| Team |
Tom Marino's Take |
#1 Oakland Raiders
|
WR - Calvin
Johnson - Georgia Tech: Al Davis doesn't have the time or patience to wait on a developing
QB. Expect former No. 1 selection David Carr to give them the type of veteran experience he is looking for at the position. |
#2 Detroit
Lions
 |
OT Joe Thomas
- Wisconsin: Protecting the backside is essential in Mike Martz's offensive system. Drafting a potential 10- to 12-year pro is a wise investment. Look for Stanford QB Edwards on Lions' second pick |
#3 Cleveland
Browns
 |
QB JaMarcus Russell
- LSU: Peterson is the Browns' slam-dunk choice, but when the high ceiling Russell came available, club did an about face and filled the void at this critical position. |
#4 Tampa
Bay Buccaneers
 |
DE Gaines Adams
- Clemson: Top pass rushers are impossible to pass on at any stage. Adams is the high-energy pass rusher the
Bucs covet |
#5 Arizona
Cardinals
 |
RB Adrian Peterson
- Oklahoma: Peterson's young legs complement Edgerrin James in first season and soon develops into one of the league's best backs. |
#6 Washington
Redskins
 |
DE Jamaal Anderson
- Arkansas: Finding a bonafide pass rusher is a must for the team's defense; drafting Irish QB Quinn was tempting. |
#7 Minnesota
Vikings
 |
QB Brady Quinn
- Notre Dame: Tarvaris Jackson? Brooks Bollinger? I don't think so. Don't see Vikings second-year coach staking his football future on the unproven duo. |
#8 Atlanta
Falcons
(from Houston)
 |
S LaRon Landry
- LSU: The top safety prospect in this year's draft is a slam-dunk selection at this critical need position for the Falcons. |
#9 Miami
Dolphins
 |
CB Leon Hall
- Michigan: Dolphins can't pass on this shutdown corner. Offensive-minded head coach Cam Cameron knows the importance of defending the pass |
#10 Houston
Texans
(from Atlanta)
 |
OT Levi Brown-
Penn State: How many times was Carr sacked over his five-year professional career? Losing top prospect and 2006 No. 3 selection Spencer through injury adds to their woes. |
#11 San
Francisco 49ers
 |
DE Adam Carriker
- Nebraska: Marquis Douglas is a journeyman player and Bryant Young is entering his 13th season. Carriker is a great fit for aging defensive front |
#12 Buffalo
Bills
 |
LB Patrick Willis
- Ole Miss: Losing veteran starters Fletcher and Spikes makes drafting the talented Willis a no brainer. |
#13 St.
Louis Rams
 |
DT Amobi Okoye
- Louisville: Finding a young talented inside run stopper is essential for the development of the Rams' defense. |
#14 Carolina
Panthers
 |
TE Greg Olsen
- Miami: Panthers like the talented Gaines at the point of attack, but team's struggling offense finds a new dimension in the up-the-seam-threat Olsen |
#15 Pittsburgh
Steelers
 |
CB Darrelle Revis
- Pittsburgh: Moves down one door from Panthers to Steelers locker room and adds much-needed fresh legs to aging defense. |
#16 Green
Bay Packers
 |
WR Ted Ginn
- Ohio State: Buckeye star is a home run receiver for the vertically challenged Packers offense. |
#17 Jacksonville
Jaguars
 |
LB Paul Posluszny
- Penn State: Head coach Del Rio knows the importance of consistent linebacker play to
stabilize a defense. |
#18 Cincinnati
Bengals
 |
CB Chris Houston
- Arkansas: Bengals find in Arkansas underclassmen young legs to help fortify aging secondary |
#19 Tennessee
Titans
 |
WR Robert Meachem
- Tennessee: Vol standout is a solid replacement for departed Drew Bennett and a developing vertical threat. |
#20 New
York Giants
 |
RB Marshawn Lynch
- Cal: Giants are going to seriously miss the great Tiki Barber, but Lynch gives them a good start on the future. |
#21 Denver
Broncos
 |
CB Aaron Ross
- Texas: Can't find enough people to play out on a wing and Broncos will find in this player a versatile matchup frontline performer. |
#22 Dallas
Cowboys
 |
WR Dwayne Bowe
- LSU: Both Cowboys receiving starters will be entering their 12th season in 2007. Bowe is a savvy, talented, well-schooled catcher. |
#23 Kansas
City Chiefs
 |
OG Ben Grubbs
- Auburn: The quick-footed athlete Grubbs is a good first step in rebuilding team's offensive front. Veteran Shields is entering his 15th season in 2007. |
#24 New
England Patriots
 |
S Reggie Nelson
- Florida: Patriots fill a critical need in the later stages of the round. 14-year oft-injured veteran safety Harrison nearing the end of the line.
(Pick from Seahawks) |
#25 New
York Jets
 |
LB Lawrence Timmons
- FSU: Another run-and-hit guy with a high ceiling to help solidify developing defense. Veteran journeyman Barton is a nine-year veteran |
#26 Philadelphia
Eagles
 |
DT Alan Branch
- Michigan: Needed run stopper, but I see a lot of Rams bust Jimmy Kennedy in this player's game. Buyer beware!!! |
#27 New
Orleans Saints
 |
LB Jon Beason
- Miami: Another cog in this already strong defense in the Crescent City. Beason is the next in a long line of top Miami backers. |
#28 New
England Patriots
|
OT Joe Staley
- Central Michigan: A potential bright spot in an area of concern for this perrenial contender |
#29 Baltimore
Ravens
 |
DE Anthony Spencer-
Purdue: The perfect answer to the departure of rising star and top 2007 free agent Adalius Thomas. |
#30 San
Diego Chargers
 |
WR Dwayne Jarrett
- USC: Play of the wideouts left much to be desired in playoff loss to Patriots. Jarrett is both dependable and skilled |
#31 Chicago
Bears
 |
RB Tony Hunt
- Penn State: A big, durable ball-control back to offset the loss of Thomas Jones |
#32 Indianapolis
Colts
 |
OG Arron Sears
- Tennessee: A young, talented, versatile Vol to help in the most important aspect of the Colts offensive game -- protecting Peyton |