Madden Mock Draft picks 3-5
March 30, 2008 by pastapadre
After the selections of Jake Long and Chris Long as the first players to go in the Madden Mock Draft it brings up the Falcons, Raiders, and Chiefs. While the first two picks were relatively easy to make it now starts to get a little more cloudy as to who would make the biggest impact on each team for this year.
#3 Atlanta Falcons - Matt Ryan - QB - Boston College
As I explained in the first posting QBs generally don’t make for great Madden draft picks. Their ratings start lower than many other positions and a possible lack of playing time or early struggles means it is unlikely their ratings will progress throughout the year. Offensive line, safety, and cornerback would make sense for them as well.
However here Ryan is the right choice for Atlanta. I’d look for him to come in with a low 80s rating which ultimately would be comparable to the other QBs on the roster. He is NFL ready and would have a chance at playing this year meaning he could progress.
#4 Oakland Raiders - Darren McFadden - RB - Arkansas
So McFadden finally goes and to a team that doesn’t necessarily need him. Putting him together with Justin Fargas would make for a great 1-2 punch and open up the passing game just because of that threat. The other main consideration was Glenn Dorsey as DT is an area of need and he is the top one coming in. McFadden is just too explosive to pass up here.
McFadden certainly will be the highest rated rookie, possibly matching the record high that Reggie Bush got two years ago with an 87.
#5 Kansas City Chiefs - Ryan Clady - OT - Boise State
The Chiefs have desperate need on the offensive line but they also need a QB for the future. Brian Brohm could’ve been the choice here but generally you’ll get more value out of other positions as a rookie than a QB. Clady will begin in the low 80s (Levi Brown was taken 5th last year and got an 81) and play immediately giving him the opportunity to improve his ratings.
Do you agree with selections 3-5? Coming in the next few days look for 6-8! You can check out all the picks in the mock draft by visiting the tag page.
i think every pick so far is good but i got mcfadden to the jets
Bang on!
good picks all would make their teams better
pat wrote:
Yeah I think that it is down between either the Jets or the Raiders. But I don’t know who else Oakland would take….maybe Gholston?
Glenn Dorsey?
Matt Ryan is going to be garbage in the NFL. He will get pick by ATL but he doesn’t deserve to go in the top 10. There are no truly deserving 1st round qbs in this year draft.
I think Atlanta should get Glen Dorsey to help that porus defence. Matt Ryan is str8 and utter garbage an dont think he deserves to be a top 10 or 20 pick for that matter. What about Andre Woodson who was one of the most consistant QB’s in college this year. I hate Atlanta now an they are my Hometeam but I think they should go with Dorsey.
I think Atl Coach Mike Smith, a former def. coordinator, will go with Dorsey. Matt Ryan or Brian Brohm will most likely be avail at Atl’s second round pick. I’m not fond of either. Picking up FA Dante Culpepper to help Shockley [rehabbing] and Redman, or even trading for the Bucs’ Chris Simms would let them concentrate on filling the Dante Hall void.
I like your Oakland pick of McFadden…..and KC taking Clady.
Matt Ryan or Brian Brohm will most likely be avail at Atl’s second round pick.
Yea neither will be available there they will both be taken in the first round and matt ryan will be ok along with brian brohm. This years class for QBs is horrible
Michael wrote:
a reason i think the raiders will pass on mcfadden is because they signed fargas to an extension lamount jordan can still do a lil bit and they got that rookie rb bush last year in the draft
pretty much on par with my picks our mock drafts are almost identical
I like ATL’s pick but there is no way the Raiders are investing more money into their Runnig Back position with the 4 Backs already on their roster.. The chiefs pick is a bit of a reach but Clady is the 2nd best Tackle in the Draft so y not reach a lil?
I got the Raiders takin Glenn Dorsey!!
Falcons Take Glenn Dorsey,Raiders Take Vernon Gholston,And The Cheifs Take The Big Guy Out Of Michigan,Jake Long