Saturday, March 15, 2008

Mock me gently

I know it's only mid-March, but I thought I'd throw a mock draft out. Keep in mind that this includes predicted compensatory picks.

2: Marcus Howard DE Georgia 6004, 237, 4.45
Too small! They'll say. Too early! They'll shout. Too bad, I say. This kid is a natural born pass-rusher of rare ability. Don't believe me, take another look at this year's Sugar Bowl. With so many 3-4 teams looking for rushbackers, I'd be surprised if he was still available here.
3: John Carlson TE Notre Dame 6051, 251, 4.88
Here's the replacement for 13-game starter Ben Utecht. Carlson is a big-time blocker with soft hands who can contribute on short and intermediate routes.
4: Nick Greco T Toledo 6046, 305, 5.31
He'll never be Walter Jones at left tackle, but Greco could develop into a starter at any other o-line spot in the NFL. Good lines are made of never-say-die guys like this.
5: Marcus Smith WR New Mexico 6013, 221, 4.51
I know he has some ish, but Smith is a big lug who catches anything near him. An upgrade over Roy Hall.
6a: Jalen Parmele HB Toledo 5114, 224, 4.47
Saw this kid while watching film of Greco. An excellent blocker and inside runner, Parmele could well be the Colts' No. 2 next year.
6b: Jack Williams CB Kent State 5090, 186, 4.43
Tough-as-nails press corner with speed? Sign me up.
6c: Ronnie McCullough ILB Bethune-Cookman 5110, 229, 4.75
Short, unheralded Mike who tackles everything and makes his presence known on every play — sound familiar?
6d: Trevor Scott DE Buffalo 6050, 256, 4.54
Small-school phenom with speed and natural pass-rush ability? Besides, the Colts caught an eyeful of this kid when they scouted Ramon Guzman at Buffy last year.
7a: Colin Ferrell DT Kent State 6005, 293, 4.88
Quick, strong penetrating nose tackle with a solid character. Has a non-stop motor. Screams Colts, draft me!
7b: Eric Scott C Kentucky 6032, 298, 4.93
A former tight end with a cerebral approach to the position and the game, Scott is better than his triangle numbers would allow.

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