1. Oakland Raiders – JaMarcus Russell, QB, LSU

Russell does not grade out as the top player on the board, but you can not underestimate the buzz that will surround a quarterback with his athleticism. Russell should have great workout numbers and Al Davis has historically loved players like that. Russell has one of the strongest arms of any quarterback at any level and if he reaches his potential, is the type of player you can build around. Russell appears to be more of a Raider QB then Brady Quinn. Calvin Johnson may get some interest, but without a QB who can get him the ball, it may not make sense.

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2. Detroit Lions – Joe Thomas, OT, Wisconsin

All signs point to the Lions passing on Quinn. The recent comments by Mike Martz that the Lions will not target a QB have been refuted by the management, but that is only to ensure trade value here. The Lions have Jeff Backus at LT now, who signed a big contract, but will move Backus to RT to beef up one of the worst lines in the league. Jon Kitna seems to be the short term solution here.

3. Cleveland Browns – Adrian Peterson, RB, Oklahoma

The Reuben Droughns experiment seems to be over, after an injury filled and unproductive 2006 season, Droughns might be replaced. Peterson is one of the best running back prospects that we have seen in recent years, and will instantly add another playmaker for the Browns. Charlie Frye will get at least one more opportunity to prove he can be the leader of this team. Alan Branch will have to get consideration, but the Browns can not pass on Peterson.

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4. Tampa Bay Bucs – Calvin Johnson, WR, Georgia Tech

The Bucs have other needs, especially on defense, but to draft the #1 player on the board at pick #4 is like stealing. Johnson has a size/speed combination never before seen. Plus Johnson has great hands and has not demonstrated any of the off the field issues we have come to associate with top WR. If he had a better QB at Georgia Tech, he would have rewritten the record books. Johnson would start immediately and give Chris Simms a huge target.

5. Arizona Cardinals – Alan Branch, DT, Michigan

Arizona will be targeting Joe Thomas, but with him off the board, they will look to improve their front four with the athletic DT from Michigan, Alan Branch. Darnell Dockett seems to have one position locked down, but Branch would be an upgrade next to him. The Cardinals could be enticed by a defensive end here, or choose to reach for Levi Brown, but Branch makes sense at this point.

6. Washington Redskins – Jamaal Anderson, DE, Arkansas

After registering only 19 sacks in 2006, the Redskins simply must address their pass rush. Unfortunately, owner Dan Snyder’s free spending ways have left the Skins without the cap room or sufficient draft picks to really address the issue. Drafting Anderson, who is flying up the board in recent weeks, could instantly improve the front four. Anderson has appeared to take the #1 DE spot away from Gaines Adams, who would be the second option for the Redskins. The Skins could also look at moving the pick to acquire valuable depth on a team that sorely needs it.

7. Minnesota Vikings – Ted Ginn Jr, WR, Ohio State

The Vikings must add a WR for 2^nd year QB Tarvaris Jackson, and the speedy Ginn is sure to move up draft boards Troy Williamson is a bust and Travis Taylor is the only real WR on the roster- and even he is best suited for a 3^rd WR role. The War Room Report rates Dwayne Jarrett higher, but Ginn's workouts will like move him past Jarrett on many boards.

8. Houston Texans – Levi Brown, OT, Penn State

Perhaps the toughest team to judge in the top ten is the Houston Texans, who just a year ago passed on Reggie Bush to draft Mario Williams. The Texans are likely to be undergoing a change at QB, with David Carr gone, and could look at Brady Quinn here. However the Texans must improve their offensive line, and while Brown is a reach here, he does have high upside at an important position.

9. Miami Dolphins – Brady Quinn, QB, Notre Dame

The most analyzed player in the draft finally goes, to Miami at #9. The Dolphins do have Daunte Culpepper, but new coach Cam Cameron is going to want a QB he can mold. Quinn played well at Notre Dame under Charlie Weis, and could sit a year or two while Cameron preps him to replace Daunte Culpepper. If the Dolphins think they are close, they may choose a defense player like Gaines Adams here. The War Room Report recently weighed in on Brady Quinn with our Buy or Sell Feature!

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10. Atlanta Falcons – Amobi Okoye, DT/DE, Louisville

Atlanta could go several ways here but, the versatile Okoye would help their defense immediately. He will only be 20 on opening day and has a rare combination of power and speed. His college coach, Bobby Petrino, is the new head man in Atlanta, and bringing Okoye into the fold will give him a number of options defensively. Okoye was a lighter then expected at the Senior Bowl, but should be able to play both defensive end and tackle at the next level. He still is likely to mature and fill out.

11. San Francisco 49ers – LaRon Landry, S, LSU

The 49ers allowed the most points in the league in 2006 and defensive minded coach Mike Nolan will be sure to address that area. The 49ers would be better served by taking a linebacker, but there is not a linebacker worthy of this pick Reggie Nelson is rated higher on the WRR board, but most NFL teams appear to have the four year starter from LSU, Landry, higher. Nelson or Patrick Willis could be options here.

12. Buffalo Bills – Dwayne Jarrett, WR, USC

Buffalo could go many directions with this pick, but Jarrett and Lee Evans would be an impressive combo for young QB J.P. Losman. Jarrett is being dogged with speed questions right now, so his draft status is still up in the air, but at this moment, Jarrett's hands, size, and college performance can not be diminished.

13. St. Louis Rams – Gaines Adams, DE, Clemson

With a solid corps of skilled position players, the Rams must seek to upgrade a defense that struggled in 2006. Adams is falling slightly because of Jamal Anderson's success, but remains a top prospect. Leonard Little is still productive, but the Rams do not have a reliable rusher opposite of him. Lawrence Timmons could be a target here for a team that needs to add an outside linebacker.

14. Carolina Panthers – Patrick Willis, LB, Ole Miss

The Panthers had the middle linebacker position solved with Dan Morgan, but a series of health problems has derailed that solution. Willis is a physical player who will make life tough on opposing running backs. John Fox is a defensive coach, and adding Willis to his already explosive front four will create havoc for the opposition. Reggie Nelson would also be enticing for Fox here.

15. Pittsburgh Steelers – Leon Hall, CB, Michigan

No matter if the Steelers stick with their 3-4 scheme or switch to new coach Mike Tomlin’s Cover 2 approach, a corner is a desperate need. Recent attempts to draft corners have failed as Pittsburgh has taken raw athletes and tried to mold them into football players. With the selection of Hall, Pittsburgh gets a football player who understands the cornerback position. Hall slides based on less then perfect measurables, but his production for a big time college program can not be denied.

16. Green Bay Packers – Marshawn Lynch, RB, Cal

Packer veteran Ahman Green will be a free agent, and at 30, is close to the end for a running back. The New York Giants have already indicated an interest in signing Green, and the Packers could replace him with the versatile Lynch. The Packers may be tempted to continue to upgrade their defense here, but they need playmakers on offense, and Lynch could save the running back issue for the near future.

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17. Jacksonville Jaguars – Lawrence Timmons, LB, Florida St.

Jacksonville has a solid base, but could use some help on defense, in addition to an answer at quarterback. Clint Ingram looks to be a solid find for Jacksonville, but they could use the athletic Timmons opposite of him. A player who is likely to move up the board once workouts start, Timmons will make an immediate impact. The Jaguars could look to select a corner here also.

18. Cincinnati Bengals – Reggie Nelson, S, Florida

The resigning of Justin Smith allows the Bengals to draft the playmaking safety from Florida, Reggie Nelson. The Bengals could replace Dexter Jackson with Nelson, who has great ball skills, and would team with Madieu Williams to give the Bengals one of the best safety combinations in the league.

19. Tennessee Titans – Dwayne Bowe, WR, LSU

The Titans are set at quarterback with Vince Young, but need to give him some playmakers on offense to improve his chances at success. Bowe is another player on the rise after a strong Senior Bowl. He is a physical WR with good speed and should give Young a solid target. Sidney Rice or Robert Meacham could be options here also.

20. New York Giants – Darrelle Revis, CB, Pittsburgh

 Corey Webster was selected to give the Giants a desperately need savior at cornerback, but he has disappointed so far. Revis could immediately challenge Webster and step into the starting lineup. The Giants desperately need to improve their defense and could target many different players here, but a solid corner like Revis is a great start.

21. Denver Broncos – Adam Carriker, DE, Nebraska

Denver would like to take a defensive tackle here, but Carriker is too talented to pass on. He is a versatile player who could play tackle on pass downs, but is best at a natural defensive end. Carriker moved up draft boards after a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, and could move up more after the Combine.

22. Dallas Cowboys – Daymeion Hughes, CB, Cal

Dallas could look at many positions here, including OG and WR, but they could definitely use a CB and Hughes is very talented. Hughes could really put up a huge performance at the Scouting combine and move up the rankings. He registered 8 interceptions at Cal last year and would be a great fit opposite of Terence Newman for Dallas.

23. Kansas City Chiefs – Sidney Rice, WR, South Carolina

There are some questions in regards to Rice’s route running, but there is no question to his physical talent. The Chiefs needs to add a weapon at wideout to take some pressure off of Larry Johnson and whoever is playing quarterback. Rice has as much upside as any receiver in round one, and at pick 23, he is an intriguing value. Kansas City could go defense or offensive line here, but passing on Rice would be a mistake.

24. New England Patriots – Jarivs Moss, OLB/DE, Florida

New England has never shied away from taking talented defensive players, even if they had an undefined role. Moss could be a great 3-4 OLB, and even though the Patriots have Roosevelt Colvin and Tully Banta-Cain, Moss's physical ability would be too much to pass on here. The Patriots staff would find a way to use Moss to create havoc for opposing defenses.

25. New York Jets – Aaron Ross, CB, Texas

The Jets must improve the cornerback spot if they hope to return to the playoffs. Andre Dyson and Justin Miller were the worst pair of corners in the playoffs and David Barrett was the nickel back. Ross won the Thorpe Award for the best collegiate defensive back in 2006 and is a very instinctive player. He fits well with the Jets and what they are trying to accomplish.

26. Philadelphia Eagles – Michael Griffin, S, Texas

The Eagles have not spent a high pick on linebacker in recent years, and may be satisfied with their current group, despite the fact the position appears to be a pressing need. Griffin would instantly be an upgrade over Sean Considine. He is an outstanding athlete and will make a difference immediately. If the Eagles do go linebacker, Posluszny is an option here.

27. New Orleans Saints – Chris Houston, CB, Arkansas

Houston is a player who should move up draft boards after the combine. He has great speed and is a physical player. When you examine his production in 2006, he really shut down some top notch wide receivers like Robert Meacham. The Saints were crushed by the poor play of Fred Thomas in the playoffs, and Houston could replace him immediately.

28. New England Patriots – Paul Posluszny, LB, Penn State

Mike Vrabel and Tedy Bruschi are not going to play forever, and Posluszny is a terrific replacement. He is facing some questions about his pure speed, but Posluszny is an instinctive player who performed at the highest level at Penn State. He could play either ILB or OLB in the New England system and his versatility is a huge plus.

29. Baltimore Ravens – Michael Bush, RB, Louisville

Jamal Lewis is done. The Ravens need a productive back to make this offense work and are starting to realize they do not have the player on the roster. When Bush works out at the Combine and his Pro Day, he will elevate himself into a first round talent and possible Offensive Rookie of the Year winner in 2007. The other positions of need do not offer value here.

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30. San Diego Chargers – Robert Meacham, WR, Tennessee

While people are blaming Marty Schottenheimer and Marlon McCree for the Chargers loss to the Patriots, the bigger blame should be on the organization for refusing to recognize the problem at wide receiver. Eric Parker may have speed, but he can not catch and does not fight for the ball. Meacham has the necessary combination of speed and size to give Philip Rivers the reliable target he needs.

31. Chicago Bears – Ben Grubbs, OG, Auburn           

The Bears have Reuben Brown at guard, but he will be entering his 13^th NFL season, and there are questions to how much longer he can play. Grubbs is moving up draft boards and should work out well. Chicago has the luxury of taking a player such as Grubbs that may not start right away, because of their depth on both sides of the ball.

32. Indianapolis Colts – Jon Beason, LB, Miami

Cato June is an unrestricted free agent, and the Super Bowl champs may not be able to resign him. Beason would be an adequate replacement. He may move up the board even higher after what should be outstanding workouts. The Colts could also look for a defensive tackle like Tank Tyler here, or could add a WR to play the slot role.