Danno

By Mike Detillier - SaintsReport.com Draft and Player Analyst
http://www.saintsreport.com/showarti...hreadid=152938

1. San Francisco 49ers - Aaron Rodgers-QB. California
Close call between Rodgers and Alex Smith..

2. Miami Dolphins - Cedric Benson-RB. Texas
Saban needs a ball-control back and Benson is the best of the lot.

3. Cleveland Browns - Alex Smith-QB. Utah
Smart, very accurate passer and the Browns really need a top signal-caller in the worst way.

4. Chicago Bears - Braylon Edwards-WR. Michigan
The Bears need some big-play ability at wide receiver.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Ronnie Brown-RB. Auburn
A top-flight all-around back..

6. Tennessee Titans - Adam "Pac-Man" Jones-CB. West Virginia
Titans need another good cover man to fortify their defense.

7. Oakland Raiders - Derrick Johnson-OLB. Texas
Al Davis will love his speed and big-play skills.

8. Arizona Cardinals - Carnell "Cadillac" Williams-RB. Auburn
Denny Green is thrilled he is still up on the board.

9. Washington Redskins - Mike Williams-WR. USC
The steal of the draft, if he lasts this long.

10. Detroit Lions - Dan Cody-DE. Oklahoma
Another building block on defense for the Lions.

11. Dallas Cowboys - Travis Johnson-DT. Florida State
Parcells needs a big force in the middle.

12. San Diego Chargers (from N.Y. Giants) - Shawnee Merriman-DE./OLB. Maryland
Has the potential to become big-time pass rusher.

13. Houston Texans - Marcus Spears-DE/DT. LSU
Perfect fit for their 3-4 alignment..

14. Carolina Panthers - Alex Barron-OT. Florida State
The Panthers will love his great size and his pass protection skills.

15. Kansas City Chiefs - Erasmus James-DE. Wisconsin
The Chiefs really need help on defense.

16. New Orleans Saints - Antrel Rolle-CB/S. Miami (Fla.)
Rolle has played cornerback in college, but he would be a great fit at free safety also.

17. Cincinnati Bengals - Shaun Cody-DT, USC
Marvin Lewis adds another solid defensive performer to his lineup.

18. Minnesota Vikings - Matt Roth-DE. Iowa
You got to love his spirit and his pass rush skills.

19. St. Louis Rams - Thomas Davis-OLB/S. Georgia
Playmaker on defense, who is all over the field..

20. Dallas Cowboys (from Buffalo Bills) - Troy Williamson-WR. South Carolina
The Cowboys need a big-play athlete with speed at wide receiver.

21. Jacksonville Jaguars - David Pollack-DE. Georgia
Del Rio adds another "all-out" performer on defense.

22. Baltimore Ravens - Mark Clayton-WR. Oklahoma
A "Hines Ward" clone gives the Ravens some big play receiving skills.

23. Seattle Seahawks - Demarcus Ware- DE. Troy State
Seahawks add another young D-lineman to the fold.

24. Green Bay Packers - Carlos Rogers-CB. Auburn
The Packers need a top cover man in the worst way.

25. Denver Broncos - Anttaj Hawthorne-DT. Wisconsin
A big run stuffer on defense is a huge need for the Broncos.

26. New York Jets - Brodney Pool-S. Oklahoma
Another top defensive player to add to the Herman Edwards' mix.

27. Atlanta Falcons - Channing Crowder-MLB. Florida
Jim Mora loves his athletic ability.

28. San Diego Chargers - Roddy White-WR. UAB
Another big speedy end for Drew Brees to find downfield.

29. Indianapolis Colts - Justin Miller-CB. Clemson
Help for the Colts defense.

30. Pittsburgh Steelers - Heath Miller-TE. Virginia
Another weapon for Roethlisberger.

31. Philadelphia Eagles - Kevin Burnett-OLB. Tennessee
Very athletic OLB. who Jimmy Johnson will love on his squad.

32. New England Patriots - Khalif Barnes-OT. Washington
The Pats always seem to hit on these high picks..