1.
St. Louis Rams
QB
Sam Bradford,
Oklahoma
Team Needs:
QB
OG
DE
CB
WR
DT
OLB
D:
4-3
The Skinny: Our initial Mock Draft had Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen going to the Rams with the first pick. We still think they'll go the quarterback route. We could go either way with Bradford or Clausen, but the former Sooner looks like the more compelling choice at this point.
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2.
Detroit Lions
DT
Ndamukong Suh,
Nebraska
Team Needs:
CB
DT
RB
DE
OT
SS
OG
D:
4-3
The Skinny: Despite addressing the defensive line in free agency, the Lions still need plenty of help up front. Assuming Suh doesn't go number one to the Rams, the Lions get the guy that everyone believes is their main target and probably the top talent in the draft. Don't be shocked if they select Russell Okung, however.
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3.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DT
Gerald McCoy,
Oklahoma
Team Needs:
WR
OT
DE
OLB
DT
SS
CB
D:
4-3
The Skinny: We are not completely sold they will go McCoy here, but it seems to be the prevailing theme. Don't be surprised if they grab one of the top offensive tackles instead.
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4.
Washington Redskins
OT
Russell Okung,
Oklahoma St.
Team Needs:
OT
OG
DT
WR
SS
K
QB
D:
3-4
The Skinny: Like seemingly everyone, the Redskins are in the market for a franchise offensive tackle. Russell Okung is the top tackle on the board by most experts, but word is the Skins covet Trent Williams, which could make things interesting. But this time of year, you're probably best served to ignore the word on the street. Okung it is.
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5.
Kansas City Chiefs
SS
Eric Berry,
Tennessee
Team Needs:
OT
SS
DT
CB
WR
OLB
ILB
D:
3-4
The Skinny: Most have the Chiefs taking an offensive tackle at this spot. And if Skins do indeed take Trent Williams over Russell Okung, Okung seems like an obvious choice. If not then Eric Berry is a difference maker and the Chiefs need a safety.
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6.
Seattle Seahawks
OT
Trent Williams,
Oklahoma
Team Needs:
OL
RB
FS
WR
DE
QB
CB
D:
4-3
The Skinny: The Seahawks are taking an offensive tackle. The question is which one? Unfortunately they are at the mercy of what the Skins and Chiefs do in front of them. They'd be ecstatic if Okung falls to them, but it will more likely be Williams.
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7.
Cleveland Browns
DE
Carlos Dunlap,
Florida
Team Needs:
QB
DE
OG
OT
WR
ILB
CB
D:
3-4
The Skinny: S Eric Berry will be the pick if he slides, but we don't see him making it past the Chiefs. So where do they go if Berry is not around? Defensive end and quarterback are top needs. The Browns aren't taking Clausen. Dunlap has seen his stock drop like a rock according to most experts, but he is one of the few ends that can play in a 3-4 and don't be fooled...he has plenty of talent.
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8.
Oakland Raiders
OT
Bryan Bulaga,
Iowa
Team Needs:
DT
OG
WR
QB
OT
DE
SS
D:
4-3
The Skinny: Oakland would love to land one of the top defensive tackles, and we aren't ruling out the possibility of Gerald McCoy falling in their lap. Assuming that doesn't happen, what Al Davis is going to do is anyone's guess. Defensive or offensive tackle seems like the logical choice.
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9.
Buffalo Bills
QB
Jimmy Clausen,
Notre Dame
Team Needs:
OT
QB
DT
WR
OLB
OG
FS
D:
3-4
The Skinny: We are starting to get into the range where Jimmy Clausen's name will start to come up. Assuming the Bills like what they saw at Clausen's Pro Day, he'll be their guy.
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10.
Jacksonville Jaguars
DE
Derrick Morgan,
Georgia Tech
Team Needs:
DE
WR
CB
OG
OC
FS
DT
D:
4-3
The Skinny: The Jags need someone to rush the passer; they were worst in the league with only 14 sacks a season ago. You have to assume they will address that need with their first pick. Morgan is arguably the best 4-3 rush end in the draft. Dez Bryant could also be an option here.
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11.
Denver Broncos
WR
Dez Bryant,
Oklahoma St.
Team Needs:
WR
C
ILB
TE
DT
OG
DE
D:
3-4
The Skinny: The Broncos parted ways with Brandon Marshall as expected, and Denver will have their pick of wideouts from which to choose at this spot. Bryant hasn't had the best offseason, but he is still the best of the bunch. Will the Broncos be scared away or address a glaring need? If Bryant slips past the Jags and the Broncos, this will spell a long slide for the Pokes receiver.
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12.
Miami Dolphins
OLB
Sergio Kindle,
Texas
Team Needs:
FS
DT
DE
OG
C
OLB
OT
D:
3-4 Hyb
The Skinny: Safety Taylor Mays starts to become an option at this point in the draft. The Dolphins have a need at safety so they'll take a long look at Mays' film. Mays ran an impressive 4.43 forty at the combine, but concerns over his coverage ability continue to linger. We think they'll opt for the 6-foot-4 Sergio Kindle who has the skill set to become one of the league's top outside linebackers.
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13.
San Francisco 49ers
SS
Earl Thomas,
Texas
Team Needs:
OG
OT
SS
CB
DT
DE
QB
D:
3-4
The Skinny: Safety Taylor Mays or cornerback Joe Haden could be options here, but we have Longhorn Earl Thomas pegged for the 49ers. Offensive tackle could be addressed at this spot as well.
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14.
Seattle Seahawks
RB
C.J. Spiller,
Clemson
Team Needs:
OL
RB
FS
WR
DE
QB
CB
D:
4-3
The Skinny: Seattle took their tackle with their first pick and now C.J. Spiller is there for the taking...and they won't be able to resist. It will also be interesting to see if Pete Carroll takes hometown guy Taylor Mays here, reuniting the pair from their college days.
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15.
New York Giants
ILB
Rolando McClain,
Alabama
Team Needs:
CB
ILB
DT
OT
OLB
FS
SS
D:
4-3
The Skinny: Rolando McClain played in a 3-4 in college, but we feel he can play the middle in a 4-3. The Giants are in need of someone to man the middle and can't pass him up. They could also go cornerback, and Joe Haden is still on the board.
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16.
Tennessee Titans
C
Maurkice Pouncey,
Florida
Team Needs:
DT
DE
C
OLB
ILB
P
CB
D:
4-3
The Skinny: It might be a little high to be thinking about a center, but Kevin Mawae is getting long in the tooth and may not return. Pouncey is far and away the top center in the draft and it just seems like an ideal fit.
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17.
San Francisco 49ers
OT
Anthony Davis,
Rutgers
Team Needs:
OG
OT
SS
CB
DT
DE
QB
D:
3-4
The Skinny: Davis is a mammoth offensive tackle and some may consider this a bit of a slide. The 49ers will grab their franchise left tackle.
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18.
Pittsburgh Steelers
OG
Mike Iupati,
Idaho
Team Needs:
OT
OG
CB
WR
C
DT
DE
D:
3-4
The Skinny: It is rare to see guards go this high, but Iupati is the top offensive guard available in this draft and should provide an immediate upgrade to the Steeler interior offensive line. We could also see the Steelers going after a wide receiver after shipping Santonio Holmes out of town, but it just doesn't seem like the Steelers' style.
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19.
Atlanta Falcons
CB
Joe Haden,
Florida
Team Needs:
OG
DT
CB
OLB
WR
DE
K
D:
4-3
The Skinny: Despite rebounding during Florida's Pro Day, Haden continues to slide in our latest mock draft. This is really not a knock on Haden; the players taken ahead of him seem to be better fits. Not so for the Falcons who were a dreadful 28th in the league against the pass in 2009 and could use the help.
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20.
Houston Texans
CB
Kyle Wilson,
Boise St.
Team Needs:
CB
RB
DT
OG
OLB
FS
WR
D:
4-3
The Skinny: We could see Houston going either running back or cornerback here. We are leaning toward Boise's Kyle Wilson.
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21.
Cincinnati Bengals
TE
Rob Gronkowski,
Arizona
Team Needs:
OLB
OG
TE
DE
WR
DT
RB
D:
4-3
The Skinny: We've been reluctant to put either Jermaine Gresham or Rob Gronkowski in our first round and this would be a bit of a gamble for the Bengals. But Gronk was spectacular in his Pro Day workout…at least according to him and his agent, Drew Rosenhaus. Assuming his back his healthy, we prefer Gronk over Gresham.
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22.
New England Patriots
DE
Brandon Graham,
Michigan
Team Needs:
OLB
ILB
WR
TE
DE
CB
RB
D:
3-4
The Skinny: New England has always had an eye for talent, and Brandon Graham has the ability to turn into one the league's top pass rushing rushing linebackers in a 3-4 defense.
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23.
Green Bay Packers
OT
Bruce Campbell,
Maryland
Team Needs:
OT
CB
OG
OLB
ILB
SS
WR
D:
3-4
The Skinny: The Packers need help on the offensive line and Campbell is the perfect physical specimen with whom to work. If he doesn't work out at tackle, they could always move him to guard.
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24.
Philadelphia Eagles
FS
Taylor Mays,
USC
Team Needs:
OG
DE
CB
FS
ILB
RB
DT
D:
4-3
The Skinny: Mays is one of the most discussed players in this year's draft. He could probably go anywhere between the 8th and the 36th pick. The Eagles will be happy to grab him here to shore up a secondary in need of some help.
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25.
Baltimore Ravens
DT
Jared Odrick,
Penn St.
Team Needs:
CB
DE
C
OT
ILB
DT
OLB
D:
3-4
The Skinny: The Penn State product could play multiple positions along the defensive line, including defensive end in a 3-4, a position the Ravens will be looking to address with their first pick in the draft.
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26.
Arizona Cardinals
OLB
Sean Weatherspoon,
Missouri
Team Needs:
CB
ILB
OT
DE
OLB
QB
TE
D:
3-4
The Skinny: Arizona needs help at several linebacker spots and while Weatherspoon is a natural fit at outside linebacker, he has the capability to play at multiple positions if need be.
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27.
Dallas Cowboys
OT
Charles Brown,
USC
Team Needs:
OT
OG
DE
ILB
FS
SS
K
D:
3-4
The Skinny: Brown is an athletic left tackle type whose draft stock is all over the map. With the Cowboys cutting Flozell Adams, finding a left tackle has become their top priority.
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28.
San Diego Chargers
RB
Ryan Mathews,
Fresno St.
Team Needs:
DT
RB
OG
CB
SS
DE
ILB
D:
3-4
The Skinny: Whether or not San Diego trades away Darren Sproles, Ryan Mathews is a good fit. If Sproles stays, he compliments his running style well. If Sproles leaves, Mathews is your workhorse back.
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29.
New York Jets
DT
Dan Williams,
Tennessee
Team Needs:
DT
DE
WR
OG
SS
OT
RB
D:
3-4
The Skinny: In our last mock draft we had the Jets scooping up receiver Golden Tate. With the acquisition of Santonio Holmes, receiver becomes less of a glaring need, even though Holmes will sit out the first four games. Defensive line has to be the focus here, and Tennessee's Dan Williams fits nicely as nose tackle.
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30.
Minnesota Vikings
RB
Jahvid Best,
California
Team Needs:
CB
RB
ILB
OG
QB
SS
OT
D:
4-3
The Skinny: With AP on the roster, taking a running back in the first round may seem like a stretch. But the Vikings need a replacement for Chester Taylor and we can't think of a better option to compliment AP than Jahvid Best. Concerns over Best's concussion continue to linger, and if he slides to the Vikings, he'll be tough to pass up. If not, look for them to take a corner.
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31.
Indianapolis Colts
DT
Brian Price,
UCLA
Team Needs:
DT
CB
OG
OT
WR
FS
K
D:
4-3
The Skinny: We previously had the Colts grabbing Price in the second round, but his stock is on the rise and it doesn't look like he'll make it that far. Tennesssee's Dan Williams could also be an option here. And when you have Petyon on your squad, you can never have enough quality receivers.
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32.
New Orleans Saints
OLB
Eric Norwood,
South Carolina
Team Needs:
OT
OLB
SS
DE
OG
K
TE
D:
4-3
The Skinny: Based on most experts draft boards, Eric Norwood's stock is on the decline. But we aren't buying it. Norwood may not be a hot name, but he presents good value at the end of the frist round, or beginning of the second. Scott Fujita departed via free agency and New Orleans needs an OLB.
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