MWOOD92 - Final Mock Draft

[MWOOD92]

2013 NFL DRAFT

1. Chiefs – Luke Joeckel LT, Texas A&M
2. Jaguars – Eric Fisher LT, Central Michigan
3. Raiders – Sharrif Floyd DT, Florida
4. Eagles – Dion Jordan OLB, Oregon
5. Lions – Ziggy Ansah DE, BYU
6. Browns – Dee Milliner CB, Alabama
TRADE: Cardinals send their 7th overall pick to San Diego for their 11th pick, additional 3rd & 5th round picks.
7. Chargers – Lane Johnson LT, Oklahoma
8. Bills – Ryan Nassib QB, Syracuse
9. Jets – Barkevious Mingo OLB, LSU
10. Titans – Chance Warmack OG, Alabama


ARIZONA CARDINALS DRAFT

RD. 1 (11) – Jarvis Jones OLB, Georgia
Junior – 6’3” / 245 lbs.
Keim & Arians said it. They want a player that has proven their ability on tape, and will be able to make an immediate impact on the field. He’s the pass rushing animal that we’ve needed for so long. Forget the slow 40 yd. time. Forget the ‘spinal stenosis’ (with the NFL today being so focused on the safety of players, they would not allow him to compete if it truly was a serious problem). Jarvis Jones will be one of the best pass rushers in the NFL.

RD. 2 (38) – Justin Pugh OT, Syracuse
Junior – 6’5” / 307 lbs.
Pugh is an experienced left tackle, playing every game over his three-year span at Syracuse. He possesses a good combination of size, speed, and athleticism, but will need a stronger core to control rushers at the point of attack. Very high ceiling and could be the eventual replacement for Levi Brown.

RD. 3 (69) – Barrett Jones C, Alabama
Senior – 6’5” / 306 lbs.
Despite his injury, Jones is one of the best interior linemen in the entire draft. He is experienced (4 year starter at a powerhouse university), extremely intelligent (earned his Masters Degree), possesses leadership characteristics (named team captain his senior year), and is hands down the most versatile of the bunch (has played LT, RG, and C throughout his 4 years at Alabama). Uses excellent fundamentals, but lacks strength to blow defenders off the ball.

RD. 3 (76) – Tyrann Mathieu CB, LSU
Junior – 5’9” / 186 lbs.
Mathieu burst onto the national scene in 2011, making him one of the most electrifying defensive backs in all of college football. His tenacity, instincts, quickness, and physical nature make up for his lack of size. He can line up as a nickel corner, teamed up with his former teammate, Patrick Peterson, and Antoine Cason. Also has the potential of playing as a free safety and on special teams as a kick return specialist.

RD. 4 (103) – T.J. McDonald FS, USC
Senior – 6’3” / 219 lbs.
This player may look familiar to some of you. That’s because he’s the son of Tim McDonald, former Pro Bowl safety for the St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals (1987-1992). He moved all over the place during his 2012 season, lining up as a centerfielder, covering slot receivers, and blitzing up the middle or off the edge. He is aggressive and plays well near the line of scrimmage. Hard hitting safety, but can be a bit slow when transitioning due to his size. He could definitely earn a starting job among our weak safety unit.

RD. 5 (140) – Dion Sims TE, Michigan State
Junior – 6’5” / 262 lbs.
Arians loves to run double tight end sets. Sims would be a great complement to deep threat Rob Housler. He has an excellent combination of size, speed, and agility. Very tough to bring down after the catch and is much improved at run blocking. Durability could be a concern but could eventually start in place of an aging Jeff King.

RD. 5 (145) – Nico Johnson ILB, Alabama
Senior – 6’2” / 248 lbs.
Johnson is a stout run defender, which is exactly what we need next to Daryl Washington. His durability is a plus (he has never missed a single game during his career due to injury) and he is always willing to lay some players out with forceful hits. Although he was never a consistent pass rusher at Alabama, his experience as a run stopper in the 3-4 defense is all we need; Washington can clean up the mess.

RD. 6 (174) – Knile Davis RB, Arkansas
Junior – 6’0” / 227 lbs.
Davis has blazing speed (4.3 – 40 yd. dash) for his size. Very reliable pass blocker and has earned the captain role as both a junior and senior. Injury is a concern but he will provide the depth we need at a weak position.

RD. 7 (219) – Michael Williams TE, Alabama
Senior – 6’6” / 278 lbs.
Yet another tight end Arians can use in his scheme. Williams has overwhelming size for a tight end and he is a very, very good run blocker. I can see BA using him, along with Dion Sims, in Red Zone situations.


ALTERNATE DRAFT

RD. 1 (11) – Jonathan Cooper OG, Northa Carolina
RD. 2 (38) – Travis Frederick C, Wisconsin
RD. 3 (69) – D.J. Swearinger FS, South Carolina
RD. 3 (76) – Christine Michael RB, Texas A&M
RD. 4 (103) – John Simon OLB, Ohio State
RD. 5 (140) – Tharold Simon CB, LSU
RD. 5 (145) – Ricky Wagner OT, Wisconsin
RD. 6 (174) – Nick Kasa TE, Colorado
RD. 7 (219) – Quanterus Smith OLB, Western Kentucky

 

[Goldfield]

Love it.

 

[jjjcardsfan85]

That's an awesome mock man! I would love it!

 

[GuernseyCard]

Like your picks beyond the first. Don't think for one moment that the Cards would pass on a left tackle of the future for a guy who is not in any reputable top 10. You may want to forget this, that and the next thing, but I doubt the League is prepared to do so.

 

[PACardsFan]

I like it, especially the first 3 rounds. I'm a Syracuse guy & think that Pugh will be an exceptional lineman in the NFL. Marrone did an exceptional job preparing him. He has a huge upside. I like the Jones pick also. Top ten pick should always be a game changer & that's what Jones brings to the table. I absolutely think we can trade down a few slots & still get the best defensive player in the draft. That would be a coup for us!!!

 

[WildBB]

Like it all except Mathieu. Very indiciplined player. But he brings a certain zing to the mix, but someone needs to get to him. Maybe PP can. But I don't like his attitude longer term. He needs to change and mature......a lot.

 

[Garthshort]

Reading a lot of blogs that are really downgrading Barrett Jones. Don't know if that means anything or not.

 

[Denny Green Fan]

Reading a lot of blogs that are really downgrading Barrett Jones. Don't know if that means anything or not.

I heard he is weak and if he " played at Auburn nobody would be talking

about him"

 

[Cardsfanstl]

Like it except for the 1st pick. I would hope the cards take the Guard Cooper. Some analysts have him rated higher than Warmack.

 

[Cardsfanstl]

Like it all except Mathieu. Very indiciplined player. But he brings a certain zing to the mix, but someone needs to get to him. Maybe PP can. But I don't like his attitude longer term. He needs to change and mature......a lot.

I understand your concerns but this may already be happening. He has been working out with PP and his family getting ready for the draft. And at least he has been honest about his past. That is a start and hope it sticks. I hope the cards do draft him.

 

[Vermont Maverick]

Reading a lot of blogs that are really downgrading Barrett Jones. Don't know if that means anything or not.

Good. Outland winner two years ago. Second this year AT a DIFFERENT POSITION. That's ON THE FIELD production that we are looking for.

If we get him in the 3rd, I would be stoked.

 

[Vermont Maverick]

2013 NFL DRAFT

1. Chiefs – Luke Joeckel LT, Texas A&M
2. Jaguars – Eric Fisher LT, Central Michigan
3. Raiders – Sharrif Floyd DT, Florida
4. Eagles – Dion Jordan OLB, Oregon
5. Lions – Ziggy Ansah DE, BYU
6. Browns – Dee Milliner CB, Alabama
TRADE: Cardinals send their 7th overall pick to San Diego for their 11th pick, additional 3rd & 5th round picks.
7. Chargers – Lane Johnson LT, Oklahoma
8. Bills – Ryan Nassib QB, Syracuse
9. Jets – Barkevious Mingo OLB, LSU
10. Titans – Chance Warmack OG, Alabama


ARIZONA CARDINALS DRAFT

RD. 1 (11) – Jarvis Jones OLB, Georgia
Junior – 6’3” / 245 lbs.
Keim & Arians said it. They want a player that has proven their ability on tape, and will be able to make an immediate impact on the field. He’s the pass rushing animal that we’ve needed for so long. Forget the slow 40 yd. time. Forget the ‘spinal stenosis’ (with the NFL today being so focused on the safety of players, they would not allow him to compete if it truly was a serious problem). Jarvis Jones will be one of the best pass rushers in the NFL.

RD. 2 (38) – Justin Pugh OT, Syracuse
Junior – 6’5” / 307 lbs.
Pugh is an experienced left tackle, playing every game over his three-year span at Syracuse. He possesses a good combination of size, speed, and athleticism, but will need a stronger core to control rushers at the point of attack. Very high ceiling and could be the eventual replacement for Levi Brown.

RD. 3 (69) – Barrett Jones C, Alabama
Senior – 6’5” / 306 lbs.
Despite his injury, Jones is one of the best interior linemen in the entire draft. He is experienced (4 year starter at a powerhouse university), extremely intelligent (earned his Masters Degree), possesses leadership characteristics (named team captain his senior year), and is hands down the most versatile of the bunch (has played LT, RG, and C throughout his 4 years at Alabama). Uses excellent fundamentals, but lacks strength to blow defenders off the ball.

RD. 3 (76) – Tyrann Mathieu CB, LSU
Junior – 5’9” / 186 lbs.
Mathieu burst onto the national scene in 2011, making him one of the most electrifying defensive backs in all of college football. His tenacity, instincts, quickness, and physical nature make up for his lack of size. He can line up as a nickel corner, teamed up with his former teammate, Patrick Peterson, and Antoine Cason. Also has the potential of playing as a free safety and on special teams as a kick return specialist.

RD. 4 (103) – T.J. McDonald FS, USC
Senior – 6’3” / 219 lbs.
This player may look familiar to some of you. That’s because he’s the son of Tim McDonald, former Pro Bowl safety for the St. Louis/Phoenix Cardinals (1987-1992). He moved all over the place during his 2012 season, lining up as a centerfielder, covering slot receivers, and blitzing up the middle or off the edge. He is aggressive and plays well near the line of scrimmage. Hard hitting safety, but can be a bit slow when transitioning due to his size. He could definitely earn a starting job among our weak safety unit.

RD. 5 (140) – Dion Sims TE, Michigan State
Junior – 6’5” / 262 lbs.
Arians loves to run double tight end sets. Sims would be a great complement to deep threat Rob Housler. He has an excellent combination of size, speed, and agility. Very tough to bring down after the catch and is much improved at run blocking. Durability could be a concern but could eventually start in place of an aging Jeff King.

RD. 5 (145) – Nico Johnson ILB, Alabama
Senior – 6’2” / 248 lbs.
Johnson is a stout run defender, which is exactly what we need next to Daryl Washington. His durability is a plus (he has never missed a single game during his career due to injury) and he is always willing to lay some players out with forceful hits. Although he was never a consistent pass rusher at Alabama, his experience as a run stopper in the 3-4 defense is all we need; Washington can clean up the mess.

RD. 6 (174) – Knile Davis RB, Arkansas
Junior – 6’0” / 227 lbs.
Davis has blazing speed (4.3 – 40 yd. dash) for his size. Very reliable pass blocker and has earned the captain role as both a junior and senior. Injury is a concern but he will provide the depth we need at a weak position.

RD. 7 (219) – Michael Williams TE, Alabama
Senior – 6’6” / 278 lbs.
Yet another tight end Arians can use in his scheme. Williams has overwhelming size for a tight end and he is a very, very good run blocker. I can see BA using him, along with Dion Sims, in Red Zone situations.

Awesome mock. I can't see Knile Davis falling to the 6th, but stranger things have happened.

 

[MWOOD92]

Like your picks beyond the first. Don't think for one moment that the Cards would pass on a left tackle of the future for a guy who is not in any reputable top 10. You may want to forget this, that and the next thing, but I doubt the League is prepared to do so.

I guess it all depends on what the Cards think of Lane Johnson. I personally don't see him as being a top 10 LT. I've been following the draft since the beginning of last season, and Jarvis Jones has been a top 10 prospect LONG before people even knew who Lane Johnson was. Jones is a proven prospect with solid game tape. Johnson is 'athletic' with 'upside'. Whoop-dee-doo.

 

[GuernseyCard]

I guess it all depends on what the Cards think of Lane Johnson. I personally don't see him as being a top 10 LT. I've been following the draft since the beginning of last season, and Jarvis Jones has been a top 10 prospect LONG before people even knew who Lane Johnson was. Jones is a proven prospect with solid game tape. Johnson is 'athletic' with 'upside'. Whoop-dee-doo.

Jones thinks he'll go at #17 to the Steelers and Johnson won't be around when we pick.

 

[MWOOD92]

Jones thinks he'll go at #17 to the Steelers and Johnson won't be around when we pick.

Jones thinks he could go anywhere between 1-17.
Johnson can easily be there when we pick.

 

[GuernseyCard]

Jones thinks he could go anywhere between 1-17.
Johnson can easily be there when we pick.

Well, Jones specifically mentioned Pitt and its becoming increasingly unlikely that Johnson will be available.

 

[CtCardinals78]

Wow that's an awesome draft. I'd be ecstatic if it worked that way. Thanks for putting the effort in. I really hope the Cards draft Barrett Jones, he could be a steal.

 

[CtCardinals78]

I heard he is weak and if he " played at Auburn nobody would be talking

about him"

That's BS. He played every position on the line at Alabama and played it well. He's a smart guy too and could anchor the center position for years.

 

[Duckjake]

Here's a draft with all my favorite picks.

#1 Jarvis Jones
#2 Larry Warford
#3 Rambo- Bacarri or John either one.
#4 John Randle RB Okla State
#5 Nico Johnson ILB Alabama
#6 Brad Sorenson QB Southern Utah
#7 Jake Stoneburner TE Ohio State

Plus pick up Obafemi's brother as a FA.

Warford, Rambo,Stoneburner, Nico (No, Noga spelled his name Niko), Ayamonebadvato, now there's some Cardinal tough names.