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The Spectrum?'s 2007 NFL Mock Draft


1.

Raiders: JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU

Al Davis is flat-out giddy over the 6-foot-6-inch, 260 athletic freak with the rocket arm and it's a no-brainer. - Corey Griffin

2.

Lions: Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson

GM Matt Millen has called every team in the league about trading down from this spot. He will probably make another round of calls before taking his current man crush. -David Jarka

3.

Browns: Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame

Ignore what you've heard about Adrian Peterson here. This year's running back crop is two to three rounds deep, while quarterback is two players deep. -CG

4.

Buccaneers: Calvin Johnson. WR, Georgia Tech

With Joey Galloway not getting younger and Michael Clayton becoming increasingly disapointing, Gruden has his eyes set on who many feel is the best overall prospect in this year's draft. -DJ

5.

Cardinals: Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin

Last year's first round pick, quarterback Matt Leinart, will probably throw the biggest party Arizona has ever seen after the Cards make Thomas their franchise left tackle. - CG

6.

Redskins: Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville

The Redskins are another team that is looking to trade down. If they stay here, look for them to shore up a porous defensive line. -DJ

7.

Vikings: Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma

If the draft breaks this way, look for the Vikings to field trade offers from running back-needy teams but ultimately take a potential franchise back. Peterson represents the best value on the board for the Vikes. - CG

8.

Falcons: LaRon Landry, S, LSU

Lawyer Milloy is a shell of his former self. Landry will have an immediate impact in the Atlanta secondary being one of the fast players at his position. -DJ

9.

Dolphins: Levi Brown, OT, Penn State

Before you draft your next great quarterback, you need your next great left tackle. - CG

10.

Texans: Leon Hall, CB, Michigan

After missing out on the franchise left tackle that Houston has never had in Brown, the Texans will take another corner to team up with Dunta Robinson. -DJ

11.

49ers: Adam Carriker, DE/DT, Nebraska

Mike Nolan, Jr. continues to remake a defense that is quickly transforming from one of the least talented units in the league to one of the youngest and most intriguing. Carriker could anchor the '49ers' line for years. - CG

12.

Bills: Patrick Willis, ILB, Ole Miss

Running back and cornerback are also big needs for this team. But Willis, who ran a 4.38 40-yard dash, could be the next Brian Urlacher for Dick Jauron. -DJ

13.

Rams: Alan Branch, DT, Michigan

Branch may remind the Rams decision makers a little bit too much of Jimmy Kennedy, but not enough to scare them away from a nice value pick at this point. - CG

14.

Panthers: Greg Olsen, TE, Miami (Fla.)

The Panthers haven't had a reliable tight end since Wesley Walls. Linebacker is a possibility here with the future of Dan Morgan being in the air, too. -DJ

15.

Steelers: Lawrence Timmons, OLB, Florida State

For the time being, Timmons can work in the 3-4 scheme, but when Mike Tomlin changes over to a Tampa Cover 2, look for Timmons to explode. - CG

16.

Packers: Marshawn Lynch, RB, California

With the departure of Ahman Green, the Packers will need another offensive weapon. Vernand Morency is not the answer. -DJ

17.

Jaguars: Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida

Jacksonville needs a pass rushing threat, and coming off his performance in the national title game, Moss' stock has consistently risen. - CG

18.

Bengals: Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh

Tory James is gone and Deltha O'Neal's days are numbered. Drafting Revis and putting him on the opposite side of Jonathan Joseph would give stability to the position for years to come. -DJ

19.

Titans: Ted Ginn, Jr., WR, Ohio State

Last year's rookie of the year, Vince Young, gets the go-to-receiver he was looking for all last year. This duo promises to make beautiful music together in country music's capital. - CG

20.

Giants: Joe Staley, OT, Central Michigan

This pick could go in a variety of other ways, including linebacker and cornerback. Ultimately, last years tackle David Diehl guarding Eli Manning's blindside is not the answer for the G-Men. -DJ

21.

Broncos: Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas

Denver finally gets a defensive lineman that hasn't spent time on the banks of Lake Erie, and, coincidentally, one that can actually rush the passer. - CG

22.

Cowboys: Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU

After filling many of their holes with free agent signings, the Cowboys find themselves able to upgrade at a position where both of its starters are over 30 years old. -DJ

23.

Chiefs: Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee

Eddie Kennison, Sammie Parker, Rod Gardner. That's the depth chart at wide out for KC. - CG

24.

Patriots: Jon Beason, OLB, Miami (Fla.)

Bill Belicheck likes versatile players. Beason played all the linebacker positions at the U. -DJ

Jets: Anthony Spencer, DE/OLB, Purdue

Spencer will team with last year's breakout, linebacker/d-end Bryan Thomas, to give the Jets a formidable pass-rushing duo on the edge. -CG

26.

Eagles: Reggie Nelson, S, Florida

Brian Dawkins isn't getting older and Sean Considine is still green. -DJ

27.

Saints: Aaron Ross, CB, Texas

In a division filled with all-pro wide outs, Sean Payton will need someone to cover those guys. Ross may end up being the best cover corner in the draft when all is said and done.

28.

Patriots: Michael Griffin, S, Texas

The Pats look to groom the successor to Rodney Harrison. -DJ

29.

Ravens: Tony Ugoh, OT, Arkansas

With Jonathon Ogden threatening to retire, the Ravens are going need an eventual replacement for him. Ugoh has the size and athleticism to develop into a 10-15 year anchor on Baltimore's O-line. -CG

30.

Chargers: Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC

The Bolts need another outside receiving threat besides Vincent Jackson. Jarrett here would be of great value.

31.

Bears: Paul Posluszny, OLB, Penn State

Lance Briggs wants out and Hunter Hillenmeyer hardly puts fear into an opposing offensive coordinator. Posluszny will help to ease the Bears' off-season defensive losses.

32.

Colts: Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee







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