Alabama running back Trent Richardson smiles at the end of a 45-21 win over Georgia Southern at Bryant-Denny Stadium in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (Nov. 19, 2011) Credit: AP
1. Colts
Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
Colts hope he’s the next Peyton Manning.
2. Redskins
Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
Mike Shanahan gets his first big-time quarterback since John Elway.
3. Vikings
Matt Kalil, T, USC
Vikes desperate for offensive line help.
4. Browns
Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
The next Adrian Peterson?
5. Buccaneers
Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
Tremendous cover corner.
6. Rams
Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
Sam Bradford needs a big-time wide receiver.
7. Jaguars
Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina
Jags can get the best pass rusher in the draft.
8. Dolphins
Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
Tannehill rejoins former A&M coach Mike Sherman, now Miami’s offensive coordinator.
9. Panthers
Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State
Carolina gets help for the run defense.
10. Bills
Riley Reiff, T, Iowa
More protection needed for Ryan Fitzpatrick.
16. Jets
Courtney Upshaw, OLB, Alabama
Jets get some big-time help for the pass rush.
32. Giants
Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech
Game-breaking speed gives Eli Manning another receiving target.
