No.

Team

Name

Pos.

College

Comments

1

D’Brickashaw Ferguson

OT

Without a willing trading partner and a boatload of dollars already invested in QB and RB, Houston fills their greatest need by taking Ferguson off the board.

2

Matt Leinart

(1)

QB

Trade with Saints. Although they’ve already traded for Patrick Ramsey, the J-E-T-S still need quality depth behind the often-injured Chad Pennington.

3

Reggie Bush

(2)

RB

Trade with Titans. The Niners make a wish and it comes true. Somehow Bush falls to a place where it makes sense for them to move up and get their man.

4

Mario Williams

(1)

DE

Trade with Jets. Trade down, acquire extra picks and still get the player you covet. What a plan! Williams is an absolute beast that fills a huge need for New Orleans.

5

A.J. Hawk

LB

Browns fans are asking, “Why didn’t Senior VP and GM Phil Savage move up to get him?” The answer is simple. They have far too many needs.

6

Vince Young

(2)

QB

Trade with 49ers. There’s something about this pick that I just don’t like. Young is a huge risk/reward type player that has “boom or bust” written all over it.

7

Haloti Ngata

DT

Maybe Al Davis didn’t get the player he coveted in Vince Young, but what Raider Nation did get is a prototypical nose tackle for the middle of their D-line.

8

Vernon Davis

TE

Davis is just too good for the Bills to not select here. They’re thin at TE and Davis is a legitimate game breaker at the position.

9

Michael Huff

S/CB

With Josh McCown and Jon Kitna already at QB, Matt Millen didn’t want to take a QB or WR. Huff is a complete player and can play either corner or safety.

10

Jay Cutler

QB

With Vernon Davis off the board, the Cards take the man who’ll be their franchise QB. Cutler will hold the clipboard for a year before challenging for a starting spot.

11

Jimmy Williams

CB

Adam Archuleta is now in Washington and Anneas Williams can’t play forever. This Williams is big enough to play either corner or safety for St. Louis.

12

Brodrick Bunkley

DT

The Browns front seven gets another off-season upgrade in Bunkley, who can play either DE or DT in Romeo Crennel’s 3-4 scheme.

13

Tye Hill

CB

Neon Deion Sanders has retired (again). Hill had a solid Senior Bowl week and solidified his position as the number 2 corner in the draft.

14

DeAngelo Williams

RB

Brian Westbrook gets a running mate that will actually give him competition for his starting job. This can be a min-win situation in Philly.

15

Chad Jackson

WR

Rod Smith is getting a little long in the tooth and there’s nobody of consequence behind him. Jackson is a playmaker with speed to burn.

16

Jason Allen

S

The fins take either a safety or receiver here. They can get a better value at safety with Allen.

17

Winston Justice

OT

The O-line needs a stud tackle, and Justice has the ability to play on either side. With Mount McKinney already at LT, Justice will play RT.

18

Chad Greenway

LB

Often compared to Brian Urlacher, Greenway is arguably the best defensive player available at this point. He’s all over the field making plays.

19

Marcus McNeill

OT

The Chargers need a stud LT to anchor their O-line. McNeill will be a top-shelf tackle for years to come. He does need to stay healthy though.

20

Santonio Holmes

WR

The Chiefs get Trent Green a deadly target in Holmes; who’s known for his speed, good hands and running precise pass routes. They may go BPA next.

21

Manny Lawson

DE/

OLB

Lawson will have an immediate impact as an OLB in Bill Bellichick’s 3-4 defensive scheme.

22

Leonard Pope

TE

The Broncos get a franchise caliber TE, something they haven’t had since Shannon Sharpe.

23

Ernie Sims

LB

The Buccaneer front seven just got better with this pick. Sims may lack height, but he can play with the best of them.

24

Mathias Kiwanuka

DE/

OLB

With the addition of DT Sam Adams, the Bengals have the opportunity to take a pass rusher to compliment Justin Smith. They hope to land a TE in round two.

25

Bobby Carpenter

(3)

LB

Trade with Giants. Phil Savage pulls the trigger and gets the player Cleveland needs to complete their front seven. Carpenter is a madman on the field.

26

Dominique Byrd

TE

TE is the greatest area of need for Da-Bears offense. What will they do in round two? Stay tuned and see.

27

DeMeco Ryans

LB

This may be the best year for LB’s in recent history. Although undersized at 225 lbs., Ryans is a playmaker who can go from sideline to sideline.

28

Marcedes Lewis

TE

They really want to get a LB here, but Lewis fills a need at TE as well. Besides, this draft is deep in quality LB’s.

29

Nick Mangold

(1)

C

Trade with Jets. LeCharles is still in charge, but now he’s in Cleveland. Who better to bring in to replace him than another Buckeye?

30

Laurence Maroney

RB

With Edgerrin James now in Arizona, the Colts need to prepare for life without him. Maroney has the talent to validate a first round pick.

31

Max Jean-Gilles

OG

After losing Steve Hutchinson to Minnesota, Seattle fortifies the interior of their O-line with a mammoth wide body. Jean-Gilles is the best guard in the draft.

32

Tamba Hali

DE

Head Coach Bill Cowher will have Hali rush the opposing QB from a two-point stance and continue his sack machine-like numbers.

No.

Team

Name

Pos.

College

Comments

33

Eric Winston

OT

The Texans need several quality O-linemen to protect golden child David Carr. Now with Ferguson and Winston, they have their bookends for years to come.

34

Kamerion Wimbley

(4)

DE/

OLB

Trade with Saints. The Giants convert Wimbley to OLB and he becomes a sack machine for them.

35

Jonathan Scott

OT

Scott has been called a prototypical NFL LT prospect in terms of size (6’-7”, 305 lbs.) and ability. This kid still has plenty of upside as well.

36

LenDale White

RB

His college career left many thinking that he would be an early to mid first rounder. His pro day results found him wanting. Not a big a risk to take in round two.

37

Thomas Howard

LB

Somehow I see this kid as a real playmaker – whether or not he makes a lot of INT’s. Howard has the speed to go from sideline to sideline.

38

D’Qwell Jackson

LB

Not only is this a need, but Jackson is also the best one available.

39

Daryn Colledge

OT

O-line is another concern in Tennessee, especially after drafting a QB so high. Colledge is probably limited to playing RT at the NFL level.

40

Jonathan Joseph

CB

Maybe the Lions should take the best defensive player available throughout the entire draft.

41

Antonio Cromartie

CB

While it’s not a need, Cromartie is the best player available. Sometimes you just need to go that way.

42

Sinorice Moss

WR

Since trading Eric Moulds left a huge hole at WR, why not take one here? Moss really improved his stock with his Senior Bowl week. He may even go higher.

43

Gabe Watson

(3)

DT

Trade with Browns. An under-achiever in college, perhaps Watson needs a dose of Camp Coughlin will help straighten him out.

44

Donte Whitner

S

Will Demps left Baltimore for greener pastures, so why not take a safety here?

45

Claude Wroten

DT

From a talent perspective Wroten should go higher. However, his lack of maturity may cause him to slide farther down the draft.

46

Ko Simpson

S

While defensive backs may not be the “sexy” pick, the Rams are filling needs with talented players. It’s hard to argue with that.

47

Ashton Youboty

CB

I can already hear Chris Berman saying, “Shake, shake, shake Youboty” with this pick. Youboty is still a bit raw, but he is talented.

48

Abdul Hodge

LB

It’s a good thing when you can fill a need with the best player available.

49

Darnell Bing

S

For some reason, safety is one of those positions where players slide. Bing has a reputation of being a hitter. It also helps that the Cowboys need a safety.

50

Davin Joseph

OG

The move to revamp San Diego’s O-line continues with Joseph.

51

Richard Marshall

CB

The Vikings are another team that would do well by taking the BPA throughout the remainder of the draft.

52

Joseph Addai

RB

Corey Dillon is still quite good, but who’s behind him?

53

Kelly Jennings

CB

Jennings could push for a starting position immediately.

54

Demetrius Williams

WR

Somewhere they need to pick up another receiver, so why not now?

55

Joe Klopfenstein

TE

This kid is a steal here. The Bengals get a solid pass receiver that can also block. Imagine that, a TE that can do what he’s supposed to do.

56

Alan Zemaitis

(4)

CB

Trade with Giants. Not bad, they trade down and still manage to fill a need in the defensive secondary.

57

Daniel Bullocks

S

Having a real nose for the ball, Bullocks seems to always be in the middle of things.

58

Darryl Tapp

DE

I really like this guy’s inside move.

59

Ryan O’Callaghan

OT

This is probably a bit of a reach, but they really need to address their O-line.

60

Maurice Drew

RB

Compact and with a low center of gravity, Drew is a good value pick here.

61

Pat Watkins

S

Very solid selection – John Lynch is getting up in years, so it’s a good idea to train his eventual replacement.

62

Rodrique Wright

DT

Somehow Tony Dungy needs to reach this kid for this pick to work out for the Colts. Often called an underachiever, Wright has a lot of ability.

63

Maurice Stovall

WR

Golden Domers across the nation are cheering because one of their own finally got taken off the board. This is another good pick that fills a hole.

64

Taitsui Lutui

OG

They haven’t taken a WR as of yet, but they will eventually.

No.

Team

Name

Pos.

College

Comments

65

Dee Webb

CB

A solid, albeit unspectacular pick.

66

DeMario Minter

CB

Why not double up on the position?

67

Charles Spencer

G

This kid is about as hard-nosed as they come.

68

Cedric Griffin

(2)

CB

Trade with Niners. This kid makes a nice bookend to go with Adam Jones.

69

Mark Anderson

DE

He’ll tear it up as a 3-4 OLB for Raider Nation.

70

Babatunde Oshinowo

DT

An outstanding selection. The Bills need a two-gap DT and Oshinowo fills the bill.

71

Jerious Norwood

RB

I really like this kid. He has a good burst and good vision.

72

Anthony Fasano

TE

This fills a big need for the Cards, but they still need at least one OT.

73

Jesse Mahelona

DT

Speaking of doubling up, the Bills get a pair for the inside of the front four.

74

Gerris Wilkinson

LB

The Lions manage to fill another need.

75

Ray Edwards

DE

They’ll find a place for him along the front seven.

76

Jason Avant

WR

While not a burner, Avant manages to catch anything thrown in his direction.

77

Parys Haralson

DE

The Rams need a pass rusher for their front four.

78

John McCargo

DT

McCargo got overlooked somewhat because of Mario Williams and Manny Lawson, but he can play too. He’ll fit nicely into their D-line rotation.

79

Jeremy Trueblood

OT

Sooner or later they had to address the loss of Kevin Schaffer to Cleveland.

80

Todd Watkins

WR

BPA that doesn’t play RB or QB.

81

Dusty Dvoracek

DT

They need someone to help stop the run, and this kid has a nasty streak. He may be better suited as a 3-4 DE.

82

Jonathan Orr

WR

Orr could be described as a poor man’s Braylon Edwards.

83

Charlie Whitehurst

QB

Whitehurst is the best of what’s left at QB. They need someone young to groom for the future behind Brad Johnson.

84

Greg Blue

S

Just keep filling holes when you get to this point.

85

Derrick Martin

CB

Same here.

86

Derek Hagen

WR

Somebody eventually has to take him off the board. Hopefully Coach Bill can make something of him.

87

Orien Harris

DT

Trade with Giants. Might as well give them another piece for the front four.

88

Kyle Williams

DT

I know, it’s not a need pick. At least it’s not a reach.

89

Stanley McClover

DE

Another pick for depth.

90

Tim Jennings

CB

Just keep plugging holes where you can.

91

Jonathan Lewis

DT

Although they recently signed Sam Adams, they still need help for the D-line rotation.

92

Roger McIntosh

LB

I have one word for you - reach.

93

Andrew Whitworth

OT

There’s no disgrace in doubling up in an area of need.

94

Greg Eslinger

C

Jeff Saturday can’t play forever. Besides, it’s never a bad thing to have depth along the O-line.

95

Fred Matua

OG

Like I said, it’s never a bad thing to have depth along the O-line.

96

Brandon Williams

WR

They’ve lost Plaxico and Randle El in consecutive years. I think it might be time to add one.

97

Victor Adeyanju

DE

Compensatory pick. With John Abraham now in Atlanta, the Jets need a pass rusher.