// Table template v. 3.5 // Author - Brenden West; updated 3-18-03 // BEGIN editorial data var spt_2010_NFLmock = new Array(); spt_2010_NFLmock.ID = "spt_2010_NFLmock"; spt_2010_NFLmock.sPubDate = "11/13/2009 5:38:31 PM GMT"; spt_2010_NFLmock.navsectionID = "3032874" spt_2010_NFLmock.appFmt = 2; spt_2010_NFLmock.ID_WB = 33845248; spt_2010_NFLmock.appWidth = 624; spt_2010_NFLmock.appHeader = ""; spt_2010_NFLmock.appDeck = "By Rotoworld's Evan Silva
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He can make all the throws, pick up positive yards on the run, and has stayed effective on bad Huskies teams. The Browns are desperate for a franchise quarterback after giving up on Brady Quinn and watching Derek Anderson perform poorly two years running."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("2. Bucs","Ndamukong Suh","DT","6-4","300","Nebraska"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "The key to Nebraska's top-10 rush defense, Suh is a difference-making run plugger with plenty of pass-rush ability. The senior nose tackle has piled up 12.5 sacks over the last two years despite facing constant double teams. Tampa already has its quarterback of the future in Josh Freeman, and can upgrade a porous front four with the nation's most dominant lineman"; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("3. Lions","Gerald McCoy","DT","6-4","297","Oklahoma"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "McCoy is a fourth-year junior, but is sure to declare early after back-to-back big seasons. The Dallas Morning News' Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year as a mere redshirt sophomore, McCoy has a team-high eight QB hurries and 12 tackles for a loss this year. He'd immediately step in as Detroit's \"three-technique\" tackle next to nose guard Sammie Lee Hill."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("4. Rams","Jimmy Clausen","QB","6-3","225","Notre Dame"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Clausen isn't as athletic as Locker, but is far more accurate (67.9 completion rate to Locker's 56.4), a better leader, and more willing to be aggressive downfield. His precise passing is a perfect fit for Rams coordinator Pat Shurmur's West Coast offense. A third-year junior, Clausen is likely to go pro after a Heisman-caliber campaign with a possible coaching change in South Bend."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("5. Browns","Carlos Dunlap","DE","6-6","290","Florida"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Dunlap has only started one full season, but leads the No. 1-ranked Gators in sacks and has game-breaking athleticism that Al Davis will fall in love with. Impossible to block off the edge, Dunlap would immediately replace Richard Seymour at weak-side end. Seymour is in the last year of his contract and is unlikely to re-sign with floundering Oakland."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("6. Redskins","Sam Bradford","QB","6-4","220","Oklahoma"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "The 'Skins will likely let Jason Campbell leave in free agency, and have only 38-year-old backup Todd Collins and unproven Colt Brennan under contract at quarterback for 2010. Bradford's recurring shoulder trouble is an obvious concern, but his surgery was performed by Dr. James Andrews, who is the Redskins' team doctor."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("7. Chiefs","Eric Berry","S","5-11","203","Tennessee"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "A safe bet to win the 2009 Thorpe Award, Berry is the nation's most dominant defensive back. The free safety has sub-4.4 speed, outstanding range, and covers like a cornerback. The Chiefs have the league's slowest secondary, and Berry could make their pass defense respectable from day one."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("8. Bills","Bryan Bulaga","OT","6-6","312","Iowa"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "The Bills sorely need help at both tackle spots after a season of starting street free agents across the line. A vicious run blocker with solid pass-protection skills, Bulaga would be an immediate upgrade at right tackle opposite promising but oft-injured blind-side starter Demetrius Bell."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("9. Seahawks","Russell Okung","OT","6-6","305","Oklahoma State"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Oklahoma State has disappointed in 2009, but Okung isn't to blame. The Cowboys have surrendered the fewest sacks in D-1 with Okung on quarterback Zac Robinson's blind side. A four-year starter, Okung could start at left tackle right away. Walter Jones' career is likely over due to chronic knee and back injuries."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("10. Jaguars","Taylor Mays","S","6-3","235","USC"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Mays plays out of control at times, but is an aggressive tackler and imposing presence. Few teams have tackled more poorly than Jacksonville this season. Mays could take over at strong safety with Gerald Sensabaugh and Reggie Nelson battling it out on the free side."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("11. Titans","Joe Haden","CB","5-11","190","Florida"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "The Titans have a history of drafting Gators cornerbacks, but Haden would easily be the finest they've selected. A junior with 4.35-4.4 speed, Haden is the nation's premier cover corner and an underrated tackler with ideal ball skills. Tennessee's secondary has been gashed by the pass all year. Haden could solidify the left corner spot opposite Pro Bowl corner Cortland Finnegan."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("12. 49ers (from Carolina)","Trent Williams","OT","6-5","318","Oklahoma"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Williams started the season slowly along with the rest of Bob Stoops' team, but remains a first-round shoe-in. He's a better fit at right tackle, where Williams dominated as a sophomore and junior before an up-and-down senior campaign on the left. A mauling run blocker with ideal size, Williams would start opposite Joe Staley for the run-oriented Niners."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("13. 49ers","Derrick Morgan","DE","6-4","275","Georgia Tech"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "The Niners must find a way to get more pressure, even if it means moving Manny Lawson or Parys Haralson out of the starting lineup. Morgan is having a monster junior year, pacing the ACC in sacks with 11.5 (fifth most in D-1), and is fluid enough to attack with his hand up in San Francisco's 3-4 sets."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("14. Jets","Terrence Cody","CB","6-5","354","Alabama"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "True 3-4 nose tackles like Cody are virtually impossible to find, and concerns about his past weight fluctuations may make him an excellent value for a team drafting in the mid-first round. The Jets have a Pro Bowl nose guard in Kris Jenkins, but he is 30-years-old and coming off a torn ACL. Cody could be Rex Ryan's next Haloti Ngata."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("15. Chargers","Anthony Davis","LB","6-6","325","Rutgers"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "The right side of San Diego's offensive line has been a season-long liability. Davis plays left tackle for Greg Schiano's Scarlet Knights, but is better fit for the right side in the NFL because of his run-blocking prowess and pass-protection shortcomings. He would be an instant upgrade over the sluggish Jeromey Clary."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("16. Broncos (from Chicago)","Rolando McClain","LB","6-4","258","Alabama"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Denver already has a stud inside linebacker in D.J. Williams, but needs two ferocious interior hitters for its 3-4 scheme. While McClain lacks outstanding foot speed, he is a natural born leader and has experience in the 3-4 under Nick Saban. He'd replace aging starter Andra Davis, upgrading a mediocre Broncos run defense that overachieved this year."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("17. Dolphins","Arrelious Benn","WR","6-2","220","Illinois"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Benn's numbers are way down in Ron Zook's Big Ten-worst offense this year, but it isn't Benn's fault. The Anquan Boldin clone has produced on the rare occasions quarterback Juice Williams has gotten him the ball. Dolphins head honcho Bill Parcells craves size at all positions, and Benn is the most physically imposing wideout available. He'll also run much better than Dez Bryant at February's scouting combine."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("18. Packers","Bruce Campbell","OT","6-7","310","Maryland"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "This is fairly late for Campbell considering his immense upside, but he's battled multiple injuries in 2009. He'd be a steal for Green Bay here. Campbell possesses rare athleticism on the blind side and is effective on down-field blocks. The Packers must find a left tackle with size and quick feet to slow down Jared Allen, who gutted them for 7.5 sacks in two meetings this year."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("19. Cardinals","Greg Hardy","DE","6-4","264","Mississippi"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "The Cards go \"multiple\" with their defensive scheming, showing both 3-4 and 4-3 looks along the front seven. Hardy's best NFL position would seemingly be end in a 4-3 system because of his build, but the former Ole Miss basketball player is athletic enough to blitz with his hand up. Arizona is desperate for pass rushers with OLBs Chike Okeafor and Bertrand Berry in contract years. "; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("20. Texans","Jahvid Best","RB","5-10","195","California"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Two concussions in 2009 will keep Best out of the top 15, but he'd be impossible for the Texans to pass over. A true every-down back who's maintained his speed after bulking up in the offseason, Best is a better inside runner than Steve Slaton and has extensive experience in a zone-blocking scheme similar to Houston's. A Slaton-Best committee would give Houston one of the conference's most explosive backfields. "; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("21. Seahawks (from Denver)","Morgan Burnett","S","6-1","210","Georgia Tech"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "A dread-locked ballhawk, Burnett is a \"center field\" safety with outstanding size and solid range. The Seahawks have gotten shaky play in 2009 from 30-year-old SS Deon Grant and FS Jordan Babineaux, who would be a reserve on most teams. Burnett has started all three of his seasons at Georgia Tech, displaying leadership skills and the ability to learn quickly."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("22. Eagles","Brandon Spikes","LB","6-3","258","Florida"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Mid-season trade acquisition Will Witherspoon will move to his natural weak-side linebacker position in 2010, creating a need on the interior. Middle linebacker Stewart Bradley is coming off a torn ACL and can't afford to lose more speed. Spikes is every bit the inside thumper Bradley is and can chase down more plays. He'd be a terrific value here."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("23. Giants","Marvin Austin","DT","6-3","305","North Carolina"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Contract-year defensive tackle Fred Robbins is likely to leave in 2010 free agency, and the Giants haven't gotten the impact they expected from Chris Canty or Rocky Bernard. Austin plays with a relentless motor on one of the nation's most talented defensive lines. He's an impact player against both the run and pass."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("24. Ravens","Dez Bryant","WR","6-2","215","Oklahoma State"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Bryant was suspended for the 2009 season after having dinner with Deion Sanders, then lying about it to the NCAA, but remains unlikely to fall out of the first round. Bryant's a highly productive leaper with sure hands and a massive catch radius despite lacking sub-4.5 speed. Both of Baltimore's starting receivers are in contract years."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("25. Cowboys","Arthur Jones","DE","6-4","291","Syracuse"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Jones plays nose tackle now, but would kick to right defensive end in Dallas' 3-4. It's a position that requires penetration off the weak side, and current right end Igor Olshansky (18 tackles, one sack) hasn't given the Cowboys enough. Ideally, the king-sized Olshansky would move to the left side, replacing potential free agent Marcus Spears. Jones could upgrade the pass rush."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("26. Falcons","Brandon LaFell","WR","6-3","206","LSU"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Atlanta is suddenly thin at receiver with key reserves Harry Douglas and Brian Finneran coming off knee injuries, and No. 2 wideout Michael Jenkins failing to improve. LaFell would give Matt Ryan another deep threat opposite Roddy White, with Jenkins moving into the slot. The Falcons may will consider cornerbacks here if Tye Hill doesn't perform well. "; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("27. Bengals","Sean Weatherspoon","LB","6-2","245","Missouri"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "A natural outside linebacker, Weatherspoon would play the strong side in Cincinnati coordinator Mike Zimmer's up-tempo defense. Rey Maualuga could take over inside, moving aging Dhani Jones into a reserve role. Relentless and efficient, Weatherspoon leads the Big 12 in tackles for a second straight year. He lives in opponents' backfields and is an underrated blitzer."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("28. Patriots","Sergio Kindle","LB","6-4","255","Texas"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "The Pats value versatility in their draft picks, and Kindle fits that. He's played outside and inside linebacker, defensive end, and special teams. Also a big-time hitter, Kindle leads the Longhorns in QB hurries. The Patriots have put a lot of pressure on their DBs this season by failing to bring consistent heat."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("29. Steelers","Ricky Sapp","LB","6-4","245","Clemson"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Clemson is in the hunt to win the ACC, and Sapp leads the team in tackles for loss and sacks. The Steelers lack depth at outside linebacker behind James Harrison and LaMarr Woodley, and Harrison turns 32 before next season. "; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("30. Vikings","Jermaine Gresham","TE","6-6","258","Oklahoma"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Gresham was a top-10 prospect before his 2009 season ended in September due to knee surgery. The procedure was arthroscopic, however, and shouldn't prevent him from going in the first round. Gresham can block and is a highly effective receiver. He'd give the Vikings a more explosive option than Visanthe Shiancoe. "; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("31. Colts","Charles Brown","OT","6-6","285","USC"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Brown is a work in progress physically, but has the athleticism Colts GM Bill Polian seeks in a blind-side tackle. A converted tight end, Brown's stock has improved while protecting freshman QB Matt Barkley this season. He will work out well at February's combine and could move up further."; spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = new Array("32. Saints","Brian Price","DT","6-2","300","UCLA"); spt_2010_NFLmock.rows[i++] = "Price has dominated as a junior, leading the Bruins in sacks and tackles for loss. The Saints' biggest need is on the interior defensive line, where their depth has been exposed following Sedrick Ellis' loss to an MCL sprain."; // END editorial data