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Mock Draft (cont.)

Posted: Friday February 11, 2005 11:05AM; Updated: Friday February 11, 2005 12:58PM
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Mock NFL Draft #1
Pick Team Pos. Player College Class Ht. Wt.
17 DT Travis Johnson Florida State Sr. 6-5 292
Run defense was the bane of the Bengals' existence last season, so an upgrade in the middle of the line is mandatory. With Tony Williams a free agent, Johnson is a solid mid-first-round pick who can penetrate the backfield.
18 DT Anttaj Hawthorne Wisconsin Sr. 6-3 305
The Vikings need a run-stuffing nose tackle who can play alongside DT Kevin Williams and soak up lots of double-team blocks. Hawthorne can generate pressure and hold the point, making him a nice fit for the Purple.
19 OT Jammal Brown Oklahoma Sr. 6-6 313
You might have heard that the Kyle Turley acquisition didn't work out so well last season, what with him and the head coach wanting to kill each other and all. With right tackle still a problem, Brown is the layup choice.
20 DE/OLB Shawne Merriman Maryland Jr. 6-4 250
Merriman is a "tweener" prospect, but he has great athleticism and some pass-rush skills. Dallas may be able to move him around as it dabbles more with a 3-4 scheme. Cornerback Carlos Rogers is another possibility.
21 DE David Pollack Georgia Sr. 6-3 276
The Jaguars' troubles at defensive end last season were well-documented. In Pollack, they get a player who lacks something in terms of size and speed, but makes up for it with great effort, strength and instincts.
22 WR Roddy White UAB Sr. 6-2 205
News flash: The Ravens need a big-play receiver. If Baltimore doesn't win the Randy Moss trade sweepstakes, it's a darn good bet it will spend its first-rounder on one. It should come down to White or Oklahoma's Mark Clayton.
23 DE Matt Roth Iowa Sr. 6-4 270
Another case where defense is a team's obvious need. Roth would give Seattle the pass-rusher it lacked at times last season, when all those fourth-quarter leads were going up in smoke. His intensity is Grant Wistrom-like.
24 CB Carlos Rogers Auburn Sr. 6-1 194
Can the Packers take another corner if they spent a No. 1 (Ahmad Carroll) and a No. 3(Joey Thomas) pick on the position last season? Did you see Carroll play last year? The position remains a need, and Rogers will be tempting.
25 DE/DT Shaun Cody USC Sr. 6-4 295
The Broncos must upgrade their defensive line, and they'll consider themselves fortunate if Cody falls to them. He can generate pass rush from the outside and slow down the run when he's lined up inside.
26 CB Brandon Browner Oregon State Jr. 6-4 202
It's a deep year for cornerbacks, and the Jets could be well-situated to land the position's fourth-best prospect. Browner would upgrade David Barrett's side of the field in pass defense if he runs as well as expected this spring.
27 WR Mark Clayton Oklahoma Sr. 5-11 187
Clayton put on a great show at the Senior Bowl and lifted himself into the first round. If he gets past Baltimore at No. 22, the Falcons should snap him up. Michael Vick could use a No. 1 receiver -- Peerless Price hasn't gotten it done.
28 S Brodney Pool Oklahoma Jr. 6-3 208
Pool makes its four Sooners in the first round. (How did they get blown out by USC?) With safety Jerry Wilson headed for free agency, and a first-round receiver already taken at No. 12, Pool would add a playmaking element to the secondary.
29 CB Bryant McFadden Florida State Sr. 6-0 186
The Colts aren't going to get past the powers that be in the AFC until they upgrade at cornerback. McFadden had a quality Senior Bowl and has the size that NFL scouts look for. Clemson's Justin Miller is another option.
30 TE Heath Miller Virginia Jr. 6-5 255
This might end up being ridiculously low for Miller, who is far and away the class of the tight end crop. With the way teams throw to tight ends these days, some believe the smooth and athletic Miller could crack the top 15.
31 WR Reggie Brown Georgia Sr. 6-1 195
Todd Pinkston and Freddie Mitchell are simply not enough of a threat to keep folks off No. 1 receiver Terrell Owens. Brown turned a few heads with a good week at the Senior Bowl, and he has nice size and reliable hands.
32 CB Justin Miller Clemson Jr. 5-11 201
The round might include as many as six or seven cornerbacks, and that's great news for the Patriots, who could bid farewell to both Ty Law and Tyrone Poole. Another possibility is LSU cornerback Corey Webster.

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