BY STAFF / Writer
NFL fans will get an early look at the future of their favorite franchises as the NFL Draft begins Saturday, April 25 at 2 p.m. on ESPN. Former Auburn standouts Quentin Groves, DE; Patrick Lee, CB and Pat Sims, DT have been projected as first day picks.

1. Dolphins - Chris Long, DE, Virginia
Great motor and a game-changer. A good pedigree (Howie Long’s son) doesn’t hurt.
2. Rams - Jake Long, OT, Michigan
The Rams need to shore up their O-Line in a bad way, Long is a big step in the right direction.
3. Falcons - Matt Ryan, QB, Boston College;
The Falcons need to find a franchise QB.
4. Raiders - Darren McFadden, RB, Arkansas. Would be the no. 1 overall if drafted purely on skill.
5. Chiefs - Glenn Dorsey. DT, LSU
The Chiefs will select the gap filler as they look to improve their defense.
6. Jets - Vernon Gholston, DE, Ohio State
7. Patriots (from S.F.) - Leodis McKelvin, CB, Troy
8. Ravens - Sedrick Ellis, DT  USC
9. Bengals - Branden Albert, OG, Virginia
10. Saints - Mike Jenkins, CB, South Florida
11. Bills - Devin Thomas, WR, Michigan State
12. Broncos - Chris Williams, OT, Vanderbilt
13. Panthers - Ryan Clady, OT, Boise State
14. Bears - Jeff Otah, OT, Pittsburgh
15. Lions - Rashard Mendenhall, RB, Illinois
16. Cardinals - Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie, CB, Tennessee State
17. Vikings - Derrick Harvey, DE, Florida
18. Texans - Aqib Talib, CB, Kansas
19. Eagles - Keith Rivers, OLB, USC
20. Buccaneers - DeSean Jackson, WR, California
21. Redskins - Phillip Merling, DE, Clemson
22. Cowboys (from CLE) - Felix Jones, RB, Arkansas
23. Steelers - Kentwan Balmer, DT, North Carolina
24. Titans - James Hardy, WR, Indiana
25. Seahawks - Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue
26. Jaguars - Limas Sweed, WR, Texas
27. Chargers - Jamaal Charles, RB, Texas
28. Cowboys - Brandon Flowers, CB, Virginia Tech
29. 49ers (from IND) - Gosder Cherilus, OT, Boston College
30. Packers - Dustin Keller, TE, Purdue
31. Patriots - PICK FORFEITED
 32. Giants - Kenny Phillips, S, Miami