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I would have thought the same as you, but most reports of Jeffery is that he's around 250 lbs and was recently timed in the 4.8s for the 40 yd dash. I can easily see a Mike Williams (Detroit) situation here. Staying in shape should be a given and it doesn't look like he is.

With that in mind, OSU's Joe Bauserman might be a good UDFA option too.

Good use of the sarcasm font guys

The Purple is too hard to read. I skip right over that.

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Me too.

I'm a little slow catching on. I think I get the purple now after having read a few posts.

jc

Killer mock over at walterfootball...he must have read my posts

#2 QB Griffin (#4+#22)
# 38 WR Sanu
#68 CB Minnifield
#100 RT Schwartz
#118 RB C.Gray

I dont see Sanu or Schwartz dropping this far....Minnifield is a stretch too but I would sign up for this draft right now and throw a party

http://walterfootball.com/draft2012.php

Luck to Indy, Manning to Miami, RG3 to Washington, Flynn to Seattle
4. Eagles trade # 14 + Desean Jackson and a 2nd for Browns #4, Eagles take Blackmon who runs a 4.47

1a. Tannehill could probably get at 22 now but better safe than sorry
1b. CB DreKirkpatrick We move him to Safety
2a. DE Vinny Curry
2b. CB STephon Gillmore
3. May the Swartz be with you OT Swartz Cal.
4 RB Lennon Creer Louisiana Tech
4b. OLB Danny Trevathon
5. WR Jordan White WEstern Michigan *will be the next out of nowere superstar receiverI
5b. OT James Carmon (project tackle with huge upside)

Anyone come across a reputable mock following the combine?

NFL Mock Draft: Spring Equinox Edition
21st March, 2012 - 12:25 pm

By Jeff Risdon

I added an extra trade in this one, with Miami trading up to #3 to get Ryan Tannehill. This was completed just before the Demeco Ryans-to-Philly deal and I will edit that in the next version. The only real draft impact I see from that is that Philly is that much less likely to take a 1st round LB.

As always, this represents what I think the given teams might do in the given situations. It does not necessarily reflect the choices I would make in the same situation. The "What Jeff Risdon Would Do" mock draft will be done next week.

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford. New GM Ryan Grigson threw Luck a real bone by re-signing Reggie Wayne to help fill in some of the myriad needs around their new franchise QB. I suspect we'll see a lot of secondary and OL help in the later rounds.

2. Washington Ethnic Slurs (from STL): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor. They didn't give up all those picks for just anyone. RG3 is the man and they are already active in building around him.

3. *Miami Dolphins (from MIN): Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M. Even if they sign Alex Smith, Tannehill provides better long-term potential. Owner Stephen Ross will not be content with merely Alex Smith, and this deal would sate his lust for juice and attention. It's probably the most prudent football move they can make as well. If Minnesota sticks here I would strongly expect either Matt Kalil or Morris Claiborne.

4. Cleveland Browns: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State. There are a number of directions the Browns can go with. If Tannehill is still on the board he is absolutely in play, though I get the sense GM Tom Heckert would prefer to pass on him. Blackmon would give the team a legit #1 weapon in the passing game to pair with last year's solid rookie Greg Little. Trent Richardson and Morris Claiborne will also get long and deserved consideration. It also wouldn't surprise me if they traded back from here, particularly if Tannehill is the desired target.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU. The Bucs desperately need an infusion of young, mentally stable talent in the secondary. Claiborne has all the makings of a very good shutdown corner, and that is a necessity in a division with Brees, Newton, and Ryan as the opposing QBs. Richardson and Kalil are certainly possibilities as well.

6. St. Louis Rams (from WAS): Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama. Curveball time! My rationale: the RB that Richardson most reminds me of is Eddie George, only a little more slippery. Who was George's NFL coach? That's right, Rams coach Jeff Fisher. He knows the importance of having a back that can get the tough yards but also break away. Steven Jackson remains solid but the miles are really adding up, and Richardson is head and shoulders above the rest of the RB class.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Matt Kalil, T, USC. They probably need a WR more even after their plunge into free agency, but getting a potential franchise left tackle is too tempting for GM Gene Smith to pass here. If he's gone, they will strongly consider Michael Floyd or Quentin Coples. The wild card is Melvin Ingram, a player they really liked in Mobile during Senior Bowl week.

8. *Minnesota Vikings (from MIA): Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama. With Kalil gone the Vikings turn to their other pressing need, cornerback. Kirkpatrick plays like a bigger Antoine Winfield, a pesky cover man that is exceptional in run support. Remember, their division foes include Calvin Johnson, Greg Jennings, and now Brandon Marshall. If Miami is picking here and Tannehill is gone, I would expect Floyd, Coples, or maybe Riley Reiff here.

9. Carolina Panthers: Quentin Coples, DE, North Carolina. Coples has top 5 physical talents but in 2011 seldom played with the intensity and fire that are needed to achieve his full potential. He's a perfect fit for their defense, a big end that can slide inside on passing downs. Coach Rivera will believe he can coax the full effort from Coples. I don't see him falling beyond here.

10. Buffalo Bills: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame. With Mario Williams signed the need for an edge rusher goes down the priority list. WR is not the most glaring need, but I like the concept of pairing the big Floyd with Stevie Johnson as a 1-2 punch for Ryan Fitzpatrick. I think Chan Gailey will like it too. The Bills are noted for sticking firm to their own board, and that could mean Cordy Glenn or Riley Reiff or an unexpected wild card like David Decastro or Stephon Gilmore here. If Kirkpatrick were still on the board he would be the pick.

11. Kansas City Chiefs: Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State. The unrefined Cox projects best as a 5-technique, and the Chiefs have an opening. Scouts are tantalized by his potential, but fans will want to be patient with his learning curve. Dontari Poe or Melvin Ingram would be fine picks too.

12. Seattle Seahawks: Jonathan Martin, T, Stanford. Total hunch pick, but the ever-evolving Seahawks like lacks a legit LT and Martin has a chance to be a good one. I could easily see them going with pass rush help or even a WR here.

13. Arizona Cardinals: Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB, South Carolina. Ingram brings speed and strength to the perimeter of the defense, and the Cardinals sorely need more pass rushing prowess. He could go higher than this, and the Cards could opt to go OL or even the right WR here.

14. Dallas Cowboys: Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis. I sense the enthusiasm on Poe is waning a bit, but there is still more than enough to like that he goes a few picks before here. Dallas is in the process of overhauling an ineffective front, and Poe can be a guy to build around. I've been told by a fairly reliable source they covet Dre Kirkpatrick.

15. Philadelphia Eagles: Cordy Glenn, OL, Georgia. Glenn has the ability to play every spot except center, though he fits best as a right tackle. Since it's the Eagles, expect the draftee to play on one of the lines and also expect a trade down.

16. New York Jets: Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor. With the renewed commitment to The Sanchize, getting him a solid vertical threat sounds like a good idea. Wright plays a whole lot faster than his poor time at the Combine, and he should fit well in the retooled offense. For those questioning his size, he is almost a physical clone of Santonio Holmes, the guy he would be replacing in New York. I have to think they'll look long and hard at OL and pass rush help as well.

17. Cincinnati Bengals (from OAK): Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina. The Bengals have quietly been trying to get rid of the "fun lovin' criminals" label, but they do make exceptions for what they feel is exceptional talent. Gilmore was inconsistent at SC but has strong physical skills and good size for the position. I think the Travelle Wharton signing takes them out of the OL business here. Cincy could move Gilmore to safety.

18. San Diego Chargers: Courtney Upshaw, LB, Alabama. The thickly built Upshaw made a living in opposing backfields in college, though he is a bit of a DE/OLB tweener. He reminds me of LaMarr Woodley and the Chargers could use a guy with those sorts of skills. OL help has to be a consideration with the loss of two starters.

19. Chicago Bears: Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State. This is probably higher than Worthy will go, but if the Bears opt for a disruptive interior lineman then Worthy has the highest ceiling of any left. His dramatic inconsistency is troubling but when he is on his game he's every bit as good as Gerald McCoy was at Oklahoma and he went #3 overall. A linebacker or running back wouldn't surprise me here, and they perennially need more OL help.

20. Tennessee Titans: Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois. The one-year wonder dominated in 2011, and production like his is hard to ignore. Tennessee needs more pass rush oomph without sacrificing against the run, and Mercilus fits that bill. Interior OL like Peter Konz or David Decastro make sense as well.

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Michael Brockers, DT, LSU. Brockers is more of a run stuffing force with underdeveloped pass rushing skills than most teams like to draft this high, but he has intriguing enough potential to make it worthwhile. The Bengals have to consider a RB here too.

22. Cleveland Browns (from ATL): Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State. Who better to throw to #4 pick Blackmon than his college QB? I think the concept of taking the playmaker before the QB is the philosophy the Browns choose. Weeden would be a top 10 lock if he weren't 28 years old. If they do take Tannehill earlier, look for a right tackle or corner here.

23. Detroit Lions: Riley Reiff, T, Iowa. I see Reiff in the same light as Gabe Carimi a year ago; both have the physical talent to go higher but like Carimi, there are enough questions with Reiff that he falls into the mid-20s. I like the fit here for my Lions, and the depth at corner allows them to focus on that need later.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College. Every year the skills of upper-echelon ILBs get lauded and everyone projects them to go in the first half of the first round. And then they fall a few spots from where they were projected. That happens here with Kuechly, who reminds me of James Laurinaitis without the menace. Baby Animal went in the 2nd round, you might remember. Pittsburgh has to get younger in the defensive front 7.

25. Denver Broncos: Devon Still, DT, Penn State. Denver needs to add some beef to the defensive front, and Still dominated at times in the Big 10. He would nicely fill the Brodrick Bunkley role. How much influence Peyton Manning wields on the draft will be interesting; if they go WR or TE here, Peyton's more in charge than anyone thought.

26. Houston Texans: David Decastro, G, Stanford. Houston lost two OL starters and need to re-stock the depth chart. Decastro fits the zone scheme adequately and is plug and play right away. Expect early attention at OLB and WR from the Texans as well.

27. New England Patriots (from NO): Jayron Hosley, CB, Virginia Tech. Hosley is the latest in a long line of Hokie corners that are trained to play off man and then attack the ball in the air. New England needs a massive overhaul in the secondary and Hosley would represent a nice building block.

28. Green Bay Packers: Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin. Konz is bigger than the typical Packer center, but he moves well enough to get the job done. I like the concept of keeping it local to reward the patience of the fans for yet another year of sitting out free agency. Finding a complementary pass rusher to Clay Matthews is a high priority but not a good value fit here.

29. Baltimore Ravens: Mark Barron, S, Alabama. Barron is the top-rated safety by a decent margin, and he is the kind of heady player that GM Ozzie Newsome likes. They are very thin in the secondary and Ed Reed's neck issues make finding a replacement an imperative. Look for lots of defensive help and interior OL in this draft.

30. San Francisco 49ers: Brandon Boykin, CB/KR, Georgia. He provides more immediate value as a return man, but Boykin is a feisty slot corner that can contribute there as well. A trade down could happen, and there's always a need for more DL depth.

31. New England Patriots: Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State. As with every New England pick, expect either a trade out of it or a mild surprise. I'll go with the latter here. Quick ran great at his pro day, and with his size that opens up first round potential. For you surly Pats fans that kvetch about me projecting them to double dip at multiple positions, I will remind you I had them taking two 2nd round RBs a year ago...and they did.

32. New York Giants: Doug Wilson, RB, Boise State. Wilson isn't exactly the power back to replace Brandon Jacobs, but his versatility makes him a nice fit anyways. I have to think Jerry Reese would have strong interest in building some OL depth as well, which will be reflected in the next rounds.

Round 2
33. St. Louis Rams: Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson
34. Indianapolis Colts: Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana
35. Minnesota Vikings: Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech
36. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Lamar Miller, RB, Miami FL
37. Cleveland Browns: Mike Adams, T, Ohio State
38. Jacksonville Jaguars: Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers
39. St. Louis Rams (from WAS): Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma
40. Miami Dolphins: Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC
41. Buffalo Bills: Andre Branch, DE, Clemson
42. Carolina Panthers: Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina
43. Seattle Seahawks: Kevin Zeitler, G, Wisconsin
44. Kansas City Chiefs: Chris Polk, RB, Washington
45. Dallas Cowboys: Alameda Ta'Amu, NT, Washington
46. Philadelphia Eagles: Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
47. New York Jets: Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State
48. New England Patriots (from OAK): Kendall Reyes, DE, UConn
49. San Diego Chargers: Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State
50. Chicago Bears: Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska
51. Philadelphia Eagles (from ARI): Kelechi Osemele, G/T, Iowa State
52. Tennessee Titans: Dwight Bill Bentley, CB, LA-Lafayette
53. Cincinnati Bengals: Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska
54. Detroit Lions: Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina
55. Atlanta Falcons: Cam Johnson, DE, Virginia
56. Pittsburgh Steelers: David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech
57. Denver Broncos: Mychael Kendricks, LB, California
58. Houston Texans: Joe Adams, WR/KR, Arkansas
59. New Orleans Saints: Brandon Brooks, G, Miami OH
60. Green Bay Packers: Vinny Curry, DE/OLB, Marshall
61. Baltimore Ravens: Amini Silatolu, G, Midwestern State
62. San Francisco 49ers: Ronnell Lewis, OLB, Oklahoma
63. New England Patriots: Rueben Randle, WR, LSU
64. New York Giants: Jeff Allen, G/T, Illinois

Round 3
65. Indianapolis Colts: Colby Fleener, TE, Stanford
66. St. Louis Rams: Juron Criner, WR, Arizona
67. Minnesota Vikings: George Iloka, S, Boise State
68. Cleveland Browns: Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati
69. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt
70. Washington Ethnic Slurs: Bobby Massie, T, Ole Miss
71. Jacksonville Jaguars: Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse
72. Buffalo Bills: Coryell Judie, CB, Texas A&M
73. *Minnesota Vikings (from MIA): Josh Robinson, CB, UCF
74. Chicago Bears (from CAR): Sean Spence, LB, Miami FL
75. Kansas City Chiefs: Brandon Washington, G, Miami FL
76. Seattle Seahawks: Greg Childs, WR, Arkansas
77. Philadelphia Eagles: Ladarius Green, TE, LA-Lafayette
78. New York Jets: Antonio Allen, S, South Carolina
79. Oakland Raiders--used on Terrelle Pryor in Supplemental Draft
80. San Diego Chargers: Devon Wylie, WR/KR, Fresno State
81. Miami Dolphins (from CHI): Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin
82. Arizona Cardinals: Zebrie Sanders, T, Florida State
83. Dallas Cowboys: Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska
84. Tennessee Titans: Marvin Jones, WR, California
85. Cincinnati Bengals: Josh Kaddu, LB, Oregon
86. Atlanta Falcons: Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson
87. Detroit Lions: Demario Davis, LB, Arkansas State
88. Pittsburgh Steelers: Josh Chapman, DT, Alabama
89. Denver Broncos: Brock Osweiler, QB, Arizona State
90. Houston Texans: Shea McClellin, LB/DE, Boise State
91. New Orleans Saints: Markelle Martin, S, Oklahoma State
92. Green Bay Packers: Derek Wolfe, DE, Cincinnati
93. Baltimore Ravens: Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple
94. San Francisco 49ers: Ben Jones, G/C, Georgia
95. New England Patriots: Chris Givens, WR, Wake Forest
96. New York Giants: David Molk, C, Michigan

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If that happens I will be very happy. Not the pick, but the trade up by the Dolphins for Tannehill.

1. We can't pick Tannehill.
2. Kalil falls to us.
3. We can probably get a pretty nice package from a team in the top ten to trade down so they can take Kalil.
4. We can still get Richardson.

STL passing on Kalil at 6?

If Kalil is there at 4 we better either take him or find someone to give us something for him.

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Indeed. But it would be a waste of his talents to play him at any position besides left tackle. So the trade down option would be the best thing to do. There are three teams in the top ten (given the scenario presented) that would probably want to trade up to get him: St. Louis, Jacksonville, and Minnesota (who would own Miami's eighth pick).

I would not like that draft at all.

Ugh.

I had the same thoughts about the Rams and Kalil.Also I just don't like the idea of Weeden at #22. Not that I wouldn't want him but it seems the QB market has dried up a bit with teams filling needs in FA.

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4. Cleveland Browns: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State.

22. Cleveland Browns (from ATL): Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State.

Copy Cat!

The Rams passing on Kalil the 2nd go around ... I'll say that one is a head scratch'er as well as some others.

Not a big fan of Adams at 37, but his selection for our 3rd (67 now) is inline with my thinking. I would rather reach for Schwartz at 37, because I think that he is a more natural RT, then is Adams.

The Penultimate Mock
21st April, 2012 - 6:12 pm


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by Jeff Risdon

By popular demand, I have extended this one out to four rounds. I sent the first draft to two different NFL team sources, one a scout and one a front office staffer (different teams), and their feedback forced many changes that I was not expecting to make.

This represents what I think might happen during the draft. It does not necessarily reflect what I would do, nor do I endorse all the decisions here. Rating players and slotting players are two completely different disciplines.

I put it after the first round as well, but my goal here is more to match the player with the slot. That is especially true beyond the top 40 picks, so do not get all crazy if you think I have a strange pick listed for a team.

I will have a final mock on Thursday morning for the first round, and perhaps the first three rounds if there is time. Most of the next five days will be spent milking sources and trying to get as many player/slot marriages correct as I can.

If you have more team-specific questions, email me at Jeff.Risdon@RealGM.com or hit me on Twitter @JeffRisdon.

Round 1
1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
Locked in, with good reason.

2. Washington Redskins (from STL): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
Also locked in, also with good reason.

3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, T, USC
I like the line of thinking that taking Kalil improves two OL positions, with Kalil solidifying LT and kicking Charlie Johnson inside to LG where he belongs. I still think Claiborne is an option but I will settle with the herd on Kalil.

4. Cleveland Browns: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
Perfect type of receiver to pair with Colt McCoy at QB. It is either Blackmon or Richardson. This spot is for sale.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
They get their choice of Richardson or Claiborne, and I believe they go for the RB. If both are off the board, look for TB to deal this pick to a team (hello Buffalo!) looking to move up and get Kalil.

6. St. Louis Rams (from WAS): Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State
Jeff Fisher loves to build the DL, and Cox is a great fit for an attacking front.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
Claiborne falls no further than this, but it might not be the Jaguars picking him here. This spot is the most likely to be traded in the top 10.

8. Miami Dolphins: Melvin Ingram, LB/DE, South Carolina
Bucking the prevailing wisdom that Tannehill goes here. He could, but they could also trade back and still get Tannehill. Ingram has too much juice as a pass rusher to fall out of the top 10.

9. Carolina Panthers: Quentin Coples, DE, North Carolina
Proximity helps, as the Panthers know better than any other team what went on around UNC the last two years. Kuechly, Gilmore, and Poe are all options. If Coples does not go here he could be sitting a long time.

10. Buffalo Bills: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
I am trusting someone here whose credibility I am unsure about, but he was so adamant that Buffalo has Floyd as a top-seven player on their board that I will humor it here. Reiff and Glenn would be the other options, and I am credibly told they prefer Glenn.

11. Kansas City Chiefs: Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M

This is as far as Tannehill falls, and it could be a case of the Chiefs dealing out. He makes sense there though as Cassel insurance and a long-term replacement.

12. Seattle Seahawks: Courtney Upshaw, DE, Alabama
They are not hiding their desire to upgrade the pass rush, and though Upshaw does not fit any real mold he has been remarkably prolific and proficient at making plays behind the line.

13. Arizona Cardinals: Riley Reiff, T, Iowa
He and Levi Brown make for an interchangeable pair of tackles that can swap sides if needed. A little birdie told me to drop Cordy Glenn in favor in Reiff here, the same bird that told me they were picking Daryl Washington and Ryan Williams in years past.

14. Dallas Cowboys: Mark Barron, S, Alabama
Demand trumps supply at safety, and no team needs one worse than the Cowboys. Barron does not fall out of the next three picks.

15. Philadelphia Eagles: Devon Still, DT, Penn State
It is usually around this point where someone unexpected goes, and Still is seen by most in the 30-45 range. He is a great schematic fit and the Eagles love to use premium picks along the lines. I had Dontari Poe here but I believe the reports he is falling.

16. New York Jets: Whitney Mercilus, OLB, Illinois
Immediate pass rush help, but what really attracts Mercilus to Rex Ryan is his ability to force turnovers. I still think they are trading up to get Ingram.

17. Cincinnati Bengals (from OAK): Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
Ample speed to burn opposite A.J. Green and drive opposing safeties nuts. His presence dictates coverages, and Andy Dalton is the kind of heady QB to exploit that advantage.

18. San Diego Chargers: Bobby Massie, T, Ole Miss
Once upon a draft GM AJ Smith took a chance on a big ol boy tackle with great feet but some warts in Marcus McNeill. That worked out great until McNeill got hurt, and now they replace him with Massie.

19. Chicago Bears: Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College
Many ways to go here. Could be CB, could be pass rusher, could even be OL. But here they take Kuechly, who can start at SLB now and move into the middle when Urlacher finally retires.

20. Tennessee Titans: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina
Fills the Cortland Finnegan void and does so with great length and athleticism. Hard to look past a pass rusher here but Gilmore is rated too high by too many to fall out of the top-20.

21. Cincinnati Bengals: David Decastro, G, Stanford
Every year the Bengals throw two specific coaches early bones: DC Mike Zimmer and OL Coach Paul Alexander. Coach Alexander gets the first bone this year with the polished Decastro over some tackle prospects. The depth at corner allows them to wait some there.

22. Cleveland Browns (from ATL): Cordy Glenn, G/T, Georgia. Ideal fit for Glenn, who fits best on the right side opposite Joe Thomas. Browns have pressing needs at both RT and RG, Glenn is a Day One starter at one of those.

23. Detroit Lions: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
If he happens to fall this far, GM Martin Mayhew will take about two seconds to get this pick up to the podium. Yes, I am a Lions fan but honestly it fell this way without that influencing anything.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Dont-a Hightower, LB, Alabama
Another absolute no-brainer pick, as Hightower has the prototypical Steeler mentality and physicality. Even though they like to bring their backers along slowly, Hightower starts from Day One and makes a positive impact.

25. Denver Broncos: Michael Brockers, DT, LSU
Brockers is a John Fox kind of lineman, a guy that plays the run first and then goes after the passer. He has some developmental upside that could make him falling this far look silly.

26. Houston Texans: Rueben Randle, WR, LSU
Tough to choose between a pass rusher and a play-making wideout. Here GM Rick Smith opts for the latter with Randle, who made some impressive plays despite some truly awful QB play and little to do creatively.

27. New England Patriots (from NO): Shea McClellin, LB, Boise State
Plenty of options even amongst the positions considered. McClellin just strikes me (and many others) as a Bill Belichick kind of player, versatile and well-rounded. As always, the Patriots will trade at least one of their first round picks.

28. Green Bay Packers: Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC
One of the more divisive prospects in this draft, Perry fills the need for a pass rushing threat opposite Clay Matthews, whose role he inherited at USC. If they choose they could slide back a few spots and still land Perry. Andre Branch makes sense too but I do not buy the Harrison Smith talk.

29. Baltimore Ravens: Kevin Zeitler, G/C, Wisconsin
Plug and play starter to replace Ben Grubbs and perhaps transition to center when Matt Birk finally calls it a career. He has definitively passed linemate Peter Konz thanks to durability and better hands.

30. San Francisco 49ers: Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis
The startling fall ends here, as the Niners rescue Poe. It is a great fit as they can bring him along slowly in a strong locker room with great mentors like Justin Smith and Patrick Willis. Too much potential to pass.

31. New England Patriots: Amini Silatolu, G, Midwestern State
The only real question about the small-school giant is how quickly he can adjust to the NFL. The Patriots have taken fliers on lesser-regarded linemen before with strong results.

32. New York Giants: Mike Adams, T, Ohio State
I am writing this summary at exactly 4:20 PM on 4/20. Even though I did the "pick" part of this mock yesterday, I find that deliciously appropriate for Adams. Do not forget GM Jerry Reese has been rewarded for taking unpopular chances on guys like Bradshaw and Kenny Phillips.

Round 2: From here on down please focus more on the player/slot than the team/player fits.

33. St Louis Rams: Doug Martin, RB, Boise State
34. Indianapolis Colts: Colby Fleener, TE, Stanford
35. Minnesota Vikings: Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech
36. Tampa Bay Bucs: Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska
37. Cleveland Browns: David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech
38. Jacksonville Jaguars: Andre Branch, DE/OLB, Clemson
39. St. Louis Rams (from WAS): Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana
40. Carolina Panthers: Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
41. Buffalo Bills: Brock Osweiler, QB, Arizona State
42. Miami Dolphins: Harrison Smith, S, Notre Dame
43. Seattle Seahawks: Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State
44. Kansas City Chiefs: Chandler Jones, DE/LB, Syracuse
45. Dallas Cowboys: Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
46. Philadelphia Eagles: Mitchell Schwartz, T, California
47. New York Jets: Derek Wolfe, DE, Cincinnati
48. New England Patriots (from OAK): Vinny Curry, DE, Marshall
49. San Diego Chargers: Kendall Reyes, DE, UConn
50. Chicago Bears: Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State
51. Philadelphia Eagles (from ARI): Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State
52. Tennessee Titans: AJ Jenkins, WR, Illinois
53. Cincinnati Bengals: Lamar Miller, RB, Miami FL
54. Detroit Lions: Bruce Irvin, LB/DE, Pittsburgh
55. Atlanta Falcons: Jonathan Martin, T, Stanford
56. Pittsburgh Steelers: Alameda Ta-Amu, NT, Washington
57. Denver Broncos: Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati
58. Houston Texans: Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt
59. New Orleans Saints: forfeited
60. Green Bay Packers: Mike Martin, DL, Michigan
61. Baltimore Ravens: Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson
62. San Francisco 49ers: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
63. New England Patriots: Josh Chapman, DT, Alabama
64. New York Giants: Josh Robinson, CB, UCF

Round 3
65. Indianapolis Colts: George Iloka, S, Boise State
66. St. Louis Rams: Marvin Jones, WR, California
67. Minnesota Vikings: Brandon Brooks, G, Miami OH
68. Cleveland Browns: Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State
69. Tampa Bay Bucs: Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State
70. Washington Redskins: Chris Givens, WR, Wake Forest
71. Jacksonville Jaguars: Ben Jones, G/C, Georgia
72. Buffalo Bills: Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson
73. Miami Dolphins: Jeff Allen, G/T, Illinois
74. Miami Dolphins (from CHI via CAR): Ryan Broyles, WR, Oklahoma
75. Kansas City Chiefs: Bernard Pierce, RB, Temple
76. Seattle Seahawks: Mychael Kendricks, LB, California
77. Houston Texans (from PHI): Tyrone Crawford, DE, Boise State
78. New York Jets: Olivier Vernon, DE, Miami FL
79. Oakland Raiders: used on Terrelle Pryor
80. San Diego Chargers: Dwight Bentley, CB, Louisiana Lafayette
81. Chicago Bears: Jayron Hosley, CB, Virginia Tech
82. Arizona Cardinals: Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma
83. Dallas Cowboys: Taylor Thompson, TE, SMU
84. Tennessee Titans: Kelechi Osemele, G/T, Iowa State
85. Cincinnati Bengals: Brandon Boykin, CB/RS, Georgia
86. Atlanta Falcons: Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina
87. Detroit Lions: LaMichael James, RB, Oregon
88. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ladarius Green, TE, Louisiana Lafayette
89. Denver Broncos: Brandon Hardin, S, Oregon State
90. Philadelphia Eagles (from HOU): James Michael-Johnson, LB, Nevada
91. New Orleans Saints: Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina
92. Green Bay Packers: David Molk, C/G, Michigan
93. Baltimore Ravens: Rokevius Watkins, T, South Carolina
94. San Francisco 49ers: Ronnell Lewis, LB, Oklahoma
95. New England Patriots: Ronnie Hillman, RB, San Diego State
96. New York Giants: Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin
97. Oakland Raiders (comp pick): Jaye Howard, DT, Florida

Round 4
98. St. Louis Rams: Joe Looney, G/C, Wake Forest
99. Indianapolis Colts: Rishard Matthews, WR, Nevada
100. Minnesota Vikings: Ron Brooks, CB, LSU
101. Houston Texans (from PHI via TB): Joe Adams, WR/KR, Arkansas
102. Cleveland Browns: Chase Minnifield, CB, Virginia
103. Jacksonville Jaguars: Keyshawn Martin, WR, Michigan State
104. Washington Redskins: James Brown, G/T, Troy
105. Miami Dolphins: Russell Wilson, QB, Wisconsin
106. Carolina Panthers: Markelle Martin, S, Oklahoma State
107. Buffalo Bills: Dequan Menzie, CB/S, Alabama
108. Seattle Seahawks: Rennie Moore, DT, Clemson
109. Kansas City Chiefs: Loni Fangupo, NT, BYU
110. Denver Broncos (from NYJ): BJ Coleman, QB, Chattanooga
111. Washington Redskins (from OAK): Philip Blake, C, Baylor
112. San Diego Chargers: Michael Egnew, TE, Missouri
113. Chicago Bears: Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M
114. Arizona Cardinals: Trent Robinson, S, Michigan State
115. Dallas Cowboys: Kyle Wilber, OLB, Wake Forest
116. Philadelphia Eagles: Josh LeRibeus, G, SMU
117. Tennessee Titans: Asa Jackson, CB/RS, Cal Poly
118. Cincinnati Bengals: Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State
119. Detroit Lions: Antonio Allen, S, South Carolina
120. Cleveland Browns (from ATL): Andrew Datko, T, Florida State
121. Pittsburgh Steelers: Kennan Robinson, LB, Oklahoma
122. Denver Broncos: Marcus Zusevics, T, Iowa
123. Houston Texans: Juron Criner, WR, Arizona
124. New Orleans Saints: James Hanna, TE, Oklahoma
125. Green Bay Packers: Chris Polk, RB, Washington
126. Buffalo Bills (from BAL): Coryell Judie, CB, Texas A&M
127. San Francisco 49ers: Justin Bethel, S, Presbyterian
128. New England Patriots: Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers
129. New York Giants: Robert Turbin, RB, Utah State
130. Minnesota Vikings: Kelcie McCray, S, Arkansas State
131. Oakland Raiders: Billy Winn, DE, Boise State
132. Baltimore Ravens: Jonathan Massaquoi, OLB, Troy
133. New York Giants: Tom Compton, T, South Dakota
134. Green Bay Packers: Miles Burris, LB, San Diego State
135. Green Bay Packers: Mike Harris, CB, Florida State
136. Minnesota Vikings: Edwin Baker, RB, Michigan State
137. Dallas Cowboys: Brandon Washington, G, Miami FL

Read more: http://football.realgm.com/src_feature/438/20120421/the_penultimate_mock/#ixzz1srmQFCpc

4. Cleveland Browns: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
22. Cleveland Browns (from ATL): Cordy Glenn, G/T, Georgia
37. Cleveland Browns: David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech
68. Cleveland Browns: Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State
102. Cleveland Browns: Chase Minnifield, CB, Virginia
120. Cleveland Browns (from ATL): Andrew Datko, T, Florida State

That draft has got me all giddy, though I'd be bummed if Brooks went one spot before our 3rd and then we took Quick. Much rather take Broyles or Childs if we're forcing another receiver there.

I still don't think Glenn sniffs 22, though.

And... they've got Sanu going late 4th?

Give me Quick over Broyles any day of the week. I think Quick in the 3rd is a steal.

I'd be pretty upset about taking Blackmon at #4. He's just not worth it. I'd much rather take Richardson/Claiborne if we're going to stay at #4. Blackmon just isn't elite nor do I think he's a #1 WR in this league. I wouldn't take him in the top 15. Would be a huge reach IMO if we took him there.

Would overall be happy with this draft. Would prefer Richardson at 4 personally, which would mean a change at 37 (Branch, Wagner, Schwartz?)

No way do I see us spending 2 top 100 picks on the WR position.

really like the thought process Mike Tanier put into this mock draft. rather than just go with the group-think, he went with what he thought.

some of the 'out of the ordinary' selections:
Claiborne to Minny
Cox to TB
Kalil falls to JAX at #8
Carolina nabs Ingram
Fleener to AZ
Glenn to Dallas
Hightower to SD
Floyd dropping to #21 (Bengals)
Randle to Denver
Chandler Jones to GB
Doug Martin to Baltimore

he picked Richardson(4) and K.Wright(22) for the Browns.


I don't agree with many of his selections and certainly wouldn't be happy with our #22, but I like the different outlook when most everyone else is cookie cutter.

After mine that's got to be the best Mock I've seen yet, but I don't see us taking a WR in round 3, with Blackmon in the fold. Plus with Weeden on the board ... Heckert can return the favor he gave big Mike for taking McCoy and take Brandon Weeden there