Rick McGlothlin/ Drafttek.com Senior Writer
Just past the midway portion of the season and having wrapped up my classic mid-season awards, time now to update the mock that I utilize on my personal blog. Which, by the way, you are welcome to view each time you finished looking through the great stuff here on drafttek.com
I’m sure the current mock I am presenting will cause some moans, groans and/or giggles….but that’s cool, I like hearing, er, reading funny noises and responses to any of my opinions. If you want to blast my picks, by all means, fire away. Even though you know deep in your heart I’m right !
This version of my mock has just the picks without any reasoning or additonal comments, except for my overall #1 draft pick in this mock – which I am sure will make some people feel the need to speak out.
And by all means, do so !
1. Detroit Lions (0-9) – Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
Yes, I know….the Lions have picked WR time and time again, and they have a bunch of other needs. But before thinking this is some big joke, hear me out. And no, it’s no joke.
I am predicting Michael Crabtree will end up as the overall #1 – no matter who is selecting number one in the draft. What’s more, it doesn’t mean Detroit ultimately keeps him, but my bet is Crabtree goes #1 to the Lions if they have the first pick.
Lest one forgets, the Lions also have an additional first round selection from the Cowboys, so they can ultimately get Crabtree & a top offensive tackle in round one.
Or, the Lions could use him the pick and trade down to add more picks in later rounds from a team (like the Seahawks, Bears or Vikings) who are desperately in need of a game-changer at wideout.
2. Cincinnati Bengals (1-8) – Andre Smith, OT, Alabama
3. Kansas City Chiefs (2-7) – Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State
4. St. Louis Rams (2-7) – Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi
5. Oakland Raiders (2-7) – Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia
6. Seattle Seahawks (2-7) – Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
7. San Francisco 49ers (2-7) – Michael Johnson, DE, Georgia Tech
8. Cleveland Browns (3-6) – Javon Ringer, RB, Michigan St.
9. Houston Texans (3-6) – Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest
10. New Orleans Saints (4-5) – Aaron Curry, OLB, Wake Forest
11. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-5) – Taylor Mays, S, USC
12. San Diego Chargers (4-5) – Everette Brown, DE, FSU
13. Green Bay Packers (4-5) – William Moore, FS, Missouri
14. Denver Broncos (5-4) – James Laurinitis, LB, Ohio St.
15. Minnesota Vikings (5-4) – Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma St.
16. Buffalo Bills (5-4) – George Selvie, DE, South Florida
17. Miami Dolphins (5-4) – Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida
18. New York Jets (6-3) – Rey Maualuga, LB, USC
19. Chicago Bears (5-4) – Eben Britton, OT, Arizona
20. Detroit Lions (0-9) from Dallas – Jason Smith, OT, Baylor
21. Baltimore Ravens (6-3) – Brian Cushing, LB, USC
22. Atlanta Falcons (6-3) – Chase Coffman, TE, Missouri
23. Arizona Cardinals (6-3) – Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama
24. Philadelphia Eagles (5-4) – Myron Rolle, SS, FSU
25. New England Patriots (6-3) – Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois
26. Indianapolis Colts (5-4) – Fili Moala, DT, USC
27. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-3) –Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri
28. Washington Redskins (6-3) – Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas
29. Pittsburgh Steelers (6-3) – Duke Robinson, OG, Oklahoma
30. Philadelphia Eagles (from 7-2 Carolina) – Jared Cook, TE, South Carolina
31. Tennessee Titans (9-0) – Ciron Black, OT, LSU
32. New York Giants (8-1) – Gerald McRath, LB, Southern Mississippi