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Cliff Harris – CB – Oregon*
Jerry Jones likes versatility, and not only is Harris a good corner, but also a great return man. Many people thought Dallas would take a corner in 2011, so they finally get their man here. |
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18. Kansas City Chiefs 
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Brandon Jenkins – DE/OLB – Florida State*
Jenkins is one of my favorite players in this draft. A studly pass rusher who compiled 13.5 sacks and 21.5 TFL last year, he is explosive off the edge with the ability to drop into coverage when needed. Could go much higher. |
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19. New York Giants 
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Riley Reiff – OT – Iowa*
I was convinced the Giants would go OT in 2011 and was wrong. I still see this as a glaring need and Reiff is a guy that has lots of upside. Another strong, physical Hawkeye, Reiff is a little raw but should be worth the investment. |
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20. Houston Texans 
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David DeCastro – OG – Stanford*
Houston is a tough team to project because there are many unknowns this year with so much transition. DeCastro would immediately upgrade a line that urgently needs to make sure to keep Matt Schaub upright and healthy. |
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21. St. Louis Rams 
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Trent Richardson – RB – Alabama*
Richardson is tough because he has top-10 talent at a position that is losing steam as worthy of that high a choice. He truly is the complete package, and the Rams need to find an eventual replacement for Steven Jackson. |
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22. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 
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Jayron Hosley – CB – Virginia Tech*
Count me in as someone that may be a bit higher on Hosley than some. He’s small but an absolute ball hawk who plays bigger than his listed size. Tampa Bay may lose Aqib Talib and Ronde Barber is good but ancient. |
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23. San Diego Chargers 
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Devin Taylor – DE/OLB – South Carolina*
Taylor is a tall, long armed end with great speed to compliment his 6’7″ 250lb. frame. Already a productive player, Taylor may become special and a high riser in the 2012 Draft. The Chargers could use an upgrade at DE/OLB. |
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24. New York Jets 
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Marcus Forston – DT – Miami*
The Jets continually look for young talented players to add to their already strong defense. Forston has the ability to immediately be a forceful pass rusher from the interior D-line, something Rex Ryan’s defense lacks a bit. |
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25. Cleveland Browns 
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Chase Minnifield – CB – Virginia
Just because Frank would be happy…but seriously, the Browns will need to replace Sheldon Brown soon, and who better than Chase. He excels in zone packages and uses great instincts to constantly make plays on the ball. |
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26. Indianapolis Colts 
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Manti Te’o – ILB – Notre Dame*
Te’o is quickly becoming one of my favorite prospects in this draft. Tough, smart and instinctual, he is one of the rare MLB’s I can see starting and being a team leader from day one. The oft-injured Gary Brackett is on his last legs. |
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27. Pittsburgh Steelers 
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Cordy Glenn – G – Georgia
The Steelers are still looking to upgrade their offensive line, and Glenn is a “plug-and-play” player who is a 4-year starter at Georgia. Glenn combines a massive frame (6’5″ 348lbs.) with excellent awareness and technique. |
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28. New England Patriots 
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Alameda Ta’amu – NT – Washington
Ta’amu came on strong toward the last half of last year, finishing with a dominant performance versus Nebraska in the Holiday Bowl. He is a true penetrator and disruptor with a knack for making tackles behind the line. |
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29. Baltimore Ravens 
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Mike Brewster – C – Ohio State
The Ravens are loaded all over the place, so a pick like Brewster is a bit of a luxury. Longtime starter Matt Birk will be a free agent in 2012, so drafting his replacement will be a priority for Baltimore in this draft. |
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30. Philadelphia Eagles 
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Jared Crick – DT – Nebraska
I find Crick to be a bit inconsistent on top of his undersized frame. But there’s no doubt he has had a productive career at Nebraska and he seems to be getting better. A big season in 2012 will find him probably in the top-20. |
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31. Green Bay Packers 
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Courtney Upshaw – LB – Alabama
Another team that is loaded all over the board, the Packers have the luxury of drafting the best player available which is Upshaw. A versatile backer, Upshaw compiled 11.5 TFL and 5 sacks last year. |
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32. New England Patriots
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LaMichael James – RB – Oregon*
The odds of the Patriots actually making two first round picks are slim-to-none. James is an absolutely dynamic playmaker who someone will want badly toward the back-half or round one. |
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Chad Davis
Chad Davis is an avid draft fan who has been writing and evaluating for Draft Breakdown since September of 2010. A native of the Pacific Northwest, he is a Seattle Seahawks season ticket holder, and part-time contributor to the Seahawks blog www.fieldgulls.com. He is a member of the Football Writers Association of America.
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Why dont you try updating your draft order, then maybe people will take you somewhat seriously.
For real. This draft order looks like it’s from the preseason.