2007 Early Fantasy Mock Draft

Welcome to the Fantasy Football Cafe’s first mock draft of the 2007 season. Ten extremely bored owners got together and decided to test out and compile their player rankings with an early mock draft. There were several far reaches and stabs in the dark, but whether they turned out to be good moves or really bad busts, have fun analyzing the first mock draft of the season.

This was a 10-team serpentine style draft that started two Running Backs, three Wide Receivers, and has .5 points per reception.

Pick #	Player	Round	Team
1.	Ladainian Tomlinson – RB, SD	1	Jake
2.	Steven Jackson – RB, StL	1	Matt
3.	Larry Johnson – RB, KC	1	GB
4.	Frank Gore – RB, SF	1	who
5.	Shaun Alexander – RB, Sea	1	mad
6.	Brian Westbrook – RB, Phi	1	JAO
7.	Rudi Johnson – RB, Cin	1	blitz
8.	Reggie Bush – RB, NO	1	ffg
9.	Edgerrin James – RB, Ari	1	dee
10.	Clinton Portis – RB, Was	1	fel
11.	Peyton Manning – QB, Ind	2	fel
12.	Torry Holt – WR, StL	2	dee
13.	Willie Parker – RB, Pit	2	ffg
14.	Maurice Jones-Drew – RB, Jax	2	blitz
15.	Joseph Addai – RB, Ind	2	JAO
16.	Marion Barber III – RB, Dal	2	mad
17.	Ronnie Brown – RB, Mia	2	who
18.	Marvin Harrison – WR, Ind	2	GB
19.	Willis McGahee – RB, Buf	2	Matt
20.	Laurence Maroney – RB, NE	2	Jake
21.	Steve Smith – WR, Car	3	Jake
22.	Chad Johnson – WR, Cin	3	Matt
23.	Terrell Owens – WR, Dal	3	GB
24.	Reggie Wayne – WR, Ind	3	who
25.	Larry Fitzgerald – WR, Ari	3	mad
26.	Donald Driver – WR, GB	3	JAO
27.	Anquan Boldin – WR, Ari	3	blitz
28.	Roy Williams – WR, Det	3	ffg
29.	Chester Taylor – RB, Min	3	dee
30.	Ahman Green – RB, GB	3	fel
31.	Antonio Gates – TE, SD	4	fel
32.	Carnell Williams – RB, TB	4	dee
33.	Plaxico Burress – WR, NYG	4	ffg
34.	TJ Houshmandzadeh – WR, Cin	4	blitz
35.	Javon Walker – WR, Den	4	JAO
36.	Marques Colston – WR, NO	4	mad
37.	Andre Johnson – WR, Hou	4	who
38.	Lee Evans – WR, Buf	4	GB
39.	Kevin Jones – RB, Det	4	Matt
40.	Carson Palmer – QB, Cin	4	Jake
41.	Darrell Jackson – WR, Sea	5	Jake
42.	Hines Ward – WR, Pit	5	Matt
43.	Brandon Jacobs – RB, NYG	5	GB
44.	Drew Brees – QB, NO	5	who
45.	Deuce McAllister – RB, NO	5	mad
46.	Alge Crumpler – TE, Atl	5	JAO
47.	Laveranues Coles – WR, NYJ	5	blitz
48.	Lamont Jordan – RB, Oak	5	ffg
49.	Santana Moss – WR, Was	5	dee
50.	Reggie Brown – WR, Phi	5	fel
51.	Deangelo Williams – RB, Car	6	fel
52.	Deion Branch – WR, Sea	6	dee
53.	Jerricho Cotchery – WR, NYJ	6	ffg
54.	Kellen Winslow Jr – TE, Cle	6	blitz
55.	Marc Bulger – QB, StL	6	JAO
56.	Vincent Jackson – WR, SD	6	mad
57.	Mike Furrey – WR, Det	6	who
58.	Donovan McNabb – QB, Phi	6	GB
59.	Chris Chambers – WR, Mia	6	Matt
60.	Chicago Bears – D/ST, Chi	6	Jake
61.	Todd Heap – TE, Bal	7	Jake
62.	Tom Brady – QB, NE	7	Matt
63.	Cedric Benson – RB, Chi	7	GB
64.	Tony Gonzalez – TE, KC	7	who
65.	Phillip Rivers – QB, SD	7	mad
66.	Travis Henry – RB, Ten	7	JAO
67.	Jerious Norwood – RB, Atl	7	blitz
68.	Matt Hasselbeck – QB, Sea	7	ffg
69.	Thomas Jones – RB, Chi	7	dee
70.	Fred Taylor – RB, Jax	7	fel
71.	Randy Moss – WR, Oak	8	fel
72.	Braylon Edwards – WR, Cle	8	dee
73.	Vernon Davis – TE, SF	8	ffg
74.	Jake Delhomme – QB, Car	8	blitz
75.	Donte Stallworth – WR, Phi	8	JAO
76.	Mark Clayton – WR, Bal	8	mad
77.	Julius Jones – RB, Dal	8	who
78.	Baltimore Ravens – D/ST, Bal	8	GB
79.	Warrick Dunn – RB, Atl	8	Matt
80.	Bernard Berrian – WR, Chi	8	Jake
81.	Michael Turner – RB, SD	9	Jake
82.	Jeremy Shockey – TE, NYG	9	Matt
83.	Adam Vinatieri – K, Ind	9	GB
84.	Devery Henderson – WR, NO	9	who
85.	Tony Romo – QB, Dal	9	mad
86.	Patrick Crayton – WR, Dal	9	JAO
87.	Ladell Betts – RB, Was	9	blitz
88.	Tatum Bell – RB, Den	9	ffg
89.	Terry Glenn – WR, Dal	9	dee
90.	Muhsin Muhammed – WR, Chi	9	fel
91.	Santonio Holmes – WR, Pit	10	fel
92.	Matt Leinart – QB, Ari	10	dee
93.	Greg Jennings – WR, GB	10	ffg
94.	Matt Jones – WR, Jax	10	blitz
95.	Robbie Gould – K, Chi	10	JAO
96.	Mike Bell – RB, Den	10	mad
97.	Leon Washington – RB, NYJ	10	who
98.	Jamal Lewis – RB, Bal	10	GB
99.	Isaac Bruce – WR, StL	10	Matt
100.	Joe Horn – WR, NO	10	Jake
101.	Nate Kaeding – K, SD	11	Jake
102.	Michael Vick – QB, Atl	11	Matt
103.	DeShaun Foster – RB, Car	11	GB
104.	Chris Henry – WR, Cin	11	who
105.	Chris Cooley – TE, Was	11	mad
106.	Joey Galloway – WR, TB	11	JAO
107.	Chad Pennington – QB, NYJ	11	blitz
108.	Brett Favre – QB, GB	11	ffg
109.	Eli Manning – QB, NYG	11	dee
110.	Drew Bennett – WR, Ten	11	fel
111.	Reggie Williams – WR, Jax	12	fel
112.	LenDale White – RB, Ten	12	dee
113.	San Diego Chargers – D/ST, SD	12	ffg
114.	Marty Booker – WR, Mia	12	blitz
115.	Correll Buckhalter – RB, Phi	12	JAO
116.	Reche Caldwell – WR, NE	12	mad
117.	Vince Young – QB, Ten	12	who
118.	Dominic Rhodes – RB, Ind	12	GB
119.	Kevin Curtis – WR, FA	12	Matt
120.	Corey Dillion – RB, FA	12	Jake
121.	Ben Roethlisberger – QB, Pit	13	Jake
122.	Dominick Williams – RB, Hou	13	Matt
123.	Amani Toomer – WR, NYG	13	GB
124.	Ronald Curry – WR, Oak	13	who
125.	Dallas Clark – TE, Ind	13	mad
126.	Ashley Lelie – WR, SF	13	JAO
127.	Bobby Engram – WR, Sea	13	blitz
128.	Vernand Morency – RB, GB	13	ffg
129.	Randy McMichael – TE, Mia	13	dee
130.	Wes Welker – WR, NE	13	fel
131.	Ricky Williams – RB, Mia	14	fel
132.	Pittsburgh Steelers – D/ST, Pit	14	dee
133.	Joe Jurevicious – WR, Cle	14	ffg
134.	Kenny Watson – RB, Cin	14	blitz
135.	Dallas Cowboys – D/ST, Dal	14	JAO
136.	New England Patriots – D/ST, NE	14	mad
137.	Kevin Faulk – RB, NE	14	who
138.	Jerry Porter – WR, Oak	14	GB
139.	Brandon Marshall – WR, Den	14	Matt
140.	Jay Cutler – QB, Den	14	Jake
141.	LJ Smith – TE, Phi	15	Jake
142.	Jacksonville Jaguars – D/ST, Jax	15	Matt
143.	Anthony Thomas – RB, Buf	15	GB
144.	Jeff Wilkins – K, StL	15	who
145.	Adrian Peterson – RB, Chi	15	mad
146.	Devin Hester – WR?, Chi	15	JAO
147.	Philadelphia Eagles – D/ST, Phi	15	blitz
148.	Jay Feely – K, Mia	15	ffg
149.	Maurice Stovall – WR, TB	15	dee
150.	Minnesota Vikings – D/ST, Min	15	fel
151.	Joe Nedney – K, SF	16	fel
152.	Shayne Graham – K, Cin	16	dee
153.	Jason Witten – TE, Dal	16	ffg
154.	Neil Rackers – K, Ari	16	blitz
155.	Jeff Garcia – QB, TB	16	JAO
156.	Matt Stover – K, Bal	16	mad
157.	Cincinnati Bengals – D/ST, Cin	16	who
158.	Ben Watson – TE, NE	16	GB
159.	Josh Brown – K, Sea	16	Matt
160.	D.J. Hackett – WR, Sea	16	Jake

Since all information is updated as of the date of the draft, some information may be inconsistent with current situations.

Jake = jake_twothousandfive Matt = mattb47 GB = GreenBay4Life who = whodey#9 mad = madaslives911 JAO = joelamosobadiah blitz = mrblitz ffg = FantasyFutballGuru13 dee = deerayfan072 fel = Felix the Cat

 
Draft Commentary
By Michael Kaus

Round 1 Commentary:
The Admirable: Steven Jackson is about to become the next Ladainian Tomlinson. Skipping Larry Johnson for Jackson may not be the most popular move, but it’s the right move.
The Abominable: Reggie Bush at #8 overall is too high, even with 0.5 points per reception. Edgerrin James at #9 is a stretch as well.
The Extra Point: This is the first draft in a while where a non-running back failed to crack the first round. Then again, it is a 10 team draft.

Round 2 Commentary:
The Admirable: Willis McGahee is a steal at #19. The combinations of Steven Jackson/Willis McGahee and Brian Westbrook/ Joseph Addai both look very formidable at this point.
The Abominable: Maurice Jones-Drew going at #14 overall is way to high, especially with the re-signing of Jacksonville RB “Fragile” Fred Taylor. The kid may have the potential to be great, but you have to take locks this high. Marion Barber III has the same concerns.
The Extra Point: On a team that has become run oriented, and with age a concern, Tory Holt is still the first WR off the board.

Round 3 Commentary:
The Admirable: Getting Reggie Wayne at #24 overall is a great pick. Think Marvin Harrison, only without the walker.
The Abominable: With the quarterback situation up in the air, and with a possibility of Calvin Johnson coming to town, the pick of Roy Williams at #28 looks like a desperate pick at the end of a position run.
The Extra Point: It seems like every draft had a WR run at the beginning of Round 3. Eight straight picks, all wide outs.

Round 4 Commentary:
The Admirable: Some good value at WR in this round. Plaxico Burress, Andre Johnson, T.J. Houshmandzadeh, Javon Walker and Lee Evans are all quality picks.
The Abominable: Where to start? Kevin Jones is injured and no one really knows his status. Marques Colston is a prime candidate for a sophomore slump. Being the first to take a tight end is never a good strategy, and I’d be scared to death to spend a 4th round pick in a 10-team draft on Carnell Williams.
The Extra Point: Will the real Carson Palmer please stand up? The Palmer pick can make or break a draft.

Round 5 Commentary:
The Admirable: Drew Brees. That was highway robbery.
The Abominable: Lamont Jordan. Does anyone really think this guy can bounce back with the same offence and RBBC looming?
The Extra Point: This round seems to be filled with top 10 WR from 3 years ago.

Round 6 Commentary:
The Admirable: Donovan McNabb and Deangelo Williams are really terrific picks at this point. McNabb was crushing everyone in fantasy points prior to his injury, and for a 6th round RB, Williams is a good pick.
The Abominable: I don’t know which is worse. Taking Mike Furrey in the 6th, or being the first person to take a D/ST. The middle round picks make or break a draft, and these hurt.
The Extra Point: Vincent Jackson is really a wild card. He seems to be the heir-apparent in San Diego, but his skills don’t match with the head coach’s style of play.

Round 7 Commentary:
The Admirable: Travis Henry, Cedric Benson, and Thomas Jones highlight a surprisingly RB-rich round. Middle round picks like this get teams into the playoffs.
The Abominable: Nothing stands out, but it may have been to high to draft Jerious Norwood.
The Extra Point: Todd Heap at #61 or Tony Gonzalez at #64 sound so much better than Gates at #31. Always wait on your TE position and draft some depth.

Round 8 Commentary:
The Admirable: Getting Warrick Dunn after Norwood went off the board is great value. He is still the starter in Atlanta.
The Abominable: If Randy Moss stays in Oakland, this could be a wasted pick.
The Extra Point: Another D/ST goes off the board. It is still way too early to be adding the less important positions instead of adding depth.

Round 9 Commentary:
The Admirable: Michael Turner (even if he’s not traded, he’s a handcuff here), Devery Henderson and Ladell Betts show that valuable players can be had in the later rounds
The Abominable: The first kicker goes off the board at #83. For shame.
The Extra Point: Especially in a 10-team league, it pays to wait on your quarterback. Tony Romo in Round 9 has a real nice ring to it.

Round 10 Commentary:
The Admirable: Jamal Lewis and Matt Leinart highlight this round. Lewis in the 10th round provides the always needed RB depth needed to contend with injuries or make trades. Leinart is primed to explode in that offense this year.
The Abominable: It is a generally consistent trend that the top kicker from the previous year always finishes outside the top five kickers the following year. So why waste a pick on Gould here?
The Extra Point: Which year two WR will excel this year? Santonio Holmes or Greg Jennings?

Round 11 Commentary:
The Admirable: In the 11th round, you can’t beat Mike Vick or Eli Manning. They can win a week for your team all by themselves. Given, they can do the opposite to, but the value in the 11th round is there.
The Abominable: Chris Henry’s suspension, although it came down after the pick was made, really destroys that pick. But that is what you get for drafting low character players.
The Extra Point: Teams continue to take kickers, and there is no reason for it. Would you rather have Nate Kaeding or Eli Manning?

Round 12 Commentary:
The Admirable: Vince Young at #117 is a great value pick, whether he is a starter or a backup on your team.
The Abominable: I understand it could be viewed as a flyer pick, but does anyone really thing that LenDale “Tons of Fun” White can really turn it around in Tennessee?
The Extra Point: Kevin Curtis and Cory Dillon have no team, but still end up with fantasy homes. Hopefully for these owners, Oakland, Detroit, and Cleveland are not in these players futures.

Round 13 Commentary:
The Admirable: The teams that waited on TEs are collecting the rewards now. They didn’t lose many points at that position by waiting, and now should have good depth at the other positions.
The Abominable: Ashley Lelie is a wasted pick up. Both in fantasy and on the field.
The Extra Point: The Dominick Williams flyer pick is interesting, but does it have wings?

Round 14 Commentary:
The Admirable: Quality D/STs start to go off the board, and the owners taking them have got to be pleased.
The Abominable: Even if Ricky Williams does come back, and is in any type of shape, could he really make an impact on a team?
The Extra Point: Joe Jurevicious became a reliable backup late last season, but will the Browns new offensive coordinator be able to utilize him?

Round 15 Commentary:
The Admirable: Backing up an injury-prone Cedric Benson makes Adrian Peterson an attractive commodity.
The Abominable: Minnesota D/ST- teams will pass all over them.
The Extra Point: Kickers and D/ST run rampant in the second to last round.

Round 16 Commentary:
The Admirable: Jeff Garcia could be a great addition in the final round, depending on Chris Simms and Jake Plummer.
The Abominable: Cincinnati Bengals D/ST. They should be on the Waiver Wire.
The Extra Point: Ben Watson barely scored last year, but with PPR he becomes a valuable asset.

 
Thanks to all that ranked in this draft and a special thanks to Jimboozie and The Lung for helping as fill-ins to keep this mock going. You can catch up with Joel Wilbourn and Michael K. Kaus and all the cafe rankers in the cafe forums.
 

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