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American-Statesman NFL mock draft
By Eric Pils
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Updated: 5:44 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Published: 7:24 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Are you ready for prime time? I'm not sure I am.
It's hard to imagine that my 22-year tradition - stretching out on the couch for eight to 10 hours on a Saturday in April to watch the early rounds of the NFL draft unfold - is finished. I suppose I could watch rounds 5 through 7 on Saturday, but I'm afraid it's not going to be the same.
My take on this year's first round is a bit different from some mock drafts . I have Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen making a free-fall if he makes it past Buffalo's pick at No. 9 overall. And I see former Longhorns safety Earl Thomas going a little higher than most have him slotted. With a few more surprises mixed in, here's my perspective:
1. St. Louis
Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
The Rams passed on QBs Matt Ryan and Mark Sanchez in recent drafts. While Bradford's durability is in question, his skill set is undeniable.
2. Detroit
Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
As many have pointed out, there isn't much separating DTs Suh and Gerald McCoy of Oklahoma. It's up to Detroit to figure out which player fits best in their system.
3. Tampa Bay
Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
Not since Warren Sapp plugged the A and B gaps have the Bucs had someone with McCoy's capabilities.
4. Washington
Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma St.
Chris Samuels' retirement seems to make Okung a sure thing here. They can't have Donovan McNabb running for his life right out of the gate.
5. Kansas City
Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
While offensive line is more of a need, Berry is considered the best player and the safest pick in this draft.
6. Seattle
Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma St.
Walter Jones' impending retirement leaves a huge hole. Williams' stock has risen since the combine. They could go with receiver Dez Bryant here and take a tackle with the 14th pick.
7. Cleveland
Earl Thomas, S, Texas
In a division that boasts safeties Troy Polamaluand Ed Reed, the Browns could now have their own ball hawk. Thomas has the speed and ability to line up opposite wide receivers at the cornerback position.
8. Oakland
Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
Big dilemma here: the Raiders can't protect the passer and they don't have anyone who can pass the ball. Bulaga is the safe pick, but don't count on Al Davis to make the safe pick.
9. Buffalo
Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St.
The Bills also have QB and OL needs but Bryant's talent is too much to pass on. For those keeping tabs, that's seven Big 12 players in the top nine picks.
10. Jacksonville
Derrick Morgan, DE/OLB, Georgia Tech
The Jags signed DE Aaron Kampman in the offseason and their disappointing '08 eighth overall pick, Derrick Harvey, has 5.5 sacks in two years. Morgan is the best pure end in this draft.
11. Denver
Maurkice Pouncey, G/C, Florida
Pouncey is a bit of reach here, but with DE Morgan and WR Bryant off the board, the Broncos could fill a need with the best center in this class.
12. Miami
Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee
Starting nose tackle Jason Ferguson is 35 and he's suspended for the first eight games of next season. Williams is the best tackle available after Suh and McCoy.
13. San Francisco
Joe Haden, CB, Florida
A great scenario for the Niners. The best cover corner in the draft falls in their lap. Haden's stock has fallen a bit due to a slow 40 time at the combine.
14. Seattle
Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech
The fast-rising Thomas would be a nice complement to T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Thomas broke his foot while training in February but scouts still rank him right behind Bryant as the next-best receiver.
15. N.Y. Giants
Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama
The loss of Antonio Pierce and Danny Clark makes McClain a solid pick here. He's the most NFL-ready of all middle linebackers in the draft.
16. Tennessee
Jason Pierre-Paul, DE/OLB, South Florida
Pierre-Paul is very raw after playing only one season of Division I football. He reminds some scouts of Jevon Kearse and Mario Williams.
17. San Francisco
Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
At No. 17, Davis is the best tackle left on the board, and the Niners have a hole to fill on the right side.
18. Pittsburgh
C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson
Most teams use a one-two punch in the run game these days. The speedy Spiller is a perfect complement to the Steelers' power runner, Rashard Mendenhall.
19. Atlanta
Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB, Texas
The Falcons need someone who can provide pressure off the edge. Kindle can provide just that. As a starter for two seasons at Texas he totaled 151/2 sacks and 341/2 tackles for loss.
20. Houston
Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State
The loss of starting corner Dunta Robinson to Atlanta leaves a gaping hole. It's possible the Texans could go running back here if one is available, but expect them to nab Wilson.
21. Cincinnati
Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
Tight end is the most glaring need for the Bengals, who lost every one of their ends to injury last season. Gresham is also coming off an injury but seems too good to pass on. Florida TE Aaron Hernandez is also an option.
22. New England
Brandon Graham, DE/OLB, Michigan
If New England finds an edge rusher they like at this spot, they may finally stop bringing Junior Seau out of retirement at midseason. Graham would provide youth to a defensive front that has looked decrepit in recent years.
23. Green Bay
Mike Iupati, G/T, Idaho
QB Aaron Rodgerswas sacked 50 times last season, most in the NFC. Expect the Packers to address the offensive line need.
24. Philadelphia
Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama
The trade of starer Sheldon Brown and career-threatening injury of Ellis Hobbs leaves Asante Samuel as the Eagles' only capable cornerback.
25. Baltimore
Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
Other than Haloti Ngata, Baltimore is thin at interior line. Odrick fits the mold of an already tough run defense.
26. Arizona
Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri
Weatherspoon will probably have to move to inside linebacker to help ease the loss of Karlos Dansby.
27. Dallas
Charles Brown, OT, USC
If there is an offensive lineman or safety Dallas really likes here, expect that person to be the pick. However, Jerry Jones and company will probably trade out of this spot. Maybe this is where someone trades up to grab QBs Colt McCoy or Jimmy Clausen.
28. San Diego
Ryan Mathews, RB, Fresno State
The post-LT era begins in San Diego. The Chargers are hoping Mathews falls through to 28.
29. N.Y. Jets
Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB, TCU
Mike DeVito is penciled in as the starting right defensive end for the Jets. Who? Hughes anchored one the top defenses in the country last year.
30. Minnesota
Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
If Clausen makes it past the ninth pick (Buffalo) this would a perfect fit for Clausen and the Vikings. Especially if Brett Favre comes back — Clausen could sit and learn from one of the best of all time.
31. Indianapolis
Bruce Campbell, T/G, Maryland
The Colts want to shift from a small and quick line to a big and physical one. Big and physical describe Campbell quite well. Cornerback is also an option.
32. New Orleans
Daryl Washington, LB, TCU
The Saints need to replace Scott Fujita, who signed with the Browns. Washington could be a more athletic version of Fujita.
American-Statesman NFL mock draft
By Eric Pils
AMERICAN-STATESMAN STAFF
Updated: 5:44 a.m. Wednesday, April 21, 2010
Published: 7:24 p.m. Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Are you ready for prime time? I'm not sure I am.
It's hard to imagine that my 22-year tradition - stretching out on the couch for eight to 10 hours on a Saturday in April to watch the early rounds of the NFL draft unfold - is finished. I suppose I could watch rounds 5 through 7 on Saturday, but I'm afraid it's not going to be the same.
My take on this year's first round is a bit different from some mock drafts . I have Notre Dame quarterback Jimmy Clausen making a free-fall if he makes it past Buffalo's pick at No. 9 overall. And I see former Longhorns safety Earl Thomas going a little higher than most have him slotted. With a few more surprises mixed in, here's my perspective:
1. St. Louis
Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
The Rams passed on QBs Matt Ryan and Mark Sanchez in recent drafts. While Bradford's durability is in question, his skill set is undeniable.
2. Detroit
Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
As many have pointed out, there isn't much separating DTs Suh and Gerald McCoy of Oklahoma. It's up to Detroit to figure out which player fits best in their system.
3. Tampa Bay
Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
Not since Warren Sapp plugged the A and B gaps have the Bucs had someone with McCoy's capabilities.
4. Washington
Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma St.
Chris Samuels' retirement seems to make Okung a sure thing here. They can't have Donovan McNabb running for his life right out of the gate.
5. Kansas City
Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
While offensive line is more of a need, Berry is considered the best player and the safest pick in this draft.
6. Seattle
Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma St.
Walter Jones' impending retirement leaves a huge hole. Williams' stock has risen since the combine. They could go with receiver Dez Bryant here and take a tackle with the 14th pick.
7. Cleveland
Earl Thomas, S, Texas
In a division that boasts safeties Troy Polamaluand Ed Reed, the Browns could now have their own ball hawk. Thomas has the speed and ability to line up opposite wide receivers at the cornerback position.
8. Oakland
Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
Big dilemma here: the Raiders can't protect the passer and they don't have anyone who can pass the ball. Bulaga is the safe pick, but don't count on Al Davis to make the safe pick.
9. Buffalo
Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St.
The Bills also have QB and OL needs but Bryant's talent is too much to pass on. For those keeping tabs, that's seven Big 12 players in the top nine picks.
10. Jacksonville
Derrick Morgan, DE/OLB, Georgia Tech
The Jags signed DE Aaron Kampman in the offseason and their disappointing '08 eighth overall pick, Derrick Harvey, has 5.5 sacks in two years. Morgan is the best pure end in this draft.
11. Denver
Maurkice Pouncey, G/C, Florida
Pouncey is a bit of reach here, but with DE Morgan and WR Bryant off the board, the Broncos could fill a need with the best center in this class.
12. Miami
Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee
Starting nose tackle Jason Ferguson is 35 and he's suspended for the first eight games of next season. Williams is the best tackle available after Suh and McCoy.
13. San Francisco
Joe Haden, CB, Florida
A great scenario for the Niners. The best cover corner in the draft falls in their lap. Haden's stock has fallen a bit due to a slow 40 time at the combine.
14. Seattle
Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech
The fast-rising Thomas would be a nice complement to T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Thomas broke his foot while training in February but scouts still rank him right behind Bryant as the next-best receiver.
15. N.Y. Giants
Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama
The loss of Antonio Pierce and Danny Clark makes McClain a solid pick here. He's the most NFL-ready of all middle linebackers in the draft.
16. Tennessee
Jason Pierre-Paul, DE/OLB, South Florida
Pierre-Paul is very raw after playing only one season of Division I football. He reminds some scouts of Jevon Kearse and Mario Williams.
17. San Francisco
Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
At No. 17, Davis is the best tackle left on the board, and the Niners have a hole to fill on the right side.
18. Pittsburgh
C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson
Most teams use a one-two punch in the run game these days. The speedy Spiller is a perfect complement to the Steelers' power runner, Rashard Mendenhall.
19. Atlanta
Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB, Texas
The Falcons need someone who can provide pressure off the edge. Kindle can provide just that. As a starter for two seasons at Texas he totaled 151/2 sacks and 341/2 tackles for loss.
20. Houston
Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State
The loss of starting corner Dunta Robinson to Atlanta leaves a gaping hole. It's possible the Texans could go running back here if one is available, but expect them to nab Wilson.
21. Cincinnati
Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
Tight end is the most glaring need for the Bengals, who lost every one of their ends to injury last season. Gresham is also coming off an injury but seems too good to pass on. Florida TE Aaron Hernandez is also an option.
22. New England
Brandon Graham, DE/OLB, Michigan
If New England finds an edge rusher they like at this spot, they may finally stop bringing Junior Seau out of retirement at midseason. Graham would provide youth to a defensive front that has looked decrepit in recent years.
23. Green Bay
Mike Iupati, G/T, Idaho
QB Aaron Rodgerswas sacked 50 times last season, most in the NFC. Expect the Packers to address the offensive line need.
24. Philadelphia
Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama
The trade of starer Sheldon Brown and career-threatening injury of Ellis Hobbs leaves Asante Samuel as the Eagles' only capable cornerback.
25. Baltimore
Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
Other than Haloti Ngata, Baltimore is thin at interior line. Odrick fits the mold of an already tough run defense.
26. Arizona
Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri
Weatherspoon will probably have to move to inside linebacker to help ease the loss of Karlos Dansby.
27. Dallas
Charles Brown, OT, USC
If there is an offensive lineman or safety Dallas really likes here, expect that person to be the pick. However, Jerry Jones and company will probably trade out of this spot. Maybe this is where someone trades up to grab QBs Colt McCoy or Jimmy Clausen.
28. San Diego
Ryan Mathews, RB, Fresno State
The post-LT era begins in San Diego. The Chargers are hoping Mathews falls through to 28.
29. N.Y. Jets
Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB, TCU
Mike DeVito is penciled in as the starting right defensive end for the Jets. Who? Hughes anchored one the top defenses in the country last year.
30. Minnesota
Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
If Clausen makes it past the ninth pick (Buffalo) this would a perfect fit for Clausen and the Vikings. Especially if Brett Favre comes back — Clausen could sit and learn from one of the best of all time.
31. Indianapolis
Bruce Campbell, T/G, Maryland
The Colts want to shift from a small and quick line to a big and physical one. Big and physical describe Campbell quite well. Cornerback is also an option.
32. New Orleans
Daryl Washington, LB, TCU
The Saints need to replace Scott Fujita, who signed with the Browns. Washington could be a more athletic version of Fujita.
Ilikefootballalot
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I heard Richard Justice has Hughes & Washington going in the 7th round....and a gerbil in his rectum.
Frog_Fan71
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QUOTE(Frog Barrister @ Apr 21 2010, 12:23 PM) [snapback]548133[/snapback]
Is Okie State really going to have 3 top 10 picks? Thats like Miami from a decade ago.
They got mugged by Houston at home last year. Are they really that good?
Is Okie State really going to have 3 top 10 picks? Thats like Miami from a decade ago.
They got mugged by Houston at home last year. Are they really that good?
kaiser soze
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QUOTE(Frog Barrister @ Apr 21 2010, 12:23 PM) [snapback]548133[/snapback]
Is Okie State really going to have 3 top 10 picks? Thats like Miami from a decade ago.
I believe thats an error. T Williams is from OU. not OSU.
Is Okie State really going to have 3 top 10 picks? Thats like Miami from a decade ago.
I believe thats an error. T Williams is from OU. not OSU.
