19 Nov
NFL Mock Draft 5.1: Updating The Draft Order
Posted by: nflmocks
This update is mainly just to update the order of the draft and to swap the few players around that last week’s games affected. I also put the Dallas-Detroit trade into this draft since I forgot to do so last time around. Remember I welcome comments so make sure you tell me what you think.
First here’s some frequently asked questions about my mock draft:
1) The order is done by the current NFL standings. This probably would not be the exact order if the draft took place today (coin flips & playoffs would have to be complete) but it’s a pretty good estimation of what it would look like.
2) This draft has not picked 12 playoff teams. Instead I just did it in the exact order of the NFL Standings, that way nobody can complain about this team or that team being in or out of the playoffs. I will adjust this when we know who the 12 playoff teams are but until then all of my mock drafts will look this way.
2) I do these weekly but only here at NFLmocks.com so make sure you check back often for updates.
3) Make sure you leave comments below but to remember it is only early November. Right now it is hard to tell what each teams needs.
Without further adu, here’s the latest NFL Mock Draft:
| # | Team | Pick | Thoughts | |
| 1 |  |
Detroit Lions (0-10) |
 OT Andre SmithAlabama |
Smith would help an offensive line that can’t protect anybody at this point. Finding a QB of the future is important but protecting him is important too. |
| 2 |  |
Kansas City Chiefs (1-9) |
 QB Matthew Stafford*Georgia |
I am starting to come around on Tyler Thigpen but for now I have to stick with the Chiefs going QB here. |
| 3 |  |
Cincinnati Bengals (1-8-1) |
 OT Michael OherOle Miss |
The Bengals wouldn’t be disappointed to get Oher #3 overall, something that didn’t seem possible a few weeks ago. |
| 4 |  |
Seattle Seahawks (2-8) |
 CB Vontae Davis*Illinois |
The Seahawks need help everywhere and at #4 overall it is arguably too early to take a CB. Do they really care if its too early? Take the right guy. |
| 5 |  |
St. Louis Rams (2-8) |
 OT Eugene MonroeVirginia |
The Rams still need help on the offensive line, especially after not getting Jake Long last year. Monroe would be a great pickup. |
| 6 |  |
Oakland Raiders (2-8) |
 WR Michael Crabtree*Texas Tech |
Alright Al Davis youv’e got JaMarcus Russell & Darren McFadden. If you drafted Crabtree you’d have quite a trio. |
| 7 |  |
San Francisco 49ers (3-7) |
 DT Terrence CodyAlabama |
The more and more I think about the more I realize that every NFL team wants Cody. He would fill up two gaps on the D-line and shut down the run. |
| 8 |  |
Houston Texans (3-7) |
 DE Tyson JacksonLSU |
What? Why take Jackson? They already have Mario Williams. Well think about having two great pass rushing defensive ends? Wow. |
| 9 |  |
Cleveland Browns (4-6) |
 Knowshon MorenoGeorgia |
The Browns already have a big bruising running back in Jamal Lewis. By adding Moreno they’d have a great change of pace back. |
| 10 |  |
Jacksonville Jaguars (4-6) |
 DT Terrence TaylorMichigan |
I spoke to our Jaguars blogger and she thinks the Jags need a D-lineman. I can’t argue with our experts and Taylor is the best available. |
| 11 |  |
San Diego Chargers (4-6) |
 Ray MauluagaUSC( |
The Chargers have been a big disappointment this year and never thought they’d be drafting here. Why not take one of the best LBs? |
| 12 |  |
New Orleans Saints (5-5) |
 DE Brian OrakpoTexas |
Orakpo would finally give the Saints somebody on defense that could get to the opposing QB, which is a big need in New Orleans. |
| 13 |  |
Green Bay Packers (5-5) |
 OT Ciron Black*LSU |
The running lanes for Ryan Grant aren’t as big this year and it’s forcing the Packers to rely on Aaron Rodgers to try to win games. Bring in Black. |
| 14 | |
Detroit Lions (0-10, Via Cowboys) |
 CB Malcolm JenkinsOhio State |
I had Jenkins going tot he Cowboys last time around, because I forgot about the Lions acquiring this pick. The more and more I think about it why wouldn’t the Lions take Jenkins? He’s the best available at this time at #14. |
| 15 |  |
Buffalo Bills (5-5) |
 CB Alphonso SmithWake Forest |
The Bills still need some help in the secondary (who doesn’t?) and would love to take Smith here midway thru Rd 1. |
| 16 |  |
Chicago Bears (5-5) |
 S Taylor Mays*USC |
Mays is as big as a linebacker and with some insight from our Bears blogger I know that the Bears need a safety. |
| 17 |  |
Minnesota Vikings (5-5) |
 QB Mark SanchezUSC |
Like I said in my last mock draft, just call this a hunch. Sanchez would bring a strong arm to a struggling Minnesota passing game. |
| 18 |  |
Philadelphia Eagles (5-4-1) |
 DE Michael JohnsonGeorgia Tech |
The Eagles love lineman in the first round of the NFL Draft and Johnson would be a “best available” pick under this scenario. |
| 19 |  |
Denver Broncos (6-4) |
 S William MooreMissouri( |
Another team that needs big time help in the secondary. The Broncos can’t stop anyone defensively right now. |
| 20 |  |
Miami Dolphins (6-4) |
 DE George SelvieSouth Florida |
The Dolphins still need a big pass rusher to get to the QB. Why leave the state of Florida looking for one? Selvie is a beast. |
| 21 |  |
Indianapolis Colts (6-4) |
 James LaurinaitisOhio State |
The Colts would run up to the commissioner before a second even ran off the clock. This is a perfect fit and HUGE steal. |
| 22 |  |
Atlanta Falcons (6-4) |
 LB Aaron CurryWake Forest |
Curry would stop the run for the Falcons and their defense to win games instead of relying on Matt Ryan to do so. |
| 23 |  |
New England Patriots (6-4) |  CB Darius ButlerConnecticu |
The Patriots could use a cornerback and Butler would be a nice selection towards the end of round one. |
| 24 |  |
Baltimore Ravens (6-4) |
 RB Chris WellsOhio State |
McGahee…Rice…McClain. This pick probably makes no sense to a lot of you guys. McGahee has disappointed some, and Rice is not an every down back. |
| 25 |  |
Washington Redskins (6-4) |
 CB Victor HarrisVirginia Tech |
Harris would help a secondary that has to deal with Eli Manning, Donovan McNabb, and Tony Romo a total of six times a year. |
| 26 |  |
New York Jets (7-3) |
 DE Greg HardyOle Miss |
If he ever gets healthy Hardy is almost a sure first round pick. He can rush the passer as well as any DE in college right now. |
| 27 |  |
Arizona Cardinals (7-3) |
 LB Brandon Spikes*Florida |
The Cardinals need a middle linebacker, considering Gerald Hayes isn’t exactly a superstar. Spikes would a decent pickup late in round one. |
| 28 |  |
Tampa Bay Bucs (7-3) |
 WR Jeremy Maclin*Missour |
After talking to our Bucs blogger here at Fansided I agree that the Bucs need a WR. Maclin can really change the game in so many ways, it’s amazing. |
| 29 |  |
Pittsburgh Steelers (7-3) |
 CB Mike MickensCincinnati |
The one thing we know about the rough/tough defenses of the AFC is that you can never have enough defensive backs. |
| 30 | |
Philadelphia Eagles (6-3; Pick via Car) |
 OT Phil LoadholtOklahoma |
An offensive lineman makes sense here for the Eagles, especially after going D-line with their first pick. At least Carolina isn’t giving up a high pick here. |
| 31 |  |
New York Giants (9-1) |
 LB Darry BeckwithLSU |
The Giants grab a linebacker to make their defense even better late in round one. Beckwith acts like the kind of play Tom Coughlin wants on his team. |
| 32 |  |
Tennessee Titans (10-0) |
 WR Percy HarvinFlorida |
Harvin is too great of a playmarker to pass up for the Titans. He would be a deep threat that could also run the reverse and open up their offense. |
This is good. Percy Harvin next year on the Titams. They should then put Vince back there, for dominance.
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