1. St. Louis- DT- Ndamukon Suh- Neb
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- I am sticking to my guns and saying the Rams cannot and will not pass up Suh. The Rams are nowhere near competing so they will be picking in the top 5 again next year where quarterbacks like Jake Locker and Ryan Mallet will be available. The Rams know what they are getting with Suh and will risk that a quarterback will be available next season.
2. Detroit- DT- Gerald McCoy- Okl
- Missing out on Suh will be a big disappointment for the Lions but McCoy will be a nice addition to a terrible Lions defense. Some will argue that Berry is the better player but the Lions really need help along the defensive front. Having a safety tandem of Berry and Delmas is a luxury this poor Lions team just can’t have. The Lions need to spread out the wealth of talent.
3. Tampa Bay- S- Eric Berry- Tenn
- Berry has playmaker written all over him and that’s what this defense needs. I also believe that Derrick Morgan is still in play here. Don’t under estimate the importance of a good pass rush.
4. Washington- OT- Russell Okung- Okl St
- The Redskins need to find the answer at quarterback, but a young quarterback behind a terrible offensive line is a recipe for disaster. Also I think Shanahan feels this team can win now so I expect Campbell to be given another shot. Shanahan is known for his work on the offensive side of the ball.
5. Kansas City- CB- Joe Haden- Fla
- The Chiefs main need is on the defensive side of the ball and the secondary is arguably the weakest position. Joe Haden can step right in and be a good cover corner which will help the defense tremendously. Don’t under estimate the effect a good corner has on a defense. It will allow for more blitzing and provide safety help in other areas.
6. Seattle- OT- Anthony Davis- Rut
- The athletic Davis is going to really impress teams with his workouts. His has a lot of upside and offensive line is a major need for Seattle. Pete Carroll may want to take a chance on Jimmy Clausen but it seems unlikely. Carroll didn’t come back to the NFL to struggle with a rookie quarterback. Also Derrick Morgan is a possibility here; the Seahawks really struggled putting pressure on the quarterback last season.
7. Cleveland- RB- CJ Spiller- Clem
- Cleveland has more than a few holes to fill but a playmaker on offense is a major need. Jerome Harrison had a good end to the season but is he really the answer at running back? CJ Spiller brings a lot of speed to this offense, speed they may need to replace if they are forced to trade Josh Cribbs. This might be a little high for Spiller but my prediction is that he is going to post huge numbers at the combine which will sky rocket his stock.
8. Oakland- DE- Derrick Morgan- Ga Tech
- Oakland can use help on the offensive line but they could also benefit from a better pass rush. Morgan has the ability to provide that rush and also play well against the run. I really think that the smart pick would be Jimmy Clausen but Al Davis is not ready to give up on JaMarcus Russell. Again don’t discount Davis’s commitment to Russell which might lead to the Raiders reaching on an offensive lineman.
9. Buffalo- QB- Jimmy Clausen- ND
- Fitzpatrick and Brohm are not the long term solution at the position. A left tackle would be a nice pick but there are not worthy of the #9 pick. Clausen will immediately be the best quarterback on the roster and could start from day 1. This might be a little low for the first quarterback to come off the board but injuries (Clausen-toe, Bradford-shoulder) are going to limit the quarterbacks’ chances of impressing at workouts. While players like Price, Haden, Morgan, and Davis will all see their stock rise due to being able to display their athletic ability.
10. (X) Denver(from Chicago)- LB- Rolando McClain- Ala.
- Denver’s defense was much improved last season and adding McClain will continue that improvement. I still have a hunch that McDaniels won’t be able to pass up Bradford but it will also be hard to pass on a talent like McClain, especially with all the help needed on defense.
11. (X) Jacksonville- DE- Jason Pierre-Paul- USF
- Jacksonville missed with Derrick Harvey and Quenton Groves but they still need a pass rush and will hope Pierre-Paul could provide this. Jacksonville has proved in the past that they will go with need over best available. If the Jags win the coin toss and pick before Denver they will still go with Pierre-Paul. Coach Del Rio is in a win now mode and a quarterback of the future doesn’t provide that.
12. Miami- WR- Dez Bryant- Okla. St.
- With McClain off the board Miami is forced to look offense. Bryant should be considered for this pick either way because they need to give Henne some weapons. Sergio Kindle might be an option here but he has to have a strong combine and workouts to reach this point.
13. San Francisco- S- Earl Thomas- Tex
- Coach Singletary will fight the urge to go with hard hitting Taylor Mays but in the end he will see Thomas is much more of a playmaker. Thomas is much better in the passing game where San Francisco needs a lot of help.
14. Seattle (from Denver)- QB- Sam Bradford- Okla.
- If Carroll wants to have long term success in his second go round in the NFL, he needs to draft a quarterback for the future. Bradford can learn behind Hasselbeck and take over the team once he moves on. Also this represents great value by getting Bradford with the 14th pick.
15. New York Giants- DT- Brian Price- UCLA
- The fact of the matter is that the Giants defense didn’t get the job done. They need help at safety and linebacker but Price is best available at a position of need.
16. (X) San Francisco (from Carolina) - T- Trent Williams- Okla.
- Trent Williams fits a major need. Coach Sing wants to run the ball and stabilizing the offensive line is the first step. Williams is a stretch at left tackle but a potential pro bowler at right tackle.
17. (X) Tennessee- DE- Carlos Dunlap
- Tennessee needs to generate a better pass rush and Dunlap has all the skills to do so. Can he bring back memories of a productive Jeavon Kearse?
18. Pittsburgh - DT- Dan Williams- Tenn
- Pittsburgh may need a replacement for NT Casey Hampton and Williams has the size to play the Nose tackle position.
19. (X) Atlanta- CB- Patrick Robinson-Fla St.
- Atlanta needs help at the corner position and Robinson is going rise after the combine results. Anyone that could run down Noel Devine is really fast. Not only is Robinson fast he can also cover and support in the running game.
20. (X) Houston- OT- Bryan Bulaga- Iowa
- Depth along the offensive line is something every team needs. Bulaga gives this emerging Texans team insurances and more protection for their fragile quarterback.
21. Cincinnati- G/T- Mike Iupati- Idaho
- This might be a little high for the guard position but many feel Iupati can rotate to tackle at some point. None the less guard is a position of need and the Bengals saw the benefits a good offensive can reap. Cincinnati could use some more offensive playmakers but none are worthy of this pick.
22. New England- LB- Sergio Kindle- Tex
- Kindle had a good national championship game and may see his stock rise more after the combine. New England needs some young talent at the Linebacker position and a replacement for Adialius Thomas, whom has likely played his last game as a Patriot. Kindle goes ahead of Navarro Bowman in this situation because his pass rush abilities fit the Patriots scheme.
23. Green Bay- OT- Bruce Campbell- Maryland
- Offensive line help is the biggest need for Green Bay and Campbell offers a viable option. Aaron Rodgers is hoping that Campbell can step right in and keep the likes of Jared Allen of his back.
24. Philadelphia- DE- Brandon Graham- Mich.
- Philadelphia will always be a heavy blitz team but last year they weren’t as effective. Brandon Graham can get it done off the edge from the DE position and would be a nice compliment to Trent Cole. The Eagles also need help a safety and linebacker, maybe Navarro Bowman could be another option here.
25. Baltimore- S- Taylor Mays- USC
- There are questions surrounding Ed Reed and while Mays doesn’t have Reed’s coverage skills he is an intimidating force. Mays has a lot of ability, now he just needs to put it together.
26. Arizona- LB- Ricky Sapp- Clem
- Arizona needs an influx of talent at the linebacker position. Sapp creates a lot of havoc in the opponents back field.
27. Dallas- LB- Navarro Bowman- PSU
- Keith Brooking is aging and Bowman could be a nice replacement. The Cowboys have need at left tackle and safety but there isn’t anyone worthy of this pick available.
28. San Diego- T- Charles Brown- USC
- San Diego could look at Terrence Cody here but his less than impressive performance at the Senior Bowl could have his stock dropping. Brown would be a nice option along the Chargers offensive line.
29. New York Jets- DE/OLB- Everson Griffen- USC
- The Jets need someone that can do what Vernon Gholston couldn’t and Griffen has the potential to be that guy. Griffen is a gifted athlete and is capable of providing a consistent pass rush.
30. Minnesota- CB- Kyle Wilson- Boise St.
- The Vikings need some assistance in their defensive backfield. Cedric Griffin’s knee injury threatens to have him sidelined for the start of the season, so Kyle Wilson can fill the void while he is out and then be a very capable nickel back when he returns. Wilson has been turning head this week at the Senior Bowl.
(X)- Position to be determined by coin flip
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