NFL Draft caspules for all 32 teams

NFC East

1. Philadelphia Eagles (7-9)

LAST SEASON: Disappointing season ended with Chip Kelly being fired before final game and team missed playoffs for second straight year. Sam Bradford showed enough in second half to get two-year contract extension, but Eagles clearly don’t view him as long-term answer at quarterback or they wouldn’t have traded slew of picks to move up to No. 2. Defensive lineman Fletcher Cox developed into one of best players at his position. Offensive line showed age. Wide receivers were weak. Kelly’s headline-grabbing offseason moves didn’t work and DeMarco Murray, Byron Maxwell and Kiko Alonso were swiftly traded away. New coach Doug Pederson brings familiarity back to organization — he played for Eagles and was assistant under Andy Reid in Philly and Kansas City.

THEY NEED: OT, WR, DB.

THEY DON’T NEED: TE, DL.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: QB Carson Wentz, North Dakota State; QB Jared Goff, California.

OUTLOOK: Howie Roseman, who regained personnel power after Kelly was fired, made bold move to put Philadelphia in position to land its first franchise QB since selecting Donovan McNabb at No. 2 in 1999. Roseman moved up from No. 13 to No. 8 by dealing Maxwell and Alonso to Miami, used that pick to get No. 2 spot from Cleveland. Roseman and Pederson have raved about Wentz and Goff. They made it clear they want one of those two QBs and aren’t letting on if they prefer one over other. Los Angeles traded up to get first pick and are expected to take one of them. So, the Eagles will get whoever Rams don’t want. Then they don’t pick again until third round at No. 79. Eagles don’t have a fourth-rounder, but have two fifths, one sixth and two sevenths.

1. Dallas Cowboys (4-12)

LAST SEASON: Cowboys went from first to worst in NFC East when Tony Romo missed 12 games with twice-broken left collarbone. Problems went beyond Romo, though. Defense struggled to make game-changing plays, and apparently has moved on after failed experimental season with troubled defensive end Greg Hardy. Defense needs playmakers up front and on back end.

THEY NEED: DE, CB/S, RB, WR.

THEY DON’T NEED: TE, LB, OL, PK.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: DE Joey Bosa, Ohio State; RB Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State; DB Jalen Ramsey, Florida State.

OUTLOOK: Dallas always has lingering question of drafting next quarterback, but unlikely will be as high as this year’s pick. More interesting offensive question is running back, with veteran Darren McFadden as lead back with injury-filled past while coming off one of his most productive seasons. Cowboys seem willing to spend high pick at position after letting 2014 NFL rushing champion DeMarco Murray go in free agency last year.

1. New York Giants (6-10)

LAST SEASON: Missed playoffs for fourth straight season and changed coaches with Ben McAdoo replacing Tom Coughlin. NFL’s worst defense, with six losses either late in fourth quarter or overtime and missing DE Jason Pierre-Paul for half season because of hand mangled in fireworks accident, led to second straight 6-10 record. QB Eli Manning and WR Odell Beckham Jr. had excellent seasons on offense, but there was no second option at wide receiver and running game never got going. LT Ereck Flowers and S Landon Collins had solid rookie years stepping into starting lineup.

THEY NEED: WR, OT, S, LB — keep going. Name it, they need it.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State; OT Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame; WR LaQuon Treadwell, Mississippi; CB Vernon Hargreaves, Florida.

OUTLOOK: GM Jerry Reese scored big in free agency, signing DE Olivier Vernon, DT Damon Harrison, CB Janoris Jenkins and LB Keenan Robinson, and re-signing Pierre-Paul to one-year contract. OT Will Beatty, G Geoff Schwartz and WR Rueben Randle were either released or not re-signed. McAdoo’s West Coast offense needs running game and receiver to play opposite Beckham. Don’t count on Victor Cruz for that role after playing six games in past two seasons because of injuries. Taking offensive tackle and wideout in first two rounds would help, but Reese has always taken best player available regardless of need.

1. Washington Redskins (9-8)

LAST SEASON: Surprisingly emerged to win lackluster NFC East after finishing in last place in six of previous seven years. Found starting quarterback in process, Kirk Cousins. There were all sorts of problems with running game, but second-year coach Jay Gruden picked Cousins late in preseason and QB started all 17 games, including wild-card loss to Green Bay. That earned him one-year deal worth about $19 million under franchise tag; both sides have had no luck agreeing on long-term contract. Other upshot of Cousins’ performance: Robert Griffin III was released. Defense was inconsistent under new coordinator Joe Barry, and series of injuries led to some street free-agent pickups who filled in admirably. Clearly, improvement needed on that side of ball.

THEY NEED: DL, S, ILB, RB, OL, WR.

THEY DON’T NEED: OLB, TE.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: DL Jarran Reed, Alabama; DL A’Shawn Robinson, Alabama; DL Sheldon Rankins, Louisville; ILB Reggie Ragland, Alabama.

OUTLOOK: GM Scot McCloughan finally made the sort of big-name, splashy signing that used to be an annual rite for owner Dan Snyder, adding cornerback Josh Norman less than a week before the draft. McCloughan has made clear he loves to build through draft, and he certainly picked up key parts a year ago. Bunch of holes he needs to fill in this draft, particularly on defense, and McCloughan says he would love to add more picks, so using first-rounder as part of trade down is possibility.

NFC North

1. Chicago Bears (6-10)

LAST SEASON: Finished last in NFC North in first season under general manager Ryan Pace and coach John Fox. Even though they won just one more game, Bears believe they started to lay strong foundation. QB Jay Cutler posted highest rating of career while cutting interceptions from 18 to 11 in 15 games after Bears waited until March to announce he was their quarterback going forward. Defense tied for 22nd in sacks, had 17 takeaways — fifth fewest in league.

THEY NEED: DT, DB.

THEY DON’T NEED: WR, RB.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: DT A’Shawn Robinson, Alabama; OLB Leonard Floyd, Georgia; DT Jarran Reed, Alabama; CB Vernon Hargreaves, Florida.

OUTLOOK: Pace used free agency to address holes at ILB by signing Danny Trevathan from Super Bowl champion Denver, and former Indianapolis Colts player Jerrell Freeman. Bears also signed former Arizona Cardinals RT Bobby Massie, clearing way for Kyle Long to move back to RG. Bears have more depth on defense, but still need playmakers up front and in backfield. Might also want to draft potential replacement for Cutler, who turns 33 on April 29. Bears haven’t taken QB in first three rounds since selecting Rex Grossman 22nd overall in 2003.

1. Detroit Lions (7-9)

LAST SEASON: Won six of last eight games after 1-7 start, helping coach Jim Caldwell keep job for third season. Slow start led to president Tom Lewand, general manager Martin Mayhew and offensive coordinator Joe Lombardi getting fired. Matthew Stafford flourished in second half of season, connecting enough with Calvin Johnson, Golden Tate and Theo Riddick to make them first trio to have at least 80 receptions in same season for Lions. Ezekiel Ansah, drafted No. 5 overall in 2013, ranked third in NFL and second in team’s record books with 14 1/2 sacks.

THEY NEED: DT, OL, LB.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, RB, CB.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: DT A’Shawn Robinson, Alabama; DT Jarran Reed, Alabama; DT Sheldon Rankins, Louisville; OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State; LB Reggie Ragland, Alabama.

OUTLOOK: First-year GM Bob Quinn addressed needs last month, signing WR Marvin Jones two days after Johnson announced his retirement, and re-signing DT Haloti Ngata. Quinn still has lots of work to do. He needs to protect franchise’s investment in Stafford, who has been sacked total of 89 times in last two years, by improving offensive line. Lions probably can’t lean on 32-year-old Ngata long term, making it priority to replenish position that had Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley on roster two years ago.

1. Minnesota Vikings (11-6)

LAST SEASON: Surpassed Packers to win NFC North for first time in six years, before crushing one-point loss to Seahawks at home in record cold capped by Blair Walsh’s miss of 27-yard field goal. Defense ranged from decent to dominant under sage supervision of coach Mike Zimmer. Teddy Bridgewater’s performance was better than rookie season, but he ranked in bottom third of league in major QB statistical categories except completion percentage (ninth, 65.3). Adrian Peterson won NFL rushing title. Offensive line struggled often. Stefon Diggs was only one with 500-plus yards receiving.

THEY NEED: WR, OT, S.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, CB, DT.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: WR Corey Coleman, Baylor; OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State; OT Taylor Decker, Ohio State; WR Josh Doctson, TCU; WR Will Fuller, Notre Dame.

OUTLOOK: GM Rick Spielman used free agency to land likely starters on offensive line (Alex Boone, Andre Smith) and at safety (Michael Griffin) while bringing back whopping 13 players whose contracts expired. Still, release of Mike Wallace left even bigger opening for elite rookie to fill at WR, with plenty of candidates expected to be available at No. 23 or in second round at No. 54. With three veterans unsigned past this year in Smith, Matt Kalil and Phil Loadholt, finding a top-flight tackle would be smart, too.

1. Green Bay Packers (11-7)

LAST SEASON: Packers’ four-year reign atop NFC North ended in season in which offense stumbled with top receiver Jordy Nelson hurt, running back Eddie Lacy out of shape, and line hobbled by injuries. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers looked human, at least by two-time NFL MVP’s lofty standards. Defense stepped up and helped fill void and typically reliable Mason Crosby bailed out offense numerous times. Even with all their issues in “down” year, Packers still made playoffs as wild card and lost to Arizona in overtime in NFC divisional game.

THEY NEED: DL, LB, TE, OL.

THEY DON’T NEED: S, QB.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: LB Reggie Ragland, Alabama; DL Andrew Billings, Baylor; DT Jarran Reed, Alabama; DT A’Shawn Robinson, Alabama; TE Hunter Henry, Arkansas.

OUTLOOK: LB Clay Matthews appears headed back outside to rush passer more after playing inside much of last two seasons to help stop run. So getting Ragland could make transition go much smoother. But adding run stuffer up front could be bigger priority with veteran B.J. Raji’s decision to step away from game for at least a year after solid 2015 season. Packers could also use playmaking tight end to give Rodgers another target. When healthy, offensive line can be one of best. But position could use more depth, especially with contract decisions looming for three starters — LT David Bakhtiari, LG Josh Sitton and RG T.J. Lang — after 2016 season. Packers have had success in recent years in drafting Alabama products Lacy (2013) and S Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (2014).

NFC South

1. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (6-10)

LAST SEASON: Tripled victory total from previous year, yet wasn’t enough to save job of coach Lovie Smith, who led team to 6-6 before losing final four games. No. 1 overall draft pick Jameis Winston played every snap as rookie, throwing for 4,042 yards, 22 touchdowns, 15 interceptions. Team finished in top 10 offensively and defensively in same season for first time; rankings were misleading. Offense fifth in yards gained, but 20th in points scored. Despite ranking 10th in total defense, Bucs were 26th in points allowed. Smith took blame and was replaced by ex-coach’s second offensive coordinator in two seasons, Dirk Koetter.

THEY NEED: DE, DT, CB, S, WR, G, LB.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, RB, TE.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: CB Vernon Hargreaves, Florida; DE/LB Noah Spence, Eastern Kentucky; OT Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame.

OUTLOOK: Smith and third-year GM Jason Licht used 12 of 13 selections past two drafts to address deficiencies on offense, landing six starters — four from 2015 (Winston, LT Donovan Smith, RG Ali Marpet, MLB Kwon Alexander). Now that team seems to have its QB and offense is on track, Licht figures to seek help for inconsistent pass rush and porous secondary. Four likely starters were added in free agency, three on defense (DE Robert Ayers, CB Brent Grimes, LB Daryl Smith), one on offense (LG J.R. Sweezy) brought in to replace Logan Mankins, who retired.

1. New Orleans Saints (7-9)

LAST SEASON: Posted second straight losing record, but also won three of last four to avoid what would have been coach Sean Payton’s first 10-loss season. Defense ranked 31st in NFL for second straight season. Defensive coordinator Rob Ryan was fired during season, replaced by Dennis Allen. Offense remained near top of NFL, where it’s been since Payton and QB Drew Brees joined together a decade ago.

THEY NEED: DE, DT, G, CB, OLB.

THEY DON’T NEED: RB, OT, TE.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: DT Sheldon Rankins, Louisville; DE Shaq Lawson, Clemson; DE Kevin Dodd, Clemson; OLB Darron Lee, Ohio State; DT A’Shawn Robinson, Alabama.

OUTLOOK: New Orleans’ most significant free agency additions were TE Coby Fleener, LB James Laurinaitis and DT Nick Fairley. Offseason moves also included release of G Jahri Evans, WR Marques Colston, LB David Hawthorne and CB Brandon Browner. Saints’ most pressing needs are improving pass rush and run defense. Questions also surround interior offensive line. Top two guards are Tim Lelito and Senio Kelemete, both young and relatively unaccomplished, with little depth behind them. Brees is 37, so drafting future QB isn’t out of question.

1. Atlanta Falcons (8-8)

LAST SEASON: Falcons started 5-0 and 6-1 under first-year coach Dan Quinn, but playoff hopes faded when they lost seven of eight games, including six straight. WR Julio Jones had second-most catches and yards receiving in a season in NFL history, and RB Devonta Freeman had breakout season as dual-threat back. Falcons couldn’t overcome 30 turnovers. Ryan threw 16 interceptions, and his 21 TD passes were his low since 2008 rookie season. First-round pick Vic Beasley couldn’t solve longstanding pass-rush problems; Falcons were last in league with only 19 sacks.

THEY NEED: S, LB, WR, TE, DT.

THEY DON’T NEED: RB, C, CB.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: WR Josh Doctson, TCU; OLB Leonard Floyd, Georgia; ILB Reggie Ragland, Alabama; S Keanu Neal, Florida; WR Laquon Treadwell, Mississippi.

OUTLOOK: GM Thomas Dimitroff’s top free-agent signings were three-time Pro Bowl C Alex Mack, WR Mohamed Sanu and LB Courtney Upshaw. Each should start. More help is needed following releases of WR Roddy White, S William Moore and LB Justin Durant. Quinn could push for more help at LB, even after adding Upshaw, bringing 2010 first-round pick Sean Weatherspoon back to Atlanta and signing LaRoy Reynolds. Adding playmaker at WR like Doctson or Treadwell may be tempting.

1. Carolina Panthers (17-2)

LAST SEASON: Panthers had magical season, starting 14-0 before losing at Atlanta. Carolina still won its third straight NFC South title and defeated Seattle and Arizona to reach Super Bowl, where it fell flat in 24-10 loss to Denver. League’s highest-scoring offense during regular season simply had no answers for Von Miller and Broncos’ pass rush. Despite loss, it was most successful season in franchise history and team appears in good shape to have another big season with its core group of players under contract. Only exception is at cornerback, where team rescinded franchise tag offer to All-Pro Josh Norman, allowing him to become free agent.

THEY NEED: CB, DE, S, OT, WR, P.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, C, G, LB, K.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: CB William Jackson III, Houston; S Karl Joseph, West Virginia; DE Emmanuel Ogbah, Oklahoma State; OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State.

OUTLOOK: Panthers didn’t have any major holes until they let Norman walk in free agency. Now theyre particularly thin at cornerback, where Bene Benwikere and journeyman Robert McClain are only two with NFL experience on roster. Team also had need at safety with Roman Harper now a free agent.

NFC West

1. Los Angeles Rams (7-9)

LAST SEASON: Rams wrapped up 21-year tenure in St. Louis with 12th straight non-winning season and 11th straight non-playoff season. A 4-3 start went sour with five consecutive losses, and December surge came too late. Despite mostly stellar defense and star rookie running back Todd Gurley, Rams struggled because offense finished last in NFL with 4,761 total yards and no strong leader.

THEY NEED: QB, WR, DB, OLB.

THEY DON’T NEED: RB, DL, K.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: California QB Jared Goff; North Dakota State QB Carson Wentz.

OUTLOOK: Rams traded six picks to make dramatic move to top of draft, and it’s tough to argue with their logic. After four straight years hovering right below .500 despite one of NFL’s better defenses, GM Les Snead and coach Jeff Fisher are going all-in on Goff or Wentz as Los Angeles’ franchise quarterback. Choice will be an immediate star in Hollywood, and Rams are really hoping he’s a savior.

1. San Francisco 49ers (5-11)

LAST SEASON: 49ers moved forward without retired stars Patrick Willis, Justin Smith and Chris Borland and finished 5-11 to miss playoffs for second straight year. First-year coach Jim Tomsula was fired and replaced by former Eagles coach Chip Kelly. Quarterback Colin Kaepernick, subject of trade speculation for months, was benched in November in favor of Jaguars 2011 first-round pick Blaine Gabbert, who insists he will be starter in 2016. Kaepernick’s $11.9 million contract for 2016 became guaranteed April 1, and he is recovering from surgeries to his left shoulder, right thumb and left knee.

THEY NEED: QB, OL, LB, WR.

THEY DON’T NEED: S, K, P.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: QB Jared Goff, California; QB Carson Wentz, North Dakota State; LB Myles Jack, UCLA.

OUTLOOK: San Francisco’s players expect to play fast and furious under Kelly’s preferred style. So 49ers plan to use their NFL-high 12 draft picks to acquire players who fit that mold. They have significant needs in all phases, having lost key veterans over past two seasons and perhaps soon, wideout Anquan Boldin. Left guard Alex Boone signed in March with Minnesota.

1. Seattle Seahawks (11-7)

LAST SEASON: Seahawks limped through first-half of season before finding themselves on another late-season roll and back in playoffs. Then came dismal first half in NFC divisional playoff game at Carolina that led to end of run as two-time NFC champs. QB Russell Wilson and offense took another step in its evolution in latter half of schedule and defense remained elite unit.

THEY NEED: interior DL, OL, CB, outside LB, backup RB, WR.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, TE, K, P.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: G Cody Whitehair, Kansas State; OT Taylor Decker, Ohio State.

OUTLOOK: Line of scrimmage has to be addressed. They need depth on both lines after departures of G J.R. Sweezy, T Russell Okung and DT Brandon Mebane. Finding an immediate starter at any of those positions would be great, but depth for future is more critical. Also watch what Seattle does at outside linebacker and cornerback. Seahawks have presumptive starters at both positions, but depth is always priority for GM John Schneider.

1. Arizona Cardinals (14-4)

LAST SEASON: Had their best finest season since going 11-1 in 1948, won NFC West but were routed by Carolina in NFC championship game. Coach Bruce Arians’ aggressive, big-play offense worked: Cardinals led NFL in offense (408.3 yards per game) and were second to Carolina in scoring (30.6 points per game). Carson Palmer set Cardinals records for passing yards, touchdown passes and passer rating. Rookie David Johnson emerged in final weeks as standout running back, replacing injured Chris Johnson, who was having big comeback season before knee injury ended it prematurely. WR Larry Fitzgerald had renaissance season. Defense was solid but faded a bit after losing safety Tyrann Mathieu to knee injury. Cardinals earned first-round bye and barely beat Green Bay in OT in conference semifinals. Palmer got his first playoff victory but had awful game against Carolina, as did most of other top Arizona players.

THEY NEED: C, CB, DL, OLB, QB, S.

THEY DON’T NEED: RB, ILB, OG, WR.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: C Ryan Kelly, Alabama; QB Paxton Lynch, Memphis; CB William Jackson III, Houston; S Keanu Neal, Florida.

OUTLOOK: Cardinals believe they are primed for big run at Super Bowl after filling biggest needs by trading for OLB Chandler Jones from New England and signing G Evan Mathis. They don’t have any glaring needs and are in position to follow “best player available” mantra. They do need center with Lyle Sendlein not returning, and someday will have to find successor to groom for 36-year-old Carson Palmer. But Kelly and Lynch could well be gone when Arizona makes its pick. Cardinals could also use help in secondary, either at CB or S, and could add depth on DL or at OLB.

AFC East

1. Miami Dolphins (6-10)

LAST SEASON: For seventh year in row Miami failed to finish above .500, but season was even worse than usual — Dolphins were last in AFC East for first time since 2007. They fired Joe Philbin after four games, and following season replaced popular interim coach Dan Campbell with Adam Gase, who had been Bears offensive coordinator. Dolphins ranked 25th on defense — worst since 1997 — and 26th on offense, an indication upgrade needs are widespread. It may be impossible for Dolphins to dig out of their hole in AFC East in one draft. They went 1-5 in division last year and were outscored 185-92 by Patriots, Jets and Bills.

THEY NEED: CB, RB, LB, WR, G.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, C, TE.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: CB Eli Apple, Ohio State; CB Mackensie Alexander, Clemson; RB Ezekiel Elliott, Ohio State; CB William Jackson III, Houston; DE Shaq Lawson, Clemson; CB Vernon Hargreaves, Florida.

OUTLOOK: Second-year executive vice president of football operations Mike Tannenbaum will have final say on draft decisions, with input from Gase and new general manager Chris Grier, who was promoted after nine years as director of college scouting. Dolphins traded down from eighth spot in deal that brought cornerback Byron Maxwell and linebacker Kiko Alonso from Eagles. They may trade down again, because draft is deep in cornerbacks, their biggest need. Miami lost Brent Grimes in free agency after allowing 4,000 net yards passing in 2015, highest total in franchise’s 50 seasons.

1. Buffalo Bills (8-8)

LAST SEASON: Buffalo’s high-priced defense underperformed in playing significant role in extending NFL’s longest active playoff drought to 16 seasons — and in Rex Ryan’s first year as coach, no less. DE Mario Williams went public in complaining that personnel didn’t fit Ryan’s defensive scheme. On bright side, offense showed signs of progress under first-time starter Tyrod Taylor, who went 8-6, and LeSean McCoy-led running attack that topped NFL in yards rushing. After opening 5-4, Bills were undone by 1-4 stretch that knocked them out of contention.

THEY NEED: LB, DL, WR, S.

THEY DON’T NEED: CB, RB.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: LB Reggie Ragland, Alabama; DT Jarran Reed, Alabama; DT Shaq Lawson, Clemson.

OUTLOOK: After spending last season stocking up on offensive players, GM Doug Whaley is focused on overhauling defense. Bills have immediate holes to fill after releasing Williams and failing to re-sign starting LB Nigel Bradham. Buffalo is particularly thin at linebacker, with newly signed free agent Zach Brown only one listed at weak-side position. DT Kyle Williams, 10-year veteran, showed signs of wear and tear missing final 10 games with knee injury. Ryan vows defense will be better despite player losses, and has revamped defensive staff by hiring twin, Rob (assistant head coach/defense), former All-Pro safety Ed Reed (secondary), and John Blake (linemen). Plenty of focus on Taylor to prove 2015 was no fluke entering final year of contract.

1. New York Jets (10-6)

LAST SEASON: Jets barely missed making playoffs in first season for coach Todd Bowles and general manager Mike Maccagnan. Facing win-and-in scenario in regular-season finale, Ryan Fitzpatrick threw INTs on Jets’ final three drives in loss to former coach Rex Ryan’s Bills. Despite lousy finish, Fitzpatrick tossed franchise-record 31 TD passes after getting starting job when Geno Smith’s jaw was broken by punch from teammate during training camp. After being traded by Chicago, Brandon Marshall re-established himself as playmaking WR with Jets-record 109 catches for 1,502 yards and 14 TDs. Eric Decker also had big year with 80 catches and 12 TD grabs.

THEY NEED: QB, OL, pass-rushing OLB, CB, P.

THEY DON’T NEED: WR, C, K.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: QB Paxton Lynch, Memphis; OLB Leonard Floyd, Georgia; OT Taylor Decker, Ohio State; LB Reggie Ragland, Alabama; OLB Darron Lee, Ohio State.

OUTLOOK: Jets entering draft with some major questions, including unsettled QB situation with Fitzpatrick still unsigned and DE Muhammad Wilkerson mentioned in several trade rumors after receiving franchise tag. Could move up in draft-day deal, using Wilkerson as trade bait, if they badly want one of top QBs. Otherwise, offensive line and linebacker could be targets.

1. New England Patriots (13-5)

LAST SEASON: Patriots made it back to AFC championship game, but injuries on offensive line, in backfield and to receiving group left them with more to address than usual entering offseason. They’ve gone back to work quickly, extending Tom Brady and by already filling some needs early in free agency.

THEY NEED: RB, OL, WR.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, DE, CB.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: New England forfeited its first-round pick as part of “Deflategate” scandal.

OUTLOOK: New England holds 11 picks, including four in first three rounds (60, 61, 91 and 96). Its five picks in sixth round are most in single round since Dallas had five in Round 7 in 2014. On offensive line it added G Jonathan Cooper by trading DE Chandler Jones to Arizona. But there is some need at tackle. Sebastian Vollmer and Nate Solder are back, but Vollmer is set to enter free agency in summer of 2017. Patriots re-signed RB LeGarrette Blount. Dion Lewis is working his way back from left knee surgery, so it’s also position that could benefit from draft addition.

AFC North

1. Baltimore Ravens (5-11)

LAST SEASON: Decimated by injuries and plagued by close losses (nine by eight points or fewer), Ravens staggered through their worst season since 2007. Top draft pick Breshad Perriman (knee) was lost in training camp, linebacker Terrell Suggs (Achilles tendon) fell in opener and Baltimore ultimately finished without quarterback Joe Flacco, wide receiver Steve Smith, running back Justin Forsett and left tackle Eugene Monroe.

THEY NEED: Pass-rushing OLB, DL, OL, CB.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, TE, S, P, PK.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: DE Joey Bosa, Ohio State; QB Paxton Lynch, Memphis; OT Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame; DE DeForest Buckner, Oregon; LB Miles Jack, UCLA.

OUTLOOK: Ravens can’t count on Suggs to be fully recovered from his injury. So, after ranking 17th with 37 sacks last season, Baltimore desperately needs pass rusher. GM Ozzie Newsome always claims to grab best player on board, and in this case Bosa or Buckner should fit that description. If both are gone, then Stanley could be selected to replace departed free agent Kelechi Osemele.

1. Cleveland Browns (3-13)

LAST SEASON: A typical disappointment. Browns lost 10 of last 11 games and made yet another coaching change as Mike Pettine was fired after two seasons. Quarterback Josh McCown sustained concussion in opener, forcing team to play Johnny Manziel, who continued to be season-long headache because of off-the-field antics. Cleveland’s defense failed to live up to expectations and was hurt by Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden missing most of year. Offense lacked playmakers and imagination.

THEY NEED: QB, WR, LB, S — everything.

THEY DON’T NEED: Another bad draft.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: LB Myles Jack, UCLA; DE Joey Bosa, Ohio State; OT Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame; CB Vernon Hargreaves III, Florida.

OUTLOOK: Not enthralled with either Goff or Wentz, Browns traded down with Philadelphia, swapping spots in first round and acquiring four more picks, including first-rounder in 2017. That bold move means Browns have confidence QB Robert Griffin III can hold them over for a year or two or possibly become long-term starter. After losing six starters in free agency, there are holes galore and it won’t be possible to fill them all in one swoop. As in past two seasons, Browns need playmakers — on both sides.

1. Cincinnati Bengals (12-5)

LAST SEASON: Tied franchise record with 12 wins — only third time any Bengals team had done that — and lost in opening round of playoffs for fifth straight season, an NFL record. With playoff game in hand, they gave it away, helping Steelers get in range for winning field goal with personal foul penalties on LB Vontaze Burfict and CB Adam “Pacman” Jones. Both return this season, although Burfict got three-game suspension. Coach Marvin Lewis got rewarded with extra year on his contract, which now runs through 2017. It’s third year in row he got extension after first-round playoff loss. QB Andy Dalton had breakthrough season, but broke passing thumb in December and missed rest of season. AJ McCarron played well in his absence. Dalton is expected to make full recovery.

THEY NEED: S, CB, OL, RB.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, P, K.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: WR Will Fuller, Notre Dame. WR Josh Doctson, TCU.

OUTLOOK: Bengals lost Marvin Jones and Mohamed Sanu — their No. 2 and No. 3 receivers — in free agency and signed WR Brandon LaFell. Replenishing receiver group is priority for their West Coast offense. They spent most of offseason trying to keep NFL’s second-stingiest defense intact, but lost starting S Reggie Nelson. Offensive coordinator Hue Jackson went to Cleveland as head coach, and quarterbacks coach Ken Zampese was promoted to role. Otherwise, team is intact from last season and ready to try for sixth straight playoff appearance and first postseason win since 1990 season.

1. Pittsburgh Steelers (11-7)

LAST SEASON: Steelers dealt with series of injuries to bold-faced names, including quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, running back Le’Veon Bell and center Maurkice Pouncey, to make playoffs for second straight year before bowing out to eventual Super Bowl champion Denver in divisional round. Wide receiver Antonio Brown remained one of biggest bargains in league, setting NFL record for most receptions over three-year span and spinning his fame into gig on “Dancing With The Stars.” Defense gave up yards but also got to quarterback and created turnovers under first-year coordinator Keith Butler, though there will be considerable turnover in secondary and defensive line.

THEY NEED: CB, S, DL.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, RB, OL.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: CB Eli Apple, Ohio State; CB Artie Burns, Miami, CB William Jackson III, Houston, DT Andrew Billings, Baylor.

OUTLOOK: Steelers haven’t taken cornerback in first round since grabbing Chad Scott with 24th overall pick in 1997. That streak should come to an end. Pittsburgh finished 30th in pass defense and did little to look for help in free agency. Safety is an issue too, with Mike Mitchell in search of responsible running mate that can allow him to go make big plays. Defensive front needs help, too, after Steve McLendon left for Jets and Cam Thomas wasn’t re-signed. Cam Heyward and Stephon Tuitt are two of better ends in league, but need big body to plug up middle. Third-year player Dan McCullers remains project at nose tackle, making someone such as Billings attractive.

AFC South

1. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11)

LAST SEASON: Finished with losing record for seventh time in past eight years, and latest one dropped coach Gus Bradley’s record to 12-36 in three seasons. Jaguars offered glimmer of hope that better days are ahead by showing some offensive prowess for first time since 2007. QB Blake Bortles and dynamic WRs Allen Hurns and Allen Robinson emerged as solid core of playmakers. But defense was team’s downfall, prompting Bradley to fire coordinator Bob Babich after season.

THEY NEED: LB, DE, S, CB, OL.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, WR, RB, TE, DT.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: CB/S Jalen Ramsey, Florida State; LB Myles Jack, UCLA; DE Joey Bosa, Ohio State; DE DeForest Buckner, Oregon.

OUTLOOK: General manager Dave Caldwell has made it priority to upgrade defense. He signed DT Malik Jackson, S Tashaun Gipson and CB Prince Amukamara in free agency, adding to last year’s class that included DE Jared Odrick, CB Davon House and LB Dan Skuta, but still needs more talent, depth and competition on that side of ball. It wouldn’t be shocking to see Jags use six or more of their eight draft picks on defenders.

1. Tennessee Titans (3-13)

LAST SEASON: Not even Heisman Trophy winner Marcus Mariota could save Ken Whisenhunt’s job, and he was fired after 1-6 start by owner determined to see better protection for rookie quarterback. Mike Mularkey made enough changes to earn job in January, even if he didn’t win many more games. Winning just five times combined over past two years cost general manager Ruston Webster his job, too.

THEY NEED: OT, WR, CB, DL, S, LB.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, RB.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: OT Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame; OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State; WR Josh Doctson, TCU; CB Vernon Hargreaves, Florida.

OUTLOOK: New GM Jon Robinson made one of biggest trades in NFL history two weeks before draft, swapping No. 1 overall pick to Rams and picking up three more picks in this draft. Robinson now has nine selections, including six in first 76 picks. He says he now can be as flexible; he wants to move back up from No. 15 or move around draft to keep rebuilding roster. Protecting last year’s No. 2 pick overall, Mariota, by drafting another offensive tackle would help; QB missed four games to injury as rookie. Mariota needs more people to throw to, and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau always can use more players.

1. Indianapolis Colts (8-8)

LAST SEASON: Colts discovered what life without Andrew Luck is like — no playoffs. Luck regressed in Year 4, throwing 15 TD passes and 12 interceptions while missing nine games with injuries. Backup Matt Hasselbeck provided initial spark but retired in February. Indy’s biggest problem was offensive line that allowed way too many hits. Defensively, Colts never found consistent pass rush and struggled to stop run. Result: .500 record in season Indy was projected to be Super Bowl contender.

THEY NEED: OL, DL, LB, CB.

THEY DON’T NEED: WR, QB.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: OT Taylor Decker, Ohio State; OT Jack Conklin, Michigan State; LB Leonard Floyd, Georgia; DE Shaq Lawson, Clemson; C Ryan Kelly, Alabama.

OUTLOOK: GM Ryan Grigson provided offseason blueprint in February — fixing offensive line and pass rush. But salary-cap constraints didn’t allow Colts to do much in free agency, so Grigson must find help in draft. Indy has significant needs on offensive line, especially guard and center, which could prompt Grigson to trade down and still find help. If Grigson stands pat, he could take right tackle or look for pass-rushing defensive lineman or linebacker. Another option would be finding cornerback to start opposite Pro Bowler Vontae Davis.

1. Houston Texans (9-8)

LAST SEASON: Returned to playoffs after two-year absence despite revolving door at quarterback. But shaky quarterback situation doomed them in postseason as Brian Hoyer had fumble and career-high four interceptions in 30-0 loss to Chiefs in wild-card round. J.J. Watt had another stellar season to pick up his third Defensive Player of Year award, but his work wasn’t enough for Texans to overcome problems on offense, which included another injury-plagued season by Arian Foster.

THEY NEED: WR, OT, TE, DE.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, CB, RB.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: WR Will Fuller, Notre Dame; WR Corey Coleman, Baylor.

OUTLOOK: Texans made perhaps biggest move of free agency by luring Peyton Manning’s presumed replacement, QB Brock Osweiler, away from Broncos with $72 million contract. They’re hoping he’ll be piece they need to finally contend for NFL title, but he’s unproven commodity after starting just seven games in four-year career. Houston also filled hole left by releasing Foster by adding RB Lamar Miller in free agency. Those two additions upgraded offense, but they still need to add receiver to take pressure off star DeAndre Hopkins for Osweiler to be successful. Watt returns to anchor unit that started off rocky last year, but improved steadily throughout season. They’ll need to find replacement for DE Jared Crick, who started 31 games opposite Watt in past two seasons, but signed with Denver. Another key to improvement on defense is 2014 top overall pick OLB Jadeveon Clowney. Can he finally become difference maker in third season after struggling with injuries.

AFC West

1. San Diego Chargers (4-12)

LAST SEASON: Chargers tumbled to their worst record in 12 seasons, including being swept in AFC West, as ownership angered fan base with failed attempt to move to Los Angeles. First-round pick Melvin Gordon failed to score touchdown or have 100-yard game, mostly due to ineffective offensive line. Despite missing playoffs for fifth time in six seasons, Chargers gave coach Mike McCoy one-year contract extension through 2017.

THEY NEED: OL, DL, S.

THEY DON’T NEED: ILB, QB, TE, K, P.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: DB Jalen Ramsey, Florida State; OT Laremy Tunsil, Mississippi; OT Ronnie Stanley, Notre Dame; OLB Myles Jack, UCLA.

OUTLOOK: Los Angeles Rams’ big trade into No. 1 spot and their desire to take quarterback increases Chargers’ chance of getting their top-rated player. While they desperately need improvement on offensive line, they gave right tackle Joe Barksdale a four-year contract in March. A year ago, they locked up left tackle King Dunlap for four years. Dunlap has had hard time staying healthy. Pressure will be on GM Tom Telesco to put winning product on field if Chargers do indeed place citizens’ initiative on Nov. 8 ballot to help pay for new downtown stadium.

1. Oakland Raiders (7-9)

LAST SEASON: More than doubled 2014 win total in Year 1 under coach Jack Del Rio. Developed strong young core led by QB Derek Carr, pass rusher Khalil Mack, WR Amari Cooper and RB Latavius Murray. Carr threw for 32 TD passes and 3,987 yards. Cooper and Murray both topped 1,000-yard mark and All-Pro Mack made 15 sacks. Offense thrived in first half of season before stumbling down stretch. Defense improved mightily in second half of season led by Mack and waiver wire pickup CB David Amerson.

THEY NEED: DB, LB, RB.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, OL.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: LB Reggie Ragland, Alabama; DT Sheldon Rankins, Louisville; CB William Jackson III, Houston; LB Darron Lee, Ohio State.

OUTLOOK: GM Reggie McKenzie used free agency to shore up offensive line with Kelechi Osemele, pass rush with linebacker Bruce Irvin, and secondary with cornerback Sean Smith and safety Reggie Nelson. Biggest needs in draft are running back to complement Murray after no other back had 25 carries last season, and middle linebacker to replace released Curtis Lofton. Could also use more help in secondary, depth on defensive line and third receiver to team with Cooper and Michael Crabtree.

1. Kansas City Chiefs (12-6)

LAST SEASON: Ended two-decade streak without playoff victory by routing Houston, then lost to New England short of AFC title game. Defense was good-to-great but lost top cornerback Sean Smith in free agency and top pass rusher Justin Houston for part of upcoming season after knee surgery. Offense needs more weapons to help QB Alex Smith, though return of RB Jamaal Charles from torn ACL should help. Emergence of RBs Charcandrick West and Spencer Ware was noteworthy. So was WR Jeremy Maclin living up to hefty free-agent contract.

THEY NEED: CB, WR, DL, OT, S.

THEY DON’T NEED: QB, RB, C, TE.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: CB Eli Apple, Ohio State; DT Vernon Butler, Louisiana Tech; S Vonn Bell, Ohio State; WR Laquon Treadwell, Mississippi.

OUTLOOK: Chiefs lost third-round pick for tampering in Maclin signing, so hitting on remaining picks is crucial. Smith’s departure for AFC West-rival Oakland and retirement of S Husain Abdullah make shoring up secondary a priority. Look for Chiefs to target someone like Ohio State WR Braxton Miller in Round 2. May try to trade first-round pick to recoup lost third-round choice, but finding willing partner could prove difficult.

1. Denver Broncos (15-4)

LAST SEASON: Rode one of best defenses in NFL history to franchise’s third Super Bowl win, 24-10 over Carolina behind game MVP Von Miller’s two sack-strips of Cam Newton. GM John Elway called it “the best defensive performance I have ever seen.” He promptly slapped exclusive franchise tag on man he calls best player he’s ever seen in Miller, who seeks to become NFL’s highest-paid defensive player with contract in $20 million annual range with $60 million-plus guaranteed. Offense one of worst in league, but RB C.J. Anderson’s strong finishing touch in playoffs helped Peyton Manning go out a champion. After Manning retired, Broncos lost backup Brock Osweiler to Houston in free agency, setting up offseason of uncertainty. They acquired Mark Sanchez but will add another QB in draft and maybe via trade.

THEY NEED: DT, QB, G, S, RB, WR.

THEY DON’T NEED: OLB, CB.

POSSIBLE FIRST PICK: DE Robert Nkemdiche, Mississippi; DT Chris Jones, Mississippi State; QB Connor Cook, Michigan State.

OUTLOOK: Elway overhauled O-line, adding Russell Okung to team-friendly deal and Donald Stephenson while bidding farewell to Ryan Clady, Ryan Harris, Louis Vasquez, Evan Mathis and Tyler Polumbus. He also jettisoned TEs Owen Daniels and Vernon Davis, with Jeff Heuerman returning from torn ACL that sidelined him as rookie in ‘15. But big question remains: What will Elway do at QB? After losing Manning and Osweiler in 48-hour span, Elway quickly acquired Sanchez, but just about every backup and free agent and even one starter, Tyrod Taylor of Buffalo, has been linked to Broncos as they seek signal-caller to help defend title. With final pick of first round, they might have to move up to find future QB in this college class.