1. Detroit Lions: Matt Stafford, QB, Georgia

The Lions were easily one of the five worst teams in NFL history and their record reflects this. Going 0-16 had never been achieved before and stability at the quarterback position amplifies the problem. Matt Stafford is an elite prospect with his arm strength, size, pocket presence, intangibles, and starting experience. If the Lions somehow pass him up on draft day it will be a tragedy.

2. St. Louis Rams: Michael Oher, LT, Mississippi

The Rams were targeting Jake Long in the 2007 NFL Draft to shore up their offensive line. Unfortunately for them the Dolphins snagged him and made the playoffs. The Rams are stuck at 2-14. Things look up though as Michael Oher is easily a better pass blocking prospect than Jake Long was or will be. Oher is overshadowed by fellow SEC West left tackle Andre Smith but don’t be fooled. Oher’s pass blocking and athleticism trumps Smith’s.

3. Kansas City Chiefs: Andre Smith, LT, Alabama

The Chiefs can go in many different directions in the draft, including my No. 1 overall prospect Michael Crabtree. The one thing the Chiefs have been missing since Willie Roaf and Will Shields retired has been a stable offensive line. Branden Albert did not impress me as a left tackle in his rookie season and should move back to left guard. This would open up a gaping hole that only a man of Andre Smith’s size could fill. At 6’5, 350 lbs. he is a mauler in the run game and is an exceptional pass blocker. His stamina and footwork need to be improved but other than that he is a top five lock.

4. Seattle Seahawks: Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech

I currently have three ELITE prospects in this draft: My No. 3 overall player Matt Stafford, my No. 2 overall player Michael Oher, and my No. 1 overall prospect Michael Crabtree. Crabtree has everything you look for in a top receiver with hands, size, toughness, and adequate speed. If he runs in the low 4.4’s he will solidify himself as one of the top receiver prospects this decade next to Calvin Johnson.

5. Cleveland Browns: Brian Orakpo, OLB, Texas

The Browns could go a number of ways with the 5th overall pick. They can select a top corner like Malcolm Jenkins, a top pass rusher like Brian Orakpo, or a top running back like Chris Wells. I see them currently going after the heart of a 3-4 defense which is a pass rushing outside linebacker. All great 3-4 defenses have a dominant pass rusher (Demarcus Ware, Shawn Merriman, Terrell Suggs, James Harrison, etc.) and the Browns should be no different.

6. Cincinnati Bengals: Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State

I currently have Knowshon Moreno ranked one spot higher (No. 11 as opposed to No. 12) on my big board but this pick looks to make more sense. The Bengals need to establish a long term run game and Chris Wells can do just that. A local product out of Ohio State, Wells would provide a better fit for the Bengals power run scheme than Moreno and has more upside.

7. Oakland Raiders: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State

The Raiders cut star cornerback DeAngelo Hall half way through the season. This is coupled with the possibility of losing All-World cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. Even if they do somehow retain Asomugha they need a starting caliber corner on the other side of the field and that man is easily Malcolm Jenkins. At 6’1, 210 lbs. he is a very fluid athlete and runs in the low 4.4’s. He was an All-American at Ohio Stateand should be an impact player from day one with Oakland.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Rey Maualuga, MLB, USC

The top linebacker in this class, Maualuga brings the tenacity and power to a game that only Ray Lewis can. Other team needs include cornerback, offensive line, and defensive tackle but for now the Jaguars can settle with a game changing linebacker.

9. Green Bay Packers: Eugene Monroe, LT, Virginia

When Chad Clifton went down against the Chicago Bears on Monday Night Football, Tony Moll was thoroughly embarrassed by a struggling Bears defensive line. Moll was more suited for the right side any how but he exposed a huge weakness in the Packer line.

The Packers have no depth or future plans for the star bookend tackle tandem of Clifton and Mark Tauscher. Eugene Monroe is a pure pass blocking tackle and is a perfect placement at left tackle. He has the athleticism to play in the Packers zone blocking scheme.

10. San Francisco 49ers: Mark Sanchez, QB, USC

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