Press Democrat 49ers expert predicts LSU DE Tyson Jackson will be Niners' selection

1. Detroit Lions

Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia

Here?s your $40 million, and good luck with this sorry franchise.

2. St. Louis Rams

Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia

Have I made a mockery of this mock draft, yet?

3. Kansas City Chiefs

Jason Smith, OT, Baylor

A change of plans when this tackle slides to them at this spot.

4. Seattle Seahawks

Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest

Decided on help for defense rather than offensive playmaker.

5. Cleveland Browns

B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College

He?s big and talented, and if he checks out clean, he?s the pick here.

6. Cincinnati Bengals

Andre Smith, OT, Alabama

And he?ll be instructed to never, ever take his shirt off in public again.

7. OAKLAND RAIDERS

Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech

Finally, JaMarcus Russell gets somebody who can help him succeed.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars

Mark Sanchez, QB, USC

It might not be the Jaguars making the pick, but the QB is the call.

9. Green Bay Packers

Michael Oher, OT, Virginia

Blind side protected whether it?s Pack or Pats trading up.

10. SAN FRANCISCO 49ERS

Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU

Need? No. Nice fit for 49ers? defensive scheme? Yes.

11. Buffalo Bills

Brian Orakpo, DE, Texas

They?ll get their offensive tackle later in the first.

12. Denver Broncos

Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State

Broncs nearly ran out of runners last season.

13. Washington Redskins

Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri

Talented wideout isn?t going to drop any further.

14. New Orleans Saints

Malcolm Jenkins, DB, Ohio State

Solid, solid player but might be better fit at safety.

15. Houston Texans

Brian Cushing, LB, USC

Building a nice, young defense to lead the way.

16. San Diego Chargers

Rey Maualuga, LB, USC

He?ll do in Year 1 what Patrick Willis did in S.F.

17. N.Y. Jets

Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State

After first two QBs go, Jets grab him before Bucs

18. Denver Broncos

Aaron Maybin, LB, Penn State

All he?ll be asked to do is disturb the quarterback.

19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Peria Jerry, DT, Mississippi

Big man in the middle injects aging defense with youth.

20. Detroit Lions

Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State

Stafford?s completion percentage rises with him as target.

21. Philadelphia Eagles

Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia

Now, Eagles won?t fall apart if Brian Westbrook is out.

22. Minnesota Vikings

Percy Harvin, WR, Florida

With his explosive game, he?s worth risk to Vikings.

23. New England Patriots

Larry English, LB, Northern Illinois

Pats have a knack for putting players in the right situations.

24. Atlanta Falcons

Vontae Davis, CB, Illinois

Tremendous value at a need spot this low in first

25. Miami Dolphins

Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut

If you make it this far, you get a prize.

26. Baltimore Ravens

Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland

Speedster remains in the area to help Joe Flacco.

27. Indianapolis Colts

Ziggy Hood, DT, Missouri

The Colts win games when their defense isn?t soft.

28. Buffalo Bills

Phil Loadholt, OT, Oklahoma

Big, physical right tackle for those cold months.

29. N.Y. Giants

Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina

Replacement for Plaxico Burress, minus the loose waistband.

30. Tennessee Titans

Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee

And the locals cheer when his name is called.

31. Arizona Cardinals

Clay Matthews, LB, USC

The offense is just fine, so Cards take solid defender.

32. Pittsburgh Steelers

Eben Britton, OT, Arizona

They have to do everything to protect their QB.