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2 round NFL Mock Draft (1 Viewer)

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1st Round

1. Indianapolis Colts (2-14) – Andrew Luck, QB – Stanford

This pick could end up being traded if the Colts decide to keep Peyton Manning and take on his $28 million dollar signing bonus due on March 8th as I don’t see Luck willing to sit behind Manning for 3 or 4 years. However, the recent media clash between Manning and Colts owner Jim Irsay as well everything the Colts’ have done suggest Luck and not Manning will be under center next season.

Projected Trade: Washington Redskins trade the 1.06 pick, 2.07 pick, and their 2013 1st round pick to the St. Louis Rams for the 1.02 and 4.10 picks.

It’s hard to project trades but the new CBA makes trading up in the draft a much more attractive proposition then it has been in the past. Just think about the difference between what Sam Bradford and Cam Newton got paid. It’s staggering. Unless, the Rams fall in love with a prospect such as Mat Kahil I think they’ll look to deal this pick.

2. Washington Redskins (from St. Louis Rams (2-14))** – Robert Griffin III, QB – Baylor

The Browns have more draft assets but Dan Synder has never shied away from big moves. He also have a head coach in Mike Shanahan who seems to prefer QBs that are best when they’re on the run - John Elway, Jake Plummer, Jay Cutler, and a failed attempt with Donovan McNabb.

3. Minnesota Vikings (3-13) – Matt Kahil, OT – USC

The Vikings thought they had a special tackle when they took Bryant McKinnie with the 7th overall pick back in 2002. However, McKinnie came into camp this year fat and out of shape. He was subsequently released. If Kahil lives up the hype he could really help improve the pass protection of a line that gave up 49 sacks in 2011.

4. Cleveland Browns (4-12) – Trent Richardson, RB - Alabama

The Browns’ defense managed to give up the fifth fewest total points in the league despite playing with an anemic offense that scored the third fewest points in the league. Trent Richardson, who is currently being billed as the best RB prospect since Adrian Peterson, seems like a possibly here. However, running backs often slide in drafts so Richardson could go somewhat later then this.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12) – Morris Claiborne, CB - LSU

Trent Richardson, if he is available, is a possibility here as well. However, the Buccaneers gave up a league high 494 points this season. Claiborne could help slow down the Saints, Falcons, and Panthers passing games.



6. St. Louis Rams (from Washington Redskins (5-11) ) **– Riley Reiff, OT - Iowa

Left tackle Roger Safford gave up just 3.5 sacks as a rookie in 2010 but in 2011 he gave up 10.5 sacks in nine games when the Rams moved to a less tackle friendly system. The Rams offensive line as a whole gave up a league high 55 sacks this season. New Rams head coach Jeff Fisher never really had a receiver that was a focal part of his offense while he was with the Titans/Oilers. He did select two receivers in the first round during his 15 years with the Titans/Oilers though.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11) – Justin Blackmon, WR – Oklahoma State

Jacksonville featured the league’s worst passing attack this season managing just 2,179 total passing yards. Blackmon has a good chance of being available here because it usually takes a receiver bigger and taller than Blackmon to go in the top five. In fact, the last receiver 6’2” or shorter that was taken in the top 6 was the 5’11” Peter Warrick back in 2000.



8. Miami Dolphins (6-10) * - Melvin Ingram, DE/DT – South Carolina

The Dolphins could be in a tough spot here if they are unable to trade up for RG3. The top rated prospects projected here don’t exactly match their needs. This is a bit earlier then Ingram is expected to go but new head coach Joe Philbin previously discussed the possibility to switch the Dolphins to a 4-3 defense next season. He has since backtracked on that but it could still be a possibility. According to Mike Mayock, Ingram has the versatility to play 3-4 OLB, 4-3 DE, or 4-3 DT and has him rated as his 2nd highest DE prospect. The athleticism needed to have that sort of versatility could cause Ingram’s stock to rise as we get closer to draft day.

9. Carolina Panthers (6-10) * - Devon Still, DT – Penn State

The Panthers could draft Still, who’s draft stock has really been on the rise with a strong senior season, in hopes of improve a defense that gave up the 6th most points in the league, the 8th most total rushing yards, and 4.6 ypc.

10. Buffalo Bills (6-10) – Michael Brockers, DE/DT

The Bills’ defense tied for the third fewest sacks in the league while also giving up the fifth most rushing yards and ypc. Brockers might be able to help a defense in dire need of overhaul against both the run and pass. While Brockers only registered two sacks in 2011 he supposedly has the natural skills to develop into a solid pass rusher.

11. Kansas City Chiefs (7-9) * - David DeCastro, G – Stanford

This might be a little early for DeCastro, but DeCastro is considered the best guard to come through the draft in years. Chiefs GM Scott Pioli didn’t hesitate in taking Tyson Jackson, Eric Berry, and Jerod Mayo all higher than expected and could do the same with DeCastro if he thinks he has the potential to become one of the league’s best guards.

12. Seattle Seahawks (7-9) * - Michael Floyd, WR – Notre Dame

The Seahawks managed just 15 passing touchdowns this season and finished 22nd in total passing yards. Sidney Rice may be talented but he has played in just 15 games the last two seasons.

13. Arizona Cardinals (8-8) – Jonathan Martin, OT – Stanford

The Cardinals surrendered 54 sacks this season. Only the St. Louis Rams gave up more sacks. Providing Kobb with better pass protection might help him rebound from a very disappointing 2011 season.

14. Dallas Cowboys (8-8) – Dre Kirkpatrick, CB – Alabama

Prince Amukamara was considered a top 10 prospect in 2011 by many but still fell to the Giants with the 19th pick. Kirkpatrick could be in for a similar fall especially given his recent positive test for marijuana. The Cowboys desperately need to upgrade at CB so they could take a chance on Kirkpatrick just as they did with Dez Bryant’s character issues two years ago.

15. Philadelphia Eagles (8-8) – Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State

The Eagles had a shaky linebacker unit this season but the Eagles have never selected a LB in the first round while Andy Reid has been coach and they haven’t selected one in the first two rounds since 2001. The Eagles are no stranger to selecting defensive linemen having selected one with five out of their ten first round picks under Reid.



16. N.Y. Jets (8-8) – Mark Barron, S - Alabama

The Jets’ safeties were by no means awful, but they weren’t that good either. Adding a top safety prospect such as Barron to their secondary could help make their secondary potent.



17. Cincinnati Bengals (from Raiders (8-8)) – Kendall Wright, WR – Baylor

If the Bengals are unable or choose not to draft a prospect such as Richardson or DeCastro to improve a run game that managed 3.9 yards per carry this season then they may select a player such as Wright to help pull coverage away from their primary playmaker A.J. Green.



18. San Diego Chargers (8-8) – Luke Kuechily, ILB – Boston College

2011 Starting ILB Takeo Spikes is 35 years old while the other starter Donald Butler was apparently out of position a lot according to the USA Today team reports.

19. Chicago Bears (8-8) – Coby Fleener, TE - Stanford

Former Bears OC Mike Martz has no need for a TE in the offense he ran so the Bears traded away Greg Olsen for a 3rd round draft pick. It’s been speculated the Bears could be interested in bidding for Jermichael Finley’s services this offseason. If they fail to get him or another elite TE, they could potentially draft Fleener who has been compared to Rob Gronkowski.

20. Tennessee Titans (9-7) – Quinton Coples, DE/DT – North Carolina

The Titans finished 31st in sacks and gave up 4.5 ypc this season so a DE or DT would make sense here. This is much lower than Coples is currently projected to go. However, somebody always has a free fall and Coples seems like a good candidate since his production fell in 2011 and scouts are apparently concerned that Coples played not to get hurt.

21. Cincinnati Bengals (9-7) – Janoris Jenkins, CB – North Alabama

If it were not for his off the field issues, Jenkins would likely be a more sought after prospect. The Bengals, however, need a corner and have never shied away from drafting players with red flags. It’s a match made in heaven.

22. Detroit Lions (10-6) – Alfonzo Dennard, CB – Nebraska

The Lions’ secondary was shredded by both the Packers and the Saints the last two games of the season and may look to upgrade the unit this offseason.

23. Cleveland Browns (from Falcons (10-6) ) – Ryan Tannehill, QB – Texas A&M

Tannehill may have a ways to go in his development, but is currently be touted as a first round talent and the third best quarterback in the draft. If the Browns have reservations about Colt McCoy and are unable to trade up for RG3 they could select Tannehill with their second first round pick.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4) – Don’ta Hightower, ILB – Alabama

James Farrior is no spring chicken so the Steelers make consider drafting an inside linebacker to replace him in the near future.

25. Denver Broncos (8-8) - Lamar Miller, RB – Miami (Fla.)

Willis McGahee is 30 years old while Knowshon Moreno seemingly fell out of favor with head coach John Fox and then tore his ACL in relief for McGahee. John Fox put a heavy emphasis on the run during his time and may look to upgrade the position at Denver by drafting a first round talent like Miller.

26. Houston Texans (10-6) – Alshon Jeffery, WR – South Carolina

Neither Kevin Walter nor Jacoby Jones has ever blossomed into an upper end #2 WR despite being #2 and #3 on the depth chart for years. Jeffery had a very disappointing 2011 season but dominated in the 2010 season and could have the talent and size to be a force in the NFL someday.

27. New England Patriots (from Saints (13-3)) – Courtney Upshaw, OLB/DE - Alabama

Both of the New England’s OLBs, Andre Carter and Rob Ninkovich, had solid seasons this year. However, neither one was a true force so it a position the Patriots could potentially target in this year’s draft. There is a good chance Upshaw has the versatility to play OLB in 3-4 and DE in a 4-3. That’s good for a team like the Patriots that prefers to run multiple fronts.



28. Green Bay Packers (15-1) – Whitney Mericlus, OLB/DE –Illinois

Teams were able to double team Clay Mathews this season due to not having a threat starting at the outside linebacker position opposite of him. Mericlus, who led the NCAA with 16 sacks this season, could potentially be that threat.

29. Baltimore Ravens (12-4) – Peter Konz, C – Wisconsin

Matt Birk is contemplating retirement so the Ravens make draft to be their new center if he retires or center in waiting if Birk plays another season.

30. San Francisco 49ers (13-3) – Fletcher Cox, DE/DT – Mississippi State

The 49ers are a team that had few weaknesses this season besides WR and possibly QB. It may difficult for San Francisco to find a difference maker at either of those positions with this pick so they could draft the eventual replacement for Justin Smith who turns 33 next September.

31. N.Y. Giants (9-7) – Dwayne Allen, TE – Clemson

The Giants are a team with seemingly few weaknesses but Allen could potentially provide the Giants with both a receiving and blocking presence at TE. Allen would most likely be an upgrade from Jake Ballard.

32. New England Patriots (13-3) – Harrison Smith, S – Notre Dame

New England’s safeties struggled this season. Smith, whose draft stock is quickly rising, could find himself in a Patriots uniform next season. According to Mike Mayock, some teams are now giving him a first round grade.

2nd Round

1. St. Louis Rams – Mohamed Sanu, WR - Rutgers

Even if the Rams are able to resign Brandon Lloyd they still need to provide Bradford with more talent at WR.

2. Indianapolis Colts – Dontari Poe, NT/DT – Memphis

New head coach Chuck Pagano is already talking about standing up the Colts pass rushers on some downs next season. Poe could be the NT Pagano needs to eventually convert the Colts to a 3-4 defense full time.

3. Minnesota Vikings – Brandon Thompson, DT – Clemson

The Vikings once had one of the league’s most intimating interior defensive lines but it isn’t even close to being what it once was now.

4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Zach Brown, OLB – North Carolina

The Buccaneers need a LOT of help on defense at just about every position other then maybe DE.

5. Cleveland Browns – Cordy Glenn, G – Alabama

Joe Thomas and Alex Mack are both quality offensive linemen but the rest of their line is considered subpar by many.

6. Jacksonville Jaguars – Nick Perry, DE/OLB - USC

Jeremy Mincey had an impressive season but the Jaguars c could benefit from starting a better DE opposite of him.

7. St. Louis Rams (from Washington Redskins)** - David Wilson, RB – Virginia Tech

Steven Jackson has a lot of wear and tear on him. Wilson is a very fast RB and may remind Fisher a little bit of what he had with Chris Johnson in Tennessee.

8. Carolina Panthers * - Stephon Gilmore, CB – South Carolina

Gamble performed well for the Panthers this season but both Darius Butler and Captain Munnerlyn struggled mightily as the Panthers #2 CB.

9. Buffalo Bills – Andre Branch, OLB/DE – Clemson

The Bills’ ILB duo of Nick Barnett and Kelvin Sheppard formed a solid duo but the Bills’ OLBs likely need to be upgraded.

10. Miami Dolphins * - Mike Adams, OT – Ohio State

Dolphins RT Marc Colombo was awful in 2011 according to experts. It seems unlikely that he won’t be replaced either through the draft or free agency.

11. Seattle Seahawks – Nick Foles, QB –Arizona

12. Kansas City Chiefs – Zebrie Sanders, OT – Florida State

13. Dallas Cowboys – Jared Crick, DE - Nebraska

14. Philadelphia Eagles – Bobby Wagner, OLB – Utah State

15. New York Jets – Rueben Randle, WR - LSU

16. New England Patriots (From Oakland Raiders) – Chase Minnifield, CB - Virginia

17. San Diego Chargers – Antonio Allen, SS – South Carolina

18. Chicago Bears – Brian Quick, WR – Appalachian State

19. Philadelphia Eagles (from Arizona Cardinals) – Dwight Jones, WR – North Carolina

20. Tennessee Titans – Josh Chapman, DT - Alabama

21. Cincinnati Bengals – Doug Martin, RB – Boise State

22. Detroit Lions – Kevin Zeitler, G - Wisconsin

23. Atlanta Falcons – Orson Charles, TE – Georgia

24. Pittsburgh Steelers – Kelechi Osemele, G – Iowa State

25. Denver Broncos – Leonard Johnson, CB – Iowa State

26. Houston Texans – Markelle Martin, FS – Oklahoma State

27. New Orleans Saints – Lavonte David, OLB - Nebraska

28. Green Bay Packers – LaMichael James, RB –Oregon

29. Baltimore Ravens – Vontaze Burfict, ILB – Arizona State

30. San Francisco 49ers – Nick Toon, WR - Wisconsin

31. New York Giants –Ronnell Lewis, OLB - Oklahoma

32. New England Patriots – Marcus Forston, DE/DT – Miami (Fla.)

 
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Outstanding draft for Cincy. Kendall Wright is

just what they need, I just don't see him lasting to 17. Jenkins and Martin would also be great values at positions of need.

 
Browns draft looks about right to me. First three picks will be some combination of QB/WR/RB/OG/OT.

 
20. Tennessee Titans – Josh Chapman, DT - Alabama22. Detroit Lions – Kevin Zeitler, G - Wisconsin
Pretty good, but if Zeitler is available for the Titans 2nd round, I think they have to take him. Their primary needs are pass rushers (love the Coples pick) and interior linemen and Zeitler seems like a good prospect.
 
I have been complaining about every Rams projected draft but Iactually tlike what I see here. This is exactly what I want them to do.

Not onlyare they getting good talent on the offensive side but also pick up picks for last year.

Very good mock overall!!!!!

 
Cincy will not be drafting a WR. They're going to bring one in from FA it looks like. They'll be drafting CB/RB, or something like Konz if he makes it there.

 
Coby Fleener and Brian Quick aren't much of an upgrade for Chicago IMO. I'm not a fan of them, but give Chicago Alshon Jeffrey and Dwight Jones if you want to give them weapons.

 
its definitely starting too look lke that for baltimore. But if they get burfict and konz it will be the best draft since 96.

 
General observations:

Not sure Chapman's stock will stay quite at the 2nd round level with the ACL surgery.

Don't think Dennard is a 1st day pick.

Guessing Upshaw goes significantly higher. Fleener lower.

Wagner sure flashed, but I'm not sure he can play inside. Less likely he can play Mike.

Love the Harrison Smith pick to the Pats. Very underrated. Also like the Poe to the Colts pick.

With FA happening before the draft, lots of situations will change, but this is a well thought out effort this early in the process.

 
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I think Toon's foot injury knocks him way down the board.

I also think Nick Perry ends up being closer to top 10 than Rd2. JMO

 
31. N.Y. Giants (9-7) – Dwayne Allen, TE – Clemson

The Giants are a team with seemingly few weaknesses but Allen could potentially provide the Giants with both a receiving and blocking presence at TE. Allen would most likely be an upgrade from Jake Ballard.

Why would the Giants take a TE in the first round the that would only likely be an upgrade over Ballard.

I am a Giant fan and I can tell you Jake Ballard is not very good.

 
Just FYI, Buffalo is moving to a base 4-3. Not sure if that affects your picks for them or not. But Shep will be the MIKE with Barnett moving to one of the OLB positions. I'm guessing Dareus and Williams will play the two DT positions. Chris Kelsay may play LDE. Merriman back at OLB or some DE maybe? Buffalo will be looking for a pass rusher first and foremost to add to the front 7.

I think Mike Adams will go higher than you have him. Several Internet draft analysts were raving about him before the Senior Bowl and I think they're right. He's powerful and he moves well too.

 
Just FYI, Buffalo is moving to a base 4-3. Not sure if that affects your picks for them or not. But Shep will be the MIKE with Barnett moving to one of the OLB positions. I'm guessing Dareus and Williams will play the two DT positions. Chris Kelsay may play LDE. Merriman back at OLB or some DE maybe? Buffalo will be looking for a pass rusher first and foremost to add to the front 7.I think Mike Adams will go higher than you have him. Several Internet draft analysts were raving about him before the Senior Bowl and I think they're right. He's powerful and he moves well too.
Yeah the Bills 1st round pick so far is the one pick upon further inspection doesn't make sense. Didn't realize they were converting to a 4-3 but even if they stayed in 3-4 they have their two 3-4 DEs in Dareus and Williams. You think Buffalo would reach on a pass rusher though? Coples stock is falling (even more so now after the Senior Bowl) and I question whether or not two players among the group of Melvin Ingram, Courtney Ingram, Whitney Mericulus, and Nick Perry can elevate their draft stock anywhere near top 15 status.I am thinking a little bit about mocking Michael Floyd or Kendall Wright there but I feel like they could be high on a guy like Marcus Easley or David Nelson. Eric Wood, Andy Levitre, Demetrius Bell, and Erik Pears all are impressive players so I don't think it makes much sense to mock DeCastro to them. Finally, I think they'll stick with what they currently have at corner (Drayton Florence, Terrence McGee, Leodis McKelvin, Aaron Williams) since it's a serviceable group so it doesn't make a ton of sense to take a chance on Dre Kirkpatrick given his character issues.Edit: But to answer your question, it definitely impacts the first round pick. It doesn't really impact the 2nd round pick as Branch can play DE. According to the USA Today team reports, both of the Bills OLBs are quite a bit more suited to play DEs. Still they could probably use another one I'm guessing.
 
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31. N.Y. Giants (9-7) – Dwayne Allen, TE – Clemson

The Giants are a team with seemingly few weaknesses but Allen could potentially provide the Giants with both a receiving and blocking presence at TE. Allen would most likely be an upgrade from Jake Ballard.

Why would the Giants take a TE in the first round the that would only likely be an upgrade over Ballard.

I am a Giant fan and I can tell you Jake Ballard is not very good.
I guess it's just more of the way I word things. Nobody is really a sure thing in the NFL. Some mock drafters act like a team HAS to upgrade a certain position and that a player would be a huge upgrade. I don't do that.
 
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General observations:Not sure Chapman's stock will stay quite at the 2nd round level with the ACL surgery.Don't think Dennard is a 1st day pick.Guessing Upshaw goes significantly higher. Fleener lower.Wagner sure flashed, but I'm not sure he can play inside. Less likely he can play Mike.Love the Harrison Smith pick to the Pats. Very underrated. Also like the Poe to the Colts pick.With FA happening before the draft, lots of situations will change, but this is a well thought out effort this early in the process.
Yeah I didn't realize Chapman had a torn ACL. He's probably more of a 3rd rounder.Yeah, it's tough to know where Upshaw,Perry, Ingram, and Mercilus go. I see one of them sliding into the second (or Copples) and then the rest being scattered throughout the first round. It's hard to have a good guess the order they will go in though until after the combine.Fleener is tough to say for sure. He's drawn comparisons to Rob Gronkowski. If teams think he can be close to him, he'll go that high. If that's just a poor comparison that "draft gurus" are saying, he'll go lower. Right now he's projected as a late 1st to early 2nd rounder. Basically, I'm trying to be ahead of the game here. If he has a poor combine, I'll move him back. His stock seems to be hot right now though.Yeah, Wagner projects as an OLB. Thanks for well thought out response.
 

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