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Richie’s 2012 NFL Mock Draft Picks 25-32

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 4^th 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 2^nd 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 8^th 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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11. Kansas City Chiefs – OT Riley Reiff – Iowa

 

12. Seattle Seahawks – DE Melvin Ingram – South Carolina

 

13. Arizona Cardinals – G David DeCastro – Stanford

There may be a quarterback controversy going into the 2012 NFL season between Kevin Kolb and John Skelton.  It will probably be Kolb due to what they gave up for him as well as the money they paid him.  Whoever becomes Arizona’s starting quarterback they will need protection up front and David DeCastro has been protecting Andrew Luck all season long.  He would be a good addition to the Cardinals offense.

14. Dallas Cowboys – CB Stephon Gilmore – South Carolina

 

15. Philadelphia Eagles - DT Dontari Poe – Memphis

The Eagles could trade up to get DT Fletcher Cox or LB Luke Kuechly, two positions that they desperately need to fill.  If they don’t find any suitable trade partners then they will have to settle with the best available player.  Poe wasn’t a huge performer at Memphis but jumped up in the mock drafts due to his combine numbers.

16. New York Jets – DE/OLB Courtney Upshaw – Alabama

The Jets really regressed this year as did Mark Sanchez but I believe that they will stick with him and have to add younger weapons around him.  This position might be a good spot for Alshon Jeffery but Rex Ryan is a defensive coach who will want a playmaker in the linebacking core.  Bart Scott is getting old and barely plays on passing downs so they need someone who can play all over the field.

17. Cincinnati Bengals (Oakland) - DE Chandler Jones – Syracuse

 

18. San Diego Chargers – WR Michael Floyd – Notre Dame

19. Chicago Bears – OT Jonathan Martin – Stanford

 

20. Tennessee Titans – CB Dre Kirkpatrick – Alabama

 

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21. Cincinnati Bengals – G Cordy Glenn – Georgia

 

22. Cleveland Browns (Atlanta) – WR Stephen Hill – Georgia Tech

 

23. Detroit Lions - CB Janoris Jenkins – North Alabama

 

24. Pittsburgh Steelers – LB Dont’a Hightower – Alabama

 

25. Denver Broncos – DT Michael Brockers – LSU

 

26. Houston Texans – WR Kendall Wright – Baylor

 

27. New England Patriots (New Orleans) – DE Quinton Coples – UNC

 

28. Green Bay Packers – DE Nick Perry – USC

 

29. Baltimore Ravens – DE Whitney Mercilus – Illinois

 

30. San Francisco 49ers – OG Amini Silatolu – Midwestern State

 

31. New England Patriots – OT Mike Adams – Ohio State

 

32. New York Giants – TE Coby Fleener – Stanford

 

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Fantasy WR Rankings

Fantasy Wide Receivers

Written by Richie Graffeo

1. Calvin Johnson – Lions

2. Andre Johnson – Texans

3. Roddy White – Falcons

4. Larry Fitzgerald – Cardinals

5. Hakeem Nicks – Giants

6. Greg Jennings – Packers

7. Mike Wallace – Steelers

8. Vincent Jackson – Chargers

9. Miles Austin – Cowboys

10. Brandon Lloyd – Broncos

Notes on the Top 10:

Calvin Johnson mans the top spot, edging out Andre Johnson. Calvin had 1120 yards and 12 TDs last season with Drew Stanton and Shaun Hill at quarterback for most of the season. With Stafford, I think Johnson could have a ridiculous year, with 1300 yards and 15 TDs a realistic possibility. Some might argue Julio Jones will steal some targets from Roddy White, which is true, but it can then be argued White will no longer be the focus point and be double-teamed by opposing defenses. With Kevin Kolb in town, Larry Fitzgerald should be able to easily improve off his mediocre 1137 yard and 6 TD season. Expect Vincent Jackson to rebound and have a solid season coming off his trouble-filled 2010 campaign, and Miles Austin should be good once again with Tony Romo healthy and starting. Brandon Lloyd, the top fantasy WR of 2010 comes in at number 10. I don’t see any reason why he shouldn’t be able to put up great numbers once again, and he could be a steal if you get him this late as a WR.

11. Mike Williams – Buccaneers

12. Reggie Wayne – Colts

13. DeSean Jackson – Eagles

14. Dwayne Bowe – Chiefs

15. Dez Bryant – Cowboys

16. Chad Ochocinco – Patriots

17. Stevie Johnson – Bills

18. Percy Harvin – Vikings

19. Marques Colston – Saints

20. Mario Manningham – Giants

21. Anquan Boldin – Ravens

22. Brandon Marshall – Dolphins

23. Santonio Holmes – Jets

24. Kenny Britt – Titans

25. Jeremy Maclin – Eagles

Notes on 11 – 25:

Mike Williams had a stellar rookie year with 964 yards and 11 TDs, and he should produce once again this year with even more experience. Dwayne Bowe had 15 touchdowns last season, and even though I don’t expect him to reach that total again this year, at least 10 TDs is more realistic, but that is till great for a WR. I think Brady will be looking to get Ochocinco some catches this season, which is why I have him at 16. Stevie Johnson and Brandon Marshall are in similar situations, both talented number 1 WRs with questionable quarterbacks and mediocre teams. Same could be said about Kenny Britt, but he’s not quite at their level yet. Manningham managed 944 yards with 9 TDs in Hakeem Nicks’ breakout season, and he could even put up Nicks like numbers this season.

26. Sidney Rice – Seahawks

27. Wes Welker – Patriots

28. Mike Thomas – Jaguars

29. Austin Collie – Colts

30. Julio Jones – Falcons

31. Mike Sims-Walker – Rams

32. Malcom Floyd – Chargers

33. Santana Moss – Redskins

34. Roy Williams – Bears

35. Michael Crabtree – 49ers

36. Plaxico Burress – Jets

37. A.J. Green – Bengals

38. Danny Amendola – Rams

39. Braylon Edwards – 49ers

40. Jerome Simpson – Bengals

41. Pierre Garcon – Colts

42. Lance Moore – Saints

43. Jordy Nelson – Packers

44. Johnny Knox – Bears

45. Lee Evans – Ravens

Notes on 26 – 45:

Sidney Rice is clearly your best in this group, only concern is how good can a WR be with Tavaris Jackson as your quarterback. Mike Thomas in Jacksonville could become a very useful fantasy WR, same goes for Mike Sims-Walker down in St. Louis. I’m afraid to go near those injury-prone Colts WRs, which is why Collie and Garcon are ranked this low. Santana Moss and AJ Green will only be able to do so much with the team they have, and the same goes for Crabtree and Edwards in San Francisco. Some solid number 2 receivers could end up being decent fantasy plays, examples being Julio Jones, Malcom Floyd, and Jordy Nelson.

46. James Jones – Packers

47. Robert Meachem – Saints

48. Steve Smith – Panthers

49. Nate Burleson – Lions

50. Emmanuel Sanders – Steelers

51. Jacoby Jones – Texans

52. Jacoby Ford – Raiders

53. Mike Williams – Seahawks

54. Davone Bess – Dolphins

55. Steve Breaston – Chiefs

56. Jason Hill – Jaguars

57. Mohamed Massaquoi – Browns

58. Hines Ward – Steelers

59. Deion Branch – Patriots

60. Denarius Moore – Raiders

61. Greg Little – Browns

62. Earl Bennett – Bears

63. Steve Smith – Eagles

64. Andre Roberts – Cardinals

65. Eddie Royal – Broncos

66. Joshua Cribbs – Browns

67. Early Doucet – Cardinals

68. Danario Alexander – Rams

69. Terrell Owens – Free Agent

70. Devin Hester – Bears

71. Donald Jones – Bills

72. Titus Young – Lions

73. Arrelious Benn – Buccaneers

74. Anthony Armstrong – Redskins

75. David Nelson – Bills

Notes on 46 – 75:

Last year Steve Smith of Carolina was a complete joke, racking up a total of 57 fantasy points for the entire season. This year, expect the same. Nothing much has changed in Carolina, as Newton is still a few years away from doing anything throwing the ball. A few sleepers I like in this group are Emmanuel Sanders of Pittsburgh, Jacoby Jones in Houston, Mohamed Massaquoi in Cleveland, Jason Hill in Jacksonville, Donald Jones of Buffalo, and yes, Terrell Owens. I believe T.O. still has something left and can help a team make a playoff run. Even if he doesn’t get signed until a few weeks into the season, it’ll probably be by a team that’s had a WR injury or desperately needs one, and I think he’ll be able to make an immediate impact for that team. To me, he’s worth drafting as your 5^th WR and seeing where he ends up signing.

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11. Houston Texans - CB Prince Amukamara – Nebraska

Houston has a bunch of needs and most of their needs are on the defensive end.  I think they need a defensive lineman more than anything so they could draft JJ Watt with this pick but if Amukamara is available then he will be hard to pass up.  He is a great cover corner who could sure up that secondary which gets abused a lot with the likes of Peyton Manning in their division.

12. Minnesota Vikings – QB Jake Locker – Washington

I believe that Jake Locker has really improved his draft stock with his pro day workout and his numbers at the combine.  He didn’t have a great senior season at Washington but has a high ceiling.  There have been rumors that he won’t make it past Minnesota at pick 12. I think he would be a great fit in the Vikings offensive scheme.

13. Detroit Lions - OT Nate Solder – Colorado

The Lions have been held back due to the injuries of QB Matthew Stafford.  Nate Solder is one of the best offensive lineman in the 2011 NFL draft.  He has great feet and strength and should be a top 15 draft pick.  He should help protect Stafford and hopefully keep him healthy the whole season.

14. St. Louis Rams – CB Jimmy Smith – Colorado

If Julio Jones falls to them at this pick then they should quickly send in the draft pick but I have Jones going to Washington.  Jimmy Smith has really shot up the draft board and has moved into the third CB in the 2011 NFL draft.  He has top end size and speed to really shine in the NFL.

15. Miami Dolphins - DE Da’Quan Bowers – Clemson

Da’Quan Bowers has been falling down many team’s draft boards due to health concerns.  He may not fall this far to Miami at #15 but if he does they will be dumb not to pick him up.  When healthy he is potentially the number one overall pick in the 2011 NFL draft, so this would be a great value pick.

16. Jacksonville Jaguars – DE Robert Quinn – North Carolina

Here is another team that could look at taking a QB in the first rounds but I think David Garrard played well enough to have his job safe going into the 2011-12 season.  After saying that we go to the defensive side of the ball.  Jacksonville was tied for 30th in the NFL in total sacks.  Not that sacks are everything but a lot of games they struggled to put pressure on the quarterback.  With Quinn on the defensive line it will help the attack of the Jaguars defensive pressure.

17. New England Patriots (From Oakland) – DE Cameron Jordan – California

New England’s defensive in the 2010 season was not very strong.  They did get better throughout the season and a big hole in the defense was a pass rush.  Cameron Jordan is a good 5-technique player who will help put pressure on opposing quarterbacks.

18. San Diego Chargers – OLB Akeem Ayers – UCLA

Although San Diego has had a rough start to the 2010 season, their defense has played pretty well.  San Diego’s defense has not been the same with out the dynamic play that Shawn Merriman provided.  Ayers is a similar type of linebacker who can get to the passer but also drop back in coverage.

19. New York Giants – CB Brandon Harris – Miami

I originally had CB Janoris Jenkins being drafted here but he recently said that he was going to come back to Miami.  He is a very good athlete and will help in the Giants’ secondary for the 2011 season.

20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – DE Ryan Kerrigan – Purdue

The Buccaneers were one of the most surprising teams of this NFL season.  They have a lot of young talent that is learning to play together really fast.  Last year with their first round selection they went with DT Gerald McCoy to improve the defense which has done just that.  Adding a defensive end like Ryan Kerrigan would be a great addition in the first round of the 2011 NFL mock draft.

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2011 NFL Draft Round 2 53-64

Round 2

Order	Team	Position	Player	College
53.	Indianapolis Colts	C/G	Stefan Wisniewski	Penn State
54.	Philadelphia Eagles	CB	Johnny Patrick	Louisville
55.	Kansas City Chiefs	C	Kristofer O’Dowd	USC
56.	New Orleans Saints	OLB	Mason Foster	Washington
57.	Seattle Seahawks	OT	Nate Potter	Boise State
58.	Green Bay Packers	FS	Deunta Williams	North Carolina
59.	San Diego Chargers	OG	Rodney Hudson	Florida State
60.	Baltimore Ravens	DE/OLB	Jabaal Sheard	Pittsburgh
61.	Chicago Bears	RB	Daniel Thomas	Kansas State
62.	Pittsburgh Steelers	OLB	Mark Herzlich	Boston College
63.	Atlanta Falcons	S	Will Hill	Florida
64.	New England Patriots	DE	Greg Romeus	Pittsburgh

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Round 2

Order	Team	Position	Player	College
43.	Minnesota Vikings	QB	Christian Ponder	Florida State
44.	Detroit Lions	ILB	Greg Jones	Michigan State
45.	San Francisco 49ers	WR	Jonathan Baldwin	Pittsburgh
46.	Denver Broncos	DE	Nick Perry	USC
47.	St. Louis Rams	DT	Christian Ballard	Iowa
48.	Oakland Raiders	CB	Brandon Burton	Utah
49.	Jacksonville Jaguars	QB	Pat Devline	Delaware
50.	San Diego Chargers	OLB	Bruce Carter	North Carolina
51.	Tampa Bay Bucaneers	DE	Jeremy Beal	Oklahoma
52.	New York Giants	DE	Sam Acho	Tennessee

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