2012 NFL Mock Draft (Willy): Round 1, Picks 17-32

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

-This really is a dream scenario for the Bengals, as they land their top target with this pick.

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

The Chargers entire offensive line could basically use an upgrade. landing a tackle like Adams would be a coup for them.

19. Chicago Bears- WR Michael Floyd, Notre Dame:

-WR is a huge priority to the Bears, and they should be expected to bring in at least 2 this offseason.

20. Tennessee Titans- SS Mark Barron, Alabama:

The Titans could be losing both of their starting safties, so replacing them would be a top priority. Barron is the top safety in this class and would be a great addition here for the Titans.

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

-This would be a steal for the Bengals as CB is one of their biggest needs, and Jenkins is probably a top 15 talent.

22. St. Louis Rams (via Cleveland/Atlanta)- Kendall Wright, Baylor:

-The Rams could consider a defensive tackle here, but i think they will find a weapon for Sam Bradford with this pick. Wright is a nice value, and fans shouldn’t be worried about his ‘down combine numbers’, that is well overblown and shouldn’t be a concern.

23. Detroit Lions- C Peter Konz, Wisconsin:

The Lions have some serious offensive line questions plaguing them this offseason and Konz would answer one of them. Matt Stafford should be lobbing the Lions hard for this pick, and I can’t see them passing him up.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers- T Jonathan Martin, Stanford:

-The Steelers could look to move back here and stockpile picks, but they will highly consider adding a top offensive tackle like Martin. Martin has slid some, but he’s still a first round talent, and a nice pick up for Pittsburgh.

25. Denver Broncos- DT Fletcher Cox, Mississippi State:

-The Broncos could look at some other areas, but I think grabbing one of the top DT’s would be key for them.

26. Houston Texans- WR Rueban Randle, LSU:

The Texans need a receiver to complement Andre Johnson, and Randle would be a nice fit for them. Adding a receiver like him could be huge for this offense and really make them into a balanced attack that is basically impossible to stop.

27. New England Patriots (via New Orleans)- DE/OLB Nick Perry, USC:

-The Pats need to focus on defense here and adding a pass rusher is key. Both Andre Carter and Mark Anderson had big years for them, but both are free agents and both are older veterans. Adding some youth here is key, and a player like Perry who could fit either odd or even man fronts is a bonus.

28. Green Bay Packers: OLB Whitney Mercilus, Illinois:

The Packers have to come away from this draft with a pass rusher, and Mercilus is a nice fit here. He’d be a solid complement to Matthews.

29. Baltimore Ravens- ILB Donta Hightower, Alabama:

The Ravens can fill McClain’s spot here, and have the heir apparent to Lewis.

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

The 49ers need to add weapons to their offense, and after the combine that Stephen Hill just put up, he could be the explosive weapon they need.

31. New England Patriots: DT Jerel Worthy, Michigan State:

-The Pats interior line is a bit soft after Vince Wilfork, so adding a complementary piece is key.

32.  New York Giants- TE Coby Fleener, Stanford:

-The Giants top two TE’s both needed offseason surgery making them big question marks for next year. Look for the Giants to decide between Fleener and Clemson’s Dwayne Allen.