1. St. Louis Rams - Turf Show Times
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| Sam Bradford | Quarterback | Oklahoma: In consecutive years, the Rams have passed on the likes of Mark Sanchez and Matt Ryan, players considered franchise quarterbacks. It may be somewhat unlikely the Rams will be contending for a playoff spot in the coming season. But taking a quarterback this year would allow him to ease into the starting spot. It will also give head coach Steve Spagnuolo another season to work over the team's defense while the team adds more talent.
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| 2. Detroit Lions - Pride Of Detroit |
| Ndamukong Suh | Defensive tackle | Nebraska: Suh should be a fairly obvious choice, if he's available. He has the ability to transform a defense. He can penetrate and get sacks, collapse the pocket to make the quarterback get rid of the ball faster or take up double teams to help linebackers get after the run. Suh is the best defensive tackle to come out in some time and will be an immediate starter.
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3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Buc 'Em
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| Gerald McCoy | Defensive tackle | Oklahoma: With a front four with no discernable stars, the Buccaneers would be foolish to go after a safety instead of McCoy. He can do just about everything Suh can and will help the league's worst run defense. The Buccaneers need several pieces on defense, but McCoy is about as good of a place to start. |
4. Washington Redskins - Hogs Haven
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| Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma: The popular opinion seems to be that Washington will draft a quarterback. However, given Washington's numerous holes to fill, how can the team justifiably give up on Jason Campbell? In 2009, he was not the problem throwing for 3,618 yards, 20 touchdowns and completing 64.5 percent of his passes. Yes, owner Dan Snyder is a bit wacky. But a new front office could see in Campbell what Snyder does not. |
5. Kansas City Chiefs - Arrowhead Pride
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| Eric Berry | Safety | Tennessee: Whether it's Berry or Rolando McClain, the Chiefs can't lose. Although McClain would better-help Kansas City's poor run defense, Berry is a playmaker. Their safeties are lacking in all-around talent, which Berry displayed in his junior year. While a linebacker and left tackle could also be possibilites, some think Berry is the best player in this draft. |
6. Seattle Seahawks - Field Gulls
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| Jimmy Clausen | Quarterback | Notre Dame: Current starter Matt Hasselbeck has one more year left on his contract, so drafting his replacement is a necessity. He could even be cut considering he's had a 22:27 touchdown-to-interception ratio the past two seasons and has missed 11 games over that time. Clausen is NFL ready, and a known favorite of new coach Pete Carroll. |
7. Cleveland Browns - Dawgs By Nature
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| Joe Haden | Cornerback | Florida:If one of the quarterbacks fell to Cleveland, new president Mike Holmgren might want to start his regime with a fresh signal caller. However, the team still hasn't totally given Brady Quinn a chance. By selecting Haden, the Browns could finally move Brandon McDonald inside covering the slot, a position where he'd be more suited. The Browns' front seven started to come on during the second half of the 2009 season, and Haden would certainly help the back half. |
| 8. Oakland Raiders - Silver And Black Pride |
| Rolando McClain | Middle linebacker | Alabama: This may be an unconventional pick, but Kirk Morrison misses far too many tackles to remain at inside linebacker. The Raiders may have more pressing needs – defensive line, offensive tackle, cornerback – but there isn't a better player than McClain here. |
9. Buffalo Bills - Buffalo Rumblings
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| Anthony Davis | Offensive tackle | Rutgers: The Buffalo line clearly wasn't as good in 2009 without Jason Peters, so why not take a player very similar to him? Davis is an impressive physical lineman who can be a force in run blocking. He's also an excellent pass blocker and should stick on the left side for years if he can keep his weight in check. Demetrius Bell was solid at times, but Davis can be great. |
| 10.* Jacksonville Jaguars - Big Cat Country |
| Derrick Morgan | Defensive end | Georgia Tech: Yes, the Jaguars drafted defensive ends Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves in 2008. However, both have underperformed and are nowhere near the player Morgan can be. The team only had 14 sacks in 2009, a number Morgan could get by himself.
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| 10.* Denver Broncos - Mile High Report (from Chicago) |
| Dez Bryant | Wide receiver | Oklahoma State: It's common knowledge at this point that the Broncos will be trading troubled wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Bryant, who was suspended for all but three games in 2009, could be an immediate factor in the NFL. Denver could go a few directions with this pick, including defensive tackle and middle linebacker. However, with McClain off the board, no players at those positions are worth this early of a pick.
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12. Miami Dolphins - The Phinsider
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| Dan Williams | Defensive tackle | Tennessee: The need for a nose tackle in Miami has been widely discussed. Jason Ferguson has been mulling retirement, but even if he returns he probably won't play more than a year. Williams may not be as big as Terrence Cody, but he's emerged as a better player. He was an inconsistent before his senior year, but really turned it on in 2009. |
13. San Francisco 49ers - Niners Nation
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| Trent Williams | Offensive tackle | Oklahoma: It's clear that the 49ers need an upgrade at right tackle. Bryan Bulaga and Bruce Campbell may still be available, but Williams is the best pure right tackle in the draft. He may have played on the left side in 2009, but he showed earlier in his career that he was a natural on the right side.
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| 14. Seattle Seahawks - Field Gulls (from Denver) |
| Bryan Bulaga | Offensive tackle | Iowa: With the career of future Hall of Fame tackle Walter Jones comig to an end, Seattle could benefit by taking his replacement this year. It's a strong tackle class early, but there is a considerable drop off after the first-round tackles. Bulaga is considered by some a top 10 talent and could give Seattle it's next great left tackle.
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15. New York Giants - Big Blue View
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| Earl Thomas | Safety | Texas: With Rolando McClain unlikely to fall this far, the Giants would be wise to go after a player like Thomas. The Giants' safeties don't get after the ball, Thomas' specialty. The Giants gave up a lot of big plays in the passing game and having Thomas patrolling the deep part of the field, like Ed Reed, should help there. Thomas can also handle playing man against wide receivers.
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16/17.* Tennessee Titans - Music City Miracles
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| Everson Griffen | Defensive end | Southern California: With the impending departure of veteran Kyle Vanden Bosch, the Titans need a starting-caliber end. Griffen is a solid power rusher who can easily slide into Vanden Bosch's side. A cornerback is a possibility, but this still too early for someone like Kyle Wilson or Patrick Robinson.
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16/17.* San Francisco 49ers - Niners Nation
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| C.J. Spiller | Running back | Clemson: Although the 49ers still have Frank Gore and drafted Glen Coffee in the third round last year, they don't have a player as explosive as Spiller. He can clearly run the ball, but has a lot of value as a pass catcher. Spiller will also help the team improve ite's league-worst punt return average. |
| 18. Pittsburgh Steelers - Behind the Steel Curtain |
| Bruce Campbell | Offensive tackle | Maryland: Playing Max Starks at left tackle has to stop if Pittsburgh wants to return to the Super Bowl. He's wildly inconsistent and had plenty of injuries in the past. Although he's signed through 2012 and started every game in 2009, the Steelers should look for his replacement. Campbell could be that player, maybe even in a year after playing behind Starks. Don't be surprised, though, if Pittsburgh looks at Georgia Tech's Morgan Burnett. They need a player who can either compliment Troy Polamalu or start for him if he gets injured again.
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19.* Atlanta Falcons - The Falcoholic
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| Jason Pierre-Paul | Defensive end | South Florida: It's time to give up on the Jamaal Anderson experiment. He is officially a bust. Also consider that John Abraham, while still effective, is getting up there in age. Pierre-Paul would give the team a great pass-rush combo. The Falcons could also look at cornerback, as that is probably the team's biggest area of concern. The problem is the quality depth a cornerback in this draft is lacking after Joe Haden.
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20.* Houston Texans - Battle Red Blog
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| Brian Price | Defensive tackle | UCLA: Defensive line continues to be the Texans' biggest need, so once again the team should use a first rounder on the front. Price is a good value with the 20th pick, but filling this need is a necessity. The team can address it's needs in the secondary later in the draft.
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21. Cincinnati Bengals - Cincy Jungle
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| Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma: While the Bengals rarely utilize a tight end, it's clear their offense is transforming. Gresham is the draft's best tight end and a good all-around player. The Bengals are a team that has a lot of strengths and glaring needs. They're set at quarterback, running back, cornerback, center, offensive tackle and middle linebacker. After tight end, the Bengals may consider a guard like Mike Iupati or a wide receiver like Golden Tate or Damian Williams
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22. New England Patriots - Pats Pulpit
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| Sergio Kindle | Outside linebacker | Texas: This would be a steal for New England. Kindle was sensational at linebacker in 2008 and held his own at end in 2009. He would give New England the pass rushing playmaker it didn't have last season.
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| 23. Green Bay Packers - Acme Packing Company |
| Charles Brown | Offensive tackle | Southern California: This may be somewhat early for Brown to be taken but that's just how bad Green Bay's offensive line was in 2009. No team gave up more sacks than Green Bay last season and Brown could replace the injury-prone Chad Clifton. While cornerback may be just as big of a need, there is good depth at that position in this draft.
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24. Philadelphia Eagles - Bleeding Green Nation
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| Brandon Graham | Defensive end | Michigan: Trent Cole is the only front four pass rusher the Eagle have. Graham would fit perfectly in Philadelphia. He's an agile end who can get into the back field quickly and can drop back into light zone when needed. He's a three-down player who has the talent to contribute right away.
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25. Baltimore Ravens - Baltimore Beatdown
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| Golden Tate | Wide receiver | Notre Dame: Every year people say Baltimore needs a wide receiver. This year is no different as Derrick Mason is only a year older and quarterback Joe Flacco obviously needs a deep threat. Tate can do much more than run vertical routes as he has good hands and is dangerous after the catch. He can also contribute on punt and kick returns. |
26. Arizona Cardinals - Revenge Of The Birds
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| Ricky Sapp | Outside linebacker | Clemson: Following the retirement of Bertrand Berry, outside linebacker becomes a big need for Arizona. The best players left, Chike Okeafor and Clark Haggins, are solid but not great. Sapp has the makings of an excellent 3-4 rush linebacker.
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| 27. Dallas Cowboys - Blogging The Boys |
| Mike Iupati | Guard | Idaho: Kyle Kosier is decent at left guard but Iupati would be a huge upgrade. He perfectly fits the Dallas power blocking scheme. Even more importantly, he would add some nastiness to the Cowboys line.
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28. San Diego Chargers - Bolts From The Blue
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| Jonathan Dwyer | Running back | Georgia Tech: LaDanian Tomlinson's days in San Diego are likely coming to an end and Darren Sproles probably can't handle an every down load for 16 games. Dwyer would give San Diego a strong running back to pair with Sproles.
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29. New York Jets - Gang Green Nation
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| Jared Odrick | Defensive tackle | Penn State: Starters Shaun Ellis and Marques Douglas are getting older. Odrick profiles as a top five-technique due to his build and quickness at the snap.
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| 30. Minnesota Vikings - Daily Norseman |
| Kyle Wilson | Cornerback | Boise State: Antoine Winfield is very good. Cedric Griffin is solid. However, both have begun to have injury problems. In fact, Griffin may not be ready for the start of the season after tearing his ACL. Wilson had an outstanding Senior Bowl week and elevated his stock. He's at worst a very good nickel cornerback for Minnesota and could nicely fill in for Griffin until he comes back.
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31. Indianapolis Colts - Stampede Blue
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| Sean Weatherspoon | Linebacker | Missouri: The Colts have to be hoping that one of the offensive tackles falls, but that might not be the case. Brandon Spikes is a higher-rated linebacker, but Weatherspoon fits their defensive scheme much better. He can play inside if Gary Brackett isn't brought back. Or he can play outside if needed.
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32. New Orleans Saints - Canal Street Chronicles
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| Carlos Dunlap | Defensive end | Florida: The Saints need some help on defense, particularly in the front four and at cornerback. Dunlap is best pass rusher available at this spot. If there's a defensive coordinator who could get Dunlap going, it's Gregg Williams. Dunlap would also allow the Saints to more easily go to more three-man fronts like they did in the Super Bowl. Or he could transition to defensive tackle, much like Calais Campbell did for Arizona.
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