NFL Mock Draft 2013 Final

With the NFL Draft almost here lets take a look at our final Mock Draft for 2013!

Kansas City Chiefs
Draft Position: 1st
Team Needs: LB, OT, S, WR, OL, QB
Who they want: Luke Joeckel (OT, Texas A&M) – They wouldn’t mind trading down but the reality is the 3 OT’s of Joeckel, Eric Fisher and Lane Johnson are the safest picks at #1.
Who they need: Tavon Austin (WR, West Virginia) – They’ve re-signed Dwayne Bowe but they still need more targets for new buy Alex Smith, Austin is the best of the WR’s but would only be considered in a trade down situation
Who they’ll get: Luke Joeckel - If they pick first overall expect them to play it safe
Alternate Pick: Eric Fisher (OT, Central Michigan) – It could legitimately come down to whether they prefer Joeckel or Fisher

Jacksonville Jaguars
Draft Position: 2nd
Team Needs: DE, QB, ROT, CB, OLB
Who they want: Last year’s QB class
Who they need: Ezekiel Ansah (DE, Brigham Young) – Barring taking a chance on a QB they can take someone who will do the next best thing, stop the opponent’s QB. Without an out-and-out number 1 pass rusher Ansah has all the tools to become that player down the road
Who they’ll get: Geno Smith (QB, West Virginia) -  New Owner GM combo usually means a skill position first up and with neither Blaine Gabbert nor Chad Henne making the position their own Smith is as good a choice as any for the Jags rebuild.
Alternate Pick: Ezekiel Ansah – If they don’t trade down or take a QB they will look for a pass rusher.

Oakland Raiders
Draft Position: 3rd
Team Needs: DE, CB, S, OL, LB, TE
Who they want: Dion Jordan (OLB, Oregon) – They like what Jordan brings to the table and this may not be too high.
Who they need: Geno Smith (QB, West Virginia) - Without a star QB, the Raiders will continue to mire in mediocrity
Who they’ll get: Ezekiel Ansah (DE, Brigham Young) – The Raiders have a need at DE and won’t be too concerned about Ansah’s lack of playing time.
Alternate Pick: Lane Johnson (OT, Oklahoma) – Intrigued by his upside and measurable this may win over the Raiders decision makers.

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Kansas City Chiefs

Current Draft Position: 1st

Predicted Draft Position: 1st

Team Needs: QB, WR, OT, LB, CB

Who they want: Geno Smith (QB, West Virginia) - Romeo Crennell may not be there next year but if he is it is already clear he is unhappy with the QB position. A new coach may agree

Who they need: Mike Glennon (QB, North Carolina State) - More NFL ready than Smith the Chiefs could have a Colts type turnaround

Who they’ll get: Geno Smith - If they pick first overall expect them to make that move

Alternate Pick: Star Lotulelei (DT, Utah) - A top tier pick may be hard to ignore despite glaring needs elsewhere

Jacksonville Jaguars

Current Draft Position: 2nd

Predicted Draft Position: 2nd

Team Needs: QB, ROT, DE, CB

Who they want: Manti Te’o (ILB, Notre Dame) - Could be Heismann trophy winner and will add a menace to their defense

Who they need: Geno Smith (QB, West Virginia) - They need a star QB to get the ball to Justin Blackmon and Cecil Shorts

Who they’ll get: Star Lotulelei (DT, Utah) – Unless they take a QB it should be top rated player.

Alternate Pick: Damontre Moore (DE, Texas A&M) - A better fit in the Jags defense than Te’o, Lotulelei or Jarvis Jones, Moore could be an option if they pick below the top 3.

Philadelphia Eagles

Current Draft Position: 4th

Predicted Draft Position: 3rd

Team Needs: CB, S, OLB, OC

Who they want: Manti Te’o (ILB, Notre Dame) - Boosts their front 7 enormously

Who they need: Manti Te’o - See above

Who they’ll get: Manti Te’o – He will change this defense single handedly.

Alternate Pick: Jarvis Jones (OLB, Georgia) – Pass rush is another crucial position.

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NFL Draft Order Week 15

NFL Final Draft Order predicted after Week 15

Each week of the NFL season we here at mocknfldrafts use our predictor for the remaining matchups to predict what order the draft will be picked. Unlike most mock drafts that just use current league standings, mocknfldrafts gives a more realistic picture of where teams will end up thus giving a more accurate mock draft. Lets see what the draft order will look like as of Week 15 (note: this is updated weekly!)

1. Kansas City (2-14) - Chiefs part of the worst division in the NFL

2. Jacksonville (2-14) - Jags rebuild is on again

3. Philadelphia (4-12) - Eagles tanked away and now have a new coach

NFL Mock Draft Round 1 (NFL Draft Edition)

MOCKNFLDRAFTS final mock - First 2 rounds of mock goodness for you to follow this Thursday and Friday! A redo of the 2nd round and the 3rd round will come out after Thursday night!

#1 - Indianapolis, Andrew Luck QB, Stanford (underclassman)
Needs: QB, CB, OG, DT, OC, ROT - BPA vs Need Quotient=5.7
Indianapolis have informed him, he is 2012’s overall number one draft pick

#2 - Washington (from St. Louis), Robert Griffin III-Quarterback, Baylor
Needs: QB, ROT, CB, S, OG, ILB - BNQ=5.8
The Redskins have made the trade and RGIII is going to Washington.

#3 Minnesota, Matt Kalil-Offensive Tackle, USC (underclassman)
Needs: LOT, FS, DT, WR, OL, DB - BNQ=2.7
There is no doubt the biggest need for the Vikings is corner but they also need a Left Tackle and Kalil is clearly the top tackle in the draft and too hard to pass up here.

NFL Mock Draft Round 2 (NFL Draft Edition)

#33 - St. Louis, Jonathan Martin-Offensive Tackle, Stanford (underclassman)
Definite 1st round talent who fills a position of need for the Rams. Martin is unlikely to fall into the 2nd round but the Rams won’t have to think too long on day 2 to make this pick.

#34 - Indianapolis, Coby Fleener-Tight End, Stanford
Luck re-joined with Fleener just seems like a perfect match.

#35 - Minnesota, Janoris Jenkins-Cornerback, North Alabama
They shied away from corner in the first round despite it being their biggest need. Jenkins is a top 20 talent with off-field issues that may drop him into the second round. The Vikings can’t afford to pass him up here.

#36 - Tampa Bay, Lavonte David-Outside Linebacker, Nebraska
The Bucs need help at linebacker and David has all the skills on the field and only his perceived upside compared to other players in his position has him dropping to the second round.

DRAFT PHILOSOPHIES - ALL 32 TEAMS

With the NFL Draft now only one week away we take a look at each team’s potential draft philosophy and analyze what players we expect they will be keen to get their hands on, all before our final mock (3 rounds worth) coming out Wednesday of next week!

INDIANAPOLIS - The Colts have a host of needs which, in any other year, may entice them to trade away their number #1 overall to get more picks. However, this is the Andrew Luck year, with more anticipation over Luck than any quarterback since John Elway (also from Stanford), this is a no brainer. 2nd round look to center Peter Konz, DT Kendall Reyes or guard Kevin Zeitler to fill one of a number of holes.
First Pick: #1 Best Fit: Andrew Luck Current Prediction: Andrew Luck

WASHINGTON - Gave up a second rounder and future first round picks just to land RGIII so other needs will have to wait until the 3rd round. They’d love Bobby Massie to be there but more likely to be Mitchell Schwartz or Brandon Mosley. CB’s Brandon Boykin or Trumaine Johnson are alternatives.
First Pick: #2 Best Fit: Richard Griffin III Current Prediction: Richard Griffin III

MINNESOTA - Three big needs in Left Tackle, Defensive Back and Wide Receiver happen to be perched at the top of their board. The only question is which one goes here? After the reach of Ponder last year they may be more conservative this year and save DB and WR for the 2nd and 3rd rounds respectively. Think Janoris Jenkins, Alfonzo Dennard, Harrison Smith or even Dwight Bentley in the 2nd and Mohamed Sanu or Brian Quick in the 3rd.
First Pick: #3 Best Fit: Justin Blackmon Current Prediction: Matt Kalil

NFL Mock Draft Round 3 (Pro Day Edition)

#65 - Indianapolis, Ben Jones-Center, Georgia
Jones grades out well and is not as big a reach as you may expect for a team that needs to replace long-time center Jeff Saturday who is a free agent.

#66 - St. Louis, Mohamed Sanu-Wide Receiver, Rutgers (underclassman)
If the Rutgers underclassman is still around in the 3rd round expect the Rams to rush to the selection table to immediately upgrade their receiving corps.

#67 - Minnesota, Jared Crick-Defensive End/Defensive Tackle, Nebraska
Crick has some injury concerns which drops him down to Round 3 but the Vikings need quality across their new look defensive line and Crick is worth the risk here.

#68 - Dallas (from Cleveland), Ronnell Lewis-Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, Oklahoma
Lewis is excellent value for the Cowboys and will help their ailing pass rush.