2012 NFL Draft Order: Full Breakdown and Analysis for Top 20 Picks

With the exception of Sunday night's showdown between the Dallas Cowboys and New York Giants, the 2011 NFL regular season has come to a close.

The first order of business now is the postseason, but the teams that missed the cut can start looking forward to the NFL draft. And now that the regular season is over, we know what the Top 20 looks like.

We may as well start looking forward to the draft too. Read on for a full breakdown over everything you need to know.

Where: Radio City Music Hall

When: Draft begins on Thursday, April 26

Watch: ESPN

Courtesy of NFL.com, below is what the Top 20 in the draft will look like.

1. Indianapolis Colts (2-14)

The Colts have needs up and down their roster, but I think we all know what they're going to do with the No. 1 overall pick. Andrew Luck is mere months away from exchanging Stanford red for Indy blue.

2. St. Louis Rams (2-14)

This was not a fun season for the Rams and 2010 No. 1 overall pick Sam Bradford in particular. Expect them to target help for Bradford in the form of an offensive lineman or a wide receiver.

3. Minnesota Vikings (3-13)

The Vikings are another team that needs help on offense. A left tackle would be ideal, but they could also go for a wide receiver. If they decide to address their defense instead, a cornerback would be a good idea.

4. Cleveland Browns (4-12)

If the Browns want to draft a quarterback, this will be their chance to draft Robert Griffin III. If they pass on him, expect them to target Trent Richardson as a replacement for Peyton Hillis.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12)

The Buccaneers have all sorts of needs. They could use some more weapons on offense, upgrades on their offensive line and a stud pass rusher. Cornerback could be their biggest need, though, as Ronde Barber is a free agent and Aqib Talib is facing a felony trial.

6. Washington Redskins (5-11)

The Redskins almost seem like a lock to draft Robert Griffin III with this pick. But if they decide to fill their quarterback need via free agency or a trade, a wide receiver would be a good pick.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11)

Conventional wisdom suggests the Jaguars will go for a wide receiver to give Blaine Gabbert's development a boost, but don't be surprised if they go for a corner. Rashean Mathis tore his ACL this season, and is set to be a free agent.

8. Carolina Panthers (6-10, will flip a coin with Miami)

The Panthers are set on offense, but they need a lot of help on defense. Their front seven could use a couple of upgrades, and drafting a corner would be a good idea if they want to compete in the pass-happy NFC South.

8. Miami Dolphins (6-10, will flip a coin with Carolina)

A quarterback would be ideal here, but it's not a realistic option. Offensive line help is a much more realistic option, but the Dolphins could also patch up one of several defensive flaws.

10. Buffalo Bills (6-10)

The Bills should ditch Ryan Fitzpatrick and draft a quarterback, but they won't. Expect them to go for offensive line help or a pass-rushing linebacker.

11. Kansas City Chiefs (7-9, will flip a coin with Seattle)

The Chiefs are pretty solid on defense, but they could stand to add an offensive lineman. They could also go for a receiver if they lose Dwayne Bowe to free agency.

11. Seattle Seahawks (7-9, will flip a coin with Kansas City)

The Seahawks won't be taking a quarterback, but they could draft a running back if they don't want to pay Marshawn Lynch. If they do, they might go for a defensive end.

13. Arizona Cardinals (8-8)

The Cardinals needed to address their offensive line in the 2011 draft, so expect them to take care of some unfinished business in 2012. If they'd rather ignore O-line help, they could find a receiver to pair with Larry Fitzgerald.

14. Dallas Cowboys (8-8)

Missing out on the playoffs isn't such a tragedy, Cowboys fans. With the No. 14 overall pick, the Cowboys will have a shot at a stud corner or a stud linebacker. This is their chance to strengthen their defense.

15. Philadelphia Eagles (8-8)

The Eagles would be wise to draft an inside linebacker here. If they don't, they could target a safety or a wide receiver to take DeSean Jackson's place.

16. New York Jets (8-8)

There will be some pressure for the Jets to take a running back or a wide receiver, but they're better off addressing their defense. An outside linebacker would be a good pick.

17. Cincinnati Bengals (from 8-8 Oakland Raiders)

With Cedric Benson sure to leave as a free agent, it would be a shock if the Bengals didn't jump on a running back here.

18. San Diego Chargers (8-8)

The Chargers' offensive line played pretty well down the stretch, so they could pass on an offensive lineman to fill any one of their other needs. They might just pick the best player available.

19. Chicago Bears (8-8)

The Bears must find offensive line help here. If they don't, they could use a top wide receiver and they may need a running back if Matt Forte leaves as a free agent.

20. Tennessee Titans (9-7)

The Titans could use some help on the interior of their offensive line, but don't rule out an outside linebacker, a defensive end or a cornerback. They'll have plenty of options.

Picks 21-32 will be finalized once the NFL playoffs come to a close.

Despite the fact the top 20 is not quite set in stone, you can get a pretty good sense for how things might play out just from looking at the above list. Judging from the needs of the teams at play, expect offensive linemen and cornerbacks to be hot commodities.

I also think the RG3 watch is going to be an interesting subplot. He could go very high in the draft, but he might slide down the order if QB-needy teams find quarterbacks on the open market during the offseason.

Aside from these things, the draft will be as fun as ever. The NFL is getting a pretty stacked class in 2012.

April can't come soon enough.