2012 NFL Mock Draft 1.0

Here’s a mock draft for the 2012 NFL draft, following up the NFL regular season.

TRADE:

Redskins Get #2 Overall Pick

Rams Get #7 Overall Pick, 2nd Round pick (#39), 4th rounder, and 2012 1st round pick.

1. Indianapolis (2-13)- Andrew Luck QB Stanford

There will be alot of drama with this, but the Colts know Manning is almost done and Luck is primed and ready for a great career.

2. Washington (FROM STL)- (2-13)- Robert Griffin III

The Redskins are just too bad at QB to not do anything humanly possible to trade up and get Griffin.

3. Minnesota (3-12)- Matt Kalil OT USC

Starting to get boring for Vikings fans, but this is almost guaranteed to be the pick

4. Jacksonville (4-11)- Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma State

I could see the Jags not wanting to take a WR in the Top 5, but AJ Green is working so far, and Blackmon is that type of prospect.

5. Cleveland (4-11)- Dre’ Kirkpatrick CB Alabama

Cleveland looking for a stud to pair with Joe Haden. This could soon be a younger version of Asomugha-Samuel, or Revis-Cromartie.

6. Tampa Bay (4-11)- Morris Claiborne

Ronder Barber is hitting a wall, and Aquib Talib apparently could be hitting the cell (what I’ve heard). Claiborne is that guy for their secondary.

7. St. Louis Rams (FROM WAS)- Devon Still DT Penn State

Still is the fastest rising prospect right now, he’s not quite a Top 10 pick in my mind but the Rams DTs are bad and their run defense ranks last in the league.

8. Miami (5-10)- Landry Jones QB Oklahoma

The Dolphins often go the conservative route, but with a new coaching regime on the way in, things are changing. Jones’ stock has droppped, making this a reach. But if there is one type of prospect to reach on, it’s a QB.

9. Carolina (6-9)- Riley Reiff OT Iowa

Just a good case of protecting the franchise.

10. Kansas City (6-9)- Ryan Tannehill QB Texas A&M

KC fans will probably be split on this one, many saying it’s a reach and many just releived to have a decent QB of the future. Tannehill benefits greatly from Barkely staying in school.

11. Buffalo (6-9)- Courtney Upshaw DE/LB Alabama

Needing a 3-4 OLB rusher, and still scared to death of picking the next Aaron Maybin, the Bills pass on the ridiculous upside of Nick Perry and take a more sure prospect.

12. Arizona (7-8)- Jonathon Martin OT Stanford

Desperately in need of a tackle, they barely hesitate to take Martin.

13. Philadelphia (7-8)- Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame

DeSean Jackson is likely gone, leaving Maclin, Avant, and Cooper, as well as a lot to be desired at wideout for the Eagles.

14. Seattle (7-8)- Quinton Coples DE UNC

Nice spot to get a great End prospect, who’s size/athleticism/strength combo is rare, and only has questions about effort and motor.

 15. San Diego (7-8)- Brandon Thompson DT Clemson

Thompson has fallen a bit, but still remains a big dude (310 lbs) with power and good feet. He could play End or slide to the Nose in the 3-4.

16. Chicago (7-8)- Alshon Jeffery WR South Carolina

Jeffery’s stock would be higher if Stephen Garcia never happened, but unfortunately he did. Jeffery is stil a lock for the 1st round, and the receiver-needy team like the Bears will bite.

17. Tennessee (8-7)- David DeCastro OG Stanford

Chris Johnson and Javon Ringer has enjoyed trying to run through holes 3 or 4 inches wide, thanks to awful guard play.

18. Dallas (8-7)- Jared Crick DT/DE Nebraska

The Cowboys opted to take a tackle rather than addressing the DL last year. This year they take Crick, who misses most of the season with an injury, but he should be fine for the combine and pro day where he will impress people.

19. New York Jets (8-7)- Trent Richardson RB Alabama

Richardson’s stock is hampered by the recent failure of Top 10 RBs, but the Jets just can’t keep rolling with Shonn Greene if they want to run the ball consistently.

20. Cincinnati – (FROM OAK) (8-7)- Chase Minniefield CB Virginia

Hall’s absence has exploited Cincy’s lack of depth at corner, plus Clements is old.

21. Denver* (8-7)- Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska

Denver needs a corner, and will look for their RB later.

22. Cleveland – (FROM ATL)* (9-6)- Zach Brown LB UNC

The Browns need more athleticism at LB, Brown brings that.

23. Cincinnati* (9-6)- Kendall Wright WR Baylor

Shipley is coming off an ACL tear, Wright is better than Simpson, would be a strong duo with Green.

24. Detroit* (10-5)- Peter Konz C Wisconsin

Konz is the best center in the draft, he’ll replace Rioala as a rookie.

25. New York Giants* (8-7)- Mike Adams OT Ohio State

Adams probably doesn’t have a 1st round grade, but in a weak tackle class (after the top 3) a small reach is necessary.

26. Houston* (10-5)- Nick Toon WR Wisconsin

Any time Andre’ Johnson is not on the field, it’s obvious that the passing game runs mostly through the TEs and Backs. Their really isn’t an effective receiver after Johnson. Now, there is.

27. Pittsburgh* (11-4)- Cordy Glenn OG Georgia

I’ve been hearing that the Steelers need OG help, and they haven’t been effective between the tackles runnig the ball.

28. San Francisco* (12-3)- Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama

My guess is that Harbaugh would have no problem with taking someone with past troubles if they are talented enough.

29. Baltimore* (11-4)- Mark Barron S Alabama

Reed is getting old, and Bernard Pollard is still Bernard Pollard (the last time I checked), making Safety an area that the Ravens will look at.

30. New England – (FROM NO)- Brandon Jenkins DE/OLB FSU

The Patriots need to look for a 3-4 pass rushing OLB, Jenkins is the perfect fit.

31. New England* (12-3)- Reuben Randle WR LSU

Randle is a prospect I really like, he has everything you look for. The Pats need a replacement for Branch and Ochocinco is one tweet away from officially being a disaster.

32. Green Bay* (14-1)- Melvin Ingram DE/OLB South Carolina

The Packers need a rushing threat opposite Clay Matthews, Ingram’s size/skillset fit the bill.

Round 2

33. Indy- Stephen Gilmore CB South Carolina

34. St. Louis– Dont’a Hightower LB Alabama

35. Minnesota- Luke Keuchly LB Boston College

36. Jacksonville- Zebrie Sanders OT FSU

37. Cleveland- Whitney Mercilus DE Illinois

38. Tampa Bay- Lamar Miller RB Miami (FL)

39. St. Louis (FROM WAS)- Mohamed Sanu WR Rutgers

I’ve heard rumors of him staying in school but until it’s official (or close) he’s in my mock.

40. Miami- Dwyane Allen TE Clemson

41. Carolina- Jerel Worthy DT Michigan State

42. Kansas City- Levy Adcock OT Oklahoma State

43. Buffalo- Orson Charles TE Georgia

44. Philly (FROM AZ)- Nate Potter OT Boise State

45. Philadelphia- Vontaze Burfict ILB AZ State

46. Seattle- Nick Foles QB Arizona

47. San Diego- Bobby Wagner LB Utah State

48. Chicago- Ben Jones C/G Georgia

49. Tennessee- Jayron Hosely CB Va Tech

50. Dallas- Jonathan Banks CB Miss State

51. New York Jets- Bruce Irvin DE/OLB W Virginia

52. Patriots (FROM OAK)- Markelle Martin S Oklahoma State

53. Denver- David Wilson RB Va Tech

54. Atlanta- Andre Branch DE Clemson

55. Cincinnati- Montee Ball RB Wisconsin

56. Detroit- Brandon Boykin CB Georgia

57. New York Giants– Travis Lewis OLB Oklahoma

58. Houston- Almeda Ta’amu NT Washington

59. Pittsburgh- Dontari Poe NT Memphis

60. San Francisco- Tommy Streeter WR Miami (FL)

61. Baltimore- Brandon Washington G/T Miami (FL)

62. New Orleans- Brandon Lindsey DE/OLB Pittsburgh

63. New England- Billy Winn DT Boise State

64. Green Bay- Fletcher Cox DE/DT Miss State

Round 3

65. Indy– Jeff Fuller WR Texas A&M

66. St. Louis- Trumaine Johnson CB/S Montana

67. Minnesota- DeVier Posey WR Ohio State

68. Jacksonville- Chandler Jones DE Syracuse

69. Cleveland- T.Y. Hilton WR FIU

70. Tampa Bay– Lavonte David LB Nebraska

71. Washington- Audie Cole ILB NC State

72. Miami- Sam Montgomery DE/OLB LSU

73. Chicago- Kelechi Osmele G/T Iowa State

74. Kansas City- Josh Chapman DT Alabama

75. Buffalo- Sylvester Williams DT UNC

76. Arizona- Ronnell Lewis DE/OLB Oklahoma

77. Philadelphia- Kawaan Short DT Purdue

78. Seattle- Leonard Johnson CB Iowa State

79. San Diego- Matt Reynolds OT BYU

80. Chicago- Nico Johnson LB Alabama

81. Tennessee- Marvin McNutt WR Iowa

82. Dallas- Robert Lester S Alabama

83. New York Jets– Lucas Nix G/T Pittsburgh

84. Oakland- Forfeit (Terrelle Pryor)

85. Denver- Marcus Forston DT Miami (FL)

86. Atlanta- Michael Egnew TE Missouri

87. Cincinnati- Kevin Zeitler OG Wisconsin

88. Detroit- Andrew Datko OT FSU

89. New York Giants- Coby Fleener TE Stanford

90. Houston- Senio Kelemete OG Washington

91. Pittsburgh- Coryell Judie CB Texas A&M

92. San Francisco- Vinny Curry DE Marshall

93. Baltimore- Kevin Reddick LB UNC

94. New Orleans- Shaun Prater CB Iowa

95. New England- Michael Bewster C/G Ohio State’

96. Green Bay- Aaron Henry S Wisconsin