Updated Mock Draft - 7 APR

1. Miami Dolphins – Chris Long, DE, Virginia

Dolphins would consider trading down if they had the right offer, but Long is the perfect pick in Sparano’s 34 defense if they remain.

2. St. Louis Rams – Jake Long, OL, Michigan

Time to find a replacement for Orlando Pace. Meet Jake Long.

3. Atlanta Falcons – Glen Dorsey, DL, LSU

The Falcons need QB help but perhaps aren't sure they want to make that commitment to Matt Ryan. I would not be surprised if Ryan was the pick, but a healthy Dorsey now and a QB in the second is possible.

4. Oakland Raiders – Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas

With his speed and production, Al Davis can't resist.

5. Kansas City Chiefs – Ryan Clady, OL, Boise

Needs all over the place for the Chiefs. Offensive line is definitely very high on the list and they were hoping Jake Long would get to them. A trade down would be a possibility to get one of the next tier O Linemen, but instead they stay and take the next best player.

6. New York Jets – Vernon Gholston, DE/OLB, Ohio State

The pass rusher is too explosive to pass up for the Jets. If Matt Ryan is on the board it will be very interesting to see what they do.

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 – Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC

Free agency saw some big improvements on defense and Ellis becomes the latest.

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, possibly also a trade down to still get a top WR as Thomas might be a reach.

12. Denver Broncos – Keith Rivers, LB, USC

Hard to see the Broncos passing on the top LB.

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. Minnesota Vikings – Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida

Defensive End is a need spot for the Vikings, along with LB. Look for the Vikes to address Defensive End early and they are rapt to have Harvey still there.

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

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.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma

Playmakers on offense is what the Bucs are saying, so look for Kelly. LB or RB could also be a chance.

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 – Chris Williams, OL, Vanderbilt

The aging Steelers OLine struggled this past season as evidenced by the Jags domination. Time to bring in some youth.

24. Tennessee Titans – Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn

WR could also be an option here, but a first round pass rusher should 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 – James Hardy, WR, Indiana

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 James Hardy.

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 – Godser Cherilus, OL, Boston College

33. Atlanta – Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville

34. Kansas City Chiefs –Justin King, CB, Penn State

35. New York Jets – Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan

36. Atlanta Falcons – Tracey Porter, CB, Indiana

37. Baltimore Ravens – Wesley Woodyard, LB, Kentucky

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 – Chilo Rachal, OL, USC

42. Carolina Panthers – Jonathon Stewart, RB, Oregon

43. Chicago Bears – Jamaal Charles, RB, Texas

44. Detroit Lions – Trevor Laws, DL, Notre Dame

45. Cincinnati Bengals – Fred Davis, TE, USC

46. Minnesota Vikings – Andre Caldwell, WR, Florida

47. Atlanta Falcons – Oniel Cousins, OL, UTEP

48. Philadelphia Eagles – Reggie Smith, S, Oklahoma

49. Arizona Cardinals – Ray Rice, RB, Rutgers

50. Washington Redskins – Jamar Adams, S, Michigan

51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona

52. Pittsburgh Steelers – DaJuan Morgan, S, NC State

53. Tennessee Titans – Erin Henderson, LB, Maryland

54. Seattle Seahawks – John Carlson, TE, Notre Dame

55. Green Bay – Jermichael Finley, TE, Texas

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 – Carl Nicks, OL, Nebraska

Third Round Mock

65. Miami- Donnie Avery, WR, Houston

66. St. Louis- Chad Henne, QB, Michigan

67T. New England (OAK)- Shawn Crable, LB, Michigan

68T. Atlanta- Cliff Avril, OLB/DE, Purdue

69T. Kansas City- Xavier Adibi, LB, Virgina Tech

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- Frank Okam, NT, Texas

75T. Jacksonville- Roy Scheuning, OL, Oregon St

76T. Minnesota (DEN)- Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue

77. Carolina- Marcus Harrison, DT, Arkansas

78T. Detroit- Chris Ellis, DE, Virginia Tech

79T. San Francisco – Eric Young, OL, Tennessee

80. Arizona- Anthony Collins, OL, Penn State

81. Minnesota- Thomas DeCoud, S, Cal

82. Houston- Kevin Smith, RB, UCF

83. Philadelphia- Eddie Royal, WR, Virginia Tech

84. Tampa Bay- Chris Johnson, RB, East Carolina

85P. Washington- Jordy Nelson, WR, Kansas State

86. Detroit- Thomas Williams, CB, USC

87P. Seattle- John David Booty, QB, USC

88P. Pittsburgh- Drew Radovich, OL, USC

89P. Tennessee- Tarvares Gooden, LB, Miami

90P. New York Giants- Trae Williams, CB, South Florida

91P. Chicago Bears – Jerome Simpson, WR, Coastal Carolina

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