2012 NFL Mock Draft: 1st-Round Disasters Teams Should Avoid 

The NFL draft is an opportunity for every team in the league to get better. Unfortunately, not every team gets things right. In fact, in some cases it brings disaster upon itself by taking risks.

Whether it be reaching for a player too early, taking a chance on a player with questionable character or making a luxury pick without the luxury of making the pick, teams have a tendency to make bad decisions.

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

Luck is the best decision possible for this franchise.

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

The wide receiver fills the Rams' biggest need, but he is a bit of a reach.

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

The Vikes cannot go wrong at No. 3 with Kalil and Claiborne on the board.

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

The Browns shouldn't avoid this, but it could be a very dangerous draft pick for them. RG3's upside is what they're banking on.

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

This is the best pick for this team and is the best fit for Richardson, too.

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

Tannehill's upside will be too much for somebody in the top 10 pass on.

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

This is the steal of the draft.

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

The UNC defensive end has too much talent for a Panthers team starved for exactly that.

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

Another great fit, but only if the Dolphins land a quarterback in free agency.

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

The Crimson Tide pass-rusher helps the Bills immediately.

11. Seattle Seahawks (7-9)*: Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB, South Carolina

Great fit for a Seahawks team looking for pass-rush help.

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

Coach Romeo Crennel cannot pass up on an opportunity to land a super instinctive linebacker.

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

May be a slight reach, but Martin is too good in the run game for the Cardinals to pass on.

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

A perfect match for a team looking for balance on offense.

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

The big-bodied receiver is a perfect complement to the Eagles' receivers.

16. New York Jets (8-8): Cordy Glenn, OG, Georgia

The versatile big man helps the Jets bring back their run game.

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

The Crimson Tide corner has tremendous upside.

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

Perry is going to shine in workouts. He's a great athlete but undersized for his possession in the NFL. He'll receive a lot of attention and he's going to move up the board.

The Chargers, meanwhile, have a history of missing on pass-rushers in recent drafts. In fact, they haven't been very good in the draft at all of late.

19. Chicago Bears (8-8): Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State

Gives the Bears options across the line.

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

Michael Brockers has a ton of potential and could very easily find a home in the top 15. That said, he's not ready to contribute right away and that is why the Titans, in particular, should avoid him.

Tennessee actually stuck around longer than most expected in 2011. If the Titans want to fight their way to the postseason they'll have to draft someone who can help them immediately.

Brockers isn't a disaster as a player by any means, but this situation leaves the Titans still yearning for immediate help.

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

Replacing Cedric Benson will be top priority with one of their two first-round picks.

22. Cleveland Browns (via ATL 10-6): David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech

Adding a dynamic weapon behind RG3 will help ease the quarterback's transition into the league.

23. Detroit Lions (10-6): Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

Corner is nto the Lions' biggest need, but Jenkins is a rare playmaker at the position.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4): Devon Still, DT, Penn State

Too good of a value to pass up.

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

Super versatile D-lineman gives the Broncos the flexibility they need in their front seven.

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

A big steal, Barron will start for a long time.

27. New England Patriots (via NO 13-3): Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

Wright still has a lot to learn about being a complete receiver, but the senior can certainly stretch the field.

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

Dennard could fall out of the first round, but his physicality is a great fit in this defense.

29. Baltimore Ravens (12-4): Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin

Konz brings stability to a Ravens line that is looking for exactly that.

30. San Francisco 49ers (13-3): Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina

Jeffery could very well fall out of the first round. He has immense talent, but many expect him to have trouble separating at the next level and his work ethic is questionable at best.

The 49ers are looking for more weapons on the outside and the way the draft plays out Jeffery is arguably the best available.

He's a major risk, though.

31. New England Patriots (13-3): Harrison Smith, S, Notre Dame

The Pats need some form of help in that secondary and Smith has been rising up the boards.

32. New York Giants (9-7): Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson

Big Blue will have a hard time passing on an athletically gifted, complete tight end like Allen.

*Order determined by coin flip at NFL scouting combine.