Friday, April 27, 2012

MOCK DRAFT - POST ROUND 1 UPDATE - ROUNDS 2 and 3

ROUND 1
1.  Indianapolis Colts select Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford Cardinal
2.  Washington Redskins select, Robert Griffin, III, QB, Baylor Bears
3.  Cleveland Browns select Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama Crimson Tide
4.  Minnesota Vikings select Matt Kalil, OT, USC Trojans
5.  Jacksonville Jaguars select Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State Cowboys
6.  Dallas Cowboys select Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU Tigers
7.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Mark Barron, S, Alabama Crimson Tide
8.  Miami Dolphins select Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M Aggies
9.  Carolina Panthers select Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College Eagles
10.  Buffalo Bills select Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina Gamecocks
11.  Kansas City Chiefs select Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis Tigers
12.  Philadelphia Eagles select Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State Tigers
13.  Arizona Cardinals select Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
14.  St. Louis Rams select Michael Brockers, DT, LSU Tigers
15.  Seattle Seahawks select Bruce Irvin, LB, West Virginia Mountaineers 
16.  New York Jets select Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina TarHeels
17.  Cincinnati Bengals select Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama Crimson Tide
18.  San Diego Chargers select Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina Gamecocks
19.  Chicago Bears select Shea McClellin, LB, Boise State Broncos
20.  Tennessee Titans select Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor Bears
21.  New England Patriots select Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse Orange
22.  Cleveland Browns select Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State Cowboys
23.  Detroit Lions select Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa Hawkeyes
24.  Pittsburgh Steelers select David DeCastro, OG, Stanford Cardinal
25.  New England Patriots select Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama Crimson Tide
26.  Houston Texans select Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois Fighting Illini
27.  Cincinnati Bengals select Kevin Zeitler, G/T, Wisconsin Badgers
28.  Green Bay Packers select Nick Perry, DE/LB, USC Trojans
29.  Minnesota Vikings select Harrison Smith, S, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
30.  San Francisco 49ers select A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois Fighting Illini
31.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Doug Martin, RB, Boise State Broncos
32.  New York Giants select David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech Hokies

ROUND 2
33.  St. Louis Rams select Rueben Randle, WR, LSU Tigers
34.  Indianapolis Colts select Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford Cardinal
35.  Baltimore Ravens select Amini Silatolu, OG, Northwestern State Demons
36.  Denver Broncos select Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State Spartans
37.  Cleveland Browns select Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
38.  Jacksonville Jaguars select Courtney Upshaw, DE/LB, Alabama Crimson Tide
39.  St. Louis Rams select Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska Cornhuskers
40.  Carolina Panthers select Alshon Jeffrey, WR, South Carolina Gamecocks
41.  Buffalo Bills select Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford Cardinals
42.  Miami Dolphins select Bobby Massie, OT, Ole Miss Rebels
43.  Seattle Seahawks select Mychal Kendricks, LB, California Golden Bears
44.  Kansas City Chiefs select Cordy Glenn, G/T, Georgia Bulldogs

45.  St. Louis Rams select Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama Lions
46.  Philadelphia Eagles select Vinny Curry, DE, Marshall Thundering Herd
47.  New York Jets select Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State Buckeyes
48.  New England Patriots select Kendall Reyes, DT, Connecticut Huskies


49.  San Diego Chargers select Peter Konz, C/G, Wisconsin Badgers 50.  Chicago Bears select Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana Grizzlies

51.  Philadelphia Eagles select Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State Aggies
52.  Tennessee Titans select Andre Branch, DE, Clemson Tigers
53.  Cincinnati Bengals select Lamar Miller, RB, Miami Hurricanes
54.  Detroit Lions select Josh Robinson, CB, UCF Golden Knights
55.  Atlanta Falcons select Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina Tar Heels
56.  Pittsburgh Steelers select Devon Still, DT, Penn State Nittany Lions

57.  Denver Broncos select Brock Osweiller, QB, Arizona State Sun Devils
58.  Houston Texans select Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma Sooners
59.  Green Bay Packers select Chris Polk, RB, Washington Huskies
60.  Baltimore Ravens select Ronnell Lewis, LB, Oklahoma Sooners
61.  San Francisco 49ers select Kelechi Osemele, G/T, Iowa State Cyclones
62.  New England Patriots select Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt Commodores
63.  New York Giants select Donald Stephenson, OT, Oklahoma Sooners

ROUND 3
64.  Indianapolis Colts select Alameda Ta'amu, DT, Washington Huskies
65.  St. Louis Rams select LaMichael James, RB, Oregon Ducks
66.  Minnesota Vikings select Dwight Bentley, CB, Louisiana-Lafayette Rajun Cajuns
67.  Cleveland Browns select Mitchell Schwartz, OT, California Golden Bears
68.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia Bulldogs
69.  Washington Redskins select Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State Seminoles
70.  Jacksonville Jaguars select Jayron Hosley, CB, Virginia Tech Hokies
71.  Buffalo Bills select Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State Mountaineers
72.  Miami Dolphins select Brandon Taylor, S, LSU Tigers
73.  Miami Dolphins select Chris Givens, WR, Wake Forest Demon Deacons
74.  Kansas City Chiefs select Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State Spartans
75.  Seattle Seahawks select Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple Owls
76.  Houston Texans select James Brown, G/T, Troy Trojans
77.  New York Jets select Marv Jones, WR, California Golden Bears
78.  San Diego Chargers select Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson Tigers
79.  Chicago Bears select Brandon Mosley, OT, Auburn Tigers
80.  Arizona Cardinals select Juron Criner, WR, Arizona Wildcats
81.  Dallas Cowboys select Markelle Martin, S, Oklahoma State Cowboys
82.  Tennessee Titans select Demario Davis, LB, Arkansas State Red Wolves


83.  Cincinnati Bengals select Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers Scarlett Knights
84.  Atlanta Falcons select LaDarius Green, TE, Louisiana-Lafayette Rajun Cajuns
85.  Detroit Lions select Josh Kaddu, LB, Oregon Ducks
86.  Pittsburgh Steelers select Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati Bearcats
87.  Denver Broncos select Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin Badgers
88.  Philadelphia Eagles select Nick Foles, QB, Arizona Wildcats
89.  New Orleans Saints select Derek Wolfe, DT, Cincinnati Bearcats
90.  Green Bay Packers select Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma Sooners
91.  Baltimore Ravens select Ron Brooks, CB, LSU Tigers
92.  San Francisco 49ers select Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska Cornhuskers
93.  Cincinnati Bengals select Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State Broncos
94.  New York Giants select Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson Tigers
95.  Oakland Raiders select Sean Spence, LB, Miami Hurricanes

Thursday, April 26, 2012

Mock Draft 3.0.1

Too late to do wholesale changes to a 7-round mock.  Here is what I can see materializing.  1) I am switching Ingram and Jones between Seattle and the Jets. 2) Dallas needs to move-up to secure Mark Barron and I think Buffalo will be that spot, with the Bills still getting Gilmore or Michael Floyd. 3) Denver would be a candidate to move back, with the Packers potentially obliging if Shea McClellin is still there. 4) Dont'a Hightower is more likely to the Ravens than Stephen Hill, which would move OT or RB into play for the Giants. 5) For my Packer followers, if McClellin is not the pick, Jerel Worthy could be the alternative.


I am trying to do as much reading as I can to fine tune this as best I can.  The trade with Philly and Jacksonville almost makes too much sense that it won't happen.  I have soured on the notion of Dontari Poe to the Cowboys and think Mark Barron is definitely the pick if he is available.  The stretch including the Bengals two picks (17 to 21) in the first round has been my toughest call.  These teams could go a variety of directions that would shape the bottom portion of the first round.  I have Cleveland trading up into the first round to grab Brandon Weedon, giving them 3 first round picks, all on offense.  I made it through 6 rounds plus, knowing full well there will be a bevy of trades that I can not predict.  I will finish before Thursday to see if I get any picks right.

ROUND 1
1.  Indianapolis Colts select Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford Cardinal
2.  Washington Redskins select, Robert Griffin, III, QB, Baylor Bears
3.  Minnesota Vikings select Matt Kalil, OT, USC Trojans
4.  Cleveland Browns select Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama Crimson Tide
5.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU Tigers
6.  St. Louis Rams select Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State Cowboys
7.  Philadelphia Eagles select Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State Tigers
(Jacksonville receives Philadelphia's 1st Round Pick #15 and 2nd Round Pick #46)
8.  Miami Dolphins select Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M Aggies
9.  Carolina Panthers select Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College Eagles
10.  Buffalo Bills select Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina Gamecocks
11.  Kansas City Chiefs select David DeCastro, OG, Stanford Cardinal
12.  Seattle Seahawks select Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse Orange
13.  Arizona Cardinals select Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa Hawkeyes
14.  Dallas Cowboys select Mark Barron, S, Alabama Crimson Tide
15.  Jacksonville Jaguars select Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
16.  New York Jets select Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina Gamecocks
17.  Cincinnati Bengals select Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama Crimson Tide
18.  San Diego Chargers select Courtney Upshaw, DE/LB, Alabama Crimson Tide
19.  Chicago Bears select Michael Brockers, DT, LSU Tigers
20.  Tennessee Titans select Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina TarHeels
21.  Cincinnati Bengals select Cordy Glenn, G/T, Georgia Bulldogs
22.  Cleveland Browns select Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor Bears
23.  Detroit Lions select Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois Fighting Illini
24.  Pittsburgh Steelers select Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis Tigers
25.  Denver Broncos select Peter Konz, C/G, Wisconsin Badgers
26.  Houston Texans select Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford Cardinal
27.  New England Patriots select Harrison Smith, S, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
28.  Green Bay Packers select Shea McClellin, LB, Boise State Broncos
29.  Baltimore Ravens select Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech YellowJackets
30.  Cleveland Browns select Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State Cowboys
(San Francisco receives Cleveland 2nd Rd Pick #37 and 4th Rd Pick #100)
31.  New England Patriots select Kendall Reyes, DT, Connecticut Huskies
32.  New York Giants select Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama Crimson Tide

ROUND 2
33.  St. Louis Rams select Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State Spartans
34.  Buffalo Bills select Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford Cardinal
(Indianapolis receives Buffalo 2nd Rd Pick #41 and 4th Rd Pick #105)
35.  Minnesota Vikings select Alshon Jeffrey, WR, South Carolina Gamecocks
36.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers select David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech Hokies
37.  San Francisco 49ers select Kevin Zeitler, G/T, Wisconsin Badgers
38.  Jacksonville Jaguars select Nick Perry, DE, USC Trojans
39.  St. Louis Rams select Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama Lions
40.  Carolina Panthers select Rueben Randle, WR, LSU Tigers
41.  Indianapolis Colts select Alameda Ta'amu, DT, Washington Huskies
42.  Miami Dolphins select Bobby Massie, OT, Ole Miss Rebels
43.  Seattle Seahawks select Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska Cornhuskers
44.  Kansas City Chiefs select Devon Still, DT, Penn State Nittany Lions
45.  Dallas Cowboys select Amini Silatolu, OG, Northwestern State Demons
46.  Jacksonville Jaguars select Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State Buckeyes
47.  New York Jets select A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois Fighting Illini
48.  New England Patriots select Andre Branch, DE, Clemson Tigers
49.  San Diego Chargers select Doug Martin, RB, Boise State Broncos
50.  Chicago Bears select Vinny Curry, DE, Marshall Thundering Herd
51.  Pittsburgh Steelers select Mychal Kendricks, LB, California Golden Bears
(Philadelphia receives Pittsburgh 2nd Rd Pick #56 and 4th Rd Pick #119)
52.  Tennessee Titans select Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina Tar Heels
53.  Cincinnati Bengals select Lamar Miller, RB, Miami Hurricanes
54.  Detroit Lions select Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia Bulldogs
55.  Atlanta Falcons select Mitchell Schwartz, OT, California Golden Bears
56.  Philadelphia Eagles select Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State Aggies
57.  Denver Broncos select Brock Osweiller, QB, Arizona State Sun Devils
58.  Houston Texans select Ronnell Lewis, LB, Oklahoma Sooners
59.  Green Bay Packers select Chris Polk, RB, Washington Huskies
60.  Baltimore Ravens select Kelechi Osemele, G/T, Iowa State Cyclones
61.  San Francisco 49ers select Josh Robinson, CB, UCF Golden Knights
62.  New England Patriots select Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt Commodores
63.  New York Giants select Donald Stephenson, OT, Oklahoma Sooners

ROUND 3
64.  Indianapolis Colts select Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma Sooners
65.  St. Louis Rams select LaMichael James, RB, Oregon Ducks
66.  Minnesota Vikings select Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana Grizzlies
67.  Cleveland Browns select Bruce Irvin, LB, West Virginia Mountaineers
68.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Jeff Allen, G/T, Illinois Fighting Illini
69.  Washington Redskins select Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State Seminoles
70.  Jacksonville Jaguars select Jayron Hosley, CB, Virginia Tech Hokies
71.  Buffalo Bills select Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State Mountaineers
72.  Miami Dolphins select Brandon Taylor, S, LSU Tigers
73.  Miami Dolphins select Chris Givens, WR, Wake Forest Demon Deacons
74.  Kansas City Chiefs select Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State Spartans
75.  Seattle Seahawks select Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple Owls
76.  Houston Texans select James Brown, G/T, Troy Trojans
77.  New York Jets select Markelle Martin, S, Oklahoma State Cowboys
78.  San Diego Chargers select Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson Tigers
79.  Chicago Bears select Brandon Mosley, OT, Auburn Tigers
80.  Arizona Cardinals select Juron Criner, WR, Arizona Wildcats
81.  Dallas Cowboys select Derek Wolfe, DT, Cincinnati Bearcats
82.  Tennessee Titans select Dwight Bentley, CB, Louisiana-Lafayette Rajun Cajuns
83.  Cincinnati Bengals select Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers Scarlett Knights
84.  Atlanta Falcons select LaDarius Green, TE, Louisiana-Lafayette Rajun Cajuns
85.  Detroit Lions select Brandon Brooks, G, Miami(OH) Redhawks
86.  Pittsburgh Steelers select Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati Bearcats
87.  Denver Broncos select Josh Chapman, DT, Alabama Crimson Tide
88.  Philadelphia Eagles select Nick Foles, QB, Arizona Wildcats
89.  New Orleans Saints select Billy Winn, DT, Boise State Broncos
90.  Green Bay Packers select Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma Sooners
91.  Baltimore Ravens select Ron Brooks, CB, LSU Tigers
92.  San Francisco 49ers select Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska Cornhuskers
93.  New England Patriots select Marv Jones, WR, California Golden Bears
94.  New York Giants select Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson Tigers
95.  Oakland Raiders select Demario Davis, LB, Arkansas State Red Wolves

ROUND 4
96.  St. Louis Rams select Sean Spence, LB, Miami Hurricanes
97.  Indianapolis Colts select Orson Charles, TE, Georgia Bulldogs
98.  Minnesota Vikings select Mike Martin, DT, Michigan Wolverines
99.  Houston Texans select Rishard Matthews, WR, Nevada Wolfpack
100. San Francisco 49ers select Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin Badgers
101. Jacksonville Jaguars select Ben Jones, C, Georgia Bulldogs
102. Washington Redskins select Nigel Bradham, LB, Florida State Seminoles
103. Miami Dolphins select Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State Broncos
104. Carolina Panthers select Kheeston Randall, DT, Texas Longhorns
105. Indianaplois Colts select Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska Cornhuskers
106. Seattle Seahawks select Brandon Washington, G, Miami Hurricanes
107. Kansas City Chiefs select Keenan Robinson, LB, Texas Longhorns
108. Denver Broncos select Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State Aggies
109. Washington Redskins select Phillip Thomas, S, Syracuse Orange
110. San Diego Chargers select Tony Bergstrom, G, Utah Utes
111. Chicago Bears select Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
112. Arizona Cardinals select Omar Bolden, CB, Arizona State Sun Devils
113. Dallas Cowboys select Chase Minnifield, CB, Virginia Cavaliers
114. Philadelphia Eagles select Tauren Poole, RB, Tennessee Volunteers
115. Tennessee Titans select Joe Adams, WR, Arkansas Razorbacks
116. Cincinnati Bengals select George Iloka, S, Boise State Broncos
117. Detroit Lions select Josh Kaddu, LB, Oregon Ducks
118. Cleveland Browns select Trevor Guyton, DE, California Golden Bears
119. Philadelphia Eagles select Matt Reynolds, OT, BYU Cougars
120. Denver Broncos select Marvin McNutt, WR, Iowa Hawkeyes
121. Houston Texans select Trevin Wade, CB, Arizona Wildcats
122. New Orleans Saints select Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas Razorbacks
123. Green Bay Packers select Antonio Allen, S, South Carolina Gamecocks
124. Buffalo Bills select Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin Badgers
125. San Francisco 49ers select Michael Egnew, TE, Missouri Tigers
126. New England Patriots select Travis Lewis, LB, Oklahoma Sooners
127. New York Giants select Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M Aggies
128. Minnesota Vikings select Trent Robinson, S, Michigan State Spartans
129. Oakland Raiders select Brandon Hardin, S, Oregon State Beavers
130. Baltimore Ravens select Jonathan Massaquoi, DE/LB, Troy Trojans
131. New York Giants select Akiem Hicks, DT, Regina Seahawks
132. Green Bay Packers select Malik Jackson, DE, Tennessee Volunteers
133. Green Bay Packers select Philip Blake, C, Baylor Bears
134. Minnesota Vikings select Kyle Wilber, LB, Wake Forest Demon Deacons
135. Dallas Cowboys select T.Y. Hilton, WR, Florida International Golden Panthers

ROUND 5
136. Indianapolis Colts select Cam Johnson, DE, Virginia Cavaliers
137. Denver Broncos select Shaun Prater, CB, Iowa Hawkeyes
138. Minnesota Vikings select Jack Bequette, DE, Arkansas Razorbacks
139. Cleveland Browns select Tom Compton, OT, South Dakota Coyotes
140. Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Tank Carder, LB, TCU Horned Frogs
141. Washington Redskins select Ronnie Hillman, RB, San Diego State Aztecs
142. Jacksonville Jaguars select Terrell Manning, LB, North Carolina State Wolfpack
143. Carolina Panthers select Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State Cyclones
144. Buffalo Bills select James-Michael Johnson, LB, Nevada Wolfpack
145. Miami Dolphins select Taylor Thompson, TE, SMU Mustangs
146. Kansas City Chiefs select Christian Thompson, S, SC State Bulldogs
147. Buffalo Bills select Senio Kelemente, G, Washington Huskies
148. Oakland Raiders select Nate Potter, OT, Boise State Broncos
149. San Diego Chargers select Aaron Henry, S, Wisconsin Badgers
150. Chicago Bears select Audie Cole, LB, North Carolina State Wolfpack
151. Arizona Cardinals select Emmanuel Acho, LB, Texas Longhorns
152. Dallas Cowboys select Chris Rainey, RB, Florida Gators
153. Philadelphia Eagles select Janzen Jackson, S, McNeese State Cowboys
154. New York Jets select Brandon Lindsey, LB, Pittsburgh Panthers
155. Tennessee Titans select Vick Ballard, RB, Mississippi State Tigers
156. Cincinnati Bengals select Olivier Vernon, DE, Miami Hurricanes
157. Atlanta Falcons select Michael Brewster, C, Ohio State Buckeyes
158. Detroit Lions select Edwin Baker, RB, Michigan State Spartans
159. Pittsburgh Steelers select Dequan Menzie, CB, Alabama Crimson Tide
160. Cleveland Browns select Dajohn Harris, DT, USC Trojans
161. Houston Texans select Matt McCants, OT, UAB Blazers
162. New Orleans Saints select Kelcie McCray, S, Arkansas State Redwolves
163. Green Bay Packers select Coryell Judie, CB, Texas A&M Aggies
164. Baltimore Ravens select Brandon Bolden, RB, Mississippi Rebels
165. San Francisco 49ers select Jerry Franklin, LB, Arkansas Razorbacks
166. Cincinnati Bengals select Marcus Fortson, DT, Miami Hurricanes
167. Cincinnati Bengals select Devier Posey, WR, Ohio State Buckeyes
168. Oakland Raiders select Deangelo Peterson, TE, LSU Tigers
169. Baltimore Ravens select Levy Adcock, OT, Oklahoma State Cowboys
170. Indianapolis Colts select Lucas Nix, G, Pittsburgh Panthers

ROUND 6
171. St. Louis Rams select Andrew Datko, OT, Florida State Seminoles
172. Philadelphia Eagles select James Hanna, TE, Oklahoma Sooners
173. Washington Redskins select Keith Tandy, CB, West Virginia Mountaineers
174. Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Justin Bethel, S, Presbyterian
175. Minnesota Vikings select Tommy Streeter, WR, Miami Hurricanes
176. Jacksonville Jaguars select Terrance Ganaway, RB, Baylor Bears
177. Arizona Cardinals select Ryan Lindley, QB, San Diego State Aztecs
178. Buffalo Bills select Dan Herron, RB, Ohio State Buckeyes
179. New Orleans Saints select David Molk, C, Michigan Wolverines
180. Carolina Panthers select Josh LeRibeus, G, SMU Mustangs
181. Seattle Seahawks select B. J. Cunningham, WR, Michigan State Spartans
182. Kansas City Chiefs select Bobby Rainey, RB, Western Kentucky Hilltoppers
183. San Diego Chargers select Darius Fleming, LB, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
184. Chicago Bears select Jack Crawford, DE, Penn State Nittany Lions
185. Arizona Cardinals select Ronald Leary, G, Memphis Tigers
186. Dallas Cowboys select Braylon Broughton, LB, TCU Horned Frogs
187. New York Jets select Davin Meggett, RB, Maryland Terrapins
188. Denver Broncos select Chase Ford, TE, Miami Hurricanes
189. Oakland Raiders select Jaye Howard, DT, Florida Gators
190. Tennessee Titans select Sean Richardson, S, Vanderbilt Commodores
191. Cincinnati Bengals select Miles Burris, LB, San Diego State Aztecs
192. Atlanta Falcons select Jarius Wright, WR, Arkansas Razorbacks
193. Pittsburgh Steelers select Keshawn Martin, WR, Michigan State Spartans
194. Philadelphia Eagles select Asa Jackson, CB, Cal Poly Mustangs
195. Houston Texans select Najee Goode, LB, West Virginia Mountaineers
196. Miami Dolphins select Chris Greenwood, CB, Albion
197. Green Bay Packers select Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State Broncos
198. Baltimore Ravens select Jacquies Smith, DE, Missouri Tigers
199. San Francisco 49ers select Charles Mitchell, S, Mississippi State Tigers
200. Philadelphia Eagles select Tim Fugger, DE, Vanderbilt Commodores
201. New York Giants select Jeff Fuller, WR, Texas A&M Aggies
202. New York Jets select Rhett Ellison, TE, USC Trojans
203. New York Jets select Jeff Adams, OT, Columbia
204. Cleveland Browns select Brian Stahovich, P, San Diego State Aztecs
205. Cleveland Browns select T.J. Graham, WR, North Carolina State Wolfpack
206. Indianapolis Colts select Tydreke Powell, DT, North Carolina TarHeels
207. Carolina Panthers select Dwight Jones, WR, North Carolina TarHeels

ROUND 7
208. Indianapolis Colts select Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State Sun Devils
209. St. Louis Rams select Danny Coale, WR, Virginia Tech Hokies
210. Minnesota Vikings select Adam Gettis, G, Iowa Hawkeyes
211. Cleveland Browns select Desmond Wynn, G, Rutgers Scarlett Knights
212. Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Junior Hemmingway, WR, Michigan Wolverines
213. Washington Redskins select Joe Looney, G, Wake Forest Demon Deacons
214. Indianapolis Colts select Tahir Whitehead, DE/LB, Temple Owls
215. Miami Dolphins select Korey Toomer, LB, Idaho Vandals
216. Carolina Panthers select Brian Anger, P, California Golden Bears
217. Buffalo Bills select Evan Rodriguez, TE, Temple Owls
218. Kansas City Chiefs select Jordan White, WR, Western Michigan Broncos
219. Detroit Lions select Quentin Saulsberry, C, Mississippi State Tigers
220. Chicago Bears select Codarro Law, DE, Southern Miss Golden Eagles
221. Arizona Cardinals select Ryan Davis, DE/LB, Bethune-Cookman
222. Dallas Cowboys select B.J. Coleman, QB, UT-Chattanooga
223. Minnesota Vikings select Chase Baker, DT, Boise State Broncos
224. Green Bay Packers select Adrien Robinson, TE, Cincinnati Bearcats
225. Seattle Seahawks select Case Keenum, QB, Houston Cougars
226. San Diego Chargers select Eric Page, WR, Toledo Rockets
227. Tennessee Titans Ernest Owusu, DE, California Golden Bears
228. Jacksonville Jaguars select Austin Davis, QB, Southern Miss Golden Eagles
229. Atlanta Falcons select Ryan Miller, G/T, Colorado Buffaloes
230. Detroit Lions select Lamar Holmes, T, Southern Miss Golden Eagles
231. Pittsburgh Steelers select David Gonzales, G/T, Washington State Cougars
232. New York Jets select Joe Long, OT, Wayne State
233. Houston Texans select Bradie Ewing, FB, Wisconsin Badgers
234. New Orleans Saints select Rishaw Johnson, G, California-PA
235. Green Bay Packers select Gino Gradkowski, G/C, Delaware Blue Hens
236. Baltimore Ravens select Cliff Harris, CB, Oregon Ducks
237. San Francisco 49ers select Ryan Steed, CB, Furman
238. Kansas City Chiefs select Loni Fangupo, DT, BYU Cougars
239. New York Giants select Devon Wylie, WR, Fresno State Bulldogs
240. Pittsburgh Steelers select David Paulson, TE, Oregon Ducks
241. Green Bay Packers select Mike Daniels, DT, Iowa Hawkeyes
242. New York Jets select Tim Benford, WR, Tennessee Tech
243. Green Bay Packers select John Cullen, OT, Utah Utes
244. New York Jets select Frank Alexander, DE/LB, Oklahoma Sooners
245. Cleveland Browns select Travian Robertson, DE, South Carolina Gamecocks
246. Pittsburgh Steelers select Kelvin Beachum, G/T, SMU Mustangs
247. Cleveland Browns select Donnie Fletcher, CB, Boston College Eagles
248. Pittsburgh Steelers select Jerrell Harris, LB, Alabama Crimson Tide
249. Atlanta Falcons select Coty Sensabaugh, CB, Clemson Tigers
250. San Diego Chargers select D.J. Campbell, S, California Golden Bears
251. Buffalo Bills select Tavon Wilson, S, Illinois Fighting Illini
252. St. Louis Rams select Nick Jean Baptiste, DT, Baylor Bears
253. Indianapolis Colts select Dennis Kelly, OT, Purdue Boilermakers

Tuesday, April 24, 2012

Mock Draft 3.0

I am trying to do as much reading as I can to fine tune this as best I can.  The trade with Philly and Jacksonville almost makes too much sense that it won't happen.  I have soured on the notion of Dontari Poe to the Cowboys and think Mark Barron is definitely the pick if he is available.  The stretch including the Bengals two picks (17 to 21) in the first round has been my toughest call.  These teams could go a variety of directions that would shape the bottom portion of the first round.  I have Cleveland trading up into the first round to grab Brandon Weedon, giving them 3 first round picks, all on offense.  I made it through 6 rounds plus, knowing full well there will be a bevy of trades that I can not predict.  I will finish before Thursday to see if I get any picks right.

ROUND 1
1.  Indianapolis Colts select Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford Cardinal
2.  Washington Redskins select, Robert Griffin, III, QB, Baylor Bears
3.  Minnesota Vikings select Matt Kalil, OT, USC Trojans
4.  Cleveland Browns select Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama Crimson Tide
5.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU Tigers
6.  St. Louis Rams select Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State Cowboys
7.  Philadelphia Eagles select Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State Tigers
(Jacksonville receives Philadelphia's 1st Round Pick #15 and 2nd Round Pick #46)
8.  Miami Dolphins select Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M Aggies
9.  Carolina Panthers select Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College Eagles
10.  Buffalo Bills select Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina Gamecocks
11.  Kansas City Chiefs select David DeCastro, OG, Stanford Cardinal
12.  Seattle Seahawks select Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina Gamecocks
13.  Arizona Cardinals select Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa Hawkeyes
14.  Dallas Cowboys select Mark Barron, S, Alabama Crimson Tide
15.  Jacksonville Jaguars select Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
16.  New York Jets select Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse Orange
17.  Cincinnati Bengals select Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama Crimson Tide
18.  San Diego Chargers select Courtney Upshaw, DE/LB, Alabama Crimson Tide
19.  Chicago Bears select Michael Brockers, DT, LSU Tigers
20.  Tennessee Titans select Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina TarHeels
21.  Cincinnati Bengals select Cordy Glenn, G/T, Georgia Bulldogs
22.  Cleveland Browns select Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor Bears
23.  Detroit Lions select Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois Fighting Illini
24.  Pittsburgh Steelers select Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis Tigers
25.  Denver Broncos select Peter Konz, C/G, Wisconsin Badgers
26.  Houston Texans select Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford Cardinal
27.  New England Patriots select Shea McClellin, LB, Boise State Broncos
28.  Green Bay Packers select Nick Perry, DE, USC Trojans
29.  Baltimore Ravens select Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech YellowJackets
30.  Cleveland Browns select Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State Cowboys
(San Francisco receives Cleveland 2nd Rd Pick #37 and 4th Rd Pick #100)
31.  New England Patriots select Kendall Reyes, DT, Connecticut Huskies
32.  New York Giants select Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama Crimson Tide

ROUND 2
33.  St. Louis Rams select Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State Spartans
34.  Buffalo Bills select Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford Cardinal
(Indianapolis receives Buffalo 2nd Rd Pick #41 and 4th Rd Pick #105)
35.  Minnesota Vikings select Alshon Jeffrey, WR, South Carolina Gamecocks
36.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers select David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech Hokies
37.  San Francisco 49ers select Kevin Zeitler, G/T, Wisconsin Badgers
38.  Jacksonville Jaguars select Andre Branch, DE, Clemson Tigers
39.  St. Louis Rams select Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama Lions
40.  Carolina Panthers select Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson Tigers
41.  Indianapolis Colts select Alameda Ta'amu, DT, Washington Huskies
42.  Miami Dolphins select Vinny Curry, DE, Marshall Thundering Herd
43.  Seattle Seahawks select Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska Cornhuskers
44.  Kansas City Chiefs select Devon Still, DT, Penn State Nittany Lions
45.  Dallas Cowboys select Amini Silatolu, OG, Northwestern State Demons
46.  Jacksonville Jaguars select Bobby Massie, OT, Ole Miss Rebels
47.  New York Jets select Harrison Smith, S, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
48.  New England Patriots select Josh Robinson, CB, UCF Golden Knights
49.  San Diego Chargers select Doug Martin, RB, Boise State Broncos
50.  Chicago Bears select Bruce Irvin, LB, West Virginia Mountaineers
51.  Pittsburgh Steelers select Mychal Kendricks, LB, California Golden Bears
(Philadelphia receives Pittsburgh 2nd Rd Pick #56 and 4th Rd Pick #119)
52.  Tennessee Titans select Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina Tar Heels
53.  Cincinnati Bengals select Lamar Miller, RB, Miami Hurricanes
54.  Detroit Lions select Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State Buckeyes
55.  Atlanta Falcons select Jayron Hosley, CB, Virginia Tech Hokies
56.  Philadelphia Eagles select Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State Aggies
57.  Denver Broncos select Brock Osweiller, QB, Arizona State Sun Devils
58.  Houston Texans select Rueben Randle, WR, LSU Tigers
59.  Green Bay Packers select Chris Polk, RB, Washington Huskies
60.  Baltimore Ravens select Ronnell Lewis, LB, Oklahoma Sooners
61.  San Francisco 49ers select A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois Fighting Illini
62.  New England Patriots select Brandon Taylor, S, LSU Tigers
63.  New York Giants select Donald Stephenson, OT, Oklahoma Sooners

ROUND 3
64.  Indianapolis Colts select Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma Sooners
65.  St. Louis Rams select LaMichael James, RB, Oregon Ducks
66.  Minnesota Vikings select Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt Commodores
67.  Cleveland Browns select Mitchell Schwartz, OT, California Golden Bears
68.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Kelechi Osemele, G/T, Iowa State Cyclones
69.  Washington Redskins select Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State Seminoles
70.  Jacksonville Jaguars select Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia Bulldogs
71.  Buffalo Bills select Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State Mountaineers
72.  Miami Dolphins select Markelle Martin, S, Oklahoma State Cowboys
73.  Miami Dolphins select Jeff Allen, G/T, Illinois Fighting Illini
74.  Kansas City Chiefs select Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State Spartans
75.  Seattle Seahawks select Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple Owls
76.  Houston Texans select Brandon Brooks, G, Miami(OH) Redhawks
77.  New York Jets select Chris Givens, WR, Wake Forest Demon Deacons
78.  San Diego Chargers select Dwight Bentley, CB, Louisiana-Lafayette Rajun Cajuns
79.  Chicago Bears select Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana Grizzlies
80.  Arizona Cardinals select Juron Criner, WR, Arizona Wildcats
81.  Dallas Cowboys select Derek Wolfe, DT, Cincinnati Bearcats
82.  Tennessee Titans select Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma Sooners
83.  Cincinnati Bengals select Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers Scarlett Knights
84.  Atlanta Falcons select LaDarius Green, TE, Louisiana-Lafayette Rajun Cajuns
85.  Detroit Lions select Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
86.  Pittsburgh Steelers select Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati Bearcats
87.  Denver Broncos select Josh Chapman, DT, Alabama Crimson Tide
88.  Philadelphia Eagles select Nick Foles, QB, Arizona Wildcats
89.  New Orleans Saints select Billy Winn, DT, Boise State Broncos
90.  Green Bay Packers select Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska Cornhuskers
91.  Baltimore Ravens select Ron Brooks, CB, LSU Tigers
92.  San Francisco 49ers select Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State Broncos
93.  New England Patriots select Rishard Matthews, WR, Nevada Wolfpack
94.  New York Giants select Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson Tigers
95.  Oakland Raiders select Demario Davis, LB, Arkansas State Red Wolves

ROUND 4
96.  St. Louis Rams select Sean Spence, LB, Miami Hurricanes
97.  Indianapolis Colts select Orson Charles, TE, Georgia Bulldogs
98.  Minnesota Vikings select Mike Martin, DT, Michigan Wolverines
99.  Houston Texans select Brandon Mosley, OT, Auburn Tigers
100. San Francisco 49ers select Nigel Bradham, LB, Florida State Seminoles
101. Jacksonville Jaguars select Ben Jones, C, Georgia Bulldogs
102. Washington Redskins select Keenan Robinson, LB, Texas Longhorns
103. Miami Dolphins select Marvin McNutt, WR, Iowa Hawkeyes
104. Carolina Panthers select Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin Badgers
105. Indianaplois Colts select Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska Cornhuskers
106. Seattle Seahawks select Brandon Washington, G, Miami Hurricanes
107. Kansas City Chiefs select Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State Sun Devils
108. Denver Broncos select Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State Aggies
109. Washington Redskins select Phillip Thomas, S, Syracuse Orange
110. San Diego Chargers select Tony Bergstrom, G, Utah Utes
111. Chicago Bears select James Brown, G, Troy Trojans
112. Arizona Cardinals select Omar Bolden, CB, Arizona State Sun Devils
113. Dallas Cowboys select Chase Minnifield, CB, Virginia Cavaliers
114. Philadelphia Eagles select Tauren Poole, RB, Tennessee Volunteers
115. Tennessee Titans select Joe Adams, WR, Arkansas Razorbacks
116. Cincinnati Bengals select George Iloka, S, Boise State Broncos
117. Detroit Lions select Trevor Guyton, DE, California Golden Bears
118. Cleveland Browns select Josh Kaddu, LB, Oregon Ducks
119. Philadelphia Eagles select Matt Reynolds, OT, BYU Cougars
120. Denver Broncos select Marv Jones, WR, California Golden Bears
121. Houston Texans select Jonathan Massaquoi, DE/LB, Troy Trojans
122. New Orleans Saints select Trent Robinson, S, Michigan State Spartans
123. Green Bay Packers select Antonio Allen, S, South Carolina Gamecocks
124. Buffalo Bills select Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin Badgers
125. San Francisco 49ers select Michael Egnew, TE, Missouri Tigers
126. New England Patriots select Travis Lewis, LB, Oklahoma Sooners
127. New York Giants select Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M Aggies
128. Minnesota Vikings select Kyle Wilber, LB, Wake Forest Demon Deacons
129. Oakland Raiders select Brandon Hardin, S, Oregon State Beavers
130. Baltimore Ravens select Senio Kelemente, G, Washington Huskies
131. New York Giants select Akiem Hicks, DT, Regina Seahawks
132. Green Bay Packers select Coryell Judie, CB, Texas A&M Aggies
133. Green Bay Packers select Philip Blake, C, Baylor Bears
134. Minnesota Vikings select Cam Johnson, DE, Virginia Cavaliers
135. Dallas Cowboys select T.Y. Hilton, WR, Florida International Golden Panthers

ROUND 5
136. Indianapolis Colts select Olivier Vernon, DE, Miami Hurricanes
137. Denver Broncos select Trevin Wade, CB, Arizona Wildcats
138. Minnesota Vikings select Kelcie McCray, S, Arkansas State Red Wolves
139. Cleveland Browns select Malik Jackson, DE, Tennessee Volunteers
140. Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Tank Carder, LB, TCU Horned Frogs
141. Washington Redskins select Ronnie Hillman, RB, San Diego State Aztecs
142. Jacksonville Jaguars select Kheeston Randall, DT, Texas Longhorns
143. Carolina Panthers select Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State Cyclones
144. Buffalo Bills select Terrell Manning, LB, North Carolina State Wolfpack
145. Miami Dolphins select Taylor Thompson, TE, SMU Mustangs
146. Kansas City Chiefs select Christian Thompson, S, SC State Bulldogs
147. Buffalo Bills select James-Michael Johnson, LB, Nevada Wolfpack
148. Oakland Raiders select Nate Potter, OT, Boise State Broncos
149. San Diego Chargers select Aaron Henry, S, Wisconsin Badgers
150. Chicago Bears select Tom Compton, OT, South Dakota Coyotes
151. Arizona Cardinals select Emmanuel Acho, LB, Texas Longhorns
152. Dallas Cowboys select Chris Rainey, RB, Florida Gators
153. Philadelphia Eagles select Janzen Jackson, S, McNeese State Cowboys
154. New York Jets select Brandon Lindsey, LB, Pittsburgh Panthers
155. Tennessee Titans select Vick Ballard, RB, Mississippi State Tigers
156. Cincinnati Bengals select Jack Bequette, DE, Arkansas Razorbacks
157. Atlanta Falcons select Michael Brewster, C, Ohio State Buckeyes
158. Detroit Lions select Edwin Baker, RB, Michigan State Spartans
159. Pittsburgh Steelers select Dequan Menzie, CB, Alabama Crimson Tide
160. Cleveland Browns select Dajohn Harris, DT, USC Trojans
161. Houston Texans select Asa Jackson, CB, Cal Poly Mustangs
162. New Orleans Saints select Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas Razorbacks
163. Green Bay Packers select Matt McCants, OT, UAB Blazers
164. Baltimore Ravens select Brandon Bolden, RB, Mississippi Rebels
165. San Francisco 49ers select Shaun Prater, CB, Iowa Hawkeyes
166. Cincinnati Bengals select Marcus Fortson, DT, Miami Hurricanes
167. Cincinnati Bengals select Devier Posey, WR, Ohio State Buckeyes
168. Oakland Raiders select Deangelo Peterson, TE, LSU Tigers
169. Baltimore Ravens select Audie Cole, LB, North Carolina State Wolfpack
170. Indianapolis Colts select Lucas Nix, G, Pittsburgh Panthers

ROUND 6
171. St. Louis Rams select Andrew Datko, OT, Florida State Seminoles
172. Philadelphia Eagles select James Hanna, TE, Oklahoma Sooners
173. Washington Redskins select Keith Tandy, CB, West Virginia Mountaineers
174. Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Justin Bethel, S, Presbyterian
175. Minnesota Vikings select Tommy Streeter, WR, Miami Hurricanes
176. Jacksonville Jaguars select Terrance Ganaway, RB, Baylor Bears
177. Arizona Cardinals select Ryan Lindley, QB, San Diego State Aztecs
178. Buffalo Bills select Ronald Leary, G, Memphis Tigers
179. New Orleans Saints select David Molk, C, Michigan Wolverines
180. Carolina Panthers select Josh LeRibeus, G, SMU Mustangs
181. Seattle Seahawks select B. J. Cunningham, WR, Michigan State Spartans
182. Kansas City Chiefs select Miles Burris, LB, San Diego State Aztecs
183. San Diego Chargers select Hebron(Loni) Fangupo, DT, BYU Cougars
184. Chicago Bears select Jack Crawford, DE, Penn State Nittany Lions
185. Arizona Cardinals select Adam Gettis, G, Iowa Hawkeyes
186. Dallas Cowboys select Braylon Broughton, LB, TCU Horned Frogs
187. New York Jets select Davin Meggett, RB, Maryland Terrapins
188. Denver Broncos select Chase Ford, TE, Miami Hurricanes
189. Oakland Raiders select Jaye Howard, DT, Florida Gators
190. Tennessee Titans select Sean Richardson, S, Vanderbilt Commodores
191. Cincinnati Bengals select Darius Fleming, LB, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
192. Atlanta Falcons select Jarius Wright, WR, Arkansas Razorbacks
193. Pittsburgh Steelers select Keshawn Martin, WR, Michigan State Spartans
194. Philadelphia Eagles select Levy Adcock, OT, Oklahoma State Cowboys
195. Houston Texans select Najee Goode, LB, West Virginia Mountaineers
196. Miami Dolphins select Chris Greenwood, CB, Albion
197. Green Bay Packers select Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State Broncos
198. Baltimore Ravens select Jacquies Smith, DE, Missouri Tigers
199. San Francisco 49ers select Charles Mitchell, S, Mississippi State Tigers
200. Philadelphia Eagles select Tim Fugger, DE, Vanderbilt Commodores
201. New York Giants select Jeff Fuller, WR, Texas A&M Aggies
202. New York Jets select Rhett Ellison, TE, USC Trojans
203. New York Jets select Jeff Adams, OT, Columbia
204. Cleveland Browns select Brian Stahovich, P, San Diego State Aztecs
205. Cleveland Browns select T.J. Graham, WR, North Carolina State Wolfpack
206. Indianapolis Colts select Tydreke Powell, DT, North Carolina TarHeels
207. Carolina Panthers select Dwight Jones, WR, North Carolina TarHeels

ROUND 7
208. Indianapolis Colts select Joe Looney, G, Wake Forest Demon Deacons
209. St. Louis Rams select Danny Coale, WR, Virginia Tech Hokies
210. Minnesota Vikings select Jerry Franklin, LB, Arkansas Razorbacks
211. Cleveland Browns select Desmond Wynn, G, Rutgers Scarlett Knights
212. Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Junior Hemmingway, WR, Michigan Wolverines
213. Washington Redskins select Alex Hoffman-Ellis, LB, Washington State Cougars
214. Indianapolis Colts select Tahir Whitehead, DE/LB, Temple Owls
215. Miami Dolphins select Korey Toomer, LB, Idaho Vandals
216. Carolina Panthers select Brian Anger, P, California Golden Bears
217. Buffalo Bills select Evan Rodriguez, TE, Temple Owls
218. Kansas City Chiefs select Jordan White, WR, Western Michigan Broncos
219. Detroit Lions select Quentin Saulsberry, C, Mississippi State Tigers
220. Chicago Bears select Codarro Law, DE, Southern Miss Golden Eagles
221. Arizona Cardinals select Ryan Davis, DE/LB, Bethune-Cookman
222. Dallas Cowboys select B.J. Coleman, QB, UT-Chattanooga
223. Minnesota Vikings select Chase Baker, DT, Boise State Broncos
224. Green Bay Packers select Adrien Robinson, TE, Cincinnati Bearcats
225. Seattle Seahawks select Case Keenum, QB, Houston Cougars
226. San Diego Chargers select Eric Page, WR, Toledo Rockets
227. Tennessee Titans Ernest Owusu, DE, California Golden Bears
228. Jacksonville Jaguars select Austin Davis, QB, Southern Miss Golden Eagles
229. Atlanta Falcons select Ryan Miller, G/T, Colorado Buffaloes
230. Detroit Lions select Gino Gradkowski, G/C, Delaware Blue Hens
231. Pittsburgh Steelers select David Gonzales, G/T, Washington State Cougars
232. New York Jets select Joe Long, OT, Wayne State
233. Houston Texans select Bradie Ewing, FB, Wisconsin Badgers
234. New Orleans Saints select Rishaw Johnson, G, California-PA
235. Green Bay Packers select

Wednesday, April 18, 2012

NFL Mock Draft Version 2.0

Time to have a little more fun with the Mock Draft.  I know a couple things.  There will be trades, so why not try and mock some possibilities (I have included 4).  I also know the draft is not going to go Luck-Griffin-Kalil-Richardson-Claiborne-Blackmon-Ingram-Tannehill-Cox-Reiff like 99.7% of the mocks have it.  If it does go down this way, kudos to everyone for nailing the Top 10 for the first time ever.

ROUND 1
1.  Indianapolis Colts select Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford Cardinal
2.  Washington Redskins select, Robert Griffin, III, QB, Baylor Bears
3.  Minnesota Vikings select Matt Kalil, OT, USC Trojans
4.  Cleveland Browns select Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama Crimson Tide
5.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU Tigers
6.  St. Louis Rams select Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State Cowboys
7.  Philadelphia Eagles select Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State Tigers
(Jacksonville receives Philadelphia's 1st Round Pick #15 and 2nd Round Pick #46)
8.  Miami Dolphins select Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M Aggies
9.  Carolina Panthers select Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College Eagles
10.  Dallas Cowboys select Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis Tigers
(Buffalo receives Dallas' 1st Round Pick #14 and 3rd Round Pick #81)
11.  Kansas City Chiefs select David DeCastro, OG, Stanford Cardinal
12.  Seattle Seahawks select Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina Gamecocks
13.  Arizona Cardinals select Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa Hawkeyes
14.  Buffalo Bills select Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford Cardinal
15.  Jacksonville Jaguars select Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina Gamecocks
16.  New York Jets select Courtney Upshaw, DE/LB, Alabama Crimson Tide
17.  Cincinnati Bengals select Mark Barron, S, Alabama Crimson Tide
18.  San Diego Chargers select Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina Tar Heels
19.  Cleveland Browns select Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
(Chicago receives Cleveland's second 1st Round Pick #22 and 4th Round Pick #100)
20.  Tennessee Titans select Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama Crimson Tide
21.  Cincinnati Bengals select Cordy Glenn, G/T, Georgia Bulldogs
22.  Chicago Bears select Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford Cardinal
23.  Detroit Lions select Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State Buckeyes
24.  Pittsburgh Steelers select Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama Crimson Tide
25.  Denver Broncos select Michael Brockers, DT, LSU Tigers
26.  Houston Texans select Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor Bears
27.  New England Patriots select Nick Perry, DE, USC Trojans
28.  Green Bay Packers select Shea McClellin, LB, Boise State Broncos
29.  Baltimore Ravens select Peter Konz, C/G, Wisconsin Badgers
30.  San Francisco 49ers select Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech Yellowjackets
31.  New England Patriots select Kendall Reyes, DT, Connecticut Huskies
32.  New York Giants select Doug Martin, RB, Boise State Broncos

ROUND 2
33.  St. Louis Rams select Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State Spartans
34.  Indianapolis Colts select Devon Stll, DT, Penn State Nittany Lions
35.  Kansas City Chiefs select Brandon Weedon, QB, Oklahoma State Cowboys
(Minnesota receives Kansas City's 2nd Round Pick #44 and 4th Round Pick #107)
36.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers select David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech Hokies
37.  Cleveland Browns select Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois Fighting Illini
38.  Jacksonville Jaguars select Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse Orange
39.  St. Louis Rams select Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama Lions
40.  Carolina Panthers select Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson Tigers
41.  Buffalo Bills select Rueben Randle, WR, LSU Tigers
42.  Miami Dolphins select Andre Branch, DE, Clemson Tigers
43.  Seattle Seahawks select Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska Cornhuskers
44.  Minnesota Vikings select Alshon Jeffrey, WR, South Carolina Gamecocks
45.  Dallas Cowboys select Amini Silatolu, OG, Northwestern State Demons
46.  Jacksonville Jaguars select Bobby Massie, OT, Ole Miss Rebels
47.  New York Jets select Harrison Smith, S, Notre Dame Fighting Irish
48.  New England Patriots select Josh Robinson, CB, UCF Golden Knights
49.  San Diego Chargers select Kevin Zeitler, G/T, Wisconsin Badgers
50.  Chicago Bears select Vinny Curry, DE, Marshall Thundering Herd
51.  Philadelphia Eagles select Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State Aggies
52.  Tennessee Titans select Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina Tar Heels
53.  Cincinnati Bengals select Lamar Miller, RB, Miami Hurricanes
54.  Detroit Lions select Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia Bulldogs
55.  Atlanta Falcons select Mychal Kendricks, LB, California Golden Bears
56.  Pittsburgh Steelers select Brandon Brooks, G, Miami(OH) Redhawks
57.  Denver Broncos select Jayrod Hosley, CB, Virginia Tech Hokies
58.  Houston Texans select Ronnell Lewis, LB, Oklahoma Sooners
59.  Green Bay Packers select Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska Cornhuskers
60.  Baltimore Ravens select Bruce Irvin, LB, West Virginia Mountaineers
61.  San Francisco 49ers select Kelechi Osemele, G/T, Iowa State Cyclones
62.  New England Patriots select Brandon Taylor, S, LSU Tigers
63.  New York Giants select Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State Seminoles

ROUND 3
64.  Indianapolis Colts select Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma Sooners
65.  St. Louis Rams select LaMichael James, RB, Oregon Ducks
66.  Minnesota Vikings select Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt Commodores
67.  Cleveland Browns select Mitchell Schwartz, OT, California Golden Bears
68.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers select Derek Wolfe, DT, Cincinnati Bearcats
69.  Washington Redskins select Donald Stephenson, OT, Oklahoma Sooners
70.  Jacksonville Jaguars select A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois Fighting Illini
71.  Buffalo Bills select Tank Carder, LB, TCU Horned Frogs
72.  Miami Dolphins select Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska Cornhuskers
73.  Miami Dolphins select Marvin McNutt, WR, Iowa Hawkeyes
74.  Kansas City Chiefs select Alameda Ta'amu, DT, Washington Huskies
75.  Seattle Seahawks select Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State Mountaineers
76.  Houston Texans select Jeff Allen, OG, Illinois Fighting Illini
77.  New York Jets select Chris Givens, WR, Wake Forest Demon Deacons
78.  San Diego Chargers select Dwight Bentley, CB, Louisiana-Lafayette Rajun Cajuns
79.  Chicago Bears select Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana Grizzlies
80.  Arizona Cardinals select Juron Criner, WR, Arizona Wildcats
81.  Buffalo Bills select Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma Sooners
82.  Tennessee Titans select Mike Martin, DT, Michigan Wolverines
83.  Cincinnati Bengals select Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers Scarlett Knights
84.  Atlanta Falcons select LaDarius Green, TE, Louisiana-Lafayette Rajun Cajuns
85.  Detroit Lions select Cam Johnson, DE, Virginia Cavaliers
86.  Pittsburgh Steelers select Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati Bearcats
87.  Denver Broncos select Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin Badgers
88.  Philadelphia Eagles select Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State Spartans
89.  New Orleans Saints select Billy Winn, DT, Boise State Broncos
90.  Green Bay Packers select Chris Polk, RB, Washington Huskies
91.  Baltimore Ravens select Ron Brooks, CB, LSU Tigers
92.  San Francisco 49ers select Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State Broncos
93.  New England Patriots select Joe Adams, WR, Arkansas Razorbacks
94.  New York Giants select Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson Tigers
95.  Oakland Raiders select Demario Davis, LB, Arkansas State Red Wolves

ROUND 4
96.  St. Louis Rams select Brandon Mosley, OT, Auburn Tigers
97.  Indianapolis Colts select Orson Charles, TE, Georgia Bulldogs
98.  Minnesota Vikings select Markelle Martin, S, Oklahoma State Cowboys
99.  Houston Texans select Chase Minnifield, CB, Virginia Cavaliers
100. Chicago Bears select Tony Bergstrom, G, Utah Utes
101. Jacksonville Jaguars select Ben Jones, C, Georgia Bulldogs
102. Washington Redskins select James-Michael Johnson, LB, Nevada Wolfpack
103. Miami Dolphins select Matt Reynolds, OT, BYU Cougars
104. Carolina Panthers select Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina Chanticleers
105. Buffalo Bills select James Brown, G, Troy Trojans
106. Seattle Seahawks select Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple Owls
107. Minnesota Vikings select Mike Daniels, DT, Iowa Hawkeyes
108. Denver Broncos select Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State Aggies
109. Washington Redskins select Sean Spence, LB, Miami Hurricanes
110. San Diego Chargers select Josh Chapman, DT, Alabama Crimson Tide
111. Chicago Bears select Olivier Vernon, DE, Miami Hurricanes
112. Arizona Cardinals select Brock Osweiller, QB, Arizona State Sun Devils
113. Dallas Cowboys select Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State Cyclones
114. Philadelphia Eagles select Janzen Jackson, S, McNeese State Cowboys
115. Tennessee Titans select George Iloka, S, Boise State Broncos
116. Cincinnati Bengals select Nigel Bradham, LB, Florida State Seminoles
117. Detroit Lions select Josh Kaddu, LB, Oregon Ducks
118. Cleveland Browns select Nick Foles, QB, Arizona Wildcats
119. Pittsburgh Steelers select Akiem Hicks, DT, Regina Seahawks
120. Denver Broncos select Ryan Lindley, QB, San Diego State Aztecs
121. Houston Texans select Keshawn Martin, WR, Michigan State Spartans
122. New Orleans Saints select Senio Kelemete, G, Washington Huskies
123. Green Bay Packers select Antonio Allen, S, South Carolina Gamecocks
124. Buffalo Bills select Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin Badgers
125. San Francisco 49ers select Michael Egnew, TE, Missouri Tigers
126. New England Patriots select Jonathan Massaquoi, DE, Troy Trojans
127.  New York Giants select Omar Bolden, CB, Arizona State Sun Devils
128. Minnesota Vikings select Terrell Manning, LB, North Carolina State Wolfpack
129. Oakland Raiders select Nate Potter, OT, Boise State Broncos
130. Baltimore Ravens select Trevor Guyton, DE, California Golden Bears
131. New York Giants select Phillip Thomas, S, Syracuse Orange
132. Green Bay Packers select Coryell Judie, CB, Texas A&M Aggies
133. Green Bay Packers select Philip Blake, C, Baylor Bears
134. Minnesota Vikings select Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State Sun Devils
135. Dallas Cowboys select Charles Mitchell, S, Mississippi State Tigers

Should I do more?

Thursday, April 12, 2012

NFL Draft 2012

2012 NFL DRAFT
PICKS 1-4
1.  Indianapolis Colts - This one is a lock as Andrew Luck.  Next!!

2.  Washington Redskins - Also locked in with Robert Griffin III.  Next!!

3.  Minnesota Vikings - The Vikings have many needs and appear to be zeroing in on USC OT Matt Kalil as the best player available.  Minnesota would love to trade out of this pick, but there seems to be limited interest in teams moving up at this point.

4.  Cleveland Browns - Early mocks had Justin Blackmon in this spot, but Mike Holmgren is not big on drafting wide receivers high and Blackmon's stock seems to be fading a bit.  This could be a spot for Ryan Tannehill if the Browns believe he is a definite upgrade on Colt McCoy.  The best bet is that they get McCoy some help and add Trent Richardson to the offense.  While running backs have seen a decline in stock recently, taking a can't miss prospect like Richardson comes with less risk now that rookie salaries have been tempered.  Plus you get him for the first 4 years of his career before he is beat-up.

Picks 5-8
5.  Tampa Bay Buccaneers - The Bucs would love to have Richardson, but will likely turn to Morris Claiborne if he is gone.  Despite his less than wonderful Wunderlich, Claiborne is a potential lock-down corner who is a consensus top 5 player in this draft.  With the aging Ronde Barber on his farewell tour, Tampa can add a new cornerstone to their defense.

6.  St. Louis Rams - The Rams already are winners in this draft after pilfering the Redskins (in a trade that looks good for both sides) and moving back only 4 slots.  For a long-time there appeared to be a cut-and-dry top 6, but for some reason the stock of one Justin Blackmon has been falling a bit.  This is what happens between January and April.  If you saw Blackmon play the last two years, I don't see what the question is.  There are rumors that the Rams are trying to trade down again or that they will address defensive tackle with this pick.  I am not buying it.  The Rams need a weapon for Sam Bradford and the pick has to be Blackmon.

7.  Jacksonville Jaguars - This is where the fun is supposed to start, unless a trade up for Ryan Tannehill messes with the Top 6.  The Jaguars have had a history of surprise picks, so trying to mock their intentions is an interesting exercise.  The current momentum is that they are high on Melvin Ingram from South Carolina, who does fit a need for a pass-rush deficient defense.  The devil's advocate says despite signing Laurent Robinson, they could really use more weapons to truly give Blaine Gabbert a fair evaluation if he is the future at quarterback.  Michael Floyd has been moving up, almost pulling even with Blackmon on the WR board.  I am sticking with Ingram right now, but Floyd is a possibility.  (This is also a spot for a trade down with the Chiefs if they covet Tannehill enough.)

8.  Miami Dolphins - The assumption is that Miami would love to have Ryan Tannehill here.  There is also some rumblings that if they want him bad enough they should trade up to get him to prevent the #7 slot from being a trade target to steal him away.  Personally, I don't see what all the fuss is about Tannehill.  The one person who does know is new Dolphin OC Mike Sherman.  If the Dolphins pass on him, either Sherman didn't sell hard enough or Sherman knows something.  Right now, I think he is the pick here.

Picks 9-12
9.  Carolina Panthers -  This is the first pick where the mock drafts start to show differences of opinion, so I am going totally off the board with this one right now.  Carolina appears to be in position to draft one of the top defensive tackles in this stong DT draft class.  Last year the Panthers used two 3rd round picks on the same position, so I hesitate to say they will definitely go this way.  Cornerback is a distinct possibility and Stephen Gilmore appears to be moving up on some boards.  #9 could be a stretch for Gilmore, but if the Panthers can find a trading partner between 10 and 16, either Gilmore or Dre Kirkpatrick will still be on the board.  If they want to give Cam Newton more help, Michael Floyd has been rising fast and could land here as well.  ESPN.com has linebacker as the 3rd need for Carolina and Luke Kuechly has separated himself as the top prospect here and is well-liked by the Panthers.  Right now I am going Kuechly narrowly over Floyd.

10.  Buffalo Bills - It is rare that a consensus still remains for a 10th pick, but it would appear that Iowa tackle Riley Reiff is headed to Buffalo.  After addressing glaring need #1 (pass rush) via free agency, the Bills can turn to left tackle.  If not Reiff, then who?  Floyd would be in play again or a top corner.  

11.  Kansas City Chiefs -  Kansas City appears to be a team ready to make a leap if they can fill-in some key spots.  David DeCastro is a popular mock pick, but offensive tackle might be more of a need than offensive guard.  It would not be a shock to see DeCastro go here, but with talented defensive tackles also available, I think the Chiefs may wait to address offensive line in the 2nd Round.  Fletcher Cox would provide the Chiefs the interior presence they currently lack.

12.  Seattle Seahawks - Kuechly is a popular mock here, but he is gone in mine.  Seattle actually has a greater need on the edge and needs to find guys who can pressure the quarterback.  Despite some potential character/effort issues, North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples has elite talent and would be surefire top 10 pick if not for those issues.  If they scare the Seahawks away, Seattle could also go with DeCastro.


Picks 13-16
 13.  Arizona Cardinals - I believe Arizona will go one of two ways with their first round pick...offensive tackle or wide receiver.  If Riley Reiff does not go to Buffalo at #10, the Cardinals would likely go that direction.  With Reiff off the board, the choice moves to Michael Floyd/Cordy Glenn/Jonathan Martin.  I am not sure Floyd will be available anymore, but in my current mock he is, so he is the pick here.

14.  Dallas Cowboys - The Cowboys will look to upgrade the defensive side of the ball and need a guard.  The good news is that there will be a plethora of choices for them.  David DeCastro would fill the guard need if he is still available.  Mark Barron and Dre Kirkpatrick would fit nicely at safety and corner, respectively.  Right now I am going to trust the rumor that Dallas is in love with Dontari Poe.  Jerry falls in love and has to have.  The other three fill more of a need, but sometimes you can't avoid your crush.

15.  Philadelphia Eagles - I find this to be one of the more interesting spots in the draft.  There are a lot of defensive tackles mocked here, but it is not necessarily the area of highest need.  They mave have addressed their offensive tackle situation, but in more of a stop-gap fashion.  There are some rumblings that they might be interested in the Tannehill sweepstakes.  Finally, safety Mark Barron makes a lot of sense here.  I will go with DT Michael Brockers from LSU, but I reserve the right to change this as draft day approaches.

16.  New York Jets - The Jets would seem to be one team that would move up if the player they coveted were available for the right price.  If they stay put, I think they go either Barron or DE Courtney Upshaw.  Rex Ryan needs pressure to build his defense, so Upshaw is the guy.  (If Michael Floyd falls to this spot, the Jets will also consider his services to bolster their mediocre receiving corps.)


Picks 17-20
 17. Cincinnati Bengals - After adding future cornerstones Andy Dalton and A.J. Green in the 2011 draft, the Bengals look to fill more holes with two first round picks in 2012.  Conventional wisdom is that needs exist at cornerback, running back, offensive line and wide receiver.  The 17th pick is too early to consider a running back and will have to be a consideration at 21.  With A.J. Green entrenched as a #1 receiver, the Bengals can wait in this area as well.  So the decision comes down to whether the available offensive lineman and available corners are rated higher on the draft board.  With David DeCastro sliding to this spot, he would likely top the board and be an easy pick.  If DeCastro is gone, which is a distinct possibility, they will either look at one of the top remaining tackles such as Cordy Glenn or Jonathan Martin or get first choice of the cornerbacks between Dre Kirkpatrick and Stephen Gilmore.

18.  San Diego Chargers - The Chargers come into this draft with more needs than they have had in a long time.  They need to bolster their offensive line, find some pass rushers and fortify their secondary.  They will have several different options and sit in a good position to have a player fall in their lap.  They will also consider Cordy Glenn and Jonathan Martin as well as the top corners.  In the end, San Diego loves them a pass-rusher and Whitney Mercilus from Illinois will be too hard to pass-up in the Chargers war room.

19.  Chicago Bears - The 2011 season for the Bears was derailed by injuries to Jay Cutler and Matt Forte, so Chicago has fewer holes than some of those around them.  If Chicago goes offense, they could either add one of the big offensive tackles or go wide receiver and give Cutler another target to go with Brandon Marshall.  If they go defense, one of the cornerbacks comes in to play or another pass rusher.  The Bears are another team that loves guys who bury quarterbacks and USC DE/LB Nick Perry would fit that bill.

20.  Tennessee Titans - The Titans are another team without glaring holes, so there would appear to be different directions they could go with the #20 pick.  Losing Corteland Finnegan in free agency probably makes this pick a no-brainer.  With one or more top cornerbacks likely on the board at this point, Tennessee can choose from Stephen Gilmore, Dre Kirkpatrick and Janoris Jenkins.  Gilmore is the current fast-riser and has the fewest off-field issues, so he is the pick here.


Picks 21-24
21.  Cincinnati Bengals - As discussed with pick 17 above, the Bengals have a number of options to bolster their team.  If they feel the 2nd running back in the draft stands out above all others, this would be the spot to see the 2nd RB taken.  Lamar Miller, Doug Martin and David Wilson would be the likely candidates and all might be gobe before pick 53.  If the Bengals want to roll the dice or they like a guy in the next RB tier, then I think cornerback is the pcik here.  Dre Kirkpatrick would be a nice complement to the current Bengal DB's and has star potential.

22.  Cleveland Browns - Offense, offense, offense.  The Browns need vast improvements on this side of the ball.  With Richardson in toe, Cleveland will look to bolster either their offensive line or add an outside weapon for Colt McCoy.  It seems unfair to McCoy to ignore WR, so Baylor's Kendall Wright would be the selection.  This is also the first potential spot for Oklahoma State QB Brandon Weedon.  I believe Weedon will be a first round pick, but more likely with a team trading up into the last 4-6 picks of the first round.
 
23.  Detroit Lions - If Stephen Gilmore or Dre Kirkpatrick slip to this spot, I think that is the direction for the Lions to go.  Janoris Jenkins would be to risky for a team full of risks and this may be too high for UCF corner Josh Robinson.  Georgia OG/OT Cordy Glenn provides a good value pick at 23 and can bolster an average Lion offensive line.  Right now its Glenn, but Robinson may ultimately be the guy.

24.  Pittsburgh Steelers - There is a lot of mock consensus for a team picking so low that it is hard to go against Dont'a Hightower here.  If the Steelers go a different direction it will probably be on one of two lines, with either Jonathan Martin/Mike Adams at OT or Jererl Worthy/Devon Still at DT.


Picks 25-28
25.  Denver Broncos - It has already been a big off-season in Denver trading off Tim Tebow for Peyton Manning.  The acquisition of Manning puts them in a short-term win-now mode.  Losing Broderick Bunkley to free agency has put a whole in the middle of the defensive line.  The other thought is that Manning needs more weapons.  Georgia Tech speedster Stephen Hill could be available or Stanford TE Coby Fleener could provide another TE receiving option for Manning.  Right now, I will follow the trend of the mocks with Jerel Worthy, but I have a sneaking suspicion that Manning might have a say in this.

26.  Houston Texans - It is no secret that the Texans are interested in adding a receiving weapon to their arsenal.  Another thought is that even though Mario Williams was injured last year, adding another pass-rusher to the defense to replace him would not be a bad move.  I am going the receiver direction, but like the slightly rising Reuben Randle from LSU better than Stephen Hill for this spot.

27.  New England Patriots - The first of two picks in this round (assuming no trade down), the Patriots will look to bolster a defense that only perfromed well under the playoff spotlight.  New England can use help all over their defense, so choosing which direction is a crapshoot.  With the first selection, I think the Pats will wait to see if a defensive end falls to them and Syracuse DE Chandler Jones is ascending the draft boards.  Boise State DE/OLB Shea McClellin is also a riser who could go here.  I have New England addressing safety with pick 31, but if Belichek feels that is more pressing, Harrison Smith could be the guy here as well.

28.  Green Bay Packers - In all likelihood, this pick will be about getting an outside rusher to compliment Clay Matthews.  Nick Perry, Shea McClellin and Clemson's Andre Branch are the three main names thrown around, with McClellin being the current name du jour.  The way my mock fell, the Packers brass would be forced to make a tough decision with a need also as strong safety.  If Mark Barron falls this far, the Alabama product should be wearing green and gold next season.  I don't think he will fall here, but after not going 14-16, I found no other logical spot.

Picks 29-32
29.  Baltimore Ravens - Baltimore was on the doorstep of the Super Bowl, but with some age on defense, the window is closing for some veterans.  The mock trend is to go with G/C Peter Konz to fill the need on the interior of the offensive line.  Another direction would be to bring in some youth at linebacker. 

30.  San Francisco 49ers - Another team that was on the cusp, the 49ers need to add parts to prove they have staying power.  The most glaring needs are at guard, receiver and on the defensive line.  Konz or college teammate Kevin Zeitler would make sense in this spot, as would Stephen Hill.  There will also be a selection of defensive lineman available.  It just seems to logical for Jim Harbaugh to reunite with Coby Fleener and give the 49ers a Patriot-like TE tandem.

31.  New England Patriots - Raise your hand if you think the Patriots are actually going to pick in this spot...didn't think so.  Since I am not mocking trades though, I have Notre Dame safety Harrison Smith here.  The Pats can probably move to the upper portion of the 2nd round and grab Smith, but there is a potential drop-off after him at the safety position.  This could also be a spot for Stephen Hill or Janoris Jenkins.

32.  New York Giants - The Giants will try to stay at the top this time and the general direction of this pick appears to be either offensive tackle, tight end or running back.  If Fleener is still on the board, which is becoming less likely, he would be a front-runner.  Dwayne Allen would be a consolation prize.  A top tackle, such as Ohio State's Mike Adams would also fit here.  I think the Giants are in good position to have their selection of the 2nd running backs, so getting Doug Martin from Boise State is the pick.

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

Memo to Bo

I will not argue with anything Bo Ryan does.  I do not fault him for letting his team play-out the end-game  vs Syracuse.  Bo has built up a credibility with a run of success that should not be challenged.  So instead of questioning him, I will make a small plea.  A little hope from a fan's perspective.  One that is way too early to really ponder, but seems fresh in my mind after the young kids from Kentucky ran over everyone in their way the past three weeks.  So here it is Bo...

If Sam Dekker is as advertised, Mike Brusewitz needs to come off the bench next season.  From Day 1.  Unleash the freshman. 

I know it goes against the principles of the program.  Mike Brusewitz has done nothing but work hard for 3 years and it would be a shame to remove his starting tag.  The reality is that Brusewitz is more suited as a complimentary player and has thrived off the bench early in his career.  Dekker could be a star, and it could happen sooner than later.  I realize this might potentially put two freshman in the starting five, with redshirt frosh George Marshall taking over at the point, but Bo needs to put the best talent on the floor.

Bo Ryan will have one of his deepest teams next season and will have varied options and line-up combinations.  This should make the Badgers dangerous despite the loss of Jordan Taylor.  I just hope that talent will trump class and raise the ceiling for this program.