Opinions Needed On Mock!!!

Round 1 - Pick # 4 - 4th overall
OT D'Brickashaw Ferguson 6’6” 312 lbs 5.07 Virginia
Tall, thin tackle with great feet and great hands, a black belt in karate. Gained 30 pounds of muscle between his sophomore and junior years, he was listed at 265 lbs his junior year, but has bulked up to around 290 as a senior. He still looks a little skinny with thin arms and legs. Ferguson's 6-foot-6 frame carries almost zero fat, which is very unusual for an offensive lineman. Ferguson was the first rookie offensive lineman to start for the Cavaliers from Day One since freshman eligibility was restored in 1972. Ferguson moved way up the draft boards last year with an excellent 2004 campaign and maintained that high level this year despite being injured for a few games. The only real concern with Ferguson is his weight and whether it will be enough to anchor him against some of the stronger defensive ends in the NFL. If he were 320 pounds plus he would have a shot at going #1 even with the likes of Reggie Bush, Vince Young, and Matt Leinart in the draft. However, his lack of weight is enough to concern some teams. Look for him to be selected in the first ten picks of the draft in 2006 though.

Round 1 - Pick # 29 - 29th overall
C Nick Mangold 6’4” 300 lbs 5.05 Ohio St
Nick is a mammoth of a man anchoring the offensive line. At 290, he is usually one of the bigger players on the field and tosses defenders around like mere rag dolls. Insanely strong, he is able to keep good defensive tackles off his quarterback. A competitive player who hikes the ball and then runs downhill with a mean streak, he begins to open up gaping holes for the running game which finally caught fire. With a lot of questions about the running game at OSU, Mangold silenced them with anchoring the unit that finished well. Mangold is very experienced in big games and has blocked for Maurice Clarett and very good QB Troy Smith. The top center who's stock has risens as much as any players this year, he will be the only first round C come draft day of the NFL Draft.

Round 2 - Pick # 3 - 35th overall
4-3 DE/3-4 OLB Kamerion Wimbley 6'4" 248 lbs 4.61 Florida St
Although Kamerion Wimbley does not have a lot of starting experience in his career prior to this season he showed he was up to the task. After FSU alum Eric Moore moved to the NFL Wimbley took over the RDE spot on the Seminole defense. Wimbley is fast off the line and uses his speed to quickly get past offensive tackles before they can get set. He has a few good pass rushing moves that he uses but could use some a few more as well as some refinement on the ones he has. Some very good offensive tackles have been able to neutralize Wimbley by taking away the speed rush from him. He really has no bull rushing capability right now. Like most speed rushers in college they struggle with play recognition because their goal is to get as deep in the backfield as they can right off the snap. This opens them up to draws, screens, and off tackle runs. Wimbley is no exception to this rule. His main concern is the passing game and he often does not do much against the run game. This will need to change in the NFL as very few defensive ends last long in the NFL without being able to play the run at least satisfactorily. Wimbley looks to be a high selection in the 2006 NFL Draft.

Round 3 - Pick # 7 - 71st overall
QB Charlie Whitehurst 6’4” 223 lbs 4.70 Clemson
Charlie Whitehurst has started too re-develop into the quarterback we knew in the past years at Clemson. He is regaining his composure, and for the most part, he is making pretty smart choices while passing the ball. Last year he looked uncomfortable in the pocket, made bad choices and simply was not playing well at all. This year he is playing much better. He has a very fluid release that I like. One very attractive variable of his game is his good frame. He is tall and very well built allowing him to be a physical player when needed. As mentioned, his release is very nice, but it seems like his arm moves pretty slow when he throws it. Although not agile by any stretch Charlie displays good pocket awareness and some elusiveness. He could be selected in the first day of the draft.

Round 3 - Pick # 33 - 97th overall
TE Joe Klopfenstein 6’6” 255 lbs 4.62 Colorado
An excellent Tight End prospect for the 2006 NFL Draft. One of the elite tight ends in the nation and capable of being an future NFL star. Nice size and speed and a surprisingly good blocker for a 250 pounder. Runs precise routes and has soft hands. Considered one of the Buffs' top offensive weapons in going into 2005, Joe had another solid year and served as a good target for experienced Senior QB Joel Klatt. He and fellow tight end Quinn Sypniewski served as a great tandem all year. Joe could be a 3rd or 4th round pick in the 2006 NFL Draft. 2006 Senior Bowl update: Joe did well in drills all week at the Senior Bowl and performed well in the game itself, catching 3 balls for 39 yards and a TD. Joe also did a good job of run-blocking and his overall performance should improve his draft stock.

Round 4 - Pick # 6 - 103rd overall
WR Todd Watkins 6'2" 202 lbs 4.40 BYU
Coming into the season, some considered Todd the best WR prospect in the country. That has cooled a bit after a somehwat disappointing 2005 season. His receiving yards were cutdown by almost 400 yards. He has good size and tremendous big play ability. Todd was a 1st team All-conference in 2004 and was named the nation's "Top Deep Threat" by Sports Illustrated. His big play ability has been shown throughout his career, as he's had TD receptions of 67, 68, 68, 70, and 78 yards. Todd has good breakaway speed but he also runs tremendous routes and is always there waiting for the ball. In BYU's bowl game against California, he made a spectacular leaping touchdown catch where the defender had good position on him. His 4.40 40 time at the combine certainly turned some heads as he was previously thought of solely as a possession receiver.

Round 4 - Pick #20 - 117th overall
4th RB DonTrell Moore 5’10” 210 lbs 4.63 New Mexico
DonTrell absolutely exploded this year. He put any final worries of his injury behind by rushing for over 1300 yards, and being named the MWC's Offensive Player of the year. He is the best RB of all time in the Mountain West Conference passing former San Diego St. Aztec RB Larry Ned, last year. He has all the tools needed to become an elite running back at the next level, speed, vision, quickness, good footwork, strength, and most importantly he attacks the holes with great intensity. With the help of his coaches, he has learned to play more physical, and has worked hard on getting better at pass blocking, a skill that is necessary to start at the professional level. Two years ago DonTrell was a premiere back in the MWC but was hampered by a sprained MCL in his left knee. Regardless of his tremendous talent, this is the deepest RB pool I have seen in the last 5 years. It is so deep that a great back like DonTrell might even slide as low as the 4th round. In any other draft this guy would be off the boards no later than the 2nd round.

Round 5 - Pick # 5 - 138th overall
OG Will Allen 6'5" 315 lbs 5.34 Texas
Allen is an athletic guard with excellent footwork and decent speed. He is a real student of the game and learns new concepts very quickly. He excels at pulling--even though the zone-blocking system at UT does not require it much--and; he is a very agressive run blocker who seeks to bury his opponent on every snap. He is more of a tactician and technique man than a mauler, so he is better suited for some offensive systems than for others. He has a real tenacity, always works hard, and stays with his blocks through, and sometimes after, the whistle. This agressiveness, however, works against him in some instances. He will get out of position at times, miss defenders completely, and sometimes take himself out of the play. He needs to work on taking smaller initial steps, and setting up his man a bit better. He is a very solid pass protector from the right guard spot. Will is very adept at picking up stunts and blitzes by moving his feet and using his arms to keep defenders off his body. He is a very smart player and uses that to his advantage. Will is also a solid citizen on and off the field, as well as in the classroom. Mature.

Round 7 - Pick # 3 - 211th overall
FB J.D. Runnels 6'0" 237 lbs 4.65 Oklohoma
Statistics cannot tell the value or ability of Runnels. Runnels was a key factor in Adrian Peterson's freshman freak show often making highlight reel type blocks on opposing team's linebackers and defensive backs. Runnels is a player that works hard on his game and loves to run block more than touch the ball himself. Runnels is steady in his assignments and added the dimension of being a receiver out of the backfield this last year. Runnels is as tough as there is at fullback and will most likely be taken late.

Round 7 - Pick #9 - 217th overall
DT Anthony Montgomery 6’5” 305 5.10 Minnesota
Anthony is a solid interior plugger for the Gophers who demands a double team. A pure nose tackle, Montgomery excelled as a 1 gap and 2 gap defensive player. He has been a consistent player, as he had 9 TFLs in 04. His atletic ability to sideswipe guards will impress NFL teams. On film, he looked pretty good, but needed to up his stats a little. Still, a lunchpail guy who will be good in the pros because there won't be alot of pressure on him to come in an preform early. A solid guy who should be drafted, but a good class of DTs may make him a FA. He also worked out as an offensive lineman, which could garner some interest for him as well.