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http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Mock-Draft-10.html

1. Carolina Panthers: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn

The Panthers need a guy who they can build their defense around inside. Fairley is as talented as any prospect in this year’s draft and has the ability to mature into a dominant interior lineman at the next level.

2. Denver Broncos: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU

Both age and an overall lack of talent are major problems in the Denver secondary. Therefore, adding a standout like Peterson who has the makings of a potential shutdown press corner could be too intriguing to pass up.

3. Buffalo Bills: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn

If there is anything we know about Buffalo head coach Chan Gailey, it’s that he understands how to be creative with unique/dynamic offensive weapons. Newton is a talent who needs work, but has the skill set to thrive in Buffalo, and Gailey is the kind of coach who can get the most out of him the quickest.

4. Cincinnati Bengals: Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson

The Bengals need to improve their pass rush and Bowers has the ability to mature into a very good three-down lineman at the next level.

5. Arizona Cardinals: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri

Arizona has one of the worst quarterback situations in the league right now and needs to bring in a franchise signal-caller they can build around. I’m not nearly as high on Gabbert as most, but he’s still an upgrade over what they have in Arizona.

6. Cleveland Browns: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia

Adding a dynamic threat at the receiver position is a must for the Browns this offseason. And Green has the talent to come in and become an impact guy early in his NFL career.

7. San Francisco 49ers: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M

With no quarterback on the board worthy of the pick, look for the 49ers to try to address their pass rush needs with a guy who knows how to make a living flying off the edge and getting after opposing signal-callers.

8. Tennessee Titans: Cameron Jordan, DL, California

The Titans are never without too many talented defensive linemen and adding another big body who can play inside as well as at end gives them the kind of scheme versatility they could be looking for.

9. Dallas Cowboys: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina Quinn was the best pure pass rusher I saw on tape during the 2009 season and getting a potential blue-chip pass rusher at this stage is a nice little grab for the Cowboys at nine.

10. Washington Redskins: Tyron Smith, OT, Southern California

Smith may be a bit of a surprise here. However, he’s as talented as any OT in the draft, is still dripping with upside and the Redskins need to continue to improve their O-line. Plus, Smith has only played on the right side during his time at USC and pairing him with Trent Williams could give the ‘Skins one of the best tandems of starting tackles in the league with this pick.

11. Houston Texans: Marcell Dareus, DL, Alabama

As bad as the Texans secondary is, it’s vital for them to get the right pieces in place for their switch to a 3-4. Dareus is a perfect fit as a five-technique, as he anchors vs. the run and forces opposing offenses into unmanageable down and distance situations.

12. Minnesota Vikings: Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas

The Vikings have a lot of pieces in place, but they can’t expect to compete until they have some kind of resolution at the QB position. Mallett is a talented kid and would be a good fit throwing the football vertically down the field to the Minnesota receiving corps.

13. Detroit Lions: Brandon Harris, CB, Miami

Adding talent to the secondary has to be objective number one for the Lions front office. Harris is a fluid, balanced kid with good speed and impressive ball skills. He has the ability to develop into a very good starting NFL corner.

14. St. Louis Rams: Julio Jones, WR, Alabama

The Rams get their wish and add a much-needed playmaker to their wide receiving corps. Jones is at his best in the three-step game, which is perfect for QB Sam Bradford, who loves to operate underneath.

15. Miami Dolphins: Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama

With major question marks at the running back position going into next year, a physical, NFL-ready back like Ingram could end up being a must for the Dolphins in round one.

16. Jacksonville Jaguars: Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA

Physically, the guy has all the tools to be as good as he wants to be. He’s got a little lazy to his game and at times displays questionable instincts. However, he’s an impressive size/speed athlete who adds a lot of talent and versatility to the Jaguars linebacking corps.

17. New England Patriots: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska

The Pats have more pressing needs, but with plenty of picks in the first couple rounds they can go with a versatile defensive back like Amukamara, who I can see playing all over their defensive secondary.

18. San Diego Chargers: Jonathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh

With wideouts Malcolm Floyd and Vincent Jackson scheduled for free agency, adding a big, strong vertical threat like Baldwin might end up being the only play the Chargers have in making sure they give quarterback Philip Rivers enough weapons to throw to.

19. New York Giants: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College

The Giants have a need at offensive tackle and I have a tough time seeing them pass on a Boston College product if tackle is the pick.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri

Tampa Bay has some talent in place on the D-line, but adding a sack artist on the outside who can force opposing quarterbacks to step up into the teeth of their defensive tackle duo looks like a must.

21. Kansas City Chiefs: Justin Houston, OLB, Georgia

Kansas City needs to be able to get after the passer and with Tamba Hali scheduled for free agency, Houston could be asked to come in and make an impact from day one.

22. Indianapolis Colts: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State

Keeping QB Peyton Manning safe and upright is going to be one of the biggest objectives for the Colts this offseason. Therefore, adding a big, athletic and intelligent blind side protector is a nice start.

23. Philadelphia Eagles: Mike Pouncey, OL, Florida

The Eagles are in need of improving the talent on the interior of their offensive line as Pouncey offers them some versatility as well as some intriguing bloodlines.

24. New Orleans Saints: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa

Clayborn gives the Saints a versatile three-down player who I can see getting reps both inside and out.

25. Seattle Seahawks: Nate Solder, OT, Colorado

With a major need on the right side of the line of scrimmage, Solder has the size and flexibility to mature into a very good NFL run blocker and hold his own in the pass game as well. He would give Seattle a pair of young, talented bookend tackles.

26. Baltimore Ravens: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado

The Ravens not only have to add more talent to their corner spot, but they need to get bigger and more physical outside as well. They were said to like Virginia CB Chris Cook last year. Therefore, I can see Smith getting some looks at the end of round one.

27. Atlanta Falcons: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue

A high character, hard-working pass rusher who is the perfect kind of complement for John Abraham off the edge.

28. New England Patriots: Benjamin Ijalana, OL, Villanova

A downright dominant small-school blocker with impressive movement skills, good bend and a long set of arms. Missed the Senior Bowl because of a sports hernia, but has the talent to come in and play early in his NFL career.

29. Chicago Bears: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin

Carimi is a good enough athlete to play on the left side and hold his own in pass protection. However, his bread and butter is as an in-line blocker and will give the Bears some real thump on whatever side they wish to play him.

30. New York Jets: Danny Watkins, OG, Baylor

The Jets are close, but improving the talent at guard is a must. Watkins is a strong, mature kid with natural movement skills and despite being older than most — 26 years old — I could still see him sneaking into the later portions of round one.

31. Pittsburgh Steelers: Phil Taylor, DL, Baylor

As poor as the O-line has been, the Steelers need to continue to add more youth to their defensive front and Taylor has the ability to line up at both the nose and at the 5-technique early on.

32. Green Bay Packers: J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin

With some holes potentially opening up on the defensive line via free agency, adding a tough, big body like J.J. Watt makes a lot of sense for the Super Bowl champs at the end of round one.

I actually like this pick a lot. It gives us two young bookend stud tackles for many years to come. Something that we haven't had in a long long time. Not since Samuels and Jansen. Pairing Tyron Smith with Trent Williams has such a huge upside. I know it's not the sexy pick but it's a great step in the right direction. It would show that we are committed to building this team the right way. Take a DL in the second round and then we'd really be talking. I'm totally down with taking Smith with the 10th pick. Hail Skins!

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I wasn't impressed with Brown at all. Even when he was supposedly healthy towards the end of the year he was only so-so. I'd rather have a young stud Tackle then a 30 plus year old injured player who may or may not return anywhere close to his old form. I think people are iffy about giving up on Brown because we invested a draft pick in him. I say o well. Cut our losses and move on. Let's build this team the right way. We've neglected the line for far too long.

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I wasn't impressed with Brown at all. Even when he was supposedly healthy towards the end of the year he was only so-so. I'd rather have a young stud Tackle then a 30 plus year old injured player who may or may not return anywhere close to his old form. I think people are iffy about giving up on Brown because we invested a draft pick in him. I say o well. Cut our losses and move on. Let's build this team the right way. We've neglected the line for far too long.

If you hate Brown then you should hope that we go for Harris. He was drafted by Mike Shanahan, is only 25, and looked great in the system we now run. Drafting a RT to replace Brown simply means that we have one less pick to spend on either the offensive or defensive line in the draft.

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What kind of money do you think Harris would require? I'd rather put those funds to good use by going after some interior lineman like Mankins from the Pats or Khalil. Harris would seem like a good pick up tho if he could be had at a reasonable price.

Mankins is getting franchised according to rotoworld. I wouldn't be surprised if our only free agent signings are Harris and Davin Joseph so we'd have more than enough money.

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Well we'd certainly get a damn good player at that selection if we took Smith. But I'd really like us to come away with our QB at 10 if possible. I notice they don't have Jake Locker in the first round. Maybe he'd be available at 41 in this scenario?

Even still, I think I'd grade Marcell Dareus, Julio Jones, and Prince Amukamara all ahead of Tyron Smith and would prefer to take one of them at 10, preferably Dareus. But they're absolutely right about one thing: Trent Williams and Tyron Smith would be the nastiest pair of young offensive tackles in the league and they would knock heads in our scheme.

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Makes less sense than re-signing Brown or signing Harris and still having that pick to fill another need.

I think Brown is very nearly washed up. Even if he's not, I think Tyron Smith is a much, much bigger talent at this point in their careers. If Gabbert is off the board at 10, I'd rather spend that pick on Tyron Smith than keep Brown around. I don't even think Brown is a good short term solution any more.

Now Ryan Harris? I don't know. Who knows if we'll be able to sign FAs this year? And I thought he was an RFA anyway.

If you get Smith at 10 and Locker at 41, I think you have the seeds of a dominant offense.

Or,

- Smith at 10,

- trade down from from 41 into the late 50's to pick up a third

- BPA with the new second round pick, (Paea/Wisniewski/Baldwin/Hudson?)

- Jurrell Casey with the third round pick

And then go into next year's first round looking for your QB.

Say it's Wisniewski in the second and we sign Davin Joseph. We'll have added three impact caliber starters to our offensive line in a single offseason. Trent Williams and Korey Lichtensteiger already formed an excellent left side. In the span of a season or two we would have the best offensive line in the league.

Then Casey is our playmaking NT and you could supplement the rest of the class with shrewd late round picks like Lawrence Guy and Robert Sands in the fifth round, Dion Lewis in the sixth round, and Justin Rogers in the seventh. That would be a hell of a class.

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If you hate Brown then you should hope that we go for Harris. He was drafted by Mike Shanahan, is only 25, and looked great in the system we now run. Drafting a RT to replace Brown simply means that we have one less pick to spend on either the offensive or defensive line in the draft.

Completely agree with you man. Love that way of thinking on ES. I really hope we pick that guy up.

Choosing a RT at #10 is simply idiotic....especially when we already have Brown, a Shanahan-drafted young guy in Free Agency, and an improving Selvish Capers on our PS. RT is not even in our top 5 list of needs lol. #10 should be on the D line, interior O line, or OLB.

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No doubt the team needs a young RT. But taking Smith at 10 is beyond a reach and would be a huge mistake. With this many needs you don't reach on a top 10 pick.

Yea most mocks ive seen have him going in the 20's if not later.

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http://www.nationalfootballpost.com/NFP-Mock-Draft-10.html

I actually like this pick a lot. It gives us two young bookend stud tackles for many years to come. Something that we haven't had in a long long time. Not since Samuels and Jansen. Pairing Tyron Smith with Trent Williams has such a huge upside. I know it's not the sexy pick but it's a great step in the right direction. It would show that we are committed to building this team the right way. Take a DL in the second round and then we'd really be talking. I'm totally down with taking Smith with the 10th pick. Hail Skins!

Like people have been saying we have a much bigger need at C or G. If go RT in the 1st u have to go C in the 2nd and just devote this draft to the O-line. B/c passing up on NT or DE in the 1st and going RT tells me that.

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I think everyone is looking at the draft too much from a need stand point. Honestly, I really hope we draft the best player available in one of our need spots.

But not just a position, because we really need help at that position. If the RT player is the best available player, you take him. Lessens the chance on a bust and eventually we will have to draft a RT.

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I think everyone is looking at the draft too much from a need stand point. Honestly, I really hope we draft the best player available in one of our need spots.

But not just a position, because we really need help at that position. If the RT player is the best available player, you take him. Lessens the chance on a bust and eventually we will have to draft a RT.

Drafting the best player available is what the Lions have been doing for years now, and we all see what that's done for them. Stafford will be lucky to survive next season if they don't find him some protection, but since there are no tackles projected into the top 10, expect to see Stafford in some more pain next season.

I say do the best of both worlds. Choose the best player based on your needs. If you need a OLD, NT, and 3-4 DE, then take whichever player is best of the three positions at #10.

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We all want our Sam Bradford but look at their key OL position up front: LT-Saffold (beast) C-Jason Brown (beast) RT- Smith (beast)

Crossing our fingers and hoping an aging, injured, underperforming, (free agent) RT pans out/improves is not how you build an OL.

Ryan Harris could be a good solution as well but imo b/c of his injury history he isn't as clean as drafting a RT.

Finding a long term solution at RT would be a smart move.

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Taking a right tackle at #10 with Marcell Dareus still there would be beyond idiotic.

I completely agree with you in this scenario. Just because someone is one of the best OL in this years class, doesn't mean that he could hold a candle to the 10th best OL next year...so why reach with a top 10 pick this year? Doesn't make sense. There's nothing overly special about Smith and he doesn't have any big game highlights that make you jump out of your seat so a top 10 pick is definitely a reach...especially for a guy who's not protecting the QB's blind side.

I would also have to say this mock isn't all that great considering Dallas needs DB help bad and it has them passing on Prince Amukamara which I find to be highly unlikely if he were to fall to them this April.

Given this mock draft, I would much rather have Dareus, Julio Jones, Prince Amukamara, or Jonathan Baldwin at the #10 spot then Smith.

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