2012 NBA Mock Draft: Non-Lottery Picks That Will Make Instant Impact

While lottery picks like Anthony Davis and Thomas Robinson will provide an instant boost to their new franchises, this year's NBA draft class has plenty of depth, which means some players that get drafted later in Round 1 should also make an instant impact.

Being able to find a gem late in the round, when all of the elite prospects are off the board, is a testament to a team's scouting ability. With that in mind, here's a complete mock draft of the opening round featuring three late first-rounders that will make their presence felt right away.

1. Charlotte Bobcats: Anthony Davis, PF, Kentucky

The Bobcats have reached rock bottom, so there's no where to go but up next season. Davis will give them a dominant post player to build around.

2. Washington Wizards: Thomas Robinson, PF, Kansas

After Davis things get far less certain since no prospect has established himself as the clear No. 2. The Wizards need more reliability in the paint, which Robinson would provide.

3. Cleveland Cavaliers: Michael Kidd-Gilchrist, SF, Kentucky

Kyrie Irving shined throughout his rookie season and should be the Cavaliers' cornerstone for years to come. Now they need to get him some support.

4. New Orleans Hornets: Andre Drummond, C, Connecticut

Every team understands there's a lot of risk involved with picking Drummond because his raw talent still needs to get developed. That said, he has no shortage of potential.

5. Sacramento Kings: Harrison Barnes, SF, North Carolina

Barnes spent a lot of time in the spotlight at North Carolina. He should benefit from a low-pressure atmosphere in Sacramento where he can avoid the spotlight.

6. Portland Trail Blazers (via Brooklyn Nets): Bradley Beal, SG, Florida

A strong finish to the season at Florida has helped Beal's stock rise, but he'll need to prove he's worthy of this spot during the draft process.

7. Golden State Warriors: Jared Sullinger, PF, Ohio State

Golden State's main focus should be finding a player that can play alongside David Lee. Sullinger would be the perfect fit after a solid career at Ohio State.

8. Toronto Raptors: Perry Jones III, F, Baylor

There were times during Jones' stay at Baylor that he seemed like a surefire top-five pick, but a lack of consistency will likely cause him to slide a bit.

9. Detroit Pistons: Arnett Moultrie, PF, Mississippi State

Moultrie has an impressive combination of size and athleticism, but still has developing to do at the next level. That's not enough to make the Pistons pass.

10. New Orleans Hornets (via Minnesota Timberwolves): Kendall Marshall, PG, North Carolina

The Hornets should be looking for their next franchise point guard in the offseason. If Marshall falls to them, they can't afford to let him slip by.

11. Portland Trail Blazers: Tyler Zeller, PF, North Carolina

Fundamentally-strong players like Zeller often get overlooked in the draft, but Tim Duncan has been showing for years that it doesn't take flash to produce.

12. Milwaukee Bucks: Meyers Leonard, C, Illinois

While Leonard definitely has enough size to play center in the NBA, he could have used another season in college to sharpen his skills. Still worth a lottery pick, though.

13. Phoenix Suns: Damian Lillard, PG, Weber State

Lillard won't be able to replace Steve Nash's distribution skills if the veteran decides to leave in free agency, but he projects as a solid scoring guard.

14. Houston Rockets: Jeremy Lamb, SG, Connecticut

The Rockets actually outplayed their talent level this season. They still need another perimeter scorer to boost an inconsistent offense.

15. Philadelphia 76ers: Austin Rivers, SG, Duke

It will be interesting to see where Rivers lands on draft day. The hype would suggest he's a top-10 talent, but his performance at Duke left some concerns.

16. Houston Rockets (via New York Knicks): Terrence Jones, SF, Kentucky

Having two early picks should help the Rockets add even more depth. The question remains if they have a star that can step up in crunch time, however.

17. Dallas Mavericks: Terrence Ross, SG, Washington

A disappointing season for the Mavericks shouldn't cause the front office to panic. A couple additions will get them right back on track.

18. Minnesota Timberwolves (via Utah Jazz): Dion Waiters, G, Syracuse

Waiters should give the Timberwolves a scoring boost from the outside to go along with the team's improved play down low.

19. Orlando Magic: Andrew Nicholson, PF, St. Bonaventure

The Magic must start protecting themselves in case the Dwight Howard saga leads to him leaving. Nicholson provides nice value at this spot to fill a need.

20. Denver Nuggets: John Henson, PF, North Carolina

In their first-round loss to the Los Angeles Lakers, the Nuggets' lack of depth up front was exposed. They were able to slow down LA's big men for awhile, but when it mattered most the Lakers simply had too much talent.

Kenneth Faried is a workhouse and rebounding machine. He's limited offensively, though. His fellow frontcourt players also have their respective flaws. That's why taking a player like Henson makes the most sense for Denver.

He be able to play extended minutes in his rookie season thanks to his all-around ability, giving the Nuggets more options against top teams.

21. Boston Celtics: Doron Lamb, SG, Kentucky

Most of the key pieces should still be in place for Boston heading into next season, so the team needs to take pressure off its veterans.

22. Boston Celtics (via Los Angeles Clippers): Royce White, SF, Iowa State

Another solid depth selection for the Celtics. White will benefit from playing behind a player like Paul Pierce, who has been through plenty of battles.

23. Atlanta Hawks: Tony Wroten, G, Washington

The Hawks are seemingly always in the playoffs and put up a fight, but can't get over the hump. Wroten is a combo guard to help the bench.

24. Cleveland Cavaliers (via Los Angeles Lakers): Draymond Green, PF, Michigan State

When it comes to underrated players in the class, Green is near the top of the list. He doesn't get the respect he deserves because his upside is limited. What you see is what you get, but that isn't always a bad thing.

Green made steady progress every year at Michigan State and established himself as one of the nation's top post players last season. That shows he's ready to make an impact in the NBA without an extended learning curve.

His lack of height (6'7") is an issue, but he should make up for it with his strength and improved mid-range game. He'd be a steal for the Cavaliers at this spot.

25. Memphis Grizzlies: Marquis Teague, PG, Kentucky

Teague never seemed to find a comfort zone playing with so many big stars at Kentucky, but it was a good experience as he prepares to make the jump.

26. Indiana Pacers: Moe Harkless, SF, St. John's

The Pacers are putting up a fight against the Miami Heat, showing exactly how much potential they have on the roster. Harkless will find a niche.

27. Miami Heat: Fab Melo, C, Syracuse

Off-court issues didn't allow Melo to finish his college career like he wanted, but that won't stop him from willing a need for the Heat.

28. Oklahoma City Thunder: John Jenkins, SG, Vanderbilt

The Thunder have made major strides over the past few seasons and should be contenders for several years to come. They have superstars in Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook to go along with a boatload of solid depth players.

They really don't have any huge needs, but the one thing a team can never have enough of is shooters. Jenkins falls squarely into that category and would provide a nice boost as another key member of an already deep rotation.

All told, Oklahoma City should just select the best player available with this pick. Based on the current breakdown, that would be Jenkins.

29. Chicago Bulls: William Buford, SG, Ohio State

Even though Buford isn't going to blow anybody away with his athleticism, he's a good fit for a Bulls team that had bad injury luck all season.

30. Golden State Warriors (via San Antonio Spurs): Jeffery Taylor, SF, Vanderbilt

Taylor would provide the Warriors with something they have lacked in recent seasons: a solid defender. His play on offense needs some work, but he's a good value pick.