Dan Levine Final 2013 NFL Mock Draft - 23 April 2013

1. Luke Joeckel 2. Dion Jordan 3. Sharrif Floyd 4. Geno Smith 5. Dee Milliner
Round 1
1Kansas City Chiefs 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesKansas CityLuke JoeckelOTTexas A&M
It may not be this particular tackle, but Kansas City most likely takes a tackle.  Joeckel is considered a safe bet.  Big at 6'7", he's played against the SEC for multiple seasons.  He can keep quarterbacks and running backs clean.  Is there a chance the Chiefs trade out?  We'll see.
2Jacksonville Jaguars 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesJacksonvilleDion JordanDEOregon
Everyone is falling in love with Jordan's size and athleticism.  It's hard not to like him and what he offers.  Jacksonville could go a number of directions.  But a team that had 20 total sacks last season needs a force on defense.  
3Oakland Raiders 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesOaklandSharrif FloydDTFlorida
Almost universally, people expect Floyd to go Oakland.  He's a force in the middle and was super-disruptive in the SEC.  He had a ton of tackles for loss from the tackle position.  Oakland is another team that has a lot of needs.  This is a best player available scenario.
4Philadelphia Eagles 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesPhiladelphiaGeno SmithQBWest Virginia
The quarterbacks of this class do not wow anyone like last years class did.  Whether or not Geno Smith is worth the No. 4 pick, the NFL is a quarterback driven league.  Philadelphia is in quarterback limbo.  Smith fits new coach Chip Kelly's style.
5Detroit Lions 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesDetroitDee MillinerCBAlabama
Detroit, who would also love a tackle, takes Milliner as the best cornerback and high-rated player.  The secondary has long been a problem in Detroit.  Hopefully, Milliner eliminates the need to defend both sides of the field.
6Cleveland Browns 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesClevelandEzekiel AnsahDEBYU
Ansah is one of the fastest risers in draft history.  He has not played a lot of football (he is originally from Ghana), but he certainly has enough upside to entice teams to take him.  Cleveland could solidify a strong defensive line with Jabaal Sheard on the other side.
7Arizona Cardinals 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesArizonaEric FisherOTCentral Michigan
This may be a little low for Fisher.  Many believe the tackles will be off the board by now.  Arizona takes him as a value pick.  This is also a good spot for a team to trade up as well.  If Fisher and Lane Johnson are still around, it may even be likely.
8Buffalo Bills 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesBuffaloLane JohnsonOTOklahoma
Buffalo is obviously going to look at a quarterback at some point, but with constant injuries on the offensive line, a tackle here helps keep whomever is in the backfield upright.  Johnson is considered the third best tackle but just by a hair.
9New York Jets 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNY JetsBarkevious MingoDELSU
The Jets just got rid of their best player in Darrelle Revis, and Rex Ryan seems like a lame duck.  No better time to replace their best player with an athlete that has the ability to become the best player on the defense.  Mingo is system versatile as well.
10Tennessee Titans 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesTennesseeChance WarmackGAlabama
Tennessee looks to protect their investment in third year quarterback Jake Locker.  They've signed Andy Levitre from Buffalo.  Adding Warmack may give Tennessee the best guard combo in the league.  Warmack is a plug-and-play prospect.
11San Diego Chargers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSan DiegoJonathan CooperGNorth Carolina
San Diego will most likely have to trade up to get one of the top three tackles.  They would love a true outside blocker, but regardless the Chargers have to protect Philip Rivers.  He is still effective, but he is getting older.  Cooper is a great interior lineman prospect.
12Miami Dolphins 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesMiamiD.J. FlukerOTAlabama
This might be a reach for Fluker, but with the run on linemen, Miami finds a way to replace Jake Long, who departed for St. Louis.  After drafting Johnathan Martin in the second round last year, the Dolphins have options on the outside to protect Ryan Tannehill.
13New York Jets 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNY Jets (from TB)Cordarrelle PattersonWRTennessee
This is an interesting spot for the Jets.  Do they go after Geno Smith if he's available at this point?  They added someone on defense.  They need to help rebuild an offense that does not have a serious outside threat at this point.
14Carolina Panthers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesCarolinaStar LotuleleiDTUtah
Lotulelei was at one point considered a top-3 prospect.  He is still considered a "boom" guy, but with his heart issues (which have been cleared) and other teams sifting through needs, he falls to Carolina.  It actually benefits them since they need a bunch of help up the middle.
15New Orleans Saints 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNew OrleansJarvis JonesDEGeorgia
New Orleans would be so glad to get Jarvis Jones at this spot.  He may have been the best player in college football at points last year.  He probably fits best in a 4-3 defense, which makes him fit right in with the Saints.
16Saint Louis Rams 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSt. LouisKenny VaccaroSTexas
St. Louis could go a number of directions here.  They really need defensive backfield help and if Vaccaro is here, they should nab him.  He is considered the best safety in the class.  Especially in the NFC West, they will need a safety blanket.
17Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesPittsburghAlec OgletreeLBGeorgia
Ogletree has had questions about his off the field issues, but his on the field play speaks for itself.  He was constantly around the ball in college.  He is a pure athlete that can make the supreme hit.  He fits the Pittsburgh mold with perfection.
18Dallas Cowboys 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesDallasSylvester WilliamsDTNorth Carolina
Dallas would probably love Vaccarro here, but their defensive front is getting old and Sylvester Williams gets them a big body in the middle to add some youth to an aging defense.
19New York Giants 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNY GiantsDesmond TrufantCBWashington
The Giants could go with a linebacker here as well.  Unfortunately, they have drafted defensive backs in what seems like the last five first rounds.  None have seemed to work out due to injury or whatever.  Trufant is NFL-ready and could contribute right away.
20Chicago Bears 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesChicagoManti Te'oLBNotre Dame
Does Chicago go with Te'o or perhaps a tight end or a lineman?  The signing of Jerome Bushrod allows them to address the middle of the defense vacated by likely future Hall of Famer Brian Urlacher.  
21Cincinnati Bengals 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesCincinnatiSheldon RichardsonDTMissouri
Cincinnati is pretty solid in most areas so they take Sheldon Richardson to infuse some youth on the defensive line.  
22Saint Louis Rams 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSt. Louis (from WAS)Tavon AustinWRWest Virginia
At this point, it is probably unlikely that Austin lasts this long.  Teams covet electrifying players, and Austin is one.  If he is still available at No. 22, St. Louis would not hesitate to turn their card in to draft him.
23Minnesota Vikings 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesMinnesotaDeAndre HopkinsWRClemson
With Austin gone in this scenario, Minnesota still needs a receiver to play opposite Greg Jennings.  Hopkins has  been rising in recent weeks.  He's a speedster on the outside that would change the dynamic for Christian Ponder and the offense.
24Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesIndianapolisJamar TaylorCBBoise State
Indianapolis is probably going to go with defensive backfield help at this pick.  It's a big area of need for them even after their active movement in free agency.  Taylor has a lot of buzz and is assuredly a top-5 corner.
25Minnesota Vikings 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesMinnesota (from SEA)Bjoern WernerDEFlorida State
Minnesota could have Jared Allen and Werner coming off the edge and that would be scary for offenses.  Werner could even be groomed to eventually be Allen's replacement.  In a division with Rodgers, Cutler, and Stafford (all big-time throwers), a great pass rush is key.
26Green Bay Packers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesGreen BayEddie LacyRBAlabama
Green Bay could go with a lineman here once again.  They can't seem to shore that area of the team up.  They also have not seemed to have a number one running back in the fold since Aaron Rodgers took over the quarterbacking.  In Lacy, they would finally have their guy.
27Houston Texans 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesHoustonKeenan AllenWRCalifornia
Houston needs someone to take the pressure off of Andre Johnson.  He is getting older and will need some help in order to separate from double-teams.  Keenan Allen might be the cleanest prospect of all the wide receivers.
28Denver Broncos 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesDenverXavier RhodesCBFlorida State
Everyone remembers Denver giving up the big pass to Baltimore at the end of the game in the playoffs last season.  They could use a cornerback to compete with Champ Bailey and/or replace Tracy Porter.
29New England Patriots 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNew EnglandJonathan CyprienSFlorida International
New England's pass defense has not been great for the past two seasons.  Cyprien is a fundamentally sound safety and a lot of teams like him.  Small school or not, Belichick doesn't care.  Cyprien can play.
30Atlanta Falcons 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesAtlantaTyler EifertTENotre Dame
Atlanta is building for a Super Bowl run and could go in a number of directions.  However, the prospect of finding an eventual replacement for Tony Gonzalez is enticing for Atlanta.  Plus, two-tight end sets could really take this offense to the next level.
31San Francisco Giants 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSan FranciscoMatt ElamSFlorida
If there were one weakness on San Francisco's team, it is probably at safety with the loss of Dashon Goldson to Tampa Bay.  Matt Elam is a good athlete and a true safety that could step in and compete for a starting spot.
32Baltimore Ravens 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesBaltimoreKyle LongOTOregon
Baltimore could go a number of ways here too.  Quietly, they have been filling roster spots on defense and can find some solid depth a little later on.  They need a bit of help on the offensive line, and Kyle Long would be a great addition.  Pair him with Michael Oher right away.
Round 2
33Jacksonville Jaguars 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesJacksonvilleMatt BarkleyQBUSC
Jacksonville has to decide if they like Blaine Gabbert.  Either way, a second round risk on a highly-regarded guy like Barkley is worth taking.
34San Francisco Giants 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSan Francisco (from KC)Zach ErtzTEStanford
Imagine Ertz on the other side of Vernon Davis.  With Delanie Walker gone, a new tight end would benefit the 49ers.
35Philadelphia Eagles 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesPhiladelphiaD.J. HaydenCBHouston
Philly gets the corner they desperately need.  Hayden is a first-round talent.
36Detroit Lions 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesDetroitDaMontre MooreDETexas A&M
Moore's stock has fluctuated a bit in recent months.  His stock has dropped based on character issues and a poor combine, but Detroit would love to get a player of his talent to come off the edge at No. 36.
37Cincinnati Bengals 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesCincinnati (from OAK)Robert WoodsWRUSC
Putting Woods across from A.J. Green would give Cincinnati one of the better receiving corps in the league with Mohammad Sanu as well.
38Arizona Cardinals 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesArizonaMontee BallRBWisconsin
Arizona does not have a healthy proven runner in the backfield this season.  Ball was one of the most productive backs in NCAA history.  He would immediately help Carson Palmer.
39Cleveland Browns 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesCleveland (supplemental)  
 
40New York Jets 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNY JetsLandry JonesQBOklahoma
The Jets get a quarterback here.  Clearly, Sanchez is not the guy, but they do not want to take one too early.  Jones provides good competition in camp.
41Tennessee Titans 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesTennesseeCornellius CarradineDEFlorida State
Carradine was a productive pass rusher at Florida State and would step into a wicked rotation in Tennessee.
42Buffalo Bills 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesBuffaloRyan NassibQBSyracuse
Nassib has often been linked to Buffalo since the Syracuse coaching staff became the Bills' coaching staff.  The Bills need a quarterback and Nassib keeps them comfortable.
43Miami Dolphins 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesMiamiTerrance WilliamsWRBaylor
Miami signed Mike Wallace.  They re-upped Brian Hartline and have a tremendous slot receiver in Devone Bess.  Still, Williams turns this corps into an asset this season where it was a liability last season.
44Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesTampa BayJohn JenkinsDTGeorgia
Tampa fills in the weak spot next to Gerald McCoy in the middle of the defensive line.  The Bucs are young, and they continue to build the roster on defense.
45Carolina Panthers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesCarolinaQuinton PattonWRLouisiana Tech
This would be an interesting pick for Carolina.  Steve Smith is not getting any younger.  The Panthers seem to have needed a second receiver for a long time.  Enter Patton.
46New Orleans Saints 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNew Orleans (forfeit)  
 
47San Diego Chargers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSan DiegoGavin EscobarTESan Diego St.
With Antonio Gates getting older, the Chargers draft Escobar to fill in and play the opposite side.
48Saint Louis Rams 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSt. LouisMenelik WatsonOTFlorida State
St. Louis must protect Sam Bradford and have missed on some draft picks in that area.  Watson is a fast riser out of Florida State that can keep the QB upright.
49Dallas Cowboys 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesDallasD.J. SwearingerSSouth Carolina
Swearinger is a play-maker.  Dallas needs one on the backend of the defense.
50Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesPittsburghMargus HuntDESMU
Pittsburgh continues their youth movement on defense. They would love a pure nose tackle, but Margus Hunt gives them an edge presence and good value here.
51New York Giants 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNY GiantsJustin PughOTSyracuse
The Giants offensive line has disintegrated in the last year.  Plug in Pugh, a local product, to protect the franchise in Eli Manning.
52Chicago Bears 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesChicagoTravis KelceTECincinnati
Chicago added Martellus Bennett in free agency.  They add a good tight end in the draft for some depth.
53Washington Redskins 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesWashingtonBlidi Wreh-WilsonCBConnecticut
Washington needs defensive backs.  Wreh-Wilson is a good prospect who could step in right away.
54Minnesota Vikings 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesMinnesotaKevin MinterLBLSU
Minnesota would love to reinvigorate their linebacking corps.  Minter was productive and would fit right in.
55Cincinnati Bengals 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesCincinnatiArthur BrownLBKansas State
Cincinnati could use some depth at linebacker.  Arthur Brown is a big hitter and a good tackler.
56Miami Dolphins 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesMiami (from IND)Giovani BernardRBNorth Carolina
Miami is excited about Lamar Miller coming into this season, but Giovani Bernard would give them a change-of-pace back behind Tannehill.
57Green Bay Packers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesGreen BayRicky WagnerOTWisconsin
Green Bay gets the lineman they need to keep Rodgers protected.
58Seattle Seahawks 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSeattleJohnathan HankinsDTOhio State
Seattle has very few weaknesses.  They had some injuries on the defensive line last year.  Hankins is a steal here.
59Houston Texans 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesHoustonJesse WilliamsDTAlabama
Wade Phillips would love to have a guy like Jesse Williams, an athletic space-eater that can get after the ball.
60Denver Broncos 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesDenverEric ReidSLSU
Again, Denver recalls their shortcomings in the playoffs on the defensive end of things, and Eric Reid comes in to replace Rahim Moore.
61New England Patriots 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNew EnglandDatone JonesDEUCLA
Jones has been a fast riser and New England would love a guy like Jones in the edge rotation.
62Atlanta Falcons 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesAtlantaCorey LemonierDEAuburn
Atlanta takes Lemonier to add to a defensive line that was not great against the run.  Lemonier helps them get after the ball on defense.
63San Francisco Giants 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSan FranciscoJustin HunterWRTennessee
San Francisco has an assortment of receivers on the roster already, but Justin Hunter might be the speedy guy that will help Michael Crabtree get to the next level.
64Baltimore Ravens 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesBaltimoreSio MooreLBConnecticut
Baltimore takes a very good linebacker they need to help fill in their defensive losses.