NFL Power Rankings and 2012 Mock Draft
32. Miami Dolphins (0-4): Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
Miami has now lost Chad Henne for who knows how long, so getting a top notch signal caller like Andrew Luck could really change this franchise around. Tony Sparano is likely out after the season.
31. Indianapolis Colts (0-4): Landry Jones, QB, Oklahoma
Solid developmental quarterback who will benefit greatly from learning from Peyton Manning.
30. St. Louis Rams (0-4): Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
Give Sam Bradford an elite level wide receiver prospect to throw to and see if he struggles like he has in 2011.
29. Minnesota Vikings (0-4): Matt Kalil, OT, USC
Vikings need to block for Christian Ponder’s blind side. Kalil is the best OT in the draft.
28. Kansas City Chiefs (1-3): Matt Barkley, QB, USC
Chiefs get a franchise QB of the future in Barkley, who is a fiery kid with a live arm.
27. Seattle Seahawks (1-3): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
No change here. The Seahawks add the dynamic Griffin to be their quarterback of the future.
26. Jacksonville Jaguars (1-3): Quinton Coples, DL, North Carolina
Jags get a versatile defensive lineman to add to a pretty talented young front four.
25. Denver Broncos (1-3): Dre’ Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
Broncos get some much needed help in the secondary with the long, athletic Kirkpatrick.
24. Cleveland Browns (2-2): Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State
Burfict is a stud, and an elite linebacker prospect who plays with a mean streak.
23. Carolina Panthers (1-3): Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
Sure-handed receiver will be a touchdown machine in the NFL, and Cam Newton will love him.
22. Arizona Cardinals (1-3): Jonathan Martin, OL, Stanford
The Cardinals’ offensive line is atrocious, so getting a top notch guy like Martin is essential.
21. Cincinnati Bengals (2-2): Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
Richardson is my favorite RB prospect and can step in and make Pro Bowls right away.
20. Philadelphia Eagles (2-2): Jared Crick, DL, Nebraska
Best player available here, Eagles get a solid defensive lineman in Crick to rush the quarterback.
19. Oakland Raiders (2-2): Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
Tough, fast, physical cornerback fits exactly what the Raiders want in a defender.
18. Dallas Cowboys (2-2): Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska
Cowboys get a potential lock-down cornerback in Dennard and a steal at this point of the draft.
17. San Francisco 49ers (3-1): Alameda Ta’amu, DT, Washington
Big nose tackle prospect to fill the middle of San Francisco’s defensive line.
16. Tennessee Titans (3-1): Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
Floyd coming in and the return of Kenny Britt gives Jake Locker a lot of weapons offensively.
15. New York Jets (2-2): Dont’a Hightower, LB, Alabama
Hightower is a physical linebacker with great size. Would fit right in to Rex’s defense.
14. Chicago Bears (2-2): Riley Rieff, OT, Iowa
Another Big Ten lineman to help protect Jay Cutler.
13. New York Giants (3-1): Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina
Brown is the best player available, and the Giants usually make the best of those situations.
12. Pittsburgh Steelers (2-2): David DeCastro, OL, Stanford
Top flight guard prospect to add to an often depleted offensive line.
11. Washington Redskins (3-1): Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College
Physical linebacker with great instincts and tackling ability. Would complete a huge revamp of Washington’s front seven.
10. Buffalo Bills (3-1): Brandon Jenkins, DE/OLB, Florida State
Excellent pass rusher with great upside at this stage of the draft.
9. Atlanta Falcons (2-2) (Cleveland Browns): Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina
Physical corner and a great tackler who would give the Browns a couple of nice young players at that position.
8. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (3-1): LaMichael James, RB, Oregon
Speedy running back to complement the power of LeGarrette Blount.
7. San Diego Chargers (3-1): Manti Te’o, LB, Notre Dame
Tackling machine at linebacker who would fit in with San Diego beautifully.
6. Baltimore Ravens (3-1): Courtney Upshaw, LB, Alabama
Been compared to Ray Lewis. Would be interesting to see them play together for a season or two.
5. Detroit Lions (4-0): Bruce Irvin, Joker, West Virginia
Speedy pass rusher who could play linebacker or defensive end for the Lions.
4. Houston Texans (3-1): Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson
Potential nose tackle prospect to continue the revamp of Houston’s vastly improved defense.
3. New Orleans Saints (3-1) (New England Patriots): Donte Paige-Moss, DE/OLB, North Carolina
Big pass rushing option with a lot of upside this late in the first.
2. New England Patriots (3-1): Billy Winn, DL, Boise State
Versatile defensive lineman who would be a perfect fit with New England.
1. Green Bay Packers (4-0): Josh Chapman, DL, Alabama
Big defensive lineman adds depth to the Packers’ front line.