Richie’s 2012 NFL Mock Draft Picks 25-32
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25. Denver Broncos – DT Fletcher Cox – Mississippi State
If they don’t get Peyton, I think they’ll be fine sticking with Tebow despite how bad of a quarterback he is. Defensive tackle is a need for them though, and Cox is a huge plug and would solidify the Denver defense.
26. Houston Texans – WR Stephen Hill – Georgia Tech
After having one of the best combine performances possible by a WR, Hill’s stock definitely got a boost. With 3 of the top WRs already off the board, Houston will look next to Hill as he would definitely fill a need and be a nice compliment to Andre Johnson.
27. New England Patriots (from New Orleans) – DE Whitney Mercilus – Illinois
New England is targeting a pass rusher, and that is exactly what Mercilus is. He’d also be a pretty good value here all the way at number 27.
28. Green Bay Packers – DE Andre Branch – Clemson
Green Bay’s defense was not great by any means, so they are definitely looking for that here. Branch would be a good fit and provide some more pass rushing ability.
29. Baltimore Ravens – C Peter Konz – Wisconsin
Very good defense already and they need a center, so Konz seems like the easy pick here being the best available one.
30. San Francisco 49ers – CB Stephon Gilmore – South Carolina
Great defense that finished as the 4th best, and drafting Jenkins here would improve on that. Offense seems to be fine since they like Alex Smith or could even be in play for Peyton, so another CB would be ideal. Wide Receiver is also a major hole though, so they could try and trade up for one.
31. New England Patriots – G Kelechi Osemele – Iowa State
New England with another pick, and a guard would help them. I know they need defense as I said earlier, but they should get value with one of these picks.
32. New York Giants – DT Jerel Worthy – Michigan State
Signing Martellus Bennett allows them to move off tight end and look elsewhere. Worthy is more of a value pick here, as he is a very good player that could easily go higher than this somewhere.
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17. Cincinnati Bengals (from Oakland) – CB Dre Kirkpatrick – Alabama
With Andy Dalton and AJ Green jolting a sluggish offense, it may be time to look at defense. Kirkpatrick is a very talented corner and would be a good positional pick here for the Bengals. Could also go with Janoris Jenkins, but he has some major character questions. Cincinnati may also look for a RB, either here or by trading up.
18. San Diego Chargers – CB Janoris Jenkins – Northern Alabama
The Chargers filled many needs this off-season, getting WRs in Meachem and Royal, an OLB in Johnson, and OL with Gaither. Their secondary could still use some help, and I think they’ll take a shot on the talented Jenkins despite his character issues.
19. Chicago Bears – OT Mike Adams – Ohio State
Their biggest need was wide receiver, but that was taken care of by trading for Brandon Marshall. Now they should turn to offensive line, and they should have plenty of options available at this pick.
20. Tennessee Titans – DE/OLB Courtney Upshaw – Alabama
Could look to add to their defensive line, but I think Upshaw could be a nice linebacker for them and a better value pick. They no longer need a guard with the signing of Hutchinson.
21. Cincinnati Bengals – DT Michael Brockers – LSU
Decision here is to either go offensive line or defensive line after addressing their cornerback issue with their first pick. Brockers would not be a bad pick at all and would help out the Cincinnati defense.
22. Cleveland Browns (from Atlanta) – WR Kendall Wright – Baylor
It is not a secret Cleveland needs wide receiver help, and if they do indeed go with Richardson with their first pick instead of Blackmon, then getting Wright here would be a great pick. Wright didn’t have a great combine, but he’s still a top WR prospect in this draft.
23. Detroit Lions – OT/G Cordy Glenn – Georgia
Corner is a need for Detroit, but so is offensive line so either one would be a good positional pick. Glenn would help out their O-line and wouldn’t be bad value here either.
24. Pittsburgh Steelers – ILB Donta’ Hightower – Alabama
Linebacker is a need along with O-line and corner, but Hightower is a very nice player who would definitely help out their linebacking core.
25. Denver Broncos – DT Fletcher Cox – Mississippi State
If they don’t get Peyton, I think they’ll be fine sticking with Tebow despite how bad of a quarterback he is. Defensive tackle is a need for them though, and Cox is a huge plug and would solidify the Denver defense.
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9. Carolina Panthers – DE/OLB Melvin Ingram – South Carolina
Offense really took off last season with Newton, so now it’s time to improve the defense. They do need a WR and a CB, but there don’t seem to be any worth taking here. Ingram is a very good pass rusher and would not be a bad pick at all for a team like Carolina.
10. Buffalo Bills – WR Michael Floyd – Notre Dame
Unlike the Bills of previous years, they actually completed two of their biggest off-season needs/goals. First, they re-sign WR Stevie Johnson and then they make a splash by signing the coveted DE Mario Williams. The signing of Williams opens up the draft again for the Bills, as getting a pass-rusher is no longer a priority. Even with Stevie back, they still need a 2nd receiver and Floyd would be a great fit.
11. Kansas City Chiefs – DT Dontari Poe – Memphis
Definitely in need of an offensive tackle, but to me there’s none worth taking here. A solid defensive tackle would be a great pick for the Chiefs who might surprise some people next season with Charles and Berry returning. A linebacker is also a very realistic option here.
12. Seattle Seahawks – QB Ryan Tannehill – Texas A&M
Tavaris Jackson is not the answer at quarterback, but the question is whether there is one worth taking here. Re-signing RB Marshawn Lynch takes care of that need, but they are clearly looking for a franchise QB. They tried for Peyton, but after missing out its either Matt Flynn in free agency or draft one.
13. Arizona Cardinals – OT Jonathan Martin – Stanford
Offensive line a major need for Arizona, but so is a pass rusher. I think they’ll take the offensive lineman though, and Martin is a very nice tackle that would help out whoever Arizona has at quarterback.
14. Dallas Cowboys – G David DeCastro – Stanford
No question Dallas filled a huge hole in their secondary with the signing of corner Brandon Carr. They could easily draft Mark Barron, a safety, instead of him, but I think a guard would greatly improve their offensive line.
15. Philadelphia Eagles – ILB Luke Kuechly – Boston College
The Eagles’ defense was not as bad as people make it sound, as they were 8th in opponent’s yards per game. That being said, linebacker was definitely an issue, and they definitely would be happy if Kuechly was still available here.
16. New York Jets – S Mark Barron – Alabama
Apparently they believe Sanchez is the man at quarterback, as they signed him to an extension this off-season. Safety is a need for the Jets, and Barron is the best one in the draft so why not take him here.
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