Jimmy Clausen QB Notre Dame
Marc Bulger has been a good quarterback in the league, but his time as the starter is nearing the end. The Rams passed on Matt Ryan in 2008 and Mark Sanchez in 2009. They cannot afford to pass on another top level quarterback this year.
Ndamukong Suh DT Nebraska
Ndamukong Suh has dominated this year. He leads the team in tackles for the second straight year, he has two interceptions, numerous pass break ups and has even blocked to kicks. He is very disruptive and he can bring some much needed production to a defensive line that hasn't had much since Warren Sapp and Simion Rice where playing there.
Eric Berry S Tennessee
Last year before the combine I believed that Malcolm Jenkins would be staying in state and playing for the Browns. But he put up poor 40 times and fell out of top 10 consideration. The Browns however never addressed the secondary in the draft even though they lost their starting safety Sean Jones to the Eagles in the off season. Berry would upgrade any secondary he joins. He was very good the past couple of years, but now he has the legendary Monte Kiffin teaching him the nuances of defense. Look for him to make an immediate impact in the NFL.
Gerold McCoy DT Tennessee
Well the Titans are not the same team that finished last year with the best regular season record. They probably could use a different quarterback, but there is nobody here worth that pick. They have also missed the presence of Albert Haynesworth who left in free agency. Here they have the chance to land another dominate defensive tackle that could follow in Haynesworth's foot steps.
Russell Okung OT Oklahoma State
The way Scott Pioli wants to build the Chiefs is through the offensive and defensive lines. Last year they drafted Tyson Jackson and Alex McGhee and even Glen Dorsey seems to be finding his stride. With all the attention to the defensive line they could focus more on the offensive side of the ball and find protection for their franchise quarterback Matt Cassell. Brandon Albert should be moved back to a more natural guard spot and here they can get the best tackle in the draft in Okung to play the left side.
Sergio Kindle LB Texas
I've had the Raiders going with Taylor Mays for a while and still think in that direction, but since they invested a second round pick in Michael Mitchell I could see them looking a different way. Al Davis still loves his freakish athletes and Kindle is one of them. He will play linebacker for them and he would be an effective blitzer also.
Carlos Dunlap DE Florida
The Lions are much improved team this year, but they still have many holes to fill on this team. Last year they went after best player available and came away with some very good players that will be the cornerstone to their franchise. Look for them to do the same here. Dunlap is a freakish athlete that is a very good pass rusher. Maybe Jim Schwartz can get the same production out of Dunlap that he got out of another freakish defensive end named Javon Kearse.
Trent Williams OT Oklahoma
The Redskins need help along their offensive line. Chris Samuels announced his retirement and that is going to leave a big hole. Williams is better suited to play the right tackle spot, but is playing left tackle this year so that could help him getting on the field right away.
Taylor Mays S USC
(From Carolina) The 49ers are benefiting here from the lack of success of the Panthers. The 49ers have had some good success this season, but could use some help in the secondary. Mays is a safety in a linebackers body. He is very similar to Adrain Wilson from the Cardinals. He should be a good fit in the 49ers 3-4 defense where he can use his good tackling skills in run support and even blitz some.
Jake Locker QB Washinton
This could be an interesting pick for the Seahawks. Since they have two first round picks they can go for a luxury instead of a need. Well this fits both. They need a quality back up for Matthew Hasselbeck. Hasselbeck has shown he can no longer play a full season and is probably at the end of his career. Seneca Wallace is an ok quarterback, but he is a back up. Locker has come on strong since the hiring of Steve Sarkisian, but is still a little raw. Here he can stay in state and sit for a year and learn from a very smart and talented quarterback before taking over in year two or three.
Charles Brown OT USC
The Bills traded away disgruntled left tackle Jason Peters before the draft. The plan was to move Langston Walker from right tackle to left tackle. Well the experiment failed. Walker was awful and was eventually cut. Brown has been soaring up draft boards and could be the new left tackle for the Bills.
Dez Bryant WR Oklahoma State
Mike Sims-Walker has come out of no where and had a great start in his second year. This has given quarterback David Garrard a go to receiver he has never enjoyed. However I'm anxious to see if Walker can keep this up. And even though he can they still lack playmakers to go with him. Williams is an elite route runner that has great hands. Having him on the same team as Tory Holt will only make him better.
Terrence Cody NT Alabama
I've really been down on Cody for a while, but he is starting to impress me a lot. He seems to be in a lot better shape and is more motivated than he was last year. The 49ers could really use some help in the middle of their 3-4 defensive line. Plus Mike Singleterry would be the perfect coach to keep Cody motivated and ready to go.
Damion Williams WR USC
Bill Parcells loves to draft linebackers and defensive backs, and its tempting to think that they could go after Rolando McClain. However they are desperate for a receiver. Ted Ginn Jr. has disappointed and they almost pulled the trigger on a trade that would have sent him to Baltimore. They need somebody to come in and be the number one receiver that Chad Henne needs. Williams is an excellent route runner and would be a very good possession receiver.
Aurther Jones DT/DE Syracuse
(From Chicago) The Broncos have done a very very good job this season when most people thought they would finish with one of the worst records in the league. The defense has played great and a lot of credit has to go to Mike Nolan. However they do have some issues along the defensive line and could benefit from having a talented defensive tackle that is probably the best 3-4 defensive end in the draft.
Nate Allen S South Florida
The Texans have playmakers all over their defense, exept the safety position. Here they can get a talented safety who can also man up on receivers.
Jahvid Best RB California
Either LT or Sproles are not going to be back next year so they need to get sombody in to help out.
Vince Ogalbaase DE/DT Duke
I've had the Jets taking a receiver here for a while, but with Braylon Edwards joining the team in a trade that thought goes out the window. Here they can look to add pieces to their defensive line and get a dynamic defensive tackle in Ogalbaase who can slide over and play in the 5 technique defensive end in their 3-4 defense.
Trevard Lindley CB Kentucky
The Ravens are not getting the production out of the cornerback position that they thought they would get. Lindley is a big physical corner that would fit well into their system.
Selvish Capers OT West Virgina
The Green Bay Packers have been awful at protecting Aaron Rogers. Chad Clifton has been alright, but he was hurt during the Vikings game and Jared Allen abused TJ Lang. The Packers have to address the position.
Eric Norwood LB South Carolina
The Eagles have very good starting linebackers, but injuries have exposed their lack of depth. Norwood has excelled since being moved to the linebacker spot and his skills that he has rushing the passer will help him in their blitz happy defense.
Sean Weatherspoon LB Missouri
The Falcons let their two starting outside linebackers leave in free agency last year and only brought in Mike Peterson. While their defense has played well they could look at improving their linebacking core and moving Peterson to the back up spot.
Jerry Hughes DE/LB TCU
Arizona's offense should be set for a while, so they can look to find building blocks for their defense. Hughes is a former running back prospect that has been very explosive rushing the passer. He should translate well to the rush linebacker spot in the Cardinals 3-4 defense.
Rolando McClain LB Alabama
The Cowboys have been looking to improve the middle of their 3-4 for a while now. They brought in Zach Thomas and that didn't work out. They brought in Keith Brooking and that hasn't been working out. McClain is a very good linebacker who has a lot of experience playing in the 3-4 and being coached by Nick Saban.
Jermaine Gresham TE Oklahoma
Lets not forget about the talented tight end from Oklahoma. He is very talented and would be a top 15 pick, but his season ending knee injury has hurt his stock. The Giants would love to add another playmaker and safety valve for Eli. Gresham would also complement Kevin Boss very well.
Syd'Quan Thompson CB California
The defending Super Bowl champions lost starting cornerback Bryant McFadden in free agency to the Cardinals. Thompson isn't very big, but he is tough and a sure tackler which makes up for his height.
Morgan Burnett S Georgia Tech
The Bengals had a very good draft last year and added many pieces to their team that has allowed them to have such a good start to the season. Here they can add a safety that fits well into their system.
Marvin Austin DE/DT North Carolina
don't think there was a single person that saw the Richard Seymor trade coming. But they did get one heck of a deal out of it, so all the power to them. However they do need to find a replacement for him. Austin is a very good defensive tackle and should make an easy transition to the 3-4 defensive end.
Jason Pierre-Paul DE South Florida
Pierre-Paul is only in his first year in Division 1 football since coming from the Junior College ranks. But he has great size and athletic ability which has allowed him to have an unbeleive able season out shining fellow defensive end George Selvie. The Vikings could use somebody opposite of Jared Allen to provide more pass rush. Plus Pierre-Paul is still a little raw and could learn from the Vikings experienced line.
Jonathan Dywer RB Georgia Tech
The Seahawks haven't had a good running back since Shaun Alexander's MVP season.
Navarro Bowman LB Penn State
The Saints planned on drafting AJ Hawk before Reggie Bush fell into their lap. Last year Brian Cushing was a possibility for them. Here they have the opprotunity to get an athletic linebacker to pair up next to Jonathan Vilma.
Ciron Black OT LSU
For the longest time I've had the Colts targeting a receiver with their first round pick, but with the emergence of Pierre Garcon and Austin Collie I doubt they go down that road anymore. They do need some help along the offensive line at the tackle position.

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