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

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  1. Cincinnati Bengals: Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU
    Geno Atkins is a monster in the interior, but the Bengals have to find pass-rushing help on the outside, given that Michael Johnson is set to hit free agency. Sam Montgomery is arguably the top player available, so Cincinnati can fill a big need with the top prospect on the board.

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  2. St. Louis Rams: Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas
    I don't know if the Rams necessarily go with a receiver anymore. Chris Givens has looked great and then there's Danny Amendola. By taking a wideout in the first round, St. Louis would be giving up on Brian Quick after one year. I don't think the front office will do that unless it's smitten with a particular receiver.

    The Rams' defense is playing great, but they have a couple of areas they need to address. One such spot is the safety position. Craigh Dahl must be upgraded.

    Pick change; previously Keenan Allen, WR

  3. Dallas Cowboys: Johnathan Jenkins, NT, Georgia
    The Cowboys had the option of picking J.J. Watt at No. 9 overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. They went with Tyron Smith, who was great in his rookie campaign, but they were hurting at the defensive end position as a consequence. In this scenario, they'd be able to move Jay Ratliff outside. It's something they were thinking about when they were seriously considering taking Dontari Poe in April.

  4. Minnesota Vikings: Alec Ogletree, ILB, Georgia
    For years, the Vikings have watched in envy as the Bears possessed one of the top middle linebackers in the NFL. Perhaps now it'll be Minnesota's opportunity to turn the tables and secure a stud middle linebacker of their own. Alec Ogletree just had a monstrous season for Georgia and has shot himself up into top-20 consideration. He's the top player on the board and would offer the Vikings a huge upgrade over the anemic Jasper Brinkley.



  5. Pittsburgh Steelers: Alex Okafor, DE/OLB, Texas
    James Harrison may not be back next year. He'll be due $6.6 million as a 35-year-old who is having trouble staying healthy. The Steelers may spend an early pick on a rush linebacker.

  6. Chicago Bears: Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame
    Jon Gruden highlighted the fact that the Bears haven't had a reliable pass-catching tight end since Greg Olsen was on the team. They jettisoned Olsen because Mike Martz hates receiving tight ends, but Martz is long gone, so it's time for them to go back to that. Jay Cutler would really benefit from having a dependable target over the middle of the field. After all, Cutler can't keep throwing it to Brandon Marshall on every single play.

    Pick change; previously Jonathan Cooper, G/C

  7. Seattle Seahawks: Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor
    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. Golden Tate, meanwhile, is way too inconsistent, though he's been better lately. Russell Wilson keeps improving every week, so Pete Carroll needs to bolster his wideout corps.

    This is a bit high for Terrance Williams, but the Seahawks don't fear taking anyone who is deemed a reach. Pete Carroll will likely fall in love with Williams' size and straight-line speed.

  8. Indianapolis Colts: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
    Winston Justice actually played surprisingly well during the early stages of the season, but his play has dropped off lately. Plus, he cannot seem to stay healthy, and Andrew Luck is just too valuable to the organization for Indianapolis to keep relying on Justice. The Colts need to improve Luck's pass protection.



  9. New York Giants: Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU
    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. Ezekiel Ansah doesn't have much experience, but he's a highly athletic pass-rusher who has tremendous upside. Remind you of anyone?

  10. Green Bay Packers: Keenan Allen, WR, California
    Greg Jennings will be a free agent in March. He's proven to be unreliable in terms of staying healthy, so the Packers may choose not to re-sign him. If so, they may target a receiver early in the 2013 NFL Draft. Keenan Allen is the top player available in this situation, so I doubt Ted Thompson would hesitate to pluck him off the board.

    Pick change; previously Tyler Eifert, TE

  11. 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 SEC linebacker as a successor for Ray Lewis in April. Lewis was thought to be out for the year with torn triceps. His career could be over very soon.

  12. Denver Broncos: Jonathan Cooper, G/C, North Carolina
    The Broncos need an upgrade on the offensive line. Right guard Manuel Ramirez was not getting the job done for the suddenly injury-prone Chris Kuper, who has barely seen the field this year. Zane Beadles isn't good on the other side either. Denver can easily find an upgrade this April.

    Pick change; previously Kenny Vaccaro, S



  13. San Francisco 49ers: Matt Elam, S, Florida
    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.

  14. New England Patriots: Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia
    It's amazing that New England's offense has been this incredible considering that Deion Branch was playing two-thirds of the snaps every game prior to being released. Imagine how explosive the Patriots would be if they added a legitimate threat opposite Brandon Lloyd. They also have to think about a possible future without Wes Welker, who will be a free agent this offseason. New England has shown that it doesn't value Welker as much, so another team could offer him way more money.

  15. Atlanta Falcons: Barrett Jones, G/C/OT, Alabama
    Peter Konz could eventually move to center and replace Todd McClure, but the Falcons will still need an upgrade at right guard (or center if they decide to keep Konz where he is right now). They'll also have to find help at right tackle if Tyson Clabo continues to struggle. Barrett Jones can play four positions up front.

  16. Houston Texans: Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee
    The Texans have needed a No. 2 receiver for years, but now that Andre Johnson is into his 30s, it won't be long before they have to secure a new No. 1 wideout for Matt Schaub. Justin Hunter provides great value at the bottom of the first round.



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