Is this mock draft right? No.

Were there probably some obvious omissions? Perhaps (see Josh Freeman – you can call it an obvious omission if you want. But we don’t think he’s first-round worthy – just our opinion – feel free to tell us why you disagree).

But at the end of the day we think this mock is … well, we think this mock draft is no worse than any other. It’s the only one we’ll do. We have day jobs, so we’re not going to adjust ours every four hours like Mel Kiper does with his.

We set out to write this mock draft a few days ago. Since we got started, one major trade (Peters to Philadelphia) forced a re-write. Certainly other moves are in the works.

That’s why mock drafts are generally worthless. They’re time killers for people who don’t want to do their real work. With one trade or one free agent signing, this whole body of work will be out of date.

So, here’s ours. Like it? Don’t like it? Let us know where we went wrong.

1.       Detroit Lions – Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia – This is a guess of who they will pick, not who they should pick.  We’ve been through the reasons before-didn’t play four years, inconsistency even in his junior year, didn’t play well against some big opponents, and add to it that he’s running his mouth about being a Lion before the draft.

The Lions SHOULD draft one of the top offensive linemen available-Jason Smith or Eugene Monroe, probably.  But they also SHOULD have gone out and hired a polarizing figure as GM, someone with a tie to a winning organization, who could bring some hope to the franchise-and most importantly someone without the stench of an 0-16 season on their recent resume.

Instead, they promoted two people from within-two people who didn’t have the intelligence (or talent) to get out and find a real organization while Matt Millen was running the Lions into the ground these last few years.  Hence, the Lions will likely draft Stafford, and have the second coming of Scott Mitchell.  Or Andre Ware.  Or Rodney Peete.  Or…

2.       St. Louis Rams – Jason Smith, OT, Baylor – This is the guy the Lions should take. But since they are continuing their tradition of building their team around skill guys while ignoring the lines that could potentially keep them from getting killed, Detroit has left the Rams with a choice. The more polished Eugene Monroe or the guy who supposedly has more upside in Jason Smith.

Yes, they could also easily go defense. But they’ve spent two consecutive high picks on Chris Long and Adam Carriker. And the Rams need to replace Orlando Pace while also being handicapped by the underachieving Alex Barron. So they go for the upside and grab Smith, who has the potential to be the best offensive tackle from a strong class.

3.       Kansas City Chiefs – Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest – Realistically, the Chiefs would probably love to move this pick and try to fill some of their multiple holes, if someone suspects that the Seahawks are trying to find the heir apparent to Matt Hasselbeck.  But, since we’re not feeling that clairvoyant, we’ll say they take the best player on the board in Curry.

4.       Seattle Seahawks – Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia – Let’s see, Michael Crabtree is an option, but they signed TJ Houshmandzadeh. Not that he’s a long-term answer, but he fills a need for the short-term and there will be other wideouts later. I hate the Seahawks’ running backs, but it’s too early for Beanie Wells or Knowshon Moreno. Defense is an option, but the guy I think they’d like, Curry, is gone. And I think it’s a little too early for a future QB in Sanchez when Matt Hasselbeck still has a couple years – and a decent enough supporting cast around him.

So they’ll take Monroe, who is considered the most polished tackle in the draft. He also played some guard in college, so he could start inside while training to eventually be the heir apparent to Walter Jones.

5.       Cleveland Browns – Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech – If the Browns can’t move back to stockpile picks, they may go Crabtree, even if they don’t move Braylon Edwards, figuring a two solid WR combo is better than the WR-TE tandem they had last year.  If, that is, Edwards remembers how to catch this year-and Crabtree isn’t the character concern that some seem to think.

6.       Cincinnati Bengals – B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College – The Bengals are another wild card. They have holes in so many spots – and thugs in so many others – it’s easier to list positions where they are set as opposed to those where they have needs. Too early to go running back, in my opinion, though Beanie Wells would be an upgrade. Jeremy Maclin is a possibility at wide receiver. And a lot of the mock drafts are slotting them with Alabama tackle Andre Smith, but I think the team shies away from him and goes defensive tackle instead.

Raji is a run stopper and he can occasionally disrupt the passing game as well. And there are guys who can help at the other positions listed above – RB, OT, WR – later in the draft.

7.       Oakland Raiders – Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri – Coach Tom Cable has talked about liking all four of the top tackles, and WR Michael Crabtree.  But the Raiders are still dangerously thin at WR, and everyone knows that in the end Cable may not have any say in who the Raiders take. They have three solid RB to take some pressure off of QB Jamarcus Russell, but without an option (other than TE Zach Miller) in the passing game, Russell could be headed up the creek with a wooden spoon for a paddle and one arm tied behind his back in what could be his make-or-break season.

8.       Jacksonville Jaguars – Andre Smith, OT – Alabama – Smith at one point was considered a possible top pick overall. Then he left the NFL combine early and had a mediocre Pro Day. But he’s still a good tackle and the Jaguars have a need on the line. While they picked up Tra Thomas from Philadelphia, he’s aging. And the line more than anything else cost Jacksonville last year. So they’ll pass on replacing David Garrard with Mark Sanchez and instead take Smith.

9.       Green Bay Packers – Brian Orakpo, LB/DE, Texas – This may  be more hope on my part more than anything, given that there are rumors that Orakpo might  be this year’s Mike Mamula/Vern Gholston workout warrior who performed at the combine, but won’t show up on the field.  With the switch to the 3-4 defense, the Pack need to change up their personnel-and Orakpo is the kind of ‘tweener that many 3-4 teams seem to covet.  His combine numbers were similar to or better than those of DeMarcus Ware in many cases.  If he can produce half as well as Ware in the NFL, the Packers will have a steal at #9.

10.   San Francisco 49ers – Mark Sanchez, QB, USC – San Francisco has a good running back, some sneaky wide receivers and a couple pieces on defense. The biggest thing that held this team back last year was the trio of J.T. O’Sullivan, Shaun Hill and Alex Smith. Sanchez can probably sit for a year behind Hill if necessary. But in the long run, the 49ers won’t begin to return to the glory years without a better signal caller. Sanchez, in my opinion, would have been better off staying in college for another year. But with the proper development, he still might turn out to be that guy.

11.   Buffalo Bills – Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss – We originally had the Bills going defense, but considering a tackle to eventually replace Jason Peters-but the deal sending Peters to Philly changes those plans in a hurry.  The Bills have been known to jump around the first round in the past, and with two firsts and TO signed for one season, I wouldn’t be shocked to see them move up to get a better tackle than Oher.

12.   Denver Broncos – Aaron Maybin, OLB/DE, Penn State – There is speculation that after trading Jay Cutler the Broncos might use one of their first round picks on a quarterback. The belief here is that Josh McDaniels thinks he can win with the combo of Chris Simms and Kyle Orton but can’t with a collection of defensive players who should be supersizing fries or bagging groceries. Aaron Maybin provides a cornerstone to the team’s switch to a 3-4.

13.   Washington Redskins – Brian Cushing, LB, USC – In our draft, the Redskins are the biggest loser in the Jason Peters trade, as we originally had them taking a tackle to eventually (or sooner) replace Jon Jansen or Chris Samuels.  Now, with the top four tackles gone in the first 11 picks, they decide to plug a hole on defense.

14.    New Orleans Saints – Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State – There’s some steam picking up around the idea that the Saints might take Beanie Wells. While his physical running style would complement Reggie Bush, the team is lacking in picks and lacking in defense, especially in the back seven. So if the Saints don’t trade back to add a couple more picks and a defensive player they’ll pick either the best linebacker or cornerback here. My uneducated guess is Jenkins, who won the Jim Thorpe Award. He’ll either play CB or free safety.

15.   Houston Texans – Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois – While improved a year ago, the Texans still have a lot of holes to fill.  They could upgrade LB, they could find a RB to share the load with Steve Slaton, they could still improve upon Kevin Walter at WR2, or they could find numerous ways to upgrade their OL.  In the end, upgrading from Jacques Reeves (and/or eventually replacing Dunta Robinson) wins out.

16.   San Diego Chargers – Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU – The Chargers don’t have a ton of pressing needs. Most say right tackle is the biggest, but the top tackles are off the board. DE Igor Olshansky signed in Dallas so when the heralded Jackson falls to 16 the Chargers will dance around their war room in excitement and awe.

17.   New York Jets – Everette Brown, OLB/DE, Florida State – The Jets would love to draft a QB here, but Sanchez and Stafford are the only guys they’ll consider drafting this high-although they may try to move back, or trade for another late first for a crack at Josh Freeman.  In the mean time, new coach Rex Ryan loves defense, and hopes Brown will help fans of the J-E-T-S forget about how much Vernon Gholston S-U-C-Ks-Sucks-Sucks-Sucks!

18.   Denver Broncos – Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss – With the 12th pick, the Broncos added a pass rushing linebacker. With the 18th, they add a defensive tackle with pass rushing ability as well. Many observers think they need a quarterback – and they likely really do. But they also need to fix a terrible, sieve of a defense and these two picks go a long way toward helping accomplish that goal.

19.   Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Rey Maualuga, LB, USC – The Bucs have a few needs they could address-they can’t be thrilled with the long term outlook for Earnest Graham and Cadillac Williams at RB or their stable of quarterbacks.  Still, with Byron Leftwich on board, they won’t feel the need to reach for Josh Freeman, and Raheem Morris can add another potentially phenomenal playmaker on the defensive side of the ball.

20.   Detroit Lions – Clay Matthews, LB, USC – Zoneblitz has written at least a couple times of its belief that the Lions need to build by focusing on both lines. As it appears they are planning to take Stafford lead off the draft, many are speculating that they will use this pick on their next left tackle. I’m not convinced. First, the top-ranked tackles are gone. Second, these are the Lions. Still, while I believe they should be spending their first three picks minimum on offensive and defensive linemen, taking Matthews here wouldn’t be a terrible pick. He doesn’t play in the trenches, but he will fill another one of this team’s many, many holes.

21.   Philadelphia Eagles – Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia – The Eagles have already filled their biggest hole, plugging Jason Peters in at LT.  They could target a WR to pair with DeSean Jackson-including possibly trading this pick for a proven veteran.  In our draft, with talent like Moreno on the board, they jump on him to fill the void left by Correll Buckhalter’s departure, and prepare for inevitable end to Brian Westbrook’s run.

22.   Minnesota Vikings – Eben Britton, T, Arizona – He’s not a perfect pick, but the Vikings need to strengthen the right side of the offensive line, a unit that has been perennially overrated in recent years and has only weakened this offseason with Matt Birk moving on. Britton is considered strong and smart with good character and a solid work ethic. If he can comprehend numbers up to the snap count without jumping he will be an improvement over what the Vikings have been lining up at right tackle for the last three or four seasons.

23.   New England Patriots – Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut – Some people feel that Bill Belichick’s presence at Butler’s pro day is an indication of the Pats’ interest in Butler.  I tend to think that Belichick isn’t that likely to tip his hand-but given the Pats lack of depth in the defensive backfield the last few years, and Butler’s rising stock-he has 4.37 speed, can play receiver and return punts, and has been training with Deion Sanders-Butler has to be high on their board.

24.   Atlanta Falcons – Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State – Pettrigrew is the poster child for why most of these guys should stay in school for their senior seasons. He’s close to getting a degree in education and, while he missed three games, he came on strong at the end of the season. He’s a solid blocker and a good receiver and he gives Matt Ryan another weapon on offense.

25.   Miami Dolphins – Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina – Bill Parcells did an amazing job turning around the Dolphins last season, to the point where, while they certainly could upgrade some positions, they really don’t have any glaring holes.  While he would prefer to find defensive help, he’d also rather give his QBs another option in the passing game, rather than reaching for a defender at this point.  Ted Ginn hasn’t proven to be a #1 WR, and Greg Camarillo is…well, Greg Camarillo.

26.   Baltimore Ravens – Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland – This is a tough call. There are a couple holes now on this fantastic defense, as Ray Lewis ages and Bart Scott prepares to take over as the leader of the New York Jets defense. But Joe Flacco needs some assistance to take the next step and the Ravens can’t turn down Heyward-Bey’s biggest asset, his blazing speed.

27.   Indianapolis Colts – Evander Hood, DT, Missouri – The Colts are desperate for help along the defensive line, especially at tackle, where the only two sacks they got last year have picked up and moved to Denver with Darrell Reid.  “Ziggy” Hood gives them a 300-pounder that can plug some gaps, but still get after the quarterback a little bit.

28.   Buffalo Bills – Connor Barwin, DE/OLB, Cincinnati – we already gave Buffalo Michael Oher to fill the shoes left empty by the trade of Jason Peters. So the focus goes to defense. There are a couple other guys the Bills could go with here, but Barwin has great character, he’s a team-first guy who filled in at any position his Bearcat coaches asked him to, and he’s got skills. He could play defensive end. He’s reportedly probably best suited to play outside linebacker. And many outlets are comparing him to Mike Vrabel, not only for his attitude and athleticism, but perhaps also for his ability to occasionally step in and play tight end, as he did in college where he made 53 receptions, 40 for first downs. Some say the Patriots will grab him early in the second. I say the Bills beat them to the punch.

29.   New York Giants – Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State – The Giants lost Derrick Ward this offseason, and while Ahmed Bradshaw is a nice change of pace back, the Giants have to be concerned about his ability to handle a full load if Brandon Jacobs were to get hurt for any length of time.

30.   Tennessee Titans – Percy Harvin, WR, Florida – Could go cornerback to replace the aging Nick Harper. Could go defensive tackle to replace Haynesworth. In the end I think they need one more offensive weapon to stretch the field and open some room for Thunder and Lightning. Harvin reportedly has some attitude issues and he’s not a clear-cut number one receiver but he’s definitely a potential game breaker and he’ll fit well on a team made up primarily of big, possession-like receivers.

31.   Arizona Cardinals – Donald Brown, RB, Connecticut – The Cardinals were hoping Wells would fall to them, but still go for RB in the first round, with the nation’s leading rusher from 2008.  Brown will split time with Tim Hightower to start the season, but the Cardinals hope he’ll be their starter by midseason.

32.   Pittsburgh Steelers – Larry English, OLB – Most of the mocks I’ve seen have the Steelers going one of the centers, most frequently Alex Mack. I could see that happening. The line needs work. But several solid linemen are falling to the second round in this mock. Mack, Max Unger, Will Beatty, Duke Robinson and Phil Loadholt, among others. Meanwhile, the Steelers are built around pass rushing 3-4 linebackers like English. He’s a leader who had 31.5 sacks in college. He might sit for a year but eventually he’ll be ready to become the next generation of Steeler linebacking studs.