1. Kansas City Chiefs
OT Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M: The Chiefs are a potential landing spot for San Francisco 49ers quarterback Alex Smith. Joeckel would offer him or any QB good protection.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars
DE Bjoern Werner, Florida State: Werner proved himself as one of the best 4-3 ends at the combine, a desperate need for the Jaguars.
3. Oakland Raiders
DT Star Lotulelei, Utah: Pending further diagnoses on his heart condition, Lotulelei could dominate the line of scrimmage.
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4. Philadelphia Eagles
DE/OLB Dion Jordan, Oregon: Jordan is a natural fit for the 3-4 defense and a good fit for Chip Kelly, his former college coach.
5. Detroit Lions
CB Dee Milliner, Alabama: Milliner, the top cornerback in the draft, will be a Week 1 starter.
6. Cleveland Browns
DE Barkevious Mingo, LSU: Mingo's combine workout awed NFL teams. He would fill a pair of defensive needs for the Browns.
7. Arizona Cardinals
OT Eric Fisher, Central Michigan: Quarterback is a consideration, but Fisher is too good to pass up.
8. Buffalo Bills
QB Geno Smith, West Virginia: Smith's solid combine workout makes the Bills feel confident about his big upside.
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9. New York Jets
G Chance Warmack, Alabama: A pass rusher will get consideration, but the Jets soon might need two starting guards.
10. Tennessee Titans
DE Ezekiel Ansah, Brigham Young: Tennessee's defensive ends generated little in the way of a pass rush last season. Ansah offers star potential.
11. San Diego Chargers
DE/OLB Damontre Moore, Texas A&M: Moore would bookend with 2012's first-round pick, Melvin Ingram, and form a deadly pass-rushing duo.
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12. Miami Dolphins
DT Sharrif Floyd, Florida: Wideout is a big need, but Floyd would improve an already-solid defense and offer a hometown flavor.
13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
DT Sheldon Richardson, Missouri: Uber-athletic, gap-penetrating Richardson is a perfect fit for Greg Schiano's defense.
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14. Carolina Panthers
WR Cordarrelle Patterson, Tennessee: Patterson would take over as the Panthers' playmaker as Steve Smith's career winds down.
15. New Orleans Saints
OLB Jarvis Jones, Georgia: Jones might be a medical risk, but defensive coordinator Rob Ryan would get the most from his ability.
16. St. Louis Rams
G Jonathan Cooper, North Carolina: If rock-solid Cooper is available, it's a no-brainer.
17. Pittsburgh Steelers
S Kenny Vaccaro, Texas: The Steelers prefer to go offense in the draft, but Vaccaro offers insurance for aging Troy Polamalu.
18. Dallas Cowboys
DE Datone Jones, UCLA: Strongside linebacker is the priority, but Jones offers the athleticism to thrive as a one-gap tackle in Monte Kiffin's defense.
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19. New York Giants
OT Lane Johnson, Oklahoma: The Giants must address the tackle position, and Johnson comes with tremendous upside.
20. Chicago Bears
DT Johnathan Hankins, Ohio State: The Bears must draft at least one starting defensive tackle. Hankins could be a mainstay for years.
21. Cincinnati Bengals
OT D.J. Fluker, Alabama: Free agent Andre Smith might be too pricey, so the franchise could turn to another Alabama alum.
22. St. Louis Rams
WR Tavon Austin, West Virginia: Austin's playmaking skills on the indoor carpet in St. Louis would further remedy the team's lethargic offense.
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23. Minnesota Vikings
WR Keenan Allen, California: Allen offers a bigger-bodied wide receiver with sure hands to pair with speedy Percy Harvin.
24. Indianapolis Colts
DT Jesse Williams, Alabama: Williams' ability to play multiple positions would help the Colts in their 3-4 defense.
25. Seattle Seahawks
LB Alec Ogletree, Georgia: The speedy linebacker might slide because of off-field troubles, including a recent DUI charge. But he has the talent to start as a rookie.
26. Green Bay Packers
RB Eddie Lacy, Alabama: The Packers need a ballcarrier capable of pounding opponents on the interior, which is Lacy's specialty.
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27. Houston Texans
LB Kevin Minter, LSU: Minter would bring intensity and stability to Houston's run defense.
28. Denver Broncos
CB Desmond Trufant, Washington: It's time to acquire a top, young cornerback behind Champ Bailey.
29. New England Patriots
S Matt Elam, Florida:Free safety has been a trouble spot for the Pats. Elam's range and pass cover skills offer the perfect remedy.
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30. Atlanta Falcons
TE Tyler Eifert, Notre Dame: Eifert is a fine replacement if Tony Gonzalez can't be coaxed into returning for another season.
31. San Francisco 49ers
NT Sylvester Williams, North Carolina: Underrated Williams would be an immediate upgrade at nose tackle.
32. Baltimore Ravens
ILB Manti Te'o, Notre Dame: Te'o is a terrific run defender who plays with Ravens-like intensity.
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