Ourlads' 2026 NFL Mock Draft Challenge

matthewsimon8 | Mock Draft 3 - 4/11

Updated: 04/11/2013 9:49AM ET

Pick	Team	Player	Pos.	School
Round 1
1	Chiefs	Dion Jordan	DE	Oregon
From what I'm hearing Jordan is a real possibility for the 1 overall pick.
2	Jaguars	Geno Smith	QB	West Virginia
With Jordan off the board I think this is a no brainer pick. The Jaguars GM has said repeatedly that Gabbert will compete with whoever they bring in and they are the only team with QB issues who failed to address the position during free agency.
3	Raiders	Sharrif Floyd	DT	Florida
Floyd has the tools to win by plowing through blockers or working around them due to athletic feet.
4	Eagles	Luke Joeckel	OT	Texas A&M
(TRADED to Cardinals) They wont wait until pick No 7 just in case the Lions or another team trade up to target the remaining two tackles.
5	Lions	Eric Fisher	OT	Central Michigan
The Lions could trade back but with Jeff Backus gone, Fisher makes the most sense. He is the best natural pass-blocker in the class and would be a huge asset as Detroit tries to keep Stafford upright.
6	Browns	Lane Johnson	OT	Oklahoma
(TRADE with Dolphins) With their free agent additions (and loss of Jake Long in free agency), it makes too much sense for the Dolphins to solidify their left tackle spot.
7	Cardinals	Star Lotulelei	DT	Utah
(TRADE Eagles from Cards) - Lotulelei is an excellent nose tackle prospect but is not locked into that position and could help in a variety of ways along the front three.
8	Bills	Jonathan Cooper	OG	North Carolina
Buddy Nix wants a QB but will show restraint and take an instant impact player.
9	Jets	Dee Milliner	DC	Alabama
Goodbye Revis hello Milliner. With the Jets likely to part ways with Darrelle Revis this makes perfect sense.
10	Titans	Tavon Austin	WR	West Virginia
Kenny Britt cant seem to stay on the field and TE Jared Cook is gone. Jake Locker is going to need a weapon besides Chris Johnson to dump the ball of to and Austin is that guy.
11	Chargers	Chance Warmack	OG	Alabama
The Chargers were one of two teams to average fewer than 2.0 yards before contact per rush last year and Warmack makes a good fit for the Chargers' power run game.
12	Dolphins	Ezekiel Ansah	DE	BYU
(TRADE with Dolphins) The Browns are looking for a pass rusher and Ansah is one of the best in the draft.
13	Jets F/TB	Tyler Eifert	TE	Notre Dame
This pick makes sense whether Bucs stay put or trade it to the Jets for Revis. Both need a big pass catching target.
14	Panthers	Sheldon Richardson	DT	Missouri
Richardson fits the bill with his explosiveness and playmaking ability.
15	Saints	Barkevious Mingo	OB	LSU
The Saints need pass rushers and Mingo's tools warrant the selection. He isnt a finished product, but if set loose with his pass rushing line, Mingo has the athleticism and length to wreak havoc in the backfield.
16	Rams	Cordarrelle Patterson	WR	Tennessee
With Austin off the board, the Rams jump on another offensive weapon.
17	Steelers	Jarvis Jones	OB	Georgia
Jones is a nice fit in the Steelers' scheme, which could send him after the quarterback without asking him to do more than he's capable of in other areas.
18	Cowboys	Kenny Vaccaro	FS	Texas
Safety is a top need for the Cowboys and Vaccaro has the skill set to step in as a starter for a defense.
19	Giants	Datone Jones	DE	UCLA
With Osi gone and Justin Tuck getting older the Giants could be looking to add more depth to their D Line.
20	Bears	Alec Ogletree	IB	Georgia
Brian Urlacher is gone for good and Ogletree is a fabulous option at this spot in the draft.
21	Bengals	DJ Fluker	OT	Alabama
If free agent Andre Smith leaves town, the Bengals will be in the market for an offensive tackle.
22	Rams F/WAS	John Cyprien	SS	Florida International
The safety position is bare in St. Louis. They tried to get Louis Delmas in free agency but failed. They bring in the next best thing in Cyprien.
23	Vikings	Jesse Williams	DT	Alabama
The Vikings could elect to reel in a wideout with this selection, but there will be plenty of options at that position later on in the draft. Kevin Williams is no longer the dominant player he once was; Jesse Williams would fortify the interior of the Vikings' defensive line.
24	Colts	Eddie Lacy	RB	Alabama
The Colts continue to add playmakers around Andrew Luck.
25	Vikings F/SEA	Manti Te'o	IB	Notre Dame
Minnesota loves Notre Dame player and also have a need at middle linebacker. Te'o would be a Day 1 starter who could fit in easily, considering the number of former Notre Dame players on the Vikings' roster.
26	Packers	Eric Reid	FS	LSU
The secondary has a hole at safety, which could put Reid on the radar.
27	Texans	Menelik Watson	OT	Florida State
The Texans could use an upgrade at right tackle, and Watson's athleticism and movement skills would be a perfect fit in their zone-blocking scheme.
28	Broncos	Jamar Taylor	DC	Boise State
Boise State CB Jamar Taylor's cover skills could make him the heir apparent and an immediate asset as a sub-package corner.
29	Patriots	Ryan Nassib	QB	Syracuse
(TRADE with the Bills) With the signing of Emmanuel Sander, wide receiver isnt as pressing of a need anymore and the Patriots now only have 4 picks total. Trading back makes perfect sense. The Bills also get the QB they thought about reaching for at 8.
30	Falcons	Desmond Trufant	DC	Washington
I thought about giving Atlanta a TE but they're in win now mode and also have a need for a CB after the loss of Brent Grimes.
31	49ers	Zach Ertz	TE	Stanford
With Delanie Walker gone, the 49ers could use another tight end to pair with Vernon Davis. San Francisco can address its need at safety with one of its next few picks.
32	Ravens	Keenan Allen	WR	California
With Boldin gone the Raven desperately need a #2 receiver opposite of Torrey Smith. Allen slips due to a bad pro day and the Raven scoop him up.