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2012 NFL DRAFT GUIDE
1st Round√ PR RK. Vid Name School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes Team PFWR Mock Actual Pick
1 1 Andrew Luck QB Stanford 6040 234 4.67 Jr 1 Indianapolis QB: Andrew Luck
2 2 Robert Griffin III QB Baylor 6023 223 4.41 Jr 2 Washington QB: Robert Griffin III
3 1 Matt Kalil OT USC 6065 306 4.99 Jr 3 Minnesota OT: Matt Kalil
4 1 Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma St 6007 207 4.49 Jr, O 4 Cleveland RB: Trent Richardson
5 1 Morris Claiborn CB LSU 5111 188 4.44 Jr, X 5 Tampa Bay CB: Morris Claiborn
6 2 Stephon Gilmore CB South Carolina 6014 190 4.40 6 St. Louis WR: Justin Blackmon
7 1 Vid Luke Kuechly ILB Boston College 6032 242 4.58 OLB, Jr 7 Jacksonville WR: Michael Floyd
8 2 Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame 6025 220 4.47 O 8 Miami QB: Ryan Tannehill
9 1 Mark Barron SS Alabama 6010 213 4.56 X 9 Carolina CB: Stephon Gilmore
10 1 Trent Richardson RB Alabama 5092 228 DNP Jr, X 10 Buffalo LB: Luke Kuechly
11 2 Cordy Glenn OT Georgia 6050 345 5.15 G 11 Kansas City LB: Melvin Ingram
12 3 Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama 6020 186 4.51 O 12 Seattle DT: Fletcher Cox
13 1 David DeCastro IOL Stanford 6047 316 5.43 13 Arizona OT: Riley Reiff
14 1 Melvin Ingram DE South Carolina 6014 264 4.79 14 Dallas S: Mark Barron
15 1 Fletcher Cox DT Miss St. 6040 298 4.79 15 Philadelphia CB: Dre Kirkpatrick
16 3 Rueben Randle WR LSU 6027 210 4.46 16 NY Jets NT: Dontari Poe
17 4 Stephen Hill WR Georgia Tech 6040 215 4.36 17 Cincinnati OG: David DeCastro
18 2 Dontari Poe DT Memphis 6034 346 4.98 NT 18 San Diego OT: Cordy Glenn
19 3 Bobbie Massie OT Ole Miss 6061 316 5.23 Jr 19 Chicago DE: Chandler Jones
20 2 Nick Perry DE USC 6026 271 4.64 OLB 20 Tennessee DE: Quinton Coples
21 5 Kendall Wright WR Baylor 5102 196 4.47 21 Cincinnati CB: Janoris Jenkins
22 3 Whitney Mercilus DE Illinois 6035 261 4.68 22 Cleveland WR: Kendall Wright
23 4 Courtney Upshaw DE Alabama 6014 273 DNP OLB, X 23 Detroit OT: Jonathan Martin
24 2 Donta Hightower ILB Alabama 6022 265 4.68 24 Pittsburgh ILB: Donta Hightower
25 4 Riley Reiff OT Iowa 6056 313 5.23 Jr 25 Denver WR: Rueben Randle
26 5 Chandler Jones DE Syracuse 6053 266 4.87 26 Houston WR: Stephen Hill
27 6 Quinton Coples DE North Carolina 6056 284 4.78 O 27 New England DE: Courtney Upshaw
28 4 Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama 5010 193 4.46 O 28 Green Bay LB: Shea McClellin
29 3 Devon Still DT Penn State 6047 303 5.08 29 Baltimore IOL: Peter Konz
30 4 Jerel Worthy DT Michigan State 6023 308 5.08 Jr 30 San Francisco TE: Coby Fleener
31 1 Coby Fleener TE Stanford 6060 247 4.51 31 New England DT: Michael Brockers
32 3 Vid Kirk Cousins QB Michigan State 6025 214 4.93 32 NY Giants DE: Whitney Mercilus
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33 4 Ryan Tannehill QB Texas A&M 6037 221 DNP 33 St. Louis DE: Nick Perry
34 5 Jonathan Martin OT Stanford 6053 312 DNP Jr 34 Indianapolis OG: Kevin Zeitler
35 6 Mohamad Sanu WR Rutgers 6014 211 4.46 35 Minnesota WR: Alshon Jeffery
36 2 Kevin Zeitler IOL Wisconsin 6037 314 5.39 36 Tampa Bay RB: David Wilson
37 5 Josh Robinson CB Central Florida 5101 199 4.33 Jr 37 Cleveland QB: Brandon Weeden
38 3 Kelechi Osemele IOL Iowa State 6054 333 5.36 38 Jacksonville CB: Josh Robinson
39 7 Alshon Jeffery WR South Carolina 6027 216 DNP Jr 39 Washington S: Harrison Smith
40 5 Michael Brockers DT LSU 6050 322 5.36 40 Carolina Jerel Worthy
41 1 Mychal Kendricks OLB California 5111 239 4.47 41 Buffalo OT: Bobbie Massie
42 6 Mike Adams OT Ohio State 6070 323 5.40 O 42 Miami WR: Mohamad Sanu
43 6 Brandon Boykin CB Georgia 5090 182 DNP 43 Seattle DT: Devon Still
44 7 Vinny Curry DE Marshall 6031 266 4.98 44 Kansas City NT: Alameda Ta'amu
45 2 Dwayne Allen TE Clemson 6031 255 4.89 Jr 45 Dallas ILB: Bruce Irvin
46 4 Peter Konz IOL Wisconsin 6050 314 DNP C 46 Philadelphia ILB: Mychal Kendricks
47 6 Alameda Ta'amu DT Washington 6030 348 5.37 NT 47 NY Jets OLB: Andre Branch
48 7 Brandon Thompson DT Clemson 6020 314 DNP 48 New England DE: Vinny Curry
49 7 Mitchell Shwartz OT California 6053 318 5.45 49 San Diego OLB: Ronnell Lewis
50 8 Marvin Jones WR California 6017 198 4.46 50 Chicago OT: Mike Adams
51 9 Brian Quick WR Applachian St 6034 220 4.55 51 Philadelphia OLB: Zach Brown
52 8 Kendall Reyes DT Uconn 6041 299 4.95 52 Tennessee S: Markell Martin
53 3 Orson Charles TE Georgia 6024 251 4.64 53 Cincinnati RB: Lamar Miller
54 2 Lavonte David OLB Nebraska 6005 233 4.65 54 Detroit CB: Jayron Hosley
55 8 Shea McClellin DE Boise State 6033 260 4.63 55 Atlanta WR: Marvin Jones
56 3 Zach Brown OLB North Carolina 6012 244 4.50 43 56 Pittsburgh CB: Dwight Bentley
57 5 Brandon Weeden QB Oklahoma St 6034 219 DNP A 57 Denver TE: Dwayne Allen
58 7 Dwight Bentley CB Louisiana- Laf 5010 182 4.43 58 Houston OLB: Lavonte David
59 3 Audie Cole ILB N Carolina St 6041 246 4.81 59 Green Bay CB: Chase Minnifield
60 2 Lamar Miller RB Miami (Fla.) 5106 212 4.40 60 Baltimore S: Leonard Johnson
61 9 Mike Martin DT Michigan 6013 306 4.88 61 San Francisco IOL: Mitchell Shwartz
62 8 Chase Minnifield CB Virginia 5100 183 DNP 62 New England RB: LaMichael James
63 9 Jayron Hosley CB Virginia Tech 5100 178 4.47 63 NY Giants RB: Chris Polk
64 10 Vid Marvin McNutt WR Iowa 6026 216 4.54 64 Indianapolis WR: Brian Quick
65 9 Ronnell Lewis DE Oklahoma 6016 253 4.68 Jr, OLB 65 St. Louis OT: Zebrie Sanders
66 3 Doug Martin RB Boise State 5092 223 4.55 66 Minnesota CB: Brandon Boykin
67 6 BJ Coleman QB Tenn Chat 6030 233 DNP 67 Cleveland RB: Cyrus Gray
68 2 Harrison Smith SS Notre Dame 6020 213 4.57 68 Tampa Bay OT: James Brown
69 10 Andre Branch DE Clemson 6042 259 4.70 69 Washington WR: Tommy Streeter
70 5 Mike Brewster IOL Ohio State 6020 312 5.35 C 70 Jacksonville RB: Doug Martin
71 11 Jake Bequette DE Arkansas 6045 274 4.82 71 Buffalo QB: Kirk Cousins
72 11 Vid Chris Givens WR Wake Forest 5118 203 4.41 72 Miami TE: Orson Charles
73 1 Markell Martin FS Oklahoma St 6010 207 4.47 73 Miami IOL: Kelechi Osemele
74 8 James Brown OT Troy 6034 306 5.30 OG 74 Kansas City OT: Matt McCants
75 9 Matt McCants OT UAB 6057 312 5.52 75 Seattle IOL: Amini Silatolu
76 4 David Wilson RB Virginia Tech 5095 206 4.49 76 Houston DT: Kendall Reyes
77 10 Jared Crick DT Nebraska 6042 279 4.99 X 77 NY Jets DE: Jon Massaquoi
78 6 LaMichael James RB Oregon 5080 194 4.45 78 San Diego S: Aaron Henry
79 10 Zebrie Sanders OT Florida State 6055 320 5.41 79 Chicago OLB: Keen Robinson
80 4 Mike Egnew TE Missouri 6051 252 4.62 80 Arizona DE: Cam Johnson
81 12 Vid Juron Criner WR Arizona 6024 224 4.68 81 Dallas WR: Dwight Jones
82 5 Ladarius Green TE Louisiana- Laf 6056 238 4.53 82 Tennessee DT: Mike Martin
83 13 Nick Toon WR Wisconsin 6017 215 4.54 83 Cincinnati WR: Nick Toon
84 6 Brandon Washington IOL Miami (Fla.) 6030 320 5.25 84 Atlanta DT: Brand Thompson
85 11 Andrew Datko OT Florida State 6060 315 5.32 85 Detroit DE: Jake Bequette
86 14 Dwight Jones WR North Carolina 6032 230 4.55 86 Pittsburgh IOL: Philip Blake
87 4 Keenan Robinson OLB Texas 6031 242 4.79 87 Denver RB: Jeff Demps
88 12 Brandon Mosely OT Auburn 6055 314 5.21 88 Philadelphia S: George Iloka
89 2 Aaron Henry FS Wisconsin 5114 210 4.55 SS, X 89 New Orleans S: Trumaine Johnson
90 7 Chris Polk RB Washington 5104 215 4.57 90 Green Bay CB: Josh Norman
91 7 Amini Silatolu IOL Midwestern St 6040 311 5.43 91 Baltimore ILB: Audie Cole
92 3 George Iloka FS Boise State 6035 225 4.66 92 San Francisco QB: Nick Foles
93 15 Tommy Streeter WR Miami (Fla.) 6047 219 4.40 93 New England DE: Billy Winn
94 10 DaQuan Menzie CB Alabama 6000 198 4.74 94 NY Giants LB: Chris Galippo
95 3 Leonard Johnson SS Iowa State 5097 196 4.71 FS 95 Oakland IOL: Mike Brewster
96 16 Jarius Wright WR Arkansas 5095 182 4.42 96 St. Louis
97 6 Cyrus Gray RB Texas A&M 5103 206 4.47 97 Indianapolis
98 13 Nate Potter OT Boise State 6057 303 5.36 98 Minnesota
99 4 Tank Carder ILB TCU 6022 236 4.69 99 Houston
100 17 Joe Adams WR Arkansas 5105 179 4.55 100 Cleveland
101 12 Cam Johnson DE Virginia 6034 268 4.81 101 Jacksonville
102 14 Tony Bergstrom OT Utah 6053 313 5.27 102 Washington
103 5 Nigel Bradham OLB Florida State 6017 241 4.64 103 Miami
104 13 Jonathan Massaquoi DE Troy 6021 264 4.89 104 Carolina
105 14 Billy Winn DE Boise State 6036 294 5.00 105 Buffalo WR: Marvin McNutt
106 18 Ryan Broyles WR Oklahoma 5101 192 DNP X 106 Seattle
107 7 Brock Osweiler QB Arizona State 6067 247 DNP 107 Kansas City
108 11 Josh Norman CB Coastal Carolina 6002 197 4.66 108 Denver
109 15 Olivier Vernon DE Miami (Fla.) 6021 261 4.80 109 Washington
110 8 Nick Foles QB Arizona 6050 243 5.14 110 San Diego
111 19 Keyshawn Martin WR Michigan State 5114 188 4.45 111 Chicago
112 8 Philip Blake IOL Baylor 6026 311 5.25 C 112 Arizona
113 9 Ben Jones IOL Georgia 6025 303 5.67 113 Dallas
114 12 Robert Blanton CB Notre Dame 6006 208 4.70 S 114 Philadelphia
115 6 Bobby Wagner OLB Utah State 6010 231 DNP 115 Tennessee
116 5 Chris Galippo ILB USC 6014 241 4.87 116 Cincinnati
117 13 Coryell Judie CB Texas A&M 6000 194 4.48 117 Detroit
118 14 Jamell Fleming CB Oklahoma 5105 206 4.53 118 Cleveland
119 15 Micah Pellerin CB Hampton 6003 194 4.61 119 Pittsburgh
120 7 Demario Davis OLB Arkansas St 6020 235 4.61 120 Denver
121 16 Brandon Lindsey DE Pittsburgh 6015 254 4.93 121 Houston
122 8 Josh Kaddu OLB Oregon 6030 239 DNP 122 New Orleans
123 6 Brian Linthicum TE Michigan State 6050 245 DNP 123 Green Bay
124 6 Bruce Irvin ILB West Virginia 6030 245 4.50 O 124 Buffalo CB: DaQuan Menzie
125 4 Trumaine Johnson FS Montana 6017 204 4.61 125 San Francisco
126 15 Jeff Adams OT Columbia 6060 306 5.18 126 New England
127 16 Ron Brooks CB LSU 5100 190 4.37 127 NY Giants
128 17 Casey Hayward CB Vanderbilt 5113 192 4.57 128 Minnesota
129 10 Brandon Brooks IOL Miami (Oh) 6045 353 DNP X 129 Oakland
130 7 Brad Smelley TE Alabama 6030 229 DNP 130 Baltimore
131 20 Devon Wylie WR Fresno St 5092 187 4.39 131 NY Giants
132 4 Sean Richardson SS Vanderbilt 6024 216 4.52 132 Green Bay
133 5 Antonio Allen SS South Carolina 6010 202 4.63 133 Green Bay
134 18 Charles Brown CB North Carolina 5091 209 4.63 134 Minnesota
135 21 Marquis Maze WR Alabama 5081 186 4.51 135 Dallas
136 16 Tom Compton OT S Dakota St 6052 314 5.11 136 Indianapolis
137 19 Shuan Prater CB Iowa 5100 190 DNP 137 Denver
138 9 Russel Wilson QB Wisconsin 5105 204 4.55 138 Minnesota
139 8 Nick Provo TE Syracuse 6030 237 DNP 139 Cleveland
140 17 Lamar Holmes OT S. Missssippi 6053 323 5.41 140 Tampa Bay
141 8 Isaiah Pead RB Cincinnati 5097 197 4.47 141 Washington
142 7 Travis Lewis ILB Oklahoma 6013 253 4.88 x 142 Jacksonville
143 9 Sean Spence OLB Miami (Fla.) 5113 231 4.71 143 Carolina
144 9 Jeff Demps RB Florida 5070 191 DNP 144 Buffalo TE: Mike Egnew
145 10 Chandler Harnish QB NIU 6014 219 4.76 145 Miami
146 11 G.J. Kinne QB Tulsa 6010 234 4.74 146 Kansas City
147 18 Markus Zusevics OT Iowa 6050 303 DNP 147 Buffalo CB: Robert Blanton
148 12 Ryan Lindley QB SD State 6036 229 4.90 148 Oakland
149 11 Josh Chapman DT Alabama 6010 316 DNP NT 149 San Diego
150 22 Jeff Fuller WR Texas A&M 6034 223 DNP 150 Chicago
151 5 Justin Bethel FS Presbetirian 5115 200 4.58 151 Arizona
152 6 Terrence Frederick FS Texas A&M 5101 187 4.54 152 Dallas
153 6 Delano Howell SS Stanford 5107 210 4.65 153 Philadelphia
154 23 Rishard Mathews WR Nevada 6001 217 4.62 154 NY Jets
155 20 Coty Sensabaugh CB Clemson 5112 189 4.42 155 Tennessee
156 7 Philip Thomas FS Syracuse 5105 198 4.74 156 Cincinnati
157 11 Jeff Allen IOL Illinois 6037 307 5.28 157 Atlanta
158 8 Vontaze Burfict ILB Arizona State 6013 248 5.09 Jr, O 158 Detroit
159 24 AJ Jenkins WR Illinois 6002 190 4.39 159 Pittsburgh
160 13 Kellen Moore QB Boise State 6000 191 4.94 160 Denver
161 21 Asa Jackson CB Cal Poly 5100 191 4.49 161 Houston
162 19 Levy Adcock OT Oklahoma St 6060 322 DNP 162 New Orleans
163 12 Chas Alecxih DT Pittsburgh 6037 296 5.41 163 Green Bay
164 25 BJ Cunningham WR Michigan State 6011 211 4.59 164 Baltimore
165 1 Bradie Ewing FB Wisconsin 5115 241 4.75 165 San Francisco
166 22 Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska 5100 204 4.55 S, O 166 Cincinnati
167 26 Patrick Edwards WR Houston 5087 172 167 NY Giants
168 168 Oakland
169 169 Baltimore
170 170 Indianapolis
178 178 Buffalo OT: Jeff Adams
218 217 Buffalo DE: Olivier Vernon
252 251 Buffalo DT: Chas Alecxih
1 Indianapolis QB: Andrew Luck, Stanford
2 (Trade) Washington QB: Robert Griffin III, Baylor
3 Minnesota OT: Matt Kalil, USC
4 Cleveland RB: Trent Richardson, Alabama
5 Tampa Bay CB: Morris Claiborne, LSU
6 (Trade) St. Louis WR: Justin Blackmon, Okl St
Pro Football War Room Mock Draft
This pick would come down to Claiborne or Richardson if the first 4 picks went
down the way its projected here. While Richardson is a good valua and fills a need
here, the recent hire of LSU's secondary coach makes Claiborne a no brainer here.
Claiborne is a physical corner with solid athletic ability. He has corner speed,
despite a slightly disappointing Combine 40 time, and athleticism in a safety sized
body. He offers great value as a lock down corner and a return specialist. If
Claiborne does slip past this spot, given the familiarity by the coaching staff, it
could mean he could slip significantly.
The Rams reaped a bounty of picks for RGIII that they would try to capitilize on
starting with pick #6. They would be extactic to see Blackmon, who likely would
have been their pick at 2, still sitting there at 6. Blackmon's big play ability after
the catch will help Bradford take that next step. Blackmon would be a perfect fit
on the speedy St. Louis turf.
The Colts set themselves up to go from one elite franchise QB to another. Luck
actually compares well to a young Manning and is as close to a sure thing QB
prospect to come out since Peyton. Luck has a magical combination of intelligence,
leadership ability, arm strength and athleticism making him a near perfect prospect.
The Redskins go all in to select what they hope will be their franchise QB for the
next decade and beyond. The price was steep to move up, but RGII is a unique and
dynamic playmaker with absolutely unlimited potential and the high character
leadership abilities to go with it.
The Vikings invested a high first round pick in their franchise QB, Christian
Ponder last year, now they invest highly on finding a long term blindside protector.
Kalil has elite athleticism for the position and while he needs to add bulk and
strength to hold up against NFL power rushers, he has the frame to get stronger
once in a pro style training regiment.
The Browns have multiple needs at the skill positions and very well could go
Tannehill here, but I think they would be better off grabing Cousins or Weeden
later than reaching for Tannehill now. With the free agency departure of Peyton
Hillis, the Browns should look to add a workhorse franchise back like Richardson.
Blackmon is an option but the depth at WR this year points them in the direction of
taking the clear cut #1 runnigback to help take the pressure off whoever is behind
center for the Browns next season and beyond.
1st Round
7 Jacksonville WR: Michael Floyd, Notre Dame
8 Miami QB: Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M
9 Carolina CB: Stephon Gilmore, S Carolina
10 Buffalo Bills LB: Luke Kuechly, BC
The Jaguars made a huge investment in Laurent Robinson in the hope he can be
their #1 WR, but adding a big playmaking WR like Floyd would make both that
much more effective and give 2nd year QB Blaine Gabbert some weapons to help
him improve upon his dissapointing rookie season. Floyd is the most physically
gifted reciever in this class, but off the field concerns drop him below Blackmon.
The Dolphins win the desperation derby for QB and take the biggest reach.
Tannehill has many of the physical and intangible qualities you look for in a
franchise QB, but has little of the experience and production you want. He showed
a lack of poise late in games that may just be a product of his lack of experience or
an indication that he doesn't have the rare quality that the great QBs all possess to
raise there game and lift those around them when the game is on the line.Classic
boom or bust QB pick.
The Panthers will either go CB or DT with Dontari Poe or Fletcher Cox. Gilmore
is a ascending player and looks to now be a likely top 10. If the Panthers do pass on
him here, the Bills will likely pounce. He has rare length for a corner and could be
a plug and play lock down player. Kuechly is another consideration but Gilmore
fills the bigger need.
For the first time in years the Bills go into the draft without many glaring needs.
Nix has proved to be a BPA but the way I have the draft falling to here, there may
not be a prospect who separates himself from the pack. That being said, look for
the Bills to agressively try to trade down as far as the bottom of round one even if
the compensation is a pick next year. However, if they stay here, Luke Kuechly
makes the most sense if Gilmore is off the board. Kuechly surely impressed the
Bills with his high character and high football IQ when he visited the week before
the draft. He's a guy you stick in your lineup for 10 years and notice more when he's
not there then when he is there.
This team was #28 in the league vs the run last year giving up 139 yards per game
and 4.9 yards per rush. I love the improvements made to the pass rush, but if teams
never get to 3rd and long it doesn't mean very much. They were also 3rd worst in
the league in giving up rushes over 20 yards with 18. Those plays simply won't
happen to Kuechly's side of the field. I understand wanting to get that impact big
playmaker when drafting so high, but I'm not sure if that guy is going to be sitting
there at 10 in this draft. If not, you could do a hell of a lot worse than getting a guy
who can consistently stop the big playmakers on the other side of the ball.
11 Kansas City OLB: Melvin Ingram, S Carolina
12 Seattle DE: Quinton Coples, N Carolina
13 Arizona Cardinals OT: Riley Reiff, Iowa State
14 Dallas S: Mark Barron, Alabama
15 Philadelphia CB: Dre Kirkpatrick, Albama
16 NY Jets DT: Dontari Poe, Memphis
The Seahawks brought in QB Matt Flynn so they can go best player available here.
Seattle wanted to improve their pass rush in free agency, but missed out on signing
Mario Williams, so they would jump on Coples here if available. Coples has as
much physical abilkity as any player in the draft but needs to convince teams he has
the desire and motor to work to fulfill his potential after he admitted to taking the
year off.
The Cowboys could go in several different directions but adding a dynamic Safety
like Barron here would greatly improve their secondary. Barron was an
unquestioned leader of the nations best defense and was a key part of the reason
Alabama is celebrating another national championship. He is versatile enough to
play either safety position in any system but would be ideal as a physical in the box
strong safety.
The Eagles likely would jump on Luke Kuechly if he slipped down to them and
they might even consider a move up. However, if they stay here they can go best
player available after signing Demeetress Bell to fill in for the injured Jason
Peterson. Kirkpatrick could go as high as 10 to the Bills, but if he slips here the
Eagles would be wise to pounce on him. He is a big physical corner who could slip
in as a slot corner to match up with the bigger receivers and TE's in the league.
The Jets have needs in multiple areas but have to improve at NT to run Rex Ryan's
defense effectively. Poe is a big athletic prospect who's combine numbers out
performed his tape, but he's a classic planet theory prospect and one of the only
true NT's with a chance to make an impact in this class.
The Chiefs can go in several differnt directions here. DeCastro would be a solid
pick to get tehm back to their roots as a power running team, especially after
signing Peyton Hillis. They could also add a run stuffing true NT in Poe. However,
adding a playmaking pass rusher like Ingram to compliment Hali and Houston
could give teh Chiefs depth and versatility. Ingram is best as a 34 rush linebacker
with the freedom to rush from multiple positions. Lovie will get the most out of
him in his defense.
The Cardinals need help at LT. I believe this is too high for Reiff, but the only
position that will get overdrafted as much as QB is OT. Reiff's short arms may limit
him to the right side or to guard, but he is the most ready to play as all the other
Tackle prospects. I have Glenn rated over Reiff, but the immediate need at LT
make Reiff a better fit. Many have Reiff projected to the Bills, but I don't see Nix
taking a Tackle with shorter than average arms and limited strength.
17 Cincinnati OG: David DeCastro, Stanford
18 San Diego OT: Cordy Glenn, Georgia
19 Chicago Bears DE: Chandler Jones, Syracuse
20 Tennessee DT: Fletcher Cox, Mississippi St
21 Cincinnatti CB: Janoris Jenkins, N. 'Bama
22 Cleveland WR: Kendall Wright, Baylor
23 Detroit OT: Jonathan Martin, Stanford
The Bengals could go in several different directions but with two first round picks
they can goo best player available at a position of need. DeCastro by far would
represent the best value at this point in the draft and would only drop here because
of positional value. DeCastro reminds me of a young Steve Hutchinson.
The Chargers find a replacement for Marcus McNeill with a player with similar
size and athletic ability. Glenn showed Senior Bowl week and at the combine he
has the athletic ability to stick outside, ideally at RT. Upshaw or Ingram would be
the choice if somehow either dropped here, but addressing the Tackle position is a
more likely scenario.
The Bears defense relies on pressure and Chandler Jones is one of the fastest rising
prospects in the draft. He has NFL bloodlines and prototypical size for a 43 end.
Chandler has a non-stop motor and is one of the cleaner prospects in the draft. He
is equally adept at stuffing the run as getting after the passer. He is the type of
prospect that may be a better pro than college performer.
Martin is a solid, if not spectacular OT prospect with good size and athleticism. He
is equally adept at pass and run blocking and has experience in Stanford's pro-style
offense. He's a plug and play guy with limited upside. I have a second round grade
on him, but like QB, OT will be over-drafted. I wouldn't be surprised if Bobbie
Massie goes here over Martin.
The Browns would be wise to pass on the temptation to reach for a QB both at 4
and here. They have enough needs to address and adding another weapon for
whatever QB is taking snaps for them makes sense and will help take some
pressure off him. Wright is an explosive deep threat. He greatly improved on his
combine 40 time at his pro-day and solidified his place as a mid first rounder.
The Bengals have major issues at CB after losing Jonathan Joseph in free agency
and Leon Hall is coming off an Achilles injury. Jenkins is as talented as any corner
in the draft but off field concerns will drop him down many draft boards. However
the Bengals have never shied away from taking prospects with questionable
character.
The Titans need to improve their pass rush. With the signing of Kamerion Wimbley
outside, Cox would be a nice addition inside next to promising 2nd year Tackle
Jurrell Casey.
24 Pittsburgh LB: Donta Hightower, Alabama
25 Denver Broncos WR: Rueben Randle, LSU
26 Houston Texans WR: Stephen Hill, Georgia Tech
27 New England Patriots OLB: Courtney Upshaw, Alabama
28 Green Bay OLB: Shea McClellin, Boise St
29 Baltimore IOL: Peter Konz, Wisconsin
With Peyton Manning in place, the Broncos will in all likelyhood target some
weapons with the veteran signal caller. Few QB's in history have been able to get
the most out of rookie and young receivers than Manning. Randle lit up his pro-day
after a solid collegiate career for the national champion runner ups. Its scary to
think of what kind of production Randle would have had at LSU with a more
talented QB.
Upshaw has had a disasterous post season but Belichick will be able to get the most
out of him. The Patriots covet players with Upshaw's versatility. Upshaw is a leader
and definitely a better footbal player than athlete.
Its rare for a 34 team to find a linebacker with the kind of experience Hightower
has playing in the system. Hightower was the leader inside for a dominant Alabama
defense that won the national championship. While Hightower's TFL and sack
totals are less than ideal for a first round ILB, his athletic ability, football IQ and
leadership ability make him a solid pick at this point in the draft.
The Packers need to find another rush linebacker opposite Matttews and McClelin
is soaring up boards. He is an athletic and versatile pass rusher that would add
another dimension to the Packers defense, which sorely needs more playmakers.
The Texans want to find a target opposite Andre Johnson and Stephen Hill has as
much upside as any WR in the draft. He has freakish speed for his size but he is
extremely raw and unproven do to playing in a quirky triple option offense. He'll
take some time to polish his route running and he needs to improve his
concentration to cut down on his drops, but he does attack the ball in the air, blocks
and should represent a major challenge to match up opposite Johnson.
The Ravens need to add some youth to an aging IOL. Konz has the kind of
toughness and versatility the Ravens covet inside. The Ravens would have to take a
hard look at the injury history of Konz, and I wouldn't be surprised if they were
concerned about his long term health if they went with fellow Badger linemate
Kevin Zeitler here instead. However, at 6'-5" 315 Konz has the size the Ravens
covet even though he'll need to increase his strength.
30 San Francisco TE: Coby Fleener, Stanford
31 New England DE/DT: Michael Brockers, LSU
32 New York DE: Whitney Mercilus, Illinois
33 St. Louis DE: Nick Perry
34 Indianapolis OG: Kevin Zeitler
35 Minnesota WR: Alshon Jeffery
36 Tampa Bay RB: David Wilson
37 Cleveland QB: Brandon Weeden
38 Jacksonville CB: Josh Robinson
39 St. Louis S: Harrison Smith
40 Carolina DT: Jerel Worthy
41 Buffalo OT: Bobbie Massie , Ole Miss
42 Miami WR: Mohamad Sanu
43 Seattle DT: Devon Still
44 Kansas City NT: Alameda Ta'amu
45 Dallas ILB: Bruce Irvin
46 Philadelphia ILB: Mychal Kendricks
47 NY Jets OLB: Andre Branch
48 New England DE: Vinny Curry
49 San Diego OLB: Ronnell Lewis
50 Chicago OT: Mike Adams
51 Philadelphia OLB: Zach Brown
52 Tennessee S: Markell Martin
53 Cincinnati RB: Lamar Miller
54 Detroit CB: Jayron Hosley
55 Atlanta WR: Marvin Jones
56 Pittsburgh CB: Dwight Bentley
57 Denver TE: Dwayne Allen
58 Houston OLB: Lavonte David
59 Green Bay CB: Chase Minnifield
60 Baltimore S: Leonard Johnson
61 San Francisco IOL: Mitchell Shwartz
62 New England RB: LaMichael James
63 NY Giants RB: Chris Polk
The Patriots have never completely replaced Richard Seymore and will try to fill
that role with Michael Brockers here. Brockers has the versatility to play in
multiple positions in multiple fronts. The Patriots covet that kind of versatility for
Belichicks hybrid defense.
Two of the reasons the Giants are celebrating yet another Super Bowl
Championship is a draft phylosophy of taking the best available player to go along
with the notion you can never have too many pass rushers. For both reasons,
Whitney Mercilus makes sense here. The rich get richer.
2nd Round
The 49ers would love to add a receiver here but with the run already projected,
they opt for a adding a another TE weapon that Harbaugh is very familiar with.
Harbaugh's offense makes use of multiple tight ends, so Fleener and Vernon Davis
would be used to maximum effect. Fleener's familiraty with Harbaugh would allow
him to get on the field day one and will give Alex Smith another big target to
further help aid his development.
64 Indianapolis WR: Brian Quick
65 St. Louis OT: Zebrie Sanders
66 Minnesota CB: Brandon Boykin
67 Cleveland RB: Cyrus Gray
68 Tampa Bay OT: James Brown
69 Washington WR: Tommy Streeter
70 Jacksonville RB: Doug Martin
71 Buffalo QB: Kirk Cousins, Michigan State
72 Miami DT: Kendall Reyes
73 Miami IOL: Kelechi Osemele
74 Kansas City OT: Matt McCants
75 Seattle IOL: Amini Silatolu
76 Houston DT: Brandon Thompson
77 NY Jets DE: Jonathan Massaquoi
78 San Diego S: Aaron Henry
79 Chicago OLB: Keenan Robinson
80 Arizona DE: Cam Johnson
81 Dallas WR: Dwight Jones
82 Tennessee DT: Mike Martin
83 Cincinnati WR: Nick Toon
84 Atlanta TE: Orson Charles
85 Detroit DE: Jake Bequette
86 Pittsburgh IOL: Philip Blake
87 Denver RB: Isaiah Pead
88 Philadelphia S: George Iloka
89 New Orleans S: Trumaine Johnson
90 Green Bay CB: Josh Norman
91 Baltimore ILB: Audie Cole
92 San Francisco QB: Nick Foles
93 New England DE: Billy Winn
94 NY Giants LB: Chris Galippo
95 Oakland IOL: Mike Brewster
3rd Round
RK. Pos Vid Name Pos School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
1 1 Andrew Luck QB Stanford 6040 234 4.67 Jr
2 2 Robert Griffin III QB Baylor 6023 223 4.41 Jr
32 3 Vid Kirk Cousins QB Michigan State 6025 214 4.93
33 4 Ryan Tannehill QB Texas A&M 6037 221 DNP
57 5 Brandon Weeden QB Oklahoma St 6034 219 DNP A
67 6 BJ Coleman QB Tenn Chat 6030 233 DNP
107 7 Brock Osweiler QB Arizona State 6067 247 DNP
110 8 Nick Foles QB Arizona 6050 243 5.14
138 9 Russel Wilson QB Wisconsin 5105 204 4.55
145 10 Chandler Harnish QB NIU 6014 219 4.76
146 11 G.J. Kinne QB Tulsa 6010 234 4.74
148 12 Ryan Lindley QB SD State 6036 229 4.90
160 13 Kellen Moore QB Boise State 6000 191 4.94
Rank Pos Vid Name School School Weight Speed 40 Notes
1 1 Andrew Luck QB Stanford 6040 234 4.67 Jr
Positives
Negatives
Projection: 1(1)
Overview
Colts
Luck is the most NFL ready QB to declare for the draft in a
generation. He has the total package and is as close to a perfect QB
prospect as you will find. Prototypical size, flawless mechanics, pin
point accuracy, elite football IQ and the ability to make plays after the
designed play breaks down. Has great footwork and a text book over
the top delivery. 3 year starter as a Junior.
Tough to find a flaw in his game, but there is always a risk with an
elite prospect who hasn't faced much adversity. He'll likely step into
some big shoes in Indy as the number one pick with a lot of pressure
to produce form day 1.
QUARTERBACKS
Luck is a near perfect prospect with both an unlimited ceiling with an
extremely high floor. He'll likely be replacing a legend in Indianapolis
but in many ways resembles a young Peyton Manning.
Rank Pos Vid Name School School Weight Speed 40 Notes
2 2 Robert Griffin III QB Baylor 6023 223 4.41 Jr
Positives
Negatives
Rank Pos Vid Name School School Weight Speed 40 Notes
43 3 Kirk Cousins QB Michigan State 6025 214 4.93
Positives
Negatives
Elite athlete with a rocket arm. Showed vast improvement in the
pocket and as a passer his junior season. A threat to break a long run
or throw the ball the length of the field on every play. Showed much
improvement reading coverages and working through progressions. Is
a great leader and has solid intangibles.
Still learning the game and will need to continue to progress to make
the leap from college spread QB to NFL pocket passer. Doesn't
always place the ball in the ideal spot to allow for yard after catch.
Strong armed QB with elite intangbles including ultra competitveness,
strong leadership and proven record of clutch play when the lights are
brightest. Cousins has immaculate mechanics in the pocket and has
the ability to beat the rush with his quick release. Has solid pocket
awareness with a good internal clock. Works the entire field and
capable of utilizing multiple recievers. Gunslinger mentality capable
of fitting the ball in tight windows. Extremely productive and
experienced. 3 year captain.
Has a tendency to force passes into coverage. Doesn't always work
through his progressions, locking onto his foirst or second option and
forcing the pass weather covered or not. Showed improvement his
senior year understanding coverages but still needs to progress in this
area. Lacks ideal size and bulk and is not a major threat to make
teams pay with his legs.
Projection:
Overview
Cousins' combination of quick release, strong arm and elite leadership
and competitiveness gives him a chance to eventually progress to a
solid starter. At the very least, he will be a more than capable back-up.
He may never have the pure physical tools to reach elite levels, but he
is teh type of young man you could build a franchise around.
3rd Round
Projection:
Overview
1(2) (Trade)
Redskins
Griffin burst onto the scene with a dynamic junior season that led to a
heaisman trophy. Griffin's military amily background has translated to
making him a tremendously solid leader on and off the field. He has
near unlimited potential but would do best if paired witha n
imaginativecoach who is flexible enough to design an offense around
his unique talents and ability.
Rank Pos Vid Name School School Weight Speed 40 Notes
46 4 Ryan Tannehill QB Texas A&M 6037 221 DNP X
Positives
Negatives
Rank Pos Vid Name School School Weight Speed 40 Notes
47 4 Brandon Weeden QB Oklahoma St 6034 219 A
Positives
Negatives
Mature, strong armed and experienced QB. He's a solid leader with
the ability to lift his team in big moments. He works through
progressions quickly and can deliver the ball with velocity and or
touch as needed.
The biggest negative is his age. He also will need some time to
transition from Oklahoma States wide open attack to a more
traditional pro-style attack under center. As a former baseball player,
he has an elongated delivery that sometime slows down his release.
He's had arm issues that shortened his pitching career but he claims it
does not effect his ability to throw a football.
Projection:
Overview
Weeden will need a year or so to transition his game from the college
to pro game, however his age makes time of the essence. His maturity
and ability make him worth the risk in the 2nd or 3rd round even
though he has the look of a 1st rounder.2(38)
Projection: 1(8)
Dolphins
Overview
A QB desperate team will likely overdraft Tannehill which could be a
disaster. Tannehill has some upside but as a 1st round pick, possible
even a top 10 pick, he will be pressed into action way before he is
ready. He has a lot of bad tape in pressure situations.
An underrated athlete who has flipped flopped between WR and QB
while at Texas A&M…looks comfortable rolling to his right or
left…does a good job squaring his shoulders to his target when
throwing on the move…steps into his throws even in the face of
pressure, willing to take a shot to complete a pass…does a good job
getting rid of the ball in a hurry and has enough arm strength to make
all of the NFL throws…very technically sound in his lower body, has
clean footwork for a guy who has limited QB experience…does a
nice job resetting his feet when moving around in the pocket…keeps
his eyes down field after he escapes the pocket does a good job
identifying open WR’s coming into vacated zones.
He’s a relatively inexperienced QB when it comes to playing big time
college football…he hasn’t had much time taking snaps under center
and has spent most of his time having to make limited defensive
reads…Still learning how to place the proper touch on the ball, has a
tendency to put too much velocity on passes that need more
finesse…loses some of his accuracy on his deep ball, has more of
tendency to put it up for grabs than drop it in the bucket…not a game
breaking runner, he can hurt you with his feet but he can’t make you
miss in the open field…Still makes some poor decisions when forcing
the ball over the middle…needs to do a better job looking off the
deep safety…would like to see him put better touch on his throws into
the intermediate zone between the LB and SAF…Needs to take that
next step in his development if he is to become anything more than a
good NFL backup QB.
RK. Pos Vid Name Pos School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
10 1 Trent Richardson RB Alabama 5092 228 DNP Jr, X
60 2 Lamar Miller RB Miami (Fla.) 5106 212 4.40
66 3 Doug Martin RB Boise State 5092 223 4.55
76 4 David Wilson RB Virginia Tech 5095 206 4.49
78 6 LaMichael James RB Oregon 5080 194 4.45
90 7 Chris Polk RB Washington 5104 215 4.57
97 6 Cyrus Gray RB Texas A&M 5103 206 4.47
141 8 Isaiah Pead RB Cincinnati 5097 197 4.47
144 9 Jeff Demps RB Florida 5070 191 DNP
RK. Pos Vid Name Pos School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
165 1 Bradie Ewing FB Wisconsin 5115 241 4.75
RUNNINGBACKS
FULLBACKS
RK. Pos Vid Name School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
4 1 Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma St 6007 207 4.49 Jr, O
8 2 Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame 6025 220 4.47 O
16 3 Rueben Randle WR LSU 6027 210 4.46
17 4 Stephen Hill WR Georgia Tech 6040 215 4.36
21 5 Kendall Wright WR Baylor 5102 196 4.47
35 6 Mohamad Sanu WR Rutgers 6014 211 4.46
39 7 Alshon Jeffery WR South Carolina 6027 216 DNP Jr
50 8 Marvin Jones WR California 6017 198 4.46
51 9 Brian Quick WR Applachian St 6034 220 4.55
64 10 Vid Marvin McNutt WR Iowa 6026 216 4.54
72 11 Vid Chris Givens WR Wake Forest 5118 203 4.41
81 12 Vid Juron Criner WR Arizona 6024 224 4.68
83 13 Nick Toon WR Wisconsin 6017 215 4.54
86 14 Dwight Jones WR North Carolina 6032 230 4.55
93 15 Tommy Streeter WR Miami (Fla.) 6047 219 4.40
96 16 Jarius Wright WR Arkansas 5095 182 4.42
100 17 Joe Adams WR Arkansas 5105 179 4.55
106 18 Ryan Broyles WR Oklahoma 5101 192 DNP X
111 19 Keyshawn Martin WR Michigan State 5114 188 4.45
131 20 Devon Wylie WR Fresno St 5092 187 4.39
135 21 Marquis Maze WR Alabama 5081 186 4.51
150 22 Jeff Fuller WR Texas A&M 6034 223 DNP
154 23 Rishard Mathews WR Nevada 6001 217 4.62
159 24 AJ Jenkins WR Illinois 6002 190 4.39
164 25 BJ Cunningham WR Michigan State 6011 211 4.59
167 26 Patrick Edwards WR Houston 5087 172
Rank Pos Vid Name School School Weight Speed 40 Notes
4 1 Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma St 6010 205 O, X
Positives
Projection: 1(6)T
Overview
Blackmon is a big game receiver who can make an immediate
impact. He may not possess elite speed, but understands how to set
up a defender and find soft spots in zone. His passion for the game
comes through on the field.
Little experience in pro style offense and while capable running the
route tree, has little experience running some routes. Has DUI on
his record.Negatives
Wide Receivers
Wide Receivers
Game breaking reciever who gives maximum effort every play
including when away from the ball. Capable of turning short passes
into big gains. Solid blocker and Ultra competitive. Played best in
biggest games. Crisp in and out of breaks.
Rank Pos Vid Name School School Weight Speed 40 Vert
10 2 Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame 6030 228 O
Positives
Rank Pos Vid Name School School Weight Speed 40 Vert
15 3 Stephen Hill WR Georgia Tech 6040 215 4.36
Positives
Negatives
Hill is a walking mismatch with elite size/speed ratio. The key
thing about him is his mentality to attack the ball in the air. His
limited tape shows a fearless player who uses his height to full
advantage. He has strong hands and catches the ball away from his
body. He is a willing blocker downfield and he fights off press
coverage and will battle for position. Arguably had the best
combine of any prospect showing off his incredible hands speed
and athleticism in drills.
6.01
He gets open but what I didn't see much of was him flat out beating
a defender with his speed, he usually either plants and goes for the
jump ball or is wide open due to effective triple option play action.
I'm not saying he can't do it, but he will likely rarely be left as
alone as he sometimes was in Georgia Tech's offense. Raw route
running skills.
Projection:
Overview
Hill's incredible potential was on display at the combine where he
tested and drilled extremely well in every category. He flashed his
potential on tape, but the triple option offense he played him gave
him only limited touches. However his incredible yards per touch
average shows his big play potential. He will take time to develop
but has an unlimited ceiling.
Good size and bulk – Great hands – Has pro-style offense
experience – Makes catches in tight spaces – Very solid all-around
player – Fantastic after the catch – Has improved his route-running
under new coaching.
7.4XL
Projection:
Overview
Floyd is a polished receiver with great hands and a wide catching
radius. He has the potential to make an immediate impact as a solid
possession receiver. He needs to prove his durability and off field
issues are behind him and he lacks some of the explosiveness you'd
prefer in your primary receiver, but will present match up problems
for most NFL corners.
1(7)
Jaguars
Could accelerate more quickly out of breaks – Lacks elite speed –
Could get off the press easier – DUI in 2010 is a character concern
– Durability is also an issue.Negatives
bbd Grade:
Rank Pos Vid Name School School Weight Speed 40 Vert
23 4 Kendall Wright WR Baylor 5102 196 4.61
Positives
Negatives
Rank Pos Vid Name School School Weight Speed 40 Vert
64 10 Vid Marvin McNutt WR Iowa 6026 216 4.54
Positives
Negatives
Wright in an explosive, big play receiver who is sudden out of his
cuts. He shows soft hands and solid run after catch ability. Highly
productive, especially in big games.
He lacks the ideal height and had a dissapointing combine posting
only a 4.61 40 time. That raises concerns his production may have
been greatly aided by RGII and the system.
Projection:
Overview
Will need to improve his 40 time at his pro-day to re-establish
himself as a top 15 pick. There is enough solid tape to keep him in
the first round, but in a deep Receiver class he may drop some.
1st Round
McNutt is a big physical and smart receiver who uses his size well
to fend off defenders and gain tough yards after the catch. He runs
great routes and as a former QB, has the ability to read coverages
to find soft spots in zone coverage. He is a team captain and
experienced in a pro-style offense. Fiery competitor and respected
team captain.
Doesn't have the elite timed break away speed of some of the
higher ranked recievers. Needs some space to hit high gear.
Projection:
Overview
McNutt is a victim of the depth of this Receiver class. In another
year he would be a round 2 consideration but may slip a bit. If he
is sitting there in the 4th round or end of the 3rd he would
represent great value and one of the tru steals of the draft. Elite
size, hands with the ability to separate. He would be a great
complimentary receiver as either a Z or X. McNutt will be an early
contributor and could develop into an impact #2 in a quick strike
offense.
4th Round
RK. Pos Vid Name School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
31 1 Coby Fleener TE Stanford 6060 247 4.51
45 2 Dwayne Allen TE Clemson 6031 255 4.89 Jr
53 3 Orson Charles TE Georgia 6024 251 4.64
80 4 Mike Egnew TE Missouri 6051 252 4.62
82 5 Ladarius Green TE Louisiana- Laf 6056 238 4.53
123 6 Brian Linthicum TE Michigan State 6050 245 DNP
130 7 Brad Smelley TE Alabama 6030 229 DNP
139 8 Nick Provo TE Syracuse 6030 237 DNP
Rank Pos Vid Name Pos School Weight Speed 40 Notes
81 5 Mike Egnew TE Missouri 6051 252 4.62
Positives
Negatives
TIGHT END
Tight Ends
Tough, throw back Tight End with a knack for getting open. He
has big strong hands and can make the tough catch in traffic. He
uses his frame well to wall off defenders. Extremely effective
and productive.
Lacks the game breaking seperation speed of the en vogoue TE's.
Has little experience in-line.
Projection: 5(144)
Overview
While he won't be a game changer in the passing game, he could
stick on a roster as a capable #2 TE who does everything well.
He will make plays in the passing game, but he'll have to learn
how to play in the trenches. However, he is physical and
dedicated enough to eventually become an all around TE.
Buffalo
RK. Pos Vid Name School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
3 1 Matt Kalil OT USC 6065 306 4.99 Jr
11 2 Cordy Glenn OT Georgia 6050 345 5.15 G
19 3 Bobbie Massie OT Ole Miss 6061 316 5.23 Jr
25 4 Riley Reiff OT Iowa 6056 313 5.23 Jr
34 5 Jonathan Martin OT Stanford 6053 312 DNP Jr
42 6 Mike Adams OT Ohio State 6070 323 5.40 O
49 7 Mitchell Shwartz OT California 6053 318 5.45
74 8 James Brown OT Troy 6034 306 5.30 OG
75 9 Matt McCants OT UAB 6057 312 5.52
79 10 Zebrie Sanders OT Florida State 6055 320 5.41
85 11 Andrew Datko OT Florida State 6060 315 5.32
88 12 Brandon Mosely OT Auburn 6055 314 5.21
98 13 Nate Potter OT Boise State 6057 303 5.36
102 14 Tony Bergstrom OT Utah 6053 313 5.27
126 15 Jeff Adams OT Columbia 6060 306 5.18
136 16 Tom Compton OT S Dakota St 6052 314 5.11
140 17 Lamar Holmes OT S. Missssippi 6053 323 5.41
147 18 Markus Zusevics OT Iowa 6050 303 DNP
162 19 Levy Adcock OT Oklahoma St 6060 322 DNP
Rank Pos Vid Name School School Weight Speed 40 Notes
19 3 Bobbie Massie OT Ole Miss 6061 316 5.23 Jr
Positives
Negatives
OFFENSIVE TACKLES
Offensive Tackles
Big, long athletic tackle with good footwork. He plays with a mean
streak and loves to finish blocks with a pancake. Natural knee bender
with a good kick slide and the ability to recover if he if he gets beat off
his first step. Played on the right side but he is athletic enough and his
pass blocking ability given his long arms is strong enough to shift to the
blindside eventually. He plays with great leverage in the run game and
is equally effective walling off or drive blocking.
Needs to improve his functional strength and conditioning. While I
believe he can make the switch to the blindside, the fact he played RT at
Ole Miss means that he'll need some time to make the transition.
Projection: 2(41)
Overview
Massie has as much potential as any Tackle prospect in this draft after
Kalil. He may need a year in a strength and conditioning program
before he's ready to assume a full time position at LT, but has the look
of a franchise Tackle for a decade after that. He could slip into the 1st
round given the value of the position, but if he is there in the 2nd round
he could be a steal. Look for him to offer quality depth at both Tackle
positions year 1 then slip into a starting position after that.
2nd Round
RK. Pos Vid Name School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
13 1 David DeCastro IOL Stanford 6047 316 5.43
36 2 Kevin Zeitler IOL Wisconsin 6037 314 5.39
38 3 Kelechi Osemele IOL Iowa State 6054 333 5.36
46 4 Peter Konz IOL Wisconsin 6050 314 DNP C
70 5 Mike Brewster IOL Ohio State 6020 312 5.35 C
84 6 Brandon Washington IOL Miami (Fla.) 6030 320 5.25
91 7 Amini Silatolu IOL Midwestern St 6040 311 5.43
112 8 Philip Blake IOL Baylor 6026 311 5.25 C
113 9 Ben Jones IOL Georgia 6025 303 5.67
129 10 Brandon Brooks IOL Miami (Oh) 6045 353 DNP X
157 11 Jeff Allen IOL Illinois 6037 307 5.28
Interior Offensive Lineman
RK. Pos Vid Name School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
14 1 Melvin Ingram DE South Carolina 6014 264 4.79
20 2 Nick Perry DE USC 6026 271 4.64 OLB
22 3 Whitney Mercilus DE Illinois 6035 261 4.68
23 4 Courtney Upshaw DE Alabama 6014 273 DNP OLB, X
26 5 Chandler Jones DE Syracuse 6053 266 4.87
27 6 Quinton Coples DE North Carolina 6056 284 4.78 O
44 7 Vinny Curry DE Marshall 6031 266 4.98
55 8 Shea McClellin DE Boise State 6033 260 4.63
65 9 Ronnell Lewis DE Oklahoma 6016 253 4.68 Jr, OLB
69 10 Andre Branch DE Clemson 6042 259 4.70
71 11 Jake Bequette DE Arkansas 6045 274 4.82
101 12 Cam Johnson DE Virginia 6034 268 4.81
104 13 Jonathan Massaquoi DE Troy 6021 264 4.89
105 14 Billy Winn DE Boise State 6036 294 5.00
109 15 Olivier Vernon DE Miami (Fla.) 6021 261 4.80
121 16 Brandon Lindsey DE Pittsburgh 6015 254 4.93
Rank Pos Vid Name School School Weight Speed 40 Notes
7 1 Nick Perry DE USC 6026 271 4.64 OLB
Positives
Negatives
Projection: 1(10)Overview
Perry has the potential to be an impact pass rusher from day one.
He has the best combination of size, speed and athleticism among
this years crop of 43 DE prospects. His toughness and work ethic
are unquestioned and if he can stay healthy has the look of an
impact player at the next level.
Defensive Ends
Perry is a dynamic pass rusher with elite athletic ability and
prototypical size. He burst onto the scene as a red shirt freshman
and led the conference with 12 sacks his Junior year. He showed
off his elite athleticism and strength at the combine, backing up the
tape showing his explosive first step and ability to turn the arc with
a combination of pass rush moves. Tough competitor who often
played hurt. Uses his long arms well and violent hands well to set
up his speed rush and closes well on the QB. Has the lower body
strength and power to effectively bull rush but outside speed rush is
his go to move.
Has some injury history and inconsistant tape, likely because he
played hurt. He needs to continue to refine and expand his pass
rush moves and be a bit more disciplined setting the edge. Runs
himself out of plays at times. He relies more on his speed rush and
needs to improve his bull rush and counter moves. Has some
stiffness which makes him better suited for 43 end then 34 OLB.
Big dip in production due to injury his sophomore year.
RK. Pos Vid Name School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
15 1 Fletcher Cox DT Miss St. 6040 298 4.79
18 2 Dontari Poe DT Memphis 6034 346 4.98 NT
29 3 Devon Still DT Penn State 6047 303 5.08
30 4 Jerel Worthy DT Michigan State 6023 308 5.08 Jr
40 5 Michael Brockers DT LSU 6050 322 5.36
47 6 Alameda Ta'amu DT Washington 6030 348 5.37 NT
48 7 Brandon Thompson DT Clemson 6020 314 DNP
52 8 Kendall Reyes DT Uconn 6041 299 4.95
61 9 Mike Martin DT Michigan 6013 306 4.88
77 10 Jared Crick DT Nebraska 6042 279 4.99 X
149 11 Josh Chapman DT Alabama 6010 316 DNP NT
163 12 Chas Alecxih DT Pittsburgh 6037 296 5.41
Defensive Tackles
RK. Pos Vid Name School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
7 1 Vid Luke Kuechly ILB Boston College 6032 242 4.58 OLB, Jr
24 2 Donta Hightower ILB Alabama 6022 265 4.68
59 3 Audie Cole ILB N Carolina St 6041 246 4.81
99 4 Tank Carder ILB TCU 6022 236 4.69
116 5 Chris Galippo ILB USC 6014 241 4.87
124 6 Bruce Irvin ILB West Virginia 6030 245 4.50 O
142 7 Travis Lewis ILB Oklahoma 6013 253 4.88 x
158 8 Vontaze Burfict ILB Arizona State 6013 248 5.09 Jr, ORank Pos Vid Name Pos School Weight Speed 40 Notes
8 1 Luke Kuechly ILB Boston College 6032 242 4.58 Jr
Positives
Negatives
Rank Pos Vid Name Pos School Weight Speed 40 Notes
19 2 Donta Hightower ILB Alabama 6022 265 4.68
Positives
Negatives
Inside Linebackers
Highly productive, intelligent and instinctive linebacker. He had a
solid combine proving he also brings more than enough pure
athletic ability to the table to play outsied as well as inside.
Mayock called him the most instinctive zone cover backer he's
ever seen.
For all of his production his resume doesn't include a ton of big
time plays in the backfield.
Projection: 1(10)
Overview
Kuechly will be a fixture in the middle of the defense. He has
elite instincts and football IQ that he uses to get in an an
exceptionally high percentage of plays. He's best in a sytem where
he can read and react, rather than an attacking defense.
Buffalo
Big, tough and versatile LB who is scheme diverse. A fiery team
leader on the Tide's Nation's best National Champion Defense.
A bit of a tweener who wasn't as productive his senior year as his
early promise would have suggested. He's the one player on that
defense that perhaps benefitted most from the play of those
around him.
Projection: 1(28)
Overview
Hightower best fits in a 34 defense given his experience in that
scheme. He may not have the potential to be a perrenial pro-bowl
caliber player, but should be a solid contributor day 1.
Pittsburgh
RK. Pos Vid Name School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
41 1 Mychal Kendricks OLB California 5111 239 4.47
54 2 Lavonte David OLB Nebraska 6005 233 4.65
56 3 Zach Brown OLB North Carolina 6012 244 4.50 43
87 4 Keenan Robinson OLB Texas 6031 242 4.79
103 5 Nigel Bradham OLB Florida State 6017 241 4.64
115 6 Bobby Wagner OLB Utah State 6010 231 DNP
120 7 Demario Davis OLB Arkansas St 6020 235 4.61
122 8 Josh Kaddu OLB Oregon 6030 239 DNP
143 9 Sean Spence OLB Miami (Fla.) 5113 231 4.71
Rank Pos Vid Name School School Weight Speed 40 Vert
41 1 Mychal Kendricks OLB California 5111 239 4.47
Positives
Negatives
Projection:
Overview
In the right system, where he is allowed to attack and make
plays behind the line of scrimmage, he can be an impact
player. While he played inside his senior year he may be best
on the outside.
Outside Linebackers
Kendricks is a versatile, athletic and intense linebacker. He
has experience playing both inside and out. He has
exceptional straightline speed and can deliverthe big blow. He
does a good job working through trash and has a burst to get to
the QB or make plays in the backfield when sent.
While Kendricks has great straightline speed, he is a little stiff
hipped and is much better running down hill than making
plays in space or back in coverage.
RK. PR Vid Name Pos School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
5 1 Morris Claiborn CB LSU 5111 188 4.44 Jr, X
6 2 Stephon Gilmore CB South Carolina 6014 190 4.40
12 3 Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama 6020 186 4.51 O
28 4 Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama 5010 193 4.46 O
37 5 Josh Robinson CB Central Florida 5101 199 4.33 Jr
43 6 Brandon Boykin CB Georgia 5090 182 DNP
58 7 Dwight Bentley CB Louisiana- Laf 5010 182 4.43
62 8 Chase Minnifield CB Virginia 5100 183 DNP
63 9 Jayron Hosley CB Virginia Tech 5100 178 4.47
94 10 DaQuan Menzie CB Alabama 6000 198 4.74
108 11 Josh Norman CB Coastal Carolina 6002 197 4.66
114 12 Robert Blanton CB Notre Dame 6006 208 4.70 S
117 13 Coryell Judie CB Texas A&M 6000 194 4.48
118 14 Jamell Fleming CB Oklahoma 5105 206 4.53
119 15 Micah Pellerin CB Hampton 6003 194 4.61
127 16 Ron Brooks CB LSU 5100 190 4.37
128 17 Casey Hayward CB Vanderbilt 5113 192 4.57
134 18 Charles Brown CB North Carolina 5091 209 4.63
137 19 Shuan Prater CB Iowa 5100 190 DNP
155 20 Coty Sensabaugh CB Clemson 5112 189 4.42
161 21 Asa Jackson CB Cal Poly 5100 191 4.49
166 22 Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska 5100 204 4.55 S, O
Cornerbacks
RK. Pos Vid Name School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
Strong Safety
9 1 Mark Barron SS Alabama 6010 213 4.56 X
68 2 Harrison Smith SS Notre Dame 6020 213 4.57
95 3 Leonard Johnson SS Iowa State 5097 196 4.71 FS
132 4 Sean Richardson SS Vanderbilt 6024 216 4.52
133 5 Antonio Allen SS South Carolina 6010 202 4.63
153 6 Delano Howell SS Stanford 5107 210 4.65
RK. Pos Vid Name School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
Free Safety
73 1 Markell Martin FS Oklahoma St 6010 207 4.47
89 2 Aaron Henry FS Wisconsin 5114 210 4.55 SS, X
92 3 George Iloka FS Boise State 6035 225 4.66
125 4 Trumaine Johnson FS Montana 6017 204 4.61
151 5 Justin Bethel FS Presbetirian 5115 200 4.58
152 6 Terrence Frederick FS Texas A&M 5101 187 4.54
156 7 Philip Thomas FS Syracuse 5105 198 4.74
Safeties
PR RK. Vid Name School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
9 1 Trent Richardson RB Alabama 5092 228 DNP Jr, X
10 2 Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama 6020 186 4.51 O
14 2 Courtney Upshaw DE Alabama 6014 273 DNP OLB, X
24 2 Donta Hightower ILB Alabama 6022 265 4.68
30 1 Mark Barron SS Alabama 6010 213 4.56 X
98 15 Marquis Maze WR Alabama 5081 186 4.51
116 14 DaQuan Menzie CB Alabama 6000 198 4.74
122 6 Brad Smelley TE Alabama 6030 229 DNP
147 11 Josh Chapman DT Alabama 6010 316 DNP NT
64 10 Brian Quick WR Applachian St 6034 220 4.55
109 8 Nick Foles QB Arizona 6050 243 5.14
106 7 Brock Osweiler QB Arizona State 6067 247 DNP
155 7 Vontaze Burfict ILB Arizona State 6013 248 5.09 Jr, O
69 9 Jake Bequette DE Arkansas 6045 274 4.82
91 13 Jarius Wright WR Arkansas 5095 182 4.42
94 14 Joe Adams WR Arkansas 5105 179 4.55
119 7 Demario Davis OLB Arkansas St 6020 235 4.61
86 12 Brandon Mosely OT Auburn 6055 314 5.21
2 2 Robert Griffin III QB Baylor 6023 223 4.41 Jr
16 3 Kendall Wright WR Baylor 5102 196 4.47
111 8 Philip Blake IOL Baylor 6026 311 5.25 C
65 8 Shea McClellin DE Boise State 6033 260 4.63
90 3 George Iloka FS Boise State 6035 225 4.66
96 13 Nate Potter OT Boise State 6057 303 5.36
103 13 Billy Winn DE Boise State 6036 294 5.00
104 7 Doug Martin RB Boise State 5092 223 4.55
156 13 Kellen Moore QB Boise State 6000 191 4.94
7 1 Luke Kuechly ILB Boston College 6032 242 4.58 OLB, Jr
152 21 Asa Jackson CB Cal Poly 5100 191 4.49
39 1 Mychal Kendricks OLB California 5111 239 4.47
47 6 Mitchell Shwartz OT California 6053 318 5.45
50 9 Marvin Jones WR California 6017 198 4.46
35 5 Josh Robinson CB Central Florida 5101 199 4.33 Jr
42 4 Dwayne Allen TE Clemson 6031 255 4.89 Jr
45 3 Brandon Thompson DT Clemson 6020 314 DNP
71 10 Andre Branch DE Clemson 6042 259 4.70
136 20 Coty Sensabaugh CB Clemson 5112 189 4.42
92 11 Josh Norman CB Coastal Carolina 6002 197 4.66
125 15 Jeff Adams OT Columbia 6060 306 DNP
142 8 Jeff Demps RB Florida 5070 191 DNP
78 10 Zebrie Sanders OT Florida State 6055 320 5.41
83 11 Andrew Datko OT Florida State 6060 315 5.32
101 5 Nigel Bradham OLB Florida State 6017 241 4.64
110 18 Devon Wylie WR Fresno St 5092 187 4.39
40 6 Brandon Boykin CB Georgia 5090 182 DNP
53 3 Orson Charles TE Georgia 6024 251 4.64
112 9 Ben Jones IOL Georgia 6025 303 5.67
20 5 Stephen Hill WR Georgia Tech 6040 215 4.36
23 4 Whitney Mercilus DE Illinois 6035 261 4.68
134 20 AJ Jenkins WR Illinois 6002 190 4.39
154 11 Jeff Allen IOL Illinois 6037 307 5.28
18 3 Riley Reiff OT Iowa 6056 313 5.23 Jr
133 19 Shuan Prater CB Iowa 5100 190 DNP
139 17 Markus Zusevics OT Iowa 6050 303 DNP
36 3 Kelechi Osemele IOL Iowa State 6054 333 5.36
93 3 Leonard Johnson SS Iowa State 5097 196 4.71 FS
58 8 Dwight Bentley CB Louisiana- Laf 5010 182 4.43
79 4 Ladarius Green TE Louisiana- Laf 6056 238 4.53
5 1 Morris Claiborn CB LSU 5111 188 4.44 Jr, X
19 4 Rueben Randle WR LSU 6027 210 4.46
38 5 Michael Brockers DT LSU 6050 322 5.36
117 15 Ron Brooks CB LSU 5100 190 4.37
25 5 Vinny Curry DE Marshall 6031 266 4.98
21 2 Dontari Poe DT Memphis 6034 346 4.98 NT
Prospects By University
60 2 Lamar Miller RB Miami (Fla.) 5106 212 4.40
82 6 Brandon Washington IOL Miami (Fla.) 6030 320 5.25
84 12 Tommy Streeter WR Miami (Fla.) 6047 219 4.40
141 9 Sean Spence OLB Miami (Fla.) 5113 231 4.71
128 10 Brandon Brooks IOL Miami (Oh) 6045 353 DNP X
61 9 Mike Martin DT Michigan 6013 306 4.88
31 4 Jerel Worthy DT Michigan State 6023 308 5.08 Jr
46 2 Kirk Cousins QB Michigan State 6025 214 4.93
80 5 Brian Linthicum TE Michigan State 6050 245 DNP
107 17 Keyshawn Martin WR Michigan State 5114 188 4.45
89 7 Amini Silatolu IOL Midwestern St 6040 311 5.43
17 1 Fletcher Cox DT Miss St. 6040 298 4.79
138 8 Mike Egnew TE Missouri 6051 252 4.62
124 4 Trumaine Johnson FS Montana 6017 204 4.61
59 3 Audie Cole ILB N Carolina St 6041 246 4.81
48 7 Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska 5100 204 4.55 S
56 3 Lavonte David OLB Nebraska 6005 233 4.65
77 10 Jared Crick DT Nebraska 6042 279 4.99 X
143 10 Chandler Harnish QB NIU 6014 219 4.76
27 4 Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama 5010 193 4.46 O
26 6 Quinton Coples DE North Carolina 6056 284 4.78
54 2 Zach Brown OLB North Carolina 6012 244 4.50 43
81 11 Dwight Jones WR North Carolina 6032 230 4.55
127 18 Charles Brown CB North Carolina 5091 209 4.63
8 2 Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame 6025 220 4.47 O
68 2 Harrison Smith SS Notre Dame 6020 213 4.57
118 16 Robert Blanton CB Notre Dame 6006 208 4.70 S
29 5 Mike Adams OT Ohio State 6070 323 5.40 O
70 5 Mike Brewster IOL Ohio State 6020 312 5.35 C
55 8 Ronnell Lewis DE Oklahoma 6016 253 4.68 Jr, OLB
113 13 Jamell Fleming CB Oklahoma 5105 206 4.53
140 7 Travis Lewis ILB Oklahoma 6013 253 4.88 x
148 21 Ryan Broyles WR Oklahoma 5101 192 DNP
4 1 Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma St 6007 207 4.49 Jr, O
57 7 Brandon Weeden QB Oklahoma St 6034 219 DNP A
72 1 Markell Martin FS Oklahoma St 6010 207 4.47
145 18 Levy Adcock OT Oklahoma St 6060 322 DNP
73 7 Bobbie Massie OT Ole Miss 6061 316 5.23 Jr
76 4 LaMichael James RB Oregon 5080 194 4.45
121 8 Josh Kaddu OLB Oregon 6030 239 DNP
28 3 Devon Still DT Penn State 6047 303 5.08
120 14 Brandon Lindsey DE Pittsburgh 6015 254 4.93
149 5 Justin Bethel FS Presbetirian 5115 200 4.58
33 6 Mohamad Sanu WR Rutgers 6014 211 4.46
135 16 Lamar Holmes OT S. Missssippi 6053 323 5.41
146 12 Ryan Lindley QB SD State 6036 229 4.90
6 3 Stephon Gilmore CB South Carolina 6014 190 4.40
15 3 Melvin Ingram DE South Carolina 6014 264 4.79
37 7 Alshon Jeffery WR South Carolina 6027 216 DNP Jr
132 5 Antonio Allen SS South Carolina 6010 202 4.63
1 1 Andrew Luck QB Stanford 6040 234 4.67 Jr
11 1 David DeCastro IOL Stanford 6047 316 5.43
22 4 Jonathan Martin OT Stanford 6053 312 DNP Jr
32 1 Coby Fleener TE Stanford 6060 247 4.51
151 6 Delano Howell SS Stanford 5107 210 4.65
41 7 Chandler Jones DE Syracuse 6053 266 4.87
129 7 Nick Provo TE Syracuse 6030 237 DNP
153 7 Philip Thomas FS Syracuse 5105 198 4.74
97 4 Tank Carder ILB TCU 6022 236 4.69
67 6 BJ Coleman QB Tenn Chat 6030 233 DNP
85 4 Keenan Robinson OLB Texas 6031 242 4.79
49 8 Ryan Tannehill QB Texas A&M 6037 221 DNP
95 6 Cyrus Gray RB Texas A&M 5103 206 4.47
108 12 Coryell Judie CB Texas A&M 6000 194 4.48
130 19 Jeff Fuller WR Texas A&M 6034 223 DNP
150 6 Terrence Frederick FS Texas A&M 5101 187 4.54
74 8 James Brown OT Troy 6034 306 5.30 OG
102 12 Jonathan Massaquoi DE Troy 6021 264 4.89
144 11 G.J. Kinne QB Tulsa 6010 234 4.74
75 9 Matt McCants OT UAB 6057 312 5.52
52 3 Kendall Reyes DT Uconn 6041 299 4.95
12 2 Cordy Glenn OT UGA 6050 345 5.15 G
3 1 Matt Kalil OT USC 6065 306 4.99 Jr
13 1 Nick Perry DE USC 6026 271 4.64 OLB
115 5 Chris Galippo ILB USC 6014 241 4.87
100 14 Tony Bergstrom OT Utah 6053 313 5.27
114 6 Bobby Wagner OLB Utah State 6010 231 DNP
126 17 Casey Hayward CB Vanderbilt 5113 192 4.57
131 4 Sean Richardson SS Vanderbilt 6024 216 4.52
63 10 Chase Minnifield CB Virginia 5100 183 DNP
99 11 Cam Johnson DE Virginia 6034 268 4.81
62 9 Jayron Hosley CB Virginia Tech 5100 178 4.47
66 3 David Wilson RB Virginia Tech 5095 206 4.49
105 16 Chris Givens WR Wake Forest 5118 203 4.41
44 7 Alameda Ta'amu DT Washington 6030 348 5.37 NT
88 5 Chris Polk RB Washington 5104 215 4.57
123 6 Bruce Irvin ILB West Virginia 6030 245 4.50 O
34 2 Kevin Zeitler IOL Wisconsin 6037 314 5.39
43 6 Peter Konz IOL Wisconsin 6050 314 DNP C
51 8 Nick Toon WR Wisconsin 6017 215 4.54
87 2 Aaron Henry FS Wisconsin 5114 210 4.55 SS, X
137 9 Russel Wilson QB Wisconsin 5105 204 4.55
Offense
QB RB FB WR TE OT IOLAndrew Luck Trent Richardson Justin Blackmon Coby Fleener Matt Kalil David DeCastro
Robert Griffin III Michael Floyd Cordy Glenn
Kendall Wright Bobbie Massie
Stephen Hill Riley Reiff
Rueben Randle
Kirk Cousins Lamar Miller Mike Adams Kevin Zeitler
Ryan Tannehill David Wilson Alshon Jeffery Dwayne Allen Jonathan Martin Peter Konz
Mohamad Sanu Orson Charles Mitchell Shwartz Kelechi Osemele
Marvin Jones Jonathan Martin
Brian Quick
Brandon Weeden LaMichael James Marvin McNutt James Brown Mike Brewster
Chris Polk Chris Givens Zebrie Sanders Brandon Washington
Juron Criner Andrew Datko Amini Silatolu
Matt McCants
BJ Coleman Cyrus Gray Nick Toon Ladarius Green Brandon Mosely Ben Jones
Brock Osweiler Doug Martin Dwight Jones Mike Egnew Nate Potter Philip Blake
Nick Foles Tommy Streeter Tony Bergstrom
Joe Adams
Jarius Wright
VALUE CHART
1
2
3
4
QB RB FB WR TE OT IOLRussel Wilson Jeff Demps Bradie Ewing Keyshawn Martin Jeff Adams Brandon Brooks
Chandler Harnish Ryan Broyles Brian Linthicum Tom Compton
Devon Wylie
GJ Kinne Jeff Fuller Nick Provo Lamar Holmes
Marquis Maze Brad Smelley Markus Zusevics
Kellen Moore AJ Jenkins Levy Adcock
Ryan Lindley
Aaron Corp
Alex Tanney
6
5
7
DEFENSE VALUE CHART
DE DT OLB ILB CB FS SSMelvin Ingram Fletcher Cox Morris Claiborn Mark Barron
Nick Perry Dontari Poe Dre Kirkpatrick
Whitney Mercilus Devon Still Stephon Gilmore
Courtney Upshaw
Vinny Curry
Quinton Coples
Chandler Jones Jerel Worthy Mychal Kendricks Janoris Jenkins Harrison Smith
Shea McClellin Michael Brockers Zach Brown Josh Robinson
Alameda Ta'amu Lavonte David Brandon Boykin
Brandon Thompson Dwight Bentley
Kendall Reyes Chase Minnifield
Jayron Hosley
Ronnell Lewis Mike Martin DaQuan Menzie Markell Martin Leonard Johnson
Andre Branch Jared Crick Keenan Robinson Josh Norman Aaron Henry
George Iloka
Jake Bequette Bobby Wagner Robert Blanton Trumaine Johnson Sean Richardson
Cam Johnson Josh Kaddu Coryell Judie Justin Bethel Antonio Allen
Jonathan Massaquoi Nigel Bradham Jamell Fleming Terrence Frederick
Sean Spence
1
2
3
4
DE DT OLB ILB CB FS SSBilly Winn Josh Chapman Demario Davis Micah Pellerin Philip Thomas Delano Howell
Ron Brooks
Casey Hayward
Olivier Vernon Charles Brown
Shuan Prater
Brandon Lindsey Chas Alecxih Asa Jackson
Alfonzo Dennard
5
6
7
Pos Hgt Wgt Arms Hands 40 Time 225 Reps Vert Jump 20S 3 Cone
QB 6040 234 32 5/8 10 4.67 DNP 36.0 10'4" 4.28 6.80
Pos Hgt Wgt Arms Hands 40 Time 225 Reps Vert Jump 20s 3 Cone
QB 6023 223 32 1/4 91/2 4.41 DNP 39.0 10'0" DNP DNP
Pos Hgt Wgt Arms Hands 40 Time Split 225 Reps Vert Jump 20s 3 Cone
OT 6065 306 34 1/2 10 3/8 4.99 1.70 30 27 DNP 4.65 7.33
Pos Hgt Wgt Arms Hands 40 Time 225 Reps Vert Jump 20s 60s 3 Cone
WR 6025 220 32 7/8 9 3/8 4.47 16 36.5 10'-2" DNP DNP DNP
Pos Hgt Wgt Arms Hands 40 Time 225 Reps Vert Jump 20s 60s 3 Cone
DE 6026 271 33 33 4.64 35 38.5 10'-4" 4.66 DNP 7.25
Pos Hgt Wgt Arms Hands 40 Time 225 Reps Vert Jump 20s 60s 3 Cone
WR 6040 215 33 3/8 9 3/8 4.36 14 39.5 11'1 4.48 11.43 6.88
2012 NFL Combine Risers and Sliders by Anthony D. Macari
That's a rap on the 2012 NFL combine. While nothing changes the tape, the following prospects may send
scouts back to the film room or solidified their position based on solid measurables to back up the tape. Most
of those that failed to help themselves that I have listed were prospects who chose not to fully workout, and
therefor missed an opportunity make an impression on team scouts, coaches and GM's.
Risers
Andrew Luck
There was no doubt about his ability and draft position but Luck showed off his elite athleticism. Prototype
size, elite athleticism, solid leadership, ridiculously high football IQ. This just in, he might be pretty good.
As expected, Griffin showed off incredible athleticism. His solid week started at the weigh in were he put
behind him reports he'd come in closer to 6'-0 than his listed 6'-3. I would have liked to see him throw, but if
you caught his white board session with Much, you understand how special this kid could be. He is the total
package.
Matt Kalill
RGIII
If there was any doubt who the top Tackle in this draft was, Kalil erased all doubt. He came in with some
added bulk and then went out and proved he could carry it well. Special talent.
Michael Floyd
Nick Perry
Floyd showed of his speed in the 40 and his soft hands and route running in the drills. Clearly stood out as the
best of the top 3 WR's as Blackmon skipped the 40 nursing a groin and Wright failed to make an impression in
drills and the 40. He locked up a top 10. Unfortunately he may be just out of the Bills reach now.
Stephen Hill
It was expected Perry would have a solid combine, that doesn't make it any less impressive. He dominated the
long jump, bench press, broad jump and the 40 for the position. I said before the combine, It would not
surprise me one bit if he was the rookie sack leader next year, now I feel even stronger about his potential.
Don't be surprised if Perry's name is the one called when the Buffalo Bills are on the clock at #10. He
basically has everything Nix is looking for in a pass rusher.
I broke down tape from 4 games of Hills and came away believing he could be the steal of the draft. Well, so
much for being a well kept secret after arguably the best combine of a prospect at any position. Hill
participated and dominated in every drill. The measurables were eye opening but he really impressed in the
position drills catching anything and everything in his area code and running smooth, crisp routes. That was
the biggest question mark coming out of the quirky triple option offense Georgia Tech runs, but he showed
explosion coming in and out of his breaks. Despite the limited touches due to the system, he does have some
impressive, if limited tape showing an ability to block, catch in traffic, go up and attack the ball at the highest
point and a knack for making the big catch. I still hope he slips to the second round for the Bills, but now its a
major question mark that he makes it out of the first round. Coming in, most draft sites had him as a 3rd day
guy.
Pos Hgt Wgt Arms Hands 40 225 Reps Vert Jump 20s 3 Cone
DT 6034 346 32 10 1/8 4.98 44 29.5 8'9" 4.56 7.90
Pos Hgt Wgt Arms Hands 40 time Split 225 Reps Vert Jump 20s 3 Cone
OT/O
G 6056 345 35 3/4 10 1/8 5.15 1.76 31 23.5 7'9" 5.00 8.13
Pos Hgt Wgt Arms Hands 40 225 reps Vert Jump 20s 3 Cone
QB 6025 214 31 3/4 9 7/8 4.93 DNP 28.5 9'1" 4.50 7.05
Pos Hgt Wgt Arms Hands 40 225 reps Vert Jump 20s 3 Cone
OLB 6031 242 33 9 3/4 4.79 27 35.5 10'0 DNP DNP
Kirk Cousins
Dontario Poe
Holy crap. Visions of Haloti Ngata were dancing in my head as I watched this 346 lb, as Mayock would say,
dancing bear go through the drills. Tops in a deep DT class.
Cordy Glenn
The big man continued his solid post season with a solid combine. At worst you have a potential future pro-
bowl caliber guard but he showed this post season he has the athleticism get a serious look at Tackle. I could
even see him at LT for a power running team like the Steelers.
Cousins took advantage of the decision of many of the other top QB prospects not to throw. He showed off his
powerful arm, elite timing and accuracy. His measurables aren't anything to write home about, but reports of
him impressing in team meetings comes as no surprise for the 3 year captain. At worst he is a second rounder
now and it would not shock me to see a team like Seattle pull the trigger in the first like Minnesota did with
Ponder last year.
Keenan Robinson
Honorable mentions: Winton Mercilus, Jerel Worthy, Donta Hightower, Luke Kuechly,
Fletcher Cox, Mike Martin, Marvin Jones, Kendall Reyes, Shea McClellin, Mychal Kendricks,
Josh Robinson, Ron Brooks
In a weak 43 OLB class, Robinson stood out in position drills. He has the size and athleticism to match up
against the new breed of athletic Tight Ends. Could be a 3rd round steal.
Alshon Jeffery - The excuses for Jeffery's disappointing production this season was the QB. Well, the
combine is your opportunity to show the problems were elsewhere. What does he do, sit on his ass as a
healthy scratch. Add reports of poor interviews and you have the making of a kid who doesn't get it. At least
he came in under his listed weight. He can redeem himself with a solid pro-day.
Sliders
Nick Foles - Looked pretty awful in both the timed tests and throwing the ball.
Courtney Upshaw - Skipped the 40, had a disappointing bench press, then really showed some stiffness in
position drills. He's more football player than athlete, we knew that coming in, but i think 34 teams probably
don't have a first round grade on him now. He's more tweener than versatile. Still love the football player, but
not top 10 anymore.
Quinton Coples - Looked sluggish and out of shape. Someone is going to be deeply disappointed with him.
I pray to god it’s not the Bills.
Mohamad Sanu - 1st round WRs don't run 4.67s. Another tweener. May have to move to H-Back.
Vontaze Burfict - Probably no prospect at the combine hurt his stock more than Burfict. His stock was
already in free fall and he showed up at the combine completely out of shape. He ran 5.09 40, recorded an
anemic 8'8" broad jump, 30" vertical and skipped the other drills. He's now a day 3 guy.
√ PR RK. Vid Name School Hgt Wgt Sp Notes
1 1 Andrew Luck QB Stanford 6040 234 4.67 Jr
2 2 Robert Griffin III QB Baylor 6023 223 4.41 Jr
3 1 Matt Kalil OT USC 6065 306 4.99 Jr
4 1 Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma St 6007 207 4.49 Jr, O
5 1 Morris Claiborn CB LSU 5111 188 4.44 Jr, X
6 3 Stephon Gilmore CB South Carolina 6014 190 4.40
7 1 Luke Kuechly ILB Boston College 6032 242 4.58 OLB, Jr
8 2 Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame 6025 220 4.47 O
9 1 Mark Barron SS Alabama 6010 213 4.56 X
10 2 Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama 6020 186 4.51 O
Buffalo Bills Big Board
1 (10) VIDEO OLB Courtney Upshaw, Alabama
Kuechly surely impressed the Bills with his high character and high football IQ when he visited the
week before the draft. He's a guy you stick in your lineup for 10 years and notice more when he's
not there then when he is there. This team was #28 in the league vs the run last year giving up 139
yards per game and 4.9 yards per rush. I love the improvements made to the pass rush, but if teams
never get to 3rd and long it doesn't mean very much. They were also 3rd worst in the league in
giving up rushes over 20 yards with 18. Those plays simply won't happen to Kuechly's side of the
field. I understand wanting to get that impact big playmaker when drafting so high, but I'm not sure
if that guy is going to be sitting there at 10 in this draft. If not, you could do a hell of a lot worse
than getting a guy who can consistently stop the big playmakers on the other side of the ball.
PFWR Bills Mock - By Anthony D. Macari
Kuechly brings the kind of leadership, intensity and playmaking ability the Bills desperately need
to keep adding to their roster. He also has the size and durability the Bills desperately need. He's a
player that manages to get himself in on every play due to instinct, athleticism and flat out hustle
from whistle to whistle.
The Bills were #28 in the league vs the run last year
giving up 139 yards per game and 4.9 yards per rush.
I love the improvements made to the pass rush, but if
teams never get to 3rd and long it doesn't mean very
much. They were also 3rd worst in the league in
giving up rushes over 20 yards with 18. Those plays
simply won't happen to Kuechly's side of the field. I
understand wanting to get that impact big playmaker
when drafting so high, but I'm not sure if that guy is
going to be sitting there at 10 in this draft. If not, you
could do a hell of a lot worse than getting a guy who
can consistently stop the big playmakers on the other
side of the ball. For the first time in years the Bills go
into the draft without many glaring needs. Nix has
proved to be a BPA but the way I have the draft
falling to here, there may not be a prospect who
separates himself from the pack. That being said,
look for the Bills to agressively try to trade down as
far as the bottom of round one even if the
compensation is a pick next year. However, if they
stay here, Luke Kuechly makes the most sense if
Gilmore is off the board.
2(41) OT: Bobbie Massie, Ole Miss The Bills have had multiple seasons derailed because
of their lack of talent and depth at Tackle. With the
loss of Demetree Bell to free agency, they find the
roster thin as ever. They are counting on 2nd year pro
Chris Hairston to step into the starting LT spot. He
had a promising rookie season, but if he falls short of
proving to be the answer or if he ends up getting
injured, the current Bills roster has absolutely noone
to turn to. The same story exists on the right side
where Erik Pears, fresh off a contract extension
assumes the starting position. Bobbie Massie offers
immediate depth at both positions providing
insurance against the kind of injury that has derailed
far too many Bills seasons.
With a year of pro-conditioning and traing, Massie
will likely compete for a starting spot on both sides.
He has the kind of long frame the Bills covet at the
position to go along with great athleticism for his
size. He is a natural knee bender with a mean streak
who takes pkeasure in finishing a block with a
devastating pancake. While he played on the Right
side for Ole Miss, he has a good enough kick step and
athletic ability to man the blind side at the next level.
3 (71) QB: Kirk Cousins, Michigan State
It wouldn't surprise me to see a team fall in love with Cousins the same way a team fell in love
with Tebow 2 years ago and Ponder last year and take him sooner than this spot in the 3rd. The
Bills have too many other needs to address and are committed to Fitzpatrick to justify taking him
sooner, but if he is here he is well worth the investment. At the very least he would provide an
immediate upgrade to Thigpen as the team's #2 QB and would be in a good position to learn and
develop under Fitzpatrick. This is the kind of young man you can build a franchise around
All of those intangibles were on full display while
facing one of the elite defenses in the nation at the
Outback Bowl, he bounced back from a rough first
half and a late pick to orchestrate one of the best 2
minute drives I have ever seen at the college level to
complete a 16 point second half comeback. He hit
multiple different receivers, had a huge run and a
clutch third and 4 pass to the edge of the goal
line. The clutch performance to Spartan fans who
were treated to many such performances from the 3
year captain. His signature moment came against
Wisconsin in a back and forth game that ended with a
successful Hail Mary. A roughing the kicker call in
the conference championship denied Cousins the
opportunity for a repeat performance against the
Badgers.
Kirk Cousins isn't the most physically gifted QB in
the country. Kirk Cousins possess a much under-rated
NFL arm capable of making all the throws. He's not
going to blow anyone away at the combine, but he
had a solid Senior Bowl week. Cousins has enough
ability, intelligence and intangibles to make it at the
next level. Character, leadership, intelligence and
competitiveness can not be over valued at the QB
position and Kirk Cousins has it all.
4(105) WR: Marvin McNutt, Iowa
4(124) CB: Dequan Manzie, Alabama
The Bills need to find another weapon opposite
Stevie Johnson to fully execute Chan Gailey's quick
strike passing attack. Marvin McNutt is the kind of
big target the Bills are looking for. He isa physical
receiver who will fight for extra yards and compete
for the ball in traffic. He runs precise routes and as a
former QB, has a knack for reading the coverage to
find soft spots in the zone.
McNutt was a highly productive team leader. He
caught 82 passes for 1,315 yards and 12 TD's this
season. He had over 2,800 yards and 28 TDs for his
career. McNutt will make a living moving the chains
and as a big red zone target. He needs some room to
reach high gear, but does have enough speed and
route running savvy to break open downfield on the
outside. McNutt also has the maturity to share the
spotlight. A key factor when trying to find a
complimentary reciever.
Buddy Nix eyes light up when discussing the talent
Alabama had in its secondary last season. Menzie is a
big physical corner who has the size and speed to be a
factor vs the larger TEs and receivers in the league.
His experience in the Tide's pro style defense will
make him ready to step in and contribute as a nickle
corner from day 1. The Bills have invested many draft
picks in the secondary over the years, but still find
themselves in need of adding youth and players that
can match up against multiple receiver sets.
5(144) TE: Mike Egnew, MissouriThe Bills re-signed Chandler but have no one behind
him. Chandler is a better blocker than receiver and
Egnew would be a nice complement as a pass
receiving TE. He doesn't have experience in line, but
he has the frame and physicality to develop into an
adequate blocker despite his lack of experience.
5(147) CB: Robert Blanton, Notre Dame
6 (178) OT: Jeff Adams, Columbia
Blanton is the kind of big strong Corner Nix covets.
He does a great job in press coverage and will battel
for the ball in space. He may lack the speed to be a
starting corner but in sub packages can be an
affective nickle to match up against the bigger
recievers in the division. He will be an early special
teams contributor and can provide needed depth for a
team that far too often sees its starting corners spend
more time on IR than on the field.
Adams was a stand out at the Shrine Game. he has the
size and athleticism to develop into quality Tackle
depth. As a columbia student, he likely also has the
intelligence to quickly pick up an NFL playbook. His
footwork and raw natural ability indicates he has the
potential to stick at Left Tackle. He'll need time to
make the transition from Ivy league competition to
the pros and he will need to vastly improve his
strength.
7 DE: Olivier Vernon, Miami
7 DT: Chas Alecxih, Pittsburgh
Former Waanstedt recruit Chas Alecxih is fiery DT
in the mold of Kyle Williams and could provide
quality depth. He's a tough as nails defender who will
battle every play. His familiraity with Waany's
defense will be a plus. He's also versatile enough to
play 5 tech when lined up in the 34. Has the potential
to be an impact special teams player.
Vernon was a surprise pre-draft visitor of the Bills.
Nix has talked about the depth at DE in this class and
I expect them to use a 3rd day pick to find a another
DE to use in rotation. Vernon has the potential to be a
situational pass rusher in the Bills system.
Team Needs Merk Mock
1 Indianapolis 43: IOL, CB, WR, QB QB: Andrew Luck
2 Washington 34: QB, WR, IOL, ILB QB: Robert Griffin III
3 Minnesota 43: LT, CB, WR, S OT: Matt Kalil
4 Cleveland 43 QB, WR, RT, DE, CB RB: Trent Richardson
5 Tampa Bay 43: CB, OLB, RT, WR, RB CB: Morris Claiborn
6 St. Louis 43: OT, WR, OLB, FS WR: Justin Blackmon
7 Jacksonville 43: WR, CB, DE, QB. FS CB: Stephon Gilmore
8 Miami 43: RT, QB, OLB, DT QB: Ryan Tannehill
9 Carolina 43: DT, CB, IOL S, WR DT: Fletcher Cox
10 Buffalo 43: WR, OT, DE, OLB, CB S: Mark Barron
11 Kansas City 34: IOL, QB, NT, CB, OT OG: David DeCastro
12 Seattle 43: DE, IOL, DT, CB LB: Melvin Ingram
13 Arizona 43, OT, WR, ILB, OLB WR: Michael Floyd
14 Dallas 34: S, OLB, WR OT: Cordy Glenn
15 Philadelphia 43: OT, ILB, OLB, S, CB LB: Luke Kuechly
16 NY Jets 34: LB, WR, NT, OT, QB CB: Dre Kirkpatrick
17 Cincinnati 43: CB, RB, S, WR, DE DE: Quinton Coples
18 San Diego 34 LB, DT, OT, RB OT: Riley Reiff
19 Chicago 43: OT, CB, IOL, TE DE: Nick Perry
20 Tennessee 43: DE, S, OLB, CB DE: Chandler Jones
21 Cincinnati 43: CB, RB, S, IOL, WR CB: Janoris Jenkins
22 Cleveland 43 QB, WR, RT, DE, CB WR: Kendall Wright
23 Detroit 43: OT, CB, S, DE, IOL CB: Josh Robinson
24 Pittsburgh 34: CB, OT, NT, IOL, ILB ILB: Donta Hightower
25 Denver 43: WR, TE, RB, OT, DT DT: Michael Brockers
26 Houston 34: WR, RB2, DE, OLB WR: Stephen Hill
27 New England 34: DE, WR, OLB DE: Courtney Upshaw
28 Green Bay 34: OLB, OT, IOL, RB, DE LB: Shea McClellin
29 Baltimore 34: CB, WR, IOL, S TE: Coby Fleener
30 San Francisco 34, WR, IOL, DT, LB NT: Dontari Poe
31 New England 34: DE, WR, OLB DT: Jerel Worthy
32 NY Giants 43: MLB, DE, RB RB: Doug Martin
Russel Wilson QB Wisconsin
Kellen Moore QB Boise State
Kirk Cousins QB Michigan State
LaMichael James RB Oregon
Isaiah Pead RB Cincinnati
R Hillman RB
C Rainey RB
Ryan Broyles WR Oklahoma
Marvin Jones WR California
Patrick Edwards WR Houston
BJ Cunningham WR Michigan State
Rishard Mathews WR Nevada
Nick Toon WR Wisconsin
Marvin McNutt WR Iowa
AJ Jenkins WR Illinois
Mike Egnew TE Missouri
E Rodriguez TE
Bobbie Massie OT Ole Miss
Mitchell Shwartz OT California
Brandon Mosely OT Auburn
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-K.Zeitler IOL
-B.Jones IOL
-Bergstrom IOL
J.Bequette DE
-M.Jackson DE
-B.Joiner DE
-V.Curry DE
-A.Hicks DT
-D.Harris
-Jean-Baptist
-T.Lewis LB
-M.Burris LB
-L.David LB
-T.Manning LB
-T.Carder LB
-D.Trevathan LB
-T.Johnson DB
-Hayward DB
-B.Taylor DB
-B.Boykin DB
-R.Steed DB
-Minnifield DB
Merk's Bills Draft Notes by Mike Watkins
-So I think it will be Mark “The Robber” Barron at 10. I think he’ll be the BPA when we go on
the clock I really go back and forth between him and Floyd but I just keep coming back to the
opinion that I think Nix and Gailey think they can steal a WR later in this draft. Barron is a
complete S and IMO the smartest one to come from college since Ed Reed. Byrd is a FA and
Wilson is 31 so you could argue need but that is still going to be a tough argument for a lot of
Bills fans to swallow. One thing to consider is its pretty apparent the Bills are taking a page
from the Giants in how to handle the Patriots and build a defense overall. The first most
noticeable thing is the pass rush and the Bills took care of that in FA’cy the next thing that
doesn’t get talked about as much is the fact that they have arguably the best S tandem in the
league. Two players that can match up with both TE’s and WR’s and are ball hawks that also
support the run well. Put Barron with Byrd and the Bills will in theory have a heck of a tandem.
-With Barron as my prediction, I will say if I was in charge Floyd would be my pick. I think he
-That’s said the reason, the logic I use on the Bills passing on him is If there is one spot that is
-Barron vs Kuechly. Kuechly is another name that has been getting play to Buffalo’s spot. I
-I think the only way the Bills go OT in the first is if they move down
-I’ll be surprised if the Bills don’t take a QB somewhere in this draft
-Everyone expects more trading in this draft I actually expect less because I don’t think this is a
good draft overall and teams are not going to want to move up for players they have very similar
grades on. You will have your standard bail out at the end of the first however, that happens
every year
-If we do somehow trade, If I’m the Bills I’m making moves to stock up in next years draft
because if the bottom falls out on Fitz I want some fire power to move around for a QB in the
first.
-Tannehill is a key player in this draft and will have a big say in how it shapes the first round
-More on Tannehill. I’ve got a 2nd round grade on him and Ill say it, he has a really high bust
factor. Its more due to him being drafted into a no win situation because he has no business
being a first round pick let alone a top 10 one. Biggest thing I don’t like about him is his
decision making. If he could get drafted by a team that was already set at QB and could sit him
at least 1-1.5 years that is would give him a much better shot at succeeding. Instead he will be
drafted by a team that will be in the top 10 next year and more than likely be forced into action
this year
-OT’s and CB’s are quickly becoming almost as overdrafted (reaches) as QB’s
-I’ve shifted in my draft philosophy since I’ve started doing this. At first I was a need guy in the
draft meaning you draft what you need for the holes you have on the roster. Now I’m completely
in the, you take the best players on the board regardless of the position. It’s weird because in any
other draft in basketball and especially baseball (I don’t follow hockey I’m assuming its near the
same as baseball considering the minors) if you were to tell other GM’s you were drafting for
need they would look at you like your crazy. Why wouldn’t you want to add the most talent to
your roster that you possible can? In the end talent results in wins. That is the basic philosophy
that I have come up with. I’ve studied teams and how they draft and it always seems the need
base drafters always seem to land in the middle of the pact with a playoff win here or there.
Then you look at a team like the Steelers and you wonder how they keep having more winning
seasons then losing ones nearly every decade. It takes a little bit longer but if you keep taking
the BPA on the board it will give your team longer sustained success and also lower your bust
risk by a lot in the first round. As one scout put it, what problem would you rather have, dealing
with a first round bust or having to choose what to do with two good players at the same
position?
The reason I bring this up is because I want Bills fans to keep this in mind with the first round
pick because Nix is a BPA guy and while it might not make sense at first, look beyond the
position that was picked and look more at what type and caliber of talent was just added to the
roster. In the end that is what is going to make it a successful pick.
-Overall I think this is a weak draft and the only thing that is propping it up any is the 2
franchise QB’s sitting at the top of it. I can’t even imagine what the top 10 would look like if
they both went back. We would probably be talking about Tannehill as the #1 pick which is
insane because he has no business being selected in the top 10 let alone #1 overall. Still because
of this, and I don’t feel I’m alone on my thoughts that this is a weak draft, I’m thinking a lot of
teams are going to go BPA through this thing.
-I still want the Bills to add another young DE. I want to have a good pass rush no matter if
injuries hit the Bills or not
-I like Russell Wilson a lot, I think he has a legit shot to break the under 6’0 mold
-If Kalil somehow slides to all the way to 10 all I have to say is one thing, THANK YOU
-That said if Kalil gets to 7 Jacksonville’s phone will be ringing off the hook
-Boykin, CB from Georgia, is going to make a GM look smart in the middle rounds
-Jets are a tough one to figure because who they want is going to be just out of their reach. I put
Kirkpatrick there because the bottom line is Rex loves CB’s and he could be the BPA at that
point
-Poe might get a GM fired in the first round, and reminds me of the great line “Son, your
potential is gonna get me fired”
-Jacksonville is the key to the top 10 and shape the next 10 picks. They are in a prime trade spot
and could really go a number of ways if they stay and pick
-Wouldn’t be surprised if the Panthers went with a WR in the first. Give Cam as many weapons
as possible
-F.Cox is the only DT I would draft in the first
-M.Egnew is going to be a middle round steal for some team. He is a forgotten name in a
mediocre TE class but was very good in college
-If Miami for some reason passes on Tannehill that is a massive red flag considering his college
coach is their OC and one of his biggest cheerleaders
-V.Curry will never be a workout guy but the bottom line is the guy just made plays in college
and I see him continuing that on the NFL level
-I don’t think Claiborne ever lives up to being a top 5 pick
-Giants are a tough one because they truly don’t care about position in the first round. I do know
they really liked Spiller two years ago and have been looking for another RB to go with
Bradshaw for 2 years now and Martin would fit what they do
-I don’t think the off the field stuff will scare the Bengals away from Jenkins. They have rolled
the dice on similar players before and Zimmer seems to get the best out of those types of players
-I think 5 years from now Lavonte David from Nebraska will be the best LB from this draft
-I like S.Hill’s measurable’s but I think he is far more athlete than WR. I think a number of
WR’s that are picked after him will go on to have better careers
Full House!
Changes aside... onto the 2012 version of coastal's 5 Card Studs!
Backtrack to 2011. The start of the year was very exciting, but then the injuries happened... notably to
Eric Wood and Kyle Williams (original 5 card stud). As soon as those two went down, both lines
struggled mightily for the remainder of the year. The oline pulled it back together somewhat, but most
of that was due to coaching and play selection. The dline... never did quite recover, although Marcel
Dareus (2011 5card stud) did his very best as a rookie to make a game of it. We need to add another
Dareus this year for either line to go along with some new depth. The problem this year for the Bills is
that OT is not very deep... even at the top! There are a handful of mid-tier guys, but we have shown a
knack of finding those types of players without a huge investment in resources... so you won't see an
OT as part of this year version!
So without further ado... here are the members of this years "coastal's 5 Card Studs"... I've titled this
year's version...
Coastal's 5 Card Stud
Another year... another team of 5 Cards Studs! I want to thank each and every one of you who help to
make this just as exciting for me as it is for the rest of us War Room Rangers!
This year's version is different in a couple of ways. The first thing you'll notice is all new formatting of
the signature banner. I took the time to teach myself photoshop and although not as "swanky" as the
previous version... it feels a little more "me" this year. I do however want to thank each of you who
reached out to help. Your offers meant a lot.
The next new thing this year is this is the first time that I have projected a trade! I am a fan of trading
back into the first round after an early first round selection. The cost isn't prohibitive and if played
right, you can walk away from one draft with more than just one full-time starter. If played really well,
you can walk away from it with two Pro Bowl caliber players.
By Eric Nelson
We have to stop neglecting our offensive line! We have done so via the
draft for far too long, and the one year we didn't (2009) we got two pro-
bowl caliber players in Wood and Levitre. We need to keep doing that
while making sure we don't lose the progress we have made. A couple
of things before we get to David. First... those of you who know me,
know I advocate to building strengths! Adding David to the duo I just
mentioned speaks entirely to that. Second, for those of you who want to
say how much Nix and co. love Urbik, having him in a back-up role
accounts for not losing that strength should one of them go down to
injury. Adding David simply makes our interior of the o-line among the
very, very best in the whole league! Third, with our spread offense, the
interior of that line is more important than the tackles. Not to dismiss
our need to fins a legit tackle for either side of the line... but the interior
is what makes this offense go in both the running and passing game. All
that being said... onto David...
I have heard an unwillingness to portray him to be the next Steve Hutchinson, because he spends a little
too much time on the ground once he gets out in space. Outside of that... he is thick, powerful, agile,
SMART, and the leader of a line that protected a precious, precious commodity... both by ensuring he
was protected while passing the ball and by ensuring a viable running game to keep teams honest.
David is a plug and play right guard that changes the dynamic of the interior line. He is so much more
mobile than Urbik and will play at or above the level of Wood and Levitre.
admarc said it best about him... he has Hall of Fame potential! And when a need (offensive line) and a
talent combine to an availability to us???
You take it, and he becomes this year's Ace of Hearts!
1.) Ace of Hearts - David DeCastro, OG Stanford
The Bills will likely need to trade back up into the mid-twenties to get a
shot at Reuben. Doing so will cost us at least our second and third round
picks this year. I am a firm enough of a believer in Reuben's talents that
I would be fine with us dropping as high as a second round pick next
year in order to ensure our chance at getting Reuben.
Reuben is 6'3", fast, elusive and although the big time production isn't
there... realize he's coming from LSU... the same LSU who shit the QB
bed twice against Alabama this year. Aside from that, what intrigues me
about Reuben is two things... watching him run and RAC.
Although the third Stud... Kheeston represents what I believe will be our
first 4th round pick. Ok... we have Dareus and K. Williams
(5 Card Stud starting DTs)! HOW ****ING AWESOME IS THAT!
That being said, the only one left on our roster that does anything for me
in rotation is Carrington in what some on here are describing as a
"Justin Tuck" type role. Works for me, however I have been advocating
all off-season to bring in someone like Brodrick Bunkley to stick in full-
time rotation with our starting tandem. I believe we need to invest
further in Williams and Dareus and our new Williams by giving them a
legitimate big body that can come in and spell them. Based on his
history, Wanny will want that as well. Kheeston represents that.
He is one of those deceptively smooth runners that is running by you even though he doesn't like he is
putting the effort in. I swear to God... he runs like Jerry Rice. Also, coming from LSU, he knows how
to run block. There is nothing hotter than a wideout blocking for a running back who is on their way to
the endzone. Reuben will do this and more. By all reports, he's a tireless worker and has all the tools to
become one of the games greats. Color me blind from the Diamonds, but I don't see a downside here.
Two ideas... Leon Lett type body and performance with Reggie White type character and leadership...
on and off the field! Like another 5 card stud this year, I believe Kheeston's talents were mostly
misused throughout his college career! He is a one gap attacker with long arms and height! Put those in
front of Tom Brady when Kyle or Dareus are off the field and Tom isn't going to find it that much
easier. I think of two words when I think of Kheeston... big paws!
2.) Ace of Diamonds - Reuben Randle, WR LSU
All of this is why Reuben is this year's Ace of Diamonds!
I think he'll be a big cat in the middle of our defense and that's why he is this year's 10 of spades!
3.) 10 of Spades - Kheeston Randall, DT Texas
What exactly did he run in the 40? I honestly don't care. He is coming
from Nick Saban's defense and is plug and play in a dime type/backup
CB/safety scenario from day 1. It may be just college coach speak, but
the book on him is ignore that measureables and just watch him play. I
concur. DaQuan is another player from a big-time program who spent a
lot of time around a big-time defensive coach! Again... no downside
here as far as I can tell...
SEC... Alabama secondary... Nick Saban... National Champions...
I love me a Vol! Malik is the other 5 Card Stud from this year that was
used out of position! He spent most of his time playing DT, but projects
to DE in the NFL. I have always been partial to building a strong
defense, and even more partial to finding players in later rounds that
after a couple of years, can become solid football players... Kyle
Williams is obviously my best example of that. Malik is my attempt at
that this year. I would really like to see what a couple of years of pro
conditioning and high level coaching and peer mentorship can do for
this young man. Sometimes in order to get a full house, you need a little
bit of luck and some time.
That is why Malik is this year's 10 of hearts and the completion of the
5.) 10 of hearts - Malik Jackson, DE Tennessee
There you have it War Room Rangers... this year's version of coastal's 5 Card Studs!
...this year's 10 of Clubs!
4.) 10 of Clubs - DaQuan Menzie, CB Alabama
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