PFT 2012 mock draft, take two

[BullheadCardFan]

1. Colts: Andrew Luck, quarterback, Stanford.
Just as they did in ’98, the Colts play it safe at No. 1.

2. Redskins: Robert Griffin III, quarterback, Baylor.
RG3 will restore Washington as an NFC East contender.

3. Vikings: Matt Kalil, tackle, USC.
Minnesota can’t pass on the best left tackle in the draft.

4. Browns: Trent Richardson, running back, Alabama.
Cleveland must find a way to begin moving the chains.

5. Buccaneers: Michael Brockers, defensive lineman, LSU.
Greg Schiano wants to get more physical in the trenches.

6. Rams: Morris Claiborne, cornerback, LSU.
St. Louis spurns receivers in favor of the draft’s top defender.

7. Jaguars: Justin Blackmon, receiver, Oklahoma State.
The Jags pull the trigger to solidify Blaine Gabbert’s supporting cast.

8. Dolphins: Quinton Coples, defensive end, North Carolina.
The Fins will wait for their next second-round quarterback flop.

9. Panthers: Melvin Ingram, defensive end, South Carolina.
Ingram gives Carolina an impact bookend for Charles Johnson.

10. Bills: Riley Reiff, tackle, Iowa.
Buffalo uses its first-rounder on the draft’s second best tackle.

11. Chiefs: Ryan Tannehill, quarterback, Texas A&M.
Kansas City can’t pass on Tannehill if he slips past Miami.

12. Seahawks: Stephon Gilmore, cornerback, South Carolina.
Seattle coach Pete Carroll loves big, press-man corners.

13. Cardinals: David DeCastro, guard, Stanford.
Arizona will use this pick on the best offensive lineman left.

14. Cowboys: Dontari Poe, defensive tackle, Memphis.
It’s no secret that Dallas is high on Poe’s immense upside.

15. Eagles: Fletcher Cox, defensive tackle, Mississippi State.
Cox fits line coach Jim Washburn’s scheme as a gap shooter.

16. Jets: Michael Floyd, receiver, Notre Dame.
Floyd’s blocking ability will come in handy for the run-first Jets.

17. Bengals: Mark Barron, safety, Alabama.
He’s a natural replacement for Chris Crocker at strong safety.

18. Chargers: Courtney Upshaw, linebacker, Alabama.
San Diego can finally wash its hands of Larry English.

19. Bears: Whitney Mercilus, defensive end, Illinois.
The Bears believe pass rusher is their biggest draft need.

20. Titans: Cordy Glenn, guard, Georgia.
A college tackle, Glenn would kick inside for the Titans.

21. Bengals: Dre Kirkpatrick, cornerback, Alabama.
This pick may come down to Kirkpatrick vs. Janoris Jenkins.

22. Browns: Brandon Weeden, quarterback, Oklahoma State.
Weeden won’t struggle to defeat Colt McCoy in a camp battle.

23. Lions: Jonathan Martin, tackle, Stanford.
He could start at right tackle and eventually replace Jeff Backus.

24. Steelers: Coby Fleener, tight end, Stanford.
Pittsburgh passes on line help to draft the best player left.

25. Broncos: Doug Martin, running back, Boise State.
Peyton Manning will love Martin’s ability to pick up blitzers.

26. Texans: Kendall Wright, receiver, Baylor.
Wright adds a new dimension to Houston’s vertical pass game.

27. Patriots: Nick Perry, defensive end, USC.
A one-trick pony, Perry slips to the pass rush-needy Pats.

28. Packers: Shea McClellin, linebacker, Boise State.
He gives Green Bay a high-motor bookend for Clay Matthews.

29. Ravens: Rueben Randle, receiver, LSU.
Randle has a realistic chance to be this draft’s best receiver.

30. 49ers: Peter Konz, guard, Wisconsin.
Konz can play guard and center, both need areas in San Fran.

31. Patriots: Devon Still, defensive tackle, Penn State.
The best player left upgrades New England’s interior pass rush.

32. Giants: Luke Kuechly, linebacker, Boston College.
Kuechly drops because inside ‘backers are devalued in the NFL.


http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/04/09/2012-mock-draft-take-two/

 

[ARZCardinals]

I can see this happening...

funny thing about mocks....is no one is ever right...none of them

 

[kerouac9]

I would be shocked if Tampa Bay went with another first round DT. Two years ago they drafted defensive tackles back-to-back (Gerald McCoy and Brian Price).

 

[Stout]

Hard to believe that Still went from top 10 to almost out of the first round...since long after the season has been over.

 

[Buckybird]

funny thing about mocks....is no one is ever right...none of them

check Goose Gosselins mock on draft day, hes the best in the business!

 

[cardpa]

Hard to believe that Still went from top 10 to almost out of the first round...since long after the season has been over.

I was thinking the same thing. One thing I will say is we may now see some quality offensive players coming out of PSU soon now that Bill O'Brian is the head coach and is installing the Patriots offensive scheme to run. Before selecting a PSU offensive player was a risk at best. On the other hand they always produced quality LBs.

 

[Stout]

I was thinking the same thing. One thing I will say is we may now see some quality offensive players coming out of PSU soon now that Bill O'Brian is the head coach and is installing the Patriots offensive scheme to run. Before selecting a PSU offensive player was a risk at best. On the other hand they always produced quality LBs.

Good point. I was thinking the same thing. It may become safe to take a Penn State QB before too long! I know Collins had success, and Blackledge to a very limited degree, but still...it was not QB U. Heck, Paterno recruited Jim Kelly all right...to play LBer!

 

[JeffGollin]

Hard to believe that Still went from top 10 to almost out of the first round...since long after the season has been over.

The depth of talent at DT was incredibly deep. And, since the position is more of an "in the trenches" kind of deal (i.e. you don't see many lengthy DT highlight reels or ones that can tell you much about a guys "motor" at a position where endurance and tenacity is so vital), there were roughly 6 - 8 big guys (including Still) all ranked pretty close together. When the dust settled, lesser known guys like Poe and Cox wound up near the top. Others like Still and, possibly Brockers) dropped a bit.

I also think Still suffers from the reputation of Penn State players - considered (fairly or unfairly) to be "solid all around" but not dominating at any single aspect of the game - to be more likely to be "average" and less likely to become stars.

(Note - the exception to this rule, of course, figures to be PSU linebackers).

 

[Stout]

The depth of talent at DT was incredibly deep. And, since the position is more of an "in the trenches" kind of deal (i.e. you don't see many lengthy DT highlight reels or ones that can tell you much about a guys "motor" at a position where endurance and tenacity is so vital), there were roughly 6 - 8 big guys (including Still) all ranked pretty close together. When the dust settled, lesser known guys like Poe and Cox wound up near the top. Others like Still and, possibly Brockers) dropped a bit.

I also think Still suffers from the reputation of Penn State players - considered (fairly or unfairly) to be "solid all around" but not dominating at any single aspect of the game - to be more likely to be "average" and less likely to become stars.

(Note - the exception to this rule, of course, figures to be PSU linebackers).

Yeah, I was kind of giving a dig to the 'combine warriors' and how they always seem to fly up the charts.

 

[Bodha]

Passing on Floyd for David would be one of those Levi over Adrian Peterson moments in Cardinals history.

 

[Totally_Red]

Passing on Floyd for David would be one of those Levi over Adrian Peterson moments in Cardinals history.

Why? I've seen several draft pubs that project DeCastro a pro-bowl guard and the best pure guard to come out since Hutchinson. No one ever said that about Levi except our offensive line coach Russ Grimm

 

[Duckjake]

Why? I've seen several draft pubs that project DeCastro a pro-bowl guard and the best pure guard to come out since Hutchinson. No one ever said that about Levi except our offensive line coach Russ Grimm

USC-Stanford replay was on last night. I didn't see anything out of DeCastro that indicated that he's the best Guard in 10 years. Snyder looks much better in the videos I've seen of him. Of course there's a huge difference between College guys and NFL veterans who are more mature and work out year round so I'm probably being too harsh in my assessment of DeCastro.