Al Fronczak's 2010 Mock Draft
(Version 19.0)
04/08
I've made numerous changes once again, as the pieces of the puzzle begin to fall into place. I'll be updating this mock several more times before the Draft, due to teams' needs changing because of free agency and trades. For the latest scoop on the draft, click here. -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 acquired LG Rob Sims from the Seahawks, paving the way for the team to take Ndamukong Suh with this pick...Suh reminds Jim Schwartz of Albert Haynesworth who Schwartz coached in Tennessee.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers...DT Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma)...The Bucs take McCoy over Suh because he's a better fit for 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 acquired Donovan McNabb from the Eagles and clearly need a LT desperately for their line...The Skins have the pick of the litter at the OT position, since the Lions passed up Okung.
5. Kansas City Chiefs...OT Bryan Bulaga (Iowa)...A left tackle to protect Matt Cassel and open holes for their running game is high on the Chiefs priority list...This is a bit too high for Bulaga to come off the board, but Bulaga is reportedly the second rated tackle in the Chiefs war room.
6. Seattle Seahawks...OT Trent Williams (Oklahoma)...The Seahawks have two picks in the top 14 and would love to come away with a LT with one of the picks...Williams has the athleticism to be a good fit for the Seahawks zone-blocking scheme...S Eric Berry will also be considered since Pete Carroll is a former defensive backs coach and the Seahawks released safety Deon Grant.
7. Cleveland Browns...S Eric Berry (Tennessee)...The Browns have already filled needs at CB and OLB by acquiring Sheldon Brown and Chris Gocong from the Eagles...Eric Berry has slipped to the Browns' pick and could trump Jared Odrick who the Browns feel would be a great fit at DE in their 3-4 scheme.
8. Oakland Raiders...OT Anthony Davis (Rutgers)...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...Davis should be the next OT to come off the board, but don't be surprised if Al Davis raids the Maryland program for the second year in a row and shocks the Gallery Gods by taking Maryland OT Bruce Campbell here.
9. Buffalo Bills...QB Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame)...The Bills can't pass up a potential franchise quarterback with this pick, especially since the top 4 OT's have already come off the board and since the team needs a new face of the franchise to help generate ticket sales...*Note - The Bills might be targeting Alabama NT Terrence Cody with one of their other picks, 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...ILB Rolando McClain (Alabama)...The Jaguars signed DE Aaron Kampman to hopefully fill a need at DE and take LB McClain here to give the team a thumper for the middle of their defense...*Note - *I expect the Jaguars to have this pick "for sale' 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)...OLB Brandon Graham (Michigan)...The Broncos surprise the Gallery Gods a bit by taking Graham here, because Rolando McClain is already off the board and Graham would be a great fit for the Broncos 3-4 scheme. *Note - Look for the Broncos to attempt to move down.
12. Miami Dolphins...S Earl Thomas (Texas)...The Dolphins filled one of their needs on the defensive side of the ball with the signing of LB Karlos Dansby, and now add Earl Thomas to fill a huge need at safety in their secondary...Thomas is the pick, since OLB Brandon Graham (a player who's very high on Bill Parcell's wish list) has already come off the board. *Note - Look for the Dolphins to try to move down.
13. San Francisco 49'ers...CB Joe Haden (Florida)...The Niners would like to find a starting tackle in this draft, but they are also looking for a CB and Haden has slipped to their pick...Niners' coach Mike Singletary has covered the entire country looking scouting cornerbacks.
14. Seattle Seahawks (From Denver)...HB C.J. Spiller (Clemson) ...The Seahawks made OT Trent Williams their first pick and fill their need at HB with the selection of C.J. Spiller here.
15. New York Giants...ILB Sean Weatherspoon (Missouri)...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...Weatherspoon can play ILB in the Giants new defensive scheme. *Note - The Giants could move up to the Jaguars pick at No. 10 to select Rolando McClain.
16. Tennessee Titans...DT Dan Williams (Tennessee)...The Titans felt the loss of Albert Haynesworth on their D-Line last year and Williams would give the team a big presence at DT once again. *Note - Look for the Titans to try to move out of this pick, since they don't own a pick in the second round.
17. San Francisco 49'ers (From Carolina)...OLB Sergio Kindle (Texas)..The Niners took CB Joe Haden with their first pick in the round and would like to take a tackle with this pick, but the top 4 have already come off the board...Kindle would be able to provide some much needed heat off the edge for the team.
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 fill another need at DE with the selection of Morgan here.
*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 Kyle Wilson (Boise State)...The Texans need serious at the CB position after losing Dunta Robinson and Wilson is still on the board at this pick. *Note - The Texans might be tempted to take HB Ryan Mathews here or attempt to trade down and out of this pick. Trade Down
21. Cincinnati Bengals...TE Jermaine Gresham (Oklahoma)..The Bengals have been looking for a TE that can stretch the field and catch the football for a while and Gresham proved in his workout for NFL teams that he's back to being 100%...The Bengals also feel they need to find a DT that can push the pocket for their defense, but the draft is deep at that position.
22. New England Patriots...DE Jared Odrick (Penn State)...Defense, Defense,and more Defense is the outlook for the Patriots draft...The Patriots reportedly have Odrick rated high on their board and could be willing to move up to select him. Trade Up?
23. Green Bay Packers...CB Patrick Robinson (Florida State).....The Packers re-signed both of their tackles, so taking a young OT is no longer a very high priority...Robinson would help bolster a Packers secondary that was exploited late in the season.
24. Philadelphia Eagles...C/G Maurkice Pouncey (Florida)...The Eagles filled one of their needs by acquiring DE Darryl Tapp from the Seahawks and switch to the offensive side of the ball with the selection of Pouncey here...Pouncey could play center for the Eagles until Jermaine Jackson fully recovers from his ACL injury and then move over to guard for the team...Look for the Eagles to address the defensive side of the ball with the rest of their picks in this draft.
25. Baltimore Ravens...WR Dez Bryant (Oklahoma State)...The Ravens acquired WR Anquan Boldin from the Cardinals to fill one of their needs at the WR position, but Derrick Mason is getting up there in age and the team has the lockeroom to keep Bryant in check...the Ravens also need a DE since they lost Justin Bannan and Dwan Edwards in free agency, and still have a big need at CB.
26. Arizona Cardinals...OT Charles Brown (USC).....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...OT Roger Saffold (Indiana)...The Cowboys need to upgrade their offensive line at the OT position since the team released Flozell Adams...they also need to find a safety 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 Jerry Hughes (TCU)...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 add a DE if they lose Marques Douglas in free-agency.
30. Minnesota Vikings...HB Jahvid Best (California)...Best is a dynamic playmaker that would replace Chester Taylor and give the Vikings a nice one-two punch with Adrian Peterson at the halfback position...
The Vikings also need help in their secondary at cornerback 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...CB Devin McCourty (Rutgers)..The Colts could use some help in their secondary and upgrade their offensive line across the board...McCourty could come off the board much earlier than this, but would be a great value pick here.
32. New Orleans Saints...OLB Daryl Washington (TCU) ...The Saints have some tweaking to do despite being World Champions...The Saints filled one need by signing DE Alex Brown, so their number one priority is to upgrade both of their OLB positions here.
Prospects that just missed the first round:
WR Golden Tate...WR Demaryious Thomas...OT Bruce Campbell
DE Jason Pierre-Paul...DE Carlos Dunlap...DT Brian Price...S Taylor Mays.
