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NFL Digest - Mock Draft Feb.07, 2001 Here is a look at how the 2001 NFL Draft could play out if the draft was approaching. Keep in mind though that a significant amount of this will change, as team needs, players' stock, etc. change over the next few months. Here is what we are hearing around legitimate league circles. *Denotes Underclassmen
1. San Diego Chargers *Michael Vick QB Virginia Tech Most indications from team sources indicate that they are currently leaning towards Vick at this point. Trade talk will get interesting as we get closer to the draft. 2. Arizona Cardinals *David Terrell WR Michigan The Cardinals want to trade down because they do not feel any defensive lineman is worth the number two pick. They will likely just take Terrell if they can't trade down. 3. Cleveland Browns *Koren Robinson WR North Carolina State The Browns have a lot of areas to address, but will explore the most dynamic option if they keep this pick. 4. Cincinnati Bengals Leonard Davis OT Texas They are looking for a pass rusher, but will settle on solidifying the offensive line for the future. 5. Atlanta Falcons *Kenyatta Walker OT Florida Another team with a lot of needs. Solidifying their offensive line is near the top of the list. 6. New England Patriots *Gerard Warren DT Florida The Patriots face the odds of losing Chad Eaton. Warren can clog up the run game, but he also can be disruptive in the backfield. 7. Seattle Seahawks *Justin Smith DE Missouri They are looking at Warren, but if he is off the board, they are looking at the pass rush potential that Smith can provide along with his size. 8. Chicago Bears Andre Carter DE California The Bears want to bolster their pass rush to take pressure off Phillip Daniels. Carter will provide that along with some leadership down the road. 9. San Francisco 49ers Deuce McAllister RB Mississippi With the possibility of losing Charlie Garner high and the uncertainty of Garrison Hearst, McAllister is the prototypical back for this offense. 10. Seattle Seahawks Drew Brees QB Purdue If the Seahawks do not like what they see in the veteran crop, they will go with Brees. He fits well with Mike Holmgren's philosophy with his resourcefulness and leadership ability. 11. Carolina Panthers Richard Seymour DT Georgia Although the Panthers have some young defensive lineman they like, they need an anchor upfront. Seymour can help solidify their future here. They could trade up for Kenyatta Walker if they want to give up picks. 12. Kansas City Chiefs *Michael Bennett RB Wisconsin Bennett needs more experience to develop better run instincts and exposure in the passing game, but the Chiefs like his speed. 13. Jacksonville Jaguars Dan Morgan LB Miami The Jaguars will focus some of the priorities towards improving their production and depth in their front seven. Morgan would be a refreshing addition to their defense. 14. Buffalo Bills *Nate Clements CB Ohio State Clements needs to develop a lot more consistency, but he has the tools to take the secondary to new heights when he develops more experience. 15. Washington Redskins Rod Gardner WR Clemson There are some within the organization that love Moss' speed, but Marty Schottenheimer might prefer size and physical tools. 16. Pittsburgh Steelers Shaun Rogers DT Texas The Steelers would like to find a physical presence to plug in their defensive line. Rogers brings that potential as he would likely play end in their 3-4 alignment. 17. Green Bay Packers Damione Lewis DT Miami The Packers would love to get a top defensive lineman to help raise the level of play upfront. Lewis has the quickness to provide good penetration upfront. 18. Detroit Lions Jamal Reynolds DE Florida State The Lions would love to find a rush end with better pass rush skills at right end. Reynolds could provide solid perimeter pressure for their defense. 19. New York Jets Chris Chambers WR Wisconsin The Jets would like a receiver with a good blend of strength and speed. Chambers could be a solid addition here. 20. St. Louis Rams Marcus Stroud DT Georgia Getting younger throughout the defense, especially at the tackle spots is a must. Stroud is a good athlete with good size to develop into a difference maker as he matures. 21. Tampa Bay Buccaneers *Todd Heap TE Arizona State The Buccaneers like to run a lot of tight ends within their offense. Heap would make a huge difference in their passing game in terms of the balance he would provide. 22. Indianapolis Colts Fred Smoot CB Mississippi State The Colts need a matchup corner with the ability to make plays. Smoot can definitely bring some swagger to the defense. 23. New Orleans Saints Santana Moss WR Miami Adding speed on both sides of the ball is most important for the Saints this spring. Moss would significantly upgrade the passing game with another speed guy in Joe Horn along with the return game. 24. Denver Broncos Ken Lucas CB Mississippi The Broncos could use a good athlete with some size in their secondary. Lucas would provide that athleticism along with a good attitude. 25. Philadelphia Eagles Reggie Wayne WR Miami Wayne would give the Eagles a smart and reliable receiver with excellent ball skills. He could be very productive in this offense. 26. Miami Dolphins Chad Johnson WR Oregon State The Dolphins need speed in their passing game. Johnson brings a different dimension to the Dolphins passing game. 27. Minnesota Vikings Lamont Jordan RB Maryland The Vikings need a runner if Robert Smith holds onto to his retirement thoughts. Jordan is the strong runner with good skills that the Vikings like. 28. Oakland Raiders Tommy Polley LB Florida State Polley brings much needed youth and speed to the Raiders linebacker unit. His aggressiveness would be well received on defense. 29. Tennessee Titans *Jamar Fletcher CB Wisconsin The Titans hope to add more depth at cornerback and Fletcher could fall into their laps despite their need for offense. 30. New York Giants Steve Hutchinson OG Michigan The Giants have a few immediate needs, but Hutchinson would be a future rock on the aging offensive line. 31. Baltimore Ravens Jeff Backus OT Michigan The Ravens will be looking for another receiver and possibly an outside linebacker, but they also need someone like Backus would can take over for Harry Swayne at right tackle. Kansas State's Quincy Morgan could figure here as a receiver if he is still on the board depending on his personal interviews with the Ravens. |
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