1. Houston Texans:                            Teddy Bridgewater, Quarterback, Louisville

With Matt Schaub completely bombing out this season and a new head coach in Bill O'Brien, Houston will most definitely be looking at adding a franchise quarterback. Though rather close, Bridgewater is my No. 1 ranked signal caller ahead of Derek Carr. He could be a day-one starter, but the Texans would be better off sitting him for a season behind a veteran. 

2. St. Louis Rams (T):                        Jake Matthews, Offensive Tackle, Texas A&M 

I really did flirt with Jedeveon Clowney here. Okay, not literally. The idea of lining him up along a defensive line that includes Robert Quinn, Michael Brockers and Chris Long would be downright scary. In reality, St. Louis is likely to trade down from this slot when all is said and done. If not, its going to have to go a more realistic route. Rodger Saffold  has moved inside to guard and Jake Long is coming off a torn ACL. Even if Long is healthy, Matthews could start his career at right tackle before eventually taking over for the veteran. 

3. Jacksonville Jaguars:                      Jedeveon Clowney, Defensive End, South Carolina 

Gus Bradley has to go defense, right? That's the only logical conclusion with Teddy off the board. Coming from a defensive-minded franchise in Seattle, Bradley is going to look for that stud in the front seven. Despite perceived struggles in 2013, mainly due to being triple teamed, Clowney is a once-in-a-generation player. He would immediately add an All-Pro catalyst to that defense. 

4. Cleveland Browns:                          Derek Carr, Quarterback, Fresno State 

No matter how "well" both Brian Hoyer and Jason Campbell played at quarterback this season (16 touchdowns and 11 interceptions), Cleveland will have to find itself a franchise quarterback in May. There is little doubt that Brandon Weeden will serve as a backup at best for the Browns in 2014. Carr is a top-five player heading into the Senior Bowl and could cement his status as one of the top-three players when all is said and done. He has the arm, accuracy and upside to be a Pro Bowler at the next level. That's what Cleveland needs under center. Heck, its needed that since the original Bernie Lean. 

5. Oakland Raiders:                           Sammy Watkins, Wide Receiver, Clemson 

Denarius Moore and Rod Streater are mighty fine complementary receivers. The issue here is that neither are true top targets in the passing game. While Oakland will have to get a quarterback at some point in May, it has to look for a true playmaker in the passing game. Watkins is the consensus No. 1 wide receiver and should fit in nicely out of the gate. 

6. Atlanta Falcons:                            Khalil Mack, Linebacker, Buffalo 

Atlanta needs a pass-rush threat, plain and simple. There is no reason to believe that Mike Smith and Co. would pass up on this supremely talented small-school product. With the wide array of pass-rush moves that Mack currently possesses, he'll be a 10-sack guy out of the gate. The Falcons would be foolish to pass up on this opportunity. 

7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers:                Louis Nix, Defensive Tackle, Notre Dame 

Tampa Bay ranked in the middle of the pack against the run this season. While Gerald McCoy has finally hit All-Pro status, it needs another anchor along the interior of the defensive line. Nix is a strong point-of-contact run stuffer with tremendous upper-body strength. He would work wonder next to McCoy. 

8. Minnesota Vikings:                        Blake Bortles, Quarterback, Central Florida 

Outside of bringing the hotness that is Lindsey Duke with him to The Twin Cities, Bortles will end the draft process as a top-10 lock. He has the size, arm strangth, accuracy and athleticism to be a Pro Bowl quarterback in the NFL. Despite some issues with technique and progressing through his reads, Bortles upside is nearly unlimited. This pick makes more sense when you look at the quarterbacks currently on Minnesota's roster. 

9. Buffalo Bills:                                  C.J. Mosley, Linebacker, Alabama 

Mosley isn't scheme specific. He can play outside linebacker in both the 4-3 and the 3-4. Heck Alabama's defensive leader can even ride with the big boys in coverage, which is huge for Buffalo's hybrid defensive front. Just imagine him pairing up with Kiko Alonso at linebacker in Western New York. 

10. Detroit Lions:                               Greg Robinson, Offensive Tackle, Auburn 

Robinson is a fast riser among the scouting community...and for good reason. The Auburn product comes into the draft process with as much upside as any pass protector in the class. While he may get too high at times and be thrown off his spot, Robinson does a tremendous job against both the bull and speed rush. Wide receiver may be a serious consideration here, but Detroit needs to go with a bigger need. 

11. Tennessee Titans:                        Darqueze Dennard. Cornerback, Michigan State 

It remains to be seen if Alterraun Verner will be back in Nashville next season. That's not really the point here. Even if he does return, the Titans need a shutdown cornerback to help lead a secondary that has struggled a great deal that past couple season. Dennard is the best man cornerback in the entire draft and does a tremendous job in press up at the line. He's the top defensive back in the class, and it's not really that close. 

12. New York Giants:                         Cyrus Kouandjio, Offensive Tackle, Alabama 

Raw? Yes. Some may drop Cyrus from their rankings a tad because of the struggle we see on tape as it relates to motion and technique. He stands far too upright at times, struggles meeting defenders at the point of contact and doesn't bend his knees on a consistent basis. Sound familier? This was the same thing scouts said about Tyron Smith coming out of USC a few years back. Kouandjio is a ridiculously strong and gifted athlete with tremendous upside. Despite the misguided selection of Justin Pugh in the first round last year, New York can't shy away from addressing what has to be considered an aging and below-average offensive line. 

13. St. Louis Rams:                           Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Safety, Alabama

Let me be clear about one thing. Clinton-Dix isn't a top-line safety prospect. He doesn't compare to the Kenny Vaccaro's and Earl Thomas' of the world. Unfortunately, he's the best free safety in a draft class that lacks outstanding talent at that position. St. Louis may have selected T.J. McDonald to play cover safety last year, but he's more suited to play on the strong side. Despite issues with coverage technique, Clinton-Dix does possess top-20 upside. Not a ringing endorsement, but not terribly out of line with where St. Louis is going to look. 

14. Chicago Bears:                            Lamarcus Joyner, Defensive Back, Florida State 

Whether Joyner comes in and plays safety or the slot corner position really doesn't matter. In fact, this is what makes him so valuable in the grand scheme of things, especially for Chicago. Can any Windy City dweller stomach another season of Major Wright and Chris Conte starting at safety? I didn't think so. Joyner will become a household name around the scouting community by the time May rolls around. He has superior coverage skills and already possesses the hip fluidity to be a Day 1 starter. Value at need position(s) here. 

15. Pittsburgh Steelers:                     Eric Ebron, Tight End, North Carolina 

Some will point to the existence of Heath Miller at tight end and numerous needs across the board as an opposition to this selection. That's understood full well. However, Ebron possesses Vernon Davis-type upside and talent. If you can get a pass catcher like that to team up with Big Ben, it's hard to pass up on. In addition, Pittsburgh's slot in the first round indicates it will miss out on some of the elite tackle talent in the draft. 

16. Dallas Cowboys:                          Ra'Shede Hageman, Defensive Line, Minnesota 

Beast. That's probably the best word to describe Hageman at this point. He's about as strong as the come along the interior of the line and can actually push the pocket against the quarterback. Lost playing college ball in a NFL city, Hageman reminds me a great deal of J.J. Watt, which isn't to say that's the level of pro he's going to be. It's more about his ability to disrupt on so many levels. You think Dallas needs that? Okay. 

17. Baltimore Ravens:                        Mike Evans, Wide Receiver, Texas A&M

Torrey Smith is a solid stretch-the-field wide receiver, but he'll never be the possession guy Baltimore is missing after trading Anquan Boldin to the San Francisco 49ers. Despite issues getting off  press coverage due to a lack of first-level speed, Evans is a perfect possession guy for Joe Flacco. He sizes up very well as one of those receivers who can move the sticks on third down, beat defenders at the point of contact, vie for the jump ball and learn how to drop into passing lanes to give the quarterback a clean window. If that's not what Baltimore needs, I have no idea what is. 

18. New York Jets:                            Marqise Lee, Wide Receiver, Southern California 

Yet another first-round receiver. This class is ABSOLUTELY stacked, with as many as 10 receivers possibly getting first-round grades from me. Lee was considered a near lock to be a top-five pick prior to the 2012 season, but issues at quarterback for the Trojans and injury concerns have seen him fall quite a bit. Does that sound familiar? It should, as it's the same narrative used against Keenan Allen last April. Lee has the capability to be that type of immediate-impact performer. Needless to say, Geno Smith and the Jets are in need of some help at wide receiver. Perfect fit here. 

19. Miami Dolphins:                           Taylor Lewan, Offensive Tackle, Michigan 

After the entire Jonathan Martin - Richie Incognito scandal, it become rather clear that Miami needed to get itself a new core to build around along the offensive line. After all, Ryan Tannehill was sacked more than any quarterback in the league. That's not a recipe for success for a young quarterback. Lewan entered the 2013 season as a likely top-five pick, but he struggled improving in aspect of the game, including technique against the speed rusher, which caused his draft stock to fall. That said, Lewan is still a future blindside protector in the NFL. It's all about fixing the issues that came up this season at Michigan. 

20. Arizona Cardinals:                        Jace Amaro, Tight End, Texas Tech 

Rob Housler isn't necessarily a bad tight end. The issue there is that Arizona can easily find an upgrade if it wants to. Amaro decided to declare after his junior season and is a clear first-round talent. He possesses the size and strength to cause major mismatch issues between the hashes. Expect Arizona to target him or Ebron in the first. 

21. Green Bay Packers:                     Calvin Pryor, Safety, Louisville 

It is becoming increasingly evident that Pryor is catching up with Clinton-Dix as the top free safety in the draft class. His range is absolutely ridiculous, which is something Green Bay was lacking next to Morgan Burnett in the defensive secondary. Even if Ha Ha is still on the board, I like the Pryor fit better. 

22. Philadelphia Eagles:                     Justin Gilbert, Cornerback, Oklahoma State 

Bradley Fletcher and Cary Williams simply don't fit into the Eagles' future. Where Brandon Boykin had a Pro Bowl-caliber campaign in 2013, he's going to need some help on the other end and on the outside. I love what Gilbert brings to the table in terms of man-coverage skills, which will be huge for the Eagles, especially considering their issues at safety. 

23. Kansas City Chiefs:                      Jordan Matthews, Wide Receiver, Vanderbilt 

Dwayne Bowe started to connect with Alex Smith a lot more as the season went on, but he's going to need some help at wide receiver. Simply put, Donnie Avery isn't a starting receiver on a good team. A 6'3", Mattews has the size to be a consistent possession guy. He does, however, bring more to the table than some of the other marginal first-round options. Where Matthews doesn't have outstanding track speed, he plays a lot faster on the football field. Blessed with great hands and long strides in his route running, he will surprise at the next level. A future No. 1 receiver in the NFL. 

24. Cincinnati Bengals:                       Antonio Richardson, Offensive Tackle, Tennessee 

Andre Smith may be one of the better run-blocking offensive tackles, but he is nowhere near an elite franchise blindside protector. Richardson may come in and play right tackle out of the gate, but he projects to be more of a left tackle moving forward. Cornerback remains a decent option here. 

25. San Diego Chargers:                     Kyle Fuller, Cornerback, Virginia Tech 

One of the most underrated defensive backs in the nation, Fuller possesses the physicality and size that you rarely see in a cornerback prospect. Where speed might be an issue moving forward, he does have tremendous ball skills and utilizes decent hip technique in coverage. Based on what we saw this year, San Diego needs at least one cornerback in the upcoming draft. 

26. Cleveland Browns:                        Kelvin Benjamin, Wide Receiver, Florida State

Just a physical beast with tremendous ball skills, Benjamin reminds me a great deal of former Florida State standout Anquan Boldin. He does a great job going up and getting the ball, using his plus size and athleticism to defeat defenders to the spot. Benjamin also boasts plus route-running skills for a college player. Drops might be an issue, but that can be worked on. Imagine Benjamin and Josh Gordon catching passes from Derek Carr. 

27. New Orleans Saints:                     Ryan Shazier, Linebacker, Ohio State 

New Orleans will need to address scheme fits in its new 3-4 defense. Shazier may not have the size to be dominant at the next level, but his on-field speed is likely the best of any linebacker entering the draft. Our own Luke Inman compared him to Tampa Bay Buccaneers linebacker Lavonte David, which is mighty high praise. He'll fit in nicely as a plug-and-play performer for New Orleans. 

28. Carolina Panthers:                        Allen Robinson, Wide Receiver, Penn State

Robinson may not stand out as one of the most athletically gifted or eye-opening receivers in the draft, but he does everything at a solid level. He will make plays down the field, can go up and get the ball, runs tight routes and possesses good hands. With Steve Smith aging, Cam Newton is going to have to find another favorite target, this much was obvious in the Panthers divisional round loss to San Francisco. 

29. New England Patriots:                  Will Sutton, Defensive Tackle, Arizona State

Vince Wilfork will be coming off a serious injury next season and those who have been tasked with replacing him don't exactly fit New England's hybrid defensive front. Despite a short stature, Sutton has tremendous lower-body strength and can fill the gaps between the interior of the defensive line. This makes too much sense not to happen. 

30. San Francisco 49ers:                    Davante Adams, Wide Receiver, Fresno State 

Unfortunately for 49ers fans, it's a common belief around the scouting community that Adams will skyrocket draft boards after postseason events conclude. He has everything you look for in an elite receiver prospect. He has the speed and get-off ability at the line to beat both press and zone coverage, which are two things the 49ers have been looking for opposite Michael Crabtree. Even if Anquan Boldin returns, wide receiver is still a need. Adams has the highest upside of any receiver in the class. As of now,  Adams is a late first-round pick, but that will change in the future. Does San Francisco consider a trade up with its bounty of picks? Possibly. 

31. Denver Broncos:                           Travis Swanson, Center, Arkansas 

A center in the first round? What am I thinking? We already know just how much teams under value this position, but Denver seems to need that type of enforcer a long the interior of its offensive line. Swanson is the clear cut No. 1 center in a rather deep class at that position. He's also a plug-and-play rookie, which is something contending teams look for. 

32. Seattle Seahawks:                        Aaron Donald, Defensive Tackle, Pittsburgh 

This simply wouldn't be fair to opposing NFC West teams. Donald is a superior inline defender who utilizes a solid initial burst at the line and tremendous lower-body strength to fill gaps and get to the quarterback. He's the perfect transformational player that Seattle loves to stock up on in its defensive front. 

Team-Team

Houston Texans: Teddy Bridgewater, Jason Verrett and Jeremiah Attaochu. 

St. Louis Rams: Jake Matthews, Ha Ha Clinton-Dix, Cyril Richardson and Dominique Easley. 

Jacksonville Jaguars: Jadeveon Clowney, Johnny Manziel and Ed Reynolds. 

Cleveland Browns: Derek Carr, Kelvin Benjamin, Bishop Sankey, Jaylen Watkins and Anthony Steen. 

Oakland Raiders: Sammy Watkins, Anthony Barr and Zach Mettenberger. 

Atlanta Falcons: Khalil Mack, Troy Niklas and Gabe Jackson. 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Louis Nix and David Yankey. 

Minnesota Vikings: Blake Bortles, Bradly Roby, Trevor Reilly and Daniel McCullers

Buffalo Bills: C.J. Mosley, Zack Martin and C.J. Fiedorowicz. 

Detroit Lions: Greg Robinson, Jarvis Landry and Yawin Smallwood. 

Tennessee Titans:  Darqueze Dennard and Deone Bucannon. 

New York Giants: Cyrus Kouandjio, Brandin Cooks and Ego Ferguson. 

Chicago Bears: Lamarcus Joyner, Timmy Jernigan and Chris Borland. 

Pittsburgh Steelers: Eric Ebron and La'el Collins. 

Dallas Cowboys: Ra'Shede Hageman, Dion Bailey and Lache Seastrunk. 

Baltimore Ravens: Mike Evans, Ka'Deem Carey and Seantrel Henderson. 

New York Jets: Marqise Lee, Austin Seferian-Jenkins, E.J. Gaines and Carlos Hyde. 

Miami Dolphins: Taylor Lewan, Xavier Su'a-Filo and Donte Moncrief. 

Arizona Cardinals: Jace Amaro, Brett Smith and Adrian Hubbard. 

Green Bay Packers: Calvin Pryor, Vic Beasley and DaQuan Jones. 

Philadelphia Eagles: Justin Gilbert, Terrence Brooks and Brandin Cooks. 

Kansas City Chiefs: Jordan Matthews and Scott Crichton. 

Cincinnati Bengals: Antonio Richardson, Pierre Desir and Christian Jones. 

San Diego Chargers: Kyle Fuller, Kyle Van Noy and Brandon Coleman. 

New Orleans Saints: Ryan Shazier, Trent Murphy and Michael Sam. 

Carolina Panthers: Allen Robinson, Billy Turner and Antone Exum. 

New England Patriots: Will Sutton, Paul Richardson and Arthur Lynch. 

San Francisco 49ers: Davante Adams, Stephon Tuitt, Louchiez Purifoy, Tajh Boyd and Ahmad Dixon. 

Denver Broncos: Travis Swanson, Aaron Colvin and Ed Stinson. 

Seattle Seahawks: Aaron Donald and Shayne Skov. 

Washington Redskins: Odell Beckham Jr. and Marcus Roberson. 

Indianapolis Colts: Chris Smith and Victor Hampton.