2012 NFL Mock Draft: Which Teams Will Make Shocking Moves?

Rarely does the first round of an NFL draft go by without a couple surprising selections. Whether it be due to a team reaching for a particular player, picking a prospect at a position they are seemingly strong at or falling in love with tools over past performance, 2012 is sure to be no different.

Here's a complete mock draft of Round 1 with a focus on a couple picks that might make certain fanbases scratch their collective head.

1. Indianapolis Colts (2-14): Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

Luck is a no-brainer for the Colts even though Peyton Manning is on the road to recovery.

2. St. Louis Rams (2-14): Matt Kalil, OT, USC

The Rams need an offensive line cornerstone like Kalil to protect an injury-prone Sam Bradford.

3. Minnesota Vikings (3-13): Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

Claiborne will help rebuild a Minnesota secondary that allowed a league-high 34 touchdown passes.

4. Cleveland Browns (4-12): Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

Cleveland needs a workhorse running back and, with Peyton Hillis' status unknown, Richardson could fill the void.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12): Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

Kirkpatrick had a strong showing in the national title game and would be a nice fit with the Bucs.

6. Washington Redskins (5-11): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

Rex Grossman clearly isn't the answer in Washington, so Griffin makes a ton of sense here.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11): Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

The Jaguars desperately need more big-play weapons like Blackmon in the passing game.

8. Carolina Panthers* (6-10): Devon Still, DT, Penn State

Still would be a much-needed force in the middle of Carolina's defense line.

9. Miami Dolphins* (6-10): Courtney Upshaw, OLB, Alabama

Upshaw has watched his stock soar after a big performance in the BCS National Championship Game on Monday night. After spending a lot of time near the back end of Round 1 in most early mocks, he's suddenly on the top-10 fringe.

What would make this pick somewhat shocking is the fact that Upshaw is still in need of development, which isn't what you want to hear about a high pick. He wasn't asked to do much more than pass-rush at Alabama and will need to improve in other areas before becoming a three-down linebacker.

It's understandable that Miami would like to add somebody with a strong track record of attacking the passer, but this would be a little too soon for Upshaw.

10. Buffalo Bills (6-10): Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

Upgrading the offensive line with a highly-regarded prospect like Reiff is one of several needs for the Bills.

11. Seattle Seahawks* (7-9): Nick Perry, OLB, USC

Perry would provide an immediate boost to Seattle's mediocre pass-rush.

12. Kansas City Chiefs* (7-9): Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

Martin is the last elite offensive tackle on the board and won't get past the Chiefs.

13. Arizona Cardinals (8-8): Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

The Cardinals made an impressive late charge but could still use more players like Ingram, who can put pressure on the opposing quarterback.

14. Dallas Cowboys (8-7): Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College

Kuechly is a reliable interior linebacker for Dallas' 3-4 scheme.

15. Philadelphia Eagles (8-8): Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

The Eagles have left the door open for a DeSean Jackson return with Floyd serving as the backup plan.

16. New York Jets (8-8): Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

Coples (highlights above) has been trending in the wrong direction for virtually the entire season. After starting the season as a potential top-three selection, he's slid all the way down into the teens and hasn't been able to stop the skid quite yet.

There are really two ways to look at the Jets selecting him. It's a bit unexpected because the team has been built on defense for several years now and would seemingly be looking to upgrade its unreliable offense in the opening round.

On the other hand, it may be a very smart value pick because he does have top-notch talent. Whichever way you slice it, it's hard to imagine Rex Ryan passing on a prospect like him if given the chance.

17. Cincinnati Bengals (via OAK 8-8): David DeCastro, OG, Stanford

Cincinnati needs to improve its run blocking, and DeCastro would do just that.

18. San Diego Chargers (8-8): Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina

The Chargers should focus on defense while hoping for a bounce-back season from the offense next season. Brown is the best rusher left at this point.

19. Chicago Bears (8-8): Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin

One of the few constants in the early mock drafts has been Konz to Chicago.

20. Tennessee Titans (9-7): Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska

The Titans wouldn't be able to pass up a rock-solid corner like Dennard this late in the round.

21. Cincinnati Bengals (9-7): Lamar Miller, RB, Miami

After upgrading the line a couple picks earlier, the Bengals add the eventual replacement for Cedric Benson.

22. Cleveland Browns (via ATL 10-6): Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina

Jeffery would provide Colt McCoy with the help he needs on offense.

23. Detroit Lions (10-6): Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State

Matthew Stafford finally survived a season without a major injury, and the Lions will want to keep it that way.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4): Cordy Glenn, OG, Georgia

Pittsburgh's offensive line was exposed once again by the Broncos and needs to be fixed quickly.

25. Denver Broncos (8-8): Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State

The Broncos will continue to focus on defense as they attempt to turn that unit into an elite one to help offset Tim Tebow's limitations.

26. Houston Texans (10-6): Mark Barron, S, Alabama

Barron is far and away the best pure safety in the draft class. That says more about his fellow safeties than it does about his overall ability, though.

He's really a second-round talent that will go in the first because a desperate team will reach for him.

Sometimes taking that chance is necessary to fill a hole, like it would be for the Texans, but the bust potential goes up markedly because the expectations become so much higher. It's that risk which would make this pick a shock.

Perhaps Houston will fall in love with one of the second-tier wide receivers. It would certainly be a smarter pick at this point even with Barron's buffer at the position.

27. New York Giants (9-7): Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State

Give credit to the Giants for fighting through a bunch of injuries this season. Burfict would provide some reinforcements.

28. New England Patriots (via NO 13-3): Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama

Bill Belichick will focus on defense early and often in April's draft, starting with Hightower.

29. Baltimore Ravens (12-4): Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

Lee Evans hasn't worked out, which makes Wright a smart long-term addition.

30. San Francisco 49ers (13-3): Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers

The 49ers, like several teams that picked before them, need to add more weapons on offense.

31. New England Patriots (13-3): Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

Jenkins is another defensive pick for the Patriots, whose offense we know will be just fine.

32. Green Bay Packers (15-1): Chris Polk, RB, Washington

Polk would provide another option in a running game that has battled injuries and inconsistency.