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TSN's Mock Draft

Team W-L Player Pos. College
1. San Diego 1-15 Deuce McAllister RB Ole Miss
There are a lot of rumors circulating about McAllister's draft status -- and none are positive. McAllister has been rated as low as the 26th player on one NFL team's draft board, but we still feel he is the guy Chargers officials will take if they are unable to trade down.
2. Arizona 3-13 Jamal Reynolds DE Florida State
It's time that the Cardinals rebuild their defensive line. They ranked 30th of the league in run defense and last in sacks. Reynolds, a playmaking pass rusher with enough strength and power to defend against the run, would be a perfect fit.
3. Cleveland 3-13 David Terrell* WR Michigan
Cleveland officials are high on this junior, and why not? He is the top receiver in the draft and would give quarterback Tim Couch a second legitimate receiver to work with.
4. Cincinnati 4-12 Richard Seymour DT Georgia
Cincinnati again has the chance to draft one of the finest athletes coming out of the college ranks -- this time a lineman. Seymour is the top defensive tackle in the nation, and many scouts say he could make the quickest impact of any player in this draft.
5. Atlanta 4-12 Drew Brees QB Purdue
Quarterback Chris Chandler is gone, and Doug Johnson isn't the answer. The team needs to go in a different direction, and Brees is the only thing close to a franchise quarterback in this draft.
6. New England 5-11 Leonard Davis OT Texas
Even though they drafted two players at the position last year (Adrian Klemm and Greg Robinson-Randall), Patriot officials would like to put Davis on the right side, move Klemm to LOT and move Robinson-Randall inside where he probably is better suited to play.
7. Seattle (from Dallas) 6-10 Andre Carter DE Cal
The Seahawks finished near the bottom in just about every defensive statistic in 2001, so the obvious solution would be to draft the best defensive player available with its first of two picks in the first round.
8. Chicago 5-11 Santana Moss WR Miami (Fla.)
The Bears still need help on defense, but they spent last offseason concentrating on that side of the ball. That said, Bears officials should take an offensive playmaker. Chicago already has a good group of receivers, but Moss would make the group great.
9. San Francisco 6-10 Dan Morgan LB Miami (Fla.)
Coach Steve Mariucci says he would like to draft defense, and it looks like the linebacker position is the biggest need because Winfred Tubbs and Ken Norton Jr. are slowing down. With Morgan, the Niners would get a franchise linebacker who can play inside or outside.
10. Seattle 6-10 Jamar Fletcher* CB Wisconsin
Fletcher continues to rise on most draft boards, and Seattle, with a woeful secondary, surely wouldn't let him pass.
11. Carolina 7-9 LaDainian Tomlinson RB TCU
The Panthers have a solid passing game and a good enough offensive line to score points. The only aspect missing is an explosive running back, and the Panthers would have a hard time passing up on this Heisman Trophy finalist.
12. Kansas City 7-9 LaMont Jordan RB Maryland
There is no question Chiefs officials should draft a running back with their first pick, but the question is "Which back?" It likely will come down to Tennessee's Travis Henry, Michigan's Anthony Thomas or Jordan. We think Jordan has the best overall tools of the group.
13. Jacksonville 7-9 Gerard Warren* DT Florida
The Jaguars need to invest in a physical guy up front. Warren doesn't have great game experience, but he has the size and natural tools to step in right away and contribute for a run defense in need.
14. Buffalo 8-8 Fred Smoot CB Mississippi State
Bills officials drafted Antoine Winfield because they felt that they needed depth and a playmaker, and they should do it again after injuries depleted the unit in 2000.
15. Washington 8-8 Chris Chambers WR Wisconsin
In his quest to buy a Super Bowl, owner Daniel Snyder seemed to buy every available impact free agent for 2000, but the one unit he overlooked was his wide receiver corps. That oversight essentially kept his team from making the playoffs. Redskins officials could redeem themselves by drafting Chambers, one of the fastest rising players in the draft.
16. Pittsburgh 9-7 Quinton Caver LB Arkansas
The Steelers certainly don't "need" a linebacker, but the team is in position to draft the best available player. Caver had a dominating senior season in the SEC, and his versatility would be a big bonus to the Steelers defense.
17. Green Bay 9-7 Rod Gardner WR Clemson
This is a must-pick for the Packers. Gardner has explosive tools and would make a fine No.3 option for quarterback Brett Favre.
18. Detroit 9-7 Gary Baxter CB Baylor
Detroit would be a good fit because Baxter would have time to break some bad habits, being used only in the nickel package as a rookie, supporting starting cornerbacks Terry Fair and Bryant Westbrook. Baxter has great size and natural talent but will need some time to adjust to the NFL game.
19. New York Jets 9-7 Shaun Rogers DT/NT Texas
After re-signing linebackers Mo Lewis and Bryan Cox, the next position to address should be nose tackle because Jason Ferguson is rumored to be on the way out. Rogers might not be ready to start as a rookie, but he has the size and tools to develop into a standout two-gap player in the Jets' 3-4 scheme.
20. New Orleans 10-6 Quincy Morgan WR Kansas State
This would be the perfect guy in the perfect system. Morgan would be the much-need deep threat for quarterback Jeff Blake.
21. St. Louis 10-6 Derrick Gibson S Florida State
Gibson is the No.1 safety in this draft, but questions about his character could cause him to slip into the late first round. The Rams, in great need of defensive playmakers, would jump on Gibson.
22. Tampa Bay 10-6 Maurice Williams OT Michigan
Bucs officials need to address the offensive tackle position before it's too late, and Williams is a developmental player with a chance to be great.
23. Indianapolis 10-6 Marcus Stroud DT Georgia
The Colts need bulk to protect middle linebacker Rob Morris. Similar to the Dolphins using Daryl Gardener and Tim Bowens to protect Zach Thomas, the Colts need to beef up.
24. Denver 11-5 Reggie Wayne WR Miami (Fla.)
Broncos officials have tried all sorts of avenues to address their No. 3 receiver spot behind Rod Smith and Ed McCaffrey, but none have been successful. By drafting Wayne, Denver officials would be certain of getting a consistent playmaker with the experience and intelligence to play right immediately.
25. Philadelphia 11-5 Ken-Yon Rambo WR Ohio State
The Eagles need to add talent to their receiving corps, and Rambo is one of the most underrated receivers in the draft. He didn't have a quarterback to get him the ball on a consistent basis in college, but Rambo will excel in the NFL.
26. Minnesota 11-5 Ken Lucas CB Ole Miss
The Vikings finally should address their cornerback needs with one of the great sleepers in the 2001 draft. Lucas has the size (6-foot, 201 pounds) and talent to be a great player.
27. Miami 11-5 Kenyatta Walker* OT Florida
Seven-time Pro Bowl offensive tackle Richmond Webb, because of injuries and age, might retire this season, which would leave a huge void.
28. Oakland 12-4 Markus Steele LB Southern Cal
Steele, who is emerging as one of the top linebacker prospects, would be the elite linebacker the Raiders have lacked for years.
29. Baltimore 12-4 Chris Brown OT Georgia Tech
Ravens officials say right tackle Harry Swayne is running out of gas and might have just one more season left in his tank. Brown would be a great first-round selection because he would have a year to adjust to the NFL before becoming a starter.
30. New York Giants 12-4 Will Allen CB Syracuse
The Giants need more players who can cover, and Allen has the speed and athleticism to play at a very high level. All he needs now is NFL-caliber coaching.
31. Tennessee 13-3 Steve Hutchinson OG Michigan
Bruce Matthews cannot play forever, can he? Hutchinson would be a nice insurance policy.

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