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A few interesting facts from a collection of ~25 drafts: http://www.fftoolbox.com/nfl_draft/2007_more_mockdrafts.cfm
Most drafted players (# of 1A picks/1B picks, avg. draft position)
Jeff Samardzija, WR (3/6, 27)
LaMarr Woodley, OLB/DE (5/1, 25)
Michael Griffin, S (3/2, 25)
Marcus McCauley, CB (3/1, 23)
Patrick Willis, ILB (1/2, 27)
Buster Davis, ILB (0/3, 28)
Draft picks that suggest the drafters reallydon't get the Pats philosophy:
23. Paul Posluszny, OLB; 25. LaMarr Woodley OLB/DE
23. Patrick Willis, ILB; 28. Buster Davis, ILB
Most interesting pick, in my mind, comes from Consensus Draft Services.
Obviously, there's a problem in that the SEA pick is probably too low, and the Pats' own pick is probably too high. In addition, though, casting some aspersions on the entire process, is this line:
Most drafted players (# of 1A picks/1B picks, avg. draft position)
Jeff Samardzija, WR (3/6, 27)
LaMarr Woodley, OLB/DE (5/1, 25)
Michael Griffin, S (3/2, 25)
Marcus McCauley, CB (3/1, 23)
Patrick Willis, ILB (1/2, 27)
Buster Davis, ILB (0/3, 28)
Draft picks that suggest the drafters reallydon't get the Pats philosophy:
23. Paul Posluszny, OLB; 25. LaMarr Woodley OLB/DE
23. Patrick Willis, ILB; 28. Buster Davis, ILB
Most interesting pick, in my mind, comes from Consensus Draft Services.
PICK #23 The Patriots Pick:
LaMarr Woodley (DE, Michigan)
With aging LB’s in the 3-4 system, Michigan’s LaMarr Woodley would fit in well as a Willie-McGinest-type player for Bill Belichick’s defense. Woodley has been a pass-rushing terror for the wolverines, forcing fumbles and wreaking havoc throughout his career.
PICK #25 The Patriots Pick:
Brian Leonard (FB, Rutgers)
Brian Leonard is not your typical full-back. When he works out at the combine or at the Rutgers pro-day, his stock will probably go up, as Leonard has better speed than people think. The senior leader can block, run, and catch extremely well and would help out any NFL backfield. In New England, he could serve as a potential replacement to Corey Dillion and make a 1-2 punch with Laurence Maroney, while also playing a little full-back and H-back. Expect Leonard’s stock to rise leading up to the draft.
Obviously, there's a problem in that the SEA pick is probably too low, and the Pats' own pick is probably too high. In addition, though, casting some aspersions on the entire process, is this line:
PICK #32 The Colts Pick: