I find it interesting that you highlight Snead as a better pro prospect than the guy who ran him out of Texas (McCoy). Personally, I’ve not been impressed with Snead this year. I do think Mallet could be a good pro prospect in a quasi-Roethlisberger kind of way; the kid is huge!

On a personal note, glad to see you had Micah Johnson and Trevard Lindley highlighted. Lindley has been battling a knee injury this year and his numbers won’t look great, but the guy is a great cover corner who will be a good pick up for some team. I saw Micah Johnson play during his senior year of high school in the Ft. Knox – Ft. Campbell football game. (He played for Campbell.) The kid was a monster amongst small children out there. He’s been solid for Kentucky ever since and has all the physical tools to succeed in the NFL.

I love it that you have Evan Royster as your number 1 RB prospect. He doesn’t get the praise he deserves, he has the speed, vision, and the power to be a very productive runningback in the NFL. Javid Best seems like the second best RB in my opinion but he lacks consistency in my opinion, he seems to want a highlight reel everytime he has the ball. Which we know in the NFL (see R. Bush) is hard to come by.

I would love to see Royster in a Niner jersey but he probably isn’t what we need at the moment. I see the Niners taking Eric Berry or Taylor Mays with the first pick (which of the two available) and taking a Offensive Lineman or best player on the board for the second first rounder. I’m kinda hoping its Terrance Cody or Arenas.

Berry not #1? Overall better safety, better in man coverage, zone coverage, can deliver hits, but hey You put a lot of good work into this do you have a mock? Another thing Bufalo, Jacksonville, and Seattle al picking above Carolina? Interesting although you nailed number 1 overall on the head!

1. TAMPA BAY BUCS-N Suh DT Nedraska

2. ST. LOUIS RAMS- Jevan Snead (Clausen if he declares it’s been said he won’t)

3. DETROIT LIONS- Russell Okung OT Ok ST.

4. KANSAS CITY CHEIFS- (may trade the pick) – Trent Williams OT Oklahoma

5. OAKLAND RAIDERS- Taylor Mays (it’s the Raiders striking again)

6. CLEVELAND BROWNS- Sam Bradford QB Okla.

7. WASHINGTON REDSKINS- Colt McCoy QB Tex.

8. TENNESSEE TITANS- Gerald McCoy DT OKLA.

9. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (FROM CAROLINA)- Eric Berry (niners won’t pick this high)

10. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS- Tim Tebow QB Flo.

11. BUFFALO BILLS- Arthur Jones DT

12. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS- Bryan Bualaga OT Iowa

13. CHICAGO BEARS- Arrelious Benn WR Ill.

14. ARIZONA CARDINALS-Sergio Kindle OLB Tex.

15. MIAMI DOLPHINS- Brandon Spikes ILB Flo.

16. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS- Jonathan Dwyer RB G Tech

17. GREEN BAY PACKERS- Matt Reynolds OT BYU

18. NEW YORK JETS-Rolando McClain ILB Ala.

19. DALLAS COWBOYS- Joe Haden CB Flo.

20. HOUSTON TEXANS-Patrick Robinson CB FSU

21. CINCINNATI BENGALS-Brandon Lafell WR LSU

22. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS- Rodney Hudson OG- FSU

23. PITTSBURGH STEELERS- Greg Hardy DE Flo.

24. ATLANTA FALCONS- Sean Witherspoon OLB Miss.

25. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES-Kyle Wilson CB Boise ST

26. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS-Josh McNeil Center

27. NEW YORK GIANTS-Carlos Dunlap DE

28. BALTIMORE RAVENS-Damion Williams WR USC

29. MINNESOTA VIKINGS- Dan Lefavour

30. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (from Denver)-Ciron Black OT LSU

31. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS-Trading pick

32. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS- Marvin Austin DT UNC

I don’t think the Niners will pick that high hence E Berry going to another team, also the pick from Denver that goes to the Seahawks wasn’t listed. With Berry off the Board the niners take OT form Iowa but I will stand firm with the 2nd pick for SF in the first round. I wouldn’t be surprised if the earlier pick isn’t dealt so we have a later first and additional 2nd.

What I Like
1. Best as the #4 RB is great for the 49ers as we could fill a couple needs at once in the 2nd round.

2. George Selvie as the 13th best DE is also great for the 49ers as he could be had in the 3rd round. Selvie fits perfectly as a 3-4 end and have pass rush ability as well

3. Joe Haden as the 4th CB means San Francisco could pick up this possible shutdown cover man with the 2nd of their 1st round picks. Also if they decide not to go that avenue Perrish Cox could be had in the 4th or 5th round and he would fill two holes with one pick. Young corner and kick return guy.

4. Tony Pike at #15 among QB’s although a longshot is good. Could have him as the #3 behind Smith and Davis.

What I Don’t Like

1. No way on god’s green earth is Jimmy Clausen the 5th best QB. If he does come out expect him to be the first QB off the board if not the #1 pick overall

2. Dixon and Mccoy as the #6 and #7 TE’s is a reach. Before the dust settles i expect them to go 2 and 3.

3. I just don’t see Taylor Mays going ahead of Eric Berry. NFL scouts have been chirping about his breakdowns in coverage and quietly comparing him to Michael Huff. I could see him drop to the 2nd half of the 1st round.

At least I did

1. S- Eric Berry, Tennessee
This is of course depending on if the 49ers get a top 10 pick. If not you could easily switch this pick to Taylor Mays, either way Berry is a much better player and will be an elite NFL safety no questions asked.

1. OLB- Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri
I like him over Greg Hardy, who in my mind could turn out to be a bust. Imagine a linebacking corp consisting of Willis, Mckillop and Weatherspoon. Pretty awesome prospect huh?

2. RB- Jahvid Best, California
I can’t see Best being available in the second half of the 2nd round, but according to scouts it looks like he may be. Obviously Best doesn’t have the size to be an every down back. But that is okay for the 49ers, what they can do with him is endless. Line him up wide, behind center and in the backfield. Not to mention he would be an electric kick returner that we need to bad

3. DE- George Selvie, South Florida
He could be the steal of the draft for whoever takes him. I have no idea why he is projected as the 3rd round pick but if he falls here the 49ers have no choice but to take him

4. G- Brandon Carter, Texas Tech
There isn’t much of a drop off from the #1 guard to the 6th best guard. I cannot see the 49ers spending a #1 pick on a guard, after all there are no 1st round guard prospects. They can afford to wait until the middle rounds to address this need. Carter would be the best fit for this team

5. ILB- Daryl Sharpton, Miami (F)
This would be more of a depth move for the 49ers. With Patrick Willis and Scott Mckillop being the obvious starters for years when the ladder takes over for Spikes. But then where would the 49ers have any depth inside? In Sharpton they get an under performing physical standout who if he puts it all together will be a good NFL LB

6. WR- Riley Cooper, Florida
With Battle and Bruce all but gone following this season the 49ers need to add depth to this group. Although i do see them signing a #4 type WR in free agency but maybe they can catch lightning in a bottle with this pick. Plus i am not sure what the 49ers think of Jason Hill considering he has yet to play on offense much this season. Verran Tucker is another option.

6. QB- Max Hall, BYU
A nice project pick with a compensation pick. Hall could be hidden in the practice squad until Davis is ready to play and back-up Smith Presumably. Hall has a lot of flaws in his mechanics but could be a steal here.

7. T- Matt Koppa, Stanford
Assuming Alex Boone will be promoted to the active roster following this season this could be another good depth pick

        I am adding in one compensation pick for the loss of Strickland. We could possibly get as many as 3 though.

                          Before anyone attacks me for not picking a tackle or cornerback, consider this. The 49ers are going to have a whole lot of money to spend in free agency. I truly believe San Francisco is going to go after and end up signing Marcus Mcneil who has said he wants to remain in California. Considering San Diego can’t afford him isn’t San Francisco the logical option? Also regarding the corner back position San Francisco has Spencer, Brown and Clements under contract for next season. So drafting a CB high really doesn’t make any sense. Even if the 49ers end up releasing Clements i could easily see them re-signing Dre Bly/Walt Harris or going after another veteran corner back.

          Oh and you got it REC

I was high on going after Vince Wilfork earlier, but why do that when you have a NT playing like one of the best in Franklin, re-sign him.

I do see the 49ers going after a defensive player though i am not sure what tier player they would be taking a look at. A Bert Berry or Derek Burgess makes sense and wouldn’t cost too much in free agency. There just aren’t a lot of wholes on defense with this squad. If we decide to stray away from a safety in the draft then i could see us targeting Roman Harper or Dawon Landry. Or if the 49ers don’t think that they can get a pass rushing OLB i think Peppers or Merrimen may be possibilities, though both would cost a lot and come with a lot of questions.I think the 49ers look to solidify their offensive line by signing McNeil and possibly even a guard. The free agent class when it comes to offensive linemen is much better then the draft class

Well I see our needs as follow
OL (RT/RG) Hybrid player for one, injuries do happen
RB Speedback (PR/KR duties mainly and if gore get hurts, back up Coffee)
SS (get rid of not going to say his name but you know who) back up Lewis in passing situations
TE Run blocking for goal line not a work in progress type
Pass Rushing DL

I am sure we are going to get a great FA pickup so this seem more possible.

1. TAMPA BAY BUCS- DT Terrence Cody, Alabama

2. ST. LOUIS RAMS- DT Ndamukong Suh, Nebraska

3. DETROIT LIONS- WR Dez Bryant, Oklahoma State (Jr.)

4. KANSAS CITY CHEIFS- SS Eric Berry, SS Tennessee (Jr.)

5. OAKLAND RAIDERS- QB Jake Locker, Washington (Jr.)

6. CLEVELAND BROWNS- QB Colt McCoy, Texas

7. WASHINGTON REDSKINS- OT Russell Okung, Oklahoma State

8. TENNESSEE TITANS- ILB Brandon Spikes, Florida

9. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS (FROM CAROLINA)- OT Trent Williams, Oklahoma

10. JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS- FS Taylor Mays, USC

11. BUFFALO BILLS- QB Jevan Snead, Ole Miss

12. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS- RB Jahvid Best, California

13. CHICAGO BEARS- WR Arrelious Benn, Illinois (Jr.)

14. ARIZONA CARDINALS- OLB Sean Weatherspoon, Missouri

15. MIAMI DOLPHINS- WR Dezmon Briscoe, Kansas (Jr.)

16. SAN DIEGO CHARGERS- RB Evan Royster, Penn State (Jr.)

17. GREEN BAY PACKERS- OT Ciron Black, LSU

18. NEW YORK JETS- DT Gerald McCoy, Oklahoma (Jr.)

19. DALLAS COWBOYS- SS Morgan Burnett, Georgia Tech (Jr.)

20. HOUSTON TEXANS- WR Marshawn Gilyard, Cincinnati

21. CINCINNATI BENGALS- CB Patrick Robinson, Florida State

22. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS- OLB Sergio Kindle, Texas

23. PITTSBURGH STEELERS- QB Sam Bradford, Oklahoma

24. ATLANTA FALCONS- RB Noel Devine, West Virginia (Jr.)

25. PHILADELPHIA EAGLES- CB Joe Haden, Florida (Jr.)

26. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS- DT Arthur Jones, Syracuse

27. NEW YORK GIANTS- FS Reshad Jones, Georgia (Jr.)

28. BALTIMORE RAVENS- WR Damian Williams, USC (Jr.)

29. MINNESOTA VIKINGS- TE Jermaine Gresham, Oklahoma

30. SEATTLE SEAHAWKS (FROM DENVER)- Bryan Bulaga, Iowa (Jr.)

31. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS- ILB Rolondo McClain, Alabama (Jr.)

32. NEW ORLEANS SAINTS- G Rodney Hudson, Florida State (Jr.)

Why are the steelers drafting bradford?

Jimmy Clausen and Golden Tate are going to come back for their Senior seasons.

will also be losing their 3 top offensive linemen to graduation/draft, so that’s another reason he needs to make the smart decision for himself and declare. But many on the outside don’t know what it means to dawn that golden helmet and the pride that comes with it. I just think it would be a major mistake on his part.

in the first? Seems like we could use the depth….

I find that hard to believe, considering he is the nations leading rusher.

Chris Berman announced: The Bucs are wearing their Creamsicle Uni’s this coming weekend.

Are they trying to suggest that the 1st round pick is theres with this action? haha