2012 Mock Draft

Here it is. My FINAL 2012 Mock Draft that will be submitted to the Huddle Report for mock draft scoring. Should be quite interesting as always!

1. Colts – Andrew Luck – QB – Stanford

Pick has already been announced. No surprises here.

2. Redskins – Robert Griffin III – QB – Baylor

The Redskins will take whichever QB the Colts won’t so that leaves them with RG3.

3. Vikings – Morris Claiborne – CB – LSU

Shocking pick but seems like Claiborne is the pick. Can’t say I agree, but at least Claiborne is higher on my board than Kalil.

4. Browns – Trent Richardson – RB – Alabama

Kalil is a strong option but they need playmakers. Richardson seems to be their guy all along.

5. Bucs – Luke Kuechly – LB – Boston College

Kalil might go to the Bucs as well but they seem to be content with their line and they have a lot of money tied up in some guys. Kuechly helps their terrible LB corp a lot.

6. Rams – Matt Kalil – OT – USC

The Rams want to add weapons but they can’t pass up Kalil especially since Jason Smith has been a bust and Saffold is a right tackle only.

7. Jaguars – Stephon Gilmore – CB – South Carolina

The Jaguars are very high on Gilmore and although they need to add some weapons this WR class is deep and they did bring in Laurent Robinson. They need help in the secondary and aren’t afraid of reaching.

8. Dolphins – Ryan Tannehill – QB – Texas A&M

Dolphins could go with Blackmon here but it’s been Tannehill all along and I’ll be surprised if they pass him up.

9. Panthers – Fletcher Cox – DT – Mississippi State

The Panthers should be happy that Cox is available to them at 9. Blackmon should also be considered here but they really like LaFell.

10. Bills – Cordy Glenn – OT – Georgia

While people have “reported” that Bills want a receiver, safety, or linebacker here, Buddy Nix himself said he wanted an offensive tackle. He doesn’t usually lie about his picks so I won’t by into the smoke. Glenn is preferred over Reiff because of his length.

11. Chiefs – Dontari Poe – DT – Memphis

The Chiefs could go in a number of directions here but they have gone on record saying they want to draft the best athlete. Early reports (before the smokescreens) stated they wanted a NT or an ILB. Kuechly is gone so Poe makes sense here.

12. Seahawks – Chandler Jones – DE – Syracuse

The Seahawks need a pass-rusher and Jones is flying up boards. They went a length end and Jones fits the bill. Seems like a good match.

13. Cardinals – Justin Blackmon – WR – Oklahoma State

The Cardinals are a team that drafts the best player on the board. While they do need offensive line help, you have to imagine that Blackmon is one of the top players on their board.

14. Cowboys – Mark Barron – S – Alabama

I like Barron, but the top 10 is too early for him. Perhaps teams are trying to drive up his value hoping a team like the Cowboys will trade up for him. They do like him an they have had a lot of contact with Alabama players.

15. Eagles – Quinton Coples – DE/DT – North Carolina

Everyone thinks this pick will be Cox or Brockers or Poe but I like Coples to the Eagles. He can play inside but can be moved around the line. Andy Reid will make sure to keep Coples motivated as well.

16. Jets – Melvin Ingram – OLB – South Carolina

The Jets have said all along that they want to add a blue chip pass-rusher. They’ve also shown a lot of interest in Melvin Ingram. I’m connecting the dots here.

17. Bengals – Michael Floyd – WR – Notre Dame

The Bengals said they wanted to go after defensive players but they can’t pass up Floyd here. The Bengals want to add a #2 receiver and Floyd would be great opposite of A.J. Green.

18. Chargers – Riley Reiff – OT – Iowa

The Chargers main need is a pass-rushing OLB, but they are very unpredictable. They already have 2 starters at OLB so they could be a team to surprise a bit on draft day. Reiff is a good value pick here and they do need to upgrade Clary.

19. Bears – Michael Brockers – DT – LSU

Brockers is said to be at the top of the Bears board and I can’t see him being gone by 19. If those reports are true, then he’ll be the pick if available.

20. Titans – David DeCastro – OG – Stanford

Steal of the draft? The Titans need to upgrade LeRoy Harris and get their running game on track to help Jake Locker.

21. Bengals – Courtney Upshaw – DE – Alabama

The Bengals apparently love Upshaw and some have even called this a lock. I’m not so sure but the Bengals would be getting their big defensive pick they want.

22. Browns – Brandon Weeden – QB – Oklahoma State

I think the Browns are very interested in Weeden. Weeden himself believes the Browns will draft him. They can’t risk him not being there in the early 2nd so they have to pull the trigger here.

23. Lions – Dre Kirkpatrick – CB – Alabama

Best player on the board for the Lions and also fills a pretty big need. Mayhew himself marijuana won’t take a player off their board. While Kirkpatrick was innocent it was still odd he mentioned it would have no effect on their draft.

24. Steelers – Dont’a Hightower – ILB – Alabama

This pick makes too much sense. Hightower can start right away and is the thumper type the Steelers love.

25. Broncos – Doug Martin – RB – Boise State

Defensive tackle is obviously a huge need but the top guys are off the board. Jerel Worthy and Devon Still are both 2nd rounders in my opinion. They could reach for them but they could also draft a RB for the future. Martin is a great back and has been linked to the Broncos.

26. Texans – Coby Fleener – TE – Houston

Fleener has been linked to the Texans and despite their needs I strongly believe they will go with either Fleener or a receiver here.

27. Patriots – Shea McClellin – DE/LB – Boise State

The Patriots need a pass-rusher and McClellin is scheme versatile. He seems like the perfect Patriots pick due to his versatility and attitude.

28. Packers – Josh Robinson – CB – Central Florida

My surprise 1st rounder but I do believe Josh Robinson can sneak in. He could be the best player on the board due to his elite athleticism and the Packers would be happy to land him.

29. Ravens – Peter Konz – OG – Wisconsin

The Ravens have been reportedly been very interested in Konz for quite some time. They believe he can fill the void left by Grubbs departure. He is also a great value pick at this point.

30. 49ers – Amini Silatolu – OG – Midwestern State

Silatolu is also a potential 1st rounder and he’s been linked to the 49ers. He should be the guard of the future and can replace Adam Snyder down the line.

31. (TRADE) Vikings from Patriots – Stephen Hill – WR – Georgia Tech

The Patriots love to trade and acquire more picks and I believe they will do so again this year. The Vikings want a wide receiver and they have met with Stephen Hill. He’s a freak athlete who I think ultimately lands in the 1st.

32. Giants – Bobby Massie – OT – Ole Miss

The Giants are another team that likes to draft the best player on the board. Massie has gotten some 1st round buzz and the Giants are among one of his potential landing spots. Jonathan Martin could be the pick here but his stock seems to be falling.

Overrated 1st Rounders – 2012 NFL Draft

This is Part 2 of a 2 part series where I will take a look at some players that I feel are either underrated or overrated. I enjoy the scouting process and always want to look back to see how my evaluations fared. I’m also not afraid to put my opinions and player grades out there, as I’m sure you can tell by my scouting reports. I hate the cookie-cutter mentality and hopping on the bandwagon with prospects like the media does. It’s bad for the draft community and I feel as though I wouldn’t actually be sharing my own personal thoughts instead just trying to “fit in” so I don’t get blasted for my reports.

This list consists of the players I think are the most overrated in this draft. The list is only limited to potential 1st rounders. I realize that not all of these guys are locks for the 1st round and that the draft is wildly unpredictable, but these players were considered 1st rounders for much of the off-season.

To view my list of underrated 1st rounders please visit – http://ogdraft.com/2012/04/underrated-1st-rounders-2012-nfl-draft/

Justin Blackmon – WR – Oklahoma State

Blackmon can be a great #2 in the NFL, but he's certainly not an elite #1 receiver.

It seems that many have changed their tune on Blackmon, or maybe have just done a little more homework. I don’t believe he is a true #1 receiver and I wrote it in my scouting report in November. Now it seems people are starting to catch on and there’s some rumors he could slide out of the top 10 on draft day. He can still be a very good #2 receiver, but he’s not an elite player and I think he’s worse than former OSU receiver Dez Bryant. Read more

Underrated 1st Rounders – 2012 NFL Draft

This is Part 1 of a 2 part series where I will take a look at some players that I feel are either underrated or overrated. I enjoy the scouting process and always want to look back to see how my evaluations fared. I’m also not afraid to put my opinions and player grades out there, as I’m sure you can tell by my scouting reports. I hate the cookie-cutter mentality and hopping on the bandwagon with prospects like the media does. It’s bad for the draft community and I feel as though I wouldn’t actually be sharing my own personal thoughts instead just trying to “fit in” so I don’t get blasted for my reports.

This list consists of my favorite underrated players in the draft. The list is only limited to potential 1st rounders. I realize that not all of these guys are locks for the 1st round and that the draft is wildly unpredictable, but these players were considered 1st rounders for much of the off-season.

Upshaw's stock is falling because teams don't know if he's a DE or OLB. I think he can succeed at both.

Courtney Upshaw – DE/OLB – Alabama

I’m puzzled at the recent negative buzz surrounding Upshaw. Many are saying his stock is slipping and it’s because teams don’t know where to play him. I think Upshaw can play anywhere. He can be effective standing up or with his hand in the dirt. He may not lack pure speed around the edge but that doesn’t mean he won’t be good at rushing the passer. He’s got tremendous strength and uses his hands better than any pass-rusher in this class. He’ll be a force against the run as well, unlike most of the other top rated guys. I see an all-around great player with the potential to be elite. Read more

Top 100 Value Board 2012

This is my final projection of the Top 100 players to be selected in the draft. I’ve broken down each round into 3 sections to be more specific in where I think they will end up, in no particular order. This is not a mock, it’s simply a list of 100 players. Also note that these are not my personal rankings.

Early First

1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
2. Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
3. Matt Kalil, OT, USC
4. Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
5. Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
6. Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
7. Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
8. Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State
9. Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
10. Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

Mid First

11. Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina
12. David DeCastro, OG, Stanford
13. Cordy Glenn, OG, Georgia
14. Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
15. Mark Barron, S, Alabama
16. Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina
17. Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis
18. Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
19. Courtney Upshaw, OLB, Alabama
20. Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College
21. Michael Brockers, DT, LSU
22. Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

Late First

23. Dont’a Hightower, LB, Alabama
24. Andre Branch, DE, Clemson
25. Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State
26. Nick Perry, DE, USC
27. Rueben Randle, WR, LSU
28. Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
29. Shea McClellin, OLB, Boise State
30. Bobby Massie, OT, Ole Miss
31. David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech
32. Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech

Early Second

33. Kevin Zeitler, OG, Wisconsin
34. Peter Konz, OC, Wisconsin
35. Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson
36. Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
37. Amini Silatolu, OG, Midwestern State
38. Doug Martin, RB, Boise State
39. Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse
40. Devon Still, DT, Penn State
41. Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska
42. Harrison Smith, S, Notre Dame

Mid Second

43. Josh Robinson, CB, Central Florida
44. Kendall Reyes, DT, Connecticut
45. Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois
46. Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina
47. Alameda Ta’amu, DT, Washington
48. Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State
49. Mitchell Schwartz, OT, California
50. Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford
51. Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers
52. Vinny Curry, DE, Marshall
53. Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana
54. Jeff Allen, OT, Illinois

Late Second

55. Lamar Miller, RB, Miami
56. A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois
57. Dwight Bentley, CB, Louisiana-Lafayette
58. Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt
59. Chris Givens, WR, Wake Forest
60. Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
61. Derek Wolfe, DT, Cincinnati
62. Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State
63. Kelechi Osemele, OG, Iowa State
64. Ronnell Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma

Early Third

65. Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati
66. Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson
67. Brandon Brooks, OG, Miami (OH)
68. Mychal Kendricks, LB, California
69. Mike Martin, DT, Michigan
70. Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia
71. Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State
72. Ben Jones, OC, Georgia
73. David Molk, OC, Michigan
74. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon

Mid Third

75. Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin
76. Marvin Jones, WR, California
77. Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
78. Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State
79. Brock Osweiler, QB, Arizona State
80. Josh Chapman, DT, Alabama
81. Oliver Vernon, DE, Miami
82. Bruce Irvin, OLB, West Virginia
83. Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma
84. Jayron Hosley, CB, Virginia Tech
85. Billy Winn, DT, Boise State
86. Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State

Late Third

87. Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska
88. George Iloka, S, Boise State
89. Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple
90. T.Y. Hilton, WR, Florida Atlantic
91. Brandon Washington, OG, Miami
92. Tony Bergstrom, OG, Utah
93. James Michael-Johnson, LB, Nevada
94. Jarius Wright, WR, Arkansas
95. Kyle Wilber, OLB, Wake Forest
96. Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina

97. Terrell Manning, LB, North Carolina State
98. Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State
99. Donald Stephenson, OT, Oklahoma
100. Orson Charles, TE, Georgia

Brandon Weeden Scouting Report

Position

QB

Height

6’4

School

Oklahoma State

Weight

221

Class

Senior

40 Time

4.90

Grade

3rd Round

Arm Strength:

Has the arm strength necessary to make all the throws. Does not have a great arm though. Still floats too many passes and some of his passes simply lack zip. He lacks the arm strength to stick throws unless his footwork is perfect, and it often isn’t. Doesn’t throw a great deep ball either as it tends to hang quite a bit. However, he does do a good job of zipping passes when he has to and shows good touch on shorter throws.

Grade: 2.5

Accuracy:

Accuracy is fairly average. He can hit the open man but he lacks pin-point accuracy. He’ll throw some nice intermediate balls but then he’ll follow it up by throwing it behind his receiver or sailing it over their head. Most comfortable on shorter passes. Struggles to throw the deep ball with good rhythm, as the ball is often too far ahead or behind his receiver.

Grade: 2.5

Mobility:

More athletic than most quarterbacks. Doesn’t elect to run very often but his mobility helps him get out of trouble in the pocket. Not a guy who can beat you with his legs or gain a lot of ground in the open field.

Grade: 3.0

Decision Making:

Looks very impressive when he has a clean pocket. Is calm and is able to side step the rush while keeping his eyes down-field. Will go through his progressions and does a good job of finding the open man. Is always aware of where his checkdown is if he gets in trouble. However, under pressure he’s a completely different player. He’ll force a lot of throws. He will throw without setting his feet and rarely throws the ball away. Instead, he tries to force a pass into coverage that leads interceptions. I worry about how he will hold up behind a poor offensive line in the NFL if he doesn’t learn to A. make quicker decisions and B. throw the ball away if nothings there.

Grade: 2.0

Mechanics:

Played minor league baseball for 5 years and it shows in his release. Not a conventional one and it still looks like he’s throwing a baseball. Doesn’t drop back from under center a lot at OSU so he’ll have to perfect his drops in the NFL. Gets sloppy with his footwork. Won’t drive through the throw and ends up sailing passes. Will need some coaching to sharpen up the fundamentals.

Grade: 2.0

Pocket Awareness:

Calm and keeps his poise in the pocket. Can look like a field general if given time. Can side-step rushers or step up in the pocket and maintains his poise. Senses pressure pretty well and does a good job of getting the ball out. However, his decision making when pressured is poor.

Grade: 3.0

Intangibles:

A 2 year starter who spent 5 years playing minor league baseball. Is going to be 29 years old during his rookie season. Ended his baseball career due to a torn labrum and also suffered a ruptured tendon in his throwing hand in 2010. Praised for his leadership qualities and is regarded as a high character guy. Has no known off-field issues. Didn’t play in an offense that translates very well to the NFL.

Grade: 3.0

Outlook:

People love to debate over Weeden’s age but it’s not much of a factor to me at all. He still has the opportunity to play long enough to make an impact with a team so it doesn’t hurt his value much. At the same time it doesn’t help either. Those who think that because he’s older he’s much better than most quarterbacks in some areas are wrong. He’s not a better decision maker and he still makes the same mistakes any other young and inexperienced quarterback would make. He does have starters upside, but I don’t believe he’d be a top 10 pick if it wasn’t for age. He still needs coaching, and I worry about how he’ll fare playing for a team that doesn’t have many offensive pieces. Especially on a team with a poor line. He gets rattled under pressure and makes bad decisions and if he plays behind a bad line long enough he could get a case of the David Carr/Joey Harrington syndrome.

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