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NFL Draft Results 2012: Picks 21-32 Feature Numerous Trades, Surprises

The final picks of the first round are finally in, wrapping up a wild first day of the 2012 NFL Draft. With the new salary restrictions in place, teams were free

21. New England Patriots (from Bengals): Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse Orange

22. Cleveland Browns: Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma St. Cowboys

23. Detroit Lions: Riley Rieff, OT, Iowa Hawkeyes

24. Pittsburgh Steelers: David DeCastro, OG, Stanford Cardinal

25. New England Patriots (from Broncos): Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama Crimson Tide

26. Houston Texans: Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois Illini

27: Cincinnati Bengals (from Saints): Kevin Zeitler, OG, Wisconsin Badgers

28. Green Bay Packers: Nick Perry, LB, USC Trojans

29. Minnesota Vikings (from Ravens): Harrison Smith, DB, Notre Dame Irish

30. San Francisco 49ers: A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois Illini

31. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (from Broncos): Doug Martin, RB, Boise State Broncos

32. New York Giants: David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech Hokies

The second and third rounds of the 2012 NFL Draft will begin on Friday evening.