2010 NFL Mock Draft

Of course it’s way too early to post an NFL Mock Draft 100+ days before the event in New York City begins, but the reality is that it’s just too much fun to do a mock this early.

The actual draft order is becoming clearer with the NFL’s regular season now over and done with. I live for the draft, so you can guarantee that there will be plenty of more mocks to go around.

1. St Louis Rams: DT Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska

If there’s a lock this year, it’s Suh going in the top three picks. If the Rams select Suh, they’ll have a very stacked and talented young defensive line that will include Adam Carriker, Chris Long and Victor Adeyanju.

2. Detroit Lions: DT Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma

Gerald McCoy may not be as good as Suh, but he’s in the same category. He’s exactly what the Lions need to prevent teams from dominating Detroit’s defense every single week.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: S Eric Berry, Tennessee

This is way too high for a safety to be selected, but Berry a special defensive player that should test through the roof. He’d be a welcomed addition to a team that needs more playmakers on defense.

4. Washington Redskins: QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma

Bradford may be injured, and some folks like Jimmy Clausen a lot more. However, I think with Mike Shanahan at the helm, he’ll want to snag who I think is the best QB in this draft.

5. Kansas City Chiefs: OT Russell Okung, Oklahoma State

This appears to be a match made in heaven. The Chiefs are desperate for O-Line help and Okung is the best tackle on my board. They made a huge reach for Tyson Jackson last year, so this could be anybody’s guess.

6. Seattle Seahawks: WR Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State

I know this is ridiculous, and he’s had his problems. But we’re talking about a very special athlete here, who has a ton of upside as a No. 1 wide receiver.

7. Cleveland Browns: DE Derrick Morgan, Georgia Tech

The Browns really need a pass rushing presence on defense, and Morgan could be their man. It’s very doubtful that they take another Notre Dame QB here. Morgan would give their front seven a nice upgrade.

8. Oakland Raiders: QB Ryan Mallett, Arkansas

With JaDumbass Russell partying in Vegas, getting outplayed by street free agents and being one of the larger failures in the NFL, I wouldn’t be shocked to see the Raiders roll the dice on the QB that can chuck it a country mile.

9. Buffalo Bills: OT Bruce Campbell, Maryland

The Bills had a revolving door at offensive tackle, but they have a very young interior with second year players Eric Wood and Andy Levitre. They also love the potential of Demetrius Bell, but they need another prototype left tackle.

10t. Denver Broncos: LB Rolando McClain, Alabama

McClain is a great athlete with tremendous closing speed for his size and very long arms. Denver has a good LB corp, but Andre Davis is long in the tooth. This would give them a nice influx of youth with Williams, Dumervil and second year pro Robert Ayers.

10t. Jacksonville Jaguars: QB Tim Tebow, Florida

This franchise needs a shot in the arm, and they need to sell more tickets. I personally don’t think Tebow is a real NFL quarterback, but I do think he’s a player with a lot of marketability in a state that loves him.

12. Miami Dolphins: WR Brandon LaFell, Louisiana State

I really like this kid. You watch some college players, and you just know they’re going to be pros from day one. Miami doesn’t have the big-bodied WR that they need to help their passing game down the field. I think LaFell could be the answer.

13. San Francisco 49ers: OT Anthony Davis, Rutgers

The 49ers need an answer on the other side of Joe Staley, and I don’t think Adam Snyder or Tony Pashos are more than serviceable. Davis would be a welcomed addition to an offense that has a lot going for it.

14. Seattle Seahawks: QB Jimmy Clausen, Notre Dame

I hate this kid. I really don’t think he’s got a prayer, and I’m a HUGE Notre Dame fan. The games I’ve seen haven’t impressed me at all. I saw a weak arm with no velocity and minimal spin. He was accurate at times, but I think he’s possibly the biggest bust at QB this year.

15. New York Giants: S Taylor Mays, Southern California

The Giants secondary needs playmakers, and they’ll be lucky to see Mays slide this far. If Kenny Phillips can return from a degenerative knee condition long enough to play the season, the Giants would have a terrific safety tandem.

16t. Tennessee Titans: DE Everson Griffen, Southern California

I love this guy’s pass rushing ability. He could be one of the better pure defensive ends from this class. The Titans sure could use some help on a front line that missed Albert Haynesworth a lot.

16t. San Francisco 49ers: CB Joe Haden, Florida

The 49ers defense needs more help in the secondary. Haden is a potential shutdown corner that would come in handy playing against the likes of Larry Fitzgerald, Anquan Boldin and TJ Houshmandzadeh twice a year.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers: OT Bryan Bulaga, Iowa

The Steelers’ offensive line isn’t that far off, but they need to get better, younger, and more physical. Bulaga is a massive tackle that has some nice athleticism. He would be a welcomed addition to a line that needs a shot in the arm.

19t. Atlanta Falcons: CB Donovan Warren, Michigan

Atlanta’s secondary struggled this year and never really recouped from injury. They need a corner with great cover abilities and great tackling prowess, which is exactly what Warren brings to the table.

19t. Houston Texans: RB CJ Spiller, Clemson

Some say Spiller won’t slip past the top-10, but I don’t see any team jumping on him any earlier than round 15 or 20. He is a playmaker and a dynamic kick returner. I could see Houston completely ruining what could be a great fantasy RB one day.

21. Baltimore Ravens: CB Ras-I Dowling, Virginia

The Ravens secondary has fallen off the map. It appears to be an Achilles heel for them as of late. They’ll do their homework and snag the 6′2″ Cavalier that has a ton of up-side as a lockdown corner.

22. Green Bay Packers: OT Charles Brown, Southern California

The Packers' tackles got abused this year and they’re still dependent on aging veterans Mark Tauscher and Kyle Clifton. They need an influx of youth at this position. Brown could be a great pro some day.

23. Cincinnati Bengals: RB Jahvid Best, California

I really like this kid. While Cincinnati has Cedric Benson and Bernard Scott, their offense needs more playmakers. Best brings a ton of speed to the table and moves on top of moves in the open field.

24. New York Jets: DT Terrence Cody, Alabama

The Jets should get Kris Jenkins back from injury next year, but they want insurance and depth at a crucial position. Cody is massive and could be a great run stuffer in this league. He could go even higher in the draft if he proves he can manage his weight.

25. Arizona Cardinals: TE Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma

The Cardinals don’t really have a need for more pass catchers, but they could certainly use a TE with some upside. If Anquan Boldin is dealt to another team, then this pick will make a lot of sense. Bottom Line, Greshem is a WR in a TE’s body and compares very favorably to Plaxico Burress .

26. New England Patriots: DT Dan Williams, Tennessee

The Patriots love collecting interior linemen more than my uncle loves warm weather. Seriously though, the Pats always want depth on their front seven, and Williams brings a lot of different skills to the table for Bill Belicheat’s 3-4 D.

27. New Orleans Saints: S Earl Thomas, Texas

The Saints still stink at covering the pass, and they need more playmakers in the secondary. Thomas has a ton of speed and the potential to be a true centerfielder for the future, something the Saints definitely need.

28. Philadelphia Eagles: DE Carlos Dunlap, Florida

Speaking of a team that collects defensive linemen like they were comic books, Philly still wants a blue-chip defensive end to pair with Trent Cole. Dunlap is a heck of an athlete that will fall because of character concerns.

29. Minnesota Vikings: LB Brandon Spikes, Florida

Speaking of character concerns, old Brandon “Eyeball” Spikes brings his fair share of off-field issues. But he is a great player that would be a timely pick for the Vikes, as they look to be without EJ Henderson for at least another six months.

30. San Diego Chargers: DT Brian Price, U.C.L.A.

The Chargers were terrible against the run. A lot of that can be credited to the Jamal Williams injury. They obviously need more depth at the position, and Price could be a nice fit for their interior defensive line.

31. Dallas Cowboys: WR Damian Williams, Southern California

The Cowboys will continue surrounding Romo with playmakers and attempt to make up for their Roy Williams blunder. Damian Williams is fancied as a top-20 pick by some. I agree that he gets a first round grade, but he will slide to the end of the first round.

32. Indianapolis Colts: CB Brandon Ghee, Wake Forest

One of my favorite draft mysteries is what direction the Colts go on draft day. I see them trying to add to a secondary that was abused late in the season and might have seen the last of Bob Sanders.

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