2009 NFL Mock Draft - Round 3 Updated
April 16, 2009 at 7:07 am | Article by Paul Hickey |
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We’ve updated the first round of our 2009 NFL Mock Draft, as well as the second round. We now bring you round three, and believe it or not, dynasty owners will want to pay serious attention as there will be value to snatch up at the beginning of day two of the draft.
65. Detroit Lions - Jarron Gilbert, DT, San Jose State – Some scouts have him rated as a first round talent, but we have him falling into the top of round three, where he’ll be an absolute steal for the Lie-Downs.
66. St. Louis Rams – DeAndre Levy, OLB, Wisconsin - After going OT and WR in rounds one and two, the Rams definitely need to address linebacker. Levy is a very solid pass rusher, and would have solid IDP value if he earned the WLB job next to Will Witherspoon. IDP owners should monitor the Rams’ defense under Steve Spagnuolo this year.
67. Kansas City Chiefs – Johnathan Luigs, C, Arkansas – K.C. absolutely needs help in the middle of the offensive line, and an addition like this will absolutely help the running game.
68. Seattle Seahawks – Shonn Greene, RB, Iowa - We’d absolutely love to see Seattle address a need at RB during this year’s draft, and so would dynasty owners picking in the first round of rookie-only drafts. At 5′11″, 235 lbs., Greene would immediately become a solid fantasy prospect due to his prototypical size, especially if drafted to a place like Seattle - who desperately needs a lead back to step up and take the reigns.
69. Dallas Cowboys (from Cleveland Browns) – Casey Harris, CB, USC – Harris doesn’t have elite speed or coverage skills but is amazing against the run, and is a very solid tackler. If he lands in the right spot, he could be someone IDP owners should pay attention to.
70. Cincinnati Bengals – Derrick Williams, WR, Penn State – Williams has his critics, but he’d be a great fit in Cincy. He has elite vertical speed and separation skills. His hands could use some work, but he reminds us a lot of DeSean Jackson, and he should contribute in the return game as well as fill in the slot role on occasion. He is a risk/reward dynasty player who should be considered a third or fourth round pick in rookie drafts.
71. Oakland Raiders – Cody Brown, OLB, Connecticut – Oakland has a hole at weak side ‘backer, and Brown has a good first step in pass coverage, solid quickness and burst, and great instincts. He also has very solid leadership ability, and could compete to start on the weak side, making him a solid IDP prospect.
72. Jacksonville Jaguars – Gerald McGrath, ILB, Southern Mississippi – McGrath is a big middle linebacker who may be able to step in and take over the starting gig from veteran Mike Peterson, who ended 2008 in Jack Del Rio’s dog house. Keep an eye on Jacksonville’s defense, as a new IDP option could emerge at MLB.
73. Green Bay Packers – Jeremiah Johnson, Oregon RB – The 5′9″, 205 lb. RB reminds us a lot of Houston’s Steve Slaton, in that he can make a lot happen in spite of his size. He wasn’t extremely impressive at the combine, but he can still play ball and may be good competition for Ryan Grant and Brandon Jackson. Consider Johnson a solid late second round dynasty sleeper.
74. San Francisco 49ers – Mike Mickens, CB, Cincinnati – The Niners have no third corner behind Nate Clements and Walt Harris, and we expect Mike Singletary’s club to address this need. No fantasy impact here though.
75. Buffalo Bills – Phil Loadholt, OT, Oklahoma – The Bills took Michael Oher with the 11th overall pick, but Loadholt has loads of talent as well, and is worth taking here as a bit of an insurance policy.
76. New York Jets (from New Orleans Saints) – Pat White, QB/WR – West Virginia - The multi-talented White is projected by some NFL scouts as a WR or even an RB at the pro level, however White believes he can play QB - and his Senior Bowl performance backs up that side of the argument. The Jets need a versatile offensive weapon, and with Brett Favre gone, they may even need a QB of the future. White would be a smart pick due to the fact that if he didn’t pan out at signal caller, he could contribute in the return game or spread wide - especially in the wild cat formation.
77. Houston Texans – Rashad Jennings, RB, Liberty – Despite the phenomenal success of 2008 third round pick Steve Slaton, the Texans actually need another RB. In today’s NFL, teams are very concerned about wearing out their starters at the RB position. Also, the Texans recently released vetearn Ahman Green, leaving a roster spot open for a power rusher. The 6′1″, 230 lb. Jennings fits the bill. We see Jennings as someone with solid dynasty potential, as he reminds us a lot of Giants RB Brandon Jacobs.
78. San Diego Chargers – Antoine Caldwell, C, Alabama – The Chargers need some depth in the middle of their offensive line, and Caldwell’s experience in a run-heavy offense would make him a great fit.
79. Denver Broncos – Sen’Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn - Denver absolutely needs a ton of help on defense, and it starts in the trenches. Even though we have them taking Ziggy Hood earlier, Marks still makes sense here.
80. Washington Redskins – Kraig Urbik, G, Wisconsin – Not much fantasy impact here, other than the fact that the ‘Skins have the oldest O-Line in the NFL and need to replenish with young talent.
81. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Patrick Turner, WR, USC – The Bucs absolutely need to add some solid offensive talent in this draft, and the 6′5″ Turner has the body and skills to be a difference maker at the NFL level. Not only could he be a serious red zone threat for whoever is calling signals in Tampa next year, but he could demand double teams as well. He’s a polished route runner with great double moves and the ability to break tackles and gain tough yards after the catch. Consider Turner a very solid late round dynasty rookie draft pick.
82. Detroit Lions (from Dallas Cowboys) – Jamon Meredith, OT, South Carolina – With so many holes to fill, the Lions need to address the offensive line early and often in this draft.
83. Green Bay Packers (from New York Jets) – Javon Ringer, RB, Michigan State – As you can see, we believe round three of the 2009 NFL Draft will be chalk full of running backs. The 5′9″, 210 lb. Ringer would be a solid fit on any number of NFL teams, but Green Bay makes sense, as neither Ryan Grant nor Brandon Jackson are elite featured backs. Ringer is a powerful rusher for his size, and has experience lining up in the slot, and is an underrated pass catcher and pass protector. We love Ringer despite his 390 carries as a senior.
84. Chicago Bears – Darry Beckwith, ILB, LSU – There’s a chance Beckwith could go in round two if he has good workouts from now until the end of April, however, for now he looks like a great third round value pick to one day replace Brian Urlacher. He is a phenomenal tackler, especially against the run, can play both the MLB and WLB spots, and overall he just doesn’t have many weaknesses. When it’s all said and done, he may very well end up being the best fantasy LB in this draft.
85. Philadelphia Eagles - Ricky Jean-Francois, DT, LSU – Not much fantasy impact here, but the Eagles will definitely be adding a large, tall tackle with great run-stopping ability. He’s not a great pass rusher, but will get many tackles for losses against the run.
86. Minnesota Vikings – Austin Collie, WR, BYU (pictured) – The 6′2″, 206 lb. Collie had an amazing season in 2008, hauling in 106 balls for 1,538 yards and 15 TDs. Like Green Bay’s Jordy Nelson, he could be a guy that creeps up into the second round, but his lack of speed could hold his stock back. Regardless of where he’s taken, he should be a great value. He’s a little more mature than most WRs in this draft, which could be attractive to pro teams that need contributions right away. Collie is a great deep dynasty sleeper at this point, and could slip into the fourth or fifth rounds of rookie fantasy drafts.
87. Miami Dolphins – Alex Magee, DT, Purdue – Bill Parcells is phenomenal at picking up great value in the mid-rounds. Magee is a big, productive, efficient tackle who should be able to play end in a 3-4.
88. Baltimore Ravens – Domonique Johnson, CB, Jackson State – The Ravens got great play from Fabian Washington last season, but Samari Rolle and Cris McAlister are getting up there in age. Look for them to take a shot at a corner prospect at around this point in the draft. Johnson is from a small school, meaning he could surprise some people at the pro level.
89. Indianapolis Colts – Terrance Taylor, DT, Michigan – Taylor has solid instincts and great run stopping ability. Not much fantasy impact here, other than the fact that he could allow the Colts D to do other things, such as free up other D-Linemen and LBs to rush the passer more.
90. New England Patriots – Glen Coffee, RB, Alabama – We really like Coffee. He’s an early entry candidate who we believe hasn’t reached his true potential yet. A fearless north-south runner with solid power, Coffee could be a great fit for a team like New England, who is always weary of investing a high pick on a rusher. Look for Coffee - who had a solid combine - to be a great third or fourth round rookie draft sleeper.
91. Atlanta Falcons – Sebastian Vollmer, OT, Houston – The Falcons took Sam Baker in round one last year, but upon the retirement of Todd Weiner, they need more help along the offensive line.
92. Carolina Panthers – Patrick Chung, S, Oregon – Chung has great anticipation and breaks on the ball well, but doesn’t always make the big play when he has the opportunity. He’s solid in run support when he lines up in the box. We see him mostly has a special teams contributor and not someone fantasy owners should get excited about.
93. New York Giants – Kevin Ellison, S, USC – Ellison is 6′1″, 224 lb., and could be the best fantasy IDP safety prospect in this year’s draft. If he lands somewhere that allows him the chance to contribute right away, keep a close eye on him.
94. Tennessee Titans – Captain Munnerlyn, CB, South Carolina – The Titans have plenty of depth in the defensive backfield, but this pick continues to put them ahead of the curve.
95. Arizona Cardinals – Michael Hamlin, S, Clemson – Hamlin is 6′2″, 202 but lacks elite speed. The Cards need to replace Aaron Francisco, who is horrible.
96. Pittsburgh Steelers – Chip Vaughn, S, Wake Forest – Vaughn is another saftey in a linebacker’s body. Just the type of versatile player Dick LeBeau loves to add to his defense.
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