Pick

Team

Pos.

Player

College

Class

Ht.

Wt.

1

QB

JaMarcus Russell

LSU

Jr.

6-6

265

The Raiders have to identify a franchise quarterback, but there’s also the temptation of Calvin Johnson. If the Raiders select Johnson, who will be throwing him the ball? With the recent release of Aaron Brooks, the Raiders starting quarterback, at the moment, is Andrew Walter. Obviously Walter isn’t the answer so the selection of JaMarcus Russell is an easy one for the Raiders.

2

QB

Brady Quinn

Notre Dame

Sr.

6-4

232

After having Brady Quinn at this selection in all of my previous mock drafts, the one time I go against my instinct it blows up in my face. The Lions traded Dre’ Bly to Denver in exchange for RB Tatum Bell and OT George Foster. This trade helps Detroit’s offensive line and ultimately rules out Joe Thomas ending up in Motown… Welcome to Detroit Mr. Quinn.

3

RB

Adrian Peterson

Oklahoma

Jr.

6-2

218

After watching the combine and all the players projected to be in the top-ten, there were a few standouts from the bunch and Adrian Peterson was one of them. The Browns need to improve their running game and Peterson appears to be the answer for Cleveland.

4

WR

Calvin Johnson

Georgia Tech

Jr.

6-5

239

With Brady Quinn off the board and the Bucs needing an offensive threat, drafting a player like Calvin Johnson is just what Tampa Bay needs. Offensive tackle Joe Thomas is a possibility, but Johnson is a once in a decade receiver and his talent is too good to pass on.

5

OT

Joe Thomas

Wisconsin

Sr.

6-7

311

The Cardinals benefit from the trade that was made between Detroit and Denver, and land the player they coveted the most – offensive tackle Joe Thomas. Thomas gives Arizona an upgrade from Leonard Davis and a player with a high ceiling. I am sure Matt Leinart is smiling over this selection.

6

DE

Gaines Adams

Clemson

Sr.

6-5

258

Washington has to be thrilled that Arizona passed on Adams, a player who openly stated he’d love to play for the Redskins. Adams provides the ‘Skins with a freakish defensive end that can get after the quarterback and drop back in coverage if needed.

7

DE

Jamaal Anderson

Arkansas

Jr.

6-6

288

The Vikings have many needs and some are more glaring than others. Obviously, Minnesota needs to add a receiver, but in a deep receiving class they feel they can wait until round two. With a potentially dominant defensive end on the board, in Arkansas’ Jamaal Anderson, the Vikings look to improve their pass rush and select the former SEC sack leader.

8

WR

Ted Ginn, Jr.

Ohio State

Jr.

6-0

180

The Texans remind me of a young Chicago Bears team. They have a developing defense that features some nice young talent with a lot of speed, but they lack some offensive firepower and a steady offensive line. The problem is they can’t fix everything with one pick, but they can improve their offense and special teams with one player… Ohio State’s Ted Ginn, Jr. is this years Devin Hester.