Ok guys, I took your comments on my last mock and I am now making a completely new mock
draft, no players from the last draft. Again, all comments are welcome!
all information from www.nfldraftcountdown.com and www.draftstudio.com
1. Antonio Cromartie
Cornerback
FSU
Height: 6'3
Weight: 210
40-Time: 4.37
Strengths:
Has outstanding size with long arms...A tremendous natural athlete...Exceptionally fast for
a guy of his dimensions...Has great hands and ball skills...Has a knack for coming away with
the interception...Has fluid hips and is a pure cover man...Physical and will support the
run...A threat to score every time he gets his hands on the ball...Is also a good return
man...Proved to be a game changer during his short career with the Noles and came through
with a number of impact plays...Has a ton of upside and hasn't even begun to reach his vast
potential.
Weaknesses:
Is coming off of a knee injury...Has only played in 25 total games and has very little
starting experience...Very raw and his footwork and technique need development...Needs to be
more consistent...Is not a great tackler...Aggressive and will take too many risks at
times...A project who has a high risk factor and his selection will be made mostly based on
promise rather than actual production.
Notes:
Tore the ACL in his left knee in July and missed the entire 2005 season...Was a member of
the FSU track team that won the ACC Championship in 2004...If his knee checks out okay in
exams and he works out like he is capable of there is no reason why this guys stock won't
soar leading up to the draft...A rare prospect who might have been a Top 5 overall pick in
2007 had he gone back to school.
2. Claude Wroten
Defensive Tackle
LSU
Height: 6'3
Weight: 290
40-Time: 5.09
Strengths:
Explosive one-gap penetrater...Good athlete with excellent quickness off the snap and a
burst...Shows a good motor...Moves well and closes on the ball fast...Has a knack for being
around the action...Does a nice job of splitting double teams...Strong and physical with a
nasty demeanor...Hard worker who wants to be great...Has a solid build despite his lack of
height...Still has a lot of upside.
Weaknesses:
Does not have the size you would prefer...Is not a finished product and is still raw and
developing as a player...Can do a better job against the run...Needs to increase his lower
body strength...Will have trouble against massive offensive lineman who can overwhelm
him...Struggles to shed blocks once opponents are locked on...Needs to stay more
disciplined...Must refine his technique.
Notes:
Former JUCO transfer who has never received the recognition he deserves...Top pass rushing
tackle who can wreak havoc in the middle and is still improving...Could be a better prospect
than Marcus Spears was a year ago.
3.Andrew Whitword
Offensive Tackle
LSU
Height: 6'7
Weight: 322
40-Time: 5.30
Strengths:
A four-year starter with loads of experience against top competition...Very durable...Has
good size and a big frame...Strong and physical player who overwhelms opponents...A mauler
in the running game due to his size and attitude...Has a nasty demeanor on the field and
plays to the whistle...Smart and technically sound...Team leader who is very coachable with
top intangibles.
Weaknesses:
Is not a great natural athlete...Does not move real well and footwork is spotty at
best...Struggles to get to the second level of defenders and to hit moving targets...Needs
to play with better leverage and bend his knees more...Has trouble with speed rushers and is
not a great pass blocker...Not as good as his press would indicate...Upside might be limited
due to his physical shortcomings.
Notes:
Played left tackle in college but will be relegated to the right side at the pro
level...Solid but unspectacular player who will never be a star but could come in and start
for a long time...Is not flashy and what you see is what you get but if it's a big, physical
right tackle you are looking for then this is probably your guy.
4. A.J. Nicholson
Outside Linebacker
FSU
Height: 6'2
Weight: 235
40-Time: 4.70
Strengths:
Athletic with good quickness and a burst...Playmaker with great instincts who is always
around the action...Has a solid build and good strength...Mobile and has great range to make
plays sideline-to-sideline...Works his way through traffic and sheds blockers well...Does a
nice job in coverage...Reliable tackler with a good motor...Can rush the passer a little...A
leader who teammates look up to.
Weaknesses:
Does not have great size...Pure speed is only average...Ran into trouble off the field with
two arrests for charges related to alcohol...Tore his MCL in 2003...Not very stout at the
point of attack...Might need to be in the right scheme where he is protected by big
defensive tackles...Will struggle against mammoth blockers.
Notes:
Father Darrell was drafted by the New York Giants in 1982...Younger brother Derek is a top
young linebacker for the 'Noles...Final grade will likely be affected by character
concerns...May not have all the measurables you look for but on the field he simply gets the
job done...Ideal role would be as a weakside linebacker.
5. Greg Threat
Safety
Miami (FL)
Height: 6'0
Weight: 196
40-Time: 4.50
Strengths:
Very athletic...Has good speed and range...Tough and physical...Plays with a linebackers
mentality...Has good hands and ball skills...Stout versus the run...Versatile and can play
either safety position...Still has a lot of potential.
Weaknesses:
Has only average size...Lacks top instincts and can be fooled...Makes too many mental
mistakes...Better in run support than coverage...Did not play much as a senior and
essentially only started for one season...Might be an underachiever.
Notes:
Led the 'Canes in tackles in 2004...Lost his starting job as a senior...Interesting prospect
who looked to have a very bright future but saw his stock freefall in 2005...Certainly has
the physical tools and could wind up being a steal late.
6. Skyler Green
Wide Reciever
LSU
Height: 5'10
Weight: 185
40-Time: 4.49
Strengths:
Good athlete...Very fast and quick with great acceleration...Has a solid build...Runs good
routes...Extremely tough to tackle and has great vision...Elusive in the open field and the
fun is just starting once he gets the ball in his hands...Is very strong...Tough and plays
like a guy who is much bigger...Has good hands and adjusts to the ball well...Good
intangibles...Also a tremendous return man.
Weaknesses:
Does not have the height you look for...Durability is a concern and he has dealt with some
injuries throughout his career...Will struggle to beat the jam at the line...Is not much of
a blocker...Did not come close to playing up to the level most expected as a junior or
senior...Might have a limited upside in the NFL.
Notes:
Cousin of former LSU standouts Jarvis and Howard Green who now play in the NFL...Dynamic
playmaker who is better known for his ability on special teams than on offense...Will
probably have to make his mark as a backup or slot receiver and return man...Might never be
a star but can help a pro team in many ways.
7. Troy Bienemann
Tight End
Washington State
Height: 6'4
Weight: 258
40-Time: 4.80
Strengths:
Has excellent size and a big frame...Shows good quickness and athleticism...Top threat as a
pass catcher who excels at moving the chains...Can be a force in the red zone...Has good,
reliable hands...Does a nice job as a blocker...Smart player with top intangibles...May be
an even better prospect as a long snapper.
Weaknesses:
Is not very strong or physical...Has been productive but never put up the huge season you
thought he was capable of...More of a solid but unspectacular player than the dynamic option
teams are looking for these days...Struggled through assorted minor injuries for most of his
career and blew out his knee as a senior.
Notes:
Has the physical tools to make it at the next level...Could develop into a capable starter
and still has some upside and potential...At the very least he should be able to carve a
niche for himself as a backup and special teams player.
Well here is my second mock draft, tell me what you think!
