1. Oakland Raiders – JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU

Russell does not grade out as the top player on the board, but you can not underestimate the buzz that will surround a quarterback with his athleticism. Russell should have great workout numbers and Al Davis has historically loved players like that. Russell has one of the strongest arms of any quarterback at any level and if he reaches his potential, is the type of player you can build around. Russell appears to be more of a Raider QB then Brady Quinn. Calvin Johnson may get some interest, but without a QB who can get him the ball, it may not make sense.

War Room Report Staff debate the 2007 NFL Draft QB Class in the Hot Reads Feature!
 

2. Detroit Lions – Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin

All signs point to the Lions passing on Quinn. The recent comments by Mike Martz that the Lions will not target a QB have been refuted by the management, but that is only to ensure trade value here. The Lions have Jeff Backus at LT now, who signed a big contract, but will move Backus to RT to beef up one of the worst lines in the league. Head coach Rod Marnelli has stated that Backus will not be moved, but that is typical pre draft posturing. Jon Kitna seems to be the short term solution here and Dan Orvloskly is yet to show anything

3. Cleveland Browns – Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma

The Reuben Droughns experiment seems to be over, after an injury filled and unproductive 2006 season, Droughns might be replaced. Peterson is one of the best running back prospects that we have seen in recent years, and will instantly add another playmaker for the Browns. Charlie Frye will get at least one more opportunity to prove he can be the leader of this team. Alan Branch will have to get consideration, but the Browns can not pass on Peterson.

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4. Tampa Bay Bucs – Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech

The Bucs have other needs, especially on defense, but to draft the #1 player on the board at pick #4 is like stealing. Johnson has a size/speed combination never before seen. Plus Johnson has great hands and has not demonstrated any of the off the field issues we have come to associate with top WR. If he had a better QB at Georgia Tech, he would have rewritten the record books. Johnson would start immediately and give Chris Simms a huge target. Calvin Johnson blew the combine away with a 4.35 40 and possibly could move up the board, especially if a trade is made.

5. Arizona Cardinals – Levi Brown, OT, Penn State

Arizona will be targeting Joe Thomas, but with him off the board, and a huge need at left tackle, the Cardinals are forced to take Levi Brown here. Brown has even more upside than Joe Thomas, as he is a more gifted athlete. Brown has struggled with his technique and remaining consistent, but both should improve under the tutelage of Russ Grimm. Arizona could look to DT Alan Branch here.

6. Washington Redskins – Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson

After registering only 19 sacks in 2006, the Redskins simply must address their pass rush. Unfortunately, owner Dan Snyder’s free spending ways have left the Skins without the cap room or sufficient draft picks to really address the issue. Adams was one of the stars at the 2007 NFL combine and is a better pass rusher than Jamaal Anderson. Gaines Adams could be on his way to a double digit sack season for the Redskins. The Skins could also look at moving the pick to acquire valuable depth on a team that sorely needs it.

7. Minnesota Vikings – Ted Ginn Jr, WR, Ohio State

The Vikings must add a WR for 2^nd year QB Tarvaris Jackson, and the speedy Ginn is sure to move up draft boards. Troy Williamson is a bust and Travis Taylor is the only real WR on the roster- and even he is best suited for a 3^rd WR role. The War Room Report rates Dwayne Jarrett higher, but Ginn's workouts will like move him past Jarrett on many boards. Ginn must prove he is healthy after his injury in the national title game.

8. Houston Texans – Alan Branch, DT, Michigan

Perhaps the toughest team to judge in the top ten is the Houston Texans, who just a year ago passed on Reggie Bush to draft Mario Williams. The Texans are likely to be undergoing a change at QB, with David Carr gone, and could look at Brady Quinn here. Cornerback is another area of need, but this may be too high to select one. Placing Branch next to Mario Williams would dramatically improve the front four.

9. Miami Dolphins – Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame

The most analyzed player in the draft finally goes, to Miami at #9. The Dolphins do have Daunte Culpepper, but new coach Cam Cameron is going to want a QB he can mold. Quinn played well at Notre Dame under Charlie Weis, and could sit a year or two while Cameron preps him to replace Daunte Culpepper. The recent signing of QB coach Terry Shea only increases the odds that Quinn is the selection. If the Dolphins think they are close, they may choose a defense player like Jamaal Anderson or Amobi Okoye here. The War Room Report recently weighed in on Brady Quinn with our Buy or Sell Feature!

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10. Atlanta Falcons – LaRon Landry, S, LSU

LaRon Landry had a great performance at the 2007 NFL scouting combine, running his 40 in 4.35 and looking great in the drills. Atlanta is likely to part ways with Lawyer Milloy and Landry would be an ideal fit. Jimmy Williams may move to safety for the Falcons, but he is best suited at free safety. Atlanta could also look at adding defensive tackle Amobi Okoye, who played for new head coach Bobby Petrino at Louisville here, but Landry would be a great addition.

11. San Francisco 49ers – Patrick Willis, MLB, Ole Miss

The 49ers allowed the most points in the league in 2006 and defensive minded coach Mike Nolan will be sure to address that area. When Nolan was in Baltimore, he had Ray Lewis, and Patrick Willis is one of the best MLB prospects in some time. Willis ran a 4.49 at the combine and his production at Ole Miss was outstanding, playing for a team with inferior talent. San Francisco could look to add a WR or CB here also.

12. Buffalo Bills – Marshawn Lynch, RB, Cal

Starting RB Willis McGahee is rumored to be on the trading block, but regardless, it appears that McGahee will not be on the Buffalo roster in 2008. As Indianapolis and New England demonstrated last season, splitting carries between two backs can work. Buffalo needs to surround JP Losman with as many playmakers as possible, and Lynch is definitely a playmaker. Buffalo could consider WR's Dwayne Jarrett or Robert Meacham here.

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13. St. Louis Rams – Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas

With a solid corps of skilled position players, the Rams must seek to upgrade a defense that struggled in 2006. Anderson was unable to workout at the combine, which allowed Gaines Adams to pass him, but Anderson had a huge season for Arkansas and is a perfect compliment opposite of Leonard Little. The biggest need for the Rams is at outside linebacker, but there is not a player worthy of this selection at that position.

14. Carolina Panthers – Greg Olsen, TE, Miami

Greg Olsen was probably the biggest winner at the 2007 Combine, and new Carolina OC Jeff Davidson has publicly stated that the tight end position will player a bigger role in the Panthers' offense this year. Olsen's speed would work well with Steve Smith and Keyshawn Johnson, and give Carolina, which was supposed to be a Super Bowl contender, one of the best groups of playmakers in the league. Carolina could look to add a linebacker or safety here, perhaps Florida's Reggie Nelson

15. Pittsburgh Steelers – Leon Hall, CB, Michigan

Recent attempts to draft corners have failed as Pittsburgh has taken raw athletes and tried to mold them into football players. With the selection of Hall, Pittsburgh gets a football player who understands the cornerback position. Prior to the combine, there were questions as to Hall's speed, but the 4.39 40 that Hall put up, should silence those critics and make him the #1 CB off the board.

16. Green Bay Packers – Reggie Nelson, S, Florida

The Packers signed Marquand Manuel in the 2006 off-season but the former Seahawk was a liability in pass coverage. Nelson is a ball hawk who has great coverage skills and would immediately start for the Packers. With Marshawn Lynch off the board, the Packers will have to look elsewhere if they need to replace RB Ahman Green.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars – Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida St.

Jacksonville has a solid base, but could use some help on defense, in addition to an answer at quarterback. Clint Ingram looks to be a solid find for Jacksonville, but they could use the athletic Timmons opposite of him. A player who is likely to move up the board once workouts start, Timmons will make an immediate impact. The Jaguars could look to select a corner here also.

18. Cincinnati Bengals – Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville

The upside of Okoye is higher than perhaps any defensive player in the draft. Okoye will only be 20 when the season starts and has an explosive first step usually seen from a defensive end. Okoye is a similar DT to Chicago Bears DT Tommie Harris and could have a similar impact for the Bengals. Okoye probably should go higher, but the needs of the teams ahead of them allow the Bengals to steal the Louisville graduate here.

19. Tennessee Titans – Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC

The Titans are set at quarterback with Vince Young, but need to give him some playmakers on offense to improve his chances at success. Jarrett is being dogged with questions about his speed, but the production that he put up at USC can not be ignored. Jarrett would be reunited with former offensive coordinator Norm Chow in Tennessee. The Titans could look at Robert Meacham or Dwayne Bowe here as well.

20. New York Giants – Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas

Corey Webster was selected to give the Giants a desperately need savior at cornerback, but he has disappointed so far. Houston was the fastest CB at the combine and his physical style fits the Giants scheme. The Giants have a lot of needs, after cutting a pair of starting LBs and their starting LT this off season. The Giants could also look to CB Darrelle Revis or LBs Jon Beason or Paul Posluszny here.

21. Denver Broncos – Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska

Denver would like to take a defensive tackle here, but Carriker is too talented to pass on. He is a versatile player who could play tackle on pass downs, but is best at a natural defensive end. Carriker moved up draft boards after a strong showing at the Senior Bowl and demonstrated at the combine that his athleticism is as good as any defensive end prospect in the draft. Carriker is another who deserves to go higher, and Denver gets a steal here.

22. Dallas Cowboys – Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh

Dallas could look at many positions here, including OG and WR, but they could definitely use a CB and Revis could be an instant starter. Revis is another who did not work out at the combine, but he had a solid season at Pittsburgh and is a physical corner that fits the Cowboys system. The Cowboys could be tempted by some of the elite WR talent available, but Revis is a great pick.

23. Kansas City Chiefs – Robert Meacham, WR, Tennessee

Kansas City has needed to add a WR to their offense for several years and find a great value here in Meacham, who ran a sizzling 4.39 40 at the combine. Meacham has good size and is currently projected to go higher than Dwayne Bowe or Sidney Rice. The Chiefs could use a OT as well, but there are no players worth a first round pick after Brown and Thomas.

24. New England Patriots – Jarivs Moss, OLB/DE, Florida

New England has never shied away from taking talented defensive players, even if they had an undefined role. Moss could be a great 3-4 OLB, and even though the Patriots have Roosevelt Colvin, Moss's physical ability would be too much to pass on here. The Patriots staff would find a way to use Moss to create havoc for opposing defenses. Moss could play many roles for the Patriots. New England could be tempted to draft another WR here, after taking Chad Jackson last season.

25. New York Jets – Aaron Ross, CB, Texas

The Jets must improve the cornerback spot if they hope to return to the playoffs. Andre Dyson and Justin Miller were the worst pair of corners in the playoffs and David Barrett was the nickel back. Ross won the Thorpe Award for the best collegiate defensive back in 2006 and is a very instinctive player. He fits well with the Jets and what they are trying to accomplish. The disappointing combine of Daymeion Hughes solidifies the grade of Ross here.

26. Philadelphia Eagles – Michael Griffin, S, Texas

The Eagles have not spent a high pick on linebacker in recent years, and may be satisfied with their current group, despite the fact the position appears to be a pressing need. Griffin would instantly be an upgrade over Sean Considine. He is an outstanding athlete and will make a difference immediately. If the Eagles do go linebacker, Posluszny is an option here.

27. New Orleans Saints – Paul Posluszny, LB, Penn State

The Saints #1 need is probably cornerback, but with Ross going at pick 25, the Saints are able to get an instant starter in Paul Posluszny of Penn State. Posluszny also gives the Saints the flexibility to play him at MLB or OLB.  If New Orleans does target a corner here, they would have to reach for Marcus McCauley or the sliding Daymeion Hughes.

28. New England Patriots – Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU

New England drafted Chad Jackson in early round 2 in the 2006 draft, but Jackson tore his ACL and is likely to miss much of the 2007 season. Bowe is a good value here, falling more because of team needs and the rise of Robert Meacham. New England could look at adding another linebacker here and like New Orleans, could use a cornerback.

29. Baltimore Ravens – Michael Bush, RB, Louisville

Jamal Lewis is done. The Ravens need a productive back to make this offense work and are starting to realize they do not have that player on the roster. The status of Michael Bush is still undecided, after a leg injury in the 2006 college football season. He was unable to work out at the combine, so his pro day workout will determine if this grade sticks.

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30. San Diego Chargers – Sidney Rice, WR, South Carolina

While people are blaming Marty Schottenheimer and Marlon McCree for the Chargers loss to the Patriots, the bigger blame should be on the organization for refusing to recognize the problem at wide receiver. Eric Parker may have speed, but he can not catch and does not fight for the ball. Sidney Rice is a bigger WR, which San Diego seems to prefer.

31. Chicago Bears – Justin Blalock, OG/OT, Texas

The Bears have Reuben Brown at guard, but he will be entering his 13^th NFL season, and there are questions to how much longer he can play. Blalock gives the Bears some versatility, as he can play tackle or guard. Chicago has the luxury of taking a player such as Grubbs that may not start right away, because of their depth on both sides of the ball.

32. Indianapolis Colts – Jon Beason, LB, Miami

Cato June is an unrestricted free agent, and the Super Bowl champs may not be able to resign him. Beason would be an adequate replacement. He may move up the board even higher after what should be outstanding workouts. The Colts could also look for a defensive tackle like Tank Tyler here, or could add a WR to play the slot role.