New mock by Pat Kirwan

It's possible but it has nothing to do with talent. Rivers is a top 10 talent IMO. Problem is, the only teams that could really have a need for him are the Saints, Broncos and maybe the Eagles. If those teams pass on him, it's possible that he falls further than he should. I continue to hope that if we are able to get Dorsey or Ellis, that somehow Rivers falls into the second round for us to grab (I highly doubt it would happen), but anything is possible. I think what we would likely see happen is some team would take Rivers even though they might not have a need for him if he's one of their top players on the board. So a team like Houston or San Diego could look to grab him. I wouldn't rule out Jacksonville either.

Of course, after running a 4.51 today and posting a 42'' vertical, I doubt he gets far. Broncos might be all over him if we don't take him at #10.


With Rivers running a 4.51 and a 42 inch vertical I think that will move him up.