| NFL Draft: Mock II |
| By Chris Steuber |
Published
03/21/2007
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Mock Drafts
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Patriots go defensive for the second time in the first round

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Pick
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Team
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Pos.
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Player
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College
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Class
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Ht.
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Wt.
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28
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S
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Brandon Meriweather
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Miami
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Sr.
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5-11
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195
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The Patriots added a versatile linebacker in
Timmons with their first pick and will continue to upgrade their defense with
this selection. New England has to think
about the present and the future in regards to their secondary. Rodney
Harrison is getting older and a replacement is necessary. Miami’s Brandon Meriweather is a nice successor.
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29
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DE/OLB
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Anthony Spencer
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Purdue
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Sr.
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6-3
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261
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With Adalius Thomas going to New
England via free agency, the Ravens have to find a replacement.
This draft is full of talented linebackers with big impact ability. Drafting
a player as versatile as Purdue’s Anthony
Spencer will benefit the Ravens’ defense.
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30
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WR
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Robert Meachem
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Tennessee
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So.
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6-2
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214
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The Chargers need to add a receiver to their
offense and give Phillip Rivers a deep threat. Tennessee’s Robert Meachem is the perfect receiver to fit in the Chargers
offense. Meachem is a tall, fast receiver who will give the Chargers a major
weapon and someone to compliment the developing Vincent Jackson.
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31
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G
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Ben Grubbs
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Auburn
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Sr.
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6-3
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311
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It’s obvious that Rex Grossman is still a work
in progress, and there are some serious doubts that he will become a quality
quarterback. One way to find out is to give him some protection, and Auburn’s Ben Grubbs is as technically sound as
any lineman in the draft.
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