| SI.com's 2003 Mock Draft |
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| Pick |
Team |
Pos. |
Player |
College |
Ht. |
Wt. |
Class |
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1
|
 |
QB
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Carson Palmer
|
USC
|
6'5"
|
232
|
Sr.
|
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It won't be long before fans start clamoring for The Chosen One.
|
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2
|
 |
WR
|
Charles Rogers
|
Michigan State
|
6'2"
|
202 | Jr.
|
|
Lions are sold on making Ford Field "Mr. Rogers Neighborhood."
|
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3
|
 |
WR
|
Andre Johnson
|
Miami (Fla.)
|
6'2"
|
230 | Jr.
|
|
Texans continue building a potent downfield attack.
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4
|
 |
DT
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Dewayne Robertson
|
Kentucky
|
6'1"
|
317 | Jr.
|
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Taking a D-lineman now and a QB in Round 2 improves two positions.
|
|
5
|
 |
CB
|
Terence Newman
|
Kansas State
|
5'10"
|
189 | Sr.
|
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D-backfield and return game get a shot in the arm: Prime Time, Part Deux.
|
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6
|
 |
DE
|
Terrell Suggs
|
Arizona State
|
6'3"
|
262 | Jr.
|
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Like Chicago, the Cards can wait until Round 2 for a future QB or WR.
|
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7
|
 |
CB
|
Marcus Trufant
|
Washington State
|
5'11"
|
199 | Sr.
|
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Minnesota opts for the "best available" -- maybe even DT Jimmy Kennedy.
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8
|
 |
QB
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Byron Leftwich
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Marshall
|
6'5"
|
241 | Sr.
|
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Jacksonville can still get a quality O-lineman or WR in the second round.
|
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9
|
 |
T
|
Jordan Gross
|
Utah
|
6'4"
|
300 | Sr.
|
|
Carolina takes the draft's top lineman and a franchise-type player at that.
|
|
10
|
 |
QB
|
Kyle Boller
|
California
|
6'3"
|
234 | Sr.
|
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Stats-wise, a one-year wonder? It's all a matter of timing.
|
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11
|
 |
DT
|
Jimmy Kennedy
|
Penn State
|
6'4"
|
322 | Sr.
|
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Kennedy is an all-around talent, but scouts caution he is a Nittany Lion ...
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12
|
 |
LB
|
Boss Bailey
|
Georgia
|
6'3"
|
233 | Sr.
|
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And now there are whispers that Mad Mike is eyeing TE Jason Witten.
|
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13
|
 |
DT
|
Kevin Williams
|
Oklahoma State
|
6'4"
|
304 | Sr.
|
|
New York will go defense early, then look for a WR with its pick at No. 22.
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14
|
 |
DT
|
Johnathan Sullivan
|
Georgia
|
6'3"
|
313 | Jr.
|
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New England's D-line needs an upgrade; Sullivan is the difference-maker.
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15
|
 |
DT
|
William Joseph
|
Miami (Fla.)
|
6'5"
|
308 | Sr.
|
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O-line is a priority, but San Diego cannot pass on immediate impact.
|
|
16
|
 |
WR
|
Taylor Jacobs
|
Florida
|
6'0"
|
205 | Sr.
|
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For what it's worth: K.C.'s previous three No. 1 WRs -- 185 career catches.
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17
|
 |
LB
|
E.J. Henderson
|
Maryland
|
6'0"
|
245 | Sr.
|
|
Provided New Orleans opts not to trade up ...
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18
|
|
TE
|
Jason Witten
|
Tennessee
|
6'5"
|
264 | Jr.
|
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Five-year contract aside, Ernie Conwell will be 31 by Opening Day.
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19
|
|
RB
|
Willis McGahee
|
Miami (Fla.)
|
6'0"
|
223 | So.
|
|
A risky pick? Maybe not what we'd expect from Bill Belichick?
|
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20
|
 |
DE
|
Jerome McDougle
|
Miami (Fla.)
|
6'2"
|
264 | Sr.
|
|
Denver's depleted D-line is in dire need of an infusion of youth and talent.
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21
|
 |
T
|
Kwame Harris
|
Stanford
|
6'7"
|
310 | Jr.
|
|
Harris is ranked higher, but Eric Steinbach is another possibility in the spot.
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22
|
|
WR
|
Bryant Johnson
|
Penn State
|
6'2"
|
214 | Sr.
|
|
New York gets offensive. ... Or maybe not; perhaps DE Michael Haynes?
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23
|
 |
DE
|
Michael Haynes
|
Penn State
|
6'3"
|
281 | Sr.
|
|
Another "best available" pick, this one is also a need/impact choice.
|
|
24
|
 |
S
|
Mike Doss
|
Ohio State
|
5'10"
|
207 | Sr.
|
|
D-backfield needs improving; S/CB Julian Battle is another possibility.
|
|
25
|
 |
DE
|
Kenny Peterson
|
Ohio State
|
6'3"
|
298 | Sr.
|
|
G-Men make a solid, long-term addition to their aging ends.
|
|
26
|
 |
DT
|
Ty Warren
|
Texas A&M
|
6'4'
|
307 | Sr.
|
|
San Fran begins rebuilding its interior; Bryant Young entering his 10th season.
|
|
27
|
 |
S
|
Troy Polamalu
|
USC
|
5'10"
|
206 | Sr.
|
|
Pittsburgh's only strong safety -- Chris Hope. Is there any doubt on this pick?
|
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28
|
 |
WR
|
Kelley Washington
|
Tennessee
|
6'2"
|
223 | So.
|
|
Tennessee will know all there is about "The Future" before gambling its own.
|
|
29
|
 |
LB
|
Terry Pierce
|
Kansas State
|
6'1"
|
251 | Jr.
|
|
LB remains the biggest issue to address -- not QB, for now.
|
|
30
|
 |
DE
|
Cory Redding
|
Texas
|
6'4'
|
279 | Sr.
|
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Other possibilities: Dewayne White of Louisville, Chris Kelsay of Nebraska.
|
|
31
|
 |
WR
|
Tyrone Calico
|
Middle Tenn. State
|
6'3"
|
223 | Sr.
|
|
Oakland is a haven for no-name guys who turn into big-time players.
|
|
32
|
|
S
|
Rashean Mathis
|
Bethune-Cookman
|
6'0"
|
202 | Sr.
|
|
Oakland is a haven ... OK, meet Rod Woodson's replacement. If he ever retires.
|
|
44
|
 |
DT
|
Nick Eason
|
Clemson
|
6'3"
|
301 | Sr.
|
|
Washington must replenish its interior D-line, and Eason is an unpolished gem.
|
|
49
|
 |
WR
|
Teyo Johnson
|
Stanford
|
6'5"
|
247 | So.
|
|
Originally a QB, he caught at least one TD in 14 of 23 games; runs a 4.65 40.
|
|
55
|
 |
CB
|
Dennis Weathersby
|
Oregon State
|
6'0"
|
204 | Sr.
|
|
If not a D-back, it'll be D-line -- DTs Kenny King or Jarrett Johnson fit the bill.
|
|
64
|
 |
LB
|
Chaun Thompson
|
West Texas A&M
|
6'1"
|
240 | Sr.
|
|
Will he last until the end of Round 2? Bucs rejoice if this scenario unfolds.
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