Finishing up the first round, unless there is another block-buster trade in the next two weeks then this is how I see the first round playing out.
17. San Francisco 49ers (from Carolina) (8-8): Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
The 49ers need help the most at RT. Conveniently one of the best players on the board is Davis who has had horrible workout and his stock has taken a serious hit. Davis is still the best tackle left and fills a void I cant see the 49ers passing over him.
18. Pittsburgh Steelers (9-7): Mike Iupati, G, Idaho
Right guard has to be upgraded if they want to go back to the playoffs. Big Ben gets hit way too much, while some of it because of his style of play the line still doesn't provide enough time sometimes. Iupati is the best guard in the draft, I can't see him going any higher then #17 to the 49ers.
19. Atlanta Falcons (9-7): Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri
The Falcons posted the franchises first back to back winning season but they need to make the jump to the playoffs. The Falcons only accounted for 28 sacks last year, meaning drafting a pass-rusher is priority #1. Weatherspoon easily fills the void at weakside linebacker. If Brandon Graham falls then don't be surprised if hes the pick.
20. Houston Texans (9-7): Earl Thomas, S, Texas
The Texans faces Payton Manning twice a year, if they want any chance at winning the division then they need to improve their pass defense. Eugene Wilson always seems injured and a player like that cannot be counted on. This pick is a no brainer.
21. Cincinnati Bengals (10-6): Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
Hard to believe the best receiver falls to #21 but the only two teams that would take him (Broncos and Dolphins) probably wont take him unless Brandon Marshall is traded and Bill Parcells goes against what he believes. The Bengals won't complain though because Ochocinco is only declining and could use a young talented receiver to develop and what better then Bryant?
22. New England Patriots (10-6): Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma
Patriots only have the past his prime Alge Crumpler on the roster. Welker might not be ready for the start of the season forcing the Patriots to look for another play maker for Tom Brady.
23. Green Bay Packers (11-5): Charles Brown, OT, USC
Anyone that watched the Packers last year saw Aaron Rodgers play at a pro bowl player while getting hit every other play because for lack of a better description, his line flat out sucked. Clifton cannot be counted on, he is injured every year.
24. Philadelphia (11-5): Devin McCourty, CB, Rutgerts
The Eagles are clearly in a youth movement. They just traded Sheldon Brown to the Browns opening up the possibility to get younger in their secondary by replacing Brown with McCourty. There are numerous options for this pick like Kyle Wilson so dont be surprised if a different CB is taken.
25. Baltimore (9-7): Kyle Wilson, CB, Bosie State
Baltimore had the most defensive pass interference pentalites last year, it also doesnt help their DBs are old. The Ravens could also use help on the defensive line and since they traded for Boldin this pick can go to making their defense younger.
26. Arizona Cardinals (10-6): Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB, TCU
Arizona needs serious help with their linebacker group. Karlos Dansby is gone leaving a void in the middle and they need to improve their passrushing. They did sign Joey Porter but who knows how that will workout and since there is no ILB worth taking the Cards will look to get the best passrusher available.
27. Dallas Cowboys (11-5): Taylor Mays, S, USC
Cowboys biggest needs are help on the offensive line and their DB group. I don't think there are any linemen that the cowboys would like here so I think they draft the workout warrior, freak of nature athlete, Taylor Mays.
28. San Diego Chargers (13-3): Jahvid Best, RB, Cal
Tomlinson is gone and if you think Sproles can handle all the work load, you're wrong. This pick is looking more and more like a RB, either Best or Ryan Mathews. Who ever they pick it will be making the RB position younger.
29. New York Jets (9-7): Jared Odrick, DE/DT, Penn State
This is probably the best pick that could fall to the Jets. Their defensive line is aging fast and Odrick gives them versatility to play most of the positions on their line. This pick could also be Golden Tate if they want to give Sanchez a weapon to throw to.
30. Minnesota Vikings (12-4): Brian Price, DT, UCLA
Pat and Kevin Williams's are not getting any younger. They have had the best run stopping defense for the past few years for a reason. It is time to look for a replacement; sorry but no his last name is not "Williams."
31. Indianapolis Colts (14-2): Maurkice Pouncey, C/G, Florida
Believe it or not the Colts need help on their offensive line, is it as important as other teams? No but still nice to give the best protection for the best QB of the decade. Pouncey has the versatility to play Guard or even eventually replace Saturday as the center in the future.
32. New Orleans Saints (13-3): Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB, Texas
Kindle would fit their system well, he would have the versatility to play either DE or OLB. Like I said before you can never have enough pass rushers and plus everyone knows that the strong part of the Saints is their offense not defense.
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