1. Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia
One constant you see in NFL teams that make the playoffs year in and year out is a franchise quarterback. Of the quarterbacks on the Lions roster, not one fits that bill. Matt Stafford does. Stafford comes in with loads of experience considering he started three years for a top flight program in the SEC.
His greatest attribute is his rocket arm which ranks up there with JaMarcus Russell and Jay Cutler. Add that with good downfield accuracy and great pocket poise, he will be the Lions pick in April.
2. St. Louis Rams: Eugene Monroe, LT, Virginia
I’m going to stop being delusional. Michael Oher should be the number two pick for many reasons but Eugene Monroe is the safest pick among the “Big 4” offensive tackles. He has fantastic pass blocking skills and has the size to play the spot.
He needs to work on his run blocking and getting built so he doesn’t have such a huge curve physically like D’Brickashaw Ferguson back in 2006.
3. Kansas City Chiefs: Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
Wait. Not Mark Sanchez or Aaron Curry? Explain.
Well for starters, neither player is on the level of Michael Crabtree. Crabtree is the number one overall prospect in this draft because of his unique size, strength, hands, and balance. The other thing you have to look at is the head management.
The Chiefs are run by a best player available guru in Scot Pioli and head coach Todd Haley, who by the way coached Larry Fitzgerald. To Haley, paring Crabtree with Dwayne Bowe would be Fitzgerald and Boldin all over again.
4. Seattle Seahawks: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
I didn’t want to go with the cliché pick of B.J. Raji so I decided to make a small prediction. Malcolm Jenkins will manage to run a great forty yard dash at the combine and will be a hot commodity.
A shutdown corner, Jenkins is the total package with his ball skills and size. He also brings versatility; he can play free safety early on if the Seahawks need him to.
5. Cleveland Browns: Brian Orakpo, OLB, Texas
If there’s one thing we’ve all come to realize, the biggest impact on a 3-4 defense comes from the pass rushing linebacker. DeMarcus Ware, James Harrison, and Terrell Suggs have all shown how they can change the game with their ability and Brian Orakpo is no different.
He is a workout warrior but don’t label him that; the man is as productive on the field as any defensive end in the nation last year. He should end up being a top 10 pick by April.
6. Cincinnati Bengals: Andre Smith, LT, Alabama
Two reasons why Andre Smith will be picked over Michael Oher and Jason Smith at his point: 1. He fits their power run scheme perfectly and 2. He brings the most glamour of the Big 4 offensive tackles.
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