* Denotes Underclassman

FIRST ROUND

1. St. Louis Rams:
Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma*

Sorry to all the Rams fans who just had flashbacks of the Greatest Show on Turf after looking at the above picture. Reminder: the Rams started Keith Null in final four games of the 2009 season, not to be confused with Kurt Warner in his prime. Marc Bulger might have played his last game in a St. Louis Rams uniform. Furthermore, with needs across the board, the Rams will look to solidify the quarterback position for the future by taking Bradford over Ndamukong Suh. Pretty much every team that has to build from the ground up does it by selecting a franchise quarterback at the top of the draft.

2. Detroit Lions:
Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

After the Rams passed on Suh, the Lions waste no time in selecting an anchor for their defense. As the best player in the draft, Suh will improve a defense that closely resembles Gilbert Arenas’ bullet-ridden locker (and swiss cheese for that matter). Suh will be the dominate force that the Lions have lacked since trading Shaun Rogers.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:
Eric Berry, S, Tennessee*

Given time, the Buccanneers offense will improve under young quarterback Josh Freeman. There once was a time when the Bucs could rely on their defense to win games, despite a lackluster offensive unit. That time is all but gone, and the Bucs look to return to the good ole’ days by drafting Eric Berry (re-signing Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks, and Mike Alstott wouldn’t hurt either).

4. Washington Redskins:
Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame*

How does Daniel Snyder not take the big name quarterback out of Notre Dame? Seriously though, this is the dream scenario for the Redskins owner who always is looking to throw money at big name players. Jason Campbell has tried to be forced out of Washington more times than most political officials, so the acquisition of a quarterback isn’t exactly a surprise.

5. Kansas City Chiefs:
Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma St.

Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson enjoyed success in the two-thousands due to one of the best offensive line units in football. Russell Okung is the best offensive tackle in the draft and will help the Chiefs return to the era of offensive line greatness. Imagine how good Jamaal Charles could be with the caliber of offensive line that Priest Holmes and Larry Johnson played behind.

6. Seattle Seahawks:
Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers*

Looking at the Seahawks roster, they have talent at all positions so it’s not wonder Jim Mora got fired. New coach Pete Carroll will look avoid the same fate that brought Mora to the end of his tenure as head coach of the Seahawks. Anthony Davis is a big tackle who left a year early after a successful career at Rutgers. Expect him to come off the draft board early.

7. Cleveland Browns:
Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama*

Offense is probably a higher priority for the Browns, but adding a weapon with less than adequate quarterback play would prove to be pointless. As a result, the Browns could win now by relying on superb defensive play paired with a dangerous rushing attack. The team will hope the addition of McClain will propel the defense to new heights and give the team a chance to win now.

8. Oakland Raiders:
Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma*

JaMarcus Russell. Tom Cable. Al Davis. Hard to imagine why the team can’t win despite the trifecta. A franchise really runs on a quarterback, head coach, and owner. The Raiders could very well have the worst at all three positions. Regardless of how dysfunctional the franchise operates, predicting a player has become relatively easy since the organization only looks at forty-times. However, it’s hard to evaluate who the Raiders will pick before the combine, so slotting best available player Gerald McCoy made sense (to us, not necessarily to the Raiders).

9. Buffalo Bills:
Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa*

Finding a replacement for Jason Peters has not been easy for the Bills, but this pick gives them the opportunity to finally fill the void. Bulaga left Iowa early and will be a highly touted prospect in the draft. Aside from Marshawn Lynch occasionally keeping fans entertained with thefts of $20, there’s not a lot of promise for the Bills.

10. Jacksonville Jaguars:
Tim Tebow, QB, Florida

Tim Tebow does not warrant top ten selection. However, the Jaguars are having difficulty trying to warrant having a team in Jacksonville. Tebow will be drafted to fill seats in Jacksonville. Simple as that. Many will argue if he has any place being selected in the first round, and he doesn’t, but the Jaguars are more concerned about selling tickets and avoiding local blackouts.

11. Denver Broncos (f/CHI):
Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St.*

Josh McDaniels has successfully turned football’s most explosive passing attack into something that includes Kyle Orton. There’s only a matter of time until Brandon Marshall is exported out of Denver, which means a wide receiver is in order. Dez Bryant is definitely being overlooked early in the draft process. He has the talent and skill set of a top fifteen selection, and I’d even go further and call it the talent of a top ten selection. However, many discount his presence in the draft after NCAA loopholes prevented him playing playing in 2009.

12. Miami Dolphins:
Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois*

If the Dolphins want Chad Henne to enjoy sustained success, they need to surround him with quality talent at the wide receiver position. Arrelious Benn marks the second wide receiver off the board in this mock draft, but at first glance doesn’t have the numbers to justify a top fifteen selection. However, one needs to take into consideration the quarterback play during his last year. Juice Williams disappointed me, among others, with his lack of growth as a player throughout the years.

13. San Francisco 49ers:
Joe Haden, CB, Florida*

Joe Haden falling to the 49ers here should be considered a gift. Mike Singletary has long preached that he wants winners playing for his team, and Haden has certainly done plenty of winning at Florida. Should Haden fall to San Francisco, it would be the second straight year that the 49ers get a highly rated prospect several spots after he is projected to be picked (Michael Crabtree in 2009). Which is usually a formula for a successful draft.

14. Seattle Seahawks (f/DEN):
C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson

Pete Carroll failed to recruit C.J. Spiller to play at USC back in 2006. Or the school failed to throw enough SUV’s or money in Spiller’s direction. Either way, Carroll gets a second opportunity to get the electrifying C.J. Spiller. Don’t be surprised if Carroll looks to add a couple of his former USC Trojans to the Seahawks roster. Should the Seahawks happen to pass on Spiller here, Carroll might grab former USC running back Joe McKnight in the second round.

15. New York Giants:
Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech*

Time for a quick story. In the championship week for my fantasy football team, the decision to start the Giants defense was made and it almost cost me a fantasy football championship. I squeaked out the win by a mere 3 points, despite the Giants defense providing me with -5 points and causing me to age several years in the process. What does this have to do with the Giants picking Derrick Morgan? Probably next to nothing, but let me say it would take a lot for me not to slot a defensive player to the Giants in the first round. And second. And probably third. Morgan has the talent of a top ten pick, and the Giants pick the best available defensive guy even with two solid ends.

16. San Francisco 49ers (f/CAR):
Taylor Mays, S, USC

At 6-foot-4, Taylor Mays stands taller than most safeties in professional football. His presence on the football field is unmatched and should immediately help the 49ers defense particularly paired with the selection of Joe Haden. Mays would have been a top prospect in the 2009 draft, but his stock did not really take much of a hit by waiting a year.

17. Tennessee Titans:
Greg Hardy, DE, Ole Miss*

Kyle Vanden Bosch is a free agent this offseason, and defensive end would remain a priority for the Titans regardless. Dominate defensive line play is the primary catalyst that separates the 2008 Titans from the 2009 Titans. With the improving play of Vince Young, an emerging wide receiver in Kenny Britt, and a rushing attack led by Chris Johnson, the Titans have an offense set for the future.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers:
Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland*

The Pittsburgh Steelers have needed offensive line help for as long as I could remember. Bruce Campbell is a mammoth of an offensive tackle that should transition flawlessly into the Steelers system. Ben Roethlisberger is as tough as nails, but he needs the offensive line help to sustain a long career in the NFL.

19. Atlanta Falcons:
Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida St.

Atlanta seems to have its offensive cast for the future built around Matt Ryan. This selection will be aimed at improving the defense, primary adding another cover guy. The selection here comes down to either Patrick Robinson, Donovan Warren, or Javier Arenas, and you can never go wrong with someone with dreads. In all seriousness, Warren could have benefited from another year in school and Arenas may be too small to garner first round attention.
Previous Mock Draft Projection: Brian Price, DT, UCLA

20. Houston Texans:
Earl Thomas, S, Texas*

The Texans have the offensive aspect of football figured out, led by Matt Schaub’s passing attack. Defense, on the other hand, the team needs to do some work. Earl Thomas is the right man for the Texans here at this spot, especially with a void in the secondary considering Dunta Robinson is hitting free agency. Perhaps running back is an option here to solidify the position, but the team should be fine at that position once Steve Slaton figures out his fumbling woos.

21. Cincinnati Bengals:
Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma

Chad Ochocinco may be creative, but lets see him come up with a way to create as good as a pass catching tight end as Jermaine Gresham. The Bengals philosophy largely changed this past season, but the need for another option in the passing game could not be higher following the tragic death of Chris Henry. Gresham got hurt this past season, but his draft stock remains high.

22. New England Patriots:
Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida

Apparently Wes Welker means so much to the Patriots that he actually impacts how they play defense. At any rate, the defensive play by the Patriots against the Ravens was poor to be polite. Vast improvements are needed to the defensive unit if they hope to be competitive in the future. Particularly, the Patriots need to inject youth into the defense. Brandon Spikes and Jerod Mayo could solidify to two inside linebacker positions for years to come.

23. Green Bay Packers:
Donovan Warren, CB, Michigan*

After letting up 51 points to the Arizona Cardinals in the first round of the playoffs, the Packers almost have to go defense with this selection. We’ve been talking about finding successors to Charles Woodson and Al Harris since we started the website five years ago. It’s about time the Packers turn our suggestion into reality.
Previous Mock Draft Projection: Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State

24. Philadelphia Eagles:
Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida*

Philadelphia’s latest two bloodbaths against the Dallas Cowboys exemplified the need for bigger and more physical line play. The team was uncharacteristically outmatched along both the offensive and defensive lines. If only Andy Reid got a Super Bowl ring for every first round pick he’s spent on a lineman. Certainly fans would be a lot happier. Dunlap enters the draft with some character question marks but not too many could question his talent.

25. Baltimore Ravens:
Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame*

Is there a better Notre Dame football name than Golden Tate? The kid was born destined to play for the Irish. Not to mention his production with the Irish wasn’t too shabby either. Twenty-five touchdowns in the last two seasons is certainly attractive to any NFL team. Without a true number one target for Joe Flacco, the Ravens will likely turn to a wide receiver early in the draft and hope to strike gold (no pun intended).

26. New York Jets:
Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama

Defense carried the Jets this season, but Kris Jenkins gets hurt way too much to be a dependable nose tackle. Going offense here would not be out of the question, but there are talented pieces on offense that should develop the unit in further years. In addition, a talented prospect like Cody cannot go unnoticed. Not to mention Terrence Cody gives Rex Ryan a run for being the biggest guy on the field.

27. Arizona Cardinals:
Sergio Kindle, OLB/DE, Texas

Sergio Kindle is certainly one of the more intriguing prospects in the 2010 draft and will certainly prove to be a hot commodity to teams like the Arizona Cardinals that play a 3-4 scheme. Coming out of the same system in Texas, Kindle’s stock will only be positively affected by the success of Brian Orakpo in Washington. Look for the Cardinals to go defense here, enter next season with Matt Leinart as the starting quarterback, then waste three years of the career’s of Larry Fitzgerald and Anquan Boldin while the team slowly realizes Leinart’s not an elite quarterback. Commence new quarterback search three years later.

28. Dallas Cowboys:
Corey Wootton, DE, Northwestern

After rolling over team Philadelphia in two consecutive weeks, the Dallas Cowboys appear flawless. Hopefully the Cowboys show some signs of weakness soon for the sake of making a mock draft. Corey Wootton is a perfect fit as an end in the 3-4 defensive scheme and would provide the Cowboys with significant depth across the defensive line. Drafting for depth along the offensive line is also an option for the team that plays home to everyone’s favorite oversized scoreboard.

29. Minnesota Vikings:
Colt McCoy, QB, Texas

This pick is under the assumption that The Great Brett Favre has not taken full control of the Vikings day-to-day upper management operations by this point. After Brett Favre retires (realistically we’re talking 5 years from now) the future of the quarterback position for the Vikings is in question. Colt McCoy is a reach at this spot, even with his all his collegiate accolades. That’s just the beauty of the NFL draft.

30. San Diego Chargers:
Jahvid Best, RB, Cal*

Sadly, LaDainian Tomlinson’s days suiting up as a San Diego Charger appear to be numbered. LDT was arguably the most exciting player of the past decade and consistently put up double-digit touchdown seasons even in his later years. Darren Sproles doesn’t have the type of size required to be an every down back, and becoming an every down back would actually take away his biggest attribute of being a change of pace back. Jahvid Best could definitely step in and become a regular back.

31. New Orleans Saints:
Brian Price, DT, UCLA*

The biggest shortcoming for the New Orleans Saints is their ability to stop the run. While Sedrick Ellis is a promising player, he alone cannot determine the fate of the Saints run defense. Adding a tackle like Brian Price here makes too much sense. Maybe a bit low for Price here at the bottom of the first round, but stranger things have happened in the draft.
Previous Mock Draft Projection: Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee

32. Indianapolis Colts:
Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho

Despite almost going undefeated in the regular season, the Colts rushing attack has been abysmal. In fact, Indianapolis was ranked 32nd in the NFL in terms of yards per game. Joseph Addai and Donald Brown are both very talented backs, so the problem is within the offensive line. Mike Iupati reigns from a small school, but nonetheless his presence is felt almost immediately in football games. Also helping protect number 18 doesn’t hurt either, as he turns 34-years old in March.

Well we have come a long way. This marks our 100th post to the website since its conversion to a professional blog in August of 2007. I honestly had no idea what was the come of this website when it was started in early 2006, by two kids then barely in high school. True story. A story that I never formally revealed to the S2S audience.

Saturdays2Sundays was a pretty simple concept. We needed a creative name for a website that would do its best to predict the inexact science that is the N.F.L. draft. Since college football players play primarily on Saturdays, and professional football players mostly on Sundays, the name Saturdays2Sundays seemed original and catchy. We scrummed up some money, bought a domain name on Yahoo!, hired an aspiring graphic designer, and found free hosting services. This was all after we tested the waters on Freewebs.com.

The bold prediction in 2006 by one of our owners that Jay Cutler would be the best quarterback in the 2006 draft class still resonates in my mind. I have to admit I was skeptical at the time of this bold prediction, but this kind of stuff is what kept the website operating through these years. Our first 2010 mock draft is in the works, as we have decided to do away with the meaningless pre-playoff mock drafts.

That’s all for now. I’m definitely planning on at least another 100 posts, but we’ll see how it goes. Follow us on Twitter (@sat2sun).

-BV

The Michael Vick signing by the Philadelphia Eagles is intriguing on several different levels. For one, I’m elated that Vick has a second opportunity. Vick served his debt to society and seems to have his life moving in the right direction. Obviously, there is one question that looms on everyones mind. Why would Philadelphia make such a move? The answer is simple. Michael Vick was brought in by Joe Banner and Jeffrey Lurie in an attempt to reclaim Philadelphia as an undisputed football city.

Until last year, Philadelphia has been unquestionably a football city. Despite the Eagles inability to take a victory stroll down Broad Street, the team has always had the city in its back pocket. No questions asked. However, that all changed last year. Not only did the Eagles fail to win a Superbowl, but a different team in Philadelphia found themselves taking the trip down Broad Street. Jimmy Rollins, Chase Utley, Cole Hamels, and the rest of the 2008 Philadelphia Phillies have dominated headlines since that magical night on October 29th, 2008. The day that Philadelphia became a baseball city. By the way, that World Series celebration took the Phillies parading around Lincoln Financial Field, as if the team that normally calls that place home did not exist.

This move to bring in Vick instantly casts the Eagles back into relevancy. Across the nation, people will be reading about the Philadelphia Eagles. Certainly this story will headline ESPN for a few days, but it will also headline CNN for a day or two. And the Eagles need that. With a Phillies team poised to make a run at the 2009 World Series, the Eagles were falling out of the picture in Philadelphia.

Michael Vick is an exceptional athlete, and it would have been wrong for Roger Goodell to suspend him any further. One would assume that the Eagles signing Vick would not solely be based on gaining notoriety within the city. In addition, with that being said, the Eagles could use this one year deal to evaluate Vick as a potential successor to Donovan McNabb. If the Eagles like what they see, the squad can always extend Vick beyond his two year deal. However, if things don’t go as planned, the team is not even obligated to bring him back after this season. Not to mention there will probably be formations this year where Vick and McNabb are in the game at the same time. Already with Brian Westbrook, DeSean Jackson, Jeremy Maclin, and LeSean McCoy, and now Michael Vick, the Eagles are definitely going to have one of the most explosive offenses in football.

Overall, I would call this a good signing by the Eagles on a number of different levels. For one, the team bumps the Phillies off the radio airwaves in Philadelphia after their newly acquired Cy Young Award winner just pitched 8 strong innings against the Cubs. Furthermore, I think the team realizes that Vick still has some left in the tank. As a rehabilitated person, Vick could begin his comeback in “The City of Brotherly Love.”

1. Pittsburgh Steelers–The defending champions have the best pass rush in the A.F.C., led by James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley. In addition, Superbowl MVP Santonio Holmes is poised to have a terrific year. However, obvious off-field issues with Ben Roethlisberger may distract the quarterback and the organization has done little to improve an already suspect offensive line.

2. New England Patriots–Tom Brady’s health is going to dictate where the Patriots finish this season. New England comes close to the top spot, but I would like to see Brady perform on the field before making anything official. The cornerback spot opposite Leigh Bodden is an area to watch.

3. Philadelphia Eagles–Vast improvements on the offensive side of the football means that Donovan McNabb and Andy Reid have perhaps one last chance to win it all. However, health is always a question for the league’s most underrated player, Brian Westbrook.

4. New York Giants–Arguably the last team in the league’s top tier, the Giants have the best defensive line in football. This defensive line not only consists of a healthy Osi Umenyiora, but also newly acquired Chris Canty. The loss of Plaxico Burress should not be overlooked, but there are several wide receivers ready for prime time: S. Smith, D. Hixon, H. Nicks, and M. Manningham.

5. Indianapolis Colts–With Peyton Manning at quarterback, the Colts will again be a team to contend this season. Maybe not as untouchable as in years past, but Indianapolis should at least cruise to a division title. Also, keep an eye on Donald Brown this season. He was high on my draft board this past April, so the Colts got a steal grabbing him late in the first round. Don’t be surprised to see him get a bulk of the carries if Joseph Addai continues to struggle.

6. Baltimore Ravens–No options in the passing game for Joe Flacco might hold the Ravens back this season from a Super Bowl victory. A top wide receiver, say Terrell Owens, Anquan Boldin, or T.J. Houshmandzadeh, would have propelled the Ravens into the league’s upper echelon. However, a good defense, solid quarterback play, and tough rushing attack will be good enough for another playoff birth. And nobody knows what can happen once in the playoffs.

7. Atlanta Falcons--376 carries. That’s a lot by anyone’s standards. To say the least, Matt Ryan is going to have to rely less on Michael Turner this season. However, Ryan is entering his second season with a better understanding of how to manage the position. By the way, he has someone named Tony Gonzalez as a new option.

8. New Orleans Saints–Drew Brees, Reggie Bush, and Marques Colston consist of the N.F.C.’s best offensive unit. Questions along the defensive side of the ball may hold the Saints back for another year, but nobody would not want to face this offense in January–especially in New Orleans.

9. Seattle Seahawks–Overlooked this coming season, the Seahawks are finally going to be healthy. The selection of Aaron Curry means the team thinks it can contend in 2009-10. And they will. T.J. Houshmandzadeh will be solid in the passing game, which will open up options for just about everyone else on the offense.

10. Chicago Bears–Jay Cutler has the ability to take the Bears’ offense to unrealized potential. There is serious potential for a stellar defensive unit, which was exemplified in years past. Matt Forte will need to replicate his success from his rookie season, but I like the Bears as a top ten team this season.

11. Carolina Panthers–Led by an outstanding offensive line, DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart saw tremendous success last season. Considering the youth of the line last season, one would assume that a season of playing together would only help improve the unit.

12. San Diego Chargers–There are far too many questions for the Chargers entering this season. For one, Shawne Merriman will have to prove he is healthy enough for the Chargers to be considered among the serious contenders. LaDainian Tomlinson’s durability is another factor that may hinder the Chargers in 2009-10. However, Philip Rivers paired with an above averaged offensive unit should be enough to get the Chargers playing playoff ball. Don’t underestimate the loss of Igor Olshansky.

13. Minnesota Vikings–With or without Brett Favre, I still like the Vikings at this position. A solution for the future of the quarterback position is desperately needed. The team proved last season that they can only go so far by relying its defensive play and Adrian Peterson.

14. Houston Texans–Houston is my candidate for a breakout team in 2009-10. They have a ton of weapons on the offensive side of the football, paired with an improving defense.

15. Arizona Cardinals–Having overachieved in 2008-09, the Cardinals will get a taste of reality in 2009-10. Kurt Warner’s ability to put together another season like last year raises doubts in my mind.

16. Washington Redskins–Improvements along the defensive line will make the ‘Skins a formidable N.F.C. opponent. However, question marks at the quarterback position may limit the success of the Redskins this season.

17. Dallas Cowboys–There’s a tremendous amount of pressure on Tony Romo after the departure of Terrell Owens. Other than the combination of Marion Barber and Felix Jones, there’s not a lot of positives about the Cowboys offense. However, with that being said, a tough defense and good ground attack will keep the Cowboys thinking playoffs until late in the season. They will face the Giants (@ N.Y.), Chargers, Saints (@ N.O.), Redskins (@ WAS), and Eagles in last five weeks. Brutal.

18. Tennessee Titans–Another team that overachieved in 2008-09. A questionable situation at quarterback will prevent the Titans from the upper half of the league this year.

19. New York Jets–The team will show some promise under new coach Rex Ryan, but unproven commodities at quarterback won’t give the Jets much room to fly. Don’t get me wrong, I love Mark Sanchez. However, rookie quarterbacks enjoying success in their first season is a rarity, which happened twice last season. Probability is not on the side of the Jets.

20. Jacksonville Jaguars–Offensive line help is on its way for David Garrard, but Tra Thomas has little left in the tank at 34-years old. The team went out and acquired Torry Holt, but he is a couple years removed from his prime.

21. Buffalo Bills–Terrell Owens opens up some options for the Bills offense. However, nobody really knows how well T.O. can consistently perform in the cold with a sub-par quarterback in Trent Edwards. Playing in a tough division certainly won’t help their chances of playing playoff ball.

22. Miami Dolphins–The Dolphins did not do much to improve their team in what is shaping up to be a very competitive division. I am chalking up last season as a fluke rather than a sign of things to come.

23. Green Bay Packers–Green Bay has a defense in transition between a 4-3 and a 3-4. While some teams can make the transition flawlessly, the Packers don’t necessarily have all the right pieces to play the 3-4. Give the defense another year before the team is thought of as serious contenders.

24. Kansas City Chiefs–Here’s a team that I really feel can make some strides in 2009-10. Matt Cassel definitely should improve the offense, which could open up some running lanes for Larry Johnson. This is not mentioning that the defense has added a couple nice veteran pieces.

25. Cincinnati Bengals–Same old story for the Bengals. They have an above average offensive but are held back by a below average defense.

26. Tampa Bay Buccaneers–A stellar defense should keep the Bucs in most games. It does not appear the Bucs are ready to contend for the N.F.C. South crown until Josh Freeman is farther down the road in his developmental stage.

27. Oakland Raiders–Depending on how JaMarcus Russell and Darren McFadden develop this season, Oakland has legitimate potential to win the A.F.C. West not this season, but the following year. Keep an eye this squad as they are a young team that could put the pieces together in the last half of the season. However, they are far too young and inexperienced to make a run this season.

28. San Francisco 49ers–San Francisco has been thought of as a breakout team for what seems like each of the past three seasons. I’ll leave them toward the bottom half of the league this time and see what happens.

29. Denver Broncos–Eh. They say hindsight is always 20-20, but maybe it wasn’t the best decision to replace Mike Shanahan with Josh McDaniels. Just a thought.

30. Detroit Lions–They (hopefully) got their quarterback for the next decade in Matthew Stafford. How the Lions deal with their quarterback discussion is a topic for another day. But there’s only one way to go from here.

31. Cleveland Browns–Eric Mangini certainly has a lot of work in front of him to make the Browns contenders in the A.F.C. North. However, his job could be made easier should Brady Quinn perform to his fullest potential.

32. St. Louis Rams–Steven Jackson remains a valuable piece of the puzzle in St. Louis. The problem is that he may be one of the only pieces of the puzzle on the Rams’ current roster.

College football is slowly making its appearance back in the national spotlight. In fact, much has been made recently about a mysterious coach spurring controversy by not including Tim Tebow on his pre-season SEC All-American roster. The move turned out to be a mistake on the part of former-Gator, and now South Carolina coach, Steve Spurrier. While Tebow deserves the recognition as the SEC’s top collegiate quarterback, the man Spurrier mistakenly placed over Tebow, Jevan Snead, is the better NFL talent.

As a quarterback who has performed in a spread offense, Tim Tebow will be entering the draft at an awkward transition stage. Teams still have the memory of Alex Smith, also a product of Urban Meyer’s offense, but teams also seem to be experimenting with the new “Wildcat” offense, requiring a quarterback similar to one that would be employed in the spread. Tebow will not be a top 5 pick, nor will he be a top 15 pick. But there’s a chance, depending on the popularity of the “Wildcat” he could sneak into the latter part of the first round. The number of quarterbacks expected to enter the 2010 draft could definitely push him farther down the first round. Amazing for somebody that has done everything he could at the collegiate level. Tebow has been one of the greatest college players in my lifetime but how his skills translate on the next level remains questionable.

Jevan Snead has the opportunity to be an elite NFL prospect. Unlike Tebow, Snead has played in more of a pro-styled offense. Snead has played against the same SEC competition as Tebow, but Snead has not had the same caliber talent surrounding him. Snead has led Ole Miss back to the football relevancy. As a transfer to Ole Miss, after failing to beat out Colt McCoy in Texas, he has done everything asked of him and more. However, Snead is not done with McCoy. The two will be battling, along with Sam Bradford, for the privilege to be the top quarterback off the board during April.

It’s amazing how the NFL draft works. Snead got beat out by Colt McCoy in Texas, and is unanimously considered the second-best quarterback in the SEC by the coaches in the conference. However, in just 8 months, Snead could hear his name called before both McCoy and Tebow.

There are so many promising storylines in this fresh NFL season that I had to make use of the website somehow before the 2010 NFL draft. Just off the top of my head, we have a Brett Favre conundrum (not that this is different from years past, or maybe the next five), a dieting LenWhale, and a host of players in unhappy situations. Fantasy football has always been one of my loves, so expect some fantasy posts scattered between now and the start of the season.

Oh, and by the way, we’re on twitter. Following me @sat2sun, as I’ll be “tweeting” about a variety of different issues. Hopefully we’ll be getting the twitter account more active, which obviously would mean more traffic sent to the website (which is good).

I’ll close my comeback post by saying expect a 2010 mock draft sometime before the end of the summer. I’m in no particular rush to get one done, but I would like to complete one in the pre-season to use as a reference point come April.

QUARTERBACKS

1. Matthew Stafford, Georgia*
6-2 | 225 lbs. | Junior
Dallas, TX

2. Mark Sanchez, USC*
6-2 | 227 lbs. | Junior
Mission Viejo, CA

3. Josh Freeman, Kansas State*
6-6 | 248 lbs. | Junior
Kansas City, MO

4. Pat White, West Virginia
6-0 | 197 lbs. | Senior
Daphne, AL

5. Rhett Bomar, Sam Houston St.
6-2 | 220 lbs. | Senior
Grand Prairie, OK

6. Stephen McGee, Texas A&M
6-3 | 225 lbs. | Senior
Burnet, TX

7. Nate Davis, Ball St.
6-2 | 225 lbs. | Senior
Bellaire, OH

8. Graham Harrell, Texas Tech
6-3 | 205 lbs. | Senior
Ennis, TX

9. John Parker Wilson, Alabama
6-2 | 219 lbs. | Senior
Hoover, AL

10. Rudy Carpenter, Arizona St.
6-2 | 218lbs. | Senior
Westlake, CA

RUNNING BACKS

1. Knowshon Moreno, Georgia*
5-11 | 217 lbs. | Sophomore (RS)
Belford, NJ

2. Donald Brown, UConn
5-10 | 210 lbs. | Senior
Atlantic Highlands, NJ

3. Chris Wells, Ohio State*
6-1 | 237 lbs. | Junior
Akron, OH

4. LeSean McCoy, Pittsburgh*
5-11 | 210 lbs. | Sophomore
Harrisburg, PA

5. Rashad Jennings, Liberty
6-1 | 230 lbs. | Senior
Forest, VA

6. Shonn Greene, Iowa*
5-11 | 227 lbs. | Junior
Sicklersville, NJ

7. Andre Brown, N.C. State
6-0 | 224 lbs. | Senior
Greenville, NC

8. Javon Ringer, Michigan State
5-9 | 202 lbs. | Senior
Dayton, OH

9. Mike Goodson, Texas A&M
6-0 | 208 lbs. | Senior
Klein, TX

10. Glen Coffee, Alabama*
6-0 | 209 lbs. | Junior
Ft. Walton Beach, FL

WIDE RECEIVERS

1. Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech*
6-3 | 214 lbs. | Sophomore (RS)
Dallas, TX

2. Jeremy Maclin, Missouri*
6-1 | 200 lbs. | Sophomore (RS)
Kirkwood, MO

3. Kenny Britt, Rutgers*
6-3 | 218 lbs. | Junior
Bayonne, NJ

4. Hakeem Nicks, UNC*
6-1 | 212 lbs. | Junior
Charlotte, NC

5. Percy Harvin, Florida*
5-11 | 192 lbs. | Junior
Virginia Beach, VA

6. Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland*
6-2 | 210 lbs. | Junior
Silver Spring, MD

7. Brian Robiskie, Ohio State
6-3 | 209 lbs. | Senior
Cleveland, OH

8. Juaquin Inglesias, Oklahoma
6-1 | 210 lbs. | Senior
Killeen, TX

9. Ramses Barden, Cal Poly
6-6 | 229 lbs. | Senior
Altadena, CA

10. Mohamed Massaquoi, Georgia
6-2 | 210 lbs. | Senior
Charlotte, NC

TIGHT ENDS

1. Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State
6-6 | 260 lbs. | Senior
Tyler, TX

2. Jared Cook, South Carolina*
6-5 | 240 lbs. | Junior
Suwanee, GA

3. Chase Coffman, Missouri
6-6 | 245 lbs. | Senior
Peculiar, MO

4. James Casey, Rice
6-3 | 246 lbs. | Senior
Azle, TX

5. Cornelius Ingram, Florida
6-4 | 245 lbs. | Senior
Hawthrone, FL

6. Shawn Nelson, Southern Miss
6-5 | 240 lbs. | Senior
Gonzales, LA

7. Cameron Morrah, California*
6-3 | 244 lbs. | Junior
Clarmont, CA

8. Travis Beckum, Wisconsin
6-4 | 235 lbs. | Senior
Milwaukee, WI

9. John Phillips, Virginia
6-5 | 251 lbs. | Senior
Warm Springs, VA

10. Anthony Hill, N.C. State
6-5 | 262 lbs. | Senior
Houston, TX

OFFENSIVE TACKLE

1. Eugene Monroe, Virginia
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Plainfield, NJ

2. Jason Smith, Baylor
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Dallas, TX

3. Andre Smith, Alabama*
6-4 | 332 lbs. | Junior
Birmingham, AL

4. Michael Oher, Ole Miss
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Memphis, TN

5. Eben Britton, Arizona*
6-6 | 309 lbs. | Junior
Burbank, CA

6. Jamon Meredith, South Carolina
6-5 | 304 lbs. | Senior
Simpsonville, SC

7. William Beatty, UConn
6-6 | 307 lbs. | Senior
York, PA

8. Troy Kropog, Tulane
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Metarie, LA

9. Phil Loadholt, Oklahoma
6-8 | 332 lbs. | Senior
Fountain, OK

10. Fenuki Tupou, Oregon
6-5 | 314 lbs. | Senior
Elverta, OR

INTERIOR OFFENSIVE LINEMEN

1. Alex Mack, Cal
6-4 | 311 lbs. | Senior
Santa Barbara, CA

2. Max Unger, Oregon
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Kailua-Kona, HI

3. Duke Robinson, Oklahoma
6-5 | 329 lbs. | Senior
Atlanta, GA

4. Eric Wood, Louisville
6-4 | 310 lbs. | Senior
Cincinnati, OH

5. Herman Johnson, LSU
6-7 | 386 lbs. | Senior
Olla, LA

6. Andy Levitre, Oregon St.
6-3 | 305 lbs. | Senior
Ben Lomond, CA

7. Antoine Caldwell, Alabama
6-3 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Montgomery, AL

8. Kraig Urbik, Wisconsin
6-5 | 328 lbs. | Senior
Hudson, WI

9. Gerald Cadogan, Penn State
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Portsmouth, OH

10. Tyronne Green, Auburn
6-2 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Pensacola, FL

DEFENSIVE ENDS

1. Brian Orakpo, Texas
6-3 | 263 lbs. | Senior
Houston, TX

2. Aaron Maybin, Penn State*
6-4 | 249 lbs. | Junior
Ellicott City, MD

3. Tyson Jackson, LSU
6-4 | 295 lbs. | Senior
Edgard, LA

4. Everette Brown, Florida State*
6-2 | 256 lbs. | Junior
Stantonsburg, NC

5. Larry English, Northern Illinois
6-2 | 274 lbs. | Senior
Aurora, IL

6. Michael Johnson, Ga. Tech
6-7 | 266 lbs. | Senior
Selma, AL

7. Robert Ayers, Tennessee
6-3 | 272 lbs. | Senior
Clio, SC

8. Jarron Gilbert, San Jose St.
6-5 | 288 lbs. | Senior
Chino, CA

9. Connor Barwin, Cincinnati
6-4 | 256 lbs. | Senior
Hazel Park, MI

10. Lawrence Sidbury, Richmond
6-2 | 266 lbs. | Senior
Cheltenham, MD

DEFENSIVE TACKLES

1. B.J. Raji, Boston College
6-2 | 337 lbs. | Senior
Washington Twp., NJ

2. Peria Jerry, Ole Miss
6-2 | 299 lbs. | Senior
Batesville, MS

3. Evander Hood, Missouri
6-3 | 300 lbs. | Senior
Amarillo, TX

4. Ron Brace, Boston College
6-3 | 330 lbs. | Senior
Springfield, MA

5. Fili Moala, USC
6-4 | 305 lbs. | Senior
Buena Park, CA

6. Dorell Scott, Clemson
6-3 | 312 lbs. | Senior
Columbia, SC

7. Ricky Jean-Francois, LSU*
6-3 | 295 lbs. | Junior
Miami, FL

8. Sen’Derrick Marks, Auburn*
6-2 | 306 lbs. | Junior
Mobile, AL

9. Alex Magee, Purdue
6-3 | 298 lbs. | Senior
Oswego, IL

10. Darryl Richard, Ga. Tech
6-3 | 303 lbs. | Senior
Destrehan, LA

LINEBACKERS

1. Aaron Curry, Wake Forest
6-2 | 254 lbs. | Senior
Fayetteville, NC

2. Rey Maualuga, USC
6-2 | 249 lbs. | Senior
Eureka, CA

3. Brian Cushing, USC
6-3 | 243 lbs. | Senior
Park Ridge, NJ

4.  James Laurinaitis, Ohio State
6-3 | 244 lbs. | Senior
Hammel, MN

5. Clay Matthews, USC
6-3 | 240 lbs. | Senior
Agoura Hills, CA

6. Clint Sintim, Virginia
6-3 | 256 lbs. | Senior
Woodbridge, VA

7. Cody Brown, UConn
6-2 | 244 lbs. | Senior
Coral Springs, FL

8. Jasper Brinkley, South Carolina
6-2 | 252 lbs. | Senior
Thomson, GA

9. Marcus Freeman, Ohio State
6-0 | 239 lbs. | Senior
Huber Heights, OH

10. Tyrone McKenzie, South Florida
6-2 | 243 lbs. | Senior
Riverview, FL

DEFENSIVE BACKS

1. Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State
6-0 | 204 lbs. | Senior
Piscataway, NJ

2. Alphonso Smith, Wake Forest
5-9 | 193 lbs. | Senior
Pahokee, FL

3. Sean Smith, Utah*
6-4 | 214 lbs. | Junior
Pasadena, CA

4. Vontae Davis, Illinois*
5-11| 203 lbs. | Junior
Washington, DC

5. Louis Delmas, Western Michigan
5-11 | 202 lbs. | Senior
Miami Beach, FL

6. D.J. Moore, Vanderbilt*
5-9 | 192 lbs. | Junior
Spartanburg, SC

7. Darius Butler, UConn
5-10 | 183 lbs. | Senior
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

8. William Moore, Missouri
6-0 | 221 lbs. | Senior
Hayti, MO

9. Patrick Chung, Oregon
5-11 | 212 lbs. | Senior
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

10. Rashad Johnson, Alabama
5-11 | 203 lbs. | Senior
Sulligent, AL

Matt Stafford is the right selection for the Lions with the first overall pick. Aside from the absurd amount of money they have to pay, which is a discussion for a different day, the need for a franchise quarterback in Detroit is no longer. Stafford seems to be the guy the Lions wanted from the start, and it’s satisfying to see them spend the extra few million to get him secured. A team picking at the top spot looks a lot smarter spending $41.7 million for the man they think is at the top of the draft class, as opposed to spending lesser money for a lesser talent that may turn out to be a bust.

Congratulations Lions fans. Today is a day to set aside your troubled past and move forward with a new franchise quarterback by the name of Matt Stafford. Here’s a video to invoke some optimism in ya:

* Denotes Underclassman

FIRST ROUND

1. Detroit Lions — Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia*
6-2 | 225 lbs. | Junior
Dallas, TX

Both Jason Smith and Aaron Curry have the chance to dethrone Stafford from the top overall position. There will be talks between Jason Smith, Aaron Curry, and the Lions between here and next month week. However, the Lions will ultimately opt for the quarterback, Stafford. Detroit should not expect to turn things around as quick as the Miami Dolphins did this season. However, a Matthew Stafford-Calvin Johnson combination should give fans some optimism. A new identity is needed for the team that struggled so much in 2008. Stafford has the best arm in the draft, hands down. He could make any throw on the next level and can be the quarterback Detroit has lacked for so long. There is also an option out there that would allow the Lions to select an offensive tackle here and then a quarterback later in the draft (the Miami Dolphins method). However, that’s a bit too risky for a team that desperately needs a quarterback in order to move forward.

2. St. Louis Rams — Jason Smith, OT, Baylor
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Dallas, TX

Barring any surprise move by the Lions to select Jason Smith, this pick looks to be one of the surest in the entire draft. After releasing Orlando Pace, the Rams have a massive hole at the left tackle position. Jason Smith, who has done nothing to disappoint in the draft process, could fill that void left by Pace. As a former tight end, Jason Smith has all the necessary footwork to have success at the next level verses the top edge pass rusher. A few weeks ago, this was Andre Smith’s spot to lose. After a weak combine performance (or lack thereof), coupled with concerns about his true position at the next level, Andre Smith clearly lost out on this spot.

3. Kansas City Chiefs — Aaron Curry, OLB/ILB, Wake Forest
6-2 | 254 lbs. | Senior
Fayetteville, NC

Kansas City silenced all fans that clamored for a quarterback at this spot by going out and trading for Matt Cassel. This deal instantly means the Chiefs will not be an easy opponent for AFC foes. However, the team could still needs to address concerns on the defensive side of the football. All signs indicate that the Chiefs are moving to a 3-4, and Curry would be the ideal linebacker to have in a 3-4 defensive scheme. He is reminiscent of Adailus Thomas, alluding to the fact that he could play any linebacker position within the scheme. Furthermore, Curry gives the team a franchise player to build around the rest of the defense. He has all the tools to be a productive linebacker at the next level. Good size, and unbelievable athleticism allowed Curry to establish himself as the best defensive player in this draft class. Michael Crabtree is still an option here, but the team can’t resist Curry after an impressive combine performance. At this point, there seems to be no other viable option for the Chiefs.

4. Seattle Seahawks — Mark Sanchez, QB, USC*
6-2 | 227 lbs. | Junior
Mission Viejo, CA

The pairing of Mark Sanchez and the Seattle Seahawks is one that is ideal for both parties. Sanchez is a quarterback who would be best served to sit a year before taking over the reigns, and the Seahawks already have someone that can play an additional year or two. Eugene Monroe is an option, but now is the time for the Seahawks to address the future of the quarterback position.

5. Cleveland Browns — Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
6-4 | 295 lbs. | Senior
Edgard, LA

We are still not completely sold on Eric Mangini selecting another 3-4 outside linebacker after the Vernon Gholston experience. I have no idea why Tyson Jackson has been flying up the draft boards in the past 24 hours. However, he’s clearly making a strong push into the top 5, as the Chiefs are also an option at the three spot. A 3-4 defensive end is a tough position to fill, and Cleveland could solidify the position for years to come with Jackson.

6. Cincinnati Bengals — Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Plainfield, NJ

Addressing the offensive line should be the first priority for the Bengals coming into the draft. Even with the loss of Housh, there are still a lot of proven play-makers on the offensive side of the football. Nobody in football can produce without an offensive line. Andre Smith will be considered, but one could question if he has the skills necessary to contain fast edge rushers at the next level. This is a particular problem for the Bengals because the team will face at least six 3-4 defenses a year (Browns, Ravens, and Steelers), all equipped with a prolific edge rusher. Drafting Smith in order to move him to right tackle would make him one of the highest paid right tackles in the league. On the other hand, the Bengals have arguably the best offensive tackle in the draft fall in their lap. Easy decision here to go with Monroe.

7. Oakland Raiders — Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri*
6-0 | 198 lbs. | Sophomore (RS)
Kirkwood, MO

This is the best case scenario for the Oakland Raiders. Throw all the variables out the window because Al Davis is drafting purely on speed. Maclin gives JaMarcus Russell a legitimate wide receiver to throw to as he develops as a quarterback. In addition, Maclin possesses incendiary (possibily explosive) speed as a kick and punt returner. He could spread the field a little bit, and make it easier for the Raiders to run the ball.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars — Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech*
6-1 | 215 lbs. | Sophomore (RS)
Dallas, TX

Jacksonville has failed to provide adequate targets for David Garrard, who is already on the wrong side of 30-years old. The offensive line should be improved with the addition of Tre’ Thomas, so the Jaguars should look to add another weapon that could contribute immediately. That weapon could very well be Michael Crabtree, who falls to the Jags.

9. Green Bay Packers — B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College
6-2 | 337 lbs. | Senior
Washington Twp., NJ

B.J. Raji had an unbelievable week at the Senior Bowl, and has positioned himself into the top 10. Nose tackle is arguably the most important part of a 3-4 defense, and Green Bay simply doesn’t have anyone to play the position at the moment. Raji could step in and anchor that defensive line for years to come. An outside pass rusher like Aaron Maybin is also a strong possibility at this spot.

10. San Francisco 49ers — Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB, Texas
6-3 | 263 lbs. | Senior
Houston, TX

San Francisco’s recent addition of Marvel Smith rules out the selection of Andre Smith. In addition, the selection of a quarterback not named Matthew Stafford is becoming less and less likely with time. Brian Orakpo instantly becomes the pass rusher that the 49ers desperately need.

11. Buffalo Bills — Andre Smith, OT, Alabama*
6-4 | 332 lbs. | Junior
Birmingham, AL

12. Denver Broncos — Malcolm Jenkins, DB, Ohio State
6-0 | 204 lbs. | Senior
Piscataway, NJ

13. Washington Redskins — Michael Oher, OL, Ole Miss
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Memphis, TN

14. New Orleans Saints — Beanie Wells, RB, Ohio State*
6-1 | 235 lbs. | Junior
Akron, OH

15. Houston Texans — Brian Cushing, OLB, USC
6-3 | 243 lbs. | Senior
Park Ridge, NJ

16. San Diego Chargers — Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC
6-2 | 249 lbs. | Senior
Eureka, CA

17. New York Jets — Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State*
6-6 | 248 lbs. | Junior
Kansas City, MO

18. Denver Broncos — Everette Brown, DE/OLB, Florida State*
6-2 | 256 lbs. | Junior
Stantonsburg, NC

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers — Michael Johnson, DE, Ga. Tech
6-7 | 266 lbs. | Senior
Selma, AL

20. Detroit Lions (f/DAL) — Aaron Maybin, DE/OLB, Penn State*
6-4 | 249 lbs. | Junior
Ellicott City, MD

21. Philadelphia Eagles — Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia*
5-11 | 217 lbs. | Sophomore (RS)
Belford, NJ

22. Minnesota Vikings — Hakeem Nicks, WR, UNC*
6-1 | 212 lbs. | Junior
Charlotte, NC

23. New England Patriots — Clay Matthews, OLB/DE, USC
6-3 | 240 lbs. | Senior
Agoura Hills, CA

24. Atlanta Falcons — Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois*
5-11| 203 lbs. | Junior
Washington, DC

25. Miami Dolphins — Larry English, OLB/DE, Northern Illinois
6-2 | 274 lbs. | Senior
Aurora, IL

26. Baltimore Ravens — Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland*
6-2 | 210 lbs. | Junior
Silver Spring, MD

27. Indianapolis Colts — Percy Harvin, WR, Florida*
5-11 | 192 lbs. | Junior
Virginia Beach, VA

28. Buffalo Bills (f/PHI via CAR) — Alex Mack, OC, Cal
6-4 | 311 lbs. | Senior
Santa Barbara, CA

29. New York Giants — Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers*
6-3 | 218 lbs. | Junior
Bayonne, NJ

30. Tennessee Titans — Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest
5-9 | 193 lbs. | Senior
Pahokee, FL

31. Arizona Cardinals — Donald Brown, RB, UConn
5-10 | 210 lbs. | Senior
Atlantic Highlands, NJ

32. Pittsburgh Steelers —  Max Unger, OL, Oregon
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Kailua-Kona, HI

SECOND ROUND

33. Detroit Lions (f/DAL) — Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State
6-5 | 263 lbs. | Senior
Tyler, TX

34. New England Patriots (f/KC) — Darius Butler, CB, UConn
5-10 | 183 lbs. | Senior
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

35. St. Louis Rams — James Laurinaitis, ILB, Ohio State
6-3 | 244 lbs. | Senior
Hammel, MN

36. Cleveland Browns — Clint Sintim, OLB/DE, Virginia
6-3 | 256 lbs. | Senior
Woodbridge, VA

37. Seattle Seahawks — Eben Britton, OT, Arizona*
6-6 | 309 lbs. | Junior
Burbank, CA

38. Cincinnati Bengals — Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss
6-2 | 299 lbs. | Senior
Batesville, MS

39. Jacksonville Jaguars — D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt*
5-9 | 192 lbs. | Junior
Spartanburg, SC

40. Oakland Raiders — Jamon Meredith, OT, South Carolina
6-5 | 304 lbs. | Senior
Simpsonville, SC

41. Green Bay Packers — William Beatty, OT, UConn
6-6 | 307 lbs. | Senior
York, PA

42. Buffalo Bills — Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee
6-3 | 272 lbs. | Senior
Clio, SC

43. San Francisco 49ers — Louis Delmas, FS, Western Michigan
5-11 | 202 lbs. | Senior
Miami Beach, FL

44. Miami Dolphins (f/WAS) — Sean Smith, DB, Utah*
6-4 | 214 lbs. | Junior
Pasadena, CA

45. New York Giants (f/NO) — Marcus Freeman, OLB, Ohio State
6-0 | 239 lbs. | Senior
Huber Heights, OH

46. Houston Texans — Coye Francies, CB, San Jose St.
6-0 | 185 lbs. | Senior
Springfield, MA

47. New England Patriots (f/SD) — Phil Loadholt, OT, Oklahoma
6-8 | 332 lbs. | Senior
Fountain, OK

48. Denver Broncos — Ron Brace, DT, Boston College
6-3 | 330 lbs. | Senior
Springfield, MA

49. Chicago Bears — Mohamed Massaquoi, WR, Georgia
6-2 | 210 lbs. | Senior
Charlotte, NC

50. Cleveland Browns (f/T.B.) — William Moore, FS/SS, Missouri
6-0 | 221 lbs. | Senior
Hayti, MO

51. Dallas Cowboys — Patrick Chung, SS, Oregon
5-11 | 212 lbs. | Senior
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

52. New York Jets — LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh*
5-11 | 198 lbs. | Sophomore*
Harrisburg, PA

53. Philadelphia Eagles (f/CAR) — Jared Cook, TE, South Carolina*
6-5 | 246 lbs. | Junior
Suwanee, GA

54. Minnesota Vikings — Troy Kropog, OT, Tulane
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Metarie, LA

55. Atlanta Falcons — Evander Hood, DT, Missouri
6-3 | 300 lbs. | Senior
Amarillo, TX

56. Miami Dolphins — Fili Moala, DT, USC
6-4 | 305 lbs. | Senior
Buena Park, CA

57. Baltimore Ravens — Victor Harris, CB, Virginia Tech
5-11 | 187 lbs. | Senior
Highland Springs, VA

58. New England Patriots — Jasper Brinkley, ILB, South Carolina
6-2 | 252 lbs. | Senior
Thomson, GA

59. Carolina Panthers — Paul Kruger, DE, Utah*
6-4 | 263 lbs. | Sophomore (RS)
Orem, UT

60. New York Giants (f/NO) — Chase Coffman, TE, Missouri
6-6 | 244 lbs. | Senior
Peculiar, MO

61. Indianapolis Colts — Sen’Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn*
6-2 | 306 lbs. | Junior
Mobile, AL

62. Tennessee Titans — Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State
6-3 | 209 lbs. | Senior
Cleveland, OH

63. Arizona Cardinals — Jarron Gilbert, DE, San Jose St.
6-5 | 288 lbs. | Senior
Chino, CA

64. Pittsburgh Steelers — Duke Robinson, OG, Oklahoma
6-5 | 329 lbs. | Senior
Atlanta, GA

1. Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech*
6-1 | 215 lbs. | Sophomore (RS)
Dallas, TX

2. Aaron Curry, OLB/ILB, Wake Forest
6-2 | 254 lbs. | Senior
Fayetteville, NC

3. Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia*
6-2 | 225 lbs. | Junior
Dallas, TX

4. Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB, Texas
6-3 | 263 lbs. | Senior
Houston, TX

5. Mark Sanchez, QB, USC*
6-2 | 227 lbs. | Junior
Mission Viejo, CA

6. Eugene Monroe, OLT, Virginia
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Plainfield, NJ

7. B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College
6-2 | 337 lbs. | Senior
Washington Twp., NJ

8. Jason Smith, OT, Baylor
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Dallas, TX

9. Malcolm Jenkins, DB, Ohio State
6-0 | 204 lbs. | Senior
Piscataway, NJ

10. Andre Smith, OT, Alabama*
6-4 | 332 lbs. | Junior
Birmingham, AL

11. Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri*
6-0 | 198 lbs. | Sophomore (RS)
Kirkwood, MO

12. Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia*
5-11 | 217 lbs. | Sophomore (RS)
Belford, NJ

13. Aaron Maybin, DE/OLB, Penn State*
6-4 | 249 lbs. | Junior
Ellicott City, MD

14. Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
6-4 | 295 lbs. | Senior
Edgard, LA

15. Everette Brown, DE/OLB, Florida State*
6-2 | 256 lbs. | Junior
Stantonsburg, NC

16. Michael Oher, OL, Ole Miss
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Memphis, TN

17. Larry English, OLB/DE, Northern Illinois
6-2 | 274 lbs. | Senior
Aurora, IL

18. Donald Brown, RB, UConn
5-10 | 210 lbs. | Senior
Atlantic Highlands, NJ

19. Michael Johnson, DE, Ga. Tech
6-7 | 266 lbs. | Senior
Selma, AL

20. Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest
5-9 | 193 lbs. | Senior
Pahokee, FL

21. Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State*
6-6 | 248 lbs. | Junior
Kansas City, MO

22. Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State
6-5 | 263 lbs. | Senior
Tyler, TX

23. Beanie Wells, RB, Ohio State*
6-1 | 235 lbs. | Junior
Akron, OH

24. Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers*
6-3 | 218 lbs. | Junior
Bayonne, NJ

25. Sean Smith, DB, Utah*
6-4 | 214 lbs. | Junior
Pasadena, CA

26. Alex Mack, OC, Cal
6-4 | 311 lbs. | Senior
Santa Barbara, CA

27. Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC
6-2 | 249 lbs. | Senior
Eureka, CA

28. Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois*
5-11| 203 lbs. | Junior
Washington, DC

29. Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee
6-3 | 272 lbs. | Senior
Clio, SC

30. Brian Cushing, OLB, USC
6-3 | 243 lbs. | Senior
Park Ridge, NJ

31. Jarron Gilbert, DE/DT, San Jose St.
6-5 | 288 lbs. | Senior
Chino, CA

32. Hakeem Nicks, WR, UNC*
6-1 | 212 lbs. | Junior
Charlotte, NC

33. Percy Harvin, WR, Florida*
5-11 | 192 lbs. | Junior
Virginia Beach, VA

34. Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss
6-2 | 299 lbs. | Senior
Batesville, MS

35.  James Laurinaitis, ILB, Ohio State
6-3 | 244 lbs. | Senior
Hammel, MN

36. Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland*
6-2 | 210 lbs. | Junior
Silver Spring, MD

37. Clay Matthews, OLB, USC
6-3 | 240 lbs. | Senior
Agoura Hills, CA

38. Eben Britton, OT, Arizona*
6-6 | 309 lbs. | Junior
Burbank, CA

39. Evander Hood, DT, Missouri
6-3 | 300 lbs. | Senior
Amarillo, TX

40. Jared Cook, TE, South Carolina*
6-5 | 246 lbs. | Junior
Suwanee, GA

41. Max Unger, OL, Oregon
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Kailua-Kona, HI

42. LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh*
5-11 | 198 lbs. | Sophomore*
Harrisburg, PA

43. Louis Delmas, FS, Western Michigan
5-11 | 202 lbs. | Senior
Miami Beach, FL

44. Jamon Meredith, OT, South Carolina
6-5 | 304 lbs. | Senior
Simpsonville, SC

45. Brian Robiskie, WR, Ohio State
6-3 | 209 lbs. | Senior
Cleveland, OH

46. Clint Sintim, OLB/ILB, Virginia
6-3 | 256 lbs. | Senior
Woodbridge, VA

47. Ron Brace, DT, Boston College
6-3 | 330 lbs. | Senior
Springfield, MA

48. Duke Robinson, OG, Oklahoma
6-5 | 329 lbs. | Senior
Atlanta, GA

49. William Beatty, OT, UConn
6-6 | 307 lbs. | Senior
York, PA

50. D.J. Moore, CB, Vanderbilt*
5-9 | 192 lbs. | Junior
Spartanburg, SC

51. Eric Wood, OC, Louisville
6-4 | 310 lbs. | Senior
Cincinnati, OH

52. Darius Butler, CB, UConn
5-10 | 183 lbs. | Senior
Ft. Lauderdale, FL

53. William Moore, FS/SS, Missouri
6-0 | 221 lbs. | Senior
Hayti, MO

54. Fili Moala, DT, USC
6-4 | 305 lbs. | Senior
Buena Park, CA

55. Rashad Jennings, RB, Liberty
6-1 | 230 lbs. | Senior
Forest, VA

56. Patrick Chung, SS, Oregon
5-11 | 212 lbs. | Senior
Rancho Cucamonga, CA

57. Chase Coffman, TE, Missouri
6-6 | 244 lbs. | Senior
Peculiar, MO

58. Connor Barwin, DE/OLB, Cincinnati
6-4 | 256 lbs. | Senior
Hazel Park, MI

59. Shonn Greene, RB, Iowa*
5-11 | 227 lbs. | Junior
Sicklersville, NJ

60. James Casey, TE, Rice
6-3 | 246 lbs. | Senior
Azle, TX

61. Troy Kropog, OT, Tulane
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Metarie, LA

62. Lawrence Sidbury, DE/OLB, Richmond
6-2 | 266 lbs. | Senior
Cheltenham, MD

63. Cody Brown, DE/OLB, UConn
6-2 | 244 lbs. | Senior
Coral Springs, FL

64. Rashad Johnson, FS, Alabama
5-11 | 203 lbs. | Senior
Sulligent, AL

65. Phil Loadholt, OT, Oklahoma
6-8 | 332 lbs. | Senior
Fountain, OK

66. Juaquin Inglesias, WR, Oklahoma
6-1 | 210 lbs. | Senior
Killeen, TX

67. Herman Johnson, OG, LSU
6-7 | 386 lbs. | Senior
Olla, LA

68. Andre Brown, RB, N.C. State
6-0 | 224 lbs. | Senior
Greenville, NC

69. Cornelius Ingram, TE, Florida
6-4 | 245 lbs. | Senior
Hawthrone, FL

70. Andy Levitre, OG, Oregon St.
6-3 | 305 lbs. | Senior
Ben Lomond, CA

71. Paul Kruger, DE, Utah*
6-4 | 263 lbs. | Sophomore (RS)
Orem, UT

72. Dorell Scott, NT, Clemson
6-3 | 312 lbs. | Senior
Columbia, SC

73. Jasper Brinkley, ILB, South Carolina
6-2 | 252 lbs. | Senior
Thomson, GA

74. Fenuki Tupou, OT, Oregon
6-5 | 314 lbs. | Senior
Elverta, OR

75. Antoine Caldwell, OC/G, Alabama
6-3 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Montgomery, AL

76. Shawn Nelson, TE, Southern Miss
6-5 | 240 lbs. | Senior
Gonzales, LA

77. Pat White, QB, West Virginia
6-0 | 197 lbs. | Senior
Daphne, AL

78. Ramses Barden, WR, Cal Poly
6-6 | 229 lbs. | Senior
Altadena, CA

79. Victor Harris, CB, Virginia Tech
5-11 | 187 lbs. | Senior
Highland Springs, VA

80. Marcus Freeman, OLB, Ohio State
6-0 | 239 lbs. | Senior
Huber Heights, OH

81. Kraig Urbik, OG/OT, Wisconsin
6-5 | 328 lbs. | Senior
Hudson, WI

82. Gerald Cadogan, OT/OG, Penn State
6-5 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Portsmouth, OH

83. Asher Allen, CB, Georgia
5-9 | 194 lbs. | Senior
Tucker, GA

84. Ricky Jean-Francois, DT/DE, LSU*
6-3 | 295 lbs. | Junior
Miami, FL

85. Sen’Derrick Marks, DT, Auburn*
6-2 | 306 lbs. | Junior
Mobile, AL

86. Sebastion Vollmer, OT, Houston
6-8 | 315 lbs. | Senior
Kaarst, Germany

87. Coye Francies, CB, San Jose St.
6-0 | 185 lbs. | Senior
Springfield, MA

88. Chip Vaughn, SS, Wake Forest
6-1 | 221 lbs. | Senior
Fairfax, VA

89. Mohamed Massaquoi, WR, Georgia
6-2 | 210 lbs. | Senior
Charlotte, NC

90. Cameron Morrah, TE, California*
6-3 | 244 lbs. | Junior
Clarmont, CA

91. Brandon Tate, WR, North Carolina
6-0 | 183 lbs. | Senior
Burlington, NC

92. Tyronne Green, OG, Auburn
6-2 | 309 lbs. | Senior
Pensacola, FL

93. Javon Ringer, RB, Michigan State
5-9 | 202 lbs. | Senior
Dayton, OH

94. Sherrod Martin, S, Troy
6-1 | 198 lbs. | Senior
Griffin, GA

95. Tyrone McKenzie, OLB, South Florida
6-2 | 243 lbs. | Senior
Riverview, FL

96. David Veikune, DE, Hawaii
6-3 | 257 lbs. | Senior
Wahiawa, HI

97. Alex Magee, DT, Purdue
6-3 | 298 lbs. | Senior
Oswego, IL

98. Travis Beckum, Wisconsin
6-4 | 235 lbs. | Senior
Milwaukee, WI

99. Jarett Dillard, WR, Rice
5-10 | 191 lbs. | Senior
San Antonio, TX

100. Michael Hamlin, SS, Clemson
6-2 | 214 lbs. | Senior
Lamar, SC