Mock Draft – Round One v.1.0
One of my favorite things to do this time of year is building my mock draft, as key players at the collegiate level are beginning to declare and we now have a full season to work with in determining who’s the most valuable player on the board.
Obviously, it’s still early on in the process, and the picks are definitely subject to change from week to week, but for now, here’s how I see things breaking down in round one.
Note – Draft order is based on NFL Mocks latest projection
| Pick | Team | Player Selected | Player’s Position | Player’s School | Analysis |
| 1. |  |
Ndamukong Suh | Defensive Tackle | Nebraska |
This is the no brainer pick of the draft, as Suh is by far the best player available and the Rams would be wise to take him regardless of need. |
| 2. |  |
Eric Berry |
Safety | Tennessee |
The Bucs would probably rather have Suh, but upgrading their secondary with a premier playmaker like Berry isn’t all that bad either. |
| 3. |  |
Jimmy Clausen |
Quarterback | Notre Dame |
The fans in Cleveland won’t like this pick, but it’s the only one that really makes sense here, as Quinn and Anderson have been universal disappointments thus far. |
| 4. |  |
Russell Okung |
Offensive Tackle |
Oklahoma State |
The Lions could take Gerald McCoy here, but if they’re ever going to make it out of the cellar, improving their blocking up front will be a must. |
| 5. |  |
Terrance Cody |
Defensive Tackle | Alabama |
This pick will hinge on what the Chiefs do in free agency, as they could get a good nose tackle there instead of drafting one here. A tackle is a possibility as well. |
| 6. |  |
Sam Bradford |
Quarterback | Oklahoma |
Can’t say that I agree with Bradford’s value here, but given Dan Snyder’s stated intentions of getting another QB, this is probably the best option. |
| 7. |  |
Taylor Mays |
Safety | USC |
There’s little doubt that Al Davis will fall in love with Mays early on, given his measurables, and for once it wouldn’t be a bad pick based on the talent Mays brings to the table. |
| 8. |  |
Trent Williams |
Offensive Tackle | Oklahoma |
With Walter Jones set to retire, the Seahawks are going to be in a world of hurt if they don’t fix their O-line real quick. Williams takes care of that and then some. |
| 9. |  (CHI) |
Dez Bryant |
Wide Receiver |
Oklahoma State |
For some reason, I can’t believe Josh McDaniels would pass on taking a talent like Bryant here, especially if they can’t get an extension done with Brandon Marshall. |
| 10. |  |
Gerald McCoy |
Defensive Tackle | Oklahoma |
The Bills have other needs to fill, but they can’t ignore the value McCoy presents here, as he has top five talent. Upgrading their D-line can’t hurt either. |
| 11. |  (CAR) |
Bryan Bulaga |
Offensive Tackle | Iowa |
Finding a solid tackle to pair with Joe Staley is going to be a big priority for the Niners this off-season and if Bulaga declares, he’ll be high on the list in San Fran’s war room. |
| 12. |  |
Earl Thomas |
Safety | Texas |
With Troy Polamalu out of action this season, the Steelers have been exposed big time in their secondary. Taking Thomas here would be a good way to fix that fairly quick. |
| 13. | |
Joe Haden |
Cornerback | Florida |
Getting a legitimate shut down corner in Haden with this pick would be a real coup for the 49ers, as their defense would have the ability to blitz early and often. |
| 14. |  |
Derrick Morgan |
Defensive End | Georgia Tech |
The Falcons couldn’t ask for a better player than Morgan here, as he has the ability to consistently put pressure on opposing QBs. |
| 15. |  |
Reshad Jones |
Safety | Georgia |
Even with the addition of Bernard Pollard, the Texans secondary has been problematic this season, making it imperative that Houston finds a safety in this draft. |
| 16. |  |
Rolando McClain |
Linebacker |
Alabama |
The Titans would have to be ecstatic if McClain’s still on the board when they pick, as he’s valued much, much higher. Plus, Keith Bulluck isn’t getting any younger, so McClain makes a ton of sense here. |
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Hopefully Cody will be there and turn out for the Chiefs. Hope he can make Jackson, Dorsey, and the rest of that sorry defense better
December 23rd, 2009 at 1:36 pmTotally agree Zach… I’d love to see them get Berry but if they can’t it has to be Cody or McClain. Defense is the strength of this draft by far… time to solve that issue once and for all.
December 23rd, 2009 at 2:27 pmI agree we need those positions and then comeback in the 2nd round with our two picks and get OL, RB (depends on who is there), LB, S.
December 23rd, 2009 at 3:00 pmZach,I would rather KC draft McClain for 2 reasons.#1 is that Cody isn’t a passrusher which means he is only good on 1st and 2nd down.#2 McClain can not only shut down the run but play all over the field,unlike Cody.The Chiefs need help everywhere so with their two second round picks I hope they go 2 offensive linemen.Round 3 could be rb,te lb safety or another o-lineman.
December 23rd, 2009 at 5:33 pmBut what about having a NT in a 3-4 defense. That and a MLB is obviously what is wrong with this team. Can McClain handle the middle?
December 23rd, 2009 at 6:21 pmI’ve seen him compared to Ray Lewis and some people say he will be better than SF’s Willis.Is that good enough?
December 23rd, 2009 at 8:29 pm[...] Mock Draft – Round One v.1.0 [...]
December 23rd, 2009 at 9:36 pmMcClain is very comparable to Ray Lewis. Cody is a bit of a reach that high. I wouldn’t take him until the 20s.
Linebacker is the easiest position to transition to the NFL at. McClain is a very intelligent guy with a great feel for the game> He is going to be a force at ILB.
December 23rd, 2009 at 10:25 pmSo Josh,are you agreeing with me or do you have someone else in mind and why?
December 24th, 2009 at 4:49 pmI think that McClain to the Chiefs is an incredible fit. Another possibility along the defensive line would be Gerald McCoy.
December 24th, 2009 at 5:53 pmI am a Jets fan, and can see them drafting a WR in the first round, although they do need help on that defensive line. But I think that that Steelers would draft an offensive lineman over a safety without a doubt. it is their weakest position, as we saw cleveland’s defense tear them up.
December 24th, 2009 at 11:52 pmMatt,I think you may be right. The Jets could go either wr or d-line.I think the Jets could draft some o-linemen,to protect Sanchez.I can see the Steelers going nt,o-line,cb,or safety.Hampton is aging,Gay isn’t the answer at corner,their tackles suck almost as bad as my Chiefs linemen,and without Polamalu their safeties leave alot to be desired.
December 25th, 2009 at 3:51 amThe Chargers drafted 3-4 OLB Larry English with their first round pick in 2009. They won’t pick one up this year since he has shown some promise and lot of work ethic. They’ll go for either an RB(probably) or a DT(Jamal Lewis won’t be playing forever).
December 26th, 2009 at 1:39 pmOh and if there is no new agreement for 2010 Merriman will be around for at least another season.
December 26th, 2009 at 1:41 pmNathan,I think you know your Chargers.If I were a Charger fan, I would have a left tackle on my wish list.McNeil gets beat too often and too many holding penalties for my taste. Good luck in the playoffs
December 26th, 2009 at 3:03 pmThanks, Loyd.
December 26th, 2009 at 8:23 pmIts January 7 and your selection order is incorrect.
January 7th, 2010 at 10:11 am