After taking into account the Jared Allen Trade and the signing of Jake Long, here is the final mock.
1. Miami Dolphins – Jake Long, OT, Michigan
They just went and picked him, easy as that. It is in the books.
2. St. Louis Rams –Chris Long, DE, Virginia
The Rams have had to change tack and look to the D Line.
3. Atlanta Falcons – Glen Dorsey, DT, LSU
The Falcons would have looked to trade down if Dorsey wasn't here, but instead take the DT.
4. Oakland Raiders – Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas
With his speed and production, Al Davis can't resist.
5. Kansas City Chiefs – Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State
With the Jake Long pick and trade of Jared Allen, this becomes a very safe pick and they don’t have to reach for OL help.
6. New York Jets – Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC
They would have loved to take Gholston, but things have changed, although Defense remains the priority.
7. New England Patriots – Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
Two CB starters are gone and the process of replacing them starts here.
8. Baltimore Ravens – Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
Defensive help could be used, but the QB issue is urgent for the Ravens, for whom Troy Smith isn't the answer. Ravens are even more determined to use this pick on a QB with Ryan there for the taking.
9. Cincinnati Bengals – Keith Rivers, LB, USC
Thought they would have a chance at Sedrick Ellis, but instead it is his LB teammate.
10. New Orleans Saints – Dominique Rodgers Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State
Defense is where the holes are for the Saints. Cornerback is a primary need and the Saints can get a top CB, although many have a LB going here.
11. Buffalo Bills – Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State
Plenty of areas of need for the Bills. More OL help, CB, WR are all priority spots, but look for a WR here now that Rivers is off the board.
12. Denver Broncos – Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State
Hard to see the Broncos passing on a perfect fit on OL.
13. Carolina Panthers – Brandon Albert, OL, Virginia
If Rivers was still there, I could see them going for him, but now things change. RB is a need, along with LB and OL. I see Brandon Albert the Guard from Virginia heading up to this spot.
14. Chicago Bears - Jeff Otah, OL, Pittsburgh
Endless possibilities for the Bears who need WR, RB, OL, QB help. OL is possibly the safest and the big guy from Pittsburgh gets the call.
15. Detroit Lions – Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois
A few need areas, but RB is an immediate need for the Lions.
16. Arizona Cardinals – Mike Jenkins, CB, USF
The Cards are moving Antrel Rolle to Safety and need a CB. They also need a RB, so don’t be surprised to see Felix Jones name called.
17. Kansas City Chiefs – Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt
The Chiefs picked up this pick in the Jared Allen trade and now long to address need and value with the OL pick.
18. Houston Texans – Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
The signing of Chris Brown took the RB need back a round, so a target opposite Andre Johnson becomes vital and Sweed stays in state. Some consider OL a need area.
19. Philadelphia Eagles – DeSean Jackson, WR, Cal
An explosive playmaker is what the Eagles needed, and they get one.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Derek Harvey, DE, Florida
Hard for the Buccs to resist Harvey after he amazingly gets this far. Don’t be surprised to see Jacksonville make a run at a trade up for Harvey.
21. Washington Redskins – Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson
A pass rusher is the likely option, but the Redskins need to replace the departed Sean Taylor, and Kenny Phillips could be a candidate there, but the speedy pass rusher gets the nod after an outsanding combine workout. Some concern about sports hernia, but all should check out.
22. Dallas Cowboys – Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
The RB they desire fell into their lap, so the Cowboys add the speed with Marion Barber’s inside running.
23. Pittsburgh Steelers – Godser Cherilus, OL, Boston College
The aging Steelers OLine struggled this past season as evidenced by the Jags domination. Time to bring in some youth.
24. Tennessee Titans – James Hardy, WR, Indiana
WR is the option here, but a first round pass rusher could add plenty to the Titans who are likely to have high turnover at the position.
25. Seattle Seahawks – Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina
RB is no longer a need for Seattle after their FA work, so Hasselbeck could use a reliable TE, but the interior DL of the Seahawks needs help and Balmer arrives.
28. Jacksonville Jaguars – Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
D Line depth was a problem last year and need meets value with Calais Campbell.
27. San Diego Chargers – Kenny Phillips, S, Miami
Not too many huge needs for the Chargers. More speed and athleticism would help greatly and Phillips will be an eventual upgrade to the secondary.
28. Dallas Cowboys – Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan
Plenty of options for the Cowboys. Picking up Pacman should mean WR is the priority and the Cowboys have two solid players to choose from, in the end they go for the size and playmaking of Manningham.
29. San Francisco 49'ers– Dan Connor, LB, Penn State
With Manningham on the board, he will be hard to resist, but instead the Niners look to plug in Connor next to Patrick Willis.
30. Green Bay Packers – Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas
TE could be a chance, but the next best CB and return man is the pick.
*31 New England Patriots – Pick forfeited due to Spygate
32. New York Giants – Jerod Mayo, LB, Tennessee
There is no bigger need for the Giants than LB.
Second Round Mock
32. Miami Dolphins – Trevor Laws, DL, Notre Dame
33. Atlanta – Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
34. Kansas City Chiefs – Justin King, CB, Penn State
35. New York Jets – Quentin Groves, OLB, Auburn
36. Atlanta Falcons – Wesley Woodyard, LB, Kentucky
37. Baltimore Ravens – Tracey Porter, CB, Indiana
38. San Francisco 49ers - Early Doucet, WR, LSU
39. New Orleans Saints – Curtis Lofton, LB, Oklahoma
40. Buffalo Bills – Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech
41. Denver Broncos – Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida
42. Carolina Panthers – Jonathon Stewart, RB, Oregon
43. Chicago Bears – Jamaal Charles, RB, Texas
44. Detroit Lions – Chilo Rachal, OL, USC
45. Cincinnati Bengals – Fred Davis, TE, USC
46. Minnesota Vikings – John Carlson, TE, Notre Dame
47. Atlanta Falcons – Oniel Cousins, OL, UTEP
48. Philadelphia Eagles – Tyrell Johnson, S, Arkansas St
49. Arizona Cardinals – Ray Rice, RB, Rutgers
50. Washington Redskins – Reggie Smith, S, Oklahoma
51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma
52. Pittsburgh Steelers – DaJuan Morgan, S, NC State
53. Tennessee Titans – Erin Henderson, LB, Maryland
54. Seattle Seahawks – Chad Henne, QB, Michigan
55. Green Bay – Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona
56. Miami Dolphins – Lavelle Hawkins, WR, Cal
57. Jacksonville Jaguars – Pat Sims, DT, Auburn
58. Indianapolis Colts – Lawrence Jackson, DE, USC
59. Green Bay Packers – Sam Baker, OL, USC
60. Dallas Cowboys – Red Bryant, DT, Texas A & M
61. New York Giants – Mike Pollack, OL, Arizona State
62. New England Patriots – Duane Brown, OL, Texas A & M
Third Round Mock
65. Miami- Frank Okam, NT, Texas
66. St. Louis- Eric Young, OL, Tennessee
67T. New England (OAK)- Shawn Crable, LB, Michigan
68T. Atlanta- Cliff Avril, OLB/DE, Purdue
69T. Kansas City- Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue
70. Carolina- Joe Flacco, QB, Delaware
71. Chicago- Ahtya Rubin, DT, Iowa St
72. Buffalo (BAL)- Mike McGlynn, OL, Pittsburgh
73. Cincinnati- Phillip Wheeler, LB, Georgia Tech
74. New York Jets- Dexter Jackson, WR, Appalachian State
75T. Jacksonville- Roy Scheuning, OL, Oregon St
76T. Kansas City – Geoff Schwartz, OL, Oregon
77. Carolina- Marcus Harrison, DT, Arkansas
78T. Detroit- Chris Ellis, DE, Virginia Tech
79T. San Francisco – Carl Nicks, OL, Nebraska
80. Arizona- Tarvares Gooden, LB, Miami
81. Kansas City- Jamar Adams, S, Michigan
82. Houston- Kevin Smith, RB, UCF
83. Philadelphia- Eddie Royal, WR, Virginia Tech
84. Tampa Bay- Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina
85P. Washington- Donnie Avery, WR, Houston
86. Detroit- Anthony Collins, OL, Kansas
87P. Seattle- John Greco, OL, Toledo
88P. Pittsburgh- Drew Radovich, OL, USC
89P. Tennessee- Thomas Williams, CB, USC
90P. New York Giants- Trae Williams, CB, South Florida
91P. Chicago – Jordy Nelson, WR, Kansas State
92P. Jacksonville- Josh Barrett, S, Arizona State
93P. Green Bay- Pat Lee, CB, Auburn
94P. Indianapolis- Steve Justice, OL, Wake Forest
95P. Dallas- Andre' Woodson, QB, Kentucky
96P. New England- Peyton Hillis, RB/FB, Arkansas
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