Al Fronczak's 2010 Mock Draft
(Version 9.0)
03/16
This is my ninth mock for the 2010 Draft. I will 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)...In my last mock (before the combine) I said I had a hunch that Sam Bradford would be the pick IF his shoulder passes an extensive set of tests that the Rams' medical staff was going to put him through at the combine...Bradford is the pick.
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...QB Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame)...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...it will be tough for Shanahan to pass on Clausen here.
5. Kansas City Chiefs...OT Russell Okung (Oklahoma State)..A left tackle to protect Matt Cassel and open holes for their running game is high on the Chiefs priority list and the Chiefs hit the jackpot with Okung slipping to this pick.
6. Seattle Seahawks...S Eric Berry (Tennessee)...The Seahawks have two picks in the top 14 and would love to come away with a QB and a LT...however...Clausen is off the board and the Seahawks could land Charlie Whitehurst in free agency, so Pete Carroll gambles that he can get his starting tackle at pick No. 14 and takes a dynamic playmaker for his secondary in Berry here...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...HB C.J. Spiller (Clemson)..One of the Browns greatest needs is at the CB position but none of the CB prospects are worthy of this pick...Spiller will give the Browns a dynamic playmaker for the offensive side of the ball...*Note - The Browns continue to stockpile picks getting a third from the Raiders for Kamerion Wimbley, so they have the ammunition to move up in the draft for QB Sam Bradford since Mike Holmgren really likes him.
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...ILB Rolando McClain (Alabama)...The Bills are very interested in linebacker Rolando McClain since general manager Buddy Nix and head coach Chan Gailey were both present at Alabama's pro day workout back on March 10...the Bills other needs are OT, NT, QB and WR.
10. Jacksonville Jaguars...CB Joe Haden (Florida)...The Jaguars signed DE Aaron Kampman to hopefully fill a need at DE and take CB Joe Haden 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)...S/CB Earl Thomas (Texas)...The Broncos could take a look at WR Demaryious Thomas here, but Earl Thomas is a great fit for a Broncos defense that wilted like a dead flower down the stretch last season. Trade Down?
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...OT Bryan Bulaga (Iowa)...The Niners need to find a starting left tackle in this draft and are pleasantly surprised that Bulaga has slipped to this pick.
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...ILB Sean Weatherspoon (Missouri)...The Giants have a hole in the middle of their defense to fill with the release of Antonio Pierce...Weatherspoon is picking up steam and has the ability to play the Mike position for the Giants...*Note - This could be a bit too high for Weatherspoon, so the team could entertain the thought of moving down.
16. Tennessee Titans...DE Jason Pierre-Paul (South Florida)...Pierre-Paul is a one-year wonder, but has a very high ceiling and the ability to put some heat on opposing quarterbacks and fill the void at DE left by Kyle Vanden Bosch's departure.
17. San Francisco 49'ers (From Carolina)...S Taylor Mays (USC)...The Niners took OT Bulaga with their first pick in the round and add a player than can help their secondary in Mays...this pick will likely come down to Mays or OLB Ricky Sapp since the team needs improve it's pass rush...Niners' head coach Mike Singletary came away from the combine very impressed with Mays.
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.
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.
20. Houston Texans...CB Kyle Wilson (Boise State)...The Texans need serious help for at CB in their secondary after losing Dunta Robinson...Wilson 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...DE Carlos Dunlap (Florida)...The Eagles would like to find a DE, an OLB and a safety in this draft...Dunlap is the pick since Andy Reid has a history of taking linemen early....*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 have plenty of ammunition to do so. Trade up?
25. Baltimore Ravens...CB Devin McCourty (Rutgers)...The Ravens acquired WR Anquan Boldin from the Cardinals to fill a need at the WR position and take CB McCourty to fill a need in their secondary.
26. Arizona Cardinals...OLB Sergio Kindle (Texas)...The Cards would like to add another OT (not necessarily a LT since Matt Leinart is a southpaw), find a pass rushing OLB, and a replacement inside for Carlos Dansby...Kindle will bring some heat off the edge as a standup LB in the Cards 3-4 scheme.
27. Dallas Cowboys...OG/OC Maurkice Pouncey (Florida)...The Cowboys need an upgrade on their offensive line and need to find an ILB and a FS...Pouncey played center at Florida but can move to guard and give the Cowboys some push in short yardage situations where they struggled last season.
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...DE Jared Odrick (Penn State)...Ricky Sapp would be a fit for the Jets since Vernon Gholston has been a bust up to this point, but Odrick would fill a huge need for the team if they lose DE Marques Douglas in free-agency.
30. Minnesota Vikings...CB Patrick Robinson (Florida State)...The Vikings 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...DT Brian Price could be their pick if he's still on the board.
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 Dez Bryant...WR Arrelious Benn..WR Golden Tate
TE Jermaine Gresham...OT Bruce Campbell...CB Kareem Jackson...
