EARLY MOCK DRAFT

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The NFL Draft order isn't set, and most of the underclassmen have yet to decide if they'll make themselves eligible for selection in April.

However, it is never too early to take a look at how the draft might shake out if it were held tomorrow.

Rivals.com asked its NFL Draft partner – Frank Coyle of draftinsiders.com – to put together a two-round mock draft with comments on each pick. Enjoy. (* - Underclassman)

1. Miami (0-13)
The Pick: Glenn Dorsey, DT, LSU
The Buzz: The Dolphins are a wreck, and the team obviously has holes everywhere. Dorsey is a dominant inside force.


2. New England (from San Francisco (3-10))
The Pick: Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas*
The Buzz: Patriots strike it rich and get the premier feature back and best player in this class.

3. St. Louis (3-10)
The Pick: Chris Long, DE, Virginia
The Buzz: The Rams defense must improve along the front four.

4. NY Jets (3-10)
The Pick: James Laurinaitis, LB, Ohio State*
The Buzz: The Jets are looking for another impact defender for their front seven.

5. Atlanta (3-9)
The Pick: Brian Brohm, QB, Louisville
The Buzz: The Falcons are a total disaster this season and the quarterback spot is their highest priority.

6. Oakland (4-9)
The Pick: Jake Long, OT, Michigan
The Buzz: The Raiders are in the top 10 again and must protect franchise QB JaMarcus Russell.

7. Kansas City (4-9)
The Pick: Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss*
The Buzz: The Chiefs' line must improve for this offense to return to the upper echelon in the league.

8. Baltimore (4-9)
The Pick: Antoine Cason, CB, Arizona
The Buzz: The Ravens defense needs younger talent on the corner, and Cason is a top-flight cover man.

9. Cincinnati (5-8)
The Pick: Steve Slaton, RB, West Virginia*
The Buzz: The Bengals are looking for an impact playmaker out of the backfield for this offense.

10. Carolina (5-8)
The Pick: Dan Connor, LB, Penn State
The Buzz: The Panthers are looking to solidify their struggling defense.

11. Chicago (5-8)
The Pick: Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College
The Buzz: The Bears will jump at a chance for a future leader on offense.

12. Philadelphia (5-8)
The Pick: Malcolm Kelly, WR, Oklahoma*
The Buzz: The Eagles are looking to stretch the field with a blue-chip receiver.

13. Arizona (6-7)
The Pick: Sedrick Ellis, DT, Southern Cal
The Buzz: The Cardinals defense gives up too many big plays and needs a leader and anchor in the middle.

14. Houston (6-7)
The Pick: Kenny Phillips, FS, Miami*
The Buzz: The Texans are looking to continue to build a playoff-caliber defense, especially in the secondary.

15. Denver (6-7)
The Pick: Early Doucet, WR, LSU
The Buzz: Mike Shanahan wants more playmakers to help Jay Cutler develop.

16. Washington (6-7)
The Pick: Calais Campbell, DE, Miami
The Buzz: Joe Gibbs wants a big-time pass rusher for the Redskins' front four.

17. Detroit (6-7)
The Pick: Andre' Woodson, QB, Kentucky
The Buzz: The Lions are in search of a future leader on offense and may take a chance on Woodson.

18. New Orleans (5-7)
The Pick: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State*
The Buzz: The defense continues to be the Achilles' heel for the Saints.
19. Buffalo (7-6)
The Pick: Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State*
The Buzz: The Bills may draft into the deep offensive tackle class this spring.

20. Minnesota (7-6)
The Pick: Reggie Smith, CB, Oklahoma*
The Buzz: The Vikings may not be able to pass on a highly regarded defensive back for this emerging unit.

21. Tennessee (7-6)
The Pick: Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State*
The Buzz: Gholston could certainly help the Titans improve their pass rush.

22. Dallas (from Cleveland (8-5))
The Pick: DeSean Jackson, WR, California *
The Buzz: The Cowboys are looking to add a young playmaker on the outside.

23. San Diego (8-5)
The Pick: Keith Rivers, LB, USC
The Buzz: The Chargers' front seven would benefit from another strong defender.

24. Tampa Bay (8-5)
The Pick: Mario Manningham, WR, Michigan*
The Buzz: The Bucs are lacking playmakers in the passing game.

25. Seattle (9-4)
The Pick: Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College
The Buzz: The Seahawks hope to address their offensive line early in the draft.

26. NY Giants (9-4)
The Pick: Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech*
The Buzz: The Giants have major problems in the secondary that need to be addressed.

27. Jacksonville (9-4)
The Pick: Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida*
The Buzz: The Jaguars love those Gators defenders, and Harvey is a good one.

28. Pittsburgh (9-4)
The Pick: Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU*
The Buzz: The Steelers are looking to fortify their front three, and Jackson has the potential fill a role.

29. Green Bay (11-2)
The Pick: Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois*
The Buzz: The Packers want a well-developed feature back to balance this offense.

30. San Francisco (from Indianapolis (11-2))
The Pick: James Hardy, WR, Indiana*
The Buzz: The 49ers offense needs another playmaker to open up the passing game.

31. Dallas (12-1)
The Pick: Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas*
The Buzz: The Cowboys defense needs a top-flight cover man opposite Terence Newman.

32. New England (13-0)
The Pick: no pick
The Buzz: Pick forfeited.

* - Underclassman

i wouldnt mind seein long on the raiders but i dont think we need him as bad as a wr who can be a deep threat i dont know about desean jackson though he koo to watch but i dont think he gonna be as good in the nfl i wouldnt mind malcolm kelly, or mcfadden
 
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ROUND 2

33. Miami
The Pick: Alex Boone*, OT, Ohio State
The Buzz: The Dolphins offensive line has been a total mess for a decade.

34. NY Jets
The Pick: Earl Bennett*, WR, Vanderbilt
The Buzz: The Jets offense needs another deep threat to open up the passing game.

35. St. Louis
The Pick: Sam Baker, OT, Southern Cal
The Buzz: The Rams front line is showing age and needs talent on the outside.

36. San Francisco
The Pick: Justin King*, CB, Penn St.
The Buzz: The 49ers secondary would welcome another quality cover man.

37. Atlanta
The Pick: Kevin Smith*, RB, Central Florida
The Buzz: The Falcons are looking to retool the struggling offensive unit.

38. Kansas City
The Pick: Mike Jenkins*, CB, South Florida
The Buzz: The Chiefs secondary needs a talented young corner.

39. Baltimore
The Pick: Colt Brennan, QB, Hawaii
The Buzz: The Ravens are looking for a quality young passer to compete for the starting job.

40. Oakland
The Pick: Lawrence Jackson, DE, Southern Cal
The Buzz: The Raiders love defenders who can pressure the passer off the edge.

41. Carolina
The Pick: Martin Rucker, TE, Missouri
The Buzz: The Panthers want to add speed in the middle for their passing game.

42. Chicago
The Pick: Frank Okam, DT, Texas
The Buzz: The Bears are looking for a compliment to Tommie Harris on the inside.

43. Philadelphia
The Pick: Ali Highsmith, LB, LSU
The Buzz: The Eagles love this blue-chip defender for their front seven.

44. Cincinnati
The Pick: Quentin Groves, DE, Auburn
The Buzz: The Bengals are looking to add a speed pass rusher off the edge.

45. Atlanta (Houston)
The Pick: Philip Wheeler, LB, Georgia Tech
The Buzz: The Falcons' front seven needs a sideline-to-sideline defender.

46. Denver
The Pick: DeJuan Tribble, CB, Boston College
The Buzz: The Broncos need to address their secondary after a poor 2007 performance.

47. Washington
The Pick: Jonathan Hefney, FS, Tennessee
The Buzz: The Redskins hope to rebuild their secondary after the Sean Taylor tragedy.

48. Detroit
The Pick: Jonathan Stewart*, RB, Oregon
The Buzz: The Lions add a tough feature back to an injury-prone position.

49. Arizona
The Pick: Adarius Bowman, WR, Oklahoma St
The Buzz: The Cardinals are expecting some free-agent losses on this unit, and a highly developed prospect is needed.

50. New Orleans
The Pick: John Carlson, TE, Notre Dame
The Buzz: The Saints need a playmaker in the middle to open up the field for this talented unit.

51. Minnesota
The Pick: Martellus Bennett*, TE, Texas A&M
The Buzz: This fast junior tight end can become a dangerous NFL playmaker.

52. Tennessee
The Pick: Felix Jones*, RB, Arkansas
The Buzz: The Titans offense and special teams are looking for a big-time playmaker.

53. Buffalo
The Pick: Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
The Buzz: The Bills need a tough possession receiver to compliment Lee Evans for their young passers.

54. Miami (San Diego)
The Pick: Ray Rice*, RB, Rutgers
The Buzz: The Dolphins may not have Ronnie Brown ready for next fall.

55. Cleveland
The Pick: Keenan Burton, WR, Kentucky
The Buzz: The Browns hope to add a fast playmaker opposite Braylon Edwards.

56. Tampa Bay
The Pick: Erin Henderson, LB, Maryland
The Buzz: The Bucs need to plan for when Derrick Brooks is gone.

57. NY Giants
The Pick: Xavier Adibi, LB, Virginia Tech
The Buzz: The Giants want to add a fast, every-down linebacker for the weak side.

58. Jacksonville
The Pick: John David Booty, QB, USC
The Buzz: The Jaguars will add a young passer this spring, and they most likely will address the position early in the draft.

59. Pittsburgh
The Pick: John Greco, OT, Toledo
The Buzz: The Steelers are looking to add a tough blocker with Alan Faneca expected to leave in free agency.

60. Seattle
The Pick: James Davis*, RB, Clemson
The Buzz: The Seahawks offense is looking to add a fast playmaker out of the backfield.

61. Green Bay
The Pick: Fred Davis, TE, Southern Cal
The Buzz: The Packers want to add speed in the middle, and Davis is NFL-ready.

62. Indianapolis
The Pick: Vince Hall, LB, Virginia Tech
The Buzz: The Colts are hoping to add a fast, instinctive linebacker for their underrated defensive unit.

63. Dallas
The Pick: Devin Thomas*, WR, Michigan St
The Buzz: The Cowboys might look to add two receivers to this thin unit.

64. New England
The Pick: Jack Ikegwuonu*, CB, Wisconsin
The Buzz: The Patriots will probably lose Asante Samuel to free agency, which makes this position a high priority.
 
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^ ya i wouldnt mind seeing jake long, he'd def be our tackle for the next 10 years.. his technique for an O line is good too. I watched a few michigan games and hart ran A LOTTTT between long and the guard. Even though im a lil suspect to pick ANOTHER Offensive line since GOD DAMN robert GALLERY...

u say we need a WR more but how we gonna throw to ANY receiver if our qb has absolutly NOOOOO time to throw... WE NEED to upgrade our O LINE... Just look at the browns line, they were HORRRRRRRRIBLE last year, and now this year they have aloud like maybe 6 or 7 sacs to derek anderson. That dude from wisconsin is going to be a REAAAAL GOOD linemen for a looooong time, joe thomas, i think is his name.

WHO REALLY KNOWS THOUGH.. Raiders are in a pretty big mess, and we're in the middle of a huuuuuuge rebuilding process, we have a lot of "holes" we need to fill on this team.
 
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thats true he is a fuckin beast on the o line maybe they should try to get him help the o line out but i think he will be gone before we can get him
 
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^ ya... im thinkin the same thing.. The rams need new line, as well as miami, atl, and jets.

But I def agree though, we do need a WR but jerry porter and ron curry are do able for now... They aint bad. Think about it though, if we go our running game going with our OLine, that will open things up for WR's & TE's, vice versa.

We just need to upgrade a lot of positions
 
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3 games left and mocks are already hittin' tha web? lol

this shit is all wrong.

Chiefs are gonna be pickin' in tha top 3 no less than 5 for sure....you watch.
 
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I don't think the Raiders are really all that fucked up. We're not even close to the playoffs though I think free agency is probably the best place to start in a year like this. The Dolphins, Carolina, Atlanta, 69ers, and maybe even the Jets are thinking fire sale so hey fuck it draft a lineman, in the 2nd round I'd rather see us grab a more versatile player though.
 
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39. Baltimore
The Pick: Colt Brennan, QB, Hawaii
The Buzz: The Ravens are looking for a quality young passer to compete for the starting job.
lol i thought this one was kinda strange they just got troy smith last yr
 
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^ i dont think baltimore has much "faith" in t. smith... I dont think they drafted him to be their franchise QB either....

Colt brennan on the other hand, i think was a lil over rated in the hawaii pass friendly system but he did put up some MONSTEROUS numbers... I can def. see baltimore picking Colt brennan because they sorta need a QB. They aint a bad team either, they just need to fix a few holes IMO.
 
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Kevin Smith might be the biggest steal at rb in this draft if his combine numbers are decent. 2448 yds rushing this season is impressive any way you look at it.