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mtrujillo | Round 1 with 1-8 analysis


Updated: 03/30/2013 6:03PM ET

PickTeamPlayerPos.School
Round 1
1
  Chiefs  
Luke JoeckelOT Texas A&M
The safest pick the Chiefs can make is taking Joeckel here. He can be the blindside protector for many years to come. He can right away if Branden Albert is traded.
2
  Jaguars  
Sharrif FloydDT Florida
The Jaguars can go with a DE, but they also need a DT.The Jaguars not only do they have to improve their poor pass-rush, but their run defense also. Sharrif Floyd can help immediately with the two.
3
  Raiders  
Dion JordanDE Oregon
A DT would be a good choice here even with the recent additions at the position, but adding a difference maker at the DE position is needed as well. The Raiders need to improve their 31st ranked pass-rush from a year ago, so they choose Dion Jordan's huge potential. Lotulelei is another option here.
4
  Eagles  
Eric FisherOT Central Michigan
The Eagles will be getting back their starting offensive line this season. They do though need insurance in case one of their starters at the tackle positions begins to falter. One of the top players of the draft, Fisher can move into the left tackle position, causing the Eagles to move Jason Peters to the right side and sliding Todd Herremans into the guard position.
5
  Lions  
Ezekiel AnsahDE BYU
With the top two tackles gone, Lane Johnson here is a reach so the Lions can trade back. They could also go with Dee Milliner, but with the resigning of Chris Houston the Lions can afford to address the CB position in the 2nd round. Here, Ezekiel Ansah is chosen to fill the void left by Cliff Avril. Ansah also fits Jim Schwartz wide-9 scheme.
6
  Browns  
Dee MillinerDC Alabama
The Cleveland Browns will add a CB to play across from Joe Haden. Dee Milliner is the top candidate, and can be available at #6. If not, look for the Browns to trade back or nab a pass-rusher.
7
  Cardinals  
Star LotuleleiDT Utah
With Bruce Arians deciding to go into the season with Drew Stanton and Brian Hoyer, QB will not be addressed here but in the later rounds. Lane Johnson is a prospect the Cardinals can pick here, but is a bit of a reach. The Cardinals could trade back, or pick a tackle in the second round. Lotulelei can immediately help the Cardinals' poor run defense that allowed 4.3 yds per carry last season.
8
  Bills  
Geno SmithQB West Virginia
The Buffalo Bills will look for their next franchise signal caller in this draft. They will either trade up for one, have one fall to them, or reach for one. If Smith falls to #8, the Bills could pick him or pass on him if they don't like him. If the Bills like Smith, their competitors for his services will be Jacksonville at #2, Philadelphia at #4, Cleveland at #6, and potentially the Jets trading up from #9.
9
  Jets  
Jarvis JonesOB Georgia
10
  Titans  
Xavier RhodesDC Florida State
11
  Chargers  
Lane JohnsonOT Oklahoma
12
  Dolphins  
Desmond TrufantDC Washington
13
  Jets   F/TB
Johnthan BanksDC Mississippi State
14
  Panthers  
Kenny VaccaroFS Texas
15
  Saints  
Bjoern WernerDE Florida State
16
  Rams  
Chance WarmackOG Alabama
17
  Steelers  
Cordarrelle PattersonWR Tennessee
18
  Cowboys  
Sheldon RichardsonDT Missouri
19
  Giants  
Barkevious MingoOB LSU
20
  Bears  
Keenan AllenWR California
21
  Bengals  
John CyprienSS Florida International
22
  Rams   F/WAS
Tavon AustinWR West Virginia
23
  Vikings  
Alec OgletreeIB Georgia
24
  Colts  
Manti Te'oIB Notre Dame
25
  Vikings   F/SEA
Robert WoodsWR Southern Cal
26
  Packers  
Jonathan CooperOG North Carolina
27
  Texans  
DeAndre HopkinsWR Clemson
28
  Broncos  
Eddie LacyRB Alabama
29
  Patriots  
Blidi Wreh-WilsonDC Connecticut
30
  Falcons  
Jordan PoyerDC Oregon State
31
  49ers  
Datone JonesDE UCLA
32
  Ravens  
Kevin MinterIB LSU