After doing a lot of listening to and reading a lot of the "experts'" off-season speculation , as well as researching Fox's past draft practices and Manning's offensive structures, I've comprised my final mock draft. I have no secondary players being taken here. With our recent signings and the expected improve health of some of our younger DBs, I feel that we can stand pat with what we have. I have addressed the other 2 levels of the defense. I'm not buying the peculation that we take a QB. I dunno why we would. It's a bad class and we have backups. PM's heir apparent is not in this group. SO here it is...
ROUND 1
LAMAR MILLER, RB, Miami (FL)
5'10" 212
With Lammey's recent tweets about Denver looking at RB before DT, itgot me thinking. 1-Manning's offenses are best when he has an Edgerrin James. We don't have that. Additionally, both the Colts and Panthers have drafted RBs early when many didn't see it as a huge need. W/ the level of control PM had in INdy, I believe he had a say in when he would get new toys. I prefer Doug Martin, but Miller may be a better fit in the O PM is used to running. Elite athelete and another in the long line of "U" RBs.
ROUND 2
MIKE MARTIN, DT, MICHIGAN
6'1" 306
Obvious need here. I really like Martin over the other likely options in Winn, Thompson, etc. He's a gamer and strong at the point of attack. Love his tenacity.
ROUND 3
SEAN SPENCE, OLB, Miami (FL)
5'11" 231
Spence fits the mold of a John Fox LB. Small and athletic. With DJ's suspension looming, we'll need depth at OLB and he would be a nice addition to the special teams.
ROUND 4A
MICHAEL BREWSTER, C, Ohio State
6'4" 312
Very solid C who will push for Walton's job. Played vs very strong competition at DT in the Big 10...Worthy, Martin, Still.
ROUND 4B
CHRIS GIVENS, WR, Wake Forest
5'11" 198
Very good route runner who played all WR positions in college. Great hands and good speed. We have 2 big strapping WRs and could use another litle guy who will catch everything PM tosses his way.
ROUND 5
MALIK JACKSON, DE, Tennessee
6'4" 285
Offers position flexibility along the DLine. Played DT at Tennessee, but projects as DE in the NFL. Very productive as a VOL and saw many double teams. He's a baller.
ROUND 6
JOSH KADDU, OLB, Oregon
6'3" 240
Another athletic OLB and ST option.