This is my final mock draft version before the NFL draft takes place on Saturday.

1. Oakland Raiders- JaMarcus Russell, QB (LSU)

The cool rumor has the Raiders taking Calvin Johnson with this pick, but come draft time expect the Raiders to hand in a card with Russell's name on it. Oakland passed on a pair of franchise quarterbacks last year in Matt Leinart and Jay Cutler; don't expect a repeat mistake. On a side note, I wonder what Russell's arm-strength rating is going to be in Madden this year.

2. Detroit Lions- Calvin Johnson, WR (Georgia Tech)

Johnson is just too good for the Lions to pass up.  Despite a bad history with wide receivers in the first round, Matt Millen would be stupid to leave Johnson on the board.  If nothing else, Detroit should draft him here if they can't trade down and then deal him to the highest bidder later.   Johnson is the total package, and let's leave it at that. 

3. Cleveland Browns- Adrian Peterson, RB (Oklahoma)

Running backs are a dime a dozen, but franchise backs don't come so easily. Freak injuries aside, Peterson is a monster. His body fat percentage is only 4.5, and he didn't drop a single pass during his pro day workout.

4. Tampa Bay Bucaneers- Gaines Adams, DE (Clemson)

With last year's first rounder Ernie Simms, Adams becomes a big part of what should be a vastly improved defense. Many assume Joe Thomas will be the pick in this spot, but the Lions would be wiser to draft for a potentially dominating front seven.

5. Arizona Cardinals- Joe Thomas, T (Wisconsin)

The ironic thing about this pick is, Arizona needs offensive line help so bad that if they had the first pick the team would probably still take Thomas. Luckily for them, he falls directly into their lap at five.

6.. Washington Redskins- Amobi Okoye, DT (Louisville)

The Redskins get the big defensive tackle they covet. At only 19 years old, some people are calling Okoye the next Tommie Harris

7. Minnesota Vikings- Adam Carriker, DE (Nebraska)

This will be the first pick that critics will call a "reach", but Carriker is a perfect fit on a defense badly in need of better pash rushing defensive ends. Wide receiver will be a consideration but seven is too high to go there. Plug Carriker in and don't worry about him for the better part of the next decade.

8. Atlanta Falcons- Laron Landry, S (LSU)

This will be the fastest pick of the first round. So fast in fact, Roger Goodell may not get done saying "Atlanta is now on the clock" before a Falcons representative sprints the card to the podium. See ya, Chris Crocker.

9. Miami Dolphins- Brady Quinn, QB (Notre Dame)

The run of deplorable quarterbacking post-Marino prompts the team to land Quinn. With Quinn on board, fans may soon forget the horrific days of Culpepper, Harrington, Fielder, Lucas, etc.

10. Houston Texans- Levi Brown, T (Penn State)

If Houston is ever going to have a consistent offense it must start with the offensive line. The team didn't trade two second rounders and dish out $48 million for Matt Schaub to watch him get killed weekly. Brown is a safe pick, and given Charles Spencer's bad knee injury; a pick of need.

11. San Francisco 49ers- Patrick Willis, LB (Mississippi)

Head coach Mike Nolan coached Willis in the senior bowl and quickly became enamored with him. Why wouldn't he? Willis was productive in college (Butkus Award winner) and put up ridiculous numbers during the combine. With Willis, you may be seeing the next Johathan Vilma.

12. Buffalo Bills- Marshawn Lynch, RB (California)

The Bills lost a lot during the free agency period without addressing anything than offensive line. Linebacker is a huge need but with Willis gone no player is worth taking this high. Lynch is a guy who can play everydown immediately and also has excellent hands coming out of the backfield. It should take him little time before he becomes an upgrade over Willis McGahee.

13. St. Louis Rams- Ted Ginn Jr, WR (Ohio State)

Rams coach Scott Linehan is a big fan of Ginn. Besides the fact both Holt and Bruce are getting old fast, Ginn has the ability to be one of the game's premier kick returners.

14. Carolina Panthers- Jamaal Anderson, DE (Arkansas)

Once thought of as a top seven pick, Anderson has seen his stock fall some of late and with no good reason. The Panthers could really use a playmaking tight end like Greg Olsen, but with Anderson still on the board they won't let him slip by.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers- Jon Beason, LB (Miami)

The Steelers are now committed to getting more athletic defensively, and few defenders in the draft fit the bill better than Beason.

16. Green Bay Packers- Greg Olsen, TE (Miami)

Green Bay hoped Lynch would fall into their lap, but when that doesn't happen they decide the best route is to get 87-year old quarterback Brett Favre another weapon. In all seriousness, Favre still has the ability to win games with his arm and Bubba Franks has become such a disappointment this pick makes great sense.

17. Jacksonville Jaguars- Reggie Nelson, S (Florida)

Perfect match. Jacksonville needs a safety after losing Deon Grant, and this is right about where Nelson is projected to go. Plug him in and he'll be ready to start from training camp forward.

18. Cincinnati Bengals- Alan Branch, DT (Michigan)

Branch, like Anderson has seen his stock fall over the past few months. Unlike Anderson, there are legitimate reasons. While at times Branch was physically unstoppable at Michigan, he earned a reputation for taking too many plays off and at times flat-out underachieved. Still, he has rare ability for a defensive tackle and with a good coach could realize his potential. Marvin Lewis is as good as it gets in getting the most out of a defense.

19. Tennessee Titans- Leon Hall, CB (Michigan)

The Titans need help at receiver, but the suspension of Pacman Jones puts a solid corner at a premium. Hall had his struggles versus USC and Ohio State while at Michigan, but is still widely considered the best corner in the draft.

20. New York Giants- Darrell Reevis, CB (Pittsburgh)

The Giants need a corner, and they also need a linebacker equally. At pick number 20, Reevis is the best player on the board. Some think he's actually better than Hall. Either way, the Giants get much needed help.

21. Denver Broncos- Jarvis Moss, DE (Florida)

The Broncos may try and move up and grab Carriker or Anderson. Should they stand pat at this spot, Moss is the best of the defensive ends remaining. They could do far worse, and Moss reminds many of a Simeon Rice.

22. Dallas Cowboys- Robert Meacham, WR (Tennessee)

The Boys' need help at guard and they could also use a pass-rushing defensive end. But at this spot, Meacham is too talented to leave on the board. Both Terry Glenn and Terrell Owens are on the wrong side of 30, and who knows when the next T.O. blowup will come. Meacham could become the go-to guy in Dallas over the next couple of years.

23. Kansas City Chiefs- Dwayne Bowe, WR (LSU)

Eddie Kinnison is the Chiefs best receiver. Let me repeat this again. Eddie Kinnison is the Chiefs best receiver. This pick doesn't need much of an explanation. In a related note, Bowe can play and he's also regarded by far as the best blocking receiver in this year's crop.

24. New England Patriots- Chris Houston, CB (Arkansas)

Assante Samuel could soon be done in New England. Even if he isn't, the Patriots will take Houston in this spot anyway. NFL Network's Mike Mayock actually has Houston ranked ahead of both Hall and Reevis as a top CB prospect. I'm not sure about that, but Houston will give a lift to a team where the secondary is the weakest link.

25. New York Jets- Aaron Ross, CB (Texas)

The Jets still need a couple of positions filled with better talent. None come more prominent than cornerback. Ross is the kind of guy who can step in and start instantly. He'll make the entire secondary better and that could legitimize another playoff run.

26. Philadelphia- Michael Griffin, S (Texas)

Michael Lewis left the Eagles for San Francisco, and coach Andy Reid wasn't shedding any tears. The reason is because of talented safeties like Griffin in this year's draft.

27. New Orleans Saints- Paul Posluszny, LB (Penn State)

Productive college player and a high character guy. This is the perfect spot for Posluszny to go. Corner was a major need until the Saints signed away Jason David. Posluszny will be a productive if not spectacular player at the NFL level.

28. New England Patriots- Brandon Meriweather, S (Miami)

The improvement to the Patriots secondary continues big time with Meriweather. He'll be groomed to soon take over for Rodney Harrison; who's seemingly been in the league for 34 years.

29. Baltimore Ravens- Joe Staley, T (Central Michigan)

Not a glamorous pick, but a big need nonetheless. Johnathan Ogden's days are numbered and Staley is the best offensive linemen available on the board. Guard could also be a consideration here with Ben Grubbs in the mix.

30. San Diego Chargers- Dwayne Jarrett, WR (USC)

The Chargers have very few weaknesses. Having a receiver to consistently make plays is one of them. A lot of people are comparing Jarrett to former USC teammate Mike Williams, but if I'm a Chargers fan I wouldn't worry about that. Jarrett can play, and he'll be a fine WR in the league.

31. Chicago Bears- Justin Harrell, DT (Tennessee)

When don't the Bears draft talent on defense first? Harrell is a solid DT and he brings to stability to a team that suddenly has a ton of questions at the position.

32. Indianapolis Colts- Johnathan Wade, CB (Tennessee)

The Colts lost both of their starting corners from last season (David and Nick Harper). Yes, cornerback isn't quite as important in a cover two defense, but it does still matter and Wade is a fantastic player. Linebacker could be a possibility here but I don't think there's a player who fits into this draft spot for Indy as good as Wade.

ROUND 2

33. Oakland- Tony Ugoh, T (Arkansas): Need all the OL help in the world.

34. Detroit- Ben Grubbs, G (Auburn): Absolute first round talent.

35. Tampa Bay-Sidney Rice, WR (South Carolina): Could be a huge steal.

36. Cleveland- Marcus McCauley, CB (Fresno State): OL and secondary biggest weaknesses.

37. Chicago- Lawrence Timmons, LB (FSU): Could spell Briggs sooner than later.

38. Arizona- Ryan Kalil, C (USC): Determined to have a dominating OL for years to come.

39. Atlanta- Anthony Spencer, DE (Purdue): Will fit in nicely for Kearney.

40. Miami- Justin Blalock, OL (Texas): Determined to build a better OL.

41. Minnesota- Jason Hill, WR (Wash St): Rising up draft boards.. fast

42. San Francisco- Craig Davis, WR (LSU)- Could trade back into late first for a guy like Jarrett.

43. Buffalo - Steve Smith, WR (USC): Perfect compliment to Lee Evans.

44. Atlanta- Aaron Sears, G (Tennessee)- Should start right away.

45. Carolina- Zack Miller, TE (Arizona)- Good compliment to Keyshawn and Smith.

46. Pittsburgh- Ray McDonald, DE (Florida)- Defensive infusion continues.

47. Green Bay- Tank Tyler, DT (NC State)- Will see plenty of action as a rookie.

48. Jacksonville- Charles Johnson, DE (Georgia)- Borderline first round talent. Great spot for Jags.

49. Cincinnati- David Harris, LB (Michigan)- Some consider him 2nd best LB in draft.

50. Tennessee- Ben Patrick, TE (Delaware)- Did anyone know him 2 months ago?

51. NY Giants- Doug Free, T (North Illinois)- Need more than their share of OL help.

52. St.Louis- Lamar Woodley, DE (Michigan)- Could be a big time steal.

53. Dallas- Andy Allerman, G (Akron)- Wanted Grubbs, but couldn't pass on Meacham in first.

54. Kansas City- Eric Wright, CB (UNLV)- Great talent but watch out; character issues!

55. Seattle- Josh Beekman, G (Boston College)- Think they regret losing Hutch?

56. Denver- Brandon Siler, LB (Florida)- Has seen stock slip. I don't know why either.

57. Philadelphia- Anthony Gonzalez, WR (Ohio State)- Character guy will bring leadership to team.

58. New Orleans- Tanard Jackson, S (Syracuse)- If these Saints rookies pan out, look out NFC.

59. NY Jets- Eric Weddle, S (Utah): Jets secondary suddenly getting a lot better.

60. Miami- Ikaika Alama-Francis, DE (Hawaii)- You gotta love the name.

61. Baltimore- Drew Stanton, QB (Michigan State)- McNair may soon be on borrowed time.

62. San Diego- Brian Leonard, RB (Rutgers)- Perfect replacement for Michael Turner.

63. NY Jets- Tim Crowder, DE (Texas)- Can get to the quarterback.

64. Tampa Bay- Turk McBride, DT (Tennessee)- Can stop the run.

ROUND THREE

65. Oakland- Quentin Moses, DE (Georgia)

66. Detroit- Antonio Pittman, RB (Ohio State)

67. Cleveland- Victor Abiamiri, DE (Notre Dame)

68. Tampa Bay- Manuel Rameriz, G (Texas Tech)

69. Arizona- David Irons, CB (Auburn)

70. Denver- Johnnie Lee Higgins, WR (UTEP)

71. Miami- Brandon Mebane, DT (California)

72. Minnesota- Trent Edwards, QB (Stanford)

73. Houston- Marcus Thomas, DT (Florida)

74. Buffalo- Rufus Alexander, LB (Oklahoma)

75. Atlanta- Aundrae Allison, WR (East Carolina)

76. San Francisco- Dan Bazuin, DE (Central Michigan)

77. Pittsburgh- Josh Wilson, CB (Maryland)

78. Green Bay- Kenny Irons, RB (Auburn)

79. Jacksonville- Samson Satele, C (Hawaii)

80. Tennessee- Lorenzo Booker, RB (FSU)

81. NY Giants- Tim Durant, LB (Hampton)

82. St. Louis- Josh Gatis, S (Wake Forest)

83. Carolina- Michael Okwo, LB (Stanford)

84. Kansas City- Dustin Fry, OL (Clemson)

85. Seattle- Mike Walker, WR (Central Florida)

86. Denver- Daymeion Hughes, CB (California)

87. Dallas- John Beck, QB (BYU)

88. New Orleans- Marshall Yanda, T (Iowa)

89. NY Jets- Jacoby Jones, WR (Lane)

90. Philadelphia- Baraka Atkins, DE (Miami)

91. New England- Tony Hunt (Penn State)

92. Buffalo- Earl Everett, LB (Florida)

93. San Diego- Ryan Harris, OT (Notre Dame)

94. Chicago- Troy Smith, QB (Ohio State)

95. Indianapolis- David Clowney, WR (Virginia Tech)

96. San Diego- Tim Shaw, LB (Penn State)

97. San Francisco- Antonio Johnson, DT (Miss State)

98. Indianapolis- Buster Davis, LB (FSU)

99. Oakland- Scott Chandler, TE (Iowa)