OK, this is it. This is my final mock draft . . . until there’s a major trade today and this sucker instantly becomes obsolete.
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1. Rams – Sam Bradford, QB,
Trying to get rid of this pick, but he’s the guy if they can’t find a taker.
2. Lions – Ndamukong Suh, DT,
Tempting to take offensive tackle to protect last year’s investment.
3. Bucs – Gerald McCoy, DT,
Has everything to be a great fit in middle of Bucs’ defense.
4. Redskins – Trent Williams, OT,
Has the toughness and athleticism to be first tackle chosen.
5. Chiefs – Bryan Bulaga, OT,
Brandon Albert is the left tackle, Bulaga is best on right side.
6. Seahawks – Russell Okung, OT,
Here’s the replacement for Walter Jones, a perennial All-Pro.
7. Browns – Eric Berry, S,
This is high for a safety, but
8. Raiders – Anthony Davis, OT,
Size, athleticism plus need makes this Al’s pick.
9. Bills – Rolando McClain, LB,
10. Jaguars – C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson
This pick saves Maurice Jones-Drew a few bruises.
11. Broncos – Brandon Graham, DE/OLB,
Nice combination with Elvis Dumervil on other side.
12. Dolphins – Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
Not a perfect fit for the scheme, but best-passer-rusher gets the call
13. 49ers – Joe Haden, CB,
Any concerns about speed were erased with healthy pro day.
14. Seahawks – Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
Difficult to find a place for him, but this is as good as any.
15. Giants – Earl Thomas, DB,
If Haden is taken, the 49ers would consider him at No. 13.
16. Titans – Jason Pierre-Paul, DE,
17. 49ers – Maurkice Pouncey, C,
He’d move from guard to center after a couple seasons.
18. Steelers – Mike Iupati, G,
Guards are under-valued but he’s something special.
19. Falcons – Dan Williams, DT,
Because he’s best at this position, his stock could soar.
20. Texans – Ryan Mathews, RB,
Word is that the Chargers are interested in getting him.
21. Bengals – Dez Bryant, WR,
A top-five talent whose series of missteps sends him sliding.
22. Patriots – Sergio Kindle, OLB,
Bill Belichick gets a player to develop into dominant pass rusher.
23. Packers – Kyle Wilson, CB,
Veteran Al Harris is 35 and coming off knee injury.
24. Eagles – Kareem Jackson, CB,
He’s NFL-ready after playing for DB guru Nick Saban
25. Ravens – Jermaine Gresham, TE,
He’s an upgrade over Todd Heap, who’s not a threat in passing game.
26. Cardinals – Jerry Hughes, LB, TCU
They had their eye on Kindle, but he’s not falling this far.
27. Cowboys – Charles Brown, OT, USC
Good fit after cutting their long-time left tackle, Flozell Adams.
28. Chargers – Jahvid Best, RB, Cal
Speedster is better-suited to every down than Darren Sproles.
29. Jets – Terrence Cody, DT,
Coach Rex Ryan is not least-bit concerned with Cody’s weight.
30. Vikings – Colt McCoy, QB,
Time to plan for 2015 when Brett Favre finally retires
31. Colts – Rodger Saffold, OT, Indiana
Rag-tag offensive line gets a first-rounder to help protect Peyton.
32. Saints – Brian Price, DT,
I feel inclined to mention DT Jared Odrick here … just because.
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All the 49ers’ planning in the world can’t assure them anything when there’s 12 teams picking ahead of them at No. 13. But draft chief Trent Baalke says the 49ers are prepared for anything.
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My colleague, Lowell Cohn, says the 49ers should use the depth in this draft to their benefit by trading back (if possible) and attempting what Bill Walsh achieved in 1986.
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