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Sunday, April 8, 2012

My Ninth NFL Mock Draft

Welcome to my ninth 2012 NFL mock draft. This is my fourth three round mock draft. 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: Been the same since day one. NEXT!

2) Redskins- Robert Griffin III QB Baylor: The trade means one thing, RGIII welcome to DC.

3) Vikings- Matt Kalil OT USC: The Vikings have reported decided that unless a trade presents itself they will take Kalil.

4) Browns- Trent Richardson RB Bama: The Browns could take Ryan Tannehill here but decide to take Richardson who will be the focal point to their offense.

5) Buccaneers- Morris Claiborne CB LSU: This pick is their going to be Richardson or Claiborne; since Richardson is gone Claiborne is the selection.

6) Rams- Justin Blackmon WR Okla St: QB Sam Bradford called, he needs a weapon to throw the ball too. Mr. Blackmon meet Mr. Bradford.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Jaguars trade the #7 and #70 overall picks to the Browns for the #22, #37 #67 overall picks, both fourth round picks (Browns and Falcons) and a 2013 third round pick.

Explanation: The Jaguars are in the perfect spot; after the blue chip six players go the Jaguars have their phone open to anyone who wants to make a trade for Ryan Tannehill. The Browns decide to trade up from number 22 to seven and grab the rising QB prospect before the Dolphins take him at eight.

7) Browns- Ryan Tannehill QB Texas A&M: The Browns will likely sit Tannehill for a year and let Colt McCoy get his ass kicked by the Bengals, Ravens, and Steelers. If I'm McCoy, the second the Browns draft Tannehill I demand my release.

8) Dolphins- Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame: The Dolphin really want Tannehill and will likely have to make a trade with the Jaguars to get him (pretty sad when you need to trade up one spot to get a QB who has started 19 college games at QB). With Tannehill gone the Dolphins turn their focus to replacing Brandon Marshall.

9) Panthers- Dontari Poe NT Memphis: Poe has a great raw potential and at 345lbs he can do what the Panthers couldn’t do at all last year, stop the run!

10) Bills- Riley Reiff OT Iowa: With no left tackle on the roster the Bills must take Reiff, even though he isn’t a top ten talenet.

11) Chiefs- Luek Kuechly ILB BC: The Chiefs want to do what the 49ers did. The 49ers had Patrick Willis and add Navorro Bowman too form a great ILB duo in their 3-4 defense. The Chiefs have Derrick Johnson and by adding Luechly they also form a great 1-2 duo at ILB.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Seahawks trade the #12 overall pick to the Chargers for the #18, #78 overall picks, a fifth round pick and a 2013 third round pick.

Explanation: The Seahawks need a DE and can get one at number 18. The Chargers are looking to add a safety to pair with Eric Weddle to give them a great combo.

12) Chargers- Mark Baron S Bama: The Chargers have been looking for the answer at strong safety since Rodney Harrison and a big hitter to pair with the play maker Weddle.

13) Cardinals- Melvin Ingram OLB South Carolina: The Cardinals LOVE Ingram, if he falls to number 13, the Cardinals will be in heaven. Even though the Cardinals have two young pass rushing OLB to add Ingram is a great idea, you can never have enough pass rushers.

14) Cowboys- Fletcher Cox DE Miss St: Cox played DT at Miss St but will slide over to DE in the Cowboys 3-4 defense. He adds youth to an aging defensive line in Dallas.

15) Eagles- Michael Brockers NT LSU: The Eagles need to add a big body DT to their defensive front four and their “wide-9” scheme. Brockers is 325lbs and can stop the run better great for being a redshirt sophomore.

16) Jets- Courtney Upshaw OLB Bama: The Jets want to add an OLB in the draft and have looked at a lot of players but paid a lot of attention at the Bama pro day. Look for the Jets to take Upshaw unless Baron or Ingram is still available.

17) Bengals- David DeCastro G Stanford: The Bengals did just sign guard Jacob Bell but he is on a one year deal. The Bengals love to run the ball and DeCastro is clearly the best run blocking linemen in the draft.

18) Seahawks- Quinton Coples DE UNC: The Seahawks trade back six spots, pick up three more picks, save some money, and still get the player they want. Coples give the Seahawks that big physical DE they want.

19) Bears- Jonathan Martin OT Stanford: The Bears got the big play WR when they traded for Brandon Marshall, now they can help that defense get younger and better or add another offensive lineman. The Bears are looking for a franchise left tackle and while there are questions about Martin’s ability to play left tackle he has protected the blind side for the number one overall pick.

20) Titans- Whitney Mercilus DE Illinois: A one year wonder but still focused nine fumbles last year and the Titans need to add a defensive end early in the draft.

21) Bengals- Stephon Gilmore CB South Carolina: The Bengals need to add a corner to their roster. The one glaring spot on their defense is corner back, and Gilmore can make plays happen in press man to man coverage, something the Bengals love to do.

22) Jaguars- Chandler Jones DE Syracuse: The Jaguars have drafted defensive ends before in the draft many times and many times they have been busts. Jones isn’t a flashy or a star prospect but he is a solid DE who will likely plan many years in the NFL.

23) Lions Dre Kirkpatrick CB Bama: The Lions finally add a corner to the terrible defense. They needed a corner before they lost Eric Wright in free agency and with him gone a corner in round one or two is a MUST!

24) Steelers- Cordy Glenn G/T Georgia: The Steelers need to find some good offensive linemen. Glenn played both guard spots and left tackle at Georgia and did pretty well at all three spots. Glenn will likely play guard or right tackle in the NFL but the Steelers need help at both spots.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Broncos trade the #25 overall pick to the Jets for the #47 overall pick and a 2013 first round pick.

Explanation: The Broncos don’t really like any of the prospects available so they trade back and pick up an extra first round pick in 2013.

25) Jets- Dont’a Hightower ILB Bama: Bart Scott has lost many steps over the last two years and his time as a Jet is over. So the Jets trade back into the first round to add Hightower to pair with star ILB David Harris. Hightower played just about everywhere one defense at Bama so his versatility is a bonus.

26) Texans- Kendall Wright WR Baylor: The Texans need a home run threat to keep double and triple teams off Andre Johnson. Playing Wright in the slot on the same side of the field as Johnson will give defensives all kinds of headaches.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Patriots trade the #27 and #62 overall picks to the Rams for the #33 and #39 overall picks.

Explanation: The Rams got their WR at number six now they trade back into the first round to insure they get a potential franchise left tackle. The Patriots always look to trade back but by moving back from number 27 to number 33 they move up from number 62 to number 39.

27) Rams- Mike Adams OT Ohio St: Sam Bradford called again; he needs time to get Blackmon the ball. Mr. Bradford meet your new blindside protector Mr. Adams.

28) Packers- Shea McClellin OLB Boise St: The Packers really like McClellin and need a pass rusher at OLB opposite of Clay Matthews.

29) Ravens- Peter Konz C/G Wisconsin: The Ravens have a lot of interest in Konz, and unless a pass rusher they like a lot slides down far enough to them look for them to take Konz and start him at left guard this year and move him to center next year.

30) 49ers- Stephen Hill WR GT: The 49ers still need a receiver despite adding Randy Moss and Mario Manningham in free agency. Hill is a raw prospect but could turn into a superstar.

31) Patriots- Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama: The Patriots need a safety and a pass rusher but they will take care of those needs at number 33 and 39. Jenkins has the best man coverage skills in the draft outside of Morris Claiborne.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Giants trade the #32 and #94 overall picks to the Dolphins for the #42, #72 and #73 overall picks and Dolphins 2013 third round pick.

Explanation: The Dolphins missed at getting Ryan Tannehill so they trade back into the first round and draft a QB.

32) Brock Osweiler QB ASU: Now I don’t think Osweiler is a first round talent but some teams do and the Dolphins could be among them, and their thoughts about Osweiler may go up with them missing out of Tannehill. The Dolphins hope Osweiler and Michael Floyd (picked number eight) can form a 1-2 duo like the Bengals Andy Dalton and A.J. Green did last year.

33) Patriots- Harrison Smith S Notre Dame: The Patriots have taken many safeties over the few years and have missed on many. Smith is hoping not to be like them. Smith is a borderline first round pick but more likely to be an early second round pick.

34) Colts- Coby Fleener TE Stanford: Fleener is another borderline first round pick but more likely to go in the second round. A QBs best friend is a tight end who has good hands; well lucky for Luck (I'm so funny! HAHA!!) his old college buddy is still available and the Colts should take him to replace Dallas Clark.

35) Vikings- Josh Robinson CB UCF: The Vikings don’t have much talent at corner back. If the Vikings had a solid left tackle they easily would have taken Morris Claiborne at number three. Robinson isn’t Claiborne but he is the best corner with a second round grade.

36) Buccaneers- Doug Martin RB Boise St: While the Bucs would have loved to get Richardson in the first round they settle for Martin in the second. Martin reminds many people of Ravens RB Ray Rice. If Martin can produce half of what has done in the NFL the Bucs will very happy.

37) Jaguars- Rueben Randle WR LSU: The Jaguars did sign former Cowboys Laurent Robinson in free agency but he is a one year wonder and QB Blaine Gabbert is going to need more than one weapon to throw too. Randle is an underrated prospect in my eyes and the Jaguars are getting a talent at number 37.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Jaguars trade the #38 overall pick to the Bears for the #50 and #79 overall picks.

Explanation: The Bears have been looking to add a defensive end and past on one in the first round. With Nick Perry, a likely late first to early second round pick, sliding the Bears move up to grab him. The Jaguars move down 13 spots and pick up an extra third round pick

38) Bears- Nick Perry DE USC: The Bears are looking to upgrade the other defensive end spot opposite of Julius Peppers; Perry is a late first round prospect but is likely to slide into the early second round.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Patriots trade the #39 overall pick to the Falcons for the #55 overall pick and a 2013 second round pick.

Explanation: The Falcons are moving last year’s left tackle Same Baker to left guard since he struggled at left tackle. A replacement is needed and with few left tackles in the draft they trade up to secure they get one.

39) Falcons- Bobby Massie OT Ole Miss: The Falcons need a left tackle; Massie is the only remaining true left tackle in the draft.

40) Panthers- Lavonte David OLB Nebraska: The Panthers have no depth at linebacker and could use a new starter on the outside. David is shooting up draft boards and is a likely number 27-42 pick.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Bills trade the #41 overall pick to the Broncos for the #47 overall pick and the Jets fourth round pick.

Explanation: The Broncos traded out of the first round but still need to find a starting defensive tackle. The Broncos really like Jerel Worthy and were considering taking him with their number 25 pick. So they trade up six spots to jump over teams like the Giants and Eagles who are looking to add a DT.

41) Broncos- Jerel Worthy DT Mich St: If Worthy played more consistent he would be a top 20 pick but he slides and the Broncos really like him so they do what they can to make sure he is in Denver next year.

42) Giants- David Wilson RB Virginia Tech: The Giants let Brandon Jacobs go this off season and while no running back can replace his 265lb pounding style of running, the Giants need to add a running back early in the draft.

43) Seahawks- Kevin Zeitler G Wisconsin: The Seahawks did just sign Deuce Lutui in free agency but he is on a one year deal and is more likely a backup. Zeitler is a member of that strong tradition of offensive line coming from Wisconsin.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Chiefs trade the #44 overall pick to the Chargers for the #49 overall pick and a fourth round pick.

Explanation: The Chargers did just resigned Luis Castillo after releasing him earlier in the offseason but he is on a one year deal and is 28 years old with injury concerns. The Chargers want to boost their defense in the draft so look for them to add another DE to pair with last year’s first round pick Corey Liuget.

44) Chargers- Kendall Reyes DE UConn: The Chargers want to add another year DE to their defensive line rotation. Reyes is a late first to mid second round prospect and fits well in the Chargers 3-4 defense.

45) Cowboys- Andre Branch OLB Clemson: The Cowboys didn’t improve their defensive front seven during free agency so they spend their first two picks on improving the front seven. Branch is a long armed DE who will switch to OLB in the Cowboys 3-4 defense.

46) Eagles- Devon Still DT Penn St: Yes the Eagles did just spend a first round pick on a big body defensive tackle but Still is too good of a talent to let slip through their hands. Still is more of a pass rushing DT while Brockers is better against the run, but to Head Coach Andy Reid you can’t have too many good linemen.

47) Bills- Alshon Jeffery WR South Carolina: The Bills would like to find a play maker opposite of Stevie Johnson. Jeffery is a big WR and will keep double teams off Johnson in the red zone.

48) Patriots- Vinny Curry DE/OLB Marshall: The Patriots added depth and talent at corner and safety in this draft, now they turn to fixing their pass rush. Curry played at Marshall and because of the lack of elite talent in conference-USA he will slid into the mid to late second round pick but he is a top 40 talent.

49) Chiefs- Dwight Bentley CB LA-Lafayette: The Chiefs did lose Brandon Carr in free agency but did add former Raider Stanford Routt so that’s a wash at corner but they still could use some depth.

50) Jaguars- Lamar Miller RB Miami: Now while MJD is not slowing down or anything but what if the worst should happen and he tears an ACL or breaks an ankle. The Jaguars have no depth at RB and will Miller still on the board at number 50, the Jaguars can’t pass on Miller and his talent.

51) Eagles- Brandon Weeden QB Okla St: The Eagles are not going to bring back Vince Young (good move!) but they need to find a backup for Michael Vick and someone who can play those two or three games a season Vick is hurt. Weeden is going to be a 29 year old rookie but he has talent to be a top 40 pick; a good investment by the Eagles at number 51.

52) Titans: Zach Brown OLB UNC: The Titans need a new OLB; Brown is one of the fastest OLB in draft history. The Titans need an OLB who can cover RBs and TEs one on one and Brown can do that.

53) Bengals- Mychal Kendricks MLB Cal: The Bengals added a guard and corner back in the first round, their two biggest needs. Now they need to add some depth at their linebacker spots. Kendricks played MLB at Cali but could slide over to the weak side in the NFL if needed.

54) Lions- Zebrie Sanders OT Florida St: Sanders can play either left or right tackle and with the Lions having solid starters at both tackle spots Sanders won’t have to start right away but the Lions hope he can turn into franchise QB Matt Stafford’s blind side protector.

55) Patriots- Derek Wolfe DL Cincinnati: Wolfe can play either DT in the 4-3 or DE in the 3-4. Since the Patriots like to use both Wolfe gives them flexibility and another young talent along the defensive line.

56) Steelers- Brandon Thompson NT Clemson: The Steelers are looking to make their defense younger, they need to get a new noise tackle since Casey Hampton is likely to start the season on the PUP list and with long time Steeler Chris Hoke retiring this position is in need of some help.

57) Broncos- Trumaine Johnson CB/S Montana: The Broncos are looking to upgrade at corner and safety and Johnson gives them flexibility since he can play both corner and safety.

58) Texans- Amini Silatolu G Midwestern St: The Texans had to let their starting right side of their offensive line go in free agency since they were up against the cap and had to keep Adrian Foster. Silatolu is a little know prospect but if he played at Wisconsin he would be a first round pick.

59) Packers- Dwayne Allen TE Clemson: The Packers don’t need a TE since they resigned Jermichael Finley but it’s only a two year deal and they don’t have a great number two option at TE if Finley get hurt. Allen is much better than the number 59 overall prospect so the Packers take Allen and give Rodgers another weapon.

60) Ravens- Brandon Taylor S LSU: The Ravens are looking to find the eventual replacement for Ed Reed. Taylor is a physical safety who is rising up draft boards over the last six weeks.

61) 49ers- Jared Crick DE Nebraska: The 49ers need to add a young player to their defensive end rotation. Crick in the best pure 3-4 DE in the draft and a solid pick up at pick number 61.

62) Rams- LaMichael James RB Oregon: The Rams don’t need a running back but James is a change of pace speed back and will be a great third down option for the Rams. With the Rams three first picks they focus on making Sam Bradford a better franchise QB.

63) Giants- Mohamed Sanu WR Rutgers: The Giants lost Mario Manningham to the 49ers in free agency and while they have some young players at WR, you can’t have too many good WRs.

64) Colts- Ben Jones C/G Georgia

65) Rams- Jayron Hosley CB Virginia Tech

66) Vikings- Brain Cook WR App St

67) Jaguars- Chase Minnifield CB/S Virginia

68) Buccaneers- A.J. Jenkins WR Illinois: Now yes I know the Buccaneers have three good receivers and depth behind those starting three but what if the worst should happen and one or two of them get hurt and miss a lot of games, the Bucs will be happy having another WR on the roster. Jenkins isn’t a star but in a few years he could become a very good number two option at WR.

69) Redskins- Mitchell Schwartz OT Cal: The Redskins have reportedly already decided they will take an offensive tackle with this pick and maybe take another offensive lineman with one of their two fourth round picks. Now that the Redskins have RGIII they need to protect him.

70) Browns- Nick Toon WR Wisconsin

71) Bills- Kirk Cousins QB Mich St

72) Giants- Bobby Wagner LB Utah St

73) Giants- Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska

74) Chiefs- Ronell Lewis OLB Oklahoma

75) Seahawks- Sean Spence LB Miami

76) Texans- Billy Winn DE Boise St

77) Jets- Kelechi Osemele G/T Iowa St

78) Seahawks: Isaiah Pead RB Cincinnati

79) Jaguars- Joe Adams WR Arkansas

80) Cardinals- Brandon Mosley OT Arkansas

81) Cowboys- Alameda Ta’amu NT Washington

82) Titans- Marvin Jones WR Cal

83) Bengals- George Iloka S Boise St

84) Falcons- Orson Charles TE Georgia

85) Lions- Cam Johnson DE Virginia

86) Steelers- Casey Hayward CB Vanderbilt

87) Broncos- Chris Givens WR Wake Forest

88) Eagles- Greg Childs WR Arkansas

89) Saints- Tommy Streeter WR Miami

90) Packers- Josh Chapman NT Bama

91) Ravens- Bruce Irvin OLB WVU

92) 49ers- Matt McCants OT UAB

93) Patriots- Tyrone Crawford DE Boise St

94) Dolphins- Mike Martin DT Michigan

95) Raiders- Brandon Boykins CB Georgia

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