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First Round Mock Draft for the NFL Draft â€˜08

Photo - Chris Long - DE - Virginia

Selection order prior to the NFL Combine   
 x - Coin flip at NFL Combine in late Feb will decide exact order  * Underclassmen

1st Round 
1. Miami - 1-15 - Chris Long - DE - Virginia 
The Dolphins need many things and Parcells may opt for two blue chip defensive linemen with Long the safest player in the entire draft process.

2. St. Louis - 3-13 - Glenn Dorsey - DT - LSU       
The Rams will focus on defensive line early and Dorsey gives them an early impact defender for a flexible front line.

3. x - Atlanta - 4-12 - Matt Ryan - QB - Boston College 
The Falcons are hoping this fine leader is on the board when they select so they can turn the page on the Michael Vick disaster.

4. x - Oakland - 4-12 - Sedrick Ellis - DT - Southern Cal           
Veteran Warren Sapp has joined the retirement list and Ellis is flying up the charts.

5. x - Kansas City - 4-12 - Jake Long - OT - Michigan            
The Chiefs offensive line has failed over recent seasons and Jake would be a great fit here.

6. NY Jets - 4-12 - * Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas 
The Jets may find this talented feature back available and would probably jump at the chance.
 
7. New England (San Fran - 5-11) - * Vernon Gholston - DE/LB - Ohio St. 
The Pats are looking for a young impact defender on their aging linebacker unit.

8. Baltimore - 5-11 - Brian Brohm - QB - Louisville           
The Ravens are looking for their future leader and Brohm would be a fine start for a new offense.

9. Cincinnati - 7-9 - Keith Rivers - LB - Southern Cal  
The Bengals defense has struggled with young linebackers and Rivers is a well developed playmaker.

10. New Orleans - 7-9 - * Kenny Phillips - FS - Miami           
The Saints defense is not at playoff levels and Phillips could be a difference maker in this secondary.

11. Buffalo - 7-9 - * DeSean Jackson - WR - California         
The Bills are looking for playmakers at wideout and in the return game.

12. Denver - 7-9 - Jeff Otah - OT - Pittsburgh 
The Broncos must improve their pass protection to be real playoff contenders.

13. Carolina - 7-9 - * Calais Campbell - DE - Miami     
Panthers are looking for help on both lines, though FA direction will dictate early draft selections.

14. Chicago - 7-9 - Malcolm Kelly - WR - Oklahoma
The Bears may lose big play weapon Bernard Berrian in FA and this area would become a top priority.

15. Detroit - 7-9 - * Ryan Clady - OT - Boise St.     
The Lions offensive line would benefit from a top flight tackle especially on the leftside.

16. Arizona - 8-8 - Leodis McKelvin - CB - Troy University 
The Cardinals defense needs another top flight cover/ return man on a young developing unit.
 
17. Minnesota - 8-8 - * Reggie Smith - CB - Oklahoma   
The Vikings secondary lacks talent and depth and they need to address this unit early this April.

18. Houston - 8-8 -  * Jonathan Stewart - RB - Oregon      
The Texans are looking to add a young stud feature back to balance this attack.

19. Philadelphia - 8-8 - Lawrence Jackson - DE - Southern Cal
The Eagles are looking for pass rushers to solidify their front seven on defense.

20. Tampa Bay - 9-7 - Mike Jenkins - CB - South Florida              
The Bucsâ€™ are looking to rebuild a playoff caliber defense especially at cornerback.

21. Washington - 9-7 - * Derrick Harvey - DE - Florida
The Redskins will address the defensive fine early with an impact pass rusher a top priority.

22. Dallas (Cleve - 10-6) - * Aqib Talib - CB - Kansas          
The Cowboys have big problems at cornerback that could be addressed with one of their two #1 picks.

23. Pittsburgh - 10-6 - Chris Williams - OT - Vanderbilt 
The Steelers hope to address their offensive line early in the draft especially at tackle.

24. Tennessee - 10-6 - Quentin Groves - DE - Auburn         
The Titans could face big losses in FA here that makes this position a top priority this spring.

25. Seattle - 10-6 - * Rashard Mendenhall - RB - Illinois           
The Seahawks' are looking to the future here with Shaun Alexander slipping over recent seasons.

26. Jacksonville - 11-5 - Kentwan Balmer - DT - North Carolina       
The Jaguars could surprise here with a fast rising prospect that fits well on their front four set.

27. San Diego - 11-5 - * Felix Jones - RB - Arkansas
The Chargers may look to add this all purpose back with vet RB Michael Turner expected to leave in FA and LT entering his 8th season.

28. Dallas - 13-3 - Early Doucet - WR - LSU 
The Boys aging receiving corps needs an influx of talent and they will most likely address early and possibly with one of their #1 picks.

29. San Fran (Indianapolis - 13-3) - * Earl Bennett - WR - Vanderbilt           
The 49ers have the leaguesâ€™ weakest receiving corps and will look to address this area early and often to help Alex Smith realize his pro potential.

30. Green Bay - 13-3 - Antoine Cason - CB - Arizona
The Packersâ€™ are looking to improve their playoff caliber defense especially with cover men.

31. New England - 18-1 - Forfeited their #1 pick due to the dirty Spygate caper.

32. NY Giants - 14-6 - * Curtis Lofton - LB - Oklahoma
Big Blue defense may lose two linebackers in FA and Lofton figures late in the round.

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