Round 1 Mock Draft

1. Detroit Lions: Matthew Stafford, QB, Georgia
Really the Lions could have picked anyone and it would have helped their team. But when it was leaked last night that they had agreed to a deal with Stafford, nobody was surprised.
2. St. Louis Rams: Jason Smith, OT, Baylor
While it appears the Rams want to trade down that doesn't appear likely to happen. Assuming they keep their pick they will likely daft a top offensive tackle. This was a serious need last year and a year later they have released Orlando Pace making this an even more important need. Indications are that they are leaning toward Jason Smith.
3. Kansas City Chiefs: Tyson Jackson, DE, LSU
This pick is the wild card. The Chiefs can go a few different ways here, and have expressed a lot of interest in trading down. In the end if they stay here they will likely reach for Tyson Jackson here because he looks like the best fit in their new defense.
4. Seattle Seahawks: Eugene Monroe, OT, Virginia
Seattle's pick will depend a lot on what the Chiefs do. There is a lot of speculation surrounding the possibility of them selecting Mark Sanchez as a successor to Matt Hasselbeck. However I don't think that they will go in this direction. If the Seahawks think they can compete again soon then they need to pick a player that can have an impact sooner rather than later. Monroe can be slotted into the line somewhere and will eventually replace the aging Walter Jones.
5. Cleveland Browns: Aaron Curry, LB, Wake Forest
With Mangini in charge the focal point of the team will be defense. That being said Curry is the best player in the draft and I think it would be very hard for the browns to pass up on him. If they do manage to trade Braylon Edwards they would have to think long and hard about drafting Michael Crabtree.
6. Cincinnati Bengals: Andre Smith, OT, Alabama
Smith might just be the top tackle in the draft and this is a position of need for the Bengals
7. Oakland Raiders: Jeremy Maclin, WR, Missouri
The Raiders need a top receiver to help out JaMarcus Russell. Maclin will be the pick because of Owner Al Davis' obsession with speed.
8. Jacksonville Jaguars: Michael Crabtree, WR, Texas Tech
This is a position where Jacksonville desperately needs a difference maker. While they will likely try to trade out of this pick, especially if Sanchez is still on the board, if Crabtree falls to them it will be very hard not to take him.
9. Green Bay Packers: Brian Orakpo, DE/OLB, Texas
The Packers are looking to address their defense and like to pick the best player available. Orakpo is just that and would be a good fit in their new defensive scheme.
10. San Francisco 49ers: Mark Sanchez, QB, USC
In all likelihood a team will trade up to select Sanchez before this, but assuming that doesn't happen I don't see Sanchez slipping past the 49ers.
11. Buffalo Bills: Robert Ayers, DE, Tennessee
The Bills need help at offensive tackle but with the top options gone they will likely go to address their defense. Ayers is a fast pass rusher, which the Bills are currently lacking.
12. Denver Broncos: B.J. Raji, DT, Boston College
The Broncos are installing a 3-4 defense and have no options for nose tackle at this spot. After dominating at the Senior Bowl look for the Broncos to jump on Raji to fill this need.
13. Washington Redskins: Aaron Maybin, DE, Penn State
They want to trade up for Sanchez but if they can't they will likely address their biggest need, a difference maker at defensive end.
14. New Orleans Saints: Malcolm Jenkins, CB, Ohio State
The Saints have one of the worst secondaries in football. While it is not certain whether Jenkins is a better fit at corner or safety long term, either will help the Saints
15. Houston Texans: Clay Matthews, OLB, USC
The Texas need help on the outside, and while Cushing is the better prospect, Matthews uncle is a coach on the team and the Texas may decide to take him instead.
16. San Diego Chargers: Chris Wells, RB, Ohio State
LT is getting old and having problems with injuries. Darren Sproles won't be able to serve as the long term starter and Wells would be a very good complement to him.
17. New York Jets: Darrius Heyward-Bey, WR, Maryland
The Jets need both a QB and a good receiver. Freeman is an option here but I think the Jets will try to trade for someone like Jason Campbell instead. Heyward-Bey could become the best receiver in this draft.
18. Denver Broncos: Brian Cushing, OLB, USC
Denver needs help just about everywhere on defense. Having already picked Raji, and with Jenkins off the board they will likely go with the best linebacker left.
19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Josh Freeman, QB, Kansas State
New head coach Raheem Morris used to coach Freeman at Kansas State and the Buccaneers need a quarterback.
20. Detroit Lions: Peria Jerry, DT, Ole Miss
The Lions want to solidify their offensive and defensive lines. The could go either way here, however I see them going with Jerry because they should be able to get a good offensive tackle with the first pick in the second round, and depth on the defensive side isn't that good.
21. Philadelphia Eagles: Knowshon Moreno, RB, Georgia
After solidifying their offensive line the Eagles need help at running back. Moreno would be a good fit with this team, and be able to contribute immediately.
22. Minnesota Vikings: Michael Oher, OT, Mississippi
The Vikings will either go wide receiver or offensive tackle here. Oher is the best player left on the board at either position and will be able to step in from day one as a starter
23. New England Patriots: Darius Butler, CB, Connecticut
The Patriots don't have many holes, however they could use some help at corner. Butler is a fast player who could excel in the Patriot's defense.
24. Atlanta Falcons: Evander Hood, DT, Missouri
Last year it was reported by many that the Falcons were thinking about taking Glenn Dorsey over Matt Ryan. A year later the Falcons still have a hole here and Hood is the best remaining option.
25. Miami Dolphins: Clint Sintim, ILB, Virginia
While they likely need a wide receiver more this team is run by Bill Parcells. Therefore expect them to select the best linebacker available.
26. Baltimore Ravens: Eben Britton, OT, Arizona
The Ravens need a young offensive tackle to be able to come in and start right away. Given their physical style Britton is the best fit.
27. Indianapolis Colts: Hakeem Nicks, WR, North Carolina
The Colts would love for a top tackle to fall to them and would have to think hard if a top linebacker does. With that not likely to happen the Colts will look for a receiver to replace Marvin Harrison, and Nicks appears to be the best fit in this team.
28. Buffalo Bills: Brandon Pettigrew, TE, Oklahoma State
The bill should probably go offensive tackle here but if Pettigrew is still on the board they probably can't pass him up.
29. New York Giants: Kenny Britt, WR, Rutgers
The Giants will be looking for a receiver that can help Eli Manning. Britt has the potential to be a similar player to Plaxico Burress
30. Tennessee Titans: Percy Harvin, WR, Florida
The Titans don't have many holes but could use a play-making receiver. They might be scared away by his positive test for marijuana.
31. Arizona Cardinals: Donald Brown, RB, Connecticut
The Cardinals need a running back more than anyone else in the draft. With Edgeran James on his way out, and the struggles of Tim Hightower last year, brown could make an immediate impact.
32. Pittsburgh Steelers: Eric Wood, C/G, Louisville
The Steelers like to select the best player available, and Wood is one of the top left. Wood could start at guard or tackle for the Steelers and has the physical style of play the team likes.