there is no mention of henson. i'm sure that somebody will offer at least a #1 for him.
SPORTING NEWS MOCK NFL DRAFT
No. Team Player (Pos./School) Analysis
1. Chargers Eli Manning (QB, Mississippi) Not as cerebral as Peyton but a better athlete. Pick could be dealt.
2. Raiders Larry Fitzgerald (WR, Pittsburgh) Size, speed and playmaking skills make him top overall talent.
3. Cardinals Ben Roethlisberger (QB, Miami-Ohio) A future star who may have higher upside than Eli Manning.
4. Giants Robert Gallery (OT, Iowa) Most complete college lineman in '03. Can start right away.
5. Redskins Tommie Harris (DT, Oklahoma) Interior line is a big need, and Harris has big-play potential.
6. Lions Kellen Winslow (TE, Miami-Fla.) Lacks maturity but is downfield threat with high upside.
7. Falcons Shawn Andrews (OT, Arkansas) Massive and can dominate, but there are character issues.
8. Browns Sean Taylor (S, Miami-Fla.) As highly regarded as Dallas' Roy Williams was in 2002 draft.
9. Jaguars Roy Williams (WR, Texas) Has size, speed, good hands and run-after-catch skills.
10. Texans Vince Wilfork (DT, Miami-Fla.) Massive two-gap player who is quick enough to play end in 3-4.
11. Steelers Kevin Jones (RB, Virginia Tech) Great speed, big-play potential, but can he hack it as a receiver?
12. Jets Jonathan Vilma (ILB, Miami-Fla.), Would help extremely slow unit. Disruptive force inside.
13. Bills Kenechi Udeze (DE, Southern California) Best pass rusher available; stock could soar after workouts.
14. Bears Steven Jackson (RB, Oregon State) Lacks Jones' speed but has better size and receiving ability.
15. Buccaneers Reggie Williams (WR, Washington) Questions about speed but looks fast on film. Can be No. 1 wideout.
16. 49ers Will Smith (DE, Ohio State) May not be an explosive pass rusher, but he's sound in all facets.
17. Bengals Randy Starks (DT, Maryland) Ideal burst, size and power. Played mostly in 3-4 in college.
18. Saints DeAngelo Hall (CB, Virginia Tech) Perhaps fastest player in draft; has potential to be shutdown corner.
19. Vikings Chris Gamble (CB, Ohio State) Needs refinement, but he's a playmaker with size and fluidity.
20. Dolphins Philip Rivers (QB, N.C. State) Has great mind for the game; needs time to develop.
21. Patriots (from Ravens) D.J. Williams (OLB, Miami-Fla.), A bit undersized, but he's a playmaker who could start as a rookie.
22. Cowboys Chris Perry (RB, Michigan) A hard runner who has good hands and solid blocking skills.
23. Seahawks Karlos Dansby (OLB, Auburn) Active against the run and has ideal pass-rushing speed.
24. Broncos Dunta Robinson (CB, South Carolina) Physical player who can jam receivers. Improving in coverage.
25. Packers J.P. Losman (QB, Tulane) .500 (128-128)
26. Rams Ben Troupe (TE, Florida) Threat down the middle; isn't far behind Winslow as a receiver.
27. Titans Vernon Carey (G, Miami-Fla.) Top interior offensive-line prospect. Also could play right tackle.
28. Eagles Michael Clayton (WR, LSU) This playmaker is tough, as a blocker and going over the middle.
29. Colts Derrick Strait (CB, Oklahoma) Must improve technique in man-to-man but has the physical skills.
30. Chiefs Will Poole (CB, Southern California) Has great speed and gets to the ball; could start as a rookie.
31. Panthers Lee Evans (WR, Wisconsin) Questions about durability but none about hands, burst off line.
32. Patriots Jake Grove (C, Virginia Tech) Lacks ideal size and athleticism but is technically sound and tough.
SPORTING NEWS MOCK NFL DRAFT
No. Team Player (Pos./School) Analysis
1. Chargers Eli Manning (QB, Mississippi) Not as cerebral as Peyton but a better athlete. Pick could be dealt.
2. Raiders Larry Fitzgerald (WR, Pittsburgh) Size, speed and playmaking skills make him top overall talent.
3. Cardinals Ben Roethlisberger (QB, Miami-Ohio) A future star who may have higher upside than Eli Manning.
4. Giants Robert Gallery (OT, Iowa) Most complete college lineman in '03. Can start right away.
5. Redskins Tommie Harris (DT, Oklahoma) Interior line is a big need, and Harris has big-play potential.
6. Lions Kellen Winslow (TE, Miami-Fla.) Lacks maturity but is downfield threat with high upside.
7. Falcons Shawn Andrews (OT, Arkansas) Massive and can dominate, but there are character issues.
8. Browns Sean Taylor (S, Miami-Fla.) As highly regarded as Dallas' Roy Williams was in 2002 draft.
9. Jaguars Roy Williams (WR, Texas) Has size, speed, good hands and run-after-catch skills.
10. Texans Vince Wilfork (DT, Miami-Fla.) Massive two-gap player who is quick enough to play end in 3-4.
11. Steelers Kevin Jones (RB, Virginia Tech) Great speed, big-play potential, but can he hack it as a receiver?
12. Jets Jonathan Vilma (ILB, Miami-Fla.), Would help extremely slow unit. Disruptive force inside.
13. Bills Kenechi Udeze (DE, Southern California) Best pass rusher available; stock could soar after workouts.
14. Bears Steven Jackson (RB, Oregon State) Lacks Jones' speed but has better size and receiving ability.
15. Buccaneers Reggie Williams (WR, Washington) Questions about speed but looks fast on film. Can be No. 1 wideout.
16. 49ers Will Smith (DE, Ohio State) May not be an explosive pass rusher, but he's sound in all facets.
17. Bengals Randy Starks (DT, Maryland) Ideal burst, size and power. Played mostly in 3-4 in college.
18. Saints DeAngelo Hall (CB, Virginia Tech) Perhaps fastest player in draft; has potential to be shutdown corner.
19. Vikings Chris Gamble (CB, Ohio State) Needs refinement, but he's a playmaker with size and fluidity.
20. Dolphins Philip Rivers (QB, N.C. State) Has great mind for the game; needs time to develop.
21. Patriots (from Ravens) D.J. Williams (OLB, Miami-Fla.), A bit undersized, but he's a playmaker who could start as a rookie.
22. Cowboys Chris Perry (RB, Michigan) A hard runner who has good hands and solid blocking skills.
23. Seahawks Karlos Dansby (OLB, Auburn) Active against the run and has ideal pass-rushing speed.
24. Broncos Dunta Robinson (CB, South Carolina) Physical player who can jam receivers. Improving in coverage.
25. Packers J.P. Losman (QB, Tulane) .500 (128-128)
26. Rams Ben Troupe (TE, Florida) Threat down the middle; isn't far behind Winslow as a receiver.
27. Titans Vernon Carey (G, Miami-Fla.) Top interior offensive-line prospect. Also could play right tackle.
28. Eagles Michael Clayton (WR, LSU) This playmaker is tough, as a blocker and going over the middle.
29. Colts Derrick Strait (CB, Oklahoma) Must improve technique in man-to-man but has the physical skills.
30. Chiefs Will Poole (CB, Southern California) Has great speed and gets to the ball; could start as a rookie.
31. Panthers Lee Evans (WR, Wisconsin) Questions about durability but none about hands, burst off line.
32. Patriots Jake Grove (C, Virginia Tech) Lacks ideal size and athleticism but is technically sound and tough.
