There are a couple of surprise picks in here. Also I have some players falling out of the 1st round that most people have going in the early to mid 1st. You have to remember though, NFL Drafts are always unpredictable, so you have to do the unexpected.
1.Detroit-Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
- Think, a faster Peyton Manning.
2.St. Louis-Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss
- Orlando Pace’s replacement.
3.Kansas City-Andre Smith, OT, Alabama
- Franchise left tackle that could achor the line for the next 12 years.
4.Cleveland-Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
- May be too early to draft a corner, but it’s an obvious hole that needs to be fixed and Jenkins could very well be a Pro Bowler in the next 2-3 years.
5.Seattle-Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia
- Walter Jones’ replacement.
6.Cincinnati-Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
- Cincy’s new superstar after Chad and TJ leave for free agency.
7.Oakland-Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri
- Al Davis loves speed and Maclin brings plenty of that to the table.
8.Jacksonville-Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC
- Since Mike Peterson will most likely be gone, they bring in Rey to anchor the linebacking corps. Move over Ray, there’s a new Rey in the NFL.
9.Green Bay-Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas
- Best available player.
10.Buffalo-Aaron Curry, OLB, Wake Forest
- Brings size to a small front seven.
11.San Francisco-Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois
- Walt Harris’ replacement and possibly take #1 corner spot from underachieving Nate Clements. Also brings a brotherhood to San Fran, literally.
12.Denver-Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida
- If he preforms well in the National Championship Game, then Brandon Spikes could very well be a top 15 pick.
13.Houston-Everette Brown, DE, Florida State
- Make it 3 years in a row Houston has drafted a D-lineman. Anchor the line for the next decade with Mario Williams and Amobi Okeye.
14.New Orleans-Taylor Mays, FS, USC
- Freak of nature. Faster than Champ Bailey. Covers like Asante Samuel. Hits like Ray Lewis.
15.Washington-Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech
- Brings youth to an aging defensive line.
16.Detroit (from Dallas)-Jason Smith, OT, Baylor
- Sam Bradford’s insurance policy.
17.Tampa Bay-Percy Harvin, WR, Florida
- Joey Galloway’s replacement. Punt/kick returner. Electrifying speed. Line up opposite of Antonio Bryant or great slot receiver. Downfield threat.
18.Chicago-CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson
- Think, Chris Johnson of the Titans. Two-headed monster of the NFC North (Forte=thunder & Spiller=lightning)
19.New York Jets-Clint Sintim, OLB, Virginia
- Helps to solidify a good linebacking corps.
20.New England-Brian Cushing, OLB, USC
- Bring much needed youth to a very old linebacking corps (besides young star, Jerod Mayo).
21.San Diego-William Moore, FS, Missouri
- Upgrades free safety position.
22.Arizona-Chris “Beanie” Wells, RB, Ohio State
- Franchise runningback.
23.Minnesota-Patrick Chung, SS, Oregon
- Darren Sharper needs a replacement sooner or later and Chung may just be the guy.
24.Miami-Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest
- After getting burnt through the year, Miami decides to take a cover corner to stop the bleeding.
25.Atlanta-Sen’Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn
- Move Jonathan Babineaux back outside. Run stuffer.
26.Baltimore-Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland
- Close enough to be a home-town kid. Able to stretch the field. Could be the next Peyton/Harrison, Aikman/Irving, Montana/Rice kind of deal.
27.New York Giants-Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
- Move Kiwanuka (sp?) back to linbacker and good enough to give Osi (when he comes back) and Tuck a needed breather. Good pass rusher for passing situations.
28.Pittsburgh-Ciron Black, OL, LSU
- Ben Roethisberger can’t get 2 seconds in the pocket without some defender having a hold of him. Ciron could help to solidify the inside of the line.
29.Philadelphia-Duke Robinson, OL, Oklahoma
- With John Runyan and the other guy probably being gone after the season, Duke can step in for them. And we all know how Andy drafts with his 1st pick.
30.Indianapolis-Terrance Cody, DT, Alabama
- Bring much need presence back in the middle of the D-line after Ed Johnson’s release. Great run stopper. HUGE kid.
31.Philadelphia (from Carolina)-Chase Coffman, TE, Missouri
- LJ Smith just isn’t getting it done.
32.Tennessee-Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss
- The Titans are going to need someone in the middle after Albert Haynesworth leaves during free agency. The kid who stepped in during the Pittsburgh game was solid, but in the next 3 years he’s gong to need someone next to him. Think, John Henderson and Marcus Stroud of Jacksonville few years back or Pat/Kevin Williams of the Vikings.
*Note: I do have Matthew Stafford (QB, Georgia) coming out, but with the lack of need for quarterbacks, I have him falling to the early to mid 2nd round. Also LeSean McCoy, Knowshon Moreno, and Shonn Greene would normally be a 1st round pick in most drafts, but there is a lack of need for runningbacks this year.
Just to anyone who’s curious, I’m a Saints fan. With a solid draft and some good moves during free agency for defense we really have a chance to be a Super Bowl contender next year.
Geaux Saints!
Ironpump or w/e don’t give me any of that bull. Remember how Brady Quinn was a definate top 5 pick, but if the Browns hadn’t have traded up for him then he would’ve fallen to the SECOND ROUND. Yes a surefire top 5 picks falling to the 2nd round. It can happen. And did you read what I first wrote? THERE ARE A COUPLE OF SURPRISE PICKS.
Yes I truely have Cushing going ahead of Laurinitis. I’ve watched some of his games this year and he has be awful against top talent (Penn State, USC). And in that USC game Brian Cushing was far superior.