NFL Mock Draft Top 10 Picks (With NFL Comparisons)

The NFL regular season is over and the playoffs are only a few days away. I, being a Chargers fan, am more looking forward to the NFL draft for obvious reasons, so I decided to do a mock draft. The NFL comparisons are based on the way the players play, not the the amount of skill they have. This is my first slideshow so it will only be the top 10 picks.

1. Carolina Panthers: Andrew Luck QB Stanford

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MIAMI, FL - JANUARY 03: Andrew Luck #12 of the Stanford Cardinal celebrates a play against the Virginia Tech Hokies during the 2011 Discover Orange Bowl at Sun Life Stadium on January 3, 2011 in Miami, Florida. Stanford won 40-12. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/G

NFL Comparison: Sam Bradford

The Panthers go with the best guy on the board and get a new franchise QB. It is clear Jimmy Clausen isn't the answer in Carolina and Luck will give the Panthers an immediate upgrade at the position. If the Panthers can pick up a receiver to partner with Steve Smith, I could see Luck doing for the Panthers what Bradford has done for the Rams. He is listed as 6'4" 235lbs and has the ability to make all the throws in the NFL. For me, Luck is a lock to go No. 1 in this year's draft.

2. Denver Broncos: Prince Amukamara CB Nebraska

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LINCOLN, NE - OCTOBER 30: Cornerback Prince Amukamara #21 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers breaks up a pass intended for wide receiver T.J. Moe #28 of the Missouri Tigers during first half action of their game at Memorial Stadium on October 30, 2010 in Lincoln

NFL Comparison: Nnamdi Asomugha

Denver gets the best defensive player in this year's draft and a possible replacement for veteran Cornerback Champ Bailey. Prince Amukamara has a lot potential and reminds me of the Oakland Raiders cornerback Nnamdi Asomugha. He is a physical corner who posseses great speed and will excel in man to man coverage. Also an able and willing tackler, Amukamara gives the Broncos an immediate starter on defense and is a future lockdown corner. I give him a slight edge over Patrick Peterson of LSU.

3. Buffalo Bills: Marcell Dareus DT Alabama

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - OCTOBER 02: Marcell Dareus #57 of the Alabama Crimson Tide against the Florida Gators at Bryant-Denny Stadium on October 2, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

NFL Comparison: Haloti Ngata

I have Bills taking the defensive lineman Marcell Dareus out of Alabama. He can play both Defensive End and Nose Tackle which would work well in the Bills 3-4 defense. At 6'4" 304lbs Dareus has the right size to be as dominant in the NFL as he was in College.

4. Cincinnati Bengals: Cam Newton QB Auburn

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ATLANTA - DECEMBER 04: Quarterback Cam Newton #2 of the Auburn Tigers looks to pass the ball during the 2010 SEC Championship against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Georgia Dome on December 4, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Mike Zarrilli/Getty Ima

NFL Comparison: Vince Young

The Bengals simply can not pass on Cam Newton. This year's Heisman trophy winner has all the skills that make an NFL Quarterback. At 6'6" 250lbs he is the ideal size for a franchise QB and his ability to run the ball reminds me a lot of Vince Young. To me Carson Palmer is not the answer in Cincinnati and has not lived up to the hype since leaving USC. The fact is he hasn't won a playoff game and the Bengals must go in a new direction by picking Cam Newton at No. 4.

5. Arizona Cardinals: Patrick Peterson CB LSU

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BATON ROUGE, LA - NOVEMBER 20: Patrick Peterson #7 of the Louisiana State University Tigers nearly intercepts a pass in the final seconds against Markeith Summers #16 and Korvic Neat #28 of the Ole Miss Rebels as time expired at Tiger Stadium on November

NFL Comparison: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie

Although the Cardinals do have problems at quarterback I have them taking the best player available in Patrick Peterson at No. 5. Peterson has true shut down corner ability. At 6'1" 211lbs his size and speed are similar to that of Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie. His coverage skills and skills in the return game give him the ability to be a true playmaker in the NFL. The Cardinals get the chance to team Peterson with DRC and have a promising pair of playmakers at the Cornerback position.

6. Cleveland Browns: A.J Green WR Georgia

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JACKSONVILLE, FL - OCTOBER 30: A.J. Green #8 of the Georgia Bulldogs attempts to catch a pass against Jelani Jenkins #43 and Matt Elam #22 of the Florida Gators during the game at EverBank Field on October 30, 2010 in Jacksonville, Florida. (Photo by Sa

NFL Comparison: Larry Fitzgerald

A.J Green has the hands and playmaking ability of Larry Fitzgerald. At 6'4" 212lbs he is a matchup problem for any defensive back. I can see him turning out to be an early candidate for Rookie of the Year. At the moment the Browns do not have a No.1 receiver so A.J Green would take that spot on the depth chart straight away.  

7. San Fransisco 49ers: Robert Quinn DE North Carolina

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CHAPEL HILL, NC - SEPTEMBER 19: Robert Quinn #42 of the North Carolina Tar Heels celebrates after a sack with teammate Marvin Austin #9 against the East Carolina Pirates at Kenan Stadium on September 19, 2009 in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. (Photo by St

NFL Comparison: Julius Peppers

The 49ers select Robert Quinn out of North Carolina. I would still rate him one of the best DE in the draft even after he was suspended for lying to NCAA investigators. At 6'5" 270lbs he is the ideal size for an NFL defensive lineman. He would fit perfectly in the 49ers 3-4 defense and has the potential to be a true force on the defensive edge similar to Julius Peppers. 

8. Tennessee Titans: Nick Fairly DT Auburn

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 26: Trent Richardson #3 of the Alabama Crimson Tide is tackled by Nick Fairly #90 of the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

NFL Comparison: Darnell Dockett

The Titans go with Defensive Tackle Nick Fairly out of Auburn to give them much needed help on defense. The Lombardi award winner led the SEC in tackles for loss this season. After the announcement that the Titans will not be bringing Vince Young back next season some might expect them to draft a QB, but I believe they will pick one up in the offseason so they will upgrade their defense with their first pick.

9. Dallas Cowboys: Mark Ingam RB Alabama

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TUSCALOOSA, AL - NOVEMBER 26: Mark Ingram #22 of the Alabama Crimson Tide rushes for a touchdown against the Auburn Tigers at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 26, 2010 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)

NFL Comparison: Darren McFadden

The Cowboys decide they can not past on last years Heisman trophy winner. Even with Marion Barber, Felix Jones and Tashard Choice in the backfield, I expect one of them to leave in the offseason and so the Cowboys will decide to get an every down back in Mark Ingram. With a running style similar to Darren McFadden, I see Ingram having an immediate impact on the NFL. This may be a surprise pick for some, but I see Ingram as the future of the Cowboys backfield.

10. Washington Redskins: Julio Jones WR Alabama

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ORLANDO, FL - JANUARY 01: Julio Jones #8 of the Alabama Crimson Tide stiffarms Chris Rucker #29 of the Michigan State Spartans during the Capitol One Bowl at the Florida Citrus Bowl on January 1, 2011 in Orlando, Florida. (Photo by Mike Ehrmann/Getty Im

NFL Comparison: Randy Moss

With 1133 yards, Alabama's leading receiver would fit perfectly in the Redskins offense. At 6'4" 220lbs, his ability to catch the deep ball and run the slant route could turn the Skins offense around. They do have Chris Cooley but they need another weapon at the receiver position. Julio Jones could be just the weapon they are looking for.