SI 2012 Mock Draft

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11. Kansas City Chiefs* -- Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
The Chiefs need to infuse their offensive line with attitude, and Reiff plays nasty. He fits every stereotype of an Iowa lineman in a good way.

12. Seattle Seahawks* -- Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
The former college wide receiver will shine during the pre-draft process. He has athletic ability and the brains to wow teams in interviews. Seahawks coach Pete Carroll has to be smarting that Matt Barkley returned to USC, but will still go quarterback to develop someone behind Tarvaris Jackson.

13. Arizona Cardinals -- Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford
The Cardinals want to see their investment in quarterback Kevin Kolb pay off and will try to bolster the offensive line. Expect them to let veteran offensive tackle Levi Brown go in the offseason.

14. Dallas Cowboys -- David DeCastro, OG, Stanford
The Cowboys need help in the defensive secondary, but may not be in a good spot to get an elite cornerback here. Therefore they'll will go with the best player available.

15. Philadelphia Eagles -- Luke Kuelchy, LB, Boston College
Andy Reid doesn't draft linebackers, but the need is so glaring now, Eagles fans may revolt if the doesn't. It's been long enough for them to get over drafting Mike Mamula back in 1995.

16. New York Jets -- Mark Barron, S, Alabama
The Jets defense took a step back this season, in part because safety Jim Leonhard was hurt. Even if Leonhard is back, they need to strengthen the secondary, and Barron can help at multiple positions.

17. Cincinnati Bengals (from Oakland Raiders) -- Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama#
Teams don't draft running backs in the first round as much any more, but Richardson is a pretty safe bet. He's short, but exceptionally strong. Richardson went to Escambia High in Florida, alma mater of Emmitt Smith, and the Bengals hope he joins quarterback Andy Dalton and receiver A.J. Green in a Smith-Troy Aikman-Michael Irvin type of triumvirate.

18. San Diego Chargers -- Courtney Upshaw, DE, Alabama
The Chargers are still looking for an explosive pass-rusher. There's some doubt about whether Upshaw can play standing up, but he may be worth the risk.

19. Chicago Bears -- Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
The NFL seems to have trouble evaluating Notre Dame products, but Floyd fits the mold of the tall, fast receiver the Bears need.

20. Tennessee Titans -- Nick Perry, DE, USC
The Titans ranked 31st in the NFL with just 28 sacks last season. Perry had 9.5 sacks as a junior and could move up in the draft process as teams study his work at USC.

 

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21. Cincinnati Bengals -- Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina
The lasting image of the Bengals' playoff loss to the Texans is Pacman Jones getting juked out of his shoes by Andre Johnson. Cincy needs a cornerback to solidify a secondary that still needs to replace Johnathan Joseph.

22. St. Louis Rams -- Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama (Trade with Cleveland Browns, from Atlanta Falcons)
If the Rams go offense early, they will try to improve their 22nd-ranked defense. Jenkins has some character questions, but teams have to be willing to take risks to find quality cover guys in today's NFL.

23. Detroit Lions -- Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska
The Lions could also turn to Jenkins, but Dennard is a lot tougher. The 5-foot-10 cornerback doesn't back down, even though there is a real fear he'll struggle against tall receivers.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers -- Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis
Nose tackle Casey Hampton is 34 and will likely have knee surgery. The 6-5, 350-pound Poe is cut out of the same mold and should be a strong force in the middle of a 3-4 line.

25. Denver Broncos -- Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson
Tight ends are usually a great aid to quarterbacks who struggle with accuracy. Allen won the Mackey Award for the nation's top tight end and could quickly become Tim Tebow's best friend.

26. New York Giants -- Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama#
Hightower showed his versatility in the BCS title game and will fill a need on the Giants' defense. They could also look for depth in the secondary.

27. Houston Texans -- Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers
The Texans are looking for a tall, fast receiver and the 6-2 Sanu will add a needed dimension to a productive offense. Sanu had 115 catches last season, and could move up if he comes up with a dazzling 40.

28. New England Patriots (From New Orleans Saints) -- Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina
The Patriots are never predictable, but you have to figure they'll go pretty heavy on defense in this draft. They've seemed hesitant to take a pass-rusher, but they need to improve in that area. Scouts are waiting to see how Ingram runs to see where he'll be slotted. New England could also look at Clemson DE Andre Branch here.

29. Baltimore Ravens -- Kelechi Osemele, OG, Iowa State
The Ravens could have multiple needs on the offensive line depending on how their offseason goes. Osemele is listed at 347 pounds and could thrive in a system that has had success developing offensive linemen. They also could try to land a receiver, possibly LSU's Reuben Randle.

30. San Francisco 49ers -- Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
The explosive receiver deserves a lot of credit for Griffin's Heisman. His ability to make plays after the catch would be a huge addition to the Niners' ho-hum offense.

31. New England Patriots -- Jayron Hosley, CB, Virginia Tech
Hosley had nine interceptions in 2010, but was banged up last season and took a step back. The Pats have been using converted offensive players in their secondary; they need bodies.

32. Green Bay Packers -- Fletcher Cox, DE, Mississippi State
The Packers weren't able to replace Cullen Jenkins this season and no one could get to the quarterback other than Clay Matthews. Cox was a first-team All-SEC performer with five sacks last season.

 

[bankrupt baller]

i hope the cowboys get decastro

 

[lamontbdc]

pretty solid. that dude Poe from Memphis is a must for any 3-4 team

Gonna be really interesting at the top. B/c the Browns only need to trade up if the Skins are trying to trade up. They can stay right where they are and still get RG3. Bu the rams should start a bidding war between the skins and browns.

and the Rams would be dumb to take take 2 1st rounders from Cleveland this year. They should just swap the 2nd pick with the 4th pick and then takes Cleveland 1st round pick for the following year. more than likely Cleveland would struggle with a rookie qb and have a crappy record.

 

[KeepOnPushing]

We not taking Gilmore, he's awful ....one of the most overrated CB's in the entire Draft dude gets burned constantly

i'd rather Us get Janoris Jenkins at #17 and pass on Trent and then get a RB at #21 , either David Wilson or Lamar Miller...

RB's are a dime a dozen u dont always have to get the #1 ranked RB to end up with a productive RB

 

[Stew]

Man FUCK this mock

Peter King writes for SI and he picked the Falcons to win SB so this shit aint ridin

 

[lamontbdc]

We not taking Gilmore, he's awful ....one of the most overrated CB's in the entire Draft dude gets burned constantly

yeah Jenkins and Denard are better options

 

[Shizlansky]

Where the hell is Trent?

Never mind.

But ain't no way he falling that far.

 

[Stew]

Where the hell is Trent?

Never mind.

But ain't no way he falling that far.

Thats who the Browns will draft.

 

[Livefromclayco]

Thats good there aint no uga niggas on here that means they might come back

 

[KeepOnPushing]

Where the hell is Trent?

Never mind.

But ain't no way he falling that far.

in a pass happy League RB's aren't as of high Demand anymore , i could see Trent Dropping around that range , League being pass happy means u need to stock up on O-Linemen and Defensive Pass rushers and CB's

Top RB's aint winning no championships out chea these days

 

[t. webb]

i hope the cowboys get decastro

Hell yeah.....O-Line would be solid for the next 10 years with him and Tyron on the same side....

 

[Shizlansky]

in a pass happy League RB's aren't as of high Demand anymore , i could see Trent Dropping around that range , League being pass happy means u need to stock up on O-Linemen and Defensive Pass rushers and CB's

Top RB's aint winning no championships out chea these days

That's true. I'll give you that.

But if the Saints win, ppl gon say you need a solid running game. Copy cat league.

 

[KeepOnPushing]

That's true. I'll give you that.

But if the Saints win, ppl gon say you need a solid running game. Copy cat league.

Oh i agree about that but im saying look around the league last 5 -8 years i dont think any of those teams had a dominate RB , or a top tier RB

u can still have a solid Running game without a Top Tier RB , u can have a bunch of solid guys across the board that know their role

it just not that important anymore , and as a RB now a days they're rarely a featured back , everyone has started going to that dual back set where they split carries ...

Everyeone wants the next Manning,Brady,Brees and for that to happen u gotta have a good to Great O-Line , and to stop it u gotta have a good d-line and Secondary and thats why teams Drafting like that

 

[Shizlansky]

Yea he could still go top 10 , i was just saying it wouldnt shock me if not cuz i understand how the current League works, thats Why Ingram dropped down to the Saints as well ..Even though i think Trent is Better still Ingram long time ago would have went much higher than #28 Overall

i think he was the only RB drafted in the 1st Round if im correct

I think Mark style is better for the NFL. He's a little more compact and lower to the ground.

 

[bigev240]

The Giants getting Hightower will help out the LBs big time. If he not there they should go after some O-line help

 

[smittysmith]

I seriously doubt Brockers leaves for the draft. I didnt see Levante David listed, hopefully he falls to us (I seriously doubt it). If not I want Danny Trevathon out of Kentucky.

 

[Olorun22]

Drafting oline in the first round is a wasted pick. Saints aren't winning to ship. browns dont need a rb either

 

[KeepOnPushing]

Look through the List again and didnt see Vontaze Burfict name, List is Voided now

Vontaze Burfict is a Beast ...one of the best LB's in the Country

[video=youtube;EwJCYhOdazE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwJCYhOdazE[/video]

[video=youtube;JiBDEdQuOL8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiBDEdQuOL8[/video]

 

[lamontbdc]

Look through the List again and didnt see Vontaze Burfict name, List is Voided now

Vontaze Burfict is a Beast ...one of the best LB's in the Country

[video=youtube;EwJCYhOdazE]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EwJCYhOdazE[/video]

[video=youtube;JiBDEdQuOL8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JiBDEdQuOL8[/video]

his stock dropped. He had a pretty crappy season. probably know a 2nd rounder. Plus he zapped out on the field multiple times this years