1. Carolina-Marcell Dareus-Defensive Tackle-Alabama
The Panthers have many needs and new head coach Ron Rivera will get it started with a play maker on the defensive line.
2. Denver-Da’Quan Bowers-Defensive End-Clemson
Bowers is explosive off the edge, and he is just what The Broncos need as they start to retool the defense.
3. Buffalo-Blaine Gabbert-Quarterback-Missouri
The
Bills are in desperate of a face of the franchise at quarterback and
Gabbert gives them that. He has the strong arm that is needed to succeed
in Buffalo.
4. Cincinnati-A.J. Green-Wide Receiver-Georgia
In a draft that is filled with athletic players on both sides of the ball, Green is probably the most gifted in this draft.
5. Arizona-Von Miller-Outside Linebacker-Texas A&M
If The Cardinals want to have success with the 3-4 defense, they need an edge rusher and Miller is that guy.
6. Cleveland-Julio Jones-Wide Receiver-Alabama
Mike Holmgren got his quarterback last year with Colt McCoy
and now it is time to put some skill players around him. Jones really
improved his stock at The Combine when he performed on a partially
broken foot.
7. San Francisco-Patrick Peterson-Cornerback-LSU
The 49ers have needs on both sides of the ball, but Peterson is too good of a talent to pass up here.
8. Tennessee-Nick Fairley-Defensive Tackle-Auburn
Although it is a new regime in Nashville with Mike Munchak, I just don’t see The Titans taking a quarterback in the first round.
9. Dallas-Anthony Costonzo-Offensive Tackle-Boston College
In recent years The Cowboys have added skilled players such as Felix Jones and Dez Bryant with first round picks, now it is time to beef up the offensive line and protect quarterback Tony Romo’s blindside.
10. Washington-Jake Locker-Quarterback-Washington
Critics
can say whatever they want to about Locker, but the kid is special.
Locker took his lumps at Washington and helped to turn things around in
Seattle. He will be asked to do the same in the nation’s capitol and he
is equipped to do it.
11. Houston-Robert Quinn-Defensive End-North Carolina
The Texans are switching to the 3-4 defense with new coordinator Wade Phillips and they need more edge rushers. Pairing Quinn with Mario Williams is key to The Texans success in The AFC South.
12. Minnesota-Cam Newton-Quarterback-Auburn
The legend that is quarterback Brett Favre
is gone and The Vikings need someone to fill seats in The Metrodome or
whatever stadium team owner Ziggy Wilf wants his team to play at.
13. Detroit-Ryan Kerrigan-Defensive End-Purdue
We have heard this before, but The Lions are on the cusp of something special in Motown. Head coach Jim Schwartz can add to a stout defensive line with Ndamukong Suh and Kyle Vanden Bosch.
14. St. Louis-Corey Liuget-Defensive Tackle-Illinois
The Rams improved a lot last season, but still have holes to fill. Fred Robbins and Chris Hovan are both on the wrong side of 30 and some youth is needed on the defensive line.
15. Miami-Mike Pouncey-Guard-Florida
The moving van won’t have to go that far to move Pouncey from Gainesville to Miami. It doesn’t hurt that his twin brother Maurkice came in and anchored The Pittsburgh Steeler offensive line all the way to a Super Bowl berth.
16. Jacksonville-Cameron Jordan-Defensive End-California
In 2008 The Jaguars traded up to nab Derrick Harvey
with the eighth overall selection and it hasn’t panned out. In a
division where they are trying to catch The Colts and quarterback Peyton Manning, it is important to have edge rushers.
17. New England-Mark Ingram-Running Back-Alabama
Patriot head coach Bill Belichick
loves versatile players and Ingram possesses speed, power, and agility.
Some will question his knee injury from last season, but that cannot
underscore what the former Heisman Trophy winner
can do. Ingram would have been higher if he was eligible to enter the
draft after his sophomore season in which he won The Heisman.
18. San Diego-J.J. Watt-Defensive End-Wisconsin
Watt
is my favorite player in the draft for his versatility. Watt can play
defensive tackle, end, as well as well as outside linebacker. The
Chargers need an upgrade on the defensive line and Watt is sneaky scary
as a pass rusher.
19. New York Giants-Nate Solder-Offensive Tackle-Colorado
The G-Men need to upgrade the offensive line and protect quarterback Eli Manning. Solder checks in at 6’9″ and is lengthy and can push defenders into another county.
20. Tampa Bay-Adrian Clayborn-Defensive End-Iowa
The
Bucs need a stud and defensive end for The Tampa 2 to be effective and
Clayborn gives them that option. He would have been a higher pick if he
entered the draft last year.
21. Kansas City-Justin Houston-Outside Linebacker-Georgia
Houston
gives The Chiefs versatility at the pass rushing position as he can be
effective from both the standing and the down positions.
22. Indianapolis-Tyron Smith-Offensive Tackle-USC
The Colts can go in a few directions with this pick, but they really need help on the offensive line. Quarterback Peyton Manning saw more pressure last season than he is accustomed to and he can’t throw deep if he is getting sacked.
23. Philadelphia-Prince Amukamara-Cornerback-Nebraska
He
should go higher, but some teams may not have the glaring need for a
corner. He definitely will help a shaky Eagles secondary.
24. New Orleans-Aldon Smith-Defensive End-Missouri
If The Saints were still playing The Seahawks then they would still be giving up yards in bunches. New Orleans needs a big overhaul with their defensive unit and it starts with Smith.
25. Seattle-Muhammed Wilkerson-Defensive Tackle-Temple
Seahawks head coach Pete Carroll
loves having athletic players on both sides of the ball and he get
another with Wilkerson. As a defensive tackle Wilkerson racked up 10
sacks last season for The Owls and Carroll will love to use that pass
rushing ability in The Pacific Northwest.
26. Baltimore-Jimmy Smith-Cornerback-Colorado
Smith
would have been taken higher, but he wasn’t tested last year due to
opponent’s respect for his play making ability. The corner position
hasn’t exactly been that strong in recent years for The Ravens and Smith
should be able to come in as a starter immediately.
27. Atlanta-Phil Taylor-Defensive Tackle-Baylor
Taylor
weighs in at 334 pounds and will hard to move in the middle of any
defensive line. Taylor’s presence will help a pass rusher such as
Falcons defensive end John Abraham in getting to the ball as Taylor will consistently attract double teams.
28. New England-Gabe Carimi-Offensive Tackle-Wisconsin
The Patriot offensive line is starting to show a little age and a youth movement wouldn’t hurt. Quarterback Tom Brady has a few more good years in him and protecting that blind side will be vital.
29. Chicago-Torrey Smith-Wide Receiver-Maryland
I love Devin Hester, but he is a kick returner who The Bears have made their number one receiver for far too long. Jay Cutler is a Pro Bowl quarterback and it is high time they gave the man a decent target outside.
30. New York Jets-Akeem Ayers-UCLA
One thing The Jets
have lacked since head coach Rex Ryan has taken over is a surplus of
pass rushers. In order for his blitz happy scheme to be effective and
get The Jets to The Super
Bowl he needs some pass rushers. Akeem Ayers is perfect for this team
for the fact the he goes off of his instincts a lot and it would be nice
to a have a pair of fresh legs getting to the quarterback.
31. Pittsburgh-Aaron Williams-Cornerback-Texas
The Steelers secondary was exposed in The Super Bowl loss to Green Bay. Safety Troy Polamalu cannot be everywhere and do everything in the secondary and Williams can help out at the corner position.
32. Green Bay-Danny Watkins-Guard-Baylor
The Packers have the ability to draft for the best athlete as The Super Bowl Champions really don’t have a glaring weakness at any position. Watkins has a mean streak with him and he will fit into that old Vince Lombardi type lineman like Jerry Kramer and Forrest Gregg.
Leave A Comment