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Round One
1. Patrick Peterson, Cornerback, LSU
When you have the number one pick you could use help in almost any aspect on the team. Patrick Peterson has the potential to be a shutdown corner in this league, and we have all seen the impact Nnamdi and Revis have had on this league. He's the top player on the board and also the player with the fewest questions. It also doesn't hurt that he is the top returner in the draft.
2. Nick Fairley, Defensive Tackler, Auburn
With the recent releases of Justin Bannan and Jamal Williams, the Denver Broncos have made it clear they will be taking a DT with this pick. The question is whether they take Marcel Dareus or Nick Fairley. Fairley does have more questions about him, but he is also the most dynamic of the premier DT's with his pass rushing ability.
3. Marcel Dareus, Defensive Tackle, Alabama
Buffalo needs help all over that defense and they move one step closer to making that defense better with Dareus. This pick came down to either Von Miller or Dareus. Dareus gets the edge, because he is the most versatile and fundamentally sound player between the two.
4. AJ Green, Wide Receiver, Georgia
With T.O. likely to be moving on and Chad Johnson potentially being traded, the Bengals need to get that number one receiver for the next ten years. A.J. Green is the best receiver prospect since Calvin Johnson. Green will be the impact player on offense the Bengals are looking for.
5. Von Miller, Outside Linebacker, Texas A&M
Ever since Calvin Pace went to the Jets back in 2008, the rush linebacker position has been a dire need for the Cardinals. Von Miller is the top rush linebacker in this draft, and will come in and make an impact immediately. The Cardinals get the guy they targeted all along.
6. Da'Quan Bowers, Defensive End, Clemson
The Browns have switched to a 4-3 defense and they need some defensive line help. Luckily for them I have Bowers slipping right to them. Bowers is very talented and he is gifted physically. Many people have Bowers as the top prospect in this draft, but with his lingering knee issue he falls to Cleveland at six.
7. Prince Amukamara, Cornerback,
After an impressive combine Prince moves up to number seven. This isn't a dire position of need, but SF could definitely improve at CB. If it's not Prince then the pick would be Robert Quinn.
8. Blaine Gabbert, Quarterback, Missouri
Easily there biggest need is QB and the Titans get there guy here. There are definitely better players available, but you can't win without a QB. Gabbert is the franchise player Tennessee has been looking for.
9. J.J. Watt, Defensive End, Wisconsin
Dallas' biggest need is cornerback, but with the remaining corners available it wouldn't be good value with this pick. If the draft played out like this I believe Dallas' would trade out of this pick, but you can't predict trades in a mock. With Marcus Spears and Stephen Bowen becoming free agents Dalls could use someone to replace them. I'm not as high on Watt as others, but he is the prototypical 3-4 End Dallas will need.
10. Julio Jones, Wide Receiver, Alabama
Julio Jones was one of the top performers at the combine and with that performance the Redskin's take him at ten. Santana Moss is a free agent and even if he wasn't they need to improve at the WR position. Anthony Armstrong cannot be your number one.
11. Robert Quinn, Rush Linebacker, North Carolina
With the transition to a 3-4, the Texans need that premier pass rusher to come off the edge. Robert Quinn is arguably the best overall pass rusher in the draft, and the Texans get tremendous value with Quinn at eleven.
12. Cam Newton, Quarterback, Auburn
With the Brett Favre saga finally coming to the end and the Tavris Jackson experiment being over, the Vikings need to find that answer at the QB position. Easily one of the most athletic players in this draft class, but still has a lot of work to do. The Vikings draft for the future here and hope Newton pans out down the road.
13. Tyron Smith, Offensive Tackle, USC
The Lions need two things badly, a Cornerback and an Offensive Tackle. Taking a corner here just would be too high, so the objective turns to protecting Matthew Stafford. Tyron Smith is the top tackle in this draft class and he will be the guy the Lions hope can protect Stafford's blindside.
14. Corey Liuget, Defensive Tackle, Illinois
With Cliff Ryan becoming a free agent and Fred Robbins turning 34, the Rams need to find someone to help build that defense. With Chris Long emerging last season, Liuget will come in and only make the D-line better.
15. Mark Ingram, Halfback, Alabama Crimson Tide
IIt seems that Ingram is the consensus pick here for the Dolphins in every mock. With Ronnie Brown becoming a free agent and Ricky Williams set to retire, Miami needs to find a RB. The Dolphins get a position of need and good value with this pick.
16. Cameron Jordan, Defensive End, California
The Jaguars need to solve their End problem, and Jordan is the guy to do it. A top 10 player on my big board and seems to be rising on many other boards. Jacksonville gets tremendous value and takes care of one of there top needs with this pick.
17. Aldon Smith, Rush Linebacker, Missouri
With Liuget, Watt, and Jordan off the board already the Patriots lhave to look for another position here. Aldon Smith is considered to be a top 10 prospect by some, and is the top remaining rush linebacker available. The Pats' needed another pass rusher and get it here.
18. Nate Solder, Offensive Tackle, Colorado
The Chargers have needed a RT for years and take Solder to fill that hole. A very athletic and talented player, but very raw and inconsistent at times. Nonetheless, he fits the Chargers scheme and will start from day one.
19. Anthony Castonzo, Offensive Tackle, Colorado Buffaloes
With the Giants O-line up there in age and very injury prone they need to start rebuilding the offensive line. Castonzo might not start right away, but he will be the LT for the future.
20. Adrian Clayborn, Defensive End, Iowa Hawkeyes
The Bucs' had a horrific pass rush last year and DE is the number one priority. Coming into the season Clayborn was a top ten prospect, but didn't put up the numbers this year and thus his stock dropping. If he plays like he did in 2009 then this is gonna be an absolute steal for Tampa Bay.
21. Phil Taylor, Nose Tackle, Baylor
The Chiefs haven't had a legitimate nose tackle since they made the transition to a 3-4. Phil Taylor is the top pure nose tackle in this draft and will come in and start right away. There are some character and weight concerns with Taylor, but I think he has that under control.
22. Gabe Camiri, Offensive Tackle, Wisconsin
The Colts need some help on the offensive line. Camiri offers a tackle who is very good in pass protection, which we know is important to the Colts.
23. Jimmy Smith, Cornerback, Colorado
The Eagles tried many options at RCB last year and none of them played well. Jimmy Smith will come in and start from day one bringing some stability to the position.
24. Akeem Ayers, Outside Linebacker, UCLA
Coming off a terrible combine Ayers' stock falls. The Saints have desperately needed some OLB's for years now and get the best one at 4-3 position. Ayers doesn't do anything great, but he is an all around good player in every aspect of the position.
25. Brandon Harris, Cornerback, Miami (FL)
Coming off a great combine Harris moves back up into the mid 20's. The Seahawks had absolute terrible play at CB last season. Harris will come in and be an immediate starter.
26. Torrey Smith, Wide Receiver, Maryland
He's not a player I like a lot, but there is definitely talent with him. With Stallworth and Houshmandzadeh set to become free agents, and Derrick Mason potentially retiring, Torrey Smith could come in and make an impact right away. He will also give them some stability in the kick return game.
27. Ryan Kerrigan, Defensive End, Purdue
Atlanta could go WR or DE at this pick. The best available of those two would be a DE though. Abraham is getting old and Atlanta didn't really have a pass rush anywhere else last year. Kerrigan will make an impact on the D-line right away
28. Derek Sherrod, Offensive Tackle, Mississippi State
With Matt Light set to hit free agency, the Patriots need to get younger and better at tackle. Sherrod is a great pass blocker, and that works well with the Patriots. Will likely play RT with Vollmer more than likely moving to LT.
29. Mike Pouncey, Offensive Guard, Florida
The Bears could improve almost anywhere along that abysmal offensive line. They would like to get a tackle, but they need the best available lineman. Mike Pouncey is the consensus top guard in this draft. He'll come in and start at right guard immediately.
30. Justin Houston, Rush Linebacker, Georgia
It's debatable whether Houston is a defensive end or rush linebacker, but I think he has just enough to be a linebacker. The Jets struggled last year getting to the QB and need some help in that area. Houston might not be a starter right away, but he'll make an impact in pass rushing situations.
31. Ben Ijalana, Offensive Tackle/Guard, Villanova
The Steelers need a CB more than anything, but they also need some O-line help and I don't think the talent between Ijalana and the next best corner is comparable. Depending on whether the Steelers bring back Willie Colon, he'll either be playing RT or RG.
32. Christian Ballard, Defensive End, Iowa
Cullen Jenkins is a free agent and Johnny Jolly is heading into a contract year. Ballard is a guy I have been high on ever since the Senior Bowl. Ballard will bring in a pass rushing aspect to the D-line that the Packers didn't really have last year.
1. Patrick Peterson, Cornerback, LSU
When you have the number one pick you could use help in almost any aspect on the team. Patrick Peterson has the potential to be a shutdown corner in this league, and we have all seen the impact Nnamdi and Revis have had on this league. He's the top player on the board and also the player with the fewest questions. It also doesn't hurt that he is the top returner in the draft.
2. Nick Fairley, Defensive Tackler, Auburn
With the recent releases of Justin Bannan and Jamal Williams, the Denver Broncos have made it clear they will be taking a DT with this pick. The question is whether they take Marcel Dareus or Nick Fairley. Fairley does have more questions about him, but he is also the most dynamic of the premier DT's with his pass rushing ability.
3. Marcel Dareus, Defensive Tackle, Alabama
Buffalo needs help all over that defense and they move one step closer to making that defense better with Dareus. This pick came down to either Von Miller or Dareus. Dareus gets the edge, because he is the most versatile and fundamentally sound player between the two.
4. AJ Green, Wide Receiver, Georgia
With T.O. likely to be moving on and Chad Johnson potentially being traded, the Bengals need to get that number one receiver for the next ten years. A.J. Green is the best receiver prospect since Calvin Johnson. Green will be the impact player on offense the Bengals are looking for.
5. Von Miller, Outside Linebacker, Texas A&M
Ever since Calvin Pace went to the Jets back in 2008, the rush linebacker position has been a dire need for the Cardinals. Von Miller is the top rush linebacker in this draft, and will come in and make an impact immediately. The Cardinals get the guy they targeted all along.
6. Da'Quan Bowers, Defensive End, Clemson
The Browns have switched to a 4-3 defense and they need some defensive line help. Luckily for them I have Bowers slipping right to them. Bowers is very talented and he is gifted physically. Many people have Bowers as the top prospect in this draft, but with his lingering knee issue he falls to Cleveland at six.
7. Prince Amukamara, Cornerback,
After an impressive combine Prince moves up to number seven. This isn't a dire position of need, but SF could definitely improve at CB. If it's not Prince then the pick would be Robert Quinn.
8. Blaine Gabbert, Quarterback, Missouri
Easily there biggest need is QB and the Titans get there guy here. There are definitely better players available, but you can't win without a QB. Gabbert is the franchise player Tennessee has been looking for.
9. J.J. Watt, Defensive End, Wisconsin
Dallas' biggest need is cornerback, but with the remaining corners available it wouldn't be good value with this pick. If the draft played out like this I believe Dallas' would trade out of this pick, but you can't predict trades in a mock. With Marcus Spears and Stephen Bowen becoming free agents Dalls could use someone to replace them. I'm not as high on Watt as others, but he is the prototypical 3-4 End Dallas will need.
10. Julio Jones, Wide Receiver, Alabama
Julio Jones was one of the top performers at the combine and with that performance the Redskin's take him at ten. Santana Moss is a free agent and even if he wasn't they need to improve at the WR position. Anthony Armstrong cannot be your number one.
11. Robert Quinn, Rush Linebacker, North Carolina
With the transition to a 3-4, the Texans need that premier pass rusher to come off the edge. Robert Quinn is arguably the best overall pass rusher in the draft, and the Texans get tremendous value with Quinn at eleven.
12. Cam Newton, Quarterback, Auburn
With the Brett Favre saga finally coming to the end and the Tavris Jackson experiment being over, the Vikings need to find that answer at the QB position. Easily one of the most athletic players in this draft class, but still has a lot of work to do. The Vikings draft for the future here and hope Newton pans out down the road.
13. Tyron Smith, Offensive Tackle, USC
The Lions need two things badly, a Cornerback and an Offensive Tackle. Taking a corner here just would be too high, so the objective turns to protecting Matthew Stafford. Tyron Smith is the top tackle in this draft class and he will be the guy the Lions hope can protect Stafford's blindside.
14. Corey Liuget, Defensive Tackle, Illinois
With Cliff Ryan becoming a free agent and Fred Robbins turning 34, the Rams need to find someone to help build that defense. With Chris Long emerging last season, Liuget will come in and only make the D-line better.
15. Mark Ingram, Halfback, Alabama Crimson Tide
IIt seems that Ingram is the consensus pick here for the Dolphins in every mock. With Ronnie Brown becoming a free agent and Ricky Williams set to retire, Miami needs to find a RB. The Dolphins get a position of need and good value with this pick.
16. Cameron Jordan, Defensive End, California
The Jaguars need to solve their End problem, and Jordan is the guy to do it. A top 10 player on my big board and seems to be rising on many other boards. Jacksonville gets tremendous value and takes care of one of there top needs with this pick.
17. Aldon Smith, Rush Linebacker, Missouri
With Liuget, Watt, and Jordan off the board already the Patriots lhave to look for another position here. Aldon Smith is considered to be a top 10 prospect by some, and is the top remaining rush linebacker available. The Pats' needed another pass rusher and get it here.
18. Nate Solder, Offensive Tackle, Colorado
The Chargers have needed a RT for years and take Solder to fill that hole. A very athletic and talented player, but very raw and inconsistent at times. Nonetheless, he fits the Chargers scheme and will start from day one.
19. Anthony Castonzo, Offensive Tackle, Colorado Buffaloes
With the Giants O-line up there in age and very injury prone they need to start rebuilding the offensive line. Castonzo might not start right away, but he will be the LT for the future.
20. Adrian Clayborn, Defensive End, Iowa Hawkeyes
The Bucs' had a horrific pass rush last year and DE is the number one priority. Coming into the season Clayborn was a top ten prospect, but didn't put up the numbers this year and thus his stock dropping. If he plays like he did in 2009 then this is gonna be an absolute steal for Tampa Bay.
21. Phil Taylor, Nose Tackle, Baylor
The Chiefs haven't had a legitimate nose tackle since they made the transition to a 3-4. Phil Taylor is the top pure nose tackle in this draft and will come in and start right away. There are some character and weight concerns with Taylor, but I think he has that under control.
22. Gabe Camiri, Offensive Tackle, Wisconsin
The Colts need some help on the offensive line. Camiri offers a tackle who is very good in pass protection, which we know is important to the Colts.
23. Jimmy Smith, Cornerback, Colorado
The Eagles tried many options at RCB last year and none of them played well. Jimmy Smith will come in and start from day one bringing some stability to the position.
24. Akeem Ayers, Outside Linebacker, UCLA
Coming off a terrible combine Ayers' stock falls. The Saints have desperately needed some OLB's for years now and get the best one at 4-3 position. Ayers doesn't do anything great, but he is an all around good player in every aspect of the position.
25. Brandon Harris, Cornerback, Miami (FL)
Coming off a great combine Harris moves back up into the mid 20's. The Seahawks had absolute terrible play at CB last season. Harris will come in and be an immediate starter.
26. Torrey Smith, Wide Receiver, Maryland
He's not a player I like a lot, but there is definitely talent with him. With Stallworth and Houshmandzadeh set to become free agents, and Derrick Mason potentially retiring, Torrey Smith could come in and make an impact right away. He will also give them some stability in the kick return game.
27. Ryan Kerrigan, Defensive End, Purdue
Atlanta could go WR or DE at this pick. The best available of those two would be a DE though. Abraham is getting old and Atlanta didn't really have a pass rush anywhere else last year. Kerrigan will make an impact on the D-line right away
28. Derek Sherrod, Offensive Tackle, Mississippi State
With Matt Light set to hit free agency, the Patriots need to get younger and better at tackle. Sherrod is a great pass blocker, and that works well with the Patriots. Will likely play RT with Vollmer more than likely moving to LT.
29. Mike Pouncey, Offensive Guard, Florida
The Bears could improve almost anywhere along that abysmal offensive line. They would like to get a tackle, but they need the best available lineman. Mike Pouncey is the consensus top guard in this draft. He'll come in and start at right guard immediately.
30. Justin Houston, Rush Linebacker, Georgia
It's debatable whether Houston is a defensive end or rush linebacker, but I think he has just enough to be a linebacker. The Jets struggled last year getting to the QB and need some help in that area. Houston might not be a starter right away, but he'll make an impact in pass rushing situations.
31. Ben Ijalana, Offensive Tackle/Guard, Villanova
The Steelers need a CB more than anything, but they also need some O-line help and I don't think the talent between Ijalana and the next best corner is comparable. Depending on whether the Steelers bring back Willie Colon, he'll either be playing RT or RG.
32. Christian Ballard, Defensive End, Iowa
Cullen Jenkins is a free agent and Johnny Jolly is heading into a contract year. Ballard is a guy I have been high on ever since the Senior Bowl. Ballard will bring in a pass rushing aspect to the D-line that the Packers didn't really have last year.
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