2013 NFL Mock Draft: Round 1 - Picks 17-32

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  1. Miami Dolphins: Chance Warmack, G, Alabama
    The Dolphins need to fix the right side of their offensive line so Ryan Tannehill has more time in the pocket. John Jerry should be upgraded.

    Chance Warmack, who could easily go in the 15-20 range is an outstanding guard prospect who would give Miami a huge boost up front.

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    Pick change; previously Justin Hunter, WR

  2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State
    The Buccaneers decided they didn't like Morris Claiborne very much, so they traded out of the No. 5 spot in the 2012 NFL Draft and selected Mark Barron two picks later. They really need cornerback help, especially in the wake of the Aqib Talib trade, so they'll almost have to remedy that need at this juncture. Maybe another SEC defensive back will be the answer.

  3. Detroit Lions: Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon
    I'm not sure how Detroit fans will feel about this pick. Some may want Xavier Rhodes or Barrett Jones, but the Lions' philosophy is to go with the best player available, and based on recent events, I believe that will be Dion Jordan.

    Defensive end is a need anyway. Kyle Vanden Bosch likely won't be back with the team next season because of his $5 million salary, while the other exterior pass-rushers, excluding Cliff Avril, have barely done anything this year.

    Pick change; previously Xavier Rhodes, CB

  4. Minnesota Vikings: Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina
    The Vikings can address one of their biggest needs with arguably the best player available. Defensive tackle is a big issue right now; Kevin Williams will turn 33 in August, and there's no one of note playing next to him. Letroy Guion is a decent rotational guy but should not be a starter.

    Pick change; previously Johnathan Jenkins, DT



  5. Seattle Seahawks: Robert Woods, WR, USC
    The Seahawks' receiving corps really needs to be upgraded. Sidney Rice is constantly laboring through injuries and has struggled to get any sort of separation for most of the season. Braylon Edwards is done, while Golden Tate is way too inconsistent. Russell Wilson keeps improving every week, so Pete Carroll needs to bolster his wideouts.

  6. Pittsburgh Steelers: Alec Ogletree, ILB, Georgia
    The Steelers wanted Dont'a Hightower, but David DeCastro was just too good to pass up at No. 24 this past April. Pittsburgh now has few needs, but one of them is still at inside linebacker. Maybe the team will still end up with an SEC linebacker.

    Pick change; previously C.J. Mosley, ILB

  7. Indianapolis Colts: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
    Winston Justice has actually played surprisingly well this year at right tackle, but can that continue over 16 games? I'm not so sure. If not, the Colts will need to improve Andrew Luck's pass protection.

    Pick change; previously Johnathan Hankins, NT

  8. Green Bay Packers: Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame
    Jermichael Finley will be due close to $8 million in 2013, and Packer fans should be happy about that because Finley is one of the most overrated players in the NFL. He's terribly inconsistent and doesn't appear as though he'll ever live up to expectations.

    Pick change; previously Barrett Jones, G/C/OT



  9. Denver Broncos: Kawann Short, DT, Purdue
    The Broncos spent a second-rounder this past April on Derek Wolfe, but he's playing defensive end and moving inside on nickel situations. That's why Denver still needs a ton of help at defensive tackle, especially after that pathetic showing against New England's running game. Besides, starting defensive tackles Justin Bannan and Kevin Vickerson will both be free agents in March.

  10. New England Patriots: Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor
    It's amazing that New England's offense has been this incredible considering that Deion Branch is playing two-thirds of the snaps every game. Imagine how explosive the Patriots would be if they added a legitimate threat opposite Brandon Lloyd.

  11. New York Giants: Alex Okafor, DE, Texas
    Giant fans know that general manager Jerry Reese loves drafting pass-rushers. With Osi Umenyiora entering free agency this March and Justin Tuck having a down year, Reese may select a defensive end at the end of the first round.

    Pick change; previously Dion Jordan, DE

  12. San Francisco 49ers: Eric Reid, S, LSU
    Donte Whitner hasn't been very good this year. Dashon Goldson, meanwhile, was slapped with a franchise tag this prior offseason. The 49ers will need a replacement if they can't sign him to a long-term deal. Eric Reid has struggled a bit this year, which explains his tumble in these mock drafts, but he's one of the best prospects available at this juncture.



  13. Baltimore Ravens: C.J. Mosley, ILB, Alabama
    The Ravens wanted Dont'a Hightower, but the Patriots moved ahead of them and stole him. Maybe Ozzie Newsome will select another Alabama linebacker as a successor for Ray Lewis in April. Lewis is out for the year with torn triceps. His career could be over.

    Pick change; previously Alec Ogletree, ILB

  14. Chicago Bears: Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
    Two of Chicago's key defensive tackles, Henry Melton and Amobi Okoye, will be free agents in March. Losing Melton would be especially painful, so if that happens, they'll need to find a solution in free agency or during the draft.

    Pick change; previously Sylvester Williams, DT

  15. Houston Texans: Jesse Williams, NT, Alabama
    The one piece the Texans seem to be missing defensively is a run-stuffing nose tackle. Shaun Cody and Earl Mitchell are just mediocre talents, at best. Jesse Williams is one of the top available prospects.

    Pick change; previously Eric Fisher, OT

  16. Atlanta Falcons: Barrett Jones, G/C/OT, Alabama
    Peter Konz will eventually move to center and replace Todd McClure, but the Falcons will still need an upgrade at right guard. They'll also have to find help at right tackle if Tyson Clabo continues to struggle. Barrett Jones can play four positions up front.

    Pick change; previously Alex Okafor, DE



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