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Jim Reineking tries with a full 32-pick mock draft.
FOX FUNHOUSE: Top sports movies "-->Posted: 18 hours ago // front-end hack to remove postedTime from Rumors page until a better way can be determined if (document.URL.indexOf("/name/FS/rumors") != -1 && document.getElementById("postedTime") != null) document.getElementById("postedTime").style.display = 'none';
--> if(fanid.length > 0 && typeof(nflDefaultLeague)!= "undefined") { leagueId = nflDefaultLeague; //find teamId of default league (if exists) for(var i=0; i If there was a draft of football players from the movies, who'd get drafted?
Where would they go?
How can we even possibly determine who and where these fictional players would get drafted?
Does it really matter?
It does to the FOX Funhouse, where we've come up with a full 32-pick mock draft for famous football players from your favorite sports (and some not-so-sports) movies. Fictional movie football player mock draftRk. TeamPlayer, Pos.School (if applicable)MovieActorComment
1. Raiders Joe Kane, QB Eastern StateThe Program Craig Sheffer Shakes drinking problem to become first overall pick in NFL Draft.
2. Lions Johnny Utah, QB Ohio StatePoint Break Keanu Reeves Despite knee injury at OSU, Utah's promise makes him a logical pick for Lions.
3. Browns Johnny Walker, QBStateJohnny B. GoodAnthony Michael Hall Any other year, Walker may go No. 1, but this draft class is loaded at quarterback.
4. Buccaneers Jimmy Sanderson, WRN/AAny Given Sunday Bill Bellamy The fleet Sanderson is this draft's most talented receiver, and is also lucky with the ladies.
5. Cardinals Rod Tidwell, WRArizona StateJerry MaguireCuba Gooding Jr. Sure, the Cardinals are loaded at receiver, but why not add another talented pass catcher to the mix?
6. Redskins Manumana, CTexas StateNecessary RoughnessPeter Navy Tuiasosopo Massive Manumana to help reincarnate the ol' Hogs in D.C.
7. Vikings Charlie Tweeder, WRWest Canaan H.S.Varsity BluesScott Caan What will Tweeder do with all that pro football money? Drink beer, because that's what Tweeder does.
8. Falcons (from Texans) Andre Krimm, DLTexas StateNecessary RoughnessSinbad Teacher-turned-football player now headed to NFL to help solidify Falcons' defense.
9. Dolphins Frank Cushman, QBN/AJerry MaguireJerry O'Connell Went No. 1 overall on Jerry Maguire, but falls to ninth among this talented cast.
10. Texans (from Falcons) Willie Beamen, QBSan Diego StateAny Given SundayJamie Foxx Has tendency to get a big head and make bad rap songs, but Texans dig his playmaking ability.
11. 49ers Fredrick A. "Ogre" Polowaski, DLAdams CollegeRevenge of the NerdsDonald Gibb 49ers continue extreme defensive makeover by adding an Ogre to the mix.
12. Bills Julian Washington, RBN/AAny Given SundayLL Cool J Bills desperate to find replacement for Willis McGahee.
13. Rams Bud-Lite Kaminski, OLEastern StateThe ProgramAbraham Benrubi Protected Joe Kane in college, and will protect J.P. Losman in pros.
14. Panthers Paul Crewe, QBN/AThe Longest YardBurt Reynolds (1974), Adam Sandler (2005) Football-player-turned-convict turns into Panther.
15. Steelers Charles Jefferson, LBRidgemont High SchoolFast Times at Ridgemont HighForest Whitaker Jefferson plays best when he's really, really mad. So, that makes Jefferson the perfect replacement for often-angry Joey Porter.
16. Packers Darnell Jefferson, RBEastern StateThe ProgramOmar Epps Showed promise as starting halfback as freshman for Eastern State Wolfpack.
17. Jaguars Levander "Bird" Williams, QBCentral H.S.WildcatsMykelti Williamson Goes from playing for female coach in high school to working with Jack Del Rio.
18. Bengals Steve Lattimer, DLEastern StateThe ProgramAndrew Bryniarski Lattimer seems like the perfect fit for Cincy's trouble-making defense.
19. Titans Stefen Djordjevic, DBCal-PolyAll the Right MovesTom Cruise Titans may just need Steff to replace Pacman.
20. Giants Spike Hammersmith, AthleteUrbania CowboysLittle GiantsSam Horrigan Did his best to bust up Little Giants, but now a Giant himself.
21. Broncos Alvin Mack, LBEastern StateThe ProgramDuane Davis Potential top-10 pick fell far down teams' lists after gruesome leg injury against Iowa.
22. Cowboys Dreamer Tatum, QBN/ASemi-ToughCarl Weathers Who knows if Tony Romo can recover from his botched snap debacle in the playoffs. So, Cowboys would be wise to go with a quarterback, just in case.
23. Chiefs Phillip Elliott, WRN/ANorth Dallas FortyNick Nolte The Chiefs need a reliable target at receiver, and Elliott fits that role.
24. Patriots (from Seahawks) Brian Murphy, TEGallaudetThe ReplacementsDavid Denman Worried about that free-agency departure of Daniel Graham, Pats fans? Don't be, Murphy will fill void real nice.
25. Jets Stan Gable, QBAdams CollegeRevenge of the NerdsTed McGinley Just how long will Chad Pennington play? That makes this the perfect time to add Adams College's finest football flinger.
26. Eagles Forrest Gump, KRAlabamaForrest GumpTom Hanks Eagles hope Gump can bolster kickoff and punt return teams.
27. Saints Bobby Boucher, LBSouth Central Louisiana StateThe WaterboyAdam Sandler Madman tackler goes to New Orleans so he can stay close to his mama.
28. Patriots Lucy Draper, KTexas StateNecessary RoughnessKathy Ireland Tom Brady's new love interest?
29. Ravens Billy Bob, OLWest Canaan H.S.Varsity BluesRon Lester No defender will get around Billy Bob. As added bonus, can also catch ball on hook-and-ladder play.
30. Chargers Becky "The Icebox" O'Shea, AthleteUrbania GiantsLittle Giants Shawna Waldron Put "The Icebox" next to "Lights Out" and you've got one fearsome defense.
31. Bears Gavin Grey, RBLouisiana StateEverybody's All-AmericanDennis Quaid Why did the Bears trade Thomas Jones? Because they knew they could snag a talent of Grey's caliber in this draft.
32. Colts Trumaine, CBCentral H.S.WildcatsWesley Snipes Colts in dire need of a shut-down cornerback after Nick Harper's departure.
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Jim Reineking tries with a full 32-pick mock draft.
FOX FUNHOUSE: Top sports movies "-->Posted: 18 hours ago // front-end hack to remove postedTime from Rumors page until a better way can be determined if (document.URL.indexOf("/name/FS/rumors") != -1 && document.getElementById("postedTime") != null) document.getElementById("postedTime").style.display = 'none';
--> if(fanid.length > 0 && typeof(nflDefaultLeague)!= "undefined") { leagueId = nflDefaultLeague; //find teamId of default league (if exists) for(var i=0; i If there was a draft of football players from the movies, who'd get drafted?
Where would they go?
How can we even possibly determine who and where these fictional players would get drafted?
Does it really matter?
It does to the FOX Funhouse, where we've come up with a full 32-pick mock draft for famous football players from your favorite sports (and some not-so-sports) movies. Fictional movie football player mock draftRk. TeamPlayer, Pos.School (if applicable)MovieActorComment
1. Raiders Joe Kane, QB Eastern StateThe Program Craig Sheffer Shakes drinking problem to become first overall pick in NFL Draft.
2. Lions Johnny Utah, QB Ohio StatePoint Break Keanu Reeves Despite knee injury at OSU, Utah's promise makes him a logical pick for Lions.
3. Browns Johnny Walker, QBStateJohnny B. GoodAnthony Michael Hall Any other year, Walker may go No. 1, but this draft class is loaded at quarterback.
4. Buccaneers Jimmy Sanderson, WRN/AAny Given Sunday Bill Bellamy The fleet Sanderson is this draft's most talented receiver, and is also lucky with the ladies.
5. Cardinals Rod Tidwell, WRArizona StateJerry MaguireCuba Gooding Jr. Sure, the Cardinals are loaded at receiver, but why not add another talented pass catcher to the mix?
6. Redskins Manumana, CTexas StateNecessary RoughnessPeter Navy Tuiasosopo Massive Manumana to help reincarnate the ol' Hogs in D.C.
7. Vikings Charlie Tweeder, WRWest Canaan H.S.Varsity BluesScott Caan What will Tweeder do with all that pro football money? Drink beer, because that's what Tweeder does.
8. Falcons (from Texans) Andre Krimm, DLTexas StateNecessary RoughnessSinbad Teacher-turned-football player now headed to NFL to help solidify Falcons' defense.
9. Dolphins Frank Cushman, QBN/AJerry MaguireJerry O'Connell Went No. 1 overall on Jerry Maguire, but falls to ninth among this talented cast.
10. Texans (from Falcons) Willie Beamen, QBSan Diego StateAny Given SundayJamie Foxx Has tendency to get a big head and make bad rap songs, but Texans dig his playmaking ability.
11. 49ers Fredrick A. "Ogre" Polowaski, DLAdams CollegeRevenge of the NerdsDonald Gibb 49ers continue extreme defensive makeover by adding an Ogre to the mix.
12. Bills Julian Washington, RBN/AAny Given SundayLL Cool J Bills desperate to find replacement for Willis McGahee.
13. Rams Bud-Lite Kaminski, OLEastern StateThe ProgramAbraham Benrubi Protected Joe Kane in college, and will protect J.P. Losman in pros.
14. Panthers Paul Crewe, QBN/AThe Longest YardBurt Reynolds (1974), Adam Sandler (2005) Football-player-turned-convict turns into Panther.
15. Steelers Charles Jefferson, LBRidgemont High SchoolFast Times at Ridgemont HighForest Whitaker Jefferson plays best when he's really, really mad. So, that makes Jefferson the perfect replacement for often-angry Joey Porter.
16. Packers Darnell Jefferson, RBEastern StateThe ProgramOmar Epps Showed promise as starting halfback as freshman for Eastern State Wolfpack.
17. Jaguars Levander "Bird" Williams, QBCentral H.S.WildcatsMykelti Williamson Goes from playing for female coach in high school to working with Jack Del Rio.
18. Bengals Steve Lattimer, DLEastern StateThe ProgramAndrew Bryniarski Lattimer seems like the perfect fit for Cincy's trouble-making defense.
19. Titans Stefen Djordjevic, DBCal-PolyAll the Right MovesTom Cruise Titans may just need Steff to replace Pacman.
20. Giants Spike Hammersmith, AthleteUrbania CowboysLittle GiantsSam Horrigan Did his best to bust up Little Giants, but now a Giant himself.
21. Broncos Alvin Mack, LBEastern StateThe ProgramDuane Davis Potential top-10 pick fell far down teams' lists after gruesome leg injury against Iowa.
22. Cowboys Dreamer Tatum, QBN/ASemi-ToughCarl Weathers Who knows if Tony Romo can recover from his botched snap debacle in the playoffs. So, Cowboys would be wise to go with a quarterback, just in case.
23. Chiefs Phillip Elliott, WRN/ANorth Dallas FortyNick Nolte The Chiefs need a reliable target at receiver, and Elliott fits that role.
24. Patriots (from Seahawks) Brian Murphy, TEGallaudetThe ReplacementsDavid Denman Worried about that free-agency departure of Daniel Graham, Pats fans? Don't be, Murphy will fill void real nice.
25. Jets Stan Gable, QBAdams CollegeRevenge of the NerdsTed McGinley Just how long will Chad Pennington play? That makes this the perfect time to add Adams College's finest football flinger.
26. Eagles Forrest Gump, KRAlabamaForrest GumpTom Hanks Eagles hope Gump can bolster kickoff and punt return teams.
27. Saints Bobby Boucher, LBSouth Central Louisiana StateThe WaterboyAdam Sandler Madman tackler goes to New Orleans so he can stay close to his mama.
28. Patriots Lucy Draper, KTexas StateNecessary RoughnessKathy Ireland Tom Brady's new love interest?
29. Ravens Billy Bob, OLWest Canaan H.S.Varsity BluesRon Lester No defender will get around Billy Bob. As added bonus, can also catch ball on hook-and-ladder play.
30. Chargers Becky "The Icebox" O'Shea, AthleteUrbania GiantsLittle Giants Shawna Waldron Put "The Icebox" next to "Lights Out" and you've got one fearsome defense.
31. Bears Gavin Grey, RBLouisiana StateEverybody's All-AmericanDennis Quaid Why did the Bears trade Thomas Jones? Because they knew they could snag a talent of Grey's caliber in this draft.
32. Colts Trumaine, CBCentral H.S.WildcatsWesley Snipes Colts in dire need of a shut-down cornerback after Nick Harper's departure.
