I love the NFL Draft. Other than opening weekend, it’s my favorite time of the pro football year. All 32 teams will write their own unique story over the next three days. Some will be filled with surprising plot twists, others will be laugh out loud hilarious, and a few will be marred by a sad ending.

I’ve analyzed all the prospects and identified team needs. Now it’s time to put on my “what if?” hat and concoct some wild ‘n’ wacky scenarios that could occur during Thursday night’s opening round. Ten scenarios to be precise.

10. Rams select Ndamukong Suh with the first overall pick – Despite the fact that they are desperate for a franchise signal caller, the Rams take the safest bet and nab the dominating defensive tackle from Nebraska. This would cause the remaining 31 teams to reshuffle their boards and pretty much send the entire first round into a tailspin. Chances of happening: Zero. They love Bradford too much.

9. The Redskins grab CJ Spiller at #4 – The current crop of Redskins runners consists of broken-down old guys and overrated woman beaters. Donovan McNabb was at his best when he had a spry Brian Westbrook roaming the backfield. Spiller has B-West type skills. He would give Mike Shanahan the home run threat he is sorely lacking. Chances of happening: 10%. ‘Skins need a left tackle.

8. The Eagles leapfrog to #5 and select Eric Berry – Since this has been a popular rumor the last several days, I guess it wouldn’t qualify as surprising. But I know Andy Reid. The odds he trades up this high for a safety are minimal. Even though Berry might be the surest thing in the draft. Chances of happening: 15%. Top 10, maybe. Not top 5.

7. The Raiders select Jimmy Clausen at #8 – After getting burned three years ago with tub of guts JaMarcus Russell, Al Davis climbs back into his glutton for punishment suit and goes quarterback again. Clausen is more polished and easier to coach. Leave it to the Raiders to shake things up. Chances of happening: 25%. Nothing Al does shocks me anymore.

6. Buffalo drafts Tim Tebow at #9 – The Trent Edwards experiment was a monumental failure. A fresh face for a floundering franchise is needed. Tebow would brighten the gloomy shores of Lake Erie with his winning smile and positive attitude. He also wouldn’t be scrutinized as heavily as he would in a bigger market. Chances of happening: 15%. The Bills have other needs.

5. New England jumps to #10 for Dez Bryant – Fearing the Broncos could snatch him at #11, Bill Belichick packages some of his twelve picks and swipes the draft’s best wide receiver. Bryant has a spotty rep, but much of it has been overblown. Bill can handle problem children anyway. Chances of happening: 30%. Moss is getting older.

4. Denver stays put at #11 and picks Rolando McClain – Everyone seems to think the Broncos are bailing out of this spot, so standing pat will be a shocker. I love McClain’s upside. He’d give them a strong young leader on defense, which is something they could really use. Chances of happening: 40%. Signs point toward them moving back.

3. The Steelers snag Colt McCoy at #18 – In light of Big Ben’s personal woes, Pittsburgh might be thinking worst case scenario. They like Dennis Dixon, but not as a future starter. McCoy would give them great insurance should Roethlisberger screw up again, or if they trade him. Chances of happening: 45%. A week ago I would’ve put the odds at nil. Now I’m not so sure.

2. Dallas takes Taylor Mays at #27 - One would think leatherface Jerry Jones learned his lesson about big safeties who can’t cover. Roy Williams was a flop. Mays will be the same if he attempts to play free safety. Great athletes don’t always translate into great pros. Chances of happening: 20%. Ya never know with Jerry, but I think he uses his brain and steers clear of the workout warrior.

1. Seattle doesn’t take a USC player – This applies to the whole draft, not just the first-round. If Pete Carroll bypasses all USC players, it will constitute one of the weekend’s biggest surprises. He’s gotta get one, right? Chances of happening: 2%. I’m guessing he snatches wideout Damien Williams in the third-round.