2012 NFL Mock Draft: Obvious Choices for Every NFL Team

The 2012 NFL Draft is shaping up to be one of the biggest drafts in recent memory, as playmakers and game changers are emerging from every position.

The little-changing story line of Andrew Luck and Robert Griffin III has taken over this year's draft, but their future destinations seem to be more and more concrete each day. 

Where things will really get interesting are the 30 teams that are not named the Indianapolis Colts or Washington Redskins. While these two franchises are a lock to land their quarterbacks of the future, plenty of teams with Super Bowl potential will be adding big pieces to their puzzle.

Here's a look at our complete first-round mock. 

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

You don't have to be a draft expert to be on board with this one. As much as owner Jim Irsay loves to pull the media's leg, his interest in RG3 pales in comparison to Luck. 

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

The 'Skins have their quarterback of the future. Well, they certainly think they do, considering the ridiculous amount of picks they gave up. 

3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT, USC

Despite having the best running back in the NFL, Minnesota's rushing game needs help. One of the best offensive linemen to come out in years will give them a huge boost in that position. 

4. Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

After losing Peyton Hillis, this move makes perfect sense for Cleveland. Running backs like Richardson, who has the skill set to start immediately, don't come around every year.

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

Hands down the best defensive player in this year's draft, Claiborne's dominance will make him the league's next up-and-coming corner on a team that needs to replace some veterans. 

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

Even if Washington didn't show up at Jeff Fisher's front door with a handful of draft picks, they probably still would have taken Blackmon with the No. 2 pick to bring in an explosive route-runner for Sam Bradford. 

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

The Jaguars are a lock to pick a pass rusher with their pick, and no one's stock has risen more than South Carolina's Ingram since the college football season ended. His blowout perfomance in 2011 and his absurd skill earns him a top-10 pick.

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

Tannehill isn't the typical top-10 quarterback talent, but Miami's huge quarterback issues will be greatly helped by bringing him in. If only they had a guy named Peyton Manning for Tannehill to sit behind. 

9. Carolina Panthers: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

Coples has bust potential, but his raw talent and athleticism are impossible to ignore for a Panthers team that needs help on the defensive line.

10. Buffalo Bills: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

The Bills could go in a lot of different directions with this pick, but the available talent lines up best at the offensive line. Reiff looks to replace Demetrius Bell at left tackle and could start as a rookie. 

11. Kansas City Chiefs: Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis

Many don't expect Poe to fall out of the top 10 spots, but if he does, the Chiefs will be quick to jump on him. He's quick for a defensive lineman and has unprecedented strength. 

12. Seattle Seahawks: Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College

Kuechly's athleticism was an issue before an impressive performance at the combine.

Now that he's started to hush his critics, he's seen as a tough and highly-intelligent linebacker who could take over a defense both on the field and in the locker room.

13. Arizona Cardinals: David DeCastro, G, Stanford

High-level guards don't come around in the NFL draft very often. 

The Cardinals have many holes across their roster, but offensive line is among the biggest concerns in Arizona. DeCastro has potential to become one of the NFL's best linemen.

14. Dallas Cowboys: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

Easily the best cornerback prospect after Claiborne, Stephon Gilmore has climbed up many draft boards and would fill a much-needed area of concern in Dallas. 

15. Philadelphia Eagles: Mark Barron, S, Alabama

The Eagles were expected to have a lock-down secondary in 2011, but they struggled to keep Philly in games against the ridiculous WR talent in the NFC East. Barron is a polished playmaker and leader who will give the Eagles an immediate boost. 

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

The most dominant player on Alabama's historic 2011 defensive squad, Upshaw will be loved by the Jets if he falls to the 16th overall pick.

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Cordy Glenn, G, Georgia (via Oakland)

Glenn gives the Bengals versatility on the offensive line and would be a reliable pick for a team in a good position to be contenders for many years. 

18. San Diego Chargers: Whitney Mercilus, OLB, Illinois

San Diego's defense has historically been led by a fiery linebacker (see Junior Seau, Shawne Merriman), which will lead them to pick Mercilus. He's more than ready for the challenge.

19. Chicago Bears: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

If you need any convincing on why the Bears need to make this pick, look at their struggles in pass-protection over the last few seasons.

20. Tennessee Titans: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

Kirkpatrick is a consistent ball stopper play in and play out and shut down the best receivers in the nation at Alabama. After losing Cortland Finnegan, the Titans need to address the cornerback position with their first-round pick.

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Lamar Miller, RB, Miami

The Bengals might like to go cornerback with this pick, but considering the Titans take Kirkpatrick off the board, they should go with the speedy running back choice in Miller. Cincinnati desperately needs his explosiveness in the backfield.

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

Floyd may not fall this far, but if he does, Cleveland would have to be brain dead not to take him. He has top-10 talent and could become their No. 1 receiver fairly quickly.

23. Detroit Lions: Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

Look at the final scores of 2011 Lions games to see which side of the ball they need help on.

Jenkins obviously has top talent from his days at Florida and seems to have grown up enough to be a productive NFL player. Besides, there's no way he could have more character issues than the stomp-happy stud Ndamukong Suh. 

24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Dont'a Hightower, ILB, Alabama

It's yet another Alabama player chosen in the first round, but Hightower could prove to be the most successful.

Alongside James Harrison, the ultra-talented and blisteringly powerful Hightower fits in perfectly to Pittsburgh's defense.

25. Denver Broncos: Michael Brockers, DT, LSU

Brockers could go in the first ten picks or fall out of the first round. I like him to go somewhere in the middle of that. 

26. Houston Texans: Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

The Texans already have their top route runner in Andre Johnson, but Wright gives them explosiveness in the slot and another threat for Matt Schaub. They need depth at the receiver position.

27. New England Patriots: Devon Still, DT, Penn State

Devon Still could go a bit earlier in the draft, but the Patriots are hopeful that one of the top defensive tackle prospects fall in their lap. Here's to assuming one does.

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

The Packers need help stopping the run, and Cox would be the most talented front seven player on the board at this point.

29. Baltimore Ravens: Andre Branch, OLB, Clemson

Pass rushing isn't Baltimore's biggest need, but it has always been their best strength and they'd love to bring in a rookie at the position.

30. San Francisco 49ers: Jayron Hosley, CB, Virginia Tech

The 49ers defense is already stacked, but depth is a big concern on their secondary. 

31. New England Patriots: Rueben Randle, WR, LSU

Randle is yet another strong receiver in this year's draft class. The Patriots know that an elite quarterback is nothing without solid receivers, and this addition would make their receiving core one of the most dangerous in the NFL. 

32. New York Giants: Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State

The Giants have a big need at linebacker, but the talent available in Adams is enough to make this move in adding another weapon to their already-strong O line.