Latest Mock Draft

updated on Feb 16, 2010 10:13 AM EST

1. St. Louis Rams

Sam Bradford | Quarterback | Oklahoma: In consecutive years, the Rams have passed on the likes of Mark Sanchez and Matt Ryan, players considered franchise quarterbacks. It may be somewhat unlikely the Rams will be contending for a playoff spot in the coming season. But taking a quarterback this year would allow him to ease into the starting spot. It will also give head coach Steve Spagnuolo another season to work over the team's defense while the team adds more talent.

2. Detroit Lions

Ndamukong Suh | Defensive tackle | Nebraska: Suh should be a fairly obvious choice, if he's available. He has the ability to transform a defense. He can penetrate and get sacks, collapse the pocket to make the quarterback get rid of the ball faster or take up double teams to help linebackers get after the run. Suh is the beset defensive tackle to come out in some time and will be an immediate starter.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Gerald McCoy | Defensive tackle | Oklahoma: With a front four with no discernable stars, the Buccaneers would be foolish to go after a safety instead of McCoy. He can do just about everything Suh can and will help the league's worst run defense. The Buccaneers need several pieces on defense, but McCoy is about as good of a place to start.

4. Washington Redskins

Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma: The popular opinion seems to be that Washington will draft a quarterback. However, given Washington's numerous holes to fill, how can the team justifiably give up on Jason Campbell? In 2009, he was not the problem throwing for 3,618 yards, 20 touchdowns and completing 64.5 percent of his passes. Yes, owner Dan Snyder is a bit wacky. But a new front office could see in Campbell what Snyder does not.

5. Kansas City Chiefs

Eric Berry | Safety | Tennessee: Whether it's Berry or Rolando McClain, the Chiefs can't lose. Although McClain would better-help Kansas City's poor run defense, Berry is a playmaker. Their safeties are lacking in all-around talent, which Berry displayed in his junior year. While a linebacker and left tackle could also be possibilites, some think Berry is the best player in this draft.

6. Seattle Seahawks

Jimmy Clausen | Quarterback | Notre Dame: Current starter Matt Hasselbeck has one more year left on his contract, so drafting his replacement is a necessity. He could even be cut considering he's had a 22:27 touchdown-to-interception ratio the past two seasons and has missed 11 games over that time. Clausen is NFL ready, and a known favorite of new coach Pette Carroll.

7. Cleveland Browns

Joe Haden | Cornerback | Florida:If one of the quarterbacks fell to Cleveland, new president Mike Holmgren might want to start his regime with a fresh signal caller. However, the team still hasn't totally given Brady Quinn a chance. By selecting Haden, the Browns could finally move Brandon McDonald inside covering the slot, a position where he'd be more suited. The Browns' front seven started to come on during the second half of the 2009 season, and Haden would certainly help the back half.

8. Oakland Raiders

Rolando McClain | Middle linebacker | Alabama: This may be an unconventional pick, but Kirk Morrison misses far too many tackles to remain at inside linebacker. The Raiders may have more pressing needs – defensive line, offensive tackle, cornerback – but there isn't a better player than McClain here.

9. Buffalo Bills

Anthony Davis | Offensive tackle | Rutgers: The Buffalo line clearly wasn't as good in 2009 without Jason Peters, so why not take a player very similar to him? Davis is an impressive physical lineman who can be a force in run blocking. He's also an excellent pass blocker and should stick on the left side for years if he can keep his weight in check. Demetrius Bell was solid at times, but Davis can be great.

10.* Jacksonville Jaguars

Derrick Morgan | Defensive end | Georgia Tech: Yes, the Jaguars drafted defensive ends Derrick Harvey and Quentin Groves in 2008. However, both have underperformed and are nowhere near the player Morgan can be. The team only had 14 sacks in 2009, a number Morgan could get by himself.

10.* Denver Broncos (from Chicago)

Dez Bryant | Wide receiver | Oklahoma State: It's common knowledge at this point that the Broncos will be trading troubled wide receiver Brandon Marshall. Bryant, who was suspended for all but three games in 2009, could be an immediate factor in the NFL. Denver could go a few directions with this pick, including defensive tackle and middle linebacker. However, with McClain off the board, no players at those positions are worth this early of a pick.

12. Miami Dolphins

Dan Williams | Defensive tackle | Tennessee: The need for a nose tackle in Miami has been widely discussed. Jason Ferguson has been mulling retirement, but even if he returns he probably won't play more than a year. Williams may not be as big as Terrence Cody, but he's emerged as a better player. He was an inconsistent before his senior year, but really turned it on in 2009.

13. San Francisco 49ers

Trent Williams | Offensive tackle | Oklahoma: It's clear that the 49ers need an upgrade at right tackle. Bryan Bulaga and Bruce Campbell may still be available, but Williams is the best pure right tackle in the draft. He may have played on the left side in 2009, but he showed earlier in his career that he was a natural on the right side.

14. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver)

Bryan Bulaga | Offensive tackle | Iowa: With the career of future Hall of Fame tackle Walter Jones comig to an end, Seattle could benefit by taking his replacement this year. It's a strong tackle class early, but there is a considerable dropoff after the first-round tackles. Bulaga is considered by some a top 10 talent and could give Seattle it's next great left tackle.

15. New York Giants

Earl Thomas | Safety | Texas: With Rolando McClain unlikely to fall this far, the Giants would be wise to go after a player like Thomas. The Giants' safeties don't get after the ball, Thomas' specialty. The Giants gave up a lot of big plays in the passing game and having Thomas patrolling the deep part of the field, like Ed Reed, should help there. Thomas can also handle playing man against wide receivers.

16/17.* Tennessee Titans

Everson Griffen | Defensive end | Southern California: With the impending departure of veteran Kyle Vanden Bosch, the Titans need a starting-caliber end. Griffen is a solid power rusher who can easily slide into Vanden Bosch's side. A cornerback is a possibility, but this still too early for someone like Kyle Wilson or Patrick Robinson.

16/17.* San Francisco 49ers

C.J. Spiller | Running back | Clemson: Although the 49ers still have Frank Gore and drafted Glen Coffee in the third round last year, they don't have a player as explosive as Spiller. He can clearly run the ball, but has a lot of value as a pass catcher. Spiller will also help the team improve ite's league-worst punt return average.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers

Bruce Campbell | Offensive tackle | Maryland: Playing Max Starks at left tackle has to stop if Pittsburgh wants to return to the Super Bowl. He's wildly inconsistent and had plenty of injuries in the past. Although he's signed through 2012 and started every game in 2009, the Steelers should look for his replacement. Campbell could be that player, maybe even in a year after playing behind Starks. Don't be surprised, though, if Pittsburgh looks at Georgia Tech's Morgan Burnett. They need a player who can either compliment Troy Polamalu or start for him if he gets injured again.

19.* Atlanta Falcons

Jason Pierre-Paul | Defensive end | South Florida: It's time to give up on the Jamaal Anderson experiment. He is officially a bust. Also consider that John Abraham, while still effective, is getting up there in age. Pierre-Paul would give the team a great pass-rush combo. The Falcons could also look at cornerback, as that is probably the team's biggest area of concern. The problem is the quality depth a cornerback in this draft is lacking after Joe Haden.

20.* Houston Texans

Brian Price | Defensive tackle | UCLA: Defensive line continues to be the Texans' biggest need, so once again the team should use a first rounder on the front. Price is a good value with the 20th pick, but filling this need is a necessity. The team can address it's needs in the secondary later in the draft.

21. Cincinnati Bengals

Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma: While the Bengals rarely utilize a tight end, it's clear their offense is transforming. Gresham is the draft's best tight end and a good all-around player. The Bengals are a team that has a lot of strengths and glaring needs. They're set at quarterback, running back, cornerback, center, offensive tackle and middle linebacker. After tight end, the Bengals may consider a guard like Mike Iupati or a wide receiver like Golden Tate or Damian Williams

22. New England Patriots

Sergio Kindle | Outside linebacker | Texas: This would be a steal for New England. Kindle was sensational at linebacker in 2008 and held his own at end in 2009. He would give New England the pass rushing playmaker it didn't have last season.

23. Green Bay Packers

Charles Brown | Offensive tackle | Southern California: This may be somewhat early for Brown to be taken but that's just how bad Green Bay's offensive line was in 2009. No team gave up more sacks than Green Bay last season and Brown could replace the injury-prone Chad Clifton. While cornerback may be just as big of a need, there is good depth at that position in this draft.

24. Philadelphia Eagles

Brandon Graham | Defensive end | Michigan: Trent Cole is the only front four pass rusher the Eagle have. Graham would fit perfectly in Philadelphia. He's an agile end who can get into the back field quickly and can drop back into light zone when needed. He's a three-down player who has the talent to contribute right away.

25. Baltimore Ravens

Golden Tate | Wide receiver | Notre Dame: Every year people say Baltimore needs a wide receiver. This year is no different as Derrick Mason is only a year older and quarterback Joe Flacco obviously needs a deep threat. Tate can do much more than run vertical routes as he has good hands and is dangerous after the catch. He can also contribute on punt and kick returns.

26. Arizona Cardinals

Ricky Sapp | Outside linebacker | Clemson: Following the retirement of Bertrand Berry, outside linebacker becomes a big need for Arizona. The best players left, Chike Okeafor and Clark Haggins, are solid but not great. Sapp has the makings of an excellent 3-4 rush linebacker.

27. Dallas Cowboys

Mike Iupati | Guard | Idaho: Kyle Kosier is decent at left guard but Iupati would be a huge upgrade. He perfectly fits the Dallas power blocking scheme. Even more importantly, he would add some nastiness to the Cowboys line.

28. San Diego Chargers

Jonathan Dwyer | Running back | Georgia Tech: LaDanian Tomlinson's days in San Diego are likely coming to an end and Darren Sproles probably can't handle an every down load for 16 games. Dwyer would give San Diego a strong running back to pair with Sproles.

29. New York Jets

Jared Odrick | Defensive tackle | Penn State: Starters Shaun Ellis and Marques Douglas are getting older. Odrick profiles as a top five-technique due to his build and quickness at the snap.

30. Minnesota Vikings

Kyle Wilson | Cornerback | Boise State: Antoine Winfield is very good. Cedric Griffin is solid. However, both have begun to have injury problems. In fact, Griffin may not be ready for the start of the season after tearing his ACL. Wilson had an outstanding Senior Bowl week and elevated his stock. He's at worst a very good nickel cornerback for Minnesota and could nicely fill in for Griffin until he comes back.

31. Indianapolis Colts

Sean Weatherspoon | Linebacker | Missouri: The Colts have to be hoping that one of the offensive tackles falls, but that might not be the case. Brandon Spikes is a higher-rated linebacker, but Weatherspoon fits their defensive scheme much better. He can play inside if Gary Brackett isn't brought back. Or he can play outside if needed.

32. New Orleans Saints

Carlos Dunlap | Defensive end | Florida: The Saints need some help on defense, particularly in the front four and at cornerback. Dunlap is best pass rusher available at this spot. If there's a defensive coordinator who could get Dunlap going, it's Gregg Williams. Dunlap would also allow the Saints to more easily go to more three-man fronts like they did in the Super Bowl. Or he could transition to defensive tackle, much like Calais Campbell did for Arizona.

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33. St. Louis Rams

Damian Williams | Wide receiver | USC: When Steve Spagnuolo was defensive coordinator of the Giants, he made his name off getting the most out of tackles who were somewhat underachievers. He should be able to do the same with a later-round defensive tackle in this draft. Instead, opting for a good possession receiver with solid athletic abilities would help a player like Bradford develop faster.

34. Detroit Lions

Patrick Robinson | Cornerback | Florida State: The Lions desperately need to continue revamping their secondary. They started in a good way last draft by taking Louis Delmas in the second round. The Lions finished last in pass defense in 2009, mostly due to shoddy cornerback play. Robinson is arguably the best cornerback available here. He’s a playmaker with good athleticism, something Detroit defense is lacking.

35. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Demaryius Thomas | Wide receiver | Georgia Tech: For Josh Freeman to continue to improve, he needs better wide receivers. Antonio Bryant is really the team's only starting-caliber wide receiver, and he may not be brought back. Thomas is a physical, intimidating receiver who knows how to get open.

36. Kansas City Chiefs

Brandon Spikes | Middle linebacker | Florida: After getting someone like Berry in the first round, this may be the dream scenario for the Chiefs. Spikes is the kind of three-down, run-stuffing linebacker the team lacks.

37. Washington Redskins

Maurkice Pouncey | Center | Florida: Drafting two offensive linemen isn't sexy, but necessary in Washington's case. Pouncey is by far the best center in the draft and if he's available here, Washington has to consider him.

38. Cleveland Browns

Corey Wootton | Defensive end | Northwestern: Some of Cleveland’s needs are pretty overblown. Most will say that the right side of the offensive line needs upgraded, but Floyd Womack played well at right tackle over the final third of the season. Cleveland also has two linebackers who finished the season on injured reserve, so the linebacker need is overstated. What isn't is the need to add playmakers on the defensive line. Wootton will give them a physical precense with the quickness to blitz.

39. Oakland Raiders

Taylor Mays | Free safety | Southern California: Unfortunately for Mays, not a lot of teams need a stiff, over-sized safety with questionable cover skills. Fortunately for Mays, Raiders owner Al Davis loves athletes.

40. Seattle Seahawks

Lamarr Houston | Defensive tackle | Texas: One of the keys of Pete Carroll's defenses at USC was having defensive tackles who could get pressure. Houston's size is adequate, but he makes his name on being lightning quick off the snap. Next to Brandon Mebane, one of the most underrated players in the league, Houston could shine.

41. Buffalo Bills

Terrence Cody | Defensive tackle | Alabama: A front three of Marcus Stroud and Kyle Williams at the ends and big Cody in the middle would be hard to run around. Cody may be an underachiever, but he's good enough to play the nose, which will help Buffalo's transition to the 3-4.

42/44.* New England Patriots (from Jacksonville)

Tyson Alualu: The Patriots need to work on their defensive line this offseason and adding a player like Alualu would go a long way in helping that. He's the kind of high motor player that should excel at 3-4 defensive end.

43. Miami Dolphins

Eric Norwood | Outside linebacker | South Carolina: With the coming departure of Joey Porter, the Dolphins will have to find a good pass rusher. Norwood is a good prospect after playing linebacker and end in 2009. In the right fit, he could get double digit sacks as a rookie.

42/44.* Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Chicago)

Morgan Burnett | Safety | Georgia Tech: Although safety isn't the biggest need for Tampa Bay, Burnett would be a steal with this selection. He can play either safety spot and is a good all-around player.

45. Denver Broncos (from Chicago)

Arthur Jones | Defensive tackle | Syracuse: Make no mistake about it, the Broncos need help along the defensive line. Jones is an underrated prospect who has the size and athleticism to do hold the nose.

46. New York Giants

Daryl Washington | Linebacker | Texas Christian: After Antonio Pierce was cut, the Giants will need to address inside linebacker. Washington is a rangy, athletic linebacker who can play all three downs.

47/48.* Carolina Panthers

Arrelious Benn | Wide receiver | Illinois: Steve Smith can't continue to be the lone threat in the Carolina passing game. Benn would give them a big target who can replace an old Muhsin Muhammad.

47/48.* New England Patriots (from Tennessee)

Rob Gronkowski | Tight end | Arizona: This is a slight luxury pick. Gronkowski was a big-time difference maker in 2008 and missed all of 2009 due to injury. Coming into the year he was a first-round player. Benjamin Watson and Chris Baker are decent tight ends, but Gronkowski is at another level.

49. San Francisco 49ers

Jerry Hughes | Outside linebacker | TCU: Hughes is a perfect fit for the 49ers. He would give them a very good 3-4 outside linebacker, but his versatility could be key. When San Francisco shows a four-man front, Hughes can hold an end better than Parys Haralson or Manny Lawson.

50/51.* Kansas City Chiefs

Ryan Matthews | Running back | Fresno State: Over the last nine games of the season, there were few better running backs than Jamaal Charles. But it's unknown if he can be a lead runner for a full season. Matthews could be a great second option and there would be less of a burden on quarterback Matt Cassel.

50/51.* Houston Texans

Chad Jones | Safety | LSU: What wide receiver is to Baltimore, free safety is to Houston. Jones is a big, athletic safety who can cover the pass and help against the rune.

52. Pittsburgh Steelers

Donovan Warren | Cornerback | Michigan: Ike Taylor and William Gay leave plenty to be desired. In addition, Deshea Townsend is an unrestricted free agent. Warren is the kind of physical who could excel in Pittsburgh's scheme.

53. New England Patriots

Mike Johnson | Guard | Alabama: Obviously Logan Mankins is a stud at left guard. But Stephen Neal is getting up there in age and Johnson would be a good replacement.

54. Cincinnati Bengals

Jordan Shipley | Wide receiver | Texas: Cincinnati could continue to revamp it's offense by adding one of the most sure-handed receivers in this year's draft. Shipley could be plugged into the slot for 10 years and excel.

55. Philadelphia Eagles

Navorro Bowman | Outside linebacker | Penn State: Although the Eagles really need a safety, Bowman would be hard to pass up at this point. He's arguably the best weak-side linebacker in the draft.

56. Green Bay Packers

Reshad Jones | Strong safety | Georgia: Atari Bigby has struggled at strong safety. Jones may never be a star player in the NFL, but he's dependable and athletic.

57. Baltimore Ravens

Dominique Franks | Cornerback | Oklahoma: Fabian Washington is really little more than a nickel cornerback, so adding a player like Franks would be a boon.

58. Arizona Cardinals

Ciron Black | Offensive tackle | LSU: The Cardinals offensive line was pretty bad at times in 2009. Black may not have the most upside, but he's a dependable tackle who goes a little unappreciated.

59. Dallas Cowboys

Nate Allen | Free safety | South Florida: It's been known for several years that the Cowboys need a playmaking free safety. Ken Hamlin may have been given a long-term contract, but he's not the answer. Allen has a nose for the ball and can help in all facets of the game.

60. San Diego Chargers

Selvish Capers | Offensive tackle | West Virginia: Right tackle has been a pit for San Diego for some time. Capers actually played on the right side at West Virginia and is a quality blocker.

61. New York Jets

Perrish Cox | Cornerback | Oklahoma State: It stands to reason that this pick should be a defensive back. Cox makes sense for several reasons. He could line up opposite Darrell Revis and give the Jets an outstanding cornerback duo. Or he could play free safety and replace Kerry Rhodes, who was benched last season.

62. Minnesota Vikings

Shawn Lauvao | Guard | Arizona State: Right guard Anthony Herrera has had his struggles. Lauvao is very good in the run game and could be help make Phil Loadholt even better.

63. Indianapolis Colts

Rodger Saffold | Offensive tackle | Indiana: The Colts need a left tackle so Tony Ugoh can shift to the right side to displace the horribly underperforming Ryan Diem. Saffold is a better choice than someone like Vladimir Ducasse of Massachusetts because he's light on his feet but still strong enough to hold up at the point of attack.

64. New Orleans Saints

Brandon Ghee | Cornerback | Wake Forest: This could be a coup for New Orleans. Ghee could line up opposite Tracy Porter and Malcolm Jenkins could shift to free safety if Darren Sharper isn't brought back.

* = teams will flip coin at the Scouting Combine