Mock Draft Version 3.0

FIRST ROUND
1. ST. LOUIS RAMS: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
Bradford is, quite simply, a franchise quarterback. Durability shouldn't be an issue, and he has the ability to thrive in a pro system. Bradford may not win immediately, but with a couple more pieces around him, the Rams could return to prominence.

2. DETROIT LIONS: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
I've said it all along - Suh is a rare talent who comes around only every so often. He can beat double and triple teams, sack the quarterback, move laterally to stop the run, block field goals and even lead block around the goal line. He's an easy choice at number two.

3. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
Some boards have McCoy higher than Suh. He's a phenomenal player and has the chance to make an impact from day one. Could he be the Warren Sapp-like player the Bucs have hoped for? They hope so.

4. WASHINGTON REDSKINS: Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
Russell Okung is the most polished of the offensive tackles, but recent draft buzz has Williams as the pick here. He could end up being the best of them all, given his size and athleticism. A little bit of coaching could make him a perennial Pro Bowler in the NFL.

5. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
All of this Eric Berry to the Chiefs talk is making safety a distinct possibility, but the Chiefs have a glaring need at offensive tackle. If Okung is available, how could they not pounce on him? He's the most ready of all the tackles and he can start from the moment the ball is first snapped on offense. Berry will likely end up a star in the league, but Okung will as well. This pick makes the most sense for the Chiefs.

6. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS: Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
Speaking of Berry, Seattle should take him here. The Seahawks have a number of needs including offensive tackle, making Bryan Bulaga an enticing choice. But Berry is the guy, a clear-cut superstar in waiting. Plus, based on Pete Carroll's Twitter clues, Berry is the guy. He probably also comes highly recommended from former Tennessee head coach and defensive coordinator and current USC coaches Lane and Monte Kiffin.

7. CLEVELAND BROWNS: Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
Cleveland probably wants Berry, but Morgan has the ability to be a great player. He's very quick around the end, he can get to the quarterback and stop the run, and he can play on every down.

8. OAKLAND RAIDERS: Mike Iupati, G, Idaho
If you have any idea who the Raiders are going to take, please call 1-800-GTDraft. Just kidding. But trying to guess Al Davis' draft plans is a difficult task. Michael Smith of ESPN Tweeted earlier in the week that Iupati to the Raiders was picking up momentum, and it makes sense. He's versatile (he can play guard or tackle) and probably a reach, and Davis loves versatility and poor drafting.

9. BUFFALO BILLS: Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
If the Bills don't take Jimmy Clausen, they should take Bulaga. They have a big need at offensive tackle (notice a theme in the top 10 picks?) and Bulaga will compete for a starting job in training camp. He's a very good player with good size.

10. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS: C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson
It's a possibility that Spiller falls this far, and if he does, the Jaguars may pounce. He could spell Maurice Jones-Drew and slow down the wear and tear on one of the league's best backs. Plus, he can catch passes out of the backfield and provide a dual threat with MJD.

11. DENVER BRONCOS (from Chicago): Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama
I'm convinced the Broncos won't take Dez Bryant because of his issues, and McClain is the answer. He fills a big hole and can start from day one. He had a fine career at Alabama and should be a solid LB in the NFL.

12. MIAMI DOLPHINS: Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee
Williams is the best true nose tackle available in this draft class, and the Dolphins don't have a true, number one player at the position. It'll be difficult to imagine Bill Parcells and Co. passing him up.

13. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: Earl Thomas, S, Texas
The Niners pick twice in the first round and have a number of needs to fill. This might be a little high to draft a safety, but Thomas is a gifted player and a smart move here.

14. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (from Denver): Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
Seattle also has two picks in the first round and a major hole on the offensive line. Davis is a solid pro prospect with the upside of being a great player in the the league. He is the last of the top four tackles worthy of a pick this high, and picking him here makes sense.

15. NEW YORK GIANTS: Brandon Graham, OLB, Michigan
Graham is a very underrated linebacker with a solid skillset. The Giants need help in the LB corps, and Graham can provide depth in his first year and be a starter in his second year.

16. TENNESSEE TITANS: Joe Haden, CB, Florida
This is a dream scenario for the Titans. They need major help in the secondary and Haden is the best CB available. He's got great ball skills and playmaking abilities.

17. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (from Carolina): Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
The Niners don't have a viable option at quarterback, despite what Mike Singletary and the San Francisco brass might lead you to believe. Clausen has a pro skillset and can challenge for the starting role.

18. PITTSBURGH STEELERS: Maurkice Pouncey, OL, Florida
Pittsburgh needs help along the offensive line, and Pouncey can provide that help at center and guard. He can be a viable option all season. Dez Bryant is available here, but the Steelers likely won't take him. They don't want another headache caused by a player with perceived character issues.

19. ATLANTA FALCONS: Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida
Pierre-Paul is an interesting player. He has the skills to be a top 10 pick, but he's got raw talent after only starting a handful of games at the Division I level. He's a project, but after a year or two in the league, he can develop into a star player.

20. HOUSTON TEXANS: Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State
A lot of people are underrating Wilson, who proved he's a ball-hawking CB at Boise State. He is a playmaker in the secondary and can improve even more with a year in the NFL. Houston needs a CB after losing Dunta Robinson, and Wilson can step into that void.

21. CINCINNATI BENGALS: Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
One team that doesn't have an issue drafting players with so-called character issues is Cincinnati. Bryant has a tremendous amount of talent and could be the offensive piece missing since the departure of T.J. Houshmandzadeh. Bryant gives Carson Palmer another deep threat aside from Chad OchoCinco.

22. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: Sergio Kindle, OLB/DE, Texas
New England's defense is getting older by the minute, and the Patriots are in need of pass-rushers. Kindle is a hybrid player who Bill Belichick can mold into another defensive star. The Patriots could also trade out of this pick if the see value in doing so.

23. GREEN BAY PACKERS: Charles Brown, OT, USC
Remember last year, when Aaron Rodgers spent more time on his back than just about any QB in the league? The situation improved over the year, but it's still not where it needs to be. Brown is a reach at No. 23, but he's a solid tackle who can start from day one. Green Bay needs the help and the depth.

24. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: Kareem Jackson, CB, Alabama
The Eagles would love for Brown to fall to them, but they'll settle for help in the secondary instead. Jackson is the best CB left at this point, and he's their pick.

25. BALTIMORE RAVENS: Taylor Mays, S, USC
Taylor Mays is one of the biggest question marks in the entire draft. Can he be an NFL-caliber safety, or is he better served becoming a pass-rushing OLB? Mays has serious athletic skills and could thrive under the tutelage of Ed Reed. The Ravens can afford to take that gamble here.

26. ARIZONA CARDINALS: Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech
After trading Anquan Boldin during the offseason, Arizona needs a pass-catching target for whoever their QB is. Thomas was one of the best playmaking receivers in college football this past season - in the triple option. Put him in a pro offense, and the sky's the limit. Worst case scenario, he's a productive deep threat as the No. 3 or No. 4 receiver. Best case scenario, the Cardinals don't miss a beat with him.

27. DALLAS COWBOYS: Roger Saffold, OT, Indiana
Dallas is in dire need of offensive line help. Saffold is a reach here, but he's rising up draft boards fast. And did I mention the Cowboys really need help on the offensive line?

28. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS: Ryan Matthews, RB, Fresno State
San Diego was effective with a two running back system, and with LaDanian Tomlinson ineffective last year, the offense wasn't as dominant as it could have been. Matthews may not be a star-studded pick, but he can work with Darren Sproles to be an effective tandem.

29. NEW YORK JETS: Everson Griffen, DE, USC
When Griffen gave 100% during his career at USC, he was arguably the best pass rusher in the Pac-10 Conference. He had some issues with his work ethic, landing him in Pete Carroll's doghouse, but his upside is tremendous. He already has the skills to be an effective DE in the NFL, and the chance to learn from Jason Taylor and Shaun Ellis could pay dividends for him and the Jets.

30. MINNESOTA VIKINGS: Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
Minnesota needs help on the interior defensive line, and there are a couple of players in the same class at this stage of the draft. Odrick is the choice over UCLA's Brian Price, but barely. He doesn't have to make a major impact right away, and with a year of work, he can be a solid player.

31. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: Jerry Hughes, OLB/DE, TCU
In the right system with the right coaches, Hughes could develop into one of the steals of the draft. He's a hybrid player like Kindle but with less name cache, which is the only thing working against him. Hughes doesn't have to be a day one impact player on the Colts and will benefit from a year of growth.

32. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri
The defending Super Bowl champs are in an interesting position here. They could trade out of the first round with a team looking to draft Colt McCoy or Tim Tebow. But if they stay here, they can take Weatherspoon, an OLB with big upside. He also provides solid depth at a position of need.

SECOND ROUND
33. ST. LOUIS RAMS: Tyson Alualu, DT, California
34. DETROIT LIONS: Daryl Washington, OLB, TCU
35. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS: Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois
36. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS: Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
37. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES (from Washington): Brian Price, DT, UCLA
38. CLEVELAND BROWNS: Colt McCoy, QB, Texas
39. OAKLAND RAIDERS: Lamarr Houston, DT, Texas
40. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS (from Seattle): Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgers
41. BUFFALO BILLS: Tim Tebow, QB, Florida
42. TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS (from Chicago): Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida
43. DENVER BRONCOS (from Miami): Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame
44. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (from Jacksonville): Damian Williams, WR, USC
45. DENVER BRONCOS: Jahvid Best, RB, Cal
46. NEW YORK GIANTS: Sean Lee, ILB, Penn State
47. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS (from Tennessee): Rob Gronkowski, TE, Arizona
48. CAROLINA PANTHERS: Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State
49. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS: Jon Asamoah, G, Illinois
50. KANSAS CITY CHIEFS (from Atlanta): Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama
51. HOUSTON TEXANS: Navorro Bowman, OLB, Penn State
52. PITTSBURGH STEELERS: Chris Cook, CB, Virginia
53. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS: Linval Joseph, DT, East Carolina
54. CINCINNATI BENGALS: Brandon Spikes, ILB, Florida
55. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES: Koa Misi, OLB, Utah
56. GREEN BAY PACKERS: Nate Allen, S, South Florida
57. BALTIMORE RAVENS: Thaddeus Gibson, DE, Ohio State
58. ARIZONA CARDINALS: Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
59. DALLAS COWBOYS: Vladimir Ducasse, G, Massachusetts
60. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (from San Diego): Eric Decker, WR, Minnesota
61. NEW YORK JETS: John Jerry, G, Mississippi
62. MINNESOTA VIKINGS: Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford
63. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: Gene Atkins, DT, Georgia
64. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS: Anthony McCoy, TE, USC