| 2013 Mock Draft - 1st Round |
| Last Updated: June 26, 2012 |
Mock Draft: Picks 1-16 - Picks 17-32 - Round 2 - Round 3 |
| 17. Carolina Panthers |
Luke Joeckel - OT
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Texas A&M; University
Jeff Otah and Jordan Gross will both be free agents next summer and the Panthers don't appear to be sold on Otah who has missed extended playing time in each of the past three seasons with varoius injuries. Without a suitable replacement on the roster, finding an heir at right tackle is an immediate need. Luke Joeckel did a great job last year and formed one of the best tackle tandems in college football last year with Jake Matthews to protect Ryan Tannehill. He has ideal size and is a solid pass protector which is important given the amount of running the Panthers will do with their quarterback, Cam Newton.
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| 18. Chicago Bears |
Oday Aboushi - OT
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University of Virginia
The Bears don't have a legitimate starting left tackle on their roster. J'Marcus Webb is extremely raw and has struggled to protect Jay Cutler who continues to get pummeled. The front office invested in Gabe Carimi last year, but he's a better fit at right tackle. Aboushi can step in and start right away at left tackle and give the Bears a pair of solid tackles. The Bears will also look at adding a nose tackle and middle linebacker in the early rounds so Johnathan Hankins is a possibility, though there are no middle linebackers worth taking at this spot.
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| 19. Atlanta Falcons |
Johnathan Hankins - DT
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Ohio State University
Atlanta defensive coordinator Mike Nolan appears to want to shit to a 3-4 defense and one of the most important aspects of a 3-4 defense is having a true nose tackle. The Falcons do not have one on their current roster. Johnathan Hankins would fit perfectly and is a good value here at 19. Atlanta could also look at upgrading one of their offensive tackle spots, but with Aboushi and Joeckel going off the board with the two picks prior, they elect to grab the impact defensive lineman.
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| 20. Dallas Cowboys |
T.J. McDonald - S
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University of Southern Cal
Jerry Jones and the Dallas front office did a great job of addressing their needs in the secondary this offseason by adding Brandon Carr and Morris Claiborne, but the defense still lacks a playmaking safety. Adding TJ McDonald would give the Cowboys one of the top secondary's in the league. McDonald might have been a first round pick had he declared for the 2012 draft, so to find him here at 20 is good value. The Cowboys may also look at adding a new center to their offensive line, but it may be a bit early for Khaled Holmes, the top center in this draft.
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| 21. Cincinnati Bengals |
Marcus Lattimore - RB
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University of South Carolina
The Bengals have been running a committee at running back without a feature back. The Law Firm and Bernard Scott are decent options, but neither is good enough to be a workhorse. We thought that the Bengals would address their running back situation early in the 2012 draft, but they held back so it becomes a priority in the 2013 draft. Lattimore is a dynamic talent. If it weren't for his ACL injury, he'd be a projected top ten pick coming into this season. If he comes back to 100 percent, he'll be a steal here.
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| 22. Philadelphia Eagles |
Eric Reid - S
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Louisiana State University
Nate Allen was a great find for the Eagles two years ago, but the team needs more than one good safety. Jaiquawn Jarrett and Kurt Coleman are just marginal NFL players and the safety position needs to be upgraded. Eric Reid can play both the run and the pass and is a good fit next to Allen. He's a good tackler which would complement the ball hawking ways of Allen. The Eagles could also look at adding a tight end with this pick so Tyler Eifert could be in play.
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| 23. Denver Broncos |
Jake Matthews - OT
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Texas A&M; University
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| 24. New Orleans Saints |
Alex Okafor - DE
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University of Texas
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| 25. San Francisco 49ers |
Tony Jefferson - S
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University of Oklahoma
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| 26. Houston Texans |
Xavier Rhodes - CB
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Florida State University
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| 27. Detroit Lions |
Johnthan Banks - CB
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Mississippi State University
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| 28. Pittsburgh Steelers |
Knile Davis - RB
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University of Arkansas
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| 29. Baltimore Ravens |
Tyler Lewan - OT
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University of Michigan
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| 30. New York Giants |
Tyler Eifert - TE
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University of Notre Dame
The New York offense has been in search of a tight end for years; taking late round fliers in each of the past few drafts. Kevin Boss, Travis Beckum, Bear Pascoe, and Adrien Robinson have all been taken between rounds three and six in the past five drafts by the Giants but none have become the consistent threat the Giants would like at the position. The verdict is still out on Robinson, who hasn't played a down yet, but he's more of an athletic project than an immediate starter. Tyler Eifert solves all of those problems and gives the team a consistent starter for the next decade. He's the top tight end in this class and contributes both as a receiver and a blocker.
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| 31. New England Patriots |
Justin Hunter - WR
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University of Tennessee
The Patriots still haven't found a deep threat to replace what Randy Moss provided the team before he left in 2010. Tom Brady is getting up there in age and giving him as many weapons as possible should be a priority for the Patriots front office. Wes Welker, Brandon Lloyd, and Jabar Gaffney are reliable targets and Welker is dynamic out of the slot, but the team still needs that guy who can run a nine route and open up the middle of the field. Insert Justin Hunter. He's a big target at 6'4 and track-star speed. Line him outside and the Patriots offense should take off.
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| 32. Green Bay Packers |
William Gholston - DE
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Michigan State University
The Packers drafted Jerel Worthy and Mike Daniels last year but still need more help across the defensive line. Ryan Pickett is in his 30s, Jarius Wynn and CJ Wilson are merely average, and Anthony Hargrove is a wild card facing suspension. Mike Neal can't be depended on with his injury history. Getting a consistent player to line up across from Worthy in the future will be important. Why not take a gamble on his college teammate in Gholston. Gholston is a huge body with great power but he also possesses above average quickness and at 6'6 is a perfect fit as a five-technique end in a 3-4 scheme.
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