Mocking It Up: WhoDatSay's Mock Draft, Picks 31-35

Your Who Dat Say contributors will roll out the first 40 picks in the NFL draft as we believe it will unfold at Radio City Music Hall in New York on April 26th. We will post 5 picks/day, concluding with the Saints 2nd round pick (#40 overall). Our Mock Draft Champion will be the contributor who gets the most picks right. In the event of a tie, the ugliest contributor loses – this does not bode well for "The Dowg." As always, we invite you to toast any pick you love or roast any pick you hate. Let the games begin.

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Round 1 (pick 31):

31. New York Giants (Duncan Donut's pick): Kenny Phillips, S Miami. Well, what can you say about the defending Super Bowl Champions? Where could they possibly need an upgrade? I can actually think of several places, but I'll stick with the obvious. Starting strong safety, Gibril WIlson, left during the off-season. The Giants did sign Sammy Knight, but he is obviously not the long-term answer at the ripe-old age of 32. With this pick, the G-Men will draft Kenny Phillips from the U. He has the size, speed and "Miami bloodlines" to be an impact player. While he's not a future hall-of-famer, he will serve as a solid starter in this league for many years. Very rarely is the #1 player at his position available with the last pick of the first round (okay, maybe if the player is a kicker, punter, or center). Phillips is the best safety in this year's draft and the Giants would gladly add him to their secondary.

Round 2 (picks 32-35):

32. Miami Dolphins (Section123Saintsfan's pick): Quentin Groves, OLB Auburn. Groves recently sent a letter to all 32 NFL teams following heart surgery on March 27th to treat his Wolff-Parkinson-White (WPW) syndrome. WPW is an abnormality in the heart's electrical system that can lead to rapid heart beats if left untreated. WPW is commonly cured through the surgery and Groves says there is no concern. I think Bill Parcells, who wants to add perimeter speed to his defense, believes him. If the old man is right to trust the former Auburn star, Miami is getting a steal. When healthy, Groves is simply a freak and Miami would love to stand him up at rush linebacker in their 3-4 alignment. If Parcells is wrong, then Miami is getting the "Tin Man" from the Wizard of Oz. Here's to hoping that Big Tuna doesn't walk through Radio City Music Hall wearing ruby red slippers.

33. St. Louis Rams (Buddon's pick): Sam Baker, OT USC. A poor defense coached by an even poorer-minded defensive coordinator, a quarterback who is always hurt and who is relatively uninspiring even when healthy, a wide receiver who is past his prime, an a former Pro-Bowl left tackle on the verge of retirement -- these are the players that define the Rams. These also happen to be the winless players who ended the Saints four-game winning streak last year. At least St. Louis can replace one of those players by Baker as a replacement for Orlando Pace. Baker was slowed last year by a hamstring injury, but still played well enough to become a three-time All American. His injury history and his miserable showing in the Senior Bowl call into question his ability to transition to the pro game, but he has shown enough in college to warrant early-second round consideration.

34. Atlanta Falcons (The Dowg's pick): Brandon Flowers, CB Virginia. Atlanta is such a bad team that they could go any direction with this pick… CB, DT, OL, LB, S, WR. If they in fact take Matt Ryan in the first, I bet they go corner, defensive tackle, and wide-receiver in the second – that's right, the Falcons have 3 second-round picks. Their first priority should be to replace Rod Coleman and DeAngelo Hall. With Flowers slipping here, I think he's the choice. DT Pat Sims also makes sense, but I bet he's still available 3 picks from now; I can't say the same thing for Flowers as the Jets are reported to have a keen interest in the Virginia Tech cornerback. Flowers is not as highly regarded as other small-school corners in this draft, but he should be. Listen to this… Besides his 5 interceptions and NO touchdowns allowed in 2007, Flowers has led all NCAA corners for the past two years in tackles behind the line of scrimmage. A guy that can cover and hit are few and far between. I hope this guy falls to the Saints at #40. As it is, our division rival gets a gem.

35. Kansas City Chiefs (BR Boy's pick): Chilo Rachal, OL USC. Kansas City's line needs help all over and they must address that position after going DT in the first. While Sam Baker may have been the preferred choice because of his ability to play tackle, his USC teammate will immediately start inside. Rachal is the second best guard in this year's draft behind Branden Albert. He is a fierce run blocker and did not give up a single sack last year. Larry Johnson and the offense are sure to welcome him. Round 1 – Glenn Dorsey; round 2 – Chilo Rachal; round 3 – QB? KC should hope.