NFL Mock Draft (2nd Edition)

1. Kansas City Chiefs: Andrew Luck QB Stanford

Don't let their close loss to the Chargers fool you. The Chiefs are awful. Matt Cassell isn't a starting QB in the NFL. But on the bright side they do get Luck who with the pieces they have on offense they could be back to the playoffs in no time.

2. Indianapolis Colts: Matt Kalil OT USC

Thought might be to for them to get a QB here, but Peyton Manning will be around for at least 3 more years. So they need to protect him. Even though they draft Castanzo last year they won't hesitate to draft Kalil. Kalil at LT and Castanzo at RT is a much better line than they've had in a while.

3. Minnesota Vikings: Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma State

Despite having Adrian Peterson and Percy Harvin the Vikings don't really have many weapons on offense. Adding a receiver like Justin Blackmon could do a lot for this team. Blackmon gives them a true #1 WR and that would allow Harvin to be moved around more which highlights his skills better.

4. Miami Dolphins: Matt Barkley QB USC

Hey the Dolphins finally get a QB not named Chad Henne. Barkley has impressed ever since he started as a true freshman. The Dolphins are hoping Barkley can help them utilize their weapons better than the inconsistent Henne has.

5. Seattle Seahawks: Landry Jones QB Oklahoma

Pete Carroll would love to get his hands on his former QB Matt Barkley, but he'll be pretty happy with Landry Jones. Jones is an accurate passer with a big arm. He'll be a good fit in the West Coast offense the Seahawks run.

6. Denver Broncos: Quinton Coples DE North Carolina

Elvis Dummervil might get traded and Robert Ayers is a 1st round bust. Not what you want out of your starting DEs. Coples has great size, speed, and atheltic ability and could remind John Fox of another former UNC DE.

7. Cincinnati Bengals: Jonathan Martin OT Stanford

Cincy has their QB of the future, now they have to protect him. Jonathan Martin is a big physical blocker who has done a great job of keeping Andrew Luck's backside clean. Add in that he is a good run blocker and that really fits into the Bengals offensive philosophy.

8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Alshon Jeffery WR South Carolina

The Blaine Gabbert era is now underway. If they want him to be more successful than David Garrard it would be wise to give him a true #1 WR. Jeffery might not have the speed to stretch the defense but he has great size and body control. He'll give Gabbert the reliable safety blanket to move the chains while Mike Thomas will be the vertical threat.

9. Carolina Panthers: Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama

I'd have to admit that I'm surprised that Cam Newton has been playing this good so fast. It would be nice to give him some more weapons, but with Jeffery gone there isn't a WR worth this pick. Instead look for them to add pieces to their defense. Here they can get Kirkpatrick to improve a secondary that has some holes in it.

10. Cleveland Browns: Manti Te'o LB Notre Dame

In their switch from the 3-4 to the 4-3 getting a MLB is vital. Manti Te'o has been a player that has had a lot of hype around him, and has lived up to it. He has good quickness and range which allows him to get from sideline to sideline. Lining up behind their two big tackles Te'o should thrive in Cleveland.

11. Arizona Cardinals: Courtney Upshaw LB Alabama

Arizona's pass rush from the LB spot is lacking. They would have taken Von Miller would have been their pick last year if he was available. This year they might get the chance they didn't have last year. Courtney Upshaw is one of the best defensive players in the draft. He can do it all. Stuff the run, drop into coverage, and rush the passer. Look for the Cardinals to use him in a similar role to how they used Karlos Danby.

12. St. Louis Rams: Jayron Hosley CB Virginia Tech

Here is another team that would love for a top tier WR to be available, but that isn't going to happen. They could reach for Michael Floyd but I don't see that happening. Instead look for them to go after a CB like Hosley that fits into the man coverage that the Rams like to play.

13. Washington Redskins: Vontaze Burfict LB Arizona State

Vontaze Burfict is a mean son of a gun. That helps him on the field, but it also can hurt him. Some teams might be scared off by this, but he'll be a good NFL MLB. Burfict gives the Redskins a play maker in the middle of their defense. His blitzing skills are also a plus in the 3-4.

14. San Franscico 49ers: Jared Crick DT Nebraska

The 49ers defense isn't bad. However there isn't much depth. Kentwan Balmer was drafted to be a starter at a DE spot, but was sent away when he went MIA. Crick can come in and rotate in with Justin Smith and Ray McDonald but it won't be long before he cracks the starting lineup. He has experience in a two gap system and uses his hands well. But he can also provide a pass rush with his great quickness.

15. Dallas Cowboys: Mike Brewster C Ohio State

This may seem like a huge reach to some, but I think this is a perfect spot. Brewster is a very talented center who can do it all and is a great leader to top it off. The Cowboys could go after him here because they need a new center bad. They cut their starting C before the year and their current one isn't showing that he deserves to be back.

16. Tennessee Titans: Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame

When Kenny Britt has been out of the lineup it shows that the Titans have nothing else. Getting another weapon for this offense will make everything easier for Hasselbeck or Locker and more importantly open things up for Chris Johnson. Add in that Floyd complements Britt and its a recipe for success.

17. New York Giants: Riley Reiff OT Iowa

They keep looking to return to the old ways of a power running team, but the biggest reason they haven't been there is their offensive line. Williams Beatty isn't a starting LT. Look for them to try and find somebody in the draft. Reiff is a talented tackle who would allow Beatty to move to either RT or the bench.

18. Cleveland Browns (From Atlanta): Devin Taylor DE South Carolina

Cleveland here continues to add pieces to their new 4-3 defense. They have Jabaal Sheard at one DE spot from last years draft. Devin Taylor is a huge specimen, but he'll give the Browns another threat from the edge and paired up with their huge DTs they could have a much improved defensive line.

19. Chicago Bears: Ryan Broyles WR Oklahoma

Everybody knows the Bears receivers are bad. They have a bunch of 3rd receivers. They need a #1 guy. But with Mike Martz as their OC they are going to be looking at guys that are good route runners. Broyles fits that and is a #1 caliber WR in the mold of Santonio Holmes. Lets just say Jay Cutler would be happy with this pick.

20. Oakland Raiders: Alphonzo Dennard CB Nebraska

Even thought they lost Nnamdi Asomugha their defense has still been good. However look don't be surprised to see them looking at CB in the draft. Dennard is a player that Al Davis will love. He is a tough physical player who will test well at the combine.

21. Philadelphia Eagles: Luke Keachly LB Boston College

Going into this season the Eagles where thought to be a runaway winner of the NFC because of all their talent they brought in. However some of the players haven't panned out yet and its taken longer to gel than they anticipated. But a big reason they have struggled on defense is because of their LBers which is so important to their scheme. Keachly is a pure football player and does everything well and his athletic ability fits well here.

22. San Diego Chargers: Donte Paige-Moss DE North Carolina

Shawn Merriman and Shuan Phillips were once the most feared pass rushing tandem in the league. However that isn't the case anymore with Merriman in Buffalo. Donte Paige-Moss hasn't had the season that man thought he'd have, but he still has a ton of talent and could really help make this defense even better.

23. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris Claiborne CB LSU

After a impressive season last year, the Bucs have picked up right where they left off. So they don't have many holes, but CB could be one of them though. Ronde Barber is nearing retirement and you never know when Aqib Talib is going to get arrested. So getting another CB wouldn't be a bad idea. Claiborne fits the Tampa 2 defense well. He has good size and is very physical which are needed.

24. Houston Texans: Nate Potter OT Boise State

The Texans are a team on the rise, a despite their strong running game last year they are still razor thin along the line and at LT where Duane Brown isn't elite by any means. Nate Potter is a talented LT who has great speed and athleticism which is perfect for the ZBS they run.

25. New York Jets: Vinny Curry DE Marshall

They are known for having one of the best defenses in the NFL, but they really don't have much for a pass rush. They've tried to get players but none have really worked out. They've even brought back Aaron Maybin who they cut earlier. Curry is a pass rusher with a lot of talent and has still produced despite being schemed against every week.

26. Buffalo Bills: Trent Richardson RB Alabama

This may seem like a weird pick, but it make sense. Chan Gailey loves new toys on offense and Richardson is a great talent. Fred Jackson has a had a good season, but they could use another back to split the carries with him. This would also allow them to use CJ Spiller more in the passing game and the return game.

27. Detroit Lions: Keleche Osemele T Iowa State

I'm not too surprised that the Lions have had so much success so far. They have done a great job in the draft and their free agents they've brought in have worked too. Look for them to continue to add talent to this roster. Keleche Osemele is a talented tackle, but would thrive at G or RT.

28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Alameda Ta'amu NT Washington

Ta'amu has had a great season so far and has shown that he is worthy of a late 1st round pick. His ability to stuff the run and take on blockers would be a good fit at the NT spot. Casey Hampton is a very good NT but he is in his mid 30's and at that age you have to assume he is near the end of his career.

29. New England Patriots: Zach Brown LB North Carolina

Well one of the teams whose success in the 3-4 had a lot of teams switch, has moved to the 4-3. With this switch the Patriots could use some more players that fit that scheme. Zach Brown has good range and is good in space. He'd be a good fit at the WLB spot.

30. New England Patriots (From New Orleans): Mark Barron S Alabama

Before the season started the the Pats cut their two starting safeties. And besides Patrick Chung the replacements haven't really produced. So don't be surprised to see them look at bringing somebody in to help out. Mark Barron is a player that fits in well. He can play both safety spots and his leadership is also a plus.

31. Baltimore Ravens: Kheeston Randall DT Texas

The DE spot opposite of Ngata has always been a revolving door. Investing a high pick in a DE could really pay off. Randall is a versatile defensive lineman who has the bulk of a DT but the athletic ability of a DE. Which comes in handy in the 3-4.

32. Green Bay Packers: Dont'a Hightower LB Alabama

Dont'a Hightower is a player that I believe would be perfect in the Packers defense. The Packers defense is so reliant on linebackers that can do multiple things. Hightower has shown that he can play the ILB spot in the Tide's 3-4 but he can also slide to the outside and rush the passer on third downs.