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NFL mock draft 2012: First round predictions picks Mark Maske predicts the first round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
1. Colts—Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
The Colts get their new franchise QB to replace Peyton Manning by taking the player believed to be the top pick all along.
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2. Redskins—Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
The Redskins gave up plenty to move up to this spot so they could take Griffin. If he becomes a franchise QB, no one will care what they traded away.
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3. Vikings—Matt Kalil, T, USC
Minnesota gets an anchor for its offensive line—unless it can interest a team in trading up into this spot, perhaps to pick Ryan Tannehill, which would make three QBs in the first three picks.
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4. Browns—Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
Running backs aren’t as prized in today’s pass-happy NFL and the Browns could opt for Ryan Tannehill or WR Justin Blackmon. But Richardson seems likely to be a reliable, productive runner.
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5. Buccaneers—Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
Bucs get the draft’s top cornerback.
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6. Rams—Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
Even after the big trade with the Redskins moves them down four spots, the Rams end up with a badly needed top receiving target for young QB Sam Bradford.
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7. Jaguars—Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State
Jacksonville gets the top available interior defensive lineman. South Carolina LB/DE Melvin Ingram also could be an option for the Jaguars.
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8. Dolphins—Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
After trying but failing to land a top-tier QB in free agency, the Dolphins seemingly have to get Tannehill, even if it requires trading up to do so.
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9. Panthers—Melvin Ingram, LB/DE, South Carolina
He might be the draft’s top pass rusher.
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10. Bills—Riley Reiff, T, Iowa
Buffalo gets the tackle thought to be the second-best available, after Matt Kalil.
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11. Chiefs—Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis
Some in the league seem to think Poe could slip a bit down the first-round order but others regard him as a highly intriguing prospect.
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12. Seahawks—Mark Barron, S, Alabama
Seattle gets a potential difference-maker in the secondary.
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13. Cardinals—Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina
Some analysts say his play slipped a bit last season because of how he was used. He has the talent to be a top-10 pick.
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14. Cowboys—Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina
Dallas has some needs in the secondary and could trade up to select Mark Barron.
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15. Eagles—Cordy Glenn, T, Georgia
The Eagles love to draft linemen.
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16. Jets—Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College
The Jets add a productive tackler at inside linebacker.
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17. Bengals—David DeCastro, G, Stanford
Cincinnati has a pair of first-round picks. With the first of them, the Bengals land the draft’s top interior offensive lineman.
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18. Chargers—Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
San Diego made moves at WR in free agency after losing Vincent Jackson, but getting Floyd would give the Chargers a top-shelf receiver.
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19. Bears—Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech
Chicago continues to fortify its receiver corps after trading for Brandon Marshall.
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20. Titans—Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
Tennessee gets a possible replacement at cornerback for departed free agent Cortland Finnegan.
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21. Bengals—Michael Brockers, DT, LSU
Cincinnati adds to its defense with the second of its two first-round picks.
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22. Browns—Courtney Upshaw, LB/DE, Alabama
Cleveland takes a pass rusher with the second of its two first-round selections.
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23. Lions—Dont’a Hightower, LB, Alabama
The Lions find a versatile playmaker on defense.
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24. Steelers—Jonathan Martin, T, Stanford
A good value late in the first round.
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25. Broncos—Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
Denver adds some receiving help for Peyton Manning.
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26. Texans—Whitney Mercilus, LB/DE, Illinois
Last season's college football sack leader comes to Houston, which lost Mario Williams in free agency.
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27. Patriots—Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
New England uses the first of its two opening-round picks on the best center available.
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28. Packers—Shea McClellin, LB, Boise State
Green Bay tries to fix its defense.
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29. Ravens—Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State
Worthy makes it four defensive tackles taken in the first round.
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30. 49ers—Nick Perry, DE/LB, USC
The Niners get even better and deeper on defense.
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31. Patriots—Chandler Jones, DE/LB, Syracuse
The Patriots, with their second first-round pick, acquire some help for their defense, if they're not able to trade down for more picks, that is.
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32. Giants—Kevin Zeitler, G, Wisconsin
The champs opt for the guard thought to be the draft’s second-best, after David DeCastro.
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