NBC Sports has us taking Dorsey in their Mock

1. Dolphins Chris Long DE 6-4 275 Virginia
If the Dolphins hold on to their pick, they can use it on Long and get a first-rate pass rusher who is also tough against the run. Long's smart and the has long arms and quickness needed to be effective from the start. Bill Parcells is hoping and praying that Boston College quarterback Matt Ryan has a sensational workout at his pro day (March 18) so teams like Atlanta (very likely) and Baltimore (less likely) make the Dolphins a significant trade offer.

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2. Rams Jake Long OT 6-7 318 Michigan
The Rams need an offensive lineman with a great work ethic and a nasty personality. Long fills that bill. He's bigger and stronger than any other lineman and has a chance to dominate at the next level because he plays with a mean streak. Nearly as important as his onfield play is his personality. Once Long establishes himself, he will have the ability to influence a locker room that has been divided for a number of seasons.

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3. Falcons Matt Ryan QB 6-5 227 Boston College
If Ryan has a top-of-the-line workout, look for Miami’s Parcells to show quite a bit of interest. Parcells is an outstanding salesman and if he can get the desperate Falcons to believe he’ll take Ryan, they might be forced to trade up to get Ryan. If Ryan stumbles at all on his workout, that scenario won’t be viable.

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4. Raiders Darren McFadden RB 6-2 208 Arkansas
While our previous mock draft had McFadden going first overall, cooler heads have said the Dolphins will build with defense if they hang on to the pick. As a result, the Raiders will get a chance to give JaMarcus Russell a high-caliber NFL running game. He is a breakaway back with the instincts to cut away from tacklers at the perfect moment.

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5. Chiefs Ryan Clady OT 6-6 319 Boise State
The more the Chiefs look at Clady the more they will realize he is ideal for their system. Big, strong and instinctive, Clady could jumpstart the running game and open up huge holes for Larry Johnson. This pick could get criticized because Clady isn't supposed to go this high, but he is a great fit for Kansas City.

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6. Jets Vernon Gholston DE 6-4 260 Ohio State
The Jets have a dilemma. They could also select LSU’s Glenn Dorsey, who could turn out to be a dominating all-around player. But Gholston gets the edge because of his speed. He is a maximum-effort type who has a track record of consistent improvement and production at Ohio State. Great defense starts with the pass rush and Golston’s the best defensive lineman after Dorsey and Long.

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7. Patriots (from 49ers) Glenn Dorsey DT 6-2 318 LSU
It’s just like the Patriots to bring in a potential All-Pro for their defensive line. It’s no coincidence that Bill Belichick has always demanded greatness on the defensive line with players like Richard Seymour and Vince Wilfork and he’ll get more with Dorsey, who's country strong and can destroy the interior run. He has the kind of power that will allow him to overpower most NFL interior lineman.

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8. Ravens Keith Rivers LB 6-2 235 USC
The desperation has left this organization. John Harbaugh’s steady hand and calm demeanor is in stark contrast to the departed Brian Billick. As a result, the Ravens will not reach for a decent quarterback like Brian Brohm. Instead, they will take this dynamic athlete who can tackle and is effective on the blitz.

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9. Bengals Jeff Otah OT 6-6 342 Pittsburgh
The Bengals are always concerned about the defense -- and well they should be -- but a lineman like Otah could become standout. He has great size and a huge reach. His technique needs work, but that should not be a problem because Otah has a fine work ethic.

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10. Saints Sedrick Ellis DT 6-1 308 USC
Ellis has slipped a bit in recent weeks for no discernible reason. If the Saints get the chance to take him, they will be thrilled. He has speed and quickness at the snap, plays with leverage and has great instincts for the position. The Saints need a player with his grit and intensity.

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primetime said:

The mock's writer appeared to have forgotten about Ty Warren. Oops.

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Patriot Missile said:

I see Seymour playing 2 or 3 more seasons and possibly being cut.

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Patriot Missile said:

I've got a feeling we may end up with him and to me that's not a bad thing. The guy has dominated at the college level. He can come in and possibly be one of those players that collapses the pocket while stopping the run.

I see Seymour playing 2 or 3 more seasons and possibly being cut. I like Seymour but I get this vibe that he's grown a little too comfortable on this team now that he has the big contract. He needs some competition imo and the depth never hurts. Especially with a guy like Dorsey who's potential is off the charts. You just can't pass up a guy who as late as a month or 2 ago was the overwhelming #1 pick in draft.

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