==
1.  Indianapolis Colts - QB Andrew Luck, Stanford
Luck is an easy choice to replace Peyton Manning.
==
2.  St. Louis Rams - OT Matt Kalil, Southern California
Rams will try to trade down, but a blind-side bodyguard for their quarterback is also needed.
==
3. Minnesota Vikings - CB Morris Claiborne, Louisiana State
Vikings will also try to trade down, but if they can't, their secondary has holes.
==
4.  Cleveland Browns - QB Robert Griffin III, Baylor
Browns could move on from Colt McCoy; RG3 has star potential.
==
5.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers - RB Trent Richardson, Alabama
Bucs look to upgrade their offense and can really use a franchise caliber tailback.
==
6.  Washington Redskins - WR Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State
Assuming the Skins get a QB from free agency, they will look to bolster their WR corp.
==
7.  Jacksonville Jaguars - DE Quinton Coples, North Carolina
Coples isn't a typical Jags pick, but he has elite pass rush ability.
==
8.  Carolina Panthers - DT Michael Brockers, Louisiana State
Panthers need to get tougher in the middle, Brockers is just scratching the surface.
==
9.  Miami Dolphins - DE Courtney Upshaw, Alabama
Some scouts say Upshaw would be better in a 4-3, the defense to which Miami is switching.
==
10.  Buffalo Bills - OT Reily Reiff, Iowa
Bills' OL lacks stability, Reiff is an instant starter at any number of spots.
==
11.  Kansas City Chiefs - OT Mike Adams, Ohio State
Adams is large, tough and surprisingly athletic. He could go higher.
==
12.  Seattle Seahawks - DE Nick Perry, Southern California
Perry played the Leo role in Pete Carroll's D before, he can do it again.
==
13.  Arizona Cardinals - OG David Decastro, Stanford
Decastro is tough, gritty and reliable, exactly the type of player the Cards value.
==
14.  Dallas Cowboys - CB Dre Kirkpatrick, Alabama
Dre has some legal issues, without which, he would be a likely top 10 pick.
==
15.  Philadelphia Eagles - DT Fletcher Cox, Mississippi State
Assuming the Eagles fix their LB problems in free agency, they need more pass rush up the middle.
==
16.  New York Jets - OT Cordy Glenn, Georgia
Jets have a problem at right tackle. Glenn fixes it on day 1.
==
17.  Cincinnati Bengals (VIA OAK) - DT Devon Still, Penn State
Bengals have a solid defense but can use Still to strengthen the D-Line.
==
18.  San Diego Chargers - OT Jonathan Martin, Stanford
With news of Marcus McNeill being released, tackle becomes a huge concern.
==
19.  Chicago Bears - WR Michael Floyd, Notre Dame
Bears need more weapons for Jay Cutler, Floyd has #1 WR ability.
==
20.  Tennessee Titans - DE Whitney Mercilus, Illinois
Mercilus is the JPP or Aldon Smith of this draft, huge athletic upside but short resume.
==
21. Cincinnati Bengals - CB Janoris Jenkins, North Alabama
If any team will give the talented Jenkins a chance in round one, it could be the Bengals.
==
22. Cleveland Browns (VIA ATL) - OLB Melvin Ingram, South Carolina
Ingram is an accomplished pass rusher and can contribute immediately on the Browns defense.
==
23.  Detroit Lions - ILB Luke Kuechly, Boston College
Kuechly is a talented athlete, relentless in pursuit. Lions defense needs that effort.
==
24.  Pittsburgh Steelers - ILB Dont'a Hightower, Alabama
The thumping Hightower is a perfect fit on the inside of the Steelers 3-4 defense.
==
25.  Denver Broncos - OC Peter Konz, Wisconsin
Broncos have issues at the center position, Konz can turn a weakness into a strength.
==
26.  Houston Texans - WR Kendall Wright, Baylor
Texans could opt to wait on wide out, but they will swoop in and pick Wright if he slips.
==
27.  New England Patriots (VIA NO) - CB Alonzo Dennard, Nebraska
Dennard is known for his smarts and awareness, both qualities emphasized in Pats' defense.
==
28.  Green Bay Packers - DT Jerel Worthy, Michigan State
Packers need to restock the d-line, Worthy is underrated and fits their scheme.
==
29.  Baltimore Ravens - WR Mohamed Sanu, Rutgers
Ravens have Torrey Smith but not much else. Sanu can be a weapon in their offense.
==
30.  San Francisco 49ers - WR Rueben Randle, Louisiana State
Niners are thin at receiver, and need another weapon to help Crabtree and Vernon Davis.
==
31. New England Patriots - DE Chandler Jones, Syracuse
Jones is an versatile athlete with good bloodlines. He could bolster the Pats' pass rush right away.
==
32.  New York Giants - TE Dwayne Allen, Clemson
In the Super Bowl, the Giants lost two tight ends to serious knee injuries; they need to restock the position.
==
***
10 next best players:
cusp of 1st round, (listed alphabetically by last name)
- SS Mark Barron, Alabama
- OLB Zach Brown, North Carolina
- ILB Vontaze Burfict, Arizona State
- DE Vinny Curry, Marshall
- CB Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina
- QB Brock Osweiler, Arizona State
- DT Dontari Poe, Memphis
- QB Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M
- DT Alameda Ta'amu, Washington
- RB David Wilson, Virginia Tech
For constantly updated NFL draft news, please see the Best
NFL Draft Blog on the Internet.
Draft Daddy is proud to participate in the Huddle Report's Mock Draft and top 100 contest.
***
Offense-Defense
Sports
|
