Round One 1-16 | Round One 17-32 | Round Two
#17
Earl Thomas, S, Texas
(From Carolina) We have had Thomas land in this spot in most mocks and now he is back. Thomas would add some exciting swagger back there in the secondary for the Niners. They could get crazy and add Mike Iupati to the line too but we will balance things out for now.
#18
Mike Iupati, G/T, Idaho
Mike Iupati would make a nice fit on the Offensive line that is both struggling to keep Big Ben alive and run the ball the way they would like.
#19
Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida
This pick was a toss up between Cornerback and Defensive End in our previous mocks. Now that the Falcons have signed Dunta Robinson they can move to focusing on the pass rush. Sergio Kindle could be one to look at here too if they want a guy they could possibly look at as a Linebacker too.
#20
Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise St.
The Texans are a team that could move in a number of directions on both sides of the ball. Losing Dunta Robinson hurts the secondary and Kyle Wilson should be able to step in and help right away.
#21
Arrelious Benn, WR,Illinois
I have to say that I feel better being able to place Benn here after the combine. All this talk about the Bengals needing a TE has been driving me crazy because the Bengals are not generally a TE throwing team. If they wanted to be they could have upgraded that position years ago. On the flip side we did previously have Gresham going here because he was the best available and “kinda” fit a need as far as a pass catcher. Even with the signing of Antonio Bryant the Bengals can add another weapon.
#22
Brandon Graham, OLB, Michigan
The Patriots need some rush on the outside and Graham can bring it. He tore it up at the Senior Bowl and has said that he is more than willing to move from DE to OLB if that is what a team needs. Jared Odrick may move here soon as a 3-4 Defensive End. If Benn were to fall we may have been tempted to place him here.
#23
Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
Despite Chad Clifton sticking around in Green Bay there is still a need on the line for the Packers. Campbell may still be a reach here although he had a monster combine and some have him going way up there to the Raiders because of it. The Packers M.O. would have them going best available and that could make a scary pick in Sergio Kindle to play OLB. How would you like to face a team with Kindle on one side and Clay Matthews on the other?
#24
Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas
The Eagles are one of the tougher teams to pick. They do not have a lot of glaring needs so best available may be the answer for them here and Kindle can be a steal here. It’s possible that Kindle can be used like his old teammate Brian Orakpo is in Washington. Another team to watch with Sean Weatherspoon shooting up charts!
#25
Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
The Ravens have made a splash by grabbing Anquan Boldin away from the Cardinals. They can get more help for Joe Flacco right here by bringing some life back to the Tight End position, once feared when Todd Heap was scaring people.
#26
Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri
The Cardinals could really use an OT here if one were to fall. Losing Karlos Dansby in the linebacker corps hurts and this kid can make an immediate impact. There is a very good chance he is not here for them, if he is they should run to the podium.
#27 Taylor Mays, S, USC
Everyone knew that Taylor Mays was going to light it up at the Combine so it didn’t really shock a lot of teams into pushing him up their draft boards. There is still the game tape. Jerry can look past that and fill a need in the secondary.
#28
Ryan Mathews, RB, Fresno State
The debate here is going to fall on to who works their way into the best Big Back position. The Chargers could use a guy who can carry the load. Jahvid Best may be seen as the next best runner but injury concerns and size may keep him from this spot. Some other options include Nose Tackle and Offensive Tackle.
#29
Jared Odrick, DT/DE, Penn State
The Jets certainly could go WR with this pick to give Mark Sanchez more weapons. Wait and see which WR can work himself into this position. They also have a need at DE and Penn State’s Jared Odrick is the perfect match for them here.
#30
Brian Price, DT, UCLA
Previously we had the Vikings going Defensive Tackle, Middle Linebacker, and now back to DT with Price falling. Price falling here is nothing on him as a player as it is a deep class this season. He would make an instant impact rotating in and for the future.
#31
Charles Brown, OT, USC
After re-signing Gary Brackett the Colts took care of what was going to be a huge hole on the defense. Offensive Tackle needs to be addressed at some point and there will be a huge drop off between now and the next pick. They could still go on the D side of the ball with a player like Everson Griffen as a future pass rusher.
#32
Everson Griffen, DE, USC
Sean Weatherspoon is the best fit here but is finally rising up the boards. We have been mentioning Everson Griffen as an interesting possibility here for weeks. Now that they have let go of Charles Grant it makes even more sense. Before we were thinking he could be rotated in with Grant and Will Smith. Now it appears he could have a bigger role. The Saints are also talking to FA ends and we should still be watching for OLB to come up the board.
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