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As usual, please give me your criticism not based on whether you like the pick but rather if it makes sense. I've tried to use as much information as I could find to form an educated opinion, but unfortunately there's just as much (or more) misinformation out there as information.
1 Carolina Panthers
QB Cam Newton, Auburn
Despite the Panthers taking Jimmy Clausen with their first pick last year (a second-rounder), General Manager Marty Hurney and new Coach Ron Rivera seem to be sold on Newton.
MOCK 2 DT Marcel Dareus
2 Denver Broncos
DT Marcel Dareus, Alabama
One of the main areas John Fox wants to upgrade on the Broncos is their interior defensive line, especially with Denver transitioning to a 4-3 scheme, so Dareus should be an easy choice for the defensive-minded coach.
MOCK 2 CB Patrick Peterson
3 Buffalo Bills
QB Blaine Gabbert, Missouri
The Bills could easily go defense here, but Buffalo is still searching for its franchise quarterback after Trent Edwards didn’t pan out and rumor has it that the Bills have their eyes on Gabbert.
MOCK 2 LB Von Miller
4 Cincinnati Bengals
WR A.J. Green, Georgia
The combination of Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco didn’t give the Bengals the 1-2 punch they hoped it would. Owens is already out the door and Ochocinco could soon follow.
MOCK 2 QB Cam Newton
5 Arizona Cardinals
LB Von Miller, Texas A&M
The Cardinals are said to be totally enamored with Miller and probably will run to turn their card in if he’s available since he also fills a need.
MOCK 2 QB Blaine Gabbert
6 Cleveland Browns
CB Patrick Peterson, LSU
The Browns could go several ways with this pick because they need linemen (Robert Quinn) to transition from the 3-4 and also are looking for a receiver. But Peterson is easily the best value here as possibly the top player in the draft.
MOCK 2 WR A.J. Green
7 San Francisco 49ers
OLB Robert Quinn, North Carolina
Although the 49ers would probably love to get Peterson and need to find their franchise quarterback, Quinn would be the best consolation prize.
MOCK 2 QB Jake Locker
8 Tennessee Titans
DT Nick Fairley, Auburn
After the college football season ended, Fairley appeared to be the favorite to go No. 1 overall, but his stock seems to have fallen some because of concerns over such things as his maturity and work ethic. The Titans, who hired Fairley’s position coach (Tracy Rocker) in the offseason, should have a pretty good idea how to handle him.
MOCK 2 WR Julio Jones
9 Dallas Cowboys
DE J.J. Watt, Wisconsin
The Cowboys have a clear need for a defensive end and appear to have a great interest in Watt although Dallas would probably like to trade down and get him.
MOCK 2 OT Tyron Smith
10 Washington Commanders
WR Julio Jones, Alabama
It won’t be a surprise if Mike Shanahan chooses to go after a quarterback with this pick, but the Commanders also need to add a playmaking receiver, especially since Santana Moss is in his 30s and a free agent.
MOCK 2 OLB Robert Quinn
11 Houston Texans
DE Cameron Jordan, California
New defensive coordinator Wade Phillips’ scheme is built around an attacking front seven, and Jordan would fit in well as an end with the ability to get upfield.
MOCK 2 CB Prince Amukamara
12 Minnesota Vikings
QB Jake Locker, Washington
Unless the Vikings can lure Brett Favre out of retirement one more time (or 10), Minnesota is in desperate need of a new quarterback. Either Locker or Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett could be considered somewhat of a reach at this pick, but the Vikings probably can’t afford to wait unless they trade down.
MOCK 2 DT Nick Fairley
13 Detroit Lions
CB Prince Amukamara, Nebraska
The Lions have been trying to find a true No. 1 cornerback for a long time and are happy to have Amukamara fall into their laps.
MOCK 2 DE Da’Quan Bowers
14 St. Louis Rams
DE Da’Quan Bowers, Clemson
With no top-flight receivers available unless the Rams trade up, St. Louis tries to bolster its line with a player whose stock seems to have slipped because of concerns over his surgically repaired left knee.
MOCK 2 C/G Mike Pouncey
15 Miami Dolphins
RB Mark Ingram, Alabama
There are concerns about Ingram’s knee as well that could cause him to slip past this pick and possibly out of the first round, but it will be hard for the Dolphins to pass on him if they deem him healthy, especially since Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams are free agents.
MOCK 2 QB Ryan Mallett
16 Jacksonville Jaguars
DE Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue
One of the strengths of the first round is defensive linemen, so the Jaguars take advantage to fill a need that they’ve been trying to address for several years through free agency and the draft.
MOCK 2 DE Cameron Jordan
17 New England Patriots
OT Anthony Castonzo, Boston College
Castonzo seems like the kind of hardworking, blue-collar lineman the Patriots seem to favor, and with two picks in the first round, New England can afford to wait to get defensive help for its front seven.
MOCK 2 DE J.J. Watt
18 San Diego Chargers
OLB Aldon Smith, Missouri
The Chargers also need to upgrade their front seven and could be drawn to the speedy and athletic Smith as an outside linebacker.
MOCK 2 OT Anthony Castonzo
19 New York Giants
C/G Mike Pouncey, Florida
Although there are questions about Pouncey’s ability to play center, the Giants could use a boost in their interior line because starting center Shaun O’Hara is 34 and played in only six games last year.
MOCK 2 DT Corey Luiget
20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
CB JIMMY SMITH, Colorado
With Aqib Talib’s involvement in a shooting incident in March, it won’t be a surprise if the Bucs cover themselves in case he’s suspended or they decide to release him.
MOCK 2 DE Aldon Smith
21 Kansas City Chiefs
OT Tyron Smith, Southern Cal
Smith is perhaps the most athletically gifted offensive tackle in this draft and could be the first one taken, but if not, the Chiefs will gladly get him to address a major hole.
MOCK 2 LB Akeem Ayers
22 Indianapolis Colts
OT Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin
The Colts also could use some offensive line help, and General Manager Bill Polian has said he regrets not taking a tackle in last year’s draft.
MOCK 2 RB Mark Ingram
23 Philadelphia Eagles
OT Nate Solder, Colorado
The run on offensive tackles continues because of the Eagles’ tendency to take linemen early and the fact that starter Winston Justice hasn’t proven to be reliable.
MOCK 2 CB Jimmy Williams
24 New Orleans
LB Akeem Ayers, UCLA
The Saints’ top three starters at linebacker from last season are unsigned, and New Orleans could use an upgrade anyway among the top four. Ayers is one of the few first-round 4-3 linebackers available.
MOCK 2 DE Ryan Kerrigan
25 Seattle Seahawks
QB Ryan Mallett, Arkansas
The Seahawks are said to have a strong interest in Mallett, and Pete Carroll has to be worried about 35-year-old starter Matt Hasselbeck’s health.
MOCK 2 DT Stephen Paea
26 Baltimore Ravens
OT Derek Sherrod, Mississippi State
The Ravens had some problems with Jared Gaither’s health last season and he’s a free agent, along with the linemen who replaced him (Marshal Yanda).
MOCK 2 CB Brandon Harris
27 Atlanta Falcons
DE Adrian Clayborn, Iowa
John Abraham is 33 and former first-round pick Jamaal Anderson (Arkansas Razorbacks) has not panned out at end, so its one of the top positions of need for the Falcons.
MOCK 2 OT Gabe Carimi
28 New England Patriots
DE Muhammad Wilkerson, Temple
After addressing their offensive line with their first pick, the Patriots are apt to turn to defense with this pick, choosing either a 3-4 end like Wilkerson or an outside linebacker.
MOCK 2 OT Nate Solder
29 Chicago Bears
DT Corey Liuget, Illinois
The Bears need a disruptive interior presence since Tommie Harris appears to be no longer part of their plans, and Liuget would be a value pick here.
MOCK 2 OT Derek Sherrod
30 New York Jets
DE Cameron Heyward, Ohio State
The Jets would probably prefer to find a pressure player, but Heyward appears to be a better value than any available and would be an upgrade at end.
MOCK 2 OLB/DE Adrian Clayborn
31 Pittsburgh
CB Brandon Harris, Miami
The Steelers only have one top-notch corner, Ike Taylor, and he’s a free agent, so Pittsburgh could go after Harris to pair with him if Taylor returns, as expected.
MOCK 2 DE Muhammad Wilkerson
32 Green Bay Packers
OLB Justin Houston, Georgia
The Packers are looking for an outside linebacker to pair with All-Pro Clay Matthews and Houston has experience in the 3-4 and has shown pass-rushing prowess.
MOCK 2 DE Cameron Heyward
1 Carolina Panthers
QB Cam Newton, Auburn
Despite the Panthers taking Jimmy Clausen with their first pick last year (a second-rounder), General Manager Marty Hurney and new Coach Ron Rivera seem to be sold on Newton.
MOCK 2 DT Marcel Dareus
2 Denver Broncos
DT Marcel Dareus, Alabama
One of the main areas John Fox wants to upgrade on the Broncos is their interior defensive line, especially with Denver transitioning to a 4-3 scheme, so Dareus should be an easy choice for the defensive-minded coach.
MOCK 2 CB Patrick Peterson
3 Buffalo Bills
QB Blaine Gabbert, Missouri
The Bills could easily go defense here, but Buffalo is still searching for its franchise quarterback after Trent Edwards didn’t pan out and rumor has it that the Bills have their eyes on Gabbert.
MOCK 2 LB Von Miller
4 Cincinnati Bengals
WR A.J. Green, Georgia
The combination of Terrell Owens and Chad Ochocinco didn’t give the Bengals the 1-2 punch they hoped it would. Owens is already out the door and Ochocinco could soon follow.
MOCK 2 QB Cam Newton
5 Arizona Cardinals
LB Von Miller, Texas A&M
The Cardinals are said to be totally enamored with Miller and probably will run to turn their card in if he’s available since he also fills a need.
MOCK 2 QB Blaine Gabbert
6 Cleveland Browns
CB Patrick Peterson, LSU
The Browns could go several ways with this pick because they need linemen (Robert Quinn) to transition from the 3-4 and also are looking for a receiver. But Peterson is easily the best value here as possibly the top player in the draft.
MOCK 2 WR A.J. Green
7 San Francisco 49ers
OLB Robert Quinn, North Carolina
Although the 49ers would probably love to get Peterson and need to find their franchise quarterback, Quinn would be the best consolation prize.
MOCK 2 QB Jake Locker
8 Tennessee Titans
DT Nick Fairley, Auburn
After the college football season ended, Fairley appeared to be the favorite to go No. 1 overall, but his stock seems to have fallen some because of concerns over such things as his maturity and work ethic. The Titans, who hired Fairley’s position coach (Tracy Rocker) in the offseason, should have a pretty good idea how to handle him.
MOCK 2 WR Julio Jones
9 Dallas Cowboys
DE J.J. Watt, Wisconsin
The Cowboys have a clear need for a defensive end and appear to have a great interest in Watt although Dallas would probably like to trade down and get him.
MOCK 2 OT Tyron Smith
10 Washington Commanders
WR Julio Jones, Alabama
It won’t be a surprise if Mike Shanahan chooses to go after a quarterback with this pick, but the Commanders also need to add a playmaking receiver, especially since Santana Moss is in his 30s and a free agent.
MOCK 2 OLB Robert Quinn
11 Houston Texans
DE Cameron Jordan, California
New defensive coordinator Wade Phillips’ scheme is built around an attacking front seven, and Jordan would fit in well as an end with the ability to get upfield.
MOCK 2 CB Prince Amukamara
12 Minnesota Vikings
QB Jake Locker, Washington
Unless the Vikings can lure Brett Favre out of retirement one more time (or 10), Minnesota is in desperate need of a new quarterback. Either Locker or Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett could be considered somewhat of a reach at this pick, but the Vikings probably can’t afford to wait unless they trade down.
MOCK 2 DT Nick Fairley
13 Detroit Lions
CB Prince Amukamara, Nebraska
The Lions have been trying to find a true No. 1 cornerback for a long time and are happy to have Amukamara fall into their laps.
MOCK 2 DE Da’Quan Bowers
14 St. Louis Rams
DE Da’Quan Bowers, Clemson
With no top-flight receivers available unless the Rams trade up, St. Louis tries to bolster its line with a player whose stock seems to have slipped because of concerns over his surgically repaired left knee.
MOCK 2 C/G Mike Pouncey
15 Miami Dolphins
RB Mark Ingram, Alabama
There are concerns about Ingram’s knee as well that could cause him to slip past this pick and possibly out of the first round, but it will be hard for the Dolphins to pass on him if they deem him healthy, especially since Ronnie Brown and Ricky Williams are free agents.
MOCK 2 QB Ryan Mallett
16 Jacksonville Jaguars
DE Ryan Kerrigan, Purdue
One of the strengths of the first round is defensive linemen, so the Jaguars take advantage to fill a need that they’ve been trying to address for several years through free agency and the draft.
MOCK 2 DE Cameron Jordan
17 New England Patriots
OT Anthony Castonzo, Boston College
Castonzo seems like the kind of hardworking, blue-collar lineman the Patriots seem to favor, and with two picks in the first round, New England can afford to wait to get defensive help for its front seven.
MOCK 2 DE J.J. Watt
18 San Diego Chargers
OLB Aldon Smith, Missouri
The Chargers also need to upgrade their front seven and could be drawn to the speedy and athletic Smith as an outside linebacker.
MOCK 2 OT Anthony Castonzo
19 New York Giants
C/G Mike Pouncey, Florida
Although there are questions about Pouncey’s ability to play center, the Giants could use a boost in their interior line because starting center Shaun O’Hara is 34 and played in only six games last year.
MOCK 2 DT Corey Luiget
20 Tampa Bay Buccaneers
CB JIMMY SMITH, Colorado
With Aqib Talib’s involvement in a shooting incident in March, it won’t be a surprise if the Bucs cover themselves in case he’s suspended or they decide to release him.
MOCK 2 DE Aldon Smith
21 Kansas City Chiefs
OT Tyron Smith, Southern Cal
Smith is perhaps the most athletically gifted offensive tackle in this draft and could be the first one taken, but if not, the Chiefs will gladly get him to address a major hole.
MOCK 2 LB Akeem Ayers
22 Indianapolis Colts
OT Gabe Carimi, Wisconsin
The Colts also could use some offensive line help, and General Manager Bill Polian has said he regrets not taking a tackle in last year’s draft.
MOCK 2 RB Mark Ingram
23 Philadelphia Eagles
OT Nate Solder, Colorado
The run on offensive tackles continues because of the Eagles’ tendency to take linemen early and the fact that starter Winston Justice hasn’t proven to be reliable.
MOCK 2 CB Jimmy Williams
24 New Orleans
LB Akeem Ayers, UCLA
The Saints’ top three starters at linebacker from last season are unsigned, and New Orleans could use an upgrade anyway among the top four. Ayers is one of the few first-round 4-3 linebackers available.
MOCK 2 DE Ryan Kerrigan
25 Seattle Seahawks
QB Ryan Mallett, Arkansas
The Seahawks are said to have a strong interest in Mallett, and Pete Carroll has to be worried about 35-year-old starter Matt Hasselbeck’s health.
MOCK 2 DT Stephen Paea
26 Baltimore Ravens
OT Derek Sherrod, Mississippi State
The Ravens had some problems with Jared Gaither’s health last season and he’s a free agent, along with the linemen who replaced him (Marshal Yanda).
MOCK 2 CB Brandon Harris
27 Atlanta Falcons
DE Adrian Clayborn, Iowa
John Abraham is 33 and former first-round pick Jamaal Anderson (Arkansas Razorbacks) has not panned out at end, so its one of the top positions of need for the Falcons.
MOCK 2 OT Gabe Carimi
28 New England Patriots
DE Muhammad Wilkerson, Temple
After addressing their offensive line with their first pick, the Patriots are apt to turn to defense with this pick, choosing either a 3-4 end like Wilkerson or an outside linebacker.
MOCK 2 OT Nate Solder
29 Chicago Bears
DT Corey Liuget, Illinois
The Bears need a disruptive interior presence since Tommie Harris appears to be no longer part of their plans, and Liuget would be a value pick here.
MOCK 2 OT Derek Sherrod
30 New York Jets
DE Cameron Heyward, Ohio State
The Jets would probably prefer to find a pressure player, but Heyward appears to be a better value than any available and would be an upgrade at end.
MOCK 2 OLB/DE Adrian Clayborn
31 Pittsburgh
CB Brandon Harris, Miami
The Steelers only have one top-notch corner, Ike Taylor, and he’s a free agent, so Pittsburgh could go after Harris to pair with him if Taylor returns, as expected.
MOCK 2 DE Muhammad Wilkerson
32 Green Bay Packers
OLB Justin Houston, Georgia
The Packers are looking for an outside linebacker to pair with All-Pro Clay Matthews and Houston has experience in the 3-4 and has shown pass-rushing prowess.
MOCK 2 DE Cameron Heyward
