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Here goes my only edition of the 2010 mock. Pretty busy this year as I normally put together 3 or 4 revs for the past 15 years or so. I've gathered quite a bit of information from various sources, but in the end these are my projections of what I believe the teams should do with their selections based on team needs and value of the draft board. Have at it as feedback is welcomed.
April 18, 2010
2010 NFL Mock Draft – Final Edition
1st ROUND
1. St. Louis Rams Sam Bradford QB 6’4” 235 Oklahoma
The Rams have to make this selection. Bradford should immediately become the starter as well as provide leadership, and lastly, he brings a well-rounded QB skill-set to a franchise in need of an identity (i.e., a franchise player).
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2. Detroit Lions Ndamukong Suh DT 6’4” 315 Nebraska
This is a no-brainer decision for the Lions, IMO. Suh is the highest rated player in this entire draft and the value here should be obtained. Any of the OTs here would be a reach over either of the DTs who are both rated well above them. Suh is an imposing physical specimen with the athleticism to become a dominant force in the NFL on the interior. HC Jim Schwartz gets his kind of guy to develop in the mold of an Albert Haynesworth type of impact player.
3. Tampa Bay Bucs Gerald McCoy DT 6’4” 305 Oklahoma
The Bucs get an ideal fit for their defense with a penetrating 3-technique DT. McCoy brings elite quickness and overall athleticism to the position and could become a perennial Pro Bowl player. Immediate impact at a position of need, things couldn’t have played out better for the Bucs. These first 3 selections are absolute locks! .
4. Washington Redskins Trent Williams OT 6’4 ½” 315 Oklahoma
Same position as most every other mock, just a different player selected. Williams and Okung are pretty much rated equal, but Williams is a better fit for the Shanahan zone-blocking philosophy as he has a little bit better agility than Okung. Williams is also a guy who plays with a bit of a nastry streak which would endear him to his coaches and teammates. Although, I wouldn’t be shocked to see Okung selected here or even a trade down a few slots for an additional pick or two since the ‘Skins gave up plenty to get McNabb.
5. Kansas City Chiefs Russell Okung OT 6’4 ½” 315 Oklahoma St.
The Chiefs o-line is still subpar, and adding a player like Okung (or T.Williams) would go a long way in solidifying this group for years to come. This selection would give the Chiefs the flexibility to move Brandon Albert either inside to guard or to the right tackle spot. However, a player like S Eric Berry or a trade down for Berry or S Earl Thomas could also be strongly considered here.
6. Seattle Seahawks Derrick Morgan DE 6’3” 265 Georgia Tech
Here is where the draft gets interesting, as the Seahawks have multiple options, and needs to fill, and the board still has elite prospects at several positions. At the end of the day, the need to provide heat on opposing QBs should win out here as the Hawks bring Morgan aboard to step right in for the retiring Kerney. Morgan is explosive off the snap of the ball and has the potential to provide double-digit sacks for years to come.
7. Cleveland Browns Eric Berry S 5’11 ½” 212 Tennessee
Berry not only fills a need for the Browns here, but also gives them a player to counter their division rivals’ backend difference-makers (Troy Polamalu and Ed Reed). Berry can be that same type of playmaking safety and instantly becomes the leader of this defense. The Dawg Pound will love this guy.
8. Oakland Raiders C.J. Spiller RB 5’10 ½” 196 Clemson
Huh???....Yeah, I know that’s what most people will be saying once they see this selection here. But if the Raiders can’t make a move up for Williams or Okung, I don’t see them addressing their most glaring need (OT) here in the first round and they will look to make a big splash here. A guy like Spiller will add instant electricity to the team in the return game as well as from scrimmage in playing together with either McFadden or Bush. McFadden or Spiller both can be flanked out wide or into the slot to keep multiple big-play threats on the field at once. Don’t discount this pick happening if the board shakes out as I’ve listed here. Even if not, remember that Al Davis is daring, if nothing else.
9. Buffalo Bills Bryan Bulaga OT 6’5” 315 Iowa
The Bills love drafting Big Ten players, and the trend continues with the selection of OL Bulaga. Personally, I’m not a big fan of his, but the Bills are desperate for big guys up front to fortify their o-line, and Bulaga is thought of as a safe, high-effort guy who should at least be solid if not special. QB Clausen has to be strongly considered here as well.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars Kyle Wilson CB 5’10” 195 Boise St.
In a division where you have to contend with the lethal aerial attacks of Indy and Houston, you can never have enough cover guys. Wilson has skyrocketed up draft boards with a superb postseason culminating in this Top 10 selection. Clausen and Dez Bryant will receive consideration here as well.
11. Denver Broncos Rolando McClain LB 6’4” 252 Alabama
In an effort to get stronger up the middle, the Broncos tab McClain to captain their defense as a David Harris-style inside linebacker. Physical enough to take on blockers and blitz the QB, yet athletic enough to drop back into a shallow zone will allow McClain to stay on the field in most situations.
12. Miami Dolphins Dan Williams NT 6’2” 325 Tennessee
Parcells likes drafting big guys early and often. Williams has entrenched himself as a Top 20 selection and there is a need along the front seven for a big, young, space eater and Williams fits the bill. Pass-rushing specialists Kindle or Hughes could also get consideration here.
13. San Francisco 49ers Jerry Hughes OLB 6’1 ¾” 255 TCU
I’m not buying into the rumors of a Clausen selection here. There had to be an internal rift surrounding something, and I’m suspecting it had more to do with the FA acquisitions (Nate Clements, Jonas Jennings, Dre Bly) that cost a lot of $$$ yet didn’t pan out more than anything to do with Alex Smith. An edge rusher or DB here probably carries more value than the OL available at this spot. Hughes is another fast riser who some 3-4 team may very well fall in love with. Although, Dez Bryant could also be a darkhorse selection here.
14. Seattle Seahawks Anthony Davis OT 6’5” 320 Rutgers
The Seahawks absolutely have to come out of this draft with a starting LT to replace the venerable Walter Jones, a future HOFer. Davis has natural ability to be a fantastic LT but will need to be motivated to keep his conditioning and concentration level up on a consistent basis. If the kid matures and realizes his potential, he has All-Pro capability.
15. New York Giants Lamarr Houston DT 6’2” 305 Texas
Another under-the-radar guy who could end up in the first round due to team philosophy. The Giants love to rotate their front seven, and a penetrating 3-technique like Houston could fit right into their rotation and make an immediate impact even with approximately 35-40 snaps per game in his rookie season.
16. Tennessee Titans Joe Haden CB 5’11” 192 Florida
The Titans have needs on their d-line and d-backfield. A guy like Haden, initially projected as a Top 10 pick, brings solid value here and should immediately step in as a starter. Combined with Finnegan, the Titans will have a very physical CB tandem capable of matching up with the better WR corps in the league.
17. San Francisco 49ers Patrick Robinson CB 5’11” 190 Florida St.
Robinson is a very smooth athlete ideally suited for the type of press (man) coverage that NFL teams use. After watching the likes of Clements struggle with pass-interference and illegal contact penalties due to his lack of fluidity when left out on the ‘island’, they could certainly choose a guy like Robinson even over Haden if available.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers Maurkice Pouncey C/G 6’4” 305 Florida
This is definitely a guy who fills a huge need, and with the added versatility to swing between center and guard, Pouncey is a no-brainer selection here for the Steelers. A strong character guy and team leader with the smarts to make all the line calls, Pouncey has the ability to become a fixture at the Pro Bowl, and dare I say, even HOF potential. Think Dwight Stephenson.
19. Atlanta Falcons Everson Griffen DE 6’3” 265 USC
The Falcons have to look to matchup with the Saints if they want to compete for the division title, and in doing so, they will need to get after Drew Brees. Griffen had a phenomenal Pro Day workout where he was clocked (by some) right around or sub- 4.5 in the forty. He also excels in using his hands to get around blockers and with HC Smith being a defensive-oriented guy, he is the type of motivator that could get the most out of a guy like Griffen who probably should have put up better numbers in college. But there is plenty of upside here.
20. Houston Texans Earl Thomas DB 5’10” 205 Texas
The Texans add a guy who has the ability to play anywhere in the secondary and may switch to corner sooner rather than later. A very athletic player with fluid hips who transitions smoothly in and out of his breaks, Thomas is too good of value to pass on here even if he stays at the safety position as he could become an Ed Reed type of player there as well. This kid is always around the ball, a future Pro Bowler.
21. Cincinnati Bengals Jermaine Gresham TE 6’5” 255 Oklahoma
Some teams never do what most think they should, and this selection appears too obvious for the Bengals. They’ve never had a reliable TE that I can recall and Gresham would provide Carson Palmer with a big, reliable target in the middle of the field and give this offense the needed boost that it clearly lacked down the stretch last season. Gresham has Pro Bowl potential and should contribute immediately.
22. New England Patriots Dez Bryant WR 6’2” 222 Oklahoma St.
Leave it to Belichick to pull the trigger on a player like Dez, a Top 10 talent but with many question marks. In a no-nonsense environment such as N.E., Bryant will have to show-and-prove right away that he is willing to put in the work and become a true professional in every sense of the word. The question is: Will Moss be there more than one year for Bryant to gain some insights from? Either way, the fantasy world will be jumping for joy.
23. Green Bay Packers Bruce Campbell OT 6’5” 310 Maryland
The Pack gave up way too many sacks last season and are in a position to take a chance on a premier physical talent like Campbell. Blessed with elite athleticism for the position, Campbell is lacking in the technique dept., however. If he can pick things up and start ascending towards what his vast potential and measurables suggest, the Pack will have a helluva player in tow. That’s a big IF.
24. Philadelphia Eagles Carlos Dunlap DE 6’6” 280 Florida
The Eagles under Andy Reid love drafting linemen, and this year will be no different. Dunlap is a rare physical specimen with loads of potential. An inconsistent motor has been his most glaring concern, but if the light comes on for this kid, WATCH OUT! A guy like Iupati could also be given consideration here.
25. Baltimore Ravens Kareem Jackson CB 5’10” 195 Alabama
The Ravens have to upgrade their secondary, especially on the corners. Jackson is a solid technician and comes from a winning program. Experienced, tough, and with enough athleticism to stay with NFL WRs, Jackson could start from Day 1.
26. Arizona Cardinals Sean Weatherspoon LB 6’1” 240 Missouri
Out the door goes Dansby, in comes his clone (Weatherspoon). The Cardinal fans will love this guy, who has nonstop motor (and mouthpiece), and is a very bright kid who will become one of the leaders on this team. Great sideline-to-sideline range who will be a perfect fit as an ILB in their system. A no-brainer selection if he is available here.
27. Dallas Cowboys Vladimir Ducasse OT 6’4 ½” 330 UMass
Ducasse fits the mold of the prototypical Dallas o-lineman, extremely large, physical, and nasty. May not start right away, but with proper coaching, Ducasse will be groomed as the eventual long-term replacement for Flozell Adams, who could be brought back at a discount later this offseason.
28. San Diego Chargers Ryan Mathews RB 6’0” 217 Fresno St.
GM A.J. Smith is shrewd enough to see the value of the board here and will select a top-rated RB here over a NT. Mathews provides an every-down skill-set that the Bolts need in the long-term and should be highly productive in Norv Turner’s system.
29. New York Jets Sergio Kindle OLB 6’3” 250 Texas
The tremendous offseason continues for the Jets as they land a Top 20 prospect here. Kindle should excel in Rex Ryan’s aggressive scheme and may eventually allow the Jets to severe ties with underachieving Vernon Gholston.
30. Minnesota Vikings Mike Iupati G 6’5” 330 Idaho
The Vikings add muscle and attitude to their interior o-line with Iupati. Iupati is a player who may also be able to fill-in as a RT in a pinch so there is added versatility with this selection. Adrian Peterson will be smiling.
31. Indianapolis Colts Charles Brown OT 6’5” 305 USC
In need of a blind-side protector for Peyton Manning, Brown is the type of finesse player that the Colts look for to play in their scheme. Could come in and start at some point during his rookie campaign after playing in a pro-style offense at USC.
32. New Orleans Saints Jason Pierre-Paul DE 6’5” 270 S.Florida
The Saints close out the first day of the draft with an upside pick. JPP will need plenty of seasoning before he is ready to make an impact, but the physical gifts are there in abundance and the Saints may look to cut ties with both of their '09 starting DEs Grant and Allen in the near future.
2nd ROUND
33. St. Louis Rams Arrelious Benn WR 6’1” 220 Illinois
34. Detroit Lions Jahvid Best RB 5’10½”200 California
35. Tampa Bay Bucs Demaryius Thomas WR 6’3” 225 Georgia Tech
36. Kansas City Chiefs Taylor Mays S 6’3” 230 USC
37. Philadelphia Eagles Devin McCourty CB 5’11” 192 Rutgers
38. Cleveland Browns Jimmy Clausen QB 6’2 ½”220 Notre Dame
39. Oakland Raiders Rodger Saffold OT 6’5” 315 Indiana
40. San Diego Chargers Terrence Cody G 6’3 ½”355 Alabama
41. Buffalo Bills Tim Tebow QB 6’3” 235 Florida
42. Tampa Bay Bucs Brandon Graham DE 6’1 ½”265 Michigan
43. Denver Broncos Linval Joseph DL 6’4 ½”330 E.Carolina
44. New England Patriots Jared Odrick DL 6’4” 275 Penn St.
45. Denver Broncos Golden Tate WR 5’10” 200 Notre Dame
46. New York Giants Rob Gronkowski TE 6’6” 250 Arizona
47. New England Patriots Ricky Sapp DE/OLB 6’2” 255 Clemson
48. Carolina Panthers Alex Carrington DL 6’5” 285 Arkansas St.
49. San Francisco 49’ers Jared Veldheer OT 6’8” 315 Hillsdale
50. Kansas City Chiefs Dexter McCluster WR 5’8” 170 Mississippi
51. Houston Texans Perrish Cox CB 5’11” 195 Oklahoma St.
52. Pittsburgh Steelers Amari Spievey CB 5’11” 195 Iowa
53. New England Patriots Joe McKnight RB 5’11” 200 USC
54. Cincinnati Bengals Tyson Alualu DL 6’2 ½”295 California
55. Philadelphia Eagles Jon Asamoah G 6’4” 305 Illinois
56. Green Bay Packers Koa Misi OLB 6’2 ½”250 Utah
57. Baltimore Ravens Brian Price DT 6’1” 305 UCLA
58. Arizona Cardinals Jerome Murphy CB 6’0” 195 S.Florida
59. Dallas Cowboys Nate Allen S 6’0” 205 S.Florida
60. Seattle Seahawks Damian Williams WR 6’0 ½”198 USC
61. New York Jets Cam Thomas NT 6’4” 330 N.Carolina
62. Minnesota Vikings Brandon Ghee CB 5’11 ½”195 Wake Forest
63. Indianapolis Colts Corey Wootton DL 6’6” 270 Northwestern
64. New Orleans Saints Toby Gerhardt RB 6’0” 230 Stanford
Note: There will probably be a few trades, of course, but I did not project trades here. Clausen will most likely go somewhere in the first round, but I believe it will be via a trade scenario.
April 18, 2010
2010 NFL Mock Draft – Final Edition
1st ROUND
1. St. Louis Rams Sam Bradford QB 6’4” 235 Oklahoma
The Rams have to make this selection. Bradford should immediately become the starter as well as provide leadership, and lastly, he brings a well-rounded QB skill-set to a franchise in need of an identity (i.e., a franchise player).
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2. Detroit Lions Ndamukong Suh DT 6’4” 315 Nebraska
This is a no-brainer decision for the Lions, IMO. Suh is the highest rated player in this entire draft and the value here should be obtained. Any of the OTs here would be a reach over either of the DTs who are both rated well above them. Suh is an imposing physical specimen with the athleticism to become a dominant force in the NFL on the interior. HC Jim Schwartz gets his kind of guy to develop in the mold of an Albert Haynesworth type of impact player.
3. Tampa Bay Bucs Gerald McCoy DT 6’4” 305 Oklahoma
The Bucs get an ideal fit for their defense with a penetrating 3-technique DT. McCoy brings elite quickness and overall athleticism to the position and could become a perennial Pro Bowl player. Immediate impact at a position of need, things couldn’t have played out better for the Bucs. These first 3 selections are absolute locks! .
4. Washington Redskins Trent Williams OT 6’4 ½” 315 Oklahoma
Same position as most every other mock, just a different player selected. Williams and Okung are pretty much rated equal, but Williams is a better fit for the Shanahan zone-blocking philosophy as he has a little bit better agility than Okung. Williams is also a guy who plays with a bit of a nastry streak which would endear him to his coaches and teammates. Although, I wouldn’t be shocked to see Okung selected here or even a trade down a few slots for an additional pick or two since the ‘Skins gave up plenty to get McNabb.
5. Kansas City Chiefs Russell Okung OT 6’4 ½” 315 Oklahoma St.
The Chiefs o-line is still subpar, and adding a player like Okung (or T.Williams) would go a long way in solidifying this group for years to come. This selection would give the Chiefs the flexibility to move Brandon Albert either inside to guard or to the right tackle spot. However, a player like S Eric Berry or a trade down for Berry or S Earl Thomas could also be strongly considered here.
6. Seattle Seahawks Derrick Morgan DE 6’3” 265 Georgia Tech
Here is where the draft gets interesting, as the Seahawks have multiple options, and needs to fill, and the board still has elite prospects at several positions. At the end of the day, the need to provide heat on opposing QBs should win out here as the Hawks bring Morgan aboard to step right in for the retiring Kerney. Morgan is explosive off the snap of the ball and has the potential to provide double-digit sacks for years to come.
7. Cleveland Browns Eric Berry S 5’11 ½” 212 Tennessee
Berry not only fills a need for the Browns here, but also gives them a player to counter their division rivals’ backend difference-makers (Troy Polamalu and Ed Reed). Berry can be that same type of playmaking safety and instantly becomes the leader of this defense. The Dawg Pound will love this guy.
8. Oakland Raiders C.J. Spiller RB 5’10 ½” 196 Clemson
Huh???....Yeah, I know that’s what most people will be saying once they see this selection here. But if the Raiders can’t make a move up for Williams or Okung, I don’t see them addressing their most glaring need (OT) here in the first round and they will look to make a big splash here. A guy like Spiller will add instant electricity to the team in the return game as well as from scrimmage in playing together with either McFadden or Bush. McFadden or Spiller both can be flanked out wide or into the slot to keep multiple big-play threats on the field at once. Don’t discount this pick happening if the board shakes out as I’ve listed here. Even if not, remember that Al Davis is daring, if nothing else.
9. Buffalo Bills Bryan Bulaga OT 6’5” 315 Iowa
The Bills love drafting Big Ten players, and the trend continues with the selection of OL Bulaga. Personally, I’m not a big fan of his, but the Bills are desperate for big guys up front to fortify their o-line, and Bulaga is thought of as a safe, high-effort guy who should at least be solid if not special. QB Clausen has to be strongly considered here as well.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars Kyle Wilson CB 5’10” 195 Boise St.
In a division where you have to contend with the lethal aerial attacks of Indy and Houston, you can never have enough cover guys. Wilson has skyrocketed up draft boards with a superb postseason culminating in this Top 10 selection. Clausen and Dez Bryant will receive consideration here as well.
11. Denver Broncos Rolando McClain LB 6’4” 252 Alabama
In an effort to get stronger up the middle, the Broncos tab McClain to captain their defense as a David Harris-style inside linebacker. Physical enough to take on blockers and blitz the QB, yet athletic enough to drop back into a shallow zone will allow McClain to stay on the field in most situations.
12. Miami Dolphins Dan Williams NT 6’2” 325 Tennessee
Parcells likes drafting big guys early and often. Williams has entrenched himself as a Top 20 selection and there is a need along the front seven for a big, young, space eater and Williams fits the bill. Pass-rushing specialists Kindle or Hughes could also get consideration here.
13. San Francisco 49ers Jerry Hughes OLB 6’1 ¾” 255 TCU
I’m not buying into the rumors of a Clausen selection here. There had to be an internal rift surrounding something, and I’m suspecting it had more to do with the FA acquisitions (Nate Clements, Jonas Jennings, Dre Bly) that cost a lot of $$$ yet didn’t pan out more than anything to do with Alex Smith. An edge rusher or DB here probably carries more value than the OL available at this spot. Hughes is another fast riser who some 3-4 team may very well fall in love with. Although, Dez Bryant could also be a darkhorse selection here.
14. Seattle Seahawks Anthony Davis OT 6’5” 320 Rutgers
The Seahawks absolutely have to come out of this draft with a starting LT to replace the venerable Walter Jones, a future HOFer. Davis has natural ability to be a fantastic LT but will need to be motivated to keep his conditioning and concentration level up on a consistent basis. If the kid matures and realizes his potential, he has All-Pro capability.
15. New York Giants Lamarr Houston DT 6’2” 305 Texas
Another under-the-radar guy who could end up in the first round due to team philosophy. The Giants love to rotate their front seven, and a penetrating 3-technique like Houston could fit right into their rotation and make an immediate impact even with approximately 35-40 snaps per game in his rookie season.
16. Tennessee Titans Joe Haden CB 5’11” 192 Florida
The Titans have needs on their d-line and d-backfield. A guy like Haden, initially projected as a Top 10 pick, brings solid value here and should immediately step in as a starter. Combined with Finnegan, the Titans will have a very physical CB tandem capable of matching up with the better WR corps in the league.
17. San Francisco 49ers Patrick Robinson CB 5’11” 190 Florida St.
Robinson is a very smooth athlete ideally suited for the type of press (man) coverage that NFL teams use. After watching the likes of Clements struggle with pass-interference and illegal contact penalties due to his lack of fluidity when left out on the ‘island’, they could certainly choose a guy like Robinson even over Haden if available.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers Maurkice Pouncey C/G 6’4” 305 Florida
This is definitely a guy who fills a huge need, and with the added versatility to swing between center and guard, Pouncey is a no-brainer selection here for the Steelers. A strong character guy and team leader with the smarts to make all the line calls, Pouncey has the ability to become a fixture at the Pro Bowl, and dare I say, even HOF potential. Think Dwight Stephenson.
19. Atlanta Falcons Everson Griffen DE 6’3” 265 USC
The Falcons have to look to matchup with the Saints if they want to compete for the division title, and in doing so, they will need to get after Drew Brees. Griffen had a phenomenal Pro Day workout where he was clocked (by some) right around or sub- 4.5 in the forty. He also excels in using his hands to get around blockers and with HC Smith being a defensive-oriented guy, he is the type of motivator that could get the most out of a guy like Griffen who probably should have put up better numbers in college. But there is plenty of upside here.
20. Houston Texans Earl Thomas DB 5’10” 205 Texas
The Texans add a guy who has the ability to play anywhere in the secondary and may switch to corner sooner rather than later. A very athletic player with fluid hips who transitions smoothly in and out of his breaks, Thomas is too good of value to pass on here even if he stays at the safety position as he could become an Ed Reed type of player there as well. This kid is always around the ball, a future Pro Bowler.
21. Cincinnati Bengals Jermaine Gresham TE 6’5” 255 Oklahoma
Some teams never do what most think they should, and this selection appears too obvious for the Bengals. They’ve never had a reliable TE that I can recall and Gresham would provide Carson Palmer with a big, reliable target in the middle of the field and give this offense the needed boost that it clearly lacked down the stretch last season. Gresham has Pro Bowl potential and should contribute immediately.
22. New England Patriots Dez Bryant WR 6’2” 222 Oklahoma St.
Leave it to Belichick to pull the trigger on a player like Dez, a Top 10 talent but with many question marks. In a no-nonsense environment such as N.E., Bryant will have to show-and-prove right away that he is willing to put in the work and become a true professional in every sense of the word. The question is: Will Moss be there more than one year for Bryant to gain some insights from? Either way, the fantasy world will be jumping for joy.
23. Green Bay Packers Bruce Campbell OT 6’5” 310 Maryland
The Pack gave up way too many sacks last season and are in a position to take a chance on a premier physical talent like Campbell. Blessed with elite athleticism for the position, Campbell is lacking in the technique dept., however. If he can pick things up and start ascending towards what his vast potential and measurables suggest, the Pack will have a helluva player in tow. That’s a big IF.
24. Philadelphia Eagles Carlos Dunlap DE 6’6” 280 Florida
The Eagles under Andy Reid love drafting linemen, and this year will be no different. Dunlap is a rare physical specimen with loads of potential. An inconsistent motor has been his most glaring concern, but if the light comes on for this kid, WATCH OUT! A guy like Iupati could also be given consideration here.
25. Baltimore Ravens Kareem Jackson CB 5’10” 195 Alabama
The Ravens have to upgrade their secondary, especially on the corners. Jackson is a solid technician and comes from a winning program. Experienced, tough, and with enough athleticism to stay with NFL WRs, Jackson could start from Day 1.
26. Arizona Cardinals Sean Weatherspoon LB 6’1” 240 Missouri
Out the door goes Dansby, in comes his clone (Weatherspoon). The Cardinal fans will love this guy, who has nonstop motor (and mouthpiece), and is a very bright kid who will become one of the leaders on this team. Great sideline-to-sideline range who will be a perfect fit as an ILB in their system. A no-brainer selection if he is available here.
27. Dallas Cowboys Vladimir Ducasse OT 6’4 ½” 330 UMass
Ducasse fits the mold of the prototypical Dallas o-lineman, extremely large, physical, and nasty. May not start right away, but with proper coaching, Ducasse will be groomed as the eventual long-term replacement for Flozell Adams, who could be brought back at a discount later this offseason.
28. San Diego Chargers Ryan Mathews RB 6’0” 217 Fresno St.
GM A.J. Smith is shrewd enough to see the value of the board here and will select a top-rated RB here over a NT. Mathews provides an every-down skill-set that the Bolts need in the long-term and should be highly productive in Norv Turner’s system.
29. New York Jets Sergio Kindle OLB 6’3” 250 Texas
The tremendous offseason continues for the Jets as they land a Top 20 prospect here. Kindle should excel in Rex Ryan’s aggressive scheme and may eventually allow the Jets to severe ties with underachieving Vernon Gholston.
30. Minnesota Vikings Mike Iupati G 6’5” 330 Idaho
The Vikings add muscle and attitude to their interior o-line with Iupati. Iupati is a player who may also be able to fill-in as a RT in a pinch so there is added versatility with this selection. Adrian Peterson will be smiling.
31. Indianapolis Colts Charles Brown OT 6’5” 305 USC
In need of a blind-side protector for Peyton Manning, Brown is the type of finesse player that the Colts look for to play in their scheme. Could come in and start at some point during his rookie campaign after playing in a pro-style offense at USC.
32. New Orleans Saints Jason Pierre-Paul DE 6’5” 270 S.Florida
The Saints close out the first day of the draft with an upside pick. JPP will need plenty of seasoning before he is ready to make an impact, but the physical gifts are there in abundance and the Saints may look to cut ties with both of their '09 starting DEs Grant and Allen in the near future.
2nd ROUND
33. St. Louis Rams Arrelious Benn WR 6’1” 220 Illinois
34. Detroit Lions Jahvid Best RB 5’10½”200 California
35. Tampa Bay Bucs Demaryius Thomas WR 6’3” 225 Georgia Tech
36. Kansas City Chiefs Taylor Mays S 6’3” 230 USC
37. Philadelphia Eagles Devin McCourty CB 5’11” 192 Rutgers
38. Cleveland Browns Jimmy Clausen QB 6’2 ½”220 Notre Dame
39. Oakland Raiders Rodger Saffold OT 6’5” 315 Indiana
40. San Diego Chargers Terrence Cody G 6’3 ½”355 Alabama
41. Buffalo Bills Tim Tebow QB 6’3” 235 Florida
42. Tampa Bay Bucs Brandon Graham DE 6’1 ½”265 Michigan
43. Denver Broncos Linval Joseph DL 6’4 ½”330 E.Carolina
44. New England Patriots Jared Odrick DL 6’4” 275 Penn St.
45. Denver Broncos Golden Tate WR 5’10” 200 Notre Dame
46. New York Giants Rob Gronkowski TE 6’6” 250 Arizona
47. New England Patriots Ricky Sapp DE/OLB 6’2” 255 Clemson
48. Carolina Panthers Alex Carrington DL 6’5” 285 Arkansas St.
49. San Francisco 49’ers Jared Veldheer OT 6’8” 315 Hillsdale
50. Kansas City Chiefs Dexter McCluster WR 5’8” 170 Mississippi
51. Houston Texans Perrish Cox CB 5’11” 195 Oklahoma St.
52. Pittsburgh Steelers Amari Spievey CB 5’11” 195 Iowa
53. New England Patriots Joe McKnight RB 5’11” 200 USC
54. Cincinnati Bengals Tyson Alualu DL 6’2 ½”295 California
55. Philadelphia Eagles Jon Asamoah G 6’4” 305 Illinois
56. Green Bay Packers Koa Misi OLB 6’2 ½”250 Utah
57. Baltimore Ravens Brian Price DT 6’1” 305 UCLA
58. Arizona Cardinals Jerome Murphy CB 6’0” 195 S.Florida
59. Dallas Cowboys Nate Allen S 6’0” 205 S.Florida
60. Seattle Seahawks Damian Williams WR 6’0 ½”198 USC
61. New York Jets Cam Thomas NT 6’4” 330 N.Carolina
62. Minnesota Vikings Brandon Ghee CB 5’11 ½”195 Wake Forest
63. Indianapolis Colts Corey Wootton DL 6’6” 270 Northwestern
64. New Orleans Saints Toby Gerhardt RB 6’0” 230 Stanford
Note: There will probably be a few trades, of course, but I did not project trades here. Clausen will most likely go somewhere in the first round, but I believe it will be via a trade scenario.
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I think the Jets take him if hes there at their pick and think they might trade up for him anyway. Just a hunch
I think there will definitely be some trades, and I like your trade projections, it's just so hard to know who will do the wheeling and dealing at this point. If Al pulls the trigger on Spiller, several teams will be thrown for a loop. And the value of guys like Best and McKnight will go up, Best could sneak into the latter end of the first via a trade up from DET, SEA, or get tabbed by N.E. or Green Bay.......Good work also my man!
