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.
