2012 NFL Mock Draft: Trade Possibilities for Teams with Multiple First-Rounders

Having multiple first-round picks doesn't guarantee success in the NFL draft. In fact, in some cases it doubles the opportunity for making an even bigger mistake.

But if a team hits on two first-round picks, it could be the difference between a playoff pretender and a playoff contender.

The New England Patriots, Cincinnati Bengals and Cleveland Browns own multiple first-round picks in the 2012 NFL draft. The Bengals acquired their additional first-round pick from the Raiders in exchange for Carson Palmer. The Patriots, meanwhile, traded away their No. 1 pick in last year's draft in exchange for the Saints' this year. And the Browns own the Falcon's first-round pick from last year's draft day trade involving Julio Jones.

What these two choose to do with those picks is up in the air.

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

The only trade scenario for the Colts includes keeping Peyton Manning and netting as many draft picks as possible. 

2. St. Louis Rams (4-12): Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

The Rams should heavily consider trading out, but they desperately need Blackmon's talents.

3. Minnesota Vikings (3-13): Matt Kalil, OT, USC

Another team with reason to trade out, the Vikes have plenty of holes they can fill.

4. Cleveland Browns (2-14): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

The first of the Browns' two picks could be used to net them a quarterback if they don't find one in free agency.

Whom they'll likely be targeting is RG3 of Baylor. The Heisman Trophy winner is going to dominate the NFL scouting combine later this month and he'll likely force a team to trade up to No. 2.

The Browns, with their two first-round picks, are a prime candidate to move up the board to land the quarterback they need or want.

If they don't trade out, they'll be expected to address needs at quarterback, wide receiver, every level of their defense or at running back.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12): Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

The Bucs should take the best available player.

6. Washington Redskins (5-11): Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M

Coach Mike Shanahan desperately needs a quarterback.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11): Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

The Jags get lucky here with best available player.

8. Carolina Panthers (6-10)*: Quinton Coples, DE, UNC

The Panthers need the best available defensive player and Coples fits the bill.

9. Miami Dolphins (6-10)*: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

This is a perfect pick for the Dolphins.

10. Buffalo Bills (6-10): Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama

Top pass-rusher is ideal fit for a team looking for just that.

11. Seattle Seahawks (7-9)*: Devon Still, DT, Penn State

This is a safe pick for a team that needs help up front.

12. Kansas City Chiefs (7-9)*: Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College

Best available player gives Kansas City a perfect fit for this defense.

13. Arizona Cardinals (8-8): Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

The Cards need help up front and Martin is a good value.

14. Dallas Cowboys (8-7): David DeCastro, OG, Stanford

DeCastro brings great balance to this offensive line.

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

Perfect complement to the Eagles' receiving group.

16. New York Jets (8-8): Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB, South Carolina

The Jets can't pass up a top pass-rush talent.

17. Cincinnati Bengals (via OAK 8-8): Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

Courtesy of the Raiders, the Bengals get the opportunity to help their offense and their defense in this draft.

This team is in better position by sitting at Nos. 17 and 21 rather than trading anywhere.

The Bengals stand to gain the most from adding talent that can immediately help them next season and that is best achieved by keeping both their picks.

18. San Diego Chargers (8-8): Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC

Adding a pass-rusher is ideal for this team now.

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

The Bears benefit from adding Konz at center immediately.

20. Tennessee Titans (9-7): Michael Brockers, DT, LSU

Brockers has elite potential but needs time to develop.

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

See No. 17.

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

See No. 4.

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

The Lions have needs at offensive tackle and cornerback.

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

The versatile offensive line prospect helps this team wherever it can play him.

25. Denver Broncos (8-8): Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State

Cox's versatility is a great fit for this Broncos defense.

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

Barron is the draft's most complete safety prospect.

27. New England Patriots (via NO 13-3): Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

Bill Belichick routinely has multiple picks and often does nothing them but trade back down the board some more.

He could potentially use these two picks to move up, but he's more likely to sit tight this year and actually use these picks to add talent at any level of his defense or possibly with a deep receiver.

Belichick is always a threat to trade down the board.

28. Green Bay Packers (15-1): Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska

Dennard's physical play fits the Packers' style.

29. Baltimore Ravens (12-4): Vontaze Burfict, LB, ASU

Burfict is a potential replacement for Ray Lewis.

30. San Francisco 49ers (13-3): Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

Speedy receiver gives San Fran the deep threat it needs.

31. New England Patriots (13-3): Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers

See No. 27.

32. New York Giants (9-7): Zach Brown, OLB, UNC

Speedy linebacker helps these immediately.

*Order determined by coin flip at NFL scouting combine.