1. MIA- Jake Long, T Michigan. The first pick will come down to three players, Jake Long, Chris Long or Matt Ryan. Parcells had a crazy-talented O-line in Dallas and he knows first rounds pick must be used to acquire talented blockers. It will be interesting to hear reports out of Miami about QB John Beck’s progress.
2. STL- Chris Long, DE Virginia. After at least partially fixing the interior line last year, the team adds depth because starters Leonard Little and James Hall are aging and declining. If they were obsessed with Glenn Dorsey, they could move Adam Carriker back to DE, where he played in college.
3. ATL- Matt Ryan, QB Boston College. Chris Redman simply won’t cut it and the team must get a new icon to replace Vick. The offense needs help all over so hopefully he won’t get stuck with bad supporting cast and then be graded unfairly. It’s just a matter of when he will be inserted in the starting lineup.
4. OAK- Glenn Dorsey, DT LSU. Why not replace Warren Sapp with another high-motor game-altering defensive tackle. He tore up workouts and is once again considered a top pick. The only concern is injuries. Dorsey and resigned Tommy Kelly should really be a force.
5. KC- Ryan Clady, T Boise State. Clady is moving up some draft boards because of his athleticism. The Chiefs could use anyone on their O-line. This pick becomes more likely as Clady’s stock improves and thus selecting him seems less like a reach.
6. NYJ- Darren McFadden, RB Arkansas. The more I think about it, the more I become excited with the idea of McFadden in New York. The O-line is partially revamped and full of potential with first round picks Nick Mangold and D’Brickashaw Ferguson likely to improve. Plus they added FB Tony Richardson who can really be an asset. Just ask Priest Holmes, Larry Johnson, Chester Taylor and Adrian Peterson.
7. NE- Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB Ohio State. Mike Vrabel and others are aging and the team released Roosevelt Colvin. Gholston could staight up get to the passer in a 3-4. He showed his elite talent in work-outs and is primed to be a top ten pick.
8. BAL- Keith Rivers, OLB USC. Ray Lewis and Bart Scott are aging and what would Baltimore be without intimidating linebackers that straight up make plays? Rivers has excellent closing speed and is a sure-tackler. They could also target a defensive back here pretty easily. None of them consistently rate this high as of now however.
9. CIN- Sedrick Ellis, DT USC. The Bengals would go party, ok any other team would be allowed to, if Ellis falls to pick nine. He is a top rated player and has the potential to make plays against both the run and pass. Ellis also plays with a high motor. Cincinnati is hoping he is a pastor off the field. They could also draft a receiver.
10. NO- Aqib Talib, DB Kansas. Talib isn’t rated overly high by all the teams but the Saints can afford to take a chance on the risk-taking corner who does well against shorter receivers. Leodis McKelvin is also possibly an option.
11. BUF- Limas Sweed, WR Texas. All the receivers have some question marks surrounding them. With Sweed it is his injury status. Malcolm Kelly hasn’t been working out for anyone so Sweed is moving past him on some draft boards.
12. DEN- DeSean Jackson, WR Cal. Brandon Marshall got taken out by McDonald’s and Javon Walker left for Oakland so the team needs a play-maker pass catcher. Jackson didn’t run a whole lot of routes at Cal so he will need some adjusting time. His return skills are top-notch and he can make an immediate impact there.
13. CAR- Derrick Harvey, DE Florida. Rumor has it the team sent a whole heap of personnel to his workout and they took the time to speak with Harvey’s parents. DE Mike Rucker is aging and might not resign, and Julius Peppers needs someone to stop consistent double-teams from occurring against him.
14. CHI- Rashard Mendenhall, RB Illinois. Some have said quarterback Brian Brohm could be selected here but many don’t even give him a first round grade. Why not select the in-state guy with enormous potential? Cedric Benson needs a change-of-pace back with more speed to aid him if he isn’t simply replaced.
15. DET- Jonathan Stewart, RB Oregon. Kevin Jones left in free agency and Tatum Bell can’t carry the load. Stewart just had surgery but will be ready to go come training camp. His ability to be a complete back makes him really sought after, if he can stay healthy.
16. ARI- Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, DB Tennessee State. Antrel Rolle is moving to safety and the team straight up needs more defense. Carlos Dansby and Darnell Dockett are good players so why not add some more pieces to the puzzle on the d-side of things?
17. MIN- Phillip Merling, DE Clemson. The team must improve the pass rush to make the defense great in every aspect. If the defense can take another step forward and the offense is efficient with it’s “double-headed dragon” rushing attack, the team could go places.
18. HOU- Leodis McKelvin, CB Troy. McKelvin has dropped on many boards because of a bad Senior Bowl and scouting combine. He still has potential and the Texans also need just a few more pieces on defense to be dominant. The offense however, is another story.
19. PHI- Jeff Otah, T Pittsburgh. Once again, why not take the in-state guy? Otah might go higher as several teams need tackles to come in and make big impacts. The team needs to protect McNabb. A receiver might also be coveted here.
20. TB- Devin Thomas, WR Michigan St. Thomas has vaulted up boards due to workouts and the team would be delighted if he is still here. Besides Joey Galloway, the team really lacks consistent receiver play. None of the receivers can go deep so defenses are starting to creep up. Also offensive line depth is needed.
21. WAS- Malcolm Kelly, WR Oklahoma. For some reason he hasn’t been working out and thus his stock is dropping. When looking at the Redskins WR core, besides Moss and Randle El, there isn’t a whole lot. Kelly is a bigger, possession type receiver that will help move the chains.
22. DAL- Felix Jones, RB Arkansas. Once again Arkansas alum Jerry Jones selects the other Razorback “back” with some breakaway speed. A changup from pounder Marion Barber would help the offense. With two picks, they can pick the best players available at each pick.
23. PIT- Chris Williams, T Vanderbilt. The O-line is in desperate need of upgrading, especially with Big Ben in his prime. Williams has an even better grade by some teams so if he is gone they could go with Branden Albert from Virginia.
24. TEN- Kentwan Balmer, DT North Carolina. Tennessee lost several d-linemen in free agency and Albert Haynesworth reportedly wasn’t at a recent camp. Balmer can instantly be added to the rotation and help keep the defense playing at a decently high level.
25. SEA- Fred Davis, TE USC. They will have their pick of tight ends between Davis and Purdue’s Dustin Keller, who is super-tall and doing well at workouts. A top-flight tight end would make a real impact in the team’s passing attack.
26. JAC- Calais Campbell, DE Miami. The team seems destined to select another huge player to add to the roster. Campbell has the ability to aid the team’s lacking pass rush. With just a few additions the Jaguars will be competing in the playoffs once again.
27. SD- Mike Jenkins, DB South Florida. The team lost Drayton Florence in free agency. They could very well just draft the best-rated player available with so much talent already on the roster. A backup running back will be acquired at some point.
28. DAL- Brandon Flowers, S Virginia Tech. The team needs a safety who excels in coverage to lineup next to Roy Williams. Flowers has risen up on draft boards recently and could land in the first round.
29. SF- Branden Albert, G Virginia. The team needs o-linemen that can help immediately, especially in the run game where Frank Gore can be very dangerous. Larry Allen is ancient and at some point will hang it up, right?
30. GB- Dustin Keller, TE Purdue. He has risen up boards and could be a sleeper pick here. The team likes to use multiple tight ends and fullbacks on many occasions. Bubba Franks is gone and Donald Lee isn’t overly quick though he has good hands.
31. NYG- Dan Connor, LB Penn State. Connor is what he is. A smart player who will simply lineup and play ball. He might slip into the second round like Paul Posluszny last year, but it won’t matter. He will impress coaches and make tackles.
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