1) Colts- Andrew Luck QB Stan:
Clear cut number one pick. Peyton Manning in due 28 million in March and the
Colts are clearly moving on.
TRADE
ALERT!!! The Rams trade the #2 overall pick to the Redskins for the #6 overall
pick, #39 overall pick and 2013 second round pick.
2) Redskins- Robert Griffin III QB
Baylor: The Redskins trade up to number two to grab their
future franchise QB. Giving up two second round picks to secure the future at
QB is needed.
3) Vikings- Matt Kalil OT USC:
The Vikings need to keep QB Christian Ponder upright. Kalil is the top OT
prospect in the draft.
4) Browns- Justin Blackmon WR Okla St:
Browns would consider QB Ryan Tannehill here but at four that’s too huge of a
reach. Instead they take Blackmon and give whoever will be playing QB for the
Browns in 2012 a number one WR target.
5) Bucs- Trent Richardson RB Bama:
Surprise Pick? Well yes and no. The bigger need is CB and Claiborne would be
smart here but they have a lot of cap room in free agency and could add a CB
then. Richardson is an all-around back that you rarely find in the NFL anymore.
A 1-2 punch of Richardson and LaGarrette Blount would be great for the offense
in Tampa Bay.
6) Rams- Riley Reiff OT Iowa:
The Rams trade down four spots, pick up two second round picks and still get
the OT they need. Former number two overall pick OT Jason Smith can’t stay
healthy and with a $10 million dollar paycheck coming his way this year, he is
likely to be cut to say money.
7) Jaguars- Kendall Wright WR Baylor:
SURPRISE!! Well the Jaguars always surprise us. They reach and take Wright at
number seven; reports say the Jaguars actually like Wright over Blackmon, which
I think is crazy.
8) *Panthers- Morris Claiborne CB LSU:
The Panthers dreams come true. Claiborne (a top 5 talent) falls to them at
eight. The Panthers needs a CB to play opposite of Chris Gamble and eventually
take over for him. Steal for the Panthers at pick eight.
9) *Dolphins- Melvin Ingram DE/OLB
South Car: New Head Coach Joe Philbin said he wants
to run some form of a flexible defense, meaning they can play either 3-4 or
4-3. Ingram played DE at South Carolina but he can play either 3-4 OLB or 4-3
DE in the NFL.
10) Bills-
Quinton Coples DE UNC: The Bills are switching back to a 4-3 defense after
a short stint with the 3-4. I think the 4-3 is the better defense for the
Bills. Problem is they need DEs to play in the 4-3. Coples is the top 4-3 DE in
the draft.
11)
*Chiefs- David DeCastro G Stan: The Chiefs offensive line is solid but an
upgrade at guard is need. DeCastro is the best guard prospect in the draft and
is a top 15 talent. Chiefs run game gets a big boost with the addition of DeCastro
and his pull block skill set.
12) *Seahawks-
Courtney Upshaw DE Bama: The Seahawks need some youth and talent at DE.
Upshaw played both 4-3 DE and 3-4 OLB at Alabama so starting at right end of
the Seahawks won’t be anything new.
13) Cardinals-
Jonathon Martin OT Stan: The Cardinals offensive line is horrible and if
they want Peyton Manning to come play “toss and catch” with Larry Fitzgerald
the Cardinals need to improve their offensive line.
14) Cowboys-
Dre Kirkpatrick CB Bama: Starting CB Terrace Newman won’t return to the
Cowboys making $6 million dollars. Even if he returns at a lower price the
Cowboys need a new starter on the outside opposite of Mike Jenkins. Kirkpatrick
stock has dropped a little cause of his off the field issues and his lack of
play making ability but overall he is a solid corner who at 6’2” can cover
bigger WRs.
15) Eagles-
Luke Kuechly MLB BC: The Eagles linebackers couldn’t tackle to save their
job so bring in Kuechly, who is a tackling machine. Kuechly nearly had 200
tackles last year at BC; an up and coming star at LB for years to come.
16) Jets-
Michael Floyd WR Norte Dame: Plaxico Burress isn’t likely to return and the
Jets will need his replacement. Floyd is a big red zone WR who can go up and go
get it. Playing him opposite of the speedy Santonio Holmes would lower the
number double teams on Holmes.
17) Bengals-
Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama: Jenkins played his first three seasons at
Florida before being kicked off the team for multiple arrests. He spent his
senior year at division two North Alabama and while there he stayed mostly
quiet off the field. Jenkins would be a top 10 player if it wasn’t for his off
the field concerns but the Bengals don’t care about off the field issues, now
do they?
TRADE ALERT!!! The Chargers trade the #18 overall pick to
the Panthers for the #42 overall pick and a 2nd and 4th round picks
in 2013.
18) Panthers-
Michael Brockers DT LSU: The Panthers score again and grab another LSU
defensive player. Brockers, a redshirt sophomore, has high potential. The
Panthers would have selected Brockers at eight overall if Claiborne was off the
board, watching Brockers slide this far the Panthers had to make a trade.
19) Bears-
Dwayne Allen TE Clemson: The Bears gave away former first round pick Greg
Olsen to the Panthers last season. Last season’s offensive coordinator Mike
Martz is no longer in Chicago. Martz never understood to how to use a tight end
so with him gone a TE is needed. Allen is a solid all-around TE and the best in
the 2012 draft.
20) Titans-
Mark Baron S Bama: The Titans could lose both starting safeties in free
agency. Baron is the only safety with a first round grade and has the potential
to be a pro bowl level player.
TRADE ALERT!!! The Bengals trade the #21 overall pick to the
Giants for the #32 overall pick and the #64 overall pick.
21) Giants-
Dont’a Hightower MLB Bama: The fifth Alabama player taken in the top 21
picks, Hightower is a force to reckon with, the Giants need a constant force at
MLB. With little needs this offseason they can trade up and make sure they get
the guy they want.
22) Browns-
Ryan Tannehill QB Texas A&M: GM Mike Holmgren and Head Coach Pat
Shurmur didn’t draft current starting QB Colt McCoy so they don’t have anything
personally invested in him. McCoy was a third round pick in 2010 so to cut ties
with him is even easier for Holmgren and Shurmur. The Browns are reportedly
high on Tannehill and if they strike out on Griffin, Tannehill is their plan B.
23) Lions-
Mike Adams OT Ohio St: Lions QB Matt Stafford stayed healthy last year for
the first time in his career. But still Stafford could be a hit away from being
done for the season or even his career. A new blindside protector is needed.
Adams is a big body tackle who is rising up draft boards.
24) Steelers-
Dontari Poe NT Memphis: Current starting NT Casey Hampton is due to make $5
million dollars this season and with the Steelers needing to cut some cap for
this season Hampton is not likely back. Poe is a raw prospect but he can be a
true NT for years to come.
25) Broncos-
Coby Fleener TE Stan: A bit of a reach here but the Broncos need a TE who
can go over the middle and give Tim Tebow another passing weapon. Fleener is an
underrated blocker and at 6’6” he is a big target too.
TRADE ALERT!!! The Texans trade the #26 overall pick to the Vikings
for the #35 overall pick and a 4th and 6th round pick.
26) Vikings-
Devon Still DT Penn St: The Vikings trade back into the first round and
select the sliding Still. The Vikings defensive tackles need a young upgrade
and Still is a solid DT prospect.
27) Patriots-
Chandler Jones OLB/DE Syracuse: Jones wasn’t notice much this year but he
has great pass rush skills and is rising up draft boards after a great senior
bowl week. The Patriots need to get some young pass rushing talent and Jones
fits the bill.
28) Packers-
Nick Perry OLB USC: The Packers pass defense was one of the worst ever last
year. Most people want to blame the corners and safeties on the Packers roster.
I give some blame to the pass rush, Clay Matthews had six sacks last year and
outside of him facing double teams every play no one did much in pass rush.
Perry is a raw prospect but given time and coaching the Packers could have a
scary pass rush duo for years to come.
29) Ravens-
Vontaze Burfict ILB ASU: Burfict is a top 15 talent but falls to 29 because
of lack of emotional control. He loses his cool to easily on and off the field.
Give Ray Lewis a year to teach him how to stay cool and Burfict will be able to
step right into Lewis’ shoes in when he retires.
30) 49ers-
Cordy Glenn G/T Georgia: The 49ers gave up 44 sacks this past season, which
was seventh in the NFL. Something has to be done about that if the 49ers want
to see the same success they had in 2011 happen again in 2012. Glenn can play
either guard or right tackle.
TRADE ALERT!!! The Patriots trade the #31 overall pick to
the Rams for the #34 overall pick and a 2013 3rd round pick.
31) Rams-
Zach Brown OLB UNC: The Rams trade back into the first round and get the
best 4-3 OLB in the draft. Brown is another solid LB prospect to come out of
UNC in the past few years.
32) Bengals-
Lamar Miller RB Miami: The Bengals current starter Cedric Benson is 29
years old and is a free agent so adding the redshirt sophomore Miller is a good
selection at 32 overall.
33) Colts-
Fletcher Cox DT Miss St: The Colts have ignored the DT position for years;
they finally stop that and draft Cox.
34) Patriots-
Rueben Randle WR LSU: The Patriots need a down field threat WR; Randle can
be that but still play short and go over the middle. Look for the Patriots to
go after Bills WR Steve Johnson big time. Johnson is a lot like Randle plus as
an extra bonus, they steal a division rival’s best WR and Johnson gives Jets shut
down CB Derrelle Revis trouble. Even if the Patriots add Johnson in free agency
look for them to still consider Randle in the draft.
35) Texans-
Alshon Jeffery WR South Car: Jeffery’s stock has slipped because he doesn’t
have top end speed and he can’t separate very well. But at 6’4” he is a red
zone target. The Texans need to add a receiver to keep defenses honest and away
from double and triple teaming Andre Johnson.
36) Bucs-
Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska: Since the Bucs didn’t take a CB in round one
they take one in round two. Dennard’s stock has been dropping but he is still
the fourth best CB in the draft.
37) Browns-
David Wilson RB VT: The Browns continue the offensive make over. Madden 12
cover Peyton Hillis won’t be back so a new starter is needed.
38) Jaguars-
Whitney Mercilus DE Illinois: The Jaguars have two major needs this
offseason, WR and DE. The Jaguars drafter WR Wright in the first round and now
get DE Mercilus in the second.
39) Rams-
Mohamed Sanu WR Rutgers: The Rams need some play makers on the outside for
QB Sam Bradford to throw to. Sanu isn’t a top tier prospect but with good
coaching could turn into a solid player for many years.
40) Dolphins-
Brock Osweiler QB ASU: The Dolphins are the favorite to land former Packers
back up QB Matt Flynn but if they don’t look for them to select a QB with this
pick.
41) Bills-
Zebrie Sanders OT Florida St: The Bills haven’t had a good left tackle
since trading away Jason Peters to the Eagles a few years back. Sanders could
turn into a blindside protecting tackle.
42) Chargers-
Jerel Worthy DL Mich St: The Chargers need to add some big bodies to their
defensive line. Worthy has slipped some since the season ended up he is still a
top 50 prospect.
43) *Seahawks-
Nick Foles QB Arizona: The Seahawks need to find an answer at QB, Foles has
some trouble with accuracy in college but he is worth the pick here.
44) *Chiefs-
Brandon Thompson NT Clemson: Last year’s starting NT; Kelly Gregg is 35
years old. A young NT is needed for the Chiefs 3-4 defense to take the next
step.
45) Cowboys-
Kelechi Osemele G/T Iowa St: The Cowboys need a new starting guard; Osemele
can play guard and tackle. Versatility is always good when you are an offensive
linemen.
46) Eagles-
Harrison Smith S Norte Dame: While Safety isn’t a big need but some depth is
needed at the safety spot for the Eagles.
47) Jets-
Vinny Curry OLB Marshall: The Jets need some pass rush on the outside and
Curry does just that.
48) Patriots-
Andre Branch OLB/DE Clemson: Pass rush is such a need that the Patriots
spend two of their first three picks on pass rushing OLB/DE players.
49) Chargers-
Nick Toon WR Wisconsin: If Vincent Jackson leaves in free agency WR becomes
the team’s top need but even if he stays depth is needed.
50) Bears-
Peter Konz C Wisconsin: The Bears need to add a young center to their
offensive line; Konz is the number one center prospect in the draft.
51) Eagles-
Terrell Manning OLB NC State: A reach at 51 overall but he has potential to
be great, pair him with first round pick MLB Kuechly, you could have two great
young linebackers for years to come.
52) Titans-
Trumaine Johnson CB Montana: The Titans are likely to lose CB Cortland Finnegan
in free agency so a replacement is needed.
53) Bengals-
Markelle Marin S Okla St: The Bengals may lose starting safety Reggie
Nelson in free agency, a replacement may be needed.
TRADE ALERT!!! The Lions trade the #54 overall pick to the Bears
for a 2013 first round pick.
54) Bears-
Bobby Wagner MLB Utah St: Star MLB Brain Urlacher is 33 years old and a
replacement will be needed at some point. Wagner is a top 40 player and the
Bears jump back in the second round to get him. The best part is Wagner also
played OLB at Utah St so the versatility is a plus.
55) Falcons-
Bobby Massie OT Ole Miss: OT Sam Baker hasn’t turned into the Left Tackle
the Falcons had hope he turn into so finding his replacement is needed.
56) Steelers-
Casey Hayward CB Vanderbilt: The Steelers need to add young depth at corner
and safety. Hayward is a solid nickel corner.
57) Broncos-
LaMichael James RB Oregon: The Broncos need to add a young RB; James gives
Tebow another offensive weapon to work with.
58) Texans-
Michael Brewster C Ohio St: Starting center Chris Myers is a free agent and
because the Texans are up against the cap line and want to keep Mario Williams,
Myers may have to be let go. Brewster was a great starter at Ohio St and could
start from day one if asked.
59) Saints-
Cam Johnson DE Virginia: The Saints need pass rush from their defensive
ends. Johnson teams up with last year’s first round pick, Cameron Jordan, and
creates a young DE duo.
60) Packers-
Doug Martin RB Boise St: The Packers don’t need a RB but Martin is the best
talent on the board and you can never have too many good RBs.
61) Ravens-
Kevin Zeitler G Wisconsin: Starting guard Ben Grubbs is a free agent and could
leave so his replacement could be needed.
TRADE ALERT!!! The 49ers trade the #62 overall pick to the Bills
for a 3rd and 5th round picks.
62) Bills-
Brandon Weeden QB Okla St: The Bills add a rookie QB to their roster, but a
28 year old rookie. Weeden is worth the risk here cause if Ryan Fitzpatrick
gets hurt or becomes even worst then he was after he got his overpaid contract,
Weeden can step in.
63) Patriots-
David Molk C Michigan: The Patriots need offensive line depth; Molk could
start as a rookie if needed.
TRADE ALERT!!! The Bengals trade the #64 overall pick to the
Giants for a 3rd and 4th round picks and a 2013 3rd round pick.
64) Giants-
Orson Charles TE Georgia: SURPRISE!! The Giants get back the pick they
trade away to move up and get Hightower in the first round. The Giants don’t
really have a good TE on their roster and with TE Jake Ballard and Travis
Beckum both likely to be on the PUP (Physically Unable to Perform) list at the
start of the season so a TE is needed.
