Here's an early take on who will go where in April...

1. Miami Dolphins - Matt Ryan (QB - Boston College)

Ryan is a strong-armed, savvy quarterback who knows how to play the game.  He is just the kind of guy the Tuna would like to pick to build his franchise.

2. St. Louis Rams - Glenn Dorsey (DT - LSU)

Dorsey is a strong, exlposive interior defensive lineman. He will immediately improve the Rams poor run defense which gave up 16 touchdowns, 4th worst in the league.

3. Atlanta Falcons - Brian Brohm (QB - Louisville)

The Falcons need a quarterback to help them move on from the Michael Vick era.  Brian Brohm is too experienced to pass up.

4. Oakland Raiders - Chris Long (DE - Virginia)

Seems too perfect that Oakland could pick up the son of Raiders' great Howie Long, but Long is worthy of the selection.  There are a lot of places the Raiders could go with this pick but Long will give them a very good end opposite of Derrick Burgess.

5. Kansas City Chiefs - Jake Long (OT - Michigan) - Long is just what the Chiefs need to improve a rushing offense that was dead last in the league.  Not to mention the fact that they gave up fifty five sacks last year, also worst in the NFL.

6. New York Jets - Darren McFadden (RB - Arkansas)

There is just no way the Jets can pass on a talent like McFadden.  He immediately brings an explosive factor to the Jets offense.  A quarterback is also a possibility with this pick.

7. New England Patriots - Kenny Phillips (S - Miami)

New England's aging defense needs some young talent.  Phillips is the next great Miami safety, so expect plenty of success in his future.  Though don't be surprised if the Patriots go for Sedrick Ellis.

8. Baltimore Ravens - Andre Woodson (QB - Kentucky)

They Ravens would love for Brian Brohm to slip to them but Woodson would be a great choice as well.  He is a strong armed, accurate quarterback, but he must work on cutting down his turnovers.

9. Cincinnati Bengals - Sedrick Ellis (DT - USC)

Cincinnati desperately needs help at a lot of defensive positions, and the best place to start is interior linement.  Ellis is quick and will be able to put lots of pressure on the quarterback, something the Bengals were not able to do very much of last year. They finished last in the NFL with 22 sacks.

10. New Orleans Saints - Reggie Smith (CB - Oklahoma)

The Saints need someone to improve their secondary.  Jason David just isn't getting it done at cornerback.  Smith has great size and speed which means a very bright future.

11. Buffalo Bills - Malcolm Kelly (WR - Oklahoma)

Kelly is a big, strong wide receiver with good speed, just what the Bills need to really complete their offense.  They want a playmaker and Kelly is very good after the catch.

12. Denver Broncos - Calais Campbell (DE - Miami)

The Broncos need lots of help on their defense, mainly stopping the run.  Campbell gives them a big lineman to help slow down opposing runners.

13. Carolina Panthers - Vernon Gholston (DE - Ohio St.) - Gholston has played both linebacker and end at Ohio State and would provide the Panthers with an explosive and versatile talent on defense.

14. Chicago Bears - Jonathan Stewart (RB - Oregon)

Stewart is a strong inside runner but he also has the speed to break big runs.  The Bears need someone with a little more speed and Cedric Benson isn't going to be that guy.

15. Detriot Lions - Antoine Cason (CB - Arizona) - The Lions need help on a pass defense that gave up way too many yards (31st in NFL) and touchdowns (32nd).  Cason is a playmaking corner, though there are concerns about his speed.

16. Arizona Cardinals -

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