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Here are the 5 prospects that helped their stock the most:

(NOTE:  Guys like Robert Griffin, Morris Claiborne and Matt Kalil aren’t on this list because they were already expected to be top 5 talents, and only confirmed that with their Combines).

Offensive Tackle Cordy Glenn, Georgia:

Glenn showed versatility and could be the 3rd Tackle taken in the Draft.

Glenn came into the Combine with many thinking he was limited to Guard. But after a strong showing, especially in the 40 yard dash, I think most teams have to have him listed as a tackle right now. He fits best on the right side, but there are probably 10+ teams in the league that he could start for at LT. His stock should move up into the top 20 range, and has perhaps moved himself up to being the third tackle taken.

Defensive Tackle Dontari Poe, Memphis:

Poe had an exceptional Combine, and honestly looked to be the best interior defensive lineman in this draft. He showed fantastic, strength, speed and agility throughout the combine. Reports are that he interviewed well with teams which should also increase his stock. Poe went from being a top 50 prospect, to a top 15 guy. He can fit into any defensive system and should be a hot commodity come April.

Wide Receiver Stephen Hill, Georgia Tech:

Teams didn’t know what to make of Hill when he declared. He obviously had good size and nice athletic ability, but playing for Georgia Tech his numbers were well down. Hill showed teams exactly what they were getting as he put up excellent numbers in the combine, running an incredible 40 time in the 4.3′s. Hill also had an impressive diving catch in the positional drills, showcasing his good hands and dedication. He moves up from a 3rd rounder to the late 1st round mix.

Linebacker Mychal Kendricks, California:

Kendricks looked like a solid 4th or 5th round linebacker prospect heading into the draft. Despite a productive college career, people were concerned with his lack of size and his athletic ability. While Kendricks can’t do anything about his size, he wowed everyone by putting on a show at the Combine. He blew away just about every workout drill and looked very good in the positional drills as well. He now could be a borderline 2nd round prospect and should go by at least the early 3rd round.

Cornerback Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina:

Gilmore has been a tough guy to project throughout the draft season. On one hand he’s got this great hype and measureables, but on the other the production wasn’t there.  Gilmore did a nice job confirming that he had elite speed and athleticism, and he looked very fluid in the positional drills. Now I think he is a borderline 1st round pick, after being in more of the bottom of the 2nd round range.

5 Prospects who hurt themselves the most:

Linebacker Vontaze Burfict, Arizona State:

Coming into this past season many thought Burfict had the potential to be a top 15 pick, but after multiple red flags kept coming up he looked to be more of a late first-early 2nd round guy. He needed a strong Combine to rise up into the top 15 again, but instead he fell flat on his face. He was very slow in both the 40 and positional drills, and lacked strength in the bench press. It was pretty clear that he hasn’t been working out, and given his red flags his stock is plummeting. He could very well fall to the late rounds, that is how bad his performance was.

Corner back Cliff Harris, Oregon:

Harris was dismissed from the team, which made him decide to enter the draft. While there were some red flags there, his ‘game breaking speed’ was thought to keep him in the top 3 rounds discussion. Unfortunately he ran in the 4.6′s, which basically nullified his biggest strength. In addition he looked pretty bad in the positional drills, which should make most teams pass on him until the late rounds.

Defensive End Chandler Jones, Syracuse:

Jones was a guy who had been flying up draft boards pre-Combine, and was considered a potential top 50 pick. While the combine started off strong for Jones with a solid 40 time and decent measurables, his positional work was extremely sloppy. His footwork was a mess and his pad level was consistently high. I think he’s more of a 4th rounder who projects as a better rotational or situational player than a starter.

Wide Receiver Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina:

How far did Jeffery's stock fall after the Combine?

This might be a bit unfair to Jeffery since he didn’t workout, but that is a big problem for me. Jeffery who actually measured in 2 inches shorter than he was reported (which didn’t help), decided to not workout despite no apparent injury. Even top rated receiver Justin Blackmon, benched and did the positional work despite an apparent sore ankle. Also other high ranking receivers Kendall Wright, Michael Floyd and Nick Toon all did at least partial workouts (including the 40 and positional work) despite missing some training time in the past month due to injury. Jeffery not working out really set him back, especially with so many receivers looking good in workouts. I think he could fall into the late 2nd round range.

Tight end Orson Charles, Georiga:

Charles had been seeing his draft stock rise to the top of the TE chart. And with Cody Fleener not working out due to injury, Charles had a chance to really cement his stock. Yet he declined to run the 40 or any of the other workout drills, with the exception of the bench press. He then preceded to drop some balls in the positional drills, and didn’t complete one of the drills, which showed a lack of focus. I think he went from being a top 40-50 pick to more of a 3rd rounder.

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Linebackers who looked good:

Zach Brown:

Brown ran in the 4,4′s and looked very fast and quick in all the drills. He definitely could hear his name called in the first round with the way his stock is moving. He’s a better fit for a 4-3 team at an outside spot, but his coverage ability could intrigue some 3-4 teams as well.

Luke Kuechly:

Kuechly wasn’t expected to put up great workout numbers, but he ran in the 4.5′s, and finished near the top of every workout drill. During positional drills he looked exceptional, and is easily a top 10 player and a top 15 pick in April’s draft. He fits either a 34, or 43 team and will be an instant starter.

Donta Hightower:

Hightower was expected to run a bad 40 time, but he finished in the 4.6′s and showed better quickness then what people gave him credit for. He had a few miscues in positional drills, but I think he answered questions about being a 3-down LB, and able to play in any scheme.

Mychal Kendricks:

Kendricks had an exceptional combine, absolutely dominating every drill. He should be flying up draft boards with this performance and is a legitimate 3rd round pick. He should develop into a starter with in the first two years, and really opened up some doors for himself here.

Ronnell Lewis:

Lewis had some negative reports coming out of Oklahoma, but I thought he answered them with a really strong combine showing. He can definitely get after the quarterback with his 4.6 speed, and exceptional quickness. He projects best as a 3-4 rush linebacker at the next level.

LB’s that disappointed:

Vontaze Burfict:

Burfict who has a number of red flags due to attitude, looked pretty awful in both workouts and drills. He went from being a top 40 player to possibly out of the top 125. He was both slow and lacked strength which is a huge red flag.

Audie Cole:

Cole looked a lot slower than he has in the past, and while he’s got nice instincts some teams will question whether he can run with tight ends and running backs.

Travis Lewis:

Lewis looked to be a solid mid-round pick for an undersized ILB, or WLB, who could be effective in coverage. His 4.88 40 time though raises some question marks about his ability to do that at the next level. It didn’t kill his stock by any means, but it is a time he needs to work on for his pro day.

Emmanuel Acho:

Now it isn’t Acho’s fault, but he came up lame after running his 2nd 40, which took him out of doing some of the positional work and other workouts. Considering how some other ILB’s struggled it would have been a chance to boost his stock. I don’t think teams will really knock him, but it does keep him from rising.

Sean Spence:

Spence was a very productive (albeit small) LB in college. He broke on the ball well and looked to have good ball skills. Unfortunately a really low bench number, and average 40 time is not what he needed. Teams will question both his lack of size and his strength and wonder if he can hold up at the next level. He’s going to be very scheme specific, profiling best in a Tampa 2 type of scheme.

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Corner backs who had a good day:

Josh Robinson:

Robinson was considered a mid-round at best prospect heading into the combine, but after running in the 4.3′s and blowing up the other workout drills, he is going to have some teams take notice. He struggled some catching the football, in the positional drills, but teams will be falling all over themselves with that speed. He could now be in the late 2nd, early 3rd round range.

Alfonzo Dennard:

I was hard on Dennard after he struggled Senior Bowl week, and my expectations weren’t too high for him here. Yet he came out and had a nice overall combine. He might not have been great in any one area, but it was good enough to keep him in the top 50 picks range. He is still more of a zone corner, who struggles to turn and run, but some team will find a place for those ball skills.

Casey Hayward:

Hayward ran better than expected and looked really fluid in the passing drills. He’s not the best at turning and running with guys, but he flips his hips well and has really good ball skills. He also showed really good hands, and could move into the 3rd round range.

Dwight Bentley:

Bentley ran a really strong time, and showed well in just about every workout and positional drill. After really shining at the Senior Bowl, Bentley has really worked his way up into the top 75 picks.

Morris Claiborne:

Claiborne had a really strong combine and that is despite the fact that he didn’t really have a strong 40 time. Claiborne measured in with 33″ arms, and looked long, lean and very agile. He flips his hips well and shows very impressive ball skills. Claiborne remains in the top 5 range, and should be the first corner off the board.

Dre Kirkpatrick:

Kirkpatrick had some questions surrounding him, but I thought he answered them with a really strong day. Kirkpatrick ran well, and looked long and athletic. Kirkpatrick remains a top 15 pick prospect and should be a day one starter.

CB who had a bad day, but it is overblown:

Leonard Johnson:

Johnson ran in the 4.7′s which is ridiculously slow for a CB, but it really shouldn’t affect his stock at all. Some teams might knock him for it, but they are making a mistake. His ball skills and instincts are off the charts. It was by no means a good day for him, but this is the type of guy who disproves the combine every year.

Safeties who stood out:

Harrison Smith:

With Mark Barron not working out (or Markelle Martin) Smith really shined today in what is overall a weak safety class. He’s got excellent size and strength, ran a nice 40 time, and looked good in the other workouts. In the positional drills Smith looked very natural in flipping his hips and looks capable of handling either safety spot.

George Illoka:

Illoka had a bad day according to some, but I think it is a bit overblown. Yes he looked tight in flipping his hips and changing direction, but that really didn’t come as a surprise. Illoka is a big physical safety, with tremendous length and long arms. He had both a good bench number and 40 time, which shows that he can run with guys when needed. Yes he is going to struggle when asked to cover quicker receivers, but his size, strength and speed, should help him covering bigger receivers and tight ends. He also has pretty good ball skills, which is another big plus for him.

Sean Richardson:

Richardson is an intriguing late round safety, who looked really good today. He is big (6’2″, 216) and ran a 4.52 40 time. He also benched 23 reps and had a 38 inch vertical, and over a 10′ long jump. Now his ball skills are a big raw, but with those numbers and some natural athletic ability, I thought it was a good showing.

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160. St. Louis Rams- RB Chris Rainey, Florida

161. Indianapolis Colts- ILB Mychal Kendricks, California

162. Washington Redskins (via Minnesota)- WR Dwight Jones, UNC

163. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- S Eddie Whitley, Virginia Tech

164. Cleveland Browns- RB Tauren Poole, Tennessee

165. Jacksonville Jaguars- QB B.J. Coleman, Chattanooga

166. Arizona Cardinals (via Washington)- WR A.J. Jenkins, Illinois

167. Buffalo Bills- LB Danny Trevanthan, Kentucky

168. Miami Dolphins- TE Kevin Kroger, Michigan

169. Carolina Panthers- RB Brandon Bolden, Ole Miss

170. Seattle Seahawks- OG Antoine McClain, Clemson

171. Kansas City Chiefs- G Jaymes Brooks, Virginia Tech

 172. San Diego Chargers- TE Deangelo Peterson, LSU

173. Chicago Bears- DE Jack Crawford, Penn State

174. Arizona Cardinals- WR B.J. Cunningham, Michigan State

175. Dallas Cowboys- CB Omar Bolden, Arizona State

176. Philadelphia Eagles- LB Tyler Nielsen, Iowa

177. New York Jets- WR Eric Page, Toledo

178. Oakland Raiders- OG Brandon Brooks, Miami (Ohio)

179. Tennessee Titans- RB Vick Ballard, Miss. State

180. Cincinnati Bengals- WR Chris Owusu, Stanford

181. Detroit Lions- RB Terrance Gannaway, Baylor

182. Atlanta Falcons- LB Adrian Robinson, Temple

183. Pittsburgh Steelers- QB Chandler Harnish, Northern Illinois

184. Philadelphia Eagles (via Denver)- WR Jordan White, Western Michigan

 185. Houston Texans- DE Matt Conrath, UVA

186. New Orleans Saints- OT James Cameron, Miss. State

187. Green Bay Packers- QB Russell Wilson, Wisconsin

188. Baltimore Ravens- OG Desmond Wynn, Rutgers

189. San Francisco 49ers- CB Donnie Fletcher, Boston College

190. Philadelphia Eagles (via N.E.)- P Drew Butler, Georgia

191. New York Giants- TE George Bryan, NC State

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128. Indianapolis Colts- WR Ryan Broyles, Oklahoma

129. Denver Broncos (via Rams)- LB Tank Carder, TCU

130. Minnesota Vikings- OT Levy Adcock, Oklahoma State

131. Cleveland Browns- DE Jake Bequette, Arkansas

132. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- DT Jaye Howard, Florida

133. Washington Redskins- WR Gerrell Robinson, Arizona State

134. Jacksonville Jaguars- OT Tony Bergstrom, Utah

135. Carolina Panthers- CB Mike Harris, FSU

136. Buffalo Bills- TE Michael Egnew, Missouri

137. Miami Dolphins- C Michael Brewster, Ohio State

138. Kansas City Chiefs- QB Ryan Lindley, San Diego State

139. Seattle Seahawks- OT Matt Reynolds, BYU

140. Oakland Raiders- C Phillip Blake, Baylor

141. San Diego Chargers- G Kelvin Beachum, SMU

142. Chicago Bears- CB Cliff Harris, Oregon

 143. Arizona Cardinals- ILB James-Michael Johnson, Nevada

144. Dallas Cowboys- DE Derek Wolfe, Cincinnati

145. Philadelphia Eagles- DT DaJohn Harris, USC

146. New York Jets- RB Dan Herron, Ohio State

147. Tennessee Titans- DE Trevor Guyton, Cal

148. Cincinnati Bengals- TE Ladarius Green, LA-Lafayette

149. Atlanta Falcons- T Tom Compton, South Dakota

150. Detroit Lions- S Duke Ihenacho, San Jose State

151. Pittsburgh Steelers- NT Josh Chapman, Alabama

152. Denver Broncos- CB Asa Jackson, Cal Poly

153. Houston Texans- WR Rishard Matthews, Nevada

154. New Orleans Saints- WR Jeff Fuller, Texas A&M

155. Green Bay Packers- SS Brandon Taylor, LSU

156. Baltimore Ravens- RB Ronnie Hillman, San Diego State

157. San Francisco 49ers- WR DeVon Wylie, Fresno State

158. Cincinnati Bengals (via New England)- C Quentin Saulsberry, Miss. Stat

159. New York Giants- RB Edwin Baker, Michigan State

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96. St. Louis Rams- WR Marvin McNutt, Iowa

97. Indianapolis Colts- DE Malik Jackson, Tennessee

98. Minnesota Vikings- WR Tommy Streeter, Miami

99. Philadelphia Eagles (via Tampa)- CB Coryell Judie, Texas A&M

100. Cleveland Browns- RB Isaiah Pead, Cincinnati

101. Jacksonville Jaguars- G Armini Silatou, Midwestern State

102. Washington Redskins- CB Casey Hayward, Vanderbilt

103. Miami Dolphins- ILB Emmanuel Acho, Texas

104. Carolina Panthers- DT Mike Daniels, Iowa

105. Buffalo Bills- S Aaron Henry, Wisconsin

106. Seattle Seahawks- OT James Brown, Troy

107. Kansas City Chiefs- WR Marvin Jones, Cal

108. New York Jets- WR Jarius Wright, Arkansas

109. Washington Redskins (via Oakland)- G/T Jeff Allen, Illinois

110. San Diego Chargers- CB Shaun Prater, Iowa

111. Chicago Bears- LB Terrell Manning, NC State

112. Arizona Cardinals- OT Mitchell Schwartz, California

113. Dallas Cowboys- OLB Keenan Robinson, Texas

114. Philadelphia Eagles- QB Brock Osweiler, Arizona State

115. Tennessee Titans- RB Cyrus Gray, Texas A&M

116. Cincinnati Bengals- LB Josh Kaddu, Oregon

117. Detroit Lions- WR Ty Hilton, Florida International

118. Cleveland Browns (via Atlanta)- LB Nigel Bradham, FSU

119. Pittsburgh Steelers- CB DeQuan Menzie, Alabama

120. Denver Broncos- RB Robert Turbin, Utah State

121. Houston Texans- WR Juron Criner, Arizona

122.  New Orleans Saints- QB Nick Foles, Arizona

123. Green Bay Packers- OLB Shea McClellin, Boise State

124. Buffalo Bills (via Baltimore)-WR  Chris Givens, Wake Forrest

125. San Francisco 49ers- FS Trenton Robinson, Michigan State

126. New England Patriots- WR DeVier Posey, Ohio State

127. New York Giants- G Senio Kelemete, Washington

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65. Indianapolis Colts-  DE Vinny Curry, Marshall

66. St. Louis Rams- G Kevin Zeitler, Wisconsin

67. Minnesota Vikings- FS Markelle Martin, Oklahoma State

68. Cleveland Browns- WR Nick Toon, Wisconsin

69. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- OLB Sean Spence, Miami

70. Washington Redskins- SS Harrison Smith, Notre Dame

71. Jacksonville Jaguars- CB Jamell Fleming, Oklahoma

72. Buffalo Bills- CB Brandon Boykin, Georgia

73. Miami Dolphins-DE Jonathan Massoquoi, Troy

74. Chicago Bears (via Carolina)- OT Andrew Datko, FSU

 75. Kansas City Chiefs- CB Jayron Hosely, Virginia Tech

76. Seattle Seahawks- OT Bobbie Massie, Ole Miss

77. Philadelphia Eagles- SS Antonio Allen, South Carolina

78. New York Jets- WR Joe Adams, Arkansas

Oakland Raiders- No Pick

79. San Diego Chargers- OLB Ronnell Lewis, Oklahoma

80. Chicago Bears- G Lucas Nix, Pitt

81. Arizona Cardinals- DE Billy Winn, Boise State

82. Dallas Cowboys-  DT Marcus Fortson, Miami

83. Tennessee Titans- DE Jonathan Massoquoi, Troy

84. Cincinnati Bengals-CB Ryan Steed, Furman

85. Atlanta Falcons- OT Nate Potter, Boise State

86. Detroit Lions- OLB Travis Lewis, Oklahoma

87. Pittsburgh Steelers- ILB Audie Cole, NC State

88. Denver Broncos- OT Brandon Mosley, Auburn

89. Houston Texans- C David Molk, Michigan

90. New Orleans Saints- DT Mike Martin, Michigan

91. Green Bay Packers- CB Dwight Bently, Louisiana Lafayette

92. Baltimore Ravens- C Ben Jones, Georgia

93. San Francisco 49ers- CB Josh Norman, Coastal Carolina

94. New England Patriots- OT Matt McCants, UAB

95. New York Giants- RB Chris Polk, Washington

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33. St. Louis Rams- OLB Zach Brown, UNC

34. Indianapolis Colts- CB Chase Minnifield, Virginia

35. Minnesota Vikings- WR Mohamed Sanu, Rutgers

36. Tampa bay Buccaneers- WR Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina

37. St. Louis Rams (via Cleveland Browns)- DT Kendall Reyes, UConn

38. Jacksonville Jaguars- LB Vontaze Burfict, Arizona State

39. Washington Redskins-QB Brandon Weeden, Oklahoma State

40. Carolina Panthers- WR Rueban Randle, LSU

41. Buffalo Bills- CB Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina

42. Miami Dolphins- DT Brandon Thompson, Clemson

43. Seattle Seahawks- OLB Bruce Irvin, WVU

44. Kansas City Chiefs- NT Alemeda Ta’amu, Washington

45. Dallas Cowboys- SS George Illoka, Boise State

46. Philadelphia Eagles- OLB Lavonte David, Nebraska

47. New York Jets- QB Kirk Cousins, Michigan State

48. New England Patriots (via Oakland)- CB Alfonzo Dennard, Nebraska

49. San Diego Chargers- ILB Bobby Wagner, Utah State

50. Chicago Bears-TE Orson Charles, Georgia

51. Philadelphia Eagles (via Arizona)- G Brandon Washington, Miami

52. Tennessee Titans- DT Jerel Worthy, Michigan State

53. Cincinnati Bengals- WR Brian Quick, App. State

54. Detroit Lions- OT/G Kelechi Osemele, Iowa State

55. Atlanta Falcons- DE Cam Johnson, UVA

56. Pittsburgh Steelers- CB Leonard Johnson, Iowa State

57. Denver Broncos- RB Lamar Miller, Miami:

58. Houston Texans-DE Jared Crick, Nebraska

59. New Orleans Saints- DE Chandler Jones, Syracuse

60. Green Bay Packers- RB David Wilson, Virginia Tech

61. Baltimore Ravens- OT Zebrie Sanders, FSU

62. San Francisco 49ers- WR Stephen Hill, Georgia Tech

63. New England Patriots- RB Doug Martin, Boise State

64. New York Giants- CB Trumaine Johnson, Montana

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17. Cincinnati Bengals (via Oakland)- RB Trent Richardson, Alabama:

Bengals can immediately upgrade their rushing attack with Trent Richardson.

One of the Bengals top priorities this offseason is strengthening their rushing attack. Adding the best RB in this draft would be a surefire way to do this. Richardson should be a stud, but falls some due to lack of need or undervaluing of the position by other teams. The Bengals would gladly make this pick, as a top running back could be the key for this offense.

18. San Diego Chargers- OT Mike Adams, Ohio State:

The Chargers offensive line was in shambles last year and needs to be San Diego’s top focus this offseason. Adams is moving up draft boards after his strong Senior Bowl performance, but still could be on the board here. He would be an instant starter for them at one of the tackle positions and exactly the type of pick they need.

19. Chicago Bears- WR Kendall Wright, Baylor

The Bears have lacked a big play receiver for quite some time (ever is a possible answer here). While the team could be rumored to trade up for Justin Blackmon, staying put could land them a good receiver as well. Wright has game breaking speed and excellent hands. Some teams might shy away, given his lack of size, but he’s an excellent down field threat.

The Titans could use an edge rusher despite spending a first rounder on the spot two years ago. Upshaw should help fix their needs on the edge.

21. Cincinnati Bengals- CB Janoris Jenkins, North Alabama:

The Bengals got their running back, and now they can fill their 2nd biggest need at CB. Jenkins will slide down some draft boards due to his off the field incidents, though Cincy shouldn’t be one of those teams. Jenkins should be able to start early on and give the Bengals a pretty nice CB pairing.

22. St. Louis Rams (via Cleveland)- OT Cordy Glenn, Georgia

The Rams have to find some major protection for Sam Bradford in these early picks. Glenn i feel has proven that he can play outside at tackle. He’s not as strong as a LT, but he could be good enough there.

23. Detroit Lions- C Peter Konz, Wisconsin:

The Lions will need to address their offensive line in this draft, while tackle is their primary need, center is as important as well. Konz is a plug and play guy who should be able to start from day one.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers- NT Dontari Poe, Memphis:

The Steelers need to find some upgrades at a number of spots including NT. After Poe’s fantastic combine they might not even be able to get him here, but if he is on the board that is probably their pick.

25. Denver Broncos- DT Devon Still, Penn State:

Still would add to an already improved Broncos defense.

The Broncos still need help along both of their lines, with defensive tackle being a more primary need. The Broncos tackles played solid this year, but they could use that singular dominant presence in the middle. That is where Still comes in. Still flashes the potential to be an absolute force in the middle, and figures to be both a top level pass rusher and run stopper.

26. Houston Texans- WR Michael Floyd, Notre Dame:

The Texans should look to give Matt Schaub a welcome back gift with this draft pick. Sanu would be a nice complement to Andre Johnson, and would move Kevin Walter to the slot (where he is a better fit). A Sanu-Johnson combo could be extremely dangerous, and could be the final cog to their offense. While Floyd’s impressive Combine could move him up, there is so much natural talent in this class he could still be on the board here.

27. New England Patriots (via New Orleans)- S Mark Barron, Alabama:

The Patriots need to find some upgrades to their defensive backfield. A unit that was so thin that WR’s had to step in to help during the season. The Patriots defense was at it’s best when Rodney Harrison was patrolling back there, and Barron could be that guy that they are looking for.

28. Green Bay Packers: DE Andre Branch, Clemson:

The Packers could look at a corner or 5-tech DE here, but I think they might reach a bit for a pass rusher. Branch is a bit of a reach, but he fills the Packers biggest need. He’s an accomplished pass rusher, who takes good pursuit angles. Teaming him up with Matthews would be a major boost for this defense. Given this being a bit of a reach, don’t be surprised if the Packers look to move up for one of the bigger name pass rushers.

29. Baltimore Ravens- OLB Mercilus Whitney, Illinois

The Ravens could lose their rush linebacker opposite Terrell Suggs this offseason, so they will need to be on the lookout for an edge rusher come April. .

30. San Francisco 49ers- TE Coby Fleener, Stanford:

The 49ers don’t have a lot of weaknesses, but they could look to bring in a former Stanford player of Coach Harbaugh. While TE isn’t a huge, the 49ers could look to create some mismatches with this pick.

31.  New England Patriots: DT Fletcher Cox, Miss. State:

The Pats go in a number of different ways here, but they usually stick with the best player on the board, and here that would be Cox. I know the Pats have already spent one first rounder on the defensive side of the ball, but it is such a need that they could spend both.

32. New York Giants: TE Dwayne Allen, Clemson

The Giants could have some serious TE issues next year as their top two guys, both got injured (very seriously I might add) in the Super Bowl and might not be ready by the start of the season. Allen will be battling Coby Flenner for the top TE spot come April. Allen is probably slightly ahead at this point, but it is close, and if Fleener didn’t have an advantage in San Francisco, he’d probably be first. He’d be a definite pass catching upgrade and should be a nice fit on their offense.

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1. Indianapolis Colts- QB Andrew Luck, Stanford:            

The Colts won’t debate this pick much, and even though they could auction this pick off to the highest bidder, I really can’t see them passing on Luck. Luck might not be the greatest thing since sliced bread, but he might be the most talented QB prospect in the last 10 years.

TRADE: Browns give up 4, 22 and 37

The #2 pick has become a valuable trade chip for the Rams, thanks to Robert Griffin's performance at the Combine.

2. Cleveland Browns (via St. Louis)- QB Robert Griffin, Baylor:         

The Browns definitely don’t want to give up this much for RGIII, but they need a quarterback bad, and with having that extra 1st rounder, they don’t have to trade away future picks. Griffin showcased his impressive athletic ability at the Combine, but answered the biggest question, which was his height. He has the potential to be a franchise caliber quarterback, and the Browns hope he is the answer to their woes.

3. Minnesota Vikings-  OT Matt Kalil, USC:

The Vikings could go in other directions, but it would be pretty hard to pass up Matt Kalil. He’s a franchise LT, and can help make the lives easier of both Christian Ponder and Adrian Peterson. He is the most talented tackle to come out since Jake Long, and should have a similar immediate impact.

4. St. Louis (via Cleveland)- CB Morris Claiborne, LSU:     

It will be tough for the Rams to pass on Matt Kalil, but getting a pair of additional top 40 picks, should ease the Rams pain. Also easing their pain is getting the draft’s top corner in Morris Claiborne. The one good thing about the Rams having so many needs is the fact that no matter what they really can’t go wrong.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- CB Dre Kirkpatrick, Alabama:

The Bucs have to come out of this draft with at least one early round corner back, and if Claiborne is gone they might reach for Kirkpatrick. Kirkpatrick’s recent run in with the law might give them some pause, but they will have plenty of time to investigate to see if it cause for concern. If it checks out, they’d be wise to make him their top pick.

6. Washington Redskins- OT Riley Reiff, Iowa:

With the top two quarterbacks off the board, the Redskins will have to turn to their second rated need, offensive tackle. Reiff could be an instant starter at right tackle for the Redskins and give Washington a bookend (and insurance policy) with Trent Williams on the left side. If they don’t make the move up for RGIII though, the Skins best move might be trading back and trying to stockpile additional selections.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars- WR Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State:     

While this has been a rough season for Blaine Gabbert, the Jaguars only have themselves to blame as they put him in a bad situation with limited weapons. Drafting Blackmon will go a long way to fixing the lack of weapons and will hopefully salvage this team.

8. Miami Dolphins- OG David DeCastro, Stanford:

The Dolphins might be losing guard Vernon Carey this offseason, which would make them have among the league’s worst guards. Even if they were to retain Carey this could be a smart pick, especially if Miami makes a splash with Peyton Manning or Matt Flynn.

9. Carolina Panthers- DT Micheal Brockers, LSU:

The Panthers could look to go in a variety of directions here, but the most obvious one would be defensive tackle. Micheal Brockers was a bit of a surprise entry to the draft, but he is a very welcome addition. The Panthers will love having him manning the middle of their defense and significantly improving their run defense.

10. Buffalo Bills- DE Melvin Ingram, South Carolina:        

The Bills two biggest needs are CB and DE. While it is possible they could look at moving up for Claiborne or Kirkpatrick, I think they will look to stay where they are. With the top two CB’s off the market the Bills will have no trouble moving on to their other big need. Ingram would be an excellent pick here, and give them the pass rusher they are desperately lacking.

11.  Kansas City Chiefs- MLB Luke Kuechly, Boston College:

I think Kansas City will look to add a defender with this pick, given Crennel’s background. While Derrick Johnson is star at one ILB spot, KC doesn’t have much at the other one. Kuechly is an incredible player and could give the Chiefs another stud player on defense. The Kansas City run defense could really be a special unit, which is good since the Chiefs face some tough running teams.

12.  Seattle Seahawks-QB Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M:  

Seahawks could get their QB of the future in Ryan Tannehill.

The Cardinals desperately need to address their offensive line in this draft, with finding a LT a top priority. With Martin sliding here the Cards can fill their biggest need and hopefully give Kevin Kolb the protection he needs to be successful in the NFL. Martin excels more in pass blocking, and should hopefully give Kolb enough time to find Larry Fitzgerald.

14. Dallas Cowboys- OLB Quinton Coples, UNC:

The Cowboys can go in a number of different directions with this pick. If they don’t retain Anthony Spencer, then I’d expect finding a complementary pass rusher to Ware will be at the top of their list. Coples would be a fantastic fit for them, and give Dallas a devastating pass rush.

15. Philadelphia Eagles- ILB Dont’a Hightower, Alabama:

The Eagles appear to be set at WR if they do end up franchising D. Jackson, so that makes LB the top priority for the first round. A lot of people will question Hightower’s speed, but his instincts and production are hard to ignore. And Hightower showed at the combine that while he doesn’t have great speed it is above average and very playable.

16. New York Jets- OLB Nick Perry, USC:

It’s really amazing that the Jets have been able to generate much pressure at all considering the lack of a truly great pass rusher. Outside of getting a better option at QB, the Jets need to come away with a pass rusher this offseason. Perry is a good fit here, as he’s a relentless edge rusher, who should generate a lot of pressure. He’s still a bit raw overall, but should help on at least a situational level next year.

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