Mock Draft Index Update: Blalock Still the Overall Choice

Last month, I summarized the results of 46 of the mock drafts that had been compiled to that point. Texas guard/tackle Justin Blalock was the choice of about 35 percent of those drafts.

As we celebrate the NFL scouting combine this weekend, here is an update to that index. This is a review of 27 players who were the top choice of the Cowboys in 100 mock drafts that are listed at FFToolbox.com. A summary of the performances of the prominent players will follow shortly.

Four positions are prominent: offensive line (G/T), safety, corner, and receiver.

Key: Name, Position, School (Number of mock drafts selecting this player).

1. Justin Blalock, OG/OT, Texas (22).
2. Reggie Nelson, S, Florida (10).
3. Brandon Merriweather, S, Miami (8)
Levi Brown, OT, Penn State (8)
5. Michael Griffin, FS, Texas (7)
6. Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU (6)
7. Daymeion Hughes, CB, California (4)
Darrelle Revis, CB, Pitt (4)
9. Marcus McCauley, CB, Fresno State (3)
Aaron Ross, CB, Texas (3)
Sidney Rice, WR, South Carolina (3)
12. Ben Grubbs, G, Auburn (2)
Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska (2)
Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee (2)
Quintin Moses, DE, Georgia (2)
Tony Ugoh, OT, Arkansas (2)
Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC (2)
18. Patrick Willis, ILB, Ole Miss (1)
Leon Hall, CB, Michigan (1)
Victor Abiamiri, OLB, Notre Dame (1)
Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ohio State (1)
Quinn Pitcock, DT, Ohio State (1)
Lawrence Timmons, OLB, Florida State (1)
Ted Ginn, Jr., WR, Ohio State (1)
Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville (1)
Joseph Staley, OT, Central Michigan (1)
Ahmad Brooks, LB, Virginia (1)

6 Comments to “Mock Draft Index Update: Blalock Still the Overall Choice”

Rachel says:

February 26, 2007 at 5:39 am

man that looks lie a good group right there plenty of good players to choose from
Dwayne Jerrett would be my pic but only because i watched him in college and he;s really good. i think a nice WR couldn’t hurt

The Know Your Dallas Cowboys Blog » Combine Results and Profiles: Offensive Linemen says:

February 27, 2007 at 1:12 am

[...] As I noted yesterday, Texas guard/tackle Justin Blalock is the top selection in 22 percent of the mock drafts that I surveyed. Also appearing on some mock drafts were Penn State tackle Levi Brown, Auburn guard Ben Grubbs, and Arkansas tackle Tony Ugoh. Here are more complete profiles of these players, along with their combine results from Saturday: [...]
The Know Your Dallas Cowboys Blog » New Names in Free Agency and for the Draft says:

March 2, 2007 at 2:23 am

[...] As discussed here, the four positions that the Cowboys might target in free agency include offensive line (guard and tackle), corner, safety, and receiver. According to this article on Yahoo, there are a few names that could emerge as potential picks after the combine. Kansas State senior wide receiver Yamon Figurs: Ran the fastest time (4.3) of any offensive prospect in attendance. Has a very good combination of receiver and return man skills, which should translate well on draft day. So while many evaluators might have him rated as a mid-round pick, he’s much closer to a third-round prospect now than many more familiar names. He reminds some of a younger version of Deion Branch. [...]
The Know Your Dallas Cowboys Blog » Focusing on Longhorn Linemen says:

March 4, 2007 at 11:47 am

[...] ESPN has reported that the Cowboys have reached a deal with free agent lineman Leonard Davis. It will be interesting what this does with the Cowboys’ focus in the draft, given that UT guard/tackle Justin Blalock is an early favorite. My own opinion, which counts for nothing: take Blalock, giving the line two versatile players who can play both guard and tackle. [...]
The Know Your Dallas Cowboys Blog » New Name in the Mock Drafts: Chris Houston says:

April 9, 2007 at 10:16 pm

[...] After noting twice (here and here) that Texas guard/tackle Justin Blalock was the mock draft frontrunner, I am now seeing less and less of him. Some have him going late in the first round, while others have him dropping to the second. I have also pointed out that a number of mock drafts are now focusing on defensive backs, and I have previously run posts on free safeties, as well as Pitt cornerback Darrelle Revis. [...]
2008 Dallas Cowboys Mock Draft Meta Index | Know Your Dallas Cowboys: The Blog says:

February 29, 2008 at 8:57 am

[...] year at this time, I ran a post that summarized the results of about 100 mock drafts. As of the time of that post (Feb. 25, 2007), Texas tackle Justin Blalock was the clear leader. [...]