Richie’s 2012 NFL Mock Draft
February 12, 2012 by Administrator
2012 NFL Mock Draft by Richie
1. Indianapolis Colts – QB Andrew Luck – Stanford
Not only is he the safer pick, but he also has more potential than Griffin. Griffin is no doubt a top QB prospect and more electrifying than Luck, but I don’t see how you pass up Luck. Even if he doesn’t live up to the ridiculous hype surrounding him, he should still be a very solid QB in the NFL.
2. St. Louis Rams – OT Matt Kalil – USC
No doubt they could use an offensive lineman, and I think that’s exactly what they will do to help out their young QB in Bradford. After a disappointing year for the former #1 pick, a dominating tackle like Kalil could be just what he needs, besides some WR’s of course.
3. Minnesota Vikings – (trade to Washington) QB Robert Griffin III – Baylor
I think that the Redskins have to jump ahead of Cleveland to draft Griffin, because there is no way he’ll be left at #6. Some might even take Griffin ahead of Luck, either way almost all consider him a top prospect. I know size wise he’s no Cam Newton, but there’s no doubt that Newton’s success this season as a dual threat quarterback helped RG3’s draft stock.
4. Cleveland Browns – WR Justin Blackmon – Oklahoma State
If they miss out on Griffin, then they no doubt need another dynamic offensive playmaker, and Blackmon can easily be that guy. With one of the worst WR corps in the league, Blackmon would not only be a good value pick, but also positionally needed.
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – CB Morris Claiborne – LSU
They could use an offensive tackle, but after a very disappointing season, I think they need to start by improving on the 30th ranked defense. They have the offensive pieces in place, so why not improve the defense with the best corner in the draft.
6. Washington Redskins – (trade to Minnesota) OT Riley Reiff – Iowa
With this pick going to Minnesota after the predicted trade, the Vikings will have their OT of choice of either Reiff or Martin.
7. Jacksonville Jaguars – WR Michael Floyd – Notre Dame
Offense is the primary concern for Jacksonville heading into the draft. Even though right now this may be a little bit of a reach, I think Floyd’s stock will continue to rise heading into the draft, and there is no doubt Jacksonville could use a WR. Might be looking to trade down a little as well.
8. Carolina Panthers – DE Quinton Coples – North Carolina
Offense really took off after drafting Newton, and now it’s time to improve the 28th ranked defense in opponent yards per game. Coples has great size and Carolina could fall in love with his high potential.
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I really hope Blackmon is off the board when the Browns pick. He reminds me of Crabtree. Similar size, skill sets, and production in college. Neither guy has elite size or speed.
Man You must be on something, do you think that ///shanny is going to buy the farm on a college QB when he has an Owner that will pay him his QB(matt Flynn of GB) no trade up but trade down. If they would bet the farm it would be on Matt Barkley they are going to build. This team has never build a college core group since Jack Kent Cooke (RIP) own the team. No drop down get draft picks get the farm next year.
Morese, you’re the one really on something if you think the Redskins would rather have Matt Flynn than Robert Griffin. Many believe Griffin should be the number 1 pick over Luck. Matt Flynn was a 7th round draft pick in 2008, and had 1 huge game this year so now you think he’s some great quarterback. This is very similar to the Kevin Kolb situation last year and look what he’s done in Arizona. Griffin would be the QB of that franchise for many years to come, and no one except you would rather have Matt Flynn.
Flynn will go to Miami. What else will Minnesota get in the trade?
Hopefully the vikings can trade off of #3,with such a talent rich draft and several positions to fill adding more draft picks will really help