Updated Mock Draft 1-15

Sorry for the delays, I have been very busy as of late. I actually had this done a few days ago but was waiting for confirmation on the Matt Flynn trade.

1. Kansas City Chiefs

Previous Projection: Luke Joeckel LT Texas A&M

Players Considered: Luke Joeckel LT Texas A&M, Shariff Floyd DT Florida, Star Louteleli DT Utah.

Updated Projection: Luke Joeckel LT Texas A&M

Sorry Mel Kiper, I still like Joeckel here, Shariff Floyd is good but not good enough to be taken no.1 overall. The Chiefs still have a bigger need at LT than they do at DT. If they get Brandon Albert to sign to a long term deal I would see them taking Shariff Floyd and solidifying their D-Line.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars
Previous Projection: Jarvis Jones OLB/DE Georgia

Players Considered: Jarvis Jones OLD/DE Georgia, Dion Jordan OLB/DE Oregon, Ezekial Ansah OLB/DE BYU, Geno Smith QB West Virgina.

Updated Projection: Ezekial Ansah OLD/DE BYU

This is exactly the kind of player Gus Bradley needs for his defense, this is his version of Chris Clemons. Ziggy is a freak of nature who can rush from the outside in a base defense or move inside in Nickel situations. I think Dion Jordan is a better prospect but Ziggy is a better pass rusher and ultimately, a better fit for the Jaguars.

3. Oakland Raider

Previous Projection: Shariff Floyd DT Florida

Players Considered: Shariff Floyd DT Florida, Star Louteleli DT Utah, Margus Hunt DE/DT SMU, Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri.

Updated Projection: Star Louteleli DT Utah.

Basically the same reasons I gave for them taking Shariff Floyd, they need a DT but I have sense decided that Star is a better player than Shariff Floyd. Also the Raiders have no need to take Geno Smith as they now have Matt Flynn in the fold.
 

4. Philadelphia Eagles

Previous Projection: Star Louteleli DT Utah

Players Considered: Shariff Floyd DT Florida, Margus Hunt DE/DT SMU, Dion Jordan OLB/DE Oregon, Bjoern Werner DE/OLB Florida State, Damontre Moore DE/OLB Texas A&M.

Updated Projection: Margus Hunt DE/DT SMU

I know everyone wants to put Dion Jordan with Chip Kelly but I think the Eagles go with the Eastern Block, Margus Hunt here. He fits the kind of players that Chip likes on defense, big, long, and athletic. Looking at the Eagles defense they have a quality NG in Isaac Sopoaga and a good Pass Rusher to put at OLB in Trent Cole. What they really need is another good interior lineman to put at DE and Margus Hunt fits the bill perfectly. Hunt is the next JJ Watt and is a perfect fit for the Eagles.

5. Detroit Lion

Previous Projection: Barkevious Mingo DE/OLB LSU

Players Considered: Barkevious Mingo DE/OLB LSU, Sam Montgommery DE LSU, Dion Jordan OLB/DE Oregon, Damontre Moore DE/OLB Texas A&M, Bjorn Werner DE/OLB Florida State, Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan, Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma.

Updated Projection: Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan

While the Lions could use another pass rusher to replace Cliff Avril they can find a lot of good pass rushers in the second round. However there is not that kind of depth at OT and Eric Fisher is nearly as good as Luke Joeckel.

6. Cleveland Browns

Previous Projection: Geno Smith QB West Virgina

Players Considered: Geno Smith QB West Virgina, Dee Milliner CB Alabama, Chance Warmack OG Alabama, Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma, Jarvis Jones DE/OLB Georgia, Damontre Moore DE/OLB Texas A&M.

Updated Projection: Jarvis Jones OLB/DE Georgia

While Geno looked like a good pick, the Browns seem to be settled into having either Brandon Weeden or Jason Campbell as their starter. Although Mike Lombardi seems to really want Ryan Mallet. Either way I think the best pick for the Browns at this point is to continue to add to their defense by brining in another good edge rusher to pair with Paul Kruger. Jarvis Jones should be taken higher but because of a few issues he should be available to the Browns who get a steal here.

7. Arizona Cardinals

Previous Projection: Matt Barkley QB USC

Players Considered: Geno Smith QB West Virgina, Barkevious Mingo DE/OLB LSU, Damontre Moore DE/OLB Texas A&M, Bjorn Werner DE/OLB Florida State, Dion Jordan OLB/DE Oregon.

Updated Projection: Barkevious Mingo DE/OLB LSU

With the reports coming out that Carson Palmer will soon become an Arizona Cardinal, there is no need for them to take a QB now.The team is going to continue running a 34 defense under Todd Bowles, and therefore they need a great pass rusher. Comes down to Barkevious Mingo or Dion Jordan, and I think Mingo is the better pass rusher.

8. Buffalo Bills

Previous Projection: Bjorn Werner DE/OLB Florida State

Players Considered: Geno Smith QB West Virgina, Bjorn Wener DE/OLB Florida State, Sam Montgomery DE LSU, Damontre Moore DE/OLB Texas A&M.

Updated Projection: Geno Smith QB West Virgina

After the realease of Ryan Fitzpatrick I say the Bills take Geno here and get their QB of the future. Ryan Nassib is nice and all but he isn't an NFL starter and I think Doug Marrone knows that. Geno makes them a contender for the playoffs next season.

9. New York Jets

Previous Projection: Chance Warmack OG Alabama

Players Considered: Chance Warmack OG Alabama, Jonathan Cooper OG UNC, Cordarrele Patterson WR Tennessee, Dion Jordan DE/OLB Oregon

Updated Projection: Dion Jordan DE/OLB Oregon

The Jets take the best and most versatile Linebacker in this draft right here. Dion Jordan gives them a player who can rush the passer, defend the run, cover slot receivers, and cover tight ends. Dion reminds me of Von Miller with more athletic ability, and make the Jets defense formidable, but they still need a QB.

10. Tennessee Titans

Previous Projection: Jonathan Cooper OG UNC

Updated Projection: Jonathan Cooper OG UNC
 

11. San Diego Chargers

Previous Projection: Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan

Players Considered: Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma, John Jenkins NG/DT Georgia, Damontre Moore DE/OLB Texas A&M, Bjorn Werner DE/OLB Florida State

Updated Projection: Damontre Moore DE/OLB Texas A&M

Considered by most to be the best DE in the class, Damontre Moore gives them much needed depth across the D-Line and helps a defense that couldn't stop a cold. They could also reach for Lane Johnson because of their porous offensive line.

12. Miami Dolphins

Previous Projection: Dee Milliner CB Alabama

Players Considered: Dee Milliner CB Alabama, Eddie Lacy RB Alabama, Cordarelle Patterson WR Tennessee, Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma

Updated Projection: Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma

This one was tough, I honestly expect the Dolphins to go with Cordarelle Patterson, but I am very skeptical of him and as such am going with who I think they should draft. Lane Johnson is a quality OT and will help soften the blow of losing Jake Long.

13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Previous Projection: Damontre Moore DE/OLB Texas A&M
Players Considered: Sam Montgomery DE LSU, Dee Milliner CB Alabama, Bjorn Werner DE Florida State.

Updated Projection: Dee Milliner CB Alabama

While Tampa could go in a million directions, their pursuit of Darrelle revisRevis tells me one thing. They know that their secondary is soft. While I could see them waiting and taking a guy like Desmond Trufant in the 2nd or 3rd round draft and take a pass rusher in the first round.

14. Carolina Panther

Previous Projection: John Jenkins NG/DT Georgia

Players Considered: John Jenkins NG/DT Georgia, Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri, Cordarelle Patterson WR Tennesee

Updated Projection: Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri

While I originally went with John Jenkins here, I think Sheldon Richardson is a much better fit in the Panthers 43 defense. Sheldon has shown to be a very good pass rusher and will help the Panthers against the Saint and Falcons prolific passing attacks.

15. New Orleans Saints

Previous Projection: Dion Jordan OLB/DE Oregon

Players Considered: Bjorn Werner DE/OLB Florida State, John Jenkins NG/DT Georgia

Updated Projection: John Jenkins NG/DT Georgia

With the signing of Victor Butler I think the Saints are set at OLB. Unless a guy like Dion Jordan or KeKe Mingo falls to them, the Saints should look to there next biggest need on defense, Nose Guard. John Jenkins is the most complete NG I've seen come into the draft since Vince Wilfork, the man is huge and strong enough to stuff the run but agile and quick enough to rush the passer. If the Saints defense has Jenkins at NG, the Saints defense will be a lot scarier than it was last year.

previous mock draft: http://smithsnnfblog.blogspot.com/2013/02/mock-draft-2013-part-1-picks-1-11.html