Jags first 5 picks next year

Stigma (10/15/2008)

My previous mock draft was based upon a 7-9 record or something close. If the Jags are able to build a 11-5 record and draft around 28th in each round then my draft looks much different.

Rd 1(28) - Everette Brown - DE - FSU - 6'4" 255 Lbs 4.65/40

I think he comes out early and jumps up into the late part of Rd 1. He meets a continued need of the Jags to generate a pass rush. I think he can put on 15 to 20 lbs and become effective against the run. I also think that Reggie Hayward will not be kept without reworking his contract.

Rd 2(60) - Fili Moala - DT - USC - 6'4" 295 Lbs 5.20/40

His draft stature has suffered somewhat since the Oregon State game, because the USC Dline was not able to stop the run effectively. He is not a big pass rusher, but he should fit well into the Jags DT rotation. I would prefer Tyson Jackson here, but I think he will be gone by this spot.

Rd 3(92): Joe Burnett - CB - UCF - 5'10" 185 Lbs 4.45/40

I do believe that the Jags need to pick up another CB, given the injury to Scott Starks. Unlike Larry, I don't think that Joe Burnett will go in Rd 2, but will fall to the end of Rd 3. I think he offers value at this spot and should be helpful in the return game and on special teams. One thing about Burnett is that he is a ballhawk, with 12 Int over the past two season, not counting this season.

Rd 4(124) Brian Toal - OLB - Boston College - 6'1" 238 Lbs 4.67/40

Brian Toal appears to be fully healed from his shoulder injury. He is a tackling maching and another coach on the field. I think he could challenge Clint Ingram for a starting job as a rookie. I see a need at the LB spot because I am assuming that the Jags do not re-sign Mike Peterson.

Rd 5(156): Ramon Foster - OT/OG - Tennessee - 6'6" 325 Lbs 5.17/40

When Tennessee used to have an offense and culd run the ball, Foster was an integral part of an effective offensive line. Foster can be a road grader and can also pass protect. He can play both OTs and OF spots, but is probably best suited for the ORG spot.

Rd 6(188): Shawn Bayes - WR - Kent St. - 5'10" 182 Lbs 4.35/40

A deep threat that can also play the slot position. While WR is not a big need, I do expect that the Jags will allow Reggie Williams to leave via Free Agency. The Jags will look at bringing in a spped WR that can stretch the field. This year Bayes is showing himself to be that kind of WR, at least in the MAC.

Ramon Foster has been somewhat of a disappointment from some of us long time Vols fans this year... but he still is one of the best Vols OL... he just hasn't been as steady as he should have been being a Senior leader of the OL... he's disappeared in a couple of games this year as the Vols OL looked anything but the strenght of the team going into the 2008 season...

I think the best OL for the Vols is OG Jacgues McClendon... he's 6'3" 320lbs... he broke a Vols team record for the brench press this year... he pressed 645lbs... he has very quick feet...pulls great and kicks out DL with ease and can get into the next level blocking downfield with no trouble at all... he's probably the most athletic of all the Vols linemen... that's on both sides of the ball...

He's a junior and there has been talks of him coming out next year for the 2009 draft... but there has also been talk of him staying for the 2009 season too...guess we will just have to see at the end of the 2008 season to see if he stays or not... but he's a name to look for if he comes out...