It has been ages since my last update...I think it is finally time to step up and do one more first round mock before my final copy comes out! Here we go...again...
1. Detroit Lions -- Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia
--I've stayed with this pick throughout everything. The Lions should make sure this is signed, sealed and delivered before Saturday.
2. St. Louis Rams -- Jason Smith, OT, Baylor
--The Rams clearly need help on the line and Smith has become the top offensive lineman on the board. This should be an easy selection for St. Louis.
3. Kansas City Chiefs -- Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest
--Remember way back when I said the Chiefs would get Cassel? Well, go look...it is there somewhere. This spot now is where Curry should reside. The Chiefs have slowly improved their team over the winter and this should help them to keep improving!
4. Seattle Seahawks -- Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
--Another one that I have said should have happened from the beginning. Crabtree is going to be a flat out stud in this league and if the Seahawks pass up on him, they will regret it!
5. Cleveland Browns -- Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB, Texas
--The biggest need for the Browns is to find a rush end/outside linebacker. Orakpo would fit the bill perfectly and would be the start to trying to improve that defense.
6. Cincinnati Bengals -- Andre Smith, OT, Alabama
--The Bengals need people to protect for Carson Palmer. They don't have the smartest scouting staff in the world and it wouldn't surprise me if they grabbed big Andre.
7. Oakland Raiders -- Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri
--Oakland needs playmakers badly. Jeremy Maclin would be the best option here. He has great speed and would be an instant deep threat for Al Davis and the Raiders.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars -- B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College
--In some shape or form, I see the Jaguars trading out of this pick. However, assuming that they do not do that, I would say Raji is the pick. After trading Marcus Stroud last year, the Jaguars run defense suffered a little bit. Raji could help get that defense back.
9. Green Bay Packers -- Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia
--The Packers would be absolutely ecstatic if Monroe falls to them. They have a big need on the line and Monroe is considered by some as the best tackle prospect.
10. San Francisco 49ers -- Mark Sanchez, QB, USC
--If nobody jumps up to the top ten to try and trade for Sanchez, I expect the 49ers to take him. Shaun Hill is not the answer at quarterback. The question is do the 49ers want to risk another pick on a top QB that will fail to develop?
11. Buffalo Bills -- Aaron Maybin, DE/OLB, Penn State
--Maybin has the explosiveness off the outside that Bills really need. The biggest question with him right now is if he will be able to keep weight ON his body.
12. Denver Broncos -- Everette Brown, DE, Florida State
--The Broncos will definitely try to make a push to try and trade up to grab Sanchez. If they are unable to do so, it shouldn't hurt them much because they will be able to stockpile talent.
13. Washington Redskins -- Brian Cushing, LB, USC
--Yet another team who is interested in trying to move up for Mr. Sanchez. However, the Redskins have more glaring issues. Like trying to find a linebacker. Cushing has great size and strength and could immediately help out the defense.
14. New Orleans Saints -- Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
--The Saints need to load up on defense so the offense doesn't have to score 40 points for the team to win. The rumor is that they are looking at Jenkins' teammate, Beanie Wells. They would be smarter to go with a defensive player (especially in the secondary).
15. Houston Texans -- Clay Matthews, LB, USC
--Guess who works on the Texans' coaching staff? Clay's uncle, Bruce...you know the Hall of Fame offensive lineman. Did you get that one right? Houston would make a very smart move if they were able to draft Matthews at this spot!
16. San Diego Chargers -- Rey Maualuga, LB, USC
--They still have questions at running back, but I think they can pick someone up later in the draft. Maualuga would fill a hole right away and can become an instant playmaker.
17. New York Jets -- Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State
--The Jets might have something up their sleeve. They haven't made a big splash in trying to go after a quarterback in the off-season. So they are either sold with what they have, will try to make a move up towards the front of the draft or stick here and draft Freeman.
18. Denver Broncos (from Chicago Bears) -- Chris 'Beanie' Wells, RB, Ohio State
--With a new coach and GM in place, maybe it will FINALLY be time for Denver to select a running back in the first round and hopefully one that can stay healthy.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers -- Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
--The Bucs want to start building from the interior out again. Jackson would be a solid choice here because of his build and strength.
20. Detroit Lions (from Dallas Cowboys) -- Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss
--The Lions would be wise to grab Stafford number one for another reason. There are plenty of second tier tackles that will be available in this slot and Oher could contribute as a rookie.
21. Philadelphia Eagles -- Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia
--Moreno would be a good compliment back to Brian Westbrook. Westbrook still manages to get dinged up time to time and having a back like Moreno could help Westbrook stay in more games.
22. Minnesota Vikings -- Percy Harvin, WR, Florida
--The Vikings should think long and hard about drafting Harvin. Not only would he be a deep threat, but it would cause defensive coordinators to think more on how to stop Harvin and Adrian Peterson.
23. New England Patriots -- James Laurinitis, LB, Ohio State
--The Patriots linebackers are getting old and they traded Mike Vrabel. I think Laurinitis just seems destined to be a Patriots player.
24. Atlanta Falcons -- Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss
--The Falcons need to start building the middle of the defense again. Jerry would be an absolute fit with the team and could work his way into the rotation.
25. Miami Dolphins -- Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois
--Davis is probably the best pure corner in the draft and would be an immediate upgrade at the position. The Dolphins could get a receiver in round two and Parcells loves to draft defense first.
26. Baltimore Ravens -- Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland
--This is the deep threat that the Ravens crave. Heyward-Bay has had a little trouble with the dropsies, but the potential is too great to pass up on.
27. Indianapolis Colts -- Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers
--Unfortanetly for the Colts, most of the top defensive guys will be gone. Britt should be the favorite over Hakeem Nicks because of his speed and would be a weapon to the Colts.
28. Buffalo Bills (from Carolina through Philadelphia) -- Eben Britton, OT, Arizona
--The Bills basically traded Jason Peters for this pick, so they better take the best available lineman. Hopefully they got a DE with their first pick and it would allow them to take Britton here.
29. New York Giants -- Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina
--Unless they trade for Braylon Edwards, the Giants will be drafting a wide receiver. Nicks would be the best available left for them to take. Although, if Brandon Pettigrew was around, that would not shock me either.
30. Tennessee Titans -- Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest
--The Titans biggest need is probably a wide receiver, but as we know, they don't believe in taking one in the first round. Smith can give them some time as a rookie and eventually be the replacement for Nick Harper.
31. Arizona Cardinals -- LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh
--I like the idea of the Cardinals taking McCoy over Donald Brown. I think McCoy can give them more than Brown can and will be a good future back.
32. Pittsburgh Steelers -- Alex Mack, C, California
--The Steelers will focus on both sides of the line and it looks like Mack is the best center prospect. Mack can groom for one year until Justin Hartwig's contract runs up.
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