NFL FanHouse Mock Draft 5.0

The draft has become one of the biggest events of the year for NFL fans. Maybe because everybody's a winner on draft day, or maybe because hope springs eternal and all that. Whatever the reason, we're fully trying to horn in on the action. Round 5 of the FanHouse mock draft follows. And we'd like to stress "mock."

1. Lions: Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia
They need a quarterback and they can't afford to wait anymore. (Previously: Aaron Curry)
-- Bruce Ciskie
2. Rams: Jason Smith, OT, Baylor
Orlando Pace is out and Alex Barron is just a stopgap at left tackle. (Previously: Jason Smith)
-- Matt Snyder
3. Chiefs: Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest
He's the safest pick in the draft and the Chiefs' defense could use the boost. (Previously: Michael Crabtree)
-- Shane Bacon
4. Seahawks: Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia
Same as it ever was. Because the Talking Heads never get old. (Previously: Eugene Monroe)
-- Will Brinson
5. Browns: Brian Orakpo, DE/LB, Texas
Kamerion Wimbley desperately needs the help. (Previously: Brian Orakpo)
-- SB
6. Bengals: Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
Because who knows what'll happen with Señor Ocho Cinco. (Previously: B.J. Raji)
-- BC

7. Raiders: Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri
Al Davis likes big, speedy wideouts, and Maclin's actually faster than Crabtree. (Previously: Jeremy Maclin)
-- Adam Gretz

8. Jaguars: Mark Sanchez, QB, USC
After not making the first few versions of the FH mock draft, Sanchez is now a top-10 pick. David Garrard is understandably confused. (Previously: Darrius Heyward-Bey)
-- WB

9. Packers: Everette Brown, DE, Florida St.
Whoever's name Roger Goodell calls here, he'll be a defender, and most likely a lineman. (Previously: Aaron Maybin)
-- BC

10. 49ers: Andre Smith, OT, Alabama
Marvel Smith is a stopgap signing. And when you have a chance to draft a top-flight left tackle, you do it. (Previously: Andre Smith)
-- AG

11. Bills: Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
It's a recurring theme: as we wrote in Mock Draft 2.0-4.0 -- different guy, same story: Schobel's not getting any younger. (Previously: Everette Brown)
-- WB
12. Broncos: B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College
Thanks, SI.com and NFLDraftBible.com! (Previously: Matthew Stafford)
-- Josh Alper

13. Redskins: Michael Oher, OT, Ole Miss
Jon Jansen vows to keep his job, but age and injuries are conspiring against him. (Previously: Michael Oher)
-- MS

14. Saints: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio St.
In case it's not clear: New Orleans needs secondary help. (Previously: Malcolm Jenkins)
-- Tom Mantzouranis

15. Texans: Clay Matthews, LB, USC
Whether Matthews or Brian Cushing, it looks like the Texans are taking a linebacker. (Previously: Clay Matthews)
-- Stephanie Stradley

16. Chargers: Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn St.
You can never have too many pass rushers. (Previously: Tyson Jackson)
-- WB

17. Jets: Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland
The Jets could look for a quarterback here, but whoever is under center will need somebody to throw to. (Previously: Hakeem Nicks)
-- JA

18. Broncos: Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State
Because there's only so much a glorious neckbeard can accomplish.. (Previously: Bears' pick)
-- JA

19. Buccaneers: Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi
Getting pressure in the backfield was a problem last season and Jerry would help anchor the middle of the defense. (Previously: Peria Jerry)
-- AG

20. Lions: Brian Cushing, LB, USC
Ernie Sims could use the help. (Previously: Mark Sanchez)
-- BC
21. Eagles: Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma St.
L.J. Smith wasn't re-signed and while Brent Celek was a pleasant surprise, Pettigrew is the best tight end in the draft. (Previously: Brandon Pettigrew)
-- Ryan Wilson

22. Vikings: Percy Harvin, WR, Florida
Harvin can play just about anywhere, and he's also willing to return kicks and punts. (Previously: Hakeem Nicks)
-- RW

23. Patriots: Larry English, LB, Northern Illinois
New England used free agency to add depth at cornerback and it will use the draft to replace Mike Vrabel. (Previously: Larry English)
-- AG
24. Falcons: Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee
Jamal Anderson has been, to put it nicely, a disappointment. Maybe adding another pass-rushing end will help him break through. (Previously: Robert Ayers)
-- RW

25. Dolphins: Darius Butler, CB, UConn
Miami would love to get a wideout here, they also lost some of their secondary to free agency. (Previously: Brian Cushing)
-- AG
26. Ravens: Rey Maualuga, LB, USC
Like Miami, Baltimore could use a big-play wide receiver, but Maualuga can be groomed to replace Ray Lewis. (Previously: Rey Maualuga)
-- SB

27. Colts: Evander Hood, DT, Missouri
Hood fills an obvious need along the defensive line. (Previously: Evander Hood)
-- MS
28. Eagles: Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia
Philly would consider the first round a success if it could land Pettigrew and Moreno. (Previously: Knowshon Moreno)
-- RW
29. Giants: Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers
With Plaxico Burress no longer with the team, the Giants could choose to draft a big down-the-field target for Eli Manning. (Previously: Kenny Britt)
-- BC
30. Titans: Alphonso Smith, CB, Wake Forest
With Darius Butler off the board, Smith makes sense here. (Previously: D.J. Moore)
-- RW

31. Cardinals: Beanie Wells, RB, Ohio State
Because Edgerrin James wants out of Arizona. (Previously: Beanie Wells)
-- MS

32. Steelers: Max Unger, C, Oregon
Both NFL Network's Mike Mayock and Steelers beat writer Jim Wexell like Unger more than Alex Mack. (Previously: Alphonso Smith)
-- RW