Daniel Westra's Mock Draft 0.5 (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: Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah
The Raiders have shown time and time again to be the dirtiest organization in football. Tommy Kelly was just ejected for fighting against the Bengals, and he needs to be cut. Thankfully, there is a great replacement available with this selection, Star Lotulelei. Lotulelei is a talented defensive tackle out of Utah, and is very NFL-ready. He would immediately provide a positive impact on the Raiders defense.

4 - PHI: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M
The Eagles problems start with their offensive line, which have blocked productions in 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 - DET: Manti Te'o, ILB, Notre Dame
Detroit should draft Manti Te'o if they plan a recoup. The Lions are one of the best teams in the NFL on-paper, and something isn't going right in their locker room. Manti Te'o would bring a healthy presence to their lockerroom, and Te'o, a heisman candidate, would bolster their linebacking corps.

6 - BUF: Matt Barkley, QB, USC
I am really torn on this Bills pick. If this is the scenario, I project the BIlls will trade back for more picks in the latter part of the draft. I have Matt Barkley, the hollywood favorite from USC, going to the Bills here. Buddy Nix said he wants a quarterback, but is Barkley really 6th pick talent after this past season? I don't know, and Barkley will need to prove himself at the combine to show he's worth this pick.

7 - CLE: Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M
Cleveland must draft a replacement for Scott Fujita, an old weak side linebacker. It would be ideal to draft Manti Te'o and move Jackson to his natural weakside spot. Damontre Moore is one of the top players in the draft, and the Titans should take the chance and jump and select him. Moore is a uniquely talented player, and would be a great selection here to replace Fujita.

8 - TEN: Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama
I look at Tennessee's defensive depth chart, and I see one massive hole, Alterraun Verner, a starting cornerback. 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: Mike Glennon, QB, North Carolina State
Arizona will likely draft a quarterback or sign a new quarterback this offseason. I have heard that some general managers rave about Glennon, the product out of Raleigh (NC State). Mel Kiper Jr. recently tossed around the idea that Glennon could be the "first signal-caller taken" in this draft. Ken Whisenhunt is on the hot seat, and better get a new quarterback this offseason to keep his job.

10 - SD: Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama
San Diego has the pieces to succeed, but they need an offensive line to increase 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.

11 - NYJ: Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State
Since the top three quarterbacks in this draft have been taken, I don't see the Jets stretching this early for Tyler Wilson. The Jets biggest need besides a stable quarterback, is a pass rusher. Garrett McIntyre and Bryan Thomas have been completely irreliable at LOLB, and need to be replaced. Werner would be able to play at both DE and OLB, and would be a great new addition to the Jets rush attack.

12 - TB: Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State
The Buccaneers decided that they didn't like Morris Claiborne at 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. Banks is a good fit for Tampa. He plays talented wide receivers in the SEC, and has succeeded in covering wideouts. Banks would be an immediate upgrade over the current option, and Tampa needs him badly.

13 - CAR: Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State
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. They need to transfer to a 3-4, for they have two great inside linebackers, and they should draft Hankins to play nose tackle, his natural position that he played at Ohio State.

14 - PIT: Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU
James Harrison will likely not be back next year. He is due $6.6 million, and I don't expect the Steelers to abide by that. They will seek a rush linebacker if they replace him, and Mingo, a 3-4 OLB, would be a great replacement. It is a necessity for Pittsburgh to draft an OLB, likely Bingo here, a hybrid DE/OLB who is an NFL-ready LSU product and would be an immediate replacement for Harrison.

15 - MIA: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
Taylor Lewan is the second top offensive tackle in this draft, and has been mentioned as a hypothetical top-10 pick. However, not many teams besides the Dolphins have a pressing need for an offensive tackle. It appears less and less likely that Jake Long will be retained by the Dolphins, and they should draft a new replacement. Lewan had a great season at Michigan, and would be ready to replace Jake Long if drafted by the Dolphins.

16 - NO: Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
The Saints must draft a defensive tackle here to replace Sedrick Ellis, a bust defensive tackle who is a free agent this offseason. Sheldon Richardson has been shooting up draft boards. He had a phenomenal season at Missouri this year, and would be greatly benefitted by great combine posts. He would be a good addition to the Saints defensive line.

17 - STL: Terrance Williams, WR, Baylor
It appears more and more likely that Terrance Williams will be a first round pick. The wide receiver out of Baylor posted great numbers with and without RG3, and appears to be ready for the NFL. 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 Terrance Williams is the man for the job.

18 - DAL: Sam Montgomery, DE, LSU
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 may have been worth it. The Cowboys need a new pass rusher, and Sam Montgomery would be a good fit for the Cowboys. The DE/OLB product from LSU had a modest season, but appears to be uncannily athletic. With training, Montgomery would be a great addition to the Cowboys defensive line and/or linebacking corps.

19 - NYG: Alec Ogletree, ILB, Georgia
The Giants linebacking corps have been awful this season. Chase Blackburn has been terrible inside this year, and they were demolished by Ray Rice and Isaac Redman. The Giants need a new inside linebacker, and they should draft Alec Ogletree. Ogletree had a great season alongside Jarvis Jones and Jonathan Jenkins this season, and his stock has improved because of it. Ogletree would be an immediate upgrade over Chase Blackburn.

20 - 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.

21 - 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.

22 - 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.

23 - MIN: Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee
Christian Ponder has only one reliable target in Percy Harvin, and they should find a new receiver to develop Ponder. Justin Hunter had a terrific season at Tennessee, and has proven to be one of the top wide receivers in this draft. Hunter, a physical wide receiver, would be a great match across the Percy Harvin.

24 - IND: Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon
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. Dion Jordan is a quick, athletic stud out of Oregon who has shown the ability to a hybrid DE/OLB. Jordan would eventually be a good replacement for Freeney and/or Mathis.

25 - BAL: Khaseem Greene, OLB, Rutgers
Time and time again the Ravens have shown they need a future successor to Ray Lewis. Khaseem Greene's stock has risen this year, and posted great numbers this year while leading Rutgers' defense. I expect Greene to be drafted in one of the first two rounds, and would be a great eventual replacement to Ray Lewis at inside linebacker.

26 - SEA: Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee
The Seahawks can't deprive Russell Wilson from a top wide receiver. He needs a target, and Cordarelle Patterson fits the bill. This past season, Patterson stepped in to replace the suspended Da'Rick Rogers, and had a great season. Tennessee's passing attack was dangerous, and Cordarelle Patterson's stock jumped because of it. Patterson would be a great target for Wilson, and could start from day one.

27 - SF: Jonathan Jenkins, DT, Georgia
The 49ers have multiple free agents this year, and it appears somewhat unlikely they will re-sign Isaac Sopoaga, their starting nose tackle. Jonathan Jenkins has anchored the Bulldogs' defensve line, and would be a fine replacement. With training, I could see Jenkins being a force at defensive tackle for the 49ers.

28 - 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.

29 - GB: Corey Lemonier, DE, Auburn
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 has failed this year. Lemonier is top talent, and would be a great replacement. Lemonier put up great numbers this season, and has looked NFL-ready all season long. Lemonier would be a great start immediately, or could transition to a starter while starting a reserve if necessary.

30 - DEN: Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina
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 Williams is a top-15 prospect, he would be a great fit. Williams posted great numbers this season, and should be a first round selection. Williams would be an immediate upgrade over Kevin Vickerson at defensive tackle.

31 - HOU: Matt Elam, SS, Florida
The Texans 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: Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame
I expect Tony Gonzalez to retire this offseason. Tyler Eifert, the 6'8" tight end out of Notre Dame, would be a great replacement. Eifert is NFL ready, and would be a great fit either as a TE-H or TE-Y into the Falcons pass-balanced offense.