1-    Robert Woods, WR, Southern Cal*
2-    Keenan Allen, WR, California*
3-    Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee*
4-    Marquess Wilson, WR, Washington State*
5-    Da’Rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee*
6-    Cobi Hamilton, WR, Arkansas
7-    Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor
8-    Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia
9-    Aaron Mellette, WR, Elon
10-    Ryan Swope, WR, Texas A&M

1. Tyler Wilson (Arkansas)
2. Logan Thomas (Virginia Tech)
3. Matt Barkley (USC)
4. Geno Smith (West Virginia)
5. Aaron Murray (Georgia)
6. Tyler Bray (Tennessee)
7. Landry Jones (Oklahoma)
8. Keith Price (Washington)
9. E.J. Manuel (Florida State)
10. Ryan Aplin (Arkansas State)

1. Marcus Lattimore* (South Carolina)
2. Knile Davis* (Arkansas)
3. Montee Ball (Wisconsin)
4. Christine Michael* (Texas A&M)
5. Andre Elligton (Clemson)
6. Le’Von Bell (Michigan State)
7. Joseph Randall (Oklahoma State)
8. Tim Flanders (Sam Houston State)
9. Ray Graham* (Pittsburgh)
10. Cierre Wood (Notre Dame)

Brandon Holstein: At What age did you become involved in the game of football and how quickly did you fall in love with it?

LJ Fort: I actually started playing football in Hawaii because my parents were in the military so we traveled everywhere. A couple Samoans would always be playing football outside in the yard so that’s where I first started playing football, was with those big Samoans where you had to run for your life basically.

Brandon Holstein: You come from a pretty big family LJ with a military and athletic background, how competitive of a person did this make you growing up?

LJ Fort: Yes sir, pretty big family with four kids and they all ran track, went to state and my mom also went to state in high school too for track. I was the oldest of the kids so I didn’t really compete with any of them specifically but there was always competition within my family growing up.

Brandon Holstein: LJ, I found out that you are very passionate about the bible and your religion; can you tell us a little bit about where this came from and what draws you to the lord?

LJ Fort: I’ve always grown up in the church and my mom made it a point for us to attend church every Wednesday and Thursday. Then I got to college and I just knew that I needed Jesus Christ, so once I made the decision to make him a part of my life I found a whole new purpose for myself and it’s been amazing ever since.

Brandon Holstein: One of my Twitter followers wanted to get your reaction from this verse: “Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I fear no evil, for you are with me.” Can you expand on this passage a little bit and let me know what it means to you?

LJ Fort: Absolutely, I love that passage. I believe that Jesus is demonstrating how to pray and I just love how he uses that context to let you know that whatever you are going through personally he is right there with you.

Brandon Holstein: So if football didn’t work out for you LJ, do you think this is something you would pursue, as far as following your religion or maybe even the ministry?

LJ Fort: Definitely, that’s one of my goals in the future to run a youth ministry camp. Right now I also volunteer at the Boys and Girls Club and I am also the leader at a small group for my football team.

Brandon Holstein: You lead the FCS in tackles with a school record 184 this past season LJ; can you tell me how you were able to be so effective and efficient in consistently finding and taking down the ball carrier?

LJ Fort: Yeah, I have to give most of that credit to my linebacker coach, Javon Dewitt who helped me over the summer. I wasn’t really satisfied with my play my Junior season and I knew I was better than that so I went to him and he broke down tape just for me and really did a good job coaching me on specific techniques that made a world of a difference in my game and it showed my Senior year.

Brandon Holstein: So it seems like you were really able to put everything together this year, would you attribute this to more time spent in the film or weight rooms or do you think most of it came from the coaching you received?

LJ Fort: No, I mean I have always put in the work so I know it wasn’t that. But it was mostly just little technique stuff like how to take on a blocker and shedding them differently as well as taking a good first step and not false stepping or anything like that to give me that split-second advantage to get a better angle to make the tackle.

Brandon Holstein: You were a running back in high school LJ, how do you think this helped you as far as your transition to the defense side of the football in college?

LJ Fort: I played both offense and defense in high school so it wasn’t as big of a transition but being a running back is definitely a position where you have to be more athletic and I would have to say that is the forte of how I play the linebacker position.

Brandon Holstein: Can you touch on what you believe your greatest strength is as a linebacker and do you believe you can play all three downs in the NFL?

LJ Fort: Definitely the best part of my game is my athletic ability to get to the ball carrier as fast as I can. My first step and acceleration are two of the things that are the best part of my game. The first two downs in football is all just mental and it doesn’t matter how big you are if you have the mentality that you’re the biggest out there then that’s how you are going to play.

Brandon Holstein: What would you say is the one aspect of your game that you need to improve the most on and what you have been doing to get better at that specific thing?

LJ Fort: I would have to say probably my point of attack and dealing with how to disengage after a lineman is able to get their hands on me. Just learning how to get off those blocks because most of the time my quickness is enough to get around them but on draw plays and things like that they are able to climb right up on you and you don’t necessarily have that advantage on them, so that’s probably the one area of my game I need to improve most in.

Brandon Holstein: What would you say motivates or inspires you the most LJ?

LJ Fort: First and foremost is just playing for the glory of god and just playing to make his name known. And secondly just that gift that I have and just being able to take advantage of that because there are people out there that can’t even walk, so just playing for those people motivates me. Also, my family of course.

Brandon Holstein: Do you consider yourself to be a natural leader on the field LJ and how do you draw or bring inspiration out of your teammates on the field?

LJ Fort: When I get on the field I flip a switch and I just get so intense and emotional. I’m just so focused on winning I turn into a different person. I don’t know, I’m just like extremely intense on the field and just making sure my teammates and myself are doing everything we can to win.

Brandon Holstein: Do you think you can make an impact on special teams early on in your career and do you think you have the experience to help out in this aspect of the game?

LJ Fort: I made sure I was on special teams this year and for much of my collegiate career so that was really fun because I love kickoffs. Special teams is all just mental and really comes down to if you’re ready to hit somebody in the mouth or not. I love being a head hunter out there so special teams is a favorite of mine.

Brandon Holstein: You’re listed at about 6-1 230 lbs. which some consider to be a little undersized for an NFL linebacker. How do you back that up and what do you say when people question how you will hold up in the NFL due to your limited size?

LJ Fort: It’s all a mentality thing, like I said before if you play like you are 250 lbs. then you will play that way. When you play with that mentality you will always be that much better.

Brandon Holstein: These next set of questions are designed to get to know you a little bit away from the football field better so the first one here is, what is your favorite type of food and if you had to choose a last meal what would it be?

LJ Fort: Ah man that’s a really good question (laughing). Man, there isn’t nothing better than some ribs and some cheese cake piled up.

Brandon Holstein: Really? Some cheesecake huh (laughing)? Do you like putting cherries on your cheesecake too?

LJ Fort: Oh yeah, got to have that (laughs).

Brandon Holstein: If we were to look at your Ipod what kind of music would we find?

LJ Fort: Aw man I listen to a bit of everything. From country to rap, rock I just like it all. Lot of Christian music as well.

Brandon Holstein: I’m actually a country guy myself; do you have a favorite artist or song you would like to share with us?

LJ Fort: I actually got to meet Luke Bryan this year so that was quite the experience.

Brandon Holstein: Oh yeah? How did you get to meet him?

LJ Fort: He and Jason Aldean actually came to Cedar Falls to do a concert and we were working it so we got to take a picture with them and meet them so that was pretty cool.

Brandon Holstein: Awesome, awesome, he’s a great artist. What would you say is your favorite movie of all time?

LJ Fort: Man that’s crazy (laughs). I have so many. I’ll have to go with 300.

Brandon Holstein: 300 the Spartan movie? You just really like the action and fighting and all that?

LJ Fort: Yeah. Remember the Titans would have to be up there as well

Brandon Holstein: What was your favorite NFL team and player growing up and why?

LJ Fort: My favorite team was the Chicago Bears just because all my family is from Chicago. My favorite player of all time is Charles Woodson and that’s why I wear number 24 my whole entire football career.

Brandon Holstein: Okay, okay so you like Chuck? He’s a great athlete I mean that guy is pretty ageless, I don’t know if he is ever going to slow down and stop creating turnovers (laughing). I’m actually a Detroit Lions fan so I’m waiting for the day he retires in all honesty, even though he did go to Michigan. I mean I love him and respect him but he’s just so darn good you know?

LJ Fort: Yeah, he’s a turnover machine.

Brandon Holstein: exactly.

Brandon Holstein: Last question here LJ. Where will you be for draft day and who will be watching with you?

LJ Fort: I’ll just be with some of my other teammates that have a chance of being drafted or picked up by teams, so just hanging out with them and taking in all the excitement and stuff.

Brandon Holstein: Absolutely. Well we wish you the best of luck LJ and good luck this weekend. We hope to hear your name called at some point, I know I will be cheering for you so we just want to wish you the best of luck from all of us here at NFL Draft Monsters and we look forward to following your career, whether that’s on the football field or away from it.

LJ Fort: Hey thanks, I appreciate your time so thank you!

1st Round:

1. Colts – Andrew Luck, QB – Stanford *
15 years after selecting Peyton Manning, Luck is going to be their guy and QB of the future. Indy has a lot of rebuilding to do, but this is the right start.
Needs: QB, NT, WR, CB, TE, OG, DE, S, OLB, OT, RB, C.
Off-season Acquisitions:
WR Reggie Wayne (Re-Signed), DE/OLB Robert Mathis (Re-Signed), OT Winston Justice (Trade/Eagles), DT/DE Cory Redding (Ravens), S Tom Zbikowski (Ravens), C Samson Satele (Raiders), DT Brandon McKinney (Ravens), QB Drew Stanton (Trade/Jets), WR Donnie Avery (Titans), OG Mike McGlynn (Bengals), TE Kyle Miller (Jaguars)

2. Redskins (Rams) – Robert Griffin III, QB – Baylor *
They moved up for him, and they’ll get him. Pressure is on in DC after trading all those pick away; however, he has a better supporting cast compared to Luck in Indianapolis.
Needs: QB, CB, MLB, OG/C, RT, OLB, DT/DE, backup TE, RB, K.
Off-season Acquisitions:
TE Fred Davis (Franchised), WR Pierre Garcon (Colts), MLB London Fletcher (Re-Signed), S Tanard Jackson (Tampa Bay), WR Josh Morgan (49ers), QB Rex Grossman (Re-Signed), OT James Lee (Tampa Bay), OG Will Montgomery (Re-Signed), SS Brandon Merriweather (Bears), DE/DT Adam Carriker (Re-Signed), CB Cedric Griffin (Vikings), S Madieu Williams (49ers), DT Kedric Golston (Re-Signed), CB Leigh Torrence (Saints), OG Kory Lichtensteiger (Re-Signed), OLB Bryan Kehl (Rams)

3. Vikings – Michael Floyd, WR – Notre Dame
Minnesota may be looking to trade down, which leads me to believe Floyd is their target (why not just take either Kalil, Blackmon, or Claiborne here otherwise). Floyd is a bit of a surprise (maybe even a reach to some) at No.3, but in my opinion he has all the physical tools, may be more polished than Blackmon and is a good fit for their offense. Kalil may seem like the more likely choice if they can’t trade down, but I believe they want Floyd – and if they can’t trade down then they have to take Floyd here.
OPTION 2 – Trade Down
OPTION 3 – Morris Claiborne, CB
OPTION 4 – Matt Kalil, OT
OPTION 5 – Justin Blackmon, WR
Needs: LT, WRx2, S, MLB, CB, OG, DT, 3rd down RB, OLB, DE, C.
Off-season Acquisitions:
TE John Carlson (Seattle), DT Letroy Guion (Re-Signed), WR Jerome Simpson (Bengals), RB Lex Hilliard (Dolphins), OG Geoff Schwartz (Carolina), CB Zack Bowman (Bears), OLB Erin Henderson (Re-Signed), WR Devin Aromashodu (Re-Signed), CB Chris Carr (Ravens), FB Jerome Felton (Colts), QB Sage Rosenfels (Re-Signed), DT Fred Evans (Re-Signed), OLB Marvin Mitchell (Miami)

4. Browns – Trent Richardson, RB – Alabama *
Richardson is considered a ‘cant-miss’ prospect so I think they take him over Blackmon or Tannehill. It’s a passing league, but Cleveland needs to add a dynamic offensive weapon like Richardson. The Browns face the Ravens and Steelers twice a season (every season), so having a solid running-game to take the pressure off whoever quarterbacks the team is a must. If they would happen to want Tannehill, this would be the time to get him, but I see them targeting a QB at either No.22 or No.37.
OPTION 2 – Justin Blackmon, WR
OPTION 3 – Matt Kalil, OT
OPTION 4 – Ryan Tannehill, QB
Needs: RB, WR, QB, RT, OLB, DE, OG/C, CB, DT, FS, TE.
Off-season Acquisitions:
MLB D’Qwell Jackson (Re-Signed), K Phil Dawson (Franchised), DE/OLB Frostee Rucker (Bengals), CB Dimitri Patterson (Re-Signed), DE Jaqua Parker (Eagles), OG John Greco (Re-Signed), WR Jordan Norwood (Re-Signed), OT Oniel Cousins (Re-Signed), TE Alex Smith (Re-Signed), DE Brian Schaefering (Re-Signed)

5. Tampa Bay – Morris Claiborne, CB – LSU *
Richardson may be their ideal selection (maybe they leap-frog Cleveland and make a deal with Minnesota), but Claiborne makes the most sense from a value standpoint. They added Eric Wright this off-season, but Claiborne still fills a need with aging Rhonde Barber having his best days behind him and Aqib Talib’s off the field issues. They could consider Kalil or even reach for Kuechly, but it’ll ultimately come down to Richardson or Claiborne. However, Claiborne is getting strong consideration at No.3 from Minnesota (with Richardson going No.4) so in that scenario a trade down would make the most sense – possibly with Buffalo looking to move up for Matt Kalil.
OPTION 2 – Trent Richardson, RB
OPTION 3 – Trade Up (for Richardson, RB)
OPTION 4 – Trade Down
OPTION 5 – Luke Kuechly, MLB
OPTION 6 – Matt Kalil, OT

Needs: RB, CB, SS, OLB, OG, MLB, LT, WR, FB, C, DT, TE.
Off-season Acquisitions:
WR Vincent Jackson (Chargers), OG Carl Nicks (Saints), CB Eric Wright (Lions), RB LeGarrette Blount (Re-Signed), DE Michael Bennett (Re-Signed), CB Rhonde Barber (Re-Signed), WR Preston Parker (Re-Signed), OG Jeremy Zuttah (Re-Signed), K Conner Barth (Franchised), DT Amobi Okoye (Bears), QB Dan Orlovsky (Colts), OT Jamon Meredith (Steelers), OT Demar Dotson (Re-Signed), K Kai Forbath (Dallas), TE Chase Coffman (Bengals), RB Robert Hughes (Bears)

6. Rams (Redskins) – Justin Blackmon, WR – Oklahoma State *
If St.Louis is looking to add a receiver they’ll likely have either Blackmon or Floyd to chose from at No.6. In this scenario I like adding Blackmon to solidify their receiving core. However, in the scenario that Blackmon (and Kalil at No.3 and Richardson at No.4) is gone then trading down could offer them the most value. The Rams decided to keep OT Jason Smith, which makes Kalil a less likely target compared to adding a WR, but if he is available they could move Roger Safffold to OG and roll the dice.
OPTION 2 – Matt Kalil, OT
OPTION 3 – Trent Richardson, RB
OPTION 4 – Trade Down
OPTION 5 – Morris Claiborne, CB
OPTION 6 – Michael Floyd, WR
Needs: WR, DT, CB, OT, RB, SS, OLB, OG/C, MLB, QB, DE, P.
Off-season Acquisitions:
CB Cortland Finnegan (Titans), C Scott Wells (Packers), DT/DE Kendall Langford (Dolphins), WR Steve Smith (Eagles), OLB Jo-Lonn Dunbar (Saints), DE William Hayes (Titans), DT Trevor Laws (Eagles), TE Matthew Mulligan (Jets), OG Robert Turner (Jets), OT Quinn Ojinnaka (Colts), QB Kellen Clemens (Re-Signed), FB Brit Miller (Re-Signed), QB Tom Brandstater (Re-Signed)

7. Jaguars – Matt Kalil, OT – USC *
I’d suspect that Jacksonville would be happy if Kalil indeed fell to them, but I think that it’d be unlikely (mainly because of Buffalo, Arizona, or the Jets trading up for him) – although, it could happen. The Jags will also consider adding an offensive weapon or a pass rusher with this pick, but new Head Coach Mike Mularkey won’t turn down an opportunity to sure up the offensive line.
OPTION 2 – Michael Floyd, WR
OPTION 3 – Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB
OPTION 4 – Trade Down
OPTION 5 – Stephon Gilmore, CB/FS
Needs: WR, OT, DE, C, CB, RB, OLB, DT, P, OG, MLB, S, TE.
Off-season Acquisitions:
DE Jeremy Mincey (Re-Signed), WR Laurent Robinson (Dallas), CB William Middleton (Re-Signed), K Josh Scobee (Franchised), S/CB Dwight Lowery (Re-Signed), CB Aaron Ross (Giants), CB Rashean Mathis (Re-Signed), QB Chad Henne (Dolphins), WR Lee Evans (Ravens), OT Guy Whimper (Re-Signed), S Courtney Greene (Re-Signed), OLB Russell Allen (Re-Signed), DE C.J. Mosley (Re-Signed), P Nick Harris (Re-Signed), DT David Howard (Seattle), OT William Robinson (Re-Signed), K Sam Swank (Re-Signed)

8. Dolphins – Ryan Tannehill, QB – Texas A&M
Opinions differ on Tannehill’s value, but its seems likely he’ll end up going higher than most would project. The Dolphins need a QB, and the fact that new Offensive Coordinator Mike Sherman was the A&M coach would make this seem like a forgone conclusion. If Tannehill is gone, then Miami would be open to all kind of options here.
OPTION 2 – Michael Floyd, WR
OPTION 3 – Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB
OPTION 4 – Riley Reiff, OT
OPTION 5 – Luke Kuechly, MLB
OPTION 6 – Trade Down
Needs: QB, WRx2, RT, DE, TE, OLB, RG, S, NT/DL, CB.
Off-season Acquisitions:
NT/DT Paul Soliai (Re-Signed), FS/CB Richard Marshall (Ariozna), QB David Garrard (Jaguars), MLB E.J. Henderson (Vikings), OLB Gary Guyton (Patriots), RB Steve Slaton (Re-Signed), OG/OT Artis Hicks (Browns), S Tyrell Johnson (Vikings), WR Legedu Naanee (Dolphins), OT Lydon Murtha (Re-Signed), DE Ryan Baker (Re-Signed), MLB Jamaal Westerman (Jets), CB Jonathan Wade (Lions), TE Les Brown (Westminster College)

9. Carolina – Fletcher Cox, DT/DE – Mississippi State *
Carolina needs to add an interior defensive presence and Cox may be the way they go. Dontari Poe and Michael Brockers could be options, but Cox is making a strong case to be the first of the bunch off the board. If the Panthers look a different direction then MLB Luke Kuechly would make the most sense.
OPTION 2 – Michael Floyd, WR
OPTION 3 – Luke Kuechly, MLB
OPTION 4 – Dontari Poe, DT/NT
OPTION 5 – Stephon Gilmore, CB/FS
OPTION 6 – Michael Brockers DT/DE
Needs: DT/DL, CB, WR, OLB, OG, MLB, RT, DE, TE, P/K, S.
Off-season Acquisitions:
WR Steve Smith (Extension), RB Mike Tolbert (Chargers), OG Bruce Campbell (Trade/Oakland), C Geoff Hangartner (Re-Signed), S/ST Haruki Nakamura (Ravens), QB Derek Anderson (Re-Signed), S Reggie Smith (49ers), OG Mike Pollak (Colts), DE Antwan Applewhite (Re-Signed), MLB Jason Phillips (Re-Signed), OLB Jordan Senn (Re-Signed), OLB Kenny Onatolu (Vikings), C/LS J.J. Jansen (Re-Signed)

10. Bills – Riley Reiff, OT – Iowa *
Losing OT Demetrius Bell leaves a void that must be addressed early in this draft, therefore, Reiff would be the likely choice. I think Mike Adams could have gotten some consideration before reports that he failed a drug test at the combine. Nonetheless, Reiff should be available if they want him – but would they consider moving up for Kalil should he slip some? I think it’d be worth it.
OPTION 2 – Michael Floyd, WR
OPTION 3 – Trade Up (for Kalil, OT)
OPTION 4 – Stephon Gilmore, CB/FS
OPTION 5 – Jonathan Martin, OT
OPTION 6 – Bobby Massie, OT
Needs: OT, WR, CB, TE, OLB, Backup QB, MLB, OG, DE, DB.
Off-season Acquisitions:
DE/OLB Mario Williams (Texans), WR Stevie Johnson (Re-Signed), OG Kraig Urbik (Re-Signed), TE Scott Chandler (Re-Signed), DE Mark Anderson (Patriots), MLB Kirk Morrison (Re-Signed), K Rian Lindell (Re-Signed), OG Chad Rinehart (Re-Signed), SS Bryan Scott (Re-Signed), RB Tashard Choice (Re-Signed), WR Ruvell Martin (Re-Signed), WR Derek Hagan (Re-Signed)

11. Chiefs – David DeCastro, OG – Stanford *
Interior offensive-lineman usually don’t get selected this high in the draft, but DeCastro is a rare talent that should become an All-Pro caliber player. Kansas City added OT Eric Winston and getting DeCastro here would continue to upgrade the offensive line. I think they’ll be tempted with Dontari Poe and Luke Kuechly, but I like the idea of adding DeCastro even though it may seem a little early.
OPTION 2 – Dontari Poe, NT/DT
OPTION 3 – Luke Kuechly, MLB
OPTION 4 – Trade Up (for Tannehill, QB)
OPTION 5 – Dont’a Hightower, MLB
Needs: NT, OG, MLB, S, C, OLB, RB, DE, WR, CB, QB.
Off-season Acquisitions:
WR Dwayne Bowe (Franchised), OT Eric Winston (Texans), RB Peyton Hillis (Browns), CB Stanford Routt (Oakland), MLB Jovan Belcher (Re-Signed), TE Kevin Boss (Oakland), QB Brady Quinn (Broncos), CB Travis Daniels (Re-Signed), TE Jake O’Connell (Re-Signed), DT Amon Gordon (Re-Signed), DB Mikail Baker (Rams)

12. Seattle – Luke Kuechly, MLB – Boston College
With Kuechly you know what you’re getting – a tackling machine. Seattle added MLB Barrett Ruud, but that was on a 1 year contract so they still need to rebuild their linebacker unit and Kuechly would be the way to start. I wouldn’t be surprised if Kuechly was taken higher, which would possibly open the door for Melvin Ingram or Quinton Coples. Also, DeCastro will get consideration here if available.
OPTION 2 – Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB
OPTION 3 – David DeCastro, OG
OPTION 4 – Courtney Upshaw, OLB/DE
OPTION 5 – Quinton Coples, DE/DT
OPTION 6 – Dont’a Hightower, MLB
OPTION 7 – Stephon Gilmore, CB/FS
OPTION 8 – Trade Up (for Tannehill, QB)
Needs: DE, MLB, LG, OLB, CB, TE, QB, WR, OT, RB, S .
Off-season Acquisitions:
QB Matt Flynn (Packers), RB Marshawn Lynch (Re-Signed), DT/DE Red Bryant (Re-Signed), CB Marcus Trufant (Re-Signed), DT/DE Jason Jones (Titans), MLB Barrett Ruud (Titans), OG Deuce Lutui (Arizona), OLB Leroy Hill (Re-Signed), OT Breno Giacomini (Re-Signed), OT Frank Omiyale (Bears), OG Paul McQuistan (Re-Signed), RB Kregg Lumpkin (Tampa Bay), FB Michael Robinson (Re-Signed), OLB Matt McCoy (Re-Signed), CB Roy Lewis (Re-Signed), MLB Heath Farwell (Re-Signed), RB Tyrell Sutton (Carolina)

13. Arizona – Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB – South Carolina
The Cardinals need to sure up their offensive line, but at this point Ingram offers the most value. Calais Campbell was Franchised only is playing on a 1 year contract for 2012 so if he isn’t retained on a long-term deal Ingram would be able to replace him as a DE (or if retained, play with him as an OLB in the 3-4 scheme).
OPTION 2 – Riley Reiff, OT
OPTION 3 – Michael Floyd, WR
OPTION 4 – Luke Kuechly, MLB
OPTION 5 – Quinton Coples, DE/DT
OPTION 6 – Cordy Glenn, OG/OT
Needs: RT, WR, DE/OLB, C/OG, DE/DT, MLB, S, QB, P, CB.
Off-season Acquisitions:
DE/OLB Calais Campbell (Franchised), OT Levin Brown (Re-Signed), OG/OT Adam Snyder (49ers), CB William Gay (Steelers), K Jay Feely (Re-Signed), WR Early Doucet (Re-Signed, CB Greg Toler (Re-Signed), S James Sanders (Falcons), OT D’Anthony Batiste (Re-Signed), RB LaRod Stephens-Howling (Re-Signed), S Rashad Johnson (Re-Signed), CB A.J. Jefferson (Re-Signed), RB Alfonso Smith (Re-Signed), OLB Reggie Walker (Re-Signed), WR Stephen Williams (Re-Signed), QB Richard Bartel (Re-signed), P Dave Zastudil (Re-Signed), C/LS Mike Leach (Re-Signed), OLB Brandon Williams (Re-Signed)

14. Dallas – Mark Barron, SS – Alabama
The Cowboys draft Roy Williams at No.8 overall in 2002 so they won’t shy away from a safety this high. Barron is extremely talent and would help sure up the secondary (along with the addition of CB Brandon Carr) in Dallas. If the Cowboys think about going another direct then likely targets would include Dontari Poe, Michael Brockers, or Quinton Coples (they once draft a UNC lineman high too, Greg Ellis).
OPTION 2 – Dontari Poe, NT/DT
OPTION 3 – Michael Brockers DT/DE
OPTION 4 – Quinton Coples, DE/DT
OPTION 5 – David DeCastro, OG
Needs: DT/NT, SS, TE, WR, DE/OLB, OG, CB, P, RB, C, QB.
Off-season Acquisitions:
CB Brandon Carr (Chiefs), OLB/DE Anthony Spencer (Re-Signed), QB Kyle Orton (Chiefs), MLB Dan Conner (Carolina), OG Nate Livings (Bengals), OG/C Mackenzy Bernadeau (Carolina), S Brodney Pool (Browns), FB Lawrence Vickers (Texans), WR Kevin Ogletree (Re-Signed), DE Clifton Geathers (Re-Signed), QB Rudy Carpenter (Tampa Bay)

15. Eagles – Dontari Poe, DT/NT – Memphis *
I think they would prefer Fletcher Cox (would they trade up for him?), but Poe would be a nice addition for them as well. They’re looking for a presence in the middle of the defensive (DeMeco Ryans was a nice addition as a MLB – thus ruling out Kuechly or Hightower), but they’d also like to upgrade the safety position too so Barron could be their guy. I’d also expect them to end up trading CB Asante Samuel (to Atlanta?) in the coming days, so you can’t rule out Stephon Gilmore or Dre Kirkpatrick either. The trading up for Tannehill talk, I don’t buy it – but crazier things have happened.
OPTION 2 – Mark Barron, SS
OPTION 3 – Courtney Upshaw, OLB/DE
OPTION 4 – Trade Up (for Cox, DT/DE)
OPTION 5 – Michael Floyd, WR
OPTION 6 – Trade Up (for Tannehill, QB)
OPTION 7 – Stephon Gilmore, CB/FS
Needs: DT, OLB, SS, Backup QB, WR, OT, RB, TE, OG/C, DE, CB.
Off-season Acquisitions:
WR DeSean Jackson (Re-Signed), DE Trent Cole (Extension), MLB DeMeco Ryans (Trade/Texans), OT Demetrius Bell (Bills), OG Evan Mathis (Re-Signed), OT Todd Herremans (Extension), C Steve Vallos (Browns), OT King Dunlap (Re-Signed), QB Trent Edwards (Oakland), OG Mike Gibson (Seattle), DT Derek Landri (Re-Signed), DT Antonio Dixon (Re-Signed)

16. Jets – Quinton Coples, DE/DT – North Carolina
The Jets have more desirable needs here, but Coples probably would be too hard to pass on here. I think upgrading the offense should be the main focus; however, they have a lot of holes to fill on the defensive side of the ball too. Coples is a nice addition – as would be Barron, Ingram, Upshaw, or Hightower – but I think Floyd, Reiff, Glenn, or DeCastro would have a better impact initially. Chandler Jones, Stephen Hill, Dre Kirkpatrick and Michael Brockers are other names to keep an eye on here.
OPTION 2 – Riley Reiff, OT
OPTION 3 – Mark Barron, SS
OPTION 4 – Michael Floyd, WR
OPTION 5 – Cordy Glenn, OG/OT
OPTION 6 – Dont’a Hightower, MLB
OPTION 7 – Stephen Hill, WR
OPTION 8 – Courtney Upshaw, OLB/DE
Needs: RT, WRx2, OLB, SS/FS, OG, MLB, DE, RB, CB, TE.
Off-season Acquisitions:
QB Mark Sanzchez (Extension), QB Tim Tebow (Trade/Denver), SS LaRon Landry (Redskins), NT Sione Pouha (Re-Signed), WR Chaz Schilens (Oakland), OLB/DE Aaron Maybin (Re-Signed), DE/OLB Bryan Thomas (Re-Signed), TE Hayden Smith (Australian Rugby), K Nick Folk (Re-Signed), DE Jay Richardson (Seattle), CB DeAngelo Smith (Browns), C Kris O’Dowd (Arizona)

17. Bengals (Oakland) – Stephon Gilmore, CB/FS – South Carolina
It’s very possible that Gilmore will hear his name called earlier than this spot, but with that said it offers good value for Cincinnati. Gilmore is a fast rising prospect, who some see as more of a FS due to a possible struggle with one-on-one coverage. They have added CB help with the signings of Terrance Newman and Jason Allen (and the return of Pacman Jones), but they need a better long-term solution. This could be a possible spot for DeCastro should he slip, or for the Bengals to upgrade the receiver position.
OPTION 2 – David DeCastro, OG
OPTION 3 – Mark Barron, SS
OPTION 4 – Michael Floyd, WR
OPTION 5 – Cordy Glenn, OG/OT
OPTION 6 – Dre Kirkpatrick, CB/FS
Needs: CB, WR, OG, SS, RB, MLB, OLB, DT, OT, DE.
Off-season Acquisitions:
S Reggie Nelson (Re-Signed), CB Terrance Newman (Dallas), RB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (Patriots), OG Travelle Wharton (Carolina), OLB/DE Manny Lawson (Re-Signed), DE Derrick Harvey (Broncos), DE Jamaal Anderson (Colts), OG Jacob Bell (Rams), K Mike Nugent (Franchised), CB Adam Jones (Re-Signed), CB Jason Allen (Texans), DT Pat Sims (Re-Signed), OT Anthony Collins (Re-Signed), TE Donald Lee (Re-Signed), OT Dennis Roland (Re-Signed), RB Aaron Brown (Lions), FB Chris Pressley (Re-Signed), LB/LS Dan Skuta (Re-Signed), S Jeromy Miles (Re-Signed)

18. Chargers – Chandler Jones, DE/OLB – Syracuse *
San Diego lost All-Pro OG Kris Dielman to retirement and released OT Marcus McNeill so should the right offensive lineman attract them they could pounce. The Chargers however need to upgrade their pass rush and Jones offers help in that area. They’ll be looking for that rush OLB and could find help in the way of Melvin Ingram, Whitney Mercilus, Nick Perry, or Courtney Upshaw. If they go a different direction then considering Mark Barron, David DeCastro, or even Dont’a Hightower make sense.
OPTION 2 – Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB
OPTION 3 – Mark Barron, SS
OPTION 4 – David DeCastro, OG
OPTION 5 – Courtney Upshaw, OLB/DE
OPTION 6 – Whitney Mercilus, OLB/DE
Needs: OG, OLB, SS/FS, NT/DT, TE, RB, RT, DE, C, CB, MLB, WR.
Off-season Acquisitions:
OT Jared Gaither (Re-Signed), WR Robert Meachem (Saints), DE/OLB Jarret Johnson (Ravens), C Nick Hardwick (Re-Signed), WR Eddie Royal (Broncos), DE/DT Luis Castillo (Re-Signed), DT/NT Antonio Garay (Re-Signed), FB/RB Le’Ron McClain (Chiefs), QB Charlie Whitehurst (Seattle), OT Mario Henderson (Oakland), S Atari Bigby (Seattle), OG/OT Brandyn Dombrowski (Re-Signed), WR Roscoe Parrish (Bills), TE Randy McMichael (Re-Signed), FB/RB Jacob Hester (Re-Signed), OLB Demorrio Williams (Chiefs), TE Dante Rosario (Denver), WR/KR Michael Spurlock (Tampa Bay), TE Kory Sperry (Re-Signed), C Mike Windt (Re-Signed), OG Tony Moll (Re-Signed)

19. Bears – Michael Brockers, DT/DE – LSU **
The right offensive lineman would be tempting for Chicago (and for new Offensive Coordinator Mike Tice), but they made an addition with Chilo Rachal this week on a 1 year deal to make that less of a need this early. Brockers is one of my favorite players in the draft, and I think he has a lot of upside (even being compared to a young Richard Seymour). I wouldn’t be surprised if he went higher, I think teams could be more intrigued by him than they’re letting on – but nonetheless it’s a nice pick for the Bears at this point.
OPTION 2 – Dontari Poe, NT/DT
OPTION 3 – Cordy Glenn, OG/OT
OPTION 4 – Coby Fleener, TE
OPTION 5 – Stephon Gilmore, CB/FS
OPTION 6 – Mike Adams, OT
OPTION 7 – Dre Kirkpatrick, CB/FS
Needs: DT, LT, TE, CB, OLB, OG, DE, WR, MLB, S, C.
Off-season Acquisitions:
RB Matt Forte (Franchised), WR Brandon Marshall (Trade/Dolphins), RB Michael Bush (Oakland), OLB Lance Briggs (Extension), QB Jason Campbell (Oakland), OG Chilo Rachal (49ers), WR/KR Eric Weems (Falcons), OLB Geno Hayes (Tampa Bay), TE Kellen Davis (Re-Signed), DE Israel Idonije (Re-Signed), CB Kelvin Hayden (Falcons), CB Jonathan Wilhite (Denver), CB Tim Jennings (Re-Signed), WR/ST Devin Thomas (Giants), OLB/ST Blake Costanzo (49ers), QB Josh McCown (Re-Signed), S Craig Steltz (Re-Signed)

20. Titans – Dre Kirkpatrick, CB/FS – Alabama
I think Kirkpatrick is a good fit to replace CB Cortland Finnegan in Tennessee, but I also think he is talented enough to be gone by this point. Obviously, replacing Finnegan is a major need so the like of Gilmore, Janoris Jenkins, or possibly Josh Robinson could be considered here. I think Virginia Tech CB Jayron Hosley could be a potential sleeper for this pick. The addition of Kamerion Wimbley helped with their need for the DE/OLB type but should Quinton Coples fall he’d be hard to pass on – but they will be looking for DT help. Also, their coach is a former offensive lineman, so I wouldn’t rule out the possibility of upgrading the line early on.
OPTION 2 – Quinton Coples, DE/DT
OPTION 3 – Stephon Gilmore, CB/FS
OPTION 4 – Michael Brockers, DT/DE
OPTION 5 – Dontari Poe, NT/DT
OPTION 6 – Jonathan Martin, OT
OPTION 7 – Jayron Hosley, CB
Needs: CB, OT, DT, MLB, C, DE/OLB, WR, OG, TE, S, RB.
Off-season Acquisitions:
S Michael Griffin (Franchised), DE/OLB Kamerion Wimbley (Raiders), OG Steve Hutchinson (Vikings), S Jordan Babineaux (Re-Signed), OT Mike Otto (Re-Signed), DE Dave Ball (Re-Signed), WR Lavelle Hawkins (Re-Signed), OLB Tim Shaw (Re-Signed), DT Leger Douzable (Jaguars), DE Keyunta Dawson (Lions)

21. Bengals – Cordy Glenn, OG/OT – Georgia
The Bengals are finally able to build upon some nice young talent, and they should really be able to upgrade their team with picks No.17 and No.21. They added Travelle Wharton this off-season, but Glenn provides an upgrade to either OG or OT along their line. If they fail to land a CB at No.17 then this could be a spot to target help at that position or they may look for a WR like Stephen Hill or Kendall Wright here.
OPTION 2 – David DeCastro, OG
OPTION 3 – Kendall Wright, WR
OPTION 4 – Stephen Hill, WR
OPTION 5 – Dont’a Hightower, MLB
OPTION 6 – Doug Martin, RB
Needs: CB, WR, OG, SS, RB, MLB, OLB, DT, OT, DE.

22. Browns (Falcons) – Bobby Massie, OT – Mississippi State *
The Browns are looking for RT opposite Joe Thomas and they could find help in Massie, Jonathan Martin, or Mike Adams here. Massie is creeping into the 1st round discussion, but most may think it’s a bit early for him. Jeff Allen of Illinois could be a sleeper here. If the Browns pass on Richardson at No.4 they’ll be in the market for a RB, but they can probably wait a round or two to address that in that scenario. More likely here at No.22 would be them targeting a QB or WR should they pass on Tannehill and Blackmon at No.4 – it’s very likely they consider QB Brandon Weeden with this pick.
OPTION 2 – Jonathan Martin, OT
OPTION 3 – Brandon Weeden, QB
OPTION 4 – Courtney Upshaw, OLB/DE
OPTION 5 – Kendall Wright, WR
OPTION 6 – Mike Adams, OT
OPTION 7 – Stephen Hill, WR
Needs: RB, WR, QB, RT, OLB, DE, OG/C, CB, DT, FS, TE.

23. Lions – Courtney Upshaw, OLB/DE – Alabama
Upshaw has seen his stock drop slightly in recent weeks, but he is still a very talented player. However, it’s likely the Lions would consider an OT like Jonathan Martin or Mike Adams here are a potential replacement for aging Jeff Backus. The Lions are known for taking the best available player and even with the ‘tweener’ label Upshaw fits the bill and a need. The other likely choice would be a CB for Detroit, with a possible sleeper being OLB Lavonte David.
OPTION 2 – Mike Adams, OT
OPTION 3 – Dre Kirkpatrick, CB/FS
OPTION 4 – Jonathan Martin, OT
OPTION 5 – Lavonte David OLB
OPTION 6 – Peter Konz, C/OG
OPTION 7 – Whitney Mercilus, OLB/DE
Needs: OT, CB, OLB, OG/C, S, DE, MLB, RB, WR, FB/TE.
Off-season Acquisitions:
WR Calvin Johnson (Extension), DE/OLB Cliff Avril (Franchised), MLB Stephen Tulloch (Re-Signed), OT Jeff Backus (Re-Signed), CB Jacob Lacey (Colts), RB Kevin Smith (Re-Signed), QB Shaun Hill (Re-Signed), DT Sammie Lee Hill (Re-Signed), DE Everette Brown (Chargers), OLB DeAndre Levy (Re-Signed), OT Corey Hilliard (Re-Signed), MLB Ashlee Palmer (Re-Signed), S Erik Coleman (Re-Signed), DT Andre Fluellen (Re-Signed), P Ben Graham (Re-Signed), C/LS Don Muhlbach (Re-Signed), WR Terrance Toliver (Texans)

24. Steelers – Dont’a Hightower, MLB – Alabama
Pittsburgh will be looking to get younger on the defensive side of the ball – and well they need to replace James Farrior and what better way to do than with a stud like Hightower. Hightower has some potential to go higher, but there is also a chance another defensive prospect could fall to them (Dontari Poe?). I think this is an important draft for Pittsburgh moving forward, so their picks need to be good ones. The Steelers could reach for another MLB if Hightower is gone, address the NT spot, or upgrade the offensive line.
OPTION 2 – Dontari Poe, NT/DT
OPTION 3 – Jonathan Martin, OT
OPTION 4 – Jerel Worthy, DT
OPTION 5 – Kendall Reyes, DT/DE
OPTION 6 – Mychal Kendricks, MLB
Needs: MLB, OT, NT, RB, CB, OG, S, Backup QB, DE/OLB, WR.
Off-season Acquisitions:
WR Mike Wallace (Re-Signed), RB Isaac Redman (Re-Signed), OG Ramon Foster (Re-Signed), WR Jerricho Cotchery (Re-Signed), TE Leonard Pope (Chiefs), OG Doug Legursky (Re-Signed), QB Charlie Batch (Re-Signed), NT Steve McLendon (Re-Signed), OG/OT Trai Essex (Re-Signed), TE David Johnson (Re-Signed), CB Keenan Lewis (Re-Signed), P Jeremy Kapinos (Re-Signed), S Ryan Mundy (Re-Signed), QB Troy Smith (49ers), S Myron Rolle (Titans)

25. Denver – Derek Wolfe, DT/DE – Cincinnati
They lost DT Brodrick Bunkley this off-season, and while they added Justin Bannan –I think they’ll still be looking to upgrade the position. Michael Brockers would be an easy choice is he falls, and we often see Jerel Worthy or Kendall Reyes mocked here – however, Wolfe is the guy I’m going with. Wolfe is an under-the-rader prospect who is gaining a lot of interest with his long arms and ability to makes plays against the run. There are a lot of expectations for the Broncos to succeed this season, getting the right pieces in place is vital.
OPTION 2 – Michael Brockers, DT/DE
OPTION 3 – Shea McClellin, DE/OLB
OPTION 4 – Kendall Reyes, DT/DE
OPTION 5 – Jerel Worthy, DT
OPTION 6 – Janoris Jenkins, CB
Needs: DT, CB, DE/OLB, RB, OG/C, WR, QB, MLB, OT, S, TE.
Off-season Acquisitions:
QB Peyton Manning (Colts), S Mike Adams (Browns), CB Tracy Porter (Saints), TE Jacob Tamme (Colts), K Matt Prater (Franchised), WR Andre Caldwell (Bengals), DT Justin Bannan (Rams), WR Brandon Stockley (Giants), TE Joel Dreessen (Texans), MLB Joe Mays (Re-Signed), OLB Wesley Woodyard (Re-Signed), QB Caleb Hanie (Bears), DE Jason Hunter (Re-Signed), WR Matt Willis (Re-Signed), P Britton Colquitt (Re-Signed), OG Manny Ramirez (Re-Signed), WR Jason Hill (Jaguars), TE Cornelius Ingram (Eagles)

26. Texans – Jonathan Martin, OT – Stanford *
It was originally thought that Martin would be valued much higher than this, but for the Texans it’d be a nice way to replace Eric Winston. The Texans need to add some receiver help, and find a replacement for Mario Williams – but making sure Arian Foster and the run game continues to keep rolling is equally as important. If Martin is gone, Bobby Massie would make sense or they could go the direction of Stephen Hill, Kendall Wright, or Nick Perry.
OPTION 2 – Bobby Massie, OT
OPTION 3 – Stephen Hill, WR
OPTION 4 – Mike Adams, OT
OPTION 5 – Whitney Mercilus, OLB/DE
OPTION 6 – Nick Perry, DE/OLB
Needs: OT, WR, MLB, DE/OLB, OG, CB, NT/DT, TE, S, C, K.
Off-season Acquisitions:
RB Arian Foster (Re-Signed), C Chris Myers (Re-Signed), MLB Bradie James (Dallas), P Donnie Jones (Rams), S Quintin Demps (Re-Signed), MLB/ST Tim Dobbins (Re-Signed), C/LS Jon Weeks (Re-Signed)

27. Patriots (Saints) – Lavonte David, OLB – Nebraska
David is a prospect who would be a nice addition for the Patriots, as a true OLB, compared to other hyprid DE/OLB types. He is a player that could be a sleeper to go higher than people think as well. Other possible targets here include Nick Perry, Shea McClellin, and they’d love to see Courtney Upshaw fall. New England could also go with Reyes, Worthy, or Harrison Smith – but you just never know about the Patriots logic.
OPTION 2 – Courtney Upshaw, OLB/DE
OPTION 3 – Kendall Reyes, DT/DE
OPTION 4 – Nick Perry, DE/OLB
OPTION 5 – Jerel Worthy, DT
OPTION 6 – Shea McClellin, DE/OLB
Needs: DT/NT, OLB, CB, C/OG, S, DE, WR, RB, MLB, KR, OT.
Off-season Acquisitions:
WR Wes Welker (Franchised), WR Brandon Lloyd (Rams), OG Robert Gallery (Seattle), OG/C Dan Connolly (Re-Signed), WR Deion Branch (Re-Signed), C Dan Koppen (Re-Signed), S Steve Gregory (Chargers), DE/DT Jonathan Fanene (Bengals), WR Anthony Gonzalez (Colts), DE Trevor Scott (Raiders), FB Tony Fiammetta (Dallas), MLB Bobby Carpenter (Dolphins), FB Spencer Larsen (Denver), CB Will Allen (Dolphins), TE Daniel Fells (Broncos), WR Donte Stallworth (Redskins), QB Brian Hoyer (Re-Signed), WR/ST Matthew Slater (Re-Signed), OLB Tracy White (Re-Signed), CB Marquice Cole (Jets)

28. Packers – Nick Perry, DE/OLB – USC *
The Packers defense was a huge problem last season, so you can bet that Defensive Coordinator Dom Capers will have input on adding players to change that. Perry was once considered a possible Top 20 guy, but should find himself somewhere in the latter part of Round 1. I like Perry, and think he is a good fit for Green Bay. Also, the Packers released OT Chad Clifton this week, so that may become a position of greater need. Nonetheless, I’d expect Green Bay to focus on defense early and often.
OPTION 2 – Janoris Jenkins, CB
OPTION 3 – Whitney Mercilus, OLB/DE
OPTION 4 – Shea McClellin, DE/OLB
OPTION 5 – Lavonte David, OLB
OPTION 6 – Jeff Allen, OT/OG
OPTION 7 – Jayron Hosley, CB
Needs: OLB, CB, DE/DT, Backup QB, OT, C/OG, S, RB, MLB, WR.
Off-season Acquisitions:
TE Jermichael Finley (Re-Signed), C Jeff Saturday (Colts,) DE/OLB Erik Walden (Re-Signed), DE Anthony Hargrove (Seattle), DT Dan Muir (Colts), CB Jarrett Bush (Re-Signed)

29. Ravens – Harrison Smith, SS – Notre Dame
Ed Reed seems to contemplate retire day-to-day (plus they lost Tom Zbikowski this off-season) so adding quality players to the position has to be an area they address. I think Smith has all the intangibles and fits Baltimore’s aggressive style. The Ravens could go a different direction, with Peter Konz being the next likely choice even though C Matt Birk did resign. Also, they could stand to find a replacement for Ben Grubbs. Ray Lewis is still playing at a high level, but he can’t play forever – so looking for a MLB or replacing Jarrett Johnson is another idea.
OPTION 2 – Peter Konz, C/OG
OPTION 3 – Kevin Zeitler, OG
OPTION 4 – Nick Perry, DE/OLB
OPTION 5 – Chandler Jones, DE/OLB
OPTION 6 – Doug Martin, RB
OPTION 7 – Mychal Kendricks, MLB
Needs: C/OG, RB, OLB, MLB, S, DE, OT, WR, QB, FB, DT/NT.
Off-season Acquisitions:
RB Ray Rice (Franchised), CB Lardarius Webb (Re-Signed), C Matt Birk (Re-Signed), MLB Jameel McClain (Re-Signed), CB/ST Corey Graham (Bears), QB Curtis Painter (Colts), OLB/DE Sergio Kindle (Re-Signed), MLB Dannell Ellerbe (Re-Signed), OLB/ST Brandon Ayanbadejo (Re-Signed), S Sean Considine (Arizona), OG Justin Boren (Re-Signed), OLB Chavis Williams (Re-Signed)

30. 49ers – Kevin Zeitler, OG – Wisconsin
The Niners need to replace Adam Snyder (Arizona) and Chilo Rachal (Chicago) and Zeitler would be the mauling guard they need. If Zeitler is gone then Konz (who could play OG), Jeff Allen (who could move to OG), Amini Silatolu or even Kelechi Osemele would be in play for them here. Aside from the guard position, they’ll be looking to address the defensive front-four. Another interesting option, in the two-tight end set world, is Harbaugh reuniting with Coby Fleener and paring him with Vernon Davis.
OPTION 2 – Kendall Reyes, DT/DE
OPTION 3 – Amini Silatolu, OG
OPTION 4 – Coby Fleener, TE
OPTION 5 – Stephen Hill, WR
OPTION 6 – Jeff Allen OT/OG
Needs: OG, DE, DT/NT, backup TE, CB, WR, OLB, MLB, OT, S, C.
Off-season Acquisitions:
S Da’Shon Golden (Franchised), MLB Ahmad Brooks (Re-Signed), CB Carlos Rogers (Re-Signed), QB Alex Smith (Re-Signed), WR Randy Moss (Titans), WR Mario Manningham (Giants), RB Brandon Jacobs (Giants), QB Josh Johnson (Tampa Bay), WR Ted Ginn Jr. (Re-Signed), CB Perrish Cox (Broncos), OLB Larry Grant (Re-Signed), S C.J. Spillman (Re-Signed), OLB Tavares Gooden (Re-Signed), RB/ST Rock Cartwright (Raiders), DT Will Tukuafu (Re-Signed), CB Tramaine Brock (Re-Signed), WR Brett Swain (Re-Signed)

31. Patriots – Jerel Worthy, DT/DE – Michigan State *
What the Patriots do with pick No.27 will have a lot of say in what they do here. New England is often in a position to draft best available, but this year they do have some needs to address – although, we all know they’re likely to trade one of the picks and stockpile more for next season. Worthy would be a nice addition if they make the pick, and is a good value this late. However, they could also take the best available or look to the secondary or offensive line with the pick.
OPTION 2 – Harrison Smith, SS
OPTION 3 – Kendall Reyes, DT/DE
OPTION 4 – Janoris Jenkins, CB
OPTION 5 – Kevin Zeitler, OG
OPTION 6 – Chandler Jones, DE/OLB
OPTION 7 – Whitney Mercilus, OLB/DE
Needs: DT/NT, OLB, CB, C/OG S, DE, WR, RB, MLB, KR, OT.

32. Giants – Doug Martin, RB – Boise State
The released Brandon Jacobs and will be in the market for a compliment for Ahmad Bradshaw at some point in the draft – and I think Martin would be a good choice here. If New York wants to wait til later to add a RB then guys like Coby Fleener, Mike Adams, and Jeff Allen become next likely options. The trade to acquire Keith Rivers made is less likely they’ll go after Lavonte David or Zach Brown with this pick. The Giants are the Champs, but they need to make some upgrades to fight through a tough schedule and try to repeat.
OPTION 2 – Mike Adams, OT
OPTION 3 – Coby Fleener, TE
OPTION 4 – Jeff Allen, OT/OG
OPTION 5 – Kendall Wright, WR
Needs: OT, RB, DT, TE, CB, OLB, WR, S, DE, OG/C, MLB.
Off-season Acquisitions:
CB Terrell Thomas (Re-Signed), OLB Keith Rivers (Trade/Bengals), TE Martellus Bennett (Dallas), WR Domenik Hixon (Re-Signed), TE Jake Ballard (Re-Signed), P Steve Weatherford (Franchised), OT Sean Locklear (Redskins), MLB Chase Blackburn (Re-Signed), QB David Carr (Re-Signed), CB Justin Tryon (Re-Signed), TE Bear Pascoe (Re-Signed), LS Zak DeOssie (Extension), CB Antwaun Molden (Patriots), S Stevie Brown (Colts), CB Michael Coe (Re-Signed)

No 1st Round Pick –
Oakland – Needs: RT, NT/DT, TE, OG/C, CB, RB, OLB, WR, S, QB, DE.
Off-season Acquisitions:
S Tyvon Branch (Franchised), OG Mike Brisiel (Texans), OT Khalif Barnes (Re-Signed), CB Ronald Bartell (Rams), OLB Philip Wheeler (Colts), RB Mike Goodson (Trade/Carolina), FB Marcel Reece (Re-Signed), CB Shawntae Spencer (49ers), DE Dave Tollefson (Giants), CB Pat Lee (Packers), TE Andre Hardy (Cal. State Fullerton), CB Bryan McCann (Re-Signed), S Matt Giordano (Re-Signed), WR Duke Calhoun (Giants), RB Lonyae Miller (Dallas)

Falcons – Needs: DE, CB, OT, TE, OG/C, OLB, FS, WR, DT, backup QB, RB.
Off-season Acquisitions:
CB Brent Grimes (Re-Signed), MLB Lofa Tatupu (Seattle), S Thomas DeCoud (Re-Signed), DE/OLB John Abraham (Re-Signed), DE Kory Biermann (Re-Signed), WR Harry Douglas (Re-Signed), RB Jason Snelling (Re-Signed), C Todd McClure (Re-Signed), QB Chris Redman (Re-Signed), DT Vance Walker (Re-Signed), C/LS Joe Zelenka (Re-Signed)

Saints – Needs: CB, DE, DT, S, OT, WR, OLB, backup QB, MLB, OG, TE/FB.
Off-season Acquisitions:
QB Drew Brees (Franchised), OG Ben Grubbs (Ravens), MLB Curtis Lofton (Falcons), WR Marques Colston (Re-Signed), MLB/OLB David Hawthorne (Seattle), DT Brodrick Bunkley (Denver), CB Jabari Greer (Extension), K John Kasey (Re-Signed), OLB Chris Chamberlain (Rams), DE Turk McBride (Re-Signed), QB Chase Daniel (Re-Signed), WR Courtney Roby (Re-Signed)

2nd Round:

33. Rams – Kendall Reyes, DT/DE – U Conn
34. Colts – Coby Fleener, TE – Stanford
35. Vikings – Mike Adams, OT – Ohio State
36. Tampa Bay – Whitney Mercilus, OLB/DE – Illinois *
37. Browns – Brandon Weeden, QB – Oklahoma State
38. Jaguars – Peter Konz, C/OG – Wisconsin *
39. Rams (Redskins) – LeMichael James, RB – Oregon *
40. Carolina – Janoris Jenkins, CB – North Alabama
41. Bills – Alshon Jeffery, WR – South Carolina *
42. Dolphins – Stephen Hill, WR – Georgia Tech *
43. Seattle – Zack Brown, OLB – North Carolina
44. Chiefs – Alameda Ta’amu, NT/NT – Washington
45. Dallas – Shea McClellin, DE/OLB – Boise State
46. Eagles – Brandon Taylor, SS – LSU
47. Jets – Jeff Allen, OT/OG – Illinois
48. Patriots (Oakland) – Trumaine Johnson, CB/FS – Montana
49. Chargers – Amini Silatolu, OG – Midwestern State
50. Bears – Josh Robinson, CB – Central Florida *
51. Eagles (Arizona) – Ronnell Lewis, OLB/DE – Oklahoma *
52. Titans – Andre Branch, DE/OLB – Clemson
53. Bengals – Kendall Wright, WR – Baylor
54. Lions – Jayron Hosley, CB – Virginia Tech *
55. Falcons – Dwayne Allen, TE – Clemson *
56. Steelers – David Wilson, RB – Virginia Tech *
57. Denver – Brock Osweiler, QB – Arizona State *
58. Texans – AJ Jenkins, WR – Illinois
***** Saints – (Forfeit Pick – Violation of NFL Rules)
59. Packers – Brandon Boykin, CB – Georgia
60. Ravens – Kelechi Osemele, OG/OT – Iowa State
61. 49ers – Vinny Curry, DE – Marshall
62. Patriots – Brandon Brooks, OG – Miami (OH)
63. Giants – Zebrie Sanders, OT – Florida State

3rd Round:

64. Colts – Brandon Thompson, DT/NT – Clemson
65. Rams – George IIoka, FS/SS – Boise State
66. Vikings – Mychal Kendricks, MLB – California
67. Browns – Rueben Randle, WR – LSU *
68. Tampa Bay – Lamar Miller, RB – Miami (FL) **
69. Redskins – DeQuan Menzie, CB/FS – Alabama
70. Jaguars – Brian Quick, WR – Appalachian State
71. Bills – Dwight Bentley, CB – Louisiana-Lafayette
72. Dolphins – Jared Crick, DE/DT – Nebraska
73. Dolphins (Bears via Carolina) – Mitchell Schwartz, OT – California
74. Chiefs – Terrell Manning, MLB/OLB – NC State *
75. Seattle – James Brown, OG/OT – Troy
76. Texans (Eagles) – Bobby Wagner, MLB/OLB – Utah State
77. Jets – Marvin Jones, WR – Cailfornia
***** Oakland – (Forfeit Pick – 2011 Supplemental Draft)
78. Chargers – Isaiah Pead, RB – Cincinnati
79. Bears – Orson Charles, TE – Georgia *
80. Arizona – Ben Jones, C – Georgia
81. Dallas – Ryan Broyles, WR/KR – Oklahoma
82. Titans – Devon Still, DT/DE – Penn State
83. Bengals – Chris Polk, RB – Washington *
84. Falcons – Olivier Vernon, DE – Miami (FL) *
85. Lions – Donald Stephenson, OT – Oklahoma
86. Steelers – Mike Martin, NT/DT – Michigan
87. Denver – Bernard Pierce, RB – Temple *
88. Eagles (Texans) – Kirk Cousins, QB – Michigan State
89. Saints – Casey Howard, CB – Vanderbilt
90. Packers – Markelle Martin, FS – Oklahoma State
91. Ravens – Demario Davis, OLB – Arkansas State
92. 49ers – Mohammad Sanu, WR – Rutgers *
93. Patriots – Juron Criner, WR – Arizona
94. Giants – Michael Egnew, TE – Missouri
95c. Oakland – Robert Turbin, RB – Utah State *

4th Round:

96. Rams – Josh Norman, CB – Costal Carolina
97. Colts – Chris Givens, WR – Wake Forest *
98. Vikings – Antonio Allen, SS/OLB – South Carolina
99. Texans (Eagles via Tampa Bay) – Cam Johnson, DE/OLB – Virginia
100. Browns – Jonathan Massaquoi, OLB/DE – Troy *
101. Jaguars – Russell Wilson, QB/RB – Wisconsin
102. Redskins – Tony Bergstrom, OT/OG – Utah
103. Dolphins – Ladarius Green, TE/WR – Louisiana-Lafayette
104. Carolina – Brandon Washington, OG – Miami (FL) *
105. Bills – Bruce Irvin, DE/OLB – West Virginia
106. Seattle – Nick Foles, QB – Arizona
107. Chiefs – Justin Bethel, CB/FS – Presbyterian
108. Denver (Jets) – Alfonzo Dennard, CB – Nebraska
109. Redskins (Oakland) – Vontaze Burfict, MLB – Arizona State *
110. Chargers – Trenton Robinson, FS – Michigan State
111. Bears – Keenan Robinson, OLB/MLB – Texas
112. Arizona – T.Y. Hilton, WR/KR – Florida International
113. Dallas – Josh Chapman, NT/DT – Alabama
114. Eagles – Taylor Thompson, TE/DL – SMU
115. Titans – Brandon Mosley, OT – Auburn
116. Bengals – Sean Spence, OLB/SS – Miami (FL)
117. Lions – Phillip Blake, C – Baylor
118. Browns (Falcons) – Ron Brooks, CB – LSU
119. Steelers – Senio Kelemete, OG – Washington
120. Denver – Malik Johnson, DE/OLB – Tennessee
121. Texans – Marvin McNutt, WR – Iowa
122. Saints – Phillip Thomas, FS – Syracuse *
123. Packers – Josh Kaddu, OLB/DE – Oregon
124. Bills (Ravens) – James Michael-Johnson, MLB – Nevada
125. 49ers – Akiem Hicks, DT/NT – Regina (Canada)
126. Patriots – Leonard Johnson, CB – Iowa State
127. Giants – Marcus Forston, DT – Miami (FL) *
128c. Vikings – Nick Toon, WR – Wisconsin
129c. Oakland – Hebron Fangupo, DT/NT – BYU
130c. Ravens – Cyrus Gray, RB – Texas A&M
131c. Giants – Chase Minnifield, CB – Virginia
132c. Packers – Michael Smith, RB – Utah State
133c. Packers – Tom Compton, OT – South Dakota
134c. Vikings – Ronnie Hillman, RB – San Diego State **
135c. Dallas – Jamell Fleming, CB – Oklahoma

5th Round:

136. Colts – Kyle Wilber, OLB/DE/MLB – Wake Forest
137. Denver (Rams) – Joe Adams, WR/KR – Arkansas
138. Vikings – Coryell Judie, CB – Texas A&M
139. Browns – Tyrone Crawford, DE/OLB – Boise State
140. Tampa Bay – Audie Cole, MLB/OLB – NC State
141. Redskins – Nigel Bradham, OLB – Florida State
142. Jaguars – Jake Bequette, DE/OLB – Arkansas
143. Carolina – Bryan Anger, P – California
144. Bills – B.J. Coleman, QB – Tennessee-Chattanooga
145. Dolphins – Lucas Nix, OG – Pittsburgh
146. Chiefs – Tauren Poole, RB – Tennessee
147. Bills (Seattle) – DeAngelo Peterson, TE – LSU
148. Oakland – Shaun Prater, CB – Iowa
149. Chargers – Kheeston Randall, DT – Texas
150. Bears – Nate Potter, OT/OG – Boise State
151. Arizona – Andrew Datko, OT – Florida State
152. Dallas – Lennon Creer, RB – Louisiana Tech
153. Eagles – Trevin Wade, CB – Arizona
154. Jets – Josh LeRibeus, OG – SMU
155. Titans – David Molk, C – Michigan
156. Bengals – Tommy Streeter, WR – Maimi (FL) *
157. Falcons – Chris Greenwood, CB – Albion
158. Lions – Chris Rainey, RB/WR – Florida
159. Steelers – Robert Blanton, CB/FS – Notre Dame
160. Browns (Denver) – Adam Gettis, OG – Iowa
161. Texans – Ronald Leary, OG – Memphis
162. Saints – Billy Winn, DE/DT – Boise State
163. Packers – Michael Brewster, C – Ohio State
164. Ravens – Rishard Matthews, WR – Nevada
165. 49ers – Evan Rodriquez, FB/TE – Temple
166. Bengals (Patriots) – Trevor Guyton, DE/DT – California
167. Bengals (Giants) – Duke Ihenacho, SS –San Jose State
168c. Oakland – Joe Looney, OG – Wake Forest
169c. Ravens – Quintin Saulsberry, C – Mississippi State
170c. Colts – Ryan Steed, CB – Furman

6th Round:

171. Rams – Travis Lewis, OLB – Oklahoma
172. Eagles (Colts) – DeVier Posey, WR – Ohio State
173. Redskins (Vikings) – Gino Gradkowski, OG/C – Delaware
174. Tampa Bay – Brandon Hardin, FS/SS – Oregon State
175. Vikings (Browns) – Jaye Howard, DT/DE – Florida
176. Jaguars – Vick Ballard, RB – Mississippi State
177. Arizona (Redskins) – Tank Carder, MLB/OLB – TCU
178. Bills – Alex Hoffman-Ellis, OLB – Washington State
179. Saints (Dolphins) – Ryan Lindley, QB – San Diego State
180. Carolina – Emmanuel Acho, MLB – Texas
181. Seattle – Jake Crawford, DE – Penn State
182. Chiefs – Brandon Lindsey, OLB/DE – Pittsburgh
183. Chargers – Tim Fugger, DE/OLB – Vanderbilt
184. Bears – Jacquies Smith, DE/OLB – Missouri
185. Arizona – Aaron Henry, FS – Wisconsin
186. Dallas – James Hanna, TE – Oklahoma
187. Jets (Colts via Eagles) – Greg Childs, WR – Arkansas
188. Denver (Jets) – Cameron Collins, MLB – Oregon State
189. Oakland – Matt McCants, OT – Alabama-Birmingham
190. Titans – Jarius Wright, WR – Arkansas
191. Bengals – Levy Adcock, OT – Oklahoma State
192. Falcons – Darius Fleming, OLB/DE – Notre Dame
***** Lions (Forfeit Pick – Violation of NFL Rules)
193. Steelers – Matt Reynolds, OT – BYU
194. Eagles (Denver) – Terrance Ganaway, RB/FB – Baylor
195. Texans – Bradie Ewing, FB – Wisconsin
196. Dolphins (Saints) – Jeff Fuller, WR/TE – Texas A&M
197. Packers – Austin Davis, QB – Southern Miss.
198. Ravens – Jerry Franklin, MLB – Arkansas
199. 49ers – Coty Sensabaugh, CB – Clemson
200. Eagles (Patriots) – Jeff Adams, OT – Columbia
201. Giants – TJ Graham, WR – NC State
202c. Jets – Janzen Jackson, FS/CB – McNeese State *
203c. Jets – Omar Bolden, CB – Arizona State
204c. Browns – DaJohn Harris, DT – USC
205c. Browns – Devon Wylie, WR – Fresno State
206c. Colts – Markus Zusevics, OT – Iowa
207c. Carolina – Dwight Jones, WR – UNC

7th Round:

208. Colts – Donte Paige-Moss, DE/OLB – UNC *
209. Rams – Drew Butler, P – Georgia
210. Vikings – Ryan Miller, OG – Colorado
211. Browns – Christian Thompson, FS – South Carolina State
212. Tampa Bay – Keshawn Martin, WR – Michigan State
213. Redskins – Edwin Baker, RB – Michigan State *
214. Colts (Jets via Jaguars) – Danny Coale, WR/P – Virginia Tech
215. Dolphins – Braylon Broughton, OLB – TCU
216. Carolina – Korey Toomer, MLB/OLB – Idaho
217. Bills – Marquise Maze, WR – Alabama
218. Chiefs – Kelcie McCray, SS – Arkansas State
219. Lions (Seattle) – Kourtnei Brown, DE – Clemson
220. Bears – DJ Campbell, FS – California
221. Arizona – Junior Hemingway, WR – Michigan
222. Dallas – Brett Roy, DT/DE/OLB – Nevada
223. Vikings (Patriots via Eagles) – Cliff Harris, CB – Oregon (X)
224. Packers (Jets) – Ishmaa’ily Kitchen, NT/DT – Kent State
225. Seattle (Oakland) – Mike Harris, CB – Florida State
226. Chargers – Larry Holmes, OT/OG – Southern Miss.
227. Titans – Dan Herron, RB – Ohio State
228. Jaguars (Bengals) – Miles Burris, OLB – San Diego State
229. Falcons – Eric Page, WR/KR – Toledo *
230. Lions – Drake Dunsmore, FB/TE – Northwestern
231. Steelers – Chandler Harnish, QB – Northern Illinois
232. Jets (Denver) – Najee Goode, MLB/OLB – WVU
233. Texans – Nicolas Jean-Baptiste, NT/DT – Baylor
234. Saints – Emil Igwenagu, FB/TE – U Mass
235. Packers – Chris Galippo, MLB – USC
236. Ravens – Eddie Whitley, FS – Virginia Tech
237. 49ers – Antoine McClain, OG – Clemson
238. Chiefs (Patriots) – Garth Gerhart, C – Arizona State
239. Giants – Cody Pearcy, WR/KR – Huntingdon College (AL)
240c. Steelers – Asa Jackson, CB – Cal-Poly
241c. Packers – BJ Cunningham, WR – Michigan State
242c. Jets – Ernest Owusu, DE/OLB – California
243c. Packers – Dennis Kelly, OT – Purdue
244c. Jets – Jeremy Lane, CB – Northwestern State
245c. Browns – Aaron Corp, QB – Richmond
246c. Steelers – Greg Zuerlein, K – Western State (MO)
247c. Browns – Shawn Powell, P – Florida State
248c. Steelers – Josh Bush, FS – Wake Forest
249c. Falcons – Chris Anzevino, C – Kent State
250c. Chargers – Chase Ford, TE – Miami (FL)
251c. Bills – Keith Tandy, CB – WVU
252c. Rams – Kellen Moore, QB – Boise State
253c. Colts – Jordan Morris-Bernstine, SS – Iowa

Best Of The Rest (UDFA):
Adrien Robinson, TE – Cincinnati
Donnie Fletcher, CB – Boston College
Tyler Nielsen, OLB – Iowa
David Gonzales, OT – Washington State
Danny Trevathan, OLB – Kentucky
Charles Mitchell, SS – Miss. State
Frank Alexander, DE – Oklahoma
Tim Benford, WR – Tennessee Tech
Daryl Richardson, RB – Abilene Christian
Brian Stahovich, P – San Diego State
Desmond Wynn, OG – Rutgers
Shawn Loiseau, MLB – Merrimack
Steven Baker, OT – East Carolina
Scott Solomon, DE/OLB – Rice
Micah Pellerin, CB – Hampton
Brad Smelley, FB/TE – Alabama
Matt Conrath, DE/DT – Virginia
Rishaw Johnson, OG – California (PA)
Dustin Waldron, OT – Portland State
Julian Talley, WR – U Mass
Jamie Blatnick, DE/OLB – Oklahoma State
DeAngelo Tyson, DT – Georgia
Kelvin Beachum, OG – SMU
Blair Walsh, K – Georgia
Rhett Ellison, TE/FB – USC
Bryce Brown, RB – Kansas State
Robert Golden, FS/CB – Arizona
Darius Reynolds, WR – Iowa State
William Vlochos, C – Alabama
Ronnie Cameron, DT – Old Dominion
Sammy Brown, OLB – Houston
Eddie Pleasant, SS – Oregon
Matt Veldman, TE – North Dakota State
Charles Brown, CB – UNC
Patrick Wilt, QB – Yale
Rokevious Watkins, OG – South Carolina
Travon Wilson, FS – Illinois
James Carmon, OT – Miss. State
Travis Benjamin, WR – Miami (FL)
Dominique Hamilton, DT/DE – Missouri
GJ Kinne, QB/RB – Tulsa
Lionel Smith, CB – Texas A&M
Darrion Weems, OT – Oregon
Markus Kuhn, DT – NC State
Derek Dennis, OG – Temple
Josh Bellamy, CB – Louisville
Adonis Thomas, RB – Toledo
Noah Keller, MLB – Ohio
Jordan White, WR – Western Michigan
Jerrell Harris, OLB/MLB – Alabama
Terrence Frederick, CB – Texas A&M
Winston Guy, SS – Kentucky
Jacory Harris, QB/WR – Miami (FL)
John Hughes, DE/DT – Cincinnati
Landon Walker, OT – Clemson
Grant Garner, C – Oklahoma State
Chigbo Anuoby, DT – Morehouse
Tony Dye, SS – UCLA
Buddy Jackson, CB – Pittsburgh
Johnnie Troutman, OG – Penn State
Mike Daniels, DT/DE – Iowa
Tarih Whitehead, OLB – Temple
Trevor Coston, FS/ST – Maine
Bobby Rainey, RB – Western Kentucky
Chris Owusu, WR – Stanford
Matt Johnson, SS – Eastern Michigan
Darron Thomas, QB – Oregon
Marcus Dowtin, MLB – North Alabama
Adrian Robinson, OLB/DE – Temple
Jeremy Jones, CB – Wayne State (MI)
Derek Carrier, TE – Beloit
Marc Tyler, RB – USC (X)
Chase Baker DE/DT – Boise State
Matt Daniels, SS – Duke
Kevin Koger, TE – Michigan
Brandon Carswell, WR – USC
Josh Ogelsby, OT – Wisconsin
Derrick Shelby, DE – Utah
Jaymes Brooks, OG – Virginia Tech
Brandon Bolden, RB – Mississippi
D’Anton Lynn, FS/CB – Penn State
George Bryan, TE – NC State
Sean Richardson, SS – Vanderbilt
Kentrell Lockett, OLB/DE – Mississippi
Max Gruder, MLB – Pittsburgh
Tydreke Powell, DT – UNC
Randy Bullock, K – Texas A&M
Julian Miller, DE/OLB – WVU
Marcel Jones, OT – Nebraska
Tony Jerod-Eddie, DT – Texas A&M
Ryan Van Bergen, DE – Michigan
Mason Cloy, C – Clemson
Gerell Robinson, WR – Arizona State
Brian Linthicum, TE – Michigan State

1. Colts–Andrew Luck
2. Redskins–Robert Griffin III
3. Vikings–Matt Kalil
4. Browns–Trent Richardson
5. Buccaneers–Morris Claiborne
6. Rams–Fletcher Cox
7. Jaguars–Melvin Ingram
8. Dolphins–Ryan Tannehill
9. Panthers–Michael Brockers
10. Bills–Michael Floyd
11. Chiefs–David DeCastro
12. Seahawks–Luke Kuechley
13. Cardinals–Justin Blackmon
14. Cowboys–Mark Barron
15. Eagles–Dontari Poe
16. Jets–Courtney Upshaw
17. Bengals–Stephon Gilmore
18. Chargers–Riley Reiff
19. Bears–Quinton Coples
20. Titans–Dre Kirkpatrick
21. Bengals–Cordy Glenn
22. Browns–Kendall Wright
23. Lions–Nick Perry
24. Steelers–Peter Konz
25. Broncos–Whitney Mercilus
26. Texans–Stephen Hill
27. Patriots–Josh Robinson
28. Packers–Shea McClellin
29. Ravens–Donta Hightower
30. 49ers–Amini Silatolu
31. Patriots–Doug Martin
32. Giants–Janoris Jenkins

My apologies if you hate me for picking player X for your team (who, of course would never stoop to picking said player).

Despite Rico’s immense potential and physical skill-set, Rico did not earn a combine invite, nor the opportunity to play in one of the many all-star game circuits that happen following the collegiate season. Instead Rico’s first opportunity came when he was given the chance to attend and participate in the BSN Showcase in Akron, Ohio. Here Rico shined in individual one-on-one drills where many talent evaluators on hand said he looked smooth and fluid running his routes, noting how seamlessly he acclimated himself to the increase in the level of competition. It was after Rico’s performance in the BSN Showcase that he started to gain some attention outside of the very few die-hard draft fans and scouts who were aware of his name before. Nonetheless, it was from this point on that Rico has begun to create some headway for himself, as numerous teams have shown interest in him since then. Measuring in at 6-3 210 lbs, Rico possesses very good size and length to play the position in the NFL. His production at Shenandoah improved from year to year, as Rico transitioned from the position of quarterback in high school to wide receiver, where he has been re-writing the record books at Shenandoah University. This past season Rico led the USA Southern Athletic Conference in nearly every major statistical category as he dominated the conference in everything from receptions and touchdowns to yards per game and yards per reception.

However, despite this dominant performance Rico has earned little fan fare to this point. Considering that since 1991, only 15 players have been drafted from the Division III ranks, you begin to understand what he is up against. From recent pro prospects like wide receivers Pierre Garcon and Cecil Shorts, who came from Division III Mount Union, to more established NFL players like linebacker London Fletcher and running back Fred Jackson, these particular players have proved that nothing is impossible and it doesn’t matter where you came from as long as you can play. In fact when you do a simple comparison between Pierre Garcon’s senior season and Rico Wallace’s, you find that Wallace’s numbers exceed that of his fellow Division III wide receiver counterpart. Garcon had 67 receptions for 955 yards and 14 tds’, while Wallace accounted for 67 receptions, 1241 yards and 14 td’s this past season. Their numbers are eerily similar, however Garcon played for what many consider to be a Division III powerhouse in Mount Union, while Shenandoah has not yet found the same type of success and established themselves as an elite football program. Nonetheless, for simple comparison sake it is extremely evident that Rico Wallace did in fact dominate the completion at the Division III level, which is what you like to see from a player emerging from the lower ranks. In fact, this past season Mr. Wallace had a game for the ages in which he accounted for and astounding 5 touchdowns! I personally have little doubt that Rico Wallace has what it takes to make it in the NFL as I have seen a player that consistently shows up on tape and exudes rare skills for a Division III prospect. Sure, he has a learning curve and things to improve upon, such as his strength and route running ability but how many wide receivers coming out of college don’t have something to improve upon? Rico has an unbelievable amount of upside and a very high ceiling and scouts, fans and general managers are finally beginning to see that when they break down the film of this talented receiver. Rico was nice enough to sit down with us the other day and share his journey to this point, as well as catch us up to speed on some of the things we may have missed while enjoying other more highly sought after prospects.

Brandon Holstein: Tell me about your childhood or upbringing and what initially drew you to the game of football?

Rico Wallace: Well, basically I grew up with five brothers and my mom and I guess the thing that drew me most to the game was the competitiveness about it. I also appreciate the team camaraderie that is associated with the game.

Brandon Holstein: Tell me what it was like growing up with five older brothers, I understand that you are the youngest, is that correct?

Rico Wallace: Yeah, you know it was a fun experience. The older ones were able to set a good example for me and the younger ones who were closer to my age were more relatable. The older ones were also a little more wiser and had more experience and things so it was just really fun to learn and do things with them all growing up.

Brandon Holstein: I understand that your mother is a very important person in your life, tell me some of the qualities you have taken from her and some of the things she has taught you along the way?

Rico Wallace: Yeah definitely, my mother is one of the strongest people I know. I think the thing I get from her most is her positive attitude and the way she handles any tough situation thrown her way.

Brandon Holstein: What do you think your greatest strength as a wide receiver is and what do you pride yourself the most on regarding your overall game?

Rico Wallace: I would say learning quickly and using my natural instincts to my advantage as far as just getting myself into the best position possible to make a play. To me that’s the hardest thing about being a receiver and it’s something I take great pride in and think I do exceptionally well.

Brandon Holstein: What do you perceive is your biggest weakness and what have you been doing to improve upon that?

Rico Wallace: As far as the next level is concerned I think I need to work a little more on my speed. I’ve been doing a lot of speed and resistance training to get faster and quicker.

Brandon Holstein: It seemed to me when watching film of you that you ran what some might consider to be a limited route tree at Shenandoah. How comfortable and confident are you in your route running abilities?

Rico Wallace: Yes, we actually run more routes during practice and that kind of thing but you see a lot of that when you’re watching my highlight tape as far as the big over-the-top type plays. However, you see more of my ability to run a full NFL route tree when you watch more game film as opposed to some of the film that’s out there of me on the internet.

Brandon Holstein: What’s been the biggest challenge for you coming from a small Division III school like Shenandoah and why do you believe you can make the leap in competition to the NFL?

Rico Wallace: That’s one of the things I’m most proud of, as far as my ability to play up to the level of competition I am competing against. I’m just a naturally competitive person so I’m sure that once I get to the next level I am confident I can step my game up and compete at that elite level.

Brandon Holstein: Tell me about how you ended up at Shenandoah and if you were heavily recruited out of high school?

Rico Wallace: I had a couple different division one schools that showed interest in me but never really followed up with me regarding the recruitment process. I ended up going on different visits but Shenandoah seemed like the best fit for me.

Brandon Holstein: If you don’t mind me asking or sharing with us which schools had expressed interest in you coming out of high school?

Rico Wallace: The first school that came and talked to me was Navy in Annapolis; the coach from Maryland also came and talked to me and also some schools like Villanova, Sacred Hart and Delaware State from the Division IAA level also showed some interest.

Brandon Holstein: You recently participated in the James Madison Pro-Day on March 16^th. How do you think you did and what do you feel you could have done better?

Rico Wallace: I think I did Okay overall, I had another combine type of thing in Akron, Ohio earlier in the year and I think a lot of the numbers kind of matched up with how I did there. As far as what I could have improved upon, I think I could have done a little bit better with my short shuttle time.

Brandon Holstein: What were some of your results or times at the James Madison Pro-Day in terms of the forty yard dash and vertical jump?

Rico Wallace: The forty, I heard a couple scouts had me at a 4.53. And in my vertical I tested out at 37.5 inches.

Brandon Holstein: What would you say motivates or drives you the most?

Rico Wallace: I would have to say my love for the game. You know I just want to play as long as I can and even when I’m done I want to get into coaching, so just being around football makes me happy and it’s what I want to continue to do.

Brandon Holstein: You participated in the BSN Showcase in Akron Ohio, tell me what that experience was like and how well you think you did at that event?

Rico Wallace: First day you know we just went through measurables and that sort of thing, getting our height and weight. The next day we did more of the combine stuff and did some 7 on 7 type drills before participating in the actual game on the last day. It was my first time actually getting out there and doing the combine type stuff officially and I believe they timed me at a 4.55 forty, with a 36 inch vertical and 9-10 ft. broad jump.

Brandon Holstein: What teams would you say have shown the most interest in you to this point; anyone in particular knocking on your door repeatedly during this process?

Rico Wallace: I would say the Carolina Panthers are one team that has shown a good amount of interest. I just got a couple other phone calls recently from the Cleveland Browns, Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars as well.

Brandon Holstein: Well that would be quite the trip to play with Cam Newton, what do you think that would be like?

Rico Wallace: Oh man, you know that would be crazy! To have the opportunity to play alongside someone I admire and who has started off their professional career the right way, I think it would be a trip to sort of grow up together basically in that system.

Brandon Holstein: One of the things I notice when watching film of yours is the effort you give as a blocker; is that something you take pride in as a receiver and why is that?

Rico Wallace: Absolutely, you know half of a receiver’s game is blocking unless you’re in a pass heavy offense. I believe that you should never let your man make the tackle and I definitely take pride in doing that because if my man makes the tackle than I feel like I’m letting the whole offense down.

Brandon Holstein: One of the things that gets’ asked of young players is their ability to play Special Teams. What kind of ability do you think you have in this area and how comfortable are you contributing in that capacity to begin your career?

Rico Wallace: You know when it comes to blocking I feel the same way, whenever the ball is in the air or whatever I like to think no matter which way I get on the field I’m always going to give my best effort.

Brandon Holstein: What round(s) have you been hearing you might be selected in? How high have you heard your name going and how far do you think you could drop?

Rico Wallace: The highest that I’ve heard is the 5^th round and then, you know, the lowest is an undrafted free agent.

Brandon Holstein: If it turned out you did become an undrafted free agent how would you handle that and what would be you do from there?

Rico Wallace: To me it’s pretty much all the same whether you get drafted or not, it’s what you do once you get your chance and either way I’m just going to make sure I come there prepared and do my best.

Brandon Holstein: Looking back on your career at Shenandoah what are you most proud of?

Rico Wallace: I guess you know going through my four years it would be setting a good example for the younger players and kind of being that positive role model for them. I would say that’s definitely one of the things I take most pride in.

Brandon Holstein: I’ve been in contact with your agent Ryan Earls over at Cover 3 Reps, tell me why you chose to go with him and what that experience has been like to this point?

Rico Wallace: Yeah, I went with them because I like Ryan’s personality. He’s very outgoing and he’s definitely somebody that is very ambitious about what he’s passionate about, which is being an agent and understanding how the whole process works. He’s been very helpful and instrumental in teaching me some of the things that I wasn’t as aware about, so he has been a big help and great agent. Just getting to know him you can tell he has a very family like mentality and is very knowledgeable when it comes to explaining to me how things work so you can tell he is well versed an educated.

Brandon Holstein: The next set of questions are kind of rapid fire questions just to get a better feel for your personality away from the football field so here we go, the first one is what would be your last meal if you had to choose?

Rico Wallace: A last meal? (Laughs) Oh that’s tough! I would say…wow (laughs again)

Brandon Holstein: Are you a barbeque guy or what’s your preference (laughing)?

Rico Wallace: You know I don’t know I like a lot of things but I would have to say just steak you know?

Brandon Holstein: Okay, okay so steak? Any other side condiments at all in there?

Rico Wallace: Oh no, I mean if the steaks seasoned well I’ll eat just that as is (laughs).

Brandon Holstein: Alright, alright (laughing) the next one is your favorite movie of all time?

Rico Wallace: Toy Story.

Brandon Holstein: And why is that?

Rico Wallace: You know I like the different emotions that it goes through. I like, you know the soundtrack and the music and all that so…when it came out it was just one of a kind.

Brandon Holstein: I know where you’re coming from, that was a favorite of mine growing up as well so good choice there. What’s your favorite kind of music or favorite song of all time?

Rico Wallace: I listen to rap and R&B but I also listen to a couple other different genres and I guess if I was to choose a favorite song I would say Michael Jackson’s, “Dirty Diana”.

Brandon Holstein: Nice, I can dig that…what would you say you are most excited about in the NFL?

Rico Wallace:  I think it’s just exciting to focus specifically on football. It will be nice not having to worry about classes and such and just going to work and focuses on my craft. I think it will be very exciting to learn the game a lot more, especially with professional coaches with professional trainers. I feel like I have a high ceiling, so I feel like I can get a lot better yet with proper coaching and things like that.

Brandon Holstein: Definitely, who was your favorite team growing up?

Rico Wallace: Oh, I mean I was a big Tampa Bay Buccaneers fan growing up.

Brandon Holstein: Any particular reason why?

Rico Wallace: I always liked their defense. Even though I play offense I love a good defense. When I was watching them growing up they had players like John Lynch, Warren Sapp, Derrick Brooks and Ronde Barber on the defense and that group was just always making plays on that side of the ball.

Brandon Holstein: Just a side question here but who do you emulate your game after and what one player in the NFL do you feel is your best comparison?

Rico Wallace: I would say Larry Fitzgerald. He’s a guy that I’ve watched a lot and I like how he trains and stuff. He’s somebody I would definitely like to play like and model my game after.

Brandon Holstein: Last question for you here Rico. What are your plans for draft day and what’s it going to be like for you?

Rico Wallace: I just plan on spending my day at home in Maryland with my family. Me and my girlfriend are going to go home and just try and spend time with them and hopefully I hear my name called and get that phone call so we can all celebrate together.

Brandon Holstein: Well we wish you the best of luck Rico and hope you get that phone call you’re hoping for as well. We want to thank you for taking the time out of your busy schedule to speak with us here at NFL Draft Monsters and we can’t wait to follow your path to the NFL and professional career.

Rico Wallace: Alright, yeah thanks!

As you can tell, Wallace is a humble and appreciative guy. He’s soft spoken, yet  a confident player and person who believes in himself and the abilities he has as a wide receiver. I personally love players who are humble and not full of themselves and I could tell instantaneously that Rico is not one to boast or brag about how skilled he is. Instead, Rico is the type of player who lets his play on the field do the talking and he comes across as a team player who is willing to do whatever he can to help his team out. This is the type of player you can feel confident about taking in the middle to late rounds to develop and mature as an all around receiver. Some of the qualities I appreciate most about Rico’s game are his efforts as a blocker, his catching radius, his ability to track the deep ball and adjust to off target passes, his body control and natural hands. To me, Rico is exceptional in every one of these areas and absolutely deserves to be drafted. I have included some highlight videos of Rico below and encourage you to check them out and see just why Rico Wallace has the potential to make the leap from Division III to the pro ranks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=40v0ijv3GDQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FWmlJssUClA

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1lJzwh-QGg

1^st Round:

1. Colts – Andrew Luck, QB – Stanford *

I’m still not buying the RG3 talk, so I expect this to be Andrew Luck.

Needs: QB, WR, TE, NT, OT/OG, S, DE/OLB, CB, RB, C.

2. Redskins (Rams) – Robert Griffin III, QB – Baylor *

It almost seems like Griffin prefers to be a Washington Redskin. The Redskins made the move to come up and get him, and well – they will.

Needs: QB, CB, MLB, SS, RT, DT, OG/C, backup TE, RB, DE, K.

3. Vikings – Matt Kalil, OT – USC *

Kalil isn’t a lock for this spot, but he seems to be the closest thing to it with their need for a LT. It’s likely that Miami could make them an offer to target Tannehill,

Needs: LT, WRx2, CB, MLB, S, DT, OG, 3rd down RB, DE, C.

4. Browns – Ryan Tannehill, QB – Texas A&M

Tannehill is pretty much a lock to go to Cleveland or Miami somewhere in the Top 10. There are better prospects (Blackmon, Richardson, Claiborne), but if they want him this is the time to get him. They could go with Richardson or Blackmon here and target QB’s Brandon Weeden and Brock Osweiler with either pick No.22 or No.37.

Needs: WR, QB, RT, RB, CB, OLB, OG, DE, FS, DT, TE.

5. Tampa Bay – Trent Richardson, RB – Alabama *

Richardson being available here would be the perfect scenario for them. They need a premiere RB and since they haven’t addressed the position in Free-Agency it’s likely they go running back early in this draft.  Morris Claiborne will be in the discussion too.

Needs: RB, SS, OLB, LT, CB, OG, MLB, DT, FB, C, KR, TE.

6. Rams (Redskins) – Justin Blackmon, WR – Oklahoma State *

I think St.Louis would be better off trading down (again), but it’s hard to pass on the idea of adding a playmaker with Blackmon’s potential.  If Blackmon is indeed gone, then Claiborne would be the next likely pick with Riley Reiff or Michael Floyd next in line.

Needs: OT, WR, SS, CB, RB, DT, OG/C, OLB/MLB, DE, P.

7. Jaguars – Morris Claiborne, CB – LSU *

It’ll be interesting to see if Claiborne’s stock falls some (due to a score of 4 on the Wonderlic Test), but I wouldn’t count on it.  Claiborne won’t make it out of the Top 10.  Jacksonville signed Aaron Ross, but I think they could still stand to upgrade the CB spot – so it’d be hard to pass on him for Floyd, Coples, Ingram, or Reiff.

Needs: WR, OT, CB, DE, C, RB, DT, LB, P, OG, S, TE.

8. Dolphins – Michael Floyd, WR – Notre Dame

Floyd solidified his stock with a good Pro Day showing.  Miami will be in the mix for Tannehill, but if they miss on him then replacing Brandon Marshall is likely option. The Dolphins have some options here, but Floyd’s appeal may be too high to pass on.

Needs: QB, WRx2, RT, DE, TE, RG, S/CB, NT/DL, Rush OLB.

9. Carolina – Fletcher Cox, DT/DE – Mississippi State *

Carolina would be interested in Michael Floyd or Claiborne should he fall, but adding a DT presence like Cox may be the way to go.  Brockers, Coples, and Poe will also be considered, but Cox is making a strong case to be the first of the bunch off the board.

Needs: WR, CB, DT/DL, OLB, OG, MLB, RT, DE/OLB, TE, K, S.

10. Bills – Stephon Gilmore, CB/FS – South Carolina

Losing Demetrius Bell leaves a void that makes an OT the likely choice here. Riley Reiff and Jonathan Martin would makes sense, and Mike Adams is a guy to keep an eye on too. With that said, I have a feeling that Gilmore (who is one of the hottest prospect right now) could be a potential fit in Buffalo.  It’d be a shock considering some of the other talent still available, but I’ve seen crazier things happen.

Needs: WR, OT, CB, TE, OLB, Backup QB, OG, DE, MLB, DB.

11. Chiefs – Luke Kuechly, MLB – Boston College

They need a big presence in the middle, so Dontari Poe could be in the mix (his stock is falling some thought) – but that presence may come in the way of BC tackling machine Luke Kuechly. It’ll be interesting to see where Kuechly fits in this draft (does he go No.8 or No.23?), but he is a talent defender who will be hard for teams to pass on.

Needs: NT, C/OG, MLB, S, DE, WR, OLB, CB, QB, RB.

12. Seattle – Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB – South Carolina

Seattle retained DT Red Bryant and added DT Jason Jones, so they’ll probably be looking for an edge rusher in this spot. Kuechly would be considered, along with Coples and Courtney Upshaw – but Ingram’s athleticism could set him apart.

Needs: DE/Pass Rusher, MLB, CB, LG/OT, WR, OLB, QB, RB, TE.

13. Arizona – Riley Reiff, OT – Iowa *

I usually slot Reiff much higher (usually No.6 to STL and now it’s unlikely he gets past Buffalo at No.10), but the emergence of defensive prospects may cause him to slide a bit.  They were able to keep Levi Brown and add Adam Snyder, but rebuilding the line is still a need. Michael Floyd, if available, would make sense or they could target a DE prospect.

Needs: RT, WR, DE, OG/C, OLB, S, MLB, P, CB, QB, DT.

14. Dallas – Michael Brockers, DT/DE – LSU **

I think Dallas will be able to land either Cox or Brockers at this spot.  It’d believed that they’re high on Dontari Poe, but I just think Brockers is too good to pass on. Dallas may also consider Mark Barron or Dre Kirkpatrick – and Coples is a guy to keep an eye on.

Needs: DT/NT, WR, TE, DE/OLB, OG, CB/S, P, RB, C.

15. Eagles – Courtney Upshaw, OLB/DE – Alabama

OT would have been a likely candidate until the recent signing of Demetrius Bell.  I think they would perfer a guy like Fletcher Cox or Brockers – and I even think they could reach for Jerel Worthy (maybe even Lavonte David) here, but Upshaw is a nice addition himself.  They need to upgrade the OLB spots and Upshaw would be a solid start.

Needs: DT, OLB, WR, OG/C, SS, RB, backup QB, OT, DE, TE, CB.

16. Jets – Cordy Glenn, OG/OT – Georgia

They’d probably love to see Michael Floyd fall to them, but their offensive line in a major issue.  I think Glenn may be the best option with his versatility as a OG or a RT, but Jonathan Martin and Mike Adams would be shocking either.  New York may also choose to pass on line help and take the best defender available like Coples, Barron, Perry, Mercilus, or Poe (and keep an eye on Don’t’a Hightower here too).  

Needs: WRx2, SS, OG, RT, OLB, DE, MLB, RB, FS, CB.

17. Bengals (Oakland) – Dre Kirkpatrick, CB/FS – Alabama

I could see them going a different direction here, but CB is a need – and Kirkpatrick is extremely talent.  DeCastro and Kendall Wright are two other likely options here, but could be in a position to take the best available.

Needs: OG, WR, CB, RB, SS, MLB, OLB, DT, OT, DE.

18. Chargers – Jonathan Martin, OT – Stanford *

It’s becoming more likely that Martin slides down the board further than expected (I think he is a steal outside of the Top 15).  San Diego will be looking to replace Marcus McNeill so Martin, Cordy Glenn, or Mike Adams make sense. I think Mark Barron, Coby Fleener, and an edge defensive player (Coples, Perry, Mercilus, Branch) are in play too.

Needs: RT, SS, OG, DE/OLB rusher, TE, CB, MLB, RB, WR, NT.

19. Bears – Coby Fleener, TE – Stanford

Tight ends are such a part of the game now, so I’d expect Fleener (and/or Dwayne Allen) to get consideration from No.18 to No.30. Chicago is looking to upgrade multiple positions so there are plently of likely options, but aside from Fleener (who is a bit of a surprise pick), keep an eye on Martin, Mike Adams, Coples, Poe, and Jerel Worthy.

Needs: DT, LT, TE, CB, OLB, WR, OG DE, MLB, C, S.

20. Titans – Quinton Coples, DE/DT – North Carolina

Coples could end up sliding, but he is unarguably a Top 10 talent.  The Titans added Kamerion Wimbley (and lost DT Jason Jones), but Coples may be too good pass on at this point.  There in the market for a CB to replace Cortland Finnegan as well – plus names like Coby Fleener, Peter Konz, and Stephen Hill could be sleepers for this spot.

Needs: CB, C, WR, DT, DE/Pass Rusher, OLB, OG, TE, MLB, OT.

21. Bengals – David DeCastro, OG – Stanford *

I could see DeCastro going a little higher than this because he’s a potential All-Pro caliber player (but he is also an interior lineman). The Bengals could target him at No.17 and consider the likes of offensive weapons Kendall Wright, Stephen Hill, Lamar Miller here. Cincinnati is in a great position to improve their club at No.17 and No.21.

Needs: OG, WR, CB, RB, SS, MLB, OLB, DT, OT, DE.

22. Browns (Falcons) – Kendall Wright, WR – Baylor

If they pass on Tannehill early then this could be a spot to target a QB, but regardless they need to add playmakers around a quarterback. Wright would be a nice fit for Cleveland, but they’ll also consider Mike Adams to play RT if he is available. They also need to draft a long-term solution at RB, so maybe it’s Lamar Miller or Doug Martin here.

Needs: WR, QB, RT, RB, CB, OLB, OG, DE, FS, DT, TE.

23. Lions – Mike Adams, OT – Ohio State

Adams could potentially go as high as No.10 or No.13, or as low as No.32.  The Lions may have other needs that seem more glaring, but Jeff Backus can’t play forever.  Peter Konz would be tempting (but, it’s probably too early) as well as the highly questioned Janoris Jenkins.  I think that CB is the likely pick, but I doubt they pass on Adams.

Needs: C/OG, CB, OLB, OT, MLB, S, DE, RB, WR, FB.

24. Steelers – Dontari Poe, NT/DT – Memphis *

‘Poesanity’ is cooling off, but the Steelers wouldn’t have a problem adding the massive Poe as a replacement for Casey Hampton in the middle.  Poe could go as high as No.9 or No.11 after his combine workout, but questions regarding game-tape could cause him to slide.  Pittsburgh has options (Hightower, Jenkins, Adams), but Poe shouldn’t get pass them.

Needs: MLB, RB, CB, OT, NT, TE, OG, WR, DE/OLB, S, backup QB.

25. Denver – Jerel Worthy, DT/DE – Michigan State *

I could see Worthy sneaking up boards (maybe the Eagles at No.15) or even falling into Round 2 – but Denver needs to replace Brodrick Bunkley and upgrade their front 7. Kendall Reyes and Devon Still are other possible options, or they could take the best edge rusher available.  They may look to find a future replacement for Champ Bailey too.

Needs: DT, CB, DE/OLB, RB, WRx2, OG/C, QB, S, MLB.

26. Texans – Whitney Mercilus, DE/OLB – Illinois *

Losing Mario Williams was a big blow, and created a need for an edge pass rusher.  Mercilus lead the nation in Sacks and FF for he would seemingly be a natural fit for DC Wade Phillips 3-4 scheme.  Nick Perry, Andre Branch, Chandler Jones may also get a look if that’s the direction they go.  Stephen Hill would be awful tempting too.

Needs: DE/OLB, WR, OT, MLB, CB, OG, NT/DT, TE, S, C, K.

27. Patriots (Saints) – Mark Barron, SS – Alabama

I think Barron could go as high as No.14 to Dallas or end up closer to the middle of the round – but New England would be happy to add a player of his talent here.  It’ll be hard to say what the Patriots will do, but I think they’ll look to upgrade the defensive unit.

Needs: DT/NT, CB, C, OLB, S, DE, WR, OG, RB, MLB, KR, OT.

28. Packers – Nick Perry, DE/OLB – USC *

The Packers need to upgrade the defensive side of the ball.  I’d look for them to take the best defender on their board, and well Perry is a pretty good option this late.  I like Perry a lot and wouldn’t be surprised if he went earlier; however prospects like Janoris Jenkins, Devin Still, Kendall Reyes, and Andre Branch could be in the mix too.

Needs: CB, DE/OLB, S, DT, OT, backup QB, RB, OG/C, MLB, WR.

29.  Ravens – Dont’a Hightower, MLB – Alabama

Ray Lewis continues to play at a high level, but he isn’t going to play forever.  Hightower is a prospect who could land at No.24 or be drafted even higher (maybe No.16) so I think it’s good value at this spot.  Baltimore has a few other options here, including Peter Konz, but it’d be hard to let Hightower slip by.

Needs: MLB, C/OG, RB, OLB/DE, OT, S, WR, QB, DT.

30. 49ers – Stephen Hill, WR – Georgia Tech *

They added Randy Moss and Mario Manningham, but neither are a long-term solution at the position.  I think Coby Fleener would fit nicely for two tight-end sets, but Hill has show impressive measurable that should land him in Round 1.  SanFran may also look to upgrade the defensive line if the right guy for their system is available.

Needs: DE/DT, OG/C, NT, backup TE, WR, CB, OT, OLB, S, QB.

31. Patriots – Kendall Reyes, DT/DE – U Conn

They’ve added some DE’s via Free-Agency, but they still need an inside presence with either pick No.27 or No.31.  Reyes is moving up boards and may end up landing in the latter part of Round 1, but other options would include Devon Still and Jerel Worthy.  New England has two more picks in Round 2, but they could target Peter Konz, Zach Brown,  Ronnell Lewis, or Kevin Zeitler here.

Needs: DT/NT, CB, C, OLB, S, DE, WR, OG, RB, MLB, KR, OT.

32. Giants – Lavonte David, OLB/MLB – Nebraska

The Giants may opt to add a RB like Doug Martin here to help add depth to their backfield, but they’ll probably target David, Zach Brown, or Ronnell Lewis to upgrade the linebacker core.  They are the Super Bowl Champs, so they shouldn’t have too many holes to fill, but other possible options are Janoris Jenkins, Bobby Massie, or Rueben Randle.

Needs: OT, OLB, RB, TE, CB, WR, DT, OG, MLB, DE, S.

No 1^st Round Pick –

Oakland – Needs:  RT, NT/DT, OG/C, TE, RB, OLB, backup QB, DE, DB, WR.

Falcons – Needs: DE, CB, TE, OG/C, OLB, FS, OT, WR, DT, backup QB, RB.

Saints – Needs: CB, S, OT, WR, DT, OLB, backup QB, MLB, OG, DE, FB.

2^nd Round:

33. Rams – Harrison Smith, SS – Notre Dame

34. Colts – Dwayne Allen, TE – Clemson *

35. Vikings – Alshon Jeffery, WR – South Carolina *

36. Tampa Bay – Zack Brown, OLB – North Carolina

37. Browns – Doug Martin, RB – Boise State

38. Jaguars – Andre Branch, DE/OLB – Clemson

39. Rams (Redskins) – Lamar Miller, RB – Miami (FL) **

40. Carolina – Janoris Jenkins, CB – North Alabama

41. Bills – Bobby Massie, OT – Mississippi State *

42. Dolphins – Brock Osweiler, QB – Arizona State *

43. Seattle – Mychal Kendricks, MLB – California

44. Chiefs – Brandon Thompson, DT/NT – Clemson

45. Dallas – Orson Charles, TE – Georgia *

46. Eagles – Devon Still, DT/DE – Penn State

47. Jets – Chandler Jones, DE/OLB – Syracuse *

48. Patriots (Oakland) – Peter Konz, C/OG – Wisconsin *

49. Chargers – Ronnell Lewis, OLB/DE – Oklahoma *

50. Bears – Zebrie Sanders, OT – Florida State

51. Eagles (Arizona) – Kevin Zeitler, OG – Wisconsin

52. Titans – Alfonzo Dennard, CB – Nebraska

53. Bengals – Rueben Randle, WR – LSU *

54. Lions – Josh Robinson, CB – Central Florida *

55. Falcons – Shea McClellin, DE/OLB – Boise State

56. Steelers – David Wilson, RB – Virginia Tech *

57. Denver – Brandon Weeden, QB – Oklahoma State

58. Texans – Mohammad Sanu, WR – Rutgers *

***** Saints (No Pick – Violation of NFL Rules)

59. Packers – Dwight Bentley, CB – Louisiana-Lafayette

60. Ravens – Kelechi Osemele, OG/OT – Iowa State

61. 49ers – Vinny Curry, DE – Marshall

62. Patriots – Trumaine Johnson, CB/FS – Montana

63. Giants – Jeff Allen, OT/OG – Illinois

3^rd Round:

64. Colts – Alameda Ta’amu, NT/NT – Washington

65. Rams – Mitchell Schwartz, OT – California

66. Vikings – Jayron Hosley, CB – Virginia Tech *

67. Browns – Chase Minnifield, CB – Virginia

68. Tampa Bay – Amini Silatolu, OG – Midwestern State

69. Redskins – George IIoka, FS/SS – Boise State

70. Jaguars – Brian Quick, WR – Appalachian State

71. Bills – Kirk Cousins, QB – Michigan State

72. Dolphins – Jared Crick, DE/DT – Nebraska

73. Dolphins (Bears via Carolina) – James Brown, OG/OT – Troy

74. Chiefs – Ben Jones, C – Georgia

75. Seattle – Nick Foles, QB – Arizona

76. Texans (Eagles) – Brandon Washington, OG – Miami (FL) *

77. Jets – Vontaze Burfict, MLB – Arizona State *

***** Oakland (Forfeit Pick – 2011 Supplemental Draft)

78. Chargers – Markelle Martin, FS – Oklahoma State

79. Bears – Mike Martin, NT/DT – Michigan

80. Arizona – Cam Johnson, DE/OLB – Virginia

81. Dallas – Chris Givens, WR – Wake Forest *

82. Titans – Brandon Mosley, OT – Auburn

83. Bengals – Bernard Pierce, RB – Temple *

84. Falcons – Bobby Wagner, MLB/OLB – Utah State

85. Lions – Sean Spence, OLB/SS – Miami (FL)

86. Steelers – Andrew Datko, OT – Florida State

87. Denver – Nick Toon, WR – Wisconsin

88. Eagles (Texans) – LeMichael James, RB – Oregon *

89. Saints – Brandon Boykin, CB – Georgia

90. Packers – Josh Chapman, NT/DT – Alabama

91. Ravens – Isaiah Pead, RB – Cincinnati

92. 49ers – Brandon Brooks, OG – Miami (OH)

93. Patriots – Marvin Jones, WR – California

94. Giants – Chris Polk, RB – Washington *

95c. Oakland – Ladarius Green, TE/WR – Louisiana-Lafayette

4^th Round:

96. Rams – Leonard Johnson, CB – Iowa State

97. Colts – Tommy Streeter, WR – Maimi (FL) *

98. Vikings – James Michael-Johnson, MLB – Nevada

99. Texans (Eagles via Tampa Bay) – Keenan Robinson, OLB – Texas

100. Browns – Tony Bergstrom, OT/OG – Utah

101. Jaguars – Phillip Blake, C – Baylor

102. Redskins – Casey Howard, CB – Vanderbilt

103. Dolphins – Michael Egnew, TE – Missouri

104. Carolina – Bruce Irvin, DE/OLB – West Virginia

105. Bills – A.J. Jenkins, WR – Illinois

106. Seattle – Josh Norman, CB – Costal Carolina

107. Chiefs – Brandon Taylor, SS – LSU

108. Denver (Jets) – Robert Turbin, RB – Utah State *

109. Redskins (Oakland) – Audie Cole, MLB/OLB – NC State

110. Chargers – Senio Kelemete, OG – Washington

111. Bears – Juron Criner, WR – Arizona

112. Arizona – Jarius Wright, WR – Arkansas

113. Dallas – Coryell Judie, CB – Texas A&M

114. Eagles – Dwight Jones, WR – UNC

115. Titans – Kheeston Randall, DT – Texas

116. Bengals – Billy Winn, DE/DT – Boise State

117. Lions – Michael Brewster, C – Ohio State

118. Browns (Falcons) – Travis Lewis, OLB – Oklahoma

119. Steelers – Terrell Manning, MLB/OLB – NC State *

120. Denver – Jamell Fleming, CB – Oklahoma

121. Texans – Matt McCants, OT – Alabama-Birmingham

122. Saints – Antonio Allen, SS – South Carolina

123. Packers – B.J. Coleman, QB – Tennessee-Chattanooga

124. Bills (Ravens) – Emmanuel Acho, MLB – Texas

125. 49ers – Marcus Forston, DT – Miami (FL) *

126. Patriots – Jonathan Massaquoi, OLB/DE – Troy *

127. Giants – Joe Adams, WR/KR – Arkansas

128c. Vikings – Jake Bequette, DE – Arkansas

129c. Oakland – Hebron Fangupo, DT/NT – BYU

130c. Ravens – Ryan Broyles, WR/KR – Oklahoma

131c. Giants – DeAngelo Peterson, TE – LSU

132c. Packers – Demario Davis, OLB – Arkansas State

133c. Packers – Trenton Robinson, FS – Michigan State

134c. Vikings – Cyrus Gray, RB – Texas A&M

135c. Dallas – Phillip Thomas, FS – Syracuse *

5^th Round:

136. Colts – Malik Johnson, DE/OLB – Tennessee

137. Denver (Rams) – Josh Kaddu, OLB/DE – Oregon

138. Vikings – Aaron Henry, FS – Wisconsin

139. Browns – Derek Wolfe, DT – Cincinnati

140. Tampa Bay – Duke Ihenacho, SS –San Jose State

141. Redskins – Nate Potter, OT/OG – Boise State

142. Jaguars – Russell Wilson, QB/RB – Wisconsin

143. Carolina – Joe Looney, OG – Wake Forest

144. Bills – Y.T. Hilton, WR/KR – Florida International

145. Dolphins – Levy Adcock, OT – Oklahoma State

146. Chiefs – Ryan Steed, CB – Furman

147. Bills (Seattle) – Evan Rodriquez, FB/TE – Temple

148. Oakland – Olivier Vernon, DE – Miami (FL) *

149. Chargers – Ronnie Hillman, RB – San Diego State **

150. Bears – Nigel Bradham, OLB – Florida State

151. Arizona – David Molk, C – Michigan

152. Dallas – Donte Paige-Moss, DE/OLB – UNC *

153. Eagles – Ryan Lindley, QB – San Diego State

154. Jets – Marvin McNutt, WR – Iowa

155. Titans – Devon Wylie, WR – Fresno State

156. Bengals – Jerry Franklin, MLB – Arkansas

157. Falcons – Brian Linthicum, TE – Michigan State

158. Lions – Chris Rainey, RB/WR – Florida

159. Steelers – Shaun Prater, CB – Iowa

160. Browns (Denver) – Lucas Nix, OG – Pittsburgh

161. Texans – DeVier Posey, WR – Ohio State

162. Saints – T.J. Graham, WR – NC State

163. Packers – Michael Smith, RB – Utah State

164. Ravens – Brandon Lindsey, OLB/DE – Pittsburgh

165. 49ers – Justin Bethel, CB – Presbyterian

166. Bengals (Patriots) – Tom Compton, OT – South Dakota

167. Giants – Jaye Howard, DT/DE – Florida

168c. Oakland – Tauren Poole, RB – Tennessee

169c. Ravens – Quintin Saulsberry, C – Mississippi State

170c. Colts – Janzen Jackson, FS/CB – McNeese State *