1. Indianapolis Colts – QB Andrew Luck – Stanford

He will no longer have Pierre Garcon or Reggie Wayne so later in the draft they will have to look for a wide receiver.  But he is a sure fire pick and will be their franchise QB for 15 years.

2. Washington Redskins (From St. Louis) – Robert Griffin – Baylor

We now know who will be drafting Robert Griffin III with Washington trading three draft picks.  They also signed Pierre Garcon as a weapon for their new franchise quarterback.

3. Minnesota Vikings – CB Morris Claiborne – LSU

 Minnesota has many options with the 3rd overall pick.  They ultimately want to trade out of the position but if there are no takers then I believe they should go with Claiborn.  In a division where they play Aaron Rodgers, Matthew Stafford, and Jay Cutler a total of 6 times they will need to sure up the secondary.

4. Cleveland Browns – RB Trent Richardson – Alabama

 Behind the two top QB’s, I believe Richardson is the best prospect and may be the best football player in the 2012 NFL draft.  The Browns have to start putting players around the quarterback position whether that is Colt McCoy or someone else that they may draft this year.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - ILB Luke Kuechly – Boston College

Kuechley is a tough and physical linebacker who has risen up the draft boards.  Tampa Bay could go in many different directions here as well.  I think putting a playmaking defender in the middle of the defense for many years will be the best option

6. St. Louis Rams – WR Justin Blackman – Oklahoma State

Blackmon is the best wide receiver in this draft class.  He has great hands and tremendous body control.  Adding him with Sam Bradford and Steven Jackson will make the offense a lot more dynamic.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars - DT Fletcher Cox – Mississippi State

Fletcher Cox has been rising up the draft boards in the past week.  Jacksonville could take Michael Floyd to help out Blaine Gabbert who they drafted in the first round last year.  Either pick I think will benefit them but Cox is the best available player at this position so they will go with him.

8. Miami Dolphins – QB Ryan Tannehill – Texas A& M

This is a perfect fit for the Dolphins. They have their quarterback of the future and he won’t have to play right away.  Matt Moore performed very well last year and will give Tannehill the year to learn and mature so he will be ready for the 2013 NFL season.

9. Carolina Panthers - OT Matt Kalil – USC

If Matt Kalil falls down this far the Panthers will be quick to pick him.  This will sure up their offensive line for Cam Newton and their running game.  If Kalil isn’t taken here the Bills will be sure to pick him up so he will not fall out of the top 10 picks.

10. Buffalo Bills - S Mark Barron – Alabama

Barron is one of the best defensive football players in this draft.  It looked like for a while that he would be heading to Dallas but teams have been saying he wont make it out of the top ten.  Bills are in a perfect position to take him, Michael Floyd, or Stephen Gilmore.

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