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

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  1. Arizona Cardinals: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
    If you watched the Cardinals' pitiful Monday night performance against the arch-rival 49ers, you know that they almost have to go with a tackle. The brittle Kevin Kolb doesn't stand a chance behind Arizona's front line.

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    Pick change; previously Taylor Lewan, OT

  2. Detroit Lions: Chance Warmack, G, Alabama
    The Lions' draft strategy is to pick the top player on their board. Will they do so if that happens to be a guard? Perhaps - they have to upgrade the interior of their offensive line.

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

    Pick change; previously Dion Jordan, DE

  3. 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.

  4. Minnesota Vikings: Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee
    If either Keenan Allen or Justin Hunter is available for Minnesota in the first round, it's difficult to envision the front office not pulling the trigger. The Vikings have to add more talent to complement Christian Ponder. They need an upgrade across from Percy Harvin, as Jerome Simpson is way too inconsistent to be a No. 2 receiver.

    Pick change; previously Sylvester Williams, 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 wideout corps.

  6. New York Giants: Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon
    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 Alex Okafor, DE

  7. Pittsburgh Steelers: C.J. Mosley, ILB, Alabama
    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 Alabama linebacker.

    Pick change; previously Alec Ogletree, ILB

  8. Indianapolis Colts: Sheldon Richardson, DE/DT, Missouri
    The Colts have numerous issues on defense, one of which is the lack of push up front. Cory Redding and Drake Nevis are just middling talents, while Fili Moala is set to hit free agency in March. Sheldon Richardson would figure to provide a huge boost on the defensive line for Indianapolis.

    Pick change; previously Eric Fisher, OT



  9. Denver Broncos: Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina
    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.

    Pick change; previously Kawann Short, DT

  10. New England Patriots: Kawann Short, DT, Purdue
    The Patriots are getting no interior pass rush. Vince Wilfork, who just turned 31, is not having a good season and appears to be declining. Kyle Love, meanwhile, has been a non-factor for the most part. Kawann Short has been dominant for Purdue this year. He has the size and versatility that Bill Belichick likes in his defensive linemen.

    Pick change; previously Terrance Williams, WR

  11. 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.

  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: Alec Ogletree, ILB, Georgia
    The Ravens wanted Dont'a Hightower, but the Patriots moved ahead of them and stole him. Maybe Ozzie Newsome will select another SEC 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 C.J. Mosley, ILB

  14. Chicago Bears: Dallas Thomas, OT/G, Tennessee
    If you watched the Bears struggle to score against the Texans, you know that they need to find multiple upgrades for their struggling offensive line. Dallas Thomas can play multiple positions up front.

    Pick change; previously Sheldon Richardson, DT

  15. Houston Texans: Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor
    The Texans have needed a No. 2 receiver for years, but now that Andre Johnson is declining, it won't be long before they have to secure a new No. 1 wideout for Matt Schaub.

    Pick change; previously Jesse Williams, NT

  16. Atlanta Falcons: Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU
    The overpaid Ray Edwards was recently cut. Meanwhile, John Abraham was re-signed to a team-friendly deal last offseason, which means the Falcons can release him if he regresses. Defensive end will be a priority early in the 2013 NFL Draft, and the Falcons may even double dip at the position in the first few rounds.

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



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