Mock Draft 1.0 (Cont.) Picks 17-24

I am beating Borders to the punch this time, lets take a look at picks 17-24 for Mock Draft 1.0.

17. San Francisco 49ers- Joe Haden, CB, Florida. I look for the 49ers to trade one of their first round picks, but for Mock Draft purposes Haden is the pick for them at 17. Haden didn't have a good combine and this once top 10 draft pick, will drop a little on my board. However, I still have him has the top CB on my board and it will be a nice addition to the Niners if they decide not bring Nate Clements back.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers- Mike Iupati, OT/G, Idaho. Talk about a big, burely, offensive lineman! Iupati will be welcomed with open arms; he will help lead the Steelers back to smashmouth football and give them a formable inside run blocker at the OG position. Welcome back Steelers.

19. Atlanta Falcons- Everson Griffen, DE, USC. Atlanta could look at running back and safety at this point in the draft, but I think they will try to bolster the defensive line with this pick. Griffen will be an edge rusher with great closing speed. Look for Griffen to be a starter soon after his arrival.

20. Houston Texans- Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State. Dunta Robinson opted out in free agency, so this is a must need position for the Texans. Wilson showed power at the combine and the ability to burst and cover at the Senior Bowl. This is a "can't miss" player for the Texans and he will help in the secondary immediately.

21. Cincinnati Bengals- Taylor Mays, S, USC. With the signing of Antonio Bryant the Bengals will look to the future and draft a freakish athlete in Mays. He has trouble in pass coverages, but this will be a pick to look to future with. Mays will be a great addition for the Bengals. Aaron Hernandez or Jermaine Gresham could go at this pick as well.

22. New England Patriots- Brandon Graham, DE, Michigan. Graham had an outstanding Senior Bowl and led the nation last year in tackles for loss. Graham has great speed at the edge and will prove to help in run defense.

23. Green Bay Packers- Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers. Character concerns has caused this once thought to be top 10 draft pick to fall, but the Packers are in desperate need of help on the line. He is what the doctor ordered in Green Bay: a great pass-blocker to help Aaron Rodgers get some extra time to look down field for receivers.

24. Philadeaphia Eagles- Maurkice Pouncey, C, Florida. Not a lot to say here, Eagles need a center and Pouncey is the best in this year's class. What he lacks in physical ability, he makes up for in cerebral ability. Great pickup for the Eagles.


Look for some trades in this part of the draft, a lot of teams will move up to try to get some players like S Earl Thomas from Texas and DT Brian Price from UCLA

25-32 to come.


Until Next Time, Adios!