Daniel Westra's Mock Draft 0.2 (Round 1)

1 - KC: Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia
The Chiefs are terrible. They need to replug their operations, and that starts with firing their terrible GM, Scott Pioli. Otherwise, you need to start with a quarterback. Geno Smith is the top quarterback in the draft, and the senior from West Virginia is an extraordinary dual-threat quarterback with great pocket passing ability and currently has the most potential of any QB to be #1 overall.

2 - JAX: Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia
The Jaguars appear to be in a rebuild mode, and it appears that Gene Smith won't be returning next offseason. Since there is no quarterback prospect worthy of this selection, the new GM must start with a defensive player. They claimed Jason Babin off waivers, which will be a huge plus to their defense. They need to use this selection to complement him, and that starts with taking Jarvis Jones, the DE/OLB hybrid from Georgia, who is the best pass rusher in the draft.

3 - OAK: Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M
The Raiders pass rush has been quite terrible. They must draft a pass rusher for the draft, even if the player they take is not the top available. Damontre Moore is the 2nd best DE/OLB prospect in the draft, and the Raiders must select him here at 3 if he chooses to enter the draft. Moore would be a huge upgrade for this defense, either at defensive end or outside linebacker.

4 - PHI: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M
The Eagles problems start with their offensive line, which have blocked all aspects of their game. Andy Reid should be fired, and any new coach would not force Todd Herremans to move to tackle, and he should move back to his natural guard position. That means they must select a tackle with this pick, and the top tackle is Luke Joeckel from Texas A&M. The NFL-ready tackle would provide an instant upgrade to the Eagles offensive line, and this pick is a "must do" for the Eagles.

5 - CAR: Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah
The Panthers decided not to take a defensive tackle last draft, feeling they could put off the need. I highly doubt they feel the same, for backup halfbacks have massacred their defense. They need to start with a defensive tackle, for Dwan Edwards and Sione Fua have been miserable up front. Star Lotulelei is the top defensive tackle prospect in the draft, and is a definite top 5 prospect available. Lotulelei would provide a huge upgrade upfront, and is surely better than Dwan Edwards.

6 - SD: Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama
San Diego has the pieces to succeed, but they need an offensive line to get production. All guards and tackles have been terrible, and they need to take multiple offensive lineman early to secure Phillip Rivers's safety.Chance Warmack, an offensive guard from Alabama, is the most talented offensive guard to enter the NFL draft in years. He is prepared to step in immediately, and any team would be lucky to get an instant upgrade. The Chargers need him, and shouldn't pause when taking him.

7 - CLE: Manti Te'o, ILB, Notre Dame
Since Jarvis Jones is unavailable at 7, the Browns should go ahead and select Manti Te'o. Te'o, the Heisman candidate from Notre Dame, is a top-tier inside linebacker who is immensely talented at. intercepting and pass rushing. Drafting Te'o would also allow D'Qwell Jackson to move to his natural position, weak-side linebacker. So, the Browns should draft Te'o to upgrade their defense.

8 - TEN: Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama
I look at Tennessee's defensive depth chart, and I see one massive hole, Alterraun Verner. Verner has been smoked by many wide receivers this season, and they desperately need an upgrade across McCourty. Dee Milliner is the top defensive back this season, and should get similar looks as Morris Claiborne got last draft. Milliner is very talented, and Tennessee desperately needs him, making this a great fit.

9 - ARI: Matt Barkley, QB, USC
I see one massive hole in the Cardinals depth chart, quarterback. All three starters there have been terrible, and Larry Fitzgerald must be begging for a new quarterback. Matt Barkley is currently the 2nd most talented quarterback in this draft, and I am sure he would be happy to become a Cardinal. Larry Fitzgerald will be begging for a quarterback, and somebody of Barkley's 'prestige' would definitely attract Fitzgerald to the quarterback.

10 - DET: Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State
Chris Houston has been completely unreliable as a defensive backs, and has had some very bad games. They need a new start there, and Banks is perfect. He plays talented wide receivers in the SEC, and has succeeded in covering wideouts. Banks would be an immediate upgrade over Houston, and would make Drayton Florence a happier man.

11 - BUF: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
Although Buddy Nix said he plans to take a quarterback, I don't see him stretching on Tyler Wilson/Tajh Boyd/Logan Thomas. The Bills must think of drafting an offensive lineman in this draft to protect their future quarterback. Taylor Lewan is one of the top offensive tackles in the draft, and would be a solid fit for Buffalo here at pick #11.

12 - NO: Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State
Hankins, one of the top prospects in the draft, would be a steal here for the Saints. The Saints must draft a defensive tackle here to replace Sedrick Ellis, a bust defensive tackle who is a free agent this offseason. Hankins would be a massive upgrade over Ellis for the Saints interior defensive line.

13 - MIA: Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU
Besides the fact that Mingo is the best player available, he also fills a need. Cameron Wake is the only person who can pass rush on that team. Multiple years of one pass rusher won't pass when you play Tom Brady twice a year. It is a necessity to draft Bingo here, a hybrid DE/OLB who is an NFL-ready LSU product and would be an immediate upgrade over Olivier Vernon at defensive end.

14 - NYJ: Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas
Amen! I think Mike Tannenbaum has given up on Tebow/Sanchez, and has moved to Greg McElroy as starting quarterback. McElroy had a good game against Arizona, but we can't expect for that to continue. I envision the Jets trading/cutting Sanchez and/or Sanchez and keeping McElroy. They should draft another quarterback in this scenario, and Tyler Wilson is the third best quarterback in the draft. Wilson had a string of bad luck this year, for Arkansas was terrible and they lost their head coach.

15 - STL: Keenan Allen, WR, California
Sam Bradford has been deprived of a talented wide receiver, which in turn (with terrible pass protection) has stunted his NFL development. St. Louis's first action must be to draft a wide receiver, and atop all boards is Keenan Allen, the athletic wide receiver from Cal. Allen is the most NFL-ready wide receiver in the draft, and would definitely help Bradford's NFL growth.

16 - TB: Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State
The Buccaneers decided that they didn't like taking Morris Claiborne with pick #5 last year, and paid the price for not taking him. Matter of fact, they traded starter Aqib Talib to New England, so they are desperate for a cornerback. Rhodes has not necessarily been exceptional this year, but prevented the dynamic wide receiver duo in Clemson (Watkins & Hopkins) from making major plays, and that boosts his stock. So, I encourage the Buccaneers to take Rhodes in this scenario.

17 - STL: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
As I stated above, Sam Bradford has been deprived of a receiver, and protection. Barry Richardson has been terrible this year, and needs an upgrade. I have seen Mel Kiper Jr. and Todd McShay ranting about how Eric Fisher is very ready to step up to the next level, and he appears to be the top tackle available. After drafting a pass target, Jeff Fisher must draft a tackle to secure Sam Bradford's safety, and nobody is better here than Eric Fisher.

18 - DAL: Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State
Boy, did the Cowboys get lucky here. Werner is top ten talent who happened to fall in this mock draft. The Cowboys did not select J.J. Watt in 2009, and paid the penalty of poor pass rushing from the defensive line for the past two years (although Tyron Smith's great blocking may have been worth it). Regardless, they need to select a pass rusher, and Bjoern Werner is the second best defensive end in the draft, and would provide an immediate force to the Cowboys defensive line.

19 - MIN: Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee
Percy Harvin has definitely helped Christian Ponder's development, but Jerome Simpson as wide receiver #2 hasn't. They need another option for Ponder. Justin Hunter is very ready for primed NFL production, and the aggressive wideout would be a great compliment to the elusive Percy Harvin, not to mention he would help Ponder grow as a pocket passer.

20 - CIN: Kenny Vaccaro, SS, Texas
Like Mark Barron, Kenny Vaccaro has shown that he has the talent to be a mid-first round selection in this draft. Taylor Mays was so terrible this year that Nate Clements was forced to move from Slot CB to SS, and must move back to cornerback next season. Kenny Vaccaro has shown the ability to start immediately in the NFL, and would be a perfect fit for the Bengals.

21 - PIT: Alec Ogletree, ILB, Georgia
The Steelers cut James Farrior before the season, and have paid the price. They must draft a replacement immediately! Ogletree, who has co-anchored the Bulldog defense with John Jenkins this year, has shown tremendous ability to play inside linebacker. The Steelers must draft him and start him over the aging Larry Foote.

22 - SEA: Robert Woods, WR, USC
The Seahawks can't deprive Russell Wilson from a wide receiver. He needs a target, and Woods is suited for the role. Woods, who has been injured all season long, has not posted great numbers. However, that does not mean he is not NFL-ready. Woods would be a great upgrade over the inconsistent Golden Tate and the WR3 "at best" Braylon Edwards.

23 - NYG: Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame
I have to believe that the Giants have been targeting Eifert in this draft for some time now. They signed Martellus Bennett to a one-year deal, likely a bridge to a complete successor. Eifert, the 6'6" stud from Notre Dame, has had a tremendous season and has shown to be Everett Golson's top target all year long. With top end speed and good blocking skills, he would be a great fit into the Giants TE-favor system and would be another good target for Eli Manning.

24 - IND: Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU
Not to mention that Montgomery is a top-15 prospect, the Colts have some work to do on their defense. Their pass rush may have held up this year, but it won't next year. Mathis and Freeney are getting old, and they need to look for replacements either this draft or next. Sam Montgomery, a hybrid DE/OLB who is an LSU product, would be a great selection here because he could be a successor to Freeney and/or Mathis or become an immediate starter over the terrible Clifton Geathers.

25 - CHI: Jonathan Cooper, OG, North Carolina
Anybody who watches Bears football sees that their offensive line is not good. Cooper, an Outland Award (top interior lineman) finalist and All-American, has shown to be a top blocker all season at UNC. He would be an immediate upgrade over Chris Williams at left guard.

26 - GB: Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon
The Packers drafted Jerel Worthy to play defensive tackle last draft, but were forced to move him over to the end position because C.J. Wilson is incompetent. They need to draft a defensive end to allow Worthy to move back to tackle. Dion Jordan is a quick, athletic stud out of Oregon who has shown the ability to a hybrid DE/OLB. A hybrid player like Jordan would have numerous positive effects on the Packers, even if they choose to start Wilson over him.

27 - DEN: Jonathan Jenkins, DT, Georgia
The Broncos drafted Derek Wolfe last year to become a defensive tackle. However, he has proven to be a great defensive end, and won himself the starting job. That still leaves a hole at defensive tackle. Not to mention that John Jenkins took a slide in this draft, he was a leader of the Bulldog defense this season. He posted great numbers, and is a surefire top 15-20 prospect in this draft. He would be an immediate upgrade over Kevin Vickerson at defensive tackle.

28 - BAL: C.J. Mosley, OLB, Alabama
Time and time again the Ravens have shown they need a future successor to Ray Lewis. Mosley, an Alabama product, has not shown as much potential as Dont'a Hightower did last draft. That does not mean the Nick Saban product he can't become an eventual starter. Assuming Lewis has one to two years left, Mosley can become an eventual starter, and would be greatly benefitted if drafted by the Ravens this year to play inside linebacker.

29 - SF: Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor
I understand that the 49ers drafted a wide receiver with their first round pick last year, but the need is still there. Terrance Williams has shown that he is worth a first round pick, having succeeded with and without RG3 on the field. Williams would be a good fit into the 49ers wideout corps, and I could easily see him playing alongside Jenkins, Moss, or Crabtree. Williams would also be very beneficial to the development of Kaepernick, which is why the Niners must select him.

30 - NE: Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia
Wes Welker will be gone. The Patriots have not valued him highly enough, and he will leave for a team that does. So, that leaves a hole opposite Brandon Lloyd. Austin, the 5'9" wide receiver from West Virginia is short, he has shown the ability to play in the NFL. Austin is a fun player to watch, for he also has taken snaps at running back, and would be a great flex player for the Patriots in the future.

31 - HOU: Matt Elam, SS, Florida
Boy, was the Texans defense torched against Chad Henne and Matthew Stafford. They need to find a safety to replace the inconsistent Grover Quin, who is also a free agent. Elam, a safety out of Florida, has shown that he is NFL ready with great performance all season long that, which in return bolstered his draft stock. Elam would be a great, immediate fit into the Texans rock-solid defense.

32 - ATL: Corey Lemonier, DE, Auburn
Thank god the Falcons cut Ray Edwards. He was an old player with no skills who was extremely overpaid. However, they must find a replacement. Lemonier has shown he is first round talent this season, and the hybrid DE/OLB from Auburn would be a great fit into the Falcons defense, whether backing up Kroy Biermann at DE or Stephen Nicholas at OLB.