Phil DeHaven's 2010 NFL Mock Draft (Picks 12-22)

Let's recap my first 11 picks of my mock draft so far...

1. STL - DT Ndamukong Suh (Nebraska)

2. DET - DT Gerald McCoy (Oklahoma)

3. TB - CB Joe Haden (Florida)

4. WSH - OT Russell Okung (Okla. ST)

5. KC - OT Anthony Davis (Rutgers)

6. SEA - QB Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame)

7. CLE - S Eric Berry (Tennessee)

8. OAK - OT Bryan Bulaga (Iowa)

9. BUF - QB Sam Bradford (Oklahoma)

10. JAC - DE Jason Pierre-Paul (USF)

11. DEN  (From CHI) - ILB Rolando McClain (Alabama)

We start where we left off with the Miami Dolphins at pick 12...

Pick No. 12 - Miami Dolphins select DT Brian Price (UCLA)

The Dolphins will pick Price to solidify their defensive line. Price has the skill to make a lot of plays and can be one of the best players on the field when he is on a roll. He doesn't take many plays off which will definitely turn some heads at the NFL combine this week.

Pick No. 13 - San Fransisco 49ers select OT Trent Williams (Oklahoma)

The 49ers have had problems with their offensive line for some time now and with the 13th pick in the draft they will pick Trent Williams to solidify the right side of their line. Williams played on both the right and left side of the Sooner offensive line so his durability is a plus. However, injuries have plagued him the last couple of years.

Pick No. 14 - Seattle Seahawks (From Denver) select RB C.J. Spiller (Clemson)

Seattle will use its second pick in the first round to take the extremely talented C.J. Spiller. Spiller has excellent speed and is the explosive playmaker Seattle needs to make their offense better. Spiller can also be used as a punt and kick returner.

Pick No. 15 - New York Giants select S Earl Thomas (Texas)

The Giants will pick Thomas because there secondary was absolutely terrible last year. Thomas is a known playmaker and will help prevent the Giants from getting beat deep like they did way too many times last year. Thomas's only downfall could be that he overplays sometimes and gets beat badly.

Pick No. 16 - Tennessee Titans select DE Derrick Morgan (Georgia Tech)

The Titans are looking to draft a defensive end that could contribute quickly next year and with Derrick Morgan, you get a solid player who will learn quickly. Morgan is a good, well rounded player who is solid on both the pass and the run. Kyle Vanden Bosh is injury prone and the fact that he is 31 does not help eiter. He is also a free agent so if the Titans do not re-sign him, expect them to draft a defensive end at pick 16.

Pick No. 17 - San Fransisco 49ers (From Carolina) select DE Brandon Graham (Michigan)

The 49ers pass rush was non-existent last year and by drafting a guy like Brandon Graham, they will improve their pass rush. Graham had a great Senior Bowl week and has put up huge stats (29.5 sacks in college). He has great strength and durability but is small for a defensive end.

Pick No. 18 - Pittsburgh Steelers select OT Mike Iupati (Idaho)

With the 18th pick, the Steelers will be looking to find another player to help protect Ben Roethilsberger. Iupati will fill that need with his impressive 6'6" 330 lb frame. I like Iupati not only due to his size, but also because he is extremely athletic for an offensive lineman.

Pick No. 19 - Atlanta Falcons select WR Dez Bryant (Oklahoma State)

I know everyone may be scratching their heads with this pick but I feel that if Bryant is still on the board by pick 19, the Falcons wouldn't pass on him. I think the Falcons wide outs are not that great so the Falcons will go with Bryant. Bryant is an extremely talented wide receiver who can make some big plays for any team. He would surely be welcomed by Falcons QB Matt Ryan.

Pick No. 20 - Houston Texans select DT Dan Williams (Tennessee)

Houston really needs to fix the middle of their defensive line and Dan Williams will help them fill that hole with his rare 6'3" 327 lb frame. Williams has performed well enough to make himself a sure first round pick. Williams is a beast in the run defense and will surely be turning some heads when he plays in the NFL.

Pick No. 21 - Cincinnati Bengals select TE Jermaine Gresham (Oklahoma)

Gresham is a great tight end with the ability to be a threat blocking and going out for a pass. Gresham has great hands, which essentially make him an extra wide receiver when he is on the field. The only problem Gresham has is health. He has had knee injuries in college which may plague him later on in his career but when he is healthy, he is nothing short of a beast.

Pick No. 22 - New England Patriots select DT Jared Odrick (Penn State)

Odrick has the frame, athleticism, and talent that will make him a first round pick. The Patriots will not pass on Odrick because in my opinion he is just too good to pass on. He is very durable and could play in many defensive schemes which is always something teams look for in a prospect.

Those are my predictions for picks 1-22. My next article will feature the rest of picks 23-32 and will also have some potential draft day trades so stay tuned for my the conclusion of my 2010 NFL Mock Draft.