NFL Mock Draft First Round 2020 (April 23rd)

So how is everyone doing?

This is without a doubt the strangest period of time I have lived through and I am sure many others are feeling the same. Everything we have taken for granted in the Western world has ground into a halt and that includes the things we love.

I have missed sports in general and it is a sad time to think this is when the NBA PlayOffs should be days from beginning, the Major League Baseball season would have been well underway and the European Football Leagues would have been entering the portion of the season when hopes are dashed and dreams are achieved.

The Tennis Tour would have begun the run to the French Open and we would have been plenty occupied from those who love any form of sport that is usually played in April.

Of course it all pales into insignificance when it comes to protecting those we love around us and so I have been taking the advice from governments very seriously- stay home, protect those around us and hopefully we will return to some level of normality in the weeks and months ahead.

Make no mistake, things will eventually get better but for now we have to follow the advice being given to make sure no one unnecessarily loses loved ones. I have already felt that impact around me so this is not an overblown message from the media, but a serious concern we all have to take on head on by making sure we are keeping our distance from others.


The same goes for the NFL where Free Agency was conducted in an unfamiliar way, but that is nothing compared to how the 2020 Draft is going to be run. I just hope all the teams have invested in top broadband providers in what is hopefully going to be the one and only time we have to see the NFL Draft in the manner it will be conducted this year.

Free Agency has already bared its teeth with the biggest move being Tom Brady's decision to join the NFC and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers after spending two decades with the New England Patriots.

On the face of things you may think it is a backwards step, but the NFC looks much more open than the AFC (avoiding facing Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes before the Super Bowl is a boost in anyone's language) and the Buccaneers are loaded Offensively which makes them one of the favourites in the Conference.

And I would sign up to see Tom Brady versus Drew Brees twice this year all day long!

There is work for the Buccaneers to do if they are going to use the two years with Brady to win another Super Bowl, but the team is in a 'win now' position and I really like their chances to at least make the big game once in that time.


That was the big move, but as a Miami Dolphins fan I was mostly interested to see how the next stage of redeveloping this team would go.

Before the 2019 season the Dolphins were actively shipping away the majority of their assets which meant having a big Draft arsenal and plenty of cap space going into this off-season. Overachievement in the season meant a team who were expected to end with between 0-2 wins had 5 on the season, but a top five Draft position is not going to harm them at all.

Importantly they have gotten some big deals over the line in Free Agency with the standout signing being Byron Jones from the Dallas Cowboys. Along with Xavien Howard the Dolphins have locked down the Corner positions, while I am pleased with the Kyle Van Noy and Emmanuel Ogbah signings too which go along with Shaq Lawson to give Miami some punch up front on the Defensive side of the ball.

It all points to Miami taking an increased focus on fixing the Offense in the Draft and they have the capital to do that which automatically makes the team a much better prospect in 2020, especially if the Coaching staff can get more out of the team as they did in 2019.

With the Patriots weakened, the Dolphins and Buffalo Bills will be looking to take advantage, but like much of the League, it is all about getting it right in the Draft.


So a Mock Draft- usually I don't have the time to write this out with work and sports being run, but it is something that we all love to speculate on. I have to make some 'mock trades' just for the fun of it, but the Draft is regularly one which springs a lot of surprises so trying to second guess teams is not an easy thing to do.

Like many, this is going to look so dumb after the first five Picks are made on Day 1 with the surprises we see in the NFL Draft, but it is just a bit of fun and nothing to take too seriously.

1. Joe Burrow (QB)- go back twelve months and I was reading previews for the upcoming College Football season which had written they expected a big improvement from Joe Burrow as he moved into the starting spot as Quarter Back of the LSU Tigers.

However in the same preview he was rated as the fifteenth best QB prospect that would be eligible for the 2020 NFL Draft.

2019 proved to be a huge season for Burrow who led the Tigers to the National Championship and at the same time greatly improved his own stock to the point he is an obvious Number 1 Pick. Barring the house being given to Cincinnati for this position in the Draft, Burrow will be the new franchise Quarter Back for the Bengals.

Am I convinced about Burrow? Not completely with the potential of him being a one season wonder, but his character isn't in question and Cincinnati have to take him here.

2. Chase Young (DE)- there has been some suggestions from the Washington Redskins that they are doing their due diligence about the Quarter Backs in the 2020 Draft, but I do think that is smoke and mirrors.

It would take plenty of Draft capital for a team to move into this spot and I am not sure any team will want to offer what Washington will consider.

With that said Washington are getting the chance to pick a potential star at the next level- there is a recovery job being done in the nation's capital, but Chase Young is a great piece to add to the Defensive Line. Perhaps trading away Trent Williams will give Washington more resources to add the Draft, but with this many holes on the roster you have to take the best possible player on the board and that is Young.

3. LA CHARGERS TRADE with the DETROIT LIONS
Justin Herbert (QB)- I would be more surprised if the Detroit Lions were to pick Number 3 in the Draft than if they were able to pick some additional Draft capital and see either the Miami Dolphins or the Los Angeles Chargers move into this position.

It makes little sense for the Lions to do anything else, especially as they won't be slipping that far down the Day 1 Draft spots and in my Mock I have the Chargers being the team to pull the trigger.

Miami have the potential to do the same, but I think they seem happier in the Number 5 spot barring yet another team moving ahead of them. The Chargers seem to be more convinced about Justin Herbert than the Dolphins and at Number 6 in the Draft I think there is more urgency for them to move into the Number 3 or 4 spot than the Dolphins.

There is a chance that Detroit still pick here with the Giants looking to trade out of the Number 4 spot, but my feeling is that someone will just get a touch twitchy and make the move.

I am not at all sure about Herbert and am desperate for Miami to avoid him- he hasn't played away from Oregon and looked very inconsistent in 2019 against teams that are perhaps a tier below the very elite in College Football. His stock has risen in the weeks leading to Draft day, and I think that will see him picked high, with the Chargers supposedly very keen on him.

4. Jedrick Wills (OL)- the stories coming out of New York that the Giants have been scouting up Justin Herbert seem to be completely designed to produce a trade that will add Draft capital for the team.

If the Detroit Lions are not able to make a deal, it would not surprise me if the Giants are able to move down a couple of spots and still pick up the player I have registered for them here.

For this mock I have the Giants unable to make a deal, although I do think there is a potential for someone like the Jacksonville Jaguars to offer enough compensation to skip ahead of the Miami Dolphins if they feel they want to take a Quarter Back here.

That wouldn't surprise me at all, especially if they can deal away Yannick Ngakoue for what the Jaguars have been looking for. If they do that, I would expect them to trade above the Miami Dolphins, but for this Mock I have the Giants upgrading the Offensive Line and also someone who can pave the way for Saquon Barkley for years to come.

5. Tua Tagovailoa (QB)- any news story you read at this time of the year is designed to scramble what other teams are thinking and I think that is the case with the Miami Dolphins looking at other options in the Draft.

In a perfect world they don't have to move from this spot to take the Quarter Back that has been high on the agenda for a long time and ever since the 'tanking' was put in place last season. Injuries to Tua Tagovailoa are a concern, but in this day and age it is not a selection that is going to hinder Miami for years to come if they get this wrong.

Tagovailoa went into the 2019 season as the clear Number 1 Quarter Back and I think that will still be the mindset for the Dolphins despite the injuries he has suffered. Another year of 'Fitz Magic' can see Tagovailoa get healthy, and worst case scenario for the Dolphins is they are picking very high again in twelve months time and can change the direction of the team if Tua is shown to be too banged up for the next level.

I am not sure how I feel about Tua, especially the lack of athleticism that seems to be the way forward for players in this position in the NFL. However I think Miami have targeted him for some time and they can select him without losing any of the other host of early selections they have in the next two Drafts.

6. DETROIT LIONS TRADE with the LOS ANGELES CHARGERS

Jeff Okudah (CB)- in this Mock Draft the Lions are able to move down and add some additional capital as well as being able to pick the player they are most likely to take in the Number 3 spot if they stand pat.

Jeff Okudah looks to be the best Corner in the Draft and the Lions have lost Darius Slay who has been moved to the Philadelphia Eagles.

This looks a no brainer for a team who are rebuilding the Defensive unit in a 'make or break' season for the Coaching staff.

7. Isaiah Simmons (LB)- the Carolina Panthers are clearly in rebuilding mode with a first year staff, but the biggest holes are on the Defensive side of the ball. They did do some work to address the Offense in Free Agency, so anything but a Defensive player being picked in the First Round would be a surprise.

Adding more Picks by trading down is a possibility, but the way my Mock is unfolding I think the pressing needs begin to be addressed here.

The retirement of Luke Keuchly means there is a gaping hole to be filled by Isaiah Simmons and it would be surprising if the Panthers pass on someone who can be effective from a number of positions on the field

Derrick Brown is a possibility here too, but Simmons looks the more obvious choice.

8. DENVER BRONCOS TRADE with the ARIZONA CARDINALS

Jerry Jeudy (WR)- the Broncos have some Draft capital which helps them move ahead of other rivals who will be looking to upgrade their Wide Receiver corps.

I really was at loggerheads with this selection in the Draft as the Cardinals could easily select Derrick Brown here, but with a General Manager who is used to making moves and the lack of selections in the Draft I do think they can drop down and still fill a need.

Adding selections will help the Cardinals and the Broncos should be keen with the capital they have to offer in a trade as they get their first choice Receiver. That helps Drew Lock and Courtland Sutton going forward and I do think the Broncos have identified Jeudy as the best Receiver in the Draft.

9. Derrick Brown (DL)- there are plenty of Draft selections for the rebuilding Jacksonville Jaguars so I don't think there will be much interest in dropping down here.

With as many holes as the Jaguars have, I do think they will select the best player available for them and that is the monstrous Derrick Brown on the Defensive Line.

Both Calais Campbell and Marcell Dareus are gone, and the Jaguars struggled to stuff the run last season so Brown makes the most sense. CJ Henderson is another they could target, but I think Brown is the selection here.

10. Tristan Wirfs (OL)- the Right Tackle position has been dealt with in Free Agency, but the Cleveland Browns protect Baker Mayfield a little more by taking the second Offensive Lineman off the board.

Like many teams as you move down the Draft positions there is a chance the Browns will trade down to add to their selections, but I don't think they find a willing partner here and take a player to fill a real position of need.

Things could change if Odell Beckham Jr is moved on in a trade prior to the Draft and Cleveland could go for a Wide Receiver ahead of the Jets and the Raiders, but right now I think they go with an Offensive Lineman to give their Quarter Back the best chance of success in 2020.

11. CeeDee Lamb (WR)- the Jets have a number of positions to address in the Draft, but the loss of Robby Anderson makes this an easy choice for a First Round selection.

With Jerry Jeudy off the board in my Mock, the Jets go with CeeDee Lamb as the gift for Sam Darnold.

There is a chance the Jets go with an Offensive Lineman to offer their Quarter Back better protection, but Darnold needs someone to throw to and I think that might be the more pressing concern in this position.

12. Henry Ruggs (WR)- it would be a big surprise if the Las Vegas Raiders do not take a Wide Receiver in the First Round and I think they can do that without moving up the Draft positions.

With both Jeudy and Lamb off my board in the Mock Draft, the Raiders pick up Henry Ruggs and don't have to give away any further Picks. There is a chance Las Vegas think about doing this earlier if they like one of the other two Receivers a lot more, but I think they will be happy with any of the three leading players at that position and give Derek Carr a chance to prove he is the franchise Quarter Back going forward.

13. ATLANTA FALCONS TRADE with the SAN FRANCISCO 49ers

CJ Henderson (CB)- in my Mock Draft the top three Receivers are off the board ahead of the San Francisco 49ers who are in the thirteenth spot thanks to a trade made with the Indianapolis Colts.

With a lack of Draft selections, the 49ers find a willing partner to see them move down a few spots and pick up an extra Pick.

I have the Atlanta Falcons making the trade as they look to move ahead of the Arizona Cardinals who may also be looking to upgrade the Defensive Back positions. This is a big season for the Falcons Coaching staff and I think they will be looking to pick up the clear second best Corner in the Draft with Jeff Okudah already off the board.

The 49ers can still pick a player of need a few spots down so this looks to make sense for both teams.

14. Andrew Thomas (OL)- I know there are some suggestions that the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will be moving up the Draft positions to take their Offensive Lineman earlier, but I think they can land one even if they stay where they are.

Tom Brady and Rob Gronkowski have arrived in this part of Florida and that means the Buccaneers are in a 'win now' spot. The Offensive Line is the obvious weakness on this side of the ball and being able to land Andrew Thomas here is a huge boost for the team.

Any potential trade could depend on what the Arizona Cardinals do with the Number 8 Pick in the Draft- if they stay there and pick up an Offensive Lineman I do think Tampa Bay will look to move up behind them to take one, but in this Mock things work out perfectly for the Buccaneers who look a real power in the NFC already.

15. ARIZONA CARDINALS TRADE with the DENVER BRONCOS

Mekhi Becton (OL)- Kyler Murray has asked for some more Offensive help to take the next step in his career.

DeAndre Hopkins has been signed from the Houston Texans, but Murray will need time to make plays for his Receivers and Arizona get fortunate.

They are able to trade down in my Mock and still pick up a top Offensive Lineman in Mekhi Becton who has perhaps been overlooked by some teams due to the flagged drug test which recently hit the press.

He might be the fourth Lineman off the board, but the Cardinals have additional Draft capital and fill a big need in this Mock.

16. SAN FRANCISCO 49ers TRADE with the ATLANTA FALCONS

Javon Kinlaw (DE)- the San Francisco 49ers have traded away DeForest Buckner for the Indianapolis Colts First Round selection, but they use that to add some Draft capital as well as being able to take the player they likely would if they stayed in the thirteenth spot.

In this Mock Draft they are able to make the trade with the Atlanta Falcons and select Javon Kinlaw who will come in and fit Buckner's vacated spot.

17. K'Lavon Chaisson (DE)- I think the Dallas Cowboys have a number of options here and all make some sense.

There is the obvious need at Corner Back and Defensive End which can be filled here or they can choose to move down the Draft board and still have a very good chance of being able to fill positions of need.

One team I toyed with moving into this spot was the New England Patriots who could be keen on picking up Jordan Love as the potential Quarter Back of the future, but the way my Mock has worked out means they could stay at Number 23 and still be able to pick Love if they wanted.

This is a spot in which AJ Epenesa, AJ Terrell, Kristian Fulton, Jaylon Johnson could all fill, but I think the Dallas Cowboys might be encouraged by the upside K'Lavon Chaisson brings as they look to play him opposite DeMarcus Lawrence in the position vacated by Robert Quinn.

18. Josh Jones (OL)- after picking the Quarter Back of the future, the Miami Dolphins have to make sure they are able to protect him and I think that is why they will use the second First Round Pick on an Offensive Lineman.

Some Mocks have Cesar Ruiz settled in here, but Miami did sign Ted Karras for that position and instead may choose to upgrade the Tackle positions with Josh Jones from Houston.

Jones looks very capable at the next level and I would not be surprised if Miami are targeting at least one more Offensive Lineman in the Draft with the amount of selections through the first two Rounds. Ezra Cleveland is another name being linked with the team, but may be able to be picked in the Second Round so I think they go with the superior graded talent in Jones here.

19. Kristian Fulton (CB)- Eli Apple was supposed to sign with the Las Vegas Raiders in Free Agency but seemingly has changed his mind.

That might just strengthen the mind for the Raiders when it comes to the second Draft selection in the First Round and I think they could pick Kristian Fulton here as the Corner Back to slot in where Apple was expected to go.

With Henderson and Okudah off my board, the Raiders pick the third Corner Back here.

20. Xavier McKinney (S)- the Jaguars have lost a lot of pieces on what was a stellar Defensive unit just a couple of years ago and I think their second First Round Draft Pick will also be used on that side of the ball.

In my Mock Draft Derrick Brown has already been selected to help the Defensive Line, but the Jaguars back that up by picking arguably the best Safety in the Draft.

There are options at Corner Back too with AJ Terrell still on the board, but the Jaguars continuing to take the best player of need and that is Xavier McKinney.

21. Justin Jefferson (WR)- there is a chance that the Eagles will move up the Draft standings if one of either Jerry Jeudy, CeeDee Lamb or Henry Ruggs drops below Number 12 in the order, but in my Mock Draft all three are gone.

For a long time the talk about the Eagles has been taking Justin Jefferson and I think he will still be there if they are picking at Number 21.

More weapons for Carson Wentz are needed and I think this goes some way to addressing that without having to give up Draft capital.

22. Jaylon Johnson (CB)- this is a spot the Minnesota Vikings have picked up in trading Stefon Diggs to the Buffalo Bills, but the choice looks to be replacing pieces on the other side of the ball.

All three top Corner Backs from 2019 have moved on and Mike Zimmer is a Defensive Coach who will want to pick up someone to at least fill in. With three Corners off the board, Jaylon Johnson looks like someone the Vikings can pick up here ahead of AJ Terrell.

Johnson is ranked pretty highly by Pro Football Focus and this fills an obvious need for the Vikings as their fans look to see how they convert the stock picked up in moving Diggs.

23. BALTIMORE RAVENS TRADE with the NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

Patrick Queen (LB)- both the Patriots and Ravens have plenty of Draft Picks in 2020, but the Baltimore Ravens could entice a trade up with New England who don't have a Second Round Pick where Baltimore have two.

Maybe future considerations are given up as Baltimore look to get in front of the New Orleans Saints and take Patrick Queen who looks to be the clear Number 1 Linebacker in the Draft.

That would suit the Ravens and I also think the Patriots might be keen to drop down and add a Second Round Pick if possible assuming the rumours about not being overly convinced by Jordan Love is true.

If Baltimore are not able to make the trade, I would fully expect Queen to be gone in the next spot with the New Orleans Saints.

24. Grant Delpit (S)- this would be a popular choice in New Orleans if a loaded roster was able to give themselves another Defensive Back who played his College Football up the road at LSU.

Patrick Queen would be the obvious choice here if the Ravens haven't jumped ahead and taken him and I think if he is on the board he will be picked by the Saints.

Some are suggesting Sean Payton may be keen on Jordan Love, but I think Drew Brees signing for two years and Taysom Hill on the roster means they won't be picking a Quarter Back. This is a small window for success for the Saints with Brees at QB so they have to pick players who can play a part now, and adding a Defensive Back to the team can't be a bad thing when you think they have the Buccaneers sitting in the same Division.

Grant Delpit has some huge upside at Safety and he would be someone that may be able to match up with Rob Gronkowski.

However I think there is a potential for New Orleans to pick him up a few spots down so I would not be surprised if someone jumps back into the First Round to pick here and give the Saints some additional Picks having only five in the Draft in 2020 going into this one.

A trade down is most likely in my opinion, but for this Mock I will plug in Delpit here. Other options could be AJ Terrell or AJ Epenesa as New Orleans look to load up the Defensive side of the ball to compete with the talent Tampa Bay have put together.

25. Jalen Reagor (WR)- the Vikings might be in 'win now' mode, but this is a roster with a number of holes that need to be filled on both sides of the ball.

On Day 1 of the Draft I would expect the Vikings to select someone to help on both sides of the ball.

Having selected a Corner Back at 22, I have the Vikings looking to replace Stefon Diggs at 25 and the speedster out of TCU looks to be the player that fits the mould best. Laviska Shenault Jr will interest teams, but I think the Vikings go for the slightly shorter Jalen Reagor who has speed in abundance.

26. D'Andre Swift (RB)- the Dolphins have picked a Quarter Back and an Offensive Lineman in this Mock and there is every chance they pick another one here.

They might be reaching a little bit to do that and instead may want to pick up the first Running Back in the Draft before those coming up have a chance to do that.

D'Andre Swift could be the player to pair up with Jordan Howard in the backfield with Day 2 concentrating on strengthening the Line further. He looks to be the best Running Back in the Draft and may be the second part of the tandem in the backfield that Miami will be looking to turn the franchise around as Swift lines up behind Tua Tagovailoa.

27. AJ Epenesa (DE)- a poor Combine day has affected his stock, but this could be a god chance for the Seattle Seahawks to pick up a replacement for Jadeveon Clowney.

This is a spot from which the Seahawks may decide to trade down and pick up some extra Draft capital and it would not surprise me if that is the case.

But if the Seahawks do stay here I think they could decide to take an edge rusher who has better game tape than the Combine showing and has slipped into a good position.

28. NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS TRADE with the BALTIMORE RAVENS

Jordan Love (QB)- there have been rumours both ways regarding New England's interest in Jordan Love and in this Mock they are able to trade back and still able to pick the player they might have gone with in their original position.

The Patriots do have Jarrett Stidham on the roster and he would have spent a year learning under Tom Brady and Bill Belichick. That can't be discounted and perhaps the Patriots pick up more Draft selections by trading out of the First Round and having enough to stock up the front of the Defensive unit which has lost some key players.

However for this Mock Draft I will have Love landing here as the selection to take over from Brady.

29. Curtis Weaver (DE)- the Tennessee Titans would love for someone to trade in with the Seattle Seahawks in this Mock scenario and have AJ Epenesa land with them here.

It is clear that the Defensive Edge needs addressing and in this spot I slide in Curtis Weaver even if he was dominant at a level in College that was not against Power 5 opponents.

Yetur Gross-Matos is another potential selection for the Titans and they can address the Offensive Line on Day 2.

30. Tee Higgins (WR)- the Aaron Rodgers window for success at the Green Bay Packers is closing rapidly and there is no doubt the Quarter Back looks to have declined in recent seasons.

Last season the team did win thirteen games, but I can't count too many that were on Rodgers' back but rather an improved Defensive unit which kept the team in games.

The two heavy losses to the San Francisco 49ers shows a team that needs more Offensive weapons as teams continue to double Davante Adams. While Tight End will be addressed in later Rounds, the Packers do have some intriguing choices at Wide Receiver at the end of the First Round.

I have placed Tee Higgins here, but Green Bay could easily go Brandon Aiyuk, Denzel Mims, Laviska Shenault Jr or Michael Pittman Jr.

I think Higgins may be the best fit with his size as a big target in the End Zone.

31. Michael Pittman Jr (WR)- the 49ers are able to pick a Defensive End with their first Pick in the First Round and this time they help the other side of the ball.

Losing Emmanuel Sanders means there is room to bring in a Wide Receiver and they may go for a big body in Michael Pittman Jr to play opposite Deebo Samuel.

Jimmy Garroppolo is not the most accurate, but he can throw the ball up and let Pittman Jr use his size to make some plays and it might give the 49ers one of the best Receiving corps in the NFL when you add George Kittle to the cause.

The 49ers could choose to let someone high in the Second Round move in with the potential to take a Wide Receiver there and add Draft selections.

32. AJ Terrell (CB)- the Kansas City Chiefs look like a loaded team going into the 2020 season as they look to defend as Super Bowl Champions, but that doesn't mean there aren't any holes to still fill.

As good as the team are, losses in Free Agency in the Secondary means the Chiefs are in a position to bring in AJ Terrell here in my Mock.

At the back end of the First Round I would expect some teams to trade out of position to add Draft stock and that is the case with the Chiefs too. But I also think if the Draft lands like this they can pick up one of the better Corner Backs in the 2020 Draft and fill a real need for now and years to come.

That's the way it rolls in my Mock Draft, but as I said from the very beginning it could look very foolish just an hour into the real Draft on Thursday evening.

Rumours are running rampant with teams looking to move up and down the positions so things can get messy very quickly.

Players like Trent Williams and Yannick Ngakoue could both be moved for First Round selections with the latter being linked to the Las Vegas Raiders who have two selections in the first thirty-two on Thursday. That will again change the entire outlook of the Draft and make a mockery of any Mock you read.

It will be fun as always and fans are going to both love and hate selections made throughout the evening. The virtual setting will be weird to say the least, like playing Madden in real life, but it is a big moment for the thirty-two names that will be called.

Enjoy it.

NFL Pre-Draft and my Mock Draft Picks 2012

The bulk of Free Agency has been completed and now the Draft is almost here- I have been working on this post for a couple of weeks, but work means I have been on a time constraint, along with making my picks, to get this completed.

I had it in mind to make sure it was out before the Draft so I could put down a few thoughts on how teams have done via Free Agency and also put down the players I think each will land where in the First Round.


AFC East
Miami Dolphins: Where else could I start but with the team I follow in the NFL? It has been a pretty tragic couple of months as a Dolphin fan as they missed out on Peyton Manning, Matt Flynn and Alex Smith to leave them with Matt Moore and David Garrard as the two Quarter Backs in competition for the starting job.

The trade of Brandon Marshall just hours before Free Agency began looks like a move Miami were going to make regardless of finding a trade partner, so getting a Third Round pick for him looks decent.

Yeremiah Bell was also let go, but it looks like another move that had to be made while the trade for Richard Marshall from Arizona is another smart piece of business.

Obviously there is a serious lack of play-makers on the Offensive side of the ball, while the Line also needs bolstering. Another pass-rusher to play opposite Cameron Wake will also help the team, but it does look like it will be another losing season next year.

However, I am optimistic of the future with new Head Coach Joe Philbin and I like his method of building through the Draft and this one will be important to get the team going the right way.

Mock Draft Number 8: I think the Dolphins will take Ryan Tannehill here although I was hoping Cleveland may take him at 4, but it sounds like the team are pretty high on Tannehill, even outside of Mike Sherman's presence as Offensive Co-Ordinator.


New England Patriots: The AFC representatives in the SuperBowl last season look set to be at least getting back into the Play Offs as they have been afforded one of the easiest schedules in the NFL, while I think they have made a couple of improvements already.

The signing of Brandon Lloyd will give them the deep threat that they didn't have last year, while it should also open things up a little more for the two Tight Ends that were so successful last season.

Ben-Jarvus Green-Ellis was not re-signed and I can see Bill Belichick using Aaron Hernandez out of the backfield at time as he did during the Play Offs. Matt Light has also retired, while Mark Anderson signed with the Buffalo Bills.

Light has already had his replacement come in last year in Nate Solder, while they have a number of high picks again to plug some gaps.

Mock Draft Number 27: Shea McClellin looks like he may be picked up to provide pressure from the Linebacker spot
Mock Draft Number 31: Not sure what the Patriots will do with this pick, whether they keep it or trade it... If they keep it, maybe they pick Kendall Reyes


Buffalo Bills: One of the major moves in Free Agency was impressively made by the Bills when they signed Mario Williams and that looks to give them the ability to put pressure on the likes of Tom Brady and Mark Sanchez, while the Defense was also bolstered with the signing of Mark Anderson  from Divisional rivals New England.

A lot of how they do will depend on whether Ryan Fitzpatrick performs as he did in the first eight games and not the Fitzpatrick that turned up after his contract extension was signed.

There were a lot of positives about the Bills last season and I think they are likely the biggest threat to the Patriots in the East.

Mock Draft Number 10: Will Buffalo go for a Wide Receiver and give Fitzpatrick another threat along with Steve Johnson or bolster a Defense that already looks pretty good? I think they may go the way of the latter and take Luke Kuechly to give them a dominant front seven.


New York Jets: The big move made by the New York Jets was signing Mark Sanchez to a big extension, but they then brought in Tim Tebow to be his back up, although the reaction the latter received at a recent New York Yankees game suggests there won't be a demand for Tebow to play unless Sanchez sucks terribly.

There were plenty of players unrest last season which culminated with Santonio Holmes quitting on his team in the final game of the season at Miami. Rex Ryan has gone all in with Sanchez as his Quarter Back, and this could easily make or break him as the Head Coach of the club.

The signing of LaRon Landry looks a good one as long as they can keep him healthy, but Plaxico Burress has not been re-signed and they look like they may need to bring in a couple more threats for the passing game.

Mock Draft Number 16: It is clear that the Jets want a pass rusher to help their Defense out and force QBs to throw quicker at a talented duo at the Corner Back positions. While they will likely want a receiver too, I think they wait until at least the Second Round.
I think the Jets may be the fortunate team to pick up Melvin Ingram at this spot, although there are teams ahead of them that need a pass rusher so he could be off the board depending on what they do.




AFC North
Cleveland Browns: This is one team that has a number of high picks in the Draft this year thanks to the trade they made with the Atlanta Falcons before last years Draft that allowed the latter to take Julio Jones.

The Browns have a lot of holes in the team, have lost Peyton Hillis and seem to have serious reservations about Colt McCoy at the Quarter Back position while lacking serious playmakers throughout.

It looks like being another long season for the Browns unless they hit the jackpot in the Draft.

Mock Draft Number 4: You have to think that the Browns will take Trent Richardson in a clear position where they need help- usually this is way too high for a Running Back, but he is a unique back that can seriously help Colt McCoy.
Mock Draft Number 22: Looks like the Browns will pick someone to help bolster the Offensive Line and provide more help for McCoy and I think this is where Mike Adams can come in and then they can take a Wide Receiver at the top of the Second Round.


Cincinnati Bengals: The Cincinnati Bengals were one of the success stories from the Draft last season as they brought in Andy Dalton and AJ Green to give their Offense a real boost. They also picked up a number of picks from the Oakland Raiders when they traded for Carson Palmer and they could really take another major stride if they use the picks they have as effectively as last season.

The Bengals have let Jerome Simpson go as his off-field issues became too much for Cincinnati to deal with, while Cedric Benson has been replaced by Ben-Jarvus Green Ellis at Running Back.

It is a young team, but they are in a tough Division and they will do well to get back into the Play Offs this season.

Mock Draft Number 17: I think the Bengals may get a big boost to their Secondary by picking Dre Kirkpatrick whose stock has fallen due to off-field character issues. Kirkpatrick would likely come in as a starter at Corner Back.
Mock Draft Number 21: Here I think the Bengals may take Quinton Coples who could drop down after being projected a lot higher a couple of months ago.


Baltimore Ravens: How different would it have been for the Ravens if Lee Evans had just held the ball for a second longer in the AFC Championship Game against the Patriots last season? Or if Billy Cundiff had not sliced the game-tying field goal wide of the post?

The Defense is much-vaunted, but the likes of Ray Lewis and Ed Reed are a year older, although signs that Joe Flacco can lead this team to a SuperBowl were promising.

There is also a potential issue with Ray Rice who was franchised to avoid Free Agency, but the Running Back wants to get paid and will potentially hold-out in Training Camp.

Still, the Ravens look like a solid team that will be there or thereabouts in the Play Offs again this season and I think are the team to beat in the AFC North.

Mock Draft Number 29: Dont'a Hightower to bring in fresher legs into the Defense, one that can pass rush and who will get to learn all he needs to know from Ray Lewis.


Pittsburgh Steelers: The big news in the off-season was the retirement of Hines Ward, but he was not of the same importance in the passing game for the Steelers last season.

It was a disappointing end to last season in losing in the Play Offs to Denver, while the Defense was beginning to look a little slow. However, the biggest issue for them to address in the Draft has to be fixing an Offensive Line that had Ben Roethlisberger feeling far too much pressure.

The best teams in the NFL realise the importance of getting in pass rushers, so the Steelers O-Line has to be fixed. This is a tough Division and, right now, I would wonder if they are going to be good enough to get into the Play Offs, even though the AFC is not as deep as the NFC.

Mock Draft Number 24: Kevin Zeitler/Cordy Glenn are two prospective Guards that could be picked by the Steelers, although a lot of people are tipping them to take a Defensive player in this spot.




AFC South
Indianapolis Colts: It was confirmed that Peyton Manning would be leaving this franchise and it has already been decided that they will take Andrew Luck with the first overall pick in the Draft. There is plenty of work to be done after the team went 2-14 last season and there have already been a complete clear-out of the staff including the Head Coach, General Manager and Vice Chairman.

Pierre Garcon has moved on, while Joseph Addai, Dallas Clark and Jacob Tamme have all been released. Jeff Saturday is another that has left, while the rumour was that Dwight Freeney was being shopped around.

Reggie Wayne will help his new young Quarter Back, but there are still so many holes in this team that they will do well to win between 3-6 games next season.

Mock Draft Number 1: Andrew Luck


Houston Texans: I think the Houston Texans were really unlucky when it came to injuries at just the wrong time of the season, so the return of Matt Schaub will be big for the team as well as a healthy Andre Johnson.

Mario Williams has left the team as has Eric Winston, but the Texans feel confident they can still maintain their success, particularly in this weak Division.

DeMeco Ryans was also traded to the Philadelphia Eagles as this young franchise was just not able to keep all the pieces they have accrued in recent seasons.

Like I say, I still think this team is going to dominate the South this season, and with a few nice Draft moves, I think they could be a real deal in the AFC too.

Mock Draft Number 26: It looks set that the Houston Texans will take a Receiver with this position. I think Justin Blackmon and Michael Floyd will both be gone, so I think they will pick either Kendall Wright or Stephen Hill.


Jacksonville Jaguars: What can you say about this franchise? They play in front of an empty stadium and I was sure they were one of the teams lined up to go to Los Angeles before they were taken over.

Blaine Gabbert looked horrible at the Quarter Back position last season, almost scared to play at some points, and he could be a in a bit of bother as Chad Henne was brought in to back him up.

The Defense played well last season, while they still have a war horse in Maurice Jones-Drew, but there is serious lack of talent in too many places.

I think it is going to be another long season for the Jaguar fans that do turn up to watch them play as they are still rebuilding their team.

Mock Draft Number 7: The rumour is that Jacksonville were happy to trade out of this position as there is no one that they were really that high on that they couldn't pick up lower down the order, but there are no teams that are that interested so they will take Stephon Gilmore at Corner.


Tennessee Titans: Bud Adams was all-in for Peyton Manning this off-season, so it will be interesting to see how Matt Hasselbeck feels about that. To be honest, I think the Titans are likely to give Jake Locker a chance to impress at Quarter Back considering the way he played last season in his rookie year.

Cortland Finnegan was let go in the Free Agency market, but they did bring in Kamerion Wimbley from the Oakland Raiders to strengthen their Defensive Line.

There are a few issues to address, although the return of Kenny Britt will be important for their Offense and ability to stretch the field. Chris Johnson also began to look like the Running Back that was paid all that money last year.

It could be another middle of the road season for the Titans right now, but a good solid Draft will change their prospects.

Mock Draft Number 20: There are a few areas to address as I mentioned, but they may take Dontari Poe whose stock looks like it has fallen. The other potential player here is Michael Floyd, but I expect the Wide Receiver will be off the board come Number 20.




AFC West
Denver Broncos: Where else can you start in this Division but with the team that signed Peyton Manning? That means the Tim Tebow era is over as he was traded out to the New York Jets and there is a lot of excitement in Denver.

Manning will improve the team as long as he is healthy, but I have to say I was surprised he decided to come here as he needs to 'win now'.

Denver lost Brian Dawkins to retirement and I don't think their Defense is as good as some think, while I don't see a multitude of Receiving talents here- personally I thought San Francisco fit perfectly for a 'win now' mentality, but I think the fact that brother Eli plays in that Conference was factored into Peyton's decision making.

The likes of Andre Caldwell, Brandon Stokely, Jacob Tamme and Joel Dreessen have been signed to add to Demaryius Thomas in the passing game, while Tracy Porter was signed to play Corner from the Saints.

They still look the pick in the West, but I expect both San Diego and Kansas City will be much improved from last year.

Mock Draft Number 25: Denver clearly need help on their Defensive Line at Tackle, and Jerel Worthy is the only one that would be on the board if my mock is anything to go by. However, I have a feeling they may go for Kendall Wright here to give further support to Manning's passing options and then work on their Defensive Line in the following Rounds.


San Diego Chargers: It was another disappointing season for the San Diego Chargers last season and I am wondering if their window has now closed with the players they had.

They also lost Vincent Jackson in the Free Agency market, but replaced him with Robert Meacham. Mike Tolbert also left, but Le'Ron McClain was signed to help out Ryan Mathews running the ball.

The signing of Eddie Royal will also give them a punt and kick returning threat that they lost when Darren Sproles departed, and Royal will also provide some support in the passing game.

There were definite issues when it came to protecting Philip Rivers last year, while the Defense could barely pressure the Quarter Back.

One thing in the Chargers favour in this Division is their 5-1 head to head record against Peyton Manning.

Mock Draft Number 18: With Melvin Ingram gone in my mock, I think the Chargers take Courtney Upshaw.


Kansas City Chiefs: Injuries really hurt this squad last season as they lost Jamaal Charles early and then Matt Cassel later on- Todd Haley was also seen as a divisive Head Coach and was fired with the team suddenly playing a lot better with Romeo Crennel as the Interim and now full Head Coach.

The Defense has a number of play-makers, while the returning Charles will provide a boost at Running Back. Dwayne Bowe is a top Receiver in the NFL so all the pieces are in place for a bounce back year for the Chiefs.

The Quarter Back position is a little weak, and it was no surprise that they showed interest in picking up Peyton Manning.

Signings like Eric Winston and Kevin Boss should have an immediate impact on the passing game, while they will hope to get the best out of Peyton Hillis who had a regression last season.

I think the Chiefs will definitely have a bounce back season after the disappointment of 2011.

Mock Draft Number 11: The Offensive Line struggled a little last season but the signing of Eric Winston is a step in the right direction. They get another big piece by picking up David DeCastro here.


Oakland Raiders: Cap space issues have been hurting the Oakland Raiders this off-season, while they have already made their pick in the Draft when trading for Carson Palmer from the Cincinnati Bengals last season.

There are some really good pieces at this football club to think the Raiders can remain relevant, but they have hitched their wagon to Palmer and will need better play from him next season. They should get that with a full off-season to work with the Quarter Back.

Keeping Darren McFadden healthy is key, especially now Michael Bush has moved on, while losing Kamerion Wimbley due to cap space issues.

Their success in 2012 will really depend on what kind of Quarter Back play they get from Palmer, but I think they are going to be the weakest team in this Division right now.

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NFC East
Washington Redskins: Mike Shanahan has not turned around the franchise as much as the fans would have expected, but the Redskins made one of the big moves in the off-season by trading up to the Number 2 spot in the Draft and pick up a franchise Quarter Back.

The Skins have invested a lot of their future on Robert Griffin III being the star that he is expected to be, but they have also made some smart moves in the off-season to aid themselves.

Pierre Garcon looks a very good signing to help the young Quarter Back, while other signings like Brandon Meriweather and Cedric Griffin improve areas of the team.

It is a ridiculously tough Division, but I see the Skins making some real steps, especially if Robert Griffin pans out as expected.

Mock Draft Number 2: Robert Griffin III


Dallas Cowboys: The Dallas Cowboys were a game away from knocking out the eventual SuperBowl Champions, the New York Giants, before the Play Offs even began and this is another year when you look at their team and know they will be challenging in the Division.

However, the Defense has a few holes, although Brandon Carr was signed as a top quality Corner Back. The Offensive Line needs a little work, while the depth at the Receiving position is shallow after Miles Austin and Dez Bryant.

I think the Cowboys would also like to bring another player that can rush the Quarter Back to play opposite DeMarcus Ware, while the players they do have will need to get used to the exotic plays that Rob Ryan will be dialling up.

The problem for the Cowboys looks to be the lack of depth at some of the skilled positions and that could be a problem in the Division if injuries hit the Wide Receivers as it did last season. There also have to be a concern with the Offensive Line and the protection they can offer Tony Romo, particularly with a team like the Giants in the Division.

Mock Draft Number 14: Mark Barron who will bring much needed help at Safety.


Philadelphia Eagles: Towards the end of last season, the Philadelphia Eagles began to gel as a team and looked like the one that everyone had been expecting coming into the season after some big off-season moves.

The trade for DeMeco Ryans looks a very very smart move to me and fixes a big issue they had at Linebacker last season- I only think the Texans moved Ryans because of the change in Defensive scheme under Wade Phillips had made Ryans less effective.

DeSean Jackson was also re-signed and I think there was obvious excitement that the team was finding their feet towards the end of last season while they are quietly going about their business.

If Michael Vick can stay healthy, which is never guaranteed, I think the Eagles are going to be a real threat in the NFC, although the Division makes it tough. The NFC East is also facing the tough AFC North this season which makes the schedule that much tougher for them.

Mock Draft Number 15: Not sure if the Eagles trade up to grab someone like Fletcher Cox, so I think I will place Michael Brockers in this spot to help improve their Defensive Line.


New York Giants: The SuperBowl Champions have lost Mario Manningham in the off-season, while Brandon Jacobs and Aaron Ross are two other members of that team that are no longer with the team.

The Giants are used to making such moves, while the emergence of Victor Cruz means they could afford to let Manningham go and that catch in the SuperBowl will always let the Receiver being linked with New York.

I expect New York are going to be a real tough team to beat this year, but the target on their back as SuperBowl Champions will be a big one to overcome. The Division, as I have said, is ridiculously competitive, while they have a very tough looking schedule.

Mock Draft Number 32: Chandler Jones but it is tough to know what the Giants will do as there is always the possibility that a real surprise faller ends here, while Jones himself may already be gone.




NFC North
Green Bay Packers: The Packers just cooled off at the wrong time last season, but there can't be too many big concerns for a team that looked capable of blowing out everyone they played.

The biggest issues are definitely on the Defensive side of the ball and they will look to address that in the Draft as they are not the kind of franchise that will spend lavishly in the Free Agency market.

Jeff Saturday has been brought in, but Nick Collins and Chad Clifton have been cut due to injury concerns.

Mock Draft Number 28: It does sound like the Packers want to take Jerel Worthy here to help the Defensive Line.


Chicago Bears: Now they traded for Brandon Marshall of the Miami Dolphins and will be hoping he can replicate the chemistry he had with Jay Cutler in their time as Denver team-mates, giving the Bears a threat at Receiver that they did not have all of last season.

The Defense is a year older, but have shown they still match up well with the Packers who are their biggest rivals for the Divisional title.

Last season, the Bears would have almost certainly reached the Play Offs, in my opinion, if they had not had the injuries that decimated their Offense. Matt Forte's absence was huge, but they were finished once Caleb Hanie had to take over from Jay Cutler at Quarter Back.

The signings of Jason Campbell and Michael Bush give them some real depth at the skill positions that hurt them so much last season and I think the Bears are ready for a big season.

Mock Draft Number 19: This is an interesting spot for the Bears and they have options at Receiver, but I think they would have liked what they saw in the Play Offs and the way the Giants took on the Packers. Therefore I think they select Whitney Mercilus to play opposite Julius Peppers.


Detroit Lions: The Detroit Lions are finally back as a relevant force in the NFL and they will be again this season if they can keep Matt Stafford healthy and the 'Madden Curse' does to affect Calvin Johnson.

They have a very good front seven, but the Secondary needs some reworking, while the Offensive Line was a little too porous in obvious throwing situations.

Detroit will be a tough ask for anyone as they can put up a lot of points, but they will need to protect Stafford better when he drops back and also look to get more out of Nick Fairley who had an injury riddled season.

Mock Draft Number 23: This is the one team that I see could take Jonathan Martin and stop his drop down the order to provide more protection for Matt Stafford.


Minnesota Vikings: The Brett Favre experiment almost reaped rewards back in 2009, but they are a far cry from those days.

Adrian Peterson is still on course to return to the team in September in time for the opening game, but they have major holes at Receiver, and the Secondary.

The Offensive Line also needs to protect the young Quarter Back better than they did last season and I think it is going to be another tough season for the Vikings, especially considering they have to face the Bears, Lions and Packers in 6 of their 16 games.

Mock Draft Number 3: The Vikings have looked to trade out of this spot but are not getting the interest that the St Louis Rams did to trade away the Number 2 Pick. They are putting out rumours that they are interested in Morris Claiborne, but I only see them picking Matt Kalil unless managing to get out of this pick.


NFC South
New Orleans Saints: This team looks in a lot of trouble after Bounty-Gate has seen them lose their Head Coach for the season, while the Interim Head Coach will also be sidelined for six games.

The NFL have yet to come down on the Defensive players that were involved in the scandal and it is hard to tell where this team will be once all the suspensions have been handed out.

The Offense should still tick along with Drew Brees, although they did lose Robert Meachem. Ben Grubbs was signed to replace the departed Carl Nicks on the Offensive Line, but the biggest issue will be what happens to the Defense.

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Atlanta Falcons: The Atlanta Falcons are giving Mike Smith one more opportunity to lead their team into the season with a deep Play Off run the only requirement having been beaten in their first Play Off game in the past two seasons.

Last season they gave up their First Round pick to the Cleveland Browns so they could sign Julio Jones, and they have also made a couple of decent moves by signing Lofa Tatupa to play Linebacker and Asante Samuel in a trade from the Philadelphia Eagles.

Matt Ryan has a decent receiving corps at his disposal as well as Michael Turner coming out of the backfield and I think they should be the favourites to win the Division right now.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Any Manchester United fans reading this will be surprised to hear that Tampa Bay were one of the biggest spenders in the Free Agency market as they look to recover from a terrible 2011 season.

Vincent Jackson was signed from the San Diego Chargers as a deep threat for Josh Freeman who had a regression from his rookie season. Carl Nicks was signed from their Divisional rivals, the New Orleans Saints, to help an Offensive Line in protecting their Quarter Back and Eric Wright will provide more depth at the Corner position.

These moves look like they will help the Buccaneers that really struggled down the stretch, but I do feel that had a lot to do with them giving up on Raheem Morris as the Head Coach. They should be better than last season, but this Division is very competitive and they could find themselves in a hole early in the season with the way the schedule has been made.

Mock Draft Number 5: I honestly think this is the team that the Vikings are trying to tempt to move up to Number 3 and take Morris Claiborne, but I don't think the Buccaneers feel they need to, while they will also be happy taking Trent Richardson if he somehow is still on the board.


Carolina Panthers: Cam Newton worked out as being a very good Number 1 pick from the 2011 Draft, but the Panthers will be hoping he doesn't have a regression year as a second year starter.

However, Newton is a workaholic and is unlikely to be sitting on his laurels, while the opportunity to work with his coaches much earlier than last season will really help him.

The Panthers signed Mike Tolbert in the Free Agency market and look set to have three very good backs, but they are still a little off from the two main teams in this Division.

Ron Rivera is getting the team going in the right direction and will use this Draft to add more effective pieces to the team.

Mock Draft Number 9: This is where Fletcher Cox is likely to land to give help to the Defensive Line.




NFC West
San Francisco 49ers: The biggest story in the off-season was the chase for Peyton Manning, which San Francisco were leading along with Denver and Tennessee, something which put Alex Smith's nose a little out of joint.

However, Smith re-signed with the team and he has been given a lot more help this year as the 49ers signed both Randy Moss and Mario Manningham to aid a passing game and an Offense that really struggled in the Red Zone last year.

Brandon Jacobs was signed to help Frank Gore carry the load in the backfield, while the team are pretty high on what Josh Johnson can do from a Wildcat perspective.

The Defense is young and stout and, while I don't think they will have as strong a season as 2011, I still think the 48ers are the team to beat in the NFC West.

Mock Draft Number 30: Coby Fleener could have his name called here as Jim Harbaugh coached him at College and I think other options like Stephen Hill will likely be off the board.


Seattle Seahawks: This is the team that is likely to be the biggest threat to San Francisco in the West as they were showing real signs of improvement last season.

They have a couple of big, tall Corner Backs that can shut down Receivers, while the running game really took off towards the end of the season.

However, their entire hopes could rest on whether Matt Flynn, the big off-season signing from the Green Bay Packers, is as good as they think. Flynn would have been the most coveted Quarter Back in Free Agency if it wasn't for Peyton Manning and he has some legitimate targets in Sidney Rice and Mike Williams.

Re-signing Red Bryant, who was heavily linked with the New England Patriots, is just another sign that this team is going places and could be a real dark horse in the NFC next season.

Mock Draft Number 12: A lot of the Mock Drafts I have read have tipped the Seahawks to take a pass rusher in this spot, but I have a feeling they may opt for Michael Floyd to give Matt Flynn another weapon in the passing game, particularly with the injury concerns that destroyed much of Sidney Rice's season last year.


Arizona Cardinals: Yet another team that wanted Peyton Manning- however, they will go into the season with Kevin Kolb and John Skelton as their two Quarter Backs and I imagine an open competition to decide who wins the job in training camp.

They still have Larry Fitzgerald, easily in the top three Receivers in the NFL, but the Offensive Line needs more work.

The Defense also began to play better last season, especially when Patrick Peterson started getting up to speed with the NFL as one of the Corner Backs.

Arizona are a solid team, but they need better play from the Quarter Back position.

Mock Draft Number 13: I think they take Riley Reiff at this position as they won't let him fall too far down the board. The big question mark surrounding Reiff is the length of his arms for a Tackle, but he will be a good addition to an Offensive Line that needs reconstructing,


St Louis Rams: The St Louis Rams have a franchise Quarter Back in the form of Sam Bradford so they were able to rinse the Washington Redskins for picks over the next few years to trade out of the Number 2 spot in the Draft and so this is a team to look out for in the future with a couple of good Drafts.

The problem for Bradford last season was the lack of protection, while the team also allowed Brandon Lloyd to leave in Free Agency.

The Defense showed some signs of life last season, especially when it came to rushing the Quarter Back, but there is still some work to be done to turn around a franchise that has barely had much to cheer for in the last few seasons.

The arrival of Jeff Fisher as Head Coach was another good move to get this team going the right way.

Mock Draft Number 6: The whole Draft could change depending on what Cleveland, Tampa Bay and St Louis do, but in my mock I have them taking Justin Blackmon to give Sam Bradford a real Receiver to throw to.
The rumour is that they would take Trent Richardson if he somehow falls to this spot, but I expect the Running Back will be gone ahead of them.




MOCK DRAFT IN ORDER
1) Indianapolis Colts- Andrew Luck
2) Washington Redskins- RGIII
3) Minnesota Vikings- Matt Kalil
4) Cleveland Browns- Trent Richardson
5) Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Morris Claiborne
6) St Louis Rams- Justin Blackmon
7) Jacksonville Jaguars- Stephon Gilmore
8) Miami Dolphins- Ryan Tannehill
9) Carolina Panthers- Fletcher Cox
10) Buffalo Bills- Luke Kuechly
11) Kansas City Chiefs- David DeCastro
12) Seattle Seahawks- Michael Floyd
13) Arizona Cardinals- Riley Reiff
14) Dallas Cowboys- Mark Barron
15) Philadelphia Eagles- Michael Brockers
16) New York Jets- Melvin Ingram
17) Cincinnati Bengals- Dre Kirkpatrick
18) San Diego Chargers- Courtney Upshaw
19) Chicago Bears- Whitney Mercilus
20) Tennessee Titans- Dontari Poe
21) Cincinnati Bengals- Quinton Coples
22) Cleveland Browns- Mike Adams
23) Detroit Lions- Jonathan Martin
24) Pittsburgh Steelers- Cordy Glenn
25) Denver Broncos- Kendall Wright
26) Houston Texans- Stephen Hill
27) New England Patriots- Shea McClellan
28) Green Bay Packers- Jerel Worthy
29) Baltimore Ravens- Dont'a Hightower
30) San Francisco 49ers- Coby Fleener
31) New England Patriots- Kendall Reyes
32) New York Giants- Chandler Jones


All of these picks are subject to change as teams simply look to trade up and down during the Draft... These are all made with the idea that there will be no more trades up, down, in or out in the Draft on April 26.