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2010 NFL Mock Draft

Last update: Thursday, Aug. 7, 2008. Next update: TBA.

A bit early for a 2010 NFL Mock Draft? Definitely, but who cares? I thought it would be fun to look at the draft two years from now.

So, how'd I come up with this order? I picked names out of a hat. Seriously - go here to see how it went down: 2010 NFL Mock Draft lottery. The NFL's difficult to predict, so coming up with an order in 2010 is impossible, so I thought randomness would work best.

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Carolina Panthers: Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma

Again, this mock order was determined by picking names out of a hat, so it's not like I think the Panthers are going to suck in 2009. If they do obtain the No. 1 overall selection, they obviously had poor production out of the quarterback position. That's actually understandable, as Jake Delhomme is growing old and Matt Moore is unproven. If Moore can't handle himself, the Panthers could be looking signal caller in 2010 NFL Draft regardless of where they pick.

St. Louis Rams: Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina

The Rams had to play a round of golf and vote on whom they wanted to take with the No. 2 pick of the 2008 NFL Draft. They eventually went with defensive end Chris Long. I believed this was the right choice for a number of reasons, including there being more depth at defensive tackle than defensive end. That said, La'Roi Glover won't be around much longer, and once he leaves, St. Louis will need a new under tackle to play right next to Adam Carriker. Enter Marvin Austin, who has a very good chance of running a 4.8 despite weighing 305 pounds.

Oakland Raiders: Everson Griffen, DE, USC

It's no secret Al Davis drafts based on 40 times, so he'll fall in love with Everson Griffen, a 265-pound defensive end with 4.58 speed. The Raiders are set at right end with Derrick Burgess right now, but Burgess will be 32 prior to the start of the 2010 season. Plus, as the Giants have shown us, you can never have too many guys who can get to the quarterback.

Arizona Cardinals: Arrelious Benn, WR, Illinois

Assuming Michael Crabtree, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Percy Harvin and Jeremy Maclin all declare early, Arrelious Benn could be the top receiver in the 2010 class. Benn, 6-2, 214, 4.45 speed, will fit into Arizona's offense, which will need a new receiver once Anquan Boldin leaves. This is assuming Early Doucet doesn't pan on, though I think he will. Whatever that means.

Dallas Cowboys: Donovan Warren, CB, Michigan

For the third time, this order was determined by picking pieces of paper out of a 9-year-old Utah Jazz baseball cap. Unrealistic that the Cowboys are drafting fifth? Maybe - but you never know. What if Tony Romo tears an ACL in Week 1 of the 2009 season?

Didn't the Cowboys just draft a corner in the first round? Yes, I'm aware of Mike Jenkins, but by the 2010 season, Terence Newman will be well into his 30s, meaning Dallas will need another top-notch corner to pair with Jenkins.

Tennessee Titans: DeMarcus Granger, DT, Oklahoma

A receiver? Yeah, right. I have no idea what Tennessee is planning to do with Albert Haynesworth, who can avoid being franchised after this season if he meets certain criteria in his contract (i.e. making the Pro Bowl, playing in 60 percent of the defensive snaps). But if the Titans are drafting sixth, chances are they couldn't retain him.

Philadelphia Eagles: Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers

I don't think any Philadelphian would be surprised if Andy Reid spent the first five picks of any given draft on offensive linemen. It's no secret that Big Red loves his front-line blockers, especially really big ones. Every starting Eagles lineman is at least 320 pounds. Anthony Davis, 335, will fit right in.

Washington Redskins: Carlos Dunlap, DE, Florida

Considering all the problems the Redskins have up front - injuries, age, lacking depth - I can't see them passing on a top-notch defensive end like Carlos Dunlap, who runs a 4.7 despite weighing in at 290 pounds.

Seattle Seahawks: Eric Berry, FS, Tennessee

I guess Jim Mora Jr. didn't do a good job filling in for Mike Holmgren, huh? The Seahawks don't have many weaknesses on defense, but one area where they can get stronger is the safety position. Eric Berry, a 2011 prospect who could declare early, runs a 4.36 and was named SEC Defensive Freshman of the Year.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Martez Wilson, OLB, Illinois

The Buccaneers will be losing Derrick Brooks soon, and while they have young, promising linebackers in reserve, namely Adam Hayward, Quincy Black and Geno Hayes, there's no guarantee any of them will pan out. And if Tampa is drafting 10th, chances are they didn't. Martez Wilson could be a lock for the top 10 if he runs a 4.57 at his size (6-4, 246).

New York Jets: Adam Ulatoski, OT, Texas

Guess the Chad Pennington-Kellen Clemens battle didn't work out too well, huh? While it's uncertain if Clemens will pan out, what's evident is that the Jets will quickly find out how ineffective Damien Woody can be at right tackle. But considering Pennington is still wearing a green-and-white uniform, it could take New York quite a while to find a new right tackle.

Buffalo Bills: Geno Atkins, DT, Georgia

Geno Atkins should be the best player available at this juncture. If John McCargo doesn't begin improving and Marcus Stroud keeps getting hurt, the Bills could be in trouble at defensive tackle. Atkins, who runs a 4.8 at 290 pounds, recorded 7.5 sacks and 15 tackles for loss as a sophomore.

Cincinnati Bengals: Caleb King, RB, Georgia

If Marvin Lewis is coaching the Bengals and still has maintained all of his sanity by the 2010 NFL Draft, I'll be pretty impressed. And if Rudi Johnson and Chris Perry can stay healthy by this point, I'll be really shocked. Cincinnati will be looking running back early in an upcoming draft, especially now that Kenny Irons' career is pretty much in jeopardy.

Cleveland Browns: Ricky Sapp, DE/OLB, Clemson

With a dynamic 40 (low 4.5) and a knack for getting to the quarterback, Ricky Sapp will be a force across from Kamerion Wimbley.

Detroit Lions: Rolando McClain, ILB, Alabama

I doubt any Lions fan cares what happens with this pick if Matt Millen is making it. I think it's safe to assume Millen will still be Detroit's general manager at this juncture. It may take Millen more than two years to figure out that Jordan Dizon is too small to be a middle linebacker, but let's just guess that Detroit's front office makes this pick while Millen is on the can.

San Diego Chargers: Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers

Every year, a few teams disappoint, and by their draft location, it looks like the Chargers did just that in 2009. And everyone thought Norv Turner was a great hire at the time...

Chris Chambers' contract expires after the 2009 season is over, and considering he'll be 32 at the time, I doubt A.J. Smith re-signs him for big money. If Buster Davis doesn't pan out, Smith will be looking for a new wideout.

Houston Texans: Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma

The Texans have two outstanding players on their defensive line, accompanied by a bunch of limited specialists and scrubs. They really need someone to play next to Amobi Okoye.

Miami Dolphins: Trevard Lindley, CB, Kentucky

I think Dolphins fans would be pretty happy if their team is drafting 18th after the 2009 season. That means that Chad Henne and Tony Sparano helped turned this franchise around really quickly. Miami needs to do a lot of work with its cornerbacking corps and I doubt it has the group fixed by the 2010 NFL Draft.

Atlanta Falcons: Captain Munnerlyn, CB, South Carolina

Like Dolphins fans, Falcon backers will be pleased if their squad is picking 19th in 2010. And like Miami, Atlanta's paper-thin secondary needs a ton of work.

Denver Broncos: Deunta Williams, FS, North Carolina

With John Lynch in denial about his ability to be an every-down safety, the Broncos had no choice but to part ways with him. Marlon McCree will serve as a solid temporary replacement, but given that McCree is 31, this is likely a two-year solution.

Pittsburgh Steelers: Joe Haden, CB, Florida

The Steelers showed us last year that they're not afraid to take the best player available despite the prospect not satisfying one of their greatest needs. Well, Joe Haden, who fits the former label, can help the Steelers out as well. Deshea Townsend, starting across from Ike Taylor, turns 33 this September. Safe to say he won't be around forever.

Minnesota Vikings: Major Wright, FS, Florida

The Vikings spent a good amount of money on Madieu Williams this offseason. Well, they're about to find out how injury-prone he is. I have to think they'll be looking for a new free safety in a few years.

San Francisco 49ers: Carlton Mitchell, WR, South Florida

The 49ers signed Bryant Johnson and Isaac Bruce this offseason. I didn't like either addition; Johnson couldn't do anything when given the chance to start in Arizona, while Bruce barely has anything left in the tank. Of course, if the 49ers are drafting 23rd here, maybe I'm wrong. Either way, I don't expect Bruce to play another three years, so San Francisco will need another starting wideout soon.

New England Patriots: Sergio Render, G, Virginia Tech

I thought New England would go Branden Albert in the 2008 NFL Draft because Steve Neal is old and coming off multiple injuries. We'll see what happens, but the fact remains that Neal's days as a Patriot are numbered.

Green Bay Packers: Ricky Jean-Francois, DT, LSU

The Packers aren't afraid to take the best player available, and you could say Ricky Jean-Francois falls under that category. Justin Harrell has been a huge disappointment thus far, as the 2007 No. 1 pick can't seem to stay healthy. Another two years of his injuries, and Green Bay could be looking for another defensive tackle.

Indianapolis Colts: Obi Ezeh, ILB, Michigan

Gary Brackett's contract expires after the 2009 season. Given that he'll be 30, I doubt the Colts would be willing to pay him what he'd ask for.

New York Giants: Sean Weatherspoon, OLB, Missouri

The Giants expected Gerris Wilkinson to take over for the departed Kawika Mitchell, but Wilkinson has been a disappointment in camp. Bryan Kehl, a fourth-rounder in 2008, is no guarantee. Projected starter Danny Clark isn't anything special either. If Wilkinson and Kehl don't pan out, the Giants will need help at weakside linebacker.

Baltimore Ravens: Walter Thurmond, CB, Oregon

Regardless of whether or not you think Chris McAlister and Samari Rolle can bounce back from their various injuries, the fact remains that both players will rapidly decline the next few years, as they'll be well into their 30s once this draft rolls around.

Chicago Bears: Josh McNeil, C, Tennessee

By the way, I had to switch the Ravens-Bears order because it would be impossible for two teams from the same conference to be drafting 29 and 30. I guess Chicago resolved its offensive problems if they get all the way to the NFC Championship. That said, the Bears will need to find a successor for Olin Kreutz here; Kreutz, who turns 33 in June 2010, will be entering the final year of his contract at this juncture.

Kansas City Chiefs: Travis Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma

Yeah, I know... the Chiefs drafting 30th? Very unlikely, especially with Herm Edwards on the sidelines and Brodie Croyle under center, but you never really know in the NFL. You could have said the same thing about the beleaguered Romeo Crennel, Charlie Frye and the Browns a year ago. Now, Cleveland has become a Super Bowl contender. Things can change instantly in this league.

Donnie Edwards, now 35, will be a free agent after the 2009 season. Some young blood will be needed here.

Jacksonville Jaguars: Rob Gronkowski, TE, Arizona

Poor Jaguars. I have them losing the Super Bowl in 2008, and my mock draft lottery has them as the runner-ups in 2009.

I know David Garrard said he wants to throw to Marcedes Lewis more this season, but I'm not sure how well that's going to work out. I've never been a fan of Lewis', while Rob Gronkowski has much more upside.

New Orleans Saints: Rico McCoy, OLB, Tennessee

Congratulations, Saints fans! Your team was on the last piece of paper I picked out of my baseball cap. Have fun at your parade.

As Super Bowl champions, New Orleans has the luxury of taking the best player available. A case can be made for Rico McCoy as that guy, and he happens to fill a current position of need. I'm sure the Saints will have their linebacking woes resolved by April 2010, especially if they're NFL champions, but as I discovered by creating this mock, speculating two years in the future is pretty difficult.

Speaking of speculating in the future, look for a weekly feature this regular season that takes a look at the 2013 NFL season. I'll follow the 2013 New England Patriots, who are forced to hire Emmitt Smith as head coach as punishment once Bill Belichick gets into trouble for Spygate II.

For now, check out the Emmitt Smith quotes or the 28 Factual Errors in ESPN's Fantasy Magazine.

Also available are my 2010 NFL Draft Prospects, 2008 Fantasy Football Rankings and Free NFL Picks.

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ESPN Fantasy Football Magazine: 28 Factual Errors and Omissions

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Other 2009 Mock Drafts: Matt McGuire (12/27)/ Greg Haefner (7/19)
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