NFL Draft: First Round Prediction Contest
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OneBuckeye
The order is official http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/draft10/news/story?id=4948083
Rules:
1. One entry per person
2. Once you make your picks, you cannot edit them. If your reply to this thread is edited they will not count. You also cannot delete you picks and make a new post.
3. You cannot have the same 32 picks as someone else, first come first serve.
4. Please copy the list below and format picks as -First Last,School
5. A correct prediction counts to the position in which someone was picked, so if there is a trade for the 10th spot, and the team is different but you picked the player correctly it will count as an accurate prediction.
6. Picks will be accepted until 7 PM on the thursday of the draft. I believe the draft starts at 7:30 PM on Thursday April 22nd.
7. Feel free to suggest more rules.
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ZombieKiller1 St. Louis Rams- Ndamukong Sah, Nebraska
2 Detroit Lions- Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma
3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Eric Berry, Tennessee
4 Washington Redskins- Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame
5 Kansas City Chiefs- Russell Okung, Oklahoma State
6 Seattle Seahawks- Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
7 Cleveland Browns- Joe Haden, Florida
8 Oakland Raiders- Brian Price, UCLA
9 Buffalo Bills- Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State
10 Jacksonville Jaguars- Rolando McClain, Alabama
11 Denver Broncos(from Chicago)- Trent Williams, Oklahoma
12 Miami Dolphins- Dan Williams, Tennessee
13 San Francisco 49ers- Jason Pierre-Paul, South Florida
14 Seattle Seahawks- CJ Spiller, Clemson
15 New York Giants- Everson Griffin, USC
16 Tennessee Titans- Golden Tate, Notre Dame
17 San Francisco 49ers- Anthony Davis, Rutgers
18 Pittsburgh Steelers- Brian Bulaga, Iowa
19 Atlanta Falcons- Arrelious Benn, Illinois
20 Houston Texans- Patrick Robinson, Florida State
21 Cincinnati Bengals- Mike Iupati, Idaho
22 New England Patriots- Brandon Graham, Michigan
23 Green Bay Packers- Bruce Campbell, Maryland
24 Philadelphia Eagles- Taylor Mays, USC
25 Baltimore Ravens- Devin McCourtly, Rutgers
26 Arizona Cardinals- Earl Thomas, Texas
27 Dallas Cowboys- Maurkice Pouncey, Florida
28 San Diego Chargers- Ryan Mathews, Fresno State
29 New York Jets- Sergio Kindle, Texas
30 Minnesota Vikings- Kyle Wilson, Boise State
31 Indianapolis Colts- Perrish Cox, Oklahoma State
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http://bleacherreport.com/articles/354720-nfl-combine-2010-results-mondays-winners-and-losers Some combine winners and losers.
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http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2010-03-02/nfl-combine-winners-and-losers-defense
Defense
http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/article/2010-03-02/nfl-combine-winners-and-losers-offenseWinners
Pat Angerer, LB, Iowa. Previously considered a stiff and limited athlete, Angerer ran much better than expected and looked quicker and more athletic in drills. He came to the Combine as a late-round possibility but left with a fourth- or fifth-round grade.
Geno Atkins, DT, Georgia. Personnel men were impressed with him at the Senior Bowl. And after he looked bigger than expected and bench-pressed 225 pounds a surprising 34 times and showed great athleticism in drills Monday, he is a second-round lock who could sneak into the bottom of the first round.
Eric Berry, S, Tennessee. He already was a top prospect on most every team's draft board, but his display of elite athleticism, body control and coordination likely pushed him into the top five of the draft.
Thaddeus Gibson, OLB, Ohio State. Personnel men and coaches wanted to see if the explosiveness and athleticism he showed playing defensive end in college could translate to playing outside linebacker in the NFL. He answered those questions at the Combine, looking explosive, quick, agile and athletic in all drills. More than a few scouts said he looked like he had been playing linebacker his whole life. He will go in the first round to a team using a 3-4 scheme.
Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB, Texas. He can play anywhere, be it outside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme or end in a 4-3 system. He showed the elite explosiveness and speed to be a pass-rush demon from either alignment. His Combine performance should lock up a top-15 pick.
Taylor Mays, S, USC. Hestruggled as a senior—showing questionable athleticism and coverage skills—and then was inconsistent during Senior Bowl practices. At Lucas Oil Stadium, he looked like his did in '08, showing good all-around athleticism for a big safety. Most NFL teams will place his final grade somewhere between his great play as a junior and his inconsistent senior season, which should get him drafted in the middle-to-late first round.
Earl Mitchell, DT, Arizona. He jumped onto NFL radars with strong East-West Shrine Game practices. Still, personnel men wanted to see if he could repeat those flashes of elite quickness and athleticism. On Monday, he ran an excellent 40-yard dash (in the low 4.8-second range) and showed good athleticism in all the drills. Now, there are no doubts he has NFL size, strength and athleticism and could go as high as the third round.
Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech. He looked great on film in '09, but personnel men wanted to see his size and athleticism up close. He impressed by weighing in at 266 pounds with long arms and displaying great quickness, burst and athleticism throughout his workout Monday. Morgan and South Florida's Jason Pierre-Paul likely will battle it out to be the first defensive end drafted April 22, perhaps both in the top 10.
Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State. He came to Indy viewed as a solid athlete who was productive mostly because of his smarts, technique and effort. On Monday, he showed surprising quickness, agility, flexibility and athleticism and put himself into the discussion as to who is the third-best defensive tackle, behind Nebraska's Ndamukong Suh and Oklahoma's Gerald McCoy.
Jeff Owens, NT, Georgia. After the season, Owens was viewed as a solid third- or fourth-round prospect, but he then dominated at the Senior Bowl and moved into second-round consideration. At the Combine, he no doubt looked better than the other top nose tackles—Tennessee's Dan Williams and Alabama's Terrence Cody—and could slip into the bottom of the first round.
Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri. Weatherspoon had a disappointing senior season, playing heavier than he did in '08. At the Senior Bowl, he showed up in much better shape and looked quick and athletic all week in practice. Then at Combine, he displayed the athleticism NFL coaches covet and has personnel men convinced he can be productive in a 4-3 scheme (middle or weakside linebacker) or in a 3-4 (inside linebacker). He should be a late-first- or early-second-round pick.
Jason Worilds, DE/OLB, Virginia Tech. Scouts weren't quite sure where he fit best, the primary reason he was viewed as a fourth-round prospect before the Combine. On Monday, he proved he is a top-level athlete and pretty much locked up a spot in the third round and could move up even further with a strong on-campus workout March 18.
Losers
Joe Haden, CB, Florida. He was the nearly unanimous No. 1 cornerback heading into the Combine, but some surely will question that after his 4.57-second 40-yard dash Tuesday. He showed poor technique Tuesday but looks faster and more athletic on film, and our opinion of him won't change. That said, general managers drafting in the top 10 might be scared off by Tuesday's poor performance. The pressure is surely on to show marked improvement at his on-campus workout March 17.
One cautionary note: Brandon Flowers had been a top-15 prospect in '08 before a poor 40 at the Combine sank his draft stock. The Chiefs stole him in the second round, 35th overall, and Flowers now is one of the NFL's better cornerbacks. Haden is unlikely to fall that far, but he very well could slide on draft day.
Kendrick Lewis, S, Ole Miss. Scouts around the league have been glowing about Lewis since the start of the '09 season, and many NFL evaluators have given him second-round grades. He struggled Tuesday at the Combine, and his stock could really suffer. Safeties who run the 40 in more than 4.7 seconds historically become late-round picks regardless of their on-field play.
Vince Oghobaase, DT, Duke. Some scouts had tagged him as a "sleeper" because of his size, athleticism and intelligence, but after a disappointing Combine he no longer holds that tag. He looked slow in all drills Monday, lacking speed and quickness and burst. He likely will fall into the late rounds.
Offense
Winners
Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland. Although we War Room scouts always have had a high grade on Campbell, opinions around the league seemed to vary greatly — from first-rounder to fifth-rounder. After his dominating workout at the Combine, he proved he is a rare athlete and has assured himself of being a first-round pick. He could move into the top 15 if he performs well in his on-campus workout March 10.
Dorin Dickerson, TE, Pitt. He helped himself more than any other player at the Combine because he had struggled so much at the Senior Bowl. Personnel men didn't know if he was a wide receiver or tight end and if he had the athleticism to create mismatches in the passing game. He erased all doubts in his workout as a guy who can create matchup problems and make big plays. He could be drafted as high as the second round.
Jacoby Ford, WR, Clemson. After a stellar Senior Bowl week, Ford displayed blazing speed and explosiveness in drills Sunday and convinced personnel men he can be a dangerous slot receiver and return man despite his lack of height. He now rates as a third-round prospect who could move into the second.
Jimmy Graham, TE, Miami (Fla.) . He is tall and well built and has been receiving a lot of hype in postseason because of his background and limited football experience. He struggled at the Senior Bowl, showing a lack of athleticism. He quelled some of those fears Saturday, looking like a good athlete without pads. If able to repeat his Combine performance at Miami's on-campus workout March 26, he could move into the third round or even late second.
Carlton Mitchell, WR, South Florida. Mitchell, a junior, looked great on film but scouts wanted to see him up close, to see if his timed quickness and explosiveness matched his game play. He did not disappoint. He is big and ran well and looked athletic in drills Sunday. He is unlikely to be drafted in the first round, but if he catches the ball well at his on-campus workout March 30 he should move into the second round.
Rodger Saffold, OT, Indiana. He is having an outstanding spring. He dominated defenders at East-West Shrine Game practices to move into third-round consideration. After showing good athleticism at the Combine, he proved capable of playing left tackle and now is a second-round prospect. He even could get taken at the end of the first round by a tackle-needy team, a la Sam Baker and Duane Brown in '08.
Jared Veldheer, OT, Hillsdale. He was one of the most athletic offensive linemen in workouts Saturday, rebuilding his draft stock after he failed to impress during Texas vs. The Nation practices. Although he didn't dominate at Hillsdale, he is big and has rare athleticism and thus moved up draft boards at the Combine. He now projects as a third-round prospect, fourth round at worst.
Losers
Dezmon Briscoe, WR, Kansas. He left Indianapolis still needing to prove he has the quickness and athleticism to be as productive in a pro-style offense as he was in Kansas' spread attack. He certainly did not look quick, explosive of fast in Combine drills Sunday and his stock has tumbled into the middle rounds.
Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU. He had a disappointing senior season and then failed to show quickness and speed Sunday. He showed only adequate explosiveness and speed at the Combine and thus certainly will fall out of the first round.
Colt McCoy, QB, Texas. Even without throwing, McCoy's draft status fell when he measured in at 6-1 1/8. Personnel men still have major questions about his arm strength, wondering if he can make all the NFL throws. Considering his lack of height, his stock will take a big tumble down draft boards unless he lights up his on-campus workout March 31. Even with a strong pro day performance, it would not be a surprise to see him fall into the third round.
Preston Parker, WR, North Alabama. Parker was a top prospect as a junior in '08 at Florida State but was forced to transfer. At North Alabama, he was productive and was on his way to winning back the scouts. However, he ran the 40-yard dash Sunday in the high 4.6-second/low 4.7-second range, depending on the scout working the stopwatch. His stock really will tumble now because shorter receivers lacking explosiveness and speed struggle to make it in the NFL.
Dace Richardson, G, Iowa. Many scouts considered him a "sleeper" before the Combine because his on-field production had been greatly hindered by a number of injuries. After running poorly (high 5.7-second range) and failing to distinguish himself in other drills Saturday, he will not get drafted -
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1 St. Louis Rams- Sam Bradford
2 Detroit Lions- Russell Okung
3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Ndamukong Suh
4 Washington Redskins- Jimmy Clausen
5 Kansas City Chiefs- Bryan Bulaga
6 Seattle Seahawks- Gerald McCoy
7 Cleveland Browns- Joe Haden
8 Oakland Raiders- Bruce Campbell
9 Buffalo Bills- Trent Williams
10 Jacksonville Jaguars- Eric Berry
11 Denver Broncos(from Chicago)- Rolando McClain
12 Miami Dolphins- Jason Pierre-Paul
13 San Francisco 49ers- C.J. Spiller
14 Seattle Seahawks- Dez Bryant
15 New York Giants- Derrick Morgan
16 Tennessee Titans- Brandon Graham
17 San Francisco 49ers- Taylor Mays
18 Pittsburgh Steelers- Devin McCourty
19 Atlanta Falcons- Sean Weatherspoon
20 Houston Texans- Dan Williams
21 Cincinnati Bengals- Earl Thomas
22 New England Patriots- Jermaine Gresham
23 Green Bay Packers- Charles Brown
24 Philadelphia Eagles- Everson Griffen
25 Baltimore Ravens- Jared Odrick
26 Arizona Cardinals- Sergio Kindle
27 Dallas Cowboys- Mike Iupati
28 San Diego Chargers- Ryan Mathews
29 New York Jets- Golden Tate
30 Minnesota Vikings-Kyle Wilson
31 Indianapolis Colts- Maurkice Pouncey
32 New Orleans Saints- Brian Price -
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1 St. Louis Rams- Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
2 Detroit Lions- Russell Okung, Oklahoma State
3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
4 Washington Redskins- Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame
5 Kansas City Chiefs- Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma
6 Seattle Seahawks- Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State
7 Cleveland Browns- Eric Berry, Tennessee
8 Oakland Raiders- Bruce Campbell, Maryland
9 Buffalo Bills- Bryan Bulaga, Iowa
10 Jacksonville Jaguars- Joe Haden, Florida
11 Denver Broncos(from Chicago)- Trent Williams, Oklahoma
12 Miami Dolphins- Dan Williams, Tennessee
13 San Francisco 49ers- Anthony Davis, Rutgers
14 Seattle Seahawks- CJ Spiller, Clemson
15 New York Giants- Jason Pierre-Paul, USF
16 Tennessee Titans- Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech
17 San Francisco 49ers- Brandon Graham, Michigan
18 Pittsburgh Steelers- Mike Iupati, Idaho
19 Atlanta Falcons- Sergio Kindle, Texas
20 Houston Texans- Earl Thomas, Texas
21 Cincinnati Bengals- Everson Griffin, USC
22 New England Patriots- Rolando McClain, Alabama
23 Green Bay Packers- Jared Odrick, Penn State
24 Philadelphia Eagles- Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri
25 Baltimore Ravens- Jermaine Gresham, Olklahoma
26 Arizona Cardinals- Jerry Hughes, TCU
27 Dallas Cowboys- Nate Allen, USF
28 San Diego Chargers- Ryan Matthews, Fresno State
29 New York Jets- Golden Tate, Notre Dame
30 Minnesota Vikings- Devin McCourtey, Rutgers
31 Indianapolis Colts- Maurkice Pouncey, Florida
32 New Orleans Saints- Charles Brown, USC -
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DaBrowns411. St. Louis (1-15) - Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma- Despite the fact that Suh is the best overall player in the NFL Draft, the St. Louis Rams are in a position offensively where they are a franchise quarterback away from becoming solid at the very least. With Steven Jackson running the ball, young receivers with potential, and bookend tackles to look forward to, the Rams simply cannot pass up on Bradford who is extremely accurate and smart. Despite former top 15 pick Adam Carriker being traded to Washington, St. Louis grabs their franchise guy.
2. Detroit (2-14) - Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska- This is a no-brainer for Detroit. Suh is the best overall player in the draft, and while they may not want to pay top dollar for yet another top 5 pick, he’s just a can’t miss prospect. They need a lot of help on the defensive line, despite the acquisition of Corey Williams and Kyle Vanden Bosch, and Suh is their guy.
3. Tampa Bay (3-13) - Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma- Like the Lions, this is another no-brainer considering McCoy is just about on the same level as Suh. With the Buccaneers finishing 2009 being 5th worst in the NFL in sacks, and worst against the run, they need a big time presence in the trenches.
4. Washington (4-12) - Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State- The Redskins were tied for 4th most in the league in sacks given up to young quarterback Jason Campbell. On top of that former Pro-Bowl left tackle Chris Samuels is being forced into retirement due to a neck injury. The athletic, and quick footed Okung is the right fit in the nation’s capitol. With the acquisition of Donovan McNabb, you can bet that Washington is going to protect their new veteran quarterback.
5. Kansas City (4-12) - Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa- Kansas City’s biggest problem offensively was the fact that they just couldn’t keep their 60 million dollar man on his feet. Scott Pioli’s ties to Kirk Ferentz and the dominance of Bulaga make him a prized possession and the franchise left tackle of the Kansas City Chiefs.
6. Seattle (5-11) – Eric Berry, S, Tennesse- Seattle needs help in the secondary, and Berry is the best player available, while playing a huge position of need. Berry is thought to be in the mold of Ed Reed, and certainly didn’t disappoint anybody with his combine performance. Berry could go sooner, but safeties aren’t usually coveted in the top 5, and sometimes not even the top 10, but he’s the real deal.
7. Jacksonville (7-9 trade up with Cleveland) – Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State- The Jaguars really need a receiver that can make plays like Bryant can. Despite not playing much in 2009, Bryant’s physical skills are ideal for a true #1 wide receiver in the NFL. Any quarterback would love to have a strong, physical receiver like Bryant who can also make plays after the catch. Jacksonville gets their future stud wide receiver here.
8. Oakland (5-11) - Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland- This really is an obvious pick considering Raider quarterbacks were sacked 3rd most in the league with 49. Campbell is a physical freak, who displayed his athleticism in the combine. As long as Al Davis is running the show, you can always bank on him reaching on a physical specimen like Campbell. With the failure of Robert Gallery who was a former top pick, the Raiders are in dire need for a true stud at left tackle.
9. Buffalo (6-10) - Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame- Buffalo’s quarterback problems just never seem to go away. They’ve plugged in numerous starters over the years, and none of them seem to pan out. While they could use a lot of help on the offensive line, they just can’t pass up on a potential franchise quarterback in Jimmy Clausen who did a fantastic job in combine interviews and really pushed the “maturity” issues aside. Clausen comes from a pro-style offense in Notre Dame in which he put up big numbers without a lot of help. While Gailey is said to prefer more mobile quarterbacks, you cannot pass on a guy with Clausen’s ceiling.
10. Cleveland Browns (5-11 trade with Jacksonville) Dan Williams, NT, Tennesse- The key component to running a 3-4 defense is the nose tackle position. Although it is currently filled by Shaun Rogers, many believe that Rogers will be traded on draft day as he is aging, and is rumored to not want to be in Cleveland. Worst case scenario is that Rogers would be retained, and play the 5 technique, while Williams would play nose tackle. Williams is excellent value here.
11. Denver [from Chicago] (7-9) – Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama- Denver could go a couple different ways here, but with a newly installed 34 defense, a signing of Justin Bannan to play some nose tackle, and the need for a Patrick Willis type linebacker in the middle, they grab McClain here. McClain can do it all. His weaknesses are very limited, as there are no glaring weaknesses. He’s the best sideline to sideline linebacker in this class who can cover as well as be a key in the run game.
12. Miami (7-9) – Earl Thomas, S, Texas- Miami’s biggest problem is on the defensive line, but they are equally as bad at the free safety spot. Thomas is just slightly below the talent of Eric Berry who Seattle grabbed at pick number 6. Thomas’ speed allows him to cover a lot of ground, and he’s very aggressive like a ball hawk.
13. San Francisco (8-8)- Joe Haden, CB, Florida- After Haden’s disappointing forty time at the combine, he slips a few picks, but not too far. Haden is still the best cornerback in the 2010 NFL Draft. He still has great change of direction, and terrific ball skills, as well as being a very physical corner. San Francisco could really use an upgrade at the cornerback position after giving up 226 pass yards a game, which was the one of the worst in the league.
14. Seattle [from Denver] (8-8) – Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech- Seattle had just 28 sacks in 2009, and lack have a big problem getting to the quarterback. Derrick Morgan is the best pick at the 14th spot, being an excellent pass rusher who’s also stout against the run. He’s an athletic player who can be a game changer. Seattle gets to use their second 1st round pick to get another defensive stud, just like last season when they drafted linebacker Aaron Curry.
15. New York Giants (8-8) – Brian Price, DT, UCLA- With the loss of Fred Robbins, defensive tackle becomes the number one need for the G-Men. Brian Price is a dominant defensive tackle who just blows up plays in the backfield. He can get to the quarterback, and disrupt the backfield better than any other defensive tackle not named Suh or Gerald McCoy. The Giants get a bargain here with Price.
16. Tennessee (8-8) – Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State- Best pick available here, and a huge need filled for the Titans drafting the speedy Wilson who has seen his stock rise quite a bit since the beginning of the 2009 football season. Wilson is a guy that can come in immediately and make an impact for a team who was 2nd to last in the NFL against the pass.
17. San Francisco [from Carolina] (8-8) – Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho- Iupati is one of the best offensive guards in the last few NFL Drafts. He’s also quite versatile as he can get work at right tackle and potentially even left tackle. The 49ers are in dire need of a dominating offensive guard for Gore and Company to run behind. Iupati fills that hole.
18. Pittsburgh (9-7) – Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma- Pittsburgh quarterbacks were sacked a total of 50 times last season. The Steelers have had offensive tackle woes for quite awhile now, and this is the year they look to fix it with Williams filling in the left tackle spot. With Rashard Mendenhall looking to take control, the Steelers will want a big tackle in there to push the pile and open up holes for the big running back, while keeping their two time Super Bowl winning quarterback off the ground.
19. Atlanta (9-7) – Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri- Weatherspoon is the type of player that all 32 football teams should have on their team. He’s a defensive leader who can go sideline to sideline and make tackles. On top of that he’s one of the better coverage linebackers in this draft and is a no brainer here for the Falcons who have a huge vacancy at the SAM linebacker position.
20. Houston (9-7) – C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson- Spiller is a quick runner who’s also very effective between the tackles and out of the backfield. Houston was 30th in the league in 2009 in the rushing department, and with a quarterback as good as Schaub, they could be a stud rusher away from being a legit playoff team. Spiller gives them a dynamic at the running back position that they have never seen before.
21. Cincinnati (10-6) – Taylor Mays, S, USC- It’s hard for the Bengals to pass up on the athleticism and potential of Mays. Cincinnati lacks that intimidating safety in the defensive backfield, despite the signing of Roy Williams, who has regressed significantly. Mays has a high ceiling, and with proper coaching could become an elite player in the NFL.
22. New England (10-6) – Jason Pierre-Paul, DE/OLB, South Florida- New England lacks that feared pass rusher on defense. Adalius Thomas is regressing, as he had the highest tackle/missed tackle ratio of last season, and has slowed down quite a bit. New England’s coaching staff can develop this physical freak into an effective outside linebacker in the 3-4 defense.
23. Green Bay (11-5) – Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama- Charles Woodson had an excellent season for Green Bay, but he’s aging, and they still need another cornerback as Tramon Williams is strictly a nickel guy. Jackson is a speedy corner with quick hips who isn’t afraid to make a tackle and is very instinctive. Jackson could take over as a dominant number one corner in the NFL one day, especially if he spends more time with Woodson.
24. Philadelphia (11-5) – Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers- After losing Lito Sheppard and Sheldon Brown, the Eagles are desperate for a speedy corner opposite Pro-Bowler Asante Samuel. Their cornerback depth is weak, and McCourty is a player who can step in right away and play in the number two spot. He can cover speedy receivers down the field, and isn’t too bad against the run either.
25. Baltimore (9-7) – Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State- Baltimore lost Dwan Edwards, and has an aging defensive end in Trevor Pryce. Odrick fits as a 3-4 defensive end or a 4-3 defensive tackle. He’s a powerful guy who plays well laterally and is excellent at the point of attack. Baltimore getting Odrick would make the transition to outside linebacker much easier for Paul Kruger, who is going to be asked to play a bigger role in 2010.
26. Arizona (10-6) – Brandon Graham, DE/OLB, Michigan- Arizona lacks a true pass rusher at outside linebacker, and both of their starters are over age 33. Graham’s stock has really risen after the Senior Bowl, and even more so at the combine posting a nice forty time, and 31 reps on the bench. Graham is a steal at the end of the first round and is looked at as a potential elite pass rusher in the form of Dwight Freeney.
27. Dallas (11-5) – Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers- The Cowboys need help on the offensive line. Flozell Adams is regressing, and it’s too hard to tell if Doug Free can man the left side or not. Davis’ hopes are at left tackle, but I’m not 100% sold on his ability to protect the quarterback. His best fit is on the right side as a mauling right tackle, while the Cowboys keep Free at left tackle.
28. San Diego (13-3) – Ryan Mathews, RB, Fresno State- San Diego just let go their future Hall of Fame running back in LaDainian Tomlinson, and have only Darren Sproles back to the team. Even with LT last season, they were the 2nd worst in the league in rushing yards per game, and need an impact player at the running back spot. Mathews is an every down back who can run well between the tackles, and has the speed to get outside and break a long run and be a number one running back for the nest 5-7 seasons.
29. New York Jets (9-7) – Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida- Dunlap is a bit of a question mark when it comes to motivation and preparation issues, but is top 15 talent if coached up. What better defensive mind to go to than Rex Ryan? The Jets need help at defensive end and Dunlap could play 3-4 defensive end effectively. He fits the mold of Calais Campbell in that he can rush the passer while still holding the point of attack allowing the linebackers to make plays.
30. Minnesota (12-4) – Javhid Best, RB, California- With all of the better cornerbacks already selected, the Vikings look to replace Chester Taylor as Adrian Peterson’s backup runner. Best can catch the ball well out of the backfield and is elusive, much like Taylor, only he’s a bit quicker. In a league where many teams are running with two backs consistently, this move makes sense considering the better members of the secondary are already off the board.
31. Indianapolis (14-2) – Charles Brown, OT, USC- With Tony Ugoh being a disappointment, the Colts are in need of a left tackle that can protect Peyton Manning and give them a few more shots at winning a Super Bowl ring. Brown is an agile tackle with long arms. He’s more of a finesse offensive tackle who doesn’t over power people, and is only mediocre in the run game. Brown would be able to fit right in protecting Manning’s backside.
32. New Orleans (13-3) - Everson Griffen, DE, USC- The Saints have a glaring need at defensive end opposite Will Smith who had 13.5 sacks in 2009. They get good pressure on opposing quarterbacks, but with a standout guy like Griffen, they can get better against the run, and penetrate the backfield much easier. Griffen is stout against the run, and is excellent with contain. -
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1 St. Louis Rams- Sam Bradford, Oklahoma
2 Detroit Lions- Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska
3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma
4 Washington Redskins- Russel Okung, Oklahoma State
5 Kansas City Chiefs- Eric Berry, Tennessee
6 Seattle Seahawks- Trent Williams, Okahoma
7 Cleveland Browns- Joe Haden, Florida
8 Oakland Raiders- Bruce Campbell, Maryland
9 Buffalo Bills- Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame
10 Jacksonville Jaguars- C.J. Spiller, Clemson
11 Denver Broncos(from Chicago)- Dez Bryant, Oklahoma St.
12 Miami Dolphins- Dan Williams, Tennessee
13 San Francisco 49ers- Earl Thomas, Texas
14 Seattle Seahawks- Jason Pierre,Paul, USF
15 New York Giants- Rolando McClain, Alabama
16 Tennessee Titans- Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech
17 San Francisco 49ers- Brandon Graham, Michigan
18 Pittsburgh Steelers- Kyle Wilson, Boise State
19 Atlanta Falcons- Jery Hughes, TCU
20 Houston Texans- Ryan Mathews, Fresno State
21 Cincinnati Bengals- Taylor Mays, USC
22 New England Patriots- Jared Odrick, Penn State
23 Green Bay Packers- Charles Brown, USC
24 Philadelphia Eagles- Mike Iupati, Idaho
25 Baltimore Ravens- Jermaine Gresham, Olklahoma
26 Arizona Cardinals- Anthony Davis, Rutgers
27 Dallas Cowboys- Nate Allen, USF
28 San Diego Chargers- Devin McCourty, Rutgers
29 New York Jets- Terrence Cody, Alabama
30 Minnesota Vikings- Maurkice Pouncey,Florida
31 Indianapolis Colts- Brian Baluga, Iowa
32 New Orleans Saints- Brian Price, UCLA -
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spartan1 St. Louis Rams-Sam Bradford-QB-OK.
2 Detroit Lions-McCoy-DT-OK
3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers-SUH-DT-Neb.
4 Washington Redskins- Okung-OT-OSU
5 Kansas City Chiefs- Bugla-OT-Iowa
6 Seattle Seahawks- Williams-OT-OK
7 Cleveland Browns- Eric Berry-S-Tenn.
8 Oakland Raiders- Jason Pierre-Paul-DE, South Flordia
9 Buffalo Bills- Dan Williams-DT-Tenn
10.Jacksonville Jaguars-Derrick Morgan-DE-GT
11 Denver Broncos(from Chicago)- MAURKICE POUNCEY, C, FLORIDA
12 Miami Dolphins gets traded to the Eagles- Earl Thomas-S-Texas
13 San Francisco 49ers- Joe Haden-CB-Flordia
14 Seattle Seahawks-Taylor Mays-S-USC
15 New York Giants- Ronaldio McClain-LB-'Bama
16 Tennessee Titans- Sergio Kindle-OLB/De Texas
17 San Francisco 49ers-MIKE IUPATI, OG, IDAHO
18 Pittsburgh Steelers- ANTHONY DAVIS, OT, RUTGERS
19 Atlanta Falcons- BRANDON GRAHAM, DE, MICHIGAN
20 Houston Texans- Kyle Wilson-DB-Boise
21 Cincinnati Bengals- Dez Bryant-WR-OSU
22 New England Patriots- JERRY HUGHES, OLB, TEXAS CHRISTIAN
23 Green Bay Packers- CHARLES BROWN, OT, SOUTHERN CAL
24 Philadelphia Eagles- Dolphins- Jared Odreck-DT-PSU
25 Baltimore Ravens- JERMAINE GRESHAM, TE, OKLAHOMA
26 Arizona Cardinals- Sean Witherspoon-OLB-Mizzu
27 Dallas Cowboys-Bruce Campbell-OT-Maryland
28 San Diego Chargers- RYAN MATHEWS, RB, FRESNO STATE
29 New York Jets- KAREEM JACKSON, CB, ALABAMA
30 Minnesota Vikings- Tim Tebow-QB-UF
31 Indianapolis Colts- Rodger Saffold-OT- Hoosier land
32 New Orleans Saints-Tyson Alualu California DT -
jordo212000
You guys see why you can't really have a contest where you predict the draft haha. There have been so many trades so far.
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j_crazy
j_crazy wrote: 1 St. Louis Rams- Sam Bradford, Oklahoma -WIN
2 Detroit Lions- Russell Okung, Oklahoma State - FAIL
3 Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska - FAIL
4 Washington Redskins- Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame - FAIL
5 Kansas City Chiefs- Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma - FAIL
6 Seattle Seahawks- Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State - FAIL
7 Cleveland Browns- Eric Berry, Tennessee - FAIL
8 Oakland Raiders- Bruce Campbell, Maryland - FAIL
9 Buffalo Bills- Bryan Bulaga, Iowa - FAIL
10 Jacksonville Jaguars- Joe Haden, Florida - FAIL
11 Denver Broncos(from Chicago)- Trent Williams, Oklahoma - FAIL
12 Miami Dolphins- Dan Williams, Tennessee - FAIL
13 San Francisco 49ers- Anthony Davis, Rutgers - WIN (Right team dammit)
14 Seattle Seahawks- CJ Spiller, Clemson - FAIL
15 New York Giants- Jason Pierre-Paul, USF - WIN
16 Tennessee Titans- Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech - WIN
17 San Francisco 49ers- Brandon Graham, Michigan - FAIL
18 Pittsburgh Steelers- Mike Iupati, Idaho - FAIL
19 Atlanta Falcons- Sergio Kindle, Texas - FAIL
20 Houston Texans- Earl Thomas, Texas - FAIL
21 Cincinnati Bengals- Everson Griffin, USC - FAIl
22 New England Patriots- Rolando McClain, Alabama - FAIL
23 Green Bay Packers- Jared Odrick, Penn State - FAIl
24 Philadelphia Eagles- Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri - FAIL
25 Baltimore Ravens- Jermaine Gresham, Olklahoma - FAIl
26 Arizona Cardinals- Jerry Hughes, TCU - FAIL
27 Dallas Cowboys- Nate Allen, USF - FAIL
28 San Diego Chargers- Ryan Matthews, Fresno State - WIN (right team dammit)
29 New York Jets- Golden Tate, Notre Dame - FAIL
30 Minnesota Vikings- Devin McCourtey, Rutgers - FAIL
31 Indianapolis Colts- Maurkice Pouncey, Florida - FAIL
32 New Orleans Saints- Charles Brown, USC - FAIL