NFL Mock Draft 2.0

The second of my mock NFL draft, to reflect some trades and other moves made:

1. St. Louis Rams

Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

- This is pretty elementary -- the Rams need a quarterback (especially with the release of starter Marc Bulger this week) and a face of the franchise, plain and simple. Bradford provides both. If I were the Rams I would entertain any offers for trading down, as they have many gaping holes to fill. But the chances of any team wanting to move up to the top spot are slim ... and probably none. Previous pick: Bradford.

2. Detroit Lions

Ndamakong Suh, DT, Nebraska

- Suh is the guy that was the early favorite to go No.1 overall.  Jim Schwartz gets a mammoth he can plug into his 3-4 defense. When Schwartz was the defensive coordinator of the Titans, he had Albert Haynesworth in that role. That had some success, last time I checked. Suh is a very disruptive force and I see him having an immediate impact. There are starting to be rumors of the Lions taking an offensive tackle. Previous pick: Suh

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

- The Bucs need an anchor for their 4-3 defense so this is my best guess as well as the best guess of the experts I read. McCoy is the clear No. 2 defensive lineman in the draft, behind Suh, and will probably become a premier pass rusher. Also, the Bucs have two second-round picks, so they could be active in the trade game on draft day. Previous pick: McCoy

4. Washington Redskins

Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State

- First big change from my first mock, as previous pick was QB Jimmy Clausen. That is no longer the expected scenario as the Skins just brought in Donovan McNabb. They still need a young, developmental QB but they can take one later in the draft now, or trade out of this slot if they so choose. Assuming they keep this pick, Okung makes the most sense. He's the best OT available, a guy the Skins can plug into Chris Samuels' old spot at left tackle.  Previous pick: Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

5. Kansas City Chiefs

Brian Bulaga, OT, Iowa

- Yes, the Chiefs just recently drafted Branden Albert to play left tackle, but they can slide him over to the right side, or put Bulaga there. GM Scott Pioli is too smart to pass this opportunity up. Previous pick: Okung.

6. Seattle Seahawks

Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma

- This is hard one to gauge, as the Seahawks need help everywhere and have two first-round picks (6 and 14). So any number of possible trades could happen here. With the departure of LT Walter Jones, the Seahawks can pick up a new left tackle and still address other needs, like running back, with their next first-round pick. This run of left tackles flying off the board is a direct result of the McNabb trade. Previous pick: CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson

7. Cleveland Browns

Eric Berry, S, Tennessee

- A dream scenario for myself and Browns fans. Secondary is the weakest spot on the Browns roster and Berry is a safety in the mold of Ed Reed and Troy Polamalu. A game-changer ... big hits, good in coverage, fast and smart. If Berry is gone, I could see the Browns trading out of this spot. Previous pick: Berry

8. Oakland Raiders

Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers

- The pick almost impossible to predict. Let's rewind to 2009 for a second: How many mock drafts had the Raiders selecting WR Darius Heyward-Bey with their first-round pick? I'd say zero. Back to 2010: Raiders need an OT and the guess here is that they'll be in awe of Davis' size (6-5, 323) and his athletic ability. He's also very raw, from what I've read.  Previous pick: Bulaga

9. Buffalo Bills

Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

The Bills are another team that needs an offensive tackle, but with the elite guys gone, they can address the glaring hole at quarterback. Again, Clausen's slide is a direct result of McNabb to the Redskins. I'm not sold on Clausen as a franchise QB, but the Bills have little choice here. Previous pick: Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma

10. Jacksonville Jaguars

Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech

Lots of ways the Jaguars can go here. They desperately needed a pass rusher but took care of that via free agency (Aaron Kampman). Safety is also a big need.  But the team's receivers have been subpar for years as David Garrard doesn't really have anyone to throw to (and never has). Thomas' stock has risen significantly as we get into April. Previous pick: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State

11. Denver Broncos

Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama

-- The Broncos have heavily invested in their defensive line via free agency, so it makes sense for them to go with the impact linebacker here, as Andra Davis is aging (D.J. Williams is the other starter at ILB). If they wanted to go offense, look for Oklahoma State WR Dez Bryant, which would make even more sense if WR Brandon Marshall is dealt on draft day. Previous pick: McClain

12. Miami Dolphins

Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas

- Defense, defense, defense. The Dolphins need youth at outside linebacker and nose tackle. So take your pick. Bill Parcells loves an OLB who can rush the passer (see Demarcus Ware). Previous pick: Kindle

13. San Francisco 49ers

Joe Haden, CB, Florida

- The 49ers also own the 17th pick, so they could be on the trade market. Assuming they're not, I see them going with Haden, the best corner in the draft despite the concern over his speed. I have seen two mock drafts that have the 49ers taking RB C.J., Spiller with this pick...lunacy. Frank Gore mans the position fine and has some tread left on the tires. Too many other immediate, glaring holes to fill to go that direction. Previous pick: Haden

14. Seattle Seahawks

CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson

With their second first-round pick, the Seahawks really fortunate as the best RB in the draft falls to them at No. 14. Spiller is a multi-faceted playmaker, as he can return kicks and punts. Previous pick: Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech

15. New York Giants

Sean Witherspoon, LB, Missouri

- From what I've read about Witherspoon, he is versatile and can play inside or outside, and the Giants need both in the worst of ways. They'd probably take McClain if he fell to them. Previous pick: Witherspoon.

16. Tennessee Titans

Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech

This seems like a no-brainer, as the Titans lost DEs Kyle Vanden Bosch and Jevon Kearse. Morgan is the best end in this draft and may go higher. But in this scenario, he falls to Tennessee. Previous pick: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida

17. San Francisco 49ers

Mike Iupati, OL, Idaho

- The 49ers get their much-needed offensive lineman here. Iupati was a guard at Idaho but apparently teams see him as more of an NFL tackle. Previous pick: Iupati

18. Pittsburgh Steelers

Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State

- I'd say if Iupati would fall to them, he'd be the choice here. But corner is a big need for the Steelers, especially now that the rival Ravens brought in Anquan Boldin. The Steelers have been weak at corner for years, so this makes the most sense. Previous pick: Wilson

19. Atlanta Falcons

Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan

- The Falcons have no real pass rush (only 28 sacks last season) and Graham was a monster at Michigan. Seems like a match made in heaven. Previous pick: Graham

20. Houston Texans

Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee

- I struggled with this one, as I think the Texans can go in several different directions. Williams could go prior to this, possibly to the Dolphins, but if he's here I can't see Houston passing up a run-stuffer to fill a gaping hole in their defensive line. They also need a cornerback, and don't count out a running back (Ryan Matthews out of Fresno State is the best one left). Previous pick: Williams.

21. Cincinnati Bengals

Taylor Mays, S, Southern Cal

- Some draft boards have Texas S Earl Thomas ahead of Mays, so depending on where the Bengals rank them could change my guess. Either way, defense is a need and they can't go wrong either way. Also, even though they just signed Antonio Bryant, WR Dez Bryant may be too enticing to pass up. Previous pick: Mays

22. New England Patriots

Jared Odrick, DE/DT, Penn State

- With the loss of Jarvis Green, the Pats suddenly have a need for a defensive lineman. Odrick can play tackle or end (versatility seems like a running theme in this crop of draft prospects) and Bill Belichick loves guys can fill any role he sees fit. Previous pick: Odrick.

23. Green Bay Packers

Maurkice Pouncey, G/C, Florida

- The Packers had arguably the worst offensive line in the NFL last season. Pouncey is a Day One starter at center and from what I read about him on NFL.com, some coaches and scouts say he can play guard as well. The Packers have a need for younger offensive tackles, but Pouncey is someone they can plug in right away. Previous pick: Pouncey

24. Philadelphia Eagles

Earl Thomas, S, Texas
Another pick tough to handicap. Eagles have needs at offensive line, defensive end and the secondary. Thomas is too good of a talent to slip much further. But like I said, this one is a pure guess. Previous pick: Everson Griffen, DE, Southern Cal

25. Baltimore Ravens

Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

- Little out-of-the-box thinking here. Most mock drafts I've seen have the Ravens going with Oklahoma TE Jermaine Gresham. That makes sense. But how about some youth and depth on the defensive line? Justin Bannan and Dwan Edwards left via free agency, so if the season started today the Ravens would have older-than-dirt Trevor Pryce at one end and Halotia Ngata at the other. Ngata is more of a nose tackle. Bringing in Dunlap (who had character issues at Florida) would allow the Ravens to add a future star to their defense, and Ozzie Newsome never hesitates adding to his D. Previous pick: Dunlap

26. Arizona Cardinals

Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma

- No offense to Anthony Becht, but the Cardinals need a pass-catching tight end who can also block: Gresham fits that bill. The Cards could also go offensive line (Charles Brown, Southern Cal) or defensive line (Brian Price, DT). But I'd take the tight end. Previous pick: Gresham. 

27. Dallas Cowboys

Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
Jerry Jones loves athletes and playmakers, and although Thomas has had some off-the-field incidents, let's not kid ourselves: Jones doesn't care. The Cowboys need offensive line depth, as they released LT Flozell Adams last week, but there will some quality choices in the second round. Previous pick: Earl Thomas.

28. San Diego Chargers

Ryan Matthews, RB, Fresno State

- This also seems too obvious (which probably means it won't happen). The Chargers lost LT and Darren Sproles is more of a role player than an every down back. Another apparent match made in heaven. Previous pick: Matthews.

29. New York Jets

Brian Price, DT, UCLA

- I know the Jets need more weapons on offense for QB Mark Sanchez, but the way this mock is unfolding, there isn't anyone available at this slot that would make sense, value-wise. So they address their defensive line with Price, who is being compared to Warren Sapp. Previous pick: Demaryius Thomas.

30. Minnesota Vikings
Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State

- Price would be the ideal fit here, but cornerback is also a position of need in Minnesota. Previous pick: Brian Price.

31. Indianapolis Colts

Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers
The Colts cut nickel cornerback Tim Jennings, so they fill that need here with a guy in McCourtey that has seen his stock rise since the Senior Bowl. Previous pick: Anthony Davis.

32. New Orleans Saints

Jerry Hughes, DE/LB, TCU

- The Saints can plug Hughes into a of couple different positions of need. Hughes may not slip this far, but in this scenario he does and the Super Bowl champs get a steal. Previous pick: Hughes