Magnificent Seven: The End of Round One
Kids’ bedtimes took me away from the computer and draft coverage. So, I’m going rapid-fire for these Final Seven. Let’s rock and roll. #26: Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh to Kansas […]
No. 26: Ravens Selects — They Pass
The Ravens saw the clock expire, putting Kansas City on the clock. More to come …
No. 25: Seattle Selects James Carpenter
At No. 25, Seattle drafted an offensive lineman, James Carpenter, out of Alabama. He stands nearly 6-foot-5 and weighs 320 pounds. He played at left tackle and has the physicality […]
No. 24: New Orleans Selects Cameron Jordan
Jordan is a fantastic addition to the New Orleans front. He’s versatile – working out of the interior or off of the edge. He has a the ability to dominate […]
No. 23: Philadelphia Selects Danny Watkins Out of Baylor
Roger Goodell returned to the stage with a host of military personnel as the strains of “God Bless the USA” filled Radio City Music Hall. The chants of “USA! USA!” […]
No. 22: Indianapolis Selects Anthony Costanzo
Rule #1: Keep Peyton Manning upright. Costanzo is only the second OL drafted in the first round during the Bill Polian era. He stands 6-foot-7 and weighs over 300 pounds. […]
No. 21: Cleveland Selects Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor
The Browns selected Phil Taylor of the Baylor Bears, as announced by Madden cover man, Peyton Hillis. Taylor stands 6-foot-4 and weighs over 350 pounds. He’ll plug the middle and […]
No. 20: Tampa Bay Selects Adrian Clayborn, Iowa
Another Big 10 player joins the party with the selection of Clayborn to bolster the Tampa Bay front. The Buccaneers added Gerald McCoy last season, and he was becoming a […]
No. 19: New York Giants Select Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
I was starting to formulate a theory about 20th pick for Tampa Bay, but New York stepped in to grab Prince Amukamara out of Nebraska. The New York pass defense […]
No. 18: San Diego Selects Corey Liuget
At 6-foot-2 and 300 pounds, Liuget has the size to clog up the middle. He’s a solid defender against the run and recorded 12.5 tackles for loss for the Illini. […]
No. 17: New England Selects Nate Solder
He stands 6-foot-9. Seriously, he’s got to stay low and drive to keep those passing lanes open. Solder is a converted tight end who used his hands well and learned […]
No. 16: Washington Selects Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue
Kerrigan is a great speed rusher who has a nose for the football. He forced fumbles regularly for the Boilermakers off of the edge and worked down the line beautifully […]
No. 15: Miami Selects Mike Pouncey
Pittsburgh used his brother as an anchor en route to a Super Bowl run last season. Pouncey can play as a guard or center (2010) at the next level. He […]
No. 14: St. Louis Selects Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
Quinn is a potential beast. Everything on the page gets you excited, and his 2009 season was chock-full of highlight moments. He is a tremendous pass rusher, brought in to […]
No. 13: Detroit Takes Nick Fairley, Auburn
Jay Cutler just felt a chill down his spine. The Lions just selected Nick Fairley to team with Ndamukong Suh. The quarterbacks and running games in the NFC North just […]
No. 12: Minnesota Selects Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State
The Vikings eschewed the selection of an offensive lineman and instead selected the post-Favre guy. Ponder was a question mark after working through a shoulder injury last season. The stats […]
No. 11: Houston Selects J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin
The Texans added help for Mario Williams and a beast up front to give some relief to a beleaguered secondary. Watt stands 6-foot-6 with a massive wingspan and great field […]
No. 10: Jacksonville Trades Up for Gabbert
The David Garrard era in Jacksonville is coming to an end. Jacksonville traded up to the tenth position to select Blaine Gabbert. He becomes the third quarterback selected in the […]
No. 9: Cowboys Select Tyron Smith, OT, USC
Tyron Smith goes to the Cowboys to bolster the offensive line and keep Tony Romo upright. He’s got a ridiculous wingspan and can manhandle defensive lineman. Smith stands 6-foot-5 and […]
No. 8: Tennessee Selects Jake Locker
With Blaine Gabbert still on the board, the Titans and new coach Mike Munchak select Jake Locker. It’s not a popular pick, by any means, and the criticism started immediately. […]
No. 7: San Francisco Selects Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri
The 49ers passed on the opportunity to select Blaine Gabbert and grabbed defensive lineman Aldon Smith. He’s a beast with fantastic moves on the edge and can shed tacklers. Smith […]
No. 6: Atlanta Trades Up to Grab Julio Jones
I got the player right in my mock draft … except he goes to a different squad. Alabama wide receiver Julio Jones – he of the 4.39-second 40-yard dash on […]
No. 5: Patrick Peterson to Arizona
Patrick Peterson out of LSU was selected fifth overall by Arizona. He teams with Antonio Rodgers-Cromartie to form a very interesting tandem. He may have been the player on the […]
No. 4: A.J. Green Sprints to Cincinnati
Chad Ochocinco has been very vocal in the past several days about his future in Cincinnati. He cited that Marvin Lewis has “been mean to him.” Remember, Ochocinco is in […]
No. 3: Marcell Dareus Shuffles to Buffalo
The Bills took defensive end Marcell Dareus with the third pick in the NFL Draft. Chan Gailey has needs for his offense, but they needed a beast in the defensive […]