cowboys4lifexj's Mock Draft (Round 1)

1 - KC: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M
After signing CBs D. Robinson and S.Smith, Milliner is out of the picture. I dont believe he would warrant the first overall pick anyway. And of course they traded for A.Smith, so Geno is not the choice.I honestly think they trade this pick, but to keep it simple I will go with Joeckel. ALTERNATIVE PICK: S. Lotulelei DE/DT

2 - JAX: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
With A. Ross heading back to the NYG, R. Mathis is up there in age, and D.Cox signed with the Chargers, the Jags could really use a CB. However D. Milliner is not going this early.There is also a need for a pass rusher. ALTERNATIVE PICK:D. Jordan OLB

3 - OAK: Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida
The raiders are a MESS!!!! They can go with Bjoern Werner, Dee Milliner, Geno Smith, Jarvis Jones, Kenny Vacarro( Unlikely ). They just have a lot of needs. Especially on defense. ALTERNATIVE PICKS: already metioned, but more than likely G.Smith

4 - PHI: Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah
The J. Peters is coming off of a major injury, so I wouldnt be suprised if hey took Fisher or Joeckel. After releasing/cutting Asomugha and D-R-Cromartie, and although they signed C. Williams and D. Fletcher and still could draft D. Milliner. ALTERNATICE PICK: Dion Jordan OLB/DE

5 - DET: Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU
The Dolphins may jump up to the 5th pick, giving up a second rounder to grab J. Longs replacement if they are still there. But if not the Lions could take Dion Jordan, Ziggy, or Lane Johnson. ALTERNATIVE PICK: trade down

6 - CLE: Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama
They really need help opposite J. Haden, even after Milliners multiple surgeries, the browns will still consider him here. However, the Browns new GM is not at all pleased with Weeden so Geno could very well be an option. If that is the case, then the browns might be looking to trade back. ALTERNATIVE PICK: G. Smith QB

7 - ARI: Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma
The Cardinals needed a QB in the WORST way, so they signed Palmer.Now they need to keep him upright ALTERNATIVE PICK:J. Cooper OG

8 - BUF: Matt Barkley, QB, USC
I do think Geno may go here. Even after signing Kolb. But I think they will draft Barkley or Nassib. There have been reports that the bils love Ryan Nassib, might be smoke screen, but just saying. ALTERNATIVE PICK: C. Warmack OG

9 - NYJ: Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon
the Jets will probably be looking for an upgrade at QB. However, this is iffy, either geno will be gone, or he could fall into the second round. They need two safeties so Vaccarro is a possibility, but I believe they go with a rush linebacker. ALTERNATIVE PICK: K. Vaccaro S

10 - TEN: Kenny Vaccaro, SS, Texas
Even with the signing of A. Levitre, the Titans can still use another guard. Warmack is a stud, and combined with Levitre CJ3K might appear. With that being said they too need a safety, so Vaccaro is a possibility even after signing Pollard. They also need help on that D-Line, esp against the run. ALTERNATIVE PICK:J. Cooper OG

11 - SD: Jonathan Cooper, OG, North Carolina
Rivers needs to be upright to throw the ball, so I believe they take Cooper, who is slightly more athletic than Warmack, if he is available. ALTERNATIVE PICK: C. Warmack

12 - MIA: D.J. Fluker, OT, Alabama
There have been some links of Fluker possibly going to the dolphins. We shall see.ALTERNATIVE PICK: T. Austin WR

13 - NYJ: D.J. Hayden, CB, Houston
After getting the Revis trade, the jets should look to attempt to replace him. Either through drafting Rhodes, Hayden, or Milliner. But of course they do have other holes they could address. ALTERNATIVE PICK: B. Mingo OLB

14 - CAR: Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
The Panthers couldnt stop a running nose last year. I believe Richardson can help with that problem. ALTERNATIVE PICK: B. Werner

15 - NO: Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU
NO is in a difficult position. They really have a need a CB, but I don't think the ones left warrant this pick. They could also use Tackle help but all top 4 tackles are gone. On tp of that they need a safety and Vaccaro is off my board. So they take a pass rusher to help transition into 3-4 defense.

16 - STL: Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia
I I believe they will get Bradford a much needed weapon. ALTERNATIVE PICK: K. Vaccaro

17 - PIT: Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia
The Steelers need to rebuild their old defense. Although I wouldnt be suprised if the Steelers drafted a WR here, and there is a need for a RB. ALTERNATIVE PICK: C. Patterson WR

18 - DAL: Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama
I really believe that the Rams or the Steelers will take Vaccaro, if they dont, you might see Vaccaro go here. However they would be lucky if Cooper or Warmack falsl this far. After Romo got his new big contract, protecting him should be the number one priority now.Drafting a D-lineman would also make sense. I do believe they will try to trade back if Vaccaro is gone. ALTERNATIVE PICK: Trading back and drafting Flucker

19 - NYG: Alec Ogletree, ILB, Georgia
The Giants have been needing help at the linebacker spot for some time now. I believe they finally draft one with the 19th overall pick.

20 - CHI: Arthur Brown, ILB, Kansas State
Urlacher might not be back, and even if he does come back, he doesnt have much left in the tank. N. Roach, OLB, was lost to free agency as well. The Bears might also draft a CB with the loss ALTERNATIVE PICK: D. Trufant CB

21 - CIN: Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State
I really want to add another weapon at WR for this offense, or a LB for the defense. AJ is really the only threat, and the only capable starting LB on the roster right now in V. Burfict. But I shall go with the offense. Andre Smith had a pretty good year, but he is a free agent and may not come back. Yet to be seen. ALTERNATIVE PICK: Matt Elam ,S

22 - STL: Matt Elam, SS, Florida
If the Rams do not select Vaccaro with their first pick, I believe they will take their safety they need here. ALTERNATIVE PICK: T. Austin

23 - MIN: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson
Lost Percy Harvin, needs to be replaced. Enough said. ALTERNATIVE PICK: C. Patterson, WR

24 - IND: Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State
I Believe the Colts will draft D. Freeneys replacement. If not, they could use a WR. ALTERNATIVE PICKS: D. Moore, DE; K. Allen WR

25 - MIN: Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina
I believe that the Vikings need help at the DT position. ALTERNATIVE PICK: D. Trufant, CB

26 - GB: Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama
The packers have needed a RB post Ryan Grants injury. Lacy is the top rated RB in this years draft, although he had a poor pro day. I personally think Franlin is better. ALTERNATIVE PICK: K. Allen, WR

27 - HOU: Keenan Allen, WR, California
Andre Johnson, as much as I like him, cant seem to stay healthy. Plus even if he is on the field , the texans need someone on the other side to take some pressure off of Andre. They also need a RT. ALTERNATIVE PICK:D.J. Fluker RT

28 - DEN: Datone Jones, DE, UCLA
With the freakish case of Dumervils paperwork not faxed in time, the Broncos now have to look for a replacement. ALTERNATIVE PICK: K. Minter, ILB

29 - NE: Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M
The Pats could look to add to their secondary, or D-Line. I doubt if they will select an offensive player here. ALTERNATIVE PICK: K. Short, DT

30 - ATL: Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State
Atlanta needs CB help, and might even trade up to get it . ALTERNATIVE PICK: M. Hunt DE

31 - SF: Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama
The 49ers also need help in the secondary, mainly the CB position. ALTERNATIVE PICK: E. Reid, S

32 - BAL: Manti Te'o, ILB, Notre Dame
For the sake of Te'o not falling into the second round and a possible replacement for Ray Lewis. ALTERNATIVE PICK : E.Reid, S