Anyone who’s done a mock draft knows that it isn’t a science, it’s a guessing game. No general manager of an NFL team tells the truth and the “so-called experts” honestly are guessing as well. Here is my best guess and this Saturday I’ll see how well (or more likely bad) I did.
1 – Jake Long OT – Miami Dolphins – I got this one right since they already signed him.
2 – Chris Long DE –
3 – Glenn Dorsey DT – Atlanta Falcons – Beast of a man who will improve their defense immediately.
4 – Darren McFadden RB – Oakland Raiders – Raider fans cheer for this explosive running back.
5 – Ryan Clady OT – Kansas City Chiefs – They need line help and he provides it.
6 – Vernon Gholston – DT – New York Jets – Hopefully his career follows his workouts.
7 – Leodis McKelvin – CB – New England Patriots – The lost Asante Samuel and need to replace him.
8 – Matt Ryan – QB – Baltimore Ravens – They can’t believe their luck getting a new QB.
9 – Sedric Ellis – DE – Cincinnati Bengals – More help for their beleaguered defense.
10 – Keith Rivers – LB – New Orleans Saints – This guy can play and they need linebacking help.
11 – Devin Thomas – WR – Buffalo Bills – An instant upgrade to their offense.
12 – Branden Albert – OG – Denver Broncos – This guy can be a great guard or tackle in the NFL.
13 – Chris Williams – OT – Carolina Panthers – Happiness in Pantherland when he falls to them.
14 – Jeff Otah – OT – Chicago Bears – Him or Mendenhall at RB but I think they have bigger needs in the offensive line.
15 – Rashard Mendenhall – RB – Detroit Lions – They have so many needs but this is a solid pick (at least its not a WR).
16 – Derrick Harvey – DE – Arizona Cardinals – Another happy team with their pick.
17 – Phillip Merling – DE – Kansas City Chiefs – Replacing Allen on the D-Line was the purpose of this pick
18 – Mike Jenkins – CB – Houston Texans – Surprise pick but a definite need.
19 – Dominque Rogers-Cromartie – Philadelphia Eagles – No one saw this coming but it makes sense.
20 – Ketwan Balmer – DE – Tampa Bay Bucs – More defense equals more wins.
21 – Limas Sweed – WR – Washington Redskins – Returner and receiver is just what the Skins need.
22 – Felix Jones – RB – Dallas Cowboys – Everyone saw this one coming from miles away.
23 – James Hardy – WR – Pittsburgh Steelers – They need weapons and he is one of them.
24 – Calais Campbell – DE – Tennessee Titans – Boost the defense in this round, offense in the next one.
25 – Dustin Keller – TE – Seattle Seahawks – Matt Hasselback throws a party now that he has a top TE to throw to.
26 – Marcus Harrison – DT – Jacksonville Jaguars – Solid pick.
27 – Ryan Clady – OT – San Diego Chargers – His drop surprises many, Chargers are happy.
28 – Kenny Phillips – S – Dallas Cowboys – Why not?
29 – Dan Connor – LB –
30 – Chad Henne – QB – Green Bay Packers – They either trade him for more picks or get a backup to Aaron Rogers.
31 – Tyrell Johnson – S – New York Giants – Real value pick.