Andy's Mock Draft 3.0

[Andy]

*Sorry about the spacing between each of them; can't really control that and I'm too lazy to fix it.*

 

 

 

2013 NFL Mock Draft 3.0

1^st Round

1^st
Overall Pick – Kansas City Chiefs

Luke Joeckel –
Offensive Tackle – Texas A&M

With the addition of Joeckel, the Chiefs will have one of
the better offensive lines in the NFL. Picking a quarterback like Geno Smith is
a bit reach here, and it’s not worth the risk. Defense isn’t a need on the
Chiefs, but the O-line is. Joeckel will fill a need and become their left
tackle for years to come. He’s got perfect technique and is great in pass
protection.

 

2^nd
Overall Pick – Jacksonville Jaguars

Jarvis Jones –
Outside Linebacker / Defensive End – Georgia

The Jaguars were one of the worst teams in the league at
getting to the quarterback. They only had 20 sacks. With the addition of Jones,
they get arguably the pass rusher in the country. Jones is very similar to Von
Miller, and if Jones is anything like Miller, he’ll be a great success. The
Jaguars need a guy like Jones for their defense, or they’ll continue to get
torn apart. It’s either him or Damontre Moore here.

 

3^rd Overall
Pick – Oakland Raiders

Star Lotulelei –
Defensive Tackle – Utah

They finally got a star in the middle. With this draft pick,
the Raiders can afford to get rid of Richard Seymour, and could potentially
have a guy who’s similar to Seymour for a much cheaper price. He could become
the anchor of this defense, and potentially turn them around.

 

4^th
Overall Pick – Philadelphia Eagles

Dee Milliner –
Cornerback – Cornerback – Alabama

The Eagles definitely need a cornerback. They have Asomugha
and DRC, but they have no depth, and they need performers. Milliner has perfect
size, and is a physical corner who can tackle. The Eagles need guys like that. Milliner
can also play in the nickel spot or the outside. He’s versatile, and strong.

 

5^th
Overall Pick – Detroit Lions

Damontre Moore –
Defensive End – Texas A&M

The Lions got rid of Kyle Vanden Bosch, which is a clear
sign that they are going defensive end. The question is, which one? Moore, in
my opinion, is the best defensive end on the board, as he’s quick and disruptive.
He had 13 sacks this past season, and was arguably the best defensive end in
college. He’s not big, but he’s quick. He reminds me of Robert Mathis.

 

6^th
Overall Pick – Cleveland Browns

Bjoern Werner –
Defensive End – Florida State

Jabaal Sheard is a very solid defensive end, but there is
nobody to compliment him. Werner had an outstanding season at FSU, and showed
his great pass rushing skills as well as his good run stopping skills. He’s
more well rounded that Moore and arguably Jones, but not as good of a pass
rusher. This fills a need on the Browns’ defense.

 

7^th
Overall Pick – Arizona Cardinals

Geno Smith –
Quarterback – West Virginia

This is a bit of a reach, but quarterbacks are always taken
early. Geno Smith has a good arm, and has good pocket mobility. Smith is also
solid at reading plays, and usually finds the right guy. He hasn’t really shown
up in big games which is a bit of a problem, but with the right coaching staff
and a good offense, he could become a very solid number 1 QB. In Arizona, he
could have Bruce Arians help tutor him.

 

8^th
Overall Pick – Buffalo Bills

Manti Te’o – Inside
Linebacker – Notre Dame

I realize that he’s been dropping, but people have to
realize that he had one of the best seasons a linebacker has had in a long
time. He had 111 tackles (about 9 per game), 7 interceptions, and 1.5 sacks, as
well as a lot of pressures. Te’o is also a great leader that can help this
talented defense mold.

 

9^th
Overall Pick – New York Jets

Barkevious Mingo –
Defensive End / Outside Linebacker – LSU

The Jets’ linebackers’ are getting pretty old, and they lack
a really good pass rusher. Calvin Pace is decent, but they have no one else
that can do anything decent. Mingo has a good body for pass rushing, and he’s
quick. He can become a good compliment to Pace. The Jets D was torched a lot
this year and that was because of their lack of a pass rush.

 

10^th
Overall Pick – Tennessee Titans

Chance Warmack –
Offensive Guard – Alabama

The Titans have 2 solid tackles in Roos and Stewart, but
they have no one on the inside. Warmack is one of the best guards to come out
of college in the last 15 years.  He’s an outstanding pass rusher, as well as being a mobile
guard who can pull. The Titans are in need for some guards as their inside
running game is very mediocre. Warmack takes away the Titans’ biggest need.

 

11^th
Overall Pick – San Diego Chargers

Eric Fisher –
Offensive Tackle – Central Michigan

Fisher has really risen in the past few weeks. He had a very
good showing at the Senior Bowl, where he showed good mobility and shut down
many good defensive ends. He went from being a late teens prospect, to possibly
a top ten prospect. The Chargers have needed a good tackle since the departure
of Marcus McNeill, and it definitely showed last year. Gaither isn’t horrible,
but it seems that he’s a better right tackle. Fisher can become a left tackle
from Day 1. He reminds me of a better Nate Solder.

 

12^th
Overall Pick – Miami Dolphins

Keenan Allen – Wide
Receiver – California

This is a bit of a controversial pick. I believe Keenan
Allen is the best receiver in the draft, but some would argue that that title
goes to either Cordarelle Patterson or even Justin Hunter. The Dolphins may
sign a big wide receiver in free agency, but as it stands now, the wide receiver
spot is clearly their biggest need. Even if they do sign one, they could use a
good no.2 guy, as Bess is more of a slot receiver. Allen is a big body that can
be used in the redzone. He’s strong and has good hands. He reminds me of
Brandon Marshall.

 

13^th
Overall Pick – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Sheldon Richardson –
Defensive Tackle – Missouri

With Gerald McCoy as their big 4-3-nose tackle, the Bucs are
in need for a utility tackle. Richardson is a perfect utility tackle. Richardson
had 4 sacks this season showing good pass rushing skills, and 75 total tackles.
Richardson has a good body for the utility spot and can be a good compliment to
McCoy, kind of like Fairley to Suh.

 

14^th
Overall Pick – Carolina Panthers

Lane Johnson –
Offensive Tackle – Oklahoma

Jordan Gross didn’t have a very good season, but he’s still
a very good left tackle and he isn’t going anywhere. Jeff Otah, when healthy is
a decent right tackle, but the problem is, he never is healthy. The Panthers
need a healthy, solid right tackle to help protect Cam Newton, who likes to
roll out and option a lot. Johnson could be that perfect right tackle that they
needed. This isn’t their biggest need, but it would definitely help their
offense. The Panthers could also go secondary with this pick.

 

15^th
Overall Pick – New Orleans Saints

Shariff Floyd –
Defensive Tackle – Florida

The Saints need a defensive tackle very badly. They just got
Rob Ryan as their new defensive coordinator, and it’s the defense that needs a
lot of help, so going with defense here is a must and most likely what’s going
to happen. Floyd has really risen in the last few weeks, and I can see why. I
watched his tape from the FSU game and he completely dominated them. They had
no chance when they single teamed him. He must be double teamed each time, but
even then, he knows how to break off blocks very well. He’s disruptive in the
running game, and showed that he could be solid in the passing game. He’s
definitely going to be something good in the future.

 

16^th
Overall Pick – St Louis Rams

Alec Ogletree –
Inside Linebacker – Georgia

Especially in recent weeks, many have been talking about the
rise of Alec Ogletree and many put him ahead of Manti Te’o. In my opinion, Te’o
and Ogletree go in these two spots (#8 and #16), except they could be in
different order. If we look at body of work, Te’o is better and was on a better
team. Ogletree was a key player in a great defense, but there were some stars
around him. That’s why I have Te’o ahead of Ogletree. Ogletree is very athletic
and is a tackling machine. He fits at any linebacker spot, and could do well at
the strong-side linebacker spot right next to James Laurinaitis. He had a huge
game against Nebraska in his bowl game, compiling 13 tackles and a sack. He’s
only gotten better as the season went on, and as mentioned before, he could be
a top 10 pick.

 

17^th
Overall Pick – Pittsburgh Steelers

Dion Jordan –
Defensive End / Outside Linebacker – Oregon

The Steelers are getting old on defense. All their stars are
over 30. One of those stars is outside linebacker James Harrison, who happens
to be a free agent this year. The Steelers are most likely going outside
linebacker, so I went with the best available one in Dion Jordan. Jordan was a
great player on a great defense. He’s a tall guy with long arms and has a good
arsenal of moves. He’s fantastic at run stopping too, which is good considering
Woodley is a pass rush guy. Jordan brings youth to an old defense.

 

18^th
Overall Pick – Dallas Cowboys

Jonathan Cooper –
Offensive Guard – North Carolina

The Cowboys need interior lineman. Jonathan Cooper would be
the best guard in most drafts, but because of Warmack, he isn’t. Cooper has
very good experience, and has a good body for a right guard. He pulls very well
as he is very mobile. He is the type of guy that can come in and upgrade an
O-line right away.

 

19^th
Overall Pick – New York Giants

Ezekiel Ansah –
Defensive End – BYU

THE ANSAH!! Ezekiel Ansah may not be the “ansah” yet, but he
could be in the future. He’s a very athletic player with a lot of raw skills.
He reminds me a lot of Jason Pierre Paul, who was in the similar situation as
Ansah. Like JPP, all Ansah needs is good coaching and development, and with
that, he could become the best defensive player in this draft. The Giants are
getting rid of Umenyiora, and need a good rotational guy. They don’t need a guy
who can start right away. Ansah could back up for a bit, and then take over
when Tuck leaves.

 

20^th
Overall Pick – Chicago Bears

Zach Ertz – Tight End
– Stanford

The Bears had a chance to draft Coby Fleener last year, and
they didn’t. They definitely cannot pass up on his teammate Zach Ertz, who in
my opinion, is a better prospect than Fleener. Ertz is a big guy with fantastic
hands. His route running is very solid too. Him and Eifert are very even when
it comes to pass catching, but Ertz has the advantage in the blocking
department and that’s why he’s better. Cutler needs a big target in the redzone
and on third downs, because Marshall is not enough.

 

21^st
Overall Pick – Cincinnati Bengals

Kenny Vaccaro –
Safety – Texas

Vaccaro is a phenomenal safety. Some would argue that he may
be better than Mark Barron from last year. He is extremely well rounded, as
he’s great in coverage and aggressive in his tackling. He reads plays perfectly
and makes everyone around him better. What more can you ask from a safety? The
Bengals need a safety, as they’ve been beat on a lot of deep plays. Vaccaro
could become one of the best players on this team and one of the better ones in
the league.

 

22^nd Overall
Pick – St Louis Rams (from Washington Redskins)

Cordarrelle Patterson
– Wide Receiver – Tenneessee

The Rams are in need for a receiver. Brian Quick has done
absolutely nothing, and Danny Amendola is on the way out. The Rams also need a
deep threat that’s also a speed merchant. Enter Cordarelle Patterson, who is
6’3, very athletic and very strong. He can win in 1-on-1 matchups and will beat
you for balls thrown high, like on fade patterns in the endzone. He will need a
bit of developing as he’s a bit raw, but with the right coaches, he can become
one of the betters receivers in the NFC. He has that type of potential.

 

23^rd
Overall Pick – Minnesota Vikings

John Jenkins –
Defensive Tackle – Georgia

Kevin Williams only has a couple of years left, and there
has been a hole next to him ever since Pat Williams left. John Jenkins is a
huge body (360 pounds) that clogs up the lane and is great at run stopping.
He’s a 3-4 nose tackle, but could probably be pretty good in a 4-3. This would
help the Vikings’ defense at run stopping.

 

24^th
Overall Pick – Indianapolis Colts

Jesse Williams –
Defensive Tackle – Alabama

The Colts built their offense last year, now they must build
their defense. A big problem last year was the play of their defensive line.
They got absolutely no production from their nose tackles Mookie Johnson and
Martin Tevaesu. Johnson is a free agent and most likely gone, which means that
now they’ll be lacking bodies at the spot too. Williams had a very good season
at Alabama, anchoring a great front 7 at Bama. He has good size for a nose
tackle, and is quite productive. He could start from Day 1 and be productive.

 

25^th
Overall Pick – Seattle Seahawks

Justin Hunter – Wide
Receiver – Tennessee

The Seahawks have a very solid team, but they have some
gaping holes on offense, and the biggest one is wide receiver. Their best
receiver is Golden Tate, who’s a #2 at best on most teams. Hunter is a deep
threat who is sometimes a matchup nightmare. His hands are a bit inconsistent,
but that shouldn’t be a huge problem. Because of this bad group, he could come
in and be the number 1 right from the start.

 

26^th
Overall Pick – Green Bay Packers

Larry Warford – Offensive
Guard – Kentucky

This one is a reach here, but every draft has reaches in the
first round. Look at the Seahawks last year with Bruce Irvin. Projected to go
in the 2^nd-3^rd Round, Irvin went 15^th overall.
He’s been a great addition to the Seahawks. Now, the Packers have a few big
holes, and one of those includes interior lineman. Even though he’s projected
to go in the late 2^nd round, Warford is the 3^rd best
guard on the board. He has the right size for the position and could
potentially even move to center. He’s quite versatile. The Packers need to
solidify their interior line, because TJ Lang isn’t exactly that good. Warford
could be used as a very good backup, or even their starting center with Saturday
gone.  

 

27^th
Overall Pick – Houston Texans

Tavon Austin – Wide
Receiver – West Virginia

The Texans are in dire need of a receiver who can compliment
Andre Johnson. They’ve never spent a high draft pick (1^st or 2^nd
round) on a receiver. If they want to get rid of this need, they’ll need to do
it this year. Austin had a very good year at WVU, and showed his great catching
skills as well as his great speed. He reminds me of a better TY Hilton. If he
can be like Hilton, the Texans have themselves a great compliment to Johnson.

 

28^th
Overall Pick – Denver Broncos

Johnthan Banks –
Cornerback – Mississippi State

Tracy Porter is a free agent, and is not expected to return.
Champ Bailey has 2 years left, if he’s lucky. The Broncos definitely need a
cornerback, as their future at that position is very cloud. Banks is a big
physical guy who plays well in a zone defense. He can also play in man-to-man.
He’s got good versatility and decent speed. He reminds me of Brandon Browner. He
could give that secondary a big boost.

 

29^th
Overall Pick – New England Patriots

Sylvester Williams –
Defensive Tackle – North Carolina

I really don’t see why many are saying this guy is a top 10
guy. I rank him as a late teens, early 20s prospect and far from the top 10. Williams
has dropped a bit in the last few weeks, but he’s still a dominant player. He’s
a good pass rusher, compiling 6.5 sacks this last year, and had 40 tackles. He
has a good motor and could be a 3 down lineman. Belicheck loves the durable
guys. Williams is a perfect fit in this system, as they can put him right next
to Wilfork from Day 1.

 

30^th
Overall Pick – Atlanta Falcons

Tyler Eifert – Tight
End – Notre Dame

Tony Gonzalez is most likely not going to come back, so it’s
time to find his replacement. Even if he did come back, it would be for one
season, and getting his replacement one year early is not a bad thing either.
Tyler Eifert is a fantastic receiving tight end. He’s a former wide receiver,
who converted, and the switch has helped him. His blocking is improving, but
still relatively average. The good news is that in that Falcons offense, having
a receiving tight end is better than a blocking tight end. In my opinion, a no
brainer for the Falcons.

 

31^st
Overall Pick – San Francisco 49ers

Jonathan Hankins –
Defensive Tackle – Ohio State

The 49ers have a very well rounded team, but they could use
some reinforcement on the D-line. Justin Smith is getting old, and a future
replacement could be necessary. Isaac Sopoaga is very good as a nose tackle,
but he’s a free agent next year, will be 32, and could ask for a big payday.
Hankins could play as a nose tackle as he has the perfect body type, and is a
great run stuffer. This pick is more a future/long-term pick.

 

32^nd
Overall Pick – Baltimore Ravens

Kevin Minter – Inside
Linebacker – LSU

Ray Lewis is unfortunately gone, and there is a hole at that
inside linebacker spot. The current incumbents, Jameel McClain and Dannel
Ellerbe are two slightly above average players, but are easily replaceable. Minter
could compete for the starting job from Day 1. He’s used to that type of
system, which only helps him. If the Ravens don’t want to use him as a starter
from Day 1, they could use him as a rotational player like Ellerbe was at the
beginning of last year. Minter will be the starting linebacker in Baltimore in
3 years time, if the Ravens go with him at 32. Minter is a good aggressive
player as he shoots gap very well, is fast (sideline-to-sideline) and is tough
to block.

 

 

2^nd Round

 

 

33^rd
Overall Pick – Jacksonville Jaguars

DJ Fluker – Offensive
Tackle – Alabama

If the Jaguars want to stick with Gabbert, which seems to be
what’s going to happen, they will need to solidify that offensive line. Monroe
is a solid left tackle, but they need a right tackle. Fluker played as the
right tackle at Bama, and would be a good fit at right tackle for the Jags.
They both have similar systems. He could start from Day 1.

 

34^th
Overall Pick – Kansas City Chiefs

Matt Barkley –
Quarterback – USC

Barkley’s mediocre season is the reason why he falls to this
spot. The Chiefs desperately need a quarterback, and Barkley could be a good
fit. If they take Joeckel in the first round, then going with Barkley makes
sense. Barkley has very good pocket presence, he’s smart, and he’s accurate. He
also has the ability to start from Day 1.

 

35^th
Overall Pick – Philadelphia Eagles

Sam Montgomery –
Defensive End – LSU

With Babin gone, the Eagles could use a better rotation. Who
knows if Brandon Graham is the guy at right end. How many years does Trent Cole
have left? You can stop worrying about those questions if they take Montgomery.
The Eagles love going with defensive lineman in the draft, and this pick would
solidify it. Montgomery has first round talent. His partner Mingo gets all the
attention, but one could make the case that Montgomery is just as good.

 

36^th
Overall Pick – Detroit Lions

Robert Woods – Wide
Receiver – USC

I had Woods as one of the best prospects going into the
season. A lot has changed in 5 months. Woods is still a great possession
receiver with good speed and very good hands. His routes are very well done,
and he is versatile in the sense that he could play outside or in the slot. Woods
could be a nice compliment to Calvin.

 

37^th
Overall Pick – Cincinnati Bengals

Khaseem Greene –
Outside Linebacker – Rutgers

Rey Maualuga is very overrated, and really isn’t that good a
linebacker. In general, the linebackers on the Bengals aren’t that great. They
need a good talented player in there. Greene had a great year at Rutgers,
amassing 137 tackles, with 5 sacks and 2 interceptions. He also had a 22-tackle
performance against Army. He’s a tackling machine, and tackling is an issue on
the Bengals. This fills a need.  

 

38^th
Overall Pick – New York Jets

Mike Glennon –
Quarterback – North Carolina State

Glennon is a bit of a risky pick. He has the potential to be
like Joe Flacco, as he has very good size and a big arm. However, he’s still a
bit raw in his decision-making and his accuracy. Glennon could come in and
potentially compete for the job. If he doesn’t pan out, he’s a backup. If he
does, he’s a solid starter.

 

39^th
Overall Pick – Tennessee Titans

Matt Elam – Safety –
Florida

The pass coverage has been very weak on the Titans. They
were torched a lot last year and it wasn’t because of their front 7. They have
very good linebackers and a solid defensive line. They just need more talent in
the secondary. Michael Griffin is very good, but his future is unknown in
Tennessee. Babineaux is a question mark too. Elam is a great tackling safety,
but he’s also fantastic in coverage, anchoring a very solid secondary at
Florida. Notice how Florida rarely allowed big plays, that was because of the
great play of Elam.

 

40^th
Overall Pick – Buffalo Bills

Datone Jones –
Defensive End – UCLA

Mario Williams did a fine job with the Bills last year, but
the Bills need a guy to compliment him. Datone Jones is rising and could end up
being a 1^st round pick. He’s got good quickness and has an arsenal
of move. With this selection, the Bills would have arguably the best defensive
line in the NFL.

 

41^st
Overall Pick – Miami Dolphins

Xavier Rhodes –
Cornerback – Florida State

Sean Smith’s future is cloudy in Miami. Even if he stays,
they could use another cornerback. Richard Marshall is pretty good, but he’s a
bit too inconsistent. After him, it’s Nolan Carroll. Carroll isn’t that great
of a nickel cornerback and is a better special teams player and backup. Get
Rhodes, who has first round talent, and patch up that secondary.

 

42^nd
Overall Pick – Tampa Bay Buccaneers

Desmond Trufant –
Cornerback – Washington

There was a bit hole that was left after the departure of
Aqib Talib. With him gone, the Bucs only have Eric Wright (he’s the only good
corner on that team). They need a guy to play across from him. Trufant is a
very good corner that can play right away. He has brothers in the NFl, which
helps a lot. He has decent size and good athleticism. He was that defense.

 

43^rd
Overall Pick – Carolina Panthers

Terrence Williams –
Wide Receiver – Baylor

The Panthers’ biggest need is the wide receiver spot. Steve
Smith probably has 2 years left and their next best guy is barely a #2
receiver. Terrence Williams is a very fast, big deep threat that can also be
used as a possession guy. He could end up being the best receiver, or even
offensive player (that latter being a bit of a stretch) in this draft. He could
become the #2 right away and eventually be the #1.

 

44^th
Overall Pick – San Diego Chargers

Arthur Brown –
Outside Linebacker – Kansas State

Brown is a solid underrated player. One of the better
outside linebackers in the draft, but I haven’t heard one person talk about
him. He’s not very big, but makes yp for it with great sideline-to-sideline
speed. He reminds me a lot of Daryl Washington. The Chargers like going with
linebackers, and Brown is a solid inside (4-3 outside) linebacker. They need an
inside linebacker next to Takeo Spikes and Brown could be that guy.

 

45^th
Overall Pick – St Louis Rams

Montee Ball – Running
Back – Wisconsin

This guy has star written all over him. He was the main
reason why Wisconsin was very good this last season. Ball has star potential.
He’s got the perfect size for a running back, great athletic skills and great
elusiveness. I could easily see him sliding into the 1^st round. The
only reason he’s in the 2^nd round is because he’s had a great O-line
the last few seasons along with a run heavy offense. I see him being more of a
800-1000 yard guy, but he has the potential of being a perennial 1200 yarder. He
could be the replacement for Steven Jackson.

 

46^th
Overall Pick – Dallas Cowboys

Alex Okafor –
Defensive End – Texas

Anthony Spencer is not expected to return, which leaves a
hole at the outside linebacker spot. Okafor established himself as one of the
premier pass rushers in the country this year. He’s got good size, good
athleticism and good stats. He had 12.5 sacks this last season including a 4.5
sack performance against Oregon State in the Alamo Bowl. That’s a great way to
end the season. He fills a potential need on the Boys.

 

47^th
Overall Pick – Pittsburgh Steelers

Jordan Poyer –
Cornerback – Oregon State

Poyer is one of those guys that will not wow you on paper,
but if you watch him on tape, he’s a solid player. He’s got good size, pretty
good athleticism, and good instincts. He has a good idea of where the ball is
going on each play. He’s a zone coverage kind of guy, but he should be fine in
Lebeau zone based system. He fills a need on that team. They needed a #2
cornerback for awhile now.

 

48^th
Overall Pick – New York Giants

Shawn Williams – Safety
– Georgia

Kenny Phillips is proving that he’s injury prone, and when
healthy, isn’t that great. They need a better guy in the run stopping
department, because they have a solid pass defender in Stevie Brown. Williams
is a great tackling safety, and reminds me a lot of Adrian Wilson. He needs to
work on his coverage skills, but that shouldn’t be a big problem with Brown
next to him.

 

49^th
Overall Pick – Chicago Bears

Barrett Jones –
Center / Offensive Guard – Alabama

The Bears must protect Cutler. The Bears addressed their
outside protectors last year by picking Gabe Carimi. Now they must help the
interior of that line. Barrett Jones can play both interior positions on the
O-line (and can play as a tackle). He has good experience and is a leader. He
could be the leader and anchor of this porous offensive line. He’s versatile
and agile, which makes him a good fit as a right guard.

 

50^th
Overall Pick – Washington Redskins

Kevin Reddick –
Inside Linebacker – North Carolina

Surprised? Many people expected Reddick to be a late 3^rd,
even early 4^th round pick. Not me. Reddick is a fantastic overlooked
player. He doesn’t get recognition because he plays at North Carolina. The
great thing about him is that he gets to the quarterback. He had 6 sacks this
season. Getting inside guys (defensive lineman and inside linebackers) to the
quarterback has been a problem for the Redskins. This would eliminate that
problem.

 

51^st
Overall Pick – Minnesota Vikings

Deandre Hopkins –
Wide Receiver – Clemson

It’s looking like Percy Harvin will stay on the team, but
the Vikings still need a #2 receiver. Michael Jenkins isn’t that guy, and neither
is Jairus Wright. Hopkins had an amazing season filled with huge games against
tough opponents. He finished the year and his college career with a 13 catch,
191 yard, 2-touchdown performance against LSU (a top 6 team) in the Chick-fil-a
Bowl. He proved this year that he’s a very good possession receiver, as
averaging 6 catches during the season.

 

52^nd
Overall Pick – Cincinnati Bengals

Kyle Long – Offensive
Guard – Oregon

The Bengals went with Kevin Zeitler last year and that
turned out very well. Clint Boling is pretty solid. The thing about Long is
that he can play both guard and tackle. He can be a solid backup for both and
potentially a starter. Keep in mind that Andre Smith may not be returning and
that a right tackle might be needed. If that’s the case, then Long could be
that guy.

 

53^rd
Overall Pick – Miami Dolphins (from Indianapolis Colts)

Quinton Patton – Wide
Receiver – Louisiana Tech

This is how bad the wide receiver group is in Miami. It’s so
bad that even with the addition of Allen (in the 1^st round) they
still need help. Hartline is most likely not coming back, and all they have is
Bess. With Allen, that makes 2 good receivers. With Patton, who’s a great possession
receiver who had 21 catches this year against Texas A&M, would make this
core respectable.

 

54^th
Overall Pick – Green Bay Packers

Blidi Wreh-Wilson –
Cornerback – Connecticut

Wilson was the Huskies’ MVP of their team this past season. Wilson
has great size, good intangibles and great leadership. He’s what this Packers
secondary needs after the departure of Charles Woodson. He may not start right
away, but nickelback is definitely an option, and potentially he can move to
outside corner or even safety. He fits well in this secondary.

 

55^th
Overall Pick – Seattle Seahawks

Jamar Taylor –
Cornerback – Boise State

Sherman and Browner are two great players, but they need a
third guy, plus, you can’t have enough cornerbacks. Now, they are going to have
a lot of cornerbacks after this pick, but that means they’ll have to cut a lot
of guys. Taylor is a good nickel cornerback who knows how to tackle very well. He
has the size and intangibles to play inside. This pick only helps this great
defense.

 

56^th
Overall Pick – Houston Texans

Chase Thomas –
Outside Linebacker – Stanford

Connor Barwin is a free agent and had a very disappointing season
this year with only 3 sacks. That’s terrible. It’s clear that he’s not a 3 down
linebacker. Chase Thomas has been great the last couple of years at Stanford,
finding ways to get to the QB and stop the run. He was the best player on this
defense last year. He reminds me of a Rob Ninkovich or Shea McClellin. He’s a
solid player and could take over Barwin’s spot.

 

57^th
Overall Pick – Denver Broncos

Logan Ryan –
Cornerback – Rutgers

Now, some of you are wondering why I’m going with another
cornerback for the Broncos. I was initially going to do just one cornerback for
the Broncos, but they I realized, Tracy Porter isn’t coming back, Champ Bailey
doesn’t have more than 2 years left, and they have no other real starters on
the roster. Omar Bolden is the next best guy and he’s a nickel back at best. With
the addition of Banks and Ryan, they assure that their secondary remains strong
for years to come. Ryan is a very good tackling cornerback, with the ability to
make big plays in coverage. Ryan could eventually become the #2 cornerback on
the Broncos.

 

58^th
Overall Pick – New England Patriots

David Amerson –
Cornerback – North Carolina State

I had Amerson as my #8 guy going into the season. Suffice to
say, he has been very disappointing this year. Amerson is still a solid corner,
he just needs to get smarter. A couple of years with Belicheck and he could
become one of the best cornerbacks in the AFC. He has the athletic ability, as
he’s 6’3 and runs a sub 4.5 40-yard dash. He just needs to improve on his
coverage reading skills, that’s all. He’s very aggressive, which is good and
bad, so he’ll need to stay more calm out there.

 

59^th
Overall Pick – Atlanta Falcons

Margus Hunt –
Defensive End – SMU

John Abraham does not have more than a couple of years left,
and the Falcons could use another guy, although Biermann is pretty good. They
need a guy that could eventually replace Abraham and for now be a good rotational
player. Hunt is that guy. Hunt is freakishly athletic. I’m serious; he may be
the most athletic defensive lineman (hell, even player) in this whole draft. He’s
6’8, 280 pounds, could run a 4.55-4.6 and is predicted to have over 40 bench
press repetitions. He’s still raw, which is why with a couple of years behind
Abraham, he could be a star.

 

60^th
Overall Pick – San Francisco 49ers

Cobi Hamilton – Wide
Receiver – Arkansas

The AJ Jenkins experiment doesn’t look to be going so well,
and maybe it’s time to start looking at other guys. Crabtree is their number 1,
but with Randy Moss most likely gone and with Ginn and Williams being injury
prone, and not that great, a number 2 is a need. Hamilton is a big strong body
that played well in a pass heavy system. He could come in and probably win the
number 2 job.

 

61^st
Overall Pick – Baltimore Ravens

Sean Porter – Outside
Linebacker – Texas A&M

I’m willing to bet that Paul Kruger is not going to be back
with the Ravens next season. That leaves just Terrell Suggs and Courtney Upshaw
as the only legit pass rushers. In my opinion, Courtney Upshaw is not a 3 down
guy. Terrell Suggs also took a step back this season, and was invisible in the
playoffs. He’s still a great player though. My point in all of this is that
they need a 3^rd outside linebacker involved. Porter is good value
here.  He was a very solid player
on a solid defense. He was big in their win against Alabama.

 

 

[gacker65]

I do not see the Colts passing on Warford, Rhodes, Banks. or Elam to draft a DT in the first. DT is deep in this draft and we could get one in the later rounds.

 

Like the thought put into this mock

[GoColtsGo5150]

If I was grigs and warmack wasn't on the board when we pick, I would definitely trade down to take warford and a corner like logan ryan or a DE like slyvester williams

[Nobody]

I don't like the Colts pick at all. And the picks for many other teams are bad as well. Te'o in the top ten? No way. He just flat isn't a top prospect, the catfish thing just added to it.

[BOTT]

I take it you're a ND fan?

I like the idea of the Colts taking DL, but I would prefer John Hankins.

Gerald McCoy plays the 3 tech for the Bucs not NT

[Dustin]

So we're not giving Chapman a chance?

 

And no way Te'o goes in the top 10.

[coltsfanatic24]

If were gonna draft a defensive linemen it's gonna be someone that can pass rush, either Richardson or Kawann Short.

[FightLikeSin]

A lot of 1st round talent back in the 2nd round and even some 3rd round talent in the 1st on top of the Colts taking a NT. Nightmare draft for me. But hey...nobody knows the future. Thanks for posting.

[FightLikeSin]

If were gonna draft a defensive linemen it's gonna be someone that can pass rush, either Richardson or Kawann Short.

Either one of those guys would be awesome.

[CR91]

i take you think we fix our secondary and o-line in FA does going to the d-line in first round

[Archer]

Yeah, count me with the crowd that believes the Colts will look to Chapman to clog the middle this year.  It's a waste to use a 1st round pick to replace players who haven't gotten a chance to play yet.  I see us adding a medium-level UFA (maybe the Lions' Sammie Lee Hill) to strengthen the position in case Chapman needs additional time.  Don't forget we still have 340 lb. Brandon McKinney, who also hasn't had a chance to play...

[FalseStart]

1. DEF: Floyd, Banks, Rhodes, Ansah OFF: Cooper, Fluker, Patterson, Hopkins

3. OFF: Menelik Watson OT, Frederick G/C DEF: Williams DT, Bostic, Thomas LB

4. DEF: Geathers NT, Swearinger FS

*5. OFF: Schwenke C, Franklin, Barner, Graham RB DEF: Hughes DT, Kruger DE

*6. DEF: Kenny Tate or Quanterus Smith LB OFF: Aaron Mellett WR

*7. Wing (P)

*Compensatory...

FA: Velasquez G, Cason DB, Jenkins DB, Spencer OLB, Kelley WR, Alexander RB, Killeen OLB/DE.

[BPM_Colt]

Not big on taking a DT with our 1st pick. I'd really like to address the OL or DBs with that pick. Guess we will have to see how FA goes to get a better idea how we will draft

[TheBlueAndWhite]

Personaly i would pick up Ziggy Ansah in the first round. The guy is a Beast and plays the run well. Then a OLB in the third maybe chase thomas ?. Just a thought but this is IF we adress CB , safety and O-line in Free Agency.

[FalseStart]

Not big on taking a DT with our 1st pick. I'd really like to address the OL or DBs with that pick. Guess we will have to see how FA goes to get a better idea how we will draft

I agree there are a few things we need to address;

1. ALUCK was sacked ~50x, 14x hit on passes and 50 dropped passes.  OLINE improves most of those stats. Kelley WR and another good WR Mellet, Harper, Rogers WR  could help.  Value picks we "might" reach for in the 1st: Patterson, Hopkins (WR)...maybe.

2.  26th ranked defense... (~21st pass ~29th run)  

 

Interesting how mocks will change when FA is finalized.

 

Cheers.

[coltnorth]

One thing I like about the colts pick. Jesse played 3-4 DE when Chapman was NT at Bama. Nobody ran on them. Maybe that would be an interesting reunion. Still hoping Cooper or Johnson are there though

[FalseStart]

Personaly i would pick up Ziggy Ansah in the first round. The guy is a Beast and plays the run well. Then a OLB in the third maybe chase thomas ?. Just a thought but this is IF we adress CB , safety and O-line in Free Agency.

I'm starting to warm up to Ansah (1st)... We need to surround him with a DL and OLB... Maybe  Geathers (4th)... Balance DEF picks with O-Line Watson OT (3rd) and Schwenke C/G (*5th)  6th...Kenny Tate LB

1. Ansah (OLB/DE)

3. Watson (OT)

4. Geathers (NT) or Swearinger (FS)

5. Schwenke C 

6. Kenny Tate LB

[Gavin]

I'd draft Kyle Van Noy, His teammate in the 1st round if Van Noy could put on more weight without losing much speed before Ansah in the 1st (which is his current draft stock according to NFLDRAFTSCOUT.com)

[Briggs32]

The only NT in this year's draft I wouldn't mind seeing get drafted by the Colts in the 1st round would be Jesse Williams out of Bama.  Only because he has experience playing DE in a 3-4 as well as NT.  We still don't know what we have with Chapman and McKinney and I think they should at least be a capable rotation when both healthy.  

 

Defensive players I'd like to see us take in the 1st round if they are available:

Shariff Floyd

Sheldon Richardson

Xavier Rhoades

Barkevious Mingo

Kenny Vaccaro

 

Offensive:

Lane Johnson

A top rated OG if not too much of a reach.

 

Another option would be to trade down for multiple picks, 2nd and 3rd rounder.  

 

I would also like to see us get Justin Hunter in the 2nd round or later if available/possible.  We need a guy who can come in and play on the outside as a number 2 WR that could eventually be a #1.  He still needs to work on being more consistent with his hands and put on a little more weight but this guys has skills.  6'4", long arms, big hands and a great vertical.  He isn't a total burner but has good speed that will complement his size to play on the outside.  We have smaller speed/possession receivers and could use a taller guy as a redzone threat and to complement what we have now.  I definitely think this draft needs to focus on defense but if we could get him without using our 1st round pick I think he will be a steal.  

 

I listed Vaccaro because I think he is that good.  He has shown he can cover in the slot and come up and be stout against the run.  The Vikings drafted Harrison Smith last year and he was definitely worth it.  If we can have a draft even close to as good as last year's we should be in pretty good shape.  I absolutely love what Grigson has been doing so far.  I think he was the 2nd best off-season acquisition last year behind a certain QB we happened to draft.