| 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. |
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 2. St. Louis Rams |
 Jason Smith OT, Baylor |
The Rams covet an offensive tackle, and Smith is excellent. |
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 3. Kansas City Chiefs |
 Brian Orakpo DE/LB, Texas |
Pass-rushing defensive end might project to OLB in a 3-4 scheme. |
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 4. Seattle Seahawks |
 Eugene Monroe OT, Virginia |
Monroe would be the heir to long-time mainstay Walter Jones at left tackle. |
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 5. Cleveland Browns |
 Aaron Curry LB, Wake Forest |
Curry may be the most complete linebacker in the draft. |
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 6. Cincinnati Bengals |
 Andre Smith OT, Alabama |
Carson Palmer must be protected. Smith must have a good pro day to remain in this spot. |
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 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. |
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 8. Jacksonville Jaguars |
 Chris Wells RB, Ohio State |
A big back to complement Maurice Jones-Drew. |
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 9. Green Bay Packers |
 Malcolm Jenkins CB, Ohio State |
This allows Charles Woodson to move to safety, though Jenkins can play safety, too. |
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 10. San Francisco 49ers |
 Michael Oher OT, Mississippi |
The Niners need help up front to run the ball. |
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 11. Buffalo Bills |
 Everette Brown DE/LB, Florida State |
Brown is a potential combo DE/OLB. |
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 12. Denver Broncos |
 B.J. Raji DT, Boston College |
With a new defense being installed, Raji could be the anchor on the line. |
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 13. Washington Redskins |
 Rey Maualuga LB, USC |
Biggest hitter in the draft. He could be a three-down linebacker. |
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 14. New Orleans Saints |
 Vontae Davis CB, Illinois |
The corner position needs to be fortified. |
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 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. |
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 16. San Diego Chargers |
 James Laurinaitis LB, Ohio State |
A complete linebacker, Laurinaitis can play inside or outside. |
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 17. New York Jets |
 Alphonso Smith CB, Wake Forest |
A playmaker to line up opposite Darrelle Revis. |
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 18. Chicago Bears |
 Jeremy Maclin WR, Missouri |
A flyer who could really help QB Kyle Orton. |
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 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. |
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20. Detroit Lions (from Dallas Cowboys) |
 Brian Cushing LB, USC |
All-around tough guy who can play OLB or ILB in 3-4 sets. |
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 21. Philadelphia Eagles |
 Knowshon Moreno RB, Georgia |
Moreno provides help for Brian Westbrook, and he has similar skills. |
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 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. |
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 24. Atlanta Falcons |
 Brandon Pettigrew TE, Oklahoma State |
The most complete tight end in the draft provides more help for Matt Ryan. |
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 25. Miami Dolphins |
 Alex Mack C, California |
Intelligent and athletic. |
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 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. |
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 27. Indianapolis Colts |
 Percy Harvin WR, Florida |
Harvin's a strong sprinter to ease the loss of Marvin Harrison. |
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28. Philadelphia Eagles (from Carolina Panthers) |
 Larry English DE/LB, Northern Illinois |
Versatile DE/OLB who can get to the QB. |
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 29. New York Giants |
 Darrius Heyward-Bey WR, Maryland |
Deep threats are always appreciated by run-first teams. |
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 30. Tennessee Titans |
 Kenny Britt WR, Rutgers |
Is this the year the Titans take a wide receiver? |
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 31. Arizona Cardinals |
 LeSean McCoy RB, Pittsburgh |
"Shady" could be the new "Edge." |
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 32. Pittsburgh Steelers |
 William Beatty OT, Connecticut |
Riser in the offseason to a team that would like to reduce the pressure on Ben Roethlisberger. |
