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Tuesday, March 27, 2012

My Sixth NFL Mock Draft

Welcome to my sixth 2012 NFL mock draft. This is my first three round mock draft. This mock draft was done before the NFL gave out their compensatory picks. I predict trades in my mock drafts, because that’s what makes this so much fun! But in this draft I will explain some of the trades I have executed.
1) Colts- Andrew Luck QB Stanford: Manning to Denver. Luck to Indy. NEXT!

2) Redskins- Robert Griffin III QB Baylor: Luck goes #1, Redskins picking at #2, need a QB? RGIII. NEXT!

3) Vikings- Matt Kalil OT USC: There are some reports that the Vikings are going to take CB Morris Claiborne with this pick. I don’t believe it.

4) Browns- Trent Richardson RB Bama: The Browns need a focal point to their offense. They may trade down but if they stay at four Richardson is the likely pick.

5) Buccaneers- Morris Claiborne CB LSU: This pick will either be Richardson or Claiborne, with Richardson gone Claiborne is the choice.

6) Rams- Justin Blackmon WR Okla St: QB Sam Bradford needs a true number one WR; Blackmon is what they need most.

7) Jaguars- Melvin Ingram DE South Carolina: The Jaguars have been trying to find a pass rush for what seems like since the franchise started way back when. Ingram has shown great flash and talent as a pass rusher despite being under 6-2.

8) Dolphins- Ryan Tannehill QB Texas A&M: The Dolphins need someone to be the center of this team. After missing out of Manning and Matt Flynn , Tannehill is the Dolphins third choice to build their franchise around.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Panthers trade the #9 overall pick to the Cardinals for the #13, #82 overall picks and a sixth round pick.

9) Cardinals- Riley Reiff OT Iowa: The Cardinals need a franchise left tackle, while Reiff isn’t Kalil he is the clear cut number two OT in the draft.

10) Bills- Michael Floyd WR Norte Dame: The Bills truly need a franchise left tackle but I think they will pass on Stanford’s Jonathan Martin for Floyd.

11) Chiefs- Dontari Poe NT Memphis: The Chiefs have a good young defense but need a true NT to complete it. Poe is the best pure NT in the draft.

12) Seahawks- David DeCastro G Stanford: The Seahawks continue to rebuild their offensive line with DeCastro giving them a great run blocking offensive line.

13) Panthers- Stephon Gilmore CB South Carolina: A reach for Gilmore but the Panthers need a corner in the worst way.

14) Cowboys- Fletcher Cox DE Miss St: Cox played DT in college but will slide over to DE in the Cowboys 3-4 defense. Cox is a wide big body defensive lineman the Cowboys like.

15) Eagles- Luke Kuechly MLB Boston College: Even though the Eagles just traded for Demeco Ryans adding Luechly to a linebacker group that couldn’t tackle a middle school running back isn’t a bad idea at all.

16) Jets- Quinton Coples DE/OLB UNC: Coples’ slide ends and the Jets take a fly on the big man. At 6’6 280lbs he is a clear cut 4-3 DE but with the Jets 3-4 defense he may be used as a tweener and play both OLB and DE.

17) Bengals- Dre Kirkpatrick CB Bama: The Bengals lost Jonathon Joseph in free agency last year and with Leon Hall getting hurt last year cornerback is the top need for the Bengals in this draft.

18) Chargers- Cordy Glenn G/T Georgia: The Chargers re-signed their starting left tackle and center this offseason but lost their starting left guard to and early retirement. Glenn will likely make his money at guard in the NFL but can play either tackle spot in a pinch.

19) Bears- Jonathan Martin OT Stanford: The Bears have done a great job in free agency this offseason. Adding Martin gives the Bears a book end tackle to go with last year’s first round pick Gabe Carimi.

20) Titans- Michael Brockers DT LSU: The Titans lost Jason Jones in free agency and the defensive line needed upgraded before Jones left.

21) Bengals- Dont’a Hightower MLB Bama: This is a reach for Hightower but the Bengals continue to add to this defense with a force in the middle.

22) Browns- Kendall Wright WR Baylor: The Browns have added two get weapons to the offense in the first round. Richardson gives them the all-around running back they covet and Wright gives them the home run threat at WR they need.

23) Lions- Mark Baron S Bama: While safety isn’t the biggest need for the Lions adding him with former first round pick Louis Delmas, giving the Lions a scaring combo at safety.

24) Steelers- Mike Adams OT Ohio St: The Steelers need to find a true franchise left tackle to pair with last year’s second round pick Marcus Gilbert to keep Big Ben upright.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Broncos trade the #25 overall pick to the Patriots for the #31 and #95 overall picks.

Explanation: With the Texans picking right before the Patriots do at #27 and possibly looking to add an OLB to help replace Mario Williams, the Patriots give up the late third round pick to move up six spots to insure they get Upshaw before the Texans take him at #26.

25) Patriots- Courtney Upshaw DE Bama: The Patriots dealt with their WR concerns in free agency, adding three speedy WRs. Now they turn their need to fixing that defense and first thing is to find someone who can rush the QB.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Texans trade the #26 overall pick to the Browns for the #37 and #68 overall picks, plus the teams will swap fourth round picks (the fourth round pick the Texans got in the Ryans trade).

26) Browns- Nick Perry DE USC: The Browns had a real quit free agency after missing out on the RGIII sweepstakes. So for plan B they draft three guys in the first round, the first two to help the offense and the third to get Perry who will play DE opposite of last year’s second round pick Jabaal Sheard.

27) Patriots- Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama: The Patriots could do DE here again but with Perry gone, Jenkins is a great plan B. The Patriots always seem to need another CB and Jenkins has the potential to turn into a great player if he can get his act together off the field.

28) Packers- Whitney Mercilus OLB Illinois: With the signing of former Colt center Jeff Saturday the Packers can wait until the later rounds to find the long term replacement at center. Instead in round one the Packers add the pass rush skilled OLB Mercilus.

29) Ravens- Peter Konz C/G Wisconsin: The Ravens lost Ben Grubbs in free agency so Konz will likely start there from day one and move to center when Matt Birks retires.

30) 49ers- Stephen Hill WR Georgia Tech: The 49ers signed Randy Moss and Mario Manningham this offseason to boost their WR group but adding Hill would be a smart move. Hill likely won’t help much this season or next but in three years he could be the best WR in this draft.

31) Broncos- Rueben Randle WR LSU: With Manning now aboard adding another WR weapon for the Broncos should be their game plan for round one.

32) Giants- Doug Martin RB Boise St: Martin who just two months ago was a third round or so prospect ends up going in the first round to replace Brandon Jacobs.

33) Colts- Zach Brown OLB UNC: Brown is a true boom-or-bust prospect but the Colts are rebuilding from square one so taking a risk on Brown is worth it at 33 overall.

34) Rams- Bobby Massie OT Ole Miss: The Rams grab the OT the need here in the second round. Massie is a borderline first round pick.

35) Vikings- Harrison Smith S Norte Dame: The Vikings secondary needs to be completely re-done. Smith is a ball hawk safety that could be the beginning of the remaking of the Vikings secondary.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Panthers trade the #40 overall pick and a fifth round pick in 2012 and 2013 to the Buccaneers for the #36 overall pick.

Explanation: The Panthers trade up four spots to jump ahead of the Jaguars and Rams who both have needs at DT.

36) Panthers- Jerel Worthy DT Mich St: The Panthers got the corner they needed in round one so to grab the run stopping DT is the need in round two.

37) Texans- Andre Branch OLB Clemson: With Mario Williams gone in free agency a “swing OLB” is going to be needed for depth or incase either of the starters get hurt.

38) Jaguars- Kendall Reyes DT UConn: The Jaguars need to add some depth at DT since their starters can’t stay healthy.

39) Rams- Josh Robinson UCF: Despite adding former Titans CB Cortland Finnegan to a new fat contract a new starter is needed opposite of him.

40) Buccaneers- David Wilson RB VT: If the Bucs go corner in first round, a speed RB will be the second round choice, if they go RB in round one CB will be picked in round two.

41) Bills- Brandon Weeden QB Okla St: Weeden is drafted to push or even take over for starter Ryan Fitzpatrick if he fails to live up to his contract.

42) Dolphins- Alshon Jeffery WR South Carolina: When they traded away Brandon Marshall they left a gaping hole at WR. Jeffery has slipped but the Dolphins need to add a WR.

43) Seahawks- Vinny Curry DE Marshall: The Seahawks should add some depth to their defensive line despite the moves they made in free agency.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Chiefs trade the #44 overall pick to the Bears for the #50 overall pick and a fifth round pick.

Explanation: The Bears need a to draft a TE early in the draft, to move ahead of the Chargers who could be looking for the future replacement for Antonio Gates and make sure they get the top TE in the draft.

44) Bears- Coby Fleener TE Stanford: The Bears need a starting TE, a 6’6 Fleener is a big body pass catching TE who is also under rated as a blocker.

45) Cowboys- Dwight Bentley CB LA-Lafayette: While corner is not a huge need, adding a young play maker on the outside or in the slot is not a bad idea.

46) Eagles- Devon Still DT Penn St: The Eagles need a big body DT to go alone with that “wide 9” defensive line scheme.

47) Jets- Mohamed Sanu WR Rutgers: The Jets need to find another weapon for whichever QB is starting week one.

48) Patriots- Lamar Miller RB Miami: With “The Law Firm” going to the Bengals a replacement is needed, while it may come from in house. Adding Miller is a value decision pick here.

49) Chargers- Dwayne Allen TE Clemson: As mentioned before, the Chargers need to find a replacement for Gates sooner rather than later. Allen is the second best TE in the draft and could use a year or two to learn from Gates.

50) Chiefs- Kevin Zeitler G Wisconsin: The Chiefs either need to add a guard in round one or two, by drafting a NT in round one, guard is the pick in round two.

51) Eagles- Kirk Cousins QB Mich St: The Eagles drafted Kevin Kolb way back when to be the eventual replacement to Donavan McNabb. Cousins could be the replacement to Michael Vick.

52) Titans- Lavonte David OLB Nebraska: The Titans need depth at all three linebacker spots and could use a starter on the outside. David is the second best 4-3 OLB in the draft.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Bengals trade the #53 overall pick and a seventh round pick to the Ravens for the #61, and #93 overall picks.

Explanation: Ravens trade up ahead of the Falcons to insure they draft the pass rush OLB they want.

53) Ravens- Chandler Jones OLB Syracuse: With Jarret Johnson leaving in free agency a replacement will be needed.

54) Lions- Zebrie Sanders OT Florida St: A replacement for long time starting left tackle Jeff Backus is needed despite that Backus resigned with the team. Sanders could start at right tackle or “swing tackle” until he is needed to start. He could also play guard in a pinch too.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Falcons trade the #55 overall pick and a sixth round pick to the Broncos for the #57 overall pick and the fourth round pick acquired from the Jet in the Tim Tebow trade.

55) Broncos- Trumaine Johnson CB/S Montana: The Broncos jump up two spots to get ahead of the Steelers who will be looking to add a corner to their defense. Even though they signed former Saints CB Tracy Porter it is only for one year so still drafting at least one corner is needed. Plus Johnson can play safety too.

56) Steelers- Brandon Thompson NT Clemson: The Steelers need a new starting NT and if they can get Thompson at #56, they will be getting a steal.

57) Falcons- Cam Johnson DE Virginia: Despite bringing back DE John Abraham in free agency adding a young DE is needed.

58) Texans- Jared Crick DE Nebraska: Crick is one of the better 3-4 DEs in this draft, while DE is not a huge need, this is a value pick for the Texans.

59) Saints- The Saints will forfeit this pick due to the Bounty Program.

60) Packers- Philip Blake C Baylor: Despite signing Saturday in free agency he doesn’t have much left in the tank and a replacement will be needed at some point. Blake can also play guard if needed.

61) Bengals- Amini Silatolu G Midwestern St: The Bengals need to walk away from this draft with at least one new guard. Silatolu is rising up draft boards.

62) 49ers- Chase Minnifield CB/S Virginia: The 49ers need to add some depth to defense.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Patriots trade the #63 overall pick to the Chiefs for the #83 overall pick and a fourth round pick.

63) Chiefs- BrockOsweiler QB ASU: The Chiefs can’t go into the 2012 season with just Matt Cassel and Brady Quinn as their QBs on the roster. A young prospect must be brought in to push and possibly replace the starter Cassel.

64) Giants- Ronnell Lewis DE Oklahoma: Not a need but a value pick, adding more pass rush to an already dangerous front four for the Giants is just icing ontop of the cake.

65) Colts- Orson Charles TE Georgia

66) Rams- LaMichael James RB Orgeon

67) Vikings- Nick Toon WR Wisconsin

68) Texans- Andrew Datkio OT Florida St

69) Buccaneers- Mychael Kendricks MLB California

70) Redskins- Lamar Homles OT Southern Miss

71) Jaguars- Joe Adams WR Arkansas

72) Bills- Jayron Hosley CB Virginia Tech

73) Dolphins- Sean Spence LB Miami

74) Bears- Mike Martin DT Michigan

TRADE ALERT!!! The Patriots trade the #75 overall pick to the Cowboys for the #83 overall pick and a fifth round pick.

Explanation: The Cowboys may move NT Jay Ratliff to DE so adding depth at NT is needed, the need to move up six spots to jump over the Texans at #77.

75) Alameda Ta’amu NT Washington

76) Seahawks- Bobby Wagner LB Utah St:

77) Texans- Brain Cook WR App St

78) Jets- Brandon Brooks G Miami (OH)

79) Raiders- USED PICK ON TERELLE PRYOR IN 2011 SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT

80) Chargers- Bruce Irvin OLB WVU

81) Dolphins- Kelechi Osemele G/T Iowa St

82) Panthers- Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska

83) Patriots- Brandon Taylor S LSU

84) Titans- Isaih Pead RB Cincinnati

85) Bengals- Chris Polk RB Washington

86) Falcons- Ladarius Green TE LA-Lafayette

87) Lions- Casey Hayward CB Vanderbilt

88) Steelers- Mitchell Schwartz OT California

89) Broncos- Demario Davis OLB Arkansas St

90) Eagles- Chris Givens WR Wake Forest

91) Saints- Jamell Fleming CB Oklahoma

92) Packers- Nick Foles QB Arizonia: The Packers take Foles not to start or even be Aaron Rodgers backup but to be the third string QB that the Packers could develop and trade in a few years. A value pick here.

93) Bengals- Tommy Streeter WR Miami

94) 49ers- James Brown G/T Troy

95) Broncos- Billy Winn DT Boise St

96) Keenan Robinson MLB Texas

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