AlbinoApe's Mock Draft (Round 1)
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1 - KC: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M
The consensus best player in the draft, he and Albert will bolster a strong offensive line to protect Alex Smith.
The consensus best player in the draft, he and Albert will bolster a strong offensive line to protect Alex Smith.
2 - JAX: Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama
Milliner silences the one big question scouts had against him; his top end speed, by running an amazing 4.37 40-yard dash. His talent and skill are off thee charts, and he comes from the SEC, the closest thing to the NFL in college football. Imagine Richard Sherman, but faster.
Milliner silences the one big question scouts had against him; his top end speed, by running an amazing 4.37 40-yard dash. His talent and skill are off thee charts, and he comes from the SEC, the closest thing to the NFL in college football. Imagine Richard Sherman, but faster.
3 - BUF: Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia
Buffalo's new regime wants to find the quarterback of the future enough to trade up with Oakland, who's other needs outweigh quarterback, and pull the trigger on the uber talented Smith, hoping the Aaron Rogers comparisons are accurate. There are enough quarterback needy teams that are between 3 and 7, to merit this trade. Paring Smith with C.J. Spiller and Stevie Johnson seem almost unfair.
Buffalo's new regime wants to find the quarterback of the future enough to trade up with Oakland, who's other needs outweigh quarterback, and pull the trigger on the uber talented Smith, hoping the Aaron Rogers comparisons are accurate. There are enough quarterback needy teams that are between 3 and 7, to merit this trade. Paring Smith with C.J. Spiller and Stevie Johnson seem almost unfair.
4 - PHI: Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan
This small school riser, Fisher solidified his spot as a top 10 pick with a dominant Senior Bowl.
This small school riser, Fisher solidified his spot as a top 10 pick with a dominant Senior Bowl.
5 - DET: Ezekiel Ansah, DE, BYU
The native from Ghana is extremely raw, and although has only played organized football for 3 years, his other-worldly athleticism was on full display during his MVP Senior bowl game (the Lions staff coached him) and the combine. He seems destined to bolster that defensive line alongside Suh and Fairley.
The native from Ghana is extremely raw, and although has only played organized football for 3 years, his other-worldly athleticism was on full display during his MVP Senior bowl game (the Lions staff coached him) and the combine. He seems destined to bolster that defensive line alongside Suh and Fairley.
6 - CLE: Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon
Cleveland is switching to a 3-4 defence under Ray Horton, and take a player who has done wonders for himself this offseason. Jordan showed his fluid athleticism and speed, which allowed him to be used for so many thing at Oregon, during his combine. He seems too good to pass up for Cleveland, who are a few pieces away from being a good team.
Cleveland is switching to a 3-4 defence under Ray Horton, and take a player who has done wonders for himself this offseason. Jordan showed his fluid athleticism and speed, which allowed him to be used for so many thing at Oregon, during his combine. He seems too good to pass up for Cleveland, who are a few pieces away from being a good team.
7 - ARI: Matt Barkley, QB, USC
Bruce Arians is a master at grooming quarterbacks (Peyton, Big Ben, Luck) and reaches for a players who's intangibles and illustrious career overshadow his lack of athleticism and subpar senior year. Along with Smith, these two could really surprise a lot of people.
Bruce Arians is a master at grooming quarterbacks (Peyton, Big Ben, Luck) and reaches for a players who's intangibles and illustrious career overshadow his lack of athleticism and subpar senior year. Along with Smith, these two could really surprise a lot of people.
8 - OAK: Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida
Oakland takes the best player available, who just happens to fill a need. Floyd should bolster that line for years to come.
Oakland takes the best player available, who just happens to fill a need. Floyd should bolster that line for years to come.
9 - NYJ: Cordarrelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee
The Jets are in desperate need for a playmaker. It's too early to give up on Sanchez, and by seeing what Patterson did with the ball in his hands this year at Tennessee, Sanchez returning to form isn't that much of a reach.
The Jets are in desperate need for a playmaker. It's too early to give up on Sanchez, and by seeing what Patterson did with the ball in his hands this year at Tennessee, Sanchez returning to form isn't that much of a reach.
10 - TEN: Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama
Tennessee lucks out by getting a player who paved the way for Richardson, Ingram, and Lacy en route to multiple national titles.
Tennessee lucks out by getting a player who paved the way for Richardson, Ingram, and Lacy en route to multiple national titles.
11 - SD: Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma
San Diego, desperate to keep Phillip Rivers upright, takes the athletic Johnson, who seemed to get better as the season progressed.
San Diego, desperate to keep Phillip Rivers upright, takes the athletic Johnson, who seemed to get better as the season progressed.
12 - MIA: Barkevious Mingo, OLB, LSU
Miami lucks out and lands Mingo, who proved to be a threat during his time in Baton Rouge. Opposite Cameron Wake, Mingo could develope into pro-bowl talent.
Miami lucks out and lands Mingo, who proved to be a threat during his time in Baton Rouge. Opposite Cameron Wake, Mingo could develope into pro-bowl talent.
13 - TB: Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State
A great value at this point, Werner shows good pass rushing skills, but is a rock against the run. The 'Germinator' should bolster that line for years to come.
A great value at this point, Werner shows good pass rushing skills, but is a rock against the run. The 'Germinator' should bolster that line for years to come.
14 - CAR: Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah
Heart conditions are no laughing matter, but all aside, Lotulelei is one of the top prospects in the draft. If he falls this far, expect the Panthers to 'pounce' on him.
Heart conditions are no laughing matter, but all aside, Lotulelei is one of the top prospects in the draft. If he falls this far, expect the Panthers to 'pounce' on him.
15 - NO: Damontre Moore, DE, Texas A&M
After an ugly combine, questions about his athleticism were answered. New Orleans, in dire need of defensive help, could overlook those issues in favour of his college success.
After an ugly combine, questions about his athleticism were answered. New Orleans, in dire need of defensive help, could overlook those issues in favour of his college success.
17 - PIT: Alec Ogletree, ILB, Georgia
The Steel City rolls the dice on a player with unparalleled potential at this point in the draft. Converted from safety, this athletic specimen has the physicality to play sideline to sideline, and the tenacity to leave a lasting impact games. Character issues aside (DUI, failed drug test), he is a top ten talent.
The Steel City rolls the dice on a player with unparalleled potential at this point in the draft. Converted from safety, this athletic specimen has the physicality to play sideline to sideline, and the tenacity to leave a lasting impact games. Character issues aside (DUI, failed drug test), he is a top ten talent.
18 - DAL: Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri
With a plethora of D-line talent, Dallas lands a gem in the athletic Richardson, who should help improve their woeful defence.
With a plethora of D-line talent, Dallas lands a gem in the athletic Richardson, who should help improve their woeful defence.
19 - NYG: Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida State
The Giants finally land a true lockdown corner to play opposite Amukamara, in the consensus number 2 corner in the draft. Their secondary was laughable at times last year.
The Giants finally land a true lockdown corner to play opposite Amukamara, in the consensus number 2 corner in the draft. Their secondary was laughable at times last year.
20 - CHI: D.J. Fluker, OT, Alabama
Chicago reaches on the massive mauler Fluker. Many think he projects better as a gaurd at the next level, but with his giant hands and armspan, he can slide right in at right tackle; aiding both Forte and Cutler.
Chicago reaches on the massive mauler Fluker. Many think he projects better as a gaurd at the next level, but with his giant hands and armspan, he can slide right in at right tackle; aiding both Forte and Cutler.
21 - CIN: Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame
Cincinnati would love to see Ogletree fall, but I have him getting taken prior to their selection. They go best player available, and take Eifert, who has been so dependable for the Irish the past few seasons.
Cincinnati would love to see Ogletree fall, but I have him getting taken prior to their selection. They go best player available, and take Eifert, who has been so dependable for the Irish the past few seasons.
22 - STL: Keenan Allen, WR, California
Already having adressed the offensive line, the Rams finally give Sam Bradford the numer one guy he deserves. Allen is a complete package, minus top tier speed, and could develop into Bradford's best friend.
Already having adressed the offensive line, the Rams finally give Sam Bradford the numer one guy he deserves. Allen is a complete package, minus top tier speed, and could develop into Bradford's best friend.
23 - MIN: DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson
Minnesota has a strong defence, and the best player in the league in Adrian Peterson, so who can blame them for reaching on a guy who can develop alongside Ponder. With Percy Harvin, who appears to be staying in Minnesota, Ponder should appreciate the presence of the drafts best route runner.
Minnesota has a strong defence, and the best player in the league in Adrian Peterson, so who can blame them for reaching on a guy who can develop alongside Ponder. With Percy Harvin, who appears to be staying in Minnesota, Ponder should appreciate the presence of the drafts best route runner.
24 - IND: Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia
24 seems a nosedive for a guy many considered a top 5 talent. With uncanny speed and pass-rushing prowness, Jarvis Jones is a calculated risk for the Colts, who need to fill a need with Dwight Freeney's sudden departure. Sinal Stenosis is a potentially career ending condition, so he truly is boom-or-bust.
24 seems a nosedive for a guy many considered a top 5 talent. With uncanny speed and pass-rushing prowness, Jarvis Jones is a calculated risk for the Colts, who need to fill a need with Dwight Freeney's sudden departure. Sinal Stenosis is a potentially career ending condition, so he truly is boom-or-bust.
25 - SEA: Johnathan Hankins, DT, Ohio State
Seattle is a few pieces away from contention, and big man Hankins may be enough to put them over the top.
Seattle is a few pieces away from contention, and big man Hankins may be enough to put them over the top.
26 - GB: Matt Elam, SS, Florida
With the loss pf Charles Woodson, the Packers look to take a playmaker at a position of need. While he may be a slight reach, Elam, one of the most ferocious hitters in the class, has been a force not to be reckoned with in the Gators secondary the past couple seasons.
With the loss pf Charles Woodson, the Packers look to take a playmaker at a position of need. While he may be a slight reach, Elam, one of the most ferocious hitters in the class, has been a force not to be reckoned with in the Gators secondary the past couple seasons.
27 - HOU: Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia
Houston lacks much of anything outside of the aging Andre Johnson for Schuab to target. Austin is the most lethal in the class with the ball in his hand, and will serve as a nice piece in Houston's offence.
Houston lacks much of anything outside of the aging Andre Johnson for Schuab to target. Austin is the most lethal in the class with the ball in his hand, and will serve as a nice piece in Houston's offence.
28 - DEN: Manti Te'o, ILB, Notre Dame
Denver came close this year but fell short. This pick would ensure that they aren't losing any stream heading into next year. Catfishing hoax aside, Te'o, regardless of how he tested at the combine, is a special player on and off the field.
Denver came close this year but fell short. This pick would ensure that they aren't losing any stream heading into next year. Catfishing hoax aside, Te'o, regardless of how he tested at the combine, is a special player on and off the field.
29 - NE: Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State
New Englands cupboard of corners is suddenly looking pretty barren. They roll the dice on Banks, who can ease into the starting job nicely.
New Englands cupboard of corners is suddenly looking pretty barren. They roll the dice on Banks, who can ease into the starting job nicely.
30 - ATL: Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina
The first big reach of the round, Atlanta just released Michael turner and need someone who can carry the full load. Tampa Bay was in a similar position last year (31) and chose Doug Martin. We all know how well that worked out for them, and Bernard fits similar to Martins low, shifty, playing type.
The first big reach of the round, Atlanta just released Michael turner and need someone who can carry the full load. Tampa Bay was in a similar position last year (31) and chose Doug Martin. We all know how well that worked out for them, and Bernard fits similar to Martins low, shifty, playing type.
31 - SF: Margus Hunt, DE, Southern Methodist
We all know how San Francisco struggled in the pass rush without Justin Smith aiding Aldon Smith. The superbly athletic Hunt can play a similar role and learn from the best.
We all know how San Francisco struggled in the pass rush without Justin Smith aiding Aldon Smith. The superbly athletic Hunt can play a similar role and learn from the best.
32 - BAL: Kevin Minter, ILB, LSU
With the retiring of Ray Lewis, middle linebacker is now a glaring hole. What better time than now to fill that gap with the hard-hitting Minter.
With the retiring of Ray Lewis, middle linebacker is now a glaring hole. What better time than now to fill that gap with the hard-hitting Minter.
User Comments
Sunday, March 3, 2013 6:41 PM
Average -- I like your picks but I do not think the Broncos will take Te'o. They just got over the Tebo thing. I like Minter or Brown at ILB/MLB.
Average -- I like your picks but I do not think the Broncos will take Te'o. They just got over the Tebo thing. I like Minter or Brown at ILB/MLB.
Sunday, March 3, 2013 7:54 PM
Average -- No way Bengals take a TE. CB, LB or S.
Average -- No way Bengals take a TE. CB, LB or S.
Monday, March 4, 2013 12:48 PM
Average -- The Packers can get a SS in rnd. 2-3 they need DE foremost so while I like Elam if Hunt is there he should be the pick
Average -- The Packers can get a SS in rnd. 2-3 they need DE foremost so while I like Elam if Hunt is there he should be the pick
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