2006 NFL Mock Draft

Do you feel that? Maybe you should get a blanket. Because I feel a draft coming on! Here are my predictions for the most exciting day in sports.

1. Texans - The Texans don't need Reggie Bush so don't be surprised if they take DE Mario Williams here but in the end Bush is just too good to pass up and should be the pick here.

2. Saints - If Bush is still here the Saints take him. If not it's possible that they could trade down to a team that needs a QB but assuming they keep the pick they'll take Super Mario Williams. No word yet if Williams comes with Luigi.

3. Titans - This is the pick that affects everything. The Titans coaching staff favors Matt Leinart and if they take him Vince Young could fall in the draft. The front office favors Young though and then it could be D'Brickashaw Ferguson that falls. This is truly the wild card in the draft but I think that after some deliberation the Titans take Leinart because of Offensive Coordinator Norm Chow's influence.

4. Jets - With Young still on the board the Jets will take the local kid, D'Brickashaw Ferguson, to anchor their offensive line. And then the boo birds will unmercifully unload on the Jets like never before. This is going to be great. If you're going I hope you bring your riot gear!

5. Packers - It's a shame the Packers took Aaron Rodgers last year because this could have been the spot for Young. Since they have Rodgers and a horrible defense they are most likely going to take Ohio State LB A.J. Hawk.

6. 49ers - They need one of everything so they should just take the best available player which in this case is playmaking TE Vernon Davis from Maryland. Let's just hope they also go out and acquire a muzzle on day two.

7. Raiders - The Raiders then get the steal of the draft as Vince Young falls into their laps. They get the franchise quarterback they need and don't even have to trade up to get him.

8. Bills - The Bills are in a great spot because they will likely get a great defensive player in this spot and will probably select Brodrick Bunkley a dominant defensive tackle from Florida State.

9. Lions - The Lions desperately need defensive players after 3 straight years of taking wide receivers and will get a great boost to their secondary by picking S Michael Huff

10. Cardinals - Arizona made a great pickup in the offseason in getting star running back Edgerrin James. Now they need to address the QB position and picking Vanderbilt's Jay Cutler would be a great pick in this spot.

11. Rams - St. Louis should go defense and if that's the case the best available player is Florida State's Kamerion Wimbley.

12. Browns - With Romeo Crennel at the helm you know the Browns are also going defense with their pick and will probably take a cornerback. If that's the case I can see them taking the ultra talented Antonio Cromartie even though it's a little bit of a reach.

13. Ravens - The Ravens will be keeping their fingers crossed hoping that the Browns dont' take run stuffing DT Haloti Ngata with the pick before them. If he's still on the board the Ravens will take him to make sure that they have a big body to free up LB Ray Lewis to roam free in space.

14. Eagles - Philly needs playmakers on offense with Terrell Owens gone but with no good receivers in this draft they should pick defense and take a speed linebacker in Ernie Sims to help them out.

15. Broncos - DeAngelo Williams will be tempting but Chad Jackson will be their man since they are in desperate need of a WR to groom as Rod Smith's replacement.

16. Dolphins - The suspension of Ricky Williams could mean they go RB but from what I hear they are planning on taking anything but a RB. Which means they'll go offensive line and lock up USC's Winston Justice as a cornerstone left tackle.

17. Vikings - Minnesota has a decent defense so I think they will go offense and this could be the perfect fit for Memphis running back DeAngelo Williams who can use the Metrodome turf to compliment his speed.

18. Cowboys - The Cowboys on the other hand will definitely go defense and lock up pass rusher Manny Lawson to go opposite last year's top pick DeMarcus Ware.

19. Chargers - The Chargers need a WR and could take Santonio Holmes but I think it's more likely they go secondary and take the dynamic Tye Hill of Clemson.

20. Chiefs - KC desperately needs a playmaking WR and would love to get Ohio State WR Santonio Holmes.

21. Patriots - With Hill and Holmes gone the Patriots will likely stay in the secondary and take Tennessee tweener Jason Allen.

22. 49ers - They need defense even more than a crack whore needs a hit and should take Iowa LB Chad Greenway to help make up for the loss of Peterson.

23. Bucaneers - The Bucs have a solid team and will look to protect young QB Chris Simms with OT Marcus O'Neill from Auburn. They could also go defense and get an eventual replacement for DE Simeon Rice.

24. Bengals - With Marvin Lewis making the pick they could go defense but it wouldn't surprise me if they shore up the TE position and take UCLA's Marcedes Lewis to shore up that position.

25. Giants - Even though they just signed LB Lavar Arrington it's such a position of need that they could take another one. If they do it should be Ohio State's Bobby Carpenter.

26. Bears - Chicago will likely go defense with this pick and take CB Jimmy Williams.

27. Panthers - If USC Rb Lendale White is still on the board the Panthers would have to take him here since he fits their running style perfectly.

28. Jaguars - The Jaguars secondary was exposed last year so I would expect that they would take S Donte Whitner in this spot.

29. Jets - Despite taking an offensive lineman earlier on they could take another in this spot but I think it's more likely they take Curtis Martin's replacement and take Minnesota RB Laurence Maroney.

30. Colts - They need a replacement for James and could trade up or hope Maroney falls to them. If the draft comes together the way I have predicted they could take Alabama Lb DeMeco Ryans.

31. Seahawks - I can see Seattle taking an offensive lineman to replace Hutchinson who went to Minnesota. In that case their pick will be Oklahoma guard Davin Joseph.

32. Steelers - The Steelers need a running back but I doubt any will be on the board for them so they probably go defense and take South Carolina cb Jonathan Joseph.