>First round pick

2015年2月6日
First round pick
The Kansas City Chiefs selected offensive tackle Eric Fisher (Central Michigan) with the first overall pick of the 2013 NFL draft.(Photo: Brad Penner, USA TODAY Sports)
Pick in Round 1; (overall pick); team; selectionAnalysis: The new MAC daddy, Fisher becomes the highest drafted player from the Mid American Conference and first non quarterback at No. 1 since OT Jake Long went to the Miami Dolphins in 2008. Though he didn’t typically face top shelf competition, he more than held his own against Iowa and Michigan State last season before wowing scouts at the Senior Bowl. He might have just a bit more upside and nastiness than Texas A Luke Joeckel. If the Chiefs keep franchise tagged OT Branden Albert, they’ll enter the season with a solid set of bookends. If Albert is dealt, Donald Stephenson could step into the lineup unless Kansas City pursues a free agent such as Tyson Clabo.
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2 (2) Jaguars: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A New Jaguars general manager Dave Caldwell seemingly takes cheap nfl jerseys the best player on his board and two tackles top the draft for the first time rather than addressing an anemic pass rush, spotty play under center or any number of areas on a deficient roster. Joeckel becomes an immediate friend to embattled third year QB Blaine Gabbert and RB Maurice Jones Drew, who’s coming off a season ending foot injury. With experience in pro style and spread offenses for the Aggies, Joeckel should have no problem adjusting to whatever new Jacksonville offensive coordinator Jedd Fisch throws at him. The former bodyguard of Ryan Tannehill and 2012 Heisman Trophy winner Johnny Manziel likely will start on the right side in 2013 but could switch to the blind side at any time, perhaps in 2014 if LT Eugene Monroe isn’t re signed.
3 (3) Dolphins (from Raiders): Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon
Analysis: Oakland GM Reggie McKenzie ships out the first Round 1 pick of his tenure Oakland lost last year’s first first rounder (and this year’s second rounder) in the 2011 Carson Palmer deal made by ex coach Hue Jackson to stockpile much needed picks to replenish his roster. And with five of the top 82 selections at the start of the night, Dolphins GM Jeff Ireland had the ammo to move up and gave McKenzie the cheap evening dresses 12th and 42nd choices in return. Miami spurns the opportunity to replace departed Jake Long to take Jordan, a rangy pass rusher who used to play tight end. He could stand to add a little weight, but he should be able to focus his talents as a pass rush specialist out of the chute much as Aldon Smith did for the 49ers in 2011 behind starting defensive ends Jared Odrick and Cameron Wake, who will be happy to see fewer double teams with Jordan on the opposite flank.
4 (4) Eagles: Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma
Analysis: A converted tight end and quarterback, Johnson has rare athleticism for his position and might wind up as the best tackle of this draft in a few years. He should fit seamlessly into new coach Chip Kelly’s high velocity offense, which demands great movement skills from its linemen. In Johnson and Jason Peters, the Eagles probably have the most mobile tackle tandem in the NFL, provided Peters’ Achilles’ is fully healed. Expect buy fake oakleys RT Todd Herremans to shift back to guard, his primary position from 2006 to 2010.
5 (5) Lions: Ziggy Ansah, DE, BYU
Analysis: The Lions lost both of last season’s starting tackles (Jeff Backus, retirement; Gosder Cherilus, free agency) and defensive ends (Kyle Vanden Bosch, released; Cliff Avril, free agency) but don’t get a shot at one of the draft’s elite tackles. So they take Ansah to bolster their pass rush. It helps that the Detroit coaching staff worked with the Ghana native during Senior Bowl week. He’s extremely raw and has a limited football background. But he enters a situation where he shouldn’t see very many double teams if Lions DTs Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley continue to crush pockets from the inside. But defensive line guru Jim Washburn has a big job molding Ansah into an NFL ready player.
6 (6) Browns: Barkevious Mingo, DE, LSU
Analysis: The Browns opt to take a pass rusher rather than upgrade their secondary. Mingo also needs to bulk up, and AFC North teams surely will run at him at every opportunity in 2013. But he’ll also put some stress on Joe Flacco, Ben Roethlisberger and Andy Dalton, and he gives Cleveland a nice young duo of edge players along with free agent addition Paul Kruger. If the Browns can keep the heat on opposing quarterbacks, their shortcomings in coverage won’t be as glaring. However, Mingo had better pan out since the franchise’s new regime opted for him rather than a deal that might have recouped the second round pick lost when WR Josh Gordon arrived via last year’s supplemental draft.
7 wholesale jerseys (7) Cardinals: Jonathan Cooper, G, North Carolina
Analysis: Arizona needed tackle help, but Cooper is a nice consolation prize and should solidify an offensive line that also will be better with OT Levi Brown back from a triceps injury that cost him the 2012 season. Cooper ought to keep new QB Carson Palmer fairly clean while providing daylight for recently signed RB Rashard Mendenhall.
8 (8) Rams (from Bills): Tavon Austin, WR West Virginia
Analysis: The Rams entered the night needing wideout and safety help, but they weren’t in position to get a prime prospect at No. 16 or 22. So they jump up to Buffalo’s spot to get Austin. The dynamic playmaker weighs 175 pounds but typifies a new NFL that puts a premium on speed, versatility and the ability to play in space. Austin should immediately fill the shoes of departed Danny Amendola and serve as QB Sam Bradford’s top target. Austin can work out of the slot, backfield or in the return game. He should be a terror at the Edward Jones Dome. The 49ers and Seahawks won’t be the only tough outs in the NFC West.

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