First Mock Selection: Robert Griffin III/QB/Baylor

Analysis: It will be interesting to see how the Redskins use Griffin. Will they make him a true pocket passer or will they move him around a bit? Then again, their offensive line isn’t very good, so he may have to move around more than they would like.

Needs: QB, C, G, ILB, CB, RB, WR

Other Possibilities: None.

First Mock Selection: Trent Richardson/RB/Alabama

Analysis: GM Tom Heckert must address the offensive side of the ball in a major way early in this draft. Richardson can finally solve their issue at RB.

Needs: WR, ORT, RB, QB, LG, DE, CB, OLB

Other Possibilities: Morris Claiborne or a trade down.

First Mock Selection: Fletcher Cox/DT/Mississippi State

Analysis: With a defensive minded head coach like Jeff Fisher who will make the calls on draft day, Cox makes a lot of sense here. Plus, DT is a need position.

Needs: WR, CB, DT, LG, WLB, DE, OT

Other Possibilities: With the wide receiver position being a big issue for the Rams, they could select Michael Floyd, who is the top rated receiver for this draft by many personnel sources. Don't be surprised if they trade down in order to select a cornerback or wide receiver. And if Kalil drops, that could be another player that they target. And OLT Rodger Saffold, some people believe, could be better off inside at guard.

First Mock Selection: Ryan Tannehill/QB/Texas A&M

Analysis: The Dolphins must add their future at quarterback in this draft, so Tannehill is that guy for this team.

Needs: WR, QB, ORT, DE, DT, SS, FS, OLB, TE

Other Possibilities: The Dolphins are in bad shape at wide receiver, so Michael Floyd also makes sense for this selection.

First Mock Selection: Stephon Gilmore/CB/South Carolina

Analysis: I checked with a high-level personnel source on Kirkpatrick who said the defensive back’s off-the-field issues were overblown. The Bills have depth at CB, but not one really good cover player at the position.

Needs: OLT, WR (speed), OLB, CB, DE, QB (developmental)

Other Possibilities: Trade up for Matt Kalil or select Luke Kuechly here, who would fill a need.

First Mock Selection: Quinton Coples/DE/North Carolina

Analysis: The Seahawks must help their average pass rush by adding a few DEs out of this draft. Ingram could get in the rotation right away.

Needs: DE, RG, LB

Other Possibilities: The Seahawks must address the issue at defensive end, so the surprise pick here would be Chandler Jones, who could wind up being the best defensive end in this draft. DeCastro also makes sense here for the opening at RG.

First Mock Selection: Mark Barron/SS/Alabama

Analysis: Finally, a really good safety is added to the Dallas secondary.

Needs: SS, C, DE, WR, CB, G, OLB

Other Possibilities: Dontari Poe.

First Mock Selection: Courtney Upshaw/DE/Alabama

Analysis: The Jets’ pass rush was disappointing last season, so Upshaw could provide an impact in that area right away.

Needs: WR, ORT, OLB, SS, FS, ILB

Other Possibilities: The Jets need speed at wide receiver, so this could be the earliest Kendall Wright goes off the board. RT continues to be an issue, so Riley Reiff also makes sense here.

First Mock Selection: Whitney Mercilus/OLB/DE/Illinois

Analysis: The Chargers must add at least one quality pass rusher out of this draft. Mercilus could get into their rotation at OLB right away.

Needs: G, OLB, ILB, CB, ORT, OLT, SS

Other Possibilities: Riley Reiff.

First Mock Selection: Nick Perry/DE/Southern California

Analysis: Branch could play quite a bit right away since the Titans lack enough quality pass rushers.

Needs: DE, DT, CB, C, G

Other Possibilities: Nick Perry or Dontari Poe.

First Mock Selection: Riley Reiff/OT/Iowa

Analysis: Wright would add badly needed speed to the Browns’ offense opposite second-year WR Greg Little. The Browns had Wright in for a pre-draft visit and are believed to be high on him. It wouldn’t be surprising if GM Tom Heckert saw him in a similar fashion to WR DeSean Jackson, who he was involved in drafting during his time with the Eagles.

Needs: WR, ORT, RB, QB, LG, DE, CB, OLB

Other Possibilities: RT is a major need, so Riley Reiff makes a lot of sense for this selection, but there are decent right tackles who the Browns can look at later on.

First Mock Selection: Dont’a Hightower/LB/Alabama

Analysis: The Steelers must add an inside linebacker in this draft, preferably early.

Needs: G, NT, ILB, OT, CB, FS, RB

Other Possibilities: Cordy Glenn or Dontari Poe.

First Mock Selection: Rueben Randle/WR/Louisiana State

Analysis: Randle has really good size and speed. I could see him starting next to veteran WR Andre Johnson this season if the Texans wind up selecting him.

Needs: ORT, G, WR, OLB, DE

Other Possibilities: Cordy Glenn.

First Mock Selection: Kevin Zeitler/G/Wisconsin

Analysis: This is a need and value pick at the same time. Zeitler would start right away at RG. He might be the best guard available for this year’s draft. He would really help solidify the 49ers starting five on the offensive line.

Needs: RG, WR (speed), CB, DE

Other Possibilities: Amini Silatolu.