St. Louis Rams Record: 1-15 Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska Nobody questions that the top need for the Rams is a quarterback. But unless St. Louis trades down -- an extremely difficult proposition on multiple levels -- it shouldn't take a quarterback with its first pick. Suh is maybe the most dominating defensive tackle I've seen in 32 years of doing this. He can be effective immediately for the Rams, and they may address the QB with a trade. Detroit Lions Record: 2-14 Gerald McCoy*, DT, Oklahoma Getting McCoy both fills a big need for the Lions and is an extraordinarily good consolation prize for any team unable to get Suh. McCoy makes his living in opponents' backfields and is such a talent he could have landed in this position last year had he declared as a redshirt sophomore. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Record: 3-13 Eric Berry*, S, Tennessee This is very early for a safety to go off the board, but Berry is that kind of talent. A player compared often (not unfairly) to Ed Reed, Berry is a difference-making safety headed to a league that has seen those types (Reed, Troy Polamalu, Bob Sanders) become more and more prevalent in recent years. Washington Redskins Record: 4-12 Sam Bradford*, QB, Oklahoma Mike Shanahan and the Redskins can get a quarterback here who might have been the top player taken had he opted to come out last year. The Redskins need to find their franchise quarterback, and when healthy, Bradford is an exceptionally accurate passer with an underrated arm. Shanahan also hit on his last QB selection when he drafted Jay Cutler in Denver. Kansas City Chiefs Record: 4-12 Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State I think the Chiefs could use help at safety as well, but Berry likely won't fall this far, and they'd be reaching on either of the two other safeties with first-round grades. Okung could solve two problems, making him a good value -- he could step in at LT and allow the Chiefs to move Brandon Albert to the right side. A pick that can pay immediate dividends for the Chiefs. Seattle Seahawks Record: 5-11 Derrick Morgan*, DE, Georgia Tech Many in Seattle will view the offensive line as a greater need, but Morgan fills another huge hole for a team that simply couldn't get to the quarterback in 2009. He represents great value because he can rush the passer, is productive against the run and can even drop back -- a versatile talent. Pete Carroll knows defense and should love what Morgan can offer. Cleveland Browns Record: 5-11 Joe Haden*, CB, Florida I'm not convinced the Browns will be willing to draft a quarterback simply because the position is unsettled. In Haden, they can't go wrong with by far the top CB on the board, a player they can plug in from day one. A deft cover corner and great tackler, Haden is the total package. Oakland Raiders Record: 5-11 Anthony Davis*, OT, Rutgers Davis might not be the most complete tackle in the first round just yet, but he is the most naturally gifted and should get better. Great feet, ideal size and he has the ability to maul defenders in the run game. After a whiff in the first round last year, the Raiders should address a big need here. Buffalo Bills Record: 6-10 Jimmy Clausen*, QB, Notre Dame People will debate Clausen's merits long after he shakes the commissioner's hand, but he has continued to improve, has displayed toughness, has an NFL arm and, perhaps most importantly, has experience under center in a pro-style offense. That was a key for Matthew Stafford and Mark Sanchez, and is a huge consideration for scouts. Denver Broncos (from Chicago) Record: 7-9 Dez Bryant*, WR, Oklahoma State In all likelihood, Brandon Marshall is headed elsewhere, so the Broncos will attempt to fill the void with the best deep threat in the draft. Bryant has great size and was unstoppable in the Big 12. He represents an immediate weapon in the passing game. Jacksonville Jaguars Record: 7-9 Jason Pierre-Paul*, DE, South Florida This is no place to draft a guy like Tim Tebow just to sell tickets. Pierre-Paul could be the Mario Williams of this draft class, a raw talent but one with remarkable athleticism and an incredible burst off the line. Could be a terror for QBs in the future and maybe he's local enough for some. Miami Dolphins Record:7-9 Rolando McClain*, LB, Alabama A potential home run for Miami, a team that needs an inside linebacker and could get the best one in the whole draft after the top 10. The Dolphins also could go after Bryant if he were to fall to them here, because they also must address WR. San Francisco 49ers Record: 8-8 Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma I consider the right tackle position a big need for the 49ers, and getting Williams here should strengthen them immediately both in the run game and as they look to further develop a potentially dangerous passing game with Michael Crabtree and Vernon Davis. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver) Record: 5-11 C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson He's not an offensive lineman, but Spiller could be a Reggie Bush-like option for the Seahawks. For a coach uniquely familiar with what Bush can do, Spiller is a missing home run threat in the run game, a good receiver and a valuable returner. Fans will want O-line help, and I'd expect it in Round 2. New York Giants Record: 8-8 Carlos Dunlap*, DE, Florida This is a high-value pick for the Giants, whose defensive line depth I feel has been overstated. There are makeup questions surrounding Dunlap, but for much of this past season, he was considered the premier pass-rusher in the college game. He has the potential to be like Jevon Kearse -- the healthy version. San Francisco 49ers (from Carolina) Record: 8-8 Earl Thomas*, S, Texas The 49ers need help in pass coverage, and Thomas fits because he's a great value here, whereas reaching for a CB at No. 16 wouldn't represent good value at all. Thomas isn't a huge guy but can cover a tremendous amount of real estate. Tennessee Titans Record: 8-8 Everson Griffen*, DE, USC Pierre-Paul likely won't fall this far, so the Titans get a gifted underclassman who looked like a pro coming out of high school and now is living up to his potential. He already has an NFL frame, and when Griffen is consistent, he's a strong pass-rusher. Pittsburgh Steelers Record: 9-7 Bryan Bulaga*, OT, Iowa Pittsburgh clearly needs help up front if it wants to return to power running and protecting the quarterback, and Bulaga is an emerging tackle with great feet from a pro-style system. The Steelers will improve immediately, and he wears the black and gold well already. Atlanta Falcons Record: 9-7 Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas The Falcons could use some help at OLB, and Kindle's continued improvement throughout the season is appealing. He's not quite in the class of Brian Orakpo, but he is a similar type of player and has proved to be very physical. Houston Texans Record: 9-7 Brian Price*, DT, UCLA Price is hidden away a bit in such a deep class of defensive linemen, but he's a disruptive force who utilizes great leverage. He should add depth to an improving defense.
Cincinnati Bengals Record: 10-6 Aaron Hernandez*, TE, Florida They need to give Carson Palmer options in the passing game aside from who already is there, and Hernandez is the most athletic TE available, a guy with surprising run-after-catch ability. The favorite target of Tebow at Florida, he could offer immediate help in the passing game. New England Patriots Record: 10-6 Ricky Sapp, OLB, Clemson The Patriots clearly need help when it comes to getting to opposing quarterbacks, and Sapp is an ideal fit on the edge in the 3-4. He's the kind of athlete who can adjust to being upright and flat-out knows how to get to the quarterback. Green Bay Packers Record: 11-5 Taylor Mays, S, USC If you had told Green Bay in August that it could get Mays at No. 23 overall, the Packers would have been thrilled. An extraordinary athlete, Mays might have suffered against expectations, but the Pack hit a home run with Clay Matthews Jr. out of USC last year, and Mays both fills a need and has great potential. Philadelphia Eagles Record: 11-5 Navorro Bowman*, OLB, Penn State The Eagles need an athletic OLB, and they get a lot of value by landing Bowman here. Bowman lacks size, but any parsing on measurables can't overcome his great play on film. Could end up as the best at his position in this class. Baltimore Ravens Record: 9-7 Jermaine Gresham*, TE, Oklahoma Gresham is so good that while he sat out his junior year, I left him on the Big Board the whole time. Now healthy, he's a great find this late in the first round and a perfect target for Joe Flacco as an heir to Todd Heap. At a hair over 6-6 and 262 pounds, he's the total package at TE. Arizona Cardinals Record: 10-6 Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee I see this position as the second-biggest need for the Cardinals, and Williams is a great value here. Tremendously strong in the lower body, he is a disruptive force against the run. Dallas Cowboys Record: 11-5 Bruce Campbell*, OT, Maryland Jerry Jones knows he needs to address the tackle position after the debacle he witnessed against Minnesota in the divisional round of the playoffs, and Campbell, while still learning, is a tremendous talent at this position. San Diego Chargers Record: 13-3 Jonathan Dwyer*, RB, Georgia Tech With the possible departure of LaDainian Tomlinson on the horizon, Dwyer represents the player who can handle 20-plus carries in an offense that already has a great speed back in Darren Sproles. Dwyer has ideal size and shows explosiveness. New York Jets Record: 9-7 Golden Tate*, WR, Notre Dame The Jets must give Mark Sanchez some weapons in the passing game, and while Tate has question marks on his ability to separate, he is more physical than many think and has always been a playmaker. In the mold of Laveranues Coles. Minnesota Vikings Record: 12-4 Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State Need meets value here. Robinson is the second-best corner in the draft, and Minnesota should be happy to grab him this late. Robinson has the chance to step in and contribute. New Orleans Saints Record: 13-3 Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State Odrick is an ideal pick here for the Saints, who are looking to add stability to the rush defense. His presence helped standout LBs Bowman and Sean Lee run free up in Happy Valley, and the Saints will ask for the same. Indianapolis Colts Record: 14-2 Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan Graham was a one-man show for the Wolverines, leading the nation in tackles for loss as a senior. Always in the backfield, he's a guy who can learn under master pass-rushers in Indy and build on the tradition. He's been on my Big Board all year, so a good value this late.
Yeah, unless Damian Williams is available I have no regrets about drafting Tate, actually the way things are working our Tate may be the only option on the board
Here is Todd McShay's mock, For the record this was written before Kiper's so the order is not the current order
^Dan Williams at 32? Revis Christ. How does he think the team with the offensive line that hast started the most consecutive games without an injury will pass on a chance to sure up their NT position, lead by a player who has had serious injuries for two straight years in favor of an OT? Even if the order is fucked up it's still a horrible ranking. He better have Boo Robinson as our second rounder.
Why in the world would they think we'd skip Patrick Robinson the second best corner in the draft or A good DE in Graham for a decent receiver that could be addressed in later rounds...?
Golden Tate is A LOT better than "decent"... Also, Patrick "Toast" Robinson isn't even close to being the second best corner in the draft. I don't even consider him to be a top five corner in this draft.
CNNSI 2010 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 There's nothing that feels quite so blind as the first mock draft of a new NFL scouting season, but with the Senior Bowl week underway in Mobile, Ala., it's time to take our opening educated guesses on how the new primetime televised first round will unfold April 22. If you like NFL drafts heavy on juniors, and defensive linemen, this is the draft for you. 1 DT Ndamukong Suh Nebraska Sr. 6-4 302 The Rams need help everywhere and must debate whether they believe a quarterback might hold No. 1 value. But a rock-solid consensus has formed around the dominating Cornhusker defensive tackle as the surest thing (Suh-est thing?) in this year's draft. We're not talking Steve Emtman here. This guy looks ready to make an impact from day one in the NFL. 2 DT Gerald McCoy Oklahoma Jr. 6-4 298 The Lions really can't lose, and when's the last time we were able to use those words to describe Detroit? Being in position to take either Suh or McCoy adds another major cog to the defense Jim Schwartz is rebuilding in Motown. McCoy is known for his ability to penetrate the backfield, while still holding up against the run. 3 S Eric Berry Tennessee Jr. 5-11 203 What's the over-under on how many comparisons to Ed Reed inspired by Berry this draft season? The correct answer would be 1,074. Berry is this draft's premier play-making safety, and if you don't know just how valuable they can be in today's NFL, then you didn't watch any Troy Polamalu-less Steelers games this season. He would bring a presence to the Bucs secondary that it has lacked since John Lynch was in his prime. 4 QB Sam Bradford Oklahoma Jr. 6-4 223 With Jason Campbell's long, national nightmare in D.C. likely coming to an end, the Redskins are finally in position to land the quarterback of their choosing. They are probably better off for not having gotten Jay Cutler, but they apparently did miss out on Mark Sanchez. In Bradford, they get an accurate, smart passer for Mike Shanahan to mold his offense around. Only questions regarding Bradford's shoulder surgery could scare off Washington. 5 OT Russell Okung Oklahoma State Sr. 6-6 305 If Berry should get this far, the Chiefs would be the benefactors, but Okung seems like the right fit in the right spot for Kansas City. The Chiefs have tons of needs, but in Okung they would be getting a franchise left tackle, allowing them to shift Brandon Albert back to his more natural right tackle position. Certainly a lot of Oklahoma-based talent in this year's top five, wouldn't you say? 6 DE Carlos Dunlap Florida Jr. 6-6 290 This is where this year's first round starts to get interesting. The Seahawks desperately need an offensive tackle, but they just missed out on the draft's best in Okung in this scenario, and Rutgers' Anthony Davis or Oklahoma's Trent Williams may be slight reaches this high. We're giving them Dunlap over Georgia Tech defensive end Derrick Morgan, because of his rare blend of size and speed -- off-field issues notwithstanding. 7 CB Joe Haden Florida Jr. 5-11 190 We're assuming the Browns settle their quarterback issue by going with one of the two arms they have, and that may be be an assumption that falls apart. But for now, Haden looks like a no-brainer because he's the draft's best cover corner and Cleveland needs secondary help in a division that features Ben Roethlisberger, Carson Palmer and Joe Flacco. 8 OT Anthony Davis Rutgers Jr. 6-6 325 After their recent misses on skill players in the first round, the Raiders would be wise to turn their attention to their needy lines. Davis has both strength and good footwork and he's especially adept in run blocking. Defensive ends like Derrick Morgan, Everson Griffen and Jason Pierre-Paul will also be there for Oakland to choose from, and by now we all know whichever one runs the fastest time at the combine might wind up being Al Davis' pick. 9 QB Jimmy Clausen Notre Dame Jr. 6-3 223 There's plenty of divided opinion on Clausen and some teams would never consider him for a top 10 draft slot. In reality, given that the tandem of new coach Chan Gailey and new GM Buddy Nix aren't building with a five-year plan in mind, the Bills will probably seek a veteran quarterback like Michael Vick or Donovan McNabb in the pre-draft months and eschew selecting a first-round QB. Buffalo is desperate for help at offensive tackle, but until it signals its intentions at quarterback, we'll give them Clausen without much enthusiasm. 10* WR Dez Bryant Oklahoma State Jr. 6-2 215 If the Broncos find a trade partner and deal Brandon Marshall as we expect, Bryant comes into focus as the logical replacement. He's the clear-cut No. 1 receiver in the draft, and would give Denver's passing game the needed vertical threat. Plus, you get the counsel of Deion Sanders as part of the package deal. *Bears (who traded pick to Broncos) and Jaguars tied for this spot. A coin-flip will determine order. Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/01/28/mock.draft.1/index.html#ixzz0dxzeIv8h Get a free NFL Team Jacket and Tee with SI Subscription
2010 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 (cont.) 11 DE Derrick Morgan Georgia Tech Jr. 6-4 272 When you're in a division where Peyton Manning and Matt Schaub do business, you have to generate pass rush. The Jaguars certainly haven't gotten enough rush from defensive ends Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves -- their first two picks in 2008 -- and that's why they're back in the market for some pressure off the edge. Morgan could go anywhere from sixth to mid-teens, and it's possible a talent like USF defensive end Jason Pierre-Paul might offer more impact. Given the Jags' needs, I just can't see the fans' choice -- Tim Tebow -- happening in Jacksonville. 12 ILB Rolando McClain Alabama Jr. 6-4 258 The recent track record for inside linebackers walking off a campus into a major role with their NFL team is impressive: Patrick Willis, Jon Beason, DeMeco Ryans, James Laurinaitis, etc. McClain looks like the next in that line. He's tough, smart and can play on all three downs. And in Miami, he'll fill a crying need at a position that requires an infusion of youth. 13 OT Trent Williams Oklahoma Sr. 6-5 318 The 49ers have two picks in the teens to play with, and if they come away with a right offensive tackle and a safety in those slots, there will be much rejoicing in Niner-land. Given Seattle's need at offensive tackle, Williams looks like the more likely pick for San Francisco's higher first-round slot. But Texas safety Earl Thomas could be to tempting to pass on here as well. 14 RB C.J. Spiller Clemson Sr. 5-11 195 (SEAHAWKS ACQUIRED PICK FROM BRONCOS) As noted earlier, the Seahawks need to upgrade at offensive tackle, and this round is deep in them. But Spiller is the consensus No. 1 back in the draft and Seattle's offense needs some play-makers. In our scenario, the Seahawks just miss out on Okung at No. 6, and Trent Williams at No. 14, prompting them to think running back here and take their offensive tackle in the second round (No. 40). 15 DE Jason Pierre-Paul South Florida Jr. 6-6 260 The myth that New York's defensive line was the best and deepest in the NFL got exposed last season, and the Giants pass rush fell off to an embarrassing low. Pierre-Paul isn't a finished product by any means, but his potential is vast and he's probably the best edge rusher available. And did I mention he played for my alma mater? 16* S Earl Thomas Texas So. 5-10 197 I watched Thomas play in the national championship game and I saw a guy who can both cover and fly up and deliver a blow on run defense. I'm not saying I foresee the second coming of Ronnie Lott, but the 49ers could use someone in the secondary who opposing quarterbacks have to keep track of. *Panthers (who traded pick to 49ers) and Titans tied for this spot. A coin-flip will determine order. 17 DE Everson Griffen USC Jr. 6-3 280 The Titans didn't get the production out of their defensive line they had hoped for last season, and Griffen gives them a young pass rushing talent who fits well in their 4-3 scheme. Linebacker is another need spot for Tennessee, and prospects like Brandon Spikes of Florida and Navarro Bowman of Penn State could be possibilities. 18 OT Bryan Bulaga Iowa Jr. 6-6 312 The Steelers have expressed their intention to re-focus somewhat on their power running game, and that requires an infusion of talent at offensive line. Besides having a last name that sounds like it fits in Pittsburgh, Bulaga is solid enough to play right away in the NFL. 19* CB Kyle Wilson Boise State Sr. 5-10 186 The search for the draft's No. 2-rated cornerback behind Florida's Joe Haden at this week's Senior Bowl turned up a surprising name, that of the former Bronco defensive back, Wilson. He has blanketed receivers on behalf of the North squad, and has made play after play on the ball. There's no team that needs cornerback help more than Atlanta, and look for Wilson to continue to climb up teams' draft boards. *Falcons and Texans tied for this spot. A coin-flip will determine order. 20 S Taylor Mays USC Sr. 6-3 230 On the flip side, Mays, the celebrated ex-Trojans safety, hasn't been impressive at all in Mobile at the Senior Bowl, and some scouts believe he's overrated and could fall into the second round. We'll give him to Houston for now, because of its need at safety, but keep an eye on Mays' stock for further devaluation. Read More: http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2010/writers/don_banks/01/28/mock.draft.2/index.html#ixzz0dxzlDKLx Get a free NFL Team Jacket and Tee with SI Subscription
2010 NFL Mock Draft 1.0 (cont.) 21 WR Golden Tate Notre Dame Jr. 5-11 195 The Bengals receivers couldn't get much separation in the second half of the season, and Tate's the kind of player who could provide some instant juice for an offense -- a'la Percy Harvin this season in Minnesota. A former running back like Harvin, Tate is a strong runner after the catch and he plays bigger than his size. 22 DE-OLB Sergio Kindle Texas Sr. 6-4 255 The Patriots 3-4 defense is in obvious need of more building blocks in the front seven, and Kindle is a 3-4 outside linebacker who can offer some burst off the edge and handle his coverage responsibilities. 23 OT Bruce Campbell Maryland Jr. 6-7 310 I was all set to look smart by giving the Packers Massachussetts offensive tackle Vladmir Ducasse in this first mock, but then the 330-pound I-AA product had a very shaky week in Mobile. Scouts say he projects more as a third-rounder at this point. So Campbell it is, because he's a cleaner, safer pick. Green Bay's need for help at offensive tackle was painfully obvious in the first half of this season. 24 LB Brandon Spikes Florida Sr. 6-3 258 The Eagles linebacking was in such need early last season that Philly had to go sign Jeremiah Trotter for a third time. Spikes plays mostly inside, and with Stewart Bradley recovering from ACL surgery, Spikes is at least a very smart insurance policy for Philly in 2010. 25 TE Jermaine Gresham Oklahoma Sr. 6-6 258 The Ravens need either a receiver capable of making first-year impact, or a tight end who can instantly upgrade the passing game and eventually replace Todd Heap. If Golden Tate should linger, he would be intriguing. And here's another receiving option to keep your eye on: Georgia Tech junior Demaryius Thomas. Gresham is the draft's top tight end, and if the knee injury that cost him his 2009 season checks out fine at the combine, he'll get a long look from Baltimore. 26 QB Tim Tebow Florida Sr. 6-3 245 This one is pure projection on my behalf, but hear me out: Tebow's rough week at the Senior Bowl notwithstanding, it's only going to take one team to fall in love with him to make him a low first-rounder. Why the Cardinals? If Kurt Warner retires Friday as expected, does anyone think Arizona has 100 percent confidence in Matt Leinart at this point? And we already know Ken Whisenhunt doesn't mind playing two QBs in the same game, because he did it with Warner and Leinart in 2007. As rough as things were for the Cardinals defense in the playoffs, that side of the ball probably should get first-round attention. But for now, we're sliding our Tebow chips to Arizona's square. 27 G-OT Mike Iupati Idaho Sr. 6-5 325 The Cowboys offensive line needs help in light of its playoff-game meltdown at Minnesota, and Iupati is a prospect who really helped himself with his showing in this week's Senior Bowl practices. He has good feet and plays with a mean streak. Another intriguing possibility that can't be overlooked for Dallas is if USC safety Taylor Mays tumbles to No. 27. But the offensive line should take priority. 28 RB Jonathan Dwyer Georgia Tech Jr. 5-11 235 With LaDainian Tomlinson in all likelihood a soon-to-be ex-Charger, the Bolts need to find a bigger, more powerful rushing option than scat-back Darren Sproles. Dwyer is a 5-11, 235-pounder who can run between the tackles and punish would-be tacklers, but he also has some quicks. 29 WR Damian Williams USC Sr. 6-1 195 No matter what they decide in regards to Braylon Edwards' contract situation, the Jets need another play-making option in their receiving corps. Why not give them Williams, whom quarterback Mark Sanchez used to throw to at USC? Williams has good hands and quickness, and some added value in the return game. 30 DT Dan Williams Tennessee Sr. 6-2 329 What could be more perfect than if the Williams Wall stayed intact in Minnesota, even if veteran defensive tackle Pat Williams retires, as he says he's contemplating? It'd be kind of a reverse Reagan, with the Vikings deciding to not tear down that wall. (Any history buffs out there?) Penn State's Jared Odrick and UCLA's Brian Price are two more defensive tackle options who figure to be available near the end of the first round. 31* OLB Navorro Bowman Penn State Jr. 6-1 232 The Saints this offseason could lose veteran strongside linebacker Scott Fujita, who's poised to enter free agency with or without a new CBA being reached. Bowman is a quality linebacker prospect and might help make up for the fact that New Orleans passed on Brian Cushing last year in favor of cornerback Malcolm Jenkins. *31st pick will go to Super Bowl loser; 32nd pick to Super Bowl winner 32 DT Jared Odrick Penn State Sr. 6-5 296 The Colts could use an offensive tackle to groom as an upgrade over Charlie Johnson on the left side, but Odrick is too good a value to pass up. He's the kind of quick, penetrating defensive tackle the Colts like, and yet he's strong enough to hold the point of attack. 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funny little bit i heard on the radio today.sam bradford is a legitimate registered cherokee indian.anyway how funny/ironic would it be if the redskins actually take him.also would he have a problem with it.he's very proud of his heritage.
I dont think this teams need to draft a cry baby rookie reciever, we need a young, tough, reckless Defensive End.......
