2007 NFL Draft Rankings: Top 10
National Football League Draft Picks Will Be Led By JaMarcus Russell
They've been photgraphed, filmed, timed, poked, prodded and analyzed to the point of exhaustion. Now it's time to rank the ten best 2007 NFL Draft picks.
Here are the 2007 NFL Draft rankings for the projected Top 10 NFL Draft Picks.
1. The Oakland Raiders - JaMarcus Russell (QB)
The top NFL Draft Pick goes to the Oakland Raiders, who have been in desperate need of a quarterback since 2002. LSU's Jamarcus Russell big, strong and versatile superstar, who completed 68% of his passes, threw 28 Touchdowns and only 8 picks in 2006. His size, Bowl game performance and combine showing shit him ahead of Notre Dame’s Brady Quinn.
2. Detroit Lions - Gaines Adams (DE)
The 3-13 Lions had a terrible defense in 2006. Only the 49ers and Titans gave up more points. The defensive line had only 30 sacks, which was among the worst in the NFL. Adams is big, fast and very skilled. He is six-feet five and 260 pounds and ran a 4.6 in the 40 at the 2007 NFL Combine. Adams tied the career sack record at Clemson with 28.
3. Cleveland Browns - Brady Quinn (QB)
Quinn slipped to second on most 2007 NFL Draft Rankings lists when his Notre Dame team lost 41-14 to JaMarcus Russell and the LSU Tigers. Despite that loss, Quinn is still a very promising prospect. He threw 35 Touchdowns and only 7 interceptions in 2006. He is not in the same caliber as Russell, but he is worthy of the third pick, and will get a shot as the Browns top signal caller by mid-season.
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Calvin Johnson (WR)
Tampa’s top receiver in 2006 was 35 year old Joey Galloway. They need a replacement. They may just find one in the big and fast Calvin Johnson. He is 6’5”, 240 pounds and has been timed in the 40 between 4.4 and 4.45 seconds.
5. Arizona Cardinals - Joe Thomas (OL)
This team has two top level receivers, a future Hall of Fame running back, and a very promising young Heisman winning quarterback. But they stunk last year. And it was all due to their swiss-cheese offensive line. Thomas is huge (6’8” and 313 pounds) and very good, and he will be the first step towards a Division title for the Cardinals.
6. Washington Redskins - Jamaal Anderson (DT)
No, not that Jamaal Anderson. This guy doesn’t do the Dirty Bird, but he is six-feet five-inches tall and 270 pounds. He has strength, great speed and a reach long enough to manhandle NFL offensive linemen. That will be a huge help for the Redskins and their
7. Minnesota Vikings - Charles Johnson (DT)
This 6-2, 280 pound Defensive Tackle is neck and neck with Anderson on the Draft depth charts for most NFL teams. He is shorter but more powerful than Anderson and will prove to be a good run-stuffer for the Vikings.
8. Atlanta Falcons - LaRon Landry (S)
This safety is the best defensive back in the entire draft. He is long and lean, and can match up with any receiver down the field in coverage. He is a great cover safety, and his combination of height and athleticism allow him to make plays on the ball, as well as keeping his man from hauling in the pass.
9. Miami Dolphins - Allan Branch (DT)
The Dolphins have a good, but rapidly aging, defensive squad. This 6’6”, 330 pound Defensive Tackle could be the foundation for the next generation.
10. Houston Texans - Adrian Petersen (RB)
The Texans should be thanking their lucky lone stars that this tough running back will probably be available to them with the Tenth Pick. They need him. Last season, the three headed disaster of Wali Lundy, Ron Dayne and Samkon Gado did not get the job done. Although Petersen broke his collar bone and played just seven games, he still rushed for 1,107 yards and 12 touchdowns. If he can do that in 16 games for the Texans, they could win 9 games this year.
