Take a look at our mock draft for this week based upon the draft order as of wildcard weekend
#1 - Indianapolis, Andrew Luck QB, Stanford (underclassman)
Needs: CB, OT, DT - BPA vs Need Quotient=5.7
Still got Andrew Luck out of Stanford going here despite it being a secondary need for the Colts and a change at GM level could mean a change in tack. They do need Offensive Line help and Matt Kalil could be an option but realistically the Colts won’t pass up Luck unless it is via a trade. The only question left is whether Manning will be dealt and how will that affect the draft order if he does?
#2 - St Louis, Matt Kalil-Offensive Tackle, USC (underclassman)
Needs: CB, OLB, DT, OT - BNQ=4.5
Some people think The Rams will draft the best player at a position of need. They also need help in lots of areas including cornerback and wide receiver where Morris Claiborne and Justin Blackmon will come under consideration however Kalil is now the undisputed number 2 on the board and will be just what St Louis need to help QB Sam Bradford stay upright.
#3 Minnesota, Justin Blackmon-Wide Receiver, Oklahoma State
Needs: WR, DB, OL - BNQ=2.7
Minnesota like to take their guy as evidenced with the shock pick of Christian Ponder at #12 overall last year. Now they can go get Ponder some help with Blackmon who also happens to be one of the best players on the board, seems like a nice match.
#4 Cleveland, Riley Reiff-Offensive Tackle, Iowa (underclassman)
Needs: RB, ROT, WR - BNQ=4.0
Holmgren has not been tempted by the flashy choices since taking over at Cleveland and will probably shun the skill positions for either more draft picks with a trade or a right tackle. We are still thinking Trent Richardson may go here especially if Peyton Hillis isn’t kept but right now safe is the option in Reiff.
#5 - Tampa Bay, Morris Claiborne-Cornerback, LSU (underclassman)
Needs: OLB, ILB, CB - BNQ=5.4
Expect the Bucs to take BPA which would be a choice between Robert Griffin III and Morris Claiborne. We are guessing that Tampa stick with Josh Freeman but at this point anything is possible especially with a new coach at the helm.
#6 Washington, Trent Richardson-Halfback, Alabama (underclassman)
Needs: QB, WR, ILB - BNQ=5.8
Shanahan hasn’t shown much propensity for running the ball after Tim Hightower went down but may covet Richardson so much he goes back there despite the cries to improve the passing side of his game with either a QB or WR. If the Redskins have RGIII on their board they will take him without blinking but if not it is likely between Ryan Tannehill and the very impressive Richardson at this point.
#7 Jacksonville, Robert Griffin III-Quarterback, Baylor (underclassman)
Needs: WR, DE, CB - BNQ=5.5
Since 2008 new owners have drafted skill positions 2/3’s of the time while new coach’s are also over 60%. With the Jaguars in both of these camps what bet they ignore last year’s pick in Gabbert and go for their own choice with the Heisman trophy winner in RGIII?
#8 Miami, Michael Floyd-Wide Receiver, Notre Dame
Needs: QB, DT, ILB - BNQ=3.4
QB Matt Moore has been impressive since taking over for Chad Henne mid-year but the Dolphins were keen on RGIII until the Jags jumped in. With Landry Jones or Ryan Tannehill still available there are options for Miami but expect them to instead land Floyd as they feel a big time player at receiver could take the pressure off Brandon Marshall or allow them to use Marshall as trade bait for more picks later in the draft.
#9 - Carolina, Quinton Coples-Defensive End, North Carolina
Needs: WR, DT, ILB - BNQ=4.0
Coples fits nicely as a DE in a 4-3 however the Panthers are rumoured to be moving to a 3-4 for 2012. Still Coples could adapt to a 3-4 end and not sure there is a better option for the Panthers with Blackmon and Floyd taken already although Devon Still or Jerel Worthy would fill a DT need if they stay at the 4-3.
#10 - Buffalo, Melvin Ingram-Defensive End, South Carolina
Needs: OLB, CB, LT - BNQ=4.9
The Bills need help at OLB, CB and LT. They’ll look at Dre Kirkpatrick and Jonathan Martin while Ryan Tannehill is another option if they wanted to groom a long-term franchise QB however with Dave Wannstadt taking over as Defensive Coordinator expect the Bills to end their 2 year experiment with the 3-4 and bring in someone to work outside DT’s Kyle Williams and Marcel Dareus that also improves their horrible pass rush, Ingram is the best option with Coples taken by the Panthers.
#11 Kansas City, Ryan Tannehill-Quarterback, Texas A&M
Needs: OT, CB, ILB = BNQ=3.9
With a new coach there are a number of directions the Chiefs could take at #11 overall. We expect they may shun their more obvious needs for a skill position as they have already stated they want more consistency at quarterback and take a chance on Ryan Tannehill to give it to them.
#12 Seattle, Landry Jones-Quarterback, Oklahoma (underclassman)
Needs: QB, PR, CB - BNQ=4.5
Seattle make a bold move and pick up the guy Pete Carroll covets in Jones, the pressure is now on Carroll to make it work.
#13 - Arizona, Jonathan Martin-Offensive Tackle, Stanford (underclassman)
Needs: LOT, OL, LB, DB - BNQ=5.4
Arizona like to take a value pick at a position of need. OT is the obvious position for them and with Jonathan Martin still available it is an easy choice for the Cards.
#14 – Dallas, Dre Kirkpatrick-Cornerback, Alabama (underclassman)
Needs: FS, OLB, DE, CB - BNQ=4.0
The Cowboys need help across their secondary as well as pass rush and O-Line but Kirkpatrick rates very highly on their board and can’t be ignored here.
#15 - Philadephia, Luke Kuechly-Inside Linebacker, Boston College (underclassman)
Needs: ILB, OT, OLB - BNQ=4.1
Philly wisely go for need here as it is also a guy that is near the top of most draft boards at this point.
#16 – NY Jets, Nick Perry-Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, USC
Needs: OLB, DB, OL - BNQ=6.3
The Jets trend towards BPA more than most however Perry may entice them to upgrade their pass rush as he could be high enough on their board to pull the trigger.
#17 - Cincinnati (from Oakland), Kendall Wright-Wide Receiver/Kick Returner, Baylor
Needs: CB, RB, OLB - BNQ=5.3
Kendall Wright is rising the draft boards and Cincy could do with another target for Dalton opposite AJ Green, as they have another pick later in the 1st round they take Wright over more pressing needs.
#18 - San Diego, Courtney Upshaw-Outside Linebacker, Alabama
Needs: ROT, ILB, OLB - BNQ=3.7
The Chargers keep coach Norv Turner and GM A.J.Smith and draft need. Pass rush is definitely a place where San Diego need improvement.
#19 - Chicago, Lamar Miller-Running Back, Miami
Needs: WR, OL, TE - BNQ=5.0
The Bears recent draft system is relatively unknown and the chance that Lovie Smith is still there by April is also slim as GM Jerry Angelo has already been fired. With Forte potentially on the way out and Barber and Bell inconsistent they may just go for a running back over other needs 1st round.
#20 - Tennessee, Fletcher Cox-Defensive End/Tackle, Mississippi State
Needs: DE, WR, DB - BNQ=4.4
The Titans would be happy to upgrade their front 4 and the choices of Jerel Worthy, Fletcher Cox and Devon Still this far down is enticing, they choose Cox over the other two because of his slightly better value getting to the QB.
#21 - Cincinnati, Alfonzo Dennard-Cornerback, Nebraska
Cincinnati get their need at CB with Dennard.
#22 Cleveland (from Atlanta), Alshon Jeffrey-Wide Receiver, Notre Dame
Jeffrey is a bit of a risk but the Browns have a plan to upgrade across a number of positions this draft and may even conduct a trade to get more picks but look for them to target Jeffrey to give Colt McCoy a viable number 1 target.
#23 - Detroit, Dwayne Allen-Tight End, Clemson
Needs: OG, OT, CB - BNQ=4.5
You never quite know which way Detroit will turn come draft day. It would make sense for them to either take a chance on CB Janoris Jenkins or perhaps look at their Offensive Line which could do with a Cordy Glenn, Zebrie Sanders or Brandon Washington. Still, TE is a position they are always looking to upgrade and Dwayne Allen is top of the heap here.
#24 - Pittsburgh, Cordy Glenn-Offensive Guard, Georgia
Needs: OL, OLB, NT - BNQ=6.7
Pittsburgh will take BPA, it is just a matter of who it is. Devon Still and Jerel Worthy are the highest rated players left on our board but we go past them as they fit better in a 4-3 and Glenn also fills a need at guard.
#25 Denver, Devon Still-Defensive Tackle/End, Penn State
Needs: CB, OT, DL, WR - BNQ=7.5
Hard to think that the Broncos will take a chance on CB Janoris Jenkins nor reach for Chase Minnifield, instead John Fox takes BPA in Devon Still which has the added bonus of shoring up their defensive line.
#26 - NY Giants, Mike Adams-Offensive Tackle, Ohio State
Needs: OL, LB, RB - BNQ=3.0
Giants need help on the O-Line quite severely especially at right tackle, expect a need pick here as that is what history tells us with the Giants and the first round. Mike Adams is a work in progress but New York will be happy to reach if they believe in their man.
#27 - Houston, Jerel Worthy-Defensive Tackle, Michigan State (underclassman)
Needs: OL, DL, DB - BNQ=4.0
Houston need to get bigger across their defensive front and Worthy will help them do that.
#28 – San Francisco, Janoris Jenkins-Cornerback, North Alabama
Needs: CB, WR, OL - BNQ=3.5
The Niners will either take a chance on Jenkins to overcome off-field issues at corner or look at either Rueben Randle or Nick Toon at receiver. Jayron Hosley and Chase Minnifield are the other men at CB if Jenkins is considered too big a risk.
#29 - New England, Peter Konz-Offensive Center, Wisconsin (underclassman)
The Pats need a center so this is an easy choice for a guy that is clearly first round material.
#30 - TRADE Houston (from New Orleans through New England), Dontari Poe, Defensive Tackle, Memphis
A few weeks ago we had this pick quoted as “from out of nowhere” but the Texans need a big NT and Poe is someone they like who they may make a move for, and we all know the Patriots should be willing to assist for more draft picks.
#31 - Baltimore, Donta’ Hightower-Inside Linebacker, Alabama (underclassman)
Needs: LOT, LB, DB - BNQ=6.2
Dont’a Hightower is on the board here and could be a long-term answer to Ray Lewis, the Ravens won’t be beholden to need under any circumstances but Hightower is the top man on the board at this point which is enough to pull the trigger.
#32 - Green Bay, Vontaze Burfict-Inside Linebacker, Arizona State
Needs: OLB, S, ILB - BNQ=5.0
Two superbowl rings and they keep on producing on draft day. Burfict is a great fit for a team that needs help across their linebacker corps.
#1 - Indianapolis, Andrew Luck QB, Stanford (underclassman)
Needs: CB, OT, DT - BPA vs Need Quotient=5.7
Still got Andrew Luck out of Stanford going here despite it being a secondary need for the Colts and a change at GM level could mean a change in tack. They do need Offensive Line help and Matt Kalil could be an option but realistically the Colts won’t pass up Luck unless it is via a trade. The only question left is whether Manning will be dealt and how will that affect the draft order if he does?
#2 - St Louis, Matt Kalil-Offensive Tackle, USC (underclassman)
Needs: CB, OLB, DT, OT - BNQ=4.5
Some people think The Rams will draft the best player at a position of need. They also need help in lots of areas including cornerback and wide receiver where Morris Claiborne and Justin Blackmon will come under consideration however Kalil is now the undisputed number 2 on the board and will be just what St Louis need to help QB Sam Bradford stay upright.
#3 Minnesota, Justin Blackmon-Wide Receiver, Oklahoma State
Needs: WR, DB, OL - BNQ=2.7
Minnesota like to take their guy as evidenced with the shock pick of Christian Ponder at #12 overall last year. Now they can go get Ponder some help with Blackmon who also happens to be one of the best players on the board, seems like a nice match.
#4 Cleveland, Riley Reiff-Offensive Tackle, Iowa (underclassman)
Needs: RB, ROT, WR - BNQ=4.0
Holmgren has not been tempted by the flashy choices since taking over at Cleveland and will probably shun the skill positions for either more draft picks with a trade or a right tackle. We are still thinking Trent Richardson may go here especially if Peyton Hillis isn’t kept but right now safe is the option in Reiff.
#5 - Tampa Bay, Morris Claiborne-Cornerback, LSU (underclassman)
Needs: OLB, ILB, CB - BNQ=5.4
Expect the Bucs to take BPA which would be a choice between Robert Griffin III and Morris Claiborne. We are guessing that Tampa stick with Josh Freeman but at this point anything is possible especially with a new coach at the helm.
#6 Washington, Trent Richardson-Halfback, Alabama (underclassman)
Needs: QB, WR, ILB - BNQ=5.8
Shanahan hasn’t shown much propensity for running the ball after Tim Hightower went down but may covet Richardson so much he goes back there despite the cries to improve the passing side of his game with either a QB or WR. If the Redskins have RGIII on their board they will take him without blinking but if not it is likely between Ryan Tannehill and the very impressive Richardson at this point.
#7 Jacksonville, Robert Griffin III-Quarterback, Baylor (underclassman)
Needs: WR, DE, CB - BNQ=5.5
Since 2008 new owners have drafted skill positions 2/3’s of the time while new coach’s are also over 60%. With the Jaguars in both of these camps what bet they ignore last year’s pick in Gabbert and go for their own choice with the Heisman trophy winner in RGIII?
#8 Miami, Michael Floyd-Wide Receiver, Notre Dame
Needs: QB, DT, ILB - BNQ=3.4
QB Matt Moore has been impressive since taking over for Chad Henne mid-year but the Dolphins were keen on RGIII until the Jags jumped in. With Landry Jones or Ryan Tannehill still available there are options for Miami but expect them to instead land Floyd as they feel a big time player at receiver could take the pressure off Brandon Marshall or allow them to use Marshall as trade bait for more picks later in the draft.
#9 - Carolina, Quinton Coples-Defensive End, North Carolina
Needs: WR, DT, ILB - BNQ=4.0
Coples fits nicely as a DE in a 4-3 however the Panthers are rumoured to be moving to a 3-4 for 2012. Still Coples could adapt to a 3-4 end and not sure there is a better option for the Panthers with Blackmon and Floyd taken already although Devon Still or Jerel Worthy would fill a DT need if they stay at the 4-3.
#10 - Buffalo, Melvin Ingram-Defensive End, South Carolina
Needs: OLB, CB, LT - BNQ=4.9
The Bills need help at OLB, CB and LT. They’ll look at Dre Kirkpatrick and Jonathan Martin while Ryan Tannehill is another option if they wanted to groom a long-term franchise QB however with Dave Wannstadt taking over as Defensive Coordinator expect the Bills to end their 2 year experiment with the 3-4 and bring in someone to work outside DT’s Kyle Williams and Marcel Dareus that also improves their horrible pass rush, Ingram is the best option with Coples taken by the Panthers.
#11 Kansas City, Ryan Tannehill-Quarterback, Texas A&M
Needs: OT, CB, ILB = BNQ=3.9
With a new coach there are a number of directions the Chiefs could take at #11 overall. We expect they may shun their more obvious needs for a skill position as they have already stated they want more consistency at quarterback and take a chance on Ryan Tannehill to give it to them.
#12 Seattle, Landry Jones-Quarterback, Oklahoma (underclassman)
Needs: QB, PR, CB - BNQ=4.5
Seattle make a bold move and pick up the guy Pete Carroll covets in Jones, the pressure is now on Carroll to make it work.
#13 - Arizona, Jonathan Martin-Offensive Tackle, Stanford (underclassman)
Needs: LOT, OL, LB, DB - BNQ=5.4
Arizona like to take a value pick at a position of need. OT is the obvious position for them and with Jonathan Martin still available it is an easy choice for the Cards.
#14 – Dallas, Dre Kirkpatrick-Cornerback, Alabama (underclassman)
Needs: FS, OLB, DE, CB - BNQ=4.0
The Cowboys need help across their secondary as well as pass rush and O-Line but Kirkpatrick rates very highly on their board and can’t be ignored here.
#15 - Philadephia, Luke Kuechly-Inside Linebacker, Boston College (underclassman)
Needs: ILB, OT, OLB - BNQ=4.1
Philly wisely go for need here as it is also a guy that is near the top of most draft boards at this point.
#16 – NY Jets, Nick Perry-Defensive End/Outside Linebacker, USC
Needs: OLB, DB, OL - BNQ=6.3
The Jets trend towards BPA more than most however Perry may entice them to upgrade their pass rush as he could be high enough on their board to pull the trigger.
#17 - Cincinnati (from Oakland), Kendall Wright-Wide Receiver/Kick Returner, Baylor
Needs: CB, RB, OLB - BNQ=5.3
Kendall Wright is rising the draft boards and Cincy could do with another target for Dalton opposite AJ Green, as they have another pick later in the 1st round they take Wright over more pressing needs.
#18 - San Diego, Courtney Upshaw-Outside Linebacker, Alabama
Needs: ROT, ILB, OLB - BNQ=3.7
The Chargers keep coach Norv Turner and GM A.J.Smith and draft need. Pass rush is definitely a place where San Diego need improvement.
#19 - Chicago, Lamar Miller-Running Back, Miami
Needs: WR, OL, TE - BNQ=5.0
The Bears recent draft system is relatively unknown and the chance that Lovie Smith is still there by April is also slim as GM Jerry Angelo has already been fired. With Forte potentially on the way out and Barber and Bell inconsistent they may just go for a running back over other needs 1st round.
#20 - Tennessee, Fletcher Cox-Defensive End/Tackle, Mississippi State
Needs: DE, WR, DB - BNQ=4.4
The Titans would be happy to upgrade their front 4 and the choices of Jerel Worthy, Fletcher Cox and Devon Still this far down is enticing, they choose Cox over the other two because of his slightly better value getting to the QB.
#21 - Cincinnati, Alfonzo Dennard-Cornerback, Nebraska
Cincinnati get their need at CB with Dennard.
#22 Cleveland (from Atlanta), Alshon Jeffrey-Wide Receiver, Notre Dame
Jeffrey is a bit of a risk but the Browns have a plan to upgrade across a number of positions this draft and may even conduct a trade to get more picks but look for them to target Jeffrey to give Colt McCoy a viable number 1 target.
#23 - Detroit, Dwayne Allen-Tight End, Clemson
Needs: OG, OT, CB - BNQ=4.5
You never quite know which way Detroit will turn come draft day. It would make sense for them to either take a chance on CB Janoris Jenkins or perhaps look at their Offensive Line which could do with a Cordy Glenn, Zebrie Sanders or Brandon Washington. Still, TE is a position they are always looking to upgrade and Dwayne Allen is top of the heap here.
#24 - Pittsburgh, Cordy Glenn-Offensive Guard, Georgia
Needs: OL, OLB, NT - BNQ=6.7
Pittsburgh will take BPA, it is just a matter of who it is. Devon Still and Jerel Worthy are the highest rated players left on our board but we go past them as they fit better in a 4-3 and Glenn also fills a need at guard.
#25 Denver, Devon Still-Defensive Tackle/End, Penn State
Needs: CB, OT, DL, WR - BNQ=7.5
Hard to think that the Broncos will take a chance on CB Janoris Jenkins nor reach for Chase Minnifield, instead John Fox takes BPA in Devon Still which has the added bonus of shoring up their defensive line.
#26 - NY Giants, Mike Adams-Offensive Tackle, Ohio State
Needs: OL, LB, RB - BNQ=3.0
Giants need help on the O-Line quite severely especially at right tackle, expect a need pick here as that is what history tells us with the Giants and the first round. Mike Adams is a work in progress but New York will be happy to reach if they believe in their man.
#27 - Houston, Jerel Worthy-Defensive Tackle, Michigan State (underclassman)
Needs: OL, DL, DB - BNQ=4.0
Houston need to get bigger across their defensive front and Worthy will help them do that.
#28 – San Francisco, Janoris Jenkins-Cornerback, North Alabama
Needs: CB, WR, OL - BNQ=3.5
The Niners will either take a chance on Jenkins to overcome off-field issues at corner or look at either Rueben Randle or Nick Toon at receiver. Jayron Hosley and Chase Minnifield are the other men at CB if Jenkins is considered too big a risk.
#29 - New England, Peter Konz-Offensive Center, Wisconsin (underclassman)
The Pats need a center so this is an easy choice for a guy that is clearly first round material.
#30 - TRADE Houston (from New Orleans through New England), Dontari Poe, Defensive Tackle, Memphis
A few weeks ago we had this pick quoted as “from out of nowhere” but the Texans need a big NT and Poe is someone they like who they may make a move for, and we all know the Patriots should be willing to assist for more draft picks.
#31 - Baltimore, Donta’ Hightower-Inside Linebacker, Alabama (underclassman)
Needs: LOT, LB, DB - BNQ=6.2
Dont’a Hightower is on the board here and could be a long-term answer to Ray Lewis, the Ravens won’t be beholden to need under any circumstances but Hightower is the top man on the board at this point which is enough to pull the trigger.
#32 - Green Bay, Vontaze Burfict-Inside Linebacker, Arizona State
Needs: OLB, S, ILB - BNQ=5.0
Two superbowl rings and they keep on producing on draft day. Burfict is a great fit for a team that needs help across their linebacker corps.
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