2. Detroit- DT Ndamakong Suh. The Lions have the choice of the top two players in the draft, and rebuilt the line with him in mind.
3. Tampa Bay- DT Gerald McCoy. Best player available, who also happens to fit a glaring need.
4. Washington- QB Jimmy Clausen. Their offensive line has the greatest need, but grabbing Clausen will be too tempting for Shanahan to pass up.
5. Kansas City- OT Russell Okung. Bolsters a young offensive line at three positions by kicking Branden Albert to guard and Brian Waters to center.
6. Seattle- OT Brian Bulaga. Greatest position of need is protecting the blindside. With the first of two picks, getting Bulaga from a long line of talented Iowa linemen and is tough and technically sound to fill Walter Jones shoes is a coup.
7. Cleveland- S Eric Berry. If Berry slips this far, Holmgren and the gang are doing backflips. Clearly, the best player on the board.
8. Oakland- OT Anthony Davis. The Raiders have made questionable selections over the past couple of seasons, making this pick tough to predict. Davis fits the athletic, high upside profile Al Davis looks for in prospects.
9. Buffalo- OT Trent Williams. Fits the greatest need for the Bills, and the fourth o-line prospect off the board in the past five picks.
10. Jacksonville- DE Jason Pierre-Paul. I know they signed Aaron Kampmann, but the athletic Pierre-Paul gives them another pass-rusher to improve the league's worst pressure unit in 2009.
11. Denver- OLB/DE Brandon Graham. Might be a tad high for Graham, but he gives them an edge rusher to pair with Elvis Dumervil to create havoc on opposing quarterbacks.
12. Miami- DT Dan Williams. Jason Ferguson isn't getting any younger and will miss the first eight games of the season due to suspension. Getting his future replacement game reps early isn't such a bad idea.
13. San Francisco- CB Joe Haden. There are questions about his 40 time, but he's a big-time player. Adding a player of this caliber at 13 would be enticing to the 49ers, especially considering they have another selection at 17.
14. Seattle- DE Derrick Morgan. Solid player here. Morgan is the type of player to build around. Getting Bulaga and Morgan in round one is a nice haul for the Seahawks.
15. New York Giants- ILB Roland McClain. Best player available on the defensive side of the ball. Plus, he fills Antonio Pierce's void immediately.
16. Tennessee- DE Everson Griffen. A playmaker to replace Kyle Vanden Bosch, and infuse youth into depleted defensive line.
17. San Francisco- WR Dez Bryant. I know their greatest need is at offensive tackle, but with so much depth at the position, they can afford to grab one in round two. Also, pairing him with Michael Crabtree could be a devastating to opposing defenses.
18. Pittsburgh- OG Mike Iupati. Perfect fit for the return to smash mouth football that the Steelers desire.
19. Atlanta- DT Brian Price. Gives them push up the middle, as their defense was gashed in 2009.
20. Houston- CB Kyle Wilson. Needed help in the secondary even before Dunta Robinson's defection.
21. Cincinnati- S Taylor Mays. Gives them a player with a ton of tools, and grants depth to a position that doesn't have much.
22. New England- OLB/DE Sergio Kindle. A playmaker that seems to be always disrupting the offensive backfield, and fits what the Patriots look for in a player- versatility.
23. Green Bay- OT Bruce Campbell. Fits their greatest need, and if he hits his potential, they found a heck of a player.
24. Philadelphia- S Earl Thomas. He's a playmaker, and a ball hawk with some range. Tools that were missing in the Eagles secondary last season.
25. Baltimore- TE Jermaine Gresham. Very talented player coming off an injury. Gives Flacco another weapon.
26. Arizona- OLB/ILB Sean Weatherspoon. Best defensive player available. Can play inside or outside, and wants to be in the middle of the action.
27. Dallas- OG/C Markice Pouncey. The Cowboys have the luxury of going anywhere they want with this pick. Their line isn't exactly young, and Pouncey is a player to add to the mix.
28. San Diego- RB CJ Spiller. The best player on the board. I wouldn't be surprised once teams saw him slipping, they would trade to the mid-to-late teens to grab him. The Chargers would be elated if he's available.
29. New York Jets- DT Jared Odrick. Infuses youth and another toy for Coach Rex Ryan to play with.
30. Minnesota- CB Kareem Jackson. The Vikings had too many injuries at the cornerback spot, and were exposed by teams with good passing games.
31. Indianapolis- OT Charles Brown. This unit is aging, and protecting Peyton Manning is paramount.
32. New Orleans- DE Carlos Dunlap. I'd be surprised if he dropped this far, but the Saints won't mind. He immediately adds another playmaker on the defensive side of the ball.
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