Round 1
1. Indianapolis - Andrew Luck - QB - Stanford
The Colts sure know when to suck. They get the best QB prospect since Peyton Manning, and although there's not too much for him to work with right now in Indy, he should be a very very good QB in a couple of years. There's very little not to like about him.
2. Washington - Robert Griffin III - QB - Baylor
The Redskins paid a big price to move up and get him, but if RG3 comes anywhere close to his ceiling he'll be worth the price. He's an unbelievable athlete playing QB, and shows the deep and intermediate accuracy needed to be a top tier QB in the NFL. He should be great in Shanahan's system.
3. Minnesota - Matt Kalil - OT - USC
This pick seems like it has been set for a while. There are rumors about Minnesota wanting to move down, but if they stay here this is the logical move. They drafted Ponder in the 1st last year and they better protect him if they don't want him to get Tim Couch/David Carr syndrome. They gave up 49 sacks last year.4. Cleveland - Trent Richardson - RB - Alabama
5. Tampa Bay - Morris Claiborne - CB - LSU
Tampa would love to get Richardson but settle for Claiborne in this scenario. Aqib Talib is a criminal and Ronde Barber is about 57 years old. They play in a division with Drew Brees, Matt Ryan, and Cam Newton. They better get some help in the secondary and Claiborne is the top ranked CB in the draft.
6. St Louis - Justin Blackmon - WR - Oklahoma State
The Rams reaped the rewards of being awful enough last year to get the #2 pick, making the huge trade with Washington. Jeff Fisher should be able to turn this franchise around. They have their QB in Sam Bradford, but he has very little to work with. Blackmon gives them a #1 receiver and should open up the field a little bit for Steven Jackson. They have been throwing around the possibility of moving off this pick but if they stay Blackmon should be their guy.7. Jacksonville - Quinton Coples - DE - North Carolina
The Jags re-signed Jeremy Mincey, their best pass rusher, but need to get someone else who can get to the QB. Enter Quinton Coples who has as much talent as anyone in this draft not named Luck or Griffin but doesn't always play to his ability. He's big and quick and smooth and would give the Jags one heck of a defensive line with Alualu, Knighton and Mincey. There is potential for a move back if another team feels like they have to jump Miami for Tannehill.
8. Miami - Ryan Tannehill - QB - Texas A&M
Miami finally gets their QB after some awkward dancing this off-season with Manning, Alex Smith, and Matt Flynn. Tannehill has athleticism and would be re-united with his college coach in Mike Sherman. He's a converted WR and may need a year on the bench to develop. Miami may have to move up to get him if you believe the rumors that have been circling.
9. Carolina - Michael Floyd - WR - Notre Dame
They don't have a ton of holes, and while everyone wants to give them a DT but they drafted Sione Fua and Terrell McClain in the second and third round last year. Floyd would pair with Steve Smith and give Cam Newton another weapon. That offense would start to look ridiculous.
10. Buffalo - Fletcher Cox - DT - Mississippi State
This is a bit against the grain but Cox is regarded as the best DT in the draft and he should be higher on most boards than Riley Reiff. How's this for a D-Line - Mario Williams, Marcel Dareus, Fletcher Cox, and Chris Kelsay with Shawne Merriman and Mark Anderson as backup d-ends/situational pass rushers? If the Giants have proven one thing it's that to beat the Patriots you need to get to Tom Brady. They're transitioning to a 4-3 under Dave Wannstadt. Floyd is a possibility if he gets here.11. Kansas City - Dontari Poe - NT - Memphis
Poe put on a show at the combine and is regarded as the best NT in the draft. Crennel has worked with the likes of Ted Washington and Shaun Rodgers so he knows the value of a huge 3-4 plugger. Kansas City doesn't have a player like this on their team, so they take one here.
12. Seattle - Melvin Ingram - DE - South Carolina
Ingram is a bit of tweener and may be best as an OLB in a 3-4, but if anyone knows what to do with a player this versatile it should be Pete Carroll. Ingram's production is impossible to ignore, he should provide Seattle with a true pass rush threat.
13. Arizona - Riley Reiff - OT - Iowa
Arizona needs a RT and they get one in Riley Reiff. Reiff should be able to come in and start from day 1, and may finally give the Cardinals some consistency at the position. A WR opposite of Fitzgerald is a possibility but the option of shoring up their O-Line is too tempting.
14. Dallas - Michael Brockers - DT - LSU
Dallas needs to get younger on the defensive line and they get a player with a ton of potential in Brockers. He has tremendous size and may need a year of seasoning before moving into the starting lineup but Dallas is in a situation where they can provide that.
15. Philadelphia - Mark Barron - S - Alabama
Barron is the best safety prospect in the draft and Philadelphia is looking to improve up the middle, so it seems logical. The acquisition of Ryans was a start, but Barron should be able to walk in and start from Day 1. Certainly fills a need for the Eagles.
16. New York Jets - Luke Kuechly - LB - Boston College
A tackling machine from BC, Kuechly should be an instant favorite of Rex Ryan. Bart Scott is long in the tooth and should be released. Kuechly and David Harris could make life very difficult for the AFC East for a long time.
17. Cincinnati - David DeCastro - OG - Stanford
The best guard in the draft falls into the Bengals lap. The NFL should fine the Raiders for giving this pick to the Bengals. Cincy gets an instant starter and a guy who should play in a few Pro-Bowls in his career. Safe, solid pick.
18. San Diego - Courtney Upshaw - OLB - Alabama
19. Chicago - Kendall Wright - WR - Baylor
They traded for Brandon Marshall, but Johnny Knox broke his back last season and may be gone for the year or possibly forever. Hester is what he is, a great returner, not a great receiver. Wright gives Cutler another weapon and should make an instant impact in the passing game, playing either inside or out.20. Tennessee - Dre Kirkpatrick - CB - Alabama
Finnegan is gone to St Louis, and they can use an upgrade to the cornerback position. They go with Kirkpatrick, who is big and physical. He comes with a certain degree of risk but at 20 he could be a great value if he reaches his potential.
21. Cincinnati - Stephon Gilmore - CB - South Carolina
Another great pick for the Bengals, Gilmore would pair with Leon Hall and give them a really solid cornerback duo. He could be better than Jonathan Joseph, who left for Houston before last season.
22. Cleveland - Cordy Glenn - OT - Georgia
Ultimately I think the Browns will move off of this pick, either up or down depending on what they want to do. They could move up for Kendall Wright or a corner or down for another receiver or lineman. Here they take Cordy Glenn, the big, versatile lineman from Georgia. Glenn should be able to step in from day 1 at right tackle. He also has the ability to play guard if needed. He'll open up holes for Richardson and should keep McCoy upright.
23. Detroit - Whitney Mercilus - DE - Illinois
Detroit could use a tackle but Kyle Vanden Bosch is 33 years old and Cliff Avril is playing on a franchise tag. The Lions have used picks on interior d-linemen the past 2 drafts so they may look to upgrade elsewhere but here they take an edge rusher who can take over for Vanden Bosch or Avril.
24. Pittsburgh - Donta Hightower - ILB - Alabama
Pittsburgh reloads at MLB after releasing Farrior. Hightower is big and instinctive, he can blitz, and he seems like a Steelers pick to me. They may look at offensive line, but Hightower is too good to pass on here.
25. Denver - Devon Still - DT - Penn State
Denver lost Broderick Bunkley in the off-season and will look to replace him with Still. The All-American DT has size and quickness but will need to play with more consistency. WR could be an option here but DT is Denver's biggest need.
26. Houston - Rueben Randle - WR - LSU
Randle is big and fast, and could finally give the Texans a player to take some of the attention off Andre Johnson. He's a great athlete and willing blocker and would seem like a perfect player for the Texans, who loaded up on defense last year.
27. New England - Nick Perry - DE - USC
New England will probably move one of their first rounders, that's just what they do. But they also need to upgrade their pass rush and will be lucky if Perry lasts this long. Perry could possibly learn to play OLB and would provide versatility, something Belichick absolutely craves.
28. Green Bay - Mike Adams - OT - Ohio State
The Packers need to upgrade at the tackle spot, and getting Adams at 28 would be a good start. He has excellent size but will need to get stronger, however if the light stays on he has Pro-Bowl potential.
29. Baltimore - Amini Silatolu - OG - Midwestern State
Ben Grubbs left for New Orleans and Baltimore drafts his replacement in Silatolu. He's been rising and many have him as a late first/early second rounder right now. Ozzie goes with the mauler here.
30. San Francisco - Kendall Reyes - DT - UConn
Reyes sneaks into the bottom of the first here and will provide a big body for San Fran's 3 man front. He had an impressive combine and has experience playing both end and tackle. Justin Smith isn't getting any younger.
31. New England - Janoris Jenkins - CB - North Alabama
Who better than the Patriots to take a chance on the talented Jenkins? They've proven they'll take chances on character risks before, and Jenkins fits a big need. They have to add some real talent to the secondary, and a first round of Perry and Jenkins would inject a ton of athleticism into their defense.
32. New York Giants - Coby Fleener - TE - Stanford
Fleener is the top TE in the draft, and Jake Ballard had microfracture surgery in the off-season. The Giants generally draft BPA and Fleener fits that strategy as well as fills a need.
Round 2
33. St Louis - Jerel Worthy - DT - Michigan State
34. Indianapolis - Jonathan Martin - OT - Stanford
35. Minnesota - Alshon Jeffery - WR - South Carolina
36. Tampa Bay - Doug Martin - RB - Boise State
37. Cleveland - Stephen Hill - WR - Georgia Tech
38. Jacksonville - Lavonte David - LB - Nebraska
39. St Louis - Peter Konz - C - Wisconsin
40. Carolina - Vinny Curry - DE - Marshall
41. Buffalo - Mohammed Sanu - WR - Rutgers
42. Miami - Shea McClellion - OLB - Boise State
43. Seattle - Dwayne Allen - TE - Clemson
44. Kansas City - Jeff Allen - OT - Illinois
45. Dallas - Harrison Smith - S - Notre Dame
46. Philadelphia - Brandon Weeden - QB - Oklahoma State
47. New York Jets - Bobby Massie - RT - Mississippi
48. New England - Chandler Jones - DE - Syracuse
49. San Diego - Josh Robinson - CB - Central Florida
50. Chicago - Andre Branch - DE - Clemson
51. Philadelphia - Zach Brown - OLB - North Carolina
52. Tennessee - Brandon Brooks - OG - Miami OH
53. Cincinnati - Lamar Miller - RB - Miami
54. Detroit - Dwight Bentley - CB - ULL
55. Atlanta - George Iloka - S - Boise State
56. Pittsburgh - Kelechi Osemele - OT - Iowa State
57. Denver - Krik Cousins - QB - Michigan State
58. Houston - Alfonzo Dennard - CB - Nebraska
59. Green Bay - David Wilson - RB - Virginia Tech
60. Baltimore - Bobby Wagner - OLB - Utah State
61. San Francisco - Trumaine Johnson - CB - Montana
62. New England - Alameda Ta'amu - NT - Washington
63. New York Giants - Brandon Thompson - DT - Clemson
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