2010 NFL Mock Draft (First Edition)

1. Ndamukong Suh  -  DT  -  St. Louis

The Rams need a lot, Suh is a great start.  He is one of the best D Lineman I have seen in a long time.

2. Russell Okung  -  OT  -  Detroit

The Lions made Matthew Stafford the number 1 overall pick a year ago.  Okung will be a good investment to protect Stafford.

3. Eric Berry  -  S  -  Tampa Bay

Berry is a game changer on defense.  He is tough against the run and against the pass.

4. Sam Bradford  -  QB  -  Washington

It's time to move on from Jason Campbell.  Bradford has a big arm.  But questions about his durability will linger until he proves otherwise.

5. Terrence Cody  -  DT  -  Kansas City

The Chiefs have built the defensive line for a few years.  A nose tackle is hard to find.  The massive Cody (6'5'' 365lbs) will be a to gap run stuffer in the 3-4.  I think KC would love if Berry could fall to them.  Georgia Tech's Derrick Morgan is also an option.

6. Trent Williams  -  OT  -  Seattle

Jimmy Clausen could be looked at here.  But in the end Williams is too good to pass.

7. Derrick Morgan  -  DE/OLB  -  Cleveland

Morgan will most likely play outside linebacker for the Browns.  He can rush the passer and fall back into coverage.

8. Gerald McCoy  -  DT  -  Oakland

This is a major upgrade for the raiders at Defensive tackle.

9. Jimmy Clausen  -  QB  -  Buffalo

Buffalo has been in need of a quarterback since Jim Kelly retired.  Offensive line could be addressed here also.

10. Jason Pierre-Paul  -  DE/OLB  -  Jacksonville

Adding Pierre-Paul will give the Jags pass rush a much-needed boost.

11.  Rolando McClain  -  ILB  -  Denver

McClain is a great  athlete. He is a steal here at number 11.

12. Dez Bryant  -  WR  -  Miami

Bryant didn't play much in 09' due to a suspension.  The Dolphins could use a deep threat.  C.J. Spiller is an option with Ronnie Brown a free agent and injured again this season.

13. Joe Haden  -  CB  -  San Fransisco

The defensive backfield could use an upgrade.  Haden is the cover corner they need.

14. C.J. Spiller  -  RB  -  Seattle

Spiller can make plays running, catching and returning.  The Seahawks need some one to make plays all over the field.  Spiller is the guy.

15. Brian Price  -  DT  -  New York Giants

The Giants need a big disruptive player like Price in the middle of their defense.

16. Carlos Dunlap  -  DE  -  Tennessee

Kyle Vanden Bosch is getting older and his production has dropped the last two seasons.  Dunlap is a good choice here.

17. Brian Bulaga - OT - San Francisco

The 49ers need to strengthen the offensive line.  Bulaga or Idaho's Mike Iupati are good choices here.  Bulaga has played left tackle and Iupati would transition from guard.

18.  Dan Williams - DT  -  Pittsburgh

Williams is a dominating force.  Casey Hampton is getting old and is a free agent.  Williams is a perfect 3-4 nose.

19.  Earl Thomas  -  S  -  Atlanta

Atlanta's pass defense was terrible this season.  Thomas is an upgrade.

20. Arrelious Benn  -  WR  -  Houston

Another big target for Matt Schaub.  Benn is 6'2'' 218 lbs and an excellent athlete.  Played his college days with a bad quarterback (Juice Williams)

21. Navarro Bowman  -  OLB  -  Cincinnati

Bowman would step right in on the weak side for the Bengals.

22. Brandon Graham  -  DE/OLB  -  New England

Graham was a constant threat to the south quarterback in the senior bowl.  Think Julius Peppers/ Dwight Freeney.

23. Anthony Davis -  OT  -  Green Bay

Aaron Rodgers was on his back far too much this season.  Green Bay's pass blocking was better toward the end of the season.  They still need to add a talented player like Davis.

24.  Taylor Mays   -  S -  Philadelphia

Losing Brian Dawkins stung the Eagles D harder than they anticipated.  They need to pick up a safety

25. Golden Tate  -  WR  -  Baltimore

The ravens wide receivers are terrible outside of Derrick Mason.  But he could retire for real this time.  Tate is an electric play maker with very good hands.

26. Brando Spikes  -  ILB  -  Arizona

Spikes could be a good fit for Arizona playing next to Karlos Dansby

27. Bruce Campbell  -  OT  -  Dallas

Dallas needs to find a replacement for tackle spot.

28. Sergio Kindle - DE/OLB - San Diego

The Chargers could lose Shaun Merriman.  Kindle could play down or at outside linebacker.  It all depends on future plans with Larry English.

29. Mardy Gilyard - WR -   New York Jets

Gilyard was a stand out for Cincinnati and in the senior bowl.  The jets need another weapon at wide receiver.

30. Patrick Robinson  -  CB  -  Minnesota

Cedric Griffin is out for a lot of next season.  The Vikes need to add depth at corner.

31. Sean Witherspoon  -  OLB  -  New Orléans   *

Witherspoon has the talent to be a play maker.  Something the Saints need at outside linebacker.  Witherspoon is a vocal leader with fire and passion.

32. Jared Odrick  -  DT  -  Indianapolis    *

Odrick will help against the run.  The Colts were terrible against the run this season.

* - Order determined by the winner of the Saints Colts game.

This is my first of 3 mock drafts.  Look for the second in about a month.

Mike Lockhart