Here's my mock draft going into Turkey day. Rounds 1-3 with explanations for round 1. I use Walterfootball for the ranking of the prospects. If you another place that ranks prospects, let me know.

 

Round 1

1. Carolina- Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

- Clausen and Moore are both terrible. It's time to take a new QB and start over. What's going to solidify this? The fact John Fox will be on his way out and whoever the new head coach will be will want his guy.

2. Cincinnati- Marcel Dareus, DT, Alabama

- Dozens of players that can be ideal here, I went BPA. I believe with Palmer's stats: He will stay. Whoever their new coach will be, he will blame the defense and Dareus could be a blessing in disguise for them.

3. Detroit- Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU

- Peterson would provide a potential shutdown CB with Alphonso Smith. Peterson could be a godsend for the Lions who oddly have a below average pass defense. Don't count out Richard Quinn here.

4. Buffalo- Cam Newton, QB, Auburn

Newton over Locker? I believe Buffalo won't go with the West coast QB. Newton is not the passer he should be at this point but I believe he can develop that and become a better passer and his scrambling ability could help with the lack of the Bills offensive line.

5. Arizona- Jake Locker, QB, Washington

Jake Locker would be the ideal pick here because he's a potential superstar for a team that has Derek Anderson and Max Hall running around behind center. Locker has had a tough season but I think with a weapon like Larry Fitzgerald, I see him having solid success.

6. San Francisco- Prince Amukamura, CB, Nebraska

The 49ers have no CB's on the roster who should be kept. Amukamura could be the next great CB in the NFL and isn't too far behind Peterson as a prospect.

7. Cleveland- A.J. Green, WR, Georgia

Colt McCoy has all the talent but need some weapons around him. I thought Brian Robiskie would be a solid WR but I was wrong. A.J. Green is probably the best WR in the SEC and should be a instant upgrade PLUS allow Muhammed Massoqui to get open and get passes.

8. Dallas- Nick Farley, DE, Auburn

Where does Dallas go here? I say DL. Nick Farley has been moving up the draft boards and has shown the ability to get to the QB. Marcus Spears has 1 year left on his contract and could be replaced.

9. Denver- Adrien Clayborn, DE, Iowa

Any help upon the DL the Broncos can get, they have to take it. Clayborn is a stud who should go higher but won't because of character issues.

10. Minnesota- Ryan Mallet, QB, Arkansas

New Regime, New QB. I like Mallet, don't love him. Minnesota would be a great fit for Mallet because they have a above average OL and can keep him upright. His arm is amazing.

11. St. Louis- Julio Jones, WR, Alabama

The Rams need a WR to help Sam Bradford. I believe Julio Jones is a stud and can bring Bradford to the next level. I would compare Jones to make Aquain Boldin. HOWEVER, don't count out the Rams drafting defense here AND in round 2 thinking Bradford can get it done with Mark Clayton and Donnie Avery ( the 2 WR who are hurt for the Rams)

12. Houston- Brandon Harris, CB, Miami

Houston is 31st in Pass Defense. I saw Kareem Jackson being KILLED by Tutu on SD. I like Jackson, but he's more of a #2 CB. Harris has high upside and could be a potential #1 CB.

13. San Diego- Allen Bailey, DE, Miami

San Diego needs help on the frontline to help Luis Castillo. Bailey's stock has been stagnant to say the least. I still prefer him as a 3-4 DE over a 4-3 DT

14. New England - from Oakland- Richard Quinn, OLB, North Carolina

The Pats never take offensive players high. Even last season, the Pats didn't take a WR in round 1, they waited and took Taylor Price. I have the Pats loading up the offensive skill positions in rounds 2-4 with the defense in the 1st round. Quinn has issues in the past but so did Brandon Merriweather and Brandon Tate

If he's talented enough, Belichick will look at him and just might take him.

15. Tennessee-Travis Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma

The best 4-3 OLB in the draft, I also consider another CB here as well. Lewis makes all the plays and reminds me of Lance Briggs.

16. Washington- Cameron Jordan, OLB, California

The Redskins could have used Julio Jones, but he's long gone. If Jones is gone, look for Defense.  Cameron Jordan has risen in the past 2-4 weeks and with reason. Andre Carter is done at this point, time to rebuild the defense and have Jordan to attack QB's with Orakpo.

17. Miami- Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama

Ronnie Brown most likely, won't return. Ricky Williams said he will retire at seasons end. With the Pats not going with Ingram, the Dolphins gain a stud RB.

18. Jacksonville- DeQuan Bowers, DE, Clemson

The Jags are one of the bottom tier teams when it comes to Sacks. Bowers, slips a little in my mock ( just because I feel he's a little overhyped) and for the Jags, a perfect fit.

19. Tampa Bay- Bruce Carter, OLB, North Carolina

Geno Hayes and Quincey Black, both are good but I feel neither  are above average starting OLB. With Bowers being taken right above them, I can see Tampa look BPA and add some more defensive help. Quinn has been the lone star on a rather poor and depleted Tar Heels defense.

20. Chicago- Anthony Costanzo, OT, Boston College

I remember viewing a WR, OLB and even DT here. NO, Cutler has to run more because they have NO OL. I was impressed by Webb the past couple of weeks but they still need a LT/ RT and Costanzo seems to be the best OT prospect in the draft.

21. Seattle- Derrick Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State

Russell Okung should be solid next season, opposite of him, Sean Locklear could be a FA next season ( even then, he wasn't that good) so time to upgrade the OL. I considered a DE or even CB here but you have to protect your QB and Sherrod can do that.

22. Kansas City- Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida

I had KC with a WR last time. Now? I really think they need a CB. I like Brandon Flowers BUT in the NFL today, you really need 2 great CB. I was impressed the way Jenkins played on Georgia WR A.J. Green when they played, so he gets the nod.

23. New York Giants- Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA

Where can the Giants improve? Other the past 2-3 seasons, the Giants have drafted well and deep, I went BPA and Akeem Ayers. Ayers could play DE and OLB for the Giants and provide a great talent NYG and develop and groom.

24. Baltimore- Lawrence Guy, DE, Arizona St

Haloti Ngata is a MONSTER on one DE spot. The opposite DE spot? Cory Redding is a better backup then anything. Lawrance Guy is someone I kept my eye on, I really like his game. Guy might be a slight liability in the Run D but is a good pass rusher and can produce sacks.

25. Indianapolis- Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M

The Colts always sign undersized players. I could see them go for some linebacker help and Miller is a great candidate to be a OLB for the Colts

26. New Orleans- Greg Jones, OLB, Michigan St

New Orleans always needed a replacement at OLB and the loss of Fujita this past offseason makes it one of, it not the top need for Orleans.

27. Pittsburgh- Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida

The Steelers could use a OL help and the Steelers could use the brother of Maurkice Pouncey.

28. Atlanta- Johnathan Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh

Micheal Jenkins should be cut. Roddy White needs a complement next to him. The Falcons could afford to use the pick on the 6-5 beast from Pitt. I like his size, he has good hands but I don't like his overall speed.

29. Green Bay- Curtis Brown, CB, Texas

Al Harris was released 2 weeks ago and Charles Woodson has taken a step back. Tramon Williams has stepped up but the Pack still need a CB for the 3rd CB slot/future role. Brown has good cover corner skills and should be solid.

30. New York Jets- Micheal Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

Jerricho is at best when he's at his #3 role. I think Braylon Edwards will be leaving soon. Unless the Jets look for a OT or a NT, a WR is probably the best option for the best value. If Floyd had a solid QB at ND, He would have been a top 15 pick and maybe even over Baldwin.

31. New England- Cameron Hayward, DE/DT, Ohio State

Your calling me crazy, but the Pats need DL help. Ty Warren is coming back next season so the Pats could use someone next to him. Hayward is a great run defender who could help the Pats run D.

32. Philadelphia- Aaron Williams, CB, Texas

Besides Asante Samuel, what else does the Eagles have? Patterson has looked alright, Hobbs is a nickel corner back at best. Williams could be the man when Samuel eventually is gone.

Round 2

1. New England - from Carolina- Ryan Williams, RB, Virginia Tech

2. Detroit- Joesph Barksdale, OT, LSU

3. Buffalo- Ras I Dowling, CB, Virginia

4. Cincinnati- Quan Sturdivant, ILB, North Carolina

5. San Francisco- Justin Houston, OLB, Georgia

6. Cleveland- Jeremy Beal, OLB, Oklahoma

7. Dallas- Brandon Burton, CB, Utah

8. Denver- Jerrell Powe, NT, Ole Miss

9. Minnesota- Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado

10. Arizona- DeMarcus Love, OT, Arkansas

11. Houston-Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State

12. St. Louis- Jurell Casey, DT, USC

13. Oakland- Benjamin Ijalana, OG/OT, Villanova

14. Tennessee- Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue

15. Washington- Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami

16. Denver - from Miami- Kyle Rudolph, TE, Notre Dame

17. San Diego- Christian Ballard, DE/DT, Iowa

18. Jacksonville- Dontay Moch, OLB, Nevada

19. Chicago- Devier Posey, WR, Ohio State

20. Tampa Bay- Greg Romeus, DE, Pittsburgh

21. Seattle-Will Hill, S, Florida

22. New York Giants- Mikel LeShoure, RB, Illinois

23. Kansas City- Austin Pettis, WR, Boise State

24. Baltimore- Dont'a Hightower, ILB, Alabama

25. Indianapolis- Daniel Thomas, RB, Kansas St

26. Pittsburgh- Marcus Cannon, OG, TCU

27. New Orleans- DeMarco Murray, RB, Oklahoma

28. Atlanta- Rahim Moore, S, UCLA

29. Green Bay- Darrius Morris, OT, Temple

30. San Diego - from New York Jets- Ryan Boyles, WR, Oklahoma

31. New England- Matt Renyolds, OT, BYU

32. Philadelphia- Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina

1. Buffalo- Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

2. Dallas- Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU

3. Carolina- Marcel Dareus, DT, Alabama

4. San Francisco- Prince Amukamura, CB, Nebraska

5. Detroit- DeQuan Bowers, DE, Clemson

6. Denver- Allen Bailey, DT, Miami

7. Cincinnati- Richard Quinn, DE, North Carolina

8. Arizona- Cam Newton, QB, Auburn

9. Minnesota- Jake Locker, QB, Washington

10. Cleveland- A.J. Green, WR, Georgia

11. San Diego- Adrien Clayborn, DE, Iowa

12. Seattle- Ryan Mallet, QB, Arkansas

13. Houston- Nick Farley, DT, Auburn

14. Jacksonville- Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida

15. Miami- Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama

16. Washington- Julio Jones, WR, Alabama

17. New England - from Oakland- Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M

18. Chicago- Anthony Costanzo, OT, Boston College

19. Tampa Bay- Travis Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma

20. Tennessee-  Brandon Harris, CB, Miami

21. St. Louis- Micheal Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

22. Kansas City- Johnathan Baldwin, WR, Pitt

23. Philadelphia- Aaron Williams, CB, Texas

24. Indianapolis- Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma

25. New Orleans- Cameron Jordan, DE, California

26. New York Jets- Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA

27. New England- Mike Pouncey, OG, Florida

28. Atlanta- Brandon Burton, CB, Utah

29. Baltimore- Deunta Williams, S, North Carolina

30. Green Bay-  Joesph Barkside, OT, LSU

31. New York Giants- Bruce Carter, OLB, North Carolina

32. Pittsburgh- Nate Solder, OT, Colorado

Hey, this is my first post and I'm a huge knicks fan. I was wondering, how come people talk about David Lee in a sign and trade and don't bring up Al Harrington at all? I believe one of these middle playoff pack teams (Dallas, Phoenix, Milwuakee, Atlanta) and even some late lotto teams (Memphis, New Orleans) could use him as a 6th man. The Knicks could still get some value for him and be able to sign 2 max level Free Agents. Do you think the Knicks could get something for Al Harrington?