New York ? As usual, there’s little intrigue about the first pick in the NFL draft.

Just as Atlanta was already committed to Michael Vick last season, Houston has declared David Carr, the Fresno State quarterback, will be its first pick.

Colorado tight end Daniel Graham, seen scoring a 36-yard touchdown against Missouri, likely will be a first-round pick during the NFL Draft on Saturday in New York.

But things get complicated by the third choice, held by the Detroit Lions. That will probably determine the rest of the top 10 picks.

The man in the middle is another quarterback, Joey Harrington of Oregon.

The Lions are hinting they may take him, but really hope some team gives them extra picks to acquire the No. 3 pick from them. If Harrington doesn’t go there, he could fall to 10th. Buffalo, at No. 4, hopes it can trade with New England for Drew Bledsoe, but doesn’t seem enthused about Harrington.

The Bills could be right. Think of Rick Mirer and Ryan Leaf, both chosen No. 2 overall, plus the likes of Heath Shuler, David Klingler, Cade McNown, Akili Smith, Andre Ware and other high first-round busts at quarterback.

But the expansion Texans are determined to build their team around Carr.

“We felt he was the best player in the draft,” general manager Charley Casserly said. “You got a real solid individual off the field and a real talented individual on the field.”

So DAVID CARR it is.

2. CAROLINA When Houston declared it wanted Carr on April 3, the Panthers might have announced their pick. They remain mute, but they need to sell tickets and DE Julius Peppers, North Carolina, is a very talented local guy.

3. Detroit Harrington could fit Marty Mornhinweg’s West Coast offense. The Lions are saying they like him, but they also seem committed to second-year QB Mike McMahon. If they don’t trade, they take Quentin Jammer, CB, Texas.

4. Buffalo No trade and no Harrington either. Maybe someone will trade up. If not, the Bills choose Mike Williams, OT, Texas.

5. San Diego The Chargers need help in the secondary and at offensive tackle. They’re not too high on Bryant McKinnie, so they take Roy Williams, S, Oklahoma.

6. Dallas Jerry Jones would be happy to get extra picks for Harrington. He loves Jammer and Roy Williams. If there’s no trade, ALBERT HAYNESWORTH, DT, Tennessee, one of four high-quality DTs available.

7. MINNESOTA Need defense as always. But can’t pass up BRYANT McKINNIE, OT, Miami, Fla.

8 KANSAS CITY Here goes another inside lineman, RYAN SIMS, DT, North Carolina, underpublicized because he played with Peppers.

9. JACKSONVILLE Got rid of two DTs in the expansion draft. JOHN HENDERSON, DT, Tennessee.

10. CINCINNATI Picking higher than this, the Bengals usually make the wrong picks. They might trade down or go for HARRINGTON.

11. INDIANAPOLIS The best DT left, WENDELL BRYANT, Wisconsin.

12. ARIZONA DL was terrible last season, but more value in PHILIP BUCHANON, CB, Miami.

13. NEW ORLEANS Filled two needs by signing Grady Jackson and Jerome Pathon, Need a speed receiver: DONTE STALLWORTH, WR, Tennessee.

14. TENNESSEE The Titans need DTs and WRs. ASHLEY LELIE, WR Hawaii.

15. NEW YORK GIANTS May prefer a speedy wide receiver like Stallworth or Lelie, but with them gone, they take the guy everyone thinks they will: JEREMY SHOCKEY, TE, Miami.

16. CLEVELAND This is the first-ever pick out of the top three and they need a rare commodity in this draft, a first-rate running back. WILLIAM GREEN, RB, Boston College.

17. ATLANTA The Falcons keep Steve Spurrier from taking one of his Gators, JABBAR GAFFNEY, WR, Florida.

18. WASHINGTON Despite Spurrier’s claim he’s satisfied with his QBs, the Redskins are likely to try to trade up for Harrington. They also need guards and centers. ANDRE GURODE, OL, Colorado, who can play both.

19. DENVER Despite an offensive falloff last season, the real problem remains defense. KALIMBA EDWARDS, DE, South Carolina.

20. SEATTLE Mike Holmgren’s offense depends heavily on tight ends who can catch. DANIEL GRAHAM, TE, COLORADO.

21. OAKLAND One of the four picks the Raiders got for Jon Gruden. They’re desperate for an inside defensive lineman. ANTHONY WEAVER, DT, Notre Dame.

22. NEW YORK JETS They miss Weaver by one pick, so they go for more help at cornerback, LITO SHEPPARD of Florida.

23. OAKLAND More defense. NAPOLEON HARRIS, LB, Northwestern.

24. BALTIMORE Lost a dozen starters from a team that won the Super Bowl two seasons ago. LEVI JONES, OT, Arizona State.

25. NEW ORLEANS Need a replacement for Joe Johnson: CHARLES GRANT, DE Georgia.

26. PHILADELPHIA The Eagles need help on the offensive and defensive lines. DWIGHT FREENEY, DE, Syracuse is a smaller Hugh Douglas.

27. SAN FRANCISCO The 49ers are getting close to where they used to be. They signed Ron Stone to replace the retired Ray Brown at guard so ANTONIO BRYANT, WR, Pitt, the kind of tall receiver the Niners like.

28. GREEN BAY Have to make over the wide receiving corps. JOSH REED, WR, LSU, isn’t the fastest guy on the board, but he knows how to get open.

29. CHICAGO Must keep ugrading the offense. TONIU FONOTI, G, Nebraska

30. PITTSBURGH No bother that the Steelers have their lowest first-round pick ever because they pick so well. ED REED, S, Miami.

31. ST. LOUIS They actually have a few holes on offense thanks to free-agent defections. KENDALL SIMMONS, OL, Auburn, is a guard who can play tackle, too.

32. NEW ENGLAND Speed receiver needed. RECHE CALDWELL, WR, Florida.