1. St. Louis Rams—Sam Bradford, QB, Oklahoma
JL: With their third top-five pick in three years the Rams are in the thick of a rebuilding period and it’s time to get their franchise QB. Bradford should be good, could be great, and might get hurt. But the risk is worth the reward for the Rams, who hope to get back to the Super Bowl by 2020.
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2. Detroit Lions—Gerald McCoy, DT, Oklahoma
DM: Tough call with Suh on the board, but with pass rushing at such a premium right now, the Lions take a "gamble" and go with Gerald McCoy (and his slightly better pass rushing skills).
JL: Some say you can’t go wrong here but I just don’t see how picking McCoy is the right move. Suh can dominate one-on-one battles with guards and stopping the run is priority No. 1 for any defense.
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3. Tampa Bay Bucs—Ndamukong Suh, DT, Nebraska
JL: Tampa is doing its happy dance if Suh falls to three. He is by far the best player in this draft and has the ability to impact every play—something no safety can do.
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4. Washington Redskins—Russell Okung, OT, Oklahoma State
DM: Shanahan got his guy in Donovan McNabb, now they need to make sure they protect their investment. The 'Skins take the best OT on the board, Russell Okung.
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5. Kansas City Chiefs—Bryan Bulaga, OT, Iowa
JL: At this time Bulaga holds the edge over Rolando McClain 51/49 and I think there is a good chance McClain will be the pick in my final mock. Eric Berry is also there and while Scott Pioli said he is open to picking a safety, he didn’t seem too excited about it.
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6. Seattle Seahawks—Trent Williams, OT, Oklahoma
DM: The Seahawks are a bit of a wild card in Pete Carroll's first draft. But Carroll decides to build from the inside out, drafting the OT that many scouts have deemed to have a higher "ceiling" than Okung.
JL: Can’t argue with the pick because there are plenty of “right moves” for Seattle in the first round, but I have a feeling it may lean towards Eric Berry in this scenario.
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7. Cleveland Browns—Eric Berry, S, Tennessee
JL: Joe Haden would be a great fit in Cleveland but if Berry is on the board he’s a better one. The Browns need playmakers on defense and Berry can play all over the field.
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8. Oakland Raiders—Bruce Campbell, OT, Maryland
DM: Part of the avalanche of OTs being taken in the first round. In a last ditch effort to turn around the career of the beleaguered JaMarcus Russell, Al Davis drafts the most physically talented OT in the draft class, Maryland's Bruce Campbell.
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9. Buffalo Bills—Dan Williams, DT, Tennessee
JL: The Bills really want to take an OT, but I’m not sure if they’re willing to go with Anthony Davis or Charles Brown. Dan Williams is a more impressive prospect than either of those guys and if Buffalo wants to stop the rushing attacks in the AFC East they will need a stout nose tackle. Enter Dan Williams.
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10. Jacksonville Jaguars—Joe Haden, CB, Florida
DM: With three "sexy" prospects still on the board (Bryant, Clausen, and Tebow), the Jags decide to take the best CB of the draft, UF's Joe Haden. Haden immediately improves the Jags' secondary, and teams with fellow former Gator Reggie Nelson to form one of the stingiest secondaries in the AFC for years to come.
JL: If the Jags draft purely on their big board I think they would take Spiller or McClain over Haden, but you can’t complain about getting the top corner in a loaded draft at 10.
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11. Denver Broncos (From Chicago)—Dez Bryant, WR, Oklahoma State
JL: Would Denver really go from one troubled WR to another who’s littered with red flags? Josh McDaniels makes me think so. Bryant’s flags aren’t for a DUI or for domestic abuse—which you really want to avoid—and plenty of prospects have forgot their cleats, heck, I know some great players have even forgot their helmets.
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12. Miami Dolphins—Brian Price, DT, UCLA
DM: After the acquisition of Brandon Marshall, the Dolphins no longer need to add explosiveness to their offensive skill players. They desperately hope that Dan Williams is available at pick 12, but instead settle for UCLA's Brian Price, in hopes that he can help shore up their inconsistent rush defense.
JL: At one point in the draft process this wouldn’t have been a reach, but there seems to be a big gap between Price and Williams, a gap big enough for Jared Odrick to fit between. Price looks like he will be a stud in the 4-3 but I’m not sure he’s a great fit for Miami’s scheme.
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13. San Francisco 49ers—Earl Thomas, S, Texas
JL: Will the Niners pass on Spiller at 13? They don’t need a kick returner and they have a 1-2 backfield punch already, which leads me to believe they will address one of their bigger needs. Dash Goldson was solid but nobody on the Niners secondary has the ball skills that Thomas possesses.
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14. Seattle Seahawks (From Denver)—C.J. Spiller, RB, Clemson
DM: Carroll gets his explosive back with the Seahawks' second pick with C.J. Spiller. The agile scat-back is all the rage in the NFL right now, and Spiller adds immediate playmaking ability to the least talented roster in the league.
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15. New York Giants—Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama
JL: A player a lot of teams are remaining quiet on is McClain, which leads me to believe he will be gone by 15. If nobody makes a move on him the Giants will be happy to add this Giant to the middle of their defense.
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16. Tennessee Titans—Jason Pierre-Paul, DE, South Florida
DM: The Titans add the most athletic pass rusher in the draft, USF's Jason Pierre-Paul. With some improved technique, the Titans could have found a perennial double-digit sack guy in the middle first round.
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17. San Francisco 49ers (From Carolina)—Brandon Graham, DE/OLB, Michigan
JL: The worst thing you can do when mocking is get your heart involved, but I don’t see how Graham leaves the top 15. Mike Singletary was standing on the field during the Senior Bowl week which means he had an up-close view of Graham’s domination. SF has been talking to Anthony Davis but Graham is too good.
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18. Pittsburgh Steelers—Jimmy Clausen, QB, Notre Dame
DM: With the impending suspension of Big Ben and rumors swirling that the Steelers are open to dealing him, the Steelers draft their QB of the future with the 18th pick. Clausen could be starting sooner rather than later.
JL: If Pitt trades away Big Ben they will need to start developing a QB while starting some veteran. Clausen might not be a loved pick on draft day but all it takes is wins to win over the fans.
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19. Atlanta Falcons—Derrick Morgan, DE, Georgia Tech
JL: Keeping Morgan in the state of Georgia would be a dream come true for many Falcon and Yellow Jacket fans. He is the most complete DE prospect in the draft and would greatly benefit from playing with John Abraham.
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20. Houston Texans—Ryan Mathews, RB, Fresno State
DM: With the regression of Steve Slaton, the Texans solidify their running game with Fresno State's Ryan Matthews. A big, physical runner who can get yards between the tackles, Matthews and Slaton provide an imposing duo.
JL: I want to give Slaton more time to prove himself as a feature back but Mathews might be too good to pass on. The Texans do need a new corner though and all but one are still on the board in this mock.
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21. Cincinnati Bengals—Mike Iupati, OG, Idaho
JL: There has been a lot of talk about adding weapons for Carson Palmer this offseason, but last year the Bengals won with the run and I anticipate them maintaining that focus. Iupati has the ability to be the next Steve Hutchinson and putting him next to Andre Smith could be a dangerous duo for the next 10 years.
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22. New England Patriots—Sergio Kindle, DE/OLB, Texas
DM: Bill Belichick again looks for defense, this time drafting the ultra-dynamic Sergio Kindle. Kindle should provide an immediate impact in pass rush, and give the Patriots one of the best young LB corps in the NFL.
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23. Green Bay Packers—Charles Brown, OT, Southern California
JL: The Packers are one of the toughest teams to mock. Their primary needs lie in the OL and secondary which gives them a big group of prospects at this point in the draft while three to four OLBs are also still in play. Brown hasn’t been getting major hype but coaches and scouts are convinced he’s a player and he has good potential to slip into the first round.
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24. Philadelphia Eagles—Kyle Wilson, CB, Boise State
DM: The Philadelphia Eagles take the best player available, Boise State's Kyle Wilson. With Sheldon Brown jettisoned to Cleveland, the Eagles get a day one starter in Wilson
JL: After trading for Ernie Sims, there is even more chance the Eagles go for the top corner.
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25. Baltimore Ravens—Jared Odrick, DT, Penn State
JL: The two players at the top of the Ravens draft board are Odrick and Demaryius Thomas. While Thomas’ potential is attractive, taking Odrick will allow Baltimore to maintain their dominating run D.
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26. Arizona Cardinals—Cam Thomas, DT, North Carolina
DM: The Cardinals get their NT of the future in UNC's Cam Thomas. A massive run-stuffer at 330 lbs, Thomas bolsters the Cardinals' run defense from day one.
JL: Thomas should be a satisfactory nose in the NFL but the Cards have enough needs to make me think they won’t reach on a player who doesn’t carry a first round grade.
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27. Dallas Cowboys—Anthony Davis, OT, Rutgers
JL: It’s still unclear what the Cowboys plan to do with their left tackle position for next year, but if Davis is still on the board there’s one option. The problem is he could go 10-15 picks higher. If Davis, Odrick, and Iupati are gone I suspect the Cowboys will try to trade, maybe for Jared Gaither.
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28. San Diego Chargers—Terrence Cody, DT, Alabama
DM: Chargers brass desperately hopes that Thomas, Price, or Odrick is on the board, but with all taken, they are forced to replace Jamaal Williams with Terrence Cody. Cody struggles with weight issues, but he could be a Gilbert Brown-esque run stuffer if he can keep his weight under control.
JL: I am extremely confident in Cody as a 3-4 nose, he may only be a two-down player but he makes big plays when you need him most. He has massive, powerful hands that make the difference in the trenches.
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29. New York Jets—Everson Griffen, DE, Southern California
JL: If this wasn’t such a talented draft, Griffen’s pre-draft performance would have put him in the top 15. He’s bigger than Morgan and faster than Pierre-Paul—in addition nobody is questioning his ability to play in either defensive scheme.
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30. Minnesota Vikings—Tim Tebow, QB, Florida
DM: The Vikings make the most anticipated draft pick of the decade, selecting Tim Tebow. Tebow gets a year or two to sit behind one of the game's all-time greats, and provides an immediate short down/red zone threat.
JL: Right now all of the rumors suggest Tebow will go in the first round. The Vikings would love to have him but so would the Bills, Jags, and a few others.
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31. Indianapolis Colts—Maurkice Pouncey, C, Florida
JL: Pouncey can play any interior line position and he could be the next great center in the NFL. The Colts always get the best bang for their buck in the bottom of the first round and if this Gator slips expect him to be picked over any of the corner prospects.
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32. New Orleans Saints—Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri
DM: The Saints get their OLB (who may be best suited to play inside) with the last pick of the first round. The loss of Scott Fujita should now have a minimal effect on the defense's productivity.
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