Here's this week's Mock Draft
#1 - Indianapolis, Andrew Luck QB, Stanford (underclassman)
Needs: CB, DT, OT, QB - BPA vs Need Quotient=5.7
Andrew Luck, No #1. It’s as straightforward as that.
#2 - St Louis, TRADE with Miami, Robert Griffin III-Quarterback, Baylor
Needs: ROT, DE, OL, TE, FS - BNQ=3.4
The rumours are rife that someone will deal with Jeff Fisher and St Louis for a host of draft picks to ensure RGIII heads their way. We like Miami to make a play but Washington, Kansas City and Seattle are also in the mix.
#3 Minnesota, Morris Claiborne-Cornerback, LSU (underclassman)
Needs: CB, DB, DT, LOT, WR - BNQ=2.7
Minnesota reached last year to get Ponder and may go back to the well for Justin Blackmon but the receiver has some off-field concerns and the Vikings could do worse than get an immediate starter in Claiborne to assist their horrible secondary.
#4 Cleveland, Matt Kalil-Offensive Tackle, USC (underclassman)
Needs: QB, ROT, RB, WR, DB - BNQ=4.0
They may like Riley Reiff more or even Trent Richardson or Justin Blackmon but at this stage we will predict Holmgren makes the safe bet in Kalil. If RGIII fell to them they may take that chance also but don’t expect them to trade up for him.
#5 - Tampa Bay, Trent Richardson-Halfback, Alabama (underclassman)
Needs: OLB, ILB, CB, RB, OL - BNQ=5.4
Expect the Bucs to try and trade out of this pick as their needs aren’t matched up right but Trent Richardson could give their new coach Greg Schiano a gamebreaker.
#6 Washington, Justin Blackmon-Wide Receiver, Oklahoma State
Needs: QB, WR, CB, ROT, RB - BNQ=5.8
Shanahan will need to make a decision on whether he will stick with Grossman, take a chance that Nick Foles or Brandon Weeden falls to the second round or take Ryan Tannehill. We believe it remains a viable option for Washington to wait and take a top flight receiver instead in Blackmon.
#7 Jacksonville, Dre Kirkpatrick-Cornerback/Punt Returner, Alabama (underclassman)
Needs: WR, CB, DE, OL, TE - BNQ=5.5
Kirkpatrick is an excellent prospect at corner although his recent off-field misdemeanour could have him dropping the boards we think the fact that charges were dropped puts Kirkpatrick back into the top 10.
#8/#9 St Louis (from Miami), Riley Reiff-Offensive Tackle, Iowa (underclassman)
Needs: CB, OLB, DT, LOT, WR - BNQ=4.5
The Rams have plenty of needs but Reiff just might match up best, besides Mike Mayock has him as the number one Offensive Tackle prospect so what’s not to like?
#8/#9 Carolina TRADE with Seattle, Ryan Tannehill-Quarterback, Texas A&M
Needs: QB, PR, OLB, DE, DT - BNQ=4.5
The Seahawks need a QB and will jump ahead of other potential QB buyers in Kansas City and Buffalo to get Tannehill who has a lot of upside and would work well in a West Coast system.
#10 - Buffalo, Quinton Coples-Defensive End, North Carolina
Needs: DE, CB, WR, LOT - BNQ=4.9
A lot of people down Buffalo way desperately want the Bills to draft a Quarterback to compete or be groomed with Ryan Fitzpatrick but if the top 3 prospects are already off the board at #10 it leaves the four biggest needs to choose from. Jonathan Martin is probably the best choice of those however Buddy Nix has shown no propensity to draft Offensive Tackles in the early rounds which leaves Coples to add a pass rush threat to the Bills new 4-3 front.
#11/#12 Kansas City, Jonathan Martin-Offensive Tackle, Stanford (underclassman)
Needs: OT, NT, ILB, QB, CB = BNQ=3.9
Jonathan Martin is one of the top players on the board in a position of most need for the Chiefs.
#11/#12 - Carolina (from Seattle), Devon Still-Defensive Tackle/End, Penn State
Needs: WR, DT, OG, ILB, DB - BNQ=4.0
Devon Still is really climbing the draft boards and the flexible DT in a 4-3 or DE in a 3-4 would be a good addition for the Panthers as they may be changing their defense this year or running more hybrids.
#13 - Arizona, David DeCastro-Offensive Guard, Stanford (underclassman)
Needs: LOT, OL, LB, CB, DB - BNQ=5.4
Arizona like to take a value pick at a position of need. Offensive Linemen are needed in multiple positions and DeCastro’s top ten ranking makes this an easy choice.
#14 – Dallas, Courtney Upshaw-Outside Linebacker/Defensive End, Alabama
Needs: CB, OLB, DE, DB, OL - BNQ=4.0
The choice is between a top flight cornerback or developing a pass rush. Probably Upshaw is the better value and would fit in well to the Cowboys system.
#15 - Philadephia, Donta’ Hightower-Inside Linebacker, Alabama (underclassman)
Needs: ILB, OLB, OL, SS, WR - BNQ=4.1
Luke Kuechly is rated higher than Hightower but Hightower has size and presence and could play either inside or out, Philadelphia need all of the above and may take a chance on the Alabama underclassman.
#16 – NY Jets, Nick Perry-Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, USC
Needs: OLB, S, OL , CB - BNQ=6.3
Normally the Jets are BPA all the way and Perry fits that bill as well as filling a dire need at pass rush.
#17 - Cincinnati (from Oakland), Janoris Jenkins-Cornerback, North Alabama
Needs: CB, S, OG, OLB, RB - BNQ=5.3
Cincy have a few needs but their choice is not clear cut. Janoris Jenkins is climbing back up the boards, he has all the talent but will the intangibles add up for the Bengals?
#18 - San Diego, Luke Kuechly-Inside Linebacker, Boston College (underclassman)
Needs: ROT, ILB, OLB, CB, OL - BNQ=3.7
The Chargers keep coach Norv Turner and GM A.J. Smith and draft need. Kuechly will be a huge upgrade to the weak linebacking corps in San Diego.
#19 - Chicago, Michael Floyd-Wide Receiver, Notre Dame
Needs: WR, OL, DE, DB, TE - BNQ=5.0
The Bears need wide receiver help badly. It is not that likely that Floyd falls this far but if he does this is a relatively easy choice although both Michael Brockers and Melvin Ingram will get a mention at the table.
#20 - Tennessee, Melvin Ingram-Defensive End, South Carolina
Needs: DE, OC, WR, DB, OG - BNQ=4.4
If Ingram falls this to Tennessee don’t expect them to take long at all to put the card in. He ticks all the right boxes for a team that has a need at DE.
#21 - Cincinnati, Kendall Wright-Wide Receiver/Kick Returner, Baylor
The Bengals have a few options here including guard Cordy Glenn or safety Mark Barron but they may like Wright too much to ignore and gives QB Andy Dalton another weapon opposite A.J. Green.
#22 Cleveland (from Atlanta), Lamar Miller-Running Back, Miami
It seems likely that Cleveland will use one of their 2 first round picks on a skill player. With no obvious choices at either QB or WR then we think Miller will be the choice here.
#23 - Detroit, Mike Adams-Offensive Tackle, Ohio State
Needs: OG, OT, CB, OC - BNQ=4.5
Mike Adams is a logical pick for the Lions who need to protect Matthew Stafford, unfortunately logical is not always the way with the Lions on draft day but for now we have them taking Adams.
#24 - Pittsburgh, Dontari Poe-Nose Tackle, Memphis
Needs: ILB, NT, OL, S - BNQ=6.7
An upgrade at Nose Tackle is a desire for the Steelers but is Poe worth the pick at #24? We think so.
#25 Denver, Michael Brockers-Defensive Tackle, LSU
Needs: WR, RB, ILB, OL, CB - BNQ=7.5
Denver have needs but there aren’t any obvious selections there. If Brockers really does fall down the draft board at some point a team will find him simply too good to pass up.
#26 - Houston, Cordy Glenn-Offensive Guard, Georgia
Needs: OT, NT, OL, DB - BNQ=4.0
They wanted Poe, may’ve settled for Brockers but instead go offense and upgrade their line.
#27 - New England (from New Orleans), Peter Konz-Offensive Center, Wisconsin (underclassman)
Needs: OC, DB, DL, OG, WR - BNQ=4.7
The Pats need a center so this the fact that Konz falls to them is a gift.
#28 - Green Bay, Whitney Mercilus-Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Illinois
Needs: OLB, S, DE - BNQ=5.0
Mercilus would be an immediate upgrade to the Packers pass rush which would automatically upgrade their entire defense.
#29 - Baltimore, Jerel Worthy-Defensive Tackle, Michigan State (underclassman)
Needs: LOT, LB, DB, OL - BNQ=6.2
The Ravens need better protection for Joe Flacco but prefer not to reach for tackle Zebrie Sanders instead settling on top prospect Jerel Worthy to play DE in their 3-4.
#30 – San Francisco, Alshon Jeffery-Wide Receiver, Notre Dame
Needs: WR, CB, OL, FS - BNQ=3.5
Jeffery is a prestigious talent and could be just what San Francisco need to assist QB Alex Smith. Coach Jim Harbaugh should be able to keep Jeffery on the straight and narrow which is the biggest concern for most teams looking at a receiver.
#31 - New England, Mark Barron-Strong Safety, Alabama
The Pats may try to dish this pick to someone like New Orleans or Cincinnati but they also have needs across the secondary and O and D Lines so using both 1st round picks isn’t out of the question either. Barron’s stock has risen sharply of late and would be a great pickup for the Pats.
#32 - NY Giants, Zebrie Sanders-Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma State
Needs: OT, OL, LB, RB - BNQ=3.0
Giants need help on the O-Line quite severely especially at right tackle, expect a need pick here as that is what history tells us with the Giants and the first round.
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#1 - Indianapolis, Andrew Luck QB, Stanford (underclassman)
Needs: CB, DT, OT, QB - BPA vs Need Quotient=5.7
Andrew Luck, No #1. It’s as straightforward as that.
#2 - St Louis, TRADE with Miami, Robert Griffin III-Quarterback, Baylor
Needs: ROT, DE, OL, TE, FS - BNQ=3.4
The rumours are rife that someone will deal with Jeff Fisher and St Louis for a host of draft picks to ensure RGIII heads their way. We like Miami to make a play but Washington, Kansas City and Seattle are also in the mix.
#3 Minnesota, Morris Claiborne-Cornerback, LSU (underclassman)
Needs: CB, DB, DT, LOT, WR - BNQ=2.7
Minnesota reached last year to get Ponder and may go back to the well for Justin Blackmon but the receiver has some off-field concerns and the Vikings could do worse than get an immediate starter in Claiborne to assist their horrible secondary.
#4 Cleveland, Matt Kalil-Offensive Tackle, USC (underclassman)
Needs: QB, ROT, RB, WR, DB - BNQ=4.0
They may like Riley Reiff more or even Trent Richardson or Justin Blackmon but at this stage we will predict Holmgren makes the safe bet in Kalil. If RGIII fell to them they may take that chance also but don’t expect them to trade up for him.
#5 - Tampa Bay, Trent Richardson-Halfback, Alabama (underclassman)
Needs: OLB, ILB, CB, RB, OL - BNQ=5.4
Expect the Bucs to try and trade out of this pick as their needs aren’t matched up right but Trent Richardson could give their new coach Greg Schiano a gamebreaker.
#6 Washington, Justin Blackmon-Wide Receiver, Oklahoma State
Needs: QB, WR, CB, ROT, RB - BNQ=5.8
Shanahan will need to make a decision on whether he will stick with Grossman, take a chance that Nick Foles or Brandon Weeden falls to the second round or take Ryan Tannehill. We believe it remains a viable option for Washington to wait and take a top flight receiver instead in Blackmon.
#7 Jacksonville, Dre Kirkpatrick-Cornerback/Punt Returner, Alabama (underclassman)
Needs: WR, CB, DE, OL, TE - BNQ=5.5
Kirkpatrick is an excellent prospect at corner although his recent off-field misdemeanour could have him dropping the boards we think the fact that charges were dropped puts Kirkpatrick back into the top 10.
#8/#9 St Louis (from Miami), Riley Reiff-Offensive Tackle, Iowa (underclassman)
Needs: CB, OLB, DT, LOT, WR - BNQ=4.5
The Rams have plenty of needs but Reiff just might match up best, besides Mike Mayock has him as the number one Offensive Tackle prospect so what’s not to like?
#8/#9 Carolina TRADE with Seattle, Ryan Tannehill-Quarterback, Texas A&M
Needs: QB, PR, OLB, DE, DT - BNQ=4.5
The Seahawks need a QB and will jump ahead of other potential QB buyers in Kansas City and Buffalo to get Tannehill who has a lot of upside and would work well in a West Coast system.
#10 - Buffalo, Quinton Coples-Defensive End, North Carolina
Needs: DE, CB, WR, LOT - BNQ=4.9
A lot of people down Buffalo way desperately want the Bills to draft a Quarterback to compete or be groomed with Ryan Fitzpatrick but if the top 3 prospects are already off the board at #10 it leaves the four biggest needs to choose from. Jonathan Martin is probably the best choice of those however Buddy Nix has shown no propensity to draft Offensive Tackles in the early rounds which leaves Coples to add a pass rush threat to the Bills new 4-3 front.
#11/#12 Kansas City, Jonathan Martin-Offensive Tackle, Stanford (underclassman)
Needs: OT, NT, ILB, QB, CB = BNQ=3.9
Jonathan Martin is one of the top players on the board in a position of most need for the Chiefs.
#11/#12 - Carolina (from Seattle), Devon Still-Defensive Tackle/End, Penn State
Needs: WR, DT, OG, ILB, DB - BNQ=4.0
Devon Still is really climbing the draft boards and the flexible DT in a 4-3 or DE in a 3-4 would be a good addition for the Panthers as they may be changing their defense this year or running more hybrids.
#13 - Arizona, David DeCastro-Offensive Guard, Stanford (underclassman)
Needs: LOT, OL, LB, CB, DB - BNQ=5.4
Arizona like to take a value pick at a position of need. Offensive Linemen are needed in multiple positions and DeCastro’s top ten ranking makes this an easy choice.
#14 – Dallas, Courtney Upshaw-Outside Linebacker/Defensive End, Alabama
Needs: CB, OLB, DE, DB, OL - BNQ=4.0
The choice is between a top flight cornerback or developing a pass rush. Probably Upshaw is the better value and would fit in well to the Cowboys system.
#15 - Philadephia, Donta’ Hightower-Inside Linebacker, Alabama (underclassman)
Needs: ILB, OLB, OL, SS, WR - BNQ=4.1
Luke Kuechly is rated higher than Hightower but Hightower has size and presence and could play either inside or out, Philadelphia need all of the above and may take a chance on the Alabama underclassman.
#16 – NY Jets, Nick Perry-Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, USC
Needs: OLB, S, OL , CB - BNQ=6.3
Normally the Jets are BPA all the way and Perry fits that bill as well as filling a dire need at pass rush.
#17 - Cincinnati (from Oakland), Janoris Jenkins-Cornerback, North Alabama
Needs: CB, S, OG, OLB, RB - BNQ=5.3
Cincy have a few needs but their choice is not clear cut. Janoris Jenkins is climbing back up the boards, he has all the talent but will the intangibles add up for the Bengals?
#18 - San Diego, Luke Kuechly-Inside Linebacker, Boston College (underclassman)
Needs: ROT, ILB, OLB, CB, OL - BNQ=3.7
The Chargers keep coach Norv Turner and GM A.J. Smith and draft need. Kuechly will be a huge upgrade to the weak linebacking corps in San Diego.
#19 - Chicago, Michael Floyd-Wide Receiver, Notre Dame
Needs: WR, OL, DE, DB, TE - BNQ=5.0
The Bears need wide receiver help badly. It is not that likely that Floyd falls this far but if he does this is a relatively easy choice although both Michael Brockers and Melvin Ingram will get a mention at the table.
#20 - Tennessee, Melvin Ingram-Defensive End, South Carolina
Needs: DE, OC, WR, DB, OG - BNQ=4.4
If Ingram falls this to Tennessee don’t expect them to take long at all to put the card in. He ticks all the right boxes for a team that has a need at DE.
#21 - Cincinnati, Kendall Wright-Wide Receiver/Kick Returner, Baylor
The Bengals have a few options here including guard Cordy Glenn or safety Mark Barron but they may like Wright too much to ignore and gives QB Andy Dalton another weapon opposite A.J. Green.
#22 Cleveland (from Atlanta), Lamar Miller-Running Back, Miami
It seems likely that Cleveland will use one of their 2 first round picks on a skill player. With no obvious choices at either QB or WR then we think Miller will be the choice here.
#23 - Detroit, Mike Adams-Offensive Tackle, Ohio State
Needs: OG, OT, CB, OC - BNQ=4.5
Mike Adams is a logical pick for the Lions who need to protect Matthew Stafford, unfortunately logical is not always the way with the Lions on draft day but for now we have them taking Adams.
#24 - Pittsburgh, Dontari Poe-Nose Tackle, Memphis
Needs: ILB, NT, OL, S - BNQ=6.7
An upgrade at Nose Tackle is a desire for the Steelers but is Poe worth the pick at #24? We think so.
#25 Denver, Michael Brockers-Defensive Tackle, LSU
Needs: WR, RB, ILB, OL, CB - BNQ=7.5
Denver have needs but there aren’t any obvious selections there. If Brockers really does fall down the draft board at some point a team will find him simply too good to pass up.
#26 - Houston, Cordy Glenn-Offensive Guard, Georgia
Needs: OT, NT, OL, DB - BNQ=4.0
They wanted Poe, may’ve settled for Brockers but instead go offense and upgrade their line.
#27 - New England (from New Orleans), Peter Konz-Offensive Center, Wisconsin (underclassman)
Needs: OC, DB, DL, OG, WR - BNQ=4.7
The Pats need a center so this the fact that Konz falls to them is a gift.
#28 - Green Bay, Whitney Mercilus-Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Illinois
Needs: OLB, S, DE - BNQ=5.0
Mercilus would be an immediate upgrade to the Packers pass rush which would automatically upgrade their entire defense.
#29 - Baltimore, Jerel Worthy-Defensive Tackle, Michigan State (underclassman)
Needs: LOT, LB, DB, OL - BNQ=6.2
The Ravens need better protection for Joe Flacco but prefer not to reach for tackle Zebrie Sanders instead settling on top prospect Jerel Worthy to play DE in their 3-4.
#30 – San Francisco, Alshon Jeffery-Wide Receiver, Notre Dame
Needs: WR, CB, OL, FS - BNQ=3.5
Jeffery is a prestigious talent and could be just what San Francisco need to assist QB Alex Smith. Coach Jim Harbaugh should be able to keep Jeffery on the straight and narrow which is the biggest concern for most teams looking at a receiver.
#31 - New England, Mark Barron-Strong Safety, Alabama
The Pats may try to dish this pick to someone like New Orleans or Cincinnati but they also have needs across the secondary and O and D Lines so using both 1st round picks isn’t out of the question either. Barron’s stock has risen sharply of late and would be a great pickup for the Pats.
#32 - NY Giants, Zebrie Sanders-Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma State
Needs: OT, OL, LB, RB - BNQ=3.0
Giants need help on the O-Line quite severely especially at right tackle, expect a need pick here as that is what history tells us with the Giants and the first round.
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