Alshon Jeffery with A.J. Green? Andy Dalton is buying buttons.
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1. Indianapolis Colts (1-13): Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
This is a no-brainer, but if the Colts win another game and the Rams or Vikings wind up with the top pick, things could get really interesting at the top.
2. Minnesota Vikings (2-12): Matt Kalil, OT, USC
This pick is also a no-brainer. Kalil is the second best player in the draft bar none and should be a franchise left tackle for years to come.
3. St. Louis Rams (2-12): Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
The Rams absolutely have to win now. If Sam Bradford can’t hook up with Blackmon and Brandon Lloyd for some TD’s next year, his future, Steve Spagnuolo’s future, and everyone else will be in major question.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars (4-10): Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
This is wildly high for a CB, but Claiborne is every bit as good as Patrick Peterson last year (maybe not athletically) and probably more polished in coverage.
5. Cleveland Browns (4-10): Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
The Browns need a game-changer, and I don’t think they are going to commit to Peyton Hillis long-term. Richardson has big play ability and could be a superstar. Home run pick here.
6. Tampa Bay Bucs (4-10): Dre’ Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
Pretty much a foregone conclusion that the Bucs will take the best cornerback available. Insert Dre’ Kirkpatrick here.
7. Washington Redskins (5-9): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
Jackpot.
8. Carolina Panthers (5-9): Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford
Martin will come in and protect the likely offensive rookie of the year, quarterback Cam Newton.
9. Miami Dolphins (5-9): Matt Barkley, QB, USC
The Dolphins need a franchise QB of the future, and while Matt Moore has played admirably, he’s probably not it. Barkley is a stud in the making.
10. Buffalo Bills (5-9): Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
The Bills need help up front, and I think they made a mistake in signing Ryan Fitzpatrick to the deal they did, but at least Reiff will come in and help keep him upright.
11. Philadelphia Eagles (6-8): Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina
The Eagles need to have a lot of speed to run the defense they like to run, and Zach Brown has more speed than any linebacker in this class.
12. Kansas City Chiefs (6-8): Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
Bit of a reach here, but the Chiefs don’t have a lot of needs when their top notch players are healthy. I think Konz would be a worthwhile investment at this point of the draft.
13. Arizona Cardinals (7-7): Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
Big offensive lineman who should start immediately for the Cardinals and make an impact. Will he be protecting John Skelton or Kevin Kolb?
14. Tennessee Titans (7-7): Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina
Value pick and a guy who can play multiple positions on the defensive line for the Titans. I really like this fit.
15. Seattle Seahawks (7-7): Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC
Recently declared Perry joins former coach Pete Carroll and helps add some pass rush to a defense in Seattle that desperately needs it.
16. Oakland Raiders (7-7)(traded to Cincinnati): David DeCastro, OG, Stanford
Very solid pick here for the Bengals who get a guard to come in and start from day one. DeCastro is the best player at his position in the draft this year by a long shot.
17. Chicago Bears (7-7): Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
Floyd has the skills–and personality–to fit right in with the Chicago Bears. Jay Cutler has been using well below average receivers for far too long.
18. San Diego Chargers (7-7): Courtney Upshaw, DE/LB, Alabama
I mocked Upshaw here last week, and I still like it. I think they need to upgrade their pass rush opposite Shaun Phillips.
19. New York Giants (7-7): Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College
Kuechly joins former teammate Mark Herzlich and tries to take over his job in the middle of that Giants defense. This would be a smart, safe pick.
20. Cincinnati Bengals (8-6): Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
Alshon Jeffery and A.J. Green. Any questions?
21. Dallas Cowboys (8-6): Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska
The Cowboys desperately need to upgrade the secondary, and Dennard is one of the best in all of college football.
22. New York Jets (8-6): Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis
Nose tackle prospect with great athleticism who immediately upgrades the interior of the Jets’ defensive line.
23. Denver Broncos (8-6): Devon Still, DT, Penn State
Broncos get the Big Ten defensive player of the year to beef up their interior defensive line.
24. Atlanta Falcons (9-5)(traded to Cleveland): Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
Elite athlete with elite skills that has had a career plagued by his own bad decisions. Let’s hope he figures things out quickly.
25. Detroit Lions (9-5): Dont’a Hightower, LB, Alabama
Big, athletic inside linebacker with a nasty streak who would fit in nicely with the Lions.
26. Houston Texans (10-4): Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson
Big nose tackle prospect who would make the NFL’s top defense that much better on the inside.
27. San Francisco 49ers (10-3): Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
Playmaker at wide receiver with speed to burn, Wright would be an excellent choice for the 49ers this late in the first round.
28. Baltimore Ravens (10-3): Cordy Glenn, OG, Georgia
Big, powerful offensive lineman to replace one of those aging journeymen up front.
29. Pittsburgh Steelers (10-3): Kelechi Osemele, OG, Iowa State
The Steelers need to have big, nasty linemen to run their power offense, and Osemele could play either right tackle or either guard position in their scheme.
30. New Orleans Saints (11-3)(traded to New England): Chase Minnifield, CB, Virginia
The Patriots have the 32nd ranked pass defense in the NFL. Upgrades are needed.
31. New England Patriots (11-3): Mark Barron, S, Alabama
See above.
32. Green Bay Packers (13-1): Jared Crick, DL, Nebraska
I’ve been mocking this for a while, and I think Crick would be a great fit for Green Bay in the 3-4 as a five technique.