Everybody's favorite past time in April seems to be doing NFL mock drafts, and we're jumping on the bandwagon here at D&S Sports. Devin and I have each made our picks for the first round of this Saturday's draft, assuming no further trades from here through the draft itself. As always, comments are greatly appreciated, so please feel free to leave us any agreements, disagreements, etc in the comment section.

1. Detroit Lions

Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia

Obviously Detroit has so many needs that it's hard to find a place to start. You have to figure they'll try and make the splash instead of going with common sense and take the QB first. Stafford surely has NFL star QB potential, but I'm not sold that it's really going to pan out. Taking a tackle here would be the smart move in my opinion, but Detroit hasn't shown me the capability to do anything smart in recent years, and I don't think it'll change with the new regime in place. (Scott)

Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia

If I’m a Lions fan, I’m not very happy with this pick. Then again, if I’m a Lions fan, it’s a shock that I haven’t attempted to hang myself in the garage yet. I almost don’t envy teams that have a top five pick because they will pay so much money for the pick and it’s a total crapshoot whether or not they will pan out. The QB position is an even bigger risk where for every Peyton Manning that gets drafted; another Ryan Leaf and Rick Mirer also get drafted. (Devin)

2. St. Louis Rams

Jason Smith, T, Baylor

Jason Smith has pulled away as the top talent at tackle in this draft, and it's become increasingly obvious to NFL teams that tackle is a hugely important position. I really think these top two picks would be better off if switched and the Rams got Stafford, and Smith went to the Lions, but this is how I ultimately see it shaking out. The Rams need to replace Orlando Pace, who was let go to save cap space, as well as recent injury problems and the simple fact that he has begun to enter the twilight of his career. Smith would be a day 1 starter for the Rams at tackle and I don't think they'll be so foolish as to pass him over. (Scott)

Jason Smith, OT, Baylor

There are several directions St Louis can go with this pick, but I think picking up a franchise tackle is the best move for the Rams. They recently let Orlando Pace go, but not before they saw the immense value they got out of him and I’m sure they would like to do it all over again, this time in the form of Jason Smith. (Devin)

3. Kansas City Chiefs

Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest

Regarded by many, myself included, as the top overall talent in the draft, Kansas City should be salivating to grab him with the 3rd pick. GM Scott Pioli is attempting to build the Patriots Lite with the Chiefs and already grabbed Mike Vrabel, but they still have a hole at linebacker. Curry has the ability to play pretty much any LB spot in any scheme, so they can plug him into the starting lineup right away, regardless of what they go with. The Chiefs have plenty of needs, but Curry's talent should make him impossible to pass up for them here. (Scott)

Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia

I’ve seen almost every mock with Kansas City taking Aaron Curry, including my first one, but I think I’ve decided to go in a different direction. The Chiefs picked up Matt Cassell during the off-season and hope to have their franchise QB for years to come, and taking a bookend tackle to protect that investment only makes sense. (Devin)

4. Seattle Seahawks

Eugene Monroe, T, Virginia

As I already mentioned, tackles, and especially left tackles have become a premier spot in the NFL. The Seahawks shored up their WR issues to some extent with the signing of free agent T.J. Houshmandzadeh, so I don't think they'll be looking at Michael Crabtree as hard at this point. Instead, they need to beef up their offensive line, which really hasn't been the same since Steve Hutchinson left 3 years ago. Now Walter Jones is coming off knee surgery and is 35 years old, much like Pace in St. Louis, he's going to need replacing. Monroe fits the bill for that job. He's a solid run blocker, but excels in the passing game, and with QB Matt Hasselbeck's injury concerns looming large in Seattle, they'll want to make sure his blind side is protected. (Scott)

Aaron Curry, OLB, Wake Forest

I’ve gone back and forth on this pick and I’m going with Curry to Seattle. Seattle had a desperate need to fill the wide receiver void and effectively filled that need with the free agent signing of T.J. Houshmandzadeh. I could still see them picking Crabtree with this pick, but they may want to fill another need and Curry is one of the top talents in this draft. (Devin)

5. Cleveland Browns

Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech

In my opinion, Crabtree is perhaps the 2nd most talented player in the draft, and while WRs often take awhile to showcase their talents in the NFL, the transition should be easier for him than most. The rumors that Braylon Edwards is going to be traded seem to continually pick up steam in Cleveland, and drafting Crabtree seems the most fitting solution. He might be a touch undersized at just over 6'1 and around 215 lbs., and some may wonder if he was a product of the Texas Tech offensive system, but I think his talent is real. Even if Edwards stays, Donte' Stallworth has a heaping helping of possible prison time on his hands and a lack of production last season won't make the Browns keen to count on him this year. (Scott)

Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech

Rumors have been rampant lately that the Browns are dealing Butterfingers Braylon Edwards on or before the draft, most likely to the Giants. If they deal Edwards, they won’t have another competent receiver on the team since Donte Stallworth will be playing for the prison team next season. Unfortunately, Crabtree is a top talent but I don’t see a ton of success for him in Cleveland. (Devin)

6. Cincinnati Bengals

Andre Smith, T, Alabama

Andre Smith's last few months have been nothing short of disastrous. He's left scouts concerned over his maturity level and work ethic after train wrecks at the NFL combine and his pro day. However, most still believe the talent exists and just needs to be placed in the right hands. Well, Cincinnati may not be the right hands, but they are always amongst the most willing to ignore character flaws in building their team. That, and they desperately need help on their offensive line. Last year's starting right tackle is gone via free agency, and at left tackle they have yet another aging veteran with injury problems. I have doubts that Smith can harness his ability and become a top level player, but the Bengals are always up for a risk it seems. (Scott)

Andre Smith, OT, Alabama

When you have a team in such disarray like Cincinnati, the best place to start is with the offensive line. Combine that with the fact that the Bengals are completely useless without a healthy Carson Palmer, and building a solid line becomes that much more important. (Devin)

7. Oakland Raiders

Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri

There seems to be a consensus that the Raiders are going to take a wide receiver with their top pick, it's just a question of which one. Since I already have Crabtree off the board, that means it's going to be Jeremy Maclin. The need is unquestioned, as the Raiders leading receiver is a guy whose name you likely don't know, and he only had 22 catches. There is some chance that Maclin would be the pick even if Crabtree is still on the board because we all know Al Davis has an infatuation with speed receivers, and Maclin is certainly that. He has 4.3 speed in the 40, which will outweigh his 6', 200 lb. frame for Davis. Maclin has also excelled as return specialist at Mizzou, which will probably only put him even in more favor with the craziest owner in sports. (Scott)

Jeremy Maclin, WR, Texas

If I had the ability to read someone’s thoughts, I’d love to see what crazy Al Davis is thinking when his team is on the clock. Everyone knows that crazy Al loves speed, so crazy Al has to go with Jeremy Maclin since James Jett is no longer playing. (Devin)

8. Jacksonville Jaguars

B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College

I think there is little doubt that Jacksonville would like to have either Crabtree or Maclin with this pick, and if either happens to be around, that's where this pick will go. However, I have them both off the board at this point, so the Jaguars would have to look elsewhere. The Jags defense wasn't the most impressive last year, particularly against the pass. With an abundance of defensive linemen expected to go in the 1st round, the talent is available for the Jaguars to go their with the #8 pick. Most of those linemen are Defensive Ends, but I think DT is where Jacksonville needs the help most, as they have jet to replace Marcus Stroud who left before last season. Easily the top rated DT in the draft is B.J. Raji out of Boston College, and despite a possible failed drug test that could hurt his stock, I still expect him to go top 10. (Scott)

Mark Sanchez, QB, USC

I thought about this pick for a while before settling on Sanchez. I know Jacksonville has David Garrard in the fold, but last year couldn’t have left them full of confidence and Sanchez will be sitting there waiting for someone to pick him. Considering the way Jacksonville handled the Leftwich/Garrard situation, I’m left to think that they wouldn’t hesitate to put a little pressure on Garrard. On top of all these factors, Sanchez is said to be a huge talent and not many teams are going to want to pass on him. (Devin)

9. Green Bay Packers

Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB, Texas

Green Bay will likely be looking defense first in the draft as well and as they prepare to make the switch to a 3-4 defense, they need to find some pass rushing talent to bolster their total of just 27 sacks last season. Orakpo is generally regarded as the best pure pass rusher in the draft, but there is still some question as to what position he would play in the NFL. Does he have the ability to drop back into pass coverage when needed if he plays OLB? Is he good enough to stuff the run playing DE? These questions need answering, but I think the Packers will be willing to try to figure out those issues in return for his ability to get in the backfield, which he did constantly at the college level. (Scott)

Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas

Orakpo is a solid choice for Green Bay at the ninth spot. The Packers defense was very suspect last year and if Orakpo can have an immediate impact, it will be a worthy pick. (Devin)

10. San Francisco 49ers

Mark Sanchez, QB, USC

Mike Singletary will be at the controls for his first full season in 2009 and it's doubtful he wants to commit himself to either Shaun Hill or Alex Smith, and I can't say I blame him at all for that. This leads me to believe that Mark Sanchez will be their pick at #10. He's got the size and potential to be a franchise quarterback, plus he obviously has California ties. Singletary is clearly a defensive minded guy, but I think it would be foolish of him to pass up a chance at getting a solid QB here. (Scott)

Everette Brown, DE, Florida State

If Sanchez falls, he would be a good fit in San Francisco, but since he is off my board I have the Niners going with Everette Brown. Mike Singletary will want to build a strong defense that can win games and going with a playmaking DE like Brown is a good move. (Devin)

11. Buffalo Bills

Aaron Maybin, DE/OLB, Penn St.

Read what I said about Brian Orakpo and then transfer it here for Aaron Maybin. They face similar questions as Maybin is an excellent pass rusher, but undersized for the DE position at the NFL level. The Bills will almost assuredly pick a defensive end as their sack total was putrid last season. I've seen many names mentioned from Maybin, Orakpo, Everette Brown, Robert Ayers, and Michael Johnson. It seems as though most have come to their senses and realized that there is no TE worthy of the 11 pick, despite Buffalo's need for one. I originally did this mock before the Jason Peters trade, but even afterwards, I think the Bills have to snag one of the top DEs at this spot. Michael Oher would probably be the only other offensive lineman possibly worth taking here, but I think it's definitely too early for him. Maybin is my pick here, the Bills are used to smaller DEs and they could use him as a situational pass rusher until his skills and size develop a bit more. (Scott)

Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State

Most mocks have the Bills taking a DE with the 11^th pick and they definitely need to go in that direction. If they don’t, they might as well concede that their defense will be a complete pushover with NFL celebrations leader Chris Kelsay starting. So when it comes to a toss-up between several players as the position, I defer to the people who watched these guys in college. When I asked an avid PSU fan about Maybin, he had nothing but good things to say, which helped make my pick. The Bills could also consider taking a tight end with this pick or Jason Peters replacement, but I’d stick with defense. (Devin)

12. Denver Broncos

Everette Brown, DE/OLB, Florida St.

While Denver now finds itself in need of a QB after dealing away Jay Cutler, they have an extra pick to rely on now at 18 as well. I think they'll roll the dice at 12 and leave Josh Freeman on the board for later and address their primary need, which is defense. The Broncos D was awful last season and really prevented the team from having any success. They are yet another of the teams looking to switch a 3-4 scheme this season and they'll look to grab themselves somebody for OLB within that scheme here. Everette Brown is another of the "tweeners" like Orakpo and Maybin, but unlike the other two, I think he is the one that will make the switch to the linebacker position at the pro level. 23 sacks and plenty of tackles in the backfield mean he can get the job done as a blitzer, but I think he's also the best suited to convert to a linebacker who can cover a TE or RB in some passing situations as well. The potential is also here for Denver to package some of their picks and move up to get Sanchez earlier if they can find a dance partner. (Scott)

B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College

The only thing worse than a kick in the groin was Denver’s defense from the 2008 season. They worked on improving this aspect of the team during free agency but it still needs plenty of work. Kyle Orton isn’t a great QB by any means, but if he has a solid defense keeping them in the game, he can provide enough to win a few games. Denver did work out Mark Sanchez before the draft, so if he happens to fall to Denver, expect them to consider that over anybody else. (Devin)

13. Washington Redskins

Brian Cushing, OLB, USC

Cushing is the first of the true linebackers to come off the board here at #13. The Redskins upgraded their defensive line significantly by signing Albert Haynesworth to a huge deal in the offseason and now they'll turn their attention to linebacker. London Fletcher and Rocky McIntosh are solid starters, but another outside LB is definitely an area of need for the Redskins and Cushing's stock has been on the rise as of late. He could also possibly transition to middle linebacker as Fletcher is likely nearing the end of his career. Washington might choose to address defensive end as well with Robert Ayers or Tyson Jackson being possibilities to line up opposite Andre Carter. (Scott)

Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee

I’m never sure what the Redskins are thinking when it comes to the off-season. With the addition of DT Albert Haynesworth, the Redskins need to provide some help on the outside. They recently released Jason Taylor so they will need to replace him in some form and Ayers will be good for that. (Devin)

14. New Orleans Saints

Malcom Jenkins, CB/S, Ohio St.

New Orleans most glaring weak spot at this point has to be their secondary, so logic would dictate that this pick is spent improving that area. Jenkins has seen his stock drop quite a bit after the combine due to disappointing 40 speed as well as perceived problems with his ability to turn his hips in coverage. He played corner in college, but because of those aforementioned issues, he seems destined to moved to safety in the NFL. Either way, New Orleans needs both and this seems like a good fit for them. On a side note, I've heard a lot of talk of another Ohio St. guy being the pick here instead as the Saints are supposedly looking for a compliment to Reggie Bush in the form of Chris Wells. (Scott)

Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State

When the Saints had the most success as a team, the offense was clicking and they had a two headed monster at RB. They definitely need a bruiser to help out Reggie Bush and Wells fits this role. Assuming he can stay healthy, he has the chance to make an immediate impact for the Saints. (Devin)

15. Houston Texans

Clay Matthews, OLB, USC

Houston has been improving as a team and while they could still use a boost on the offensive line to help protect Matt Schaub, I think they'll focus on the defensive side of the ball with this pick. They upgraded defensive end through free agency but still need help at both linebacker and in the secondary. With Cushing and Jenkins off the board at this point, Clay Matthews and Vontae Davis would be the likely solutions in my book. I think they go with Matthews at strongside linebacker and look to the secondary later in the draft after the premium LBs are already gone. (Scott)

Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State

Dunta Robinson is a very good CB, but there isn’t anybody else on Houston who really worries me. It’s for that reason that I see them taking Jenkins. Having two elite corners is a huge deal for a team on the fringe and Jenkins has that potential. Now whether he turns into Antoine Winfield or Ashton Youboty, only time will tell. (Devin)

16. San Diego Chargers

Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss

Oher's stock has dropped a bit after a down performance at the combine, but he's still regarded as the best offensive lineman on the board at this point, and there's not much question that San Diego could use an upgrade on the right side of their line. Oher could play either tackle or guard for them and help protect Phillip Rivers. Other positions of need for the Chargers include ILB and DE and there is still talent at both those spots here as well (Maualuga, Laurinitis, Ayers, Jackson). (Scott)

Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC

This is an interesting pick for the Chargers. After already making the playoffs last season, they have the chance to add Maualuga from the draft and Shawne Merriman back from injury. In a division that is theirs for the taking, this will be a huge step to finally advancing to the Super Bowl this season. (Devin)

17. New York Jets

Chris "Beanie" Wells, RB, Ohio St.

After all the attention that has been paid to the defensive side of the ball in free agency, one would think that the offense would have to be the focus with their first pick. All 3 of the skill positions need help for the Jets, with Brett Favre and Laverneous Coles now gone, and Thomas Jones will be a free agent after the season. Jones wants a contract extension but there has been little sign that the Jets have intentions of doing so right away. The same GM that brought in Kellen Clemens is still in charge and he may think he's sufficient at QB. Fans seem to be hung up on wanting a receiver, but is anybody worth drafting at this spot? I think the Jets go with Wells, who has the making of a solid, dependable NFL running back and would allow them to let Jones move on. Other possible picks here would be Percy Harvin or Josh Freeman. (Scott)

Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU

I’m going to go ahead and ignore the Jets offense for now. Teams like the Ravens have proven that even an inept offense can win with an elite defense. New Head Coach Rex Ryan can definitely build an elite defense and has already started with the free agent signing of Bart Scott. Add in Tyson Jackson from LSU and their defense gets that much better. (Devin)

18. Denver Broncos

Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas St.

Again, we're assuming no trades here and that the Broncos didn't move up to get Sanchez, so their gamble at 12 pays off here. Freeman has good size for an NFL quarterback at 6'5 and somewhere in the 250 lb. range and the current quarterbacks on Denver's roster are Kyle Orton and Chris Simms, neither of which I would imagine the Broncos want to rely on for very long. Freeman may not have the same natural ability as Stafford or Sanchez, but he did play in a pro style offense at Kansas State which is definitely a plus. The Broncos are likely not contenders right away at any rate, so they could afford a few years to develop Freeman. (Scott)

Brian Cushing, OLB, USC

I already stated earlier above that Denver’s defense was the definition of horrible last season, so I believe they will continue to try and re-build it through more draft picks. Cushing can give them some speed on the outside to help compliment all the other pieces. (Devin)

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Percy Harvin, WR/RB, Florida

Signing Byron Leftwich lessens the need for a quarterback here, and since the top 3 are all off the board, it's a moot point anyways. No other quarterback is worth going this early, so the Bucs will have to focus their attention elsewhere. Tampa Bay is obviously looking to revamp the offense under a new GM and new Head Coach, as seen by bringing in Kellen Winslow and now Leftwich. They'll continue the trend in the draft, going after a multi-tool threat at wide receiver in Percy Harvin. The Florida connection helps and Harvin, while undersized at 5'11 and under 200 lbs., obviously has big play ability. Many see him in a Reggie Bush mold as a receiving threat who can come out of the backfield, but I'd expect him to be primarily used at wideout, opposite Antonio Bryant who became the primary target for Tampa last season. (Scott)

Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State

Normal logic would tell you that the Bucs won’t take a QB because they already have four on the roster. Read that again. They already have FOUR on the roster. But even with a new regime in charge, the Bucs have been known for stock piling QB’s and I don’t see it changing. They don’t have a set starter so I see no reason why they shouldn’t bring in some more competition to make sure they have the best possible talent starting on opening day. (Devin)

20. Detroit Lions

William Beatty, OT, Connecticut

Since I have the Lions taking Stafford first overall, logic would dictate that they need to get him some protection as well. Beatty is the best remaining tackle on the board at this point and therefore he's the pick. His stock has been on the rise since the combine and reading the current projected starters for the Lions offensive line would cause most to say "Who?". Again, there are a ton of needs for the Lions here, so they could just go best player available and come away happy. Either way, they're probably picking 2 starters in the first round. (Scott)

Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi

The Lions don’t do very many smart things, but taking a tackle to help protect their number one pick would be a smart move with this selection. (Devin)

21. Philadelphia Eagles

Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU

Now with just one pick in the first round, I look for the Eagles to get an every down player at left defensive end. Most expected Jackson to be gone well before this, so I think it'll be hard for the Eagles to pass him up here. At 6'4 and about 300 lbs., Jackson is the most solidly built of the first round projected DEs. He doesn't have the pass rushing abilities of the other guys, but he's very strong and still has some quickness for his size. He'd be a solid all around DE with this pick, however, the Eagles definitely need help on offense as well, especially at WR. They could also look at Darrius Heyward-Bey, Kenny Britt, or Hakeem Nicks with this pick, assuming the rumors that they are going to trade for Anquan Boldin don't come true of course. (Scott)

Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia

Brian Westbrook has already gone on the record as saying that he wouldn’t mind if Philly took a RB in the draft. Westbrook is a great talent, but needs to see less wear and tear on his body so ensure that the Eagles take that final step towards a championship. (Devin)

22. Minnesota Vikings

Eben Britton, OT, Arizona

It seems to be pretty unanimous amongst the mock drafts I've seen so far that the Vikings are looking for somebody to play right tackle with this pick, and Britton would fill that spot nicely for them. They shopped hard for somebody in free agency, but their main targets ended up re-signing with their teams, so now it falls to the draft to get somebody. Britton could succeed making the switch from LT to RT at the NFL level and would almost assuredly be a day one starter. Other potential picks here for the Vikings would be a CB or WR. Vontae Davis is still on the board here in this mock, and would be pretty enticing as well. (Scott)

James Laurinaitis, ILB, Ohio State

The Vikings have this habit of building a great defense and leaving the offense go, aside from taking Adrian Peterson two years ago. Since they believe they have solved their QB problem with the acquisition of Sage Rosenfeles, I see them upgrade the defense a little bit more. (Devin)

23. New England Patriots

Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC

It's no secret that the Patriots linebackers were far from a youthful group, but the turnover has begun for Bill Belichick. Mike Vrabel is gone to KC, Tedy Bruschi is still hanging on somehow, and Adalius Thomas is now well into his 30s as well. Jerrod Mayo proved to be a great pick last year and the Patriots will go back to that well with this pick. Maualuga would step in at MLB alongside Mayo and Thomas could be moved back to the outside. I hate the term "high-motor" but that's exactly what Rey is, the guy just goes nonstop and has a nose for the ball. The Patriots have a way of making almost every pick work for them somehow, but a MLB tandem of Mayo and Maualuga is a scary thought. (Scott)

Louis Delmas, S, Western Michigan

The Patriots return a very good non-playoff team this season but they need to upgrade few spots on defense. One of those positions is safety and Delmas can fill that void. (Devin)

24. Atlanta Falcons

Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma St.

Atlanta surprised a lot of folks last year with their success, and Matt Ryan proved to be a franchise QB right out of the gate. The one thing that would make Ryan even scarier? A legit threat at tight end. Pettigrew is pretty unanimously the top TE in the draft and though his speed is a concern, he's a solid pass catcher and could add another dynamic to the Falcon offense. More importantly, he's a very solid blocker as well and has plenty of size at 6'6, 263 lbs. I could also see the Falcons looking at DT Peria Jerry or Vontae Davis who is somehow still available in my mock. (Scott)

Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State

I’ve read rumors that Atlanta is trying to acquire Tony Gonzalez from KC, which would be a smart move, but until they do I will have them taking Brandon Pettigrew in the first round. They really can’t go wrong with either choice. It’s just a matter of whether they want the immediate short term impact, or want to risk it with Pettigrew and take time to develop him. (Devin)

25. Miami Dolphins

Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois

Ok, so he's no longer available. Miami's needs include WR, DB, and LB, and knowing Bill Parcells, WR isn't going to be the one they focus on. With Davis slipping this far, I don't know how the Dolphins could pass him up and they'd likely be getting a steal taking him at 25. Davis is probably the best pure CB in the draft and has good size at 5'11, 200 lbs, good speed at 4.40 in the 40, and is freakishly strong, putting up 25 reps in the bench press. His 40 speed (4.49) was 2nd best and his bench press was tops amongst all CBs who participated at the NFL combine. Davis would likely be an immediate starter opposite Will Allen. (Scott)

Darrius Hewward-Bey, WR, Maryland

The Dolphins have a glaring hole at the WR position and they should look to fill it as soon as possible during this draft. Bill Parcells doesn’t have an extended track record of taking a WR in the first round, but I see him going away from that slightly for this pick. (Devin)

26. Baltimore Ravens

Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland

Derrick Mason is no spring chicken at 35 and while Mark Clayton has been decent for Baltimore, they could really use a speed receiver to give Joe Flacco a downfield target. Heyward-Bey and speed go hand in hand, as he put up the top 40 time at the NFL combine with a 4.30. He is not the most polished receiver, but he would suit the Ravens needs nicely here, and as a Maryland product, he has a built in local fan base. At 6'3, he has good height for a speed guy as well and will really make his mark as a downfield threat. If the Ravens choose to go with defense instead, CB Darius Butler from UConn would fill a need for them nicely. I'm betting on a Darrius/Darius either way. (Scott)

Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois

The Ravens have a definite need a CB and will fill it with this pick. If there is one thing this franchise knows, it’s building a great defense is the first key, and I don’t see any reason that will change this year. (Devin)

27. Indianapolis Colts

Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss

Jerry is another one of those almost unanimous picks in every mock I've seen and you can't argue with the logic. The Colts desperately need a DT, as their running defense is nothing short of horrible. Their current projected starters had a combined 0 sacks last year as well, so it would be nice for them to get a tackle with at least a shred of pass rushing ability too. Jerry is easily considered the #2 DT in this draft and at 6'2, 299 he has decent size. He's also got pretty good quickness for his size to compliment good strength as well. He'd be a starter right away for the Colts without a doubt. Assuming he's still on the board, I see no way he's not the pick here, but other options would include WR or OLB. (Scott)

Percy Harvin, WR, Florida

If there is one team that can really use an overall talent like Percy Harvin, it’s the Colts. It’s almost scary to think what someone like him can do under the direction of Peyton Manning. I’ve read a few reports about Harvin’s character, but I think the Colts will ignore that risk and take a chance on the former Gator. (Devin)

28. Buffalo Bills

Larry English, DE/OLB, Northern Illinois

After picking up this pick from Philadelphia in the trade for Jason Peters, the Bills will be faced with a tough decision here. They are basically lacking a left side of the offensive line at this point and could use this pick to try and fill that gap, but none of the remaining Tackles or Guards are really worth this pick, so perhaps they'll try to fill that hole in the 2nd round. Instead, I think they'll look to further secure some talent for the defense. After picking Maybin at 11, I think Buffalo goes with another of the "tweeners" here at 28. Larry English is 6'3 and right around 250 lbs., and of those already mentioned as DE/LB hybrids, English seems much more suited for the LB mold. English could move into a starting spot as the weakside LB, replacing Keith Ellison. Other possibilities here include Robert Ayers in the same DE/LB mold or possibly a Center, either Alex Mack or Max Unger, which would cause further shuffling of the Bills makeshift OL. (Scott)

Eben Britton, OT, Arizona

The Bills created an obvious hole at LT when they traded Jason Peters late last week, so the extra first round pick they received from Philadelphia should be used to fill that hole. Britton is a 6’6”, 309lb tackle that should be an adequate replacement for the Bills. (Devin)

29. New York Giants

Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina

The Giants have had a busy offseason bringing in talent, particularly on the defensive side of the ball. The glaring weak spot has to be at receiver however, now that the Giants have parted ways with sharp shooter Plaxico Burress. The remaining receivers on the roster have less combined years of service than some individuals in this league, with only Domenik Hixon having played more than 3 seasons. Nicks doesn't have particularly great size at just 6'1, 210 lbs., and he obviously just brings more inexperience, but he is a solid all around receiver. He's considered one of the better route runners of the receivers in the draft and he has very good hands. Concerns include his lack of speed and strength, which might make it difficult for him to get open at the NFL level. OLB is another area where the Giants could still use somebody and Larry English or Clint Sintim would still be available here. (Scott)

Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina

This pick is being made before any potential trade with Cleveland for Braylon Edwards, so I should really put an * next to it. They most likely will go in another direction if the trade goes down, but it hasn’t yet, so I have them taking Nicks. (Devin)

30. Tennessee Titans

Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut

The Titans true need is a top receiver, but after the run in the two previous picks, there is nobody left worth grabbing with this pick. The Titans could use some help at cornerback at current starter Nick Harper will be 35 at the start of the season and will need replacing relatively soon. I've seen Butler going in the early 20s in a few mocks, so the Titans would be getting pretty good value out of this pick by taking him here. He's 5'10, 183 lbs. but makes up for a lack of size with good speed and incredible leaping ability. He ran a 4.40 at his pro day and had the best vertical of anybody at the NFL combine with a 43" leap. He was also utilized as a return man at UConn, which may be of increased interest to Tennessee if he's not starting in the defensive backfield right away. (Scott)

Peria Jerry, DE, Mississippi

The Titans thrived on defense last season and they will need much of the same this season if they want to succeed. Well, that is assuming that Kerry Collins doesn’t turn into a scoring machine, which I don’t anticipate. (Devin)

31. Arizona Cardinals

Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia

Luckily for Arizona, running back is not a high need position for most of the NFL, because that means some solid talent could slip to them at 31. With Edgerrin James essentially done in Arizona, the Cardinals will need to add depth behind Tim Hightower. Moreno isn't particularly big at 5'10, and around 220 lbs., but he has a tendency to run bigger than he is. Some pretty poor 40 times at the combine have hurt his stock a bit, but he'd certainly be worth the pick at this spot as there are still some who consider him one of the top 10 talents in this draft class. While his size and speed are very similar to Hightower's, Moreno is a stronger runner who is more likely to pick up the straight ahead yardage. The Cardinals had a tough time with short yardage situations last season and Moreno could solve that problem nicely. (Scott)

Clay Matthews, LB, USC

Arizona has a pretty solid season returning for the 2009 campaign, assuming they hold on to Anquan Boldin. Their defense, while good at times, struggled quite a bit and could use some better depth and some more playmakers. (Devin)

32. Pittsburgh Steelers

Alex Mack, C, California

First, I can't make this pick in good conscience without mentioning the old Nickelodeon show, "The Secret World of Alex Mack". I'm sure this guy hears about it plenty, but Larisa Oleynik deserves to not be forgotten. She's still pretty attractive after all, though she's kind of ended up in obscurity. Alright, back to business. Ben Roethlisberger is probably offering bribes to the Steelers' front office at this point to bring in some offensive line help after getting beat up all year again. While there are multiple weak spots here for the Steelers, center would probably be the most pressing, as last year's starter gave up more sacks than any other center in the NFL. Mack would be a great fit with the Steelers at 6'3, 313 lbs., he's got the size, but strength is amongst the concerns with him. Widely touted as the best prospect at center, his technique may need some work, but he has most everything else going for him and would be a good answer for Pittsburgh. Defensive End is another potential need for the Steelers and with names like Robert Ayers and Michael Johnson available, they might go in that direction and try to grab a center later on. (Scott)

Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut

If the defending champs had one glaring weakness last season, it was at the CB position. This would be a smart move for Pittsburgh since they already have a pretty solid chance at repeating next season. (Devin)