NFL Mock Draft 11-20

Back by popular demand, the second installment of my first round Mock Draft. Here we go:

11. Buffalo - Everette Brown, DE, Florida State. The Bills need to find a way to get pressure on the QB. Brown not only has the ability to disrupt the passing game, he is decent against the run as well. He could put on a little more weight and become a beast.

12. Denver - Rey Maualuga, ILB, USC. The Broncs were atrocious last year on defense. The return of a healthy Champ Bailey should help against the pass, but they still need help against the run. Enter Rey Maualuga. He can overpursue and be too aggressive sometimes, but he is an impact type of guy who will create turnovers. He would allow DJ Williams to return to his natural WLB spot and instantly upgrade the Broncos defense.

13. Washington - Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss. The Redskins are getting old at OT with Chris Samuels and Jon Jansen winding down their careers. Jansen actually lost his job half-way thru the season only to get it back due to an injury. Oher is a physical and skillfull OL that can play either LT or RT. He should be able to contribute right away and keep the ground game running.

14. New Orleans Saints - DJ Moore, CB, Vanderbilt. Offense is not the problem for the Saints. They spent a ton of money to upgrade the defense last offseason, but CB Jason David was a complete bust. Moore is playmaker and possess the speed to matchup with the best at the next level. He is a little light, but is a great athlete. Played some WR and returned kicks as well at Vanderbilt.

15. Houston Texans - Aaron Maybin, OLB, Penn State. The Texans could use some pass rush help to take some pressure off Mario Williams. Maybin is a little undersized but he is the best pass rusher available at this point. He could create terror off the edge opposite of Williams. Teams will have to double team Super Mario, leaving Maybin the opportunity to pressure the QB.

16. San Diego Chargers - Knowshown Moreno, RB, Georgia. The Chargers need defensive help, but there is no denying the problems coming from San Diego regarding the RB situation. GM AJ Smith and LaDainian Tomlinson are having their issues and LT turns 30 this year. Backup RB Darren Sproles is also an unrestricted free agent. Moreno is a potential franchise back (40 time will help him a lot if he runs in the 4.4 range) and can contribute right away if LT leaves.

17. New York Jets - Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri. The Jets could use some help at LB, but Rex Ryan could elect to sign one of his Ravens as a FA or actually get something out of Vernon Gholston. The Jets do need some help on offense as they are anything but explosive. Laverneous Coles is slowing down and becoming a possesion WR. Jerricho Cotchery is also a possession WR. Maclin would provide the Jets with instant athleticism on the perimeter. He is the deep threat they desperately need to open up the offense.

18. Chicago Bears - Percy Harvin, WR/RB, Florida. The Bears lack weapons on the offensive side of the ball. Devin Hester is starting to become a decent WR, but is nowhere near a #1 type of guy. Harvin can lineup in the slot or out of the backfield and create havoc. Matt Forte has shown the ability to split out wide and catch the ball. Harvin, Hester, and Forte on the field should get someone on a LB or S and give the Bears an easy advantage to exploit. Harvin won't be an everydown RB or #1 WR, but he can be a playmaker and move the chains.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss. The Buccaneers need to get younger and more explosive along the defensive line. Jerry shined at the Senior Bowl and is rising up the draft boards. He has the size (6'3" 310 lbs) and dominated as a senior. He should fit in nicely as a penetrating 3 technique DT for the Bucs but isnt in the athletic class of Warren Sapp.

20. Detroit Lions - James Laurinaitis, MLB, Ohio State. The Lions definitely need to upgrade the front seven on defense. Laurinaitis should be able to step in and give the Lions a physical pressence in the middle. Ernie Sims already is a star in the making at OLB and Laurinaitis should take some of the pressure off of him. He has seen his stock drop recently due to dropping out of the Senior Bowl, but he is the second best ILB prospect in the draft and a strong showing at the combine could easily see him rise back up since his production in college was off the charts.

Tomorrow picks 21-32.