My NFL Mock Draft Part 5 Of 6, Picks # 10- # 6

We are currently on part 5 of a 6 part series of NY Fan in South Jersey's NFL Mock Draft. Thus far, the draft as I see it is shaping out like this. I will remind everyone as I did in part 1, that no one, not even the so called 'experts' know for sure who is going where for certain. With that said,

#32 Saints-Sean Lee (LB)
#31 Colts-Dan Williams (DT)
#30 Vikings-Patrick Robinson (CB)
#29 Jets-Taylor Mays (FS)
#28 Chargers-Joe Haden (CB)
#27 Cowboys-Earl Thomas (FS)
#26 Cardinals - Sergio Kindle (LB)
#25 Ravens - Cam Thomas (DT)
#24 Eagles - Brandon Graham (DE)
#23 Packers - Carlos Dunlap (DE)
#22 Patriots - Arrelius Benn (WR)
#21 Bengals - Golden Tate (WR)
#20 Texans - C.J. Spiller (RB)
#19 Falcons - Bruce Campbell (OT)
#18 Steelers - Maurkice Pouncey (C)
#17 49ers - Vladimir Ducasse (OT)
#16 Titans - Jared Odrick (DT).
#15 New York Giants -Rolando McClain (MLB)
#14 Seahawks - Mike Iupati (OG).
#13 49ers - Derrick Morgan (DE).
#12 Dolphins - Anthony Davis (OT).
#11 Broncos - Eric Berry (FS).

So that brings us up to seed and into the top ten. Here we go, folks.

# 10 Jacksonville Jaguars, OT Trent Williams (Oklahoma). After losing five of their last six games last year to finish 7-9, the Jaguars need to reevaluate. They also need to rebuild. They are explosive on offense with Jones-Drew running the ball and a deep receiver group. The options that David Garrard has at his disposal are impressive.

They needed to revamp the pass rush, and they did by possibly making the biggest signing so far this off season, in Aaron Kampman. He will automatically upgrade their defense and create pressure for the opposition thereby helping the secondary. They will be improved by his presence, but they will add depth in the later rounds for that secondary.

Their most glaring need now, is on the offensive line. At this point in the draft, many options will out there for them. They need the best available player for their specific needs. That is an offensive lineman that can help their line get back to the type of smash mouth football Jack Del Rio likes to play.

Trent Williams fits that description. He has quick feet and good size (6'4", 305 lbs), and is very agile. He is thick and can use his body well to anchor that line and benefit the running back. However, he can be slow off the snap at times, causing him to appear lethargic and hurting his pass protection.

He could train on this and work it out. If so, he could truly be that anchor. This may be Del Rio's last year if he doesn't make the playoffs, but winning has to start in the trenches and with a depleting line, Williams is a good place to start the rebuild.

# 9 Buffalo Bills, OLB Sean Weatherspoon (Missouri). The Bills finished the season with a 6'10 record last season. They struggled to gain any consistent play from the offensive side of the ball. They only averaged 157 yards passing last season. This is not the pick to take a QB, however. The only two first round potential QB's are going to be gone by this pick. They can go that way in round three or even later.

The offensive line is another large need as they are getting older and thinner. It is a deep class in that regard, so they can take a lineman in round two. They have a pressing need to replace Terrell Owens and get a play maker, but this isn't a good draft to find that many of those. They may take a receiver here.

This pick should address another pressing need. They have a thin and aging linebacker corps. They drafted Posluszny last season, but still have need there under new head coach Chan Gailey's defensive scheme. The LB group is not that deep to wait for round three or more so they must take the best player available.

That is Weatherspoon. He has outstanding instincts and is quick to read and diagnose plays. He has the speed to react (4.5 40 yd dash) and the technique to be a good tackler at the next level. His only downside, is his propensity to stay hung up on blocks at times. He struggles to maneuver freely through linemen.

The Bills have enough veteran LB's to help coach him along to improve this. His upside far outweighs his downside. He could be a good fit in a defense that needs to get younger to improve and in a draft that isn't deep enough to wait for the picks to come to them.

# 8 Oakland Raiders, OT Russell Okung (Oklahoma State). The Raiders finished an abysmal 5-11. They had struggles on every faze of the team. They over spent for defensive help last season, but not for offensive help.

They have a young group of QB's. The problem is they are thin up front to protect them JaMarcus Russell has not progressed due to lack of blocking. Charlie Frye can't be the QB they hoped unless they can block for him. The backfield is young and decent, but they too, need blocking. Enter Okung.

A 6'6" 3oo lbs lineman is just what Dr Al Davis ordered. He has long arms and good balance to go with his great upper body strength. His only downside, is trouble against smaller speed rushers. They have a tendency to get around him and wreak havoc in the backfield. He can work on this. It is merely a matter of technique, not physical prowess.

He can be the blind side protector that they have needed for years going back to drafting the unheralded Robert Gallery. Okung has played big games and could be used to the atmosphere that the NFL provides to a rookie. He would be a great fit for them.

# 7 Cleveland Browns, WR Dez Bryant (Oklahoma State). The poor Browns. They stumbled to a 5-11 record last year and showed no signs of life down the stretch. They have a surprise emergence at running back in Jerome Harrison, who they must resign.

They signed Jake Delhomme and traded for Seneca Wallace, while cutting ties with both Derek Anderson and Brady Quinn. They added Scott Fujita to help the defense, but they still need that big game receiver. Although they drafted two receivers just last year in Massaquoi and Robiskie, neither have developed thus far as the go to guy.

They need a burner. The best receiver to fit that mold, in this draft, is Dez Bryant. He runs a 4.4 dash and has the size (6'2") to get up and bring down the jump ball. He has strong hands and runs precise routes. He is a specimen. His athletic abilities will make up for his only clear downside. He has a learning disability that may make it a struggle to fully absorb an NFL playbook.

It could take time and patience to properly prepare him for the next level in this respect, but his skills and instincts will make him stand out immediately. Whoever the Cleveland QB will be, he will be thankful for Bryant.

# 6 Seattle Seahawks DE Jason Pierre-Paul (South Florida). This is the first pick of two the Seahawks have in the first round of this years draft. I have them taking a offensive lineman in the second pick of this very round. In the opening pick, they will have almost the entire draft board in front of them. Their needs are deep.

They traded away, backup QB Wallace, if Hasselbeck goes down, they need the depth. Later rounds will still have good options for them to take at that position. They need a running back, which I think new coach Pete Carroll will take in round two by picking up his former back from USC, McKnight.

Here, they need to add a pass rush. This is a deeper field in this class, but the very best available ones will be gone even by the next time they pick just eight picks later. A player like Pierre-Paul is rare in this draft, they have to take him here.

He is instinctive and fast enough (4.6 dash) to be a force in the NFL. He has the size (6'5") to match up to offensive linemen in the league and may be versatile enough to adjust to linebacker in the right type of defense. He would be paired with Patrick Kerney who could teach him the finer points of pass rushing which would make him a monster at this level.

His only bad points are strength and technique. Both are certainly fixable. The weight room can help one, while Kerney and the coaches can help the other. He could arguably be the best end pass rusher in the draft and due to need can drop to this spot. Seattle would be foolish to go any other way if he's available here.

That will bring us to the first five overall picks of the draft. I will reveal them in the final part of this series. For those who are keeping track, there are still a few interesting names available. The last part will take a look at the worst teams in the league including the St Louis Rams who have the #1 overall pick. Who will it be? Check back to find out.