Latest Huddle Mock

[Rohirrim]

1 Oakland DT Alan Branch Michigan
Look for Washington to move up to this spot to take Branch
2 Detroit QB JaMarcus Russell LSU
The Arm and talent is too much for Martz to resist
3 Cleveland WR Calvin Johnson Georgia Tech
Too much talent to pass up
4 Tampa Bay DE Gaines Adams Clemson
Need a pass rusher - motivate this kid and you have one
5 Arizona LT Joe Thomas Wisconsin
O-line has to get better
6 Washington DE Jamaal Anderson Arkansas
Or Maybe Charles Johnson - who ever works out better will move up.
7 Minnesota CB Darrelle Revis Pittsburgh
Could be something special
8 Houston RB Adrian Peterson Oklahoma
An answer to a pray
9 Miami QB Brady Quinn Notre Dame
Starting over
10 Atlanta WR Dwayne Jarrett USC
At least he can catch the ball
11 San Francisco CB Leon Hall Michigan
Tough kid that who is a leader
12 Buffalo WR Robert Meacham Tennessee
The fastest way to improve a defense is too score more on offense
13 St. Louis DE Charles Johnson Georgia
They need defense - any kind of defense
14 Carolina WR Ted Ginn Ohio St
Need the speed to help Steve
15 Green Bay RB Marshawn Lynch California
He has LT type talent
16 Pittsburgh OL Justin Blalock Texas
Can play more then one position - Look for Aaron Sears here also
17 Jacksonville LB Paul Posluszny Penn St
Head coach is an LB so they pick an LB
18 Cincinnati DE LaMarr Woodley Michigan
Fits their defense
19 Tennessee WR Sidney Rice So. Carolina
Vince will love throwing to this kid if he ever decides to throw the ball for a TD
20 N J Giants CB Daymeion Hughes California
R W McQuarters is as dumb as a door knob - this kid is smart
21 Denver DL Adam Carriker Nebraska
Could go for an RB here also
22 Dallas S LeRon Landry LSU
Another defense that has no leader - This kid will help and make Williams better
23 Kansas City WR Dwayne Bowe LSU
They have need a big strong WR for a long time
24 New England LT Joe Staley Central Michigan
A sleeper LT who will be a an upgrade - Light struggles with speed DE's
25 N J Jets RB Brian Leonard Rutgers
This coach is smart enough to know how to use him
26 Philadelphia CB Antoine Cason Arizona
They can always use a good CB
27 New Orleans TE Zack Miller Arizona St
Pass catching TE to add to tack the pressure off WR Colston
28 New England CB Tanard Jackson Syracuse
Solid smart player that can play more then one position
29 Indianapolis LB Patrick Willis Mississippi
They reach for a run stuffing LB and get a good one
30 Baltimore RB Michael Bush Louisville
Big and fast
31 Chicago DL Justin Harrell Tennessee
Coming off an injury - if work outs are good he will go higher
32 Charges S Tom Zbikowski Notre Dame
A hitter and a special teams impact player.

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[Rohirrim]

I can't imagine Greasy Al taking Branch over Lamarcus, but stranger things have happened. Can't argue with the Carriker pick.

[bpc]

If we take Carriker over Landry, I would kill somebody. Landry is going to be really really good.

[mattbeymvp]

There is no way a DT goes first overall, and no way Oakland won't trade down if they're not taking either Russell, Quinn, or Johnson.

Quinn will not slip to 9.

[socalorado]

Thats the worst mock i have seen yet!!!!!!! So many of those guys are picked WAY TOO HIGH! I'm suprised though that it doesnt show us picking a CB. I posted this one on another thread Way better and more realistic
http://www.footballsfuture.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=95685

[Traveler]

There is no way a DT goes first overall, and no way Oakland won't trade down if they're not taking either Russell, Quinn, or Johnson.

Quinn will not slip to 9.

Quinn=Aaron Rodgers

[SpringStein]

Zbikowski = First round?

Instant loss of credibility.

[defenseman]

If we take Carriker over Landry, I would kill somebody. Landry is going to be really really good.

Carriker is an animal, fast, big and a nasty streak...dman

[mattbeymvp]

Quinn=Aaron Rodgers

No

[Rohirrim]

Thats the worst mock i have seen yet!!!!!!! So many of those guys are picked WAY TOO HIGH! I'm suprised though that it doesnt show us picking a CB. I posted this one on another thread Way better and more realistic
http://www.footballsfuture.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=95685

And yet, these guys do better than Kiper every single year. Imagine. ;D

[Dukes]

Quinn=Aaron Rodgers

Sure, if he rides the pine for two seasons

[DBroncos4life]

Thats hot.

[Barry Ramey]

As much as the Broncos need DL help, I know I wouldn't be able to pass up Landry if he was still on the board. The guy has All Pro written all over him. I'm torn about Carriker, though the team could use a LDE with size, which he has. I'm wondering if he will have the quickness to be a pass rusher from the outside, but he'd help against the run at least.

[Clockwork Orange]

How is Washington going to move up from #6 to #1 to take Branch? They have no 2nd, 3rd or 4th rounder to offer in this draft. Are they planning on trading away next years draft to make this move?

Oh wait, this is Snyder we're talking about. Nevermind.

[WABronco]

Zbikowski = First round?

Instant loss of credibility.

No kidding...

[DBroncos4life]

As much as the Broncos need DL help, I know I wouldn't be able to pass up Landry if he was still on the board. The guy has All Pro written all over him. I'm torn about Carriker, though the team could use a LDE with size, which he has. I'm wondering if he will have the quickness to be a pass rusher from the outside, but he'd help against the run at least.

He was running with the LBs in training camp. They claim that he runs in the 4.6-4.8 range. We will see more at the combine. Just two years ago he had 9 sacks. This year he was double teamed more and still go 7 sacks. Hes a huge man that can play inside and outside, just like Pryce.

[Mountain Bronco]

D-Line, but if landry is sitting there it could make the decission tough. Hopefully they move up by packaging the extra 3rd.

[Rohirrim]

The main reason I'm high on Carriker over the other DEs in this draft is that the Broncos play in a division with LT and LJ. We can't afford to hire some light-in-the-ass outside rushing specialist. Carriker is huge and powerful. He does not sack the QB by rushing around tackles. He drives their inside shoulder back and destroys the pocket requiring double teams on every play. He's also great against the run. A guy like that makes crap out of pulling guards and running lanes, while still getting sacks. The best of both worlds.

[Barry Ramey]

He was running with the LBs in training camp. They claim that he runs in the 4.6-4.8 range. We will see more at the combine. Just two years ago he had 9 sacks. This year he was double teamed more and still go 7 sacks. Hes a huge man that can play inside and outside, just like Pryce.


Well, my question would be in a league filled with teams looking for that big-time DL, how could a guy 6'6, 295lbs and could supposedly run under a 4.8 not be a top 10 pick? I have read in some draft sites that Carriker's speed seemed to lessen this year after gaining the extra 10-15 pounds and many draft sources see him as a 3-4 DE type.

[Requiem]

There are a lot of people on this board who are Nebraska fans and consider Carriker to be the "shiat" and claim he's been TRIPLE teamed (Yeah, right.) all year long are just putting themselves up for dissapointment. Carriker's probably going to go to a 3-4 team. If we picked Carriker there at #21 with all this value in the first-round I'd be upset.

With Jamaal Anderson and Charles Johnson declaring, Carriker isn't even a top five end anymore. Depending on who you ask; some people even rate Woodley at the DE position higher.

The highest I see Carriker going is in the early-second round to a team like the 49ers. There's just too much value now at skill positions and I don't see very many teams with huge needs at defensive end.

If I really wanted to sit down and list players; I could name probably thirty-five players at that pick who would provide better value; regardless of need.

[DBroncos4life]

Well, my question would be in a league filled with teams looking for that big-time DL, how could a guy 6'6, 295lbs and could supposedly run under a 4.8 not be a top 10 pick? I have read in some draft sites that Carriker's speed seemed to lessen this year after gaining the extra 10-15 pounds and many draft sources see him as a 3-4 DE type.

I posted a article about it in the Husker thread. When I have time I will look for it.

[Requiem]

I think Carriker is a good prospect but there are better players available at the defensive end position (IMHO) and other players on board that would provide better value than him.

[Requiem]

Well, my question would be in a league filled with teams looking for that big-time DL, how could a guy 6'6, 295lbs and could supposedly run under a 4.8 not be a top 10 pick? I have read in some draft sites that Carriker's speed seemed to lessen this year after gaining the extra 10-15 pounds and many draft sources see him as a 3-4 DE type.

Well, Jamaal Anderson is that guy and Adam Carriker is not; funny enough Anderson's not even a senior. He actually deserves that hype and credit; where Carriker does not. Unfortunately, you're going to be he hearing a lot about the kid and hear some far-fetched opinions due to the fact of some Husker homers we have on the board.

I think Carriker will go higher than I ultimately believe; but he's not going to be a great fit in every system. I'll make my first guarantee right now for the draft and say he goes to a 3-4 team and not one who runs a 4-3; and if he goes to a 4-3 team; he might play tackle.

[Barry Ramey]

Well, Jamaal Anderson is that guy and Adam Carriker is not; funny enough Anderson's not even a senior. He actually deserves that hype and credit; where Carriker does not. Unfortunately, you're going to be he hearing a lot about the kid and hear some far-fetched opinions due to the fact of some Husker homers we have on the board.

I think Carriker will go higher than I ultimately believe; but he's not going to be a great fit in every system. I'll make my first guarantee right now for the draft and say he goes to a 3-4 team and not one who runs a 4-3; and if he goes to a 4-3 team; he might play tackle.


I would rather the Broncos went with Anderson myself of the two and if Moses really drops to the Broncos, he has to be considered too.

[DBroncos4life]

Well, Jamaal Anderson is that guy and Adam Carriker is not; funny enough Anderson's not even a senior. He actually deserves that hype and credit; where Carriker does not. Unfortunately, you're going to be he hearing a lot about the kid and hear some far-fetched opinions due to the fact of some Husker homers we have on the board.

I think Carriker will go higher than I ultimately believe; but he's not going to be a great fit in every system. I'll make my first guarantee right now for the draft and say he goes to a 3-4 team and not one who runs a 4-3; and if he goes to a 4-3 team; he might play tackle.

Funny Kiper loves him too, must be a Husker homer. The fact is the combine will be the biggest test for him. If he is infact as fast as they claim him to be then there is no reason to think he isn't a first round pick.

http://www.dailynebraskan.com/vnews/.../44222dfe6acf7
Carriker packs on muscle to increase intimidation


ROBIN WASHUT
March 23, 2006


As Adam Carriker strolled in front of the room full of cameras and reporters, everything his teammate Corey McKeon said just minutes earlier finally made sense.

After seeing just how much bigger, buffer and downright more intimidating the senior-to-be defensive end had gotten since last December, it was no wonder why McKeon could only describe Carriker as a ``freak of nature.''``He's gotten so much bigger, stronger and faster, it's ridiculous,'' McKeon said. ``He's a freak of nature, that's the best way I can put it.''

Coming off the best season of his career in 2005, Carriker showed up for the first day of Nebraska's spring practice on Wednesday a massive 6-foot-6, 295 pounds - the majority of it pure muscle.

Last season when he broke out with a team-best 9.5 sacks and 17 tackles for loss, Carriker weighed in at just 280 pounds.

Not only that, Carriker also reportedly clocked in a hand-timed 4.68 seconds in the 40-yard dash during the Cornhuskers' winter conditioning.

To put that time in perspective, most 300-pounders average about 5 seconds flat in the run. McKeon, arguably one of Nebraska's fastest linebackers, ran a 4.5.

``He is scary,'' said NU Defensive Coordinator Kevin Cosgrove. ``He's gotten bigger and stronger, and he really challenged his body in a short period of time. We really appreciate all of his hard work.

``He's about as physically impressive as anybody I've ever been around.''According to Carriker, the biggest adjustment he made to his training regiment during the offseason was in his diet.

After admittedly eating Burger King and Taco Bell nearly three or four times per week, Carriker met with Nebraska's team nutritionist James Harris and developed a strict eating schedule.

With chicken breasts, fruits and vegetables making up practically every meal, Carriker said he saw quick results in his size and muscle tone.

``Before I never really cared what I ate,'' Carriker said. ``When I started this new diet, at first it really sucked because I hated chicken breasts. But it definitely made a difference.''

For Carriker, a change in diet was only a small piece of a much bigger plan to make the most of his final season as a Husker.

Following Nebraska's victory over Michigan in the Alamo Bowl in December, Carriker opted to turn down a chance at entering the NFL Draft to return to Lincoln for one last shot at a Big 12 Conference championship - something the Huskers haven't won since 1999.

In his opinion, NU's talent, depth and newfound confidence this season were simply too much to pass up.

``Our goal is to play in a BCS game and win a Big 12 title,'' Carriker said. ``Every team says that's their goal at the beginning of the year, but you honestly have to have the personnel to do it, and we do.''

``You battle through so much stuff to where you get to the point where there's no excuses.''

If Carriker can somehow replicate his 2005 success this season, combined with his new physique, there's no telling how far his draft stock could rise by next April.

Considering that there are only three combined offensive linemen on the rosters of Nebraska's first three opponents this season - including Southern California - that weigh more than 10 pounds of Carriker, there's no telling just how dominant he could be in 2006.

As far as McKeon goes, he's just glad he and Carriker will be on the same side of the ball this season.

``You look at him and you're like, `Yeah, he's on my team,''' McKeon said

[Rohirrim]

I'm a Buff's fan. I hate Huskers. But I've watched Carriker enough to believe there's only one DE better (barring Lawrence Jackson declaring), and that's Gaines Adams (which the Broncos can't reach). As far as Carriker not being better rated, who else was there on that Nebraska line to share the heat? Answer: Nobody. Dline players bust more than almost anybody, no matter where the scouting lists put them (my pick for this year's bust is Quentin Moses). Carriker might drop on some of those lists because he's not flashy and he definitely won't fit the 3/4, outside rushing, DE model, but he would fit in perfectly with the Bronco's needs. He would stuff the run and push the pocket for two downs, and then you move him inside next to Warren on third down, put Elvis on his outside shoulder and watch the pocket get blown up and the QB go down. He's a perfect 4/3, 1 gap, power, DE.

[OrangeShadow]

Im excited about the depth of this Defensive line class. Given our lack of success drafting that position the amount of talent out there should give us a better shot at landing a couple difference makers.

[Barry Ramey]

[QUOTE=DBroncos4life;1439583]Funny Kiper loves him too, must be a Husker homer. The fact is the combine will be the biggest test for him. If he is infact as fast as they claim him to be then there is no reason to think he isn't a first round pick.

http://www.dailynebraskan.com/vnews/.../44222dfe6acf7
Carriker packs on muscle to increase intimidation


ROBIN WASHUT
March 23, 2006


As Adam Carriker strolled in front of the room full of cameras and reporters, everything his teammate Corey McKeon said just minutes earlier finally made sense.

After seeing just how much bigger, buffer and downright more intimidating the senior-to-be defensive end had gotten since last December, it was no wonder why McKeon could only describe Carriker as a ``freak of nature.''``He's gotten so much bigger, stronger and faster, it's ridiculous,'' McKeon said. ``He's a freak of nature, that's the best way I can put it.''

Coming off the best season of his career in 2005, Carriker showed up for the first day of Nebraska's spring practice on Wednesday a massive 6-foot-6, 295 pounds - the majority of it pure muscle.

Last season when he broke out with a team-best 9.5 sacks and 17 tackles for loss, Carriker weighed in at just 280 pounds.

Not only that, Carriker also reportedly clocked in a hand-timed 4.68 seconds in the 40-yard dash during the Cornhuskers' winter conditioning.

To put that time in perspective, most 300-pounders average about 5 seconds flat in the run. McKeon, arguably one of Nebraska's fastest linebackers, ran a 4.5.
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Well again, if that timed speed holds up at the combine and workouts, how could this ever fall to the Bronco pick? Wouldn't make any sense.

[Rohirrim]

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Well again, if that timed speed holds up at the combine and workouts, how could this ever fall to the Bronco pick? Wouldn't make any sense.

He might not. After the Senior Bowl and the combine shake out, these lists may get turned on their heads.

[Requiem]

Not to mention, most campus agility tests embellish how good a player actually is.

[elsid13]

I like Brian Leonard, but he isn't a first round pick. When was the last time a full back went in the first round.

This mock draft has issues.

[Rohirrim]

And we still have four more days for underclassmen to declare.