Stitches' Mock Draft #2 (2/23/07)

[Stitches]

1st round, Pick #9: Levi Brown – LT – Penn State
With Adams, Branch, and Quinn, all off the board, this leaves Brown as the best player available and at a desirable position for the Fins. Levi is clearly the 2nd best LT in this draft, and while he may not turn out all world like a Jonathan Ogden, he has the ability to lock down the left side of the line for 10 years. He’d easily be this teams best LT since Richmond Webb.
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/ot/levibrown.html

2nd round, Pick #40: Jon Beason – OLB – University of Miami(FL)
A 1st round talent, but with a run on DEs, CBs, and WRs, he gets pushed down to pick #40. Not as tall as some might like for an OLB at only 6ft, but posses good overall size, weighing in at close to 240. Has the ability to play all 3 LB positions which works out great considering the Fins depth at the position. Even if the Fins add Thomas in FA, Beason would be a valuable addition to the LB corp.
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/olb/jonbeason.html

3rd round, Pick #71: Fred Bennett – CB – South Carolina
Lucky to have a quality CB left at this pick, especially considering his measurables. While measurables haven’t always translated to the field, the room to grow is there. Bennett comes from a program known for producing some quality NFL defensive backs. Has the size and speed to develop into a wonderful #1 CB in a year or two, and should be able to contribute right away.
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/cb/fredbennett.html

4th round, Pick #104: Andy Alleman – OG – University of Akron
Execellent size, and has been soaring up draft boards since the end of the season. Arguably the 3rd best G in the draft, and quite a steal to be around at the beginning of day 2. Good size, but comes from a program that doesn’t play top notch competition. Has flashed the ability to play center, and did son on a few occasions during senior year. Could possibly start at G right away if Houck can get enough work in, but would surely be able to make the leap midway through the season or the following year. And hey, the last guy the Fins drafted from Akron turned out pretty good, right?
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/og/andyalleman.html

6th round, Pick #166: Jacoby Jones – WR – Lane
Has excellent size, and adequate speed. Comes from a smaller program which hurts his stock, but with the performance of Colston last year, Jones might not be there in the 6th. Certainly not close to a finished product, but has all the physical tools to succeed. Getting to learn behind Booker and Chambers can’t hurt his development too much, and should be a wonderful 4th option at some point during his rookie year. Might even have the ability to step in as a return man.
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/wr/jacobyjones.html

7th round, pick #198: Justin Vincent – RB – LSU
Had an amazing freshman year, but was hampered by injury a few times during his collegiate career. Was the victim of overwhelming depth at running back for LSU. Not the fastest or strongest running back, but has shown the ability to break the long run. Has adequate hands, and could turn into a very good back up running back. If Ricky Williams returns next season, Vincent could do very well learning behind him and Brown, and get some nice practice in as the 3rd running back.
http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/scoutingreports/rb/justinvincent.html

 

[Motion]

Horrible mock.






























:wink: I could definitely live with that. Not crazy about the Beason pick though. The Oline would definitely be much improved though.

 

[Stitches]

Horrible mock.




:wink: I could definitely live with that. Not crazy about the Beason pick though. The Oline would definitely be much improved though.

There weren't any CBs worth that pick, and the 2 next best players I envisioned being available were Tim Crowder and Sidney Rice. I thought Beason would be a bit more important to the team than Rice, and I think he's a better fit than Crowder.

Trust me, I'd rather see Bowe, Khalil, Meachem, or Poz at that pick in the 2nd round, or someone like Aaron Ross or Houston. I just don't see any of those players being there.

 

[Motion]

There weren't any CBs worth that pick, and the 2 next best players I envisioned being available were Tim Crowder and Sidney Rice. I thought Beason would be a bit more important to the team than Rice, and I think he's a better fit than Crowder.

Trust me, I'd rather see Bowe, Meachem, or Poz at that pick in the 2nd round, or someone like Aaron Ross or Houston.

So why not put them? I'd bet money Ross would be available. Wouldn't be surprised at all to see Poz as well.

 

[Stitches]

So why not put them? I'd bet money Ross would be available. Wouldn't be surprised at all to see Poz as well.

I didn't put them because I didn't think they'd be available. I was going by who I would like to see us pick, based on who I think would be available. I think Poz goes late 1st, while Ross gets picked in the 2nd before our pick.

But I hope you're right nonetheless.

 

[SR 7]

i think ross goes much higher.

 

[Stitches]

i think ross goes much higher.

So you don't think he'd be there at round 2 either?

 

[kashbo]

ross is a late first rounder

 

[Motion]

Ross is the 4th CB IMO.

Revis, Houston, and Hall are all rated above him most places. Then you have Daymeion Hughes and Marcus McCauley in that 2nd tier. I don't see 4 CBs going before 40.

 

[Stitches]

Ross is the 4th CB IMO.

Revis, Houston, and Hall are all rated above him most places. Then you have Daymeion Hughes and Marcus McCauley in that 2nd tier. I don't see 4 CBs going before 40.

I see at least 4 going by 40. But that's just me.

 

[Motion]

I see at least 4 going by 40. But that's just me.

Its possible but I don't think it will. Should be interesting. Regardless of position, there should still be some very good talent left at 40.

 

[Stitches]

Its possible but I don't think it will. Should be interesting. Regardless of position, there should still be some very good talent left at 40.

Yea, if Ross fell, I'd pick him in round 2, and go with Everett or Alexander in round 3 hopefully.

 

[Pocoloco]

the Bennett pick is great, and few would really complain about Levi Brown (unless Quinn was there). Lamar Woodley might be a DE/OLB option in round 2 as well

 

[Motion]

the Bennett pick is great, and few would really complain about Levi Brown (unless Quinn was there). Lamar Woodley might be a DE/OLB option in round 2 as well

His stock has been falling as of late, he could be there in the 3rd.

 

[Stitches]

Bump...

What do people think of the plausibility of this draft at least? Too early for some players, too late? Bad value? Great value? Think we'd look at a different position at certain spots?