2012 NFL First Round Mock Draft The Chiefs Are Winning "Suck for Luck"

For this 2012 mock draft, I will use my colleague Jesse Bartolis’ latest power rankings as the order. This is my first 2012 NFL mock drafts in awhile so a lot has changed.

1. Kansas City Chiefs: Andrew Luck, Quarterback, Stanford

Andrew Luck is the unquestioned pick here, right? Goodbye, Matt Cassel.

2. Miami Dolphins: Matt Barkley, Quarterback, USC

Dolphins get a fiery quarterback of the future in Matt Barkley.

3. Indianapolis Colts: Landry Jones, Quarterback, Oklahoma

Colts groom Jones to be the eventual replacement to Peyton Manning.

4. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, Offensive Tackle, USC

Kalil will protect the blind side of Minnesota’s quarterback of the future, Christian Ponder.

5. Seattle Seahawks: Robert Griffin III, Quarterback, Baylor

Surprise, surprise. Griffin is going to burst onto the scene and some team is going to pick him way higher than expected.

6. Cincinnati Bengals: Dre’ Kirkpatrick, Cornerback, Alabama

Kirkpatrick takes the spot left by Jonathan Joseph. One of the biggest and most athletic CB prospects I’ve seen.

7. Denver Broncos: Morris Claiborne, Cornerback, LSU

Broncos get the tough, speedy, versatile Claiborne to groom as a key piece of their defensive rebuild.

8. St. Louis Rams: Zach Brown, Linebacker, North Carolina

Brown looks bigger and better this year, and he has elite speed. Could be a huge get for the Rams’ defense.

9. Jacksonville Jaguars: Justin Blackmon, Wide Receiver, Oklahoma State

Blackmon is a big-time playmaker who knows Gabbert from his days in the Big 12. He will help the development of the young QB.

10. Tennessee Titans: Quinton Coples, Defensive End, North Carolina

Versatile enough to play DE or DT for the Titans, a great athlete underachieving this season.

11. Arizona Cardinals: Alshon Jeffery, Wide Receiver, South Carolina

The possibilities of Jeffery along with Larry Fitzgerald are scary to say the least.

12. Carolina Panthers: Michael Floyd, Wide Receiver, Notre Dame

Panthers get a sure-handed receiver to be Cam Newton’s number one for years to come.

13. Chicago Bears: Jonathan Martin, Offensive Tackle, Stanford

Bears continue to make good on their investment in Jay Cutler by protecting him with top draft picks.

14. Cleveland Browns: Brandon Jenkins, Defensive End, Florida State

Top notch pass rusher who can provide pressure off the edge and become an elite player in the NFL.

15. Cleveland Browns (from Atlanta): Alfonzo Dennard, Cornerback, Nebraska

Dennard will take over for Sheldon Brown and provide the Browns with a fantastic young CB duo.

16. Philadelphia Eagles: Jared Crick, Defensive Tackle, Nebraska

Eagles take the best player available here, a pass rushing DT with a blue-collar work ethic.

17. Washington Redskins: Riley Reiff, Offensive Tackle, Iowa

Reiff is a perfect fit for the zone blocking scheme and can take over for Jammal Brown at RT.

18. New York Giants: Trent Richardson, Running Back, Alabama

Best player available here, a tactic often used by the Giants. Richardson will make Pro Bowls in New York.

19. Oakland Raiders: Bruce Irvin, Joker, West Virginia

Athletic freak with tons of upside as a pass rusher. He will entice the Raiders.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: LaMichael James, Running Back, Oregon

Speed back to pair with former Duck LeGarrette Blount who adds a dimension to the Bucs offense.

21. Buffalo Bills: David DeCastro, Guard, Stanford

Smart player who will start at guard and protect Ryan Fitzpatrick.

22. New York Jets: Cordy Glenn, Guard, Georgia

Powerful guard prospect who will fit into the Jets’ ground and pound offense.

23. Houston Texans: Brandon Thompson, Defensive Tackle, Clemson

Potential nose tackle prospect who adds more youth and talent to an already awesome front seven.

24. San Francisco 49ers: Stephon Gilmore, Cornerback, South Carolina

Underrated prospect who hits like a ton of bricks. Good fit for the Niners.

25. Dallas Cowboys: Jerel Worthy, Defensive Lineman, Michigan State

Versatile lineman who should shoot up draft boards this year.

26. New England Patriots (from New Orleans): Kelechi Osemele, Guard, Iowa State

Powerful guard prospect who could possibly play tackle in the Pats’ scheme if needed.

27. Pittsburgh Steelers: Alameda Ta’Amu, Defensive Tackle, Washington

Massive nose tackle prospect who would make the transition from Casey Hampton very easy.

28. Detroit Lions: Luke Kuechly, Linebacker, Boston College

Steal at this point. Cerebral, leader, and a tackling machine.

29. Baltimore Ravens: Courtney Upshaw, Linebacker, Alabama

Compares to Ray Lewis in some ways, so who better to introduce him to the NFL?

30. San Diego Chargers: Manti Te’o, Linebacker, Notre Dame

Te’o is another steal this late in the first round. A tackling machine and a perfect fit for the 3-4 defense.

31: New England Patriots: Jeff Fuller, Wide Receiver, Texas A&M

Fringe first round receiver prospect who is falling down the draft board slightly, but could have a strong finish. Great size.

32. Green Bay Packers: T.J. McDonald, Safety, USC

Pairs with Morgan Burnett to give the Packers a dangerous safety tandem.

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2012 NFL First Round Mock Draft The Chiefs Are Winning “Suck for Luck”

By Sayre Bedinger | Sep 28, 2011