There were a lot of players moving to different spots: I have Joe Haden dropping to the 13th pick and Dez Bryant falling to the Seahawks. Damaryius Thomas was knocked out of my first round and replaced with a raw offensive tackle.
I like this one today, but I may change my mind. That’s what Version 3.0 is for.
1. St. Louis Rams - Sam Bradford, QB: If Adam Schefter says he’s going number one, he’s going number one. I hope he has really good health insurance playing behind the Rams' offensive line.
2. Detroit Lions – Ndamukong Suh, DT: Just like in the 2007 draft, the best overall player might fall into the Lions lap. A powerful force in the middle is exactly what the Lions need.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Gerald McCoy, DT: McCoy is a special player. The Bucs thought, back in January, that they were out of luck when it came to Suh or McCoy. Their fortunes have changed.
4. Washington Redskins – Russell Okung, OT: Washington has their quarterback. They need to keep him healthy. Okung is the best pass protector in this draft.
5. Kansas City Chiefs – Bryan Bulaga, OT: Everyone has Eric Berry as the BPA. The Chiefs don’t believe in investing that much money in the offensive or defensive skill positions. They proved that by selecting Tyson Jackson in last year’s first round.
6. Seattle Seahawks – Trent Williams, OT: Berry could also be selected here, but pass blocking is always a premium in the NFL. Williams could be the tackle with the biggest upside in this draft. Better to be the tackle with the biggest upside than to be the tackle with the biggest backside.
7. Cleveland Browns – Eric Berry, S: Safety is a need, and this would be the perfect fit. Clausen will be considered at this pick, and I believe that trading down for value is what the Browns would like to do most.
8. Oakland Raiders – Jimmy Clausen, QB: The Raiders displeasure with Jamarcus Russell is obvious. With a very good workout, Clausen showed a live arm and mobility. If he is drafted by the Raiders, he will need plenty of mobility.
9. Buffalo Bills - C.J. Spiller, RB: The Bills need playmakers. With Marshawn Lynch’s off field issues and lack of consistency, Spiller’s ability to break open the game in the running, receiving and return game might be too much for Buffalo to pass up.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars – Derrick Morgan, DE: The team’s failure to draft an effective pass rusher has hurt them. They will try to get it right with this pick.
11. Denver Broncos – Sergio Kindle, OLB: A pass rusher opposite of Elvis Dumervil will be hard to pass up. With Dez Bryant and Joe Haden still available, it may seem crazy, but I think that Kindle is the best 3-4 outside linebacker prospect in the draft.
12. Miami Dolphins – Earl Thomas, S: Yes, now know you think I have lost my mind. Thomas is the thumper that the Dolphins need on the backside and his instincts are off the charts.
13. San Francisco 49ers – Joe Haden, CB: I really like Joe Haden. I think he will slide because of need and not because of a lack of talent. The Niners would love if he fell this far. A prospect that was thought to be a top ten pick slides every year, my guess is it’s Haden this draft.
14. Seattle Seahawks – Dez Bryant, WR: With all of the talk about Brandon Marshall, wouldn’t it be quite the surprise for Bryant to fall into their lap. The best wide receiver prospect would have a veteran like T.J. Houshmandzadeh to teach him the ropes.
15. New York Giants – Rolando McClain, MLB: The Giants need a man in the middle, and McClain is talented. Hopefully, he could help the G-Men return to defensive respectability.
16. Tennessee Titans - Jason Pierre-Paul, DE: Risky pick, but the Titans have talent, and he fits a big need. If he can supply any type of a pass rush, this would be a right place/right time situation.
17. San Francisco 49ers – Anthony Davis, OT: If they were able to add a player like Haden and draft a tackle like Davis, I believe the 49ers could become the favorites to win the NFC West.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers – Mike Iupati, OG: A great player at a big need. Iupati could probably play LG, RG, or RT. This type of versatility makes him extremely valuable.
19. Atlanta Falcons – Brandon Graham, DE: Though many feel Graham would be better as a 3-4 outside linebacker, Graham could also be the next Dwight Freeney. He is thought of as too short, but his production is undeniable.
20. Houston Texans – Kyle Wilson, CB: They need a replacement for Dunta Robinson. Wilson could fill those shoes. It’s just icing on the cake that he can return punts.
21. Cincinnati Bengals – Jermaine Gresham, TE: A bunch of people have this in their mock draft already: that’s because it actually makes sense. The Bengals need a quality tight end and a receiving threat. Gresham could fill both.
22. New England Patriots – Jared Odrick, DE: Odrick is a perfect Patriots' first round pick. He doesn’t play a glamour position, but he fills a need since a void was left at defensive end when Richard Seymour was traded.
23. Green Bay Packers – Charles Brown, OT: While some may consider Brown a reach, his athleticism and technical skill could help make an instant impact on an already potent offense.
24. Philadelphia Eagles – Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB: The Eagles need pass rush help, and Hughes fits into the different schemes that the Eagles like to use on defense.
25. Baltimore Ravens – Devin McCourty, CB: The Ravens would be tempted to take Damaryius Thomas here, but a potential starting cornerback - who is also a returner - is great value at this point.
26. Arizona Cardinals - Sean Witherspoon, LB: A possible replacement for Karlos Dansby, Witherspoon is an excellent pick at this point in the draft.
27. Dallas Cowboys – Maurkice Pouncey, C/OG: The Cowboys have recently cut Flozell Adams. Pouncey could add depth and even possibly take a starting job on the Cowboys interior offensive line.
28. San Diego Chargers – Ryan Mathews, RB: It’s pretty simple. The Chargers need a running back, and Mathews is the best one left in this draft.
29. New York Jets – Dan Williams, NT: With an injury prone Kris Jenkins at nose tackle, Williams could rotate with Jenkins until Williams is ready to become a full time starter.
30. Minnesota Vikings – Patrick Robinson, CB: With injuries to Winfield and Griffin, this has become a real area of concern. Robinson may have some technique issues, but his agility and speed have first round pick written all over them.
31. Indianapolis Colts –Vladimir Ducasse, OG/OT: Lacking experience won’t deter a veteran team like the Colts from selecting a player with tremendous upside. He is probably talented enough to step in and start at left guard right away. In two or three seasons, he could be the starting left tackle.
32. New Orleans Saints – Daryl Washington, LB: The loss of Scott Fujita has made a replacement necessary. Washington is an excellent pass defender from the linebacker position, an attribute required in Greg Williams’ defense.
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