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1) St. Louis Rams: Sam Bradford/QB/Oklahoma
First Mock Selection: Sam Bradford/QB/Oklahoma
Second Mock Selection: Sam Bradford/QB/Oklahoma
Analysis: Sources said he checked out well medically, so the team is
poised to select their quarterback of the future.
Needs: QB, TE, DE, TE, WLB, CB, ORT, RB
Other Possibilities: None.
2) Detroit Lions: Ndamukong Suh/DT/Nebraska
First Mock Selection: Gerald McCoy/DT/Oklahoma
Second Mock Selection: Gerald McCoy/DT/Oklahoma
Analysis: Suh is more of an impact player than McCoy. While Suh may be
better off playing in a 3-4, he certainly can explosive in a 4-3.
Needs: CB, S, G, DE, DT
Other Possibilities: Gerald McCoy.
3) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gerald McCoy/DT/Oklahoma
First Mock Selection: Ndamukong Suh/DT/Nebraska
Second Mock Selection: Ndamukong Suh/DT/Nebraska
Analysis: A no-brainer here. McCoy will be an instant starter for the
Buccaneers and will help to upgrade their shaky defensive line.
Needs: WR, DE, CB, DT
Other Possibilities: Ndamukong Suh.
4) Washington Redskins: Trent Williams/OT/Oklahoma
First Mock Selection: Russell Okung/OT/Oklahoma St.
Second Mock Selection: Trent Williams/OT/Oklahoma
Analysis: Head coach Mike Shanahan likes athletic left tackles.
Needs: ORT, OLT, G, WR, DE, CB
Other Possibilities:
5) Kansas City Chiefs: Russell Okung/OT/Oklahoma St.
First Mock Selection: Trent Williams/OT/Oklahoma
Second Mock Selection: Russell Okung/OT/Oklahoma St.
Analysis: They must protect Matt Cassel.
Needs: OT, G, OLB, TE, WR, CB, S
Other Possibilities: Trent Williams, Eric Berry.
6) Seattle Seahawks: Derrick Morgan/DE/Georgia Tech
First Mock Selection: Derrick Morgan/DE/Georgia Tech
Second Mock Selection: Derrick Morgan/DE/Georgia Tech
Analysis: They've got to replace recently retired DE Patrick Kerney.
Needs: OT, DE, SS, G, RB, WR
Other Possibilities: Either of the top two offensive tackles, Eric Berry.
7) Cleveland Browns: Eric Berry/S/Tennessee
First Mock Selection: Jimmy Clausen/QB/Notre Dame
Second Mock Selection: Eric Berry/S/Tennessee
Analysis: Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan will move Berry around to take
advantage of his athleticism.
Needs: OLB, QB, RB, WR, FS
Other Possibilities: Jimmy Clausen, C.J. Spiller.
8) Oakland Raiders: Jason Pierre-Paul/DE/South Florida
First Mock Selection: Eric Berry/S/Tennessee
Second Mock Selection: Jason Pierre-Paul/DE/South Florida
Analysis: Owner Al Davis can't ever be figured out other than he selects
players you don't expect (see Sebastian Janikowski).
Needs: DT, ORT, OLT, DE, QB
Other Possibilities: Anthony Davis, Bryan Bulaga.
9) Buffalo Bills: Dan Williams/DT/Tennessee
First Mock Selection: C.J. Spiller/RB/Clemson
Second Mock Selection: Dan Williams/DT/Tennessee
Analysis: They must upgrade their defensive line.
Needs: OLB, OLT, DT, WR, QB
Other Possibilities: Bryan Bulaga, C.J. Spiller.
10) Jacksonville Jaguars: Brandon Graham/DE-OLB/Michigan
First Mock Selection: Joe Haden/CB/Florida
Second Mock Selection: Joe Haden/CB/Florida
Analysis: They dealt the disappointing Quentin Groves to the Raiders.
Graham can play in either the 3-4 or 4-3 and the Jaguars need major pass-rushing
help. Also keep in mind that veteran DE Aaron Kampman is coming off of a torn
ACL and is no sure thing to return to previous form.
Needs: WR, QB, DE, CB
Other Possibilities: Jimmy Clausen, Earl Thomas, Joe Haden.
11) Denver Broncos (from Chicago Bears): Rolando McClain/LB/Alabama
First Mock Selection: Rolando McClain/LB/Alabama
Second Mock Selection: Rolando McClain/LB/Alabama
Analysis: He'll fill a big need created after the team released starting
ILB Andra Davis.
Needs: WR, ILB
Other Possibilities: Dez Bryant.
12) Miami Dolphins: Earl Thomas/S/Texas
First Mock Selection: Brandon Graham/DE-OLB/Michigan
Second Mock Selection: Brandon Graham/DE-OLB/Michigan
Analysis: Thomas fills a need created by the release of starting FS
Gibril Wilson.
Needs: OLB, WR, FS, RB
Other Possibilities: Brandon Graham.
13) San Francisco 49ers: Bryan Bulaga/OT/Iowa
First Mock Selection: Bryan Bulaga/OT/Iowa
Second Mock Selection: C.J. Spiller/RB/Clemson
Analysis: Tough call here as three players that would fill needs were
still left on the board. Bulaga can play RT or LT.
Needs: ORT, CB, RB, OLB
Other Possibilities: C.J. Spiller, Joe Haden.
14) Seattle Seahawks (from Denver Broncos): Anthony Davis/OT/Rutgers
First Mock Selection: Earl Thomas/S/Texas
Second Mock Selection: Earl Thomas/S/Texas
Analysis: They get their replacement for veteran LT Walter Jones.
Needs: OT, DE, S, G, RB, WR
Other Possibilities: C.J. Spiller, Joe Haden.
15) New York Giants: C.J. Spiller/RB/New York Giants
First Mock Selection: Mike Iupati/OT/Idaho
Second Mock Selection: Bryan Bulaga/OT/Iowa
Analysis: This is a great value selection. He'll add badly needed speed
to their running game.
Needs: MLB, G, DE
Other Possibilities: Mike Iupati.
16) Tennessee Titans: Joe Haden/CB/Florida
First Mock Selection: Jason Pierre-Paul/DE/South Florida
Second Mock Selection: Kyle Wilson/CB/Boise St.
Analysis: Here's the replacement for veteran CB Nick Harper.
Needs: DE, CB
Other Possibilities: Kyle Wilson.
17) San Francisco 49ers (from Carolina Panthers): Kyle
Wilson/CB/Boise St.
First Mock Selection: Kyle Wilson/CB/Boise St.
Second Mock Selection: Anthony Davis/OT/Rutgers
Analysis: Wilson will play in nickel this season then eventually replace
veteran CB Nate Clements in the starting lineup.
Needs: ORT, CB, OLB, RB
Other Possibilities: Best OT that falls.
18) Pittsburgh Steelers: Maurkice Pouncey/C/Florida
First Mock Selection: Maurkice Pouncey/C/Florida
Second Mock Selection: Maurkice Pouncey/C/Florida
Analysis: He's capable of playing center or guard--two areas that need
depth and upgrading.
Needs: WR, C, G, CB, DE,
Other Possibilities: Jimmy Clausen.
19) Atlanta Falcons: Devin McCourty/CB/Rutgers
First Mock Selection: Jermaine Gresham/TE/Oklahoma
Second Mock Selection: Devin McCourty/CB/Rutgers
Analysis: They need an upgrade to play opposite veteran CB Dunta Robinson.
Needs: DE, CB, LB, OL
Other Possibilities: Sean Weatherspoon, Jermaine Gresham, Mike Iupati.
20) Houston Texans: Ryan Mathews/RB/Fresno St.
First Mock Selection: Devin McCourty/CB/Rutgers
Second Mock Selection: Ryan Mathews/RB/Fresno St.
Analysis: They finally can solve their issues at running back with
Mathews.
Needs: CB, RB
Other Possibilities: Best CB that drops.
21) Cincinnati Bengals: Jermaine Gresham/TE/Oklahoma
First Mock Selection: Sergio Kindle/DE-OLB/Texas
Second Mock Selection: Sergio Kindle/DE-OLB/Texas
Analysis: Starting QB Carson Palmer finally has a reliable passing option
at tight end.
Needs: WR, CB, TE, DE, LB
Other Possibilities: Sergio Kindle.
22) New England Patriots: Sergio Kindle/DE-OLB/Texas
First Mock Selection: Jerry Hughes/DE-OLB/TCU
Second Mock Selection: Jerry Hughes/DE-OLB/TCU
Analysis: They badly needed another pass rusher.
Needs: WR, TE, OLB, DE
Other Possibilities: Jermaine Gresham, Dez Bryant, Jerry Hughes.
23) Green Bay Packers: Jerry Hughes/DE-OLB/TCU
First Mock Selection: Anthony Davis/OT/Rutgers
Second Mock Selection: Ricky Sapp/DE-OLB/Clemson
Analysis: They needed to add another pass rusher.
Needs: CB, OLB, OLT
Other Possibilities: Ricky Sapp.
24) Philadelphia Eagles: Kareem Jackson/CB/Alabama
First Mock Selection: Everson Griffen/DE-OLB/USC
Second Mock Selection: Mike Iupati/OL/Idaho
Analysis: Jackson can come in and challenge for a starting job right
away.
Needs: CB, FS, C, DL, G
Other Possibilities: Mike Iupati.
25) Baltimore Ravens: Patrick Robinson/CB/Florida St.
First Mock Selection: Dez Bryant/WR/Oklahoma St.
Second Mock Selection: Jermaine Gresham/TE/Oklahoma
Analysis: He would fill a need.
Needs: CB, DE, WR, ILB, FS, TE
Other Possibilities: Dez Bryant.
26) Arizona Cardinals: Sean Weatherspoon/LB/Missouri
First Mock Selection: Rodger Saffold/OL/Indiana
Second Mock Selection: Dez Bryant/WR/Oklahoma St.
Analysis: He'll replace veteran ILB Karlos Dansby.
Needs: ORT, ILB, CB, WR
Other Possibilities: Dez Bryant, Rodger Saffold.
27) Dallas Cowboys: Dez Bryant/WR/Oklahoma St.
First Mock Selection: Charles Brown/OT/USC
Second Mock Selection: Rodger Saffold/OL/Indiana
Analysis: Roy Williams has been a big disappointment.
Needs: OLT, FS, SS, WR
Other Possibilities: Charles Brown, Rodger Saffold.
28) San Diego Chargers: Jared Odrick/DL/Penn St.
First Mock Selection: Ryan Mathews/RB/Fresno St.
Second Mock Selection: Jared Odrick/DL/Penn St.
Analysis: He'll compete for playing time against veteran DE Jacques Cesaire.
Needs: RB, NT, DE
Other Possibilities: Terrence Cody.
29) New York Jets: Ricky Sapp/DE-OLB/Clemson
First Mock Selection: Ricky Sapp/DE-OLB/Clemson
Second Mock Selection: Kareem Jackson/CB/Alabama
Analysis: Sapp will get into their rotation at OLB right away.
Needs: OLB, DE, WR, CB
Other Possibilities: Best CB that drops. Jared Odrick.
30) Minnesota Vikings: Mike Iupati/OL/Idaho
First Mock Selection: Patrick Robinson/CB/Florida St.
Second Mock Selection: Patrick Robinson/CB/Florida St.
Analysis: Here's the eventual replacement for starting OT Bryant McKinnie.
Needs: DT, OLT
Other Possibilities: Jimmy Clausen.
31) Indianapolis Colts: Rodger Saffold/OT/Indiana
First Mock Selection: Koa Misi/DE-OLB/Utah
Second Mock Selection: Everson Griffen/DE/USC
Analysis: The left tackle position needs to be upgraded.
Needs: CB, DE, G, OT
Other Possibilities: Koa Misi, Everson Griffen.
32) New Orleans Saints: Brian Price/DT/UCLA
First Mock Selection: Taylor Mays/S/USC
Second Mock Selection: Taylor Mays/S/USC
Analysis: They are looking to an upgrade to play next to Sedrick Ellis.
Needs: SLB, FS, DT
Other Possibilities: Taylor Mays.
33) St. Louis Rams: Aaron Hernandez/TE/Florida
Analysis: The athletic pass catcher will help their passing game right
away.
Needs: QB, TE, DE, TE, WLB, CB, ORT, RB
34) Detroit Lions: Everson Griffen/DE/USC
Analysis: They badly need a developmental DE.
Needs: CB, S, G, DE, DT
35) Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Demaryius Thomas/WR/Georgia Tech
Analysis: He would have a decent chance to start as a rookie.
Needs: WR, DE, CB, DT
36) Kansas City Chiefs: Vladimir Ducasse/OL/Massachusetts
Analysis: He's capable of starting at either tackle spot or guard.
Needs: OT, G, OLB, TE, WR, CB, S
37) Philadelphia Eagles (from Washington Redskins): Dexter McCluster/RB/Mississippi
Analysis: He's a smaller version of Brian Westbrook.
Needs: CB, FS, C, DL, G, RB
38) Cleveland Browns: Jimmy Clausen/QB/Notre Dame
Analysis: Here's your next starting quarterback for the Browns.
Needs: OLB, QB, RB, WR, FS
39) Oakland Raiders: Terrence Cody/DT/Alabama
Analysis: He would start right away.
Needs: DT, ORT, OLT, DE, QB
40) San Diego Chargers (from Seattle Seahawks): Jonathan Dywer/RB/Georgia
Tech
Analysis: The Chargers need a big back to fit in with their power running
game.
Needs: RB, NT, DE
41) Buffalo Bills: Golden Tate/WR/Notre Dame
Analysis: They badly need help at receiver.
Needs: OLB, OLT, DT, WR, QB
42) Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Chicago Bears): Koa Misi/DE/Utah
Analysis: He could actually come in and challenge for a starting job
right away.
Needs: WR, DE, CB, DT
43) Denver Broncos (from Miami Dolphins): Arrelious Benn/WR/Illinois
Analysis: Denver is hurting for depth at receiver.
Needs: WR, ILB
44) New England Patriots (from Jacksonville Jaguars): Dan Gronkowski/TE/Arizona
Analysis: He would fill a big need for an athletic pass catcher from the
tight end position.
Needs: WR, TE, OLB, DE
45) Denver Broncos: Brandon LaFell/WR/LSU
Analysis: They needed to add at least two young pass catchers out of this
draft who could come in and play right away.
Needs: WR, ILB
46) New York Giants: Sean Lee/MLB/Penn St.
Analysis: Here's your replacement for veteran MLB Antonio Pierce.
Needs: MLB, G, DE
47) New England Patriots (from Tennessee Titans): Mardy Gilyard/WR/Cincinnati
Analysis: Depth is a big problem for the Patriots at receiver.
Needs: WR, TE, OLB, DE
48) Carolina Panthers: Damian Williams/WR/USC
Analysis: He runs better than any USC receiver in recent years.
Needs: DT, WR, DE, QB
49) San Francisco 49ers: Brandon Spikes/LB/Florida
Analysis: Spikes will eventually replace veteran ILB Takeo Spikes.
Needs: ORT, CB, RB, OLB, ILB
50) Kansas City Chiefs (from Atlanta Falcons): Daryl Washington/LB/TCU
Analysis: Washington could come in and contribute right away.
Needs: OT, G, OLB, TE, WR, CB, S
51) Houston Texans: Chris Cook/CB/Virginia
Analysis: Cook would fill a huge need in their secondary.
Needs: CB, RB
52) Pittsburgh Steelers: Taylor Price/WR/Ohio University
Analysis: They need to replace WR Santonio Holmes.
Needs: WR, C, G, CB, DE
53) New England Patriots: Carlton Mitchell/WR/South Florida
Analysis: He would fill a need.
Needs: WR, TE, OLB, DE
54) Cincinnati Bengals: Brandon Ghee/CB/Wake Forrest
Analysis: Ghee would come in challenge for their nickel job right away.
Needs: WR, CB, TE, DE, LB
55) Philadelphia Eagles: Tyson Alualu/DT/California
Analysis: They needed to add one more defensive lineman early in this
draft.
Needs: CB, FS, C, DL, G
56) Green Bay Packers: Charles Brown/OT/USC
Analysis: Here's the eventual replacement for LT Chad Clifton.
Needs: CB, OLB, OLT
57) Baltimore Ravens: Nate Allen/S/South Florida
Analysis: Allen could be the eventual replacement for FS Ed Reed.
Needs: CB, DE, WR, ILB, FS, TE
58) Arizona Cardinals: Eric Decker/WR/Minnesota
Analysis: He could help fill the void with the departure of veteran WR
Anquan Boldin.
Needs: ORT, ILB, CB, WR
59) Dallas Cowboys: T.J. Ward/S/Oregon
Analysis: The physical safety could come in and challenge for playing
time right away.
Needs: OLT, FS, SS, WR
60) Seattle Seahawks (from San Diego Chargers): Joe McKnight/RB/USC
Analysis: He played for new head coach Pete Carroll at USC. McKnight
would give them really good versatility at RB.
Needs: OT, DE, SS, G, RB, WR
61) New York Jets: Perrish Cox/CB/Oklahoma St.
Analysis: They needed a developmental CB.
Needs: OLB, DE, WR, CB
62) Minnesota Vikings: Colt McCoy/QB/Texas
Analysis: McCoy would be the successor to veteran QB Brett Favre.
Needs: DT, OLT
63) Indianapolis Colts: Dominique Franks/CB/Oklahoma
Analysis: Depth is an issue for the Colts at CB.
Needs: CB, DE, G, OT
64) New Orleans Saints: Taylor Mays/S/USC
Analysis: Mays would be a great value right here.
Needs: SLB, FS, DT