Richie’s 2012 NFL Mock Draft Picks 17-24
January 5, 2012 by Administrator
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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Have to disagree with the Browns pick at #22. If you had done your research you would see that the Browns already took Phil Taylor last year at #21 to put beside Rubin, our other great DT. Using a 1st rounder on a third DT, when we only have one legitimate DE makes no sense. The Browns would more likely draft a pass rushing DE, a LB, an OT to fix the right side of their offensive line, or a RB to replace Peyton Hillis, who is asking for a lot more money than the Browns think he is worth. Each of those positions are a much larger weakness than DT, so I can’t see how that pick makes any sense.