1. St Louis Rams – Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
Sam Bradford was one of the guys who had a lot riding on his pro day. He sure did deliver. His performance was impressive, even driving some to claim it "the best pro day since Troy Aikman's". But best of all... he looked healthy. This put nerves of many teams at ease, most notably the Rams, who will select him #1 overall. 2. Detroit Lions – Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
Suh continue to demonstrate the dominance and consistency you want out of a top pick. If not for the Rams glaring need at QB, he really could be the first overall selection. He is the type of DT that makes it impossible for
opponents to run, and Detroit sure could use a guy to plug up the
middle of the defense. He is a rare talent and I think he could be the
defensive cornerstone for this team to build around.3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
Tampa
is a team with some needs, and Gerald McCoy will fill one of the
immediately. This Sooner DT is excellent at penetrating the middle of
the line, causing havoc for opposing QBs. The fact that his play
reminds me a lot of Warren Sapp will not be lost on the Tampa Bay
faithful either. If the Bucs can get from McCoy what they got from
Sapp, they will be very happy pirates indeed.4. Washington Redskins – Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
Shannahan
and the Skins still have a need at QB and Jimmy Clausen
will get serious discussion. In the end however, logic will rule, and
Washington
will make the correct choice and address their highly depleted
offensive line. Okung is still holding onto the top grade amongst the
o-linemen, although barely, and with Chris Samuels officially retired
now, he can fill an immediate need at tackle
for Washington.
5. Kansas City Chiefs – Eric Berry, S,
Tennessee
KC is a young team, and they
still have needs on both sides of the ball. Because of this, the team
can go with the best overall player on the board, and that is clearly
Eric Berry. Berry will bring a presence to the secondary, and if his
constant comparisons to future Hall-of-Famer, Ed Reed are any
indication, he will be a game changer.6. Seattle Seahawks – Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
New head honcho Pete Carroll
knows that games are won and lost in the trenches, so he will be looking
to upgrade both lines. At this point in the draft he can take the best
lineman on either side remaining, and Bulaga is the guy. His mean
streak and consistency through out this season have made him a valuable
commodity, and the Hawks will be happy to add him to the roster.
7. Cleveland Browns – Jason Pierre Paul, DE,
South Florida
New Cleveland Czar, Mike
Holmgren is already starting to reshape this roster. To continue the
transformation, he will want high upside athletes. When you look up
high upside athlete on You Tube, you get Jason Pierre Paul's handspring
video. This raw talent has one of the highest upsides in recent
memory. Knowing that all can't be fixed in one season, Holmgren will
show the patients to allow JPP to develop into a star.8. Oakland Raiders – Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
Each year Al Davis falls in love with a workout warrior
who has the right size, speed, strength ratios, and then usually reaches
in round one to draft him. This year that combine all-star is
Campbell. Tackle is the right position to address as the Raiders need
to protect some of their other recent investments (Russell &
McFadden), but Campbell will be a complete reach here in round 1.9. Buffalo Bills – Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
My last few Mocks had the Bills choosing Jimmy Clausen to become their new signal caller with this pick, but the more I think about it, the more I think they won't do it. They have a new regime in Buffalo. This new front office and head coach will probably get a few season to right this ship. As a result, they can build intelligently. All QBs look the same when they are flat on their backs, and if the team doesn't try and replace Jason Peters, whomever is back there will be spending a lot of time in the dirt. Williams has re-established himself as a legit top 10 talent this offseason, and will be a better answer for the Bills than Clausen right now.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars – Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
In recent Mocks, I have had the Jags looking defense with this pick. This offseason though, they added Aaron Kampman, addressing a need on their defense. In addition, I think Jack Del Rio has lost some confidence in David Garrard behind center. With Clausen falling, I think Jacksonville will view this as a chance to re-energize the fan base, and bring in a new face of the franchise.
11. Denver Broncos via Chicago Bears – Dez
Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
Denver receiver Brandon Marshall is looking to
get out of town, and even if the Broncos don't grant him his wish, they
still need another target for Orton to throw to. Dez Bryant is the best
receiver in this class, and if he reaches his potential he can easily
make this team forget all about Marshall.
12. Miami Dolphins – Dan Williams, DT,
Tennessee
With the signing of Karlos
Dansby, and the suspension of Jason Furgeson, combined with Bryant
having just been selected makes this an easy choice for Miami. Dan
Williams is a legit prospect to fill the center of a defensive line, and
Miami will be very happy to have this guy in the center of their
defense. 13. San Francisco 49ers – Joe Haden, CB, Florida
The
Niners
are
developing into a good football team. With two choices in the first
round they really have the chance to take a leap forward, and selecting
Haden here will help them do just that. Haden is the top CB available
in the 2010 class, but he is still on the board here because of a rough
performance in Indy. Despite this however, Haden knows how to play
football as evidenced by his outstanding play at Florida against the
awesome competion that comes with playing in the SEC. Bottom line is
Haden makes this defense better, and better defense make the Niners
favorites to take over the NFC West.
14. Seattle Seahawks via Denver – CJ Spiller,
RB, Clemson
Carroll had some of his best
years at USC on the shoulders of a do-it-all running back named Reggie
Bush. The temptation of having a Bush-like player on his roster again
will prove to be too much to pass on for the new Seahawks boss. Spiller
can be a guy who you have to account for on each and every set as he
can line up in the backfield, at receiver, and on special teams. This
type of versatility is valuable and will be why the hawks make him their
second choice of the first round.
15. New York Giants –Rolando McClain, LB,
Alabama
Oh
how they'd be licking their lips in New York. The most pressing need
for the Giants is to get younger on defense, and they have a major hole
in the middle of the defense, especially considering that Antoino
Pierce is done in Big Blue. The only reason that McClain is still
available here is because he turned off some teams at the combine by
failing to work out. Anyone who saw this kid play at Bama knows what
he is capable of, and boy do the Giants needs a player like him.
16. Tennessee Titans – Derrick Morgan,
DE, Georgia Tech
Whenever a team takes a risk,
another has the potential for a reward. This is the case for the Titans
as Derrick Morgan falls to them here. Losing Kyle Vanden Bosch could
hurt this team, but nabbing Morgan to replace him could ease the pain
very quickly. This guy is the more polished of the top two DEs in this
class, and should be able to step in to contribute from day one. He can
get after the QB and is stout against the run. Great pick for the
Titans here in the middle of the first.17. San Francisco 49ers –Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
Anthony Davis is a real enigma. He has the potential to be the best o-lineman of this class based on his physical skills. He can be physically dominating in a way that none of the other tackles in this class can. This is why at one time he was looked at as a top 5 selection. However, his attitude has really been a turnoff to a lot of NFL brass. He is cocky, boastful, and it appears that he could have a tendency to rely on his skills rather than his work ethic. San Fran recently met with Davis and from what I have heard came away with the though that this kid could be real good. Since this is their second pick in the round, they can take some additional risk and choose Davis with hopes that his upside wins out.18. Pittsburgh Steelers – Mike Iuptai, G, Idaho
As I stated in my previous mock,
I know the Steelers would want the best interior o-lineman in this
draft, to the point that I predicted them trading up to try and grab
Iuptai. In this scenario they don't have to, and instead they can stay
put and secure their replacement for Alan Faneca. Big Mike is a rock,
and he will sure look good in the black and gold.19. Atlanta Falcons – Sergio Kindle, LB, Texas
The Falcons defense was certainly an area of
weakness for them last season. They have already addressed a need in
their secondary with the signing of Dunta Robinson. Now they can add the fast, strong Sergio Kindle to their weak linebacking corps. Kindle is very athletic and instinctive. He has all the skills necessary to become a playmaker on a defense that really needs playmakers.
20. Houston Texans – Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise
State
The Falcons gain is the Texans
loss. Dunta Robinson was the cornerstone of that defensive secondary,
but with him patrolling the ATL, Houston has a new top need. Kyle
Wilson has been steadily rising since the Senior Bowl. He has the
skills to get the job done, and Gary Kubiak will need him to do just
that in a division that features Peyton Manning.
21. Cincinnati Bengals – Jermaine Gresham, TE,
Oklahoma
Another
pick, another Sooner. Gresham is such a mega talent, I had him graded
out as the top TE last year if he had come out. This year is no
different. He can do everything you want a tight end to do, and
Cincinnati needs another difference maker to help Carson Palmer out.
The Bengals made great strides this season, despite have an emotionally
difficult season. Imagine the strides next season with Gresham on
board.
22. New England Patriots – Brandon Graham,
DE/LB, Michigan
Graham
is
another guy who continues to see his stock rise this offseason.
After his performance at the combine, he is garnering comparisons to
former Patriot standout Willie McGinnest, and this will make him very
appealing to a Patriots team who lost Richard Seymore this past
season. 23. Green Bay Packers – Everson Griffen, DE, USC
The Packers are a good football team. One of the advantages of being a good football team is you can easily draft the best player without concerning yourself with need. In the case of Griffen, he happens to fit the bill on both fronts. With Kampman gone to Jacksonville, the Pack have an opening for an edge pass rusher. Griffen has the talent to fill that role quite nicely.24. Philadelphia Eagles – Earl Thomas, S, Texas
25. Baltimore Ravens – Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers
26. Arizona Cardinals – Jerry Hughes, LB, TCU
27. Dallas Cowboys – Brian Price, DT, UCLA
Price,
Odrick... Odrick, Price. Each mock I seem to switch between the Boys
selecting one of these two D-tackles. I like them both, but I am
starting to think that Price will be the better fit in Big D. This is a
big dude and he can plug some serious space on the defensive front.
This should make this team better at the point of attack, and maybe help
them reach the next level of the NFL post season.28. San Diego Chargers – Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
For months I have had the Bolts looking at selecting a running back with this pick. After stealing draft picks for Charlie Whitehurst however, and watching the draft stock of some of the running backs slip a bit, I expect to see the Bolts address their need in the middle of their defensive front first. Odrick has good size, strength, and footwork, and he should be able to help this team at the point of attack.29. New York Jets – Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois
The Jets need both a pass rusher and a wide out
from this draft. Of those still available Arellious Benn is clearly the
best on the board. This guy has great hand, quick feet, good hops, and
if he had a QB who could reach him at Illinois, he could have
challenged Bryant for the number one spot in this class.
30. Minnesota Vikings – Taylor Mays, S, USC
This pick has boom or bust written all over it. The truth is that the Vikes need a hard hitting presence in their secondary, and Mays has flashed the potential to be a game changer. Remember, he came into this season ranked ahead of Eric Berry. However, a tough season has lead to his falling down boards everywhere. The Vikes could hit a homerun with this pick though, in a similar way to when they picked Randy Moss a decade earlier late in round 1.31. Indianapolis Colts – Terrance Cody, DT, Alabama
32. New Orleans Saints – Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri
To
close
out round one, we have the Super Bowl champion, New Orleans
Saints. Gosh, that still feel strange to type. Greg Williams has
solidified himself in my mind as the pre-eminent defensive football
mind currently in the NFL. He turned this defense into the games most
under rated (just ask Peyton Manning). Despite this achievement, the
defense could still use the addition of some talent in their
linebacking corps. Weatherspoon is a playmaker , and with Scott Fujita
now in Cleveland, Weathspoon will be counted on to fill the gap.Round 2
33. St. Louis Rams - Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech
34. Detroit Lions - Maurkice Pouncey, C, Florida
35. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Daryl Washington, LB, TCU
36. Kansas City Cheifs - Charles Brown, OT, USC
37. Washington Redskins - Colt McCoy, QB, Texas
38. Cleveland Browns - Nate Allen, S, USF
39. Oakland Raiders - Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida
40. San Diego via Seattle - Ryan Mathews, RB, Fresno St
41. Buffalo Bills - Navorro Bowman, LB, Penn State
42. Tampa Bay Buccaneers via Chicago - Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame
43. Miami Dolphins - Mike Williams, WR, Syracuse
44. New England Patriots via Jacksonville - Jahvid Best, RB, California
45. Denver Broncos - Ricky Sapp, DE, Clemson
46. New York Giants - Chad Jones, S, LSU
47. Carolina Panthers - Tim Tebow, QB, Florida
48. New England Patriots via Tennessee - Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama
49. San Francisco 49ers - Alex Carrington, DE, Arkansas St
50. Houston Texans - Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford
51. Kansas City Chiefs via Atlanta - Dezmon Briscoe, WR, Kansas
52. Pittsburgh Steelers - Patrick Robinson, CB, FSU
53. New England Patriots - Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida
54. Cincinnati Bengals - Brandon Lang, DE, Troy
55. Philadelphia Eagles - Thaddeus Gibson, LB, Ohio State
56. Green Bay Packers - Roger Saffold, OT, Indiana
57. Baltimore Ravens - Lamarr Houston, DT, Texas
58. Arizona Cardinals - Arthur Jones, DT, Syracuse
59. Dallas Cowboys - Damian Williams, WR, USC
60. San Diego Chargers - Patrick Angerer, LB, Iowa
61. New York Jets - Corey Wooten, DE, Northwestern
62. Minnesota Vikings - Sean Lee, LB, Penn State
63. Indianapolis Colts - Chris Cook, CB, Virginia
64. New Orleans Saints - Greg Hardy, DE, Ole Miss
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