Al Fronczak's 2010 Mock Draft
(Version 12.0)
03/20
I've made numerous changes in this update. I'll be updating this mock numerous times between now and the Draft due to teams' needs changing because of free agency and trades. -Al Fronczak
1. St. Louis Rams...QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)...Sam Bradford appears to be the pick, if his right
shoulder passed an extensive set of tests that the Rams' medical staff put him through at the combine.
2. Detroit Lions...DT Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska)...The Lions need a stud in the middle of their defensive line, but could be tempted to move down if the price is right...Suh reminds Jim Schwartz of Albert Haynesworth who Schwartz coached in Tennessee. *Russell Okung could also be considered.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers...DT Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma)...McCoy will be a great fit in the Bucs defensive scheme....*Note - I wouldn't be surprised if the Bucs attempt to deal this pick IF they can find a trading partner since the team has multiple needs. Trade down?
4. Washington Redskins...OT Russell Okung (Oklahoma State)...The Redskins have the pick of the litter at the OT position..but they also want the QB of their future on their roster from day one, so an attempt to move up for Bradford can't be ruled out...Jimmy Clausen is also a possibility.
5. Kansas City Chiefs...OT Brian Bulaga (Iowa)...A left tackle to protect Matt Cassel and open holes for their running game is high on the Chiefs priority list...Bulaga is the second rated tackle in the draft.
*Note - This could be a hot-spot for a team willing to move up for QB Jimmy Clausen. Trade Down?
6. Seattle Seahawks...S Eric Berry (Tennessee)...The Seahawks have two picks in the top 14 and would love to come away with a LT with one of their picks...however...the top two OT's are already off
the board and the Seahawks just released safety Deon Grant to pave the way for the addition of Berry if he falls to this pick.
7. Cleveland Browns...CB Joe Haden (Florida)...One of the Browns greatest needs is at the CB position and Haden ran much better at his pro day workout...*Note - The Browns could make an attempt to move up for Bradford, if not, I expect them to use one of their second round picks on Texas QB Colt McCoy, who would be a good fit for the Browns' west coast offense.
8. Oakland Raiders...OT Trent Williams (Oklahoma)...A left tackle to protect the Raiders biggest investment - Jamarcus Russell (or the QB that beats him out for the job) is a very high priority for the Raiders going into the draft.
9. Buffalo Bills...QB Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame)...The Bills can't pass up a potential franchise quarterback with this pick, and Clausen is still on the board for the taking...If the Bills pass up NT Dan Williams for Clausen here, look for them to target NT Terrence Cody in round two, since GM Buddy Nix and head coach Chan Gailey were both present at Alabama's pro day workout back on March 10.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars...S Earl Thomas (Texas)...The Jaguars signed DE Aaron Kampman to hopefully fill a need at DE and take safety Earl Thomas to strengthen their secondary here. *I expect the Jaguars to move out of this pick since they don't own a second round pick and owner Wayne Weaver is on record saying he intends to take QB Tim Tebow. Trade Down!
11. Denver Broncos (From Chicago)...LB Rolando McClain (Alabama)...The Broncos could take a look at WR Dez Bryant here if they are willing to overlook his character issues...McClain is a great fit for a Broncos defense that wilted like a dead flower down the stretch last season.
12. Miami Dolphins...NT Dan Williams (Tennessee)...The Dolphins filled one of their needs on the defensive side of the ball with the signing of LB Karlos Dansby and now add Williams into the mix to battle Paul Soliai at the NT position...Bills Parcells has a history of taking big men early in the draft and Jason Ferguson has been suspended for the first 8 games of the season and is 35 years old.
13. San Francisco 49'ers...HB C.J. Spiller (Clemson)...The Niners would like to find a starting tackle in this draft, but the top three have already come off the board...Spiller is a dynamic playmaker that will give the 49ers offense some spark as he compliments HB Frank Gore.
14. Seattle Seahawks (From Denver)...OT Anthony Davis (Rutgers)...The Seahawks made S Eric Berry their first pick and fill their need at OT with Davis here...Davis has slipped to this pick because of some off-field concerns...The Seahawks could be tempted to move down in the draft or deal this pick for WR Brandon Marshall.
15. New York Giants...DE Jason Pierre-Paul (South Florida)...The Giants have a hole in the middle of their defense to fill with the release of Antonio Pierce, but Rolando McClain is already off the board so the team will likely go with the best player available DE Jason Pierre-Paul. *Note - The Giants could move up to the Jaguars pick at No. 10 to select Rolando McClain.
16. Tennessee Titans...DE Carlos Dunlap (Florida)...Dunlap has the ability to dominate a game, but will need to be constantly motivated to get the most out of his ability...Dunlap will help fill the void at DE left by Kyle Vanden Bosch's departure...DE Derrick Morgan will also be considered here.
17. San Francisco 49'ers (From Carolina)...CB Kyle Wilson (Boise State)...The Niners took HB C.J. Spiller with their first pick in the round and add a player than can help their secondary in Wilson here.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers...OG/OT Mike Iupati (Idaho)...The Steelers biggest need is to improve their offensive line, and Iupati can start at guard from day one, and kick out to tackle if needed...The Steelers could also fill their need at cornerback with this pick.
19. Atlanta Falcons...DE Derrick Morgan (Georgia Tech)...The Falcons filled their biggest need in their secondary by signing CB Dunta Robinson, and add Morgan here to give the Falcons a pass-rushing presence opposite of John Abraham. *Note- The Falcons are candidates to move down in the draft, if the prospect they are targeting is off the board, since they don't own a second round pick. Trade Down?
20. Houston Texans...CB Patrick Robinson (Florida State)...The Texans need serious help for at CB in their secondary after losing Dunta Robinson...Robinson will likely be the top rated CB on their board.
21. Cincinnati Bengals...DT Brian Price (UCLA)...The Bengals feel they need to find a DT that can push the pocket for their defense, so Price would be a great fit, but this could be a bit too high for him to come off the board, so they could entertain the thought of trading down.
22. New England Patriots...OLB Brandon Graham (Michigan)...Defense, Defense,and more Defense is the outlook for the Patriots draft...Graham has the athletic ability to drop in coverage and bring some heat off the edge as a rush end in the Patriots 3-4 scheme.
23. Green Bay Packers...OT Charles Brown (USC).....The Packers would like to find a future starting left tackle in this draft and were hoping that Charles Brown of USC was still on the board...Brown is a great fit at LT in the Packers zone-blocking scheme.
24. Philadelphia Eagles...S Taylor Mays (USC)...The Eagles filled one of their needs by acquiring DE Darryl Tapp from the Seahawks for Chris Clemons and a 4th round pick...Mays will fill another need in the secondary for an Eagles...*Note - I wouldn't be at all surprised if the Eagles attempt to make a move up in the draft if they target a prospect that they feel they must have, since they still have plenty of ammunition to do so. Trade up?
25. Baltimore Ravens...DE Jared Odrick (Penn State)...The Ravens acquired WR Anquan Boldin from the Cardinals to fill one of their needs at the WR position, but lost D-linemen Justin Bannan and Dwan Edwards in free agency...Odrick is now my pick for the Ravens here.
26. Arizona Cardinals...ILB Sean Weatherspoon (Missouri)...The Cards would like to add another OT (not necessarily a LT since Matt Leinart is a southpaw) and a replacement inside for Carlos Dansby.
27. Dallas Cowboys...WR Dez Bryant (Oklahoma State)...The Cowboys make a big splash by taking WR Dez Bryant to solidify their receiving core...The Cowboys also need to upgrade their offensive line and need to find an ILB and a FS in this draft.
28. San Diego Chargers...HB Ryan Mathews (Fresno State)...The Chargers have needs at NT, RT, HB and depth at DE...The Chargers take a back that can be their bell cow and be a perfect compliment to Darren Sproles in their backfield. Trade Down?
29. New York Jets...OLB Sergio Kindle (Texas)...The Jets could use another playmaker at the WR position since Braylon Edwards has been inconsistent at best up to this point...but the team also needs to find a stand-up OLB that can put some heat on the QB since Vernon Gholston has been a bust up to this point and a DE if they lose Marques Douglas in free-agency.
30. Minnesota Vikings...OG/OC Maurkice Pouncey (Florida)...Pouncey is one of the best Center prospects to come out of the draft in years and would be asked to play RG to replace Anthony Herrera.
The Vikings also need help in their secondary at corner and at the safety position and might need to add another DT since the team is waiting for a decision on the Star Caps case that could sideline both of their DT's for four games next season.
31. Indianapolis Colts...WR Demaryious Thomas (Georgia Tech)...The Colts could use some help in their secondary and upgrade their offensive line across the board, but another dynamic play-maker for their offense would have come in handy against the Saints in the Super Bowl.
32. New Orleans Saints...OLB Daryl Washington (TCU)...The Saints have some tweaking to do despite being World Champions...their number one priority is to upgrade both of their OLB positions and Sapp would do just that...Another DE, and depth for their offensive line is also a priority.
Prospects that just missed the first round:
HB Jahvid Best...WR Arrelious Benn..WR Golden Tate...TE Jermaine Gresham
OT Bruce Campbell...CB Kareem Jackson... CB Devin McCourty
