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FINAL MOCK DRAFT
1. Detroit Lions – QB Matthew Stafford.
The Lions need major help in many spots but it looks like Stafford is close to being signed. Stafford is not a sure thing as he’s thrown at least 10 INTs in all three years in college. He does have good athletic ability, has started for three years and a rocket for an arm. He will need to develop better touch on some of his passes but having played behind a bad line at Georgia last year, he should be ready for the Lions who haven’t have a great quarterback in my lifetime.
2. St. Louis Rams – OT Jason Smith.
The Rams need to replace Orlando Pace. They need a lot of help as well but grabbing a good LT is always a good move.
3. Kansas City Chiefs – OT Eugene Monroe.
Aaron Curry would seem to fit a big need for Kansas City. However, Pioli has never really drafted linebackers high at New England and just signed Zach Thomas as well. He drafts a tackle to pair with Brandon Albert to strengthen the OL and get great value for the pick.
4. Seattle – LB Aaron Curry.
Seattle was really hoping to grab one of the top two tackles but take the next best thing in Curry. Mark Sanchez is a possibility.
5. Cleveland – WR Michael Crabtree.
The Browns need someone to catch the ball and Crabtree will be a stud. Winslow was traded, Stallworth will be going to jail and Edwards is likely to be traded or leave after this year. This team may consider a NT like Raji or a pass rusher like Orakpo since they only had 17 sacks last year. I do think Orakpo is more of a true 4-3 DE and not a great fit here.
6. Cincinnati Bengals – OT Andre Smith.
The laughing stock of the combine as he showed up out of shape, didn’t work out and disappeared without telling people. Some people felt he could fall out of round one. Please. The guy might have been the most dominant tackle in college football. He has a soft body but will be a road grading RT and can play LT or be moved inside.
7. Oakland Raiders – WR Jeremy Maclin.
Al Davis is obsessed with speed and playmakers. Given the fact he’s spent first rounders on a punter and kicker, don’t be shocked at how high he may value Maclin’s return ability. Al may even take him over Crabtree, if he slips, who doesn’t run as fast.
8. Jacksonville – DT B.J. Raji.
While Jacksonville may move down in a trade while someone comes up and drafts Sanchez, they want to get bigger and stronger again. Raji does that in spades and he will be gone by #13 if they swap with Washington. If Raji is gone, they will try to move down.
9. Washington (projected trade with Green Bay) – QB Mark Sanchez.
Snyder is reportedly smitten with Sanchez and swaps spots with Green Bay who gladly will move down and take extra picks.
10. San Francisco – OT Michael Oher.
The 49ers need to add a long term QB and may go with a pass rusher as well. But Singletary wants to run the ball and adding an OT is necessary even if it’s a little early for the inconsistent Oher.
11. Buffalo Bills – DE Brian Orakpo.
The Bills need a LT to replace Jason Peters and also need pass rush help. Orakpo slides right into the Bills laps here and fits in nicely as a 4-3 DE. If Oher is still here, he will get strong consideration.
12. Denver Broncos – DE/OLB Everette Brown.
The Broncos would love to add Raji and will also explore moving up for Sanchez. But both are gone so they go with the pass rushing OLB in the new 3-4 scheme. Tyson Jackson at DE could be a possibility as well.
13. Green Bay (from project Washington trade) – DE/OLB Aaron Maybin.
They are moving to a 3-4 and want to draft a pass rusher. Maybin should be able to make the transition. Beware of GM Ted Thompson though. He picks based on value and will not reach for a need. Anything can happen here.
14. New Orleans Saints – DB Malcolm Jenkins.
The Saints need secondary help and Jenkins can play CB or possibly S. There is some concern about his speed but he has decent size and will get early playing time. A linebacker is also a concern here but expect to see a defensive player drafted either way.
15. Houston Texans – LB Clay Matthews.
They had the #3 offense last year but their defense was in the bottom third of the league. The Texans need defensive help and it appears they will simply stick to grabbing the best one available. I don’t think they get great value for this pick and would be better off trading down.
16. Philadelphia Eagles (through projected trade with San Diego) – RB Knowshon Moreno.
The Chargers want to move down and draft OT Eben Britton and the Eagles don’t want to take a chance that the Jets or Broncos might take Moreno. He’s a tremendous talent who will fit in perfectly behind Westbrook and eventually replace him.
17. New York Jets – TE Brandon Pettigrew.
The Jets want Sanchez but aren’t hot on the raw Josh Freeman. So they help their offense out and grab Brandon Pettigrew who helps in both the run and passing game. A two TE set with Dustin Keller would be very good.
18. Denver Broncos – DE Tyson Jackson.
Tyson Jackson slips due to his lack of pass rushing skills and Denver grabs him. A good 3-4 DE that some experts have going in the Top 10.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – DT Peria Jerry.
Tampa Bay needs a lot of help in the front seven and they take a good DT in Jerry who can get after the passer. Detroit, Atlanta and Indianapolis would all like to have him.
20. Detroit Lions – MLB Rey Mauluga.
The Lions really hope either Peria Jerry or Rey Mauluga are here and get the MLB they badly need.
21. San Diego Chargers (with trade with Eagles) – OT Eben Britton.
The Chargers could certainly use a LB but they also want an upgrade at RT. Britton lacks the quickness to play LT but can start at RT right away.
22. Minnesota Vikings – WR Percy Harvin.
The Vikings wanted Britton and could use a CB as well. But Harvin is very talented and they help fix their offense with this boom or bust pick.
23. New England Patriots – LB Clint Sintim.
The Patriots are old at LB and after getting rid of Vrabel, Sintim is the ideal 3-4 OLB and played in that scheme at Virginia. Could move up for Britton and would have to move up to #20 with the Lions to make that happen.
24. Atlanta Falcons – LB Brian Cushing.
The Falcons need a strong side LB and Cushing is tough and will fit in nicely.
25. Miami Dolphins – DE/OLB Larry English.
Larry English is a great small school player that fits the hybrid 3-4 teams perfectly as an outside pass rusher.
26. Baltimore Ravens – CB Vontae Davis.
This team needs to start getting younger on defense and Ozzie takes a chance on an extremely gifted player with issues that drop him to late in round one.
27. Indianapolis Colts – WR Darrius Heyward-Bey.
The Colts want a DT (Peria Jerry would be perfect) or a WR here. With Harrison gone, they add another weapon for Peyton in the big and fast Heyward-Bey.
28. Buffalo Bills – OT William Beatty.
The Bills need to replace Peters and take the talented but inconsistent Beatty. Questionable desire but has the tools to play LT.
29. NY Giants – DT Evander “Ziggy” Hood.
The Giants need a WR and I still think this pick could be sent to Cleveland for Braylon Edwards. There isn’t a WR available here that would help them like Braylon so they wait until round two and grab the best DT left. Hood isn’t a big DT but he’s quick and can get after the QB.
30. Tennessee Titans – CB Alphonso Smith.
The Titans could use both a CB and a WR. They might also consider a DT to replace Haynesworth. They seem to reject the thought of drafting WRs in the first round and decide to upgrade their secondary since they play against Peyton Manning twice a year. Smith may be short and a little slow, but he’s a playmaker that can contribute right away.
31. Arizona Cardinals – RB Chris Wells.
I think it’s very questionable that Chris Wells lasts this long but if he does, the Cardinals would be extremely excited to take him.
32. Pittsburgh Steelers – C Max Unger.
The Steelers will look to upgrade the OL and take the best available player here. Unger is versatile and can play almost anywhere.
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