| 1. Oakland Raiders |
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JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU -- In the end, Al Davis can't pull away from this kid's big arm. He is a tantalizing prospect.
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| 2. Detroit Lions |
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Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson -- Rod Marinelli had Simeon Rice in Tampa, and now he gets his speed rusher. They could trade down and still get him.
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| 3. Cleveland Browns |
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Joe Thomas, T, Wisconsin -- They consider Brady Quinn and Adrian Peterson, but their line needs help in the worst way.
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| 4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
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Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech -- They are astounded he's still here. They might have to move to the No. 2 spot to get him, though.
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| 5. Arizona Cardinals |
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Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma -- Even with Edgerrin James on the roster, this staff didn't sign him. They love this kid.
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| 6. Washington Redskins |
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LaRon Landry, S, LSU -- I don't get this pick if they make it. They should take a defensive end.
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| 7. Minnesota Vikings |
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Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame -- Are they really convinced Tarvaris Jackson is the answer? I'm not.
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| 8. Atlanta Falcons |
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Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas -- They get one of the best defensive players in the draft and he fills a need.
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| 9. Miami Dolphins |
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Levi Brown, T, Penn State -- They might make a move up a few spots for Quinn -- it's what they should do -- but if they're stuck they need help on their line and Brown makes sense.
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| 10. Houston Texans |
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Amobi Okoye, DT, Louisville -- They finished the season playing with retread Anthony Maddox. This kid can
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| 11. San Francisco 49ers |
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Patrick Willis, LB, Mississippi -- He has been compared to Ray Lewis. Mike Nolan coached Lewis. And Willis fills a need.
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| 12. Buffalo Bills |
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Leon Hall, CB, Michigan -- They lost Nate Clements, so they pick up his replacement. They will also consider Marshawn Lynch.
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| 13. St. Louis Rams |
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Adam Carriker, DE/DT, Nebraska -- If the Rams work out a deal for Kris Jenkins before the draft, they will go corner.
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| 14. Carolina Panthers |
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Greg Olsen, TE, Miami -- The new offense will feature the tight end more than the last one, so they have to get a threat in the middle of the field.
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| 15. Pittsburgh Steelers |
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Darrelle Reavis, CB, Pittsburgh -- They would like to trade down and take guard Ben Grubbs, but if they're stuck they will take Revis.
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| 16. Green Bay Packers |
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Justin Harrell, DT, Tennessee -- They think they can get a back in the second round, so they take a power player for their defense.
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| 17. Jacksonville Jaguars |
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Reggie Nelson, S, Florida -- He's the last of the guys left who they want, so they take him.
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| 18. Cincinnati Bengals |
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Alan Branch, DT, Michigan -- They have to get better play inside against the run, and this guy can do it.
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| 19. Tennessee Titans |
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Marshawn Lynch, RB, California -- They can't believe he's still on the board. He will be an immediate starter.
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| 20. New York Giants |
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Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas -- They need to find somebody who can defend the pass. Sam Madison doesn't have it anymore.
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| 21. Denver Broncos |
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Anthony Spencer, DE, Purdue -- He is a little bit better than Jarvis Moss. This team needs pass-rush help in the worst way.
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| 22. Dallas Cowboys |
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Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC -- Did they care that Michael Irvin wasn't a burner? No. That's because he could make plays. So can this kid.
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| 23. Kansas City Chiefs |
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Joe Staley, T, Central Michigan -- Their line has always been a strength, and now it isn't. Staley can change that.
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| 24. New England Patriots (from Seattle) |
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David Harris, LB, Michigan -- This kid is rising up a lot of draft boards. This will be a heck of a pick for New England.
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| 25. N.Y. Jets |
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Jarvis Moss, DE, Florida -- He could be a player who could play down in the 4-3 and up in the 3-4.
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| 26. Philadelphia Eagles |
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Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida State -- Even with the addition of Takeo Spikes, they could use another speed linebacker. With Timmons, Spikes could play the middle and sit down Jeremiah Trotter.
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| 27. New Orleans Saints |
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Ted Ginn Jr., WR, Ohio State -- They need to get some speed outside, and Ginn can help provide that.
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| 28. New England Patriots |
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Aaron Ross, CB, Texas -- They have to get better in coverage. Plus, they need insurance in case Asante Samuel holds out.
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| 29. Baltimore Ravens |
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Ben Grubbs, G, Auburn -- He's the best of the guard group and the Ravens need to get better on the inside of their line.
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| 30. San Diego Chargers |
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Robert Meachem, WR, Tennessee -- They need to get more big-play chances outside. Meachem can do that.
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| 31. Chicago Bears |
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Jon Beason, LB, Miami -- If they do deal Lance Briggs, this gives them insurance.
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| 32. Indianapolis Colts |
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Steve Smith, WR, USC -- Their offense lacks a No. 3 receiver. Smith is perfect for that role.
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