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Here's my current mock through 5 rounds. I think our 6th round pick (from New Orleans) will go to KC for Jarrod Page. It was conditional and since he has been hurt and not playing I think it will drop from a 5th to a 6th.
1A. Brandon Harris - CB Miami
Considering the fact that BB has never taken an OLB in the 1st round because they have a high bust rate and that he also generally selects three down players this early, I think Harris will be the pick if available. Harris is a good all around corner that can play both the run and shut down rolls and can get off blocks. McCourty has been better than expected this year and Bodden is due back next year but every other CB has issues (Butler – Regression, Wilhite – Average CB, Arrington – ST guy). Butler will get one more year to make the roster and it would be great if he could get back to his rookie form but another CB needs to be added.
1B. Stefan Wisniewski – C/G Penn State
Center of the future but can play Guard until then and replace Stephen Neal if he retires or Mankins if he moves on. Last year the draft class was used to bring youth to the Defense (3rd youngest in the league). This year the offense gets its youth injection starting in the trenches. The OL prospects from last year got picked up by other teams after final cuts (Larsen – TB, Welch – Min) so the cupboard is a little bare. Connolly has shown that he can be a starter but I think he would be better utilized as the main OL Backup. Levoir and Ojinnaka are journeyman type guys that could use upgrading. Ohrnberger (Penn State) and Wendell are still developing.
2A. Mikel LeShoure – RB Illinois
LeShoure is the potential breakout RB of the 2011 draft class and the big back (6-1, 230lbs) that we need to get the run game up to snuff. Has nice combination of power and speed. Since Ingram will be long gone before the 1A pick now this will be a nice substitute at the top of round 2. Lawfirm and Woody have carried the load this year along with two Methuselah’s (Morris, Taylor) that won’t be back next year. LeShoure and a value free agent back should sustain the running game for years to come.
2B. Jared Crick – DE/DT Nebraska
Versatile DL that can play in both the 4-3 and 3-4 which BB likes. Hasn’t played up to his 2009 standards (12.5 TFL, 9.5 Sacks) without N. Suh as his side or else would have been an easy top 15 pick. Fortunately the Pats have one of the best NT in the league in Wilfork to take pressure off him. So I think this is a very good value pick and could have high returns if Deaderick and Brace continue to improve making the DL rotation a strength and not a weakness.
3A. Rahim Moore – FS UCLA
Moore had 10 picks in 2009. He’s regressed a little this year which will drop him a little in the draft but has the talent to succeed in the league given some time. Fortunately the Pats are loaded at S so he should have that time to develop. Chung has made great strides this year and should anchor the SS position for years to come. Meriweather’s contract is up after 2011 so he may need to be replaced eventually. Sanders has helped out this year mainly due to all the injuries to the other Safeties but he is scheduled to earn $2.8 Mil in 2011 which is high for a backup. There are still questions about Page, Brown, Barrett, Lockett and McGowan so making a pick for the future here would be smart.
3B. Steven Friday DE/OLB – Virginia Tech
Has good burst and speed off the edge but also can drop into coverage and has the range the Pats are looking for. Finally getting a chance to show his skills this year and hasn’t disappointed. Had good game against top LT candidate Castonzo from Boston College (2 Sacks). Has cooled off a little after collecting 4 sacks and 2 forced fumbles early but that is because he’s been drawing double teams once teams recognized his speed. Will be 25 yrs old his Rookie season.
4. Clint Boling – G/T Georgia
Primarily a Guard but can also play LT. Adds needed depth to the OL and could be an eventually replacement for Neal/Light. Fast for his size. Good prospect for Scar to mold.
5. DeAndre Brown – WR Southern Miss
Somewhat of an injury concern after a leg injury but so was Brandon Tate. If you are looking for a tall (6-6), fast (4.48) and big (239lbs) receiver you can’t get much better. Depending on how Taylor Price develops this offseason I could see the Pats spending a mid round pick on a high upside guy like Brown.
Very creative and eclectic crew, sir. My compliments.