I highlighted 5 Carolina players and their projected ranking. I still think Ace should have come back to raise his stock...he's projected at 206
1. Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan: Possessing high upside and ideal length, along with a strong football IQ and polish to his game, Fisher gets the nod over Luke Joeckel.
2. Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M: A technician at left tackle, Joeckel is the most pro-ready tackle prospect I’ve ever evaluated. Though he may not have the same upside as Fisher, you can feel confident he’s going to be a 10-year NFL starter.
3. Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia: Geno Smith may slip on draft day, but his composure, short-area athleticism and ball placement when he's set make him a future franchise quarterback. He still needs some development, but he's worth a top 10 selection.
4. Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri: He’s as athletic a defensive tackle as you’ll find in recent draft history, Richardson offers a high motor and lots of versatility, and he’s consistently disruptive as an interior pass rusher.
5. Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah: Physical with strong hands, Lotulelei is consistently able to drive back interior blockers and cause havoc inside. His ability to take on two blockers and win as a pass rusher one-on-one makes him a top 5 pick.
6. Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State: Though maybe not as athletic as some other top edge rushers in this draft, Werner is a physical, sack-finishing 4-3 defensive end who should be able to provide 8-10 sacks a year for the long haul in the NFL.
7. Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida: With his ability to play a 3- or 5-technique, Floyd has the versatility to play in any scheme He is aggressive and powerful upfield and has the lateral explosiveness to win inside.
8. Dion Jordan, DE/OLB, Oregon: He still has some lingering injury concerns, so he may drop slightly on draft day. But he’s the most versatile rusher in this draft, with the ability to play linebacker or defensive end in every NFL system.
9. Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas: In an NFL where matchup nightmares like Rob Gronkowski or Wes Welker dominate, safeties who are fluid and athletic enough to cover them are in high demand. Vaccaro has that ability.
10. Jonathan Cyprien, S, Florida International: Cyprien’s explosiveness and closing speed make him a top-end strong safety prospect, and his range and timing in coverage make him a top-flight free safety prospect.
11. Chance Warmack, G, Alabama: A physical mauler in the short area, Warmack edges out Jonathan Cooper for not only the best guard in this class but the best guard in recent draft history.
12. Jonathan Cooper, G, North Carolina: An athletic prospect who’s fluid laterally and moving upfield, Cooper is likely ahead of Warmack for teams that value mobility. Regardless, both are future Pro Bowlers.
13. Keenan Allen, WR, California: Despite his poor 40 time and other recent, negative news, Allen is still our top-rated receiver thanks to his ability to win inside and out, create separation and pick up yards after the catch.
14. Kevin Minter, ILB, LSU: Though he doesn’t get headlines like the other linebackers in this class, Minter’s ability to finish plays in the tackle box, utilize his range to work on the edge and natural drops in coverage should make him a long-term starter.
15. Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse: He is the only other top 10-worthy QB in this class. Nassib's decisiveness, velocity and development in his footwork/football IQ are what should make him an early contributor and a long-term top-tier quarterback in the NFL.
16. Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama: Able to play in both man and zone coverage at a high level, Milliner finishes plays in the air and changes directions well downfield. He’s the clear-cut best cornerback in this class.
17. Quinton Patton, WR, Louisiana Tech
The most consistent and decisive route runner in this draft, Patton is able to finish catches away from his body and work upfield after the initial catch at a high level. He’s an instant and high-end starter early in his career.
18. Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma: While his ceiling will likely make a team select him in the top 10, Johnson is still raw and needs to add strength and bulk before he’s a capable starter. Still, he shows athleticism in space and has experience at right and left tackle.
19. Corey Lemonier, DE/OLB, Auburn: With his quick first step and decisive initial rush move, Lemonier works well on the edge, setting up his rushers and generating efficient initial pressure. He can likely work in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense.
20. Arthur Brown, ILB, Kansas State: Athletic, aggressive, and versatile, Brown is likely to be a fan favorite thanks to his quickness and range. Though he is undersized, he will be able to step in immediately and have long-term success.
21. Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State: A well-built, physical cornerback, Rhodes has the ability to press receivers at the line and remain physical and fluid downfield.
22. Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame: A potential matchup nightmare, Eifert has rare size and ball skills for a tight end.
23. Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU: Ansah is one of the more intriguing prospects in this class thanks to his quick development at BYU. He has ideal length and body control and has a tremendous upside, but his limited experience worries us enough to move him out of the top 15.
24. Tank Carradine, DE, Florida State: Carradine utilizes natural leverage and finishes plays in the backfield at a high level. If he had played all of 2012, he may have become Florida State’s top prospect.
25. Cordarelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee: Because of character concerns and lack of football experience, he falls to the first-round fringe. Still, Patterson’s big-play ability and explosiveness after the catch could have some teams thinking Percy Harvin-type upside.
26. Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State: Banks is a physical, well-built, SEC-tested cornerback. His experience as both a press and downfield cornerback should make him an early starter in the NFL.
27. Robert Woods, WR, USC: Woods’ length, fluidity, and football IQ should make him a solid NFL starter.
28. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson: Despite recent character concerns stemming from an incident at the Combine, Hopkins still is one of the higher rated receivers in this class thanks to his efficiency in the short area and natural vertical ability.
29. Larry Warford, G, Kentucky: Warford is not a flashy mover laterally, but he is a sound technician who should be an instant starter.
30. Barkevious Mingo, DE/OLB, LSU: Mingo could go anywhere from pick No. 2 to 26. His lack of finishing ability as a pass rusher and need for development worry us enough to drop him out of the top 20.
31. Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas: After a rough year at Arkansas thanks to his coach and top receivers departing, Wilson showed toughness that NFL coaches love. Though he’s erratic with his ball placement at times, he has the arm and pocket toughness to be effective in the NFL.
32. Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford: While not as athletically gifted as Eifert, Ertz is polished in getting separation as both an in-line and split out tight end.
33. Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia: A dynamic playmaker possessing elite elusiveness, breakaway speed and change of direction, Austin needs an ideal scheme fit to allow for maximum use of his skills. He could be a Percy Harvin type or or the next Dexter McCluster.
34. Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama: Williams is a stable, gap-eating nose tackle who can play all three downs. He may not be the flashiest interior lineman in this draft but can quietly do wonders for a team’s pass rush.
35. John Jenkins, DT, Georgia: With a massive frame and the ability to carry 330-plus pounds well enough, Jenkins is an ideal fit to play the nose or 5-technique in a 3-4 defense.
36. Matt Barkley, QB, USC: His lack of ideal outside-the-hashes arm strength and limited mobility under pressure have caused concerns, but Barkley's ball placement, developed mechanics and elite football IQ should make him a more-than-capable NFL starter.
37. Terron Armstead, OT, Arkansas Pine-Bluff: Possessing the best feet among offensive linemen in this draft, Armstead is more than just a workout wonder. He has left tackle experience along with the ability to play right tackle or guard at the NFL level.
38. D.J. Fluker, OT, Alabama: A fast riser thanks to his mauling run ability and use of length as a run blocker, Fluker should be an immediate starter in a run-focused offense.
39. Eric Reid, S, LSU: He was inconsistent as a senior thanks to taking poor angles to the ball and the inability to show the elite athleticism he displayed as a junior. But Reid has the range, tackling ability and ball skills to be an NFL starter.
40. Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington: Though he lacks top-end speed and physicality, Trufant has a knack for exploding through receivers in the short area and finishing plays in the air at a high level.
41. Darius Slay, CB, Mississippi State: Though a bit overshadowed by Johnthan Banks in his Mississippi State career, Slay possesses the length and physicality NFL teams are looking for in a modern cornerback.
42. D.J. Swearinger, S, South Carolina: Swearinger isn’t always a flashy player, but he explodes upfield in run support, finishes plays at the second level and shows versatility to be an eventual NFL starter.
43. Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M: Moore has an explosive first step and a high motor and has displayed flashes of brilliance. But his lack of an ideal build and a major need for development make him more of a second-round value.
44. Justin Pugh, G/OT, Syracuse: Pugh’s lack of length may limit him to guard/center at the NFL level, but his hand strength and footwork make him a worthwhile choice early in the second round.
45. Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina: Arguably the quickest defensive lineman off the snap in this draft, Williams is best suited for nose tackle, where he can use his disruptive ability to tie up two blockers.
46. Alex Okafor, DE, Texas: With strong hands and the ability to work inside and outside as a pass rusher, Okafor is a safe pick who can work in multiple 4-3 scenarios.
47. Datone Jones, DE, UCLA: Jones was impressive at the Senior Bowl, but he wasn’t nearly as consistent or dominant on game film. He would be a reach in the first round.
48. Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia: While Tavon Austin gets more attention, Bailey is more NFL-ready. He’s an explosive downfield player who also has a developed route IQ.
49. Da'Rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee Tech: Character red flags pushed him down our board, but this physical, explosive short-area receiver could be a steal in Round 2.
50. Khaseem Greene, OLB, Rutgers: He isn’t worthy of a first-round pick because of his lack of ideal size and inconsistency working through traffic. However, he’s a natural playmaker and a ballhawk and should be a long-term starter in the NFL.
51. Blidi Wreh-Wilson, CB, UConn
52. D.J. Hayden, CB, Houston
53. Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia
54. Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama
55. Markus Wheaton, WR, Oregon State
56. Travis Kelce, TE, Cincinnati
57. Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU
58. Quanterus Smith, DE/OLB, Western Kentucky
59. Jordan Poyer, CB, Oregon State
60. Alec Ogletree, OLB, Georgia
61. Zaviar Gooden, OLB, Missouri
62. Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina
63. Sio Moore, OLB, UConn
64. Jamar Taylor, CB, Boise State
65. Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State
66. Aaron Dobson, WR, Marshall
67. Chris Harper, WR, Kansas State
68. Jordan Reed, TE, Florida
69. Jamie Collins, OLB, Southern Miss
70. Bennie Logan, DT, LSU
71. David Amerson, CB, NC State
72. Manti Te'o, ILB, Notre Dame
73. Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee
74. Matt Elam, S, Florida
75. Kenny Stills, WR, Oklahoma
76. Dallas Thomas, OT, Tennessee
77. Zac Dysert, QB, Miami (Ohio)
78. Lavar Edwards, DE, LSU
79. Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State
80. Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor
81. Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma
82. Chase Thomas, OLB, Stanford
83. Travis Frederick, C, Wisconsin
84. Barrett Jones, C, Alabama
85. Marcus Lattimore, RB, South Carolina
86. Kawann Short, DT, Purdue
87. Sanders Commings, CB, Georgia
88. Phillip Thomas, S, Fresno State
89. Baccari Rambo, S, Georgia
90. B.W. Webb, CB, William & Mary
91. Josh Boyce, WR, TCU
92. Keith Pough, OLB, Howard
93. Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson
94. Joseph Randle, RB, Oklahoma State
95. Michael Williams, TE, Alabama
96. Shawn Williams, S, Georgia
97. DeVonte Holloman, OLB, South Carolina
98. Jonathan Franklin, RB, UCLA
99. E.J. Manuel, QB, Florida State
100. Mike Glennon, QB, N.C. State
101. Stepfan Taylor, RB, Stanford
102. Mike Gilislee, RB, Florida
103. Marquis Goodwin, WR, Texas
104. Margus Hunt, DE, SMU
105. Michael Buchanan, DE, Illinois
106. Leon McFadden, CB, San Diego State
107. T.J. Moe, WR, Missouri
108. Kenny Tate, S, Maryland
109. David Bass, DE/OLB, Missouri Western
110. Mike Catapano, DE, Princeton
111. Shamarko Thomas, S, Syracuse
112. Kiko Alonso, ILB, Oregon
113. Josh Evans, S, Florida
114. David Quessenberry, G, San Jose State
115. Brennan Williams, OT, North Carolina
116. Reid Fregal, OT, Ohio State
117. Brandon Williams, DT, Missouri Southern
118. Adrian Bushell, CB, Louisville
119. Alvin Bailey, G, Arkansas
120. Dwayne Gratz, CB, UConn
121. Elvis Fisher, OT, Missouri
122. Kyle Long, G, Oregon
123. Tyler Bray, QB, Tennessee
124. Zac Stacy, RB, Vanderbilt
125. Brandon Jenkins, DE, Florida State
126. Gavin Escobar, TE, San Diego State
127. Jelani Jenkins, OLB, Florida
128. Mychal Rivera, TE, Tennessee
129. Jon Bostic, ILB, Florida
130. Logan Ryan, CB, Rutgers
131. Bruce Taylor, OLB, Virginia Tech
132. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
133. Tavarres King, WR, Georgia
134. Malcolm Bronson, S, McNeese State
135. Ryan Swope, WR, Texas A&M
136. Christine Michael, RB, Texas A&M
137. Nico Johnson, ILB, Alabama
138. Brian Winters, G, Kent State
139. Dennis Johnson, RB, Arkansas
140. Robert Alford, CB, Southeastern Louisiana
141. Ray Graham, RB, Pittsburgh
142. Knile Davis, RB, Arkansas
143. Will Davis, CB, Utah State
144. Terry Hawthorne, CB, Illinois
145. Manase Foketi, OT, West Texas A&M
146. Josh Boyd, DT, Mississippi State
147. Jake Knott, OLB, Iowa State
148. Ricky Wagner, OT, Wisconsin
149. Jordan Mills, OT, Louisiana Tech
150. Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin
151. Le'Veon Bell, RB, Michigan State
152. Hugh Thornton, G, Illinois
153. Armonty Bryant, DE, East Central
154. George Winn, RB, Cincinnati
155. Justin Brown, WR, Oklahoma
156. Aaron Melette, WR, Elon
157. Omoregi Uzzi, G, Georgia Tech
158. T.J. Johnson, C, South Carolina
159. Gerald Hodges, OLB, Penn State
160. Kyle Juszcyzk, TE, Harvard
161. Dax Swanson, CB, Sam Houston State
162. Spencer Ware, RB, LSU
163. Miguel Maysonet, RB, Stony Brook
164. Nick Kasa, TE, Colorado
165. Akeem Spence, DT, Illinois
166. Michael Mauti, ILB, Penn State
167. Kevin Reddick, ILB, North Carolina
168. Vince Williams, ILB, Florida State
169. William Gholston, DE, Michigan State
170. Phillip Lutzenkirchen, TE, Auburn
171. Kwame Geathers, DT, Georgia
172. A.J. Klien, OLB, Iowa State
173. Uzoma Nwachukwu, WR, Texas A&M
174. Vance McDonald, TE, Rice
175. Montori Hughes, DT, Tennessee-Martin
176. Ryan Otten, TE, San Jose State
177. Chris Gragg, TE, Arkansas
178. Brian Schwenke, C, California
179. Brandon McGee, CB, Miami (Fla.)
180. Tharold Simon, CB, LSU
181. Cameron Lawrence, OLB, Mississippi State
182. Jonathan Stewart, ILB, Texas A&M
183. Micah Hyde, CB, Iowa
184. Cornelius Washington, DE, Georgia
185. Patrick Lewis, C, Texas A&M
186. David King, DT, Oklahoma
187. Wes Horton, DE, USC
188. David Bakhtiari, G, Colorado
189. Sean Porter, OLB, Texas A&M
190. Lamar Mady, G, Youngstown State
191. Nickell Robey, CB, USC
192. Levine Toilolo, TE, Stanford
193. Kenjon Barner, RB, Oregon
194. Kerwynn Williams, RB, Utah State
195. Everett Dawkins, DT, Florida State
196. Lerentee McCray, DE, Florida
197. Michael Ford, RB, LSU
198. Jordan Hill, DT, Penn State
199. Joseph Fauria, TE, UCLA
200. Chris Faulk, OT, LSU
201. Xavier Nixon, OT, Florida
202. Khaled Holmes, C, USC
203. Kaleb Ramsey, DT, Boston College
204. Abry Jones, DE, Georgia
205. Phillip Steward, ILB, Houston
206. Ace Sanders, WR, South Carolina
207. Matt Scott, QB, Arizona
208. Denard Robinson, WR, Michigan
209. T.J. McDonald, S, USC
210. Cooper Taylor, S, Richmond
211. Rontez Miles, S, California (Pa.)
212. Dion Sims, TE, Michigan State
213. Zeke Motta, S, Notre Dame
214. Malliciah Goodman, DE, Clemson
215. Zach Rogers, WR, Tennessee
216. Oday Aboushi, G, Virginia
217. Tanner Hawkinson, OT, Kansas
218. Lane Taylor, G, Oklahoma State
219. Joe Vellano, DT, Maryland
220. Ryan Spadola, WR, Lehigh
221. Rufus Johnson, DE, Tarleton State
222. Zach Line, RB, SMU
223. Omarius Hines, WR, Florida
224. Conner Vernon, WR, Duke
225. Cobi Hamilton, WR, Arkansas
226. Mark Harrison, WR, Rutgers
227. Marquis Jackson, DE, Portland State
228. Chad Bumphis, WR, Mississippi State
229. Ryan Griffin, QB, Tulane
230. Jordan Rodgers, QB, Vanderbilt
231. Stansly Maponga, DE, TCU
232. Tom Wort, ILB, Oklahoma
233. Jawan Jamison, RB, Rutgers
234. Blake Williamson, TE, California (Pa.)
235. Chris Hubbard, OT, UAB
236. Dalton Freeman, C, Clemson
237. J.C. Tretter, G, Cornell
238. Tyrann Mathieu, CB/S, LSU
239. Marc Anthony, CB, California
240. Zach Sudfeld, TE, Nevada
241. Jeff Nady, OT, Nevada
242. Oscar Johnson, OT, Louisiana Tech
243. Ryan Schraeder, G, Valdosta State
244. Brandon Thurmond, DE, Arkanass Pine-Bluff
245. Johnny Adams, CB, Michigan State
246. Emory Blake, WR, Auburn
247. Dan Buckner, WR, Arizona
248. Braden Brown, G, BYU
249. Steve Beauharnais, OLB, Rutgers
250. Robert McCabe, OLB, Georgetown
1. Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan: Possessing high upside and ideal length, along with a strong football IQ and polish to his game, Fisher gets the nod over Luke Joeckel.
2. Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M: A technician at left tackle, Joeckel is the most pro-ready tackle prospect I’ve ever evaluated. Though he may not have the same upside as Fisher, you can feel confident he’s going to be a 10-year NFL starter.
3. Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia: Geno Smith may slip on draft day, but his composure, short-area athleticism and ball placement when he's set make him a future franchise quarterback. He still needs some development, but he's worth a top 10 selection.
4. Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri: He’s as athletic a defensive tackle as you’ll find in recent draft history, Richardson offers a high motor and lots of versatility, and he’s consistently disruptive as an interior pass rusher.
5. Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah: Physical with strong hands, Lotulelei is consistently able to drive back interior blockers and cause havoc inside. His ability to take on two blockers and win as a pass rusher one-on-one makes him a top 5 pick.
6. Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State: Though maybe not as athletic as some other top edge rushers in this draft, Werner is a physical, sack-finishing 4-3 defensive end who should be able to provide 8-10 sacks a year for the long haul in the NFL.
7. Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida: With his ability to play a 3- or 5-technique, Floyd has the versatility to play in any scheme He is aggressive and powerful upfield and has the lateral explosiveness to win inside.
8. Dion Jordan, DE/OLB, Oregon: He still has some lingering injury concerns, so he may drop slightly on draft day. But he’s the most versatile rusher in this draft, with the ability to play linebacker or defensive end in every NFL system.
9. Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas: In an NFL where matchup nightmares like Rob Gronkowski or Wes Welker dominate, safeties who are fluid and athletic enough to cover them are in high demand. Vaccaro has that ability.
10. Jonathan Cyprien, S, Florida International: Cyprien’s explosiveness and closing speed make him a top-end strong safety prospect, and his range and timing in coverage make him a top-flight free safety prospect.
11. Chance Warmack, G, Alabama: A physical mauler in the short area, Warmack edges out Jonathan Cooper for not only the best guard in this class but the best guard in recent draft history.
12. Jonathan Cooper, G, North Carolina: An athletic prospect who’s fluid laterally and moving upfield, Cooper is likely ahead of Warmack for teams that value mobility. Regardless, both are future Pro Bowlers.
13. Keenan Allen, WR, California: Despite his poor 40 time and other recent, negative news, Allen is still our top-rated receiver thanks to his ability to win inside and out, create separation and pick up yards after the catch.
14. Kevin Minter, ILB, LSU: Though he doesn’t get headlines like the other linebackers in this class, Minter’s ability to finish plays in the tackle box, utilize his range to work on the edge and natural drops in coverage should make him a long-term starter.
15. Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse: He is the only other top 10-worthy QB in this class. Nassib's decisiveness, velocity and development in his footwork/football IQ are what should make him an early contributor and a long-term top-tier quarterback in the NFL.
16. Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama: Able to play in both man and zone coverage at a high level, Milliner finishes plays in the air and changes directions well downfield. He’s the clear-cut best cornerback in this class.
17. Quinton Patton, WR, Louisiana Tech
The most consistent and decisive route runner in this draft, Patton is able to finish catches away from his body and work upfield after the initial catch at a high level. He’s an instant and high-end starter early in his career.
18. Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma: While his ceiling will likely make a team select him in the top 10, Johnson is still raw and needs to add strength and bulk before he’s a capable starter. Still, he shows athleticism in space and has experience at right and left tackle.
19. Corey Lemonier, DE/OLB, Auburn: With his quick first step and decisive initial rush move, Lemonier works well on the edge, setting up his rushers and generating efficient initial pressure. He can likely work in a 4-3 or 3-4 defense.
20. Arthur Brown, ILB, Kansas State: Athletic, aggressive, and versatile, Brown is likely to be a fan favorite thanks to his quickness and range. Though he is undersized, he will be able to step in immediately and have long-term success.
21. Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State: A well-built, physical cornerback, Rhodes has the ability to press receivers at the line and remain physical and fluid downfield.
22. Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame: A potential matchup nightmare, Eifert has rare size and ball skills for a tight end.
23. Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU: Ansah is one of the more intriguing prospects in this class thanks to his quick development at BYU. He has ideal length and body control and has a tremendous upside, but his limited experience worries us enough to move him out of the top 15.
24. Tank Carradine, DE, Florida State: Carradine utilizes natural leverage and finishes plays in the backfield at a high level. If he had played all of 2012, he may have become Florida State’s top prospect.
25. Cordarelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee: Because of character concerns and lack of football experience, he falls to the first-round fringe. Still, Patterson’s big-play ability and explosiveness after the catch could have some teams thinking Percy Harvin-type upside.
26. Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State: Banks is a physical, well-built, SEC-tested cornerback. His experience as both a press and downfield cornerback should make him an early starter in the NFL.
27. Robert Woods, WR, USC: Woods’ length, fluidity, and football IQ should make him a solid NFL starter.
28. DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson: Despite recent character concerns stemming from an incident at the Combine, Hopkins still is one of the higher rated receivers in this class thanks to his efficiency in the short area and natural vertical ability.
29. Larry Warford, G, Kentucky: Warford is not a flashy mover laterally, but he is a sound technician who should be an instant starter.
30. Barkevious Mingo, DE/OLB, LSU: Mingo could go anywhere from pick No. 2 to 26. His lack of finishing ability as a pass rusher and need for development worry us enough to drop him out of the top 20.
31. Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas: After a rough year at Arkansas thanks to his coach and top receivers departing, Wilson showed toughness that NFL coaches love. Though he’s erratic with his ball placement at times, he has the arm and pocket toughness to be effective in the NFL.
32. Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford: While not as athletically gifted as Eifert, Ertz is polished in getting separation as both an in-line and split out tight end.
33. Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia: A dynamic playmaker possessing elite elusiveness, breakaway speed and change of direction, Austin needs an ideal scheme fit to allow for maximum use of his skills. He could be a Percy Harvin type or or the next Dexter McCluster.
34. Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama: Williams is a stable, gap-eating nose tackle who can play all three downs. He may not be the flashiest interior lineman in this draft but can quietly do wonders for a team’s pass rush.
35. John Jenkins, DT, Georgia: With a massive frame and the ability to carry 330-plus pounds well enough, Jenkins is an ideal fit to play the nose or 5-technique in a 3-4 defense.
36. Matt Barkley, QB, USC: His lack of ideal outside-the-hashes arm strength and limited mobility under pressure have caused concerns, but Barkley's ball placement, developed mechanics and elite football IQ should make him a more-than-capable NFL starter.
37. Terron Armstead, OT, Arkansas Pine-Bluff: Possessing the best feet among offensive linemen in this draft, Armstead is more than just a workout wonder. He has left tackle experience along with the ability to play right tackle or guard at the NFL level.
38. D.J. Fluker, OT, Alabama: A fast riser thanks to his mauling run ability and use of length as a run blocker, Fluker should be an immediate starter in a run-focused offense.
39. Eric Reid, S, LSU: He was inconsistent as a senior thanks to taking poor angles to the ball and the inability to show the elite athleticism he displayed as a junior. But Reid has the range, tackling ability and ball skills to be an NFL starter.
40. Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington: Though he lacks top-end speed and physicality, Trufant has a knack for exploding through receivers in the short area and finishing plays in the air at a high level.
41. Darius Slay, CB, Mississippi State: Though a bit overshadowed by Johnthan Banks in his Mississippi State career, Slay possesses the length and physicality NFL teams are looking for in a modern cornerback.
42. D.J. Swearinger, S, South Carolina: Swearinger isn’t always a flashy player, but he explodes upfield in run support, finishes plays at the second level and shows versatility to be an eventual NFL starter.
43. Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M: Moore has an explosive first step and a high motor and has displayed flashes of brilliance. But his lack of an ideal build and a major need for development make him more of a second-round value.
44. Justin Pugh, G/OT, Syracuse: Pugh’s lack of length may limit him to guard/center at the NFL level, but his hand strength and footwork make him a worthwhile choice early in the second round.
45. Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina: Arguably the quickest defensive lineman off the snap in this draft, Williams is best suited for nose tackle, where he can use his disruptive ability to tie up two blockers.
46. Alex Okafor, DE, Texas: With strong hands and the ability to work inside and outside as a pass rusher, Okafor is a safe pick who can work in multiple 4-3 scenarios.
47. Datone Jones, DE, UCLA: Jones was impressive at the Senior Bowl, but he wasn’t nearly as consistent or dominant on game film. He would be a reach in the first round.
48. Stedman Bailey, WR, West Virginia: While Tavon Austin gets more attention, Bailey is more NFL-ready. He’s an explosive downfield player who also has a developed route IQ.
49. Da'Rick Rogers, WR, Tennessee Tech: Character red flags pushed him down our board, but this physical, explosive short-area receiver could be a steal in Round 2.
50. Khaseem Greene, OLB, Rutgers: He isn’t worthy of a first-round pick because of his lack of ideal size and inconsistency working through traffic. However, he’s a natural playmaker and a ballhawk and should be a long-term starter in the NFL.
51. Blidi Wreh-Wilson, CB, UConn
52. D.J. Hayden, CB, Houston
53. Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia
54. Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama
55. Markus Wheaton, WR, Oregon State
56. Travis Kelce, TE, Cincinnati
57. Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU
58. Quanterus Smith, DE/OLB, Western Kentucky
59. Jordan Poyer, CB, Oregon State
60. Alec Ogletree, OLB, Georgia
61. Zaviar Gooden, OLB, Missouri
62. Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina
63. Sio Moore, OLB, UConn
64. Jamar Taylor, CB, Boise State
65. Menelik Watson, OT, Florida State
66. Aaron Dobson, WR, Marshall
67. Chris Harper, WR, Kansas State
68. Jordan Reed, TE, Florida
69. Jamie Collins, OLB, Southern Miss
70. Bennie Logan, DT, LSU
71. David Amerson, CB, NC State
72. Manti Te'o, ILB, Notre Dame
73. Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee
74. Matt Elam, S, Florida
75. Kenny Stills, WR, Oklahoma
76. Dallas Thomas, OT, Tennessee
77. Zac Dysert, QB, Miami (Ohio)
78. Lavar Edwards, DE, LSU
79. Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State
80. Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor
81. Tony Jefferson, S, Oklahoma
82. Chase Thomas, OLB, Stanford
83. Travis Frederick, C, Wisconsin
84. Barrett Jones, C, Alabama
85. Marcus Lattimore, RB, South Carolina
86. Kawann Short, DT, Purdue
87. Sanders Commings, CB, Georgia
88. Phillip Thomas, S, Fresno State
89. Baccari Rambo, S, Georgia
90. B.W. Webb, CB, William & Mary
91. Josh Boyce, WR, TCU
92. Keith Pough, OLB, Howard
93. Andre Ellington, RB, Clemson
94. Joseph Randle, RB, Oklahoma State
95. Michael Williams, TE, Alabama
96. Shawn Williams, S, Georgia
97. DeVonte Holloman, OLB, South Carolina
98. Jonathan Franklin, RB, UCLA
99. E.J. Manuel, QB, Florida State
100. Mike Glennon, QB, N.C. State
101. Stepfan Taylor, RB, Stanford
102. Mike Gilislee, RB, Florida
103. Marquis Goodwin, WR, Texas
104. Margus Hunt, DE, SMU
105. Michael Buchanan, DE, Illinois
106. Leon McFadden, CB, San Diego State
107. T.J. Moe, WR, Missouri
108. Kenny Tate, S, Maryland
109. David Bass, DE/OLB, Missouri Western
110. Mike Catapano, DE, Princeton
111. Shamarko Thomas, S, Syracuse
112. Kiko Alonso, ILB, Oregon
113. Josh Evans, S, Florida
114. David Quessenberry, G, San Jose State
115. Brennan Williams, OT, North Carolina
116. Reid Fregal, OT, Ohio State
117. Brandon Williams, DT, Missouri Southern
118. Adrian Bushell, CB, Louisville
119. Alvin Bailey, G, Arkansas
120. Dwayne Gratz, CB, UConn
121. Elvis Fisher, OT, Missouri
122. Kyle Long, G, Oregon
123. Tyler Bray, QB, Tennessee
124. Zac Stacy, RB, Vanderbilt
125. Brandon Jenkins, DE, Florida State
126. Gavin Escobar, TE, San Diego State
127. Jelani Jenkins, OLB, Florida
128. Mychal Rivera, TE, Tennessee
129. Jon Bostic, ILB, Florida
130. Logan Ryan, CB, Rutgers
131. Bruce Taylor, OLB, Virginia Tech
132. Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
133. Tavarres King, WR, Georgia
134. Malcolm Bronson, S, McNeese State
135. Ryan Swope, WR, Texas A&M
136. Christine Michael, RB, Texas A&M
137. Nico Johnson, ILB, Alabama
138. Brian Winters, G, Kent State
139. Dennis Johnson, RB, Arkansas
140. Robert Alford, CB, Southeastern Louisiana
141. Ray Graham, RB, Pittsburgh
142. Knile Davis, RB, Arkansas
143. Will Davis, CB, Utah State
144. Terry Hawthorne, CB, Illinois
145. Manase Foketi, OT, West Texas A&M
146. Josh Boyd, DT, Mississippi State
147. Jake Knott, OLB, Iowa State
148. Ricky Wagner, OT, Wisconsin
149. Jordan Mills, OT, Louisiana Tech
150. Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin
151. Le'Veon Bell, RB, Michigan State
152. Hugh Thornton, G, Illinois
153. Armonty Bryant, DE, East Central
154. George Winn, RB, Cincinnati
155. Justin Brown, WR, Oklahoma
156. Aaron Melette, WR, Elon
157. Omoregi Uzzi, G, Georgia Tech
158. T.J. Johnson, C, South Carolina
159. Gerald Hodges, OLB, Penn State
160. Kyle Juszcyzk, TE, Harvard
161. Dax Swanson, CB, Sam Houston State
162. Spencer Ware, RB, LSU
163. Miguel Maysonet, RB, Stony Brook
164. Nick Kasa, TE, Colorado
165. Akeem Spence, DT, Illinois
166. Michael Mauti, ILB, Penn State
167. Kevin Reddick, ILB, North Carolina
168. Vince Williams, ILB, Florida State
169. William Gholston, DE, Michigan State
170. Phillip Lutzenkirchen, TE, Auburn
171. Kwame Geathers, DT, Georgia
172. A.J. Klien, OLB, Iowa State
173. Uzoma Nwachukwu, WR, Texas A&M
174. Vance McDonald, TE, Rice
175. Montori Hughes, DT, Tennessee-Martin
176. Ryan Otten, TE, San Jose State
177. Chris Gragg, TE, Arkansas
178. Brian Schwenke, C, California
179. Brandon McGee, CB, Miami (Fla.)
180. Tharold Simon, CB, LSU
181. Cameron Lawrence, OLB, Mississippi State
182. Jonathan Stewart, ILB, Texas A&M
183. Micah Hyde, CB, Iowa
184. Cornelius Washington, DE, Georgia
185. Patrick Lewis, C, Texas A&M
186. David King, DT, Oklahoma
187. Wes Horton, DE, USC
188. David Bakhtiari, G, Colorado
189. Sean Porter, OLB, Texas A&M
190. Lamar Mady, G, Youngstown State
191. Nickell Robey, CB, USC
192. Levine Toilolo, TE, Stanford
193. Kenjon Barner, RB, Oregon
194. Kerwynn Williams, RB, Utah State
195. Everett Dawkins, DT, Florida State
196. Lerentee McCray, DE, Florida
197. Michael Ford, RB, LSU
198. Jordan Hill, DT, Penn State
199. Joseph Fauria, TE, UCLA
200. Chris Faulk, OT, LSU
201. Xavier Nixon, OT, Florida
202. Khaled Holmes, C, USC
203. Kaleb Ramsey, DT, Boston College
204. Abry Jones, DE, Georgia
205. Phillip Steward, ILB, Houston
206. Ace Sanders, WR, South Carolina
207. Matt Scott, QB, Arizona
208. Denard Robinson, WR, Michigan
209. T.J. McDonald, S, USC
210. Cooper Taylor, S, Richmond
211. Rontez Miles, S, California (Pa.)
212. Dion Sims, TE, Michigan State
213. Zeke Motta, S, Notre Dame
214. Malliciah Goodman, DE, Clemson
215. Zach Rogers, WR, Tennessee
216. Oday Aboushi, G, Virginia
217. Tanner Hawkinson, OT, Kansas
218. Lane Taylor, G, Oklahoma State
219. Joe Vellano, DT, Maryland
220. Ryan Spadola, WR, Lehigh
221. Rufus Johnson, DE, Tarleton State
222. Zach Line, RB, SMU
223. Omarius Hines, WR, Florida
224. Conner Vernon, WR, Duke
225. Cobi Hamilton, WR, Arkansas
226. Mark Harrison, WR, Rutgers
227. Marquis Jackson, DE, Portland State
228. Chad Bumphis, WR, Mississippi State
229. Ryan Griffin, QB, Tulane
230. Jordan Rodgers, QB, Vanderbilt
231. Stansly Maponga, DE, TCU
232. Tom Wort, ILB, Oklahoma
233. Jawan Jamison, RB, Rutgers
234. Blake Williamson, TE, California (Pa.)
235. Chris Hubbard, OT, UAB
236. Dalton Freeman, C, Clemson
237. J.C. Tretter, G, Cornell
238. Tyrann Mathieu, CB/S, LSU
239. Marc Anthony, CB, California
240. Zach Sudfeld, TE, Nevada
241. Jeff Nady, OT, Nevada
242. Oscar Johnson, OT, Louisiana Tech
243. Ryan Schraeder, G, Valdosta State
244. Brandon Thurmond, DE, Arkanass Pine-Bluff
245. Johnny Adams, CB, Michigan State
246. Emory Blake, WR, Auburn
247. Dan Buckner, WR, Arizona
248. Braden Brown, G, BYU
249. Steve Beauharnais, OLB, Rutgers
250. Robert McCabe, OLB, Georgetown
