2010 NFL Mock Draft 2.0, Round 1

With Pro Days being conducted and some personnel moves being made there are some changes to the mock draft I posted last week.

1. St. Louis Rams – Sam Bradford (QB, Oklahoma) – Bradford remains the guy until further notice.

Previous Pick: Sam Bradford

X-Factor: Ndamukong Suh and Gerald McCoy remain in play and the Rams will likely use them to get the best deal with Bradford, but, they are largely considered Plan B in the event Bradford does not pan out.

2. Detroit Lions – Gerald McCoy (DT, Oklahoma) – Don’t kid yourselves the Lions are still going to consider taking a DT despite picking up Corey Williams.  They need a game changer not just someone to plug into the line and take up space.

Previous Pick: Ndamukong Suh.  I switched this pick based on chatter that the Lions seem to be showing more interest in McCoy whom many see as the better pass rusher between the two in the NFL.

X-Factor: I would not be surprised to see the Lions take a left tackle here either.  They invested a ton of cash in Matthew Stafford and keeping him upright is priority number one next season.  Russell Okung could be in play here.

3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Ndamukong Suh (DT, Nebraska) – Suh seems to be slipping a bit in some people’s eyes.  The Bucs will take the best available run stuffer and will settle on who is left between Suh and McCoy.

Previous Pick: Gerald McCoy.

X-Factor: The Bucs were at one time reportedly high on safety Eric Berry, but, the signing of Sean Jones probably pushes drafting a safety down the list a bit and Berry’s stock seems to be slipping a tad.

4. Washington Redskins – Russell Okung (OT, Oklahoma State) – The more I think about this and the more I read about it I think the ‘Skins will work on re-building the o-line here and go with a QB in a later round.  They have reportedly entertaining the idea of taking Colt McCoy or Tim Tebow in the second round.  Okung seems to be pulling away from the pack as the top offensive line prospect in the draft.

Previous Pick: Jimmy Clausen.

X-Factor: If Clausen blows teams away at his Pro Day then he will probably be the guy.

5. Kansas City Chiefs – Eric Berry (S, Tennessee) – The Chiefs will likely go with the best defensive player on the board here.

Previous Pick: Eric Berry.

X-Factor: The pass rush is still lacking and they could go that route here.  Pass protection was also an issue last year making left tackle in play as well.

6. Seattle Seahawks – Bryan Bulaga (T, Iowa) – Bulaga seems to be shooting up a lot of draft boards lately and with Walter Jones retiring they need to find their franchise tackle of the future.

Previous Pick: Russell Okung.

X-Factor: The Seahawks think they may have acquired their QB of the future in Charlie Whitehurst so there is little chance they will take Clausen if he is still there.  Pass rush and secondary help is also a huge need but it seems more likely they will address one of those with the 14th pick.

7. Cleveland Browns – Joe Haden (CB, Florida) – Haden ran his way back into the top ten with his performance at Florida’s Pro Day last week and the Browns need desperately need secondary help.

Previous Pick: Jason Pierre-Paul.

X-Factor: Despite what Holmgren says Clausen could still be in play here a good GM knows how to lie to the press when it comes to who they are looking at.  A pass rusher like Jason Pierre-Paul could be in play here as well.

8. Oakland Raiders – Bruce Campbell (OT, Maryland) – Al Davis is a sucker for workout warriors and Campbell fits the bill amongst this year’s offensive lineman.

Previous Pick: Bruce Campbell.

X-Factor: With Davis’ love of speed players he could also opt for a guy like Jahvid Best or C. J. Spiller.

9. Buffalo Bills – Jimmy Clausen (QB, Notre Dame) – The Bills need to find a franchise QB and Clausen looks to be the second best option in this draft.

Previous Pick: Trent Williams.

X-Factor: The Bills could still look to take a QB in  later rounds and go the veteran route for next season while the guy they draft gets time to develop.  With that being said Williams could still be the guy.

10. Jacksonville Jaguars – Derrick Morgan (DE, Georgia Tech) – The Jags go with the safer pick between Morgan and Pierre-Paul.  Morgan may not have as much upside but he is the more seasoned player who should be able to contribute right away.

Previous Pick: Derrick Morgan.

X-Factor: Pierre-Paul’s athleticism is tantalizing and they could opt to go that route.  With Torry Holt being released WR Dez Bryant could be in play as well.

11. Denver Broncos – Dez Bryant (WR, Oklahoma State) – Whether they hang on to Brandon Marshall or not the Broncos would prefer not to rely on Jabar Gaffney to be their number two receiver again next season.

Previous Pick: Dez Bryant.

X-Factor: Jamal Williams is just a stop gap at NT and they still need to find a younger long term solution there.  Dan Williams could be in play here as well as an edge rusher like Pierre-Paul or Brandon Graham.

12. Miami Dolphins – Dan Williams (DT, Tennessee) – Parcells loves to build around beefy interior linemen.

Previous Pick: Dan Williams.

X-Factor: With Jason Taylor reaching the end of the line and Joey Porter signing with the Cardinals Pierre-Paul is a very real possibility here as well as Brandon Graham.  The Dolphins also need a receiver and would have to think long and hard about Bryant if he falls into their laps.  Arrelious Benn is probably a bit of a reach at this stage.

13. San Francisco 49ers – Trent Williams (OT, Oklahoma) – Williams is too good to pass up here and the Niners need to get better at offensive tackle.

Previous Pick: Joe Haden.

X-Factor: The could go with Texas safety Earl Thomas here as well.  Singletary would like to get younger and more athletic in the secondary and Thomas is the best defensive back on the board here.  A game-changing pass rusher like Pierre-Paul could be in play here as well.

14. Seattle Seahawks – Jason Pierre-Paul (DE, South Florida) – The Seahawks need a game-changing pass rusher and Pierre-Paul is the best on the board at this stage.

Previous Pick: Everson Griffen.

X-Factor: Griffen could still be the guy given his familiarity with Pete Carroll’s defensive system.  The team is also rumored to be interested in C. J. Spiller.

15. New York Giants – Rolando McClain (LB, Alabama) – McClain should fill the hole left by Antonio Pierce’s release quite nicely.

Previous Pick: Rolando McClain.

X-Factor: A pass rusher or interior offensive lineman could be still be in play here.

16. Tennessee Titans – Carlos Dunlap (DE, Florida) – Dunlap’s physical tools will be too much for the Titans to pass up and Jeff Fisher has always seemed to handle psychologically fragile players fairly well over the years.

Previous Pick: Carlos Dunlap.

X-Factor: Secondary help is a huge need as well making Earl Thomas and Kyle Wilson in play here.

17. San Francisco 49ers – Earl Thomas (S, Texas) – The Niners need secondary help and Thomas is a steal at 17.

Previous Pick: Bryan Bulaga.

X-Factor: They could go pass rusher or cornerback here as well, but Thomas is too good of a prospect to pass up here.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers – Mike Iupati (OG, Idaho) – A mauler who fits the Steelers mantra of blue collar football.

Previous Pick: Mike Iupati.

X-Factor: Interior lineman Maurkice Pouncey or tackle Anthony Davis could be in play here as well as the Steelers have to upgrade the offensive line.

19. Atlanta Falcons – Everson Griffen (DE, USC) – Griffen is on the rise after a strong combine and the Falcons need to find a young DE who will eventually succeed John Abraham.

Previous Pick: Sergio Kindle.

X-Factor: Kindle could still go here and the Falcons are also rumored to be interested in Spiller.

20. Houston Texans – Kyle Wilson (CB, Boise State) – Losing Dunta Robinson makes finding a corner a priority and it is easier to find starting running backs in later rounds than it is starting corners.

Previous Pick: Kyle Wilson.

X-Factor: With Spiller still in play he will be awfully tempting here.

21. Cincinnati Bengals – Jermaine Gresham (TE, Oklahoma) – The Bengals went through several tight ends due to injury last season and finding a catch passing tight end is a priority for the Bengals this spring.

Previous Pick: Earl Thomas.

X-Factor: The Bengals also need an upgrade at safety and could opt for someone like Taylor Mays who does not have the injury history Gresham does.  Wide receiver could be in play here as well.

22. New England Patriots – Brandon Graham (OLB/DE, Michigan) – The Pats need and edge rusher and Graham might be the best in this draft.

Previous Pick: Brandon Graham.

X-Factor: Sergio Kindle could be in  play here as well, but, he is not projected as a the pass rusher that Graham is.  Clemson’s Ricky Sapp could be a fit as well.

23. Green Bay Packers – Anthony Davis (OT, Rutgers) – The Pack needs to find a way to better protect Aaron Rodgers.

Previous Pick: Anthony Davis.

X-Factor: They could go with Sergio Kindle as a potential replacement for Aaron Kampman who signed with the Jaguars.  Adding youth at corner is a need as well and Kareem Jackson or Devin McCourty could be the guy.

24. Philadelphia Eagles – Sean Weatherspoon (OLB, Missouri) – Finding an impact player at linebacker is the Eagles biggest need and Weatherspoon’s stock is on the rise on the heels of some impressive workouts.

Previous Pick: Sean Weatherspoon.

X-Factor:  Reid would not possibly bite on Spiller here would he?  With center Jamaal Jackson coming off the knee injury and guard Shawn Andrews being released Maurkice Pouncey could be in play here as a guy who could give the team some added depth at the interior offensive line positions and potentially start.  Safety is also a major need putting Taylor Mays in play as a possibility for Philly.

25. Baltimore Ravens – Devin McCourty (CB, Rutgers) – McCourty’s star is on the rise and the Ravens need to get better at the corner positions.

Previous Pick: Jermaine Gresham.

X-Factor: The Ravens would still like to add a young receiver for Flacco to grow with and go with someone like Benn or Golden Tate.  With Ed Reed talking about retirement the Ravens will also consider Taylor Mays here.

26. Arizona Cardinals – Sergio Kindle (OLB, Texas) – The Cards need to get younger and more athletic on the edge and Kindle fits the bill for them.

Previous Pick: Jared Odrick.

X-Factor: They still need to get better at DT.  Jerry Hughes could be the guy if they are looking for a guy who projects to be more of an edge rusher.

27. Dallas Cowboys – Taylor Mays (S, USC) – The Cowboys need secondary help and Jerry will be mesmerized by Mays’ big hitting ability.

Previous Pick: Taylor Mays.

X-Factor: There is growing speculation that the Cowboys will spend this pick on a receiver whether it be in exchange for Brandon Marshall or drafting someone.  I would not be at all surprised if this ends up being Arrelious Benn.

28. San Diego Chargers – C. J. Spiller (RB, Clemson) – Again I don’t think he will be here I just have a hard time finding the right team for him.

Previous Pick: C. J. Spiller.

X-Factor: If Spiller is gone then this pick will be Ryan Matthews.  They could also opt to go with Benn or Tate at receiver and pick up a back in later rounds.

29. New York Jets – Arrelious Benn (WR, Illinois) – Benn appears to have worked his way back into the first round with his post season workouts.

Previous Pick: Arrelious Benn.

X-Factor: The Jets also need a safety and could go with Nate Allen here.

30. Minnesota Vikings – Brian Price (DT, UCLA) – The Vikes land the successor to Pat Williams.

Previous Pick: Brian Price.

X-Factor: The secondary let the Vikings down at times last season and they could opt to go with the best available defensive back here.

31. Indianapolis Colts – Maurkice Pouncey (OL, Florida) – Bill Polian had made upgrading the offensive line a priority this spring and Pouncey is the best available on the board here.

Previous Pick: Maurkice Pouncey.

X-Factor: Rodger Saffold seems to be moving up a lot of draft boards and if the Colts decide they need to have a tackle here he could be the guy.

32. New Orleans Saints – Jared Odrick (DT, Penn State) – The Saints need d-line help and Odrick is the best on the board here.

Previous Pick: Nate Allen.

X-Factor: The Saints have a spot to fill at OLB and have yet to re-sign Darren Sharper.  They could also opt for Ryan Matthews to give them a bit more stability at the RB position.

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