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This is the first mock draft, and it's likely to change based on what transpires in free agency. It was put together based on team needs, management's preferences/history and personnel fits.
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 1. Detroit Lions |
 Matthew Stafford QB, Georgia |
The Lions shouldn't rush Stafford into the starting lineup unless they discover a running game. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 2. St. Louis Rams |
 Andre Smith OT, Alabama |
The Rams' biggest goal is to get bigger up front. At 340 pounds, Smith meets the criteria. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 3. Kansas City Chiefs |
 Aaron Curry LB, Wake Forest |
The Chiefs need a hyper-competitive baller to wake up a slumbering defense. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 4. Seattle Seahawks |
 B.J. Raji DT, Boston College |
A receiver is needed, but this is a better fit because the Seahawks have to regain their defensive swagger. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 5. Cleveland Browns |
 Malcolm Jenkins CB, Ohio State |
New Browns head coach Eric Mangini and new general manager George Kokinis came from franchises with solid cover corners who were physical tacklers. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 6. Cincinnati Bengals |
 Jason Smith OT, Baylor |
Smith's toughness and athleticism are what the Bengals need on the offensive line. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 7. Oakland Raiders |
 Michael Crabtree WR, Texas Tech |
Crabtree's sure hands and solid fundamentals are needed to help bring along QB JaMarcus Russell. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 8. Jacksonville Jaguars |
 Eugene Monroe OT, Virginia |
Addressing the depleted offensive line is a must, and Monroe likely won't be the only blocker drafted. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 9. Green Bay Packers |
 Brian Cushing LB, USC |
Switching to a 3-4 defense calls for a versatile OLB who can bring it with the rush and hold the edge against the run. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 10. San Francisco 49ers |
 Mark Sanchez QB, USC |
The 49ers could go a lot of ways, but grooming Sanchez in a run-first offense is a safe call. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 11. Buffalo Bills |
 Brandon Pettigrew TE, Oklahoma State |
Pettigrew can do it all, which could help open up an offense in need of diversity. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 12. Denver Broncos |
 Rey Maualuga LB, USC |
The Broncos have to toughen up the run defense, and this bell-ringer in the middle would help. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 13. Washington Redskins |
 Brian Orakpo DE/LB, Texas |
Orakpo is solid in all phases and could provide the much-needed edge pass rush. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 14. New Orleans Saints |
 Vontae Davis CB, Illinois |
The Saints also could opt for an athletic OLB who can rush the passer. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 15. Houston Texans |
 Aaron Maybin DE/LB, Penn State |
The athletic, undersized pass rusher can be moved around and allow for some creative scheming. |
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 16. San Diego Chargers |
 Knowshon Moreno RB, Georgia |
Even if Darren Sproles and LaDainian Tomlinson are there, Moreno is too special to pass up in the short and long terms. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 17. New York Jets |
 James Laurinaitis LB, Ohio State |
New Jets head coach Rex Ryan loves LBs who can get to the ball, and Laurinaitis certainly can do that. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 18. Chicago Bears |
 Tyson Jackson DE, LSU |
Jackson isn't an ideal pass rusher, but he is a stout run defender who can keep blockers off LBs. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers |
 Peria Jerry DT, Mississippi |
The Bucs desperately need to address this position to improve their run defense. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
20. Detroit Lions (from Dallas Cowboys) |
 Michael Oher OT, Mississippi |
If the Lions draft Stafford, they better build a line to protect him. |
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 21. Philadelphia Eagles |
 Chris Wells RB, Ohio State |
The Eagles would love to land an OT like Oher. If he is gone, Wells would be a great Plan B. |
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 22. Minnesota Vikings |
 Jeremy Maclin WR, Missouri |
The do-it-all threat would ease the burden on Vikings QB Tarvaris Jackson and RB Adrian Peterson and add to the return game. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 23. New England Patriots |
 Louis Delmas S, Western Michigan |
It's time for the Patriots to replenish this position, and Delmas could be the next Bob Sanders -- with coverage skills. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 24. Atlanta Falcons |
 Larry English DE/LB, Northern Illinois |
This high-motor player fills need at OLB and situational pass rusher opposite John Abraham. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 25. Miami Dolphins |
 Everette Brown DE/LB, Florida State |
Brown is a ridiculous pass rusher who's somewhat of a 'tweener,' but he can bring heat off the edge. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 26. Baltimore Ravens |
 Alphonso Smith CB, Wake Forest |
The Ravens love playmakers, and Smith's 21 interceptions in college and his penchant to hit offset his lack of height (5-foot-9). |
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 27. Indianapolis Colts |
 Percy Harvin WR, Florida |
Ideally, the Colts would love a DT here, but Harvin could replenish the potential loss of Marvin Harrison. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
28. Philadelphia Eagles (from Carolina Panthers) |
 Eben Britton OT, Arizona |
This could be considered a reach, but the Eagles need to inject youth into both tackle spots. |
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 29. New York Giants |
 Hakeem Nicks WR, North Carolina |
This big receiver eventually could fill the role of Plaxico Burress or Amani Toomer, especially as a red-zone threat. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 30. Tennessee Titans |
 D.J. Moore CB, Vanderbilt |
The local product fits the model of a play-making CB with good ball skills. He's also a kick returner. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 31. Arizona Cardinals |
 LeSean McCoy RB, Pittsburgh |
McCoy is a tough, shifty runner who also can catch the ball. He's a perfect fit for the Cardinals' scheme. |
| Team | Pick | Analysis |
 32. Pittsburgh Steelers |
 Max Unger C, Oregon |
His high intelligence and toughness could result in Unger starting right away. He has played every OL spot. |
