1. Detroit – Matthew Stafford, QB, UGA
I think Curry is a better player, but a team coming from the bottom up needs someone to become the face, even if Culpepper is the man to start this season. Not getting Cutler guarantees this pick. If they were guaranteed to get the #1 pick next year I would take Curry now and Bradford next year, but…
2. St Louis – Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia
LB is a need still, but the replacement for Orlando Pace is here.
3. Kansas City – Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas
The Chiefs need some playmakers on defense and Orakpo is a specimen. Some pundits have Curry going here, but I don't see him fitting the bill for KC. Orakpo is a speed rusher and the Chiefs desperately need some sacks.
4. Seattle - Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest
Offensive tackle is the talk, but with Peterson gone and Leroy Hill having off-field issues, the Seahawks can setup an impressive young LB group.
5. Cleveland Browns – Jason Smith, OT, Baylor
The Browns take the best player on the board and fill a need with the athletic OT.
6. Cincinnati – Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
The best WR will immediately fill Housh’s spot opposite Ocho Cinco.
7. Oakland – BJ Raji, DT, Boston College
The WR debate is on, but perhaps history shows Al Davis drafts big guys. They signed Khalif Barnes to handle the OL, now they take the DT to fill the gaping holes up front.
8. Jacksonville – Andre Smith, OT, Alabama
The Jags will have seen some good things about his Pro Day and likely schedule him for a private workout. BJ Raji is still a chance, but the Jags front office are now stating a clear desire to still draft O Line even with Tra Thomas. What is with the Mark Sanchez talk. No chance I say.
9. Green Bay – Everette Brown, DE/OLB, FSU
The ideal player for the outside backer in the Packers 3-4 they are installing.
10. San Francisco – Mark Sanchez, QB, USC
His Pro Day helped is stock and the Niners can't possibly think that Hill or Smith is still the answer.
11. Buffalo – Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State
The run on quality tackles has left the Bills looking defensive, so an end opposite Schobel is here to add the needed pass rush for Dick Jauron.
12. Denver Broncos – Brian Cushing, LB, USC
Maybe the move up to get Sanchez. Maybe they see him fall into their laps. Otherwise they need someone for the 3-4 and Cushing works.
13. Washington – Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee
With Haynesworth on the inside and Jason Taylor gone, here is a fine pass rusher to spark the Redskins.
14. New Orleans Saints – Malcolm Jenkins, DB, Ohio State
Is he a CB or Safety? Who cares, the Saints need both and Jenkins is a great player.
15. Houston - Beanie Wells, RB, Ohio State
Back to Back buckeyes. The first RB taken is Wells who fits the zone scheme in Houston better than Moreno and is a great complement to Slaton.
16. San Diego – Rey Maualuga, LB, USC
An inside backer is needed for the 3-4 and the USC monster is a perfect fit inside.
17. New York Jets – Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri
Maclin has deep speed and is a dynamic playmaker. He will give whoever the Jets QB is a field stretching target.
18. Denver (from Chicago) – Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
The need someone to be a thumper in the middle that they have been lacking and Mauluga should offer that instantly.
19. Tampa Bay – Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State
Tampa could be tempted to trade up to secure Sanchez if he gets past the 49ers, or perhaps could be out of the market with a Cutler deal, but otherwise, QB is still the need.
20. Detroit – Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi
Time to give Stafford some more protection. Oher getting to Detroit is a lucky catch for the Lions.
21. Philadelphia – Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia
Westbrook needs a running mate and with Buckhalter gone, Moreno fits the bill. The Eagles become even more dangerous now.
22. Minnesota – Percy Harvin, WR, Florida
Minnesota wet their pants at getting Harvin in to complement Berrian and Rice. With Harvin in the slot, Adrian Peterson becomes more of a weapon.
23. New England – Clay Matthews, LB, USC
Matthews is a good fit for the 3-4 and is a Belichick type of player, a possible replacement instantly for Vrabel.
24. Atlanta – Vontae Davis, SB, Illinois
A top corner is needed in Atlanta to help them support the stronger offense.
25. Miami – Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut
Value here by the truckload to improve the team on D.
26. Baltimore Ravens – James Laurinitis, LB, Ohio State
A CB is a good chance here, but how about a LB to learn from Ray.
27. Indianapolis – Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss
The Colts need to fix their inside run defense and the big guy from the Rebels is the man. A WR like Nicks would be a strong possibility also.
28. Philadelphia – Eben Britton, OT, Arizona
A WR could be a choice here, but they need OL help and Britton has the goods.
29. New York Giants – Darius Hayward-Bey, WR, Maryland
We saw how they struggled without Plaxico, so now they need a big athletic target along with their little hands guys and Hayward-Bey is the deep threat.
30. Tennessee – Hakeem Nicks, WR, UNC
The value here is too good to pass up as the Titans need a dependable guy.
31. Arizona – Donald Brown, RB, Connecticut
The Cards need someone to run with Hightower, so Brown offers versatility in the run game and catching passes.
32. Pittsburgh – Alex Mack, OL, California
If the top CBs are off the board, this is a sure need for the Steelers to boost their OL.
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