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Indianapolis Colts
Record: 2-14
Andrew Luck*, QB, Stanford
It's never easy to say goodbye to a legend like Peyton Manning -- a Super Bowl winner and the face of the franchise since his first day in training camp -- but using the No. 1 overall pick on a once-in-a-generation prospect like Luck is an opportunity the Colts can't pass up. Luck's NFL-ready skill set and demeanor set Indianapolis up for another decade-plus with one of the best quarterbacks in the league.
Washington Redskins (from STL)
Record: 5-11
Robert Griffin III*, QB, Baylor
The Redskins paid a handsome price in trading up -- the No. 6 and No. 39 picks this year, first-rounders in 2013 and 2014 -- but they can now get the kind of franchise quarterback coach Mike Shanahan has been looking for since his days in Denver with John Elway. Improved accuracy, impressive athleticism and unquestioned intangibles make Griffin the perfect fit in Washington's offense, and the Redskins hope he will provide the quarterback stability they have been seeking for years.
Minnesota Vikings
Record: 3-13
Matt Kalil*, OT, USC
The Vikings just missed out on being able to cash in with the second overall pick, but with Baylor QB Robert Griffin III likely to be the pick there, Minnesota is in a position to finally begin shoring up its offensive line with an elite prospect. Kalil is one of the top left tackles I have evaluated coming out of college, with a skill set equal to Joe Thomas and a mean streak to go with it.
Cleveland Browns
Record: 4-12
Trent Richardson*, RB, Alabama
The Browns couldn't get over the top in the RG3 derby, but they do get a possible franchise running back. Richardson is the most complete prospect to enter the draft at that position since Adrian Peterson in 2007.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record: 4-12
Morris Claiborne*, CB, LSU
This could be a tough call for Tampa Bay, which would strongly consider taking Richardson in this scenario. However, Claiborne is also among the five elite talents in the 2012 class, and he plays a position of greater value with a longer shelf life. He's clearly the top cover corner on the board, and with Ronde Barber turning 37 before the draft and Aqib Talib carrying off-field baggage, Claiborne makes plenty of sense.
St. Louis Rams (from WAS)
Record: 2-14
Justin Blackmon*, WR, Oklahoma State
The Rams move down but still can get QB Sam Bradford a true No. 1 receiver for the first time in his career. Blackmon confirmed his speed during a recent pro day workout, and his hands, body control and physical style make him the kind of weapon St. Louis has been looking for on the perimeter.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Record: 5-11
Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB, South Carolina
North Carolina DE Quinton Coples is more naturally talented, but he's inconsistent. Ingram has explosive quickness and power and he brings it on every down, and you know what you're getting with him. That fits the philosophy of the organization under general manager Gene Smith, who in the past has taken high-character, high-motor players like DT Tyson Alualu over more highly rated prospects.
Miami Dolphins
Record: 6-10
Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
Miami also missed out on a trade for the No. 2 pick, and if quarterback is still a need on draft day Tannehill will get a long look here. He's not nearly as polished as the top two quarterbacks, but he has a lot of natural skills and all kinds if potential. And don't forget, Tannehill played under new Miami offensive coordinator Mike Sherman at Texas A&M.
Carolina Panthers
Record: 6-10
Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina
The Panthers have big needs at wide receiver and corner, but with no worthy options at those positions, Coples becomes an attractive option. Coach Ron Rivera is looking to shore up the defensive front, and you can never have enough good pass-rushers. And because Coples is a top-five talent who should slip just a bit because of an inconsistent motor, he is almost a value pick at this point.
Buffalo Bills
Record: 6-10
Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama
This pick is a bit of a reach, but the Bills have a major need for an edge-rusher. Buffalo is switching to a 4-3 scheme but still wants to be flexible and multiple up front, and that's where Upshaw's value lies. He can put his hand in the dirt and get upfield after the quarterback, but he also has experience dropping into coverage and playing other roles. Shawne Merriman was a bust for the Bills last season, and they have to get someone who can put heat on the passer.
Kansas City Chiefs
Record: 7-9
Riley Reiff *, OT,Iowa
The Chiefs have large holes along the interior offensive line, and Reiff would provide the team with some flexibility at the position. They need a bookend opposite Branden Albert, and Barry Richardson regressed last year. Reiff is still developing, but made big strides in 2011. He's the clear-cut No. 2 offensive tackle in the class behind Kalil.
Seattle Seahawks
Record: 7-9
Luke Kuechly*, ILB, Boston College
Linebacker is among the Seahawks' top needs, and Kuechly would immediately improve Seattle's linebacker corps with his instincts, consistency, production and leadership.
Arizona Cardinals
Record: 8-8
Jonathan Martin*, OT, Stanford
Another pick that seems like a reach, but offensive tackles always seem to go higher than expected because of positional value. I like Martin rather than Ohio State's Mike Adams at this point because of Martin's more consistent effort, and more than Georgia's Cordy Glenn because of Martin's potential to play left tackle. And that's exactly what the Cardinals need right now with contract extension talks with current LT Levi Brown falling apart.
Dallas Cowboys
Record: 8-8
Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
The secondary is clearly a weakness for Dallas, which has to target the best available defensive back at this point. Cowboys CB Terence Newman is entering his 10th season, and Mike Jenkins -- the only corner Dallas drafted in the first three rounds of the past five drafts -- has not panned out. Janoris Jenkins has some character baggage, but he had a strong Senior Bowl week and is the top cover man on the board at this point.
Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 8-8
Dontari Poe*, DT, Memphis
Kuechly would be the pick if he were available, but the Eagles like drafting linemen early, and Poe is the kind of unique, dynamic talent that makes it worth passing on bigger needs. With backups Trevor Laws and Derek Landri set to become free agents, Poe and his impressive physical skills and versatility would make sense in a rotation with Mike Patterson and Cullen Jenkins.
New York Jets
Record: 8-8
Mark Barron, S, Alabama
Barron could fall a bit because of recent hernia surgery, but all indications are that the surgery won't be a short- or long-term concern. Safeties are becoming more important because of the emergence of tight ends in NFL passing games -- and in the AFC East in particular because of the New England Patriots' duo of Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez -- and Barron is far and away the most complete safety in the draft with his strength in run support and playmaking ability in coverage. Throw in the fact that Jets S Jim Leonhard has finished each of the past two seasons on injured reserve, and Barron is an upgrade.
Cincinnati Bengals (from OAK)
Record: 9-7
Dre Kirkpatrick*, CB, Alabama
Bengals CB Leon Hall is a solid starter if he comes back healthy after a season-ending knee injury, but Nate Clements is aging and Adam Jones is not getting it done, so Kirkpatrick makes sense. Short arms and a lack of elite ball skills will keep him out of the top 10, but Kirkpatrick is instinctive and physical in both coverage and run support.
San Diego Chargers
Record: 8-8
Cordy Glenn, OT/G, Georgia
The Chargers have a clear need at offensive tackle, and while Glenn struggled early in 2011 after moving from guard to left tackle, he came on late in the season and showed at the Senior Bowl and NFL combine that he has the tools to become a good starting right tackle in the NFL. He has a massive frame (6-foot-5, 346 pounds), plenty of power and good quickness for his size.
Chicago Bears
Record: 8-8
Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
Chicago needs a big target who can make plays downfield and take advantage of the strong arm of QB Jay Cutler, and while Floyd isn't the most sudden athlete, he shows on tape the ability to be an impact player in the vertical passing game. Running a 4.47-second 40-yard dash at the combine helped solidify him as a top-25 prospect.
Tennessee Titans
Record: 9-7
David DeCastro*, G, Stanford
The Titans have three defensive ends set to become free agents, so that position could be an option here. In this scenario, though, DeCastro offers a big upgrade on the interior of the offensive line. He was the most dominant interior lineman in the nation in 2011, crushed the combine, is ready to start from day one and has a chance to quickly become one of the premier guards in the league.
Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 9-7
Fletcher Cox*, DT, Mississippi State
After addressing their cornerback need at No. 17, the Bengals could take advantage of this second first-round pick to bring in an impact defensive lineman who could eventually push for the starting job 3-technique job. At the very least, Cox offers a versatile presence who can make big plays and wear multiple hats along the defensive front.
Cleveland Browns (from ATL)
Record: 4-12
Michael Brockers*, DT, LSU
This is another value pick -- one the Rams could very well be making -- with a top-15 talent available much lower than that on the board. If it's Cleveland making the pick, Brockers' power and ability to control the point of attack would offer an upgrade and he would pair with NT Phil Taylor to give defensive coordinator Dick Jauron a solid interior duo to build around.
Detroit Lions
Record: 10-6
Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
Adams is a little scary at this point given his inconsistency on tape and the fact that he does not always show a killer instinct, but he has the size, agility and long arms you look for in a starting left tackle. If the Lions believe in offensive line coach George Yarno and the leadership in their locker room, this could be their chance to get the heir apparent to longtime left tackle Jeff Backus.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Record: 12-4
Dont'a Hightower*, ILB, Alabama
Offensive line and cornerback are bigger needs, but there are no players at those positions worth this pick, and the Steelers are not a team that reaches for need. Hightower carries a fringe first-round grade, but he eased durability concerns in 2011, and there are few 263-pounders who run like he does. Hightower is a perfect fit in Pittsburgh's 3-4 scheme with his ability to control the interior.
Denver Broncos
Record: 8-8
Jerel Worthy*, DT, Michigan State
It's not often a team can stand pat at No. 25 overall and still get a good player at a position of need, but the Broncos are in position to do that given the depth of this year's defensive tackle class. You'd like to see Worthy play with more consistency, but he has the explosiveness and quickness to penetrate, disrupt and make plays in the backfield.
Houston Texans
Record: 10-6
Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
Wright will be looking to improve on his 4.61-second 40-yard dash at the combine when he runs at his March 21 pro day, but his stock hasn't been hurt much because he plays much faster than that on video. Wright could add another explosive element to the Houston offense and offer the coaching staff all kinds of possibilities lined up opposite Andre Johnson.
New England Patriots (from N.O.)
Record: 12-4
Whitney Mercilus*, DE, Illinois
Mercilus is not a great athlete, but he is a good fit at end in a four-man front, which is something the Patriots are using much more often these days. New England needs pass-rush help, and Mercilus has a nonstop motor and a knack for making big plays (FBS-best nine forced fumbles in 2011).
Green Bay Packers
Record: 15-1
Andre Branch, DE, Clemson
Branch is a good fit in Green Bay, with the athleticism to move to outside linebacker in the Packers' 3-4 scheme as well as the motor and pass-rush ability to get after the quarterback and draw some attention from Clay Matthews on the other side.
Baltimore Ravens
Record: 12-4
Peter Konz*, C, Wisconsin
The Ravens never lock themselves into one position and will consider plenty of options depending on how things play out, but in this scenario they know exactly what they're getting. Konz has good size (6-5, 314) for a center, is smart and consistent, and with Cs Matt Birk and Andre Gurode and G Ben Grubbs all set to become free agents, the interior offensive line has to be an area of focus early for Baltimore.
San Francisco 49ers
Record: 13-3
Stephen Hill*, WR, Georgia Tech
This is a big high for a raw prospect like Hill, but with the Patriots and so many other teams looking for size and the ability to stretch the field, it won't surprise me to see him off the board this early. Hill (6-4, 215) showed flashes of his big-play ability in 2011 (28 catches, 820 yards), and he had one of the best combine workouts I've ever seen from a wide receiver. The 49ers have a bigger need at cornerback, but with Josh Morgan and Ted Ginn headed for free agency, they could be left with Michael Crabtree and a whole lot of nothing at receiver when draft day rolls around.
New England Patriots
Record: 13-3
Devon Still, DT, Penn State
Still could show more consistency, but if the Patriots get their pass-rusher at No. 27 and there are no viable options available at wide receiver, he would offer an upgrade over DTs Kyle Love and Ron Brace in four-man fronts. Playing alongside Vince Wilfork would help Still early in his career, and if he learns to play with better pad level, he could become an impact defensive tackle.
New York Giants
Record: 9-7
Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
If one of the top defensive tackles were available here, the Giants might go that route, and I would also not be surprised to see them take a running back like Virginia Tech's David Wilson. However, tight end is a clear need area, and Fleener should cement his status as the top player in the class with a good pro day workout on March 22. He gives good effort as a blocker and has the tools to improve in that area, and I think he'll surprise some people with his speed and elevate himself above Clemson's Dwayne Allen and Georgia's Orson Charles.
Record: 2-14
Andrew Luck*, QB, Stanford
It's never easy to say goodbye to a legend like Peyton Manning -- a Super Bowl winner and the face of the franchise since his first day in training camp -- but using the No. 1 overall pick on a once-in-a-generation prospect like Luck is an opportunity the Colts can't pass up. Luck's NFL-ready skill set and demeanor set Indianapolis up for another decade-plus with one of the best quarterbacks in the league.
Washington Redskins (from STL)
Record: 5-11
Robert Griffin III*, QB, Baylor
The Redskins paid a handsome price in trading up -- the No. 6 and No. 39 picks this year, first-rounders in 2013 and 2014 -- but they can now get the kind of franchise quarterback coach Mike Shanahan has been looking for since his days in Denver with John Elway. Improved accuracy, impressive athleticism and unquestioned intangibles make Griffin the perfect fit in Washington's offense, and the Redskins hope he will provide the quarterback stability they have been seeking for years.
Minnesota Vikings
Record: 3-13
Matt Kalil*, OT, USC
The Vikings just missed out on being able to cash in with the second overall pick, but with Baylor QB Robert Griffin III likely to be the pick there, Minnesota is in a position to finally begin shoring up its offensive line with an elite prospect. Kalil is one of the top left tackles I have evaluated coming out of college, with a skill set equal to Joe Thomas and a mean streak to go with it.
Cleveland Browns
Record: 4-12
Trent Richardson*, RB, Alabama
The Browns couldn't get over the top in the RG3 derby, but they do get a possible franchise running back. Richardson is the most complete prospect to enter the draft at that position since Adrian Peterson in 2007.
Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Record: 4-12
Morris Claiborne*, CB, LSU
This could be a tough call for Tampa Bay, which would strongly consider taking Richardson in this scenario. However, Claiborne is also among the five elite talents in the 2012 class, and he plays a position of greater value with a longer shelf life. He's clearly the top cover corner on the board, and with Ronde Barber turning 37 before the draft and Aqib Talib carrying off-field baggage, Claiborne makes plenty of sense.
St. Louis Rams (from WAS)
Record: 2-14
Justin Blackmon*, WR, Oklahoma State
The Rams move down but still can get QB Sam Bradford a true No. 1 receiver for the first time in his career. Blackmon confirmed his speed during a recent pro day workout, and his hands, body control and physical style make him the kind of weapon St. Louis has been looking for on the perimeter.
Jacksonville Jaguars
Record: 5-11
Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB, South Carolina
North Carolina DE Quinton Coples is more naturally talented, but he's inconsistent. Ingram has explosive quickness and power and he brings it on every down, and you know what you're getting with him. That fits the philosophy of the organization under general manager Gene Smith, who in the past has taken high-character, high-motor players like DT Tyson Alualu over more highly rated prospects.
Miami Dolphins
Record: 6-10
Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
Miami also missed out on a trade for the No. 2 pick, and if quarterback is still a need on draft day Tannehill will get a long look here. He's not nearly as polished as the top two quarterbacks, but he has a lot of natural skills and all kinds if potential. And don't forget, Tannehill played under new Miami offensive coordinator Mike Sherman at Texas A&M.
Carolina Panthers
Record: 6-10
Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina
The Panthers have big needs at wide receiver and corner, but with no worthy options at those positions, Coples becomes an attractive option. Coach Ron Rivera is looking to shore up the defensive front, and you can never have enough good pass-rushers. And because Coples is a top-five talent who should slip just a bit because of an inconsistent motor, he is almost a value pick at this point.
Buffalo Bills
Record: 6-10
Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama
This pick is a bit of a reach, but the Bills have a major need for an edge-rusher. Buffalo is switching to a 4-3 scheme but still wants to be flexible and multiple up front, and that's where Upshaw's value lies. He can put his hand in the dirt and get upfield after the quarterback, but he also has experience dropping into coverage and playing other roles. Shawne Merriman was a bust for the Bills last season, and they have to get someone who can put heat on the passer.
Kansas City Chiefs
Record: 7-9
Riley Reiff *, OT,Iowa
The Chiefs have large holes along the interior offensive line, and Reiff would provide the team with some flexibility at the position. They need a bookend opposite Branden Albert, and Barry Richardson regressed last year. Reiff is still developing, but made big strides in 2011. He's the clear-cut No. 2 offensive tackle in the class behind Kalil.
Seattle Seahawks
Record: 7-9
Luke Kuechly*, ILB, Boston College
Linebacker is among the Seahawks' top needs, and Kuechly would immediately improve Seattle's linebacker corps with his instincts, consistency, production and leadership.
Arizona Cardinals
Record: 8-8
Jonathan Martin*, OT, Stanford
Another pick that seems like a reach, but offensive tackles always seem to go higher than expected because of positional value. I like Martin rather than Ohio State's Mike Adams at this point because of Martin's more consistent effort, and more than Georgia's Cordy Glenn because of Martin's potential to play left tackle. And that's exactly what the Cardinals need right now with contract extension talks with current LT Levi Brown falling apart.
Dallas Cowboys
Record: 8-8
Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
The secondary is clearly a weakness for Dallas, which has to target the best available defensive back at this point. Cowboys CB Terence Newman is entering his 10th season, and Mike Jenkins -- the only corner Dallas drafted in the first three rounds of the past five drafts -- has not panned out. Janoris Jenkins has some character baggage, but he had a strong Senior Bowl week and is the top cover man on the board at this point.
Philadelphia Eagles
Record: 8-8
Dontari Poe*, DT, Memphis
Kuechly would be the pick if he were available, but the Eagles like drafting linemen early, and Poe is the kind of unique, dynamic talent that makes it worth passing on bigger needs. With backups Trevor Laws and Derek Landri set to become free agents, Poe and his impressive physical skills and versatility would make sense in a rotation with Mike Patterson and Cullen Jenkins.
New York Jets
Record: 8-8
Mark Barron, S, Alabama
Barron could fall a bit because of recent hernia surgery, but all indications are that the surgery won't be a short- or long-term concern. Safeties are becoming more important because of the emergence of tight ends in NFL passing games -- and in the AFC East in particular because of the New England Patriots' duo of Rob Gronkowski and Aaron Hernandez -- and Barron is far and away the most complete safety in the draft with his strength in run support and playmaking ability in coverage. Throw in the fact that Jets S Jim Leonhard has finished each of the past two seasons on injured reserve, and Barron is an upgrade.
Cincinnati Bengals (from OAK)
Record: 9-7
Dre Kirkpatrick*, CB, Alabama
Bengals CB Leon Hall is a solid starter if he comes back healthy after a season-ending knee injury, but Nate Clements is aging and Adam Jones is not getting it done, so Kirkpatrick makes sense. Short arms and a lack of elite ball skills will keep him out of the top 10, but Kirkpatrick is instinctive and physical in both coverage and run support.
San Diego Chargers
Record: 8-8
Cordy Glenn, OT/G, Georgia
The Chargers have a clear need at offensive tackle, and while Glenn struggled early in 2011 after moving from guard to left tackle, he came on late in the season and showed at the Senior Bowl and NFL combine that he has the tools to become a good starting right tackle in the NFL. He has a massive frame (6-foot-5, 346 pounds), plenty of power and good quickness for his size.
Chicago Bears
Record: 8-8
Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
Chicago needs a big target who can make plays downfield and take advantage of the strong arm of QB Jay Cutler, and while Floyd isn't the most sudden athlete, he shows on tape the ability to be an impact player in the vertical passing game. Running a 4.47-second 40-yard dash at the combine helped solidify him as a top-25 prospect.
Tennessee Titans
Record: 9-7
David DeCastro*, G, Stanford
The Titans have three defensive ends set to become free agents, so that position could be an option here. In this scenario, though, DeCastro offers a big upgrade on the interior of the offensive line. He was the most dominant interior lineman in the nation in 2011, crushed the combine, is ready to start from day one and has a chance to quickly become one of the premier guards in the league.
Cincinnati Bengals
Record: 9-7
Fletcher Cox*, DT, Mississippi State
After addressing their cornerback need at No. 17, the Bengals could take advantage of this second first-round pick to bring in an impact defensive lineman who could eventually push for the starting job 3-technique job. At the very least, Cox offers a versatile presence who can make big plays and wear multiple hats along the defensive front.
Cleveland Browns (from ATL)
Record: 4-12
Michael Brockers*, DT, LSU
This is another value pick -- one the Rams could very well be making -- with a top-15 talent available much lower than that on the board. If it's Cleveland making the pick, Brockers' power and ability to control the point of attack would offer an upgrade and he would pair with NT Phil Taylor to give defensive coordinator Dick Jauron a solid interior duo to build around.
Detroit Lions
Record: 10-6
Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
Adams is a little scary at this point given his inconsistency on tape and the fact that he does not always show a killer instinct, but he has the size, agility and long arms you look for in a starting left tackle. If the Lions believe in offensive line coach George Yarno and the leadership in their locker room, this could be their chance to get the heir apparent to longtime left tackle Jeff Backus.
Pittsburgh Steelers
Record: 12-4
Dont'a Hightower*, ILB, Alabama
Offensive line and cornerback are bigger needs, but there are no players at those positions worth this pick, and the Steelers are not a team that reaches for need. Hightower carries a fringe first-round grade, but he eased durability concerns in 2011, and there are few 263-pounders who run like he does. Hightower is a perfect fit in Pittsburgh's 3-4 scheme with his ability to control the interior.
Denver Broncos
Record: 8-8
Jerel Worthy*, DT, Michigan State
It's not often a team can stand pat at No. 25 overall and still get a good player at a position of need, but the Broncos are in position to do that given the depth of this year's defensive tackle class. You'd like to see Worthy play with more consistency, but he has the explosiveness and quickness to penetrate, disrupt and make plays in the backfield.
Houston Texans
Record: 10-6
Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
Wright will be looking to improve on his 4.61-second 40-yard dash at the combine when he runs at his March 21 pro day, but his stock hasn't been hurt much because he plays much faster than that on video. Wright could add another explosive element to the Houston offense and offer the coaching staff all kinds of possibilities lined up opposite Andre Johnson.
New England Patriots (from N.O.)
Record: 12-4
Whitney Mercilus*, DE, Illinois
Mercilus is not a great athlete, but he is a good fit at end in a four-man front, which is something the Patriots are using much more often these days. New England needs pass-rush help, and Mercilus has a nonstop motor and a knack for making big plays (FBS-best nine forced fumbles in 2011).
Green Bay Packers
Record: 15-1
Andre Branch, DE, Clemson
Branch is a good fit in Green Bay, with the athleticism to move to outside linebacker in the Packers' 3-4 scheme as well as the motor and pass-rush ability to get after the quarterback and draw some attention from Clay Matthews on the other side.
Baltimore Ravens
Record: 12-4
Peter Konz*, C, Wisconsin
The Ravens never lock themselves into one position and will consider plenty of options depending on how things play out, but in this scenario they know exactly what they're getting. Konz has good size (6-5, 314) for a center, is smart and consistent, and with Cs Matt Birk and Andre Gurode and G Ben Grubbs all set to become free agents, the interior offensive line has to be an area of focus early for Baltimore.
San Francisco 49ers
Record: 13-3
Stephen Hill*, WR, Georgia Tech
This is a big high for a raw prospect like Hill, but with the Patriots and so many other teams looking for size and the ability to stretch the field, it won't surprise me to see him off the board this early. Hill (6-4, 215) showed flashes of his big-play ability in 2011 (28 catches, 820 yards), and he had one of the best combine workouts I've ever seen from a wide receiver. The 49ers have a bigger need at cornerback, but with Josh Morgan and Ted Ginn headed for free agency, they could be left with Michael Crabtree and a whole lot of nothing at receiver when draft day rolls around.
New England Patriots
Record: 13-3
Devon Still, DT, Penn State
Still could show more consistency, but if the Patriots get their pass-rusher at No. 27 and there are no viable options available at wide receiver, he would offer an upgrade over DTs Kyle Love and Ron Brace in four-man fronts. Playing alongside Vince Wilfork would help Still early in his career, and if he learns to play with better pad level, he could become an impact defensive tackle.
New York Giants
Record: 9-7
Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
If one of the top defensive tackles were available here, the Giants might go that route, and I would also not be surprised to see them take a running back like Virginia Tech's David Wilson. However, tight end is a clear need area, and Fleener should cement his status as the top player in the class with a good pro day workout on March 22. He gives good effort as a blocker and has the tools to improve in that area, and I think he'll surprise some people with his speed and elevate himself above Clemson's Dwayne Allen and Georgia's Orson Charles.
