It's hard to believe but it's that time of year again. It's that time where the experts begin to make their predictions of who is going to draft who, and I figured I could do the same. I'm going to release my first mock draft and then in a week or so I'll do it again and so on till the draft. So here it goes.
1. Rams- Sam Bradford-QB
The rams could go multiple ways here. Suh and mccoy are obviously the most talented players in the draft but i dont think the rams can afford to pass up a franchise quarterback.
2. Lions- Ndamukong Suh -DT
The lions would be beyond thrilled to have a player like Suh fall too them. Suh is by far the best player on the board and probably the most nfl ready.
3. Buccaneers- Eric Berry-S
The Bucs will definitely be tempted by Mccoy still being on the board. However this draft is so DT heavy that it would be hard to pass up a player like berry, especially when you need the DB help.
4. Redskins- Jimmy Clausen-QB
I know they signed jason campbell back and I know that shannahan says he like campbell but I still don't believe him. The drop off from Bradford to Clausen is not very far so I think it would be a logical choice to take him here.
5. Cheifs- Russel Okung- OT
With such a deep class of OT I really don't know who will be the first to go but I think Okung is the most ready to step right in and play. The Cheifs will be thrilled that they can pick Okung here.
6. Seahawks-Anthony Davis-OT
Luckily for Pete Carroll he has the luxury of taking an OT here because he has another 1st round pick. He goes OT here in hopes that C.J. Spiller is still there at 14.
7. Browns- Joe Haden-CB
In all honesty the browns need so much that I am spit balling on what they might do. Spiller had such a great combine that he might jump clear in to the top ten and the browns could definitely use him. But I think their need for defense is more important, they go with the top corner here.
8. Raiders- Brian Baluga- OT
Oh Raiders.... Who knows what Al Davis might do. He is still stuck in the 80's and believes that he can just build the fastest team and run around everyone. However, I am hoping that Davis wises up and let's some of his staff make a choice here.
9. Bills- Gerald McCoy-DT
The Bills would really like for Clausen to fall this far(which is still a possibility). But since McCoy is still here the Bills can't really pass that up.
10. Jaguars- Derrick Morgan-DE
The Jags are in sever need of a pass rush. A lot of people think they might go with Jason Pierre-Paul here but Del Rio already gambled on a pass rusher 2 years ago in Derrick Harvey.
11. Broncos- Dez Bryant-WR
This depends completely on what happens with Brandon Marshall and it seems that there are a lot of questions surrounding Bryant's maturity but you can't question his talent.
12. Dolphins- Rolando Mcclain-LB
The Dolphins get lucky with such a great prospect falling in their lap. Mcclain will fill a definite void in their defense. And you know Sparano will love him.
13. 49ers- Trent Williams-OT
The 49ers also have to 1st rounders and with the top linemen running out they won't pass up the shot at an anchor for their line.
14. Seahawks- C.J. Spiller-RB
Carroll will be more than thrilled if this scenario works out. The Seahawks are in dire need of a running game. They have been missing one since Shaun Alexander left. But don't be surprised if they go with a receiver here also.
15. Giants- Sergio Kindle-LB/DE
It turns out the Giants pass rush is not as deep as people thought. If Kindle falls this far he could be a great fit in their system.
16. Titans- Jason Pierre-Paul-DE
Who knows whether Kyle VandenBosh will stay or not but either way Pierre-Paul is a freak of nature with huge upside. He only played one year of div 1 football and he is a first round pick, that speaks a lot of his work ethic.
17. 49ers- Earl Thomas-S
The 49ers will have to choose between a freakish Taylor Mays or Earl Thomas. I think Thomas is a better defender and a safer pick.
18. Steelers- Mike Iupati-G/OT
The Steelers somehow managed to miss the playoff last year so lucky for them they get to pick here and get great value for their money. The Steelers help an offensive line that blocks for a great offense.
19. Falcons- Kyle Wilson- CB
They would love for a pass rusher to fall to them but it doesn't look like that is happening so they will fill another need. Wilson is the second best corner on the board. He also brings something to the return game.
20. Texans- Taylor Mays-S
Mays is too good of an athlete to pass up here. With the departure of Dunta Robinson they need help in the DB spot. Plus this puts Mays back with his former teammate Brian Cushing.
21. Bengals- Germain Gresham-TE
Gresham didn't play last year because of a knee injury but if you watch his junior film you know he can play. Gresham could give Palmer a nice security blanket.
22. Patriots- Brandon Graham-LB/DE
With the release of Adalius Thomas they have a void to fill. The Pats will love to add another pass rusher to their defense. He will fit well in the 3-4.
23. Packers- Bruce Campbell-OT
The Packers had one of the worst Offensive lines last year. Campbell was such a beast at the combine that he seems like a good pick this late.
24. Eagles- Devin McCourty-CB
The Eagles would love for Mays to fall here but I don't see that happening. They definitely need help at corner and McCourty is the best corner left on the board.
25. Ravens- Golden Tate-WR
Golden Tate fits perfectly with the Ravens. With the addition of Tate it gives Flacco a deep threat finally. This makes the Ravens a very dangerous team.
26. Cardinals- Carlos Dunlap-DE
Dunlap would probably go a lot higher if it were not for his immaturity. But for the Cardinals this is a great pick. Just watching the guy on film you can see the talent and upside he has.
27. Cowboys- Maurkice Pouncey-OT
America's team definitely has to get younger at OL. Pouncey makes the most since here. Don't be surprised if they go with a DT like Brian Price or a pass rusher like Everson Griffen.
28. Chargers- Ryan Mathews-RB
Mathews is starting to establish himself as the 2nd running back on the board. The Chargers finally decided to tender RB Darren Sproles but he still is not a feature back and Mathews can definitely take that spot.
29. Jets- Everson Griffen-DE
Rex Ryan is literally salivating at the thought of this. Vernon Gholston didn't pan out the way they thought he would leaving a huge void in the pass rush game but Griffen definitely fills that void.
30. Vikings- Jared Odrick-DT
The Vikings are in great shape because they don't really need a whole lot. They could use a corner but there really is nobody on the board worth taking. They also need a quarterback but thats more of a second round pick, possibly Colt McCoy or Dan Lafevour. They get to take the best player on the board.
31. Colts- Brian Price-DT
The Colts don't really need anything except to make the inside of the d-line stronger and they accomplish that with this pick.
32. Saints- Jonathan Dwyer-RB
The world champions were missing one thing last year, a running game. With the addition of Dwyer they go back to the days of Ricky Williams and Deuce McCalister finally pairing that big back with Reggie Bush.
