My First 2013 Mock Draft

Attention ladies and gentlement I am BACK!!! Back for another NFL draft with my mock drafts. To kick it all off I give you my first mock draft. Welcome to my first 2013 NFL mock draft. Note that the picks number 31 and 32 as well as picks 61 and 62 have a chance of being flipped because of the outcome of Superbowl XLVII. This is my first two round mock draft. I do predict trades in my mock drafts but not any I bet you thought about before.

1)    Chiefs- Luke Joeckel OT Texas A&M: The Chiefs need to find a franchise Quarterback and with none worth this pick they select the best offensive tackle in the draft. With both receiver Dwayne Bowe and tackle Brandon Albert about to be free agents, the Chiefs may let Albert to walk so they can resign Bowe.

2)    Jaguars- Damontre Moore DE Texas A&M: The Jaguars were in the bottom five in sacks in 2012. Moore has come on strong since the second half of the college season and is a likely top five pick.

3)    Raiders- Star Lotulelei DT Utah: The Raiders defensive line was awful in 2012. They lacked effort and professionalism. Lotulelei will bring both to Oakland.

4)    Eagles- Geno Smith QB WVU: With Chip Kelly in Philly he will being looking for a Quarterback who can run his style of play. While Smith isn’t as athletic as some of the Quarterbacks Kelly has coached, he will be the best passer he has ever had.

5)    Lions- Jarvis Jones OLB Georgia: While Jones would fit best in a 3-4 defense, the Lions grab the best prospect in the draft and hope he can bring even more pressure to a talented front seven defense.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Browns trade the #6 overall pick and a sixth round pick to the Bucs for the #13, #43 overall picks.

Explanation: The Bucs need to find a playmaker at cornerback as they pass defense in 2012 was horrible. The Browns trade back looking to add a second round pick that they lost in the 2012 supplemental draft.

6)  Bucs- Dee Milliner CB Alabama: The Bucs need a playmaker at cornerback. Milliner is the best corner in the draft and will give the Bucs a great young combo with Milliner and former Bama teammate, Mark Barron.

7) Cardinals- Chance Warmack G Alabama: The Cardinals do need a new Quarterback but there isn’t one worth the pick here. Instead the Cardinals grab the best guard prospect in years to help stabilize the team’s offensive line.

8) Bills- Keenan Allen WR California: The Bills also need a new Quarterback but again there isn’t one with the pick. Instead they grab a receiver to provide another weapon for whoever plays Quarterback next season.

9) Jets- Barkevious Mingo OLB LSU: The Jets have lacked consistent Quarterback play over the past few seasons there pass rush has also suffered. Mingo is raw but has a high ceiling and could turn into a great pass rusher.

10) Titans- Bjoern Werner DE Florida St: The Titans were one of the worst in sacks last year. Werner is nothing special but he is a great player, compares very well to Rams Chris Long.

 11) Chargers- Eric Fisher OT Central Michigan: The Chargers have a decision to make. Phillip Rivers is set to become a free agent soon and they have to decide whether to pay him top dollar or let him walk. In the last two seasons the team would think walk but with better protection he could return to his franchise talent level.

12) Dolphins- Cordarrelle Patterson WR Tennessee: The Dolphins have no real number one option at receiver for Quarteback Ryan Tannehill. Patterson only has one year at division one level after two years at the JUCO level. He has the potential to turn into a big play receiver.

13) Browns- Dion Jordan DE Oregon: The Browns defense needs to put more pressure on opposing Quarterbacks. Jordan is a bit raw and is a former tight end but has a high motor and a huge upside.

14) Panthers- Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri: For years the Panthers have avoided drafting defensive tackles in the first round. But with this a glaring issue on defense and with the Panthers wanting to keep offensive lineman off of stud linebacker Luke Kuechly they must draft Richardson who is soaring up draft boards.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Saints trade the #15 overall pick, 2013 third round pick, and a 2014 fifth round pick to the Bears for the #20, #40 overall picks and 2014 third and sixth round picks.

Explanation: Brian Urlacher is getting up there in age, while he isn’t going to retire this offseason he is well on the wrong side of 30. Finding a replacement to help bring youth to this defense is needed.

15) Bears- Manti Te’o MLB Notre Dame: While Te’o’s stock has fallen because of his hoax girlfriend and his questionable honesty; he is still a hell of a linebacker who can be a leader of the Bears’ defense when Urlacher retires.

16) Rams- Johnathan Cooper G UNC: The second guard taken in the top half of the first round, Cooper is a physical lineman who will provide more stability to the Rams improving offensive line.

17) Steelers- Johnathan Hankins NT Ohio St: The Steelers have failed to find the answer at noise tackle. Hankins will provide the Steelers the finishing touch to their younger defensive line.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Cowboys trade the #18 overall pick to the 49ers for the #32 and #62 overall picks, the Colts fifth round pick, and the Bengals seventh round pick.

Explanation: The 49ers have pro bowl safety Dashon Goldson set to become a free agent, in the event he doesn’t return a replacement will be needed.

18) 49ers- Kenny Vaccaro S Texas: Vaccaro is the only sure fire first round safety in the draft. He can play either in the box or in single high coverage, ability like that will only help the 49ers defense in the event that Goldson leaves as a free agent.

19) Giants- Alexander Olgetree MLB Georgia: The Giants don’t have a long term solution at middle linebacker. Olgetree has huge upside and can play at any linebacker spot in a 4-3 defense.

20) Saints- Sam Montgomery OLB LSU: The Saints are switching to a 3-4 defense and with no pass rushers before the switch; they must invest this pick into a pass rusher. While Montgomery doesn’t have as high of ceiling as his former teammate Mingo he still is a good pass rusher.

21) Bengals- Johnthan Banks CB Mississippi St: The Bengals need help in the secondary. They need to improve their safety spots and the corner spot opposite of Dre Kirkpatrick.

22) Rams (From Redskins)- D.J. Fluker OT Alabama: The Rams continue to rebuild their offensive line in this draft. Giving Quarterback Sam Bradford both Cooper and Fluker will help the Quarterback develop.

23) Vikings- Ezekiel Anash DE BYU: Jared Allen is on the wrong side of 30 and Brain Robinson is a solid starter but nothing special. Anash needs time to develop but with time and training he could become a Jason Pierre-Paul type pass rusher.

24) Colts- John Jenkins NT Georgia: The Colts switch to a 3-4 defense last offseason and haven’t found their anchor at noise tackle yet. Jenkins has risen up draft boards in the past few weeks and looks like a lock for the first round.

25) Seahawks- Tyler Eifert TE Notre Dame:  While the Seahawks have Zach Miller at tight end, he is not the athlete that Eifert is. Eifert reminds many scouts of Aaron Hernandez with his ability to create miss-matches.  

TRADE ALERT!!! The Packers trade the #26 overall pick to the Ravens for the #31 overall pick, third and sixth round picks.

Explanation: With Ray Lewis retirement the Ravens need to find his replacement as soon as possible, with Te’o and Olgetree both off the board the Ravens must make a move to secure Lewis’ replacement.

26) Ravens- Kevin Minter ILB LSU: Minter is not as talented as either Te’o or Olgetree but still is a first round prospect. It would have been to find Lewis’ replacement before he retired, but better now than never.

27) Texans- DeAndre Hopkins WR Clemson: The Texans need to find a receiver to take some pressure off of Andre Johnson. Hopkins has the potential to turn into a number one option and could replace Johnson in a few years.

28) Broncos- Xavier Rhodes CB Florida St: Champ Bailey is still playing at a high level but he is 34 years old. Tracy Porter can’t stay healthy and the depth is thin. Rhodes isn’t as good as either of the first round SEC corners but he still has huge upside.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Patriots trade the #29 overall pick to the Chiefs for the #34, fourth and fifth round picks.

Explanation: The Chiefs need to find their franchise Quarterback, while there wasn’t one worth taking at number one. They take a flyer on one at number 29.

29) Chiefs- Matt Barkley QB USC: Barkley’s stock has fallen big time over the last year. While he is no longer considered the sure fire franchise quarterback he was last year, he is still worth the risk at number 29.

30) Falcons- Margus Hunt DE SMU: Hunt has shot up draft board over the last few weeks and he has the ability to play both defensive end and defensive tackle in the Falcons 4-3 defense.

31) Packers- Zach Ertz TE Stanford: Jermichael Finley is set to make a lot of money next season and has failed to play at his salary level. He is a likely salary cap casualty so a cheaper replacement is needed.

32) Cowboys- Mike Glennon QB N.C. St: While Tony Romo isn’t likely to be replaced this year, he is on the wrong side of 30 and a replacement needs to be considered sooner rather than later.

33) Jaguars- Justin Hunter WR Tennessee: While the addition of Justin Blackmon in last year’s draft was needed, whoever plays Quarterback next year in Jacksonville needs more play makers on the outside. Hunter is a tall and physical playmaker at 6-4.

34) Patriots- Shariff Floyd DT Florida: The Patriots need a wide receiver but they go best player available instead and take Floyd to add depth behind Vince Wilfork.

35) Eagles- Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma: The Eagles grabbed their franchise Quarterback in the first round and grab offensive line help in the second.

36) Lions- Barrett Jones G/C Alabama: The Lions have their offensive tackles set but their interior offensive line needs improvement. Jones has the ability to play anywhere on the line except left tackle.

37) Bengals- Datone Jones DE UCLA: Jones has shot up draft boards over the last week and with Bengals having free agent questions at defensive end depth will be needed.

38) Cardinals- Eddie Lacy RB Alabama: Bennie Wells said he looks to have a new start with the Cardinals now that Bruce Arians is the head coach but many don’t believe the team wants him back. Lacy is in the conversation for best back in the draft after his bowl game performance.

39) Jets- Eric Reid S LSU: LaRon Landry is set to become a free agent and after a pro bowl season he is likely to demand a huge pay day. Finding his replacement needs to be considered.

40) Titans- Jordan Poyer CB Oregon St: The Titans defense got torched in 2012 and secondary help is needed.

41) Bills- Ryan Nassib QB Syracuse: The Bills hired former Syracuse coach Doug Marrone as head coach so why not draft his former Quarterback? Ryan Fitzpatrick is likely released this offseason due to his high salary cap number, look for a replacement in the draft at some point.

42) Dolphins- Justin Pugh OT Syracuse: The Dolphins are likely to let Joe Thomas leave as a free agent so a replacement is needed.

43) Browns- Khaseem Greene OLB Rutgers: The Browns need to find a new weak side linebacker as Scott Fujita is on the wrong side of 30.

44) Panthers- Menelik Watson OT Florida St: Who? Watson is a little known player to the public but is a day two pick for most scouts. Watson can provide help at right tackle until Jordan Gross retires and then he can slide over to the left side.

45) Chargers- Terrance Williams WR Baylor: After drafting an offensive tackle in the first round the Charger give Rivers more help by drafting a big play wide receiver.

46) Rams- Robert Woods WR USC: The Rams are in the same boat as the Chargers; added offensive linemen in the first round and then a play maker at wide receiver in the second.

47) Cowboys- Sylvester Williams DL UNC: The Cowboys are reportedly switching to a 4-3 defense. Adding Williams who can play DT in the 4-3 and DE in the 3-4 will provide depth in either defensive scheme.

48) Steelers- Desmond Trufant CB Washington: The Steelers defense needs improvement in the secondary and Trufant can play the physical style of defense the Steelers like to play.

49) Giants- Alex Okafor DE Texas: The Giants are likely to let Osi Umenyiora leave as a free agent and Justin Tuck will be 30 years old come the draft. Youth is needed at the defensive end position.

50) Saints- Travis Frederick C/G Wisconsin: The Saints need an improvement at center. Frederick will fit in well with guards Ben Grubbs and Jahri Evans.

51) Redskins- David Amerson CB/S N.C. St: The former top ten prospect has a terrible junior season but yet decided to enter the draft. The Redskins need help at both corner and safety spots and Amerson is a big a physical prospect who can play either position.

52) Vikings- Tavon Austin WR WVU: Why would the Vikings want to add another receiver like Percy Harvin? Think of the play calls the Vikings could make with both Austin and Harvin being able to make plays in space.

53) Bengals- Giovani Bernard RB UNC: While Benjarvus Green-Ellis was signed to be the starter but he was a disappointment in his first season with the Bengals, some competition is need if not a replacement.

54) Dolphins- Logan Ryan CB Rutgers: The Dolphins got this pick for Vontae Davis and their defense struggled after the trade. His replacement is needed.

55) Packers- Khaled Homles C USC: Jeff Saturday is retiring after the pro bowl and his replacement will be needed.

56) Seahawks- Jesse Williams DT Alabama: The Seahawks don’t need a lot of help on defense but some depth at defensive tackle is a needed.

57) Texas- Matt Elam S Florida: The Texans secondary has improved greatly over the last few years but they still lack a long term option at safety.

58) Broncos- Dallas Thomas T/G Tennessee: The Broncos could lose tackle Ryan Clady in free agency and if they do a tackle will be an even bigger need.

TRADE ALERT!!! The Patriots trade the #59 overall pick to the Bears for the Saints third round pick and a 2014 first round pick.

Explanation: The Bears need to improve their offensive line if they ever hope to get their offense working.

59) Bears- Chris Faulk OT LSU: The Bears need to find a blindside protector for Jay Cutler. Faulk is big at 6-6 325 pounds and has a chance to be a good blindside protector.

60) Falcons- Montee Ball RB Wisconsin: The Falcons are likely let Michael Turner go in free agency so some depth will be needed. Ball is the best all-around back in the draft.

61) Ravens- Tony Jefferson S Oklahoma: Ray Lewis will retire after the Superbowl and Ed Reed is a free agent. Even if Reed comes back he only has a year or two left in his career.

62) Cowboys- Corey Lemonier DE Auburn: With the Cowboys likely switching to a 4-3 defense they Cowboys need to add players to fit that defensive scheme.