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2008 Mock Draft Database
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2008 Mock Draft Database
Site 1st Rnd Pick Pos. Ht. Wt. College Pick Assessment
NFL Draft Countdown - (Updated 1/18) Mario Manningham WR 6-0 178 Michigan Their Take - "Picking this low after such an awful season must be a tough pill to swallow but that is reason #1,567,811 why you should think long and hard about trading away those future #1's. With that said landing a great talent like Mario Manningham should help take the sting off it and he is exactly the type of playmaker this franchise needs on offense. He may have a slight frame but Manningham knows how to stretch the field vertically and get in the endzone and you just know new offensive coordinator Mike Martz will be angling for a weapon like that. This one certainly feels like a perfect fit."

WalterFootball.com - (Updated 1/21) Limas Sweed WR 6-4 220 Texas Their Take - "The 49ers were the sexy sleeper pick this offseason. So, what happened? Frank Gore's injury played a factor. As did Alex Smith's ineptness. And don't forget the disappointing $100 million secondary. However, what hindered the team most has been its offensive line and receiving corps. When the 49ers traded a fourth-round pick for Darrell Jackson, I don't think they anticipated that their new wide out would drop about 10 passes per week. In 15 games, Jackson had only 497 receiving yards."

Draft King - (Updated 1/25) James Hardy WR 6-6 220 Indiana Their Take - "The 49ers have been in a free-fall, in no small part because of the team's inability to throw the ball -- they were dead last in passing yards per game in 2007. The receiving corps is a mess, and with Mike Martz coming on board as the new offensive coordinator, it seems quite likely that the 49ers will use their first round pick on a receiver. Hardy is 6'6" and can run a sub 4.6 40. He could do some amazing things in a Mike Martz offense."

Rivals.com - (Updated 1/18) Early Doucet WR 6-0 207 LSU Their Take - "The 49ers offense needs to upgrade their weak receiving corps if Alex Smith is too ever to realize his pro potential."

FF Toolbox - (Updated 1/23) Mario Manningham WR 6-0 178 Michigan Their Take - "Alex Smith took a big step back in his development even before being sidelined with an injury, and it's obvious Frank Gore needs some help as well. Simply put the 49ers' offense stunk this season. Manning can stretch the field vertically and that's exactly what the doctor ordered for San Francisco."

NFL Draft Blitz - (Updated 1/15) James Hardy WR 6-6 220 Indiana Big man who's considered a project. A good combine could see him move up even further given that he's 6'6. Not sure if I want a project receiver right now. -- Fooch
About.com:Football - (Updated 12/24) Mario Manningham WR 6-0 178 Michigan I'm sensing a theme. I'm awaiting a scouting report on Manningham from maizenbrew.com, our Michigan blog. Judgment waits till then. -- Fooch

NFL Mock Draft 2008 - (Updated 12/22) Gosder Cherilus OT 6-3 233 Boston College The 49ers could use some o-line help, but I think there might be better options on the board (Carl Nicks, Barry Richardson). -- Fooch

Draft Dog - (Updated 1/25) Chris Williams OT 6-6 315 Vanderbilt Their Take -- From Indianapolis: The Niner's line really struggled this year. Williams (6' 5" 320 lbs) could hold the left tackle slot. RT Joe Staley was inconsistent as a rookie. (I don't buy this reasoning)

Don Banks - SI - (Updated 1/18) Keith Rivers OLB 6-3 236 USC Their Take - "The 49ers would love to land a first-round receiver, an offensive tackle or a pass rusher, but they're all gone down this far in the round. Rivers isn't a bad consolation prize. He's athletic, has a great motor, and had a leading role in playing for an ultra-successful program."

The Football Expert - (Updated 1/20) Mario Manningham WR 6-0 178 Michigan The votes for Cashmere keep on coming in. Not really feeling it for now, but maybe Maizenbrew Dave's scouting report will bring me around to it. -- Fooch

DraftTek - (Updated 1/21) James Hardy OT 6-6 220 Indiana Lather, Rinse, Repeat -- Fooch

My NFL Draft - (Updated 1/23) Early Doucet WR 6-0 207 LSU He's shown up enough to warrant some more scouting info. Like Sweed, I think he's gone at this point, but you never know. -- Fooch

Todd McShay(ESPN) - (Updated 1/23) James Hardy WR 6-6 220 Indiana Their Take - "The 49ers need a playmaker at wide receiver to take the attention away from TE Vernon Davis and some pressure off QB Alex Smith. And although Hardy comes with some baggage and he needs some polishing, no receiver in this class possesses a more imposing combination of size and natural athleticism."/i>

NFL Draft Max - (Updated 1/18) Adarius Bowman WR 6-4 220 Oklahoma St. OSU produced RW McQuarters and Rashaun Woods. Third time's a charm? -- Fooch

The Captain's Deck - (Updated 1/14) Early Doucet WR 6-0 207 LSU Doucet hasn't exactly set the world on fire, but he seems a safer pick than Hardy or Manningham (although I think Hardy has more upside) -- Fooch

NFL Draft Guys - (Updated 1/16) Felix Jones RB 6-0 200 Arkansas Their Take - "San Francisco's offense ranks dead last in several offensive categories. Yes, they have Frank Gore, but after a down year and the emergence of the two back system in the NFL, Jones is a great compliment to Gore." My Take - I could see the value of another running back, but I just think there are too many other areas of need to spend a first rounder on a luxury.

Draft Daddy - (Updated 1/18) Mario Manningham WR 6-0 178 Michigan I think Manningham's stock takes a dive like Dwayne Jarrett last year -- Fooch

Draft 32 - (Updated 1/21) Quentin Groves DE/3-4 OLB 6-3 254 Auburn Their Take - "With Bryant Young's retirement, the 49ers will need to address the defensive line immediately. With linebacker also a need, Groves seems like the logical fit."

Junkyard Jake - (Updated 1/25) Kentwan Balmer DT 6-5 288 North Carolina Their Take - "Had terrific senior season, with 9.5 tackles for loss and 3.5 sacks. Ideal size for DT position and good run-stuffer."

Fantasy Football Xtreme - (Updated 1/25) Limas Sweed WR 6-4 220 Texas I really don't see Sweed falling to us at the end of the first round. He'd need a poor combine showing or some red flags to pop up -- Fooch

Cowboy Pride - (Updated 1/2) Mario Urrutia WR 6-6 228 Louisville Another big receiver. The size makes these types of guys tempting but I definitely want to find out more. Consider him added to the list for scouting reports. -- TSG

Consensus Draft Services - (Updated 1/25) Adarius Bowman WR 6-4 220 Oklahoma State Their Take - This pick goes to the Niners from the Colts. San Francisco needs a pass-rushing threat at OLB to complement Manny Lawson, but that can wait until the later rounds. Darrell Jackson was incredibly disappointing, in large part due to the regression of QB Alex Smith. Adding another WR is a possibility, and Adarius Bowman of Oklahoma State is a polished Anquan Boldin-type player with good strength and toughness. Not the fastest player, Bowman has good hands, but his final draft position could really hinge on his postseason performance.

Sports City - (Updated 1/22) Early Doucet WR 6-0 207 LSU New Era projects him as best case Hines Ward, worst case Troy Williamson...that's quite the range -- Fooch

Fantasy Football Jungle - (Updated 1/22) Malcolm Kelly WR 6-4 217 Oklahoma Their Take - "The 49ers trading their 1st round draft pick for OT J. Staley last year was a good idea, but putting Staley, who was barely 300 lbs. and ran under a 4.8 at RT was not. That along with many other questionable moves last offseason (new off. coordinator, A. Lelie, etc.) resulted in an awful offense. One of the steps to correcting it will be improving their receiving core and Kelly will definely do that. Kelly has great size, hands and natural body control. He's still raw and doesn't have great speed which is why he will likely still be available at this spot."

Draft Season - (Updated 1/23) Patrick Sims DT 6-4 310 Auburn Their Take - "The 49ers are looking for a run stuffing defensive tackle for the middle of their 3-4 defense. Sims has the ideal build for that, and he would allow Willis to roam free and create even more havoc."

Phin Fever - (Updated 1/20) Patrick Sims DT 6-4 310 Auburn Their Take - "The Niners need a Receiver, which they can get with their early second rounder. If they end up needing a Nose Tackle, there isn’t any use in taking chances and letting Sims get by them. Sims really came on towards the end of the year as he was finally realizing his potential."

Sports Fountainhead - (Updated 1/20) James Hardy WR 6-6 220 Indiana Their Take - "The 49ers need a big play WR and the best prospects are already gone (Jackson, Kelly, Sweed). Hardy has the tools to be a force in the NFL. He isn’t as fast as you would like but his build and hands may lead to a big career (if he can keep out of trouble). Terrell Owens, take two?"

Inside The Eagles - (Updated 1/25) Malcolm Kelly WR 6-4 217 Oklahoma As his name creeps into the picture he sounds like an interesting option at receiver. However, I'm starting to think the 49ers could go DL or OL here and still get a solid receiver with their 2nd round pick. -- Fooch

The Landry Hat - (Updated 1/14) Chris Williams OT 6-6 315 Vanderbilt Their Take - "The 49ers must open holes for Frank Gore.Williams is the best left to help do that."

New NFL Draft - (Updated 1/8) James Hardy WR 6-6 220 Indiana Their Take - "The 49ers offense was very weak this year and solely relied on Frank Gore to carry the team. Alex Smith needs some more weapons to work with and James Hardy is the perfect player to draft to help a QB move forward in the passing game. Hardy is a very tall receiver with great hands."

East Coast Sports - (Updated 1/25) Kentwan Balmer DT 6-5 288 North Carolina Their Take - "The Niners would like an OT like Cherilus to fall to them here, but since he's gone they take Balmer who will play End in their 3-4 scheme...the team will target WR's like Eddie Royal and Harry Douglas with their other picks and Isaac Bruce in FA to teach them the ropes."

The Huddle Report - (Updated 1/19) Devin Thomas WR 6-3 220 Michigan St. Hmmm. First time I've seen this name, although he finished with 79 receptions, 1,260 yards. Might have to look into him a little more although he doesn't appear to be projected as a first rounder in many mocks. -- Fooch

The Football Expert(Donnelly) - (Updated 1/20) Mario Manningham WR 6-0 178 Michigan Their Take -- "Trading their top pick works out about as well as it could have as they are able to steal Super Mario at 30. A good value and a guy who plays bigger than he is should help boost some morale out west after a disappointing season."

The Football Expert(Abromowitz) - (Updated 1/20) Mario Manningham WR 6-0 178 Michigan Their Take -- "The 49ers have yet to fine their big threat receiver. Manningham is that big threat, vertical receiver the 49ers need and more importantly Alex Smith needs. Manningham needs to bulk up some more, and lacks ideal height at 6-0, but he is a playmaker, and something to help give Vernon Davis more looks at in the middle."

The Football Expert(Cox) - (Updated 1/25) Dan Connor LB 6-3 233 Penn St. Their Take - "The 49ers don’t have holes so much as mediocre players filling a lot of positions. That makes it harder to predict where they will go. I believe there is enough developing youth on their offensive line (Snyder, Baas and Staley) for them to pass on that early in this draft. It is hard to fault them for stopping the slide of a quality linebacker out of a college known for producing them."

The Football Expert(Eide) - (Updated 1/20) Early Doucet WR 6-0 207 LSU Their Take - "The 49ers receiving corps looked as though it would be vastly improved heading into 2007 but failed to meet expectations. Darrell Jackson is old and can’t catch, Ashley Lelie was maybe the worst free agent signing of ’07 and Arnaz Battle should not be anyone a QB should be forced to rely on. Doucet missed five games this year because of injury but came within two catches of setting his career high and averaged six receptions a game. The 49ers need consistency in their passing game more than anything else and Doucet delivers."

Mel Kiper(ESPN.com) - (Updated 1/22) James Hardy WR 6-6 220 Indiana The mightily coiffed one annoints the big, bad Hardy as the 49ers first rounder. I'm curious what kind of roller coaster this kid's stock is on over the next 3 months. -- Fooch

Draft.com - (Updated 1/22) Sam Baker OT 6-5 305 USC I've seen Baker mostly going in the high teens, so I'm not holding my breath for him here -- Fooch

Inside The Iggles - (Updated 1/22) Kentwan Balmer DT 6-5 288 North Carolina Their Take - "Still trying make the transition to a 3-4 defense, the Niners grab a very good defensive lineman here. He is capable of playing in either a 4-3 or 3-4 formation. Bryant Young is not getting any younger, and the Niners need to sure up the defensive front seven."

Results To Date -- 1/25/08
By Position
Position #
Wide Receiver 26
Offensive Tackle 5
Defensive Tackle 5
Outside Linebacker 2
Linebacker 1
Running Back 1

By Player
Position #
Mario Manningham(WR) 7
James Hardy(WR) 7
Early Doucet(WR) 5
Kentwan Balmer(DT) 3
Adarius Bowman(WR) 2
Chris Williams(OT) 2
Limas Sweed(WR) 2
Patrick Sims(DT) 2
Malcolm Kelly(WR) 2
Gosder Cherilus(OT) 1
Keith Rivers(OLB) 1
Sam Baker(OT) 1
Felix Jones(RB) 1
Mario Urrutia(WR) 1
Devin Thomas(WR) 1
Dan Connor(LB) 1