Saturday, May 7, 2011

2012 NFL Mock Draft

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Here's a mock draft for 2012. The order is based on my post draft power rankings and it includes a trade of Carson Palmer to the Seattle Seahawks for their first round pick and Chad Ochocinco to the Washington Redskins for their second round pick. That second trade may be a long shot but they are in desperate need of a playmaker at WR and were going to give a 1st and 3rd a couple years ago.

1. Washington Redskins- Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

The Redskins win the Andrew Luck sweepstakes by going 2-14 next season. They have no QB and no playmakers at WR and play in a division where everyone else is good.

2011 1st Round Pick: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue

2. Carolina Panthers- Alshon Jeffrey, WR, South Carolina

The Panthers got their franchise QB now they have to get him some playmakers at WR for him to have any chance at all to be good.

2011 1st Round Pick: Cam Newton, QB, Auburn

3. Denver Broncos- Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State

The Broncos were terrible on defense at stopping the run last season. So what do they do in the draft? Opt for the undersized pass rusher instead of the versatile DT. That will have them picking in the top 5 again.

2011 1st Round Pick: Von Miller, DE/OLB, Texas A&M

4. Arizona Cardinals- Matt Kalil, OT, USC

The Cardinals have faith in Levi Brown and he's one of the worst LT's in the NFL. I think after their QB gets beat up this year they'll realize they need to upgrade. Kalil has the talent to be a number one overall pick in next year's draft.

2011 1st Round Pick: Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU

5. Tennessee Titans- Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

People have been mocking the Titans a 1st round CB for years and they still haven't taken one. With the pass happy Colts and Texans in their division they need some good cover guys.

2011 1st Round Pick: Jake Locker, QB, Washington

6. Buffalo Bills- Matt Barkley, QB, USC

Ryan Fitzpatrick is a servicable QB, but if you're going to compete with the Patriots and Jets in that division you need to have more than servicable out of your QB.

2011 1st Round Pick: Marcell Dareus, DT, Alabama

7. Cincinnati Bengals- Jonathon Martin, OT, Stanford (from Seattle for Palmer)

The Bengals had a good 2011 draft. Now they need to build up front on both sides of the ball. With two first round picks and two second round picks they should be able to do that. Martin can come in and immediately be the starting tackle on either side. If Andre Smith doesn't play well this year his time at OT is over and it's time to move him to Guard where he'd be better suited not playing in as much space. This would give the Bengals an excellent line that looks something like this: Whitworth, Boling, Cook, Smith, Martin. Or Martin on the left and Whit on the right.

2011 1st Round Pick: AJ Green, WR, Georgia

8. Minnesota Vikings- Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

The Vikings have good players, but the QB issues will have them picking this high. Coples is the best player available and would give them an elite pass rushing duo with Coples and Jared Allen. With Aaron Rodgers in that division that would be a good idea.

2011 1st Round Pick: Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State

9. Cleveland Browns- Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

The Browns stockpiled picks by trading basically Julio Jones. We'll see how it works out for them. They'll have to suffer through another season with no big playmakers at WR, but will put some peices in place and likely land a good WR in the 1st next year.

2011 1st Round Pick: Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor

10. Miami Dolphins- Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma

The Dolphins will finally realize that Chad Henne isn't any good. He wasn't very good at Michigan and hasn't improved in the NFL.

2011 1st Round Pick: Mike Pouncey, OC, Florida

11. San Francisco 49ers- Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

The Niners weren't able to land Patrick Peterson and didn't think highly enough of Prince Amukamara. That leaves them still needing CB help. They also may still need a QB and I wouldn't be suprised if they pull off a blockbuster trade to get Luck.

2011 1st Round Pick: Aldon Smith, DE, Missouri

12. Jacksonville Jaguars- Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska

The Jaguars secondary is a mess and they have to face Peyton Manning and Matt Schaub twice a year. NUFF Said!

2011 1st Round Pick: Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri

13. Oakland Raiders- Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

The fans in Oakland may kill Al Davis if he takes another Tackle from Iowa. But Reiff is the best OT available here at a position of huge need.

No 1st Round Pick

14. Cincinnati Bengals- Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

I think the Bengals franchise tag Cedric Benson and he's here one more season. Then RB becomes a need. Richardson has a rare blend of power, size, and speed like Adrian Peterson. With the revamped line by taking Jonathon Martin he should come in and succeed immediately. This would give the Bengals their own vision of the Big 3 Richardson, Dalton, and Green. Like the Cowboys trio of Emmitt, Aikman, and Irvin. Okay maybe I'm getting a bit ahead of myself.

2011 1st Round Pick: AJ Green, WR, Georgia

15. New York Giants- Vontaze Burflict, LB, Arizona State

The Giants have been known for good defense, usually starting with the line. Well the line is still there but the LB core has had some players retire and leave and needs to be restocked.

2011 1st Round Pick: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska

16. St. Louis Rams- Jeff Fuller, WR, Texas A&M

The Rams didn't get their future number one WR to go with young star QB Sam Bradford. This year there should be at least 4 first round WR's so they should be able to land one.

2011 1st Round Pick: Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina

17. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Cliff Harris, CB, Oregon

I love what the Bucs have done totally rebuilding that defensive line over that past two drafts. Now they have some CB trouble though with Talib getting arrested again.

2011 1st Round Pick: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa

18. Dallas Cowboys- Donte Paige-Moss, DE/OLB, North Carolina

The Cowboys had a good draft in 2011, but they didn't address their pass rush. Here they get the best tweener pass rusher in this draft.

2011 1st Round Pick: Tyron Smith, OT, USC

19. Chicago Bears- Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State

The Bears first two picks were excellent for how late they were and addressed big needs. However I thought they needed to do more on the offensive line, it was so inconsistent in 2010.

2011 1st Round Pick: Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin

20. San Diego Chargers- Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama

The Chargers didn't address that horrible pass rush at all in the draft. Every since they made Shawn Merriman quit taking steroids they've needed a pass rusher and Larry English didn't work out.

2011 1st Round Pick: Corey Liuget, DT, Illinois

21. Detroit Lions- Nate Potter, OT, Boise State

If Matthew Stafford gets hurt again this year due to poor line play the Detroit coaches are going to catch some heat for not taking an offensive lineman early in the 2011 draft.

2011 1st Round Pick: Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn

22. Baltimore Ravens- Brandon Jenkins, OLB, Florida State

The Ravens are pretty much loaded on defense, but they could use an upgrade at OLB across from Terrell Suggs.

2011 1st Round Pick: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado

23. Houston Texans- Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma

The Texans had a good defensive draft this year. Now it's time to get a WR to take some of the pressure off of Andre Johnson and give Schaub another weapon to throw to.

2011 1st Round Pick: JJ Watt, DE, Wisconsin

24. Cleveland Browns- Devin Taylor, DE, South Carolina

The Browns are switching to a 4-3 defense and don't really have any good pass rushers that put their hand on the ground. They did draft Sheard in the 2nd round at DE, but need more than that.

2011 1st Round Pick: Phil Taylor, DT, Baylor

25. Philadelphia Eagles- Jared Crick, DT, Nebraska

Andy Reid loves to draft people in the trenches early which is why the Eagles are consistently in the playoffs. Winning football starts up front.

2011 1st Round Pick: Danny Watkins, OG, Baylor

26. Indianapolis Colts- Monti Te'o, LB, Notre Dame

The Colts have never really had that dominant LB that can lead a defense. With their troubles stopping the run this would be a good pick that would give them a leader on defense for the next ten years.

2011 1st Round Pick: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College

27. Kansas City Chiefs- Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida

The Chiefs have done a nice job drafting and have a team full of young good talent. They could use some help at CB across from Flowers.

2011 1st Round Pick: Jonathon Baldwin, WR, Pittsburgh

28. New York Jets- Micheal Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

The Jets have a lot of free agents at the WR position. I doubt Holmes and Edwards are both back in NY this year.

2011 1st Round Pick: Muhammad Wilkerson, DE, Temple

29. Pittsburgh Steelers- Knile Davis, RB, Arkansas

Who knows what will happen with Mendenhall with the bin Laden comments. Even if he stays they need another back.

2011 1st Round Pick: Cameron Heyward, DE, Ohio State

30. New England Patriots- Micheal Brewster, OC, Ohio State (from the Saints)

The Pats current starter at Center has stated this will be his last year. So they go out and get the best OC in the draft.

2011 1st Round Pick: Nate Solder

31. New England Patriots- Andre Branch, DE, Clemson

Will the Pats use both of their first round picks? Probably not. But they do need an upgrade at DE every since they traded Richard Seymour.

32. Green Bay Packers- Omar Bolden, CB, Arizona State

Charles Woodsen is getting up their in years. They could also use an upgrade at the Nickel CB position for now. Any rookie is going to have a tough time being a starter in GB.

2011 1st Round Pick: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State

2nd Round

33. Cincinnati Bengals- Marcus Forston, DT, Miami

This would be perfect for the Bengals. A big, run stuffing DT with a first round grade with the first pick in the 2nd round, for Chad Ochocinco. It's a long shot, but Washington would like to overpay for Chad and I think they will to make sure they get him to get a weapon for Andrew Luck that's a veteran, not a new rookie WR. They'll take one in the 1st next year.

This would give the Bengals a D line of Dunlap, Peko, Forston, and Micheal Johnson or Odom. Forston is 310 lbs and between he and Peko the Bengals would be tough to run up the middle against. This would basically give the Bengals 3 first round picks and if they get Martin, Richardson, and now Forston the future may bring Vince Lombardi Trophies. This is the way you build a team, by building up front. The skill players are in place.

34. Carolina Panthers- Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina

The Panthers have holes all over their roster so why not take one of the top players available at a position they definitely need help.

35. Denver Broncos- Kenny Tate, SS, Maryland

The Broncos secondary was a mess as well as the rest of their defense. They got Rahim Moore for FS now they need a SS.

36. Arizona Cardinals- Vinny Curry, DE/OLB, Marshall

The Cardinals still need pass rushers. Remember when they brought in Joey Porter to try to fill that position last year. HaHa

37. Tennessee Titans- Micheal Egnew, TE, Missouri

The Titans have a young QB now in Jake Locker, a young QB's best friend is a good TE that can catch the ball.

38. Buffalo Bills- Mohamed Samu, WR, Rutgers

If the Bills take Barkley they'll need to get him some weapons at WR besides Steve Johnson. Lee Evans isn't playing well anymore.

39. Seattle Seahawks- Matt Reynolds, OT, BYU

If Seattle trades for Carson Palmer they better take care of the rest of that offensive line because he can't move at all and he's afraid in the pocket. you better have the best line in the NFL if you want him to succeed.

40. Minnesota Vikings- LaMicheal James, RB, Oregon

One of the big things the Vikings were missing was Chester Taylor, that reliable 3rd down back. James can play that same role in Minnesota.

41. Cleveland Browns- Travis Lewis, LB, Oklahoma

The Browns have done a decent job building that defense so far, but they need different types of players to play a 4-3.

42. Miami Dolphins- Tydreke Powell, DT/DE, North Carolina

Another defensive player from the Tar Heels. The Dolphins haven't addressed that defensive line in a few years.

43. San Francisco 49ers- Nick Foles, QB, Arizona

If the Niners don't trade up for Luck I'd look for them to get multiple QB's in there to compete for the starting job. I think Foles would be the best on their roster.

44. Jacksonville Jaguars- Jake Bequette, DE, Arkansas

The Jags pass rush is less than stellar. I think next year's draft they go CB and DE in the first two rounds.

45. Oakland Raiders- Chase Minnifield, CB, Virginia

The Raiders are going to lose or already have lost Nmandi Asomaogh. They'll need to find a replacement for him or an upgrade at the 2nd CB spot.

46. Cincinnati Bengals- Ray Ray Armstrong, FS, Miami

The Bengals finally draft a Safety that has coverage skills. I wish they would've taken Quinton Carter in the 3rd in the 2011 draft. He can cover and would've been able to contribute quicker than Dontay Moch. Don't get me wrong I love Moch's upside with that speed he has and possiblities with him pass rushing.

If Reggie Nelson pans out then the Bengals could go with another defensive lineman here or Devier Posey as a possible number two WR if Simpson doesn't play well this year.

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