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Last Update: April 16, 2001
By: James Alder

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Trying to get a grasp on this year's NFL Draft?

Well look no further, 'cause we've got the scoop on every team in the NFL!

The biggest needs of each NFL football team are listed below, along with their schedule of draft picks in this year's draft. Click on the team name for a more in-depth look at each team, including a team overview, a draft outlook, and a history of first-round selections.

So if you're thinking of creating your own mock draft, or if you just want to know which areas teams are looking to improve, this page will provide you with everything you need.

Arizona Cardinals
Draft Needs: Defensive line, cornerback, offensive line and tight end
Draft Picks: 1st round (#2 overall); 2nd round (#34); 3rd round (#64); 4th round (#98); 5th round (#133); 6th round (#166); 7th round (#202); 7th round (#246)

Atlanta Falcons
Draft Needs: Quarterback, running back depth, wide receiver, offensive guard, defensive end with size, linebacker depth and safety
Draft Picks: 1st round (#5 overall); 2nd round (#35); 3rd round (#67); 4th round (#99); 4th round (#102); 5th round (#136); 6th round (#167); 7th round (#236)

Join About Pro Football Saturday, April 21, for Live updates of the first day of the 2001 NFL Draft. Check out all the draft picks and any wheelin' and dealin' as it goes down in New York.

Baltimore Ravens
Draft Needs: Running back depth, wide receiver, interior offensive linemen and safety
Draft Picks: 1st round (#31 overall); 2nd round (#62); 3rd round (#92); 4th round (#126); 5th round (#161); 6th round (#194); 7th round (#231)

Buffalo Bills
Draft Needs: Quarterback depth, running back depth, offensive line, defensive line, outside linebacker depth, cornerback, kicker and punter
Draft Picks: 1st round (#14 overall); 2nd round (#46); 3rd round (#76); 3rd round (#95); 5th round (#144); 6th round (#178); 6th round (#195); 6th round (#196); 7th round (#214); 7th round (#238)

Carolina Panthers
Draft Needs: Quarterback, halfback, fullback, offensive line depth, defensive end and linebacker
Draft Picks: 1st round (#11 overall); 2nd round (#44); 3rd round (#74); 4th round (#106); 5th round (#143); 6th round (#175); 7th round (#211); 7th round (#227)

Chicago Bears
Draft Needs: Running back, tight end, wide receiver, offensive line depth, pass-rushing defender and cornerback
Draft Picks: 1st round (#8 overall); 2nd round (#38); 3rd round (#68); 4th round (#103); 5th round (#138); 7th round (#208)

Cincinnati Bengals
Draft Needs: Running back, offensive tackle, pass-rushing defensive end and cornerback
Draft Picks: 1st round (#4 overall); 2nd round (#36); 3rd round (#66); 4th round (#100); 5th round (#135); 6th round (#168); 7th round (#204)

Cleveland Browns
Draft Needs: Halfback, wide receiver, offensive guard and cornerback
Draft Picks: 1st round (#3 overall); 2nd round (#33); 3rd round (#65); 4th round (#97); 5th round (#134); 6th round (#165); 7th round (#203); 7th round (#245)

Dallas Cowboys
Draft Needs: Quarterback, offensive tackle and defensive tackle
Draft Picks: 2nd round (#37 overall); 3rd round (#70); 3rd round (#93); 5th round (#137); 6th round (#171); 7th round (#207); 7th round (#240); 7th round (#242)

Denver Broncos
Draft Needs: Fullback, defensive end, linebacker depth and cornerback
Draft Picks: 1st round (#24 overall); 2nd round (#58); 3rd round (#87); 4th round (#110); 4th round (#113); 4th round (#120); 6th round (#190); 7th round (#215); 7th round (#219); 7th round (#226)

Detroit Lions
Draft Needs: Offensive line, defensive end and cornerback
Draft Picks: 1st round (#18 overall); 2nd round (#48); 3rd round (#78); 4th round (#114); 5th round (#148); 6th round (#180); 7th round (#216)

Green Bay Packers
Draft Needs: Wide receiver, offensive line depth, defensive line, linebacker and cornerback depth
Draft Picks: 1st round (#10 overall); 2nd round (#47); 3rd round (#72); 3rd round (#80); 3rd round (#82); 6th round (#179); 6th round (#198); 7th round (#222)

Indianapolis Colts
Draft Needs: Offensive line depth, defensive tackle, linebacker, cornerback and free safety
Draft Picks: 1st round (#22 overall); 2nd round (#52); 3rd round (#81); 4th round (#118); 5th round (#152); 7th round (#220).

Jacksonville Jaguars
Draft Needs: Fullback, wide receiver, offensive line, pass-rushing defensive end, outside linebacker, safety depth and punter
Draft Picks: 1st round (#13); 2nd round (#43); 3rd round (#73); 3rd round (#94); 5th round (#142); 7th round (#213); 7th round (#233); 7th round (#235); 7th round (#241)

Kansas City Chiefs
Draft Needs: Quarterback, halfback, wide receiver depth and defensive tackle
Draft Picks: 1st round (#12 overall); 3rd round (#75); 3rd round (#77); 4th round (#107); 4th round (#108); 5th round (#141); 6th round (#176); 7th round (#212); 7th round (#243)

Miami Dolphins
Draft Needs: Offensive tackle, running back, wide receiver and outside linebacker
Draft Picks: 1st round (#26 overall); 2nd round (#56); 3rd round (#85); 4th round (#122); 5th round (#156); 6th round (#164); 6th round (#177); 6th round (#188)

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