Mock Draft 2.0
By Editorial Staff
Below is our latest Mock Draft that features a few changes. We will continue to bring you updated Mock Draft all the way up till draft day. Don’t forget to check out the BUST-O-METER links and coming soon the Sleeper/Steal Alerts. Also be sure to leave some comments we want to hear what you think!
1. St. Louis Rams– QB- Sam Bradford- Okla.
– Bradford all but guaranteed himself the #1 overall pick after his impressive Pro Day. He provides the Rams something they sorely need…..HOPE. This is the right pick here and will get this franchise moving in the right direction. The only way this doesn’t happen is if Bradford gets unreal with his contract talks.
2. Detroit Lions– DT- Ndamukong Suh- Neb.
– Suh is a can’t miss prospect and will add to an improving defensive line. Suh has high character and a high motor and will fit right in with Coach Schwartz’s scheme. Suh will be a force for years to come.
3. Tampa Bay Bucs– DT- Gerald McCoy- Okla.
– McCoy will be a disruptive force on a defense desperate for talent. There are a lot of people that feel McCoy is better than Suh, so in some eyes the Bucs will get the best player in the draft at pick 3. It may just be the Oklahoma ties but McCoy gives me the Tommie Harris vibe, as a player that is capable of getting in the backfield on every play.
4. Washington Redskins– T- Russell Okung- Okla. St.
– I have a feeling McNabb is texting Coach Shanahan every hour pleading with him to select Okung. The Redskins need to protect McNabb by upgrading the talent along the offensive line. Okung is the top rated tackle has the potential to be a Pro Bowler.
5. Kansas City Chiefs– S- Eric Berry- Tenn.
– The Chiefs could go with someone like Trent Williams or Bryan Bulaga but I am not sold on their potential and I am sure Scott Pioli has some questions. With Berry you have an All-World talent that will provide the Chief’s defense with a much needed playmaker. Many feel that a top 5 pick for safety is a reach but Pioli showed last season he will reach for a need or a player he likes (Tyson Jackson).
6. Seattle Seahawks– T- Trent Williams- Okla.
– Trent Williams fills a major need here for the Seahawks. The retirement of Walter Jones left a big hole at the tackle position. Williams has a lot of game experience and could play both the right and left tackle position. Some feel this could be a landing spot for Clausen but the Seahawks gave a lot to get Charlie Whitehurst.
7. Cleveland Browns– S/CB- Earl Thomas- Texas
– I have been predicting CJ Spiller in this spot for awhile now but recently changed my mind. I feel that Spiller is too much like Jerome Harrison and the Browns will look to add a later round power back (maybe LeGarrette Blount). So with this pick the Browns get a playmaking safety capable of covering receivers, backs, and tight ends 1 on 1. Thomas’ versatility is what has lead to his rise up draft boards.
8. Oakland Raiders– T- Bryan Bulaga- Iowa
– Many will predict Bruce Campbell in this position but I don’t see that happening. While Al Davis has become sort of a joke when it comes to the draft I don’t think he will pass up on the more solid Bulaga. Some history that might work against this pick would be the bust of Robert Gallery. I feel that Clausen would be the best move for the Raiders but they are not ready to admit defeat with JaMarcus Russell.
9. Buffalo Bills– NT- Dan Williams- Tenn.
– The Bills need to fill the all important Nose Tackle position to help their transition to the 3-4 defense. Dan Williams is the best nose tackle prospect in this draft and he is capable of performing at a high level. In my opinion this is high for Williams but he has benefited from his ability to play nose tackle. Again what about Clausen? I see the Bills using their 2nd round pick on a quarterback or perhaps trading back into the first round to get Clausen if he slips.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars– LB- Rolando McClain- Alabama
– McClain fills a need and fits the Jaguar’s win now mode. McClain will be able to step right in and make a difference. McClain is pushed into this spot because the Browns selected Earl Thomas who would have been a good fit here. Some are thinking that Spiller might go here but he has similar skills as MJD so I feel they will pass.
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