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Picks 1-16, 17-32
17. Chicago Bears- OT Bobby Wagner, Wisconsin
– The Bears offensive line still looks to be a weakness and should be addressed early in the draft. Wagner would give Chicago two bookend maulers from Wisconsin.
18. Dallas Cowboys- S T.J. McDonald, USC
-The Cowboys addressed their CB needs, but still need an impact safety
19. Denver Broncos-G Jonathan Cooper, UNC
-The name of the game is protecting Peyton Manning, which is why the offensive line needs to be a focus next year.
20. Atlanta Falcons- DT Kawaan Short, Purdue
-The Falcons need to keep strengthening their defense and Short would be good value here.
21. Baltimore Ravens- OLB Jackson Jeffcoat, Texas
-Who knows how Terrell Suggs recovers from his injury, adding another pass rusher should be a premium.
22. Detroit Lions- S Robert Lester, Alabama
-The Lions secondary is still the weak part of that secondary. Lester could be a leader back there and really bring that team together.
23. Cincinnati Bengals-LB Nico Johnson, Alabama
-The Bengals don’t project to have many needs, but I think that LB will be up there.
24. Kansas City Chiefs-QB Tyler Bray, Tennessee
-The Chiefs need to find a future QB, and luckily there could be some nice options next year.
25. Philadelphia Eagles-LB Manti Te’o, Notre Dame
-A lot will depend on how the Eagles defense performs next year, but I think they could still be looking LB.
26. New Orleans Saints- DE Brandon Jenkins, FSU
-Pass rushers should be the Saints top target next year and Jenkins is a nice fit.
27. New England Patriots- OG Chance Warmack, Alabama
-The Patriots went defensive heavy in this draft which means I think they turn their attention to the offense next year.
28. San Francisco 49ers- CB Johnathan Banks, Mississippi State
-The 49ers don’t have a lot of needs, but could use some additional help in the secondary.
29. New York Giants- DT Kwame Geathers, Georgia
-Not a major need here at DT, but a good value pick.
30. Houston Texans- WR Terrence Williams, Baylor
-The Texans picked up some mid-round WR’s but should consider taking a top guy next year.
31. Pittsburgh Steelers- ILB C.J. Mosley, Alabama
-The Steelers would love to get a linebacking talent like Mosley for their 3-4 defense.
32. Green Bay Packers- RB Marcus Lattimore, South Carolina
-This is a great value pick if Lattimore proves himself healthy. A stable rushing attack is the one thing the Packers are lacking.