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Round 8 Pick 1

Justin Mertes-Mistretta- The Sports Bank

Pick: RB Jerome Harrison CLE

Jerome Harrison ran for 561 yards and 5 TDs in the last three games of last season. Plus, the injury to Montario Hardesty allowed Harrison to move into the starting RB spot this off-season. I think the Browns will move the ball better than people think and Harrison will break out this year.

Round 8 Pick 2

Walter Cherepinsky- Walter Football

Pick: WR Robert Meachem NO

Robert Meachem is my top receiver available. Meachem came on at the end of the year and became a big red-zone target for Drew Brees.

Round 8 Pick 3

Paul Greco- Fantasy Pros 911

Pick: TE Chris Cooley WAS

Redskins QB, Donovan McNabb, has a good history with TE. Chris Cooley is one of the best, despite coming off injury. I’m looking for a big season from Cooley and he adds depth to my TE position.

Round 8 Pick 4

Steve Adler- Fantasy Daddy

Pick: RB Clinton Portis WAS

The Redskins running back situation is quite unsettled, but I will gladly take Portis with 180 carries behind a Mike Shannahan OL. I’m not expecting great things from Clinton but I think he does have something left in the tank.

Round 8 Pick 5

Scott Carasik- Scardraft

Pick: DEF Atlanta

Going to be a complete and utter homer here. I think Atlanta’s defense will be much improved with Weatherspoon and Robinson in the fold and think they could very well be a top 5 scoring defense this year.

Round 8 Pick 6

Eric Stashin- Rotoprofessor

Pick: WR Steve Breaston ARI

He steps in as the #2 WR in Arizona with the departure of Anquan Boldin. In need of depth at the position with some risk involved in having Terrell Owens as my WR3, I’m going with the top WR left on my draft board here.

 

Round 8 Pick 7

Sam Arker- Rothstein Sports

Pick: WR Jeremy Maclin PHI

BPA here after a great showing in week one of the pre season. Maclin has the skill set to explode in Phili’s offense.

Round 8 Pick 8

Hunter Ansley- Draft Zoo

Pick: RB Reggie Bush NO

I need running back depth, and although he’s not your traditional runner, Reggie Bush is good enough value for me near the end of the eighth round. He’s going to touch the ball a lot. Especially now that Kim Kardashian won’t be touching it for him.

Round 8 Pick 9

Steven Lourie- Football Fan Spot

Pick: QB Donovan McNabb WAS

Need a quarterback. I wanted to get one earlier (Romo, Rivers, Favre) but kept missing my chance. Waiting for a relatively safe bet like McNabb here in the 8th ended up working out pretty well. Too much is being made about his lack of offensive supporting cast. He’s got a revamped offensive line and solid talent in the receiving corps. Remember, this is the same guy who made NFC Championship after NFC Championship with horrible receivers before TO showed up and a head coach who never ran the ball. Expect similar stats to the last 3 years, 3300-4000 yards passing, 19-23 touchdowns, 7-11 interceptions and he’s still above average rushing the football.

Round 8 Pick 10

Jeff Malloy- Beast or Bust

Pick: WR Kenny Britt TEN

With Santonio Holmes out for the first four games of the year and Percy Harvin’s health about to give us a migraine, we thought it would be smart to grab another high upside WR in the 8th round. Kenny Britt, who was the younger player in the NFL last year, was a guy we have had our eye on for a few rounds. He has been compared to Brandon Marshall and it fits, both on and off the field. The QB situation is going to hold him back a bit, but he is easily the most physically gifted WR on the Titans roster. A true breakout may be another year away, but 1,000 yards and 5-8 TD’s are within reach this year.

Round 8 Pick 11

Vin Sadicario- FF Toolbox

Pick: RB Ahmad Bradshaw NYG

I feel comfortable drafting Ahmad Bradshaw as my #3 running back, and expect him to start the season with at least a 50/50 split of the Giants carries out of the backfield. Bradshaw outplayed Brandon Jacobs last season, and while Jacobs should get the goal-line carries, Bradshaw is a superior pass catcher. I expect Bradshaw to outproduce Jacobs this season.

Round 8 Pick 12

Ryan Lester- Lester’s Legends

Pick: RB Ricky Williams MIA

Ronnie Brown can’t stay healthy. Ricky Williams just keeps on producing. I can’t think of a better 4th RB.

 

 

 

Updated 4/26/11

QB RB FB WR TE OT G C DE RLB DT 3-4 DE NT MLB OLB CB S K P

Scoring System 

100 Once in a decade prospect 
95-99 Elite talent 
90-95 Solid top 10 pick 
85-90 Solid first round pick 
80-85 Late 1st-early 2nd 
75-80 Solid 2nd round pick 
70-75 Solid 3rd round pick 
65-70 3rd-4th round pick 
60-65 4th-5th round pick 
55-60 5th round pick 
50-55 6th round pick 
45-50 7th round pick 
40-45 Undrafted, invite to training camp 
30-40 Career practice squader 
20-30 No NFL future 
0-20 No football future 

 

1. Nick Fairley 96 (Auburn)

2. Marcell Dareus 95 (Alabama)

3. Cameron Jordan 90 (California)

4. JJ Watt 87 (Wisconsin)

5. Cameron Heyward 80 (Ohio State)

6. Marvin Austin 79 (North Carolina)

7. Adrian Clayborn 78 (Iowa)

8. Muhammed Wilkerson 78 (Temple)

9. Allen Bailey 76 (Miami)

10. Corey Liuget 76 (Illinois)

11. Sione Fua 74 (Stanford)

12. Lawrence Guy 73 (Arizona State)

13. Christian Ballard 72 (Iowa)

14. Jarvis Jenkins 69 (Clemson)

15. Mike Blanc 55 (Auburn)

16. Cedric Thornton 51 (Southern Arkansas)

17. Karl Klug 51 (Iowa)

18. Brandon Bair 50 (Oregon)

19. David Carter 48 (UCLA)

20. Zane Parr 46 (Virginia)

 

 

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Round 9 Pick 1

Ryan Lester- Lester’s Legends

Pick: WR Lee Evans BUF

He is far better than his numbers suggest thanks to a horrible offense. Regardless, he’s too good to pass up in the 9th round.

Round 9 Pick 2

Vin Sadicario- FF Toolbox

Pick: WR Donald Driver GB

I’m not in love with Driver this season, but in the 9th round, he represents good value. Driver has eclipsed 1000 receiving yards in six consecutive seasons, and if he can stay healthy, he has the opportunity to make it seven.

Round 9 Pick 3

Jeff Malloy- Beast or Bust

Pick: QB Eli Manning NYG

Eli is a borderline QB1 and will serve as a solid backup to his brother Peyton for the 2010 season. With a running game in NY that will likely prove unreliable for a second straight season, look for Eli to take it to the air often in 2010 and repeat with 4,000+ passing yards with around 25 TD’s.

Round 9 Pick 4

Steven Lourie- Football Fan Spot

Pick: TE Kellen Winslow TB

Wish I could see Winslow (5th right knee surgery in 6 years) in a live game to see if he’s as healthy as he says he is, before drafting him. However, if healthy, Winslow should see an increase in production across the board (77/884/5). Freeman is no longer a rookie at quarterback and put in a ton of work this offseason to improve off his disappointing rookie year. Winslow is the only Buccaneer receiver who isn’t either a rookie or mediocre so he’s my pick to lead them in receiving should he stay healthy. And if he doesn’t stay healthy, I can drop him and pick up a tight end from the waiver wire that is close to the same caliber of any other tight end left on the board at this current point. Tight end is always a very, very deep position so if you can’t get a guy you feel is or could be a stud like Winslow, you’re better off waiting until the late rounds and playing the matchups and/or waiting to see if someone gets hot or breaks out.

Round 9 Pick 5

Hunter Ansley- Draft Zoo

Pick: TE Visanthe Shiancoe MIN

Shiancoe grabbed 11 TDs a season ago, and with Favre back, I think he’s got a shot to duplicate those numbers. The Vikings’ passing game weapons are dropping like trees in the rain forest, and he’ll be a great red zone target once again.

Round 9 Pick 6

Sam Arker- Rothstein Sports

Pick: RB Donald Brown IND

You would think Donald Brown would emerge as the better back in Indy sooner or later. Even if he splits carries with Addai he’s still a viable back up in Indy’s offense.

Round 9 Pick 7

Eric Stashin- Rotoprofessor

Pick: QB Matt Ryan ATL

While I am a big believer in Joe Flacco this season, he is a risk, so I wanted a viable backup who could step in if need be. For me, Ryan is a borderline fantasy starter (with White & Gonzalez making plays), so pairing him with Flacco is a great match. You would expect one of the two to enjoy a breakout campaign.

Round 9 Pick 8

Scott Carasik- Scardraft

Pick: RB Anthony Dixon SF

No analysis given

Round 9 Pick 9

Steve Adler- Fantasy Daddy

Pick: QB Ben Roethlisberger PIT

I know Ben will not be playing a game until week six, but he is a great back up. Even though Schaub was able to stay healthy in 2009 I think having a solid back up is a necessity.

Round 9 Pick 10

Paul Greco- Fantasy Pros 911

Pick: RB Cadillac Williams TB

Was looking to have a really nice group of running backs and adding Carnell Williams now gives me four No. 1 backs. Pretty happy about that.

Round 9 Pick 11

Walter Cherepinsky- Walter Football

Pick: WR Mike Williams TB

Love Mike Williams this year. He’s a stud. He’s looked great in OTAs and training camp, and is now dominating the preseason. Josh Freeman also looks like he’s a million miles ahead of where he was last year, so I think Williams could approach 1,000 yards.

Round 9 Pick 12

Justin Mertes-Mistretta- The Sports Bank

Pick: TE Owen Daniels HOU

I have to grab a TE here. I’m very concerned about Daniels’ knee, but reports say that he is 100 percent. If he’s healthy he’ll be a great value pick here.

 

Updated 4/4/12

QB RB FB WR TE OT G C DE RLB DT NT 3-4 DE OLB MLB CB S K P 

Scoring System

100 Once in a decade prospect 
95-99 Elite talent 
90-95 Solid top 10 pick 
85-90 Solid first round pick 
80-85 Late 1st-early 2nd 
75-80 Solid 2nd round pick 
70-75 Solid 3rd round pick 
65-70 3rd-4th round pick 
60-65 4th-5th round pick 
55-60 5th round pick 
50-55 6th round pick 
45-50 7th round pick 
40-45 Undrafted, invite to training camp 
<40 No NFL Future

  

1. Billy Winn (Boise State) 75

2. Derek Wolfe (Cincinnati) 71

3. Jared Crick (Nebraska) 69

4. Brett Roy (Nevada) 65

5. Trevor Guyton (California) 62

6. Tyrone Crawford (Boise State) 59

7. Ryan Van Bergen (Michigan) 57

8. Logan Harrell (Fresno State) 49