Player comparisons are for playing styles/physical skills only. I.e, If I compare Adrian Peterson to Fred Taylor, that doesn't mean I think Peterson will have injury problems...
Round I
1. Oakland - JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU
Golden rule of the draft is never pass on a possible franchise QB unless you already have one; the Raiders don't. I chose Russell over Quinn based on his athletic upside and the leadership/maturity he displayed throughout last season. Russell may not be as polished as Quinn, but he seems to possess more of a "field-general" quality, as evidenced in the bowl game against Notre Dame. I believe the only question with Russell is whether or not he will stay focused, as he showed up a little soft and out of shape at the combine. That never really seemed to hinder Daunte Culpepper too much.
NFL Comparison - Daunte Culpepper
2. Detroit - Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin
As of my first two mock drafts, I had Quinn going in this spot. If I was picking for the Lions, he would be my choice. Quinn is a franchise caliber QB, who I believe is getting a bad rap because of his bowl game performance. However, I'm not making the pick, and everything I've read and heard is that the Lions are heavily leaning towards drafting Joe Thomas. I have no doubt that Thomas could turn out to be an excellent pro, but I feel that if a team doesn't have a franchise QB and has the opportunity to draft one, they must. Enough of that though, Thomas is one of the highest rated offensive linemen to come out since Robert Gallery. His impressive showing at the combine (sub-5.00 40) cemented his status as a top-5 pick.
NFL Comparison - Orlando Pace
3. Cleveland - Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame
Many people are saying that the Browns need to draft a player that will have an immediate impact on the team so Romeo Crenel doesn't lose his job. Big news people, I really doubt the Cleveland front office is thinking that same way. They are going to do what's best for the team, period. I've heard that Quinn wants to play in Cleveland. Romeo has the Charlie Weis connection, so I think he'll get the true facts on Quinn; which will be very positive when all is said and done. However, the biggest reason for drafting Quinn is that Charlie Frye has not done anything to prove he is the answer. You could have great players at every other position on the field, but 10 TDs and 17 Ints on the year will kill you every time. Quinn will have an impact on this team, sooner than later.
NFL Comparison - Carson Palmer
4. Tampa Bay - Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech
I don't think there's any question Tampa would take Johnson if he were here. He fills a need at a position where Galloway is getting older and Clayton has underachieved and fought through injuries. Johnson appears to be the closest thing to a lock at WR in the draft since Larry Fitzgerald a few years ago. His performance at the combine was all-world. I would have loved to have put him in Oakland, Detroit or Cleveland, but both Oakland and Cleveland need QBs bad and getting Johnson wouldn't have the impact either Quinn or Russell would. CJ in Detroit would really make sense, but that team needs to build from the trenches out. Another skill player ain't going to right that ship.
NFL Comparison - Terrell Owens
5. Arizona - LaRon Landry, S, LSU
The Arizona Cardinals had a decent number of sacks last season (38) and finished with strong numbers against the run. Their biggest weakness was giving up the big play in the passing game. Bertrand Berry and Chike Okeafer aren't the best DEs in the league, but they're not the worst either. Drafting Jamaal Anderson or Gaines Adams would certainly upgrade their line, but it wouldn't solve this teams major problem, especially if Robert Griffith retires. LaRon Landry is a tall lean FS prospect who could team with Adrian Wilson to form the best safety combo in the league. Additionally, Landry's presence would go a long way towards taking pressure off the young Antrel Rolle and whoever mans the other corner spot. Some will say this is too high for Landry; NFL teams don't think that way. He won't be there when they pick in the second and I don't project trades.
NFL Comparison - Ed Reed
6. Washington - Jaamal Anderson, DE, Arkansas
I see Anderson as being a prospect similar to Richard Seymour; both are large DEs with excellent pass rush skills. This would fill the need of both a pass-rushing and run-stopping lineman for the Redskins. Branch and Adams are both considerations, but in the end, I feel Anderson is the best D-lineman on the board.
NFL Comparison - Richard Seymour
7. Minnesota Vikings - Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma
BPA by far. Hear me out; we all want to pick players for teams based on what we think are needs. We look at the Vikings and say they have no good WRs, they need a QB… If I was the coach of the Vikings and knew I would be heading into the season with either Tavarius Jackson or a lesser tier free agent QB, I would want to lean on my running game as much as possible. Chester Taylor ended up with 1216 total yards last season, but look at his game logs. He had 7 out of 15 games where he averaged 3.5 yards or less a carry. Somewhat deceiving numbers. AD is a big time power runner that would absolutely crush people running behind McKinnie and Hutch and take a lot of pressure off whoever the passer is.
NFL Comparison - Fred Taylor
8. Houston - Marshawn Lynch, RB, Cal
The Texans need a playmaker other than AJ and I don't believe they can plan on having a healthy Davis/Williams/Whatever back. Lynch is a compact, shake-and-bake runner with speed, vision, toughness and durability. He can also catch the ball, something important in the Texans offense. The Texans have never had much of a problem racking up yards in the running game; put a premier prospect like Lynch back there and I believe this entire offense gets a significant boost.
NFL Comparison - Ladainian Tomlinson
9. Miami - Allen Branch, DT, Michigan
The Dolphins couldn't be happier; biggest need meets one of the top 2-3 BPAs.
NFL Comparison - Kevin Williams
10. Atlanta - Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson
Patrick Kearney may be gone, but even if he isn't, Adams still fills a need. A healthy D-line isn't something the Falcons have had in a number of years. Adams should team with Abraham to form a tenacious outside pass rush. This will ease up pressure on the secondary.
NFL Comparison - John Abraham
11. San Fran - Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC
I absolutely love Jarrett and think all of the Mike Williams/Keyshawn Johnson comparisons are ridiculous. In my opinion, he's somewhat similar athletically to Plaxico Burress; the main difference is Jarrett doesn't have the attitude. Tall, great body control and a leaper. He needs to work on his drops and play a little more physical, but his college production cannot be overlooked. 216 catches for 3138 yards and 41 TDs; Jarrett is a player. With Alex Smith, Frank Gore and Jarrett to play with, my guess is Norv Turner will be having Troy/Emmitt/Irvin flashbacks.
NFL Comparison - Plaxico Burress
12. Buffalo - Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville
Stopping the run has been a problem ever since Pat Williams left. Okoye is a little undersized, but because of his age, I believe he has room to grow.
NFL Comparison - LaRoi Glover
13. St. Loius - Patrick Willis, LB, Ole Miss
It seems like the Rams have been looking for a playmaking LB for years now. They need a defensive leader and someone that stuff the run and cover RBs and TEs out of the backfield. Willis appears to be the best in a fairly mediocre LB crop.
NFL Comparison - Keith Bulluck
14. Carolina - Reggie Nelson, S, Florida
Reggie Nelson will be the eventual starter once Minter moves on; he has the ball hawk skills they need at safety
NFL Comparison - Jermaine Phillips
15. Pittsburgh - Levi Brown, T, Penn State
There is a good chance that Max Starks leaves in free-agency, even if he doesn't he might not be the answer at tackle. Pittsburgh gave up 49 sacks last season. That certainly didn't help Big Ben get back on track much. The defense actually finished quite well against the run and doesn't appear to be losing any starters up front this off-season. An upgrade at S would help, but there aren't any at this point that provide the value that Levi Brown does. He's a big strong OT that fits the Pittsburgh mold.
NFL Comparison - Jaamal Brown
16. Green Bay - Leon Hall, CB, Michigan
Both the top RBs are gone, and while Ginn would be tempting, WR isn't that big of a concern. Driver is top-notch, Jennings played well as a rookie, and they can sign a free-agent to be the #3. Plus, Koren Robinson might be back. There is no depth after Harris and Woodson at CB.
NFL Comparison - Chris McAllister
17. Jacksonville - Ted Ginn, WR, Ohio State
BPA. This team has no explosive players on offense aside from Jones-Drew. Finally, a WR that can stretch the field.
NFL Comparison - Donte Stallworth
18. Cincinatti - Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska
Carriker is a big 6-6, 300 lb D-lineman who could either rush the passer from inside or fill in at DE. Carriker saw his stock jump significantly at the Senior Bowl. The Bengals could go a lot of ways on D with this pick, but at the end of the day, Carriker is probably the BPA who fits a need.
NFL Comparison - Aaron Smith
19. Tennessee - Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas
I believe the Titans top needs are WR, CB and OT. With Brown, Jarrett and Ginn off the board, I feel the pick here is the best available CB. That would be Chris Houston IMO; Houston put on an impressive show at the combine bench pressing 225 only one time less than Joe Thomas. He's a strong, smart CB who would be a good complement to Adam Jones in the defensive backfield.
NFL Comparison - Nate Clements
20. NY Giants - Paul Posluzny, LB, Penn State
Puz would immediately help out a LB core that missed a ton of time due to injuries over the last couple of years. With the loses of Carlos Emmons and Arrington, LB is a big-time need for the G-men. Puz may not have the measurables of a Patrick Willis, but neither did Zach Thomas.
NFL Comparison - Al Wilson
21. Denver - Charles Johnson, DE, Georgia
Some additional help for the Denver front four. A DT would be the best option, but with Okoye and Branch gone, there are none worth taking here. Although they tragically lost Darrent Williams, don't expect them to draft another CB; D-line is a greater need and Johnson is a playmaker.
NFL Comparison - Bryan Thomas
22 Dallas - Aaron Ross, CB, Texas
With Wade Phillips coming to town and the Cowboys staying in the 3-4, shoring up that secondary will be task #1. Anthony Henry will be moved to FS and while Aaron Glenn is a good nickel CB, he's not a starter anymore. Ross burst on to the scene in 2006 winning the Jim Thorpe award. He has good size at 6-1, 190 lbs, but is still raw in terms of technique. I think the move to a faster, more dynamic corner to pair with Newman is the right one.
NFL Comparison - Terrance Newman
23. Kansas City - Dwayne Bowe , WR, LSU
The Chiefs take a shot at finally getting a true #1 WR with a guy that has been rising as of late. I'm not sold on Bowe personally. He drops too many balls and doesn't run great routes, but overall, he has the best overall skill set of any WR left on the board.
NFL Comparison - Eric Moulds
24. New England - Michael Griffin, S, Texas
The Pats luck out again. Griffin will be a good replacement for Rodney Harrison; I actually like him much better than Nelson.
NFL Comparison - Chris Hope
25. NY Jets - Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida
Moss is an imposing DE who can at the very least share reps with Ellis and Thomas and keep the D-line fresh. His Jr. and Sr. seasons, he combined for 20 tackles for loss and 15 sacks. Looking up and down this roster, the Jets are fairly solid across the board.
NFL Comparison - Kalimba Edwards
26. Philadelphia - Brandon Merriweather, S, Miami
Brian Dawkins is getting old and the other safety spot was a mess last season. Merriweather's big Senior Bowl week moved him into round one and he might even jump Griffin and/or Nelson (probably not). This pick would fill a need while still taking one of the BPAs.
NFL Comparison - Keith Lewis
27. New Orleans - Greg Olsen, TE, Miami
A CB would be the ideal selection for New Orleans, but with the top three off the board and the depth at the position, New Orleans can wait until later in the draft. Greg Olsen clearly established himself as the top tight end with his combine showing and would round out this potent New Orleans offense.
NFL Comparison - Todd Heap
28. New England - Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee
Reche Caldwell came on at the end of last year, but other than him, the Pats didn't have a single consistent WR all season. Chad Jackson has great potential, but is still a developmental type player and coming off of an injury. Meachem would give New England another weapon to distribute the ball to; an excellent replacement for Deion Branch.
NFL Comparison - Javon Walker
29. Baltimore - Lawerence Timmons, LB, Florida State
Baltimore really doesn't have a lot of holes. The interior offensive line could be upgraded, but with Adalius Thomas leaving town, Timmons just seems like the perfect fit.
NFL Comparison - Warrick Holdman
30. San Diego - Justin Blalock, OG, Texas
Blalock would probably be an upgrade at either guard position. He could also fill in at tackle if need-be. I would have loved to put Sidney Rice here, but I don't think the Chargers are looking for another WR that will take a few years to develop. Additionally, Rice actually somewhat reminds me of Vincent Jackson; he is a tall leaper that doesn't have great outside speed or do a ton after the catch. Meachem or Ginn is the type of stretch-the-field WR the Chargers need and they are both gone.
NFL Comparison - Ruben Brown
31. Chicago - Jon Beason, LB, Miami
Beason is a little fireball that would fit this attacking defensive scheme perfectly. Beason would be an upgrade over Hunter Hillenmeyer, who was often the focal point of opposing offenses attack plans.
NFL Comparison - London Fletcher
32. Indianapolis - Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh
The Indy defensive backfield is a mess aside from Sanders. If they can develop Marlin Jackson, these two could make their pass defense respectable. Revis was once my #1 rated CB. However, he ran slow at the combine and doesn't have the upside of Hall, Ross or Houston.
NFL Comparison - Marcus Trufant
Round II
33. Oakland - Aaron Sears, OT, Tennessee
34. Detroit - Marcus McCauley, CB, Fresno State
35. Tampa Bay - Ryan Kalil, C, USC
36. Cleveland - Tank Tyler, DT, NC State
37. NY Jets - Brain Leonard, RB, Rutgers
38. Arizona - Tony Ugoh, OT, Arkansas
39. Houston - Ben Grubbs, OG, Auburn
40. Miami - Sidney Rice, WR, South Carolina
41. Minnesota - Joe Staley, OT, Central Michigan
42. San Fran - Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee
43. Buffalo - Justin Hill, WR, Washington State
44. Atlanta - Eric Weddle, S, Utah
45. Carolina - Drew Stanton, QB, Michigan State
46. Pittsburgh - Stewart Bradley, LB, Nebraska
47. Green Bay - Kenny Irons, RB, Auburn
48. Jacksonville - Anthony Spencer, DE, Purdue
49. Cincinatti - Josh Wilson, CB, Maryland
50. Tennessee - Craig Davis, WR, LSU
51. NY Giants - Tony Hunt, RB, Penn State
52. St. Louis - Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ohio State
53. Dallas - Buster Davis, LB, Florida State
54. Kansas City - Josh Beekman, OG, Boston College
55. Seattle - Fred Bennett, CB, South Carolina
56. Denver - Quinn Pitcock, DT, Ohio State
57. Philadelphia - Michael Bush, RB, Louisville
58. New Orleans - Brandon Siler, LB, Florida State
59. NY Jets - Manuel Ramirez, OG, Texas Tech
60. New England - Victor Abiamiri, DE, Notre Dame
61. Baltimore - Tim Crowder, DE, Texas
62. San Diego - HB Blades, LB, Pittsburgh
63. Chicago - Ben Patrick, TE, Deleware
64. Tampa Bay - LaMarr Woodley, DE, Michigan
Fire away...
Round I
1. Oakland - JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU
Golden rule of the draft is never pass on a possible franchise QB unless you already have one; the Raiders don't. I chose Russell over Quinn based on his athletic upside and the leadership/maturity he displayed throughout last season. Russell may not be as polished as Quinn, but he seems to possess more of a "field-general" quality, as evidenced in the bowl game against Notre Dame. I believe the only question with Russell is whether or not he will stay focused, as he showed up a little soft and out of shape at the combine. That never really seemed to hinder Daunte Culpepper too much.
NFL Comparison - Daunte Culpepper
2. Detroit - Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin
As of my first two mock drafts, I had Quinn going in this spot. If I was picking for the Lions, he would be my choice. Quinn is a franchise caliber QB, who I believe is getting a bad rap because of his bowl game performance. However, I'm not making the pick, and everything I've read and heard is that the Lions are heavily leaning towards drafting Joe Thomas. I have no doubt that Thomas could turn out to be an excellent pro, but I feel that if a team doesn't have a franchise QB and has the opportunity to draft one, they must. Enough of that though, Thomas is one of the highest rated offensive linemen to come out since Robert Gallery. His impressive showing at the combine (sub-5.00 40) cemented his status as a top-5 pick.
NFL Comparison - Orlando Pace
3. Cleveland - Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame
Many people are saying that the Browns need to draft a player that will have an immediate impact on the team so Romeo Crenel doesn't lose his job. Big news people, I really doubt the Cleveland front office is thinking that same way. They are going to do what's best for the team, period. I've heard that Quinn wants to play in Cleveland. Romeo has the Charlie Weis connection, so I think he'll get the true facts on Quinn; which will be very positive when all is said and done. However, the biggest reason for drafting Quinn is that Charlie Frye has not done anything to prove he is the answer. You could have great players at every other position on the field, but 10 TDs and 17 Ints on the year will kill you every time. Quinn will have an impact on this team, sooner than later.
NFL Comparison - Carson Palmer
4. Tampa Bay - Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech
I don't think there's any question Tampa would take Johnson if he were here. He fills a need at a position where Galloway is getting older and Clayton has underachieved and fought through injuries. Johnson appears to be the closest thing to a lock at WR in the draft since Larry Fitzgerald a few years ago. His performance at the combine was all-world. I would have loved to have put him in Oakland, Detroit or Cleveland, but both Oakland and Cleveland need QBs bad and getting Johnson wouldn't have the impact either Quinn or Russell would. CJ in Detroit would really make sense, but that team needs to build from the trenches out. Another skill player ain't going to right that ship.
NFL Comparison - Terrell Owens
5. Arizona - LaRon Landry, S, LSU
The Arizona Cardinals had a decent number of sacks last season (38) and finished with strong numbers against the run. Their biggest weakness was giving up the big play in the passing game. Bertrand Berry and Chike Okeafer aren't the best DEs in the league, but they're not the worst either. Drafting Jamaal Anderson or Gaines Adams would certainly upgrade their line, but it wouldn't solve this teams major problem, especially if Robert Griffith retires. LaRon Landry is a tall lean FS prospect who could team with Adrian Wilson to form the best safety combo in the league. Additionally, Landry's presence would go a long way towards taking pressure off the young Antrel Rolle and whoever mans the other corner spot. Some will say this is too high for Landry; NFL teams don't think that way. He won't be there when they pick in the second and I don't project trades.
NFL Comparison - Ed Reed
6. Washington - Jaamal Anderson, DE, Arkansas
I see Anderson as being a prospect similar to Richard Seymour; both are large DEs with excellent pass rush skills. This would fill the need of both a pass-rushing and run-stopping lineman for the Redskins. Branch and Adams are both considerations, but in the end, I feel Anderson is the best D-lineman on the board.
NFL Comparison - Richard Seymour
7. Minnesota Vikings - Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma
BPA by far. Hear me out; we all want to pick players for teams based on what we think are needs. We look at the Vikings and say they have no good WRs, they need a QB… If I was the coach of the Vikings and knew I would be heading into the season with either Tavarius Jackson or a lesser tier free agent QB, I would want to lean on my running game as much as possible. Chester Taylor ended up with 1216 total yards last season, but look at his game logs. He had 7 out of 15 games where he averaged 3.5 yards or less a carry. Somewhat deceiving numbers. AD is a big time power runner that would absolutely crush people running behind McKinnie and Hutch and take a lot of pressure off whoever the passer is.
NFL Comparison - Fred Taylor
8. Houston - Marshawn Lynch, RB, Cal
The Texans need a playmaker other than AJ and I don't believe they can plan on having a healthy Davis/Williams/Whatever back. Lynch is a compact, shake-and-bake runner with speed, vision, toughness and durability. He can also catch the ball, something important in the Texans offense. The Texans have never had much of a problem racking up yards in the running game; put a premier prospect like Lynch back there and I believe this entire offense gets a significant boost.
NFL Comparison - Ladainian Tomlinson
9. Miami - Allen Branch, DT, Michigan
The Dolphins couldn't be happier; biggest need meets one of the top 2-3 BPAs.
NFL Comparison - Kevin Williams
10. Atlanta - Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson
Patrick Kearney may be gone, but even if he isn't, Adams still fills a need. A healthy D-line isn't something the Falcons have had in a number of years. Adams should team with Abraham to form a tenacious outside pass rush. This will ease up pressure on the secondary.
NFL Comparison - John Abraham
11. San Fran - Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC
I absolutely love Jarrett and think all of the Mike Williams/Keyshawn Johnson comparisons are ridiculous. In my opinion, he's somewhat similar athletically to Plaxico Burress; the main difference is Jarrett doesn't have the attitude. Tall, great body control and a leaper. He needs to work on his drops and play a little more physical, but his college production cannot be overlooked. 216 catches for 3138 yards and 41 TDs; Jarrett is a player. With Alex Smith, Frank Gore and Jarrett to play with, my guess is Norv Turner will be having Troy/Emmitt/Irvin flashbacks.
NFL Comparison - Plaxico Burress
12. Buffalo - Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville
Stopping the run has been a problem ever since Pat Williams left. Okoye is a little undersized, but because of his age, I believe he has room to grow.
NFL Comparison - LaRoi Glover
13. St. Loius - Patrick Willis, LB, Ole Miss
It seems like the Rams have been looking for a playmaking LB for years now. They need a defensive leader and someone that stuff the run and cover RBs and TEs out of the backfield. Willis appears to be the best in a fairly mediocre LB crop.
NFL Comparison - Keith Bulluck
14. Carolina - Reggie Nelson, S, Florida
Reggie Nelson will be the eventual starter once Minter moves on; he has the ball hawk skills they need at safety
NFL Comparison - Jermaine Phillips
15. Pittsburgh - Levi Brown, T, Penn State
There is a good chance that Max Starks leaves in free-agency, even if he doesn't he might not be the answer at tackle. Pittsburgh gave up 49 sacks last season. That certainly didn't help Big Ben get back on track much. The defense actually finished quite well against the run and doesn't appear to be losing any starters up front this off-season. An upgrade at S would help, but there aren't any at this point that provide the value that Levi Brown does. He's a big strong OT that fits the Pittsburgh mold.
NFL Comparison - Jaamal Brown
16. Green Bay - Leon Hall, CB, Michigan
Both the top RBs are gone, and while Ginn would be tempting, WR isn't that big of a concern. Driver is top-notch, Jennings played well as a rookie, and they can sign a free-agent to be the #3. Plus, Koren Robinson might be back. There is no depth after Harris and Woodson at CB.
NFL Comparison - Chris McAllister
17. Jacksonville - Ted Ginn, WR, Ohio State
BPA. This team has no explosive players on offense aside from Jones-Drew. Finally, a WR that can stretch the field.
NFL Comparison - Donte Stallworth
18. Cincinatti - Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska
Carriker is a big 6-6, 300 lb D-lineman who could either rush the passer from inside or fill in at DE. Carriker saw his stock jump significantly at the Senior Bowl. The Bengals could go a lot of ways on D with this pick, but at the end of the day, Carriker is probably the BPA who fits a need.
NFL Comparison - Aaron Smith
19. Tennessee - Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas
I believe the Titans top needs are WR, CB and OT. With Brown, Jarrett and Ginn off the board, I feel the pick here is the best available CB. That would be Chris Houston IMO; Houston put on an impressive show at the combine bench pressing 225 only one time less than Joe Thomas. He's a strong, smart CB who would be a good complement to Adam Jones in the defensive backfield.
NFL Comparison - Nate Clements
20. NY Giants - Paul Posluzny, LB, Penn State
Puz would immediately help out a LB core that missed a ton of time due to injuries over the last couple of years. With the loses of Carlos Emmons and Arrington, LB is a big-time need for the G-men. Puz may not have the measurables of a Patrick Willis, but neither did Zach Thomas.
NFL Comparison - Al Wilson
21. Denver - Charles Johnson, DE, Georgia
Some additional help for the Denver front four. A DT would be the best option, but with Okoye and Branch gone, there are none worth taking here. Although they tragically lost Darrent Williams, don't expect them to draft another CB; D-line is a greater need and Johnson is a playmaker.
NFL Comparison - Bryan Thomas
22 Dallas - Aaron Ross, CB, Texas
With Wade Phillips coming to town and the Cowboys staying in the 3-4, shoring up that secondary will be task #1. Anthony Henry will be moved to FS and while Aaron Glenn is a good nickel CB, he's not a starter anymore. Ross burst on to the scene in 2006 winning the Jim Thorpe award. He has good size at 6-1, 190 lbs, but is still raw in terms of technique. I think the move to a faster, more dynamic corner to pair with Newman is the right one.
NFL Comparison - Terrance Newman
23. Kansas City - Dwayne Bowe , WR, LSU
The Chiefs take a shot at finally getting a true #1 WR with a guy that has been rising as of late. I'm not sold on Bowe personally. He drops too many balls and doesn't run great routes, but overall, he has the best overall skill set of any WR left on the board.
NFL Comparison - Eric Moulds
24. New England - Michael Griffin, S, Texas
The Pats luck out again. Griffin will be a good replacement for Rodney Harrison; I actually like him much better than Nelson.
NFL Comparison - Chris Hope
25. NY Jets - Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida
Moss is an imposing DE who can at the very least share reps with Ellis and Thomas and keep the D-line fresh. His Jr. and Sr. seasons, he combined for 20 tackles for loss and 15 sacks. Looking up and down this roster, the Jets are fairly solid across the board.
NFL Comparison - Kalimba Edwards
26. Philadelphia - Brandon Merriweather, S, Miami
Brian Dawkins is getting old and the other safety spot was a mess last season. Merriweather's big Senior Bowl week moved him into round one and he might even jump Griffin and/or Nelson (probably not). This pick would fill a need while still taking one of the BPAs.
NFL Comparison - Keith Lewis
27. New Orleans - Greg Olsen, TE, Miami
A CB would be the ideal selection for New Orleans, but with the top three off the board and the depth at the position, New Orleans can wait until later in the draft. Greg Olsen clearly established himself as the top tight end with his combine showing and would round out this potent New Orleans offense.
NFL Comparison - Todd Heap
28. New England - Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee
Reche Caldwell came on at the end of last year, but other than him, the Pats didn't have a single consistent WR all season. Chad Jackson has great potential, but is still a developmental type player and coming off of an injury. Meachem would give New England another weapon to distribute the ball to; an excellent replacement for Deion Branch.
NFL Comparison - Javon Walker
29. Baltimore - Lawerence Timmons, LB, Florida State
Baltimore really doesn't have a lot of holes. The interior offensive line could be upgraded, but with Adalius Thomas leaving town, Timmons just seems like the perfect fit.
NFL Comparison - Warrick Holdman
30. San Diego - Justin Blalock, OG, Texas
Blalock would probably be an upgrade at either guard position. He could also fill in at tackle if need-be. I would have loved to put Sidney Rice here, but I don't think the Chargers are looking for another WR that will take a few years to develop. Additionally, Rice actually somewhat reminds me of Vincent Jackson; he is a tall leaper that doesn't have great outside speed or do a ton after the catch. Meachem or Ginn is the type of stretch-the-field WR the Chargers need and they are both gone.
NFL Comparison - Ruben Brown
31. Chicago - Jon Beason, LB, Miami
Beason is a little fireball that would fit this attacking defensive scheme perfectly. Beason would be an upgrade over Hunter Hillenmeyer, who was often the focal point of opposing offenses attack plans.
NFL Comparison - London Fletcher
32. Indianapolis - Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh
The Indy defensive backfield is a mess aside from Sanders. If they can develop Marlin Jackson, these two could make their pass defense respectable. Revis was once my #1 rated CB. However, he ran slow at the combine and doesn't have the upside of Hall, Ross or Houston.
NFL Comparison - Marcus Trufant
Round II
33. Oakland - Aaron Sears, OT, Tennessee
34. Detroit - Marcus McCauley, CB, Fresno State
35. Tampa Bay - Ryan Kalil, C, USC
36. Cleveland - Tank Tyler, DT, NC State
37. NY Jets - Brain Leonard, RB, Rutgers
38. Arizona - Tony Ugoh, OT, Arkansas
39. Houston - Ben Grubbs, OG, Auburn
40. Miami - Sidney Rice, WR, South Carolina
41. Minnesota - Joe Staley, OT, Central Michigan
42. San Fran - Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee
43. Buffalo - Justin Hill, WR, Washington State
44. Atlanta - Eric Weddle, S, Utah
45. Carolina - Drew Stanton, QB, Michigan State
46. Pittsburgh - Stewart Bradley, LB, Nebraska
47. Green Bay - Kenny Irons, RB, Auburn
48. Jacksonville - Anthony Spencer, DE, Purdue
49. Cincinatti - Josh Wilson, CB, Maryland
50. Tennessee - Craig Davis, WR, LSU
51. NY Giants - Tony Hunt, RB, Penn State
52. St. Louis - Anthony Gonzalez, WR, Ohio State
53. Dallas - Buster Davis, LB, Florida State
54. Kansas City - Josh Beekman, OG, Boston College
55. Seattle - Fred Bennett, CB, South Carolina
56. Denver - Quinn Pitcock, DT, Ohio State
57. Philadelphia - Michael Bush, RB, Louisville
58. New Orleans - Brandon Siler, LB, Florida State
59. NY Jets - Manuel Ramirez, OG, Texas Tech
60. New England - Victor Abiamiri, DE, Notre Dame
61. Baltimore - Tim Crowder, DE, Texas
62. San Diego - HB Blades, LB, Pittsburgh
63. Chicago - Ben Patrick, TE, Deleware
64. Tampa Bay - LaMarr Woodley, DE, Michigan
Fire away...
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Not crazy about your picks for either the NYJ or NYG. First, the Jets. You said Moss could be nice in a rotation with B Thomas and Ellis. One is an OLB in the 3-4, the other is a DE in the same 3-4. Moss isn't very well suited for either position. He's a bit slow for an OLB, and a bit small for a 3-4 DE. If the Jets go for a DE, and Carricker is off the board, I see them taking Mebane with the 2.5. If the Jets go with an RB at 2.5, I don't think it will be Leonard... Hunt maybe. Timmons as an OLB would make more sense for the Jets at 1.25 I think. I love the Ramirez pick at 2.25.
