1. Oakland-JaMarcus Russell, QB LSU

-Russell is bigger, has a stronger arm, and has better measurables than Quinn is all Al Davis wants. Plus, he could go down as the best QB Sneaker of all time

2. Detroit- Joe Thomas, OT Wisconsin

-From his combine performance, this could be the safest pick in the draft. However, with his pre-draft hype, it’s reminding me an awful lot of Robert Gallery. Let’s hope for the Matt Millen’s sake he turns out to be the franchise tackle everyone thinks he’ll be.

 3. Cleveland- Adrian Peterson, RB Oklahoma

-With a 4.36 40, Peterson locked up his spot in the high part of round one. Easily the top back in the draft and maybe the top player (people forgot he ran for 1100 yards and 12 td’s in 7 games this season) in the whole class. Cleveland needs a back, and AP has everything you need in a Pro Bowler. Gets to run behind a revamped O-Line.

4. Tampa Bay- Calvin Johnson, WR Georgia Tech

-Freak of nature, plain and simple. 6’5 239 lbs and ran a 4.35 in someone else’s shoes? Tampa Bay becomes the luckiest team in the history of the draft. Questions surround whether or not a team trades up and takes Johnson (and Peterson), but unless someone is willing to give up their whole draft and players Tampa should NOT budge.

5. Arizona- Jamaal Anderson, DE Arkansas

-Explosive and his stock is rising. Arizona had no threat off the edge last year.

6. Washington- Gaines Adams, DE Clemson

-Again, no pass rushing threat last year. This will help out the secondary as well. Was dominant at times this season. Needs to add more lower body strength.

7. Minnesota- Brady Quinn, QB Notre Dame

-Most people think they should take a receiver, but I don’t think any other receiver is worthy of this high of a pick. Tarvaris Jackson isn’t the answer and the Vikings brass really blew that pick last year. Quinn is a good player that could turn into a great player.

8. Houston- LaRon Landry, S LSU

-Had possibly the most impressive workout in the combine, showing speed that I did not think he possessed. I was not a believer in Landry but I now think he can play in this league. Houston needs safety help badly.

9. Miami- Reggie Nelson, S Florida

-Could go top 5. Explosive and attacks the ball. Miami’s D is just old and boring. Will team with Jason Allen and Channing Crowder to form a solid young nucleus of talent.

10. Atlanta- Alan Branch, DT Michigan

-Both of Atlanta’s DT’s are old and slowing down. Branch is an outstanding run clogger that will hide the Falcons smaller LB’s. Great power player.

11. San Francisco- Amobi Okoye, DT Louisville

-Signing Nate Clements gets rid of a glaring whole at Corner, and I think it’s a little too high to draft Ginn, so they go with the youngster who may not make an immediate impact but will develop nicely.

12. Buffalo- Patrick Willis, LB Ole Miss

-With London Fletcher-Baker (that’s going to get old typing that every time) jetting to Washington in Free Agency, the Bills have to address their huge void at LB. May be a bit of a reach but Willis is a playmaker that is worth the pick.

13. St. Louis- Adam Carriker, DE Nebraska

-Leonard Little can’t stay on the field and no one knows who their other DE is (I had to look it up, it’s Victor Adeyanju). Carriker brings a big, physical body and surprising athleticism. Solid upgrage.

14. Carolina- Levi Brown, OT Penn State

-Brown is a mauling tackle who will fit in best at RT, and instantly improve the performance of a porous OL. Great strength and frame.

15. Pittsburgh- Jarvis Moss, DE/OLB Florida

-With Porter leaving, Pittsburgh needs help at OLB, and moss can step in as a DeMarcus Ware-type player. Brings athleticism and speed on the outside.

16. Green Bay- Marshawn Lynch, RB Cal

-One of my most confident picks. The Packers need youth at RB, and Lynch is special. The total package with size, speed and hands.

17. Jacksonville- Lawrence Timmons, OLB FSU

-Mike Peterson is awesome, but Nick Greison and Clint Ingram aren’t. Timmons has great athleticism and can step in and start on the weak side immediately.

18. Cincinnati- Greg Olsen, TE Miami

-Olsen leaped up draft boards with his combine performance. Finally Cincinnati addresses their need at TE, and Olsen thrives in a potent offense. 

19. Tennessee- Dwayne Jarrett, WR USC

-The Titans have to pick a receiver, and this will depend on Jarrett’s performance at USC’s Pro Day. If he runs sub 4.6 I think he’ll be the pick. I don’t think he compares to Mike Williams at all expect that they both played WR at USC and they’re above 6’4. Tennessee might surprise some people and go with Chris Houston as an insurance policy to Pacman.

20. New York Giants- Chris Houston, CB Arkansas

-New York’s pass Defense was pathetic. Houston has absolutely ridiculous physical attributes, with blinding speed and amazing strength. Instant starter.

21. Denver- Tank Tyler, DT NC State

-The signing of Dan Wilkinson is obviously temporary. Tyler has outstanding strength and build. Will be a solid clog in the middle of the DL.

22. Dallas Cowboys- Dwayne Bowe, WR LSU

-Surprise pick here. While Dallas kept Terry Glenn, he can’t go forever. Also, Terrell Owens isn’t getting younger and has had multiple surgeries on that hand. Oh yeah, he’s had some character problems, too. Bowe should not last this long, but if he does he’s got all the attributes to be a number 1 wideout.

23. Kansas City- Robert Meacham, WR Tennessee

-Please. Take a wide receiver. Now. Meacham has outstanding tools. He has great speed but showed he can go over the middle. Perfect pick.

24. New England- Ted Ginn, WR OSU

-New England continues their streak of unpredictable behavior and takes the speedster from Ohio State. Can step into the slot position and provide an added dimension in the return game. I think they’ll go with Michael Griffin if they wind up signing Wes Welker.

25. New York Jets- Leon Hall, CB Michigan

-Somehow he falls all the way to the Jets, who need help desperately at Corner. Polished and has great speed and can step in immediately.

26. Philadelphia- Brandon Meriwether, S Miami

-While they need LB help, Meriwether is a huge upgrade over Sean Considine. He has great speed and athleticism and can hit like a cement truck.

27. New Orleans- Marcus McCauley, CB Fresno State

-Big, physical, and fast. Has all the tools to eliminate one side of the field. Could take over immediately in a shaky secondary.

28. New England- Buster Davis, LB FSU

-They need youth at LB. Bad. Davis is small, but NE has embraced slight players and turn them into stars. He has outstanding instincts and athletic ability.

29. Baltimore Ravens- Michael Bush, RB Louisville

-A top talent that can do the same things Jamal Lewis did but better. He also can stay in and pass pro and catch out of the backfield, and even step in at QB if something happens.

30. San Diego- Sydney Rice, WR South Carolina

-San Diego lacks a deep threat. Actually, they just lack a receiving threat. Rice has the big play ability, size, and speed to become a franchise receiver.

31. Chicago- Joe Staley, OT Central Michigan

-Their O-line is getting old, and this is a gift for Staley to fall to them. He will be given a year or two to develop and could turn into an All-Pro down the line.

32. Indianapolis- Quinn Pitcock, DT Ohio State

-Indy needs a run stuffing DT, and Pitcock is rising up draft boards with an excellent combine. Good size and strength.