Lifting Mock Draft 2.0

After posting my initial weight lifting mock draft yesterday, I have tapped into my wide network of sources to get a better idea of what will go down this afternoon at the MHS Lifting Draft. This draft combines the drama of the Entwistle murder trial, the intrigue of the presidential election and the hidden agendas of the CIA. This morning I witnessed Eric Menchi toss Doug Graham in a locker when Graham tried to sneak a peak at Menchi's big board. Tensions are running high, if Coach Traister doesn't get this thing started on time, blood could be shed. After checking with my moles and secret sources, here is my updated mock draft of rounds one through six. ROUND ONE 1. TEAM SOMMERS: Brendan Gallahue, Junior The reports of Gallahue skipping out on the MHS weightroom this summer turned out to be a sham. Gallahue will sign with TEAM SOMMERS sometime before testing from what I am told. His signing bonus could break the record of the one signed by Tony Mandarich during his sophomore year lifting draft at Michigan State. 2. TEAM BRESLIN: Maduka Nwanekezi, Junior There are some smoke signals coming from Maduka's agent, the highly respected Joe Lynch, that Maduka will be tough to sign if he slips from the top spot. Breslin is a shrewd negotiator, I think Maduka will report on time. 3. TEAM CONNOR: Max Opara, Senior Nothing has changed here. After combining to help MHS win the State Class C championship in the 4x400, Connor and Opara want a weightroom title. 4. TEAM MENCHI: Rasheed Wells, Sophomore Wells is expected to toss up some impressive numbers at today's testing. Menchi has seen Wells at work and will be excited if he slips to the fourth pick. 5. TEAM GRAHAM: Kyle Cushing, Junior There have been some rumors floating through the halls of MHS that the man known as Newman could rise into the top 3, if not the overall first pick. There are some issues with Newman's availability to travel all the way from the E to reach the high school three times a week but Graham, pending an investigation of the DMV into some unpaid parking tickets, has a drivers license and a car to transport his first round pick to and from the weightroom. 6. TEAM BROWN: Chris Collier, Senior The "Thriller" has moonwalked into the first round according to people who are in the know. 7. TEAM CARTEN: Joey Major, Junior The combination of Carten and Major is a match made in Coach Turrissi's heaven. These two are constant reminders to the rest of the team that dedication and effort with weights and running does pay off. 8. TEAM DURGIN: Ricmyr St. Cyr, Senior Durgin's scouts have been keeping tabs on St. Cyr for weeks. Will his agent, Randy Omoregie, accept late first round money for a lifter who provides top 3 value? That will be an issue. ROUND TWO 9. TEAM DURGIN: Daejon Simpson, Junior "Mustard" is first round value at the top of the second round. Durgin adds strength to his team after taking speed with St. Cyr. 10. TEAM CARTEN: Rashawn Poochie, Senior I have heard rumblings of Durgin having a strong interest in the Pooch but if he slips to Carten, he won't get past him. 11. TEAM BROWN: Matt Hunt, Sophomore Hunt is rising up the big board. The kid is a fixture in the weightroom and I would not be shocked to see someone take a chance on him in the first round. 12. TEAM GRAHAM: Kingsley Pierre, Junior Pierre has only been in Milton a short time but he has spent the bulk of that time lifting and running. 13. TEAM MENCHI: Nick Noonan, Sophomore Noonan has leaped over Rodeny Denis according to most experts because of his no-nonsense attitude. 14. TEAM CONNOR: Tom Phelan, Junior If Connor goes for speed in round one, he will need to add some bulk in round two. Phelan has been putting in the hours, he could have a breakout summer. 15. TEAM BRESLIN: Justin Stancato, Junior Breslin knows that his fellow wide receiver and cornerback will put in the time to improve. A potential steal this late in the draft. 16. TEAM SOMMERS: Sean Adley, Junior The talk of Adley vacationing in Maine won't go away but Sommers has assurance he will be here. ROUND THREE 17. TEAM SOMMERS: Rodney Denis, Junior The "Hot Rod" may be the clown prince of the MHS football team but beneath that irritating personality their is a competitive kid who wants to get better. 18. TEAM BRESLIN: Tomas Zayas, Junior An absolute steal if he lasts this long. The suspension for fighting is behind the "Doctor" and he is ready to get that bench press up to 250 pounds. 19. TEAM CONNOR: Chris Harrison, Sophomore This kid is the total package but there are questions about his attendance. 20. TEAM MENCHI: Matt Regan, Sophomore Menchi will be happy to have Regan as an understudy in the weightroom and on the field. 21. TEAM GRAHAM: Phil Clark, Senior Is this the summer that Clark answers the questions about his commitment? 22. TEAM BROWN: Ebuka Nwanekezi, Sophomore Is there a week when this kid skips a workout? 23. TEAM CARTEN: Kamani Jones, Sophomore Another newcomer, Jones could slip under the radar of most teams because they don't know who he is yet. He will prove that he belongs and is a potential first round pick in 2009. 24. TEAM DURGIN: Darner Alteon, Junior Getting a talent like Alteon this late makes Durgin a happy camper. ROUND FOUR 25. TEAM DURGIN: Olajuwon Dickerson, Sophomore A potential number one overall pick in 2009 or 2010, "Tootie" could lead TEAM DURGIN to a ring. 26. TEAM CARTEN: Ronald Calixte, Junior No one can challenge his effort during the winter and spring. 27. TEAM BROWN: Peter Tufts, Senior He has said all the right things this spring. Now, can he follow through? 28. TEAM GRAHAM: Kevin Walsh, Junior This kid puts in the time and is starting to get big. 29. TEAM MENCHI: Adrian Donahue, Sophomore Any kid that is compared to Forrest Gump -- strictly because of their speed on the gridiron -- is a great fourth round pick. 30. TEAM CONNOR: Cullen Cockrell, Junior Like the Colts taking undersized defensive lineman, Connor loves guys who run the ball and play secondary. 31. TEAM BRESLIN: Seamus Queally, Sophomore Can "Lude Jr." step up and help a contender? 32. TEAM SOMMERS: Alex Rush, Senior Rush is often overlooked because of injuries but he spent many a day or night in the weightroom last summer. ROUND FIVE 33. TEAM SOMMERS: Karl Rene, Junior ODK is telling his agent that he will never forgive the teams that passed on him. 34. TEAM BRESLIN: Rob O'Neil, Sophomore O'Neil can help out a team today, not many fifth round picks can claim that. 35. TEAM CONNOR: Tyler Dynan, Senior Connor needs to add bulk. "T-Bone" needs to add effort. 36. TEAM MENCHI: Tariq Taylor, Junior "Buddha" brings it every day. 37. TEAM GRAHAM: Jeremy Middleton, Junior A smart pick late in the draft. 38. TEAM BROWN: Simon Doktor, Senior Simon has shown signs lately that he can be a contributor. 39. TEAM CARTEN: Kerrigan Griffiths, Sophomore T-Cart prides himself on leadership and the "Squash" needs someone to follow in the weightroom. 40. TEAM DURGIN: Brendan Dempsey, Sophomore Tickets are sold with first and second round picks. Championships are won with fifth and sixth round picks. ROUND SIX 41. TEAM DURGIN: Cam Flaherty, Sophomore See above. 42. TEAM CARTEN: Jack Davis, Sophomore A potential mid-round pick, Davis could drop because of his commitment to Legion baseball. 43. TEAM BROWN: Dorall Hilton, Sophomore Brown takes a chance on a linebacker. 44. TEAM GRAHAM: Ryan Smith, Junior Possibly the steal of the sixth round. 45. TEAM MENCHI: Steven Cimildoro, Junior Cimildoro is fast and could be a factor. 46. TEAM CONNOR: McKendy Jean-Gillis A poor man's Ebuka Nwanekezi, "Big Mac" could be a force if he puts in the time. 47. TEAM BRESLIN: Dylan Olson, Sophomore Adding depth this late is the mark of a true champion. 48. TEAM SOMMERS: Sam Dorilas, Sophomore The Marty Moore of the 2008 lifting draft. Check in tomorrow or Friday to get the results of the draft and draft grades for each team.