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Well now that I've finished my big board, I guess it's time to do a new mock. Credit Walter for the order because I'm too lazy to project my own at this point.
1. Atlanta Falcons - T Michael Oher, Ole Miss
I don't see Sam Baker working out at LT though I still question whether the Falcons will really take two tackles in the first round back to back. Still, Oher is the best player in the draft and the offensive line is usually a safe spot to pick in the first round. Oher has been hyped as the best tackle prospect since Orlando Pace. I would say he's the best since Joe Thomas but regardless, he is still a monster.
2. Miami Dolphins - WR Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
The Dolphins badly need help at wide receiver. Ted Ginn Jr., Ernest Wilford, and Greg Camarillo are not going to cut it. Crabtree is the best wide receiver in this draft and will provide a reliable target for whoever mans the QB position under Sparano. Defensive end is also a need but the Dolphins drafted a couple in 2008 and should give them a chance to produce before giving up on them especially with their need at wide receiver being as great as it is.
3. San Francisco 49ers - DE/OLB George Selvie, South Florida
If the 49ers draft here, they will be in major need of a quarterback but there is no value here. In fact, because of the low value of quarterbacks in this draft, teams early in the first round may wait until the second round to pick up a QB. The 49ers could also use a wide receiver so Percy Harvin is a possibility but Selvie is the best player available here and would be an immediate upgrade over Tully Banta-Cain.
4. Kansas City Chiefs - WR Percy Harvin, Florida
The Chiefs are in the 49er dilemma if they draft here. They need a QB but get absolutely no value here if they draft one. Instead of reaching for a QB they will grab another position of need, wide receiver. Past Dwayne Bowe, the Chiefs have no one appealing at wide receiver. Harvin is definitely appealing. The kid has great speed and is extremely versatile. He can take over a game because of his abilities in the open field.
5. St. Louis Rams - CB Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State
Call me crazy but I don't see Tye Hill, Ron Bartell, Fakhir Brown, David Macklin, and Justin King as an elite group. The Rams need a tackle but they are not getting good value here. Jenkins is much better value and an immediate upgrade to the Rams' secondary.
6. Detroit Lions - DE Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech
The Lions definitely need help on the DL and Michael Johnson is a hell of a prospect. If he produces consistently at Georgia Tech he will be the Lions' pick to make up for missing Derrick Harvey last year.
7. Oakland Raiders - DE Tyson Jackson, LSU
The Raiders should have taken Gholston this year and they will regret that when their anemic pass rush fails to produce at a pro level again. Derrick Burgess is their only real player at defensive end. Jackson will take over the left side and greatly improve the Raiders' pass rush.
8. Baltimore Ravens - CB Vontae Davis, Illinois
The Ravens need help at corner. Rolle and McAlister aren't going to last forever and both have shown some deterioration in skills. I don't think Fabian Washington will be the answer and even if he is, I doubt he can man two corner spots at once. Davis will be ready when Rolle or McAlister goes caput.
9. Chicago Bears - RB Knowshon Moreno, Georgia
Nothing against Matt Forte, and I certainly agree Chicago needs a quarterback, but Moreno is amazing value here. Even if Forte does alright I think this will be the pick. Moreno is a playmaker who will get it done for Chicago. The only reason he slides this far is the lack of demand for running backs in the NFL right now.
10. Denver Broncos - ILB Rey Maualuga, USC
The Broncos should take Chris Wells here but they believe they can toss anyone into their system and make them a 1,000 yard rusher. Frankly, it's hard to argue with them. At linebacker, they need an upgrade and Maualuga is the best in the draft. He may rack up a few unnecessary roughness penalties but the Broncos had Romanowski for a while. I don't think they'll mind.
11. New York Jets - RB Chris Wells, Ohio State
The Jets are amazingly lucky that they can sit at #11 and take a player like Chris Wells at a position they desperately need. Wells will be initially split time with Thomas Jones but should eventually carry the full load if he shows he can do it.
12. Cincinnati Bengals - DE Greg Hardy, Ole Miss
The Bengals need defensive line help in the worst way. They will take the best player available at defensive line and that happens to be Hardy.
13. Arizona Cardinals - T Ciron Black, LSU
Taking a right tackle here seems a little weird but Arizona needs one and there is no value at running back here. Ciron Black is a dominant tackle and will give Leinart one less excuse for sucking so bad.
14. Philadelphia Eagles - S Taylor Mays, USC
The Eagles need a tackle and could take Andre Smith here but Mays is a rare athlete at safety and Brian Dawkins won't last forever. Mays will be ready the day Dawkins isn't.
15. Washington Redskins - T Andre Smith, Alabama
The Redskins need help at defensive tackle but there isn't much to pick from at this point. Jon Jansen is getting old and Chris Samuels hasn't looked the same since his knee surgery. The Redskins need to get younger on the offensive line and Andre Smith is a solid prospect.
16. Tennessee Titans - G Duke Robinson, Oklahoma
The Titans need an upgrade at wide receiver but they seem happy to the point of insanity with the pathetic group they have. They should reach for Jeremy Maclin but Robinson is better value and a position of need.
17. Houston Texans - S Myron Rolle, Florida State
The Texans have needs all over their defensive backfield and Rolle is the best player available. They could reach for D.J. Moore because of the vast need at corner but Rolle is a beast and would be hard to pass up.
18. Minnesota Vikings - QB Hunter Cantwell, Louisville
The Vikings have enough talent to be a perennial playoff contender. If they are drafting here, they missed the playoffs and Jackson has failed. Cantwell has a rocket arm and amazing upside. He should be the franchise QB the Vikes need to become a true contender.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - OLB Brian Cushing, USC
Derrick Brooks is getting old and will need to be replaced in the near future. Cushing is the best player available here and should be the pick.
20. Buffalo Bills - ILB James Laurinaitis, Ohio State
I'm not convinced that DiGiorgio is the guy they want here for the next ten years. Laurinaitis definitely has the potential to be that guy. If he can improve his technique, he could be a dominant player for a long time in the NFL.
21. Philadelphia Eagles - WR Jeremy Maclin, Missouri
The Eagles need a tackle but there is no value here. They also could use a good target for Kevin Kolb though and Maclin can take care of that. Maclin should end the Eagles' search for a solid No.1 wideout.
22. Seattle Seahawks - S William Moore, Missouri
I'm not convinced that Deon Grant or Mike Green can properly man the strong safety position. William Moore, however, definitely can and is better value here than any offensive line help, which the Seahawks need.
23. Pittsburgh Steelers - T Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma
The Steelers need all the help they can get on the offensive line. That's why they will reach for Loadholt here. Loadholt should be ready to start in a year or two but it really isn't soon enough.
24. Cleveland Browns - CB D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt
The Browns need cornerback help badly and Moore is the best player available at CB. He would instantly be the best corner on their roster.
25. New Orleans Saints - TE Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
Gresham may not be as good of a tight end as Pettigrew but Pettigrew has a nasty habit of assaulting police officers so Gresham gets the edge. If you don't understand why New Orleans needs a tight end because you think Eric Johnson is solid, thank you for reading my mock but please stop now.
26. Dallas Cowboys - ILB Derry Beckwith, LSU
Dallas will need help here as soon as Zach Thomas is gone. By then, Beckwith should be ready to go.
27. Green Bay Packers - OLB Gerald McRath, Southern Miss.
I'm not sure that Poppinga or Chillar is the answer for the Packers. McRath should take over giving the Packers a great group of linebackers.
28. Indianapolis Colts - DT Al Woods, LSU
Yes, Matt I know he isn't a starter for LSU yet and if he doesn't win a starting job he comes right off my big board. But his physical prowess makes him the top defensive tackle and DT is definitely a position of need for Tony Dungy's defense.
29. New England Patriots - RB C.J. Spiller, Clemson
I'm not convinced that Maroney is a bust. I think he's alright but I also think he needs another back to share the workload. Kevin Faulk is alright but is a role player. C.J. Spiller is not an every down back but he is an explosive alternative to Maroney and could make Kevin Faulk irrelevant.
30. San Diego Chargers - T Alex Boone, Ohio State
The Chargers don't have any real major needs except at right tackle. They will address that by reaching for Alex Boone.
31. Jacksonville Jaguars - WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland
Heyward-Bey should help out a horrible receiving corps and give Garrard a reliable target on the outside. I see Jerry Porter having a revival in Jacksonville but they will still need another receiver.
32. New York Giants - T Max Unger, Oregon
The Giants could use an upgrade at tackle so they'll reach a little bit for Unger. They have precious few needs so they will probably end up reaching here.
Round 2
33. Atlanta Falcons - TE Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State
The Falcons need an upgrade at tight end and Pettigrew is the most talented in the draft. If he can avoid beating cops and focus on beating safeties and linebackers instead, he will be a steal here.
34. Miami Dolphins - C Alex Mack, California
Is Samson Satele a solid center? He has yet to answer that question. Regardless, Mack is the best center prospect in a long time and should definitely be the choice here.
35. San Francisco 49ers - QB Tim Tebow, Florida
Could Tebow fall this far? Yes, in fact he could fall farther. San Francisco may be suspicious of Urban Meyer quarterbacks but I don't think they will be able to resist Tebow here.
36. Kansas City Chiefs - QB Curtis Painter, Purdue
Curtis Painter would function best in a West Coast offense but I think he could succeed elsewhere. Regardless, the Chiefs need a QB and Painter is the best available.
37. St. Louis Rams - RB DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma
Murray is great value at 37th overall. He is one of the better backs in this draft. He should either be a one-two punch with Jackson, or if Jackson leaves via free agency he can carry the load by himself.
38. Detroit Lions - DT Sen'Derrick Marks, Auburn
The Lions need an upgrade at DT to replace the departed Shaun Rogers. Sen'Derrick Marks is raw, but talented and should be a solid pro after a year or two of development.
39. Oakland Raiders - WR Derrick Williams, Penn State
The Raiders need an upgrade at receiver and Williams is the best on the board. He's also an exciting playmaker which always gets Al Davis's pencil moving.
40. Baltimore Ravens - T Adam Ulatoski, Texas
Somehow I don't see the Ravens line working out without Ogden. Ulatoski has the versatility to play guard or tackle and will replace Gaither immediately if he fails.
41. Chicago Bears - QB Chase Daniel, Missouri
The Bears need a quarterback and now there is value. Chase Daniel is small at 5'11" but shows good decision making and a good arm. He should be an immediate upgrade over "Gross, man."
42. Denver Broncos - S Kam Chancellor, Virginia Tech
Guess who's really old on the Broncos D. If you guessed John Lynch pat yourself on the back. Kam Chancellor will be his eventual replacement.
43. New York Jets - G Herman Johnson, LSU
The Jets need an offensive line upgrade on the inside. Johnson combined with Brick and Mangold should develop into a strong offensive line for a long time coming.
44. Cincinnati Bengals - DT Fili Moala, USC
Will the Bengals address the defensive line with their first two picks? Yep. Should they? Absolutely. The Bengals are in major need of defensive line help and didn't help themselves by drafting eighteen wide receivers to piss off Chad Johnson. Hopefully, they wise up in 09.
45. Arizona Cardinals - RB Keiland Williams, LSU
The Cards need a running back and Williams is the best on the board.
46. Carolina Panthers - QB Matt Stafford, Georgia
Jake Delhomme is getting rather old and injury prone and I'm not sure Matt Moore is the answer. If Stafford can learn to be consistently productive he will be the Panthers' franchise quarterback for the foreseeable future.
47. Washington Redskins - DT Vince Oghobaase, Duke
The Skins need an upgrade at DT where Cornelius Griffin will be a cap casualty within a year. Oghobaase and Anthony Montgomery will make a good tandem at defensive tackle for the Skins.
48. Tennessee Titans - WR Brian Robiskie, Ohio State
The Titans will finally address their need at receiver and take Robiskie. The Ohio State star should start immediately given Tennessee's horrible receiving corps.
49. Houston Texans - CB Victor Harris, Virginia Tech
The Texans will use their second round pick to take the corner they passed on in the first round. Victor Harris is a better player than many people see and should be a solid if not, shutdown corner in the NFL.
50. Minnesota Vikings - S Michael Hamlin, Clemson
The Vikings were 32nd against the pass last year. Not very good and I'm pretty sure Madieu Williams is not the answer at safety. Hamlin should help bring up the Vikings' horrible pass defense numbers.
51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
Jeff Garcia is getting old and I'm not convinced that McCown will be the answer. Bradford is a solid prospect who should be ready to play in a couple years.
52. Buffalo Bills - TE Chase Coffman, Missouri
The Bills need a tight end to use as a weapon for Edwards and Coffman is a hell of a player. He makes all the plays and has very good receiving skills.
53. Philadelphia Eagles - T Eugene Monroe, Virginia
The Eagles finally get their tackle here. Monroe has played very well for the Cavaliers and could be one of the steals of this draft here. (Go Hoos!!!)
54. Seattle Seahawks - WR Vidal Hazleton, USC
I'm not a huge fan of Hazleton. I think he'll be a bust wherever he's drafted. He's just too slow for my liking and I'm not a huge fan of his drops. That said, the Seahawks need a receiver and Hazleton has made enough spectacular plays to make him the best player available.
55. Pittsburgh Steelers - CB Mike Mickens, Cincinnati
The Steelers need help at corner and Mickens should provide that help adequately.
56. Cleveland Browns - DE Greg Middleton, Indiana
Middleton shouldn't fall this far but in this mock he does. Regardless, he's an easy choice here for Cleveland.
57. New Orleans Saints - OLB Anthony Heygood, Purdue
The Dan Morgan project failed before it started and the Saints will need help at OLB. Heygood will be that help.
58. Dallas Cowboys - S Patrick Chung, Oregon
The Cowboys can't keep living the illusion that Roy Williams is a star although it would be nice for Santana Moss if they did. Chung will come in and Williams' fall from grace will be complete.
59. Green Bay Packers - CB Trevard Lindley, Kentucky
The Packers need to get younger at corner and Lindley should be ready to step in and start when McKenzie or Harris retires.
60. Indianapolis Colts - WR Aaron Kelly, Clemson
Kelly needs to improve his speed but he'd be a good fit in the Colts' offense and a steal here if he does improve said speed issues.
61. New England Patriots - CB Mark Parson, Ohio
The Patriots will realize that they should have upgraded this position when Samuel and Gay left via free agency. Parson will be a good upgrade for them.
62. New England Patriots - OLB Brian Orakpo, Texas
The Patriots still need to get younger at linebacker and Belichick won't let his defense age out on him.
63. Jacksonville Jaguars - DT Vance Walker, Georgia Tech
Walker will replace Stroud on the Jaguars talented young defensive line.
64. New York Giants - TE Travis Beckum, Wisconsin
Depth behind Kevin Boss as Shockey is likely to depart sooner rather than later.
Looking forward to props/critique. Let me know what you think.
1. Atlanta Falcons - T Michael Oher, Ole Miss
I don't see Sam Baker working out at LT though I still question whether the Falcons will really take two tackles in the first round back to back. Still, Oher is the best player in the draft and the offensive line is usually a safe spot to pick in the first round. Oher has been hyped as the best tackle prospect since Orlando Pace. I would say he's the best since Joe Thomas but regardless, he is still a monster.
2. Miami Dolphins - WR Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
The Dolphins badly need help at wide receiver. Ted Ginn Jr., Ernest Wilford, and Greg Camarillo are not going to cut it. Crabtree is the best wide receiver in this draft and will provide a reliable target for whoever mans the QB position under Sparano. Defensive end is also a need but the Dolphins drafted a couple in 2008 and should give them a chance to produce before giving up on them especially with their need at wide receiver being as great as it is.
3. San Francisco 49ers - DE/OLB George Selvie, South Florida
If the 49ers draft here, they will be in major need of a quarterback but there is no value here. In fact, because of the low value of quarterbacks in this draft, teams early in the first round may wait until the second round to pick up a QB. The 49ers could also use a wide receiver so Percy Harvin is a possibility but Selvie is the best player available here and would be an immediate upgrade over Tully Banta-Cain.
4. Kansas City Chiefs - WR Percy Harvin, Florida
The Chiefs are in the 49er dilemma if they draft here. They need a QB but get absolutely no value here if they draft one. Instead of reaching for a QB they will grab another position of need, wide receiver. Past Dwayne Bowe, the Chiefs have no one appealing at wide receiver. Harvin is definitely appealing. The kid has great speed and is extremely versatile. He can take over a game because of his abilities in the open field.
5. St. Louis Rams - CB Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State
Call me crazy but I don't see Tye Hill, Ron Bartell, Fakhir Brown, David Macklin, and Justin King as an elite group. The Rams need a tackle but they are not getting good value here. Jenkins is much better value and an immediate upgrade to the Rams' secondary.
6. Detroit Lions - DE Michael Johnson, Georgia Tech
The Lions definitely need help on the DL and Michael Johnson is a hell of a prospect. If he produces consistently at Georgia Tech he will be the Lions' pick to make up for missing Derrick Harvey last year.
7. Oakland Raiders - DE Tyson Jackson, LSU
The Raiders should have taken Gholston this year and they will regret that when their anemic pass rush fails to produce at a pro level again. Derrick Burgess is their only real player at defensive end. Jackson will take over the left side and greatly improve the Raiders' pass rush.
8. Baltimore Ravens - CB Vontae Davis, Illinois
The Ravens need help at corner. Rolle and McAlister aren't going to last forever and both have shown some deterioration in skills. I don't think Fabian Washington will be the answer and even if he is, I doubt he can man two corner spots at once. Davis will be ready when Rolle or McAlister goes caput.
9. Chicago Bears - RB Knowshon Moreno, Georgia
Nothing against Matt Forte, and I certainly agree Chicago needs a quarterback, but Moreno is amazing value here. Even if Forte does alright I think this will be the pick. Moreno is a playmaker who will get it done for Chicago. The only reason he slides this far is the lack of demand for running backs in the NFL right now.
10. Denver Broncos - ILB Rey Maualuga, USC
The Broncos should take Chris Wells here but they believe they can toss anyone into their system and make them a 1,000 yard rusher. Frankly, it's hard to argue with them. At linebacker, they need an upgrade and Maualuga is the best in the draft. He may rack up a few unnecessary roughness penalties but the Broncos had Romanowski for a while. I don't think they'll mind.
11. New York Jets - RB Chris Wells, Ohio State
The Jets are amazingly lucky that they can sit at #11 and take a player like Chris Wells at a position they desperately need. Wells will be initially split time with Thomas Jones but should eventually carry the full load if he shows he can do it.
12. Cincinnati Bengals - DE Greg Hardy, Ole Miss
The Bengals need defensive line help in the worst way. They will take the best player available at defensive line and that happens to be Hardy.
13. Arizona Cardinals - T Ciron Black, LSU
Taking a right tackle here seems a little weird but Arizona needs one and there is no value at running back here. Ciron Black is a dominant tackle and will give Leinart one less excuse for sucking so bad.
14. Philadelphia Eagles - S Taylor Mays, USC
The Eagles need a tackle and could take Andre Smith here but Mays is a rare athlete at safety and Brian Dawkins won't last forever. Mays will be ready the day Dawkins isn't.
15. Washington Redskins - T Andre Smith, Alabama
The Redskins need help at defensive tackle but there isn't much to pick from at this point. Jon Jansen is getting old and Chris Samuels hasn't looked the same since his knee surgery. The Redskins need to get younger on the offensive line and Andre Smith is a solid prospect.
16. Tennessee Titans - G Duke Robinson, Oklahoma
The Titans need an upgrade at wide receiver but they seem happy to the point of insanity with the pathetic group they have. They should reach for Jeremy Maclin but Robinson is better value and a position of need.
17. Houston Texans - S Myron Rolle, Florida State
The Texans have needs all over their defensive backfield and Rolle is the best player available. They could reach for D.J. Moore because of the vast need at corner but Rolle is a beast and would be hard to pass up.
18. Minnesota Vikings - QB Hunter Cantwell, Louisville
The Vikings have enough talent to be a perennial playoff contender. If they are drafting here, they missed the playoffs and Jackson has failed. Cantwell has a rocket arm and amazing upside. He should be the franchise QB the Vikes need to become a true contender.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - OLB Brian Cushing, USC
Derrick Brooks is getting old and will need to be replaced in the near future. Cushing is the best player available here and should be the pick.
20. Buffalo Bills - ILB James Laurinaitis, Ohio State
I'm not convinced that DiGiorgio is the guy they want here for the next ten years. Laurinaitis definitely has the potential to be that guy. If he can improve his technique, he could be a dominant player for a long time in the NFL.
21. Philadelphia Eagles - WR Jeremy Maclin, Missouri
The Eagles need a tackle but there is no value here. They also could use a good target for Kevin Kolb though and Maclin can take care of that. Maclin should end the Eagles' search for a solid No.1 wideout.
22. Seattle Seahawks - S William Moore, Missouri
I'm not convinced that Deon Grant or Mike Green can properly man the strong safety position. William Moore, however, definitely can and is better value here than any offensive line help, which the Seahawks need.
23. Pittsburgh Steelers - T Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma
The Steelers need all the help they can get on the offensive line. That's why they will reach for Loadholt here. Loadholt should be ready to start in a year or two but it really isn't soon enough.
24. Cleveland Browns - CB D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt
The Browns need cornerback help badly and Moore is the best player available at CB. He would instantly be the best corner on their roster.
25. New Orleans Saints - TE Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma
Gresham may not be as good of a tight end as Pettigrew but Pettigrew has a nasty habit of assaulting police officers so Gresham gets the edge. If you don't understand why New Orleans needs a tight end because you think Eric Johnson is solid, thank you for reading my mock but please stop now.
26. Dallas Cowboys - ILB Derry Beckwith, LSU
Dallas will need help here as soon as Zach Thomas is gone. By then, Beckwith should be ready to go.
27. Green Bay Packers - OLB Gerald McRath, Southern Miss.
I'm not sure that Poppinga or Chillar is the answer for the Packers. McRath should take over giving the Packers a great group of linebackers.
28. Indianapolis Colts - DT Al Woods, LSU
Yes, Matt I know he isn't a starter for LSU yet and if he doesn't win a starting job he comes right off my big board. But his physical prowess makes him the top defensive tackle and DT is definitely a position of need for Tony Dungy's defense.
29. New England Patriots - RB C.J. Spiller, Clemson
I'm not convinced that Maroney is a bust. I think he's alright but I also think he needs another back to share the workload. Kevin Faulk is alright but is a role player. C.J. Spiller is not an every down back but he is an explosive alternative to Maroney and could make Kevin Faulk irrelevant.
30. San Diego Chargers - T Alex Boone, Ohio State
The Chargers don't have any real major needs except at right tackle. They will address that by reaching for Alex Boone.
31. Jacksonville Jaguars - WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland
Heyward-Bey should help out a horrible receiving corps and give Garrard a reliable target on the outside. I see Jerry Porter having a revival in Jacksonville but they will still need another receiver.
32. New York Giants - T Max Unger, Oregon
The Giants could use an upgrade at tackle so they'll reach a little bit for Unger. They have precious few needs so they will probably end up reaching here.
Round 2
33. Atlanta Falcons - TE Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State
The Falcons need an upgrade at tight end and Pettigrew is the most talented in the draft. If he can avoid beating cops and focus on beating safeties and linebackers instead, he will be a steal here.
34. Miami Dolphins - C Alex Mack, California
Is Samson Satele a solid center? He has yet to answer that question. Regardless, Mack is the best center prospect in a long time and should definitely be the choice here.
35. San Francisco 49ers - QB Tim Tebow, Florida
Could Tebow fall this far? Yes, in fact he could fall farther. San Francisco may be suspicious of Urban Meyer quarterbacks but I don't think they will be able to resist Tebow here.
36. Kansas City Chiefs - QB Curtis Painter, Purdue
Curtis Painter would function best in a West Coast offense but I think he could succeed elsewhere. Regardless, the Chiefs need a QB and Painter is the best available.
37. St. Louis Rams - RB DeMarco Murray, Oklahoma
Murray is great value at 37th overall. He is one of the better backs in this draft. He should either be a one-two punch with Jackson, or if Jackson leaves via free agency he can carry the load by himself.
38. Detroit Lions - DT Sen'Derrick Marks, Auburn
The Lions need an upgrade at DT to replace the departed Shaun Rogers. Sen'Derrick Marks is raw, but talented and should be a solid pro after a year or two of development.
39. Oakland Raiders - WR Derrick Williams, Penn State
The Raiders need an upgrade at receiver and Williams is the best on the board. He's also an exciting playmaker which always gets Al Davis's pencil moving.
40. Baltimore Ravens - T Adam Ulatoski, Texas
Somehow I don't see the Ravens line working out without Ogden. Ulatoski has the versatility to play guard or tackle and will replace Gaither immediately if he fails.
41. Chicago Bears - QB Chase Daniel, Missouri
The Bears need a quarterback and now there is value. Chase Daniel is small at 5'11" but shows good decision making and a good arm. He should be an immediate upgrade over "Gross, man."
42. Denver Broncos - S Kam Chancellor, Virginia Tech
Guess who's really old on the Broncos D. If you guessed John Lynch pat yourself on the back. Kam Chancellor will be his eventual replacement.
43. New York Jets - G Herman Johnson, LSU
The Jets need an offensive line upgrade on the inside. Johnson combined with Brick and Mangold should develop into a strong offensive line for a long time coming.
44. Cincinnati Bengals - DT Fili Moala, USC
Will the Bengals address the defensive line with their first two picks? Yep. Should they? Absolutely. The Bengals are in major need of defensive line help and didn't help themselves by drafting eighteen wide receivers to piss off Chad Johnson. Hopefully, they wise up in 09.
45. Arizona Cardinals - RB Keiland Williams, LSU
The Cards need a running back and Williams is the best on the board.
46. Carolina Panthers - QB Matt Stafford, Georgia
Jake Delhomme is getting rather old and injury prone and I'm not sure Matt Moore is the answer. If Stafford can learn to be consistently productive he will be the Panthers' franchise quarterback for the foreseeable future.
47. Washington Redskins - DT Vince Oghobaase, Duke
The Skins need an upgrade at DT where Cornelius Griffin will be a cap casualty within a year. Oghobaase and Anthony Montgomery will make a good tandem at defensive tackle for the Skins.
48. Tennessee Titans - WR Brian Robiskie, Ohio State
The Titans will finally address their need at receiver and take Robiskie. The Ohio State star should start immediately given Tennessee's horrible receiving corps.
49. Houston Texans - CB Victor Harris, Virginia Tech
The Texans will use their second round pick to take the corner they passed on in the first round. Victor Harris is a better player than many people see and should be a solid if not, shutdown corner in the NFL.
50. Minnesota Vikings - S Michael Hamlin, Clemson
The Vikings were 32nd against the pass last year. Not very good and I'm pretty sure Madieu Williams is not the answer at safety. Hamlin should help bring up the Vikings' horrible pass defense numbers.
51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
Jeff Garcia is getting old and I'm not convinced that McCown will be the answer. Bradford is a solid prospect who should be ready to play in a couple years.
52. Buffalo Bills - TE Chase Coffman, Missouri
The Bills need a tight end to use as a weapon for Edwards and Coffman is a hell of a player. He makes all the plays and has very good receiving skills.
53. Philadelphia Eagles - T Eugene Monroe, Virginia
The Eagles finally get their tackle here. Monroe has played very well for the Cavaliers and could be one of the steals of this draft here. (Go Hoos!!!)
54. Seattle Seahawks - WR Vidal Hazleton, USC
I'm not a huge fan of Hazleton. I think he'll be a bust wherever he's drafted. He's just too slow for my liking and I'm not a huge fan of his drops. That said, the Seahawks need a receiver and Hazleton has made enough spectacular plays to make him the best player available.
55. Pittsburgh Steelers - CB Mike Mickens, Cincinnati
The Steelers need help at corner and Mickens should provide that help adequately.
56. Cleveland Browns - DE Greg Middleton, Indiana
Middleton shouldn't fall this far but in this mock he does. Regardless, he's an easy choice here for Cleveland.
57. New Orleans Saints - OLB Anthony Heygood, Purdue
The Dan Morgan project failed before it started and the Saints will need help at OLB. Heygood will be that help.
58. Dallas Cowboys - S Patrick Chung, Oregon
The Cowboys can't keep living the illusion that Roy Williams is a star although it would be nice for Santana Moss if they did. Chung will come in and Williams' fall from grace will be complete.
59. Green Bay Packers - CB Trevard Lindley, Kentucky
The Packers need to get younger at corner and Lindley should be ready to step in and start when McKenzie or Harris retires.
60. Indianapolis Colts - WR Aaron Kelly, Clemson
Kelly needs to improve his speed but he'd be a good fit in the Colts' offense and a steal here if he does improve said speed issues.
61. New England Patriots - CB Mark Parson, Ohio
The Patriots will realize that they should have upgraded this position when Samuel and Gay left via free agency. Parson will be a good upgrade for them.
62. New England Patriots - OLB Brian Orakpo, Texas
The Patriots still need to get younger at linebacker and Belichick won't let his defense age out on him.
63. Jacksonville Jaguars - DT Vance Walker, Georgia Tech
Walker will replace Stroud on the Jaguars talented young defensive line.
64. New York Giants - TE Travis Beckum, Wisconsin
Depth behind Kevin Boss as Shockey is likely to depart sooner rather than later.
Looking forward to props/critique. Let me know what you think.
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