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11 Chargers DT Star Lotulelei Utah Sr. 6-3 320
This might wind up far too low a slot for the talented Lotulelei, who is both versatile and athletic. As the first round's second 10 unfolds, the Chargers should be in good position to help themselves with either a defensive lineman like Lotulelei or a much-needed offensive tackle like Central Michigan's Eric Fisher.
12 Miami WR Keenan Allen California Jr. 6-3 210
Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland stated the obvious this week at the Senior Bowl: Miami needs more offensive playmakers to put around quarterback Ryan Tannehill. The receiver position is always a bit like picking your favorite flavor of ice cream, but Allen is a dependable and proven pass catcher who many believe is the most pro-ready receiver in the draft.
13 Tampa Bay LB Alec Ogletree Georgia Jr. 6-3 234
The Bucs might be fortunate if the playmaking Olgetree lingers all the way to No. 13. Every time you read his name, the phrase "sideline-to-sideline tackler" seems to be invoked. He can play inside or outside linebacker, but with the Bucs he likely would step into the strongside role, alongside Mason Foster in the middle and Lavonte David on the weakside.
14 Carolina DT Sheldon Richardson Missouri Jr. 6-3 295
Defensive tackle is the glaring need on Carolina's defense, and how can the Panthers and owner Jerry Richardson pass on a prospect with that last name? The junior is quick and disruptive, and yet still sizable enough to hold his ground and not get easily pushed around in the middle.
15 Saints LB-DE Dion Jordan Oregon Sr. 6-6 243
The Saints will be happy to come out of the first round with a pass rusher who can help Steve Spagnulo's unit start climbing back to respectability after hitting rock bottom in 2012. Jordan is great in pursuit and Oregon used his versatility to its advantage, moving him around to create matchup problems for opponents. He'd step into an outside linebacker slot in New Orleans and provide an instant upgrade on the playmaking front.
16 Rams OT Eric Fisher Central Michigan Sr. 6-7 305
With two first-round picks (see RGIII trade), the Rams could put a package together and move up if they've got conviction about a prospect. But they're not one player away from greatness, so odds are they stick and add two more building blocks to their lineup. Fisher is the draft's second-best tackle behind Joeckel, and NFL scouts already rave about his blend of size (6-7, 305) and athleticism. Pretty sure Rams quarterback Sam Bradford heartily endorses this pick.
17 Steelers S Kenny Vaccaro Texas Sr. 6-1 218
The Steelers can go in a lot of different directions to help Dick LeBeau's aging defense. An outside linebacker like BYU's Ezekiel Ansah is a name to watch at No. 17. But Vacarro is the draft's top safety, and probably makes the most sense as Troy Polamalu's eventual replacement. Vaccarro is as strong against the run as he is smooth in pass coverage, and he'll contribute from day one in a variety of roles.
18 Dallas DT Jonathan Hankins Ohio State Jr. 6-3 320
Hankins has been a streaky player for the Buckeyes, and Lord knows there are enough of them already in Dallas. But his talent is obvious, and recent developments (see Josh Brent, Jay Ratliff) make defensive tackle the Cowboys' obvious area. The move to a 4-3 defense in Dallas only makes addressing the tackle position all the more critical.
19 Giants DE-LB Ezekiel Ansah BYU Sr. 6-5 270
When you consider the Giants' penchant for rarely passing on the sack specialist with huge upside, and all the comparisons to Jason Pierre-Paul that Ansah has already inspired, it seemed somewhat obvious I had to give him to the Giants. I'm just connecting dots here, folks. It's still early.
20 Bears TE Zach Ertz Stanford Jr. 6-6 252
We know Jay Cutler needs a new target at tight end, and there are two highly rated ones to pick from in the first round mix: Ertz and Notre Dame's Tyler Eifert. Both have size, great athletic prowess and the ability to make the tough catch in traffic. Eifert's semi-local ties with the Irish might win him the nod, but Ertz is the better blocker and I'd roll the dice on his smarts, too.
21 Bengals DE Sam Montgomery LSU Jr. 6-5 260
If the Bengals decide defensive end Michael Johnson is too expensive to franchise and he gets away in free agency, Montgomery would make solid sense as a first-round replacement. He's not as explosive as fellow LSU Tiger Mingo, but he can find his way into the backfield and gets high marks for consistent effort.
This might wind up far too low a slot for the talented Lotulelei, who is both versatile and athletic. As the first round's second 10 unfolds, the Chargers should be in good position to help themselves with either a defensive lineman like Lotulelei or a much-needed offensive tackle like Central Michigan's Eric Fisher.
12 Miami WR Keenan Allen California Jr. 6-3 210
Dolphins general manager Jeff Ireland stated the obvious this week at the Senior Bowl: Miami needs more offensive playmakers to put around quarterback Ryan Tannehill. The receiver position is always a bit like picking your favorite flavor of ice cream, but Allen is a dependable and proven pass catcher who many believe is the most pro-ready receiver in the draft.
13 Tampa Bay LB Alec Ogletree Georgia Jr. 6-3 234
The Bucs might be fortunate if the playmaking Olgetree lingers all the way to No. 13. Every time you read his name, the phrase "sideline-to-sideline tackler" seems to be invoked. He can play inside or outside linebacker, but with the Bucs he likely would step into the strongside role, alongside Mason Foster in the middle and Lavonte David on the weakside.
14 Carolina DT Sheldon Richardson Missouri Jr. 6-3 295
Defensive tackle is the glaring need on Carolina's defense, and how can the Panthers and owner Jerry Richardson pass on a prospect with that last name? The junior is quick and disruptive, and yet still sizable enough to hold his ground and not get easily pushed around in the middle.
15 Saints LB-DE Dion Jordan Oregon Sr. 6-6 243
The Saints will be happy to come out of the first round with a pass rusher who can help Steve Spagnulo's unit start climbing back to respectability after hitting rock bottom in 2012. Jordan is great in pursuit and Oregon used his versatility to its advantage, moving him around to create matchup problems for opponents. He'd step into an outside linebacker slot in New Orleans and provide an instant upgrade on the playmaking front.
16 Rams OT Eric Fisher Central Michigan Sr. 6-7 305
With two first-round picks (see RGIII trade), the Rams could put a package together and move up if they've got conviction about a prospect. But they're not one player away from greatness, so odds are they stick and add two more building blocks to their lineup. Fisher is the draft's second-best tackle behind Joeckel, and NFL scouts already rave about his blend of size (6-7, 305) and athleticism. Pretty sure Rams quarterback Sam Bradford heartily endorses this pick.
17 Steelers S Kenny Vaccaro Texas Sr. 6-1 218
The Steelers can go in a lot of different directions to help Dick LeBeau's aging defense. An outside linebacker like BYU's Ezekiel Ansah is a name to watch at No. 17. But Vacarro is the draft's top safety, and probably makes the most sense as Troy Polamalu's eventual replacement. Vaccarro is as strong against the run as he is smooth in pass coverage, and he'll contribute from day one in a variety of roles.
18 Dallas DT Jonathan Hankins Ohio State Jr. 6-3 320
Hankins has been a streaky player for the Buckeyes, and Lord knows there are enough of them already in Dallas. But his talent is obvious, and recent developments (see Josh Brent, Jay Ratliff) make defensive tackle the Cowboys' obvious area. The move to a 4-3 defense in Dallas only makes addressing the tackle position all the more critical.
19 Giants DE-LB Ezekiel Ansah BYU Sr. 6-5 270
When you consider the Giants' penchant for rarely passing on the sack specialist with huge upside, and all the comparisons to Jason Pierre-Paul that Ansah has already inspired, it seemed somewhat obvious I had to give him to the Giants. I'm just connecting dots here, folks. It's still early.
20 Bears TE Zach Ertz Stanford Jr. 6-6 252
We know Jay Cutler needs a new target at tight end, and there are two highly rated ones to pick from in the first round mix: Ertz and Notre Dame's Tyler Eifert. Both have size, great athletic prowess and the ability to make the tough catch in traffic. Eifert's semi-local ties with the Irish might win him the nod, but Ertz is the better blocker and I'd roll the dice on his smarts, too.
21 Bengals DE Sam Montgomery LSU Jr. 6-5 260
If the Bengals decide defensive end Michael Johnson is too expensive to franchise and he gets away in free agency, Montgomery would make solid sense as a first-round replacement. He's not as explosive as fellow LSU Tiger Mingo, but he can find his way into the backfield and gets high marks for consistent effort.
