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1. Kansas City Chiefs – Luke Joeckel – OT – Texas A&M – Scouting Report
I have no idea if the Chiefs prefer Joeckel or Fisher, but I’m sticking with Joeckel. Usually when an alternative pick starts to gain traction just prior to the draft, it stems those just looking for something different. But then again, this is going to be a crazy draft. Maybe it’ll start right at the top. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
2. Jacksonville Jaguars – Eric Fisher – OT – Central Michigan – Scouting Report
I’m pretty sure this will be Fisher or Joeckel, but the Jaguars had us all convinced they wanted Geno Smith at one point. And Dion Jordan. And a handful of others. They’ve been full of smoke screens, so many we all know nothing. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
3. Oakland Raiders – Sharrif Floyd – DT – Florida – Scouting Report
I’m feeling confident in this selection, even if the Raiders trade down. Floyd fits perfectly into their defensive line and he’s a solid value pick at any point in the top 10. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
4. Philadelphia Eagles – Lane Johnson – OT – Oklahoma – Scouting Report
The Eagles will take an offensive tackle, it will just depend on who is available. I assume it’s going to be Johnson, but if Fisher somehow fell they may prefer him. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
5. Detroit Lions – Ezekiel Ansah – DE – BYU – Scouting Report
I really think the Lions want an offensive tackle, so a trade up is a possibility. But if they stay put the decision probably comes down to Ansah or Milliner. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
6. Cleveland Browns – Dee Milliner – CB – Alabama – Scouting Report
The Browns want to trade down, but of all three tackles are gone already, the probably won’t have that option. If they use this pick, it will be either Ansah or Milliner – whoever Detroit passes on. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
7. Arizona Cardinals – Jonathan Cooper – OG – North Carolina – Scouting Report
Supposedly the Cardinals are leaning towards and offensive lineman, and I think Cooper is the best fit. Warmack makes sense also, and a trade up for Johnson is another possibility. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
8. Buffalo Bills – Ryan Nassib – QB – Syracuse – Scouting Report
I’m not certain the Bills will take Nassib at No. 8, but I feel fairly confident that they want Nassib. And if they want him, they’re going to have to take him in the first round somewhere. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
9. New York Jets – Barkevious Mingo – LB – LSU – Scouting Report
This pick should be either Mingo or Jarvis Jones. Mingo seems like a better fit for Rex Ryan, so if he still has a say in the war room, Mingo is the guy. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
10. Tennessee Titans – Chance Warmack – OG – Alabama – Scouting Report
This is one of my most confident picks. Mike Munchak wants to upgrade the line for Chris Johnson, and the addition of Andy Levitre wasn’t enough. D.J. Fluker may also be an option. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
11. San Diego Chargers – D. J. Fluker – OT – Alabama – Scouting Report
The Chargers absolutely must come away with at least one immediate starter on the offensive line. If they pass on Fluker, they run the risk of not getting one. This is a reach in my opinion, but it’s a justifiable move for San Diego. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
12. Miami Dolphins – Star Lotulelei – DT – Utah – Scouting Report
I think the Dolphins are the team who lands the player that unexpectedly falls, and I’m betting on that being Lotulelei. It’s not a perfect fit, but he’s the best player on the board and they don’t have a glaring hole to fill with another prospect available. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
13. New York Jets – Tyler Eifert – TE – Notre Dame – Scouting Report
This should be Eifert or Austin. I struggled with the pick, but ended up going with Eifert because I think he’s a safer pick. I also considered Geno Smith here. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
14. Carolina Panthers – Sheldon Richardson – DT – Missouri – Scouting Report
I’ve had this pick for a long time. Richardson is a perfect fit as a three-technique in Carolina’s defense. It will be tough to pass on him unless Lotulelei or Floyd fell. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
15. New Orleans Saints – Dion Jordan – DE/LB – Oregon – Scouting Report
Jordan falls further than most are expecting. Due to the tackles coming off the board early, there isn’t another obvious landing spot for Jordan. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
16. St. Louis Rams – Tavon Austin – WR – West Virginia – Scouting Report
If Austin is here, the Rams will absolutely select him. And they may even trade up to ensure a shot at him. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
17. Pittsburgh Steelers – Jarvis Jones – LB – Georgia – Scouting Report
I was tempted to give the Steelers Cordarrelle Patterson, but elected for Jones. He’s a solid fit in their 3-4 defense to help add some youth to the front seven. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
18. Dallas Cowboys – Sylvester Williams – DT – North Carolina – Scouting Report
So many options for the Cowboys. Williams is a great fit in their new 4-3 defense. Kenny Vaccaro would also make a lot of sense. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
19. New York Giants – Desmond Trufant – CB – Washington – Scouting Report
This isn’t an obvious need, but the Giants tend to select either defensive linemen or defensive backs in the first round – especially when there’s great value. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
20. Chicago Bears – Alec Ogletree – LB – Georgia – Scouting Report
The Bears need to replace Brian Urlacher, and they need to do so with a coverage linebacker. Ogletree has character red flags, but the Bears should gamble on him. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
21. Cincinnati Bengals – Eric Reid – FS – LSU – Scouting Report
This is a reach, but it fits the Bengals perfectly. They love SEC players and they usually draft for need in the first round. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
22. St. Louis Rams – Kenny Vaccaro – FS – Texas – Scouting Report
This pick could happen at No. 16 or No. 22. Vaccaro is a great fit a free safety in the Rams secondary. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
23. Minnesota Vikings – Manti Te’o – LB – Notre Dame – Scouting Report
I don’t understand why Te’o is a first-round pick, but the overwhelming consensus is that he fits in somewhere. The Vikings need a linebacker and they like Notre Dame prospects. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
24. Indianapolis Colts – Datone Jones – DE – UCLA – Scouting Report
This is a perfect fit for Chuck Pagano’s 3-4 defense. Jones is a hybrid player for their hybrid scheme.[divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
25. Minnesota Vikings – Justin Hunter – WR – Tennessee – Scouting Report
I’m not very confident in this pick, but Justin Hunter is going in the first round so I had to fit him in somewhere. He’s risky, but has tons of upside. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
26. Jacksonville Jaguars – Geno Smith – QB – West Virginia – Scouting Report
Projected trade – In 10 years, this is the first trade I’ve projected in my final mock draft. But I didn’t have a choice if I wanted to fit two quarterbacks into the first round. I’m not confident Jacksonville will be the team, but someone will move up for Smith. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
27. Houston Texans – Cordarrelle Patterson – WR – Tennessee – Scouting Report
Andre Johnson wants help at receiver and the Texans will give it to him. Patterson is the most likely option, but DeAndre Hopkins is also a possibility. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
28. Denver Broncos – Tank Carradine – DE – Florida State – Scouting Report
Carradine has just one year of legitimate production and he’s coming off an injury. Those are two major red flags that could cause him to fall further, but I think his upside sneaks him into the first round. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
29. New England Patriots – D.J. Hayden – CB – Houston – Scouting Report
Teams are scared by Hayden’s injury, but I think he slips in somewhere. Belichick loves to gamble on prospects, and Hayden’s athleticism would fit well in the Patriots secondary. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
30. Atlanta Falcons – Jamar Taylor – CB – Boise State – Scouting Report
Jamar Taylor is probably the least likely first round pick of everyone I have in the top 32, but he seems like a perfect fit for the Falcons. They want a physical, fearless corner, and Taylor is just that. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
31. San Francisco 49ers – Xavier Rhodes – CB – Florida State – Scouting Report
The 49ers are tough to figure out because of all the trade rumors. If they stay put, I think they simply target the best available player. Rhodes could be that guy. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
32. Baltimore Ravens – Arthur Brown – LB – Kansas State – Scouting Report
The Ravens need a coverage linebacker and Arthur Brown is one of the best. He’s undersized, but Ozzie Newsome evaluates talent, not measurables. [divider top=”0″ style=”solid”]
