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2013 NFL Draft: Seven-round mock forecasts every pick, 1 to 254 By Josh Norris Draft Analyst
Published: April 22, 2013 at 10:05 a.m. Updated: April 22, 2013 at 04:06 p.m. 0 Likes
First-round mock drafts are enjoyable, but they only tell 1/7 of the story. For the second straight year, NFL.com is presenting a complete seven-round mock draft, with picks from No. 1 all the way to Mr. Irrelevant at No. 254. Is this exactly how things will unfold Thursday through Saturday at Radio City Music Hall in New York? Probably not. But it's an interesting exercise nonetheless. Let's get to it!
ROUND 1
1. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M. With Branden Albert possibly being traded, the writing is on the wall for the left tackle ... unless the name reads Eric Fisher.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars: Dion Jordan, OLB, Oregon. The Jags' defense instantly becomes more versatile since Jordan can excel in coverage or as a pass rusher.
3. Oakland Raiders: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan. This might appear out of the ordinary, but the top three tackles will be seen as proven commodities.
4. Philadelphia Eagles: Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah. Don't pigeonhole Lotulelei as a nose tackle, since he can win from multiple spots along the front three.
5. Detroit Lions: Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma. The Lions might have to move up to secure one of the top three tackles. Johnson could grow into being the best of the bunch.
6. Cleveland Browns: Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama. The Browns could be targeting Jordan or LSU's Barkevious Mingo, but a trade down might be the top priority. Regardless, Milliner fits Cleveland's style very well.
7. Arizona Cardinals: Ziggy Ansah, DE, BYU. With Darnell Dockett on the decline, the Cardinals could groom Ansah as his replacement. The team did very well with another inexperienced prospect in Calais Campbell.
8. Buffalo Bills: Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse. This is a "get your guy before someone else can" move. Nassib has stood out in meetings and has obvious ties with the Bills' new staff.
9. New York Jets: Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU. Mingo is a very athletic mover who flashes natural strength, but he needs development. He should hit the field early for the Jets.
10. Tennessee Titans: Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida State. This certainly isn't a need-based pick, but Floyd could fit the "best player available" tag and elevate an adequate group.
11. San Diego Chargers: D.J. Fluker, OT, Alabama. Despite being limited to the right side, it appears as though Fluker will be highly coveted on draft day. Once latched on to opponents, he can dominate.
12. Miami Dolphins: Jonathan Cooper, OG, North Carolina. As of right now, the Dolphins have not acquired Branden Albert. Cooper cannot play on the edge but will solidify one of the interior positions.
13. New York Jets: Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia. Many might expect the Jets to "replace" Revis with this selection, but the team fared pretty well with Antonio Cromartie as their top corner. Most of all, the team needs to score touchdowns and Austin can do that in a variety of ways.
14. Carolina Panthers: Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas. Vaccaro will match up very well against Jimmy Graham and Tony Gonzalez and can also lock down quicker slot targets. He was one of the few to handle Tavon Austin in their matchup.
15. New Orleans Saints: Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia. A motor rusher who jumps the snap well, Jones could add a consistent pass rush to a team that desperately needs it.
16. St. Louis Rams: Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama. The Rams solidify their offensive line even more by adding the mauler Warmack, who dominated every foe he faced in college.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers: Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State. The former receiver loves to aggressively jam his opposition at the line of scrimmage, but shows enough comfort to turn and locate the football when trailing.
18. Dallas Cowboys: Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri. The nimble mover could be selected earlier than this, but Richardson would impact the Cowboys' plans as a 3-technique defensive tackle in the team's new four-man front.
19. New York Giants: Tank Carradine, DE, Florida State. Despite undergoing knee surgery less than five months ago, Carradine is one of the most talented edge rushers in this class and could produce as early as this season.
20. Chicago Bears: Jamar Taylor, CB, Baylor. It might seem early, but Taylor is a versatile corner able to play in zone or man situations. He consistently competes at the catch point after pressing receivers at the line.
21. Cincinnati Bengals: John Cyprien, S, Florida International. The Bengals usually prefer prospects from larger schools, so Eric Reid or Matt Elam could be targets here, but Cyprien is more talented than both.
22. St. Louis Rams: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson. Of the receivers, Hopkins could be the most reliable option due to his strong hands and ability to separate with some veteran qualities.
23. Minnesota Vikings: Manti Te'o, LB, Notre Dame. General Manager Rick Spielman seems fond of Notre Dame graduates, and Te'o will be a good, not great, inside linebacker for the Vikings' defense.
24. Indianapolis Colts: Datone Jones, DE, UCLA. Few were more impressive than Jones during Senior Bowl week, and the versatile defensive lineman was impressive in college as well. His ability to win inside and out will be coveted.
25. Minnesota Vikings: Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee. A bit of a surprise, but there's a legitimate chance Hunter is selected before Cordarrelle Patterson and Keenan Allen. Hunter's weaknesses aren't physical, just lapses in concentration which led to drops.
26. Green Bay Packers: Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame. The Packers could obviously trade down with a team needing a quarterback, but some consider Eifert the top skill position player in this class. His ability to catch the ball at its highest point is outstanding.
27. Houston Texans: Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State. I don't agree with Watson being a first-round pick, but he shows more athleticism on the field than in drills and teams appear to be intrigued by his upside.
28. Denver Broncos: Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina. The UNC product is being pegged as a 3-technique defensive tackle due to his ability to get upfield quickly. I like how he works beyond the line of scrimmage, but many of those disruptions started by lining up as a 0- or 1-technique.
29. New England Patriots: Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State. The Patriots spent two first-round picks on the defensive side of the ball last year, but Werner would add even more pass rush across from Chandler Jones.
30. Atlanta Falcons: Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington. Trufant's footwork is outstanding, but his lack of a physical mentality could hurt when asked to attack runners in the open field or deal with bigger targets. Asante Samuel thinks otherwise.
31. San Francisco 49ers: Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama. When Justin Smith was sidelined, the 49ers defense changed for the worse. Williams has tremendous strength to occupy blockers and could move inside in some situations.
32. Baltimore Ravens: Arthur Brown, LB, Kansas State. Some will call Brown small for the position. I won't, and instead think Brown is one of the top talents in this entire class. He has speed to work to the sideline and aggression to take on and beat blockers.
ROUND 2
33. Jaguars: Matt Barkley, QB, USC. In this situation, the Jags have their choice of the next three quarterbacks. Teams will like how Barkley works pre-snap and can accurately deliver the football, but I question if he can keep it together once out of rhythm.
34. 49ers: D.J. Swearinger, S, South Carolina. This guy is awesome. Swearinger played a variety of roles, including lining up in the box or as a single high safety. In fact, he held his own at cornerback against Tennessee as well.
35. Eagles: Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia. After taking a step back, a lot of Smith's positive traits fit what Chip Kelly wants in the position. In this scenario, he wouldn't have to start during his rookie year.
36. Lions: Cornelius Washington, DE, Georgia. Washington was misused in 2012, asked to occupy blockers from the 5-technique end spot in a three-man front. Put him out wide and let him wreak havoc.
37. Bengals: Jonathan Franklin, RB, UCLA. The Bengals waited on running back last season and shouldn't this year. Franklin has great vision, balance, and straight-line speed to make big runs.
38. Cardinals: Terron Armstead, OT, Arkansas Pine Bluff. After missing out on the offensive linemen early, the Cardinals turn to the high upside Armstead, who is further along in his development than many think.
39. Jets: EJ Manuel, QB, Florida State. Manuel has been termed a "clean slate" and "coachable," which leads me to think NFL teams believe the FSU offense and coaching held him back.
40. Titans: Dallas Thomas, OL, Tennessee. Thomas appears to be lost in the shuffle, but he has great tape at left tackle and guard. His athletic lower body allows him to mirror and redirect pass rushers.
41. Bills: Kevin Minter, LB, LSU. Minter lack exceptional sideline speed, but he knifes through traffic to make plays near the line of scrimmage or stands up lead blockers and halts the offense's momentum.
42. Dolphins: D.J. Hayden, CB, Houston. Hayden could be selected much higher than this. The corner who overcame a unique injury has great closing speed and locates the football to disrupt at the catch point.
43. Bucs: Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State. Banks didn't time well, but he has the length to ride receivers downfield and even showed awareness in zone to undercut routes.
44. Panthers: Markus Wheaton, WR, Oregon State. Although he has frequently been compared to Mike Wallace, Wheaton's routes and catch radius are much more advanced compared to Wallace's coming out of Ole Miss.
45. Chargers: Blidi Wreh-Wilson, CB, UConn. Wreh-Wilson is left out of the discussion when talking about inexperienced players, but thanks to his length and closing speed there's a lot of upside to his game.
46. Rams: Matt Elam, S, Florida. He puts together a great highlight reel, and Elam would step into the strong safety role for the Rams. His lack of height is a question when matching up with larger targets, however.
47. Cowboys: Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee. There are a lot of questions about Patterson's routes and mental capacity. The answer is simple: get the ball in his hands on screens, slants, drags and vertical routes.
48. Steelers: Margus Hunt, DE, SMU. Teams are likely very intrigued by Hunt's upside, and he would eventually step into Brett Keisel's role for the Steelers. He needs to be taught how to use leverage to his advantage.
49. Giants: Darius Slay, CB, Mississippi State. Some suggest Slay has more upside than his teammate Banks, and the Giants could use his skills after a number of injuries at the position over the past few seasons.
50. Bears: Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia. Many project Ogletree to the inside linebacker spot. I think he's purely a weakside defender behind a four-man front, but can be a very good one thanks to great closing speed.
51. Redskins: Shamarko Thomas, S, Syracuse. The Syracuse safety isn't the tallest man in coverage, but Thomas is willing to throw his body around and make plays happen.
52. Vikings: Jonathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State. There are tremendous flashes from multiple spots when watching Hankins' tape. However, he disappears for long stretches of games. Regardless, in a minimized role early in his career, Hankins can be very effective.
53. Bengals: Robert Woods, WR, USC. Woods dealt with an ankle injury over the past year, but he can win from the slot or outside by excelling in the short to intermediate levels.
54. Dolphins: Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M. Moore is a conundrum, in that he has admitted to a poor work ethic off the field while showcasing an outstanding motor on it. He can win in a secondary pass-rushing role.
55. Packers: Kawann Short, DT, Purdue. Like Hankins, there are tremendous flashes with Short. He might remind some of Jerel Worthy but offers more production on counter moves thanks to agile feet.
56. Seahawks: Justin Pugh, OL, Syracuse. After recovering from shoulder surgery, Pugh showed athletic footwork and an ability to win in tight spaces. He can likely play tackle or guard.
57. Texans: Keenan Allen, WR, California. Thanks to a slower 40 time and prolonged recovery process, Allen could wind up in the late second-round. He wins with burst in and out of breaks and reliable hands at the catch point.
58. Broncos: Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama. John Fox has always had a soft spot for bruising backs who tend to win on first contact. Lacy is athletic for a big runner and always looks to pick up the extra yard.
59. Patriots: Quinton Patton, WR, Louisiana Tech. There are some elements of Reggie Wayne and Brandon Lloyd to Patton's game, since he wins by creating a sliver of separation at the top of his routes. His hands are incredibly reliable.
60. Falcons: Vance McDonald, TE, Rice. McDonald spent a majority of his time as a slot receiver, showing good movement skills and blocking prowess. He needs to get over the drops, however.
61. 49ers: Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford. A fluid mover who lacks burst in routes, Ertz will likely be used as a matchup receiver after lining up against linebackers, corners, and safeties during his time in college. His blocking is sub par.
62. Ravens: Eric Reid, S, LSU. Reid could be selected much earlier, but should be utilized in a scheme that keeps everything in front of him since he struggles to recover after taking poor angles.
ROUND 3
63. Chiefs: Kiko Alonso, ILB, Oregon.
64. Jags: Kyle Long, OG, Oregon.
65. Lions: Robert Alford, CB, Southeastern Louisiana.
66. Raiders: Brandon Williams, DT, Missouri Southern.
67. Eagles: Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia.
68. Browns: Sio Moore, LB, UConn.
69. Cardinals: Larry Warford, OG, Kentucky.
70. Titans: Travis Kelce, TE, Cincinnati.
71. Bills: David Bahktiari, OT, Colorado.
72. Jets: Gavin Escobar, TE, San Diego State.
73. Bucs: John Jenkins, DT, Georgia.
74. 49ers: Matt Scott, QB, Arizona.
75. Saints: B.W. Webb, CB, William & Mary.
76. Chargers: Logan Ryan, CB, Rutgers.
77. Dolphins: Ryan Swope, WR, Texas A&M.
78. Rams: Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina.
79. Steelers: Jamie Collins, OLB, Southern Miss.
80. Cowboys: Baccari Rambo, S, Georgia.
81. Giants: Brian Winters, OG, Kent State.
82. Dolphins: Reid Fragel, OT, Ohio State.
83. Vikings: Jordan Poyer, CB, Oregon State.
84. Bengals: Zaviar Gooden, OLB, Missouri.
85. Redskins: David Amerson, CB, N.C. State.
86. Colts: Corey Lemonier, OLB, Auburn.
87. Seahawks: Jordan Hill, DT, Penn State.
88. Packers: Travis Frederick, C, Wisconson.
89. Texans: Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas.
90. Broncos: Alex Okafor, DE, Texas.
91. Patriots: Leon McFadden, CB, San Diego State.
92. Falcons: Devin Taylor, DE, South Carolina.
93. 49ers: Tyrann Mathieu, CB, LSU.
94. Ravens: Da'Rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee Tech.
95. Texans: Jordan Reed, TE, Florida.
96. Chiefs: Phillip Thomas, S, Fresno State.
97. Titans: J.J. Wilcox, S, Georgia Southern.
ROUND 4
98. Jags: Sanders Commings, CB, Georgia.
99. Chiefs: Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson.
100. Raiders: Zac Dysert, QB, Miami.
101. Eagles: Earl Wolff, S, N.C. State.
102. Vikings: Adrian Bushell, CB, Louisville.
103. Cardinals: Mike Glennon, QB, N.C. State.
104. Browns: Tyler Bray, QB, Tennessee.
105. Bills: Ace Sanders, WR, South Carolina.
106. Jets: Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin.
107. Titans: Quanterus Smith, DE, Western Kentucky.
108. Panthers: Bennie Logan, DT, LSU.
109. Saints: David Quessenberry, OT, San Jose State.
110. Chargers: Christine Michael, RB, Texas A&M.
111. Dolphins: Malliciah Goodman, DE, Clemson.
112. Bucs: Chris Gragg, TE, Arkanas.
113. Rams: DeVonte Holloman, OLB, South Carolina.
114. Cowboys: Hugh Thornton, OG, Illinois.
115. Steelers: Marcus Lattimore, RB, South Carolina.
116. Giants: Le'Veon Bell, RB, Michigan State.
117. Bears: Brian Schwenke, OG, California.
118. Bengals: Michael Buchanan, DE, Illinois.
119. Redsins: Jon Bostic, ILB, Florida.
120. Vikings: Shawn Williams, S, Georgia.
121. Colts: Mike Gillislee, RB, Florida.
122. Packers: Aaron Dobson, WR, Marshall.
123. Seahawks: Gerald Hodges, OLB, Penn State.
124. Texans: William Gholston, DE, Michigan State.
125. Broncos: Kevin Reddick, ILB, North Carolina.
126. Bucs: Brennan Williams, OT, North Carolina.
127. Falcons: Ty Powell, OLB, Harding.
128. 49ers: Trevardo Williams, OLB, UConn.
129. Ravens: Chris Harper, WR, Kansas State.
130. Ravens: Don Jones, S, Arkansas State.
131. 49ers: Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor.
132. Lions: Khaseem Greene, OLB, Rutgers.
133. Falcons: Jelani Jenkins, OLB, Florida.
ROUND 5
134. Chiefs: Marquise Goodwin, WR, Texas.
135. Jags: Akeem Spence, DT, Illinois.
136. Eagles: Vinston Painter, OT, Virginia Tech.
137. Lions: Lavar Edwards, DE, LSU.
138. Seahawks: Dion Sims, TE, Michigan State.
139. Browns: Denard Robinson, WR, Michigan.
140. Cardinals: Knile Davis, RB, Arkansas.
141. Jets: Brandon McGee, CB, Miami (Fla.).
142. Titans: Dwayne Gratz, CB, UConn.
143. Bills: Daxton Swanson, CB, Sam Houston State.
144. Saints: Nick Williams, DT, Samford.
145. Chargers: Oday Aboushi, OG, Virginia.
146. Dolphins: Montori Hughes, DT, Tennessee-Martin.
147. Bucs: Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU.
148. Panthers: Tharold Simon, CB, LSU.
149. Rams: Josh Evans, S, Florida.
150. Steelers: Nico Johnson, ILB, Alabama.
151. Cowboys: Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma.
152. Giants: Nick Kasa, TE, Colorado.
153. Bears: Ryan Otten, TE, San Jose State.
154. Redskins: Lerentee McCray, OLB, Florida.
155. Vikings: Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma.
156. Bengals: Sean Renfree, QB, Duke.
157. 49ers: Barrett Jones, C, Alabama.
158. Seahawks: Marc Anthony, CB, California.
159. Packers: Zac Stacy, RB, Vanderbilt.
160. Texans: Luke Marquardt, OT, Azusa Pacific.
161. Broncos: Duke Williams, S, Nevada.
162. Redskins: Jordan Mills, OT, Louisiana Tech.
163. Falcons: J.C. Tretter, OG, Cornell.
164. Browns: Joseph Randle, RB, Oklahoma State.
165. Ravens: Chase Thomas, OLB, Stanford.
166. Dolphins: Dennis Johnson, RB, Arkansas.
167. Packers: Rontez Miles, S, California (Pa.)
168. Ravens: Joe Kruger, DE, Utah.
ROUND 6
169. Jags: Cooper Taylor, S, Richmond.
170. Chiefs: Kenny Stills, WR, Oklahoma.
171. Lions: Tavarres King, WR, Georgia.
172. Raiders: Brad Wing, P, LSU.
173. 49ers: Levin Toilolo, TE, Stanford.
174. Cardinals: Sean Porter, OLB, Texas A&M.
175. Browns: T.J. McDonald, S, USC.
176. Raiders: Alvin Bailey, OG, Arkansas.
177. Bills: Stansly Maponga, DE, TCU.
178. Jets: Corey Fuller, WR, Virginia Tech.
179. Chargers: Josh Boyce, WR, TCU.
180. 49ers: Kayvon Webster, CB, South Florida.
181. Bucs: Stepfan Taylor, RB, Stanford.
182. Panthers: Dustin Hopkins, K, Florida State.
183. Saints: Aaron Mellette, WR, Elon.
184. Rams: Xavier Nixon, OT, Florida.
185. Cowboys: Cory Grissom, DT, South Florida.
186. Steelers: John Simon, DE, Ohio State.
187. Giants: Nickell Robey, CB, USC.
188. Bears: Kenjon Barner, RB, Oregon.
189. Vikings: Everett Dawkins, DT, Florida State.
190. Bengals: Zeke Motta, S, Notre Dame.
191. Redskins: Khaled Holmes, C, USC.
192. Colts: Jeff Baca, OG, UCLA.
193. Packers: Josh Johnson, CB, Purdue.
194. Seahawks: Mike Catapano, DE, Princeton.
195. Texans: Cobi Hamilton, WR, Arkansas.
196. Bucs: Jake Stoneburner, TE, Ohio State.
197. Bengals: Quinn Sharp, P, Oklahoma State.
198. Falcons: Steve Williams, CB, California.
199. Ravens: Terry Hawthorne, CB, Illinois.
200. Ravens: Michael Mauti, ILB, Penn State.
201. Texans: Cierre Wood, RB, Notre Dame.
202. Titans: Steve Beauharnais, ILB, Rutgers.
203. Ravens: Quinton Dial, DE, Alabama.
204. Chiefs: Ricky Wagner, OT, Wisconsin.
205. Raiders: Jawan Jamison, RB, Temple.
206. Steelers: Ryan Jensen, OL, CSU-Pueblo.
ROUND 7
207. Chiefs: Philip Lutzenkirchen, TE, Auburn.
208. Jags: Kyle Juszczyk, FB, Harvard.
209. Raiders: Keith Pough, OLB, Howard.
210. Eagles: Conner Vernon, WR, Duke.
211. Lions: Jeff Locke, P, UCLA.
212. Eagles: Michael Williams, TE, Alabama.
213. Vikings: David Bass, DE, Missouri Western.
214. Vikings: Kwame Geathers, DT, Georgia.
215. Jets: Marquess Wilson, WR, Washington State.
216. Titans: A.J. Klein, ILB, Iowa State.
217. Dolphins: Jonathan Stewart, ILB, Texas A&M.
218. Eagles: Chris Faulk, OT, LSU.
219. Cardinals: Rod Sweeting, CB, Georgia Tech.
220. Seahawks: Josh Boyd, DT, Mississippi State.
221. Chargers: Tommy Bohanon, FB, Wake Forest.
222. Rams: Sheldon Price, CB, UCLA.
223. Steelers: Miguel Maysonet, RB, Stony Brook.
224. Dolphins: Earl Watford, OG, James Madison.
225. Giants: Anthony McCloud, DT, Florida State.
226. Patriots: Ryan Griffin, QB, Tulane.
227. Browns: T.J. Barnes, DT, Georgia Tech.
228. Redskins: Matt Furstenberg, TE, Maryland.
229. Vikings: Latavius Murray, RB, Central Florida.
230. Colts: Micah Hyde, CB, Iowa.
231. Seahawks: Kerwynn Williams, RB, Utah State.
232. Packers: Garrett Gilkey, OT, Chadron State.
233. Texans: Rodney Smith, WR, Florida State.
234. Broncos: Tourek Williams, DE, Florida International.
235. Patriots: Marcus Davis, WR, Virginia Tech.
236. Falcons: Joseph Fauria, TE, UCLA.
237. 49ers: Brandon Magee, LB, Arizona State.
238. Ravens: Mychael Rivera, TE, Tennessee.
239. Eagles: Robert Lester, S, Alabama.
240. Bengals: Tanner Hawkinson, OT, Kansas.
241. Seahawks: Daimion Stafford, S, Nebraska.
242. Seahawks: Johnny Adams, CB, Michigan State.
243. Falcons: Braxton Cave, C, Notre Dame.
244. Falcons: Jeff Tuel, QB, Washington State.
245. Lions: T.J. Johnson, C, South Carolina.
246. 49ers: Jared Smith, DT, New Hampshire.
247. Ravens: Mark Jackson, OT, Glenville State.
248. Titans: John Boyett, S, Oregon.
249. Falcons: T.J. Moe, WR, Missouri.
250. Dolphins: Vince Williams, LB, Florida State.
251. Bengals: Ray Graham, RB, Pittsburgh.
252. 49ers: Zach Line, FB, SMU.
253. Giants: John Lotulelei, ILB, UNLV.
254. Colts: Rex Burkhead, RB, Nebraska.
Published: April 22, 2013 at 10:05 a.m. Updated: April 22, 2013 at 04:06 p.m. 0 Likes
First-round mock drafts are enjoyable, but they only tell 1/7 of the story. For the second straight year, NFL.com is presenting a complete seven-round mock draft, with picks from No. 1 all the way to Mr. Irrelevant at No. 254. Is this exactly how things will unfold Thursday through Saturday at Radio City Music Hall in New York? Probably not. But it's an interesting exercise nonetheless. Let's get to it!
ROUND 1
1. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M. With Branden Albert possibly being traded, the writing is on the wall for the left tackle ... unless the name reads Eric Fisher.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars: Dion Jordan, OLB, Oregon. The Jags' defense instantly becomes more versatile since Jordan can excel in coverage or as a pass rusher.
3. Oakland Raiders: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan. This might appear out of the ordinary, but the top three tackles will be seen as proven commodities.
4. Philadelphia Eagles: Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah. Don't pigeonhole Lotulelei as a nose tackle, since he can win from multiple spots along the front three.
5. Detroit Lions: Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma. The Lions might have to move up to secure one of the top three tackles. Johnson could grow into being the best of the bunch.
6. Cleveland Browns: Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama. The Browns could be targeting Jordan or LSU's Barkevious Mingo, but a trade down might be the top priority. Regardless, Milliner fits Cleveland's style very well.
7. Arizona Cardinals: Ziggy Ansah, DE, BYU. With Darnell Dockett on the decline, the Cardinals could groom Ansah as his replacement. The team did very well with another inexperienced prospect in Calais Campbell.
8. Buffalo Bills: Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse. This is a "get your guy before someone else can" move. Nassib has stood out in meetings and has obvious ties with the Bills' new staff.
9. New York Jets: Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU. Mingo is a very athletic mover who flashes natural strength, but he needs development. He should hit the field early for the Jets.
10. Tennessee Titans: Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida State. This certainly isn't a need-based pick, but Floyd could fit the "best player available" tag and elevate an adequate group.
11. San Diego Chargers: D.J. Fluker, OT, Alabama. Despite being limited to the right side, it appears as though Fluker will be highly coveted on draft day. Once latched on to opponents, he can dominate.
12. Miami Dolphins: Jonathan Cooper, OG, North Carolina. As of right now, the Dolphins have not acquired Branden Albert. Cooper cannot play on the edge but will solidify one of the interior positions.
13. New York Jets: Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia. Many might expect the Jets to "replace" Revis with this selection, but the team fared pretty well with Antonio Cromartie as their top corner. Most of all, the team needs to score touchdowns and Austin can do that in a variety of ways.
14. Carolina Panthers: Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas. Vaccaro will match up very well against Jimmy Graham and Tony Gonzalez and can also lock down quicker slot targets. He was one of the few to handle Tavon Austin in their matchup.
15. New Orleans Saints: Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia. A motor rusher who jumps the snap well, Jones could add a consistent pass rush to a team that desperately needs it.
16. St. Louis Rams: Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama. The Rams solidify their offensive line even more by adding the mauler Warmack, who dominated every foe he faced in college.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers: Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State. The former receiver loves to aggressively jam his opposition at the line of scrimmage, but shows enough comfort to turn and locate the football when trailing.
18. Dallas Cowboys: Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri. The nimble mover could be selected earlier than this, but Richardson would impact the Cowboys' plans as a 3-technique defensive tackle in the team's new four-man front.
19. New York Giants: Tank Carradine, DE, Florida State. Despite undergoing knee surgery less than five months ago, Carradine is one of the most talented edge rushers in this class and could produce as early as this season.
20. Chicago Bears: Jamar Taylor, CB, Baylor. It might seem early, but Taylor is a versatile corner able to play in zone or man situations. He consistently competes at the catch point after pressing receivers at the line.
21. Cincinnati Bengals: John Cyprien, S, Florida International. The Bengals usually prefer prospects from larger schools, so Eric Reid or Matt Elam could be targets here, but Cyprien is more talented than both.
22. St. Louis Rams: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson. Of the receivers, Hopkins could be the most reliable option due to his strong hands and ability to separate with some veteran qualities.
23. Minnesota Vikings: Manti Te'o, LB, Notre Dame. General Manager Rick Spielman seems fond of Notre Dame graduates, and Te'o will be a good, not great, inside linebacker for the Vikings' defense.
24. Indianapolis Colts: Datone Jones, DE, UCLA. Few were more impressive than Jones during Senior Bowl week, and the versatile defensive lineman was impressive in college as well. His ability to win inside and out will be coveted.
25. Minnesota Vikings: Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee. A bit of a surprise, but there's a legitimate chance Hunter is selected before Cordarrelle Patterson and Keenan Allen. Hunter's weaknesses aren't physical, just lapses in concentration which led to drops.
26. Green Bay Packers: Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame. The Packers could obviously trade down with a team needing a quarterback, but some consider Eifert the top skill position player in this class. His ability to catch the ball at its highest point is outstanding.
27. Houston Texans: Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State. I don't agree with Watson being a first-round pick, but he shows more athleticism on the field than in drills and teams appear to be intrigued by his upside.
28. Denver Broncos: Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina. The UNC product is being pegged as a 3-technique defensive tackle due to his ability to get upfield quickly. I like how he works beyond the line of scrimmage, but many of those disruptions started by lining up as a 0- or 1-technique.
29. New England Patriots: Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State. The Patriots spent two first-round picks on the defensive side of the ball last year, but Werner would add even more pass rush across from Chandler Jones.
30. Atlanta Falcons: Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington. Trufant's footwork is outstanding, but his lack of a physical mentality could hurt when asked to attack runners in the open field or deal with bigger targets. Asante Samuel thinks otherwise.
31. San Francisco 49ers: Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama. When Justin Smith was sidelined, the 49ers defense changed for the worse. Williams has tremendous strength to occupy blockers and could move inside in some situations.
32. Baltimore Ravens: Arthur Brown, LB, Kansas State. Some will call Brown small for the position. I won't, and instead think Brown is one of the top talents in this entire class. He has speed to work to the sideline and aggression to take on and beat blockers.
ROUND 2
33. Jaguars: Matt Barkley, QB, USC. In this situation, the Jags have their choice of the next three quarterbacks. Teams will like how Barkley works pre-snap and can accurately deliver the football, but I question if he can keep it together once out of rhythm.
34. 49ers: D.J. Swearinger, S, South Carolina. This guy is awesome. Swearinger played a variety of roles, including lining up in the box or as a single high safety. In fact, he held his own at cornerback against Tennessee as well.
35. Eagles: Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia. After taking a step back, a lot of Smith's positive traits fit what Chip Kelly wants in the position. In this scenario, he wouldn't have to start during his rookie year.
36. Lions: Cornelius Washington, DE, Georgia. Washington was misused in 2012, asked to occupy blockers from the 5-technique end spot in a three-man front. Put him out wide and let him wreak havoc.
37. Bengals: Jonathan Franklin, RB, UCLA. The Bengals waited on running back last season and shouldn't this year. Franklin has great vision, balance, and straight-line speed to make big runs.
38. Cardinals: Terron Armstead, OT, Arkansas Pine Bluff. After missing out on the offensive linemen early, the Cardinals turn to the high upside Armstead, who is further along in his development than many think.
39. Jets: EJ Manuel, QB, Florida State. Manuel has been termed a "clean slate" and "coachable," which leads me to think NFL teams believe the FSU offense and coaching held him back.
40. Titans: Dallas Thomas, OL, Tennessee. Thomas appears to be lost in the shuffle, but he has great tape at left tackle and guard. His athletic lower body allows him to mirror and redirect pass rushers.
41. Bills: Kevin Minter, LB, LSU. Minter lack exceptional sideline speed, but he knifes through traffic to make plays near the line of scrimmage or stands up lead blockers and halts the offense's momentum.
42. Dolphins: D.J. Hayden, CB, Houston. Hayden could be selected much higher than this. The corner who overcame a unique injury has great closing speed and locates the football to disrupt at the catch point.
43. Bucs: Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State. Banks didn't time well, but he has the length to ride receivers downfield and even showed awareness in zone to undercut routes.
44. Panthers: Markus Wheaton, WR, Oregon State. Although he has frequently been compared to Mike Wallace, Wheaton's routes and catch radius are much more advanced compared to Wallace's coming out of Ole Miss.
45. Chargers: Blidi Wreh-Wilson, CB, UConn. Wreh-Wilson is left out of the discussion when talking about inexperienced players, but thanks to his length and closing speed there's a lot of upside to his game.
46. Rams: Matt Elam, S, Florida. He puts together a great highlight reel, and Elam would step into the strong safety role for the Rams. His lack of height is a question when matching up with larger targets, however.
47. Cowboys: Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee. There are a lot of questions about Patterson's routes and mental capacity. The answer is simple: get the ball in his hands on screens, slants, drags and vertical routes.
48. Steelers: Margus Hunt, DE, SMU. Teams are likely very intrigued by Hunt's upside, and he would eventually step into Brett Keisel's role for the Steelers. He needs to be taught how to use leverage to his advantage.
49. Giants: Darius Slay, CB, Mississippi State. Some suggest Slay has more upside than his teammate Banks, and the Giants could use his skills after a number of injuries at the position over the past few seasons.
50. Bears: Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia. Many project Ogletree to the inside linebacker spot. I think he's purely a weakside defender behind a four-man front, but can be a very good one thanks to great closing speed.
51. Redskins: Shamarko Thomas, S, Syracuse. The Syracuse safety isn't the tallest man in coverage, but Thomas is willing to throw his body around and make plays happen.
52. Vikings: Jonathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State. There are tremendous flashes from multiple spots when watching Hankins' tape. However, he disappears for long stretches of games. Regardless, in a minimized role early in his career, Hankins can be very effective.
53. Bengals: Robert Woods, WR, USC. Woods dealt with an ankle injury over the past year, but he can win from the slot or outside by excelling in the short to intermediate levels.
54. Dolphins: Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M. Moore is a conundrum, in that he has admitted to a poor work ethic off the field while showcasing an outstanding motor on it. He can win in a secondary pass-rushing role.
55. Packers: Kawann Short, DT, Purdue. Like Hankins, there are tremendous flashes with Short. He might remind some of Jerel Worthy but offers more production on counter moves thanks to agile feet.
56. Seahawks: Justin Pugh, OL, Syracuse. After recovering from shoulder surgery, Pugh showed athletic footwork and an ability to win in tight spaces. He can likely play tackle or guard.
57. Texans: Keenan Allen, WR, California. Thanks to a slower 40 time and prolonged recovery process, Allen could wind up in the late second-round. He wins with burst in and out of breaks and reliable hands at the catch point.
58. Broncos: Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama. John Fox has always had a soft spot for bruising backs who tend to win on first contact. Lacy is athletic for a big runner and always looks to pick up the extra yard.
59. Patriots: Quinton Patton, WR, Louisiana Tech. There are some elements of Reggie Wayne and Brandon Lloyd to Patton's game, since he wins by creating a sliver of separation at the top of his routes. His hands are incredibly reliable.
60. Falcons: Vance McDonald, TE, Rice. McDonald spent a majority of his time as a slot receiver, showing good movement skills and blocking prowess. He needs to get over the drops, however.
61. 49ers: Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford. A fluid mover who lacks burst in routes, Ertz will likely be used as a matchup receiver after lining up against linebackers, corners, and safeties during his time in college. His blocking is sub par.
62. Ravens: Eric Reid, S, LSU. Reid could be selected much earlier, but should be utilized in a scheme that keeps everything in front of him since he struggles to recover after taking poor angles.
ROUND 3
63. Chiefs: Kiko Alonso, ILB, Oregon.
64. Jags: Kyle Long, OG, Oregon.
65. Lions: Robert Alford, CB, Southeastern Louisiana.
66. Raiders: Brandon Williams, DT, Missouri Southern.
67. Eagles: Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia.
68. Browns: Sio Moore, LB, UConn.
69. Cardinals: Larry Warford, OG, Kentucky.
70. Titans: Travis Kelce, TE, Cincinnati.
71. Bills: David Bahktiari, OT, Colorado.
72. Jets: Gavin Escobar, TE, San Diego State.
73. Bucs: John Jenkins, DT, Georgia.
74. 49ers: Matt Scott, QB, Arizona.
75. Saints: B.W. Webb, CB, William & Mary.
76. Chargers: Logan Ryan, CB, Rutgers.
77. Dolphins: Ryan Swope, WR, Texas A&M.
78. Rams: Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina.
79. Steelers: Jamie Collins, OLB, Southern Miss.
80. Cowboys: Baccari Rambo, S, Georgia.
81. Giants: Brian Winters, OG, Kent State.
82. Dolphins: Reid Fragel, OT, Ohio State.
83. Vikings: Jordan Poyer, CB, Oregon State.
84. Bengals: Zaviar Gooden, OLB, Missouri.
85. Redskins: David Amerson, CB, N.C. State.
86. Colts: Corey Lemonier, OLB, Auburn.
87. Seahawks: Jordan Hill, DT, Penn State.
88. Packers: Travis Frederick, C, Wisconson.
89. Texans: Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas.
90. Broncos: Alex Okafor, DE, Texas.
91. Patriots: Leon McFadden, CB, San Diego State.
92. Falcons: Devin Taylor, DE, South Carolina.
93. 49ers: Tyrann Mathieu, CB, LSU.
94. Ravens: Da'Rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee Tech.
95. Texans: Jordan Reed, TE, Florida.
96. Chiefs: Phillip Thomas, S, Fresno State.
97. Titans: J.J. Wilcox, S, Georgia Southern.
ROUND 4
98. Jags: Sanders Commings, CB, Georgia.
99. Chiefs: Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson.
100. Raiders: Zac Dysert, QB, Miami.
101. Eagles: Earl Wolff, S, N.C. State.
102. Vikings: Adrian Bushell, CB, Louisville.
103. Cardinals: Mike Glennon, QB, N.C. State.
104. Browns: Tyler Bray, QB, Tennessee.
105. Bills: Ace Sanders, WR, South Carolina.
106. Jets: Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin.
107. Titans: Quanterus Smith, DE, Western Kentucky.
108. Panthers: Bennie Logan, DT, LSU.
109. Saints: David Quessenberry, OT, San Jose State.
110. Chargers: Christine Michael, RB, Texas A&M.
111. Dolphins: Malliciah Goodman, DE, Clemson.
112. Bucs: Chris Gragg, TE, Arkanas.
113. Rams: DeVonte Holloman, OLB, South Carolina.
114. Cowboys: Hugh Thornton, OG, Illinois.
115. Steelers: Marcus Lattimore, RB, South Carolina.
116. Giants: Le'Veon Bell, RB, Michigan State.
117. Bears: Brian Schwenke, OG, California.
118. Bengals: Michael Buchanan, DE, Illinois.
119. Redsins: Jon Bostic, ILB, Florida.
120. Vikings: Shawn Williams, S, Georgia.
121. Colts: Mike Gillislee, RB, Florida.
122. Packers: Aaron Dobson, WR, Marshall.
123. Seahawks: Gerald Hodges, OLB, Penn State.
124. Texans: William Gholston, DE, Michigan State.
125. Broncos: Kevin Reddick, ILB, North Carolina.
126. Bucs: Brennan Williams, OT, North Carolina.
127. Falcons: Ty Powell, OLB, Harding.
128. 49ers: Trevardo Williams, OLB, UConn.
129. Ravens: Chris Harper, WR, Kansas State.
130. Ravens: Don Jones, S, Arkansas State.
131. 49ers: Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor.
132. Lions: Khaseem Greene, OLB, Rutgers.
133. Falcons: Jelani Jenkins, OLB, Florida.
ROUND 5
134. Chiefs: Marquise Goodwin, WR, Texas.
135. Jags: Akeem Spence, DT, Illinois.
136. Eagles: Vinston Painter, OT, Virginia Tech.
137. Lions: Lavar Edwards, DE, LSU.
138. Seahawks: Dion Sims, TE, Michigan State.
139. Browns: Denard Robinson, WR, Michigan.
140. Cardinals: Knile Davis, RB, Arkansas.
141. Jets: Brandon McGee, CB, Miami (Fla.).
142. Titans: Dwayne Gratz, CB, UConn.
143. Bills: Daxton Swanson, CB, Sam Houston State.
144. Saints: Nick Williams, DT, Samford.
145. Chargers: Oday Aboushi, OG, Virginia.
146. Dolphins: Montori Hughes, DT, Tennessee-Martin.
147. Bucs: Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU.
148. Panthers: Tharold Simon, CB, LSU.
149. Rams: Josh Evans, S, Florida.
150. Steelers: Nico Johnson, ILB, Alabama.
151. Cowboys: Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma.
152. Giants: Nick Kasa, TE, Colorado.
153. Bears: Ryan Otten, TE, San Jose State.
154. Redskins: Lerentee McCray, OLB, Florida.
155. Vikings: Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma.
156. Bengals: Sean Renfree, QB, Duke.
157. 49ers: Barrett Jones, C, Alabama.
158. Seahawks: Marc Anthony, CB, California.
159. Packers: Zac Stacy, RB, Vanderbilt.
160. Texans: Luke Marquardt, OT, Azusa Pacific.
161. Broncos: Duke Williams, S, Nevada.
162. Redskins: Jordan Mills, OT, Louisiana Tech.
163. Falcons: J.C. Tretter, OG, Cornell.
164. Browns: Joseph Randle, RB, Oklahoma State.
165. Ravens: Chase Thomas, OLB, Stanford.
166. Dolphins: Dennis Johnson, RB, Arkansas.
167. Packers: Rontez Miles, S, California (Pa.)
168. Ravens: Joe Kruger, DE, Utah.
ROUND 6
169. Jags: Cooper Taylor, S, Richmond.
170. Chiefs: Kenny Stills, WR, Oklahoma.
171. Lions: Tavarres King, WR, Georgia.
172. Raiders: Brad Wing, P, LSU.
173. 49ers: Levin Toilolo, TE, Stanford.
174. Cardinals: Sean Porter, OLB, Texas A&M.
175. Browns: T.J. McDonald, S, USC.
176. Raiders: Alvin Bailey, OG, Arkansas.
177. Bills: Stansly Maponga, DE, TCU.
178. Jets: Corey Fuller, WR, Virginia Tech.
179. Chargers: Josh Boyce, WR, TCU.
180. 49ers: Kayvon Webster, CB, South Florida.
181. Bucs: Stepfan Taylor, RB, Stanford.
182. Panthers: Dustin Hopkins, K, Florida State.
183. Saints: Aaron Mellette, WR, Elon.
184. Rams: Xavier Nixon, OT, Florida.
185. Cowboys: Cory Grissom, DT, South Florida.
186. Steelers: John Simon, DE, Ohio State.
187. Giants: Nickell Robey, CB, USC.
188. Bears: Kenjon Barner, RB, Oregon.
189. Vikings: Everett Dawkins, DT, Florida State.
190. Bengals: Zeke Motta, S, Notre Dame.
191. Redskins: Khaled Holmes, C, USC.
192. Colts: Jeff Baca, OG, UCLA.
193. Packers: Josh Johnson, CB, Purdue.
194. Seahawks: Mike Catapano, DE, Princeton.
195. Texans: Cobi Hamilton, WR, Arkansas.
196. Bucs: Jake Stoneburner, TE, Ohio State.
197. Bengals: Quinn Sharp, P, Oklahoma State.
198. Falcons: Steve Williams, CB, California.
199. Ravens: Terry Hawthorne, CB, Illinois.
200. Ravens: Michael Mauti, ILB, Penn State.
201. Texans: Cierre Wood, RB, Notre Dame.
202. Titans: Steve Beauharnais, ILB, Rutgers.
203. Ravens: Quinton Dial, DE, Alabama.
204. Chiefs: Ricky Wagner, OT, Wisconsin.
205. Raiders: Jawan Jamison, RB, Temple.
206. Steelers: Ryan Jensen, OL, CSU-Pueblo.
ROUND 7
207. Chiefs: Philip Lutzenkirchen, TE, Auburn.
208. Jags: Kyle Juszczyk, FB, Harvard.
209. Raiders: Keith Pough, OLB, Howard.
210. Eagles: Conner Vernon, WR, Duke.
211. Lions: Jeff Locke, P, UCLA.
212. Eagles: Michael Williams, TE, Alabama.
213. Vikings: David Bass, DE, Missouri Western.
214. Vikings: Kwame Geathers, DT, Georgia.
215. Jets: Marquess Wilson, WR, Washington State.
216. Titans: A.J. Klein, ILB, Iowa State.
217. Dolphins: Jonathan Stewart, ILB, Texas A&M.
218. Eagles: Chris Faulk, OT, LSU.
219. Cardinals: Rod Sweeting, CB, Georgia Tech.
220. Seahawks: Josh Boyd, DT, Mississippi State.
221. Chargers: Tommy Bohanon, FB, Wake Forest.
222. Rams: Sheldon Price, CB, UCLA.
223. Steelers: Miguel Maysonet, RB, Stony Brook.
224. Dolphins: Earl Watford, OG, James Madison.
225. Giants: Anthony McCloud, DT, Florida State.
226. Patriots: Ryan Griffin, QB, Tulane.
227. Browns: T.J. Barnes, DT, Georgia Tech.
228. Redskins: Matt Furstenberg, TE, Maryland.
229. Vikings: Latavius Murray, RB, Central Florida.
230. Colts: Micah Hyde, CB, Iowa.
231. Seahawks: Kerwynn Williams, RB, Utah State.
232. Packers: Garrett Gilkey, OT, Chadron State.
233. Texans: Rodney Smith, WR, Florida State.
234. Broncos: Tourek Williams, DE, Florida International.
235. Patriots: Marcus Davis, WR, Virginia Tech.
236. Falcons: Joseph Fauria, TE, UCLA.
237. 49ers: Brandon Magee, LB, Arizona State.
238. Ravens: Mychael Rivera, TE, Tennessee.
239. Eagles: Robert Lester, S, Alabama.
240. Bengals: Tanner Hawkinson, OT, Kansas.
241. Seahawks: Daimion Stafford, S, Nebraska.
242. Seahawks: Johnny Adams, CB, Michigan State.
243. Falcons: Braxton Cave, C, Notre Dame.
244. Falcons: Jeff Tuel, QB, Washington State.
245. Lions: T.J. Johnson, C, South Carolina.
246. 49ers: Jared Smith, DT, New Hampshire.
247. Ravens: Mark Jackson, OT, Glenville State.
248. Titans: John Boyett, S, Oregon.
249. Falcons: T.J. Moe, WR, Missouri.
250. Dolphins: Vince Williams, LB, Florida State.
251. Bengals: Ray Graham, RB, Pittsburgh.
252. 49ers: Zach Line, FB, SMU.
253. Giants: John Lotulelei, ILB, UNLV.
254. Colts: Rex Burkhead, RB, Nebraska.
