MOCK FUCKING DRAFT Part 1

Since we can never truly ignore football, it’s time to shift our attention to the upcoming April NFL draft.

Here’s a mock draft for those who want to see some of the new major players playing on Sundays next year and coming to your team. This is obviously a crapshoot (pre combine + free agency) and likely be way off. To note, the order for Oakland, Atlanta and Kansas City will be determined by a coin flip. The Raiders can pick no lower then 4th. (KC no higher then 4th).

Miami Dolphins:

Needs: DT, WR, DE, QB, ILB, CB, FS, SS, OG

Pick: Chris Long, DE, Virginia

Plays Like: Aaron Kampman

The Dolphins can literally go everywhere as their team needs a complete overhaul on both sides of the ball. For the number 1 pick, only 3 players fit that value (McFadden, C. Long and Dorsey. Dorsey is an option here also but I feel Tuna goes with the more rarer of assets. The pass rushing DE that can play in either 3-4 or 4-3 as the Tuna will likely go to this hybrid style of defense. Like Father, like son, Long can do it all. He played college in a 3-4 and STILL got to the QB frequently despite being double teamed consistently. Long has the non stop motor similar to Kampman, VandenBosch and he has the arm length to gain leverage on unsuspecting Linemen.

2) St. Louis Rams:

Needs: OT, G, DT, DE, MLB, SS, CB, QB, WR

Pick: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU

Plays like: Warren Sapp

In a bit of a shock, The Rams will luck into Glenn Dorsey. Dorsey was unblockable last season in college football until a cheapshot limited his effectiveness. Regardless, he is widely considered the best DT coming up through the ranks since Warren Sapp. Difference is that Dorsey actually is a solid man and a class act. Dorsey can add the Rams rotation with La’Roi Glover and than allow Adam Carriker to move back to the DE role he rocked in college.

3) Atlanta Falcons:

Needs: QB, OT, FS, SS, RB, DT, MLB, K

Pick: Matt Ryan

Plays Like: Matt Hasselback

Ryan is a QB with a ton of upside and IQ with the size and arm strength to be a big time NFL QB. Ryan has the protypical QB size, above average arm strength and is extremely smart with the football. He played in a pro style offense @ BC (sucks) and is a great leader with intangibles out the wazoo. Falcons have nothing at the QB position and will need someone to build their Ron Mexico-less team around.

4) Oakland Raiders:

Needs: DT, OT, WR, SS, DE, SLB, G, C, RB

Pick: Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC

Plays Like: Tommie Harris

Raiders need an interior pass rusher to help out since Warren Sapp retired. Ellis is a 1 gap defender who can shoot his gap and rush the passer. Ellis is the player that made USC’s defense what it is as he made a living playing in the opponent’s back field. Ellis’s stock is on the rise after the Senior Bowl and will likely be a top 5 pick. Raiders may draft McFadden here but if there is something we have seen is that teams should hold off on runningbacks as you can find any of the scrap heap and can plug in. Not to mention, the Raiders will likely have one of Lamont Jordan, Dominic Rhodes to go along with Huggy bear and 2^nd year steal Micheal Bush from Louisville. No reason to panic here and take McFadden but you never know with those wily Gaiders.

5) Kansas City:

Needs: OT, RG, CB, DT, QB, WR, FS, C

Pick: Jake Long, OT, Michigan

Plays Like: Marvel Smith

Long is a solid run blocker at the point of attack but will likely have his share of struggles in Pass pro at the pro game. Regardless, he’s a great prospect who can step in and immediately upgrade the Chiefs blocking. Long is the most polished of the OT in the draft and would likely have been a top 10 pick last year if he came out. He may not destroy people on every play but his size, strength (and hype) will make him the top OT pick in this year’s draft.

6) NY Jets:
Needs: DE, NT, OLB, WR, TE, RT, OG , CB

Pick: Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas

Plays Like: Ladanian Thomlinson

McFadden has the speed and athletic ability to cause damage to defenses at the next level. Not to mention, some offensive coordinators could get creative and use McFadden in formations similar to the wildcat at Arkansas. At this point, the Jets should take McFadden if he were available as he is one of the prospects that can be huge on the field and off the field. Jets will also look at Ellis, Gholston if they are both available but McFadden is the BEST player in this draft and at pick 6 you don’t pass that up and give a reason for Jetro fans to get stoked about this coming season.