2007 NFL Mock Draft -- Part 2

With the NFL Draft well over a month away, here is my updated Mock Draft. 1. Oakland Raiders: JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU Russell is considered the best quarterback in this draft and the Raiders are desperate at that position. Don't count out Georgia Tech WR Calvin Johnson or a trade. 2. Detroit Lions: Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame Matt Millen has messed up this organization so much (three straight WR's taken in the Top 10 - Charles Rodgers, Roy Williams, Mike Williams, with only Roy Williams working out) that he will probably pass on Calvin Johnson. Don't be shocked to see a trade. 3. Cleveland Browns: Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma The Browns did just sign free agent Jamal Lewis but the former 2,000-yard rusher isn't the future for this franchise. Peterson will split time with Lewis in '07 before taking over in 2008. Like the Raiders and Lions, a trade is a high possibility. 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech With the possibility of trades in the Top 3, Johnson may be gone here but if he's still on the board, I doubt Jon Gruden can pass on him. 5. Arizona Cardinals: Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin Thomas is rated as the best offensive lineman in the draft and the Cards will be very happy to get him to protect Matt Leinart. 6. Washington Redskins: Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas Anderson, like Clemson's Gaines Adams and Georgia's Charles Johnson, is considered the best of the pass rushing ends in this draft. The 'Skins will gladly add him to their defensive line. 7. Minnesota Vikings: Ted Ginn, Jr., WR, Ohio State The Vikings are desperate for playmakers and Ginn is an explosive receiver and return man. 8. Houston Texans: Levi Brown, OT, Penn State This could be a little high for Brown but the Texans offensive line is terrible and they have to build it up to have any chance in the AFC South. 9. Miami Dolphins: Alan Branch, DT, Michigan The Dolphins could be a player for Brady Quinn but if they stand pat at No. 9 and Quinn is gone, Branch would be an upgrade for the interior of their defensive line. 10. Atlanta Falcons: LaRon Landry, S, LSU 33-year-old Lawyer Milloy is not the answer. 11. San Francisco 49ers: Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson Mike Nolan continues to build through the defense. 12. Buffalo Bills: Leon Hall, CB, Michigan After losing Nate Clements to free agency, the Bills need a cornerback. 13. St. Louis Rams: Charles Johnson, DE, Georgia After taking a cornerback last year, the Rams continue to rebuild their defense with Johnson, a terrific pass rusher at Georgia. 14. Carolina Panthers: Patrick Willis, LB, Ole Miss With the questionable health of Dan Morgan, the Panthers need to find a new middle linebacker. 15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska With Joey Porter gone to Miami and the defense possibly shifting from a 3-4 to a 4-3, the Steelers need a defensive end that can rush the passer. 16. Green Bay Packers: Marshawn Lynch, RB, California With Ahman Green now in Houston and Brett Favre in the final year(s) of his great career, the Packers need playmakers. Lynch isn't a great blocker or pass receiver but he can run. Favre will like play action with Lynch. 17. Jacksonville Jaguars: Brandon Meriweather, S, Miami (FL) The Jags have one of the best defensive lines in football so their focus on D needs to be in the secondary. A cornerback is also an option. 18. Cincinnati Bengals: Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas Houston's stock exploded at the NFL Combine and he can team with last year's top pick, Jonathan Joseph, to give the Bengals a very talented and very young duo at cornerback. 19. Tennessee Titans: Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU Like they're not going to give Vince Young some weapons. They'll need them with the departure of Drew Bennett. 20. New York Giants: Aaron Ross, CB, Texas The G-Men need help in the secondary (who doesn't) and Ross will provide them with needed depth. 21. Denver Broncos: Daymeion Hughes, CB, California Even with the acquisition of Dre Bly from the Lions (who wants a trade to Washington), Denver needs more depth at CB. 22. Dallas Cowboys: Reggie Nelson, S, Florida The ball hawking Nelson will pair together with the hard hitting Roy Williams to give the Cowboys the top young safety tandem in the NFL. 23. Kansas City Chiefs: Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC Anyone who watched the Chiefs get rushed out of the playoffs by the Colts knows they need help on offense. Jarrett, who has seen his stock drop since the end of the college season, is a proven player from his days as a Trojan. 24. New England Patriots: Paul Posluszny, LB, Penn State Even with the free agent acquisition of Adalius Thomas, the Pats still need to get younger and deeper at linebacker. Posluszny looks like a Patriot type of player -- tough and smart. 25. New York Jets: Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ohio State As Eric Mangini continues to build "PATRIOTS SOUTH" in New Jersey, Gonzalez fits in as a smart, playmaking wideout. 26. Philadelphia Eagles: Michael Griffin, S, Texas With the loss of Michael Lewis, the Eagles need a safety. 27. New Orleans Saints: Greg Olsen, TE, Miami (FL) Olsen is another weapon to add to the Drew Brees/Deuce McAllister/Reggie Bush arsenal. 28. New England Patriots: Jarvis Moss, DE/OLB, Florida And the NFL continues to try and solve the mystery of how the Patriots always manage to stay on top. 29. Baltimore Ravens: Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida State The Ravens will gladly add Timmons if he happens to fall this far to help replace Adalius Thomas. 30. San Diego Chargers: Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee New coach Norv Turner will push for a WR to complement Vincent Jackson so that opponents will have to pay attention on the perimeter, hopefully opening up room for LaDainian Tomlinson and Antonio Gates in the middle of the field. 31. Chicago Bears: Jon Beason, LB, Miami (FL) What a Super Bowl hangover. The Bears trade Thomas Jones for spare change to the Jets, may be losing Tank Johnson to suspension for his prison sentence and star linebacker Lance Briggs has stated he will holdout due to his unhappiness with the Bears placing the "franchise" tag on him (for $7.2-million dollars). Beason is insurance in case Briggs is traded or actually follows through on his holdout. 32. Indianapolis Colts: Marcus McCauley, CB, Fresno State The Super Bowl champs try and replace the departed Nick Harper.