Final Mock Draft

1. Chiefs-Luke Joeckel T Texas A&M


I just don't understand why the Chiefs would take a guy from the MAC over the best offensive tackle in the best conference in America the SEC.  That is why I believe the pick should be Luke Joeckel over Eric Fisher.  This guy is a franchise player who the Chiefs can build around for over a decade. I just don't think they will pass on him and conventional wisdom will prevail with Andy Reid and the Chiefs at the end of the day.
 

2. Jaguars-  Geno Smith QB West Virginia


Many draft experts are saying the Jaguars are going to go with either Joeckel or Fisher. I personally think the Jags will go with Smith since Blaine Gabbert may be the worst starting QB in the league.  I view Smith as an elite QB while many draft experts don't, which is mind boggling to me.  Geno had a completion percentage over 70% last year, which is in line with what Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III, and Russell Wilson did in their final college season.You have to have a QB to win in this league and Smith would give the Jaguars a solid QB for years to come.

3. Raiders- Shariff Floyd DT Florida

The Raiders have a need at defensive tackle since they released long time raider Tommy Kelley and they don't really have many contributors left at the position.  Insert Shariff Floyd the number one defensive tackle in this draft. I believe Floyd will be the pick because the raiders don't have a need at offensive tackle and they could've been tempted by Geno Smith, but since he is gone by number 3, I think Floyd will be the pick.
 

4. Eagles-  Eric Fisher T Central Michigan  

Many people believe Eric Fisher will and should be the number one.  Therefore the Eagles will be getting a great player at the fourth pick.  Jason Peters the Eagles current left tackle is getting older and has injury concerns therefore he could be moved to right tackle and Fisher could be the Eagles new left tackle.  Fisher will fit in nicely in Philadelphia if picked.
 

5. Lions- Lane Johnson T Oklahoma

The Lions could go with a defensive end here with the loss of Cliff Aviril, but I think they get a replacement for Gosder Cherilus since he departed to the Colts in free agency.  Many including myself believe Lane Johnson could become the best offensive lineman out of this stacked group of lineman.  This pick just makes since Matt Stafford is not the most durable guy and I'm sure the Lions would be thrilled with Lane Johnson at this spot in the draft.

6. Browns-Dion Jordan DE Oregon 


With this pick the Browns would be getting the best defensive lineman in the draft in my opinion.  Dion Jordan has the potential to make a bunch of sacks over his career.  In the NFC North you've got to have a good defense to compete and the group of Dion Jordan, Jabaal Sheard, and Paul Kruger would give the Browns a heck of a pass rush.  The pick should be Jordan if he is available at this point.




 

7. Cardinals- Ezekiel Ansah DE BYU

The Cardinals could elect to go with a guard here, but I think they will go with Ansah based purely on potential.  Many compare Ansah to Jason Pierre-Paul which is pretty spot on based on athleticism and potential coming into the draft.  If the Cardinals could get a player comparable to Pierre-Paul they better run to the podium if Ansah is available at this pick. 

8. Bills-Jonathan Cooper G UNC

The Bills lost Andy Levitre to the Tennessee Titans in free agency, so why not add the best guard in the draft Jonathan Cooper. This pick would help open a bunch of holes for C.J. Spillar and Fred Jackson.  The Bills won't hesitate to take Jonathan Cooper if he is available at this pick.

9. Jets-Tavon Austin WR West Virginia

The Jets need offensive firepower badly. If Geno Smith were here he would be the pick, but since he is gone, the pick is Tavon Austin Geno Smith's college team mate at West Virginia.  Many may argue against this pick due to Austin's size, but he is too electric to pass on if you are the Jets.  This is why the Jets will select Tavon Austin if he's available.
 

10. Titans- Dee Milliner CB Alabama

The Titans have to be jumping out of their seats if Milliner is availible at this spot.  The Titans had an awful pass defense last year and Milliner would solve those woes.  Many argue that Milliner has too much injury baggage to be considered a top 10 pick but the Titans shouldn't worry.  Milliner is by far the best option at this point in the draft.
 

Here is the rest of the first round:

11. Chargers- Barkevious Mingo DE LSU
 

12. Dolphins-  Star Lotulelei DT Utah 
 

13. Jets-  Jarvis Jones OLB/DE Georgia
 

14. Panthers-Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri 
 

15. Saints-Kenny Vaccaro S Texas 
 

16. Rams-Chance Warmack G Alabama
 

17. Steelers- Cordarelle Patterson WR Tennessee 
 

18. Cowboys-DJ Fluker OG/OT Alabama 
 

19. Giants- DJ Hayden CB Houston 
 

20. Bears- Tyler Eifert TE Notre Dame 
 

21. Bengals-Jonathan Cyprien S FIU
 

22. Rams-Justin Hunter WR Tennessee
 

23. Vikings- Alec Ogletree ILB Georgia 
 

24. Colts- Desmond Trufant CB Washington
 

25. Vikings-Tank Carradine DE Florida State
 

26. Packers- Matt Elam S Florida 

27. Texans- Sylvester Williams DT UNC
 

28. Broncos- Bjoern Werner DE Florida State
 

29. Patriots- Xavier Rhodes CB Florida State
 

30. Falcons- Justin Pugh OG/OT Syracuse
 

31. 49ers- DeAndre Hopkins WR Clemson
 

32. Ravens-Manto Te'o ILB Notre Dame