2012 NFL Mock Draft: Analyzing the Absolutely Perfect Fits in Picks 16-32

After the dust settles on the top of the first round, these players will prove to be absolutely perfect fits for their teams in the second half of Round 1.  

These prospects will fill a dire need and represent fantastic value outside of the Top 15. 

2012 NFL Mock Draft (March 1, Post-Combine Update)

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

2. Washington Redskins (trade with St. Louis Rams): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT, Southern California

4. Cleveland Browns: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

6. St. Louis Rams (trade with Washington Redskins): Dontari Poe, NT, Memphis

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame  

8. Miami Dolphins: Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama

9. Carolina Panthers: Michael Brockers, DL, LSU

10. Buffalo Bills: Nick Perry, DE, Southern California 

11. Seattle Seahawks: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

12. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College

13. Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

14. Dallas Cowboys: David DeCastro, OG, Stanford 

15. Philadelphia Eagles: Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama 

16. New York Jets: Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

Rex Ryan will fall in love with what Ingram has to offer—a legitimate man-crush. He'll line up the South Carolina star all over the field and confuse opposing quarterbacks with new complex zone blitzes.

Ingram can get to the QB with a variety of pass-rushing moves and is comfortable dropping into coverage.

He will be a great piece to the defensive puzzle in the Big Apple.  

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

18. San Diego Chargers: Cordy Glenn, OL, Georgia

19. Chicago Bears: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina 

20. Tennessee Titans: Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama 

22. Cleveland Browns (from Atlanta): Fletcher Cox, DL, Mississippi State

I know what you're thinking. Yes, I can read your mind. The Browns already have Jabaal Sheard, Phil Taylor, Ahtyba Rubin and Jayme Mitchell on their defensive line.

The fact is, the Browns allowed 147.4 yards on the ground per game in 2011 (30th in the NFL) and are reminded of how critical defensive linemen are in a division with the Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals. 

Cox is an extremely multi-faceted defender who can make an impact in any position on the defensive line. He will likely bolster their run defense.  

23. Detroit Lions: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa 

25. Denver Broncos: Devon Still, DT, Penn State 

26. Houston Texans: Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor 

After they grab Wright, take a look at the Texans' roster. Do you see any major holes?

I don't.

Andre Johnson is one of the best explosive possession receivers in the NFL and Wright's downfield prowess would draw some safety attention away from Houston's veteran pass-catcher. 

That simple. 

27. New England Patriots (from New Orleans): Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska

28. Green Bay Packers: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

The Packers, as we saw during their stunning playoff defeat at the hands of the New York Giants, desperately need cornerbacks. Eli Manning and the G-men's receiving corps had their way with Green Bay's defensive backfield on that fateful January day. 

Stephon Gilmore is an athletic and rangy corner will good ball skills that could become a true playmaker while learning from the great Charles Woodson. 

He's a willing run defender, too. 

29. Baltimore Ravens: Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin

30. San Francisco 49ers: Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech 

31. New England Patriots: Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois

32. New York Giants, Kelechi Osemele, OL, Iowa State

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