1. Indianapolis Colts – QB Andrew Luck – Stanford

He will no longer have Pierre Garcon or Reggie Wayne so later in the draft they will have to look for a wide receiver.  But he is a sure fire pick and will be their franchise QB for 15 years.

2. Washington Redskins (From St. Louis) – Robert Griffin – Baylor

We now know who will be drafting Robert Griffin III with Washington trading three draft picks.  They also signed Pierre Garcon as a weapon for their new franchise quarterback.

3. Minnesota Vikings – CB Morris Claiborne – LSU

 Minnesota has many options with the 3rd overall pick.  They ultimately want to trade out of the position but if there are no takers then I believe they should go with Claiborn.  In a division where they play Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford, and Jay Cutler a total of 6 times they will need to sure up the secondary.

4. Cleveland Browns – RB Trent Richardson – Alabama

 Behind the two top QB’s, I believe Richardson is the best prospect and may be the best football player in the 2012 NFL draft.  The Browns have to start putting players around the quarterback position whether that is Colt McCoy or someone else that they may draft this year.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - ILB Luke Kuechly – Boston College

Kuechley is a tough and physical linebacker who has risen up the draft boards.  Tampa Bay could go in many different directions here as well.  I think putting a playmaking defender in the middle of the defense for many years will be the best option

6. St. Louis Rams – WR Justin Blackman – Oklahoma State

Blackmon is the best wide receiver in this draft class.  He has great hands and tremendous body control.  Adding him with Sam Bradford and Steven Jackson will make the offense a lot more dynamic.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars - DT Fletcher Cox – Mississippi State

Fletcher Cox has been rising up the draft boards in the past week.  Jacksonville could take Michael Floyd to help out Blaine Gabbert who they drafted in the first round last year.  Either pick I think will benefit them but Cox is the best available player at this position so they will go with him.

8. Miami Dolphins – QB Ryan Tannehill – Texas A& M

This is a perfect fit for the Dolphins. They have their quarterback of the future and he won’t have to play right away.  Matt Moore performed very well last year and will give Tannehill the year to learn and mature so he will be ready for the 2013 NFL season.

9. Carolina Panthers - OT Matt Kalil – USC

If Matt Kalil falls down this far the Panthers will be quick to pick him.  This will sure up their offensive line for Cam Newton and their running game.  If Kalil isn’t taken here the Bills will be sure to pick him up so he will not fall out of the top 10 picks.

10. Buffalo Bills - S Mark Barron – Alabama

Barron is one of the best defensive football players in this draft.  It looked like for a while that he would be heading to Dallas but teams have been saying he wont make it out of the top ten.  Bills are in a perfect position to take him, Michael Floyd, or Stephen Gilmore.

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1. Indianapolis Colt – QB Andrew Luck – Stanford

With Peyton Manning out, it is clear the Colts are ready to move forward with a new QB. Griffin is no doubt a top QB prospect and more electrifying than Luck, but I don’t see how you pass up Luck. Even if he doesn’t live up to the ridiculous hype surrounding him, he should still be a very solid QB in the NFL.

2. Washington Redskins (from St. Louis) – QB Robert Griffin III – Baylor

Well, I was right in my previous mock draft in predicting the Redskins would trade up to draft Griffin, I was just one draft slot off. By officially trading up to the 2^nd spot here, they have determined RG3 is worth all the picks they gave up for him and can be a franchise QB for years to come.

3. Minnesota Vikings – OT Matt Kalil – USC

Minnesota believes that Christian Ponder is their quarterback, and they know in order to provide him with the best opportunity to succeed, he needs a good offensive line. Kalil is by far the best offensive lineman in this draft, and could even be one of the best to come out in the last few years.

4. Cleveland Browns – RB Trent Richardson – Alabama

They missed out on Griffin, so now they’ll have to turn elsewhere to find offensive help. Peyton Hillis is gone to the Kansas City, so a new running back would help the offense tremendously, especially a guy like Richardson. Richardson is a complete all-around back and would be a great value and positional pick here.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – CB Morris Claiborne – LSU

They could use an offensive tackle, but after a very disappointing season, I think they need to start by improving on the 30^th ranked defense. They have the offensive pieces in place, so why not improve the defense with the best corner in the draft. Even with the signing of corner Eric Wright, they could still use another corner to play on the other side of him.

6. St. Louis Rams (from Washington) – WR Justin Blackmon – Oklahoma State

By trading down, the Rams now have more picks and should be able to improve their team even more than if they stayed at number 2. Here, a wide receiver would make sense as they lost Lloyd to free agency, and Blackmon is just a beast for a WR.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars – DE Quinton Coples – North Carolina

Offense was the primary concern for Jacksonville heading into the draft, but signing WR Laurent Robinson takes reaching for a WR off the board here. Trading down is definitely a possibility, as they could get a WR later in the first round if they want. For now, I have them  improving their pass rush with Coples.

8. Miami Dolphins – OT Riley Reiff – Iowa

QB Ryan Tannehill is in play here for Miami, but I believe they will end up signing Matt Flynn in free agency. If that is the case, a tackle would be the right pick here to sure up the O-line.

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Written by Richie Graffeo

1. Arian Foster – Texans

2. Adrian Peterson – Vikings

3. Jamaal Charles – Chiefs

4. Ray Rice – Ravens

5. Rashard Mendenhall – Steelers

6. Maurice Jones-Drew – Jaguars

7. LeSean McCoy – Eagles

8. Michael Turner – Falcons

9. Chris Johnson – Titans

10. Darren McFadden – Raiders

Notes on the Top 10:

As you can see, Arian Foster edged out Peterson for the number 1 spot in my rankings. Foster had a ridiculous year last season, and the only question is whether he can come close to those numbers again, and I think yes. He’s only 25 years old and is a powerful runner, so he should be able to take a beating for at least a few more years to come, giving him a real bright future. Jamaal Charles takes the number 3 slot, as I see no reason he shouldn’t have another great year. He’s super-fast, and despite his great season, he only had 8 total touchdowns. The aging Thomas Jones stole 6 from him last year, but I expect Charles to rack up a few more this season with Jones getting less touches. I’m also a fan of LeSean McCoy, who I expect to repeat his performance last year with an even better one. With teams focusing more on blitzing Vick, look for more of those short passes to McCoy to get him into the open field. Final note on the top 10 is addressing Chris Johnson coming in at number 9. Just because he didn’t live up to expectations last season doesn’t mean he didn’t have a good year, just not number 1 overall pick status. The two main things that concern me with him is this whole holding out and contract situation, and also that Tennessee is not a very good team.

11. Steven Jackson – Rams

12. Matt Forte – Bears

13. Peyton Hillis – Browns

14. Frank Gore

15. LeGarrette Blount – Buccaneers

16. Ahmad Bradshaw – Giants

17. Felix Jones – Cowboys

18. Knowshon Moreno – Broncos

19. Ryan Grant – Packers

20. Benjarvus Green-Ellis – Patrios

Notes on 11 – 20:

Steven Jackson at number 11 may be a bit high for some people, but I still think he’s a very useful RB. Last season he played in every game and had double-digit fantasy points at least 11 times. He only had 6 touchdowns, but I expect to see a slight rise in that number with the continued growth of Sam Bradford and just the Rams offense in general. Frank Gore and Ryan Grant are the main injury risks in this group, but if Gore can stay healthy (which I doubt), then he could easily be a top 6 running back. I’m a believer in Tampa Bay’s offense, which is why Blount is so high. Same with Felix Jones in Dallas, as I think with Barber gone he’ll see more carries in a high powered offense led by Tony Romo. Forte and Moreno especially are on pretty weak teams, so that’s a bit of a concern for me, but they’re both solid RBs.

21. Beanie Wells – Cardinals

22. Jahvid Best – Lions

23. Shonn Green – Jets

24. DeAngelo Williams – Panthers

25. Cedric Benson – Bengals

26. Mark Ingram – Saints

27. Ryan Mathews – Chargers

28. Marshawn Lynch – Seahawks

29. Tim Hightower – Redskins

30. Mike Tolbert – Chargers

Notes on 21 – 30:

You might be thinking, DeAngelo Williams at number 24?? Actually that might even be a little high. Not only is he one of the biggest injury risks among all players, but he’s also on one of the worst teams in the league. With not much of an offensive line or stability at the quarterback position in Carolina, Williams averaged only 7 fantasy points per game in the 6 games that he actually played in. So not only does he have to stay healthy, but you have to hope for a huge bounce-back season which I think is too much to ask. Wells, Best, and even Greene have the opportunity to produce and have a top 10 RB season. If these guys can stay healthy, expect very nice years out of all of them, and are high risk/high reward kind of guys. Lastly I’ll mention the two guys out of San Diego, Tolbert and Mathews. Last year, Tolbert got 11 touchdowns and had just less than 1000 total yards, while Mathews was just over 800 total yards and 7 TDs in an injury filled season. I’m expecting Mathews to get more touches this season because the Chargers drafted him in the 1^st round for a reason and want to give him every chance to produce, which is why I have him slightly ahead of Tolbert.

31. Fred Jackson – Bills

32. Joseph Addai – Colts

33. Reggie Bush – Dolphins

34. Jonathan Stewart – Panthers

35. Michael Bush – Raiders

36. Brandon Jacobs – Giants

37. Pierre Thomas – Saints

38. Daniel Thomas – Dolphins

39. Willis McGahee – Broncos

40. Ryan Torain – Redskins

41. James Starks – Packers

42. Jerome Harrison – Lions

43. Rashard Jennings – Jaguars

44. C.J. Spiller – Bills

45. Montario Hardesty – Browns

46. Ben Tate – Texans

47. Danny Woodhead – Patriots

48. Ronnie Brown – Eagles

49. Jason Snelling – Falcons

50. Delone Carter – Colts

Notes on 31 – 50:

Fred Jackson is by far the best in this group, it’s just the Bills are so bad he will only be able to do so much this season. CJ Spiller looks worse and worse every day, so don’t expect him to do much, as he might just be the next Aaron Maybin. In Jonathan’s Stewart’s case, basically everything I said about DeAngelo Williams, but add in the fact he’s the backup to start week 1. A lot of these RBs this late are backups, and you should draft them based on playing potential. For example, Darren McFadden is an injury risk, so if he goes down at some point in the season, Michael Bush would then become the starter and have a starring role. Same goes for James Starks in Green Bay or Ben Tate in Houston. That being said, if you drafted let’s just say a Ryan Grant, you’re going to want Starks in case Grant gets injured.

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Rank	Player	Bye	Note
1	Michael Vick	7	Understand there is an injury risk, but I'll still take my chances with Vick. Some people think all you have to do is blitz him and he'll struggle, but I think Andy Reid will counter against that and find ways to let Vick use his skills and rack up huge fantasy points once again.
2	Aaron Rodgers	8	Much safer pick than Vick and still was able to put up great numbers. Had over 350 yards and 4 touchdowns rushing, so he can steal some points with his legs too. Only thing is I think a healthy Grant will take away some of his passing attempts.
3	Tom Brady	7	Last season had 36 TDs and only 4 INTs. Add Ochocinco as a target and I think Brady will have another huge fantasy season.
4	Drew Brees	11	If he can limit his 22 INTs from a year ago, he could finish as a top 2 QB. He did throw for over 4600 yards and 33 touchdowns, but the difference between him and Brady right now is that he's a turnover machine.
5	Philip Rivers	6	One of the top QBs last year and led the league in Passing Yards, and with Gates healthy and returning, why can't he do it again?
6	Tony Romo	5	Obviously there's an injury risk here with Romo missing most of last season and having a mediocre offensive line, but there's still plenty of hope for a 30 TD season in a high flying Dallas offense this season.
7	Peyton Manning	11	Questions regarding health and offensive line give him a major red flag this season. Still was 2nd in Passing Yards last season so he still has plenty of skill left at age 35.
8	Matt Schaub	11	An up and down season for Schaub, but in the final 8 games he averaged just over 17 fantasy points per game in standard leagues. Expect teams to focus more on Arian Foster this season just like the second half of last year, which should open up more passing opportunities for Schaub.
9	Josh Freeman	8	When looking at the numbers, how can you not love this kid? 25 TDs and 6 INTs, not to mention 364 yards rushing in only his second NFL season. Should improve on his zero rushing touchdowns, which can only help his argument for having another very solid season for a rising Buccaneers team.
10	Ben Roethlisberger	11	After his suspension last season, he looked like he never missed a beat finishing 6th among QBs in fantasy points per game. Another solid year should be on the way for Big Ben.
11	Matt Ryan	11	If you want someone with huge point potential, Ryan's not your guy. He only scored more than 20 fantasy points 3 times last season, but was very consistent in putting up at least 10 points in 14 of his 16 starts.
12	Eli Manning	7	A pretty inconsistent year for Eli throwing 25 picks to go with 31 TDs, but still threw for over 4000 yards and has a nice pair of Widereceivers to help his cause.
13	Matthew Stafford	9	Perfect example of a high risk/high reward guy. Played in only 2 full games last year, but in each of those racked up 24 fantasy points. If he can stay healthy, which is a HUGE if, he can be a top 10 QB in my opinion with the weapons he has.
14	Joe Flacco	5	Not a bad season by any means for Flacco, who had 3622 passing yard, 25 TDs and 10 INTs. The addition of Lee Evans can only help, but doesn't get enough attempts to put up giant numbers.
15	Sam Bradford	5	Look for Bradford to improve on his rookie campaign of 18 TDs and 15 picks, but to think he'll be a top 10 QB is a little overboard. Nice year for a rookie, but still just a backup for fantasy.
16	Kevin Kolb	6	Even if you’re not sold on him like some people are, you can't deny he's got potential. Why not draft him as a backup and take the chance he has a breakout year? He only has upside if you take him this late at the Quarterback position, that is assuming he's your backup to start the year.
17	Jay Cutler	8	Not much to like with their offensive system and poor offensive line, but Cutler did score over 20 fantasy points four times last year, so not a terrible matchup play in some cases.
18	Matt Cassel	6	27 TDs and 7 INTs for Cassel who had a very respectable season. Solid backup for your team, but it's going to be hard to repeat his 2010 stats in 2011.
19	Kyle Orton	6	Despite what Denver fans want to hear, his job his safe as the starter to start the season. In the first 11 games last season, he averaged just over 18 fantasy points per game, so he's not a terrible option if you have to go to him.
20	Colt McCoy	5	Dominant preseason so far, but then again, it is preseason. Still, I think he's got some upside and could be a useful QB.
21	Mark Sanchez	8	17 TDs and 13 INTs throwing last season, so clearly not much of a fantasy option. Plaxico helps his stock a little, but he still lost Cotchery and Edwards.
22	Donovan McNabb	9	No doubt he will be better than he was in Washington, but unfortunately that's still not saying much for the 34 year old QB.
23	Ryan Fitzpatrick	7	More of a hit or miss guy, and expect a lot of misses this season. Had a nice fantasy year in 2010 with four games of 20 or more fantasy points, but only so much can happen on a Bills team who could have the worst offensive line in the history of football.
24	Chad Henne	5	Biggest thing is consistency. Showed some glimpses of his potential last year , but those glimpses were few and not often.
25	Alex Smith	7	Very similar to Henne. On the hot seat, but still has a tad of potential left before we all give up hope on the former #1 overall pick.
26	Jason Campbell	8	Last 5 games last year he averaged over 15 fantasy points per game, so you never know, a breakout could finally happen.
27	David Garrard	9	Actually had a decent year fantasy wise last year, but the reason I have him so low is because of Gabbert.
28	Cam Newton	9	I still think Jimmy Clausen gives Carolina a better chance at winning, but apparently not Carolina. Only reason he's this high is for his running ability.
29	Matt Hasselbeck	6	Basically no potential with him, but he's a starter, for week 1 anyways.
30	Tavaris Jackson	6	Not a good passer, decent wheels, but turnovers will be an issue in Seattle.
31	John Beck	5	Horrible offensive line. Horrible team. Horrible everything.
32	Andy Dalton	7	Rookie quarterback on what many believe is the worst team in the NFL. Not a good combination.

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Rank	Team	2010 Record	Comments
1.	Green Bay Packers	10-6	All their pieces back from their Super Bowl championship. Plus Jermichael Finely will be coming back from his 2010 injury; making them even more explosive on offense.
2.	Pittsburgh Steelers	12-4	They need to keep Ben Roethlisberger healthy if they hope to reach another Super Bowl.
3.	New England Patriots	14-2	Last year was suppose to be a rebuilding year. This year they should make a run in the playoffs.
4.	Indianapolis Colts	10-6	They have Peyton Manning. What else needs to be said.`
5.	New York Jets	11-5	Rex Ryan guaranteed another Super Bowl victory. Will he be right one of these times?
6.	New Orleans Saints	11-5	We know what to expect from their offense but what will the Saints' defense do this year?
7.	Baltimore Ravens	12-4	They have all the pieces that they need. They just have to put it together during the playoffs.
8.	San Diego Chargers	9-7	Norv Turner should be on the hot seat this year. So much talent that doesn't live up to expectations.
9.	Philadelphia Eagles	10-6	A full off-season knowing that Michael Vick will be the starting QB will only help that offense.
10.	Dallas Cowboys	6-10	Tony Romo will be back fully healthy to prove his doubters wrong.
11.	Houston Texans	6-10	Arian Foster will run wild again. Now all they need is a defense.
12.	Atlanta Falcons	13-3	Matt Ryan had a good off-season with the drafting of Julio Jones. Another big target to throw to in the 2011 NFL season.
13.	New York Giants	10-6	They go as Eli goes.
14.	Tampa Bay Buccaneers	10-6	Josh Freeman played great last year. Look for him to keep improving.
15.	Detroit Lions	6-10	The Lions continue to improve and with the defensive line that they have put together, they will be very tough to score on.
16.	Chicago Bears	11-5	How tough is Jay Cutler?
17.	Kansas City Chiefs	10-6	Can they win the division again or will San Diego take it back.
18.	Arizona Cardinals	6-10	The addition of Kevin Kolb is one of the best in this off-season. Larry Fitzgerald should have an outstanding year with Kolb.
19.	St. Louis Rams	7-9	Another year with Sam Bradford is usually a good thing but Josh McDaniels is the new offensive coordinator and no off-season to work together.
20.	Miami Dolphins	7-9	Chad Henne is on the hot seat. This will be a make or break year for him.
21.	Oakland Raiders	8-8	They will never win a Super Bowl with Al Davis running the show.
22.	Cleveland Browns	5-11	Can Colt McCoy continue to progress into an NFL QB will be the question this season.
23.	San Francisco 49ers	5-11	It will take some time for Jim Harbaugh to implement his system and find the right QB but I think he will have an immediate impact in the 2011 season.
24.	Jacksonville Jaguars	7-9	How long will David Garrard be the Jaguars quarterback.
25.	Minnesota Vikings	6-10	Rookie QB and Adrian Peterson. I expect a lot of ground and pound.
26.	Tennessee Titans	6-10	See above and substitute Chris Johnson for Adrian Peterson.
27.	Buffalo Bills	4-12	I did like their drafting this year but they don't have enough fire power to compete yet.
28.	Denver Broncos	4-12	Tim Tebow or Kyle Orton?
29.	Seattle Seahawks	7-9	What is Matt Hasselbeck going to do? The season will be on his shoulders.
30.	Carolina Panthers	2-14	The only interesting story here is whether Jimmy Clausen will give up the #2 to Cam Newton.
31.	Cincinnati Bengals	4-12	T.O. and Ochocinco are gone. Carson Palmer is sticking to his retirement. It should be an interesting season in Cincinnati.
32.	Washington Redskins	6-10	With the Cowboys, Giants, and Eagles all looking strong for 2011, Washington will have a pretty tough time. They currently have no QB which will not suffice in the NFC East.

1. Carolina Panthers – QB Cam Newton – Auburn

Cam Newton is a phenomenal athlete and a physical specimen.  I don’t believe that he is the best quarterback in the 2011 NFL draft, that title going to Blaine Gabbert of Missouri, but it seems that if the Panthers do go with QB at #1 then they will go with Newton.  Newton has demonstrated that he can play QB in the NFL during the season at Auburn as well as during his pro day so it won’t be a terrible pick.

2. Denver Broncos - DT/DE Marcell Dareus – Alabama

If Marcell Dareus does not go to the Panthers with the 1st overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft, the Broncos won’t take too long to scoop him up.  He will fit new Head Coach John Fox’s 4-3 defensive scheme perfectly as he may be the best football player in the 2011 NFL draft.

3. Buffalo Bills – OLB Von Miller – Texas A&M

The Bills will have to think strongly about drafting Blaine Gabbert with the third overall pick.  I think that Von Miller is a playmaking defensive player that can play the linebacker position or rush the passer.  He has been compared to DeMarcus Ware and posses many of the same skills.  The Bills will still be in the running for Andrew Luck in the 2012 NFL draft.

4. Cincinnati Bengals - WR A.J. Green – Georgia

Carson Palmer seems to be set on retiring because I don’t see the Bengals trading him when the lockout comes to an end and trading opens up.  I would think that with Blaine Gabbert still on the draft board that they should go  with him as a backup plan but I don’t hear any interest coming from Cincinnati’s draft camp that they will go in that direction.

5. Arizona Cardinals – QB Blaine Gabbert – Missouri

The Cardinals’ QB situation currently is a mess and they should definitely be looking for their franchise QB in the 2011 NFL mock draft.  With this pick they could choose between Cam Newton, Ryan Mallet, or Blaine Gabbert.  I think that Blaine Gabbert is the number one quarterback coming into the 2011 NFL mock draft.

6. Cleveland Browns - WR Julio Jones – Alabama

The Browns could go with a defensive end here like a Robert Quinn but I think with Colt McCoy becoming their franchise quarterback he will need a big time playmaker to throw to.  Julio Jones is a big body with great hands and speed. I wouldn’t blame them if they went to the defensive side of the ball but it will be hard to pass on Jones here.

7. San Francisco 49ers – CB Patrick Peterson – LSU

With this pick in the 2011 NFL mock draft, the 49ers could look to draft a QB.  With Gabbert and Newton off the board, San Francisco should look to draft the best available player on their big board.  That just happens to be Patrick Peterson who is a dynamic athlete with very good cover corner skills.

8. Tennessee Titans - DT Nick Fairley – Auburn

The Titans could go in a few directions here.  They are going to release QB Vince Young and can’t continue with Kerry Collins.  I don’t think any QB is worthy with this pick though so I think they turn to the defensive side of the ball.  This would be a great pick up if Fairley falls to them at pick number eight in the 2011 NFL mock draft.

9. Dallas Cowboys – OT Tyron Smith – USC

The Cowboys have a few different needs and could go in a few directions.  They could draft a defensive end here because they have some defensive lineman who are free agents.  I believe that they need to start on the offensive line though especially since Tony Romo is coming off a injury that held him out of most of last season.

10. Washington Redskins – DE J.J. Watt – Wisconsin

With the 10th pick in the 2011 NFL mock draft they could go a few ways.  They could go with a quarterback but my top two QB’s are off the board so I would move to the next position which is a playmaking WR.  The Redskins drafted a great DE in Brian Orakpo two years ago so now if they go with another defensive end that pass rush will be hard to defend and will help improve their all around defense.

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1. Carolina Panthers

2. Denver Broncos

3. Buffalo Bills

4. Cincinnati Bengals

5. Arizona Cardinals

6. Cleveland Browns

7. San Francisco 49ers

8. Tennessee Titans

9. Dallas Cowboys

10. Washington Redskins

11. Houston Texans

12. Minnesota Vikings

13. Detroit Lions

14. St. Louis Rams

15. Miami Dolphins

16. Jacksonville Jaguars

17. New England Patriots – from Oakland

18. San Diego Chargers

19. New York Giants

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

21. Kansas City Chiefs

22. Indianapolis Colts

23. Philadelphia Eagles

24. New Orleans Saints

25. Seattle Seahawks

26. Baltimore Ravens

27. New York Jets

28. Green Bay Packers

29. Chicago Bears

30. Pittsburgh Steelers

31. Atlanta Falcons

32. New England Patriots

Round 2

1. New England Patriots – from Carolina

2. Denver Broncos

3. Buffalo Bills

4. Cincinnati Bengals

5. Arizona Cardinals

6. Cleveland Browns

7. Tennessee Titans

8. Dallas Cowboys

9. Washington Redskins

10 Houston Texans

11. Minnesota Vikings

12. Detroit Lions

13. San Francisco 49ers

14. Denver Broncos – from Miami

15. St. Louis Rams

16. Oakland Raiders

17. Jacksonville Jaguars

18. San Diego Chargers

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

20. New York Giants

21. Seattle Seahawks

22. Indianapolis Colts

23. Philadelphia Eagles

24. Kansas City Chiefs

25. Green Bay Packers

26. New York Jets

27. Baltimore Ravens

28. New Orleans Saints

29. Chicago Bears

30. Pittsburgh Steelers

31. Atlanta Falcons

32. New England Patriots

Tamba Hali had a great season rushing the passer.  Adding another pass rusher like Muhammad Wilkerson on the other side could really improve a pretty good defensive next year.

22. Indianapolis Colts – DT Drake Nevis – LSU

The Colts got dumped in the first round of the playoffs for the first time in awhile.  One glaring weakness that the Jets took advantage of was the Colts run defense.  They have had a great pass rush year in and year out but they have been known to struggle in the run defense.  Despite Nevis’ lack of size he is very good against the run.   They have been in desperate need of an anchor in the middle of the defensive line and Drake Nevis should provide that.

23. Philadelphia Eagles - OT Anthony Castonzo – Boston College

The Eagles have given up a lot of sacks this season even with the mobile QB Michael Vick.  Anthony Castonzo has prototypical height and has very good mobility but needs to add bulk.

24. New Orleans Saints – DE Cameron Heyward – Ohio State

Cameron Heyward could have been a high draft pick last year but decided to stay one more year in college.  He has had a great senior season.  He has very good size and is a versatile player who can rush the passer or drop back in coverage.  The defense has really struggled this year giving up some big plays and creating less turnovers.

25. Seattle Seahawks - DE Adrian Clayborn – Iowa

Seattle won their division even with a losing record and even with a lack of talent on the defensive side of the ball.  Adding Clayborn will dramatically improve their pass rush especially since they will have to battle Sam Bradford for years to come.  They could also use a quarterback for next season.

26. Baltimore Ravens – WR Randall Cobb – Kentucky

Last year, the Ravens had many talented WR’s but they were all possession receivers.  They need some speed which they tried out with Donte Stallworth but he is getting old and just isn’t as talented as a Cobb.  Along with his speed he is also a great route runner who could help out in the return game as well.

27. Atlanta Falcons – DE Aldon Smith – Missouri

Atlanta has had  a very good season this year in many different areas.  One weakness that I have noticed is their lack of pressure from their four down lineman on defense.  They finished the 2010 regular season tied for 20th in sacks.  Last year they drafted Sean Witherspoon from Missouri and now its time to add another Missouri player to their front line.

28. New England Patriots – G Dan Watkins – Baylor

Dan Watkins played tackle at Baylor, but at the NFL level he will be a very good guard.  New England’s offensive line has been getting older and also has had some injury problems.  They added their defensive end with their first pick and now they will address the offensive line with their second 1st round pick.

29. Chicago Bears – OT Greg Carimi – Wisconsin

Jay Cutler was sacked more times than anyone this year in the NFL and needs to be protected next season if they have any chance at making it to the Super Bowl.  Carimi is a top offensive lineman who will be hard to pass up come the Bears’ pick.

30. New York Jets – OT Derek Sherrod – Mississippi St

The Jets are a very good team that are in serious contention for the Super Bowl.  With not many weaknesses they will be looking to add depth and one place that they could use some depth is the offensive line.  He may not play right away but any time there could be an injury and he would be a great replacement.

31. Pittsburgh Steelers - C Mike Pouncey – Florida

In the 2011 NFL draft look for the Steelers to continue to upgrade their offensive line.  Mike Pouncey has been playing center this year at Florida but when his brother was there last year he played guard. With the Steelers he will reunite with his brother and move back to guard which will help protect Ben Roethlisberger.

32. Green Bay Packers – OLB Justin Houston – Georgia

The Packers had a great season resulting in a Super Bowl victory.  They have many players coming back from IR for the 2011 season.  Adding Justin Houston will add more weapons to that defense that was so disruptive during the 2010 season.  He has top pass rushing skills to go along a huge frame that will give defensive coordinator Dom Capers plenty of options.

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All you have to do is pick one team each week to win. If the team you pick loses, you are eliminated from the Survivor Elimination Pool. If the team you pick wins and you survive, you select a new team to win for the next week. Sounds easy, right? It is. The catch is that you can only select a particular team to win once. The winner(s) of the Survivor Elimination Pool is the “survivor” who outlasts all other participants.

Survivor Elimination Pools are an excellent way to enjoy football season with family, friends, and coworkers alike. Need some inside information to help you win your Survivor Elimination Pool? No problem. Each week our panel of football experts participates in a mock Survivor Elimination Pool by selecting a team and providing a brief explanation as to why they believe that particular team will win. Feel free to use their expertise to help you win your Survivor Elimination Pool or to tell them why your choice is better…

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Ranking		Name	Team
1	RB	Adrian Peterson	Minnesota
2	RB	Chris Johnson	Tennessee
3	RB	Ray Rice	Baltimore
4	RB	Maurice Jones Drew	Jacksonville
5	RB	Frank Gore	San Francisco
6	WR	Andre Johnson	Houston
7	RB	Steven Jackson	St. Louis
8	RB	Michael Turner	Atlanta
9	WR	Randy Moss	New England
10	RB	DeAngelo Williams	Carolina
11	QB	Drew Brees	New Orleans
12	RB	Shonn Greene	NY Jets
13	WR	Calvin Johnson	Detroit
14	QB	Aaron Rodgers	Green Bay
15	RB	Cedric Benson	Cincinnati
16	RB	Rashard Mendenhall	Pittsburgh
17	QB	Peyton Manning	Indianapolis
18	QB	Tom Brady	New England
19	QB	Matt Schaub	Houston
20	RB	Ryan Matthews	San Diego
21	RB	Ryan Grant	Green Bay
22	WR	Larry Fitzgerald	Arizona
23	WR	Reggie Wayne	Indianapolis
24	QB	Tony Romo	Dallas
25	WR	Roddy White	Atlanta
26	QB	Philip Rivers	San Diego
27	WR	Marques Colston	New Orleans
28	RB	Beanie Wells	Arizona
29	TE	Dallas Clark	Indianapolis
30	WR	DeSean Jackson	Philadelphia
31	RB	Jamaal Charles	Kansas City
32	RB	LeSean McCoy	Philadelphia
33	RB	Ronnie Brown	Miami
34	RB	Joseph Addai	Indianapolis
35	WR	Miles Austin	Dallas
36	WR	Brandon Marshall	Miami
37	RB	Jonathan Stewart	Carolina
38	WR	Sidney Rice	Minnesota
39	RB	Knowshon Moreno	Denver
40	RB	Pierre Thomas	New Orleans
41	WR	Anquan Boldin	Baltimore
42	TE	Antonio Gates	San Diego
43	RB	Matt Forte	Chicago
44	RB	Jahvid Best	Detroit
45	WR	Greg Jennings	Green Bay
46	RB	Brandon Jacobs	NY Giants
47	WR	Chad Ochocinco	Cincinnati
48	QB	Joe Flacco	Baltimore
49	WR	Steve Smith	NY Giants
50	RB	Cadillac Williams	Tampa Bay

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