2012 NFL Mock Draft: Breaking Down the Entire First Round

Want a quick breakdown of the 2012 NFL draft's first round? 

I've already nailed all 32 picks (yeah, right) so I'm here to provide two sentences on why every pick makes perfect sense for every team making a selection in Round 1. 

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1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford 

The team's beginning an organizational overhaul. Who better to kick it off than a generational quarterback talent like Andrew Luck?

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

Griffin III has special ability as a quarterback. He's got the potential to bring an excitement to D.C. that's been lacking for a while.

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

Christian Ponder is the team's franchise quarterback. He desperately needs a franchise left tackle.

4. Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

Want to take some pressure of Colt McCoy? The do-it-all bulldozer Trent Richardson's your man. 

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

The Buccaneers play in a division with Drew Brees, Cam Newton and Matt Ryan. Claiborne makes far too much sense at this juncture not to happen.

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

Jeff Fisher worked wonders with Albert Haynesworth in Tennessee. The league's 31st-ranked run defense gets their Haynesworth, without the maturity issues.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

Blaine Gabbert threw to Chastin West, Mike Thomas and Jarett Dillard. No disrespect, but he needs more help out wide. 

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

Tannehill's a work in progress with tons of upside. Who better to groom him than his college coach and Dolphins offensive coordinator Mike Sherman?

9. Carolina Panthers: Fletcher Cox, DL, Mississippi State

Cam Newton put on quite the show during his rookie campaign. However, his defensive line needs a versatile piece. 

10. Buffalo Bills: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

Buffalo upgraded their defense in free agency. Time to get Ryan Fitzpatrick a premier receiving talent.

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

Do the Chiefs have any major holes? They'll gladly pair Kuechly with 2011 Pro Bowler Derrick Johnson in the middle of their underrated defense.

12. Seattle Seahawks: Nick Perry, DE, Southern California

Pete Carroll coached Perry at USC. He became one of the better defensive ends in the country and will wreak havoc with Red Bryant next season and beyond.

13. Arizona Cardinals: David DeCastro, G, Stanford

Levi Brown needs help on the offensive line. DeCastro will make his life and Kevin Kolb's life much more comfortable. 

14. Dallas Cowboys: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

No Terence Newman? Kirkpatrick fills a legitimate void and will become a Rob Ryan favorite.

15. Philadelphia Eagles: Michael Brockers, DL, LSU

The Eagles were too soft on the interior of their defense last season. Brockers' enormous frame and disruptive tendencies will change that. 

16. New York Jets: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

Did you watch Wayne Hunter last year? Reiff takes over his spot on the right side protecting Mark Sanchez and, dare I say, Tim Tebow?

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB South Carolina

Mike Zimmer's one of the best defensive coordinators in football. Imagine the blitzes he'll draw up with the uniquely talented Ingram. 

18. San Diego Chargers: Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB Alabama

Shaun Phillips is one of the more under-the-radar yet well-rounded defensive ends in football. The same goes for Courtney Upshaw, his perfect complement.

19. Chicago Bears: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

Someone needs to light a fire under this supremely talented defender. Think playing alongside Julius Peppers could help spark him?

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

The Titans play in division with Maurice Jones-Drew and Arian Foster. Brown's elite speed will help track down those star runners.

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

Leon Hall's returning from a devastating Achilles injury. Gilmore learns from him and Nate Clements and emerges as a playmaking pro.

22. Cleveland Browns (from Atlanta): Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

Wake up, Cleveland. You've got yourself a true burner on the outside.

23. Detroit Lions: Cordy Glenn, OL, Georgia

We saw what Matt Stafford is capable of if he stays healthy. Glenn is more insurance that he stays upright on a more consistent basis next season.

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

The Steelers release James Farrior. Hightower learns the ropes from veteran Larry Foote and is taking starter snaps by the end of the season at the middle linebacker spot.

25. Denver Broncos: Devon Still, DT Penn State

Denver's another team that needs to add more beef on their defensive front. Still's a mammoth and when he's on, there aren't many with more penetrating ability.

26. Houston Texans: Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford

You want a complementary piece to Andre Johnson but no quality receivers are available? How about a 6'6'', 245-pound tight end who was Andrew Luck's favorite target at Stanford? 

27. New England Patriots (from New Orleans): Mark Barron, SS, Alabama

Belichick is still re-working his secondary. Barron formulates an intimidating safety duo with Patrick Chung.

28. Green Bay Packers: Andre Branch, DE/OLB, Clemson

Clay Matthews can't do it alone. That's where the dynamic Andre Branch comes in.

29. Baltimore Ravens: Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse

No more Corey Redding or Jarret Johnson. Jones has loads of promise and can learn the nuances of the game from Terrell Suggs.

30. San Francisco 49ers: Kevin Zeitler, G, Wisconsin

Adam Snyder bolted in free agency. Zeitler fills that hole and has experience in a power running scheme.

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

Without Mark Anderson and an elder Andre Carter, Belichick needs some youth on the edge of his defense. Mercilus led the the nation in sacks last fall and is the perfect fit.

32. New York Giants, Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

Chances are, right tackle Kareem McKenzie won't be with the team in 2012, and Jonathan Martin needs some polishing, but he is certainly capable of starting on the right side after an illustrious career in Palo Alto. 

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