| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 1. Detroit Lions | ![]() Matthew Stafford QB, Georgia | The Lions need a building block at the most important position. They can get other help at No. 20. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 2. St. Louis Rams | ![]() Jason Smith OT, Baylor | The Rams covet an offensive tackle, and Smith is excellent. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 3. Kansas City Chiefs | ![]() Brian Orakpo DE/LB, Texas | Pass-rushing defensive end might project to OLB in a 3-4 scheme. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 4. Seattle Seahawks | ![]() Eugene Monroe OT, Virginia | Monroe would be the heir to long-time mainstay Walter Jones at left tackle. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 5. Cleveland Browns | ![]() Aaron Curry LB, Wake Forest | Curry may be the most complete linebacker in the draft. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 6. Cincinnati Bengals | ![]() Andre Smith OT, Alabama | Carson Palmer must be protected. Smith must have a good pro day to remain in this spot. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 7. Oakland Raiders | ![]() Michael Crabtree WR, Texas Tech | The Raiders love home-run hitters. If Crabtree's foot issue clears up, all systems are go. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 8. Jacksonville Jaguars | ![]() Chris Wells RB, Ohio State | A big back to complement Maurice Jones-Drew. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 9. Green Bay Packers | ![]() Malcolm Jenkins CB, Ohio State | This allows Charles Woodson to move to safety, though Jenkins can play safety, too. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 10. San Francisco 49ers | ![]() Michael Oher OT, Mississippi | The Niners need help up front to run the ball. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 11. Buffalo Bills | ![]() Everette Brown DE/LB, Florida State | Brown is a potential combo DE/OLB. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 12. Denver Broncos | ![]() B.J. Raji DT, Boston College | With a new defense being installed, Raji could be the anchor on the line. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 13. Washington Redskins | ![]() Rey Maualuga LB, USC | Biggest hitter in the draft. He could be a three-down linebacker. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 14. New Orleans Saints | ![]() Vontae Davis CB, Illinois | The corner position needs to be fortified. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 15. Houston Texans | ![]() Mark Sanchez QB, USC | A surprise for a team with Matt Schaub, but there is talk Sage Rosenfels could be on the move. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 16. San Diego Chargers | ![]() James Laurinaitis LB, Ohio State | A complete linebacker, Laurinaitis can play inside or outside. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 17. New York Jets | ![]() Alphonso Smith CB, Wake Forest | A playmaker to line up opposite Darrelle Revis. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 18. Chicago Bears | ![]() Jeremy Maclin WR, Missouri | A flyer who could really help QB Kyle Orton. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers | ![]() Aaron Maybin DE/LB, Penn State | The Bucs are looking for a pass rusher off the edge. Maybin could play OLB in some sets. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 20. Detroit Lions (from Dallas Cowboys) | ![]() Brian Cushing LB, USC | All-around tough guy who can play OLB or ILB in 3-4 sets. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 21. Philadelphia Eagles | ![]() Knowshon Moreno RB, Georgia | Moreno provides help for Brian Westbrook, and he has similar skills. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 22. Minnesota Vikings | ![]() D.J. Moore CB, Vanderbilt | Moore might move up with big combine and pro day performances. |
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![]() 23. New England Patriots | ![]() Eben Britton OT, Arizona | The Patriots must protect Tom Brady. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 24. Atlanta Falcons | ![]() Brandon Pettigrew TE, Oklahoma State | The most complete tight end in the draft provides more help for Matt Ryan. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 25. Miami Dolphins | ![]() Alex Mack C, California | Intelligent and athletic. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 26. Baltimore Ravens | ![]() Darry Beckwith LB, LSU | The Ravens have a lot of uncertainty right now in their LB corps. Beckwith is a natural ILB. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 27. Indianapolis Colts | ![]() Percy Harvin WR, Florida | Harvin's a strong sprinter to ease the loss of Marvin Harrison. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 28. Philadelphia Eagles (from Carolina Panthers) | ![]() Larry English DE/LB, Northern Illinois | Versatile DE/OLB who can get to the QB. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 29. New York Giants | ![]() Darrius Heyward-Bey WR, Maryland | Deep threats are always appreciated by run-first teams. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 30. Tennessee Titans | ![]() Kenny Britt WR, Rutgers | Is this the year the Titans take a wide receiver? |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 31. Arizona Cardinals | ![]() LeSean McCoy RB, Pittsburgh | "Shady" could be the new "Edge." |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
![]() 32. Pittsburgh Steelers | ![]() William Beatty OT, Connecticut | Riser in the offseason to a team that would like to reduce the pressure on Ben Roethlisberger. |



































































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