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01.  Detroit Lions - QB Matthew Stafford, Georgia
The question isn't will Detroit take Stafford but how early will he play?
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02.  St. Louis Rams - QB Mark Sanchez, Southern Cal
If a team has to spend big time money on a player, why not pay a QB?
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03. Kansas City Chiefs - DT Busari "B.J." Raji, Boston College
The KC 3-4 lacks an anchor, Raji is an elite talent.
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04. Seattle Seahawks - OT Jason Smith, Baylor
Walter Jones has been a great player but microfracture surgery is not an easy rehab.
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05. Cleveland Browns - LB Aaron Curry, Wake Forest
The Browns need smart and reliable players for their defense, Curry fits the bill.
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06.  Cincinnati Bengals - OT Michael Oher, Ole Miss
The Bengals need to do a better job of protecting Carson Palmer's blind side.
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07.  Oakland Raiders - WR Michael Crabtree, Texas Tech
Oakland have speedy developmental wide receivers but lack a star.
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08.  Jacksonville Jaguars - OT Eugene Monroe, Virginia
The Jaguars can't plan long term for the future with Tre Thomas at LT.
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09.  Green Bay Packers - DE Tyson Jackson, Louisiana State
The Packers are in rough shape in the front of their new 3-4, Jackson helps day 1.
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10.  San Francisco 49ers - OT Andre Smith, Alabama
Niners need a tackle, Smith has had a rough spring but is still a mauler.
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11.  Buffalo Bills - DE Brian Orakpo, Texas
DE is a primary need for the Bills, Orakpo would be ideal for their defense.
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12.  Denver Broncos - DE Everette Brown, Florida State
Brown is a relentless pass rusher who can help the Broncos defense get tougher.
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13.  Washington Redskins - LB Rey Maualuga, Southern Cal
The Redskins need defensive playmakers, Maualuga rushes the passer better than most realize.
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14.  New Orleans Saints - DB Malcolm Jenkins, Ohio State
The Saints need leaders in their defensive backfield, Jenkins can help out several spots.
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15.  Houston Texans - LB Brian Cushing, Southern Cal
The Texans need to get tougher at the SLB position, Cushing is the prototype.
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16.  San Diego Chargers - OT Eben Britton, Arizona
The Chargers need to upgrade the right side of their OL.
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17.  New York Jets - WR Jeremy Maclin, Missouri
The Jets need more explosion, Maclin can be a deep threat and help on specials.
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18. Denver Broncos (via CHI) - DT Evander "Ziggy" Hood, Missouri
The Broncos' defensive upgrade continues with Hood, who is versatile, talented and hard working.
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19.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers - QB Josh Freeman, Kansas State
Freeman to Tampa Bay seems like a match, Leftwich can be a mentor while Freeman learns..
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20. Detroit Lions (via DAL) - DT Peria Jerry, Ole Miss
Jerry is a dominator up front, the Lions need a leader for the defense.
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21.  Philadelphia Eagles - RB Knowshon Moreno, Georgia
The Eagles don't usually pick RB high but this might be a year to reload at the position.
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22.  Minnesota Vikings - WR Darrius Heyward-Bey, Maryland
Just because he's fast doesn't mean he's Troy Williamson.
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23.  New England Patriots - LB Clay Matthews, Southern Cal
The Patriots value players like Matthews: smart, tough and versatile.
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24.  Atlanta Falcons - CB Darius Butler, UConn
The Falcons still haven't found that shut down player, Butler has the ball skills to make plays.
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25.  Miami Dolphins - DE Connor Barwin - Cincinnati
The Dolphins were never happy starting Roth, Barwin is tough and an ideal 3-4 OLB candidate.
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26.  Baltimore Ravens - DE Robert Ayers, Tennessee
The Ravens put a priority on having violent pass rushers on the roster.
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27.  Indianapolis Colts - RB Chris "Beanie" Wells, Ohio State
Polian manages to find value picks in every draft, Wells could slip due to injury concerns.
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28. Buffalo Bills (VIA CAR, VIA PHI) - TE Brandon Pettigrew, Oklahoma State
The Bills are able to capture a long time target at a reduced rate.
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29.  New York Giants - WR Brian Robiskie, Ohio State
If no trade for Braylon, the Giants will want a safe and steady player.
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30.  Tennessee Titans - CB Vontae Davis, Illinois
The Titans have Finnigan but Davis is a raw talent who could be excellent with coaching.
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31.  Arizona Cardinals - RB Donald Brown UConn
Brown is a top notch talent and character, the Cards need a long term solution at RB.
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32.  Pittsburgh Steelers - OC Alex Mack California
The Steelers are happy to take the gritty Mack, who should be a 10-year starter.
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