We as sports fans know that when the Super Bowl is played we don't have much to look forward to after it except for 1 thing: The draft. All you football juggernuts out there should know 2 things: 1) Your teams needs and 2) Where you draft. Some of these are exceptions, for example, a random Bucs or Browns fans. Since there is a coin flip, you don't know if you pick 3. or 4.; but you should still know what your team needs.
I know where my team drafts-2nd, and what they need- linemen, some linebackers. So I really know who they should take- take a look at my mock draft to find out.
No. Team Player School Report 1. Oakland Brady Quinn Notre Dame While most teams would be drooling over Jamarcus at this spot, I'm not. If the Raiders want someone to build around, go with Brady, he may not be able to win the big one, but at least he knows what he's doing. 2. Detroit Joe Thomas Wisconsin The Lions (like I said above) need help in one of the most important places in the game-the line. When you allow 63 sacks in a year, you need a lineman, but knowing Matt Millen, he'll take Calvin Johnson in this spot. *3. Cleveland Adrian Peterson Oklahoma Cleveland was terrible on offense-notably the running game- and a guy who probably would've won the heisman had he stay another year is the perfect choice. *4. Tampa Bay Calvin Johnson Georgia Tech The Buccaneers don't have a go-to reciever (their leading reciever last year was Joey Gallaway, then the backup running back Michael Pittman) and Johnson was amazing with a terrible QB. 5. Arizona Alan Branch Michigan It's a toss up here between Branch and Gaines Adams, but with Bertrand Berry not playing fully last year and Arizona's two DT's (Kendrick Clancy and Darnell Dockett) had a combined 3 sacks, while Chike Okeafor (Cards DE) had 9 alone. 6. Washington Gaines Adams Clemson The Skins had a terrible run-defense, and while I have Branch taken just before they pick, they have to take the next best DL in this class, which is Mr. Adams. 7. Minnesota Darrelle Revis Pittsburgh Although this may be a bit of a stretch, it wouldn't be a mistake. Minnesota was terrible on the Pass defense and a talented CB would be perfect to replace Cedric Griffin even if he was a rookie last year. 8. Houston Jamarcus Russel LSU Is regarded as the next Daunte Culpepper, but I don't know if that's a good or bad thing. I've heard trade rumors recently that David Carr could be moving and they'll need a QB anyways. 9. Miami Dwayne Jarret USC Miami's "go-to" reciever was supposed to be Chris Chambers, but had an off year. If he continues to do this, at least you have a young, skillful reciever in Jarret. 10. Atlanta Laron Landry LSU Atlanta was terrible on the offense in the passing game, but there are no good QB's to take and they have Matt Schuab. They were terrible on the pass on defense also, and Landry is the best bet. 11. San Francisco Jamal Anderson Arkansas SF was 26th last year on the pass, Anderson had 13 sacks last year... need I say more? 12. Buffalo Levi Brown Penn State Buffalo was terrible at both the run and pass on the offense last year, Brown is very moveable... he played both left and right tackle at Penn State in which he was an All-American.. twice. 13. St. Louis Patrick Willis Ole Miss Perfect fit for the Rams. They were 31st in the run last year, and Willis made 135 tackles. Also, he'll be close to Mississippi (they play in Missouri.) 14. Carolina Reggie Nelson Florida Both Carolina's safetys (Mike Minter and Shaun Williams) aren't getting any younger, and they need some new blood on this team. 15. Pittsburgh Leon Hall Michigan Hall was burned in his last two games vs. 2 other probable 1st round picks (Jarret and Ted Ginn Jr.), and although his stock has dropped... Pitt needs a DB and he is the best left on the board. 16. Green Bay Marshawn #### California Even though Ahman Green had over 1,000 yards last year, they weren't great on the rushing offense 23rd. Green was also injury prone, so you take #### in this spot. 17. Jacksonville Tedd Ginn Jr. Ohio State Ginn got injured after he scored the kickoff return for a TD in the National Championship Game and injuries always hurt draft stock. But, Jacksonville needs a reciever badly and Ted would be the perfect fit. 18. Cincinnatti Amobi Okoye Louiville Okoye is a very smart player, both on and off the field (was 16 when he went to college!) he was a monster last year but the Bengals may need him more for his character and less for his playing, even though he would be a good pick. 19. Tenessee Paul Posluszny Penn State Tenessee needs a guy who can stop the run, and Paul was tremendous last year at stopping the run. May not be the sexy pick, but it's the smart pick. 20. New York (Giants) Daymeion Hughes California New York was terrible at the pass last year, and Hughes had 8 picks, talk about a perfect matchup! 21. Denver LaMarr Woodley Michigan Denver wasn't the worst last year on defense, but they weren't the greatest either. They need a reciever, but there are no good ones now so go with Woodley. 22. Dallas Justin Blaylock Texas Dallas does need a lot protection up in the line even though they were 5th in the pass last year... and he is the best take right now. 23. Kansas City Dwayne Bowe LSU KC was terrible at the pass last year, mainly because they didn't have a guy that could catch the ball. Their best reciever was a TE, and that's sad. 24. New England (from Seattle) Lawrence Timmons Florida State While NE didn't have many flaws, they may need new blood at LB. Bruschi and Vrable are productive, but are over 30 years old. 25. New York (Jets) Rufus Alexander Oklahoma The Jets need a LB so it's either Alexander or Brandon Siler. I flipped a coin, it's Alexander. 26. Philadelphia Brandon Siler Florida Siler could challenge OLB Omar Gaither for his starting role. Needs a guy to stop the run. 27. New Orleans Michael Griffin Texas New Orleans was burned badly on big pass plays, and Griffin was able to tackle last year (111 tackles) and that's what the Saints need. 28. New England Buster Davis Florida State Davis was thought to be the best player on the FSU squad that had 4 1st round draft picks, and that's saying something. NE might not want to take 2 LB's with 2 first round picks, Davis would be a good choice. 29. Baltimore Sidney Rice South Carolina Who was Baltimore's top reciever last year? That's right, they need a WR and Rice is a good reciever. 30. San Diego Johnny Lee Higgins Jr. UTEP SD would have been drooling to get Rice right here, but unless they trade up they won't get him. Higgins Jr. is probably the best WR for a while, a major hole in SD. 31. Chicago Arron Sears Tennessee The Bears were the NFC Champions this year, so they don't have much needs, but they may want to bite on Sears right now. 32. Indianapolis H.B. Blades Pittsburgh Son of former football player, is a terrific athelete at Pitt and was their standout LB. Indy needs a LB to help them stop the run game wich we all know was the worst last year.
I'm not one of those guys that knows a thing about scandals (Bonds, Duke,). I'm a simple minded guy, just here to talk about sports. I have suffered some pain, as I'm a Detroit fan. I have suffered the highs this past decade, Wings and Pistons winning their respectable championships , and the REALLY lows, Tigers of '03 and the Lions of basically forever. But the sky looks high for Detroit fans, with Tigers making the World Series this past year, but unfortunatley Rod Marinelli didn't give the season I was begging for. MSU is in their rebounding season, not being ranked or really upsetting anyone (except for Texas) but Drew Neitzel is a future NBA player and he'll remind people of Steve Nash, a guy who can score, but is better at the passing game. Michigan sucks! Go Green!