Mock Draft, Version 2.0 (Post Combine and the first weekend of Free Agency)

Selections from mock draft 1.0 are italicized and smaller....



1) St. Louis (1-15) Jimmy Clausen QB Notre Dame
Sam Bradford QB Oklahoma-His arm checks out, and the Rams have already spent a small fortune on their DL. Time to get a franchise QB, and let Spags coach up that D.
2) Detroit (2-14) Ndamukong Suh DT Nebraska
Suh DT Nebraska-If it were up to me, I'd go OT here.Okung to protect the franchise QB.
3) Tampa Bay (3-13) Gerald McCoy DE Oklahoma
Gerald McCoy DL Oklahoma-The Tampa D hopes they get Warren Sapp, V 2.0
4) Washington (4-12) Sam Bradford QB Oklahoma
Russell Okung, OT Oklahoma State-They might go with Claussen, but not after Pro Bowl LT Chris Samuels retired last month.
5) Kansas City (4-12) Eric Berry S Tennessee
Dan Williams NT USC-KC needs a NT for their 3-4, and I wouldn't want to go near Terrance Cody at the top of the second round. Once again, KC snatches a top DL from Cleveland just like last year. Berry will probably be the pick, but don't count out Bulaga from Iowa. Scott Pioli and Iowa HC Kirk Ferentz go way back...
6) Seattle (5-11) Russell Okung OT Oklahoma State
Jimmy Claussen QB Golden Domers-If anyone knows if this kid can play in the NFL, it's Pete Carroll, who tried to recruit him to play at nearby USC. OT is another need, but they'll just see what is available for them with their other first round pick.
7) Cleveland (5-11) Joe Haden CB Florida
Eric Berry S Tennessee-Is this draft pure homerism at its best, or what? Seriously though, with the emergence of Bradford Berry becomes the odd man out of the top 5-6 picks. Especially if Seattle or KC looks hard at one of the standout OTs.
8) Oakland (5-11) Anthony Davis OT Rutgers
Jason Pierre-Paul DE USF-Don't be surprised to see either of the workout warriors Pierre-Paul or Taylor Mays picked by Al Davis. An OT wouldn't hurt, though; but I guess that's why I drive a fire truck and sling drinks for a living...
9) Buffalo (6-10) Dez Bryant WR Oklahoma State
Trent Williams OT Oklahoma-Great OT prospect that can play either side of the line, which is a good thing considering they have no LT and their starting RT just retired.
10) Jacksonville^ (7-9) Derrick Morgan DE Georgia Tech
Earl Thomas S/CB Texas-The Jags filled a HUGE hole at DE with Aaron Kampman, and creating a bookend set of DEs with Derrick Morgan is a legit thought. Earl Thomas is a ball-hawking playmaker that can slide in and play CB if needed. Thomas was a top 20 pick before the combine, but his 40" vertical and 4.44 40 bump him up another tax bracket.
11) Denver - from Chicago^ (7-9) Rolando McClain ILB Alabama
Dez Bryant WR Oklahoma State-The broncs can now say goodbye to malcontent Brandon Marshall, and replace him with a budding talented malcontent in Bryant.
12) Miami (7-9) Jason Pierre-Paul DE/OLB South Florida
Sergio Kindle OLB Texas-After coming off the ledge after Parcells son-in-law Pioli snagged the Dolphins' future NT, they are happy to find Joey Porter's replacement to be the talented young Texas prospect. With Kindle and new FA signee Karlos Dansby, the Dolphins' LB corps is quickly becoming a strength.
13) San Francisco (8-8) Sergio Kindle DE/OLB Texas
Joe Haden CB Florida-Haden's poor combine performance is the 4ers gain, as they are giddy like schoolgirls over Haden falling into their laps. Look for Haden to move up in the next mock, if his numbers at the UF Pro Day (3/17) show marked improvement.
14) Seattle - from Denver (8-8) CJ Spiller RB Clemson
Bryan Bulaga OT Iowa-This couldn't have turned out better for Pete Carroll's first draft with Seattle. I was going to make Bulaga the pick at six, but changed my mind. Anyways, I'd look for an OT here, if in fact Carroll thinks that Claussen is his guy at QB.
15) New York Giants (8-8) Dan Williams DT USC
Rolando McClain LB Alabama-McClain is a perfect fit for the Giants, after their release of MLB Antonio Pierce. McClain made many of the calls at the LOS in the complex Nick Saban 3-4 defense, and will have the luxury of quite a bit of talent around him.
16) Tennessee^ (8-8) Carlos Dunlap DE Florida
Derrick Morgan DE Georgia Tech-This 4-3 DE fell mainly because of all the 3-4 defenses picking before the Titans. He was the Jags choice in the first mock, and still might be in real life. Either way, he fills a big need for Tennessee after they lose their DE to Detroit.
17) San Francisco - from Carolina^ (8-8) Earl Thomas S Texas
CJ Spiller RB Clemson-The 49ers will find a nice role for the speedy RB, as both a backup as well as a tandem with Frank Gore. OLB is also a realistic possibility here, as well.
18) Pittsburgh (9-7) Bruce Campbell OT Maryland
Anthony Davis OT Rutgers-The shrewd Pittsburgh FO doesn't get glamoured by Bruce Campbell, and instead goes for the talented underclassman. OG Iupati is a real possibility as well, but their OT play last year was ridiculous and needs to be addressed yesterday.
19) Atlanta^ (9-7) Everson Griffen DE USC
Carlos Dunlap DE Florida-Another talented Gator falls in the draft, and the Falcons are happy to benefit. Dunlap has exceptional talent, and a no-frills coach like Mike Smith could be a perfect match to keep him producing....and in line.
20) Houston^ (9-7) Mike Iupati OG Idaho
Kyle Wilson CB Boise State-This promising CB prospect will probably keep rising up until draft day, and I would not be shocked to see Wilson overtake Joe Haden as the first CB taken. The Texans have a huge hole after losing Dunta Robinson to free agency.
21) Cincinnati* (10-6) Golden Tate WR Notre Dame
Mike Iupati OG Idaho-I can't see this guy falling much further than here. Cincy will most likely take a WR at this spot, but as of today the Bengals are doing quite a bit of FA WR hosting. I fully expect them to sign a WR FA, or trade for Brandon Marshall.
22) New England* (10-6) Brandon Graham OLB Michigan
Jared Odrick DL Penn State-After securing NT Vince Wolfork to a long-term deal, Bill Belicheck wastes no time in replacing Richard Seymour by selecting this Nittany Lion. Odrick could go anywhere from #7-38, but some scouts say he is better than last years #3 pick Tyson Jackson. The Pats also have a ton of second round picks to go after CBs and OLBs. 23) Green Bay* (11-5) Brian Beluga OT Iowa
Bruce Campbell OT Maryland-Green Bay resigned Chad Clifton, and lost pass rusher Aaron Kampman to free agency, but this is a top-flight OT prospect they are getting at the end of round one. Graham from UM is a possibility here, as well.
24) Philadelphia* (11-5) Will Weatherspoon OLB Missouri
Will Witherspoon LB Missouri-Andy Reid should be able to keep this talented show-off in check, and should make for a wonderful partnership. Perfect fit.
25) Baltimore* (9-7) Jermaine Gresham TE Oklahoma State
Patrick Robinson CB Florida State-Trading for WR Anquan Boldin filled a big need, and selecting Robinson will address another big hole in the Ravens. Golden Tate may be too good to pass up, if he is still around.....
26) Arizona* (10-6) Ricky Sapp OLB Clemson
Golden Tate WR Notre Dame-All of a sudden, the Cardinals have a bunch of holes to fill-QB, WR, and LB (they traded for S Kerry Rhoades after releasing Rolle). Tate gives the Cards flexibility to let Steve Breaston focus on offense, and can allow to be eased into the offense as the year goes on.
27) Dallas* (11-5) Trent Williams OT Oklahoma
Taylor Mays S USC-Jerry Jones would be beside himself if the first round played out like this. Mays had a terrific combine, and could be a big help in the defensive backfield...if he ever develops some recognition skills. He should turn out better than the Cowpokes last highly-drafted S, Roy Williams.
28) San Diego* (13-3) Brian Price DT UCLA
Ryan Matthews RB Fresno State-Matthews showed great speed at the combine, running 4.4s at 220 lbs. He makes the perfect thunder to Darren Sproles' lightning. The Chargers could also look at DT Brian Price, after releasing longtime NT Jamal Williams.
29) New York Jets* (9-7) Corey Wooten DE Northwestern
Brandon Graham OLB/DE Michigan-The Jets might look long and hard at Northwestern's Wooten to replace their aged DEs, but Rex Ryan might not be able to pass up the thought of adding this powerful pass rusher to his pressure-cooker defense. A WR that doesn't try to make catches with his helmet might help, as well. 30) Minnesota* (12-4) Kyle Wilson CB Boise State
Brian Price DT UCLA-The vaunted Vikings interior DL, while still formidable, is hardly young. Price gives them a young set of legs to work in the DL rotation. A CB is a good possibility, as well.
31) Indianapolis* (14-2) Jared Odrick DT Penn State
Charles Brown OT USC-The Tony Ugoh LT party is over. Brown can start inside, then jump over to RT, and then try his luck at LT. The Colts' last two playoff games showed just how mortal their OL has become.
32) New Orleans* (13-3) Jerry Hughes OLB TCU
Everson Griffen DE USC-A perfect fit for a 4-3 attacking defense, which is now without a starting DE. Another choice could be a replacement for the aging and unrestricted Darren Sharper...


Bonus Picks

2nd round

St Louis-Taylor Mays S USC Ricky Sapp OLB Clemson

Detroit-Patrick Robinson CB FSU Brandon Ghee CB Wake Forest

Tampa Bay-Regus Benn WR Illinois Nate Allen S South Florida

Kansas City-Terrance Cody NT Alabama Jermaine Gresham TE Oklahoma

Washington-Jonathon Dwyer RB Georgia Tech Jerry Hughes OLB TCU

Cleveland-Brandon Spikes ILB Florida Damian Williams WR USC-Despite Cleveland's gaping whole at CB, Williams is hard to look beyond. Great route runner, nice hands, and a very good grasp of the game is a combination that new GM Tom Heckert will be hard-pressed to look past. This is a Heckert type of WR, which is the only reason I am thinking they don't draft CB here.

Pittsburgh-Donovan Warren CB Michigan Brandon Spikes MLB Michigan

(Using gbnreport.com top 225 for the rest of the Browns' picks)
Cleveland Browns' Remaining selections:
3a/#72) Toby Gerhart RB Stanford
3b/#93) Syd'Quan Thompson CB California
4/#103) Jacoby Ford WR Clemson
5a/#131) Darrell Stuckey SS Kansas
5b/#134) Kyle Calloway OT Iowa
5c/#157) Brandon Lang DE/OLB Troy
5d/#168) Mike Kafka QB Northwestern
6a/#176) Clifton Geathers DE South Carolina
6b/#199) John Skelton QB Fordham