2012 NFL Mock Drafts

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[b] [size=6][b]Ryan Tannehill, Dontari Poe headline overrated draft prospects[/b][/size][/b][list]
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[*]By Bucky Brooks NFL.com
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[*]Published: April 19, 2012 at 01:25 p.m.
[*]Updated: April 20, 2012 at 01:13 a.m.
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I've often wondered how different the NFL draft would look if it was conducted closer to the conclusion of college football's regular season.


Scouts would have to base their opinions solely off game tape and avoid the influence of the [url="http://www.nfl.com/combine"]NFL Scouting Combine[/url] and pre-draft workouts. While those events are important in the evaluation process, the image of watching top prospects perform in shorts and T-shirts can prompt evaluators to overestimate the pro potential of players who haven't consistently produced at an elite level on tape.

Coaches, in particular, are prone to become enamored with prospects after watching them perform in person. Coaches routinely believe they have the ability to unlock a player's untapped potential with proper instruction and scheming, which leads some teams to select guys higher than their value based on tape study.

With the draft only a week away and the scouting community buzzing about the rise of a handful of players on draft boards across the league, here are five prospects who are overrated at this point of the process:

[size=4][b]4. Doug Martin, RB, Boise State:[/b] Martin's stock is rising rapidly following impressive showings at the [url="http://www.nfl.com/seniorbowl"]Senior Bowl[/url] and combine. Evaluators envision him blossoming into a productive feature back in a power-based offense, but Martin doesn't display elite traits (speed, quickness and body control) as a runner on tape. While Martin's size and production certainly merit consideration early in the draft, he is a good (but not great) player who lacks the traditional skills associated with elite runners.[/size]
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Ive felt this way about Doug Martin all along. Let someone else take a chance on this guy, he is not a 1st or 2nd round talent.

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Hey bro. You want to take fucking Miller. Stop.

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[b] Bengals eyeing WR in first round[/b]
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The Bengals are considering taking a wide receiver with the No. 17 or 21 pick in the first round. Recent history suggests that would be a winning formula. Of the last 11 receivers selected in the back half of the first round, eight have managed at least one season with more than 660 receiving yards. The group includes New York's [url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1117392/hakeem-nicks"]Hakeem Nicks[/url], Minnesota's [url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1114598/percy-harvin"]Percy Harvin[/url], Kansas City's[url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/406856/dwayne-bowe"]Dwayne Bowe[/url], Tennessee's [url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1115016/kenny-britt"]Kenny Britt[/url] and Dallas' [url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1272524/dez-bryant"]Dez Bryant[/url]. [size=1]
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If they take a wr its gonna be Hill or Randle who I don't like at #21. They don't like small wrs like Wright. Maybe they are also looking at Jeffrey. Peter King has the Bengals taking Upshaw and Kirkpatrick he's a dbag but might have some inside info.

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If they take a wr its gonna be Hill or Randle who I don't like at #21. They don't like small wrs like Wright. Maybe they are also looking at Jeffrey. Peter King has the Bengals taking Upshaw and Kirkpatrick he's a dbag but might have some inside info.
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i will kick my buddies dog if we take Upshaw

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[b] Bengals eyeing WR in first round[/b]
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The Bengals are considering taking a wide receiver with the No. 17 or 21 pick in the first round. Recent history suggests that would be a winning formula. Of the last 11 receivers selected in the back half of the first round, eight have managed at least one season with more than 660 receiving yards. The group includes New York's [url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1117392/hakeem-nicks"]Hakeem Nicks[/url], Minnesota's [url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1114598/percy-harvin"]Percy Harvin[/url], Kansas City's[url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/406856/dwayne-bowe"]Dwayne Bowe[/url], Tennessee's [url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1115016/kenny-britt"]Kenny Britt[/url] and Dallas' [url="http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/players/playerpage/1272524/dez-bryant"]Dez Bryant[/url].

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[b]1. Indianapolis Colts -- Stanford QB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/6439/Andrew-Luck"]Andrew Luck[/url][/b]

The Colts have informed Luck that he'll be their pick, and ESPN's Bill Polian -- the team's former president -- revealed Thursday that owner Jim Irsay made up his mind months ago. "He preferred Andrew because he thought RG3 was a little more of a running quarterback," Polian said. "I think that's a bit of a misnomer. ... (But) Jim had his heart set on Andrew. And that's fine. Great pick."

[b]2. Washington Redskins -- Baylor QB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7406/Robert-Griffin%20III"]Robert Griffin III[/url][/b]

On March 9, Washington sent its first-round picks in 2012, 2013, and 2014, as well as its 2012 second-rounder to St. Louis in exchange for the Redskins' first franchise quarterback since Joe Theismann. "(Griffin) needs technique work and fundamentals," one scout told the [i]Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel[/i] this week. "But ... he's got feet, touch downfield with accuracy, a strong arm. He's charismatic and smart as (expletive)." You'll want RG3 over Luck in fantasy football this year.

[b]3. Minnesota Vikings -- USC OT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7410/Matt-Kalil"]Matt Kalil[/url][/b]

Minnesota has narrowed its choices to Kalil, [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7461/Morris-Claiborne"]Morris Claiborne[/url], and [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7402/Justin-Blackmon"]Justin Blackmon[/url]. The pick, ultimately, is an easy one. Adding Kalil not only gives Minnesota a potentially elite left tackle, he makes the Vikings better at two positions. Incumbent LT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/3992/Charlie-Johnson"]Charlie Johnson[/url] kicks inside to guard, where he has historically played his best football. With [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/5265/Phil-Loadholt"]Phil Loadholt[/url] at right tackle, [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/4930/John-Sullivan"]John Sullivan[/url] at center, and [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/4976/Geoff-Schwartz"]Geoff Schwartz[/url] at right guard, Minnesota would finally have a formidable front five.

[b]4. Cleveland Browns -- Alabama RB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7462/Trent-Richardson"]Trent Richardson[/url][/b]

Browns GM Tom Heckert revealed in his pre-draft presser Thursday that Cleveland has already decided on the No. 4 pick. "Right now, we hope to stay there and take a good player," Heckert answered when asked whether he wants to trade down. "I know who that four is going to be if we stay there. We are all on the same page." The Browns do like [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7417/Ryan-Tannehill"]Ryan Tannehill[/url] and may consider bundling the 22nd pick to move back up and land him. But they will take [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7462/Trent-Richardson"]Trent Richardson[/url] at 4.

[b]5. Tampa Bay Bucs -- LSU CB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7461/Morris-Claiborne"]Morris Claiborne[/url][/b]

The Bucs are a prime candidate to throw the draft's first curveball. They have a new coaching staff, and brand new schemes on both sides of the football. On the pre-draft meeting circuit, Tampa showed more interest in [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7462/Trent-Richardson"]Trent Richardson[/url] than any other player. A fine fallback option after missing out on a top target is always to draft the next best guy on the board. There are five elite players in this draft: Luck, Griffin, Kalil, Richardson, and last year’s Thorpe Award winner.

[b]6. St. Louis Rams -- Mississippi State DT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7431/Fletcher-Cox"]Fletcher Cox[/url][/b]

Everyone wants to send Blackmon to the Rams. It makes some sense. The Rams need a wide receiver, and he's widely considered the best one available. But this is a deep, deep wideout draft, and Blackmon isn't a top-six overall talent in it. During Jeff Fisher's 17 seasons with the Titans/Oilers organization, the club used first-round picks on defensive linemen more than any other position. Fisher [i]never[/i] used a top-15 pick on a receiver. Cox is loaded with upside. He just turned 21.

[b]7. Jacksonville Jaguars -- South Carolina CB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7442/Stephon-Gilmore"]Stephon Gilmore[/url][/b]

The Jaguars want to trade out of this pick, so much so that they've broadcasted it in their local newspaper. If they don't find a trade partner, GM Gene Smith will select the highest rated player on his board. League execs are extremely high on Gilmore, a prototypically-built corner with solid tape. Like Fisher before him, Smith overlooks Blackmon because this is such a receiver-rich draft.

[b]8. Miami Dolphins -- Oklahoma State WR [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7402/Justin-Blackmon"]Justin Blackmon[/url][/b]

The only reason anyone believes Miami would draft Tannehill is because OC Mike Sherman was his college coach. There is no further evidence, and Sherman lacks say in personnel matters. GM Jeff Ireland runs the show, and he is a proponent of second-round quarterbacks. In Ireland's four years with Miami, the Fins have already selected two signal callers in the second round, and he was also on staff for a second-round QB with the Cowboys in 2001 ([url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/2672/Quincy-Carter"]Quincy Carter[/url]). A believer in first-round "singles and doubles" as opposed to swinging for the fences, look for Ireland to once again target a "value pick" quarterback later in the draft and opt for his top-rated player at No. 8.

[b]9. Carolina Panthers -- North Carolina DE [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7438/Quinton-Coples"]Quinton Coples[/url][/b]

Entering the 2011 college season, no senior in the nation was rated higher than Coples by team-employed scouting services Blesto and National. Aware of the lofty grades, Coples played his final season not to get hurt. Effort concerns arose, though they've been largely overblown and are even somewhat understandable. He had a ton of money on the line. Coples fits the Panthers because he's a left end who kicks inside in passing situations. Carolina needs help at both end and tackle.

[b]10. Buffalo Bills -- Georgia OT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7482/Cordy-Glenn"]Cordy Glenn[/url][/b]

Glenn was one of the first players the Bills hosted for a pre-draft visit. While that isn't necessarily a surefire indication of interest, Glenn's game is eerily similar to former Buddy Nix pick [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/3639/Marcus-McNeill"]Marcus McNeill[/url]'s. Both are athletic, physically dominant "waist benders" whose technique is criticized despite exceptional down-to-down play. Glenn would be an upgrade on [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/3837/Erik-Pears"]Erik Pears[/url] at right tackle initially, and perhaps move to the left side if [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/6643/Chris-Hairston"]Chris Hairston[/url] doesn't markedly improve in camp.

[b]11. Kansas City Chiefs -- Texas A&M QB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7417/Ryan-Tannehill"]Ryan Tannehill[/url][/b]

Chiefs coach Romeo Crennel is a big fan of [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7451/Luke-Kuechly"]Luke Kuechly[/url], and Kuechly is the likeliest choice for K.C. if Tannehill doesn't fall. In this scenario, however, Tannehill becomes the best value left at the 11th overall selection, and also fits into a position of need. The Chiefs are aware that [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/3237/Matt-Cassel"]Matt Cassel[/url] is a game manager at his finest, and have a perfect environment to groom a quarterback capable of developing into far more. They won't trade up for Tannehill, but they will take him at 11.

[b]12. Seattle Seahawks -- Boston College LB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7451/Luke-Kuechly"]Luke Kuechly[/url][/b]

Non-pass rush linebackers don't typically warrant top-15 selections. They are often thumping, two-down run stoppers, leaving the field in passing sets. Kuechly is different. "He is the best pass-dropping inside 'backer I've ever seen come out of college," NFL Network's Mike Mayock says. Kuechly is a three-down player, and a safe pick for a Seattle team that prides itself on defense.

[b]13. Arizona Cardinals -- Iowa OT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7437/Riley-Reiff"]Riley Reiff[/url][/b]

The Cardinals have a glaring O-Line need, and it's conceivable that they'll rate Reiff as a top-five overall player because he's such a system fit. While some teams question Reiff's ability to play left tackle, he could be a starter on either side in Arizona, bookending [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/4185/Levi-Brown"]Levi Brown[/url] and kicking [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/3301/Adam-Snyder"]Adam Snyder[/url] inside to guard. Reiff may lack ideal NFL measurables, but he is a plug-and-play starter.

[b]14. Dallas Cowboys -- Alabama SS [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7497/Mark-Barron"]Mark Barron[/url][/b]

Clarence Hill Jr. of the [i]Fort Worth Star-Telegram[/i] predicted Thursday that Dallas' pick will come down to Barron versus LSU DT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7466/Michael-Brockers"]Michael Brockers[/url]. Hill projected Brockers to the Cowboys, but Barron is a superior playmaker at a position of greater need. After the acquisition of [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/4893/Brandon-Carr"]Brandon Carr[/url] and [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/3338/Gerald-Sensabaugh"]Gerald Sensabaugh[/url]'s long-term extension, Barron would solidify Dallas' secondary.

[b]15. Philadelphia Eagles -- Syracuse DE [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7429/Chandler-Jones"]Chandler Jones[/url][/b]

The Eagles are still reeling from their decision to bypass [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/5681/Jason-Pierre-Paul"]Jason Pierre-Paul[/url] in favor of [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/5756/Brandon-Graham"]Brandon Graham[/url] two drafts ago. Graham, selected with Philly's pick at 13, has three sacks through two seasons. Drafted by the division-rival Giants two picks later, Pierre-Paul is a first-team All Pro. While not as explosive off the edge, Jones has some JPPish traits as a long-armed, high-effort pass rusher with loads of "growth potential." He'd be the Eagles' left defensive end of the future.

[b]16. New York Jets -- South Carolina DE [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7419/Melvin-Ingram"]Melvin Ingram[/url][/b]

While Ingram was a popular No. 7 mock pick as recently as two weeks ago, we've heard reliably that Jacksonville was smokescreening interest. The Jags sent a large contingent to the South Carolina Pro Day, while leaking their supposed Ingram love to local writers. The Jets legitimately have the hots for Ingram, whom coach Rex Ryan envisions as his next [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/2251/Adalius-Thomas"]Adalius Thomas[/url]. Perhaps it will require trading up a few slots, but expect the Jets to emerge from this draft with Ingram.

[b]17. Cincinnati Bengals -- Notre Dame WR [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/6759/Michael-Floyd"]Michael Floyd[/url][/b]

[b]As alluded to previously, receivers will be pushed down a bit by the draft's richness at the position. Add in the fact that there isn't a surefire No. 1 wideout in the class, and they'll almost certainly go later than most anticipate. Floyd's off-field concerns are an issue because they were recurring, bordering on chronic before a clean senior year. The Bengals don't worry much about character.[/b]

[b]18. San Diego Chargers -- Stanford OG [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7412/David-DeCastro"]David DeCastro[/url][/b]

Bolts GM A.J. Smith probably won't enter the first day of next week's draft expecting DeCastro to be available at 18. This is a virtually bust-proof, ten-year starting NFL right guard. But that's just it; DeCastro is a one-position interior player in a league growing increasingly urgent for difference makers outside the numbers. San Diego just can't afford to pass after [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/597/Kris-Dielman"]Kris Dielman[/url]'s retirement.

[b]19. Chicago Bears -- Illinois DE [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7432/Whitney-Mercilus"]Whitney Mercilus[/url][/b]

The Bears hosted Mercilus for a pre-draft visit, worked him out privately in Champaign, and sent officials to Illinois' Pro Day. Based on Chicago's need at Mercilus' position and a non-stop motor sure to appeal to defensive coordinator Rod Marinelli, we're guessing this wasn't all an elaborate smokescreen. Mercilus doesn't always jump off the page on tape, but he is a relentless finisher.

[b]20. Tennessee Titans -- LSU DT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7466/Michael-Brockers"]Michael Brockers[/url][/b]

Brockers' myth-driven hype train has screeched to a halt of late. He isn't nearly as athletic as some portrayed, and it's highly questionable whether Brockers will ever develop into a pass rusher. LSU coaches certainly didn't think he was, pulling Brockers off the field on nickel downs. He is a long, powerful force, however, and Tennessee is in search of more girth on the interior.

[b]21. Cincinnati Bengals -- Alabama CB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7463/Dre-Kirkpatrick"]Dre Kirkpatrick[/url][/b]

[b]Kirkpatrick is typically depicted as a "size corner," but his height advantages are a bit offset by short arms, and he exhibited poor ball skills at Alabama. South Carolina's [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7442/Stephon-Gilmore"]Stephon Gilmore[/url] has clearly passed Kirkpatrick as this draft's No. 2 corner, assuming [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/6473/Janoris-Jenkins"]Janoris Jenkins[/url] is excluded for his troublesome off-field baggage. Kirkpatrick still projects as a solid starter, and he is pro ready.[/b]

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[b]22. Cleveland Browns -- Baylor WR [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7425/Kendall-Wright"]Kendall Wright[/url][/b]

[i]Pro Football Weekly[/i]'s recent hatchet job on Wright notwithstanding, this is the receiver with the best tape in the draft. Despite reported 16-percent body fat, Wright routinely outran college secondaries as [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7406/Robert-Griffin%20III"]Robert Griffin III[/url]'s go-to target. Just think how good he'll be when he's in shape.

[b]23. Detroit Lions -- Midwestern State OG [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7501/Amini-Silatolu"]Amini Silatolu[/url][/b]

Drawing comparisons to [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/1982/Larry-Allen"]Larry Allen[/url], [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/5763/Mike-Iupati"]Mike Iupati[/url], and Saints All-Pro guard [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/3933/Jahri-Evans"]Jahri Evans[/url], Silatolu is a brute mauler ideally cutout for a power-based, man-blocking scheme. Detroit struggled mightily to clear interior running lanes last season. Silatolu could help immediately at guard or right tackle.

[b]24. Pittsburgh Steelers -- Alabama LB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7464/Dont%27a-Hightower"]Dont'a Hightower[/url][/b]

Memphis NT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7422/Dontari-Poe"]Dontari Poe[/url] will fall next Thursday because teams worry about his ability to make a year-one impact. While Poe would be a logical fit, the Steelers "waited" on their 2011 first-round pick ([url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/6510/Cameron-Heyward"]Cameron Heyward[/url]) and want more instant impact this year. Hightower is a thumping inside 'backer capable of destroying opposing lead blocks, and allowing [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/4195/Lawrence-Timmons"]Lawrence Timmons[/url] to run free.

[b]25. Denver Broncos -- Boise State RB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7426/Doug-Martin"]Doug Martin[/url][/b]

Penn State's [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7476/Devon-Still"]Devon Still[/url] and Washington's [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7494/Alameda-Ta%27amu"]Alameda Ta'amu[/url] would both make some sense at No. 25, but Martin has less of a chance to fall to Denver's second-round pick and similarly addresses a pressing need. Martin's efficient pass blocking will quickly make him a [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/1493/Peyton-Manning"]Peyton Manning[/url] favorite.

[b]26. Houston Texans -- USC DE [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7411/Nick-Perry"]Nick Perry[/url][/b]

An explosive edge rusher, Perry projects as a better long-term prospect than 2011 second-round pick [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/6539/Brooks-Reed"]Brooks Reed[/url], and this is a thin position in Houston with [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/5267/Connor-Barwin"]Connor Barwin[/url] entering a contract year. Perry is a better value than available OTs [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7471/Mike-Adams"]Mike Adams[/url], [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7434/Jonathan-Martin"]Jonathan Martin[/url], and [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7455/Bobby-Massie"]Bobby Massie[/url].

[b]27. New England Patriots -- Boise State LB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7518/Shea-McClellin"]Shea McClellin[/url][/b]

Many mock drafts have McClellin ticketed for Green Bay, but he'd have to get by New England for that to happen. He won't. McClellin is a jack of all trades, and his versatility will undoubtedly catch Bill Belichick's attention. There is even growing speculation that McClellin could be a top-20 pick.

[b]28. Green Bay Packers -- Alabama LB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7478/Courtney-Upshaw"]Courtney Upshaw[/url][/b]

Upshaw may lack long arms, ideal height, and edge-bending rush skills, but he can be a power player in the [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/4224/LaMarr-Woodley"]LaMarr Woodley[/url] mold. Packers GM Ted Thompson always stays true to his board. He'll have a high grade on Upshaw, who also fills a need area at outside linebacker in the 3-4.

[b]29. Baltimore Ravens -- LSU WR [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7468/Rueben-Randle"]Rueben Randle[/url][/b]

Randle is a vertical wideout with prototype size, an impressive catch radius, and dangerous post-reception skills. While Georgia Tech's [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7445/Stephen-Hill"]Stephen Hill[/url] possesses some of the same traits, Randle has superior tape and potential to be a better all-around receiver. [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/2078/Anquan-Boldin"]Anquan Boldin[/url] is entering his age-32 season, and 2011 second-rounder [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/6442/Torrey-Smith"]Torrey Smith[/url] is more of a one-trick pony deep threat.

[b]30. San Francisco 49ers -- Georgia Tech WR [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7445/Stephen-Hill"]Stephen Hill[/url][/b]

49ers GM Trent Baalke stated in his pre-draft presser that San Francisco has a specific player in mind for the 30th pick, and the club is confident he'll still be available there. Our guess is that it's Hill, a raw but incredibly gifted field-stretching wideout who visited 49ers headquarters on Monday.

[b]31. New England Patriots -- Wisconsin G/C [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7456/Peter-Konz"]Peter Konz[/url][/b]

With LG [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/3177/Logan-Mankins"]Logan Mankins[/url] coming off ACL surgery and RG [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/1371/Brian-Waters"]Brian Waters[/url] considering retirement, New England's interior offensive line may be in flux. Throw in the fact that LT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/1085/Matt-Light"]Matt Light[/url] has officially called it quits, and it's a safe bet the Pats use one of their first-rounders on the O-Line.

[b]32. New York Giants -- Penn State DT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7476/Devon-Still"]Devon Still[/url][/b]

GM Jerry Reese knows a value pick when he sees one. The interior defensive line isn't exactly a strength in New York, either. Stanford TE [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7418/Coby-Fleener"]Coby Fleener[/url], Georgia CB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7492/Brandon-Boykin"]Brandon Boykin[/url], and Virginia Tech RB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7448/David-Wilson"]David Wilson[/url] should get consideration, but Still ultimately has the highest draft grade.

[b]Just Missed:[/b] Memphis NT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7422/Dontari-Poe"]Dontari Poe[/url], Stanford TE [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7418/Coby-Fleener"]Coby Fleener[/url], North Alabama CB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/6473/Janoris-Jenkins"]Janoris Jenkins[/url], Clemson DE Andre Branch, Stanford OT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7434/Jonathan-Martin"]Jonathan Martin[/url], Virginia Tech RB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7448/David-Wilson"]David Wilson[/url], UConn DT Kendall Reyes, Ohio State OT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7471/Mike-Adams"]Mike Adams[/url], Virginia Tech CB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7439/Jayron-Hosley"]Jayron Hosley[/url], Oklahoma State QB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7480/Brandon-Weeden"]Brandon Weeden[/url], Marshall DE Vinny Curry, Appalachian State WR [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7477/Brian-Quick"]Brian Quick[/url], Michigan State DT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7443/Jerel-Worthy"]Jerel Worthy[/url], Washington DT [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7494/Alameda-Ta%27amu"]Alameda Ta'amu[/url], Georgia CB [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7492/Brandon-Boykin"]Brandon Boykin[/url], South Carolina WR [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/7441/Alshon-Jeffery"]Alshon Jeffery[/url], Notre Dame SS [url="http://www.rotoworld.com/player/NFL/4322/Harrison-Smith"]Harrison Smith[/url].

[SouthPaw]

pretty interesting mock. according to this, it looks like gilmore isnt even a remote possibility anymore. truthfully, if they take floyd with 17, i would rather see them take silatolu, konz, or an impact player on defense(either on the line or at linebacker. something just isnt sitting right(with me anyway) about kirkpatrick.

[happyrid]

I'd love Floyd at 17 or Randle at 21.

Makes a lot of sense to get that 2nd big-time WR now. We're building for the long term and WRs take longer to develop than just about any other position. And while I think we should be pretty good this year and hopefully make the playoffs, if we play things smart with these extra picks the next couple years and our young guys continue to develop, our real window to possibly win a Super Bowl probably starts in 2013 or 2014.

[spicoli]

[quote name='happyrid' timestamp='1334966727' post='1120061']
I'd love Floyd at 17 or Randle at 21.

[/quote]

I definitely think Randle could be a dark-horse if they can't get Floyd at 17. I'd much rather have him than a guy like Stephan Hill or Kendall Wright and there's no way he'll be there at 53. I could see it.

[B.A.B.]

If Michael Floyd makes it to 17, I'll go cray

[T-Dub]

[img]http://t.qkme.me/352wyh.jpg[/img]

[sparky151]

If Glenn is already off the board, the team shouldn't pass on DeCastro at 17. I'd like to see us sign a vet WR before the draft so we can fill the RG need early then go BPA.

[EnglishBengal]

Latest computer generated mock from Drafttek: [url="http://www.drafttek.com/CMDRound1.asp"]http://www.drafttek.com/CMDRound1.asp[/url]

1. OG Cordy Glenn
1. LB Luke Kuechly
2. CB Jayron Hosley
3. RB Isaiah Pead
4. WR AJ Jenkins
5. DT Akiem Hicks
5. RB Vick Ballard
5. C Mike Brewster
6. SS Kelcie McCray

That's actually a pretty damn good draft for rounds 1-4 imo. It is pheasible barring trades that Kuechley could be available at 21 if we don't take him at 17. I think in round 5, I would go DT Derek Wolfe, C Chris Molk (if available), and QB Chandler Harnish. SS Kelcie McCray is intriguing (runs a 4.47 and has a rep for making plays), is considered a late round sleeper by many.

[Bengals1181]

not a huge fan of kuchly ahd hosley in those spots, but I could certainly live with that draft. DE is noticeably absent though and there's absolutely no reason to take a 2nd RB (even though Ballard is good value there IMO).

[spicoli]

I guess this is as good a place as any to put this...


[url="https://twitter.com/#!/JRFord0"]Justin Ford ‏ [s]@[/s]JRFord[/url]
Current [url="https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23NFLDraft"][s]#[/s]NFLDraft[/url] prospect Alfonzo Dennard was arrested last night for 3rd degree assault on a police officer- 5 days prior to the draft

[Phatcat]

[quote name='spicoli' timestamp='1335022308' post='1120170']
I guess this as good a place as any to put this...


[url="https://twitter.com/#!/JRFord0"]Justin Ford ‏ [s]@[/s]JRFord[/url]
Current [url="https://twitter.com/#!/search/%23NFLDraft"][s]#[/s]NFLDraft[/url] prospect Alfonzo Dennard was arrested last night for 3rd degree assault on a police officer- 5 days prior to the draft
[/quote]

I know he was in a free fall after the senior bowl. Does this drop him off the board all together?

[Jason]

[quote name='Phatcat' timestamp='1335022524' post='1120173']

I know he was in a free fall after the senior bowl. Does this drop him off the board all together?
[/quote]

It does mine.

[Phatcat]

[quote name='Jason' timestamp='1335023725' post='1120175']

It does mine.
[/quote]

Looks like he will start out his NFL career with a game or 2 suspension.....

[stan]

The sporting news did its annual mock draft on Friday with the 32 beat writers of the nfl teams.Joe Reedy picked for the Bengals.
17.Decastro 21.Gilmore

[|Tigers Johnson|]

[quote name='stan' timestamp='1335031103' post='1120190']
The sporting news did its annual mock draft on Friday with the 32 beat writers of the nfl teams.Joe Reedy picked for the Bengals.
17.Decastro 21.Gilmore
[/quote]

That would make me smile....

...but I love Stephen Hill as well!

[texbengal]

[quote name='Phatcat' timestamp='1335022524' post='1120173']

I know he was in a free fall after the senior bowl. Does this drop him off the board all together?[/quote]

Nope, he just gets transferred - from the draft board to the daft board.

[bengaled]

[quote name='Bengals1181' timestamp='1335015392' post='1120137']
not a huge fan of kuchly ahd hosley in those spots, but I could certainly live with that draft. DE is noticeably absent though and there's absolutely no reason to take a 2nd RB (even though Ballard is good value there IMO).
[/quote]


i'd also have concens about AJ jenkins as a #2. he's too frail and would have issues getting away from the jam. he projects better as a slot guy, and might make a very good one there.

[SocalBengalEd]

Im hearing Marvin loves Upshaw a lot, I wonder if he will be the pick at #17. He doesn't fit the Bengals de type but he is a hell of a football player.