With our final Mock Draft of the year, we incorporate all of the trades that have occurred, all of the scouting we’ve done, and all the rumors we’ve heard over the past 350+ days.

It’s not an easy process to go through, but we are as confident as any that we can get over 50 percent on are mock, which is not an often accomplished feat with trades.

We will have a 2nd and 3rd round mock draft following the 1st round as well, so keep your eyes out for that as well.

So with that, take a look at NFLHouse.com’s FINAL Two Round 2010 NFL Mock Draft.

Rankings: QB - RB - WR - TE - OT - OG - C - DT - DE - OLB - ILB - CB - S

1. St. Louis Rams – Sam Bradford, Quarterback, Oklahoma
It’s all but a forgone conclusion now for the Rams to take Bradford. There is still an outside chance that they might trade with the Browns or even the Bills on draft day because they are rumored to be asking for less and less, but I’m not sure the Browns or Bills are sold on the move. Bradford makes sense for St. Louis because in any draft where you need a quarterback and your in a position to get the one you want, you can’t pass on him and hope for next year. Bradford makes sense, he should be the pick.

2. Detroit Lions – Ndamukong Suh, Defensive Tackle, Nebraska
As draft day nears, there is getting more and more debate on who the Lions will take with the 2nd pick, with them likely having the two best players still on the board in Suh and Gerald McCoy. The team recently traded for Corey Williams, who I think can be their 3-technique defensive tackle, leaving Suh to be the pick because he’s the better nose tackle. McCoy is still a strong option, but I’ll take Suh because he could complete this offensive line.

3. Tampa Bay Bucs – Gerald McCoy, Defensive Tackle, Oklahoma
A match made in heaven for the Bucs, Tampa Bay has lacked a true difference maker on the defensive line since Warren Sapp left, and McCoy can fill that dominating pass rusher role that Sapp was in and what made the defense so effective. Because McCoy is a great fit for both the Lions and the Bucs, there is a chance he could be gone, and the Bucs will take Suh in that case. 

4. Washington Redskins – Russell Okung, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma State
On my board, Russell Okung is the clear cut best offensive tackle in this class and reminds me of former Shanahan draft pick and one of the best left tackles in the game in Ryan Clady of Denver. I have heard reports that the Redskins are strongly considering Trent Williams of Oklahoma with this pick because he’s also a good fit. But I feel Okung is the better prospect in most scouts’ eyes and I’ll give him the nod over Williams.

5. Kansas City Chiefs – Trent Williams, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma
Last year, Scott Pioli picked Tyson Jackson much earlier than his value indicated because he felt he needed that type of difference maker on his defense. With Brandon Albert struggling mightily at left tackle (he’s not really a great fit at the left side, should be moved to right or at guard), they need a blindside protector for Matt Cassell. I have some nervousness on Williams as a prospect because I feel he could be a career right tackle, but he has the potential, fits their system, and fills a major need.

6. Seattle Seahawks – Eric Berry, Safety, Tennessee
The Seahawks really are the wildcard of this draft because on paper, they don’t have any crucial needs, but need difference makers almost across the board. They could go left tackle here with Walter Jones possibly retiring, and Bulaga would be a great fit. They could go defensive end, with Patrick Kearney retiring and Lawrence Jackson not putting up great numbers. They could go running back with CJ Spiller, as he’s a lot like Reggie Bush, former stud under Carroll. But ultimately, I think they go with a defensive playmaker in Berry. He’s not that far behind Suh or McCoy as the best defensive prospect in this class, and he belongs in the Top 6.

7. Cleveland Browns – CJ Spiller, Running Back, Clemson
Maybe the most surprising pick on this mock, I think it’s both a good fit based on my board as well as going by Mike Holmgren’s strategy as a drafter. A few years back he wanted Chris Johnson badly, but the Titans took him just one pick earlier and foiled his draft plans. With capable starters at most positions on offense, adding a dynamic player to take the load off of Josh Cribbs in crucial with this pick, and Spiller is that explosive and will make a huge difference for this team.

8. Oakland Raiders – Bruce Campbell, Offensive Tackle, Maryland
While most don’t have Campbell viewed as a Top 10 pick, on my board even he isn’t that far off and he fits the Raiders ideal 1st round prospect. He has outstanding potential and is a rare athlete for an offensive tackle. He was inconsistent overall during his career at Maryland, but he had flashes of dominance, which looks like all the Raiders look at for their prospects. Charles Brown of USC is likely a better fit, but he’s not the athlete of Campbell, and offensive tackle is a big need that can be filled early in this draft.Watch out for Mike Iupati, there are reported very, very intrigued.

9. Buffalo Bills – Jimmy Clausen, Quarterback, Notre Dame
A great value, it’s a god-send that the Bills, who are in desperate need of a franchise quarterback, get a crack at a guy who I think could be a great pro. Clausen is a pro-ready quarterback with a very basic offense in Chan Gailey and should fit in perfectly. He’s dealt with poor talent around him early on in his career, and he’s a guy who is a great quarterback to build with and around, while Bradford needs great protection and playmakers with him early on. If Clausen isn’t here, they’ll likely target an offensive tackle, either Bryan Bulaga or even Charles Brown.

10. Jacksonville Jaguars – Dez Bryant, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma State
Owner Wayne Weaver wants and needs to make a splash with this draft, so I expect him to take the most explosive and talented player left on the board. The Jag’s have a background in drafting guys with questionable characters (Matt Jones, Reggie Williams, Derrick Harvey, etc.) and Bryant’s character is no where close to as concerning as there’s. Bryant and Sims-Walker form a solid 1-2 punch at receiver and add a unique dimension to this under-ratedly talented offense.

11. Denver Broncos (via Chicago) – Rolando McClain, Inside Linebacker, Alabama
The Broncos defense played much better than expected last season, but if they don’t add some talent and playmakers, they could have a down season. McClain is a Patrick Willis clone and could have a similar impact on a team like the Broncos. He’s a great fit for the defense and with DJ Williams already within the linebacking corps, this defense could be among the tops in the AFC.

12. Miami Dolphins – Derrick Morgan, Defensive End (OLB), Georgia Tech
With Brandon Marshall in the fold, the receivers don’t have a need at receiver early in this draft. So, they have the luxury of taking the best player left at a position they need, and that player like is Morgan. Morgan could go as high as 6 or 7, but he may fall because of the run on offensive tackles. He’d be a great fit in the 3-4 defense on the outside and they need a franchise pass rusher badly if they hope to stay close in the now very tight AFC East.

13. San Francisco 49ers (via Carolina) – Joe Haden, Cornerback, Florida
At one point, I felt there was no way Haden would fall out of the Top 10, but with the need for offensive tackles and quarterbacks a major hole to fill for many teams early in this draft and a few teams set at cornerback, he may have no other option. He has shut down ability and regardless of his workouts, he still is an elite level athlete and will likely be a “number one” cornerback for this team for many years.

14. Seattle Seahawks (via Denver Broncos) – Charles Brown, Offensive Tackle, USC
After passing on a left tackle with their first pick and opting with the best player available at pick number six with Eric Berry, Pete Carroll has a chance to address a need and player he’s familiar with here at pick 14. As said before, Walter Jones returning is looking more and like unlikely, and Carroll knows the importance of left tackles. Brown is our 3rd rated offensive tackle in this class, and rumors I’ve heard is that he’s around that same area on most NFL team’s boards as well.

15. New York Giants – Bryan Bulaga, Offensive Tackle, Iowa
Every year, a few notable names slip to the middle or latter part of the 1st round, and I think on of those guys is Bryan Bulaga. A few teams in the Top 10 are definite possibilities, but with the Redskins and Chiefs rumored to like Okung and Williams, the Raiders liking great athletes over legit prospects, the Bills taking a quarterback, and the Seahawks taking a player their more comfortable with, Bulaga slides right into pick 15. He’ll likely be asked to beat out Kareem McKenzie at right tackle and eventually could compete and play opposite William Beatty for many years.

16. Tennessee Titans – Kyle Wilson, Cornerback, Boise State
Most have the team addressing the loss of defensive end Kyle Vanden Bosch with this pick, but if I’ve learned anything from the Titans draft habits, they are very unlikely to go with the consensus and will take the best player available. However, with Wilson on the board and many teams having him higher than Haden on their boards, the Titans could pull the trigger. Opposite Cortland Finnegan there really isn’t a star player, and Wilson can add to this already impressive secondary and keep this defense effective for many years.

17. San Francisco 49ers – Mike Iupati, Offensive Guard (OT), Idaho
After taking Joe Haden with the 13th overall pick, the 49ers will try to help their offense out with their second selection. Viewed as by some the 2nd or 3rd best offensive line prospect in the entire draft class, Iupati has the potential to be a dominate guard or right tackle in the pros. He’s a mauler in the run game, and with no real consistent starter on the right side, he may be the perfect fit for Coach Singletary to utilize his run-oriented approach.

18. Pittsburgh Steelers – Maurkice Pouncey, Center, Florida
For a while now, the Steelers have needed to add some quality young interior lineman for some time now as Trey Essex and Justin Hartwig have been lacking a little in their protection of Big Ben. Pouncey is a rare center 1st round talent, and is close to if not better than last year’s center 1st rounder Alex Mack. Pouncey could fit into this Steelers team nicely, but they could also go with a right tackle like Iupati or Anthony Davis or look at cornerbacks like Patrick Robinson or Devin McCourtey.

19. Atlanta Falcons – Dan Williams, Defensive Tackle, Tennessee
With Sean Weatherspoon still on the board, it’s hard to seem them passing on him because they need help at linebacker and he fits this system so well. However, they need a nose tackle very much to play along side Peria Jerry, and adding Dan Williams here is both a great value and fills a big need. With Williams taking up one and a half or two defenders, the other defensive line players like Jamal Anderson, John Abraham and Jerry can all be more effective and improve this defense as a whole.

20. Houston Texans – Earl Thomas, Safety, Texas
Houston has needed a solid safety for quite some time now, and with Earl Thomas on the board, I highly doubt they pass on him. Thomas is rumored to go as high as 7 now due to his great pro day, and teams like the Eagles and Packers are two teams to watch on draft day, as they are enamored with Thomas’s skills set. He’s a great center fielder that can make the pass rush better and let the cornerbacks take more risks in coverage, and safety has been a need ever since this franchise has been in existence.

21. Cincinnati Bengals – Jermaine Gresham, Tight End, Oklahoma
This pick has been rumored since the final draft order was released, and it really makes sense on many levels. They need some youth in their offense, but with big money invested in their receivers, the best way to make an upgrade is at the tight end slot where they have gotten little to no production over the past 3 years. Gresham is a match-up nightmare and a great fit for the Bengal spread offense.

22. New England Patriots – Brandon Graham, Defensive End (OLB), Michigan
Graham doesn’t have the great size or overall athletic ability to be a Top 10 pick, which is why he’ll last this long. But on film and in workouts, it’s easy to see why myself and many other scouts are excited to see what he could do in the pros. He is very fundamentally sound with his leverage and pass rush moves, which is exactly what the Patriots want in a 3-4 outside linebacker. They could look at a Tebow or receiver with this pick, but if Graham does last this long, he’s too good of a fit to pass up on.

23. Green Packers – Sergio Kindle, Defensive End (OLB), Texas
Kindle might be the most pro-ready 3-4 outside linebacker in this draft class and already has some experience in dropping back in coverage. The Packers have a less aggressive 3-4 defense and Kindle and Clay Matthews can really make this unit a formidable one for many years. A cornerback like Patrick Robinson or Devin McCourtey could be options here as well, but Kindle is a great value in the mid 20s and would be a great replacement for Aaron Kampman.

24. Philadelphia Eagles – Kareem Jackson, Cornerback, Alabama
Safety is their biggest need, and as I’ll say at the end of the 1st round mock, they are rumored to be trying to get up to the Top 10-15 to get Eric Berry or Earl Thomas. However, in the event that they don’t get one, they likely won’t go with Taylor Mays and instead fill another role in the secondary, cornerback opposite Asante Samuel. I’m not sold on Jackson as a future Pro Bowler at all, but I know he’s a late riser in this draft process and teams like the Eagles are great fits and are rumored to be very interested.

25. Baltimore Ravens – Jared Odrick, Defensive Tackle (DE), Penn State
DeMaryius Thomas has been this pick for a while now, even after the Anquan Boldin trade. But the few people I spoke with said they aren’t as in love with Thomas as I am, and they’d rather stock up their defense a little more. Odrick fills their need at defensive end with Trevor Price and Kelly Gregg getting up their in years and needing more rotations to be effective. There’s a chance Odrick could go higher, but I feel he’s a great fit and a solid value here late in round one.

26. Arizona Cardinals – Jason Pierre-Paul, Defensive End (OLB), South Florida
This late 1st round pick doesn’t but the Cardinals in great position to address what they need. They’d like to get some interior offensive line help, some inside linebacker help, or a pass rusher who is NFL ready. But, Mike Iupati, Rolando McClain, and Sergio Kindle are off the board, so I think they take a chance on a prospect with tons of talent. They did that a few years ago with Calais Campbell and Pierre-Paul is even more impressive and can fill their need as a pass rusher in their 3-4 defense.

27. Dallas Cowboys – Anthony Davis, Offensive Tackle, Rutgers
With Flozell Adams now out as left tackle for the Cowboys, they have a major hole to fill early in this draft. Rumors are that the Cowboys really like Bruce Campbell, and if he falls past the Raiders they could trade up for him. However, with Campbell likely gone by this pick, they could target a less imposing yet more consistent version in Anthony Davis. He was inconsistent over his career and I don’t feel he can be a left tackle, and he also has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, but the Cowboys may feel he’s worth the risk this late in round one.

28. San Diego Chargers – Ryan Matthews, Running Back, Fresno State
With the loss of LT and no other running backs on the roster that are starting material, the Chargers may have to draft for need, which is never a good thing. Matthews plays a lot like Tomlinson as a runner, but he lacks the ability to be an effective blocker or receiver. Jamal Williams retiring also makes nose tackle a huge need as well, and this pick could fluctuate between Matthews, Jahvid Best, and Terrence Cody right up until draft day.

29. New York Jets – Taylor Mays, Safety, USC
I think by now, everyone knows and understands the knocks on Taylor Mays. While he’s an outstanding and rare athlete, he hasn’t meshed those skills with instictiveness to be a productive safety. However, if any coach could turn a great talent like Mays into a Pro Bowler, it’s Rex Ryan. Kerry Rhodes is out at safety and Mays plus Rex Ryan plus cornerbacks that don’t need that much help could form a great defensive backfield.

30. Minnesota Vikings – Tim Tebow, Quarterback, Florida
Another big surprise in the mock draft, this pick has two options. First off, I’ve heard that the Vikings are very interested in adding a quarterback in this draft early on to be grommed for the future, as they lossed interest in Tavaris Jackson, and they are rumored to like Tebow. However, this could also be a ploy for the Vikings to make a team trade with them to get better value for a team that wants Tebow and won’t let him slip. Either way, Tebow might be the 30th pick in this draft, the question is who will it be.

31. Indianapolis Colts – Everson Griffin, Defensive End, USC
The Colts are known for getting great value for their draft picks as well as addressing depth and talent ahead of need. In the playoffs, Dwight Freeney wasn’t 100 percent and it really hurt the overall production of the defense. That has to be a cause of concern for Bill Polian, because they need depth to ensure that they aren’t a one man team. Griffin is a little bit raw as a rusher, so he’ll need a year or two to develop, but he could be as productive along side Freeney as Mathis, and he’ll be much younger and probably cheaper as well.

32. New Orleans Saints – Eric Norwood, Outside Linebacker, South Carolina
I’ve been saying this pick since the NFL season ended because he’s such a perfect fit for this defense, they have a need there, and they understand that this fit is crucial because there isn’t a player like Norwood in this draft. He’s such a great pass rusher from the 4-3 linebacker spot, and Gregg Williams needs players like him to develop his defense. It’s a bit of a reach but he’s a great talent and won’t be there at the bottom of the 2nd round if they pass on him.


Notes:
Here are a few guys who I would be surprised to see leave the 1st round, but since I won’t predict trades, here are the guys and a few teams who could trade up to get them.

Eric Berry – If he falls past 7, the Eagles and Packers may be interested
Colt McCoy – Teams like the Browns, Bucs, Broncos want him, may trade up to Top 25
Tim Tebow – If he’s not picked in round one, a team will trade with STL for him at 33.


Round 2

33. St. Louis Rams – Patrick Robinson, Cornerback, Florida State
With Bradford in the fold, they can address the defensive passing game for the future.

34. Detroit Lions – Devin McCourtey, Cornerback, Rutgers
Jahvid Best gets strong consideration, but the secondary needs to be a point of emphasis.

35. Tampa Bay Bucs – Nate Allen, Safety, South Florida
After passing on Eric Bery, the Bucs still need the elite level safety for their defense.

36. Kansas City Chiefs – Sean Weatherspoon, Outside Linebacker, Missouri
With Weatherspoon on the board, he’ll be hard to pass up, regardless of character issues.

37. Philadelphia Eagles – Carlos Dunlap, Defensive End, Florida
With the McNabb pick, they get a much needed playmaker on the defensive line.

38. Cleveland Browns – Colt McCoy, Quarterback, Texas
They covet him very much, and they are likely to make a much to get him late in round 1.

39. Oakland Raiders – Jerry Hughes, Outside Linebacker, TCU
Most of their outside linebackers are on one year contracts, and Hughes is versatile.

40. San Diego Chargers – Terrence Cody, Defensive Tackle, Alabama
They like Cody a lot, and get lucky that he’s still here in round 2.

41. Buffalo Bills – Rodger Saffold, Offensive Guard/Tackle, Indiana
They need a left tackle, but Saffold is a much safer starter for LT, RT, or guard.

42. Tampa Bay Bucs – Golden Tate, Wide Receiver, Notre Dame
With a young offensive line and franchise quarterback, the Bucs need weapons.

43. Denver Broncos – Demaryius Thomas, Wide Receiver, Georgia Tech
With Marshall gone, they need a physical WR, and Thomas is an elite talent.

44. New England Patriots – Toby Gerhart, Running Back, Stanford
Maroney and the rest of the Patriots backs have been too inconsistent.

45. Denver Broncos – Matt Tennett, Center, Boston College
They need a center bad, and Tennett isn’t that bad of a value here.

46. New York Giants – Navarro Bowman, Outside Linebacker, Penn State
They couldn’t get a linebacker in round one, but Bowman is a great value here.

47. New England Patriots – Arrellious Benn, Wide Receiver, Illinois
A high risk-reward prospect, he could develop for a year at least behind Moss and Welker.

48. Carolina Panthers – Brandon LaFell, Wide Receiver, LSU
Steve Smith asked for a receiver, and LaFell can run the underneath routes well.

49. San Francisco 49ers – Jahvid Best, Running Back, California
They have Gore and Coffee in the mix, but Best is too good to pass up here.

50. Kansas City Chiefs – Corey Wooten, Defensive End, Northwestern
Adding Tyson Jackson was good last year, and Wooten can add another starter opposite.

51. Houston Texans – Jonathan Dwyer, Running Back, Georgia Tech
At one point their prime first round target, Dwyer’s stock fell but is a great fit.

52. Pittsburgh Steelers – Perrish Cox, Cornerback, Oklahoma State
Very physical at cornerback, he’s a great fit for this team and could start early on.

53. New England Patriots – Rob Gronkowski, Tight End, Arizona
Questions about his back may concern teams, but the Patriots can take that risk.

54. Cincinnati Bengals – Chad Jones, Safety, LSU
Their corners are set, but they don’t get much help or consistency at safety.

55. Philadelphia Eagles – Darryl Washington, Linebacker, TCU
They added Ernie Sims and have some solid players, but Washington’s a great value/

56. Green Bay Packers – Jared Veldheer, Offensive Tackle, Hillsdale
They need some youth at tackle, and they aren’t afraid of smaller school guys.

57. Baltimore Ravens – Damian Williams, Wide Receiver, USC
Adding more playmakers to the Ravens offense is key, and Williams goes with Boldin.

58. Arizona Cardinals – Brian Price, Defensive Tackle, UCLA
They need some depth and talent at the 5-technique, and Price fits that role really well.

59. Dallas Cowboys – Sean Lee, Inside Linebacker, Penn State
Plays a lot like Keith Brooking, he could be a good future replacement.

60. Seattle Seahawks – Joe McKnight, Running Back, USC
With running back still a need after passing on Spiller, Carroll gets a Trojan.

61. New York Jets – Jason Worilds, Defensive End (OLB), Virginia Tech
Even with Jason Taylor in the fold, Gholston hasn’t worked and they need youth.

62. Minnesota Vikings – Jeff Owens, Defensive Tackle, Georgia
Pat Williams is getting up there in age and I don’t see his future replacement on the roster.

63. Indianapolis Colts – Donovan Warren, Cornerback, Michigan
They may not have a need at cornerback, but Warren fits and they like to add depth at CB.

64. New Orleans Saints – Austen Lane, Defensive End, Murray State
A great small school find, Lane could develop into an elite level end with talent around him.

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