1. Carolina Panthers: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
Is Blaine Gabbert the best prospect in this class? Absolutely not. But Carolina has no other choice but to address the quarterback position. Time and time again, first-year coaches bring in 'their guy'. Also, Mel Kiper also brings up a good point by saying that projecting the idea that Carolina will take a QB at No. 1 maximizes the trade potential of the pick. Since so many different teams are looking to take a QB in the first two rounds, Carolina would be wise to bait another team into a trade in order to land Gabbert or Auburn's Cam Newton.
2. Denver Broncos: Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama
Marcell Dareus' versatility and strong combine performance have at least temporarily vaulted him past Auburn's Nick Fairley as the draft's best defensive line prospect. Denver will be reverting back to a 4-3 defense and Dareus fits very well in either defensive tackle spots. That being said, so does Fairley so this pick is definitely a toss-up between the two players.
3. Buffalo Bills: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
Bills GM Buddy Nix has already stated that Buffalo probably has to add a quarterback in this draft. If Cam Newton is available here, it's tough to imagine them passing him over just to take a lesser prospect in Rounds 2 or 3. Newton has a world of potential and he'd easily be the face of the franchise.
4. Cincinnati Bengals: A.J. Green, WR, Georgia
The current state of this franchise is in flux. Palmer has said he wants out. Ochocino and Owens will test free agency once a CBA agreement is reached. If Gabbert and Newton are gone, it's best for the Bengals to wait until the second round to grab a QB. This leaves them to address receiver and they'd so happen to select A.J. Green. He's a fast, silky smooth receiver with size and highly-productive.
5. Arizona Cardinals: Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M
Arizona's defense fell off a cliff in 2010 and the first thing they must do is improve the pass rush. Von Miller's speed off the edge and the havoc he generates against opposing teams is a must-have at this pick.
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