11. Kansas City Chiefs: Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis
Kelly Gregg is what you call in football terms “ancient”. After being a late first round projection a few months ago, Dontari Poe burst onto the scene at the combine and put up some ridiculous numbers. His talent is undeniable, but there are questions about his motor and the amount of effort he puts into each play. The Chiefs could also look at Courtney Upshaw.
12. Seattle Seahawks: Courtney Upshaw, LB/DE, Alabama
The Seahawks have a definite need for a pass rusher. Courtney Upshaw is an elite player and the Seahawks should feel very lucky if he falls to them at this pick. If Upshaw is not here, they could look at Melvin Ingram.
13. Arizona Cardinals: David DeCastro, G, Stanford
The Cardinals never got a good look at Kevin Kolb last season, as he was injured for most of it. The Cardinals will want to keep him healthy for a season to see if he is worth the contract they gave him before they look for someone else. David DeCastro is the best guard prospect to enter the draft in quite a while, and would go a long way in keeping Kolb on his feet.
14. Dallas Cowboys: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
The Cowboys defense was improved last season with Rob Ryan as the defensive coordinator, but the secondary was the weak link. Terrance Newman is aging rapidly and needs to be replaced. Dre Kirkpatrick should immediately start. He has some character issues, but his talent is undeniable.
15. Philadelphia Eagles: Mark Barron, S, Alabama
The Eagles traded for DeMeco Ryans, which will vastly improve their linebacking corps. The Eagles will no longer have to spend their first round pick on a middle linebacker. The Eagles can add depth to their secondary with Mark Barron.
16. New York Jets: Luke Kuechly, ILB, Boston College
The Eagles don’t have any overwhelming needs, so taking Luke Kuechly here would be an excellent pick. There is a good chance he doesn’t fall this far, but if he does, his ability to diagnose a play and make the tackle will improve an already strong Jets defense.
17. Cincinnati Bengals VIA Oakland: Janoris Jenkins, CB, N Alabama
Here is my required Bengals-character issues draft choice. Jenkins got in trouble at Florida with marijuana possession several times. That shouldn’t be a problem for the Bengals who let Jerome Simpson play after being caught with six pounds of weed in his house. With the loss of Jonathan Joseph, and Nate Clements’ age, the Bengals are in the market for a cornerback. If Jenkins can resolve his problems, he is a stud lockdown corner who could have been a top-10 pick if not for his off-field issues.
18. San Diego Chargers: Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB, S Carolina
The biggest thing the Chargers lacked on defense last season was a pass rusher. Ingram can play on the edge or at outside linebacker, and excels at putting pressure on the quarterback. Expect Rivers to come back to form this season as well as improved defensive line play if Ingram is drafted.
19. Chicago Bears: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
I previously had the Bears drafting Michael Floyd, but his stock is rising and the Bears were able to obtain Brandon Marshall. The Bears can go with a best-player-available approach here, and invest in Riley Reiff to shore up their offensive line, because a healthy Cutler and Forte are the keys for this team to succeed, as is evident from their collapse last year after both were injured.
20. Tennessee Titans: Fletcher Cox, DT/DE, Miss State
The Titans addressed an area of need by signing Kamerion Wimbley. Like the Bears last pick, the Titans have the ability to draft the best player left on the board. That player is Fletcher Cox. He can play at defensive end, which is an area of need for the Titans.
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