1. St. Louis
Sam Bradford, qb, 6-foot-4, 236 pounds, Oklahoma, junior: His well-known shoulder injury may not keep him from being the first QB taken. Very accurate on the kinds of short and medium throws currently in fashion. Quick release, but not totally over the top. Occasionally will hold ball too long.
2. Detroit
Ndamukong Suh, dt, 6-4, 307, Nebraska: Could fit in either a 3-4 or 4-3, thanks to sun-blotting size and plenty of quickness and strength to boot. Projects as both a pass-rusher and a run-disrupter. Slight injury history.
3. Tampa Bay
Gerald McCoy, dt, 6-4, Oklahoma, junior: A great fit in a 4-3, where he can wreak havoc with his speed and athleticism. A potential nightmare for blockers in years to come.
4. Washington
Trent Williams, ol, 6-5, 315, Oklahoma: Projects as an RT, especially in the run game, where he can be a bulldozer. Will have to add some size.
5. Kansas City
hat’s happening on the field before anyone else does. Smart player with good leadership abilities. Had shoulder surgery after 2008 season.
6. Seattle
Russell Okung, ol, 6-5, 307, Oklahoma State, junior: Big and long-armed, he’s nimble on his feet and shows the always-appreciated “mean streak” in running game.
7. Cleveland
Joe Haden, db, 5-11, 193, Florida, junior: Smooth, fluid runner with excellent ball skills. Good, but not great in run support. Can return.
8. Oakland
Rolando McClain, lb, 6-3, 254, Alabama, junior: Has great ability, and leadership ability. His toughness and strength serve him well against the run, and on blitzes, but man coverage may be a liability. Smart player who can read route progressions well in zone coverage.
9. Buffalo
C.J. Spiller, rb, 5-11, 196, CLEMSON: Spiller is more of a game-breaker than a bell-cow type of back. Lack of size means he won’t be grinding out 30-carry games in December – but rare speed and acceleration should make him a threat to score any time he gets the ball.
10. Jacksonville
Tyson Alualu, de, 6-3, 295, California: Toolsy for a DE, meaning he’s got hands and pass-rush moves. But size leaves him between 3-4 and 4-3 desirability.
11. San Francisco (from Chicago through Denver)
, though Davis may be a notch below some of the elite LT prospects in years past, it’s not a very big notch. Weight issues.
12. San Diego (from Miami)
Ryan Mathews, rb, 6-0, 218, Fresno State, junior: Productive, hard runner with a good burst through the hole. Not experienced in passing game and durability is a bit of a concern. A possible future workhorse.
13. Philadelphia (from San Franciso through Denver)
Brandon Graham, de, 6-1, 268, Michigan: Despite lack of ideal height, Graham’s a disruptive force with nice speed off the edge and good athleticism and field smarts.
14. Seattle (from Denver)
Earl Thomas, db, 5-10, 208, Texas, junior: Fast and willing to fill holes in the running game, size and strength may be drawbacks at NFL level.
15. New York Giants
Jason Pierre-Paul, de, 6-5, 270, South Florida, junior: A bit tall for a DE, he may be stood up easily. Better at pursuit than holding the point against the run. Nice burst off the ball on pass rush. Just one season of major-college ball after two JUCO years.
16. Tennessee
Derrick Morgan, de, 6-3, 266, Georgia Tech, junior: Smart, 4-3-style end who can stop the run and be a crafty pass-rusher. May not work out as an OLB in a 3-4.
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