Update, Thursday, April 15, 2010.

1. St. Louis- Ndamakung Suh, DT, Nebraska

It’s a coin flip between either Suh or Sam Bradford here. I’m going with Suh. This pick immediately upgrades the production of Chris Long and Adam Carriker, while vastly improving the complete defensive unit.

Alternate: Sam Bradford

2. Detroit- Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

The Lions are severely lacking playmakers along the front four; McCoy gives them a cornerstone tackle that can get to the quarterback.

Alternate: Russell Okung

3. Tampa Bay- Eric Berry, FS/CB, Tennesse

My favorite player in this draft class, Eric Berry gives Raheem Morris a playmaker who can do it all from the safety position- cover the deep zones, play inside, and handle the slot receiver; Should be a great football player.

Alternate: Gerald McCoy

4. Washington- Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma St.

The Redskins need to insure protection for newly acquired Donovan McNabb. Okung Is the most complete lineman in a very solid tackle class.

Alternate: Trent Williams

5. Kansas City- Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma

Matt Cassel had a rough time staying upright last season. Trent Williams is an extremely athletic lineman who is technique sound. This pick enables Branden Albert to move back inside.

Alternate: Rolondo McClain

6. Seattle- Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa

Walter Jones is 36 and has missed a lot of games the past two seasons. Bryan Bulaga has similar abilities to former number one pick Jake Long of Michigan, this would be a smart move for Seattle.

Alternate: Carlos Dunlap

7. Cleveland- Joe Haden, CB, Florida

Sam Bradford would be a strong possibility here if still on the board, but Cleveland is paying Jake Delhomme like a starter and Cleveland has many needs. A quality cover corner being one of the biggest.

Alternate: Dez Bryant

8. Oakland- Rolondo McClain, LB, Alabama

The Raiders are lacking playmakers at linebacker in their 3-4 alignment. This move would make Kirk Morrison better and give Oakland a Jack Tatum type hitter inside.

Alternate: Any player available.

9. Buffalo- Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

If the Rams don’t select Bradford, the Bills get their franchise quarterback. This would be good news for Bills fans; the Bills haven’t had steady quarterback play in over 10 years.

Alternate: Jimmy Clausen

10. Denver- Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma St.

The Broncos traded Brandon Marshall to the Dolphins for a pair of second rounders and will desperately need another wideout to compensate for the loss. Dez has had some maturity issues, but is a replica of Brandon Marshall from a skill set standpoint. 

Alternate: Dan Williams

11. Jacksonville- Brian Price, DT, UCLA

Jacksonville needs a pass rush; Brian Price gives them Warren Sapp type initial quickness. John Henderson can still command a double team, allowing Price to attack his gap. This would be a wise choice, Brian Price will ultimately be the best defensive tackle taken in a very good class.

12. Miami- Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee

The Dolphins need a true nose tackle to anchor their 3-4 alignment. Jason Ferguson is 35 years old and couldn't stay healthy last year, Dan Williams provides a long term, and very suitable replacement.

13. San Francisco- Mike Iupati, OG/OT, Idaho

The 49ers offensive line is getting by on back ups, and Mike Iupati is athletic enough to play tight end for some teams. Tremendous foot quickness and upper body strength, Iupati shouldn’t have a hard time transitioning to left tackle.

14. Seattle- C.J. Spiller, RB/KR, Clemson

C.J. Spiller is an explosive and versatile player. He can be more dangerous as a returner, and possesses good hands out of the backfield. Spiller becomes the best skill player on the roster.

15. N.Y. Giants- Charles Brown, OT, USC

Charles Brown has the most upside of all the tackles available; good athleticism, punch, and wingspan, he just needs a little polish but should be a day one starter. The Giants don’t have much depth and need to keep Eli on his feet.

16. San Francisco- Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

A great fit for Mike Singletary’s attack 3-4 defense. Dunlap can hold the edge and shows better movement than his size would indicate- should develop into a very good pass rusher.

17. Tennessee- Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech

The Titans don’t have a threatening pass rusher along the front four; Jevon Kearse isn’t what he used to be. Derrick Morgan would bring intensity, discipline, and a non-stop motor to the pass rush.

18. Pittsburgh- Taylor Mays, S, USC

Taylor Mays would fit this system beautifully, Dick LeBeau is a master at movement in the zone drops and blitz packages. Taylor Mays and USC alum Troy Polamalu would be danger for quarterbacks trying to test the deep zone.

19. Atlanta- Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB, Texas

Texas players have a reputation for being lazy- not Sergio Kindle; Kindle give four quarters of relentless play and attitude. He will need to add weight to stack the edge with consistency but has the frame to do it. The Falcons need to move on from Jamaal Anderson.

20. Houston- Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida St.

The Texans traded their very talented corner Dunta Robinson to the Falcons. This would be a smart move here, besides occasional lapses in concentration, Patrick Robinson shows dominant cover skills.

21. New England- Corey Wooten, DE, Northwestern

The Patriots need to replace Richard Seymour, Corey Wooten has the potential to be that guy. A big, strong, DE who has deceptive closing speed when finishing his pass rush- An excellent fit at this slot.

22. Cincinnati- Earl Thomas, S, Texas

Earl Thomas covers a lot of ground and does a nice job attacking in coverage. He would immediately be the best athlete at the safety position for the Bengals, him and Chris Crocker would make a good tandem.

23. Philadelphia- Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida

Philadelphia would love to add Pierre-Paul’s pass rushing ability to their blitz heavy attack scheme. He would make life easier for Trent Cole and Broderick Bunkley on the front.

24. Green Bay- Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers

Green Bay needs a player they can stick at left tackle for the next ten years. Anthony Davis has the physical tools but needs to improve his work ethic.

25. Baltimore- Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama

Mount Cody as he was known at Alabama, is impossible to move with one human being. His weight was reportedly up to 390 pounds at one point, but he is surprisingly athletic for someone of his size. Work ethic has been questioned, but Ray Lewis will help him with that.

26. Arizona- Jermaine Gresham, TE, Oklahoma

Jermaine Gresham would’ve been a top 15 pick had he declared last year, he missed the entire collegiate season with a knee tear. He will be fully ready by training camp and would be a great safety valve for Matt Leinart.

27. Dallas- Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland

The Cowboys released Flozell Adams this offseason and get an immediate replacement with the extremely athletic Bruce Campbell. If Campbell stays healthy, he should give the ‘boys as many years of quality play as Flozell did.

28. San Diego- Jonathan Dwyer, RB, Georgia Tech

A perfect fit for the departure of the legendary L.T., Dwyer is good both inside and out and has better playing speed than his 40 time indicates. He has a deceptive second gear at the linebacker level and runs hard for four quarters- A workhorse running back.

29. N.Y. Jets- Everson Griffen, OLB/DE, USC

The Jets have received absolutely no production from Vernon Gholston, Griffen can rush the passer and drop into coverage with good depth and quickness. He would be an ideal fit for Rex Ryan’s zone fire scheme.

30. Minnesota- Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame

This would be an incredible gift for Minnesota. Clausen’s talent warrants a better slot, but after Buffalo, the need for a quarterback diminishes. Unless a trade occurs from a later round Clausen could find himself in a similar situation as alum Brady Quinn on draft day. The Vikings get their future QB.

31. Indianapolis- Vladimir Ducasse, OT, Massachusetts

The Colts got solid play from Charlie Johnson last year, but G.M. Bill Polian has never been shy about drafting a player with high upside a little early. Ducasse flashed dominance at a small college and has the size and feet at 6’5 325 that NFL teams covet.

32. New Orleans- Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State

The Saints need someone to line up next to Sedrick Ellis and help shore up a soft run defense; Odrick plays with good strength and hustle. He would be an ideal pick for New Orleans’ scheme at this slot.

2^nd Round

33. St. Louis- Colt McCoy, QB, Texas

34. Detroit- Ryan Mathews, RB, Fresno St.

35. Tampa Bay- Morgan Burnett, S, Georgia Tech

36. Kansas City- Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida

37. Philadelphia (Washington)- Maurkice Pouncey, OG/OC, Florida

38. Cleveland- Golden Tate, WR, Notre Dame

39. Oakland- Jason Fox, OT, Miami

40. San Diego (Seattle)- Cam Thomas, NT, North Carolina

41. Buffalo- Rodger Staffold, OT, Indiana

42. Tampa Bay (Chicago)- Demaryius Thomas, WR, Georgia Tech

43. Denver (Miami)- Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri

 44. New England- Rob Gronkowski, TE, Arizona

45. Denver- Tyson Alualu, DT, California

46. N.Y. Giants- Jerry Hughes, DE/OLB, Texas Christian

47. Carolina- Brandon LaFell, WR, LSU

48. New England (Tennesse)- Jahvid Best, RB, California

49. San Francisco- Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise St.

50. Kansas City (Atlanta)- Aaron Hernandez, TE, Florida

51. Houston- Toby Gerhart, RB, Stanford

52. Pittsburgh- Mardy Gilyard, WR, Cincinnati

53. (New England trades to Jacksonville)- Tim Tebow, QB, Florida

Scouting by Abraham Munch