When NFL commissioner Roger Goodell approaches the podium on April 26, it's imperative that the first name he will call is senior quarterback Andrew Luck from Stanford. What about the rest of the ordered picks? Here's a sneak peek into the future, Tazsports style. Maestro....
1. Indianapolis Colts
Andrew Luck - QB - Stanford
The Colts have glaring issues elsewhere, like defensive tackle, linebacker and secondary. The quarterback position must be addressed first, however.
2. St. Louis Rams (Trade with Washington)
Justin Blackmon - WR - Oklahoma State
Linebacker is a dire need for the Rams, going forward, but Blackmon is one prospect a franchise can't pass on.
3. Minnesota Vikings
With big brother Ryan grooming him, Matt has a leg up on the rest of the class at his position.
Matt Kalil - OT - USC
4. Cleveland Browns
Trent Richardson - RB - Alabama
With the NFL migrating toward the 'running back by committee' philosophy, franchises are reluctant to draft a running back so early in the first round. The consensus will take Richardson every time.
Morris Claiborne - CB - LSU
An aging Ronde Barber lurks in the balance. Why not scoop up the best corner back in the draft and have the wiley veteran take Claiborne under his wing?
6. Washington Redskins (Trade with St. Louis)Robert Griffin, III - QB - Baylor
Washington may as well get a QB since they traded away first round picks for the next three seasons. The glaring need at the position doesn't hurt.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars
Michael Floyd - WR - Notre Dame
The Jags lack a big, efficient target at receiver. Floyd will prove to be the best in this year's draft at his position.
8. Miami Dolphins
Riley Reiff - OT - Iowa
Miami may have more serious needs on the defensive side of the ball, but Reiff is a top ten talent.
9. Carolina Panthers
Quinton Coples - DE - North Carolina
A dominant defensive end from North Carolina remindssome of pro bowler Julius Peppers. The proverbial jury is still out.
10. Buffalo Bills
Devon Still - DT - Penn State
The Bills rarely put pressure on opposing quarterbacks, accumulating only 29 sacks (t-30th) in 2011. Still should contribute nicely.
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