Tuesday, April 24, 2012

F INN NFL Mock Draft *FINAL DRAFT*

First Round
  1. Indianapolis - Andrew Luck (QB, Stanford) - According to Adam Schefter and the AP, it's a done deal.  Luck is your number one pick.  Surprise!
  2. Washington - Robert Griffin III (QB, Baylor) - RG3 will be Shanahan's new QB.  They gave up a lot but he could be worth up.
  3. Minnesota - Morris Claiborne (CB, LSU) - The Vikes seemed to have labeled tackle Matt Kalil as a "zone" lineman and will instead look to upgrade their secondary with a corner.
  4. Cleveland - Trent Richardson (RB, Alabama) - The Browns take possibly the most gifted athlete in the draft, MFBATR (excuse my language), and ignore the label running backs have now gotten.
  5. Tampa Bay - Matt Kalil (OT, USC) -  One of the few mocks with Kalil mocked to Tampa.  They will look to trade out with Richardson AND Claiborne off the board.
  6. St. Louis - Justin Blackmon (WR, Oklahoma St.) - The Rams run to the podium themselves to announce their pick while Sam Bradford is home doing back flips.
  7. Jacksonville - Stephon Gilmore (CB, South Carolina) - The Jags are reportedly "in love" with Gilmore.  His stock has risen faster than any player in the combine.  Well deserved.
  8. Miami - Ryan Tannehill (QB, Texas A&M) - The last thing I wanted to do was mock Tannehill in the top 10 but Miami's obvious hole at QB leaves me no choice.  Why couldn't you just have ponied up a little dough for Matt Flynn? smh.
  9. Carolina - Michael Floyd (WR, Notre Dame) - Cam Newton adds another weapon to his arsenal before the Panthers turn their focus to defense.
  10. Buffalo - Melvin Ingram (DE, South Carolina) - Even with Mario Williams' mega-contract, he will not be enough to feel good about your chances against Tom Brady.  Ingram could give the Bills a feared pass rush.
  11. Kansas City - Dontari Poe (NT, Memphis) - Poe is either loved or hated but his athleticism is too scary to fall far, and the Chiefs need a nose tackle in their 3-4.
  12. Seattle - Quinton Coples (DE, North Carolina) - Pete Carroll drafts the physical marvel to play strong-side defensive end in his hybrid 4-3/3-4 defense.
  13. Arizona - Riley Reiff (OT, Iowa) - Arizona stays safe and adds to the offensive line.  He will battle with Levi Brown for the left tackle spot in training camp.
  14. Dallas - Mark Barron (SS, Alabama) - Cowboys need secondary help badly.  Barron is a dynamite player.  He is a physical, smart safety.  Can play free or strong.
  15. Philadelphia - Fletcher Cox (DT, Mississippi State) - Eagles need interior pass rushers.  Cox played defensive end his first two years in college and still has that pass rush mentality.
  16. NY Jets - Courtney Upshaw (OLB, Alabama) - The Jets can't keep putting a band-aid on the pass rushing position.  Rex Ryan can only draw up so many pressures before he decides getting a natural, pure rusher.
  17. Cincinnati (f/ Oakland) - David DeCastro (OG, Stanford) - Cincinnati seems primed for a strong offensive unit.  They have several young offensive weapons.  They will draft DeCastro to add youth on the offensive line.
  18. San Diego - Luke Kuechly (MLB, Boston College) - Kuechly is a tackling machine and is a natural leader.  Two things needed on San Diego's defense.  Next.
  19. Chicago - Kendall Wright (WR, Baylor) - Jay Cutler landed his buddy Brandon Marshall.  I still doubt they're done upgrading the receiving corps.  Kendall Wright will complement Marshall.
  20. Tennessee -  Dre Kirkpatrick (CB, Alabama) - Kirkpatrick is a tall, rangy corner the NFL covets.  The Titans will take him to replace Finnegan.
  21. Cincinnati - Michael Brockers (DT, LSU) - Brockers is a mean, run-stuffing beast.  He's young and inexperienced but he looks like a young Marcus Stroud.
  22. Detroit - Jonathan Martin (OT, Stanford) - The Lions finally pick an offensive lineman?  Not sure I even believe it.  But here goes nothing...
  23. Cleveland (f/ Atl) - Reuben Randle (WR, LSU) - Cleveland throws McCoy a bit of a bone and drafts a gifted receiver with loads of potential.
  24. Pittsburgh - Dont'a Hightower (LB, Alabama) - Hightower is a versatile jumbo 'backer that will give folks in Pennsylvania reminders of Levon Kirkland.  He's also an excellent pass rusher.
  25. Denver - Peter Konz (C, Wisconsin) - Peter Konz has the most impressive film I can remember seeing by a center.  He can also play guard effectively.  He has the agility to excel in the zone blocking system.
  26. Houston - Stephen Hill (WR, Georgia Tech) - Head coach Gary Kubiak stated wide receiver would be a target.  Stephen Hill is a raw, athletic receiver that can develop with Andre Johnson in a run first offense.  
  27. New England (f/ NO) - Shea McClellin (OLB, USC) - New England needs edge rushers. McClellin is the type of smart, hard-working type player Belichick loves.
  28. Green Bay - Nick Perry (OLB, USC) - The Packers have not re-signed Erik Walden in the hopes of finding a rush linebacker to let the "Claymaker" roam the field.
  29. Baltimore - Cordy Glenn (OG/OT, Georgia) - With the swapping of guards during free agency, Baltimore was left out in the cold... until now.  Glenn is a perfect for the Ravens' system.
  30. San Francisco - Doug Martin (RB, Boise State) - The 49ers have addressed their receiving corps through free agency.  They will also add another element to their passing game and overall offense by selecting a back to spell Gore. 
  31. New England - Harrison Smith (S, Notre Dame) - New England adds to the secondary with Smith.  They look to 
  32. NY Giants - Coby Fleener (TE, Stanford) - Fleener is an excellent blocking TE that's an even better receiver.  Even with the new addition at tight end, the Giants are looking for an upgrade.
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