Here is a nice looking mock draft from Daryl Breault. Daryl is a Columnist for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and a senior writer for NFL Draft Dog.com
1. Miami Dolphins- Matt Ryan QB
Dolphins need a franchise QB and everything about the team is in a state of flux so why not start over with a fresh QB and put some weapons around him.
2. St. Louis Rams- Glenn Dorsey DT
This will be the Rams only chance to get a game changing DT, they can pick up def. ends and lineman in later rounds. Dorsey is the player who can finally take the pressure off of Leonard Little.
3. Oakland Raiders- Darren McFadden RB
I think this is a case of Al Davis trying to hit the home run. While he would be great in the Silver and Black, the Raiders have so many needs that they might be better served taking Jake Long, Chris Long or a wideout like DeSean Jackson.
4. Atlanta Falcons- Jake Long OT
The Falcons lack talent at multiple positions. They missed out on Ryan, who they desperately need while McFadden would have been another excellent selection for them. New Coach Mike Smith seems like a tough-minded guy, so getting tougher in the trenches may be the way they go.
5. Kansas City Chiefs- Ryan Clady OT
The Chiefs need a major overhaul along the o-line and most likely will target Jake Long hoping he slips to them. If not, they might have to reach for someone like Clady who is currently the second highest rated lineman.
6. New York Jets- Chris Long DE
This scenario couldn’t have gone better for Jets fans. Long is a prototype 3-4 def. end and a playmaker that the Jets lacked last season. Mangini needs to start finding pieces for that defense and Long would be one heck of a way to start.
7. New England Patriots- Dan Connor LB
Connor can play inside and outside and is the versatile, sound linebacker that they prefer. They need an infusion of youth at the position and while it’s said they will go linebacker every year, they could add an impact linebacker this time and I think that pushes them towards taking a LB.
8. Baltimore Ravens- Antoine Cason CB
Due to suspect speed, Cason’s stock is low right now. When he works out and proves everyone wrong, I see him shooting back up draft boards as he is the most experienced corner available this year. QB is the flashy pick for Baltimore, but the Ravens have to look at replacing both Chris McAllister and Samari Rolle.
9. Cincinnati Bengals- Sedrick Ellis DT
Defense is the name of the game for Cincy this spring. They have a long ways to go as a team still and getting a playmaker is of utmost importance for them. Ellis is an immediate starter and a candidate for DROY.
10. New Orleans Saints- Kenny Phillips S
New Orleans nearly jumps for joy at getting a chance to take Phillips. Their pass defense was horrible, but then, so was the rest of their defense. Keith Rivers could be the pick too.
11. Buffalo Bills- Fred Davis TE
Davis is smooth and Buffalo is seriously lacking at this position. This is high for Davis but he fills a need for the Bills. They can pick up a receiver later and use multiple picks on defense where they can unearth gems in later rounds.
12. Denver Broncos- Vernon Gholston DE
After trying for years to solve their d.line issues, they nab a solid Buckeye who could be a real star. Gholston would get every opportunity to dominate and is a real steal at this point.
13. Carolina Panthers- Keith Rivers LB
By passing on him, the Broncos did the Panthers a huge favor in gift-wrapping Rivers for them. Rivers would team with Jon Beason to make a formidable duo at linebacker while the Panthers can fill holes in alter rounds. They don’t really lack at any one position except safety.
14. Chicago Bears- Brian Brohm QB
If the Bears have their choice of QB at this position they should thank the football Gods. They may decide to go with a veteran option but there isn’t much available in that area. Brohm may be able to start rather quickly for them. Don’t be surprise if they get back to their roots and draft defense in an effort to recapture the glory.
15. Detroit Lions- Mike Jenkins CB
The secondary in Detroit is porous at best. Jenkins would have to be the number 1 corner because the Lions don’t have much else. Look for a run on defense now that Mike Martz is gone.
16. Arizona Cardinals- Quentin Groves DE/OLB
The pieces are coming together for the Cardinals but they have a long way to go still. This is a team that always seems so close but just can’t get over the hump. They need a pass rusher and Groves is the best available.
17. Minnesota Vikings- Limas Sweed WR
If Tarvaris Jackson is the man, then he needs more weapons. Sweed could be a number 1 receiver for them right away as he is a chain mover they desperately lack. They can fill out their pass rush needs in later rounds.
18. Houston Texans- Jeff Otah OT
Still trying to fill out their off. Line after all these years is pathetic, its high time they start to add some talent up front. Matt Schaub looks like he might be injury prone so protecting him will be very important going into next season. Adding an explosive playmaker is an option as well.
19. Philadelphia Eagles- DeSean Jackson WR
For a team that missed the play-offs they don’t have many needs. They would be making a huge mistake in going away from McNabb, they need to keep him happy and add some more explosiveness to the offense. Jackson would be perfect in their scheme, he is dangerous after the catch.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Sam Baker OT
Baker would help along an o-line that had its up and downs last year. They need another wideout but that position is deep this class. Adding Baker would move Petitgout over to his more natural right side.
21. Washington Redskins- Derrick Harvey DE/OLB
Washington is really shaking things up what with the retirement of Joe Gibbs. They should have promoted one of their coordinators to keep some stability, but that would make sense and they just wouldn’t be the Redskins if they didn’t try to get it ‘just right’ every spring. Harvey is an overrated pass rusher who could step up next to Andre Carter.
22. Dallas Cowboys- Ray Rice RB
The kid may be small but he is a home run hitter who would be the flash to Marion Barber’s bang. Rice isn’t rated this high but he should be. Dallas can afford to swing for the fences since the have another 1st round pick.
23. Pittsburgh Steelers- Kentwan Balmer DT
It is still unclear if the Steelers will switch to a 4-3 or stay with the 3-4 so picking up Balmer would be a smart pick as he is versatile enough to hold up in both positions. Continuing to draft players like Balmer will give the Steelers the ability to play multiple schemes, a chameleon defense much like New Englands.
24. Tennessee Titans- Malcolm Kelly WR
They need playmakers, steady guys who can catch the ball. Badly.
25. Seattle Seahawks- Jonathon Stewart RB
Stewart isn’t perfect for their scheme, but he would be a nice tandem with Maurice Morris. Shaun Alexander is done and with the way he mailed it in last year, I’d be surprised to see him come back. The Seahawks are few pieces from returning to the big stage.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars- Mario Manningham WR
Stretching the field will be paramount for the Jags to continue their dominance on the ground. Teams have the Jags passing game figured out and David Gerrard can carry them only so far, eventually, he will need someone who can consistently help him out (i.e. catch the damn ball!). Another team that’s very close to playing in a Super Bowl.
27. San Diego Chargers- Aqib Talib CB
San Diego will need playmakers in the secondary to continue to keep pace with the Colts and New England. Cromartie and Jammer are a great pair, but you need three corners and two top safeties to properly attack the Colts and Pats.
28. Dallas Cowboys- Reggie Smith CB/S
A versatile piece for their secondary. Ken Hamlin is not a great fit at free safety and Smith could replace him or move outside and replace Anthony Henry. Hitting on their two picks could put the Boys over the top.
29. San Francisco 49ers- Early Doucet WR
The 49ers shot their wad last year to no avail and they’re paying for it this year with picking at the bottom of the round despite finishing 5-11. They spent a boatload of money and have major holes left to fill. Doucet is only a start.
30. Green Bay Packers- Carl Nicks OT
Green Bay could use some size and power along their o-line. Nicks could be afford time to get comfortable before taking over at either left or right tackle. He is a prospect on the rise and a team picking late, a la Packers, could be greatly rewarded.
31. New York Giants- Leodis McKelvin CB
The NFL has turned into a passing league and the market for corners will be bullish. McKelvin could be a solid nickel corner to start while providing an upgrade at returner.
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