| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 1. Miami Dolphins |
 Chris Long DE, Virginia |
The Miami Dolphins select Chris Long. The deal here is he's 272 pounds, he's a freakish athlete with a great motor. He gives them immediate production and scheme versatility. Video: Meet Chris Long Video: Watch Long's combine performance Video: Long reflects on Pro Day workout Video: Mayock breaks down Long |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 2. St. Louis Rams |
 Jake Long OT, Michigan |
With the second pick, St. Louis is ecstatic. They get Jake Long, the big left tackle who I think is a better right tackle. Day 1, they plug him in, ultimately he can replace Orlando Pace on the left side. Video: Watch Long's combine performance Video: Long impresses at combine Video: Long discusses combine workout |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 3. Atlanta Falcons |
 Glenn Dorsey DT, LSU |
GM Tom Dimitroff takes the immediate production of the top defensive tackle in the draft, Glenn Dorsey from LSU. They plug him in at the three-technique, he replaces Rod Coleman. Video: Meet Glenn Dorsey Video: Mayock on Dorsey's Pro Day workout Video: Total Access on Dorsey's draft stock Video: Mayock breaks down Dorsey |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 4. Oakland Raiders |
 Vernon Gholston DE, Ohio State |
Let's face it, Al Davis is always a wild card. A lot of people think it's Darren McFadden, I think it's the Shawne Merriman clone, Vernon Gholston, the defensive end-rush linebacker from Ohio State. Video: Meet Vernon Gholston Video: Charles Davis on Gholston's Pro Day workout Video: Gholston on combine performance Video: Davis breaks down Gholston |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 5. Kansas City Chiefs |
 Matt Ryan QB, Boston College |
Kansas City wants to trade down, and they may prior to or on draft day. But if they sit tight it's the only franchise quarterback in this year's draft, Matt Ryan, from Boston College. Video: Meet Matt Ryan Video: Mayock on Ryan's Pro Day workout Video: Ryan on coming back to school last year Video: Ryan runs 40 at combine |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 6. New York Jets |
 Darren McFadden RB, Arkansas |
Both rush linebackers are gone. They need playmakers at offense, I think they overlook the off-the-field character issues and take the explosive tailback from Arkansas, Darren McFadden. Video: Meet Darren McFadden Video: Watch McFadden's combine workout Video: Mayock breaks down McFadden Video: Davis on McFadden's stock |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 7. New England Patriots (From San Francisco) |
 Branden Albert G, Virginia |
I think they need an immediate upgrade athletically, the level of their offensive line was exposed in the Super Bowl against the varied schemes of the New York Giants. I like Branden Albert from the University of Virginia. Video: Jamie Dukes on offensive line propsects Video: Watch Albert's combine workout Video: Davis breaks down Albert |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 8. Baltimore Ravens |
 Leodis McKelvin CB, Troy |
The Ravens would like to trade down, but if they stay at eight they get a corner and a punt returner. Troy's Leodis McKelvin can immediately play the nickel and return punts. Video: McKelvin reflects on combine Video: Watch McKelvin's combine workout Video: Mayock on McKelvin's workout |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 9. Cincinnati Bengals |
 Sedrick Ellis DT, USC |
The Bengals sit at No. 9 and they get the No. 2 defensive tackle in the draft, Sedrick Ellis from USC. He can play nose or the three-technique and he's explosive up the field. Video: Meet Sedrick Ellis Video: Ellis credits USC coach Pete Carroll Video: Ellis on his Pro Day workout |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 10. New Orleans Saints |
 Keith Rivers LB, USC |
I think it's Keith Rivers, the outside linebacker from USC. He augments the offseason acquisition of Jonathan Vilma, now all of a sudden their athletic at the linebacker position. Video: Rivers on Pro Day workout Video: Watch Rivers' combine workout Video: Mayock breaks down Rivers |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 11. Buffalo Bills |
 Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie CB, Tennessee St. |
The've got a heavy need at wide receiver, but there's no value at this point. The Bills go with cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie from Tennessee State. If there's one guy that's made a vertical move up the charts it's Rodgers-Cromartie. Lit up the combine, had a great Senior Bowl week, he's now on the board at No. 11. Video: Meet Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie Video: Watch Rodgers-Cromartie's combine workout Video: Watch Rodgers-Cromartie at the Senior Bowl |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 12. Denver Broncos |
 Ryan Clady OT, Boise State |
It's time to protect young quarterback Jay Cutler's weak side. Ryan Clady from Boise State is the prototypical left tackle in the NFL. Video: Where does Clady stack up? |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 13. Carolina Panthers |
 Jonathan Stewart RB, Oregon |
It's an either an offensive tackle or this guy -- Oregon running back Jonathan Stewart. They need a big back to complement DeAngelo Williams who is entering his third year out of Memphis. Video: Meet Jonathan Stewart Video: Watch Stewart's combine workout Video: Where does Stewart stack up? |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 14. Chicago Bears |
 Jeff Otah OT, Pittsburgh |
Chicago, looking for Jeffrey Otah, the big tackle from the University of Pittsburgh. They desperately need an offensive line upgrade. He's a brawler that will fit well in the Windy City. Video: Otah reflects on combine performance Video: Watch Otah's combine workout Video: Where does Otah stack up? |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 15. Detroit Lions |
 Jerod Mayo LB, Tennessee |
Instant upgrade at the sam or the mike, Jerod Mayo, the linebacker from the University of Tennessee. He will be a tremendous compliment to weak-side linebacker Ernie Sims. Video: Watch Mayo's combine workout |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 16. Arizona Cardinals |
 Rashard Mendenhall RB, Illinois |
Cardinals coach Ken Whisenhunt continues the transition to a physical team. Last year, Levi Brown, this year, Rashard Mendenhall. I think he's the best back in the entire draft. Video: Where does Mendenhall stack up? Video: Watch Mendenhall's combine workout |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 17. Minnesota Vikings |
 Derrick Harvey DE, Florida |
At 17, Minnesota, boy they can't believe Derrick Harvey is still there. He's the third-best defensive end in the draft, he falls to them at 17, that's tremendous value for the Vikings. Video: Meet Derrick Harvey Video: Where does Harvey stack up? |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 18. Houston Texans |
 Chris Williams OT, Vanderbilt |
At 18, Houston, the prototype left tackle, Chris Williams from Vanderbilt. He will provide an immediate athletic upgrade and quarterback Matt Schaub couldn't be happier. Video: Williams reflects on combine performance Video: Watch Williams' combine workout |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 19. Philadelphia Eagles |
 Mike Jenkins CB, South Florida |
With a multitude of needs, the Eagles take Mike Jenkins the corner and kickoff returner from South Florida. I anticipate Lito Sheppard being traded, they are going to need a third corner. Video: Where does Jenkins stack up? Video: Watch Williams' combine workout |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
 Aqib Talib CB, Kansas |
Don't forget that the loss of corner Brian Kelly is more significant than people think. Kansas' Aqib Talib steps in Day 1 opposite Ronde Barber. He's an upgrade. Video: Talib explains decision to enter draft Video: Watch Williams' combine workout Video: Mayock breaks down Talib |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 21. Washington Redskins |
 Calais Campbell DE, Miami |
They need to get some more pressure on the quarterback and the first pick of the Jim Zorn era needs to set the pace. Calais Campbell's best football is ahead of him as he grows into his 6-foot-8 frame. Video: Where does Campbell stack up? |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 22. Dallas Cowboys (From Cleveland) |
 Felix Jones RB, Arkansas |
For Dallas, with Julius Jones gone to Seattle, Arkansas' Felix Jones provides the explosive complement to Marion Barber. Video: Watch Jones' combine workout Video: Where does Jones stack up? |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 23. Pittsburgh Steelers |
 Gosder Cherilus OT, Boston College |
The massive offensive tackle from Boston College is more comfortable on the right side, but ultimately has the ability to play on the left side. He will protect Ben Roethlisberger's weak side. Video: Watch Cherilus' combine workout Video: Watch Cherilus at Senior Bowl practices Video: Where does Cherilus stack up? |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 24. Tennessee Titans |
 Devin Thomas WR, Michigan State |
Jeff Fisher adds the most explosive wide receiver to the Vince Young arsenal, it's Devin Thomas from Michigan State. Only six catches as a sophomore, had 79 before coming out as a junior. Video: Watch Thomas' combine workout Video: Where does Cherilus stack up? |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 25. Seattle Seahawks |
 Kentwan Balmer DT, North Carolina |
In Seattle, it's Kentwan Balmer, the big nose tackle from the University of North Carolina. He steps in for departed defensive tackles Chuck Darby and Ellis Wyms. Video: Watch Thomas' combine workout Video: Where does Thomas stack up? |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 26. Jacksonville Jaguars |
 Phillip Merling DE, Clemson |
Jacksonville can't believe that Phillip Merling falls to them at No. 26, mostly because of sports hernia surgery. Teams were afraid of it, he slides, Jacksonville gets great value. Video: How does Merling stack up? |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 27. San Diego Chargers |
 Brandon Flowers CB, Virginia Tech |
At 27, San Diego, they get the best corner in the draft in my opinion, he just can't run. Brandon Flowers is the most physical corner I've seen in five years watching tape. Video: Watch Flowers' combine workout Video: Mayock breaks down Flowers |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
28. Dallas Cowboys |
 DeSean Jackson WR, California |
Dallas, again, puts a playmaker on the board. DeSean Jackson is another weapon for Tony Romo. Jackson provides big-play capability as a wide receiver and also in the return game. Video: Watch Jackson's combine workout Video: Mayock breaks down Jackson |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 29. San Francisco 49ers (From Indianapolis) |
 Dan Connor LB, Penn State |
The San Francisco 49ers would love to add Dan Connor from Penn State. You plug him next to Patrick Willis, forget about that inside linebacker position for the next 10 years. Video: Meet Dan Connor Video: Mayock breaks down Connor Video: How does Connor stack up? |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 30. Green Bay Packers |
 Sam Baker OT, USC |
Green Bay drafts Sam Baker at No. 30. He is a versatile offensive lineman from USC. He can play tackle, he can play guard, he will help with the adjustment of new quarterback Aaron Rodgers. Get the full analysis of Sam Baker |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 31. New York Giants |
 Mario Manninghman WR, Michigan |
The Super Bowl champions need a legit No. 2 wide receiver opposite Plaxico Burress. Mario Manningham has a big-time skill set, if his work ethic can improve and he stays out of trouble, he can be a home-run hitter for the Giants. Video: Watch Manningham's combine workout Video: How does Manningham stack up? |
