Madden Mock Draft picks 18-20
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Next up in the Madden Mock Draft is the Texans, Eagles, and Buccaneers. We are now at the point where more the teams are on the edge of playoff contention one way or the other. One player can make a big difference in how good they’ll be in Madden this year. As you’ll see the players picked for these three teams can do so.
#18 Houston Texans – Keith Rivers – LB – USC
Linebacker is a position that is relatively thin at the top of the draft this year. Luckily for the Texans the best traditional LB, Keith Rivers, slipped down to them and he should have a rating around an 80. Also considered here was a safety with Kenny Phillips. Both would fit in and be able to roam and make plays. Rivers is the better choice though given his potential rating at the position and how weakness at safety can be covered up a little easier than at LB.
#19 Philadelphia Eagles – Devin Thomas – WR – Michigan State
It’s no secret that the Eagles have a severe need for a play-making wide receiver. They almost got Randy Moss this offseason and have toyed with the likes of Larry Fitzgerald and Roy Williams. With DeSean Jackson long gone the next best WR on the board is Devin Thomas. He is very fast and has good size to go along with it. While he comes out of college having only had one big season that shouldn’t hurt him starting off in Madden. His rating will likely be around a 78 but he should be able to outplay that.
#20 Tampa Bay Bucs – Dustin Keller – TE – Purdue
One of the more underrated positions in Madden is at tight end. A threat in the passing game at the position can open up a lot. Teams like the Chargers with Antonio Gates have shown how a big threat at TE can be of huge benefit. So here, while the Bucs may have some other pressing needs, by adding in Dustin Keller their offense becomes much more dynamic. Combined with Joey Galloway and the scrambling ability of Jeff Garcia the pass offense could be very productive. Keller would be a better choice than taking a WR at this spot.
Do you agree with selections 18-20? Look for the next update coming in a few days! You can check out all the picks in the mock draft by visiting the tag page.
April 13, 2008 at 5:03 pm
Just being a Bucs fan i would disagree with the pick of any TE in the first round. We have a former first rounder in Alex Smith and picked up two more in Free Agency. We have much bigger needs, and while id like to see our offense be more dynamic, id like to see us solidify a few positions (WR, DL, DB)
April 13, 2008 at 5:33 pm
I know this has nothing to do with madden, but I higly consider a ncaa football 09 rankings prediction update heres my prediction.
1. georgia
2. oklahomA
3.west virginia
4.USC
5.virginia
6.virginia tech
7.missouri
8.Tennessee
9.Texas
10.Alabama
11.Florida
12.Florida state
13.Kentucky
14.Michagan
15.Georgia tech
April 13, 2008 at 6:38 pm
yea talk about ncaa 09 on an ncaa 09 comment list and u forgot Ohio state they will be in the top 5 smart one. But back to the picks Devin Thomas is really underated in my book. Every game i watched him play he was dynamite. I didnt think many people new about him but nice picks pasta for madden
April 13, 2008 at 6:39 pm
All of those picks by soonerhomie are garbage
April 13, 2008 at 6:45 pm
Hey Micheal I’d like to see you make a list you couldn’t do any better loser. I’d bet you’d gag all over yourself. And by the way………… YOUR GARBAGE!!!!
April 13, 2008 at 7:13 pm
[quote comment="17461"]I know this has nothing to do with madden, but I higly consider a ncaa football 09 rankings prediction update heres my prediction.
1. georgia
2. oklahomA
3.west virginia
4.USC
5.virginia
6.virginia tech
7.missouri
8.Tennessee
9.Texas
10.Alabama
11.Florida
12.Florida state
13.Kentucky
14.Michagan
15.Georgia tech[/quote]
Yea baby Georgia number 1
Anyway the Eagle do need a big-play reciever on the outside to help the passing game an to help relieve pressure off of the running game.
April 14, 2008 at 12:51 am
[quote comment="17461"]I know this has nothing to do with madden, but I higly consider a ncaa football 09 rankings prediction update heres my prediction.
1. georgia
2. oklahomA
3.west virginia
4.USC
5.virginia
6.virginia tech
7.missouri
8.Tennessee
9.Texas
10.Alabama
11.Florida
12.Florida state
13.Kentucky
14.Michagan
15.Georgia tech[/quote]
soory to break up your part but IM A MICHIGAN FAN and i know they will not be in the top 25….and GT no sir…nor FSU…im gaggin while i say this but ohio state should be in there if your gonn do it right so i gotta agree with Michael….let me do some research and i will come with a wayyyy better top 15 nice try pall u get an F for effort though
April 14, 2008 at 1:02 am
my top 15 for the 2008 ncaa football season
1. Georgia
2. LSU
3. University of Spoiled Children (USC)
4. Ohio State
5. West Virginia
6. Virginia Tech
7. Oklahoma
8. Tennessee
9. Florida
10. Texas
11. Wisconsin
12. Clemson
13. Mizzou
14> Illinois
15. WESTERN MICHIGAN – because im a dreamer and i love that school
April 14, 2008 at 9:35 am
I’m not sure y but I have the Teaxans taking Chris Williams from Vanderbelt the Offensive Lineman; the Eagles will take Devin Thomas and the Bucs takin Desean Jackson from Cal!! Pasta tell me wat u think of my Draftboard so far i’ve commented on every update since the 1st one
April 14, 2008 at 1:47 pm
Look my top 15 are just early rankings on ESPN.com so don’t blame me for the awful top 15 kay. It’s just an idea for an update.
April 14, 2008 at 5:41 pm
I messed up a lot too
April 14, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Illinois will be ranked highly because of the superb talent at the skill positions.
April 14, 2008 at 7:57 pm
18. Disagree. The Texans need a RB but I don’t think any first rounders will be avail here, and I think Rivers will be gone already because of value. Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas fills a need.
19. I Agree. A WR of Thomas or DaSean Jackson caliber could be a big impact here. I’m gonna say Thomas.
20. I Disagree. With Alex Smith, John Gilmore and Big Ben Troupe onboard, a WR or CB would be a instant, bigger impact for the Madden team. Devin Thomas or Jackson should be avail here. Jackson fills a need for WR and KR instantly.
April 15, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Keith Rivers Is Not Going To be there at 18.He Would Be Long Gone
April 24, 2008 at 3:53 pm
*I say the Houston Texans take Mike Jenkins out of South Florida because Dunta Robinson Did not have the year they wanted him to have and the Texans really need som help in the secondary.
*I believe the Philidelphia Eagles take Chris Williams out of Vanderbilt because Donavan Mcnaab Need some help up front and so can Brian Westbrook.They will take a widereciever in the 2nd round.
*The tampabay Buccaneers Will take DeSean Jackson because their fastest wideout is Joey Galloway,The ageless one.They need some young blood and some speed at wideout.D-Jax is the best pick their.
April 24, 2008 at 3:59 pm
[quote comment="17478"]my top 15 for the 2008 ncaa football season
1. Georgia
2. LSU
3. University of Spoiled Children (USC)
4. Ohio State
5. West Virginia
6. Virginia Tech
7. Oklahoma
8. Tennessee
9. Florida
10. Texas
11. Wisconsin
12. Clemson
13. Mizzou
14> Illinois
15. WESTERN MICHIGAN – because im a dreamer and i love that school[/quote]
Are you crazy.here it is right here.
1.LSU
2.Ohio state
3.USC
4.Florida
5.Texas
6.Hawaii
7.West Virginia
8.Virginia tech
9.Tennesse
10.Oklahoma
11.Wisconsin
12.Kansas
13.Illinois
14.Georgia
15.Arkansas