Mock Draft V 2.0

1. ST. LOUIS RAMS: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
It is becoming increasingly apparent that the Rams are going to draft a quarterback here. Bradford has questions about his durability, but he’s the best signal-caller available.

2. DETROIT LIONS: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
Remember when Suh was the sure-fire, can’t-miss No. 1 overall pick? Well, now he’s the sure-fire, can’t-miss No. 2 overall pick.

3. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
Some people have McCoy ranked higher than Suh. Perhaps Tampa Bay will try to recapture the glory days when Warren Sapp anchored the defense.

4. WASHINGTON REDSKINS: Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
Who is going to protect Donovan McNabb and lead the Redskins to the promised land? Answers start here with Okung.

5. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
The Chiefs have won 10 games over the last three years after winning nine in 2006. They need help in a lot of places, and addressing offensive tackle is a must.

6. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
Third tackle in a row? Why not. Pete Carroll has been a college coach, but he knows you can’t win in the pros if you can’t keep your quarterback upright.

7. CLEVELAND BROWNS: Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
The two-headed Mike Holmgren-Eric Mangini monster should be good at evaluating talent, and Berry is the best defensive player available not named Suh or McCoy.

8. OAKLAND RAIDERS: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida
Why not? The Raiders have already bolstered their defensive line and probably should draft Dez Bryant to help on offense. But you try to figure out what Al Davis wants to do.

9. BUFFALO BILLS: Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
The Bills need a franchise quarterback, and after Bradford, Clausen is the guy. He has been slipping down draft boards, but he’s a very good player with a pro-style skill set.

10. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
The Jaguars are another team that needs help at a lot of positions. Morgan has phenomenal speed around the edge and he can get to the quarterback and stop the run.

11. DENVER BRONCOS (from Chicago): Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
The Brandon Marshall saga rolls on in Denver, and in the meantime, the Broncos will add another receiver. Even if Marshall stays, this pick makes sense. Great speed, big play ability. Another target for Kyle Orton.

12. MIAMI DOLPHINS: Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee
Miami will almost certainly address defense here, and Williams fills a need along an aging defensive line.

13. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: Earl Thomas, S, Texas
The Niners are another team that needs to address some issues on defense. Thomas is a talented safety who instantly helps their secondary.

14. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (from Denver): C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson
At No. 6, the Seahawks addressed their offensive line. Now, they address who gets to run behind that line. Think Shaun Alexander with more speed.

15. NEW YORK GIANTS: Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama
Talk about a fall from grace. The Giants went from 5-0 Super Bowl contenders to 8-8 and mediocre at best. They need help on defense, and McClain is the answer at LB. It’s surprising to see him fall to 20 and below in some drafts.

16. TENNESSEE TITANS: Joe Haden, CB, Florida
Tennessee has been looking for a big-time CB, and Haden is the best player available at that position.

17. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (from Carolina): Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
Davis has the skills to be the second OT off the board but does he have the mental makeup? Still, San Francisco needs offensive line help and Davis is the best available in this draft.

18. PITTSBURGH STEELERS: Maurkice Pouncey, C/G, Florida
Pittsburgh needs depth and versatility along the offensive line. Check and check.

19. ATLANTA FALCONS: Sergio Kindle, OLB, Texas
Kindle can play OLB and DE and excels at rushing the QB. He’ll fit in nicely on the fast track in Atlanta.

20. HOUSTON TEXANS: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State
Houston lost a coin flip with Atlanta and picks 20th. They also lost Dunta Robinson to the Falcons. Drafting Wilson is a logical move to replace him.

21. CINCINNATI BENGALS: Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech
The Bengals need a playmaker to line up opposite Chad OchoCinco. Thomas has remarkable size and speed. He can step in from day one and be a threat on every play.

22. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: Brandon Graham, OLB, Michigan
The Patriots defense isn’t getting any younger, and Graham fills a hole in a depleted linebacker corps.

23. GREEN BAY PACKERS: Mike Iupati, G, Idaho
Aaron Rodgers spent too much time on his back last season. Iupati is a step in the right direction for fixing the holes on Green Bay’s offensive line.

24. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama
Philly has issues on defense, especially in the secondary. Jackson is the best DB available.

25. BALTIMORE RAVENS: Everson Griffen, DE, USC
Baltimore addressed its need at WR in the offseason, signing Anquan Boldin. Now, the Ravens add a very talented player on the defensive side of the ball. Griffen could end up being the best pass-rusher in this draft.

26. ARIZONA CARDINALS: Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
The Cardinals lost Boldin, and need another target for their QB, whether it’s Matt Leinart or someone else.

27. DALLAS COWBOYS: Taylor Mays, S, USC
The Cowboys need help on offensive line and at safety. Mays has been surrounded by questions but he’s a physically gifted athlete and could, with a year or two in the pros, become a solid safety.

28. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS: Ryan Matthews, RB, Fresno State
It makes sense – the Chargers lost LaDanian Tomlinson and Darren Sproles is not an every-down back. Matthews would be a nice complement.

29. NEW YORK JETS: Jared Odrick, DE, Penn State
The Jets make their hay on defense by rushing the quarterback. Odrick is very good at that. And he provides the Jets with depth to do that on every play.

30. MINNESOTA VIKINGS: Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers
Minnesota has holes in its secondary, and at this point in the draft, McCourty is the best available DB.

31. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri
Indy has options at No. 31, and one of them is Weatherspoon. He’s a solid all-around player and can play from day one.

32. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida
Dunlap has the talent to be a top 15 pick, but he has slid out of the first round in many drafts. If the Saints get him at No. 32, they get top-tier skill.