NFL Mock Draft King

1. St. Louis Rams NDAMUKONG SUH 6′4″ 300 DT NEBRASKA
The Rams have glaring needs all over the field. Steven Jackson is the only playmaker to walk out of the St. Louis locker room on Sundays. Look for Spagnuolo, a defensive minded head coach, to address one of his needs by taking Suh here. A rare blend of size, speed and strength, Suh will wreak havoc in the oppositions backfield for years to come, and be the core of what the Rams hope is an up and coming defense.

2. Detroit Lions RUSSELL OKUNG 6′5″ 300 OT OKLAHOMA STATE
The Lions have plenty of needs and could go in quite a few directions. The Lions select Okung here to protect the investment that was made with the #1 pick in last years draft. Detroit allowed 43 sacks to go along with 94 hits on the QB this past season, leaving them in the bottom ten of the NFL in both categories. In Okung they get a player with good size, long arms, and above average strength to go along with his excellent feet and athleticism. Detroit could also take Gerald McCoy here but their main goal should be to keep Stafford upright and out on the field, instead of inside the trainers room or on the operating table.

3. Tampa Bay Bucs ERIC BERRY 5′11 203 S U. OF TENNESSEE
The days of Derrick Brooks and Warren Sapp mauling the opposition have long been forgotten. Look for the bucs to add a guy most are saying is the second coming of Ed Reed. With 4.4 speed and a nose for the ball look for Berry to make a formidable tandem with Tanard Jackson, and bring some swagger back to the defensive side of the ball in Tampa.

4. Washington Redskins JIMMY CLAUSSEN 6′3″ 223 QB NOTRE DAME
With the hire of Mike Shannahan there isn’t a doubt in my mind he selects a QB with this selection. In my opinion Campbell never had a chance to truly prove himself with the continuous carousel of coordinators and a lack of the depth at the reciever position, Shannahan is starting over, and that new beginning starts under center. Claussen has been a highly touted prospect since the day he showed up in South Bend, so the transition from the college ranks to the pro ranks should be somewhat seamless, minus the basic growing pains of a rookie QB. Claussen has good size and can make all of the throws, and has excellent feet which often goes unnoticed. As a 3 year starter in ND’s pro style offense, he worked under center and is competent with the play action which makes him the 2010’s draft #1 QB taken.

5. Kansas City Chiefs BRUCE CAMPBELL 6′7″ 310 OT MARYLAND
With the emergence of Jamaal Charles and last seasons addition of Matt Cassel, Todd Haley now has some playmakers and youth to build around. This may be a bit early for Campbell, but with Okung off the board at #2, Campbell is the pick. Campbell has been dominant in his college career, and is equally impressive in both his run blocking and pass protection. With KC allowing 45 sacks and 83 hits on the QB, Campbell will be a welcome addition in KC. McCoy is a possibility here as well.

6. Seattle Seahawks SAM BRADFORD 6′4″ 223 QB OKLAHOMA
With Matt Hasselbeck well past his prime it is time for Seattle to bring in the ‘08 Heisman Winner and groom his as Hasselbeck’s successor. Bradford may have gone #1 overall last season however he opted to return to his senior season, one that was maligned with injury. Some question his post op arm strength, his durability, and his transition to the pro style offense. Bradford will have the opportunity to prove the nay sayers wrong come the combine, which he will landing him with the Seahawks.

7. Cleveland Browns DEZ BRYANT 6′2″ 210 WR OKLAHOMA STATE
After trading Braylon Edwards to the Jets and Kellen Winslow to the Bucs, the browns receiving corps without a #1 pass threat. Mohammed Massaquoi led cleveland with 34 receptions and 624 yards to go with 3 td’s in the NFL’s 32nd ranked passing offense. Dez Bryant is an instant infusion of talent and the game changer Brady Quinn needs to lift himself to the next level. Look for Bryant to have scouts in awe at the combine due to the fact he has the size, speed and athleticism to wreak havoc on the oppositions secondary.

8. Oakland Raiders RYAN MALLETT 6′6″ 250 QB ARKANSAS
Your guess is as good as mine when it comes to Al Davis and the draft. With questionable picks in Russell, Heyward-Bey and Mike Mitchell(Who???), one thing Al loves is measurables. In Al’s world the perfect offense is a rocket armed QB and speed all over the field. Mallett is certainly the former. Mallett is most similar to Joe Flacco when it comes to size and arm strength. Mallett has the strongest arm in the class however he offers zero mobility and has had very little experience in the collegiate level. Mallett has tremendous upside but is very raw and unpolished. With Cable on the way out, look for Oakland to start over, AGAIN, this time with Mallett at the helm.

9. Buffalo Bills GERALD McCOY 6′4″ 297 DT OKLAHOMA
Gerald McCoy could easily be a top 5 pick, and is a steal at this point in the draft. With Buffalo finishing 19th against the run this past season, McCoy will be able to immediately step in and become a difference maker with his non-stop motor, and his explosiveness at the snap. QB could also be addressed here as well, because of the change at the HC position, but I wouldn’t be surprised to see Trent Edwards get another shot.

10. Jacksonville Jaguars TIM TEBOW 6′3″ 235 QB FLORIDA
I know what you’re thinking. This is rediculous. I agree. This pick will be made more for ticket sales and marketing than anything else. The Jags were a contender throughout, and fell victim to blackouts and thousands of empty seats at Jacksonville Municipal Stadium. Tebow is a folk hero of sorts in Florida, and his presence will immediately inject a frenzy into Jaguar fans to an unthought of level. There is no question Tebow is an elite athlete and “football player,” however his long arm mechanics, and the offense he comes from will make this a huge project for Jack Del Rio, and his coaching staff. With Tebow announcing he will attend the Senior Bowl it will be interesting to see how he adapts to the pro style offense.

11. Denver Broncos-from CHI. ROLANDO McCLAIN 6′4″ 256 ILB ALABAMA
Andra Davis is getting a bit long in the tooth at 31, and the Broncos could use an infusion of youth on the defensive side of the ball. McClain at 6′4″ and 256lbs. is a monster and boasts 4.6 speed who is stout against the run and exceptional is pass coverage for a player his size. McClain has made plays since the day he stepped on campus at Alabama, and look for him to be Denver’s team leader for years to come.

12. Miami Dolphins JASON PIERRE-PAUL 6′6″ 260 DE/OLB SOUTH FLORIDA
With Jason Taylor nearing the end of his career and not as fleet a foot as he once was, look for Bill Parcells to add this DeMarcus Ware clone to team up with Joey Porter, giving the Dolphins potentially the most dynamic set of edge rushers in the AFC. JPP is extremely raw and lacks experience but with a 4.6 forty in his back pocket, his potential is unlimited.

13. San Francisco 49ers JOE HADEN 5′11″ 190 CB FLORIDA
While reciever is one of the bigger needs for the niners, Bryant is off the board and it is too early for Williams or Benn. Singletary goes to the defensive side of the ball to add Haden, the 1st true freshman to start the season opener in UF history. Look for Haden to do more of the same on Sundays, as he will be a starter the day he straps on a San Fran helmet. He will start alongside Nate Clements, immediately upgrading the NFL’s 21st ranked D against the pass.

14. Seattle Seahawks from DEN. JAHVID BEST 5′10″ 195 RB CALIFORNIA
Seattle addressed the future of the QB position with Bradford with the #6 pick. They continue their offseason overhaul of the offense with RB Jahvid Best. Look for Best to team up with ex-Cal running mate Justin Forsett to create a nice 1-2 punch out of a Seattle backfield that hasn’t had a running threat since the days of Shaun Alexander. Best is slightly undersized and durability has been an issue at times but comparisons to Chris Johnson and sub 4.4 speed to go with it should land him here in the middle of the 1st round.

15. New York Giants TAYLOR MAYS 6′4″ 225 S SOUTHERN CAL
At 6′4″, 225 Mays is that rare player in the secondary that hits like a linebacker and runs like a corner. Although mays boasts 4.4 speed there are questions surrounding his ability in coverage. With that being said there is little doubt about his ability to stop the run and lay the wood against receivers who dare to come over the middle. There is little doubt as to where the Giants need to improve, and that is on the defensive side of the ball. Once Kenny Phillips went down, the Giants D went down with it. Mays is the pick here as he will be insurance if Phillips is unable to return to form, and if Phillips does return, Giants fans will be able to watch the most talented and intimidating safety tandem the league has ever seen.

16. Tennessee Titans PATRICK ROBINSON 5′11″ 195 CB FLORIDA STATE
The Titans ranked 31st in the league against the pass last season giving up an unreal 258 yards a game through the air. Detroit was the only team to line up on Sundays and do worse. With Haden off the board. the Titans go down to the sunshine state and select Robinson. Look for Robinson to start out of the gate and shore up the secondary. Earl Thomas is also a possibility here, as well as Bowman to help out the LB corps.

17. San Francisco 49ers from CAR. TERRANCE CODY 6′5″ 365 DT ALABAMA
The niners continue to solidify the defense with the selection of Cody to keep interior lineman off of superstar Patrick Willis. While Cody is only a 2 down player he is stout against the run, and can collapse the pocket against the pass. Cody also excels on special teams, as he has blocked more than a few FG attempts in his day, none more notable than his blocked FGA in the closing seconds vs. U of Tenn., to keep the perfect season in tact which allowed the Tide to roll on to the national championship.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers EARL THOMAS 5′10″ 195 S TEXAS
The Troy Polamolu loss crushed the defending Super Bowl champs any chance of a repeat. The Steelers gave up a league most 5 leads in the 4th quarter this past season which was the main reason they were on the outside looking in on the post season tournament. With the possibility of Ryan Clark leaving via free agency, look for Pitt to select this ballhawk out of Texas who has the ability to stop the run, with the ability to capitalize on the oppositions mistakes through the air with the ability to take it back to the house. The Steelers could also go with C.J. Spiller here to work with Mendenhall, or possibly a Receiver as Hines Ward is on his last legs.

19. Atlanta Falcons DONOVAN WARREN 6′1″ 182 CB MICHIGAN
Atlantas secondary was one the worst in the league in ‘09. You know its bad when former 1st round bust and Rams reject Tye Hill walks out as part of your secondary. Enter Warren. With 4.3 speed and above average size for a corner look for Warren to become the difference maker Atlanta was lacking this past season.

20. Houston Texans DERRICK MORGAN 6′4″ 220 DE GEORGIA TECH
The Texans could go quite a few ways here but with a player of Morgan’s ability to be on the board, he becomes the pick. Morgan has a wide array of pass rushing moves and plays with an endless motor that any GM loves in a pick. His range and athleticism will make him a nightmare opposite Mario Williams, leaving opposing QB’s and Offensive Coordinators awake at night trying to stop the duo.

21. Cincinatti Bengals GOLDEN TATE 5′11″ 195 WR NOTRE DAME
Cincinatti has become a run first pass later team. Cedric Benson has rejuvinated his career, running for over 1,200 yards this past season. Teams are able to crowd the box making it harder on Benson due to the fact they only have one wideout that poses any threat, in Ochocinco. The pick here is Tate. Tate will help open up some running lanes for Benson, while giving Carson Palmer another option. At times this past season it seemed as if the only number Palmer saw was 85. This will help with his progressions, and make him the prime passer he truly is. In addition Tate can help in special teams, which is always a plus, especially when it comes to rookies. Benn or Williams could be the pick here as well, but with a stout D, and a big time runner, there is little doubt, Marvin Lewis needs to help his passing game.

22. New England Patriots SERGIO KINDLE 6′4″ 254 DE/OLB TEXAS
Initially, I had the Pats going with Spiller here, but after the beating the Ravens put on them at home, I feel they need a complete overhaul on D. With Richard Seymour and Mike Vrabel both traded, the Pats were left with few playmakers and even less experience this season. Kindle will be able to step in immediately and help that putrid defense that left the Patriot faithful booing their home team for the first time in years. Kindle is a phenomenal athlete who can make plays from sideline to sideline. Many expect Kindle to put on a show in the combine, solidifying his spot in the 1st round.

23. Green Bay Packers ANTHONY DAVIS 6′6″ 330 OT RUTGERS
The Packers allowed a league worst 51 sacks this season. If it wasn’t for Aaron Rodgers mobility god only knows how many times their QB would have hit the floor. Davis is a big time athlete to be out on an island at left tackle, and is absolutely dominant in run blocking. Iupati or Bulaga could be possibilites here as well. Even after having 45 put on their Defense in the Wild Card round, the O-Line is what needs to be addressed to protect their franchise QB, and any hopes they have of returning to the playoffs.

24. Philadelphia Eagles SEAN WEATHERSPOON 6′2″ 245 OLB MISSOURI
The addition of Will Witherspoon has been a welcoming one, but Philly needs to inject some youth into the linebacking corp, and Weatherspoon ranks out as the top 4-3 linebacker on the board. Weatherspoon is a tackling machine, with good vision, and above average speed. Andy Reid could also go DE here possibly with Hardy or Wooten to get reps opposite Trent Cole, and possibly even C.J. Spiller if Westbrook is let go.

25. New York Jets JERRY HUGHES 6′2″ 255 OLB TCU
With Braylon Edwards under performing for the 2nd straight year, and Jerricho Cotchery being nothing more than a solid #2, the Jets could go receiver here. I have them taking Jerry Hughes here to give them the speed rusher they lack to take them from a good defense, to a great one. While the Jets are ranked #1 in total D, those numbers are skewed do to the amount of time they possess the ball, running the ball a league high 60%, thus limiting the oppositions opportunities. The Jets rank 18th in sacks with 32 to their credit, and adding Hughes here will help Tannenbaum forget about that 2008 draft when he wasted the #6 pick on Vernon Ghoulston. The Jets meet their match here with Hughes, who is comparable to Terrell Suggs, will make an immediate impact on the Jets blitz happy defense

26. Baltimore Ravens DAMIAN WILLIAMS 6′1″ 190 WR SOUTHERN CAL
The Ravens leading receiver this season is a 35 year old who had thoughts of retirement going into the ‘09 training camp. The Ravens have a few areas that could use help, but none more than the receiving corps. Damian Williams had 90 receptions for 1,010 yards to go along with 6 td’s, in a year in which he had to work with a true freshman QB, in a pro style offense. The Arkansas transfer runs routes better than any receiver in the draft, and always catches the ball off of his body. With Williams traits, and Baltimore’s need, this is a no brainer. Look for Williams to step in and add the deep threat the Ravens desperately need.

27. Arizona Cardinals CARLOS DUNLAP 6′6″ 280 DE FLORIDA
Dunlap has had his share of off field problems and has been criticized for being lazy and taking plays off from time to time. With that being said Dunlap has big time talent, and at this point in the round, it is worth it to take some what of a flier on a player. There is no question what you get in Dunlap as far as talent. He is a mirror image of Mario Williams as far as measurables are concerned, and Dunlap will immediately step in and be a force on the Cardinals D.

28. Dallas Cowboys BRYAN BULAGA 6′6″ 312 OT IOWA
With Flozell Adams, the Cowboys have the dirtiest player in the NFL and a penalty machine. How he didn’t get suspended for pushing Justin Tuck from behind in Week 13 is beyond me. Jerry Jones would be smart to take on some offensive line help here and select Bulaga as Adams only has a bit more wear left on the tires. Bulaga comes from a school that has produced a long line of talented offensive lineman, in additon to the fact that Bulaga has great feet, and is very athletic on the edge.

29. Minnesota Vikings COLT McCOY 6′3″ 215 QB TEXAS
Brett Favre is only a Viking in the short term, and if Childress thought Tarvarris Jackson was the answer, he wouldn’t have brought Favre in. McCoy will have to prove himself through the combine and his pro day when it comes to arm strength, especially after the National Championship injury. If he shows he can make all the throws and work from under center, the Vikings select McCoy here as the heir apparent to Favre. With McCoy they will get a mobile QB who is a great leader, but above all a proven winner, and when it comes to QB’s that’s the only stat that counts.

30. San Diego Chargers BRANDON SPIKES 6′3″ 256 ILB FLORIDA
The Chargers address a need here as they could use some more bulk on the inside to make plays and they get this in Spikes. At this point in the draft, Spikes is a steal. To many, Spikes made a big mistake coming back for his senior season, because it exposed some problems in his game. Norv Turner looks at his potential with this pick, even though he has been shown to get lost in coverage at times but there is no question about his ability to diagnose the run, and is the definition of a heavy hitter.

31. New Orleans Saints BRIAN PRICE 6′2″ 300 DT UCLA
The Saints showed their biggest weakness while losing their first game of the season on a Saturday Night game vs. Dallas. Dallas ran for 145 yds and 2 td’s en route to crashing the undefeated party and there is no better way to stuff the run than drafting a big time run stopper. Price is as explosive as they come and is equally impressive against the run and the pass. He has quick feet, long arms, and in time could become one of the leagues premier interior lineman. The Saints could go Tight End here as well, with Gresham and Hernandez on the board.

32. Indianapolis Colts JAVIER ARENAS 5′9″ 198 CB ALABAMA
The Colts have been fortunate this season with relatively young players stepping in at the secondary positions. Bill Polian gets more of a sure thing here in Arenas. Arenas has very fluid hips, and great hands for a DB, as well as being able to change the game, with one touch of the ball in the return game. His return abilities alone would land him in the 2nd round alone, and at this spot they get a player who can grow into a nice starting corner, who can tackle in open space, which although it goes without saying, is huge for an undersized player on the edge.

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