Round 2

33. New England Patriots: Aaron Williams, CB, Texas

Brandon Meriweather is in a heap of trouble, so bolstering the secondary isn’t a bad thing.

34. Buffalo Bills: Akeem Ayers

Very talented and fits the defense.  Bills get another playmaker on defense.

35. Cincinnati Bengals: Titus Young

Young can flat out make plays.  Cam Newton gets another target.

36. Denver Broncos: Rahim Moore, S, UCLA

Champ is back, so the focus in the secondary is on safety.

37. Cleveland Browns: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa

Regressed considerably last season, otherwise he would be a first rounder.

38. Arizona Cardinals: Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame

Rudolph is the top TE in the draft and fills a big need on the Cards’ roster.

39. Tennessee Titans: Jake Locker, QB, Washington

Concerns about his accuracy drop him this far, but he’s still a highly sought after prospect.

40. Dallas Cowboys: Christian Ballard, DE, Iowa

Brings a little more punch to the Cowboy pass rush.

41. Washington Redskins: Christian Ponder, QB, FSU

The most sound QB selection at this point.  His stock has risen steadily since the senior bowl.

42. Houston Texans: Cam Heyward, DE, Ohio State

Heyward paired with Mario Williams presents a problem for opposing QBs.

43. Minnesota Vikings: Ben Ijalana, G, Villanova

Bolstering the OL is the best way to set up a new QB for success.

44. Detroit Lions: DeAndre McDaniels, S, Clemson

McDaniels is underrated, but will help build a solid secondary for the Lions.

45. San Francisco 49ers: Kendric Burney, CB, UNC

Nate Clements is not worth his pay check.  Burney is the next highest rated CB on the board.

46. Denver Broncos:  Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois

Leshoure gives Denver depth at RB.  He may end up as the starter.

47. St. Louis Rams: Stefen Wisniewski, G/C, Penn State

Sam Bradford has a history of injury.  Protecting him is a high priority.

48. Oakland Raiders: Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia

Amazing amount of potential here, but is he fast enough for Al Davis’s liking?

49. Jacksonville Jaguars: Colin Kaepernick, QB, Nevada

Drafting Kaepernick adds a solid QB prospect to the team, but it also ignites a fire under Garrard’s ass.

50. San Diego Chargers: Martez Wilson, ILB, Illinois

Best ILB in the draft, Chargers are lucky to have him.

51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Allen Bailey, DE, Miami

Back to back DEs will instantly transform the Bucs pass rush from anemic to prolific. 

52. New York Giants: Drake Nevis, DT, LSU

A solid DT prospect will allow the Giant’s gifted DEs to be that much more affective.

53. Indianapolis Colts: Quenton Carter, S, Oklahoma

The search to find Bob Sanders replacement begins with this draft.

54. Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Burton, CB, Utah

A bit raw, but his ability is undeniable.  Eagles get a potential pro-bowler in the second round.

55. Kansas City Chiefs: Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pitt

Dwayne Bowe proved his worth last season.  Adding a WR to complement Bowe should be a priority.

56. New Orleans Saints: Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia Tech

Has a career average of over 5 ypc.  Saints need to add another viable option at RB.

57. Seattle Seahawks: Rodney Hudson, OL, FSU

Seahawks need to protect the fragile Hasselbeck better while opening lanes in the run game.

58. Baltimore Ravens: Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland

Smith is a flat out playmaker that can stretch the field.  Just what the doctor ordered.

59. Atlanta Falcons: Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami

The Falcons could use a compliment to Roddy White.  Matt Ryan will love Hankerson.

60. New England Patriots: Daniel Thomas, RB, Kansas State

I like the law firm of Green-Ellis, but the Pats will look to add depth.

61. San Diego Chargers: Tyler Sash, S, Iowa

Here is a SS that can do some damage.  The Bolts could use an upgrade at safety.

62. Chicago Bears: Marcus Cannon, G, TCU

A bit underrated, Cannon is an excellent pass blocker.

63. Pittsburgh Steelers: Rashad Carmichael, CB, Virginia Tech

For as good as the Steelers defense has been, they can definitely upgrade the CB position.

64. Green Bay Packers: Brooks Reed, DE/OLB, Arizona

Forget how good this kid is, he flat out looks like a Packer linebacker. 

Round 3

65. Carolina Panthers: Johnny Patrick, CB, Louisville

66. Cincinnati Bengals: Quan Sturdivant, LB, UNC

67. Denver Broncos: Danny Watkins, G, Baylor

68. Buffalo Bills: Joseph Barksdale, OT, LSU

69. Arizona Cardinals: Andy Dalton, QB, TCU

70. Cleveland Browns: Deunta Williams, FS, UNC

71. Dallas Cowboys: Davon House, CB, New Mexico State

72. New Orleans: Robert Sands, S, WVU

73. Houston Texans: Ahmad Black, S, Florida

74. New England Patriots: Clint Boling, G, Georgia

75. Detroit Lions: Ross Homan, OLB, Ohio State

76. San Francisco 49ers:  Sam Acho, DE/OLB, Texas

77. Tennessee Titans: Orlando Franklin, G, Miami

78. St. Louis Rams: Jurrell Casey, DT, USC

79. Miami Dolphins: John Moffitt, G, Wisconsin

80. Jacksonville Jaguars: Casey Matthews, ILB, Oregon

81. Oakland Raiders: James Carpenter, G, Alabama

82. San Diego Chargers: James Brewer, OT, Indiana

83. New York Giants: Kelvin Sheppard, ILB, LSU

84. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Greg Jones, ILB, Michigan State

85. Philadelphia Eagles: KJ Wright, OLB, Mississippi State

86. Kansas City Chiefs: Jabaal Sheard, DE/OLB, Pitt

87. Indianapolis Colts: Jason Pinkston, OT, Pitt

88. New Orleans Saints: Pernell McPhee, DE, Mississippi State

89. San Diego Chargers: Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky

90. Baltimore Ravens: Will Rackley, G, Lehigh

91. Atlanta Falcons: Luke Stocker, TE, Tenn

92. New England Patriots: Tandon Doss, WR, Indiana

93. Chicago Bears: Chris Hairston, OT, Clemson

94. New York Jets: Shiloh Keo, SS, Idaho

95. Pittsburgh Steelers: DeMarcus Love, G, Arkansas

96. Green Bay Packers: Shane Vereen, RB, Cal

Round 4

97. Carolina Panthers: Greg Little, WR, UNC

98. Seattle Seahawks: Jah Reid, OT, UCF

99. Buffalo Bills: Jarvis Jenkins, DE/DT, Clemson

100. Cincinnati Bengals: Jake Kirkpatrick, C, TCU

101. Cleveland Browns: Nate Irving, ILB, NC State

102. Arizona Cardinals: Andrew Jackson, G, Fresno State

103. Philadelphia Eagles: Joe Lefeged, SS, Rutgers

104. Houston Texans: Curtis Marsh, CB, Utah State

105. Minnesota Vikings: Greg Romeus, DE, Pitt

106. Detroit Lions: Mario Harvey, ILB, Marshall

107. San Francisco 49ers: Jerrel Jernigan, WR/KR, Troy

108. Tennessee Titans: Colin McCarthy, LB, Miami

109. Dallas Cowboys: Jaiquawn Jarrett, FS, Temple

110. Miami Dolphins: Ricky Stanzi, QB, Iowa

111. St. Louis Rams: DJ Williams, TE, Arkansas

112. Oakland Raiders: Dontay Moch, OLB, Nevada

113. Jacksonville Jaguars: Shareece Wright, CB, USC

114. San Francisco 49ers: Tim Barnes, C, Missouri

115. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma

116. New York Giants: Jordan Toddman, RB, UCONN

117. Kansas City Chiefs: Marcus Gilbert, OT, Florida

118. Indianapolis Colts: Terrell McClain, DT, USF

119. Philadelphia Eagles: Darius Morris, G, Temple

120. Jacksonville Jaguars: Austin Pettis, WR, Boise State

121. Buffalo Bills: Nathan Enderle, QB, Idaho

122. Baltimore Ravens: Chris Carter, OLB/DE, Fresno State

123. Atlanta Falcons: Lawrence Wilson, OLB, UCONN

124. New England Patriots: Willie Smith, OT, East Carolina

125. New York Jets: Lawrence Guy, DE/DT, Arizona State

126. Chicago Bears: JT Thomas, OLB, WVU

127. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jeremy Beal, DE/OLB, Oklahoma

128. Green Bay Packers: DeMarcus Van Dyke, CB, Miami

Round 5

129. Carolina Panthers: Ugo Chinasa, DE, Oklahoma State

130. Buffalo Bills: Lance Kendricks, TE, Wisconsin

131. Cincinnati Bengals: Derek Newton, OT, Arkansas State

132. Kansas City Chiefs: Jerrard Tarrant, S, Georgia Tech

133. Arizona Cardinals: Buster Skrine, CB, UT-Chattanooga

134. Cleveland Browns: Justin Boren, G, Ohio State

135. Houston Texans: Rob Housler, TE, Florida Atlantic

136. Minnesota Vikings: Jeron Johnson, S, Boise State

137. Kansas City Chiefs: Mike Mohamed, ILB, Cal

138. San Francisco 49ers: Roy Helu, RB, Nebraska

139. Tennessee Titans: Jalil Brown, CB, Colorado

140. Dallas Cowboys: Alex Henery, K, Nebraska

141. Washington Redskins: Lee Ziemba, G, Auburn

142. St. Louis Rams: Delone Carter, RB, Syracuse

143. Miami Dolphins: Virgil Green, TE, Nevada

144. Jacksonville Jaguars: Eric Hagg, FS, Nebraska

145. Oakland Raiders: Sione Fua, DT, Stanford

146. Philadelphia Eagles: Jermale Hines, SS, Ohio State

147. Minnesota Vikings: Jonas Mouton, OLB, Michigan

148. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Chimdi Chekwa, CB, Ohio State

149. Indianapolis Colts: Edmund Gates, WR, Abilene Christian

150. Philadelphia Eagles: Kendall Hunter, RB, Oklahoma State

151. Detroit Lions: Marcus Gilchrist, CB, Clemson

152. Washington Redskins: Terrance Toliver, WR, LSU

153. Seattle Seahawks: Owen Marecic, FB, Stanford

154. Seattle Seahawks: Vincent Brown, WR, San Diego State

155. Atlanta Falcons: Brandon Hogan, CB, WVU

156. New England Patriots: Richard Sherman, CB/FS, Stanford

157. Chicago Bears: Stephen Burton, WR, West Texas A&M

158. New York Jets: Greg Salas, WR, Hawaii

159. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jacquizz Rodgers, RB, Oregon State

160. Green Bay Packers: David Arkin, G, Missouri State

Round 6

161. Carolina Panthers: Julius Thomas, TE, Portland State

162. Cincinnati Bengals: Ryan Winterswyk, DE, Boise State

163. Cleveland Browns: Derek Hall, OT, Stanford

164. Buffalo Bills: Tyrod Taylor, QB, Virginia Tech

165. Cleveland Browns: Bruce Miller, OLB, UCF

166. Arizona Cardinals: Derrick Locke, RB, Kentucky

167. Minnesota Vikings: Ian Williams, DT, Notre Dame

168. Seattle Seahawks: Dwayne Harris, WR, East Carolina

169. San Francisco 49ers: Pat Delvin, QB, Delaware

170. Tennessee Titans: Brandon Fusco, C, Slippery Rock

171. Dallas Cowboys: Zach Hurd, G, UCONN

172. Washington Redskins: Chykie Brown, CB, Texas

173. Houston Texans: Kenrick Ellis, NT, Hampton

174. Miami Dolphins: Kristofer O’Dowd, C, USC

175. St. Louis Rams: Eric Gordon, OLB, Michigan State

176. Oakland Raiders: Jeremy Kerley, WR, TCU

177. Jacksonville Jaguars: Pierre Allen, DE, Nebraska

178. San Diego Chargers: Cedric Thornton, DE/DT, Southern Arkansas

179. Detroit Lions: Cortez Allen, CB, Citadel

180. New York Giants: Adrian Moten, OLB, Maryland

181. Arizona Cardinals: Josh Davis, OT, Georgia

182. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Steve Schilling, G, Michigan

183. Indianapolis Colts: Dion Lewis, RB, Pitt

184. Denver Broncos: Cliff Matthews, DE, South Carolina

185. San Francisco 49ers: Chris Rucker, FS/CB, Michigan State

186. Baltimore Ravens: Alex Linnenkohl, C, Oregon State

187. Atlanta Falcons: Julian Vandervelde, G, Iowa

188. New England Patriots: Steven Friday, OLB/DE, Virginia Tech

189. New York Jets: Cheta Ozougwu, OLB/DE, Rice

190. Chicago Bears: Justin Rogers, CB, Richmond

191. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jerrell Powe, NT, Ole Miss

192. Green Bay Packers: Cecil Shorts III, WR, Mount Union

February Mock Draft

This mock was done Feb. 21, Enjoy!

ROUND 1

1. Carolina Panthers: Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama
Remember, this is the first pick of the draft. No team can afford to take a guy with character issues (Nick Fairley) or a possible one-hit-wonder (Da'Quan Bowers). There is little question that Marcell Dareus will be a force. This is the perfect pick to build around.

2. Denver Broncos: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
Denver needs to upgrade its defensive line. They'll get Dumervil back next year which will help, but John Fox knows the importance of a dominant DT. I know I just said there are character issues with Fairley, but this is the right system for him.

3. Buffalo Bills: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
The Bills need to get out of the NFL cellar. I was impressed by Fitzpatrick last year, so I don't think they need to reach for a QB here. Peterson is extremely gifted and will help the Bills turn their defense around.

4. Cincinnati Bengals: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
I could definitely see AJ Green going here instead of Bowers, but the Bengals could use a more consistent pass rush. I know the draft is full of quality DEs, but there will be some excellent options at WR in the 2nd round.

5. Arizona Cardinals: Von Miller, DE/OLB, Texas A&M
This guy is pure talent. The Cardinals need a dynamic player on defense that the rest of the team can rally around. I expect big things for Miller in AZ.

6. Cleveland Browns: AJ Green, WR, Georgia
If Green falls here, Cleveland fans should rejoice! Taking AJ Green is here is sort of like taking Braylon Edwards, except Green will actually hold onto the ball. Colt McCoy will flourish with Green as his primary target.

7. San Francisco 49ers: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
Gabbert is the best QB option in this draft. Harbaugh is the perfect coach to take him. This is an ideal situation for the 49ers who desperately need a franchise QB.

8. Tennessee Titans: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
DE is not the Titans biggest need. However, they have a new coach in town and I have a feeling they will take on the 'take the best player available strategy'. Quinn is a beast and will absolutely leap your screen.

9. Dallas Cowboys: JJ Watt, DE, Wisconsin
It's time for Igor Olshansky to move on and be under productive somewhere else. JJ Watt will be exactly what the Cowboys need up front.

10. Washington Redskins: Aldon Smith, DE/OLB, Missouri
I expect Smith to jump up the boards come early April. Orakpo was the only Redskin to record more than 2.5 sacks last year. The rush OLB position needs a consistent player like Aldon Smith.

11. Houston Texans: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
The Texans cannot continue having a poor secondary and expect to win games with offense alone. Amukamara is the best available CB and will be a welcome upgrade.

12. Minnesota Vikings: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
The Vikings need a QB, but they will be able to address that need in the 2nd round. Nate Solder is an amazing talent that should not be passed up.

13. Detroit Lions: Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA
Ayers is projected as a 1st rounder in most mock drafts, but I still feel that he is under rated. Ayers will seamlessly fill in for Julian Peterson.

14. St. Louis Rams: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
No surprise here. Julio Jones fits perfectly with what the Rams are doing.

15. Miami Dolphins: Mike Pouncey, G, Florida
I have a feeling that the Dolphins will acquire a veteran QB like McNabb to fill that need. Mark Ingram is a popular pick here, but I feel the Phins will find a RB in round 3 or 4 that will make up for losing Ricky and/or Ronnie. Pouncey is the best G in the draft. Miami's offense will be instantly better.

16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Cam Jordan, DE, California
The Jaguars are lucky to have Jordan fall this far. In fact, I think I may have to switch Quinn and Jordan around for my next update. The Jags finally have a 1st round DE that is worth the pick.

17. New England Patriots: Tyron Smith, OT, USC
The Patriots primary need is to bolster their pass rush. However, they (once again) have a ton of draft picks and this draft is particularly deep at the rush OLB/DE position. I have Smith graded as the 2nd best OT and he's definitely worth the pick.

18. San Diego Chargers: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
Teams will become more and more impressed with Carimi as we get closer to the draft. Carimi will upgrade the Chargers right tackle position instantly.

19. New York Giants: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
Why would a team as effective at running the ball take a RB in the 1st round? If the Giants could have ran out the clock late in games, they would have made the playoffs. Ingram will get tough yards that Bradshaw can't and Jacobs won't.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
Kerrigan will be more effective as a hand on the ground pass rusher than a stand up rush OLB. There is no secret that the Bucs need a pass rusher and Kerrigan fits perfectly.

21. Kansas City Chiefs: Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State
The only reason Paea is mocked out of the first round is because of a knee injury. Teams should not worry about it, he's fine. Plus, he's an absolute beast.

22. Indianapolis Colts: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
How could you not be impressed with this kid? Peyton Manning is back to lighting up the league with this addition at OT.

23. Philadelphia Eagles: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State
The Eagles may choose to take a CB like Jimmy Smith here, but I doubt they do. There are plenty of 2nd round CBs that will service nicely. Sherrod is the next best OT and they are going fast.

24. New Orleans Saints: Muhammad Wilkerson, DT, Temple
The Saints get a big upgrade in the defensive line. He will make the entire line better and more apt at getting to the QB.

25. Seattle Seahawks: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
Before you judge this pick, really think about it. Cam Newton is the most gifted athlete at QB. He just needs a year or two to become more refined. Hasselbeck still has something left in the tank and will help mentor Newton as a passer. Furthermore, the Seahawks will need to hit the reset button pretty soon. Newton will be the new face of the organization.

26. Baltimore Ravens: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado
Smith is a physical corner who fits the Ravens perfectly. If the draft were today, I seriously doubt the Ravens pass on Smith if he's available.

27. Atlanta Falcons: Titus Young, WR, Boise State
This guy has gamebreaker written all over him. Matt Ryan gets another weapon that will alleviate some of the double coverage on White.

28. New England Patriots: Justin Houston, DE/OLB, Georgia
As I mentioned earlier, the Pats will look to upgrade their pass rush. Houston fits the NE scheme very well. There is no reason to pass on him here.

29. Chicago Bears: Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor
The Bears fill a need by upgrading at the DT position. Taylor is a space-eater that will enable the likes of Julius Peppers to do what he does best.

30. New York Jets: Bruce Carter, OLB, North Carolina
Justin Houston is who the Jets want, but he's gone. Bruce Carter is definitely under rated. You may think Carter is not first round talent, but I'm here to tell you that you're wrong.

31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ben Ijalana, OL, Villanova
Ijalana fits what Pittsburgh needs. The Steelers would rather have had some of the other O-Linemen that were taken earlier, but that's what you get for winning the AFC. Ijalana is no slouch though, he will add consistency to line that begs for improvement.

32. Green Bay Packers: Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina
Austin fits that 3-4 DE mold that the Packers run. Cameron Heyward has shown flashes and could go here, but I have Marvin Austin graded above him. Jenkins and Jolly may not be there, so the Pack get a good one in Austin.

ROUND 2

33. New England Patriots: Cameron Heyward, DE/DT, Ohio State

34. Buffalo Bills: Corey Luiget, DT, Illinois

35. Cincinnati Bengals: Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland

36. Denver Broncos: Rahim Moore, FS, UCLA

37. Cleveland Browns: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa

38. Arizona Cardinals: Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame

39. Tennessee Titans: Brandon Harris, CB, Miami

40. Dallas Cowboys: Aaron Williams, CB, Texas

41. Washington Redskins: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas

42. Houston Texans: Jabaal Sheard, DE/OLB, Pittsburgh

43. Minnesota Vikings: Jake Locker, QB, Washington

44. Detriot Lions: Stefen Wisniewski, C/G, Penn State

45. San Francisco 49ers: Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh

46. Denver Broncos: Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois

47. St. Louis Rams: Christian Ballard, DE/DT, Iowa

48. Oakland Raiders: Kendric Burney, CB, North Carolina

49. Jacksonville Jaguars: Colin Kaepernick, QB, Nevada

50. San Diego Chargers: Martez Wilson, ILB, Illinois

51. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia

52. New York Giants: Drake Nevis, DT, LSU

53. Indianapolis Colts: Quinton Carter, S, Oklahoma

54. Philadelphia Eagles: Brandon Burton, CB, Utah

55. Kansas City Chiefs: Sam Acho, DE/OLB, Texas

56. New Orleans Saints: Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia Tech

57. Seattle Seahawks: Rodney Hudson, G, Florida State

58. Baltimore Ravens: Randall Cobb, WR, Kentucky

59. Atlanta Falcons: Brooks Reed, DE/OLB, Arizona

60. New England Patriots: Daniel Thomas, RB, Kansas State

61. San Diego Chargers: Jeremy Beal, DE/OLB, Oklahoma

62. Chicago Bears: Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami

63. Pittsburgh Steelers: Rashad Carmichael, CB, Virginia Tech

64. Green Bay Packers: Marcus Cannon, G, TCU