Steelcurtain13's Mock Draft (Round 1)
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1 - KC: Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia
Andy Reid needs a QB, and there aren't any decent free agents out there, and Smith has the best skillset of the QB draft class.
Andy Reid needs a QB, and there aren't any decent free agents out there, and Smith has the best skillset of the QB draft class.
2 - JAX: Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State
Jacksonville's long search for a pass rush ends by taking Werner. If they bring back Babin, the two of them should form a great pass rushing duo.
Jacksonville's long search for a pass rush ends by taking Werner. If they bring back Babin, the two of them should form a great pass rushing duo.
3 - OAK: Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah
Tommy Kelly and Richard Seymour are finished. The Raiders need some youth on the defensive front, and Lotulelei is exactly what Oakland needs to start rebuilding their defense.
Tommy Kelly and Richard Seymour are finished. The Raiders need some youth on the defensive front, and Lotulelei is exactly what Oakland needs to start rebuilding their defense.
4 - PHI: Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia
The Eagles are switching to a 3-4 and need a rush linebacker off the edge, enter Jarvis Jones. Hopefully his talent will help the Eagles secondary live up to their big name hype finally
The Eagles are switching to a 3-4 and need a rush linebacker off the edge, enter Jarvis Jones. Hopefully his talent will help the Eagles secondary live up to their big name hype finally
5 - DET: Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M
The Lions are bound to lose at least one of their defensive linemen to free agency. Moore has a great motor and is a dominant defender who can line up at the end of the line with Suh and Fairley in the middle and make an immediate impact.
The Lions are bound to lose at least one of their defensive linemen to free agency. Moore has a great motor and is a dominant defender who can line up at the end of the line with Suh and Fairley in the middle and make an immediate impact.
6 - CLE: Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU
The Browns are yet another team switching to a 3-4 defense with Ray Horton coming to town. Mingo will be a perfect fit for the new scheme.
The Browns are yet another team switching to a 3-4 defense with Ray Horton coming to town. Mingo will be a perfect fit for the new scheme.
7 - ARI: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M
The Cardinals are given an absolute gift here. Their line was garbage all season long, and in the draft they manage to get the best offensive lineman in Joeckel. Now all they need is some solid QB play.
The Cardinals are given an absolute gift here. Their line was garbage all season long, and in the draft they manage to get the best offensive lineman in Joeckel. Now all they need is some solid QB play.
8 - BUF: Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse
The Bills need a QB and Nassib seems like the best pick for the Bills with them bringing in Nassib's college coach and offensive coordinator. This is the most logical pick for Buffalo if QB is a priority in the draft.
The Bills need a QB and Nassib seems like the best pick for the Bills with them bringing in Nassib's college coach and offensive coordinator. This is the most logical pick for Buffalo if QB is a priority in the draft.
9 - NYJ: Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama
With trade rumors swirling about Revis, and now Cromartie too, the Jets will need to add to their secondary, and Milliner is the best in the draft.
With trade rumors swirling about Revis, and now Cromartie too, the Jets will need to add to their secondary, and Milliner is the best in the draft.
10 - TEN: Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon
The Titans defense was horrible this season, and by adding Jordan to the mix, should improve their pass rush, and can hopefully help out their defensive backs in the process.
The Titans defense was horrible this season, and by adding Jordan to the mix, should improve their pass rush, and can hopefully help out their defensive backs in the process.
11 - SD: Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama
Philip Rivers will pick Warmack up personally from the airport if he falls to San Diego. Their offensive line needs help across the board, and Warmack is the best interior O-line prospect in the entire draft. They can add a tackle via free agency.
Philip Rivers will pick Warmack up personally from the airport if he falls to San Diego. Their offensive line needs help across the board, and Warmack is the best interior O-line prospect in the entire draft. They can add a tackle via free agency.
12 - MIA: Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee
Brian Hartline is not a #1 receiver. Patterson gives them a big, strong, speedy receiver who can easily step in right away and be Ryan Tannehill's go-to #1 receiver.
Brian Hartline is not a #1 receiver. Patterson gives them a big, strong, speedy receiver who can easily step in right away and be Ryan Tannehill's go-to #1 receiver.
13 - TB: Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State
The Bucs secondary was atrocious this season. With Milliner already off the board, they need to go with Banks, who has all the talent to become a shut-down corner in the NFL.
The Bucs secondary was atrocious this season. With Milliner already off the board, they need to go with Banks, who has all the talent to become a shut-down corner in the NFL.
14 - CAR: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
Though the Panthers have needs on the defensive side of the ball, the draft is very deep with defensive talent, and Fisher is shooting up draft boards, and Jordan Gross isn't getting any younger. Fisher can eventually replace Gross and protect Cam Newton's blindside for many years to come.
Though the Panthers have needs on the defensive side of the ball, the draft is very deep with defensive talent, and Fisher is shooting up draft boards, and Jordan Gross isn't getting any younger. Fisher can eventually replace Gross and protect Cam Newton's blindside for many years to come.
15 - NO: Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State
The Saints defense was one of worst defenses I've ever seen. They can go a number of different ways with this pick. But I think they have to go with bolstering their secondary by adding Rhodes
The Saints defense was one of worst defenses I've ever seen. They can go a number of different ways with this pick. But I think they have to go with bolstering their secondary by adding Rhodes
16 - STL: Jonathan Cooper, OG, North Carolina
Cooper is smart, physical player who will be a day one starter on the Rams offensive line. Steven Jackson, who will hopefully be back with the team, will love this pick.
Cooper is smart, physical player who will be a day one starter on the Rams offensive line. Steven Jackson, who will hopefully be back with the team, will love this pick.
17 - PIT: Manti Te'o, ILB, Notre Dame
The Steelers have so many needs on defense considering they had the #1 defense in the league. They need to get younger on defense, and though Manti Te'o had a poor game in the BCS Championship, he is still one of the top defenders in the draft, and lining him up beside Lawrence Timmons will be a great fit. Te'o is a very smart player, and will become a superstar like James Farrior under the guidance of Dick Lebeau.
The Steelers have so many needs on defense considering they had the #1 defense in the league. They need to get younger on defense, and though Manti Te'o had a poor game in the BCS Championship, he is still one of the top defenders in the draft, and lining him up beside Lawrence Timmons will be a great fit. Te'o is a very smart player, and will become a superstar like James Farrior under the guidance of Dick Lebeau.
18 - DAL: Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida
Dallas is switching to a 4-3 with Monte Kiffin as the new DC. Ratliff and Floyd on the interior defensive line will terrific start to the 'Boys new defensive look.
Dallas is switching to a 4-3 with Monte Kiffin as the new DC. Ratliff and Floyd on the interior defensive line will terrific start to the 'Boys new defensive look.
19 - NYG: Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU
The comparisons to JPP aside, Ansah has all the potential to be one of the top defenders in the NFL. Since he hasn't been playing football that long, he doesn't have to start right away, and can learn behind two of the best defensive ends in the league in Tuck and JPP.
The comparisons to JPP aside, Ansah has all the potential to be one of the top defenders in the NFL. Since he hasn't been playing football that long, he doesn't have to start right away, and can learn behind two of the best defensive ends in the league in Tuck and JPP.
20 - CHI: Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma
Cutler needs a left tackle. and Lane Johnson's stock is on the rise. The Bears wil need to add more pieces to their O-line in the later rounds, but Lane Johnson is the way to start what should be a complete offensive line overhaul.
Cutler needs a left tackle. and Lane Johnson's stock is on the rise. The Bears wil need to add more pieces to their O-line in the later rounds, but Lane Johnson is the way to start what should be a complete offensive line overhaul.
21 - CIN: Alec Ogletree, ILB, Georgia
Maualuga will most likely be gone, and the Bengals can bring in Ogletree to line up at inside or outside linebacker, wherever they need him, and he will make an impact.
Maualuga will most likely be gone, and the Bengals can bring in Ogletree to line up at inside or outside linebacker, wherever they need him, and he will make an impact.
22 - STL: Kenny Vaccaro, SS, Texas
The Rams turn to the defense with their second first round pick, and Vaccaro is arguably the best safety in the draft. The Rams defense is a very talented young defense, and Vaccaro can only make them even better.
The Rams turn to the defense with their second first round pick, and Vaccaro is arguably the best safety in the draft. The Rams defense is a very talented young defense, and Vaccaro can only make them even better.
23 - MIN: Keenan Allen, WR, California
The Vikings need receivers whether they lose Percy Harvin or not. Allen is one of the top receiving prospects and can definitely help take some pressure off of AP and the run game, and Harvin too if he returns to the team.
The Vikings need receivers whether they lose Percy Harvin or not. Allen is one of the top receiving prospects and can definitely help take some pressure off of AP and the run game, and Harvin too if he returns to the team.
24 - IND: Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State
The Colts' switch to a 3-4 means they need a nose tackle. Hankins is a monster in the middle, and has tremendous speed and athleticism for his size.
The Colts' switch to a 3-4 means they need a nose tackle. Hankins is a monster in the middle, and has tremendous speed and athleticism for his size.
25 - SEA: D.J. Fluker, OT, Alabama
Giacomini is the weak link of the Seahawks offensive line. Fluker is enormous and a terrific run blocker for a team built around establishing the run. Fluker should make his presence felt on the Seahawks.
Giacomini is the weak link of the Seahawks offensive line. Fluker is enormous and a terrific run blocker for a team built around establishing the run. Fluker should make his presence felt on the Seahawks.
26 - GB: Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame
Finley is most likely done with the Pack. The Pack will look to add another weapon to Rodgers arsenal, especially considering they may also be losing Greg Jennings as well.
Finley is most likely done with the Pack. The Pack will look to add another weapon to Rodgers arsenal, especially considering they may also be losing Greg Jennings as well.
27 - HOU: Robert Woods, WR, USC
Andre Johnson is long overdue for some additional receiver help on the other side. Kevin Walter just isn't that guy, and none of their draft picks this year panned out. Robert Woods is a great receiver, a big, physical player who can eventually one day, take Andre's spot as the #1
Andre Johnson is long overdue for some additional receiver help on the other side. Kevin Walter just isn't that guy, and none of their draft picks this year panned out. Robert Woods is a great receiver, a big, physical player who can eventually one day, take Andre's spot as the #1
28 - DEN: Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama
The Broncos are one of the best rosters in the league, very few weak spots. Adding Jesse Williams to play the NT position will only make their defense, especially their run defense that much better.
The Broncos are one of the best rosters in the league, very few weak spots. Adding Jesse Williams to play the NT position will only make their defense, especially their run defense that much better.
29 - NE: Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia
Wes Welker is gone, Tavon Austin is in. He is a speedy receiver who can step right in and possibly fill Wes Welker's role immediately... not likely though, but this is still a solid pick though.
Wes Welker is gone, Tavon Austin is in. He is a speedy receiver who can step right in and possibly fill Wes Welker's role immediately... not likely though, but this is still a solid pick though.
30 - ATL: Alex Okafor, DE, Texas
Ray Edwards didn't work out opposite John Abraham. The Falcons can bring in Okafor and put him on the other side, and finally take some pressure off John and give them a balanced pass rush on both sides.
Ray Edwards didn't work out opposite John Abraham. The Falcons can bring in Okafor and put him on the other side, and finally take some pressure off John and give them a balanced pass rush on both sides.
31 - BAL: Kevin Minter, ILB, LSU
Ray Lewis is done after the Super Bowl. The Ravens need to find someone to take his spot on the field. Kevin Minter is the one given that tall task.
Ray Lewis is done after the Super Bowl. The Ravens need to find someone to take his spot on the field. Kevin Minter is the one given that tall task.
32 - SF: Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
Somehow the 49ers manage to have one of the top defensive prospects fall to them. Sheldon Richardson has a relentless motor but also versatility, and can line up anywhere on the defensive front. Richardson will eventually become a starter, and for the time being he can learn from one of the best defensive units, and provide excellent insurance if Justin Smith ever goes down again with an injury.
Somehow the 49ers manage to have one of the top defensive prospects fall to them. Sheldon Richardson has a relentless motor but also versatility, and can line up anywhere on the defensive front. Richardson will eventually become a starter, and for the time being he can learn from one of the best defensive units, and provide excellent insurance if Justin Smith ever goes down again with an injury.
User Comments
Monday, January 28, 2013 12:46 PM
Above Average -- Would rather see Lions take Milliner. Couple a little high couple a little low
Above Average -- Would rather see Lions take Milliner. Couple a little high couple a little low
Monday, February 4, 2013 9:13 PM
Above Average -- Right on with the bengals.
Above Average -- Right on with the bengals.
Tuesday, February 5, 2013 1:43 PM
Excellent -- I like the info about who's moving to a 3-4 and 4-3, plus the Philip Rivers picking Chance Warmack up at the airport line. I'd *love* for Milliner to fall to the J-E-T-S, but would be shocked if it happend. I he's there, grab 'em!
Excellent -- I like the info about who's moving to a 3-4 and 4-3, plus the Philip Rivers picking Chance Warmack up at the airport line. I'd *love* for Milliner to fall to the J-E-T-S, but would be shocked if it happend. I he's there, grab 'em!
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