DNoz29
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Round 1
1. St. Louis - DT Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
- I'm tired of explaining this one.
2. Detroit - DT Gerald McCoy*, Oklahoma
- If not for Suh, McCoy would be the top DT prospect in this draft. The Lions could use some beef in the middle.
3. Tampa Bay - S Eric Berry*, Tennessee
- The Bucs would love a shot at one of the top two DTs, but "settling" for the best safety prospect in years will have to do.
4. Washington - OT Russell Okung, Oklahoma St.
- With Shanahan in town, Clausen (or even Bradford) is a distinct possibility. However, the Redskins have a greater need at LT.
5. Kansas City - ILB Rolando McClain*, Alabama
- McClain is one of the fastest-rising players of the off-season. He is a natural fit for the 3-4 and the Chiefs have a huge hole in the middle of their linebacking corp.
6. Seattle - QB Jimmy Clausen*, Notre Dame
- Methinks Jon may dislike this pick, but with Pete Carroll coming in, he's going to want a QB of the future. Since Mark Sanchez came out last year, he'll just have to go with Clausen.
7. Cleveland - DE/OLB Sergio Kindle, Texas
- Kindle had a great National Championship game and should provide the Browns with a much needed edge pass rusher.
8. Oakland - OT Anthony Davis*, Rutgers
- At this juncture, Anthony Davis is the smart pick. He could end up being the best OT in this class. However, I don't expect Al Davis to make the smart pick.
9. Buffalo - QB Sam Bradford*, Oklahoma
- The Bills have needed a QB since Jim Kelly retired. It's been awhile and new head coach Chan Gailey (lol) could look to the former Heisman Trophy winner.
10. Jacksonville - DE Derrick Morgan*, Georgia Tech
- Morgan is probably a top five talent but falls due to other needs. The Jags had the fewest sacks in the league this season, so this pick is pretty much a no-brainer.
11. Denver (from CHI) - WR Dez Bryant*, Oklahoma St.
- It seems everyone is leaving Denver, including coordinators. What's to stop the team's best player from leaving, too? Brandon Marshall is likely out and Bryant would step in to take his place.
12. Miami - DE/OLB Jason Pierre-Paul*, South Florida
- Pierre-Paul, another fast riser, is seen as an athletic freak who could make the transition to 3-4 OLB because of said athleticism. I like him better as a 4-3 DE, but Miami will have an awfully good teacher in Jason Taylor.
13. San Francisco - CB Joe Haden*, Florida
- Cornerback may not be the biggest need for the Niners, but a potential shutdown CB is hard to pass on. Haden would help improve the secondary.
14. Seattle (from DEN) - RB C.J. Spiller, Clemson
- Seattle neglects the offensive line in favor of a potential franchise QB and explosive RB. It could turn out to be worth it.
15. N.Y. Giants - DT Brian Price*, UCLA
- Yet another fast-riser, Price is the ideal 4-3 DT and could work his way even higher as the off-season continues.
16. San Francisco (from CAR) - OT Trent Williams*, Oklahoma
- Tackles like Campbell and Bulaga fall due to the Niners needing a right tackle, which is exactly what Williams profiles as.
17. Tennessee - DE Everson Griffen*, USC
- Griffen is one of the most talented players in this draft, but has never lived completely up to that level. The Titans aren't scared by that and take him to help the pass rush.
18. Pittsburgh - OT Bruce Campbell*, Maryland
- The Steelers would be ecstatic if Campbell was around here. He is a future LT, as long as he can stay healthy.
19. Atlanta - OLB Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri
- With Travis Lewis' decision to stay in school, Weatherspoon becomes the clear No. 1 OLB in this draft. The Falcons need some help at that position.
20. Houston - S Earl Thomas*, Texas
- Thomas is a Bob Sanders-type safety and could line up opposite Bernard Pollard to form quite the safety duo.
21. Cincinnati - WR Damian Williams*, USC
- Williams offers good speed, route running and return ability, which is all something the Bengals could use at receiver.
22. New England - DE/DT Arthur Jones, Syracuse
- One of my favorite prospects, Jones falls this far due to injury. He is the best 3-4 DE prospect in this draft.
23. Green Bay - OT Bryan Bulaga*, Iowa
- This is a perfect marriage. Bulaga would immediately start at LT for the Pack, a team that needs someone to protect their franchise QB.
24. Philadelphia - OLB Navorro Bowman*, Penn St.
- The Eagles defense collapsed late in the season and the linebacker play needs improving. Bowman is a physical 'backer who could start from day one.
25. Baltimore - S Taylor Mays, USC
- A week after falling to Cleveland in the second, Mays is back in the first round. There is serious concern that Ed Reed will retire. If he does, he couldn't have picked a better year, as safety is insanely deep.
26. Arizona - ILB Brandon Spikes, Florida
- Spikes had a better junior year than senior year, but he still finds himself in the first round. The Cards' defense was exposed in the playoffs. With Karlos Dansby not a lock to return, inside linebacker is near the top of Arizona's needs.
27. Dallas - S Morgan Burnett*, Georgia Tech
- The Cowboys pass on Charles Brown in favor of a ballhawking free safety in Burnett. He would fill the void the 'Boys have had at FS for awhile (no, Ken Hamlin isn't a good FS).
28. San Diego - DT Dan Williams, Tennessee
- Like the Cards' defense, the Charger defense was exposed, especially in the middle. Williams and Cody are battling for the top NT in this draft. It's a toss-up, but the Bolts like Williams just a little more.
29. N.Y. Jets - DE/OLB Jerry Hughes, TCU
- Vernon Gholston is playing out of position in New York, so the Jets take another edge rusher. This time, however, it should work out a little better.
30. Minnesota - S Chad Jones*, LSU
- A fifth safety in the first round (that's gotta be a record), the Vikes take Jones to help shore up the secondary.
31. New Orleans - DE Brandon Graham, Michigan
- The Saints could use some depth at defensive end, and Graham fits the bill.
32. Indianapolis - DE Corey Wootton, Northwestern
- Freeney and Mathis is a good DE combo, but they won't be around forever. Wootton is an intriguing prospect, as he possesses great size and physicality.
Round 2
33. St. Louis - RB Jahvid Best*, California
34. Detroit - OG Mike Iupati, Idaho
35. Tampa Bay - WR Golden Tate*, Notre Dame
36. Washington - RB Jonathan Dwyer*, Georgia Tech
37. Kansas City - DT Terrence Cody, Alabama
38. Seattle - OT Charles Brown, USC
39. Cleveland - CB Trevard Lindley, Kentucky
40. Oakland - DE Carlos Dunlap*, Florida
41. Buffalo - DE Greg Hardy, Ole Miss
42. Tampa Bay (from CHI) - DE Greg Romeus*, Pittsburgh
43. New England (from JAX) - DE/OLB Ricky Sapp, Clemson
44. Miami - WR Arrelious Benn*, Illinois
45. San Francisco - DE/OLB Eric Norwood, South Carolina
46. Denver - TE Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
47. N.Y. Giants - RB Ryan Mathews*, Fresno St.
48. New England (from TEN) - TE Aaron Hernandez*, Florida
49. Carolina - DT Jared Odrick, Penn St.
- The Panthers have a few different needs (QB, DE, WR), but they opt to bulk up in the middle of the D-Line.
50. Pittsburgh - S Nate Allen, South Florida
51. Houston - OG Mike Johnson, Alabama
52. Kansas City (from ATL) - OT Joseph Barksdale, LSU
53. Cincinnati - S Reshad Jones*, Georgia
54. New England - QB Tim Tebow, New England
55. Green Bay - DE/OLB George Selvie, South Florida
56. Philadelphia - RB Toby Gerhart*, Stanford
57. Baltimore - OL Maurkice Pouncey*, Florida
58. Arizona - QB Tony Pike, Cincinnati
59. Dallas - OT Jason Fox, Miami (FL)
60. San Diego - DE/DT Tyson Alualu, California
61. N.Y. Jets - WR Marshawn Gilyard, Cincinnati
62. Minnesota - CB Donovan Warren*, Michigan
63. New Orleans - DT Vince Oghobaase, Duke
64. Indianapolis - OT/OG Vladimir Ducasse, Massachusetts
Round 1
1. St. Louis - DT Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
- I'm tired of explaining this one.
2. Detroit - DT Gerald McCoy*, Oklahoma
- If not for Suh, McCoy would be the top DT prospect in this draft. The Lions could use some beef in the middle.
3. Tampa Bay - S Eric Berry*, Tennessee
- The Bucs would love a shot at one of the top two DTs, but "settling" for the best safety prospect in years will have to do.
4. Washington - OT Russell Okung, Oklahoma St.
- With Shanahan in town, Clausen (or even Bradford) is a distinct possibility. However, the Redskins have a greater need at LT.
5. Kansas City - ILB Rolando McClain*, Alabama
- McClain is one of the fastest-rising players of the off-season. He is a natural fit for the 3-4 and the Chiefs have a huge hole in the middle of their linebacking corp.
6. Seattle - QB Jimmy Clausen*, Notre Dame
- Methinks Jon may dislike this pick, but with Pete Carroll coming in, he's going to want a QB of the future. Since Mark Sanchez came out last year, he'll just have to go with Clausen.
7. Cleveland - DE/OLB Sergio Kindle, Texas
- Kindle had a great National Championship game and should provide the Browns with a much needed edge pass rusher.
8. Oakland - OT Anthony Davis*, Rutgers
- At this juncture, Anthony Davis is the smart pick. He could end up being the best OT in this class. However, I don't expect Al Davis to make the smart pick.
9. Buffalo - QB Sam Bradford*, Oklahoma
- The Bills have needed a QB since Jim Kelly retired. It's been awhile and new head coach Chan Gailey (lol) could look to the former Heisman Trophy winner.
10. Jacksonville - DE Derrick Morgan*, Georgia Tech
- Morgan is probably a top five talent but falls due to other needs. The Jags had the fewest sacks in the league this season, so this pick is pretty much a no-brainer.
11. Denver (from CHI) - WR Dez Bryant*, Oklahoma St.
- It seems everyone is leaving Denver, including coordinators. What's to stop the team's best player from leaving, too? Brandon Marshall is likely out and Bryant would step in to take his place.
12. Miami - DE/OLB Jason Pierre-Paul*, South Florida
- Pierre-Paul, another fast riser, is seen as an athletic freak who could make the transition to 3-4 OLB because of said athleticism. I like him better as a 4-3 DE, but Miami will have an awfully good teacher in Jason Taylor.
13. San Francisco - CB Joe Haden*, Florida
- Cornerback may not be the biggest need for the Niners, but a potential shutdown CB is hard to pass on. Haden would help improve the secondary.
14. Seattle (from DEN) - RB C.J. Spiller, Clemson
- Seattle neglects the offensive line in favor of a potential franchise QB and explosive RB. It could turn out to be worth it.
15. N.Y. Giants - DT Brian Price*, UCLA
- Yet another fast-riser, Price is the ideal 4-3 DT and could work his way even higher as the off-season continues.
16. San Francisco (from CAR) - OT Trent Williams*, Oklahoma
- Tackles like Campbell and Bulaga fall due to the Niners needing a right tackle, which is exactly what Williams profiles as.
17. Tennessee - DE Everson Griffen*, USC
- Griffen is one of the most talented players in this draft, but has never lived completely up to that level. The Titans aren't scared by that and take him to help the pass rush.
18. Pittsburgh - OT Bruce Campbell*, Maryland
- The Steelers would be ecstatic if Campbell was around here. He is a future LT, as long as he can stay healthy.
19. Atlanta - OLB Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri
- With Travis Lewis' decision to stay in school, Weatherspoon becomes the clear No. 1 OLB in this draft. The Falcons need some help at that position.
20. Houston - S Earl Thomas*, Texas
- Thomas is a Bob Sanders-type safety and could line up opposite Bernard Pollard to form quite the safety duo.
21. Cincinnati - WR Damian Williams*, USC
- Williams offers good speed, route running and return ability, which is all something the Bengals could use at receiver.
22. New England - DE/DT Arthur Jones, Syracuse
- One of my favorite prospects, Jones falls this far due to injury. He is the best 3-4 DE prospect in this draft.
23. Green Bay - OT Bryan Bulaga*, Iowa
- This is a perfect marriage. Bulaga would immediately start at LT for the Pack, a team that needs someone to protect their franchise QB.
24. Philadelphia - OLB Navorro Bowman*, Penn St.
- The Eagles defense collapsed late in the season and the linebacker play needs improving. Bowman is a physical 'backer who could start from day one.
25. Baltimore - S Taylor Mays, USC
- A week after falling to Cleveland in the second, Mays is back in the first round. There is serious concern that Ed Reed will retire. If he does, he couldn't have picked a better year, as safety is insanely deep.
26. Arizona - ILB Brandon Spikes, Florida
- Spikes had a better junior year than senior year, but he still finds himself in the first round. The Cards' defense was exposed in the playoffs. With Karlos Dansby not a lock to return, inside linebacker is near the top of Arizona's needs.
27. Dallas - S Morgan Burnett*, Georgia Tech
- The Cowboys pass on Charles Brown in favor of a ballhawking free safety in Burnett. He would fill the void the 'Boys have had at FS for awhile (no, Ken Hamlin isn't a good FS).
28. San Diego - DT Dan Williams, Tennessee
- Like the Cards' defense, the Charger defense was exposed, especially in the middle. Williams and Cody are battling for the top NT in this draft. It's a toss-up, but the Bolts like Williams just a little more.
29. N.Y. Jets - DE/OLB Jerry Hughes, TCU
- Vernon Gholston is playing out of position in New York, so the Jets take another edge rusher. This time, however, it should work out a little better.
30. Minnesota - S Chad Jones*, LSU
- A fifth safety in the first round (that's gotta be a record), the Vikes take Jones to help shore up the secondary.
31. New Orleans - DE Brandon Graham, Michigan
- The Saints could use some depth at defensive end, and Graham fits the bill.
32. Indianapolis - DE Corey Wootton, Northwestern
- Freeney and Mathis is a good DE combo, but they won't be around forever. Wootton is an intriguing prospect, as he possesses great size and physicality.
Round 2
33. St. Louis - RB Jahvid Best*, California
34. Detroit - OG Mike Iupati, Idaho
35. Tampa Bay - WR Golden Tate*, Notre Dame
36. Washington - RB Jonathan Dwyer*, Georgia Tech
37. Kansas City - DT Terrence Cody, Alabama
38. Seattle - OT Charles Brown, USC
39. Cleveland - CB Trevard Lindley, Kentucky
40. Oakland - DE Carlos Dunlap*, Florida
41. Buffalo - DE Greg Hardy, Ole Miss
42. Tampa Bay (from CHI) - DE Greg Romeus*, Pittsburgh
43. New England (from JAX) - DE/OLB Ricky Sapp, Clemson
44. Miami - WR Arrelious Benn*, Illinois
45. San Francisco - DE/OLB Eric Norwood, South Carolina
46. Denver - TE Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
47. N.Y. Giants - RB Ryan Mathews*, Fresno St.
48. New England (from TEN) - TE Aaron Hernandez*, Florida
49. Carolina - DT Jared Odrick, Penn St.
- The Panthers have a few different needs (QB, DE, WR), but they opt to bulk up in the middle of the D-Line.
50. Pittsburgh - S Nate Allen, South Florida
51. Houston - OG Mike Johnson, Alabama
52. Kansas City (from ATL) - OT Joseph Barksdale, LSU
53. Cincinnati - S Reshad Jones*, Georgia
54. New England - QB Tim Tebow, New England
55. Green Bay - DE/OLB George Selvie, South Florida
56. Philadelphia - RB Toby Gerhart*, Stanford
57. Baltimore - OL Maurkice Pouncey*, Florida
58. Arizona - QB Tony Pike, Cincinnati
59. Dallas - OT Jason Fox, Miami (FL)
60. San Diego - DE/DT Tyson Alualu, California
61. N.Y. Jets - WR Marshawn Gilyard, Cincinnati
62. Minnesota - CB Donovan Warren*, Michigan
63. New Orleans - DT Vince Oghobaase, Duke
64. Indianapolis - OT/OG Vladimir Ducasse, Massachusetts