Round 1:
1 - CAR: Bowers, Da'Quan - DE - Clemson
Da'Quan Bowers should be the #1 overall selection in the NFL draft, but with all the hype surrounding Nick Fairley, it's anyone's guess. Bowers is extremely productive and a high character guy that would bring Carolina a great pass rusher that they lost in Julius Peppers.
Da'Quan Bowers should be the #1 overall selection in the NFL draft, but with all the hype surrounding Nick Fairley, it's anyone's guess. Bowers is extremely productive and a high character guy that would bring Carolina a great pass rusher that they lost in Julius Peppers.
2 - DEN: Fairley, Nick - DT - Auburn
Fairley is a guy with a little bit of a mean streak and that's good along the defensive line. He has the quickness to be an effective end in the 3-4 scheme.
Fairley is a guy with a little bit of a mean streak and that's good along the defensive line. He has the quickness to be an effective end in the 3-4 scheme.
3 - BUF: Miller, Von - OLB - Texas A&M
Von Miller has been flying up draft boards because of his great Senior Bowl. He is very productive and will most likely come out with an excellent combine. The Bills need a pass-rushing outside linebacker for their 3-4 defensive scheme that they have been switching to for the past year. MIller could be a great fit in Buffalo.
Von Miller has been flying up draft boards because of his great Senior Bowl. He is very productive and will most likely come out with an excellent combine. The Bills need a pass-rushing outside linebacker for their 3-4 defensive scheme that they have been switching to for the past year. MIller could be a great fit in Buffalo.
4 - CIN: Green, A.J. - WR - Georgia
If selected, AJ Green will have the tough task of replacing Ocho Cinco and T.O. in the same season. Two big names that didn't put up big numbers this year. The Bengals need someone explosive and reliable for Carson palmer to throw the ball to.
If selected, AJ Green will have the tough task of replacing Ocho Cinco and T.O. in the same season. Two big names that didn't put up big numbers this year. The Bengals need someone explosive and reliable for Carson palmer to throw the ball to.
5 - ARI: Peterson, Patrick - CB - LSU
Peterson is a shut-down corner that would give the Cardinals one of the best CB duos in the league.
Peterson is a shut-down corner that would give the Cardinals one of the best CB duos in the league.
6 - CLE: Dareus, Marcell - DT - Alabama
After cutting Shaun Rogers in an effort to switch to their new 4-3 scheme, the Browns are now in dire need of a Defensive Tackle. Marcell Dareus has been a top 10 talent all year long and would be the best pick available for the Browns organization.
After cutting Shaun Rogers in an effort to switch to their new 4-3 scheme, the Browns are now in dire need of a Defensive Tackle. Marcell Dareus has been a top 10 talent all year long and would be the best pick available for the Browns organization.
7 - SF: Gabbert, Blaine - QB - Missouri
With the first pick in the Jim Harbaugh regime, the 49ers select.... Blaine Gabbert. I haven't been too high on Gabbert, but with his physical tools and Harbaugh's ability to groom Quarterbacks into special players, the 49ers might just have themselves their new franchise Quarterback.
With the first pick in the Jim Harbaugh regime, the 49ers select.... Blaine Gabbert. I haven't been too high on Gabbert, but with his physical tools and Harbaugh's ability to groom Quarterbacks into special players, the 49ers might just have themselves their new franchise Quarterback.
8 - TEN: Amukamara, Prince - CB - Nebraska
The Titans aren't going to draft a Quarterback at pick #8? Maybe if Gabbert was still available, the Titans would have taken a chance, but for now they will get the best player available who also fills a huge need for them.
The Titans aren't going to draft a Quarterback at pick #8? Maybe if Gabbert was still available, the Titans would have taken a chance, but for now they will get the best player available who also fills a huge need for them.
9 - DAL: Jordan, Cameron - DE - California
The Cowboys have Marcus Spears, Stephen Bowen, and Jason Hatcher all coming up on free agency, so Defensive End will become a huge need for the cowboys. Jordan is a beast who has played in a 3-4 defensive scheme at Cal and would be an immediate contributor from day 1. His Senior Bowl practices have wowed many coaches and scouts and have pushed his stock into the high end of round 1.
The Cowboys have Marcus Spears, Stephen Bowen, and Jason Hatcher all coming up on free agency, so Defensive End will become a huge need for the cowboys. Jordan is a beast who has played in a 3-4 defensive scheme at Cal and would be an immediate contributor from day 1. His Senior Bowl practices have wowed many coaches and scouts and have pushed his stock into the high end of round 1.
10 - WAS: Jones, Julio - WR - Alabama
Much like the Titans, the Redskins will hope and pray that Gabbert is available to them, but if not they will settle with plan B. When Julio Jones is your plan B, I think your options are pretty good. The 'Skins need a big playmaking receiver on their offense. Santana Moss is getting up there in years and hasnt been as productive, while Anthony Armstrong, who is better suited as a slot, may have been a one hit wonder.
Much like the Titans, the Redskins will hope and pray that Gabbert is available to them, but if not they will settle with plan B. When Julio Jones is your plan B, I think your options are pretty good. The 'Skins need a big playmaking receiver on their offense. Santana Moss is getting up there in years and hasnt been as productive, while Anthony Armstrong, who is better suited as a slot, may have been a one hit wonder.
11 - HOU: Quinn, Robert - DE - North Carolina
Robert Quinn is a player with a lot of physical talent. Had he not been suspended for the year, we may have very well seen him as a top 3 pick. He has the versatility to play the 3-4 Outside Linebacker position that the Texans will need now that they are switching to a 3-4.
Robert Quinn is a player with a lot of physical talent. Had he not been suspended for the year, we may have very well seen him as a top 3 pick. He has the versatility to play the 3-4 Outside Linebacker position that the Texans will need now that they are switching to a 3-4.
12 - MIN: Newton, Cam - QB - Auburn
This could not be a better situation for Newton. The Heisman winner will have AP, Percy Harvin, Sidney Rice, and Visanthe Shiancoe. He'll do just fine in Leslie Frazier's new Vikings team.
This could not be a better situation for Newton. The Heisman winner will have AP, Percy Harvin, Sidney Rice, and Visanthe Shiancoe. He'll do just fine in Leslie Frazier's new Vikings team.
13 - DET: Solder, Nate - OT - Colorado
Thinking about the Lions offensive woes last year made me pinpoint that Matt Stafford has not been able to stay healthy and the running game never really got going. How do you solve those issues? Blockers. Detroit has the option here to get the best blocker in the draft who can start right away on either side of the line.
Thinking about the Lions offensive woes last year made me pinpoint that Matt Stafford has not been able to stay healthy and the running game never really got going. How do you solve those issues? Blockers. Detroit has the option here to get the best blocker in the draft who can start right away on either side of the line.
14 - STL: Smith, Aldon - DE - Missouri
Smith is one of those high-potential guys who just needs some polishing. He can wreak absolute havoc on offensive tackles with his speed and pass-rushing ability. The Rams really dont have much of a pass rush even with their high draft pick from a few years ago, Chris Long.
Smith is one of those high-potential guys who just needs some polishing. He can wreak absolute havoc on offensive tackles with his speed and pass-rushing ability. The Rams really dont have much of a pass rush even with their high draft pick from a few years ago, Chris Long.
15 - MIA: Locker, Jake - QB - Washington
An exciting Quarterback with a lot of potential who can beat teams with his arm and his feet. They may opt for a Running Back but I think they can address that need in the later rounds.
An exciting Quarterback with a lot of potential who can beat teams with his arm and his feet. They may opt for a Running Back but I think they can address that need in the later rounds.
16 - JAX: Kerrigan, Ryan - DE - Purdue
The Jags have needed someone, anyone, who can create some kind of pass rush. Kerrigan is an absolute beast when it comes to getting to the QB.
The Jags have needed someone, anyone, who can create some kind of pass rush. Kerrigan is an absolute beast when it comes to getting to the QB.
17 - NE: Liuget, Corey - DT - Illinois
He is a quick defensive lineman who can be the Richard Seymour-type player that they Pats have needed since the trade with Oakland.
He is a quick defensive lineman who can be the Richard Seymour-type player that they Pats have needed since the trade with Oakland.
18 - SD: Clayborn, Adrian - DE - Iowa
Clayborn could have gone a lot higher if he would have had a better senior campaign. He's a lot like Cameron Jordan in the fact that he is a big body who can still create a pass rush. He would get the opportunity to play across from Luis Castillo and make that Chargers defensive line a prominent force in the AFC West.
Clayborn could have gone a lot higher if he would have had a better senior campaign. He's a lot like Cameron Jordan in the fact that he is a big body who can still create a pass rush. He would get the opportunity to play across from Luis Castillo and make that Chargers defensive line a prominent force in the AFC West.
19 - NYG: Ayers, Akeem - OLB - UCLA
Akeem Ayers could easily go much higher than this but he's one of those players that does everything well but nothing great. He'll be a great solution to the Giants Linebacker woes with Bulluck being way up there in years and Clint Sintim under-performing.
Akeem Ayers could easily go much higher than this but he's one of those players that does everything well but nothing great. He'll be a great solution to the Giants Linebacker woes with Bulluck being way up there in years and Clint Sintim under-performing.
20 - TB: Watt, J.J. - DE - Wisconsin
The Bucs are going to continue to build that young defensive line of theirs. After selecting McCoy and Price in last years draft, the Bucs are set at Defensive Tackle, but they still have little to no pass rush. When scouts talk about Watt, they use words like "workhorse" and "non-stop motor"; that is the exact kind of player that Raheem Morris covets.
The Bucs are going to continue to build that young defensive line of theirs. After selecting McCoy and Price in last years draft, the Bucs are set at Defensive Tackle, but they still have little to no pass rush. When scouts talk about Watt, they use words like "workhorse" and "non-stop motor"; that is the exact kind of player that Raheem Morris covets.
21 - KC: Taylor, Phil - DT - Baylor
Taylor has been climbing up draft boards lately and for good reason. Nose Tackles are hard to find and all the best 3-4 Defenses are run best with a good, run-stopping Nose Tackle. As the year went on the Chiefs run defense wore down and couldn't stop a nose bleed. Taylor is a big bodied Nose at 6'3 337lbs.
Taylor has been climbing up draft boards lately and for good reason. Nose Tackles are hard to find and all the best 3-4 Defenses are run best with a good, run-stopping Nose Tackle. As the year went on the Chiefs run defense wore down and couldn't stop a nose bleed. Taylor is a big bodied Nose at 6'3 337lbs.
22 - IND: Castonzo, Anthony - OT - Boston College
The Colts normally dont do what people predict, but this year was an eye-opener. They dont have the luxury of grabbing an extra pass-rusher or another Receiver, they need to address their porous Offensive Line.
The Colts normally dont do what people predict, but this year was an eye-opener. They dont have the luxury of grabbing an extra pass-rusher or another Receiver, they need to address their porous Offensive Line.
23 - PHI: Smith, Tyron - OT - USC
Tyron Smith is a product that could still use some polishing and he could bulk up as well. But as of right now he's the best Offensive Lineman available and he could be a perfect fit to start at Right Tackle for the Eagles on day 1.
Tyron Smith is a product that could still use some polishing and he could bulk up as well. But as of right now he's the best Offensive Lineman available and he could be a perfect fit to start at Right Tackle for the Eagles on day 1.
24 - NO: Heyward, Cameron - DE - Ohio State
The Saints were primed to make another Super Bowl run but injuries and a poor defense led to their season being cut short. Heyward had a great bowl game performance and has all the physical tools you look for in a pass rusher. He can bring the Saints defense back dominance.
The Saints were primed to make another Super Bowl run but injuries and a poor defense led to their season being cut short. Heyward had a great bowl game performance and has all the physical tools you look for in a pass rusher. He can bring the Saints defense back dominance.
25 - SEA: Smith, Jimmy - CB - Colorado
A late riser with all the "essentials", just like Kareem Jackson of last years draft, Jimmy Smith has great size speed and tackling ability.
A late riser with all the "essentials", just like Kareem Jackson of last years draft, Jimmy Smith has great size speed and tackling ability.
26 - BAL: Harris, Brandon - CB - Miami
The Ravens just can't go wrong when it comes to getting a player out of the U. Especially when he fills a huge need for them, Ozzie will pull the trigger on this picture perfect pick.
The Ravens just can't go wrong when it comes to getting a player out of the U. Especially when he fills a huge need for them, Ozzie will pull the trigger on this picture perfect pick.
27 - ATL: Houston, Justin - DE - Georgia
The Falcons are focusing on two needs: Defensive End and Wide Receiver. They still may look at a player like Torrey Smith of Maryland, but I just don't think they can pass up on a stud pass-rusher like Justin Houston. He can essentially be a John Abraham clone in this defense.
The Falcons are focusing on two needs: Defensive End and Wide Receiver. They still may look at a player like Torrey Smith of Maryland, but I just don't think they can pass up on a stud pass-rusher like Justin Houston. He can essentially be a John Abraham clone in this defense.
28 - NE: Ingram, Mark - RB - Alabama
A knee injury and unproductive 2010 season will cause the former Heisman winner to drop. While I don't think the Patriots will even keep this pick (we all know how Belicheck loves to trade down) this could be another huge steal in the draft for the Pats. Ben Jarvis Green-Ellis had a breakout year and Danny Woodhead played admirably, but those two guys shouldn't be the only options at Running Back for New England.
A knee injury and unproductive 2010 season will cause the former Heisman winner to drop. While I don't think the Patriots will even keep this pick (we all know how Belicheck loves to trade down) this could be another huge steal in the draft for the Pats. Ben Jarvis Green-Ellis had a breakout year and Danny Woodhead played admirably, but those two guys shouldn't be the only options at Running Back for New England.
29 - CHI: Carimi, Gabe - OT - Wisconsin
Da Bears almost made it to the promise land. But what was missing? Besides a healthy Jay Cutler, the Bears needed a lot of help along at the Tackle spot this year and Gabe Carimi is a mauler out of Wisconsin who is used to playing in that cold weather up north.
Da Bears almost made it to the promise land. But what was missing? Besides a healthy Jay Cutler, the Bears needed a lot of help along at the Tackle spot this year and Gabe Carimi is a mauler out of Wisconsin who is used to playing in that cold weather up north.
30 - NYJ: Wilkerson, Muhammad - DT - Temple
Wilkerson is quietly becoming an elite 3-4 Defensive End prospect. All this guy does is produce and kill offenses. This is a Rex Ryan kind of guy. If the Jets can pressure the AFC elite Quarterbacks then they can finally get over that AFC Championship hump.
Wilkerson is quietly becoming an elite 3-4 Defensive End prospect. All this guy does is produce and kill offenses. This is a Rex Ryan kind of guy. If the Jets can pressure the AFC elite Quarterbacks then they can finally get over that AFC Championship hump.
31 - PIT: Pouncey, Mike - OG - Florida
Two Pouncey's are better than one. The Steelers showed how bad their line was in the Super Bowl. While Mike isn't as good as his brother Maurkice, he is still a very good option who could start on the Steelers offense on day 1.
Two Pouncey's are better than one. The Steelers showed how bad their line was in the Super Bowl. While Mike isn't as good as his brother Maurkice, he is still a very good option who could start on the Steelers offense on day 1.
32 - GB: Sherrod, Derek - OT - Mississippi St.
The Packers have great luck with drafting. They don't need to get the big name guys, they just go out and get players who are high in character and players who can just flat out play. Sherrod isn't a flashy player nor does he have scouts jumping out of their seats. But he is definitely worth a first round selection and could supplant Chad Clifton eventually as the starter at Left Tackle.
The Packers have great luck with drafting. They don't need to get the big name guys, they just go out and get players who are high in character and players who can just flat out play. Sherrod isn't a flashy player nor does he have scouts jumping out of their seats. But he is definitely worth a first round selection and could supplant Chad Clifton eventually as the starter at Left Tackle.
