1. Atlanta Falcons (via trade with Texans): Jadeveon Clowney DE South Carolina
Don't be surprised if the Falcons trade up from the 6th spot to get Clowney. Atlanta desperately needs a pass rusher and Clowney would definitely give their D-line a huge boost. The Falcons aren't afraid to make big deals on draft day (like when they traded up for Desmond Trufant and the year before that Julio Jones). Houston needs a QB and there really isn't a QB worth getting with the first overall pick this year so I could see them trading down.
2. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (via trade with Rams): Sammy Watkins WR Clemson
The Bucs need a WR opposite of Vincent Jackson. I wouldnt be suprised if they trade up to get the best WR in the draft. Vincent Jackson and Sammy Watkins would make for a lethal duo and Watkins would give Josh Mccown an explosive target to throw to.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo
The Jags need a QB but they can always get one later in the draft. Khalil Mack is one of the best pass rushers available in this year's draft. He would give the Jaguars a dangerous pass rush. Don't be surprised if defensive minded coach Gus Bradley goes after someone like Mack early in the draft.
4. Cleveland Browns: Johnny Manziel QB Texas A&M
The Browns are a mess. They have a lot of needs but need a QB more than anything. Manziel is probably the best option in this year's draft. Drafting QBs late in the first round hasn't worked out for them (looking at you Brandon Weeden) so they should consider drafting one earlier.
5. Buffalo Bills (via trade with Raiders): Mike Evans WR Texas A&M
There are some rumors that Buffalo might trade up for a WR. The Bills don't really have anyone at WR so they could use a WR like Evans. Oakland will be looking to trade down as they a very desperate for depth.
6. Houston Texans (via trade with Falcons): Blake Bortles QB Texas A&M
Trading down makes sense because Houston needs a QB and its likely they can still get a top QB at the 6th pick. I think Bortles is the next best option behind Manziel so I think the Texans would draft him in this scenario.
7. St. Louis Rams (via trade with Buccaneers): Greg Robinson OT Auburn
By trading down the Rams can add depth and possibly still get a player they may have drafted at the #2 spot anyway. Greg Robinson is possibly the best offensive lineman in the draft. He would open holes in the running game and protect Sam Bradford.
8. Miami Dolphins (via trade with Vikings): Jake Matthews OT Texas A&M
The Dolphins have one of the worst offensive lines in football. I wouldn't be too surprised if they trade up to get a top offensive lineman. Recent reports suggest the Vikings may be looking to trade down so they would be a likely trade partner. Jake Matthews is one of the best offensive linemen in this year's draft. He would give Tannehill some much needed protection and pave holes in the running game.
9. Oakland Raiders (via trade with Bills): Taylor Lewan OT Michigan
The Raiders are a complete mess and have no depth. Its very likely they will trade down. They need some serious help a offensive line so trading down and still getting one of the best offensive linemen in the draft would work out nicely for them. Recent reports suggest the Raiders are interested in Lewan. He would be a big step towards fixing their porous offensive line.
10. Detroit Lions: Ha Ha Clinton Dix FS Alabama
Detroit needs help at WR. I think Watkins and Evans will be long gone at this point. They could trade up but it would be a huge blockbuster trade and they have other needs so I don't think thats a great idea. Drafting someone like Marqise Lee with the 10th overall pick would be a reach. The Lions have a weak secondary so drafting Ha Ha Clinton Dix would be a good move. He is a NFL ready safety and should make an immediate impact.
11. Tennessee Titans: Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma
The Titans lost their CB Alterraun Verner to free agency. Justin Gilbert is an NFL ready corner and should be a good replacement.
12. New York Giants: Zack Martin OT Notre Dame
The Giants offensive line is weak. Zack Martin is one of the better options at OT in this year's draft. Maybe he can help protect Eli Manning so he won't throw so many INTs...
13. St Louis Rams: Calvin Pryor FS Louisville
Pryor is considered the second best safety in the draft by most. The Rams could use some help at the position so drafting Pryor would be a good move. He is a hard hitting safety and should improve the Rams secondary.
14. Dallas Cowboys (via trade with Bears): Aaron Donald DT Pittsburgh
The Cowboys have shown interest in Donald. After losing Demarcus Ware to free agency the Cowboys are very likely to take someone like Donald with their first round pick. They probably won't have to trade up a whole lot to get him but they might need to move up a couple of spots. The Bears need help a D-line so they could take Donald.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan State
The Steelers defense is too old. Dennard would be a good fit for the Steelers. He is young, fast and physical and is considered one of the top rookie corners.
16. Chicago Bears (via trade with Cowboys): C.J Mosley ILB Alabama
The Bears defense was terrible last year. Mosley has injury concerns but if he can stay healthy he should be a big help towards fixing the Bears D. By trading down they still get a solid pass rusher and probably an extra late round pick.
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