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The Daily Cardinal's mock draft

As the 2002 NFL Draft approaches, there are still questions that need to be answered. Check out The Daily Cardinal's selections for the answers to the first round of the draft. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Carr has already signed a seven-year, $60 million deal. 

 

 

 

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A smallish defensive end by NFL standards, he is the most impressive athlete in the draft. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Assuming the Lions do not trade away this pick, Jammer is a big, physical corner that can make an immediate impact at the next level. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Unless the Bills obtain New England quarterback Drew Bledsoe, the most pressing need for Buffalo is at quarterback and Harrington would fit the bill. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A raw, but very talented offensive lineman who did not give up a sack in college. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Possibly the best overall athlete in the draft. Williams can play the run or pass equally well. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A teammate of Peppers, Sims may be more versatile than Peppers in the NFL. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A big run-stopper on the inside, but is less mature than others at his position. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the loss of Tony Boselli, the 375-pound tackle is a perfect fit. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He can play bump-and-run and zone defense. Buchanon may have been the best player on Miami's defense last season. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Bryant is a player who can play tackle or end for new Head Coach Tony Dungy; more versatile than Tennessee's John Henderson. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A physical presence on defense in college, Henderson was slowed a year ago by a nagging ankle injury. Still, he is a bargain for the Cardinals at No. 12. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Great upside with raw ability, but Grant has had off-the-field problems recently. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Because of his size, Gurode can play both guard or center in the NFL. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Giants need a tight end and Shockey is the most athletic one available. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cleveland was last in rushing a year ago and Duckett brings an NFL body with speed. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Stallworth has great speed, but his hands are a slight question mark. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

New Head Coach Steve Spurrier will take a Florida player with this pick and Gaffney fits the bill here. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Broncos need a third wide receiver and Lelie has the size (6'2\) to play in the NFL. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Though he lacks size, Graham is a natural receiver who catches balls well. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

While recovering from a knee injury, Edwards has a great upside. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The Jets lost both starting cornerbacks in the expansion draft, so Sheppard will help. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A converted tailback, Reed can break tackles and should make for a third wide receiver option behind Tim Brown and Jerry Rice. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The other half of the Florida receiver tandem, Caldwell falls here due to the Ravens' need for a receiver. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Having satisfied their pressing need with their first pick in the opening round, Walker brings height and pass catching to a Saints squad needing a second receiving option beyond Joe Horn. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the expected loss of Jeremiah Trotter, the Eagles can fill the hole with the best available player at that position. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

He mainly played safety at Miami. Reed has great instincts and makes plays on the ball as well as anyone in the draft. Reed can have an immediate impact on a good young defense. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A pressing need for the Packers is satisfied with Weaver's physical presence. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A pass rushing specialist, Freeney should bring the missing element to a Bears defense that only lacked a consistent pass rush. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The best player available for the Steelers also helps an aging offensive line. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

With the loss of Az Hakim, the Rams need a No. 3 receiver and Walker brings a Florida State pedigree to the table. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A local product, Green's toughness when running between the tackles will be a valuable safeguard to incumbent Antwaan Smith's age (30). 

 

 

 

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