Friday, April 9, 2010

NFL Mock Draft: Part XIII (Rounds 1 & 2)

I've teamed up with one of my knowledgeable friends to create a mock draft that puts our opinions against one another.

1 - STL: Bradford, Sam - QB - Oklahoma
After releasing Marc Bulger, this pick is now a lock, as are the first 4 picks.
2 - DET: Suh, Ndamukong - DT - Nebraska
Jim Schwartz know the importance of having a great DT after coaching Haynesworth in Tennessee. Suh is the best player in the draft and the Lions will not pass up on him.
3 - TB: McCoy, Gerald - DT - Oklahoma
He's not Ndamukong Suh, but he's a good consolation prize for the up and coming, young Buccaneers.
4 - WAS: Okung, Russell - T - Oklahoma St.
The best O-Line prospect who will give the Redskins some much needed improvement on their weak line.
5 - KC: Bulaga, Bryan - T - Iowa
Scott Pioli has come out on record saying he doesn't like picking Safety's in the top of the draft because of their lack of longevity.
6 - SEA: Berry, Eric - FS - Tennessee
He fills a need and is way too good to pas up on.
7 - CLE: Morgan, Derrick - DE - Georgia Tech
The best pure pass rusher and could be a great player if he can develop into the 3-4 rush backer that they need.
8 - OAK: Clausen, Jimmy - QB - Notre Dame
The Raiders were in the hunt for Donovan McNabb which means they realize how bad JaMarcus Russell is and they want to find a franchise QB.
9 - BUF: Williams, Trent - T - Oklahoma
The best available Offensive Lineman available. They need help all over their Offense and the best way t do that is by shoring up the O-Line.
10 - JAX: Thomas, Earl - SS - Texas
The Jags pass defense was ranked 27th last year and they desperately need a SS to play across from Reggie Nelson.
11 - DEN: Mcclain, Rolando - ILB - Alabama
A top 5 talent who would is a great anchor for the Broncos 3-4 defense. It doesn't look like Brandon Marshall is going any where so I don't see them taking a WR.
12 - MIA: Bryant, Dez - WR - Oklahoma St.
This will finally give Miami the "playmaker" they have needed. Bryant fills a huge need at WR and is a great value at pick #12.
13 - SF: Haden, Joe - CB - Florida
Haden is the best shutdown corner in the draft and would be a steal at this point, so the Niners would love to have him.
14 - SEA: Brown, Charles - T - USC
Yes this is a reach, but You can almost guarantee that Carroll will take at least 2 USC players within the first 3 rounds. Brown fits a need at tackle and he's a quick lineman that is a great fit in their zone blocking scheme.
15 - NYG: Williams, Dan - DT - Tennessee
The Giants need help on their D-Line and their choices would come down to either Williams or Pierre-Paul, and I think they prefer Williams at this spot.
16 - TEN: Pierre-Paul, Jason - DE - South Florida
Because he is a guy that has "potential" and not "production" he'll slide. His athletic ability is reminiscent of former Titans DE, Jevon Kearse.
17 - SF: Davis, Anthony - T - Rutgers
A huge blocker who could fill in perfectly at the Right Tackle spot for the niners.
18 - PIT: Iupati, Mike - OG - Idaho
A strong, versatile blocker that will help the Steelers lack luster running game and keep Big Ben on his feet.
19 - ATL: Graham, Brandon - OLB - Michigan
Graham is projected as a 3-4 OLB but has always played the 4-3 DE spot. He'll get them plenty of sacks along the D-line.
20 - HOU: Spiller, C.J. - RB - Clemson
This pick hasn't been projected by anyone including myself. But with his slide in the draft, and the Texans need for help in the Running game, they will gladly take him at 20. Most likely, another team will trade up to get him. Maybe someone like Seattle or Cleveland would trade up or down to get him here.
21 - CIN: Mays, Taylor - FS - USC
They've drafted two players out of USC early in the draft the past 2 years and won't mind going back to the pool of talent coming out of Souther Cal.
22 - NE: Gresham, Jermaine - TE - Oklahoma
They have invested 1st round picks in TE's in the past. (i.e. Ben Watson, Daniel Graham)
23 - GB: Pouncey, Maurkice - C - Florida
Pouncey is a great fit along their O-Line in Green Bay. He would be an immediate starter at Guard, and would help their O-line right from the start.
24 - PHI: Wilson, Kyle - CB - Boise St.
After trying to acquire Namdi Asomugha in the McNabb trade and losing Sheldon Brown in the Cleveland trade, the eagles need a corner to play opposite Asante Samuel.
25 - BAL: McCourty, Devin - CB - Rutgers
McCourty is the college teammate of Ravens star Running Back ray Rice and he has been talking the ear off of the Ravens front office about this guy. They had an impressive showing at his pro day, and could definitely use his services as a starting corner.
26 - ARI: Kindle, Sergio - OLB - Texas
Kindle is a great talent for hem to find at 26, and he would be a very good long-term answer for them in the pass rush game. Joey Porter is good on one side, but he's also getting up there in years.
27 - DAL: Campbell, Bruce - OT - Maryland
Campbell is a guy with a lot of potential and great size, but is not getting a lot of hype due to his horrible technique on film.
28 - SD: Mathews, Ryan - RB - Fresno St.
Mathews has a great blend of size and speed a la LaDanian Tomlinson. The perfect replacement.
29 - NYJ: Griffen, Everson - DE - USC
Griffen could go a lot higher in the draft, so the Jets would be lucky here. He fits the same mold as Adalius Thomas and Terrell Suggs when Ryan coached them in Baltimore. He'll give them a much needed pass rush.
30 - MIN: Odrick, Jared - DT - Penn State
He can be a Kevin Williams clone. Good replacement for Pat Williams. Look for them to possibly go with Kareem Jackson here as well.
31 - IND: Saffold, Rodger - OT - Indiana
A hometown prospect who has size, speed, strength, and great technique. He has been quickly climbing up draft boards and I would not be surprised at all if the Colts draft him here at 31. They need Offensive Line and it would be crazy to think they would go any other direction here.
32 - NO: Weatherspoon, Sean - OLB - Missouri
A fantastic pick up for the Saints. He's a perfect fit in their linebacking corps, and would be a great steal at #32.


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