2012 NFL Mock Draft: Changes Litter First Round with Free Agency in Full Swing

With free agency in full swing, let's take a look how our 2012 NFL mock draft has changed over the last week:

2012 NFL Mock Draft 

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

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

3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT, USC

4. Cleveland Browns: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU  

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

6. St. Louis Rams: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State (via trade with Washington Redskins)  

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

8. Miami Dolphins:  Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M

I've finally come around to the fact that the Dolphins have to take Tannehill at some point in this draft. After striking out on Peyton Manning, Matt Flynn and Alex Smith, Miami should stick with the draft and get the No. 3 quarterback on almost everyone's board. 

9. Carolina Panthers: Michael Brockers, DT, LSU

10. Buffalo Bills: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

The Bills got their pass-rusher when Mario Williams signed on the dotted line for $100 million. I wouldn't rule out another pass-rusher at No. 10, but Reiff looks like a safe bet with free agent Demetrius Bell a potential loss on the offensive line. 

11. Kansas City Chiefs: Dontari Poe, NT Memphis

12. Seattle Seahawks: Nick Perry, DE, USC  

13. Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

14. Dallas Cowboys: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB/S, Alabama

David DeCastro still makes sense, but I'm not convinced the Cowboys would sign two guards in free agency and then draft another one with its first pick. Kirkpatrick, who many are starting to see as a safety/corner hybrid, fills another hole for Dallas.

15. Philadelphia Eagles: Quinton Coples, DL, North Carolina

The consensus pick of Luke Kuechly no longer makes sense after the Eagles traded for DeMeco Ryans, but Philadelphia should still look defense. Coples can play defensive end and tackle and is good value at No. 15.

16. New York Jets: Courtney Upshaw, OLB, Alabama  

17. Cincinnati Bengals: David DeCastro, G, Stanford 

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

19. Chicago Bears: Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois

The Bears haven't been secretive about their want for another pass-rusher at defensive end. Mercilus is a local prospect who took college football by storm last season and can team with Julius Peppers on the edge.  

20. Tennessee Titans: Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin

The Titans have kicked the tires on several free-agent centers to no avail. Instead of overpaying for a second-tier guy, Konz gives Tennessee a young, plug-and-play center. 

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Lamar Miller, RB, Miami

22. Cleveland Browns: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame 

23. Detroit Lions: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State 

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

With Peyton Manning on board, many feel the Broncos may want to look offense. I don't agree. Manning can make middle-round receivers into serious players. Adding to the defensive line is of better first-round value. 

26. Houston Texans: Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

27. New England Patriots: Mark Barron, S, Alabama

28. Green Bay Packers: Fletcher Cox, DL, Mississippi State

29. Baltimore Ravens: Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College

It's hard to find a team for Kuechly now that the Eagles are likely out of the running at No. 15. If he falls to No. 29, the Ravens could take him to be the future at middle linebacker in Baltimore.  

30. San Francisco 49ers: Brandon Thompson, DL, Clemson

31. New England Patriots: Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama 

32. New York Giants: Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama