Sam Farmer's mock NFL draft
NFL DRAFT
Version 2.0: Jake Long, the offensive tackle from Michigan, now moves ahead of Chris Long into the No. 1 position overall.
1. Miami - Jake Long, OT, Michigan - The Dolphins, who have vacancies at right tackle and left guard, are talking contract numbers with Long and Vernon Gholston.
Previous pick: Chris Long, DE, Virginia
2. St. Louis - Chris Long, DE, Virginia - The Rams got just 5½ sacks from their defensive ends last season. Howie Long's son will make a major impact on whichever team takes him.
Previous pick: Jake Long
3. Atlanta - Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State - The Falcons need a quarterback, but, hey, they need everything. Gholston is worthy of the top pick.
Previous pick: Matt Ryan
4. Oakland - Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas - McFadden is arguably the best offensive player in the draft, and could be this year's Adrian Peterson. Or not.
Previous pick: Sedrick Ellis
5. Kansas City - Glenn Dorsey, DE, Louisiana State - An eye-popping performance on pro day boosted Dorsey's status in a big way. Injuries don't appear to be a concern.
Previous pick: Jake Long
6. New York Jets - Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College - Neither Kellen Clemens nor the surgically repaired Chad Pennington looks like the Jets' answer at quarterback. Of course, McFadden would look good in green.
Previous pick: McFadden
7. New England - Keith Rivers, LB, USC - Rivers was a likely top-10 pick before his pro day. After his spectacular performance, though, he potentially worked his way into the top five.
Previous pick: Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie
8. Baltimore - Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State - In the post-Jonathan Ogden era, Clady is a step in the right direction. Baltimore probably wouldn't pass on Ryan if the Boston College quarterback were to slip to this point.
Previous pick: Clady
9. Cincinnati - Sedrick Ellis, DT, USC - A lot of people don't think Ellis will last this long, and he might not. The 2007 Bengals were last in the league in sacks per pass play.
Previous pick: Dorsey
10. New Orleans - Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy - With Mike McKenzie coming off a torn ACL, the Saints need a solid cornerback to work in opposite Randall Gay. What's more, McKelvin returned seven punts and one kickoff for touchdowns.
Previous pick: Keith Rivers
11. Buffalo - Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State - Thomas is a big receiver with excellent speed. He would be a nice complement to Lee Evans and finally give the Bills some size at the position.
