2010 NFL Mock Draft Round One Version 1.0

The season isn't over yet, and all the underclassmen haven't declared their intentions yet, but with teams quickly falling from playoff contention (cough, Pittsburgh) and the needs of organizations becoming more clear, let's take a long shot at what the first round of the draft might look like.

1. St. Louis Rams - Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

Marc Bulger... Kyle Boller... so we've established a need. If they look back at their history, however, they'd be wise to jump start this rebuilding project the same way they did with Orlando Pace. If that's the case, Russell Okung could be the guy.

2. Tampa Bay Bucs - Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

If Warren Sapp were 6-4 and didn't have some of the personality issues that dropped him in the draft coming out of Miami, he'd be Suh. A team that rose from the slop because of their emphasis on defense would be wise to take this special kid.

3. Detroit Lions - Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State

They have a good young running back, an elite receiver, and last year's top overall pick as their quarterback. Good job. Now maybe protect them?

4. Cleveland Browns - Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State

Yes, they need a quarterback. But they'll have a new coach and general manager next year, and no tandem starting fresh wants to put their job security in the hands of a 22-year old.

They'll be active in the trade and free agent market for a quarterback, but it won't matter if that new signal caller has no weapons. Bryant replaces Braylon Edwards.

5. Kansas City Chiefs - CJ Spiller, RB, Clemson

They've committed to Matt Cassell as their quarterback, and if Spiller's still on the board, they'll likely look to replace Larry Johnson with the most electric player on the board. Bryant could be an option as well if he's still there.

6. Washington Redskins - Eric Berry, S, Tennessee

They'll likely see in Berry what they lost when Sean Taylor was killed. Daniel Snyder will want a quarterback or skill position player, but their secondary needs a leader. Berry's a stud.

7. Buffalo Bills - Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

Their secondary has been pretty good, and their offense needs help, but McCoy could be a difference-making interior lineman for years, helping their ground game.

8. Oakland Raiders - Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama

He can play inside or outside at the next level, and could help build a great core to the defense with Richard Seymour.

9. Denver Broncos (from Chicago) - Joe Haden, CB, Florida

Champ Bailey isn't getting any younger, and they'll have to make a decision about a number of players on the offensive side of the ball that will be free agents. If they spend money to keep players on offense, defensive depth will be their need on draft day.

10. Seattle Seahawks - Bryan Baluga, OT, Iowa

Their offensive line has aged and fallen apart before their eyes, and very little has been done to help. At some point they need to replace Walter Jones, and this might have to be the year.

11. San Francisco 49ers - Taylor Mays, S, USC

A hard hitting safety from USC going to the Niners... sound familiar?

12. San Francisco 49ers (from Carolina) - Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

Despite his off-field issues, if Mike Singletary can add players like Mays and Dunlap to a defense that already has Patrick Willis, these will be closer to the Niners he played against in the 80s than the grab bag they've been for the last decade.

13. New York Jets - Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma

They need to keep Mark Sanchez off his tail. Drafting offensive line help would go a long way in accomplishing that.

14. Houston Texans - Sergio Kindle, LB, Texas

Kindle's a big linebacker from just up the road who could bring a lot of size and speed to a defense centered around Mario Williams. They have weapons of offense, now they need to stop others' scoring.

15. Atlanta Falcons - Navorro Bowman, LB, Penn State

With Matt Ryan, Michael Turner and a couple good, younger receivers, the Falcons need some help with their defense.

16. Miami Dolphins - Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois

They've committed to Chad Henne, but injuries bring up questions in their backfield and they have problems at receiver. Because there isn't a spectacular, every down back on the board at this point, Benn could be the big, physical receiver they lack.

17. Tennessee Titans - Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida

Their linebacking group is aging, and Spikes is a playmaker. He would address a need and be good value at 17.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers - Nate Allen, S, South Florida

Just watch their secondary play right now and tell me they won't take a difference-making safety or corner.

19. Baltimore Ravens - Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech

A speed end that fits into the Ravens' system, he would be great value in the middle of the round.

20. Jacksonville Jaguars - Tim Tebow, QB, Florida

It's gonna happen. Just let it.

21. Seattle Seahawks (from Denver) - Arthur Jones, DT, Syracuse

What a luxury to have two first round picks! They took Aaron Curry last year, so putting someone in front of him makes sense.

22. New York Giants - Bruce Carter, LB, North Carolina

The injuries that have hurt their defense over the past couple seasons will be addressed in this draft. Carter's size fits their scheme.

23. Dallas Cowboys - Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida

They have enough skill position players on offense that it wouldn't seem to make sense to use another high pick on someone there. There also isn't a lot of value on the offensive line in the early 20s, so adding to their defensive front makes sense here.

24. New England Patriots - Earl Thomas, S, Texas

It's a need, and he's a pretty good player. Again, good value for the position in the round.

25. Green Bay Packers - Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers

They're fighting for the playoffs right now because Aaron Rodgers spent the first six weeks of the season on his tail.

26. Philadelphia Eagles - Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama

He's a load and could anchor their defensive line for years. The emergence of LeSean McCoy and DeSean Jackson gives them two weapons on offense, so stockpiling big bodies on the defensive line might be their route of choice.

27. Arizona Cardinals - Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

Kurt Warner's getting older and Matt Leinart just doesn't have it. Because Warner's got a couple years left, it's worth a gamble to take a kid from an up-tempo offense at Oklahoma.

28. Cincinnati Bengals - Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame

They need a weapon to play opposite Ochocinco, and Tate could be a good player in their offense. The Bengals have used a lot of high picks on their defense the past couple years, so addressing a skill position on offense might come this year.

29. San Diego Chargers  - Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech

Darren Sproles isn't a starting running back in the NFL, and LaDainian Tomlinson isn't an every-down back any more. This would be a great value pick for the Chargers.

30. Minnesota Vikings - Perrish Cox, CB, Oklahoma State

The Vikings are pretty well stacked everywhere on offense, and their defensive front is put together pretty well for years to come. This pick could swing on the knee of EJ Henderson.

31. Indianapolis Colts - Chad Jones, S, LSU

The Colts need a safety that can stay healthy, and Jones has good size. For the end of the round, Jones would be a good pick to provide depth and potentially start in year one.

32. New Orleans Saints - Javier Arenas, CB, Alabama

If the Saints are picking last, nobody in the Big Easy will care who they pick. But their secondary issues have been a problem this year, and could potentially cost them in the playoffs, so adding a quality corner and versatile return man in Arenas would be a solid pick for the (cough, Champion) Saints.