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Last updated 3/27/05

Dustin Stella's NFL Mock Draft
First Round

 The 49ers are on the clock...

Will this former NFC powerhouse return to the formula that
brought it success throughout the 80's and 90's and draft
a franchise quarterback like Aaron Rogers or Alex Smith?

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1. San Francisco 49'ers: Aaron Rodgers, QB, California

The California kid has the overwhelming support of the 49er fan base.

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2. Miami Dolphins:  Ronnie Brown, RB, Auburn
Ricky's replacment has the most upside of any back in the draft.

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3. Cleveland Browns:  Alex Smith, QB, Utah

Trent Dilfer clearly isn't the long term answer at Quarterback.

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4. Chicago Bears:  Braylon Edwards, WR, Michigan 
Giving Rex Grossman targets like Muhammad and Edwards will do wonders for his development.

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5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:  Mike Williams, WR, USC
Didn't blow anyone away with his 40 time, but has Keyshawn Johnson like skills and size.

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6. Dallas Cowboys (f/Tenn):  Derrick Johnson, OLB, Texas
Parcells trades up for the drafts highest rated LB to replace Dexter Coakley.

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7.  Minnesota Vikings:  Cedric Benson, RB, Texas 
Coach Tice wants to become a running team, and here is his chance to add a true stud in the back field.  

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8. Arizona Cardinals: Antrel Rolle, CB, Miami (FL)
There has been a lot of talk about a running back or quarterback with this pick, but cornerback is probably the team's greatest need.

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9. Washington Redskins:  Troy Williamson, WR, South Carolina
This may be a reach, but after trading away Coles and placing Gardner is on the trading block, this is a pick of need more than value.

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10. Detroit Lions:  Shawne Merriman, DE, Maryland
Merriman could be the final piece of the puzzle to what could be one of the leagues best front fours.

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11. Tennessee Titans: Pac-Man Jones, CB, West Virginia
Jones is only 5-8 and is a bit undisciplined, but the Titans will be won over by his tremendous speed play making ability.

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12. San Diego Chargers (f/NYG): Marcus Spears, DE, L.S.U.
Spears great size (6-4, 307lbs) is a perfect fit for the chargers 3-4 defense.

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13. Houston Texans:  Alex Barron, OT, Florida St.
Houston has been searching for a franchise Left Tackle since their conception and finally land one with this selection.

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14. Carolina Panthers:  Cadillac Williams, RB, Auburn
The Panthers will be very fortunate if Cadillac falls this far, and may even consider moving up to secure him.

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15. Kansas City Chiefs:  Carlos Rogers, CB, Auburn
If they can't swing a trade for a veteran corner it will be the team's biggest need entering the draft.

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16. New Orleans Saints:  Thomas Davis, S-OLB, Georgia
The Saints have needs at both linebacker and safety, and Davis has the versatility and athletism to play either.

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 17. Cincinnati Bengals:  Heath Miller, TE, Virginia
The team has many needs on defense, but the chance to add a top pass catching tight end to aid in Carson Palmer's development may be to hard to pass up.

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18. Minnesota Vikings:  Mark Clayton, WR, Oklahoma
They addressed the defense in free agency, so don't be surprised if they used both first round picks on offense. Clayton adds to the Randy Moss by committee recieving core.

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19. St. Louis Rams:  Jammal Brown, OT, Oklahoma
Kyle Turley's career may be over, and a team that passes as much as the Rams needs quality tackles.

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20. Dallas Cowboys (f/BUF):  Erasmus James, DE, Wisconsin
James can be a dominating pass rusher, but needs to prove that he can healthy.

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21. Jacksonville Jaguars:  David Pollack, DE, Georgia
Pollack's less than spectacular measureables may scare some teams off, but the Jags could have a steal with this highly productive collegiate athete.

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22. Baltimore Ravens:  Travis Johnson, DT, Florida St.
Solid defensive tackles are needed if the Ravens are going to convert to a 4-3 defense, and they are relieved when the best at the position is still on the board.

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23. Seattle Seahawks: Dan Cody, DE, Oklahoma
The Seahawks need a replacement for free agent departure Chike Okeafor.  

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24. Green Bay Packers:  Channing Crowder, ILB, Florida
The Packers would like to add a middle linebacker so they can move Nick Barnett outside.

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25. Denver Broncos:  Shaun Cody, DT, USC
Cody is more of a tackle/end tweener, and even with the additions of Cleveland Brown cast offs Courtney Brown and Gerrard Warren, improvements are needed at both spots.

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26. New York Jets:  Justin Miller, CB, Clemson
Miller not only offers an upgrade at the corner position, but also can replace the departed Santana Moss as an electrifying return man.

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27. Atlanta Falcons:  Brodney Pool, S, Oklahoma
Cory Hall was released, so a new starting free safety is a high priority.

 

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28. San Diego Chargers:  Khalif Barnes, OT, Washington
Incumbent starters Roman Oben and Shane Olivea played weren't terrible last season, but the position can certainly be upgraded.

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29. Indianapolis Colts:  Fabian Washington,CB, Nebraska
The blazing fast Washington should be an immediate starter in the Colts poor secondary.

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30. Pittsburgh Steelers:  Alex Smith, TE, Stanford
Probably more than a slight reach, but an impact weapon at tight end can really help their young signal caller.

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31. Philadelphia Eagles:  Reggie Brown, WR, Georgia
Probably projects as a solid #2 in the pros, but that's all the Eagles need with T.O. on the roster.

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32. New England Patriots:  Barrett Ruud, ILB, Nebraska
Brushi's availibility is in question and Ted Johnson isn't getting any younger.

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