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vtw8lftr
04-23-2012, 09:08 AM
1.
Colts
Andrew Luck
Not much explanation needed. Next Peyton in the making though the Colts will struggle for a couple of years while they rebuild a stripped team


2.
Redskins
Robert Griffin III
Again, pretty easy selection. Will probably have a quicker impact than Luck due to the Redskins having a better team already assembled than the Colts


3.
Vikings
Matt Kalil
Minnesota is posturing to try and get some extra picks out of the 3rd slot... Claiborne is good and the Vikings need secondary help but they also need to shore up the O-Line and protect Ponder


4.
Browns
Trent Richardson
Value has fallen for RB's but the Browns have no one to carry the load and need some weapons to surround McCoy or whomever becomes their next QB


5.
Bucs
Morris Claiborne
Top CB and blue chip player... Bucs solidify their secondary with a top notch playmaker


6.
Rams
Justin Blackmon
Top WR and a big time threat for Bradford


7.
Jaguars
Melvin Ingram
Jaguars need to get better pressure on opposing QB's and Ingram will bring that to this team


8.
Dolphins
Ryan Tannenhill
Much too high a pick for Tannenhill but Miami likes him and needs a leader on offense... Tannenhill had great skill and upside but will need to be coached up


9.
Panthers
Fletcher Cox
Most experienced, game-ready DT in the draft... Panthers need help with the interior of their D-line and Cox is a huge upgrade


10.
Bills
Stephen Gilmore
Huge need at CB and Bills organization has said publicly they need to shore up the position... usually never a smokescreen with the Bills


11.
Chiefs
David DeCastro
Slight reach but Chiefs have a big hole in their interior line and DeCastro is one of the best rookies to come out in some time


12.
Seahawks
Luke Keuchly
Seahawks have a greater need at DE but cannot pass on the best ILB in the draft


13.
Cardinals
Riley Reiff
Cardinals have a horrendous O-line and Reiff is a tremendous athlete


14.
Cowboys
Mark Barron
Best safety in the draft gives the Cowboys an identity in their secondary


15.
Eagles
Dre Kirkpatrick
Reid finally changes his drafting strategy... Eagles usually select trenchers with the 1st round but Kirkpatrick has the natural ability to excel at CB


16.
Jets
Courtney Upshaw
This selection fills a huge need at OLB and with the QB's the Jets face they need someone who can get to the passer.


17.
Bengals
Michael Floyd
A great pick for the Bengals giving Dalton another weapon to line up across from AJ Green


18.
Chargers
Quinton Coples
Chargers have a great DE fall to them in the draft due to concerns about his motor...


19.
Bears
Michael Brockers
Big need at DE is filled with this selection though it may take a season or two for Brockers to be NFL ready


20.
Titans
Dontari Poe
Another player who slides and the Titans are willing to accept the risk and time needed for Poe to develop


21.
Bengals
Janoris Jenkins
Bengals are never a team to worry about character issues and with the other top CB's off the board they take a leap of faith that Janoris' off the field issues have been resolved


22.
Browns
Jonathan Martin
Cleveland has to fix the right side of their line and Martin can step in right way and protect McCoy and open up some lanes for Richardson


23.
Lions
Cordy Glenn
Lions grab a great interior lineman late in the first round.


24.
Steelers
Donta Hightower
Unless the Ravens swoop in and steal Hightower he will be the BPA on the Steelers board at this point. Farriors heir apparent and will have a year or two to learn from Foote about calling the plays in Lebeaus defense


25.
Broncos
Kendall Wright
Steve Smith clone that will provide a great target for Peyton... they know Houston is not letting Wright get past them with the next pick


26.
Texans
Andre Branch
Texans need an OLB presence and Branch is a solid value at 26


27.
Patriots
Harrison Smith
Patriots shore up a very weak secondary with a FS that is very athletic and instinctive


28.
Packers
Shane McClellin
Packers appear to love this guy and many believe he will be off the board by pick 28... I am not sure I wouldn't pick Perry over McClellin if they were both available anyways


29.
Ravens
Peter Konz
Best player available and will eventually take over for Birk as their long term solution at C


30.
49'ers
Mike Adams
Mike Adams was considered a top 15 talent before the failed drug test and falls to the 49'ers... they will take a flyer on a great player and fill a big need on their O-line


31.
Patriots
Devon Still
Bellicheck likes the versatility and tremendous upside


32.
Giants
Jerel Worthy
A terrific value at 32 and another versatile lineman which the Giants love