LARRY’S 2010 NFL MOCK DRAFT
Updated 17 January 2010
LARRY’S 2010 NFL MOCK DRAFT (Ed.-II)
1. St. Louis = Ndamukong Suh- DT(Sr), Nebraska.
Rams need a QB... yet, Suh’s stock is so high, they may not be able to pass him up.
2. Detroit = Eric Berry- S(Jr), Tennessee.
The Lions need to go defense after their 1st two picks in ’09 went to the offensive side. They were #32 in pass defense, and this guy will add to the return game as well.
3. Tampa Bay = Gerald McCoy-DT(Jr), Oklahoma.
The Bucs rush defense was last in the league. They wanted Suh, yet who doesn’t???
4. Washington = Russell Okung- OT(Sr), Oklahoma State.
The Skins have a decent QB and good RBs; so why do they flail on offense? Shanahan may want Clausen, yet this is a smarter choice in a relatively “weak” QB class.
5. Kansas City = Rolando McClain- ILB(Jr), Alabama.
The Chiefs lack a dominant run-stopper in the middle of their defense; allowing 156.5 rushing yards per game. Plus, this player will help their recent picks at DL.
6. Seattle = CJ Spiller- RB(Sr), Clemson.
A spark at RB and in the kickoff/punt return game is needed.
7. Cleveland = Dez Bryant- WR(Jr), Oklahoma State.
They traded away their best WR- who wasn’t that great. Maybe their QB play is weak, because there’s no one there to catch the ball.
8. Oakland = Jimmy Clausen- QB(Jr), Norte Dame.
Is it possible for Al Davis to scrap the JaMarcus Project? Depends if he keeps or fires Tom Cable. If Cable stays, then he was convinced to make a change at QB.
9. Buffalo = Brandon Spikes- ILB(Sr), Florida.
Look for the Bills to add to their linebacker corps to better their 31st ranked run defense.
10. Jacksonville = Jerry Hughes- DE/OLB(Sr), TCU.
Being last in the league in defensive sacks should make this pick pretty easy if Mr. Hughes is still available.
11. Denver {from Chicago} = Derrick Morgan- DE(Jr), Georgia Tech.
It’s tough to predict what direction an average 8-8 team will take. Yet, rush defense was fragile point, so selecting the best Defensive Lineman may be the smartest move.
12. Miami = Daryl Washington- ILB(Sr), TCU
In their 3-4 Defense, the Dolphins need a ILB to stop the run. Yet, will they reach a bit to get one?
13. San Francisco = Bryan Bulaga- OT(Jr), Iowa.
Their true weakness is allowing their QB to take hits- no matter who takes the snaps. I can see Coach Singletary grabbing a rising OT.
14. Seattle {from Denver} = Joe Haden- CB(Jr), Florida.
Pass defense was a weak link for the Seahawks in ‘09, a top corner out on the island may be the fix.
15. New York Giants = Taylor Mays- S(Sr), USC.
Pass defense, defending the pass, defense against the passing game. Any way you state it, the direction for the G-Men is clear.
16. Tennessee = Trevard Lindley- CB(Sr), Kentucky.
The Titans give up a high average for opposing quarterbacks, and a shutdown corner could greatly help their pass rush as well.
17. San Francisco {from Carolina} = Mike Iupati- OG(Sr), Idaho.
Coach will want to fix his O-Line with no questions. He’ll go back-to-back for a top OT & OG to create a solid wall for his QB and running game.
18. Pittsburgh = Morgan Burnett- S(Jr), Georgia Tech.
With Troy Polamalu out of the lineup, their defensive secondary seems less than average. They need not just a backup to Troy, but a tandem to not flop in the secondary game.
19. Atlanta = Donovan Warren- CB(Jr), Michigan.
Atlanta’s secondary allows opposing QBs to accumulate a 94.6 passer rating. Their Safeties are solid, yet the Cornerback position is completely unstable.
20. Houston = Jonathan Dwyer- RB(Jr), Georgia Tech.
Sitting in the top 5 worst yards-per-rush category, the Texans may want to build on the offensive line’s foundation with a top Guard. Yet, they can grab a good one later on.
21. Cincinnati = Brandon LeFell- WR(Sr), LSU.
It will be emotional to see them draft Henry’s ‘replacement’, yet it will be the spot that needs filled. Speed or size? Let’s go with a little of both.
22. New England = Sergio Kindle- LB(Sr), Texas.
The Pats are getting long in the tooth at running back. But, their defense is falling apart. So, they’ll need to grab the best defensive player available to give Mayo a hand.
23. Green Bay = Trent Williams- OT(Sr), Oklahoma.
They allowed 51 sacks in 16 games. That’s not counting the time that Rodgers has needed to run for his life or throw it away.
24. Philadelphia = Carlos Dunlap- DE(Jr), Florida.
The Eagles’ offense is pretty solid across the board. I feel that if Romo had had more pressure in his face, that playoff game may have changed a bit.
25. Arizona = Eric Norwood- LB(Sr), South Carolina.
The middle of that defense- Dansby aside- is their Achilles’ Heel. They’ll need to take the best Inside or Outside Backer to strengthen the defense’s core.
26. New York Jets = Arrelious Benn- WR(Jr), Illinois.
Good size at wideout will create better numbers for Sanchez. Defense shouldn’t even be a worry in Round 1.
27. Baltimore = Golden Tate- WR(Jr)- Notre Dame.
Since when did the AARP donate wide receivers to the NFL? Flacco needs some youth, speed, and explosiveness at the position.
28. Dallas = Mardy Gilyard- WR(Sr), Cincinnati.
They just need that little push during the postseason. Maybe this guy can be a playmaker at WR and on special teams to give them that “push”... Philly style (Jackson).
29. Minnesota = Sam Bradford- QB(Sr), Oklahoma.
What happens when Brett Re-Re-Retires? Got to bring in some competition against Tavaris Jackson for the offseason. Bradford seems to meet the NFL prototype over McCoy.
30. San Diego = Toby Gerhart- RB/FB(Sr)- Stanford
The Chargers have 3.3 rushing yards per attempt, being second-to-last in the league; lacking a “powerback game”. So, do they select a RB with LT and Sproles on the roster??? This is a tough spot to draft for them... may result in shopping Tomlinson.
31. Indianapolis = Anthony Davis- OT(Jr), Rutgers.
Their offensive line is only allowing their backs to gain 3.7 yards per carry; with two solid RBs on the roster. They should start looking towards some new blood to beef up the line... Just move Davis inside to Guard.
32. New Orleans = Sean Lee- OLB(Sr)- Penn State.
While the offense shines, the defensive front-seven can show some bend and breaks... so, adding a wingman to Vilma could make the middle of their D more stout.