LATEST MOCK DRAFT BOARD

1. Miami Dolphins-OT Jake Long, Michigan
One of the main reasons Bill Parcells left the Dallas Cowboys’ organization was because of the uncertainty in the Cowboys’ offensive line. It has been said and it is known that Bill Parcells is a defensive guy, but I think he realizes the importance of the offensive line too. Jake Long is the best left tackle to offer in this draft and don’t think Bill Parcells will hesitate to go with him as the first pick.

2. St. Louis Rams-DE Chris Long, Virginia
This pick becomes very interesting for the Rams if Long goes first overall. On one hand Chris Long would be a great fit for the Rams and allow Carriker to stay put. On the other hand Dorsey is the better player available and would be too hard to pass up on. In this situation I think Long is the better choice.

3. Atlanta Falcons-RB Darren McFadden, ArkansasQuarterback is probably the bigger need for Atlanta but a player like Darren McFadden may be too hard for the organization to pass up on.

4. Oakland Raiders-DT Glenn Dorsey, LSU
Oakland might be hoping for Darren McFadden or Chris Long in this situation but Glenn Dorsey falling to the fourth spot may be even better than that. With Warren Sapp retiring DT becomes a big need for the Raiders and Dorsey would be a nice fit.

5. Kansas City Chiefs-QB Matt Ryan, Boston CollegeThe Chiefs invested a pick a Brodie Croyle but from watching him play I am not sure the Chiefs believe he is the answer. Ryan is the best quarterback available in this draft and reminds me a little bit of a former Chief named Trent Green.

6. New York Jets-DT Sedrick Ellis, USC
Ellis could be a nice fit for the Jets’ 3-4 scheme.

7. New England Patriots-OLB Vernon GholstonNew England’s linebackers are aging and with a top ten pick, Gholston would give the Patriots depth and an eventual replacement for the outside linebacker position.

8. Baltimore Ravens-QB Brian Brohm, Louisville
In my opinion it’s a shame that former Heisman Trophy winner Troy Smith won’t get a chance to start in Baltimore but with a new coaching staff in place that’s what’s going to happen. Brohm is a top quarterback in this draft and is an excellent choice to start over with at the quarterback position.

9. Cincinnati Bengals-CB Leodis McKelvin, Troy State

Cincinnati has to get better on defense and one of the areas on defense that needs improvement is coverage. McKelvin has good size, speed, and strength for a cornerback.

10. New Orleans Saints-OLB Keith Rivers, USC
The Saints still don’t have a good group of linebackers. Rivers is fast and athletic and would be a pick well spent for Sean Payton.

11. Buffalo Bills-WR DeSean Jackson, CaliforniaEvans and Parrish are good wide receivers for the Bills but it there group would be complete if Parrish could move to the slot and their number one receiver was six feet tall.

12. Denver Broncos-DE Derrick Harvey, Florida
The Broncos have a lot of question marks on the defensive line and Harvey could give them some options.

13. Carolina Panthers-S Kenny Phillips, Miami
Carolina is in need of another playmaker in the secondary. Phillips will add to the tradition of great safeties that played for Miami.

14. Chicago Bears-OT Ryan Clady, Boise State
Before the Bears upgrade at quarterback…. okay never mind, that is the first thing they need to do because Rex Grossman is terrible, but there isn’t a quarterback worth taking here so a guy like Clady would be a good pick to help solidify the offensive line.

15. Detroit Lions-CB Mike Jenkins, South Florida
The Lions could go a number of different routes here because quite frankly they need to fill a number of positions before they become true contenders. In this situation though Mike Jenkins would be a really solid pick and fills maybe their biggest hole, which is in the secondary.

16. Arizona Cardinals-RB Jonathan Stewart, Oregon
Stewart is a back with good size and speed for a big man. Edge is on the down slope of his career and a change is needed in Arizona.

17. Minnesota Vikings-OT Jeff Otah, Pittsburgh
The Vikings offensive line is great, no doubt about it, but the final piece to the puzzle is right tackle. A guy like Jeff Otah would be a nice fit and could really put the Vikings over the top on the offensive side of the ball especially with rookie sensation Arian Peterson running wild in the backfield.

18. Houston Texans-RB Rashard Mendenhall, Illinois
Houston really needs a playmaker at running back. Heck they need another playmaker not named Andre Johnson anywhere else on the team. Mendenhall shows great potential at a very young age and could end up being a steal being picked at 18.

19. Philadelphia Eagles-WR Malcolm Kelly, Oklahoma
It’s time to get McNabb or Kolb or whoever is the quarterback in Philly a go-to-guy. That guy here is Malcolm Kelly.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers-CB Aqib Talib, Kansas
The Bucs have had a great secondary for years, but Barber is getting up there in age and it’s not too late to find a suitable replacement. Talib has great size for a corner and the ability to leap in the air and fight for the ball.

21. Washington Redskins-OG Branden Albert, Virginia
Jim Zorn is in and he has an offensive mind. Protecting Campbell should be at the top of his priority list.

22. Dallas Cowboys-RB Felix Jones, Arkansas
One Jones out, another Jones in; Marion Barber proved to be the better back once and for all and should have a starting spot guaranteed next year for the Cowboys. But as good as Barber is, Dallas still needs a back that can take it 70 yards down the field and spell Marion “The Barbarian.”

23. Pittsburgh Steelers-LB Dan Connor, Penn State
The Steelers’ linebackers are aging, and Dan Connor would be a nice fit.

24. Tennessee Titans-WR Limas Sweed, Texas
It would be quite the connection to have Vince Young tossing it up to Limas Sweed; two Texans moving on up to Tennessee.

25. Seattle Seahawks-S Reggie Smith, Oklahoma
Ever since Ken Hamlin left Seattle there has been a void in the Seahawks’ secondary. Smith is they guy to change that.

26. Jacksonville Jaguars-DE Calais Campbell, Miami (FL)
Campbell is a physical specimen and with McCray being an unrestricted free agent a replacement will most likelybe needed.

27. San Diego Chargers-WR Mario Manningham, Michigan
It certainly doesn’t hurt to have another big play wide out for Rivers to throw to.

28. Dallas Cowboys-CB Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, Tennessee St.
Behind Newman and Henry there isn’t much to speak of in the Cowboys’ secondary.

29. San Francisco 49ers-OLB Quentin Groves, Auburn
The Niners are still trying to build up that 3-4 defense, and you can never have enough linebackers in that scheme.

30. Green Bay Packers-TE John Carlson, Notre Dame
Franks isn’t what he once was at the tight end position, and though Lee is solid it wouldn’t be a bad idea to add someone with as much potential as Carlson does.

31. New York Giants-DE Phillip Merling, Clemson
The Giants are going to Disney World and there is a chance Michael Strahan might stay there.