By: J.R. Glymph

9/26/08

*The order for this mock draft was determined by using ESPN's current power rankings. 

First Round:

1. St. Louis Rams - Michael Oher (OT) Mississippi
Analysis: The Rams’ roster is in disarray, especially at key positions.  A major key to the Rams’ success in the recent past was Orlando Pace and his career is winding down.  Oher has the ability to make a similar impact on the future of the franchise.

2. Kansas City Chiefs - *Matthew Stafford (QB) Georgia
Analysis: Kansas City will be in perpetual rebuilding mode until, and unless, they address the QB position.  Herm Edwards will never revive that franchise with the likes of Brodie Croyle and / or Tyler Thigpen as his QB.  Stafford is a consistent QB with a cannon arm and is a natural leader.

3. Detroit Lions - *Vontae Davis (CB) Illinois
Analysis: With the primary problem, Matt Millen, out of the way, the Lions begin replenishing this roster with talent.  Rod Marinelli likes defense and likes CB’s that support the run well…Davis falls into that category.  He’d make an immediate impact here.

4. Oakland Raiders - Michael Johnson (DE) Georgia Tech
Analysis: After focusing on the offense in the recent past in the first round, the Raiders attempt to help the defense in 2009.  Johnson, if he lives up to his immense potential, athleticism and acclaim, should bolster the Raiders’ pass rush and create some big play ability.

5. Cincinnati Bengals - Rey Maualuga (MLB) USC
Analysis:  The Bengals’ defense is lacking speed, playmakers and attitude.  Maualuga, conveniently offers all of those features in one player.  He should team with 2008 first round pick and former college teammate, Keith Rivers, to form a terrific, young foundation to this front seven.

6. Houston Texans - *Chris "Beanie" Wells (RB) Ohio State
Analysis: The Texans have not had a franchise runner since their inception into the NFL.  Steve Slaton is a nice player but would be better served as a change of pace back.  Wells is a lead runner who can make Slaton, and the entire offense, much more efficient.

7. Cleveland Browns - Malcolm Jenkins (CB) Ohio State
Analysis:  When the Browns traded away Leigh Bodden in the Shawn Rogers deal, they apparently forgot that they still needed people who can cover.  Jenkins would help that immediately.  He’s a big, fast, physical corner who supports the run well also.  And the Browns won’t even have to pay for a plane ticket to get the Ohio State product into town.

8. Miami Dolphins - **Michael Crabtree (WR) Texas Tech
Analysis: It should be a felony that a player of Crabtree’s talent falls here.  The Dolphins don’t have a number one receiver on the roster and are in dire need of playmakers in the passing game.  Crabtree’s presence would fit well in the development of Chad Henne.

9. Atlanta Falcons - *Jermaine Gresham (TE) Oklahoma
Analysis: The Falcons need a TE who can be a safety valve for Matt Ryan and make big plays.  Gresham can do both.  He’s super talented and would fill the void that was created by Alge Crumpler’s defection to Tennessee.

10. Seattle Seahawks - Duke Robinson (OG) Oklahoma
Analysis: There is no secret that the Seahawks haven’t been the same on offense since Steve Hutchinson left for Minnesota.  Robinson has the potential to fill those shoes and restore some punch to the Seahawk line.

11. San Francisco 49ers - *Kenny Britt (WR) Rutgers
Analysis: Isaac Bruce, Bryant Johnson, Josh Morgan and Arnaz Battle.  Hmmm.  Yeah, a receiver is needed in San Fran.  Kenny Britt will arrive in SF sprinting as he gets as far away from the inept Mike Teel.  Seriously, Britt is a top tier talent and can add a lot to this offense.

12. New York Jets - *Darrius Heyward-Bey (WR) Maryland
Analysis: The Jets have added a lot of talent to that offense, but it still lacks something...a big receiver who can stretch the field.  Heyward-Bey is a former track star who has blossomed into a extraordinary receiver.  He’s tall rangy and should add a new dimension to the offense for years to come.

13. Chicago Bears - *Tim Tebow (QB) Florida
Analysis: There are varying opinions on Tebow (most of you are familiar with mine) and we all know it didn’t go so well the last time the Bears selected a Florida QB with its first round pick.  Nevertheless, you can’t deny Tebow’s production, character and leadership skills.  The Bears are in desperate need of a quality signal caller.

14. Minnesota Vikings - *Percy Harvin (WR) Florida
Analysis: With Tebow off the board, the Vikes go in another direction.  Harvin is an explosive, quick receiver who can give this offense big plays outside of Adrian Peterson.  Harvin can play multiple spots and add a creativity to the playcalling.

15. Arizona Cardinals - **Knowshon Moreno (RB) Georgia
Analysis:  Moreno is a terrific all-around back who runs with the determination, vision and style that most backs can’t imagine.  Edgerrin James doesn’t have much left in the tank and his running style has become so plain that he’s not a big threat at all. Moreno teams with Tim Hightower to form a formidable 1-2 punch in the desert.

16. Baltimore Ravens - *George Selvie (DE) South Florida
Analysis: With Terrell Suggs’ long term status in doubt, the Ravens go with Selvie.  Selvie is a pass rush terror and has the athleticism and skill to play in space.  He’s also an absolute steal at 16.

17. New Orleans Saints - James Laurinaitis (MLB) Ohio State
Analysis: The Saints are still in the process of fortifying the defense and Laurinaitis falls to them due to team need and position value.  He’s a bona fide playmaker who should play well beside Jonathan Vilma for years.

18. Washington Redskins - Taylor Mays (S) USC
Analysis: Mays, possibly the best talent in the draft, would help fill the loss of the Sean Taylor tragedy. He’ll also make LaRon Landry a more effective player.  Mays is similar to Taylor in size, talent and playmaking ability.

19. Jacksonville Jaguars - William Moore (S) Missouri
Analysis: The Jags should be feeling pretty regretful about trading Marcus Stroud away for next to nothing.  The Jags like their DT’s big and Moala is big and agile.  He also has seemed to become a more consistently dominant player in his senior season.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - **LeSean McCoy (RB) Pittsburgh
Analysis: McCoy, although having a sub par season, is a top level talent.  With the uncertainty surrounding Cadillac Williams’ injury and Earnest Graham’s limited ability, the Buc’s have to address the RB position.

21. Indianapolis Colts - *DeMarcus Granger (DT) Oklahoma
Analysis: Granger is a quick, penetrating DT who disrupts the opponent’s backfield with consistency.  The Colt’s run defense is a mess and will be a major roadblock throughout the course of the season.

22. New England Patriots - *D.J. Moore (CB) Vanderbilt
Analysis: The Patriots’ defense, as well documented, is old and slow up front and young and inferior at DB.  Moore, along with Jerod Mayo will go a long way towards rebuilding the talent on defense.  Moore is a physical, athletic player with very good ball skills.

23. Philadelphia Eagles (From Carolina) - *Andre Smith (OT) Alabama
Analysis: Tra Thomas and Jon Runyan are still playing at a high level, but at that age, you never know when they’ll fade.  Andre Smith can play any spot on the line besides center and excel at them all.  Smith is a big, strong, dominant blocker and is a difference maker up front.

24. San Diego Chargers - Tyson Jackson (DE) LSU
Analysis: Jackson is a perfect fit in the 3-4 and adds youth, depth and athleticism to that front seven.  With Luis Castillo, Igor Oshansky and Jamal Williams always seeming banged up at some point, Jackson would lend a much needed boost to the defense.

25. Green Bay Packers - Alphonso Smith (CB) Wake Forest
Analysis: Smith, probably the best player in the NCAA that nobody knows, is the perfect fit in Green Bay. He excels at man coverage and is as physical as any CB in the country.  With Al Harris and Charles Woodson getting a bit old in the tooth,  Moore could learn from two of the league’s best.

26. Denver Broncos - William Moore (S) Missouri
Analysis: Moore is another player many don’t know about.  He’s an absolute stud and is as well rounded a safety as you’ll find.  He could be a vital part in building a solid defense in Denver.

27. Buffalo Bills - Chase Coffman (TE) Missouri
Analysis: Coffman is a special player from the TE position and he will add a new dimension to the offense.  The Bills have a nice, young nucleus on offense and should continue to add weapons and make defenses pay.

28. Philadelphia Eagles - *Myron Rolle (S) Florida State
Analysis: Myron Rolle is a unique player in the sense that he’ll be a much more effective professional player than a college one.  He’s big, athletic and one of the smartest players in the country.  Philly could use some youth in the defensive backfield.

29. Pittsburgh Steelers - Eugene Monroe (OT) Virginia

Analysis: Monroe would be an absolute steal this late.  He may very well fall this far because most teams in need of OTâ€