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2010 NFL Mock Draft

Last update: Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 - Major Updates
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This order is based on the official 7-Round 2010 NFL Draft Order and the NFL Strength of Schedule.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska

Tampa Bay is playing a lot better with Josh Freeman finally under center. Freeman has some ball security issues, but if he can get that taken care of, he'll lead the team to a few upsets down the stretch.

The Buccaneers don't need a left tackle, and there are no right ends or wide receivers worth taking this high (unless you're Al Davis, of course).

I don't like assigning a defensive tackle to the top spot in any NFL Mock Draft, but Ndamukong Suh happens to be the one of the best players on the board at a big position of need. Eric Berry and Gerald McCoy both deserve some consideration here. Suh is just a better fit for Tampa Bay's defense than McCoy is.

By the way, if you're a Bucs fan, make sure you check out Pewter Report.com. It's the ultimate source for inside news on the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, including all of the draft prospects they're targeting.

Detroit Lions: Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State

This pick has to be Russell Okung if he's available. Detroit's offensive line is horrific, and the team can't afford to have Matthew Stafford suffer more injuries.

As a whole, the Lions have allowed 29 sacks. Jeff Backus is responsible for 6.5 of them. With just two years left on his deal after this season, he's as good as gone.

Eric Berry is the other option. The Lions showed last year that they care more about talent than positional value, but they'd have to be complete morons not to find some protection for their franchise quarterback.

Actually, with that in mind, this pick will probably be Berry.

St. Louis Rams: Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

Marc Bulger somehow had a great game against the Saints. Some may think it was because of New Orleans' skeleton-crew secondary. I say Peter Petrelli's healing abilities had something to do with it.

Bulger doesn't have many of these performances left in him. The Rams need a franchise quarterback. The question is which guy they'll select.

The top quarterback on the board is Jimmy Clausen because of his arm strength and vast experience under center in a pro-style offense. On the year, Clausen has thrown 21 touchdowns and only four picks on an 8.7 YPA and a 67.4 completion percentage.

Pick change; previously Jake Locker, QB

Cleveland Browns: Jake Locker, QB, Washington

If you have any doubt that the Browns won't go quarterback in the 2010 NFL Draft, you didn't watch the Monday night game where Brady Quinn did a great job of embarrassing himself.

Eric Mangini will blame his first-year disaster on not having "his guy" at quarterback. He'll find "his guy" in April.

With that in mind, if Jimmy Clausen is off the board, the choice is obvious; Jake Locker, has moved ahead of Sam Bradford in the wake of Bradford's multiple shoulder injuries.

As I've said earlier, there also could be a trade here. Mangina may decide to move down 20 slots in exchange for a third-string quarterback, a backup middle linebacker and two eighth-round picks. I wouldn't be surprised if Mangini is reading this and thinking, "Wow, could I really pull that off?"

Pick change; previously Jimmy Clausen, QB

Kansas City Chiefs: Eric Berry, S, Tennessee

The only options here are Eric Berry and Bruce Campbell. Left tackle is a huge need because Scott Pioli must protect his $63 investment. However, there is some concern with Campbell's injury history, meaning teams drafting in the top 5-10 could shy away from him (think Eugene Monroe and his knee last year).

Eric Berry is the top-rated prospect in this class. Kansas City's secondary is a mess, and Berry is the type of playmaker they need to help stop the pass. If you click on Berry's name, you'll see that Matt McGuire has compared him to Ed Reed in his scouting report. Call me crazy, but the Chiefs could definitely use an Ed Reed on their roster. They could also use someone like Bernard Pollard. What happened to him anyway?

By the way, pretty cool stuff - Berry is currently ranked fourth behind Ndamukong Suh, Jimmy Clausen and Russell Okung in the DraftDebacled's Average NFL Draft Position. If you click on the names, you can read all of the mock draft analysis for that player.

Oakland Raiders: Taylor Mays, S, USC

There are only three possibilities here: Taylor Mays, Carlos Dunlap and Bruce Campbell. That's it. If you think otherwise, you really don't realize how horrible of a drafter Al Davis is.

Taylor Mays runs a mid 4.4 at 6-3, 235 pounds. Carlos Dunlap has a 4.7 at 6-6, 280. Bruce Campbell runs a sub-5.00 at 6-7, 310.

We'll know whom Davis will pick based on what happens at the Combine and in free agency (Richard Seymour is a free agent and Michael Huff has a $5.7 million cap number in 2010). Oh, if only Glandor were available, things would be so much easier.

Washington Redskins: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas

Daniel Snyder loves going after big names and he needs a franchise quarterback. Ryan Mallett is going to be one of the most talked-about and hyped-up prospects if he declares.

The SEC product has an amazing arm and has put up some really impressive stats lately. In his past four games, Mallett has thrown nine touchdowns to only one interception, and he's maintained a completion percentage of 67.3 and a mind-boggling YPA of 11.6.

Sam Bradford is also another major option because he's a big name as well. However, the dark-hearted Snyder may have heard enough negative things about Bradford to shy away from him. I think Snyder will fall in love with Mallett's potential.

Pick change; previously Tim Tebow, QB

Buffalo Bills: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

Last week I wrote, "The Bills just had a week off. Maybe they've fixed their run defense. Yeah, perhaps they'll only allow 250 rushing yards per game instead of 300."

The Titans managed 210 rushing yards. I was close.

Buffalo needs help on its defensive interior and Gerald McCoy is the best player available. A perfect match.

Seattle Seahawks: Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland

The Seahawks are really hurting for left tackle help. The Cardinals and Cowboys were in their backfield on almost every single down. It was pretty embarrassing.

Walter Jones has just been placed on IR, while Sean Locklear has just played his first game since Week 2. He's bound to get injured again sooner or later. Bruce Campbell would be a great fit in Seattle's zone-blocking scheme.

Tennessee Titans: Joe Haden, CB, Florida

Tennessee needs help at corner across from Cortland Finnegan. I know Rod Hood is playing well right now, but he's not very good. The Titans haven't exactly battled any offensive juggernauts since their bye, so we'll see what Hood is made of once they take on Houston, Arizona and Indianapolis the next three weeks. For now, I'm giving Tennessee the top corner in this draft class.

Pick change; previously Sam Bradford, QB

Denver Broncos: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

It should be clear now that pending free agent Kyle Orton is not a franchise quarterback. If the Broncos continue their downward spiral, Josh McDaniels will find "his guy."

Sam Bradford is exactly the type of quarterback McDaniels is looking for. Bradford is highly intelligent and accurate, and he plays out of the shotgun. He has some concerns with his shoulder, but if team doctors aren't worried about it, he could still be drafted in the top 15.

Pick change; previously Terrence Cody, NT

New York Jets: Donovan Warren, CB, Michigan

Aside from the cornerback position, the top players available don't really match up with the Jets' needs. New York must get help at defensive end and safety, but there isn't anyone available who wouldn't be a major reach.

Darrelle Revis is perhaps the NFL's top cornerback, but the Jets have very little across from him. They signed Lito Sheppard this past offseason, but he's been a huge failure. Dwight Lowery has played well at times, but he's more of a nickel than anything.

San Francisco 49ers: Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa

The 49ers have a huge hole at right tackle. Combined, Adam Synder and Tony Pashos have allowed nine sacks. Pashos is now out for the year. Finding an upgrade here is San Francisco's greatest priority.

San Francisco 49ers: Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama

I'd like to give the 49ers a corner, but the top two prospects at the positon are off the board.

Rolando McClain is the best player available. He doesn't fill a position of need, but then again, Takeo Spikes will be 33 in December. Having McClain and Patrick Willis side by side would be pretty intimidating.

Pick change; previously Joe Haden, CB

Miami Dolphins: Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama

I've seen a receiver mocked to the Dolphins, but I just can't see Bill Parcells spending a No. 1 pick on a wideout. It could happen, but except for one occasion (Terry Glenn, 1996), Parcells has always waited on taking receivers.

Jason Ferguson is a 34-year-old player with an expiring contract in March. Paul Soliai is a serviceable backup, but he's not a legitimate starter in this league. Terrence Cody could be the pick if Rolando McClain is off the board.

Cody is only a two-down player, but because he could be the only elite nose tackle available this offseason, he'll be in high demand. Miami would easily relinquish this pick for a younger version of Casey Hampton or Jamal Williams.

Pick change; previously Rolando McClain, ILB

Green Bay Packers: Charles Brown, OT, USC

There is no question that the Packers need to find upgrades on their offensive line. Aaron Rodgers is on pace to be sacked 73 times this year. I know Rodgers holds on to the ball too long on occasion, but that number still speaks volumes about how poor his protection has been.

Charles Brown fits Green Bay's scheme perfectly.

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