2012 NFL Mock Draft: Teams That Will Regret Their Selections by Year's End

The NFL draft isn't an exact science, which is why teams spend many months preparing for who their first-round selection will be.

Ultimately, some teams will regret their selections by the end of next season because sometimes players are overrated by general managers or the team's who select them aren't a good fit.

Let's look at some players who teams will regret drafting in this fresh first round mock draft.

*Denotes players who teams will regret taking.

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

Andrew Luck is a once-in-a-generation talent that the Colts cannot afford to pass on. He will dominate the NFL for years.

2. Washington Redskins (5-11): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

Robert Griffin's dual-threat ability will help him dominate from the opening week. His ability to throw a great deep ball and run very well outside of the pocket will make him a fantastic NFL player.

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

The Vikings need a stud offensive tackle to cement the left side of their offensive line, and USC star Matt Kalil is the perfect player for that.

4. Cleveland Browns (4-12): Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

Taking running backs high in the draft has its risks because of the nature of the position, but Trent Richardson is a special talent who can rush well but also be effective in the passing attack too.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12): Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

Morris Claiborne's ability to dominate opposing wide receivers will be a huge boost to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers pass defense.

6. *St. Louis Rams (2-14): Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

Justin Blackmon would be a great No. 1 receiver for young quarterback Sam Bradford in the Rams offense.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11): Quinton Coples*, DE, UNC

Quinton Coples is a good player and has great athleticism, but he doesn't play with enough passion. Another criticism of Coples is that he's lazy and doesn't give enough effort on every play. That's a major red flag and a sign of a potential draft bust.

8. Miami Dolphins (6-10): Ryan Tannehill*, QB, Texas A&M

Ryan Tannehill is one of the more athletic quarterbacks in this year's draft class, but he lacks the passing skills to be a quality NFL quarterback.

Tannehill doesn't have the accuracy that you need to excel in the NFL. He also didn't have a ton of success against elite college opponents either.

9. Carolina Panthers (6-10): Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis

Dontari Poe has the ability to be a franchise defensive tackle and would fill a serious need on the Carolina Panthers defensive line.

10. Buffalo Bills (6-10): Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

Riley Reiff would be a Pro Bowl player for the Buffalo Bills and will be an anchor on the right side of their offensive line for years.

11. Kansas City Chiefs (7-9): David DeCastro, OG, Stanford

David DeCastro is by far the best guard prospect in this year's draft and would improve the pass protection of the Chiefs tremendously. 

12. Seattle Seahawks (7-9): Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

The Seahawks pass-rush has to get better next season for them to make the playoffs, which makes Melvin Ingram a perfect fit for their defensive line.

13. Arizona Cardinals (8-8): Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College

Luke Kuechly is one of the most intelligent linebackers to enter the NFL draft in years and is going to be a fine player wherever he lands.

14. Dallas Cowboys (8-7): Mark Barron, S, Alabama

Mark Barron is the best safety in this year's class and is an all-around player who can excel in any kind of defense. He would fill a real need at safety for the Cowboys.

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

Michael Floyd's tremendous talent makes him one of the best players in this class, and he could end up being the best WR of this class as well. He can dominate a game with his ability to make big plays and shine against the best opponents.

16. New York Jets (8-8): Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama

The Jets need to get younger on the defensive line, which makes Courtney Upshaw a great selection for them.

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

Dre Kirkpatrick has some character issues, but there's no denying his extraordinary talent. The Bengals need a lot of help at cornerback, so taking a chance on Kirkpatrick is well worth it.

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

The Chargers will hope that DeCastro falls to them, but if he doesn't, Perry is a great choice to bolster their defensive line.

19. Chicago Bears (8-8): Cordy Glenn, OG, Georgia

The Bears need to re-tool their offensive line, which means their first-round pick must be used on a guard or a center. Cordy Glenn of Georgia makes a lot of sense here.

20. Tennessee Titans (9-7): Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State

Fletcher Cox is a stud defensive tackle that would make the Titans defense far more difficult to run on.

21. Cincinnati Bengals (9-7): Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

Kendall Wight is a fantastic wide receiver with great speed and good hands. He would be a great No. 2 receiver for sophomore quarterback Andy Dalton.

22. Cleveland Browns (via ATL 10-6): Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

If the Browns are going to have any success at quarterback, they need to have a good offensive line. That starts with this draft and taking a left tackle like Jonathan Martin.

23. Detroit Lions (10-6): Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

Stephon Gilmore has Pro Bowl-caliber talent and excels in pass coverage. He's a perfect fit in a Detroit Lions defense that badly needs some top-tier cornerbacks.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4): Dont'a Hightower, ILB, Alabama

The Steelers need to get younger at linebacker, which makes Dont'a Hightower, one of the most NFL-ready players in this class, a perfect fit.

25. Denver Broncos (8-8): Devon Still, DT, Penn State

The Broncos defense is good, but it's missing one key element: a strong defensive tackle. Devon Still is a run-stuffing DT that would be a great fit in the Broncos defense.

26. Houston Texans (10-6): Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina

Jeffery is a tremendous offensive talent and has a unique combination of strength and athletic ability. Him and Texans star receiver Andre Johnson would be an amazing duo.

27. New England Patriots (via NO 13-3): Michael Brockers, DT, LSU

Michael Brockers of LSU would help address the major of weakness of the New England Patriots, which is their pass-rush.

28. Green Bay Packers (15-1): Andre Branch, DE, Clemson

The Packers have to help their weak pass defense by upgrading their ability to rush the quarterback. Andre Branch would be a nice fot on the Packers defense with his good athleticism.

29. Baltimore Ravens (12-4): Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

Janoris Jenkins has some character issues that make this pick a bit risky. However, the Baltimore Ravens have the strong leadership in Ray Lewis and Ed Reed that can make Jenkins a better player and person.

30. San Francisco 49ers (13-3): Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech

Stephen Hill's speed and deep-threat ability would make him a great receiver for 49ers quarterback Alex Smith.

31. New England Patriots (13-3): Kendall Reyes, DT, Connecticut

Kendall Reyes would be able to give the Patriots defensive line strong play while All-Pro defensive tackle Vince Wilfork needs a rest.

32. New York Giants (9-7): Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford

The Giants need to upgrade the tight end position for next season, and Coby Fleener's ability to block and catch the ball effectively makes him a great fit.