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Each week Fansided.com will have a new mock draft t preview and showcase this upcoming April’s draft. For more in depth analysis of each pick, be sure to visit the Fansided site of your favorite team and check back each Monday for a new and updated Mock Draft.
NOTE: This is as accurate a draft order as possible. As the season nears it’s conclusion, the accuracy of the draft positioning will become more pin point.
1. Kansas City Chiefs – Geno Smith, Quarterback, West Virginia
The Kansas City Chiefs need to find a franchise signal-caller. There is no debating that. Unfortunately for Kansas City, this is a weak year to have the first-overall pick but they need to grab the top quarterback on the board in hopes of moving the franchise forward. In the 2013 NFL Draft class, the top quarterback is none other than Geno Smith.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars – Barkevious Mingo, Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, LSU
The Jaguars need to add playmakers on both sides of the ball and there is no one in this year’s draft class with more upside than Mingo. His rare size/speed/strength combination will make him attractive to teams at the top of the draft. In a year where defensive players will dominate the draft, Mingo may be the most naturally gifted pass rusher.
3. Oakland Raiders – Star Lotulelei, Defensive Tackle, Utah
The Raiders front seven is horrendous. What they need is a big, dominating presence in the middle of their defense and Lotulelei is as imposing of a force as you can get. In the past, the Raiders always looked like the biggest, most physical team when they got off the bus. Not only does Lotulelei look the part, but he makes the most of his physical attributes on the field.
4. Cleveland Browns – Jarvis Jones, Outside Linebacker, Georgia
Cleveland needs to improve their linebacking corp, so common sense would tell you Notre Dame’s Manti Te’o should be the pick. However, inside linebackers generally fall further than they should in favor of big-time pass rushers. Jones is neck and neck with Mingo as the top pass rusher in this year’s draft class and the Browns would be happy to add either player.
5. Philadelphia Eagles – Luke Joeckel, Offensive Tackle, Texas A&M
The Eagles offensive line is dreadful… just ask LeSean McCoy and Michael Vick. Until the Eagles put together a better offensive line they will continue to struggle. Luckily for Philly, Joeckel will fall right into their laps in this scenario and he is far and away the top offensive tackle prospect this year. If the Eagles finish the season picking in the top portion of the draft, Joeckel will be the apple of their eye.
6. Carolina Panthers – Johnathan Hankins, Defensive Tackle, Ohio State
What do you do when you struggle to stop th run? Select a big man to hold it down in the middle of your defensive line. Hankins is very stout against the run and would immediately improve the Panthers rush defense. If Lotulelei is gone at this point, Carolina needs to pull the trigger on Hankins.
7. San Diego Chargers – Jake Matthews, Offensive Tackle, Texas A&M
Much like the Eagles, San Diego needs to improve their offensive line and they get to snag the other offensive tackle from Texas A&M. When you play on the same team as Luke Joeckel and are still able to stand out on the film, you know you have the chops to transition to the NFL and make an impact. Matthews would be just what Philip Rivers ordered.
8. Buffalo Bills – Manti Te’o, Linebacker, Notre Dame
The Buffalo Bills would be ecstatic to have Te’o fall into their laps. Te’o is arguably the best player in this year’s draft class, but he falls due to his position. Te’o is an incredible leader on the field and has proven to be a model citizen off the field. Buffalo will be tempted to select a quarterback in the first-round, but outside of Geno Smith there is no signal-caller worthy of a top ten pick.
9. New York Jets – Damontre Moore, DE/OLB, Texas A&M
The Jets need help rushing the passer and Moore is one of the most underrated players that is draft eligible this season. In order for the Jets coverage scheme to be properly effective, they need the top notch pass rush which they have lacked this season. Adding a guy like Moore would give the Jets defense the boost they need.
10. Tennessee Titans – Bjoern Werner, Defensive End, Florida State
Werner was one of the most consistent pass rushers in college football this season and he would be an easy pick for the Titans. When talent of this level meets a serious area of need, it’s a selection you need to make.
11. Arizona Cardinals – Tyler Wilson, Quarterback, Arkansas
Kevin Kolb, John Skelton and Ryan Lindley just aren’t going to cut it for the Cardinals. This team is in desperate need of a potential franchise quarterback and it would be tough for them to pass on a talent like Wilson at this point in the draft.
12. Detroit Lions – Dee Milliner, Cornerback, Alabama
It is no secret that the Lions have struggled in the secondary for the past few seasons and they can begin making a move in the right direction by taking the clear number one cornerback on draft boards. Milliner had an incredible season and separated himself from the rest of the draft eligible corners.
13. St. Louis Rams – Taylor Lewan, Offensive Tackle, Michigan
Sam Bradford needs any help he can get and the Rams can start by adding a monster tackle to protect the guy they drafted to be their franchise quarterback. The jury is still out on Bradford, but adding an imposing tackle like Lewan would go a long way in helping Bradford’s progress.
14. Miami Dolphins – Keenan Allen, Wide Receiver, Cal
Ryan Tannehill has shown flashes of brilliance during his rookie campaign but there is one problem — the poor guy has no weapons. Miami has a stable of capable running backs, so they need to add more outside threats to the offense. There is no better outside threat in this year’s draft than Keenan Allen who is far and away the top wideout. This pick would make Tannehill a very happy man.
15. St. Louis Rams (From Redskins) – Eric Reid, Safety, LSU
The Rams are beginning to turn things around and anytime you have multiple first-round picks you need to go with the best player available strategy. At this point in the draft, with a safety class that lacks depth, it would make sense to pull the trigger on a safety like Reid. Pairing him up with Cortland Finnegan in the Rams secondary could form a great duo for the future.
16. New Orleans Saints – Sheldon Richardson, Defensive Tackle, Missouri
The Saints will be losing interior defensive line depth during free agency and they need a dynamic interior rusher. While this draft has a surplus of edge rushers, the interior rushers like Richardson will not be as common. Richardson fits exactly what New Orleans needs at this time to improve in the trenches.
17. Dallas Cowboys – Chance Warmack, Guard, Alabama
Every year it seems that we talk about the Cowboys needing to add talent along the offensive line and this year they have an opportunity to take one of the top offensive guard prospects to come around since Steve Hutchinson. If Warmack were a tackle, he would garner consideration with the first-overall pick. Since he is a guard, he will fall in the draft a la David Castro last season, despite being a top ten talent. This would be a home run pick for Dallas.
18. Cincinnati Bengals – Dion Jordan, Defensive End, Oregon
Jordan is a player that could continue to rise up draft boards as the draft approaches and it would not be shocking to see him work his way into the top ten. Jordan is an incredible pass rusher with unmatched speed and athleticism — what else would you expect from an Oregon player?
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Johnathan Banks, Cornerback, Mississippi State
After trading away Aqib Talib, Tampa Bay needs to add some top tier players in the secondary. Banks has the experience from playing in the SEC and would be a valuable asset to the Buccaneers defensive backfield as they face the passing attacks of Matt Ryan and Drew Brees.
20. Minnesota Vikings – Sam Montgomery, Defensive End, LSU
At this point, Montgomery would clearly be the best player available. Due to depth at his position, he falls a bit in the draft but he has the talent of a top 15 player. Montgomery is a great pass rusher that never gives up.
21. Pittsburgh Steelers – Alec Ogletree, Linebacker, Georgia
The Steelers are aging on defense and no one knows as well as Dick LeBeau that you can never have too many linebackers. Pittsburgh will be looking to add a young inside linebacker early in this years draft and Ogletree could be that guy. Another name to keep an eye on would be Alabama’s CJ Mosley and you can never count out a developmental quarterback.
22. Seattle Seahawks – Cordarrelle Patterson, Wide Receiver, Tennessee
Seattle needs to add a number one receiver and Patterson has as much potential as anyone that will be available. If you want to get an idea of what Patterson an offer, just watch the Volunteers first game of the season against North Carolina State where Patterson abused then top-ranked cornerback David Amerson.
23. Indianapolis Colts – Jesse Williams, Defensive Tackle, Alabama
Indianapolis loaded up on offensive talent in last year’s draft so it would only be fair to pay as much attention to the defensive side of the ball this season. Williams is a hard-working defensive tackle that will never give up. We saw an example of Williams’ never give up attitude in the SEC Championship where he came up with a big fourth-and-one stop despite injuring his leg minutes earlier.
24. New York Giants – Tyler Eifert, Tight End, Notre Dame
Martellus Bennett provides the Giants a nice receiving threat at tight end and he is an underwhelming blocker, but the Giants tend to roll with the best player available and Eifert fits the description here. Eifert is a well-rounded tight end that has the sill set to do it all at the next level.
25. Green Bay Packers – Eric Fisher, Offensive Tackle, Central Michigan
For a team that likes to throw the ball as much as Green Bay, they would be wise to load up on offensive line talent.
26. Denver Broncos – C.J. Mosley, Outside Linebacker, Alabama
Mosely is too good to pass up. Many draft scouts have called Mosley the best true linebacker in the draft and it’s no secret that the Broncos could benefit from adding star-studded linebackers to their roster.
27. Chicago Bears – John Jenkins, Defensive Tackle, Georgia
Chicago needs to add talent in the trenches on both sides of the ball. There will be some cries for protection for Jay Cutler, but a talent like Jenkins next to Peppers would only create more chaos for opposing quarterbacks and create more plays for the Bears ball-hawking secondary.
28. New England Patriots – Tavon Austin, Wide Receiver, West Virginia
When you look at Bill Belichick, he loves players like Tavon Austin. Austin is brilliant in small spaces and he has the deep speed to give the Patriots a deep threat they currently lack. Austin can also be moved all around the offensive backfield. New England would have a field day drawing up plays for the dynamic wideout.
29. San Francisco 49ers – Kenny Vaccaro, Safety, Texas
Vaccaro could wind up being the top safety prospect, but at this point in the draft process he will go in the mid to late twenties. San Francisco can use the talent in their secondary and Vaccaro can provide them with what they need.
30. Baltimore Ravens – Matt Elam, Safety, Florida
Ed Reed isn’t getting younger, so the Ravens should start looking for their next ball-hawking, physical safety. Elam is a hot name in scouting circles and could be that guy.
31. Atlanta Falcons – Ezekial Ansah, Defensive End, BYU
Atlanta could benefit from adding to their pass rush and Ansah is one of this year’s most intriguing prospects. Ansah is as raw as it gets and is still new to the game of football, but he has the natural talent to develop into an incredible force in the future. Ansah has drawn comparisons to New York Giant Jason Pierre-Paul.
32. Houston Texans - Terrance Williams, Wide Receiver, Baylor
Houston needs to add a receiving option opposite Andre Johnson and Williams is the best receiver available. This is generally the area where teams start wheeling and dealing for the second-tier quarterbacks which would include the likes of Matt Barkley and Mike Glennon, but if the Texans were to take the pick they’d be looking for an outside threat.
