With the 18th pick in the 2013 FanSided NFL Mock Draft, the Dallas Cowboys select…

Feb 21, 2013; Indianapolis, IN, USA; North Carolina offensive lineman Jonathan Cooper speaks at a press conference during the 2013 NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports

Jonathan Cooper, OG, North Carolina

Steven Mullenax, Landry Hat Editor: The Dallas Cowboys are rumored to like 15 different players in the first round of the NFL draft. It will be a tough choice if Cooper, D.J. Fluker and Tavon Austin are all still on the board at No. 18. But the Cowboys’ need on the interior of their young offensive line combined with the talent rating of Cooper should be too much for Dallas to ignore. Plus, they just locked up quarterback Tony Romo for $108 million and they need to protect their investment.

Russ Lande: The Cowboys have a surprising number of needs and upgrading their offensive line is a big one. Jon Cooper is an athletic guard who is very productive blocking in-line and out in space.  He would start from Day 1 and provide an immediate upgrade for their offensive line.

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1. Kansas City Chiefs – Luke Joeckel, Tackle, Texas A & M

2. Jacksonville Jaguars – Geno Smith, Quarterback, West Virginia

3. Oakland Raiders –Damonte Moore, Defensive End, Texas A & M

4. Philadelphia Eagles – Star Lotulelei, Defensive Tackle, Utah

5. Detroit Lions – Dee Milliner, Cornerback, Alabama

6. Cleveland Browns – Jarvis Jones, Outside Linebacker, Georgia

7. Arizona Cardinals – Matt Barkley, Quarterback, USC 

8. Buffalo Bills – Tyler Wilson, Quarterback, Arkansas

9. New York Jets – Datone Jones, Defensive End, UCLA

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

With no further ado, here is my last, first round NFL mock draft before the lights turn on:

1. Kansas City Chiefs – Luke Joeckel, Offensive Tackle, Texas A&M

After seeing Joeckel play several games throughout the season, I can’t help but think that the Chiefs will try to fix one of their biggest problems throughout the season.  The offensive line took on many injuries during the season so I see this as a good pick for the Chiefs.

 2. Jacksonville Jaguars – Eric Fisher, Offensive Tackle, Central Michigan

Standing at 6-8, 305 Fisher has excellent pass blocking skills and in this pass happy NFL, you want your star QB well protected.  The Jaguars get themselves a good selection out of the Central Michigan product.

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

Floyd has adequate size and quickness but he is a project player.  Lacking in the strength department, don’t expect Floyd to be playing right away but he is a good enough athlete to be drafted in the 1^st round.

4. Philadelphia Eagles – Lane Johnson, Offensive Tackle, Oklahoma

If Luke Joeckel is available then the Eagles go with him, if not look for them to select Johnson.  Johnson, a former high school QB, will make the transition from college TE to professional OT as the Eagles work on their offensive line.

5. Detroit Lions –  Ziggy Ansah, Defensive End, BYU

The Lions have lost Kyle Vanden Bosch and Cliff Avril.  The Lions need a pass rusher and need one now!  Ansah will be a good fit for the Lions and head coach Jim Schwartz.

6.  Cleveland Browns – Dee Milliner, Cornerback, Alabama

Cleveland will drool at the fact that Milliner will be sitting here at number 6.  With his speed concerns handled at the combine, look for Milliner to come in and complement Joe Haden.

7. Arizona Cardinals – Geno Smith, Quarterback, West Virginia

The Cardinals will hope for a similar success out of another Virginia product, Virginia Tech’s Michael Vick.  Smith has the speed, we will see if he has the skill set to be a successful NFL quarterback.

8.  Buffalo Bills – Kevin Minter, Linebacker, LSU

I originally had the Bills selecting Manti Teo but after all his drama, Buffalo goes with a safer selection and less drama from Kevin Minter from LSU.  Minter will remind them of Takeo Spikes and they will jump at the chance to see if get lucky to have a player the Bills let go back in 2006.

9. New York Jets – Kenny Vaccaro, Safety, Texas

After seeing Vaccaro play a few games, Vaccaro has the tendency to be an electrifying defensive player who has the presence of a linebacker when lining up close to the line of scrimmage.  Over time, Vaccaro and current Jets safety LaRon Landry would form one of the strongest defensive backfields in the league. 

10.  Tennessee Titans – Chance Warmack, Offensive Guard, Alabama

Warmack is probably the best interior lineman in the draft.  He might go higher than this pick but I also see that Tennessee might even trade up to get him.  With tremendous upside to his ability, the Titans will be adding a key component to their offensive line.