My Top Ten - 2007 NFL Draft Predictions

Hi everyone,

With the NFL draft just a very quick 1 week and 5 days away I wanted to post my 2007 nfl draft predictions for this year.

Tomorrow Ill post who I think will go 11-20 and then 21-32.

Here we go!

1. Oakland Raiders Select Calvin Johnson, Georgia Tech

Why?: There are many reasons why I feel this would happen, mostly because apparently the Raiders are HUGE on this guy (and why wouldn't they be)? Johnson is the best WR prospect that has come out in the last decade. He has all the tools and will no doubt be a huge star in the NFL. The Raiders had Johnson ranked a 10 BEFORE they met with him. From what I hear, he only made an even better impression. Look for the Raiders to snag Drew Stanton with their no 33 pick overall (2nd rounder).

2. Detroit Lions Select Joe Thomas, Wisconsin

Why?: Detroit's main problem last year wasn't their QB. In fact, Jon Kitna even played pretty decent for the Lions given what he had to work with. The issue in Detroit is they cannot protect the Quarterback. There's a chance they could take a QB or Defensive phenom like Gaines Adams here, especially after signing some offensive linemen in the offseason but I think Thomas is just too good to pass up.

3. Cleveland Browns Select Brady Quinn, ND

Why?: YIKES! You all must be shocked! The Browns will take Quinn over RUSSELL? Have you lost your mind?? No, not really. The reason why I think the Browns would take Quinn over Russell is because Romeo Crennel and Charlie Weis are close. Quinn played for Weis in ND and was his guy. Now he could be Crennel's guy. Brady Quinn also played in a "NFL style" offense in college, so you can argue he is more ready for the NFL than Russell is. In addition to all this, Brady Quinn has been a Browns fan all his life growning up and management wants them to take a home-school QB that the franchise can have for the next 10 years.

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Select Gaines Adams, Clemson

Why?: At 6-5, and 260 he is big defensive end that would be the eventual replacement for Simeon Rice and the Tampa Bay defense needs an some of youth. Adams should be a star and would only help the Bucs.

5. Arizona Cardnials Select Jamaal Anderson, Arkansas

Why?: Arguably the second best DE in the draft, the Cards really have not much to work with on Defense. Now that their QB is settled with Leinhart and they have 2 of the better WR duo you could ask for, it's time to address the defense. They may be tempted to take Levi Brown as their franchise LT, or trade back and still get him if they think that's their guy.

6. Washington Trades no. 6 to Miami Dolphins for no. 9 pick and no 60 (from Patriots). Miami selects JaMarcus Russell, Louisiana State

Why?: Miami makes this trade if Russell is still on the board. This would get them the QB they DESPERATELY need and after trading for Trent Green (Which seems to be well on its way) will give them a solid QB situation for many, many years. They would have to give up a 2nd rounder (from the Pats) in order to make this happen according to the point system. If Cleveland decides to take Russell instead of Quinn which is always possible, then Miami could jump up and grab Quinn.

7. Minnesota Vikings Select Adrian Peterson, Oklahoma

Why?: I realize this doesn't make much sense given Chester Taylor is a great RB and was very effective with the Vikings last year. Still, you can never have too many good Running backs and having a two-back duo has been popular in recent years (look at the Saints). Peterson is an outstanding back and I can't see him slipping past the top 10. Remember, the Saints still took Reggie Bush with the no. 2 overall pick when they had Deuce.

8. Atlanta Falcons Select LaRon Landry, Louisiana State

Why?: Landry is a very quality safety and something the Falcons need. They could elect to take a DE here (like Okeye) as well but I think safety is far more of a pressing need, especially given the talent of Landry. He should be a day 1 starter, is easily the best safety in the draft and should make an immediate impact with the club.

9. Washington Redskins (from Miami) Selects Amobi Okoye, Louisville

Why?: This kid is only 19 years old which still blows my mind. He is a great talent, and so raw that he can really turn out to be something special in this league. I don't figure he'll last past the top 10 and the Redskins should pounce all over him.

10. Houston Texans Select Levi Brown, Penn State

Why?: They just traded for Matt Schaub but there is no one to protect the Quarterback. If no one could protect David Carr, what makes you think they can protect Schaub any better? They need a franchise LT which Brown could give them.

So these are my 2007 nfl draft predictions, and some are far different than the "experts" I admit! Still, in my opinion I think this has just as good of a chance to happen as anything! It's completely up in the air and thats why I LOVE draft day and the NFL. Truly, absolutely anything can happen in this game we know and love.

Stop back soon to see 11-20, and please post your own Mock draft and comments!!