Alex Smith, #1 pick?

[Cuckoo]

Thanks Bearcat. Those are similar to what I expect the Cowboys to do - take the best DE or CB at 11 and grab a WR at 20.

[TazFTW]

He has the Cowboys passing on Antrell Rolle and Derrick Johnson (Johnson looks to be a linebacker Parcells would draft). Here's the full list.

1. San Francisco 49ers: Alex Smith (jr.), QB, Utah
A smart player who will pick up an NFL system quickly, Smith has good size, is mobile enough to hurt teams with his running ability and is also an efficient passer who can make all the necessary throws.

2. Miami Dolphins: Cedric Benson, RB, Texas
A strong, tough runner with good speed for his size, Benson would help fill the void left by the retirement of Ricky Williams. But there is speculation the Dolphins will attempt to fill their running back need through trade, perhaps for Buffalo's Travis Henry, so stay tuned.

3. Cleveland Browns: Aaron Rodgers (jr.), QB, California
Rodgers is a smart, accurate passer with a quick release. His arm strength is adequate and he is a better prospect at this point in his career than former Cal QB Kyle Boller, now the starter for the Baltimore Ravens.

4. Chicago Bears: Ronnie Brown, RB, Auburn
Perhaps the most complete back in the draft, Brown can carry or catch the ball with equal skill. He has size, instincts and quickness that allowed him to put up excellent numbers at the college level.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Carnell Wiliams, RB, Auburn
A creative, deceptive runner with tremendous natural skills. Williams can get tough yards inside despite lacking ideal size, a point illustrated by his 29 rushing TDs over the last two years.

6. Tennessee Titans: Adam Jones, CB, West Virginia
A good cover man who will also contribute as a kick returner, Jones has very good closing speed and is a willing tackler in run support. That may be his most important quality with the NFL hurting pass defenses by focusing on downfield infractions by defensive backs.

7. Oakland Raiders: Dan Cody, DE, Oklahoma
A fiery, intense player who always goes all-out, Cody is similar to former NFL standout Kevin Greene in his ability to play on his feet as an outside linebacker, or in a three-point stance as a defensive end.

8. Arizona Cardinals: Travis Johnson, DT, Florida State
Johnson improved his stock immensely this year. He ties up offensive linemen and is able to gain penetration against the run as well as collapse the pocket in passing situations.

9. Washington Redskins: Braylon Edwards, WR, Michigan
Edwards has the size, speed and athleticism to take over games, and he did that several times in 2004. He also significantly cut down on dropped passes and concentration lapses this past season, pushing his stock even higher.

10. Detroit Lions: Heath Miller (jr.), TE, Virginia
A tremendous pass receiver and a willing blocker along the line, Miller would give quarterback Joey Harrington another weapon to complement his wide receivers. He'll also be a help to running back Kevin Jones in the rushing attack.

11. Dallas Cowboys: Shawne Merriman (jr.), DE/OLB, Maryland
A workout warrior with incredible physical skills, Merriman would be an ideal end/linebacker combo in a 3-4 scheme.

12. San Diego Chargers (from NYG): Derrick Johnson, OLB, Texas
Has the speed and strength to chase ballcarriers from sideline to sideline and make things happen when he gets to the ball.

13. Houston Texans: Mike Williams (jr.), WR, USC
Williams did not play in 2004 but dominated the college game for two seasons while at USC. His 6-foot-5, 230-pound frame gives him a big advantage over defensive backs, and he would make a perfect complement to young standout receiver Andre Johnson.

14. Carolina Panthers: Jammal Brown, OT, Oklahoma
Brown's long arms, good feet and balance allow him to engage defenders easily and move them off the ball or away from the quarterback.

15. Kansas City Chiefs: Antrel Rolle, CB, Miami
The Chiefs likely will dedicate most of their draft to defense, and Rolle is a good start. He has the cover skills to shut down wide receivers and also gives up his body against the run.

16. New Orleans Saints: Thomas Davis (jr.), OLB, Georgia
A punishing tackler who played safety in college, Davis has the size and speed to move into the front seven and make an impact at the pro level.

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Erasmus James, DE, Wisconsin
A force along the line of scrimmage, James can play the run, rush the passer and command double-team blocks. There are some durability questions, though, after he missed parts of the last two seasons with injury.

18. Minnesota Vikings: Shaun Cody, DL, USC
A versatile lineman who can play end or tackle, Cody would be a great fit for a Vikings team that has struggled at times along the defensive front.

19. St. Louis Rams: David Pollack, DE, Georgia
Pollack plays with tremendous intensity and his motor does not stop. He makes up for a lack of size with good initial quickness and great closing speed.

20. Dallas Cowboys (from BUF): Troy Williamson (jr.), WR, South Carolina
The fastest wideout in the draft, Williamson would be a great help to a team that lacked a consistent vertical threat.

21. Jacksonville Jaguars: Alex Barron, OT, Florida State
Barron is equally adept in the passing and running games and has light feet for a player his size.

22. Baltimore Ravens: Roddy White, WR, UAB
White's 4.42 speed in the 40 gives him a size/speed combination in the elite category. He is a big-play wideout who averaged 20.0 yards per catch in 2004.

23. Seattle Seahawks: Darryl Blackstock (jr.), OLB, Virginia
Blackstock is a solid all-around talent who shows flashes of greatness and has tremendous natural physical skills.

24. Green Bay Packers: Channing Crowder (so.), MLB, Florida
A tremendously productive player who adapted quickly to the collegiate game, Crowder has the ideal physical skills for a man in the middle.

25. Denver Broncos: Matt Roth, DE, Iowa
Roth is similar to David Pollack: undersized with a great motor and intensity. Roth was productive during his senior year and has good physical ability.

26. New York Jets: Carlos Rogers, CB, Auburn
A consistent, durable corner who can cover and support the run, Rogers has played against some of the best talent in the nation during his career.

27. Atlanta Falcons: Brandon Browner (so.), CB, Oregon State
A consistent cover man with good size, Browner would make a nice complement to Atlanta's top pick last year, CB DeAngelo Hall.

28. San Diego Chargers: Roscoe Parrish (jr.), WR, Miami
Parrish has speed and would be a good option to round out a receiving corps bolstered by the addition of WR Keenan McCardell and the emergence of TE Antonio Gates.

29. Indianapolis Colts: Bryant McFadden, CB, Florida State
Did not intercept many passes, but that's because teams respected his ability and avoided his side of the field. McFadden has the size to match up with big receivers.

30. New England Patriots: Justin Miller (jr.), CB, Clemson
A good fit for a team thin in the secondary this season.

31. Philadelphia Eagles: Justin Tuck (jr.), DE, Notre Dame
Good size and strength. Would be an asset for a team that thrives on pressuring the quarterback.

32. Pittsburgh Steelers: Alex Smith, TE, Stanford
An athletic pass receiver with great body control, Smith can stretch the deep middle and is a good hook-zone threat.

[Cuckoo]

Wow. I can definitely see the Cowboys passing on Johnson, just because of needs, but I can't imagine them not taking Rolle if he was available.

[Honolulu_Blue]

I have no feel at all what the Lions will do. The biggest areas of need are the OL (they will likely lose Stockar McDougle to free agency) and safety. There isn't any safety out there worth drafting at the 10 spot. Many have Thomas Davis projected as a linebacker in the pros. There are a few tackle prospects one out of Florida State (I think). I guess Heath Miller would be an improvement over Alexander, but I just don't see that as an area of need. I guess, at this point, it should be a best player available type of situation. There have to be more holes to fill on a 6-10 team...

The Lions did amazing well last year. Many of their picks: Williams, K. Jones, Lehman, Keith Smith (CB), and Alexis Lewis say a decent amount of playing time. Williams, Jones, and Lehman were all starters. Now if C. Rog can stay healthy and Joey could finally come through....

The only NFL team that has suffered worse than the Lions in the last 50 years are the Arizona Cardinals. I am firm in this belief. They are the only team and fan base I have any pity for.

[wade moore]

This is the first Mock draft I have seen that has the Redskins taking anything but a DE or an OL. Seems odd... i just don't see WR as a big need, especially compared to OL.

[Honolulu_Blue]

The Great Blue North Draft Report (one of the best free sites around IMHO), has Alex Smith going #1 in their latest Mock...

Here's the link:

http://www.gbnreport.com/2005projection.htm

January 20, 2005
* indicates underclassman


First round

1	San Francisco	*Alex Smith	QB	Utah
2	Miami	*Aaron Rodgers	QB	California
3	Cleveland	*Shawne Merriman	LB/DE	Maryland
4	Chicago	Braylon Edwards	WR	Michigan
5	Tampa Bay	Cedric Benson	RB	Texas
6	Tennessee	Derrick Johnson	LB	Texas
7	Oakland	Carnell Williams	RB	Auburn
8	Arizona	*Brandon Browner	CB	Oregon State
9	Washington	Mike Williams	WR	Southern California
10	Detroit	*Adam Jones	CB	West Virginia
11	Dallas	Antrel Rolle	CB	Miami
12	San Diego (from NY Giants)	Shaun Cody	DE	Southern California
13	Houston	Alex Barron	OT	Florida State
14	Carolina	Ronnie Brown	RB	Auburn
15	Kansas City	Erasmus James	DE	Wisconsin
16	New Orleans	Travis Johnson	DT	Florida State
17	Cincinnati	*Thomas Davis	SS	Georgia
18	Minnesota	*Channing Crowder	LB	Florida
19	St. Louis	Marlin Jackson	CB	Michigan
20	Dallas (from Buffalo)	Mark Clayton	WR	Oklahoma
21	Jacksonville	Matt Roth	DE	Iowa
22	Baltimore	Roddy White	WR	Alabama-Birmingham
23	Seattle	Marcus Spears	DE	LSU
24	Green Bay	*C.J. Mosley	DT	Missouri
25	Denver	*Heath Miller	TE	Virginia
26	New York Jets	*Troy Williamson	WR	South Carolina
27	Atlanta	Jammal Brown	OT	Oklahoma
28	San Diego	*Ernets Shazor	FS	Michigan
29	Indianapolis	Carlos Rogers	CB	Auburn
30	New England	*Odell Thurman	LB	Georgia
31	Philadelphia	Kevin Burnett	LB	Tennessee
32	Pittsburgh	Corey Webster	CB	LSU

Second round

33	San Francisco	David Pollack	DE	Georgia
34	Cleveland	Charlie Frye	QB	Akron
35	Philadelphia (from Miami)	Luis Castillo	DT	Northwestern
36	Tampa Bay	Anttaj Hawthorne	DT	Wisconsin
37	Tennessee	Jason Campbell	QB	Auburn
38	Oakland	Dan Cody	DE	Oklahoma
39	Chicago	Wesley Britt	OT	Alabama
40	New Orleans (from Washington)	*Justin Miller	CB	Clemson
41	Detroit	Elton Brown	OG	Virginia
42	Dallas	Chris Canty	DE	Virginia
43	New York Giants	Khalif Barnes	OT	Washington
44	Arizona	J.J. Arrington	RB	California
45	Carolina	Adam Terry	OT	Syracuse
46	Kansas City	Eric Green	CB	Virginia Tech
47	Houston	J.R. Russell	WR	Louisville
48	Cincinnati	Alex Smith	TE	Stanford
49	Minnesota	Donte Nicholson	SS	Oklahoma
50	St. Louis	Marcus Johnson	OG	Mississippi
51	Green Bay (from New Orleans)	Barrett Rudd	LB	Nebraska
52	Jacksonville	*Frank Gore	RB	Miami
53	Baltimore	Logan Mankins	OT	Fresno State
54	Seattle	*Marion Barber	RB	Minnesota
55	Buffalo	Michael Munoz	OT	Tennessee
56	Denver	Mike Patterson	DT	southern California
57	New York Jets	Ronald Bartell	CB	Howard
58	Green Bay	Andrew Walter	QB	Arizona State
59	Atlanta	Craphonso Thorpe	WR	Florida State
60	Indianapolis	Kirk Morrison	LB	San Diego State
61	San Diego	*Chris Henry	WR	West Virginia
62	New England	*Brodney Pool	FS	Oklahoma
63	Philadelphia	Chris Kemoeatu	OG	Utah
64	Pittsburgh	Vincent Jackson	WR	Northern Colorado

[Cuckoo]

No way Dan Cody falls to the second round, IMHO.

[TazFTW]

Originally Posted by Cuckoo

Wow. I can definitely see the Cowboys passing on Johnson, just because of needs, but I can't imagine them not taking Rolle if he was available.

I mentioned Johnson because he seems to be the type of LB that Parcells likes to have and not guys like Coakley and Dat. So, Parcells could draft Johnson if available because it's his "need".

Then again Johnson will probably not be available as mock drafts this early mean nothing, especially when there is no one that is really an overall #1 but a few guys that look good at #2.

[Havok]

Originally Posted by wade moore

This is the first Mock draft I have seen that has the Redskins taking anything but a DE or an OL. Seems odd... i just don't see WR as a big need, especially compared to OL.

Well, WR might be a need since i've lost almost all faith in Rod Gardner, he drops to many dam passes and doesn't run very good routes. Taylor Jacobs has fallen FAR out of favor with Gibbs so i don't expect him to step up. I agree we do need a serious pass rushing DE, but we did just fine without one this season so maybe we'll pick up a 'project' DE in the 3rd round.

Im not as convinced that we need much in the way of offensive line except a center. Jansen is coming back next year and he's our best O-lineman. Better then Samuels if you ask me. Thomas is a very good all-around guard and im still hoping that Dockery turns into a good guard aswell, he certainly as the potential. So maybe if we get a center in Free Agency or draft one in the 3rd/4th round, i think our O-line will be ok.