Happy draft day, all. 

Without getting into too much detail here, my associate editor Nick Slegel and I will be posting competing mock drafts today. It's all in good fun, but we both felt it was necessary to get ONE final mock posted for your viewing pleasure. 

While I promised not to project trades in previous mock drafts, just too much has happened for me to just sit still and attempt a mock without doing so. Below, you will see THREE trades that I predict will take place in day-one of the draft. 

1. New York Jets trade 13th pick to the San Francisco 49ers for 31st pick and second-round pick.

2. Detroit Lions trade 5th pick to the San Diego Chargers for 11th pick and second-round pick.

3. Minnesota Vikings trade 25th pick to the Jacksonville Jaguars for 33rd pick and 3rd round pick.

1. Kansas City Chiefs: Eric Fisher, Offensive Tackle, Central Michigan

This pick is obviously between Fisher and Luke Joeckel. Recent reports suggest that head coach Andy Reid wants the Central Michigan product, while new general manager John Dorsey likes Joeckel better. Insert either here, but I am going to go with my No. 1 overall player on the board in Fisher. This obviously depends on the imminent trade of Branden Albert to the Miami Dolphins.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars: Dion Jordan, Defensive End, Oregon

We have been down this road before. Gus Bradley comes from the Seattle Seahawks, who value athleticism on defense. If that’s what Jacksonville is going to go with early in the draft, Jordan is its man. After all, this is a team that recorded less sacks as a whole than either J.J. Watt or Aldon Smith.

3. Oakland Raiders: Sharrif Floyd, Defensive Tackle, Florida

I have honestly wavered on this pick for far too long. First, Dee Milliner made a lot of sense. That has since changed after Oakland signed Tracy Porter and Mike Jenkins. Expect general manager Reggie McKenzie to still look for help on defense. While I don’t have Floyd anywhere near as high as No. 3 on my big board, it seems Oakland is extremely high on him here.

4. Philadelphia Eagles: Luke Joeckel, Offensive Tackle, Texas A&M

There had been some mentions that Philadelphia would look for the more athletic tackle in the form of Lane Johnson. I honestly don’t see it going in that direction should Joeckel be available here. On another note, if Dion Jordan somehow falls to four, don’t expect the Eagles to take more than five minutes to make the pick. As it is, Joeckel is my No. 2 overall player on the board and fills a hole; even if Jason Peters returns 100 percent.

5. San Diego Chargers from Detroit Lions: Lane Johnson, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma

In one of only two trades in this mock draft, I have the Chargers yielding their first and second rounders to move up and get one of the three elite blind side protectors in the draft. It goes without saying that Philip Rivers didn’t have the necessary protection to succeed this past season. While Johnson might still be a bit raw, he is the most athletic tackle in the draft and possesses the most upside.

6. Cleveland Browns: Dee Milliner, Cornerback, Alabama

Just imagine a secondary in Cleveland that consists of Joe Haden, T.J. Ward and Milliner. Now imagine them roaming the defensive backfield with Paul Kruger, Jabaal Sheard and Phil Taylor anchoring the front. That has the looks of one of the best defenses in the NFL.

7. Arizona Cardinals: Chance Warmack, Guard, Alabama

I flirted with moving Arizona up to five in this mock, but just couldn’t do it. It has way too many holes to yield a third-round pick to move up just two spots. Instead, the Cardinals get the best interior lineman in the entire draft in Warmack. Couple him with an improving Bobby Massie and Arizona has FINALLY started to build something along the offensive line.

8. Buffalo Bills: Geno Smith, Quarterback, West Virginia

A lot of talk around the water cooler has the Bills selecting Ryan Nassib or Matt Barkley here. Pure conjecture, but that’s likely under the assumption Geno isn’t available. There is absolutely no way Buffalo, if it is going to look at a quarterback, passes up on the Mountaineer product here.

9. New York Jets: Barkevious Mingo, Linebacker, Louisiana State

In all likelihood, this pick stands a chance of the one actually being called by Com-Rog come tonight. The Jets are in need of a major upgrade in the pass-rush department and Mingo fits that need in their 3-4 scheme to a T. Not much more to say here.

10. Tennessee Titans: Ezekiel Ansah, Defensive End, BYU

This is a pure projection pick. Ziggy represents the highest upside of any pass rusher in this draft not named Tank. He has the athleticism and freakish build to really dominate at the next level. In addition, Ansah could play a multitude of roles in Tennessee’s front seven. He can be a down lineman in certain situations and play with his hands up away from the line in other situations. The perfect fit.

11. Detroit Lions from  San Diego Chargers: Xavier Rhodes, Cornerback, Florida State

Detroit trades out of the No. 5 slot when it could have picked up an offensive tackle. Am I losing my mind? Well, some “experts” have changed my mind on its needs over the last week. In order to fully grasp this pick you need to actually see who I have them taking with the second-round selection they acquired from San Diego. As it is, Rhodes fits another hole and would come in as an immediate starter opposite Chris Houston.

12. Miami Dolphins: Kenny Vaccaro, Safety, Texas

In my humble opinion, this is the latest Vaccaro goes off the board. Some team will look at his potential and level of target and shoot themselves in the foot if they don’t pick him up. Miami is one of those teams. With both Milliner and Rhodes off the board, the Dolphins nab the best overall safety  to enter the draft since Earl Thomas.

13. San Francisco 49ers from New York Jets: Star Lotulelei, Defensive Tackle, Utah

The rich get richer. San Francisco trades up from 31 to 13 in this mock with the idea of getting the No. 5 overall player on my big board. Star has been connected to the 49ers organization for some time, so this shouldn’t come as much of a surprise. He fits a need as a zero-tech defensive tackle in its 3-4 scheme.

14. Carolina Panthers: Tavon Austin, Wide Receiver, West Virginia

Speaking of left field, that’s probably what most of you are thinking about this selection. While Carolina has needs along the defensive line, I just can’t see it passing up on Austin here. Steve Smith isn’t getting any younger and the Panthers don’t have much to build on after him. Just imagine Cam Newton being able to target Austin in the slot. Move over, Russell Wilson and Percy Harvin, this duo could be just as dynamic.

15. New Orleans Saints: Johnathan Hankins, Defensive Tackle, Ohio State

While I don’t have Hankins ranked nearly as high as a Sheldon Richardson, who goes lower in this mock, he is a better fit in the Saints new 3-4 scheme. He can play myriad positions, but is best suited as a zero-tech down lineman. Bringing Hankins in would shore up a front seven that doesn’t seem to have many personnel fits on the roster right now. Couple him with Cameron Jordan and the Saints have something.

16. St. Louis Rams: Cordarrelle Patterson, Wide Receiver, Tennessee

Patterson is still my No. 1 wide receiver on the board, but this mock is created under my belief of what teams will do, not what I would do. Patterson would be an absolute no-brainer here. Mesh him in with Brian Quick, Chris Givens and Jared Cook and the Rams suddenly have capable weapons for Sam Bradford in the passing game.

17. Pittsburgh Steelers: Tyler Eifert, Tight End, Notre Dame

Let me qualify this pick for a second before delving further in. Pittsburgh would nab Patterson if he were still available here, as it would a running back if there was one worth taking. Instead, it goes with the best tight end prospect to enter the draft since Vernon Davis. There is no reason for general manager Kevin Colbert to take much time should Eifert fall to 17. He’d be an immediate force with Heath Miller in two-tight end sets and could eventually take over for the aging vet.

18. Dallas Cowboys: Jonathan Cooper, Guard, North Carolina

It doesn’t take a lovechild of Mike Mayock and Mel Kiper (scary, I know) to grasp the fact that the Cowboys were atrocious up front last season. Cooper is the most athletic guard in the draft and would do wonders for Tony Romo in protection. Again, a no-brainer.

19. New York Giants: Arthur Brown, Linebacker, Kansas State

Brown is my No. 1 rated inside linebacker in the daft, but is about as flexible as they come. He can line up both on the outside and inside, something the Giants need from the linebacker position in their sub packages. This represents about equal value, but fills a huge need.

20. Chicago Bears: Kevin Minter, Linebacker, Louisiana State

Probably a better fit in Chicago than Brown, I am pretty sure Phil Emery and company would be just fine if Minter were to be available at 20. He is a long-term replacement for the departed Brian Urlacher and actually represents an upgrade from what we saw this past season.

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Jonathan Cyprien, Safety, Florida International

Again, value meets need. Cyprien is the best strong safety in this draft class and would be a major upgrade over the plethora of mediocrity Cincinnati sent out there next to Reggie Nelson last season.

22. St. Louis Rams: Sheldon Richardson, Defensive Tackle, Missouri

If the Rams could come out of the first round with both Patterson and Richardson, I am pretty sure fans would be doing backflips. Heck, general manager Les Snead might be seen doing that in the Rams’ war room. Richardson is a top-10 talent and would immediately give St. Louis one of the top three defensive lines in the entire NFL with Robert Quinn, Michael Brockers and Chris Long

23. Minnesota Vikings: Robert Woods, Wide Receiver, Southern California 

This pick likely wouldn’t represent tremendous value, but the Vikings need a darn wide receiver. Seriously, if they leave day one without another receiving threat, all hell would break loose. Woods is vastly underrated and likely the most pro-ready wide receiver in the entire draft.

24. Indianapolis Colts: Jarvis Jones, Defensive End/Linebacker, Georgia

A tweener as I call him, Jones is best suited to play outside linebacker in a 3-4. On that note, the Colts need to find some young pass-rush talent. Jones had an extremely effective career at Georgia and could come in as a day-one starter.

25. Jacksonville Jaguars from Minnesota Vikings: Matt Barkley, Quarterback, Southern California

The final of three trades that I project, Jacksonville trades up and acquires a player at a position it was likely targeting No. 2 overall. Barkley will be able to come in and compete with both Chad Henne and Blaine Gabbert for the starting job. In reality, the Jaguars couldn’t take a chance that another team would trade up for the USC alum.

26. Green Bay Packers: Datone Jones, Defensive End, UCLA

Mr. Obvious being a bit obvious here. Since taking the lead from fellow eDraft editor Nick Slegel, I have mocked Jones to the Packers numerous times over the last couple months. That doesn’t change in the final edition here.

27. Houston Texans: D.J. Fluker, Offensive Line, Alabama

Houston could use a wide receiver here, but all the top prospects fell off the board before it selected. Instead, the Texans fill a need at tackle with a player that might actually translate into being a guard early in his career. Fluker would represent a major upgrade over Ben Jones at right guard.

28. Denver Broncos: Cornellius Carradine, Defensive End, Florida State

Tank would have easily been a top-10 pick if it wasn’t for that devastating knee injury in his final college game. He will likely be off the board here, but the way my mock plays out he is still available for Denver. This would be an absolute coupe for a team looking to find a young pass rusher.

29. New England Patriots: Da’Rick Rogers, Tennessee Tech

I really do have a sneaking suspicion that New England will shock the football world and go with THE MOST talented wide receiver in the draft class. Rogers would be an immediate deep threat for Tom Brady and act as a great complement to Danny Amendola in the passing game. As it is, the Patriots are likely to go wide receiver on the first day.

30. Atlanta Falcons: Desmond Trufant, Cornerback, Washington

Rumors are abound about the Falcons looking to move up in the draft to select Trufant. While I can’t say those rumors have any substance to them, they would be more than happy should Trufant, my No. 11 overall player, fall to them here.

31. New York Jets from San Francisco 49ers: E.J. Manuel, Quarterback, Florida State

In what would be a genius move by the Jets, they trade out of the 13 slot to pick up an extra second rounder and still nab a player they’re rumored to be interested in. I have a first-round grade on Manuel, so this is nowhere near the reach some would suggest.

32. Baltimore Ravens: Manti Te’o, Linebacker, Notre Dame

Why not cap off day one with the defending Super Bowl Champions picking up a replacement for future Hall of Famer Ray Lewis in the form of another divisive figure? While Te’o does have his limitations, he is a true football player. He will come in and be a day-one starter and not look back for a good decade. That’s what  general manager Ozzie Newsome will be looking for here.

Second Round

33. Minnesota Vikings from Jacksonville Jaguars: D.J. Hayden, Cornerback, Houston

Antoine Winfield bolted for the Seattle Seahawks, leaving Minnesota without any starter-caliber cornerbacks. Hayden is a first-round talent in the top of the second. The primary concern over his life-threatening injury has been all but quieted. That’s the reason I have him going here despite being much lower on my big board.

34. San Francisco 49ers: Zach Ertz, Tight End, Stanford

Again, this mock doesn’t represent what I’d do. In my opinion, San Francisco would be better off going with Gavin Escobar. That being said, Jim Harbaugh and Trent Baalke are high on Ertz, so he goes to them here at 34.

35. Philadelphia Eagles: Matt Elam, Safety, Florida

A natural strong safety, Elam would help improve one of the worst safety units in the entire National Football League. He is an immediate upgrade over recently acquired Patrick Chung.

36. Detroit Lions: Bjoern Werner, Defensive End, Florida State

Make no mistake about it, I have a top-10 grade on Werner. Without projecting more than three trades in the initial round (my limit), I just couldn’t find a fit for him. Detroit gets ridiculous value at a position of need.

37. Cincinnati Bengals: Eddie Lacy, Running Back, Alabama

Lacy is the No. 1 running back in the draft and the first to go off the board. Cincinnati could use a complement and eventual replacement for BenJarvus Green-Ellis.

38. Arizona Cardinals: Terron Armstead, Tackle, Arkansas Pine-Bluff

My projection of Arizona going with Chance Warmack in the first makes some more sense here. Armstead could actually be a blind side protector as a rookie and gives Arizona three young offensive lineman to build with.

39. New York Jets: Giovani Bernard, Running Back, North Carolina

Chris Ivory could still be traded to the Jets, but that likely wouldn’t change this pick. Bernard may be the best all-around running back in  the draft and could be a day-one starter.

40. Tennessee Titans: Larry Warford, Guard, Kentucky

Even after acquiring Andy Levitre from the Buffalo Bills in free agency, Tennessee could use an upgrade at guard. Warford is the third-best player at this position and the only guard worthy of a second-round pick.

41. Buffalo Bills: Alec Ogletree, Linebacker, Georgia

If it wasn’t for character concerns, Ogletree would have likely been a first-round pick. The talented linebacker would be a major upgrade over any one of Buffalo’s three starting linebackers. Fits best on the weak side.

42. Miami Dolphins: Gavin Escobar, Tight End, San Diego State

One of my favorite under the radar prospects in the draft, Escobar would give Ryan Tannehill another great receiving tight end with Dustin Keller.

43. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Damontre Moore, Defensive End, Texas A&M

With Michael Bennett gone, Tampa Bay needs to find a pass rusher to improve one of the worst fronts in the entire NFL. Moore has first-round talent, but falls here due to bad postseason performances.

44. Carolina Panthers: Sylvester Williams, Defensive Tackle, North Carolina

Carolina finally addressed the 500-pound monkey in the room. Williams is a multi-faceted down lineman and would represent an upgrade against the run.

45. Detroit Lions: Keenan Allen, Wide Receiver, California

I indicated on eDraft Radio that Detroit would be foolish to go wide receiver in any of the first two days. Well, that didn’t take into account it trading down to 45 and Terron Armstead being off the board. Instead of reaching for another tackle, the  Lions add another weapon for Matthew Stafford.

46. St. Louis Rams: Eric Reid, Safety, Louisiana State

One of the few remaining weak spots on the Rams’ defense is free safety. While I am not sold on Reid as an elite cover guy, he is a playmaker in the back end of the defense. Solid value here.

47. Dallas Cowboys: Margus Hunt, Defensive End, Southern Methodist

Another one of my draft crushes; if Hunt were to fall to the Cowboys here, there is no way the Cowboys pass up on him. Fits their scheme to a T and will be a great player moving forward. In addition, he can be utilized as an elite special teams player out of the gate.

48. Pittsburgh Steelers: DeAndre Hopkins, Wide Receiver, Clemson

The Steelers going skill-position players with their first two picks. I must be losing my mind, right? Well, Kevin Colbert need to change up his philosophy here and understand that they’re not the same team as before. Ben Roethlisberger needs more receiving targets. It’s that simple.

49. New York Giants: Johnthan Banks, Cornerback, Mississippi State

Banks is a first-round talent and falls to the Giants in the latter half of the second round. He also fills a position of need. Do I have to say more?

50. Chicago Bears: Kyle Long, Offensive Tackle, Oregon

While I am not sold on Long as a great tackle in the NFL, he could easily move inside and represent an upgrade over what Chicago currently has there.

51. Washington Redskins: Darius Slay, Cornerback, Mississippi State

A completely different cornerback than his former teammate Johnthan Banks, this dude can flat out play. In fact, Slay could be a day-one starter in Washington’s secondary.

52. Minnesota Vikings: Jesse Williams, Defensive Tackle, Alabama

Where Minnesota might have reached for Robert Woods in the first, it picks up tremendous talent at a position of need. Williams will come in and replace his namesake, Kevin Williams.

53.  Cincinnati Bengals: Barrett Jones, Center, Alabama

The only  conceivable hole on Cincinnati’s offense is center, and even that is reaching for something bad to say about this unit. That being said, Jones is a great get here and can also play guard in a pinch.

54. Miami Dolphins: Jamar Taylor, Cornerback, Boise State

While I like the addition of Brent Grimes in free agency, it remains to be seen if he can return at 100 percent after suffering a serious injury this past season. Taylor is one of the most unheralded defensive backs in the draft. A physical force on the outside, he will help the ‘Fins secondary immediately.

55. Green Bay Packers: Jonathan Franklin, Running Back, UCLA

Will Ted Thompson pull the trigger and finally look for a capable young running back to shoulder the load? I think so. Franklin represents need and value here. There is no reason to believe he can’t come in and be an immediate 1,200-yard performer on the ground.

56. Seattle Seahawks: Khaseem Greene, Linebacker, Rutgers

With LeRoy Hill likely gone, Seattle needs to find another linebacker to go with K.J. Wright and Bobby Wagner; a perfect fit.

57. Houston Texans: Quinton Patton, Wide Receiver, Louisiana Tech

After pretty much whiffing on DeVier Posey and Keshawn Martin last April, Houston need to rectify the wide receiver position after Andre Johnson. As an uber-productive receiver at Louisiana Tech, Patton is a steal here. His game also translates well into the Texans’ offensive scheme.

58. Denver Broncos: David Amerson, Cornerback, North Carolina State

Amerson can play both cornerback and safety. He could be an eventual replacement for Champ Bailey at corner or take over for Rahim Moore should the latter’s confidence not respond. Solid value at need position(s).

59. New England Patriots: Sam Montgomery, Defensive End/Linebacker, Louisiana State

New England going with two “troubled assets” with its first two picks? Yep, that’s happening. Montgomery fits the mold of what the Patriots are attempting to build in their front seven. Plus, he’s just another slender SEC guy.

60. Atlanta Falcons: Alex Okafor, Defensive End, Texas

Talk about ridiculous value here. Atlanta grabs a first-round talent at the end of the second. Can’t get much better than that. Okafor also fills a long-term void as a pass-rushing defensive end.

61. New York Jets from San Francisco 49ers: D.J. Swearinger, Safety, South Carolina

In essence, the Jets acquire E.J. Manuel and D.J. Swearinger for the 13th overall pick. Not too shabby. This South Carolina product will be a major upgrade at either FS or SS moving forward.

62. Baltimore Ravens: Justin Hunter, Wide Receiver, Tennessee

How did this happen? Many experts proclaim Hunter to have first round talent. Honestly, I just don’t see it. That being said, he does represent both need and value for a Ravens team that NEEDS to replace Anquan Boldin.

Third Round

63. Kansas City Chiefs: Trevardo Williams, Defensive End, Connecticut

64. Minnesota Vikings from Jacksonville Jaguars: Ryan Nassib, Quarterback, Syracuse

65. Detroit Lions: Kevin Reddick, Linebacker, North Carolina 

66. Oakland Raiders: Jordan Poyer, Cornerback, Oregon State

67. Philadelphia Eagles: Matt Scott, Quarterback, Arizona

68. Cleveland Browns: Le’Veon Bell, Running Back, Michigan State

69. Arizona Cardinals: Tyler Wilson, Quarterback, Arkansas

70. Tennessee Titans: Kawann Short, Defensive Tackle, Purdue 

71. Buffalo Bills: Menelik Watson, Offensive Tackle, Florida State

72. New York Jets: Sean Porter, Lineback, Texas A&M

73. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Vance McDonald, Tight End, Rice

74. San Francisco 49ers: Tyrann Mathieu, Cornerback, Louisiana State

75. New Orleans Saints: Stedman Bailey, Wide Receiver, West Virginia

76. San Diego Chargers: Logan Ryan, Cornerback, Rutgers

77. Miami Dolphins: Markus Wheaton, Wide Receiver, Oregon State

78. St. Louis Rams: Robert Alford, Cornerback, Southeastern Louisiana

79. Pittsburgh Steelers: Brandon Williams, Missouri Southern State

80. Dallas Cowboys: Joseph Randle, Running Back, Oklahoma State

81. New York Giants: Stepfan Taylor, Running Back, Stanford

82. Miami Dolphins: Justin Pugh, Offensive Line, Syracuse

83. Minnesota Vikings: Marquise Goodwin, Wide Receiver, Texas

84. Cincinnati Bengals: Cobi Hamilton, Wide Receiver, Arkansas

85. Washington Redskins: Phillip Thomas, Safety, Fresno State

86. Indianapolis Colts: Tharold Simon, Cornerback, Louisiana State

87. Seattle Seahawks: Travis Kelce, Tight End, Cincinnati

88. Green Bay Packers: Jamie Collins, Linebacker, Southern Mississippi

89. Houston Texans: Zaviar Gooden, Linebacker, Missouri

90. Denver Broncos: Montee Ball, Running Back, Wisconsin

91. New England Patriots: T.J. McDonald, Safety, Southern California

92. Atlanta Falcons: Marcus Lattimore, Running Back, South Carolina

93. San Francisco 49ers: Bacarri Rambo, Safety, Georgia 

94. Baltimore Ravens: Blidi Wreh-Wilson, Cornerback, Connecticut

95. Houston Texans: John Jenkins, Defensive Tackle, Georgia

96. Kansas City Chiefs: Akeem Spence, Defensive Line, Illinois

97. Tennessee Titans: Shawn Williams, Safety, Georgia