1. Lions- Andre Smith, T, Alabama
(Everyone is calling for them to take QB, Big mistake they need O-line and Defense help. They should trade down if possible and acquire more picks. Lots of holes to fill)
(Everyone is calling for them to take QB, Big mistake they need O-line and Defense help. They should trade down if possible and acquire more picks. Lots of holes to fill)
2. Rams- Jason Smith, T, Baylor
(Lions take their guy at number , Smith coming on)
3. Chiefs- Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia
(Were going to go another way until Stafford fell to them. Unless they work out deal for Cassell with the NE connections)
4. Seahawks- Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
(WRs been a problem. Could make a play for TJ)
5. Browns- Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio St.
(Lock down corner from their own backyard makes perfect sense)
6. Bengals- Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn St.
(Seems like every year Bengals need Defensive help)
7. Raiders- Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri
(Gotta throw the ball to someome)
8. Jaguars- Percy Harvin, WR, Florida
(Playmaker from Champion Gators will add some spark to O)
9. Packers- Aaron Curry, LB, Wake forest
(Curry to good to pass on here, Him and Hawk will provide great tandem for years to come)
10. 49ers- B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College
(Singletary wants to run the ball and play D, will get by with current QBs and get the anchor for the D)
11. Bills- Brandon Pettigrew, TE,OKST
(Need someone to catch the tough balls over the middle in those tough weather conditions)
12. Broncos- Everette Brown. DE, Florida St.
(The can score in bunches but need help on D. LBs should be fine after injuries this year and CBs are very good)
13. Redskins- Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas
(Jason Taylor running out of gas)
14. Saints- Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois
(Just like Broncos need help on D)
15. Texans- Eugene Monroe, T, Virginia
(Great value pick here as he was ranked higher. Line needs help)
16. Chargers- Rey Maluga, LB, USC
(Great fit for Chargers)
17. Jets- Mark Sanchez, QB, USC
(Favre is done, Gotta get QB of the future)
18. Bears- Michael Oher, T, Mississippi
(Wanted Sanchez will take line help and continue to run the ball and play D)
19. Bucs- Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
(Looking for the next Warren Sapp)
20. Lions- James Laurinitis, LB, Ohio St.
(Chris Speilman take 2)
21. Eagles- Brian Cushing, LB, USC
( Need upgrade at LB)
22. Vikings- Clint Sintim, OLB, Virginia
(Play opposite Greenway )
23. Patriots- Knowsean Moreno, RB, Georgia
(Patroits always seem to have people they need fall to them, why should this year be any different)
24. Falcons- Louis Delmas, S, WMU
(Nice player will fit in nicely)
25. Dolphins- D.J. Moore, CB, Vandy
(Fits the Parcells model)
26. Ravens- Hakeem Nicks, WR, UNC
(Mason is getting up there in age and Clayton yet to put it together)
27. Colts- Clay Matthews, OLB, USC
(Colts always need D)
28. Eagles- Alex Mack, C, Cal
(Best C in draft)
29. Giants- Peria Jerry, DT, Missippi
(D line taken many hits and needs some new life)
30. Titans- Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU
(D is set just need someone to stretch the field)
*31. Steelers- Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forrest
(D is set but he is best available)
*32. Cardinals- LeSean McCoy, RB, Pittsburgh
(Edge winding down career and I don’t think Hightower is the answer)
*pending Super Bowl outcome
JD is a contributor to The Sports Information Hub and can be contacted at jdthesportsguy@gmail.com
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Hey, JD. It's never too early to project the draft. As a Detroit-area native, I have to agree with you that the Lions do not need a QB with the first pick, and should trade down.
ReplyDeleteI think the Lions should talk to Seattle, who currently has picks #4 and #36. I checked with the famous draft value board, and the first pick in the draft can roughly equate to picks #4, #36, and a player. If I was Matt Millen, er, the Lions GM, I'd take A. Smith (as you said) at #4, an impact defensive player at #36, and one of Seattle's young starters in the front seven - like Lawrence Jackson - DE - USC? The Lions would also have pick #20 from Dallas, their own second-rounder at #33, and two third-rounders, including one from Dallas. All they have to do is draft well here, and the foundation could be laid for years to come...