i like Teo but I suspect that the national champ game is gonna be a long night for him. Also I wonder if Jarvis Jones goes as high as everyone believes. He supposedly runs a 4.7 and has an injury history.
I think Clev has a real shot at J. Jones falling to them. The main reason is that people will reach for QBs, probably 2 go in the top 6, and the Dline is so stacked that LBs could easily fall.
If the raiders stay put... They are taking Jones. I dont see why on earth they wouldnt. Milliner seems like he'll be the pick, unless Te'o falls... man, I hope he does
First round LBers taken over the past ten years.-
Bold top-ten picked LBers-
Year No. Round Pick Player Name Team College
2012
1 9
Luke Kuechly Panthers Boston College
1 25 Dont'a Hightower Patriots Alabama
2011
1 2
Von Miller Broncos Texas A&M
1 16 Ryan Kerrigan Redskins Purdue
2010
1 8
Rolando McLain Raiders Alabama
1 13 Brandon Graham Eagles Michigan
1 19 Sean Weatherspoon Falcons Missouri
1 31 Jerry Hughes Colts Texas Christian
2009
1 4
Aaron Curry Seahawks Wake Forest
1 13 Brian Orakpo Redskins Texas
1 15 Brian Cushing Texans USC
1 16 Larry English Chargers Northern Illinois
1 26 Clay Matthews Packers USC
2008
1 9
Keith Rivers Bengals USC
1 10 Jerod Mayo Patriots Tennessee
2007
1 11 Patrick Willis 49ers Mississippi
1 15 Lawrence Timmons Steelers Florida State
1 25 Jon Beason Panthers Miami (FL)
2006s 1 3 0 0
Ahmad Brooks Bengals Virginia
2006
1 5
A.J. Hawk Packers Ohio State
1 9
Ernie Sims Lions Florida State
1 13 Kamerion Wimbley Browns Florida State
1 17 Chad Greenway Vikings Iowa
1 18 Bobby Carpenter Cowboys Ohio State
1 22 Manny Lawson 49ers North Carolina State
2005
1 12 Shawne Merriman Chargers Maryland
1 15 Derrick O. Johnson Chiefs Texas
2004
1 12 Jonathan Vilma Jets Miami (FL)
1 17 D.J. Williams Broncos Miami (FL)
2003
1 29 Nick Barnett Packers Oregon State
Lately the top picked LBers have panned out but overall taking a LBer with a top ten pick isn't the greatest value unless they are uber-pass rushers.
None of the top corners seem to be true shut down corners at this point but it is really early in the game. We haven't got a clue who the new HC will be. Hopefully Heckertt stays at GM. Hopefully Juron stays at DC. We also don't know who will or won't enter the draft, we don't know the Indy invites and haven't seen the Senior Bowl but I'm hearing no true shut-down CBs identified in this draft class. Don't know a thing about the pass rushers and really don't like the idea of an inside linebacker with a top-ten pick especially since we have D'Q and he's still in his prime.
Bottom line, I haven't got a clue yet but LB typically isn't a great pick in the top ten because, well they don't perform as top-ten picks unless they 'sic' pass rush skills ALA Von Miller/Aldon Smith.
Maybe have a shot at an undersized edge pass rusher as they typically fall in that top-ten top-fifteen range that the Browns will be selecting and their 'usually' a couple of guys but its hit-miss.
I'd luv a true shut-down CB to start opposite of Joe Haden but not seeing it this draft. Maybe if a cover FS is their then that might be a good pick but I haven't got a clue about this draft class yet.
