Mock Draft 3

With free agency and trades coming to a standstill I have updated my latest mock draft. Their have been some changes and some risers and sliders. So onto the third mock draft of 2010.



1. St. Louis Rams: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma: As much as I want to put Ndamukong Suh here Bradford has been rising. The Rams are in need of a qb and they can not pass on one anymore. The nice thing is that Bradford would not have to start right away which is a good thing, it will allow the Rams to build an offensive line.



2. Detroit Lions: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska: This pick will come down to who do the Lions feel will fit into Jim Schwatz's defense better. Some in the organization feel it will be Gerald McCoy while others feel it is Suh. Either way I do not think the Lions will go wrong and will get themselves a nose tackle they can build around.



3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Gerarld McCoy, DT, Oklahoma: The Bucs will be thrilled to have Suh or McCoy. Both can change games from the nose tackle position and will be a nice addition. Eric Berry is an option here but he has slipped a little bit.



4. Washington Redskins: Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State: The Redskins are hoping Bradford will drop to them but probably not. This is a few picks too early for Jimmy Claussen. The Skins could trade down to get Claussen a bit later but go with the best offensive lineman in the draft.



5. Kansas City Chiefs: Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma: The Chiefs would like Okung here but since he is not available they go for the next best tackle in Williams. Williams will add toughness and great blocking to the Chiefs. He will help protect Matt Cassel and improve the offensive line. Eric Berry is an option here but Scott Pioli knows he needs to build his lines. Brian Bulaga is an option as well but maybe too early for him.



6. Seattle Seahawks: Brian Bulaga, OT, Iowa: With the recent trade of Charlie Whitehurst, Jimmy Clausen is not an option here. The Hawks would also consider Eric Berry here but with no NFL caliber tackles on the roster the Hawks go a little early on Bulaga, but it is an area of need for them so they go for the best available. Trading down is an option to get more picks.

7. Cleveland Browns: Eric Berry, S, Tennessee: Berry is the best safety in the draft and the Browns need help in the secondary. Joe Haden is an option here but I think the Browns and Mike Holgrem go for a playmaking safety he feels that can be a game changer like Ed Reed or Troy Polamalu.

8. Oakland Raiders: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida: Pierre-Paul would add to the Raiders defensive line and is the best pass rusher in this draft. This would be the best pick for the Raiders and he has the potential to be a difference maker. That being being said Al Davis loves combine stars and Taylor Mays fits that bill this year. I would not be shocked to see the Raiders to go for him or maybe even Bruce Campbell an offensive lineman.





9. Buffalo Bills: Jimmy Claussen, QB, Notre Dame: The Bills are in need of a franchise qb after not having luck the last few years drafting one. Starting with a new front office and head coach their futures will lay with Claussen. Claussen has the skills but many question his maturity and if he can lead in the NFL. This will be a tough decision for Buffalo who needs help everywhere but it has to be Claussen and they have to hope he can be a winner or people in Buffalo will suffer for awhile.



10. Jacksonville Jaguars: Joe Haden, CB, Florida: Derrick Morgan is an option here as well but with the signing of Aaron Kampman it will allow the Jags to get the best corner in the draft. As important it is to get to the qb (Peyton Manning) by having a good corner it will allow the defensive line an extra second to get the qb.



11. Dever Broncos: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St: I still believe the Broncos will trade Brandon Marshall and I still think Dez Bryant is the best wr in this draft. That being said this pick makes sense. If the Broncos trade Marshall they will have a huge hole in the wr department. Unless something happens where Brandon Marshall remains a Bronco or Dez Bryant gets injured I do not see this pick changing.



12. Miami Dolphins: Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech: With the loss of Joey Porter and possibly Jason Taylor the Dolphins need someone to rush the passer and Morgan is the best at this point. With the addition of Karlos Dansby it allows the Dolphins to move away from Rolando McClain and go for one of the better pass rushers on the board.



13. San Francisco 49ers: Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama: The 9ers could use help on the offensive line but McClain will fill a need at linebacker and him and Patrick Willis will make a nice tandem. Earl Thomas is an option here too but maybe a little too early. The same goes for CJ Spiller. Though if McClain is gone and the offensive line the 9ers may go for McClain.



14. Seattle Seahawks: CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson: The Hawks need offensive firepower and after taking a tackle with the first pick they choose a back he can block for. Spiller will be a nice change of pace running back in the NFL that will also help in the return game. If Dez Bryant falls here he will be the selection but I do not see Bryant dropping to the 14th slot.



15. New York Giants: Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri: The Giants are in need of a linebacker and Weatherspoon fits Perry Fewell's defense perfectly. Weatherspoon has the potential to be a great sideline to sideline player who will start right away for the Giants.



16. Tennesse Titans: Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida: With the loss of Kyle Vanden Bosch in free agency the Titans will replace him with Dunlap. Dunlap has the potential to dominate a game but at times he seems not to be there. Dunlap will be a presence in the NFL if he chooses to be. If he does the Titans will have a nice addition.



17. San Francisco 49ers: Earl Thomas, S, Texas: The 9ers were hoping that CJ Spiller would slip here but with the way the draft is going the Seahawks got him. So the 9ers go defense again and take a playmaking safety who will help sure up the secondary. Thomas has the potential to be an Ed Reed type player and I think he will be similiar.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Iupati, G, Idaho: With the beating that Ben Roethlisberger took last year and the lack of a running game the Steelers need to address the offensive line. Iupati will bring a mean streak with him and will help solidify the Steelers line. The Steelers could go with other choices but if you want to protect a franchise qb this is the must pick.

19. Atlanta Falcons: Ben Graham, DE, Michigan: Graham has shot up draft boards recently after his combine performance and after teams looked at game tapes. Graham is a quick rusher off the end that will help a Falcons defense in need of a rusher. Some are concerned about Graham's height but I think he will find a way to use it to his advantage and be an impact player.

20. Houston Texns: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State: The Texans have been drooling over Earl Thomas and may even trade up for him. With Thomas off the board the Texans will look to sure up their cornerbacks after Dunta Robinson left via free agency. Wilson will provide speed and should be able to keep up with any receiver that is thrown his way.

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Taylor Mays, S, USC: So I went back and forth on this pick. Mays helped his draft status with a good combine. The Bengals could use help in the secondary. Mays does not have the best covering skills but he can hit hard. He will fit Mike Zimmer's defense nicely. The other option is Jermaine Gresham. Though tight end is not a big part of the Bengals offense Gresham would be a nice fit with Carson Palmer. The Bengals will have a choice but go for the hard hitting Mays.

22. New England Patriots: Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahma: So logic states the Patriots have one tight end on their roster so they will take a tight end. Gresham is the best tight end out there so this pick makes sense. Well we are talking about Bill Bellichek. I am saying Gresham but will not be surprised if they took a defensive lineman or anything else. You never know with the Patriots.

23. Green Bay Packers: Charles Brown, OT, USC: Much like the Steelers the Packers have a very good team but a weak offensive line. Though Chad Clifton and Mark Tauscher were resigned the Packers need as much help on the line. Brown will probably sit at the beginning of the year and push for a starting job. He will help the Pack and make Aaron Rodgers a happy man.

24. Philadelphia Eagles: Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers: Davis was a sure fire top ten choice at the beginning of the draft process. His slow 40 and other things have dropped him. The Eagles need help along the line and Davis can do that. Add in the potential of Davis and the Eagles could be getting a great talent. If the Eagles are concerned about Davis Everson Griffen could be a pick here.

25. Baltimore Ravens: Jared Odrick, DE/DT, Penn State: With the losses of Justin Bannan and Dwon Edwards the Ravens need to get depth along the d-line. Odrick will do that and more. Odrick looks to be a solid NFL lineman and will do well with the Ravens. Devin McCourty is a possibility here too.

26. Arizona Cardinals: Maurkice Pouncey, C/G, Florida: The Cardinals could go in many directions with this pick but they need help along the offensive line. Pouncey would be a nice addition for the Cardinals who need help rebuilding their line. Pouncey would help with the running game as well. Sergio Kindle is an option here but with the recent signing of Joey Porter it tells me the Cards want to address the offensive line with this pick.

27. Dallas Cowboys: Rodger Saffold, OT, Indiana: The Cowboys are a good team who is always around the playoffs and picking this late. They have good depth and no real weak areas. They need help along the offensive line though. The Cowboys were hoping for Mike Iupati, Anthony Davis, Charles Johnson or Maurkice Pouncey fall to them. Since non of them did they pick the best offensive lineman left. This move will be the beginning of the revamping of the offensive line with a good and competitive team.

28. San Diego Chargers: Ryan Matthews, RB, Fresno State: The Chargers let LT go and Darren Sproles is a restricted free agent. If Sproles returns he will be the only running back on the roster. Matthews fits the type of rb that Norv Turner and the Chargers like. He is a good blocker who can also catch the ball. Matthews would be a perfect fit for this team.

29. New York Jets: Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame: The Jets have depth at every position and do not have a glaring need. Maybe along the defensive line but nowhere else. The Jets have a good number 1 and 2 wide receiver but not much after that. Tate would be a good number 3 for the Jets. Tate will be a nice addition to the Jets and could be an impact player in year 1. I also believe Demaryius Thomas could be picked here. His size and potential are excellent and he may be hard to pass up.

30. Minnesota Vikings: Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers: The Vikings would love an offensive lineman here but with none on the board they will get help in a weak secondary. McCourty will help the Vikings d and fill a void that the Vikings have to address.

31. Indianapolis Colts: Brian Price, DT, UCLA: I think the Colts will trade this pick with no offensive lineman worth taking here. I put Price here because they could use a defensive tackle but this is where a team like Jacksonville or Buffalo or someone else will trade up and take Tim Tebow.

32. New Orleans Saints: Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB, Texas: Since I placed Price with the Colts I'll have the Saints with Kindle. The Saints would be happy with Kindle but thrilled with Price.