Madden Mock Draft picks 6-8

by pastapadre
Posted April 1st, 2008 at 1:40 pm

We’ve now reached the point in the Madden Mock Draft where the players start to get a little more bunched together in terms of their potential overall ratings. Drafting for team need or based on specific skills and rating categories becomes even more of a focus. Continue on to view the picks for the Jets, Patriots, and Ravens.

#6 New York Jets – Vernon Gholston – DE – Ohio State

McFadden would’ve been the choice here had he not been taken already so Gholston becomes the next best fit. Could’ve also gone with offensive line help although no one would’ve stood out enough at this pick. Gholston can play the DE or OLB in their 3-4 defense. Ratings wise he should end up around an 82.

#7 New England Patriots – Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie – CB – Tennessee State

Losing Asante Samuel and Randall Gay makes CB the obvious need for the Patriots in the draft. The choice came down to Rodgers-Cromartie or Leodis McKelvin. Both should have overalls in the 80-82 range as that is how EA graded out the mid-first round CBs last year. RC gets the nod due to having an edge in height and speed.

#8 Baltimore Ravens – DeSean Jackson – WR- California

While getting a QB would be a good move for the Ravens it really wouldn’t offer much of an upgrade over any of the ones already on the roster in Madden. So DeSean Jackson comes in with the most immediate Madden potential in a way comparable to Ted Ginn Jr. from last year. Initial rating likely around an 80 but with great speed that can be utilized on offense as well as in the return game.

Do you agree with selections 6-8? Coming in the next few days look the next group! You can check out all the picks in the mock draft by visiting the tag page.

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daboss1026

[quote comment="16641"][quote comment="16592"]As a Jets Fan, I know 100% for a fact that we will NOT draft Gholston.[/quote]

You’ll boo whoever you get anyway.[/quote]

Very true, Eric. And Gholston isnt a need, so I can say with knowledge that we will not draft him.
daboss1026

[quote comment="16641"][quote comment="16592"]As a Jets Fan, I know 100% for a fact that we will NOT draft Gholston.[/quote]

You’ll boo whoever you get anyway.[/quote]

Very true, Eric. And Gholston isnt a need, so I can say with knowledge that we will not draft him.
nyr2k2

[quote comment="16642"]Very true, Eric. And Gholston isnt a need, so I can say with knowledge that we will not draft him.[/quote]

If McFadden is there, he’s the guy, IMO. However, Gholston could fit as a DE in our 3-4 scheme, and it’s certainly not inconceivable that they take him for that reason. We could use another corner and another LB, but #6 is too high to take Rogers-Cromartie, McKelvin, or Rivers. A wideout would be nice as well, but again, who do you take at 6? Kelly, Jackson and Sweed are all mid-first type picks.

I’d bank on the Jets trading down and taking the best available WR, and then a corner at 36.

Check out the “Draft Muncher” at TJB; it’s pretty cool to see where all the various “experts” have each player going.

http://www.thejetsblog.com/mockdraft/
nyr2k2

[quote comment="16642"]Very true, Eric. And Gholston isnt a need, so I can say with knowledge that we will not draft him.[/quote]

If McFadden is there, he’s the guy, IMO. However, Gholston could fit as a DE in our 3-4 scheme, and it’s certainly not inconceivable that they take him for that reason. We could use another corner and another LB, but #6 is too high to take Rogers-Cromartie, McKelvin, or Rivers. A wideout would be nice as well, but again, who do you take at 6? Kelly, Jackson and Sweed are all mid-first type picks.

I’d bank on the Jets trading down and taking the best available WR, and then a corner at 36.

Check out the “Draft Muncher” at TJB; it’s pretty cool to see where all the various “experts” have each player going.

http://www.thejetsblog.com/mockdraft/
daboss1026

The draft is a crap shoot. Who knew the Texans were going to draft Mario Williams 1st Overall? We all thought it was Bush.

an NFL.com writer has released his Mock Draft, and this is who he has going #1:

1. Miami Dolphins
Vernon Gholston
DE, Ohio State Gholston is gathering momentum and is one of the players who has great skill, strength and potential to develop. I think Chris Long is still a strong candidate for this spot but Gholston is a rare athlete and his 30.5 tackles for loss and 22.5 sacks in the last two years may be the tip of the iceberg.

You never know.
daboss1026

The draft is a crap shoot. Who knew the Texans were going to draft Mario Williams 1st Overall? We all thought it was Bush.

an NFL.com writer has released his Mock Draft, and this is who he has going #1:

1. Miami Dolphins
Vernon Gholston
DE, Ohio State Gholston is gathering momentum and is one of the players who has great skill, strength and potential to develop. I think Chris Long is still a strong candidate for this spot but Gholston is a rare athlete and his 30.5 tackles for loss and 22.5 sacks in the last two years may be the tip of the iceberg.

You never know.
SeaTownSwag

All you Jets fans know that Vernon Gholston has a very good chance of being drafted by the Jets right.Like a 90% chance lol.
SeaTownSwag

All you Jets fans know that Vernon Gholston has a very good chance of being drafted by the Jets right.Like a 90% chance lol.
nyr2k2

[quote comment="16686"]All you Jets fans know that Vernon Gholston has a very good chance of being drafted by the Jets right.Like a 90% chance lol.[/quote]

I mean, yeah, if he’s there, and the Jets don’t trade down (and McFadden is off the board), then he’s the pick.
nyr2k2

[quote comment="16686"]All you Jets fans know that Vernon Gholston has a very good chance of being drafted by the Jets right.Like a 90% chance lol.[/quote]

I mean, yeah, if he’s there, and the Jets don’t trade down (and McFadden is off the board), then he’s the pick.
JiMMz

Okay now all 3 of these picks are wrong.. The Jets are takin Darren McFadden because they need a big play runner, the Patriots are gonna take Vernon Gholston to be their edge rusher replacing Rosevelt Colvin and the Ravens have 2 good Recievers in Mark Clayton and Demetrius Williams so they dnt need Desean Jackson.. I got them takin Leodis McKelvin!!
JiMMz

Okay now all 3 of these picks are wrong.. The Jets are takin Darren McFadden because they need a big play runner, the Patriots are gonna take Vernon Gholston to be their edge rusher replacing Rosevelt Colvin and the Ravens have 2 good Recievers in Mark Clayton and Demetrius Williams so they dnt need Desean Jackson.. I got them takin Leodis McKelvin!!
http://pastapadre.com/ mj23

As much as I love D-Jack(Deasean Jackson)He Aint Going to the ravens and Mckelvin Better than Rogers-Cromartie By like 5 Ratings.The Jets is Taking Mcfadden
http://pastapadre.com mj23

As much as I love D-Jack(Deasean Jackson)He Aint Going to the ravens and Mckelvin Better than Rogers-Cromartie By like 5 Ratings.The Jets is Taking Mcfadden
pat

the jets will take gholston if mcfadden goes to oakland but if mcfadden is there we will get him
pat

the jets will take gholston if mcfadden goes to oakland but if mcfadden is there we will get him