2012 NFL Mock Draft
The 2012 NFL Draft is the year of the quarterback. It has three quarterbacks who could all be franchise building players. My prediction of team placement is based upon situation and observation on my part. Enjoy
1. Carolina Panthers: Alshon Jeffery           WR    SC
While I believe Andrew Luck will be the first pick, he will not be taken by Carolina. This would be traded. However, I will not predict trades in my mock so the Panthers receive a weapon for Newton.
2. Washington Redskins       Andrew Luck             QB     Stanford
This team needs Andrew Luck and I believe he would do well with Mike Shannahan. If anyone is to buck the Redskins trend of losing with Daniel Snyder it is this kid. He has Uncle Ricco like potential.
3. Seattle Seahawks              Matt Barkley            QB     USC
Pete Carroll is only kidding himself if he believes Whitehurst is his QB. If the Seahawks do this badly than I suggest taking a QB who is both talented and comfortable with the head coach. Boom, this kid hits both criteria.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars        Quinton Coples         DE      NC
Team needs defense, plain and simple. Though the back seven is in worse shape I don’t believe there is a player that is worth this pick. Coples would look nice next to those young DT talents they have.
5. Denver Broncos                Dre Kirkpatrick        CB      Alabama
I know their DT is a problem but they should have taken Dareus last year. Don’t be too mad though for the second straight year they get an impact defensive player.
6. Minnesota Vikings           Jonathan Martin       OT      Stanford
They just got Christian Ponder last year. Whether you think he is or is not a franchise QB: he still needs to be protected. This guy will do this. Ask Luck.
7. Buffalo Bills                      Landry Jones            QB     Oklahoma
I don’t mind Ryan Fitzpatrick…I just don’t believe he will ever take you too deep into the playoffs. Though Jones arm strength might not be enough for their climate I believe he is talented enough to take a risk on.
8. Cleveland Browns             Justin Blackman       WR    Oklahoma St
Holgram is doing a solid job with this team. Problem was it was going to take 3-4 years to catch up with the Steelers and Ravens…well at least close the gap. Blackman gives them a target to fear as well as open up the middle of the field.
9. Tennessee Titans              Jerel Worthy             DT      MSU
I am a Spartan fan. Believe me when I tell you Worthy will be a rock solid DT. He is an anchor vs. the run as well as a pass rushing threat. Will replace those who miss Haynesworth.
10. Cincinnati Bengals          Matt Khalil                OT      USC
Dalton will have all kinds of chances to succeed. He has tons of young talent to grow with. This could be the making of a rock solid offense.
11. San Francisco 49ers        Stephen Gillmore      CB      SC
12. Miami Dolphins              Dontay Paige Moss  OLB   NC
13. Tampa Bay Buccs           Alfonzo Dennard       CB      Nebraska
14. St. Louis Rams                Trent Richardson      RB     Alabama
15. Oakland Raiders             Jayron Hosley           CB      VT
16. Chicago Bears                 Vontaze Burfict         MLB  Arizona St
17. Dallas Cowboys              Jared Crick               DL      Nebraska
18. Kansas City Chiefs         Riley Reiff                 OT      Iowa
19. Houston Texans              Robert Lester                       FS       Alabama
20. New England Pats (T)     Kelechi Osemele       OG     Iowa St
21. Pittsburg Steelers           Chase Minifield        CB      Virginia
22. Philadelphia Eagles         Michael Brewster     C        Ohio State
23. Arizona Cardinals           Mike Adams             OT      Ohio State
24. San Diego Chargers       Courtney Upshaw      LB      Alabama
25. New York Jets                Brandon Jenkins       OLB   FSU
26. Detroit Lions                   Manti te’o                 MLB  ND
27. Cleveland Browns (T)Â Â Â Â Â Luke Kuechly MLBÂ Â BC
28. Baltimore Ravens           Michael Floyd           WR    ND
29. New England Pats           Brandon Lindsay       OLB   Pittsburg
30. Green Bay Packers        David DeCasto         OG     Stanford
31. New York Giants            Travis Lewis              OLB   Oklahoma
32. Indianapolis Colts           Ray Ray Armstrong SS       Miami
