New Walter Mock

[BernietheKid]

2010 NFL Mock Draft
Wednesday, March 3, 2010


7. Cleveland Browns: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
I've had Joe Haden going here for a while now. I think Haden's 4.57 at the Combine is being blown out of proportion. I personally don't think it's a big deal. The instant Haden got into his stance, Deion Sanders nearly had a seizure. Deion noted that the stance was terrible, and sure enough, Haden got off to a poor start both times. Haden is probably a 4.4X 40 guy; his form was just terrible.

Haden is still the No. 1 corner in this class; there's just too much great tape on him. Having said that, he did look a little stiff in the drills, and with everything that happened in Indianapolis, the Browns may have moved Dez Bryant ahead of Haden on their big board.

Cleveland needs offensive playmakers. Brady Quinn struggled last year with his deep accuracy, but it's hard to put all of the blame on him because his top targets were Evan Moore, Mohamed Massaquoi and Mike Furrey.

I'm not a huge fan of Dez Bryant, but he's drawing comparisons to Andre Johnson. There have been rumors of character concerns regarding the Oklahoma State wideout, but those could have been manifested by some team hoping to make Bryant slip on Draft Day.

Other 2010 NFL Draft Possibilities:

1. Quarterback - Like the Seahawks, the Browns are a candidate to trade up for a quarterback. Moving from No. 7 to No. 3 may be difficult, but Cleveland could definitely go up two spots if the Redskins pass on Sam Bradford. All that would cost the Browns is a third-round pick, and they conveniently have two of those.

2. Joe Haden, CB - Joe Haden is still a strong option for the Browns because he's a very talented corner who would fill a big need.

Pick change; previously Joe Haden, CB


38. Cleveland Browns: Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama
Eric Wright is a solid corner, but the Browns have nothing across from him. They can't go another season rotating between Brandon McDonald and Mike Adams. Kareem Jackson ran a 4.41 at the Combine.

Pick change; previously Nate Allen, FS


71. Cleveland Browns: Dan LeFevour, QB, Central Michigan
As I wrote earlier, the only way the Browns are going to win on a consistent basis is if they find a franchise quarterback. Also, new regimes mean new quarterbacks, so Mike Holmgren will be looking for a guy he likes in this class.


92. Cleveland Browns: Major Wright, FS, Florida
More help in the secondary is needed. Brodney Pool is a talented player, but he already has four concussions in his career. The Cleveland Plain Dealer suggested recently that his playing days might be over, and I would agree. If Pool has another concussion in 2010, he may not have many of his mental functions by the time he's in his 50s.

Pick change; previous Jason Worilds, DE/OLB


102. Cleveland Browns: Jared Veldheer, OT, Hillsdale
Aside from finding a franchise quarterback and building his defense, a priority of Mike Holmgren's will be to upgrade the right side of his offensive front.

Pick change; previously Ciron Black, OT


WalterFootball.com: 2010 NFL Mock Draft

[BernietheKid]

Here is some info on Kareem Jackson from WalterFootball, He has him listed as the number 4 cornerback in this draft:

Kareem Jackson, Alabama
Height: 5-10. Weight: 196.
Projected 40 Time: 4.53.
Combine 40 Time: 4.41.
Benchx225: 16. Vertical: .
Projected Round (2010): 2.
3/3/10: Kareem Jackson really helped himself at the Combine with a 4.41 40. He's a solid second-round prospect.

1/16/10: Kareem Jackson has declared for the 2010 NFL Draft. Jackson will probably be drafted in Round 2, so you have to like this decision.

1/9/10: Kareem Jackson broke up a whopping 13 passes for Alabama as a senior. There are some questions regarding his 40, so that'll be huge for him.

3/7/09: Broke up 10 passes for Alabama's stout defense. Also maaged 44 tackles and a pick.

8/5/08: Another SEC true freshman cornerback to make an impact in 2007. Kareem Jackson started 12 games, and collected 66 tackles, three interceptions and four pass break-ups.

[BernietheKid]

Here's some info on Major Wright and he is listed as the #9 safety in this draft at Walter:
Major Wright, FS, Florida
Height: 5-11. Weight: 206.
Projected 40 Time: 4.48.
Combine 40 Time: 4.49.
Benchx225: 14. Vertical: .
Projected Round (2010): 3-4.
1/12/10: Major Wright has declared for the 2010 NFL Draft. Wright could be selected early on Day 3, so it's pretty puzzling why he would declare in the same draft with Eric Berry and Earl Thomas.

3/13/09: In his sophomore year, Major Wright broke up six passes and logged four interceptions (one for a touchdown).

8/6/08: As a true freshman, Major Wright started seven games and recorded 67 tackles. He qualified for the Freshman All-American second team.

[BernietheKid]

Here is some info on Jared Veldheer he is listed as the #8 tackle on Walter:

Jared Veldheer, Hillsdale
Height: 6-8. Weight: 312.
Projected 40 Time: 5.25.
Combine 40 Time: 5.09.
Benchx225: 32. Arm: 33.
Projected Round (2010): 2-3.
2/28/10: As expected, Jared Veldheer showcased his athleticism to scouts at the Combine. Veldheer ran a 5.09 in the 40, and it seems like his only flaw is his arm length (33 inches). In a top-heavy, but thin tackle class, Veldheer could go in the second round.

2/26/10: Jared Veldheer is an athletic tackle who should perform well on Saturday. Unfortunately, Thursday wasn't so kind to him. Jared Veldheer weighed in at 6-8, 312, but with 33-inch arms. That arm length is ridiculously short for a man of Veldheer's size.

1/18/10: Jared Veldheer is a giant tackle with athleticism, who started all 46 games of his collegiate career. A Division II AP All-America first-teamer, Veldheer will attend the Combine, so the nation will get their first ever look at him in February.

[PlaygroundLegend]

YAY!!! WALTER AGREES WITH ME!!!!!!!!!!!

[Alo]

People are going to be floating a lot of new names for that spot. I expect you'll see Dez Bryant, Jason Pierre-Paul, CJ Spiller, and Earl Thomas mentioned as possible Browns picks.

[Shep]

That mock would make me really happy. We'd get Dez PLUS serious quality at corner and safety. I'm not sure about LeFevour, really, and here's why: If it's as our long-term solution, it seems like a low priority (3rd round) attempt. If it's as a developmental guy, it actually seems a little high.

It's in a netherworld as far as QB. But if Holmgren really likes him and can get him in three, that's fine, I guess. I'd rather get Anthony Dixon with that pick. I think.

To make this a possibility, Dez needs to kill on March 11.

[Alo]

Major Wright would be an interesting 3rd round pick. Because he played deep centerfield this year, Wright didn't get as many playmaking opportunities, but he ran an impressive 4.48 40 at the Combine.

More importantly, he's a solid tackler and a willing hitter. He's capable of playing both up & down.

YouTube- Major Wright vs. LSU (2008)

YouTube- Major Wright vs. Oklahoma (2008)

[Alo]

That said, I don't think Veldheer will be available in the 4th.

Though Maryland's Bruce Campbell received most of the initial publicity among left tackles for his 4.85-second 40-yard dash, a less heralded prospect might have performed best on physical testing at that position at the NFL scouting combine on Saturday. The Green Bay Packers are looking for a left tackle in the draft and surely took note of the performance by Jared Veldheer, a Division II player from Hillsdale College who finished among the top 10 offensive linemen in all five tests for which the NFL posted results Saturday. Veldheer, who measured in at the combine at 6-feet-8 1/8 and 312 pounds, came into the weekend as probably a late second-round to third-round prospect but could get teams to take an even harder look at him after his performance Saturday. He ran the 40 in 5.09 seconds, which was fourth among the linemen. He also tied for first in the three-cone drill (7.40 seconds) and 20-yard shuttle (4.51 seconds); tied for third in the vertical jump (33 inches), was fifth in the broad jump (9-feet, 1-inch) and ninth in the bench press (32 reps of 225 pounds). One of the biggest concerns coming into the combine was the length of Veldheer's arms, which measured at 33 inches, which is short for a left tackle but at least passed the 32-inch barrier, which many scouts consider too short for the position. - Pete Dougherty, The News Chronicle

via here.

He definitely fits Mangini's preference for smart players: he was pre-med at Hillsdale, which just so happens to be Heckert's alma mater.

[Shep]

Heckert's alma mater? That's crazy.

Could he play right tackle? Bet he could add 25 pounds fast and easy with an NFL trainer.

[Alo]

Veldheer could play RT, but he'll probably need a redshirt year, maybe two. He fared well at the Texas vs. the Nation practices, but he looked pretty raw in the actual game.

During his Combine presser, Heckert said he hadn't yet met with Veldheer, but he'd previously spoken to Veldheer's parents about the draft process.

[ramrod]

Hey Alo, real quick what do you think of Jerry Hughes and will he be there at 38?