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PICK	TEAM	PLAYER	POS	SCHOOL
1 (1)	Chargers	Michael Vick	QB	Virginia Tech
With Doug Flutie on board to be the tutor, the Chargers seem prepared to take Vick -- the most exciting QB prospect of a generation.
2 (2)	Cardinals	Gerard Warren	DT	Florida
If the Cardinals cannot trade down -- which we don't think they will -- coach Dave McGinnis will take the top defensive lineman. Is that Warren or Justin Smith?
3 (3)	Browns	David Terrell	WR	Michigan
The Browns could go a lot of different directions with this pick, including trading down for more picks, but Terrell makes the most sense for a team in need of another weapon for franchise QB Tim Couch.
4 (4)	Bengals	Leonard Davis	T	Texas
Bengals officials have a difficult decision and many holes, but we hear that they are determined to take the best-available offensive tackle.
5 (5)	Falcons	Justin Smith	DE	Missouri
Smith would be a blessing for the Falcons. His ability to defend the run and rush the passer instantly would upgrade one of the league's worst defensive lines.
6 (6)	Patriots	Kenyatta Walker	T	Florida
Don't believe reports you hear about the Patriots' plans because coach Bill Belichick is great at concealing his intentions. We think the talk of a DT is a smoke screen. Walker makes the most sense.
7 (7)	Seahawks	Koren Robinson	WR	NC State
(From Dallas) The Seahawks will not wait until their second pick of this round (No. 17) to address the receiver position, especially if Robinson is still on the board.
8 (8)	Bears	LaDainian Tomlinson	RB	Texas Christian
The Bears have a lot of needs on defense, but Tomlinson instantly would balance the offensive attack.
9 (9)	49ers	Deuce McAllister	RB	Mississippi
Niners officials intend to improve their defense in the draft, but a franchise back like McAllister has too much value to let pass.
10 (10)	Packers	Richard Seymour	DT	Georgia
(from Seattle) The Packers take a wide receiver or defensive tackle here, but with so much depth at receive it makes sense to take the best-available tackle.
11 (11)	Panthers	Dan Morgan	OLB	Miami (Fla.)
Panthers officials hope Tomlinson or McAllister drop to them, but if they're gone, Morgan would fill a huge need.
12 (12)	Chiefs	Santana Moss	WR	Miami (Fla.)
This is a critical decision for Chiefs officials. Do they reach for running back Michael Bennett or take a playmaking receiver like Moss and hope a back falls to them in the second round?
13 (13)	Jaguars	Jamal Reynolds	DE	Florida State
Jaguars officials would not flinch if Reynolds still is available. The Jags need a pass-rushing end to complement Tony Brackens. If Reynolds isn't available, Andre Carter probably would be their guy.
14 (14)	Bills	Andre Carter	DE	California
Bills officials have every intention of taking a defensive lineman in the first round (and probably the second), and Carter would be far and away the best on the board.
15 (15)	Redskins	Steve Hutchinson	G	Michigan
Although in dire need of a top receiver, it would be just like Marty Schottenheimer to draft the top guard first before addressing the receiver position in Round 2.
16 (16)	Steelers	Jamar Fletcher	CB	Wisconsin
Questions surround his height but not his ability to cover, which is why Steelers officials would love to add Fletcher to their marginally talented secondary.
17 (17)	Seahawks	Marcus Stroud	DT	Georgia
(from Green Bay) If Seahawks officials take a WR with the No. 7 pick, they will draft either a CB or DT here. Stroud would be a good fit because he can contribute 10-15 plays right away behind John Randle and Chad Eaton.
18 (18)	Lions	Nate Clements	CB	Ohio State
Lions officials will go after a DE or CB, but Clements' size and playmaking ability would give the Lions insurance in case Bryant Westbrook's Achilles' injury is worse than originally thought.
19 (19)	Jets	Damione Lewis	DT	Miami (Fla.)
If Lewis is still on the board when the Jets pick, it's a done deal.
20 (20)	Rams	Shaun Rogers	DT	Texas
The Rams are in desperate need of a big, physical defensive tackle who will help right away against the run.
21 (21)	Buccaneers	Jeff Backus	T	Michigan
This would be a perfect pick. The Bucs need an OT, and Backus is a sure thing. He isn't the most physically dominating OT, but he has a nasty disposition and a great resume as a four-year Big Ten starter.
22 (22)	Colts	Fred Smoot	CB	Mississippi State
The Colts rarely take players with character issues, but Smoot is too good of a cover corner to pass at this point.
23 (23)	Saints	Freddie Mitchell	WR	UCLA
We think the Saints' biggest need is CB, but team officials disagree. Mitchell reminds us of Peter Warrick in terms of lateral movement and the ability to make plays.
24 (24)	Broncos	Rod Gardner	WR	Clemson
Gardner is a hot name. The Broncos need his combination of size and speed at the No. 3 receiver spot.
25 (25)	Eagles	Chad Johnson	WR	Oregon State
Johnson's stock has dropped significantly after he ran a 4.6 in the 40 recently, but the Eagles would be ecstatic if he were to fall to them.
26 (26)	Dolphins	Drew Brees	QB	Purdue
This pick would not shock anybody. Brees is more talented than starter Jay Fiedler and certainly has more upside, so the pick makes perfect sense.
27 (27)	Vikings	Michael Bennett	RB	Wisconsin
Bennett would fill an immediate need after Robert Smith's retirement.
28 (28)	Raiders	Todd Heap	TE	Arizona State
After ridding themselves of unproductive Ricky Dudley, the Raiders would like to start over with Heap, the top tight end.
29 (29)	Rams	Derrick Gibson	S	Florida State
(From Titans) Many people say Adam Archuleta is the top safety, but we disagree. If Gibson is coached properly and continues to develop, he has a chance to be a standout NFL player.
30 (30)	Giants	Ken Lucas	CB	Mississippi
The Giants need to add some size and playmaking ability at cornerback, and Lucas is a good value this late in the first round.
31 (31)	Ravens	Dominic Raiola	C	Nebraska
Raiola would be the perfect fit for a Ravens team that needs to add some talent to its interior line. Raiola could play center, which would allow Mike Flynn to move back to his natural right guard spot.