Wednesday, April 24, 2013

Final Mock Draft


1.Kansas City Chiefs

Final Projection: Eric Fisher Central Michigan

According to Jay Glazer, Albert Breer, and many other insiders, Eric Fisher is the favorite for

the no.1 pick, and I completely agree with this pick. I think Fish is the better OT and I really

like this pick.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars

Final Projection: Luke Joeckel OT Texas A&M

The potentially best player on the board is a no brainer here. End of story.

3.Oakland Raiders

Final Projection: Star Lotulelei DT Utah

This pick feels like the best overall player at this spot. It basically will come down to Star Lotulelei versus Shariff Floyd, if they take Star then Shariff Floyd will probably fall into the middle of the 1st round. If they take Shariff Floyd here, Star Lotulelei could go to the Eagles at 4.

4. Philadelphia Eagles

Final Projection: Lane Johnson OT Oklahoma

The Eagles need help on the O-Line, despite Dion Jordan still being available here, I think the Eagles go with either Lane Johnson or Jonathan Cooper. I think Lane Johnson fits their need better than Jonathan Cooper or Lane Johnson. I could also see them trading down here to get a few more picks.

5. Detroit Lions

Final Projection: Ezekiel Ansah DE BYU

The Lions are reportedly interested in this kid, and honestly I think it's the perfect fit. Dion Jordan is more of an OLB and would not be as good of a pure pass rushing fit as Ziggy.

6. Cleveland Browns

Final Projection: Geno Smith QB West Virginia

I went back and forth on this pick, I thought Geno, but then Dion Jordan. I have to go with Geno Smith, just like Mike Mayock is predicting. I love Geno with the Brown, I figure worst case scenario, he gets beat out and sits for a year behind Jason Campbell.

7. Arizona Cardinals

Final Projection: Jonathan Cooper OG

The Cardinals would love to have Lane Johnson here, but I seriously doubt he is still here. With that being the case, I have to agree with Mike Mayock again and say they take Jonathan Cooper. I think this is a good fit, and helps Bruce Arians begin to rebuild the Cards decimated O-Line.

8. Buffalo Bills

Final Projection: Matt Barkley QB USC

It has recently come out that the whole Ryan Nassib connection was nothing more than a giant smokescreen to throw other teams off of the Bills real plan. As many people know Doug Marrone has been drooling over Matt Barkley for a few years now. Barkley also is closer to a QB like Drew Brees, who Doug Marrone has worked with before, and would fit his offense.

9. New York Jets

Final Projection: Dee Milliner CB Alabama

After trading away Darrelle Revis to the Buccaneers, the Jets are in need of a CB to pair with Antonio Cromartie. Dee Milliner could very well be the next Darrelle Revis, and if they hit gold on this pick, Rex Ryan could very well save his job.

10. Tennessee Titans

Final Projection: Chance Warmack OG Alabama

I've felt ever since the combine that Jonathan Cooper was the best Guard in this draft class, however he is no longer on the board so I see them taking the next best thing which is Chance Warmack. I think he fits with the Titans perfectly, and gives them a very gifted and athletic interior lineman.

11. San Diego Chargers

Final Projection: DJ Fluker OT Alabama

If the Chargers do not trade up to get a true LT then this makes absolutely perfect sense. Phillip Rivers will thank me, as DJ Fluker is a much better pass protector than he gets credit for. I think he can probably play on the left side, contrary to popular belief, and the Chargers get a very good player here.

12. Miami Dolphins

Final Projection: Xavier Rhodes CB Florida State

The Dolphins need a replacement for Sean Smith and Xavier Rhodes is the best remaining CB. I could see them trading down here, or possibly taking DJ Fluker.

13. New York Jets

Final Projection: Barkevious Mingo OLB LSU/ Dion Jordan OLB Oregon

To me, this comes down to either KeKe Mingo or Dion Jordan. I think KeKe comes off the board here because he is the better raw pass rusher. But really, either one could come off the board here.

14. Carolina Panthers

Final Projection: Shariff Floyd DT Florida

Carolina benefits from the free fall of the most explosive one gap perpetrator in this draft by picking up Shariff Floyd at 14. They need help in the middle of the defensive line and this just solidifies the middle better than anyone else available here

15. New Orleans Saints

Final Projection: Dion Jordan OLB Oregon/ Barkevious Mingo OLB LSU

No matter which player the Saints get here, they will greatly improve their defense. Despite their production last season, the Saints actually have some decent players on the defensive side of the ball. Rob Ryan's 34 Defense combined with Jordan or KeKe sets the Saints up for a surprise run in the playoffs.

16. St. Louis Rams

Final Projection: Tavon Austin WR West Virgina

The Rams need someone to replace Danny Amendola, and Tavon Austin does that perfectly. The Rams get a steal at 16.

17. Pittsburgh Steelers

Final Projection: Jarvis Jones

The perfect replacement for James Harrison has appeared and fallen to the Steelers. Jarvis Jones is the only pass rushing man big enough to play in the Steelers scheme, Dion Jordan? Barkevious Mingo? both of them are too small, Jarvis Jones is the perfect fit.

18. Dallas Cowboys

Final Projection: Sheldon Richardson DT Missouri

This boy is the second most explosive DT in the draft, behind Sharrif Floyd. As Mike Mayock pointed out, he was so athletic they lined this 310 lbs man child at linebacker in college.......LINEBACKER!!!! A 310 LBS LINEBACKER, ARE YOU KIDDING ME

19. New York Giants

Final Projection: Bjoern Werner DE Florida State

Basically, he is Osi Umenyiora 2.0. The Giants are always looking for good pass rushers, and Bjoern Werner fits the bill. I like this kid as a NASCAR package pass rusher on the outside with JPP, Tuck, and Kiwi.

20. Chicago Bears

Final Projection: Manti Te'o MLB Notre Dame

.....I hate Mike Mayock. I came up with this three days ago, but I'm going to look like I'm copying Mayock now. Oh well, anyway, Manti Te'o is a better fit for a 43 defense than a 34, despite playing in the 34 in college. I like him as the next in a long line of quality Bears MLBs and think he helps the Bears not feel of the loss of Brian Urlacher.

21. Cincinnati Bengals

Final Prediction: Kenny Vaccaro SS Texas

The Bengals biggest need in this year's draft is safety, sure they need a running back, but I think they can get a solid back, possibly Marcus Lattimore, in the later rounds.

22. St. Louis Rams

Final Prediction: Eric Reid FS LSU

He would be a great fit for the Rams, filling the only major hole on their defense. I think they address their need at Guard in a later round by taking Kyle Long from Oregon, reuniting him and his brother Chris.

23. Minnesota Vikings

Final Prediction: Alec Ogeltree MLB Georgia

The Vikings get the absolute perfect Tampa 2 MLB in this draft. A former safety, Ogeltree is an amazingly athletic prospect, and great in coverage. He is long and lean and is a great steal by the vikings here.

24. Indianapolis Colts

Final Prediction: Margus Hunt DE SMU

The Eastern Block, Margus Hunt. The Colts get their very won JJ Watt clone with this pick, taking the 4th boom or bust prospect in the first round, behind KeKe Mingo, Dion Jordan, and Tavon Austin. This fills a need for the Colts and give them a really good player at this spot.

25. Minnesota Vikings

Final Prediction: Cordarrelle Patterson WR Tennessee

The Vikings get a play making receiver to replace Percy Harvin here. The Vikings make big strides towards becoming a consistent playoff team with the additions of Patterson and Ogeltree.

26. Green Bay Packers

Final Prediction: Datone Jones DE UCLA

The Packers get a very nice 5 tech DE right here. This man has JJ Watt Esq skills, albeit at a lower level. The Packers get a good interior pass rusher at 26, helping them to have a one two punch with Clay Matthews.

27. Houston Texans

Final Prediction: Ryan Swope WR Texas A&M

This is my number 1 WR right here. The kid can flat out play, he is has excellent hands and ridiculous speed. He will really get a chance to shine in the Texans offense with Andre the Giant and Arian Foster keeping the pressure off of him.

28. Denver Broncos

Final Prediction: Sam Montgomery DE LSU

The Broncos get a very good, underrated 43 DE here, helping the Broncos to replace Elvis Dumervil. Sam is not as good as Elvis by any stretch, but he is a much better option that Damontre Moore in my opinion.

29. New England Patriots

Final Prediction: Jamie Collins OLB Southern Mississippi

One of my personal favorite pass rushing OLBs in this draft class, I absolutely prefer him over Damontre Moore. While the Pats could use help in the secondary, I think Jamie Collins is the better fit, especially in New England's 34 defense.

30. Atlanta Falcons

Final Prediction: Tyler Eifert TE Notre Dame

The dirty birds get a second TE to use along with, and eventually to replace, Tony Gonzales. While they could go after a CB, TE is a bigger long term need.

31. San Francisco 49ers

Final Prediction: Zach Ertz TE Stanford

Jim Harbaugh get's one of his former TEs from Stanford to replace Delanie Walker. Ertz has similar skills to Delanie Walker and fits as an H-Back in the 49ers offense.

32. Baltimore Ravens

Final Prediction: Kevin Minter ILB LSU

The replacement for Ray Lewis appears on the scene, not in the form of Manti Te'o but as Kevin Minter from LSU. Minter has the ability to shut down the run consistently, however he is not as good in coverage. He plays very similar to Takeo Spikes or Curtis Lofton in the run game, being very powerful at the point of attack.

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