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2008 BP Mock Draft

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With the 25th pick in the 2008 BP Mock Draft, the Seattle Seahawks select...

Sam Baker, OT, Southern California
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Baker's stock plummeted since last spring after an injury-plagued senior season and a mediocre showing at the Senior Bowl, but he possesses the athleticism and technique to surprise a lot of people at the next level. Not to take away from Shaun Alexander, but Seattle's strength during his MVP campaign was in the trenches, and this will help return them to similar levels.
 
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With the 30th pick in the 2008 BP Mock Draft, the Green Bay Packers select...

Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona

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Cheaters are on the clock.
 
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With the 12nd pick in the 2008 BP Mock Draft, the Denver Broncos select...

Kentawn Butler, DT, North Carolina
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This is admittedly a bit of a reach, but unfortunately for the Broncos this appears to be the area where the elite talent pool runs dry. Defensive tackle is a major position of need and Balmer is the best available prospect. Although Balmer flashes top-10 potential at times, he also could turn out to be another bust in the mold of Jonathan Sullivan.

Strengths: Gets good forward lean in stance and is quick enough to make plays in the backfield when lined up at tackle. Takes sound angles to the ball and makes plays in pursuit. Plays with a good motor and always seems to be around the ball at the end of the play. Generally wraps up upon contact and is an adequate open field tackler. Athletic, flashes the ability to redirect inside after setting blockers up to the outside and is a relentless pass rusher. Moves well laterally and runs line stunts well. Shows adequate awareness, times jumps well and he gets hands up when isn't going to get to the quarterback. Can line up at defensive end or tackle and is versatile. Blocked two kicks last year and can contribute on special teams.

Weaknesses: Lacks elite top-end speed for an end and is going to have problems turning the corner when lined up on the outside. Plays too high, hasn't shown great lower body strength and can get driven back when lines up on the inside. Doesn't use hands well and can take too long to shed blocks. Doesn't always drive legs once in position and isn't a powerful bull rusher that can consistently collapse the pocket.

Overall: During his first three seasons (2004-'06) Balmer appeared in 30 games (11 starts) at defensive end and defensive tackle recording 34 total tackles, 7.5 tackles for loss, and 3.5 sacks. He underwent right knee surgery following the 2005 season and suffered a sprained ankle at the end of 2006 forcing him to miss two games. Balmer isn't a great fit at defensive tackle or end but his quickness and athletic ability make him disruptive when he lines up inside and he's big and strong enough to set the edge when lined up at end.
 
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Rd1 .. TEAM .. Pos ... Pick ............. School
 1 .... MIA ... DE ... Chris Long........Virginia
2 .... STL ... OT ... Jake Long.........Michigan
3 .... ATL ... DT ... Sedrick Ellis.....USC
4 .... OAK ... DT ... Glenn Dorsey......LSU
5 .... KC .... OT ... Ryan Clady........Boise St
6 .... NYJ ... RB ... Darren McFadden...Arkansas
7 .... NE .... DE ... Vernon Gholston...Ohio State
8 .... BAL ... CB ... Mike Jenkins......South Florida
9 .... CIN ... LB ... Keith Rivers......Southern Carolina
10 ... NO .... CB ... Leodis McKelvin...Troy
11 ... BUF ... CB ... D.Rogers-Cromartie.Tenn State
12 ... DEN ... DT ... Kentwan Balmer....UNC
13 ... CAR ... QB ... Matt Ryan.........Boston College
14 ... CHI ... RB ... Rashard Mendenhall.Illinois
15 ... DET ... OT ... Chris Williams....Vanderbilt
16 ... ARI ... DE ... Derrick Harvey....Florida
17 ... MIN ... DE ... Calais Campbell...Miami
18 ... HOU ... RB ... Jonathan Stewart..Oregon
19 ... PHI ... OT ... Jeff Otah.........Pittsburgh
20 ... TB .... WR ... DeSean Jackson....California
21 ... WAS ... WR ... Devin Thomas......Michigan State
22 ... DAL ... WR ... Aqib Talib........Kansas
23 ... PIT ... OG ... Branden Albert....Virginia
24 ... TEN ... WR ... Limas Sweed.......Texas
25 ... SEA ... OT ... Sam Baker.........Southern California
26 ... JAX ... SS ... Kenny Phillips....Miami
27 ... SD .... DB ... Reggie Smith......Oklahoma
28 ... DAL ... RB ... Felix Jones.......Arkansas
29 ... SF .... WR ... Malcolm Kelly.....Oklahoma
30 ... GB .... CB ... Antoine Cason.....Arizona
31 ... NE .... NA ... Cheaters..........Cheaterville
32 ... NYG ... LB ... Curtis Lofton.....Oklahoma

Rd2 .. TEAM .. Pos ... Pick ............. School 1 .... MIA ...
 
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Miami picked up another standout pass rusher with this pick. Although Groves struggled through an injury-riddled senior season, there isn't an edge rusher in the 2008 class with better top-end speed.
 
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