NFL 2013 Live Mock Draft (Picks 17-32)
2013 Live Continuously Updated Mock Draft
April 25-27, 2013
April 25-27, 2013
| 17 | Pittsburgh |
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Jarvis Jones Georgia OLB34 Reach/Value: +6 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 245 |
Alternate Pick #1 Arthur Brown Alternate Pick #2 Alec Ogletree |
| The Steelers cut Harrison to get under the cap and to move on with a younger team. Looking to fill his shoes they brought Jones in for a visit on April 2. Jones was incredibly productive rushing the passer in the Bulldogs' 3-4 scheme racking up 28 sacks in the last 2 years. The team is comfortable with the star football player, looking past the Stenosis and lackluster Combine. Grade: A |
| 18 | San Francisco |
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Eric Reid LSU FS Reach/Value: -24 |
Height: 6'1" Weight: 213 |
Alternate Pick #1 Tyler Eifert Alternate Pick #2 Jesse Williams |
| Three-year starter Reid tied Minter for the LSU lead in tackles,stood out w/ most game-changing hits, much more consistent lately, and is FS-SS versatile. Reid possesses the highest explosion factor among the Safeties.I love him better in man than in zone. Sometimes he goes for the hit instead of wrapping up or ensuring the incomplete pass. Replacement for Whitner. Grade: A for trade, A- for value |
| 19 | NY Giants |
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Justin Pugh Syracuse OG Reach/Value: -66 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 307 |
Alternate Pick #1 Xavier Rhodes Alternate Pick #2 Desmond Trufant |
| The G-Men needed OL help but the consensus First Round talent was long gone. Pugh was rising quickly though and should be able to start from Day 1 at OG, perhaps in the future at OT. That versatility made him attractive to many teams. His experience doesn't hurt either. Grade: C |
| 20 | Chicago |
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Kyle Long Oregon OG Reach/Value: -66 |
Height: 6'6" Weight: 313 |
Alternate Pick #1 Sharrif Floyd Alternate Pick #2 Xavier Rhodes |
| The son of Howie Long (Pro Bowler, 84 sacks in 13 seasons) and brother of Chris Long has the DNA and the High School cred (pitcher and first baseman earning all-state honors, offensive and defensive lineman for back-to-back state champions). His upper body and leg strength, large hands, long arms, and quick footwork will work well for the Bears. It's scary that Howie thinks Kyle's the best athlete in the family, isn't it? Grade: C |
| 21 | Cincinnati |
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Tyler Eifert Notre Dame TE Reach/Value: +0 |
Height: 6'5" Weight: 250 |
Alternate Pick #1 Jonathan Cyprien Alternate Pick #2 Xavier Rhodes |
| Welcome to "New England 2". It's a copycat league, right? With a lot of talent falling down the board the Bengals had their pick of the litter. It's a little surprising they went with the TE but it's hard to argue against the O they're creating in Cincy. Gresham & Eifert is a nice duo for Dalton. Grade: A |
| 22 | Atlanta |
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Desmond Trufant Washington CB Reach/Value: +0 |
Height: 6'0" Weight: 190 |
Alternate Pick #1 Bjoern Werner Alternate Pick #2 Xavier Rhodes |
| The Falcons get their man, and moved up to do it. This is who we had in the mock draft, so it really is no surprise. He becomes the third Trufant brother in the NFL and I look for him to be a Day 1 starter opposite Asante Samuel. This makes a ton of sense and very well could push this team over the hump. ~Erin Ford, Falcons Analyst Grade: A |
| 23 | Minnesota |
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Sharrif Floyd Florida DT43 Reach/Value: +18 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 297 |
Alternate Pick #1 Xavier Rhodes Alternate Pick #2 Arthur Brown |
| There was some debate as to whether Floyd was a Top 5pick as many had him going to the Raiders; however, this is probably fair value for the Vikings here. With the 2 picks in the First Round, the Vikings had the luxury of taking a value pick like this, even though it`s not an immediate need. Floyd is certainly a 3-tech DT, which means he should have no problems replacing Kevin Williams down the road. Grade: A |
| 24 | Indianapolis |
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Bjoern Werner Florida State DE34 Reach/Value: +14 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 266 |
Alternate Pick #1 Datone Jones Alternate Pick #2 Sylvester Williams |
| Get out your Deutschland language books and team lederhosen, Indy fans, the VERNER is coming !!! The Colts add their version of Kruger with the native German. Werner shows terrific power and a solid burst off the snap. Opposite Mathis and in rotation with Erik Walden. Grade: A |
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| 25 | Minnesota |
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Xavier Rhodes Florida State CB Reach/Value: +7 |
Height: 6'1" Weight: 210 |
Alternate Pick #1 Arthur Brown Alternate Pick #2 Jamar Taylor |
| Xavier Rhodes, from a value and need perspective, certainly makes sense for the Vikings. However, I`m not sure how he fits into the Cover-2, as his tackling skills aren`t exactly a strength. Having said that, the Vikings needed to upgrade their D, so adding both a DT and CB should fortify that side of the ball. We`ll see whether it`s a MLB or WR with that 2nd Round pick... Grade: B+ |
| 26 | Green Bay |
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Datone Jones UCLA DE34 Reach/Value: +3 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 283 |
Alternate Pick #1 Sylvester Williams Alternate Pick #2 Jonathan Cyprien |
| Happy, Happy, Joy, Joy! My target for the Packers most of the year, but thought for sure Indy would take him. Jones will bring some "juice" and explosion missing on the Packers' defensive line. He'll need to add a few pounds to play the five-technique, but that shouldn't be a problem. Jones packs a hard punch, and a scout told me he thinks Capers will bring out the WOW factor in this kid... Grade: A |
| 27 | Houston |
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DeAndre Hopkins Clemson WRF Reach/Value: -21 |
Height: 6'1" Weight: 214 |
Alternate Pick #1 Cordarrelle Patterson Alternate Pick #2 Jesse Williams |
| The Texans get much needed help at WR with the most NFL ready WR in the 2013 draft pool. Hopkins will take pressure off of Andre Johnson and just perhaps, succeed AJ as the #1 in the Texans WR corps. Hopkins will provide another viable target for QB Matt Schaub. By taking pressure off of Johnson, opposing Defensive Coordinators will have more bases to cover when planning to face the Texans.. Grade: A |
| 28 | Denver |
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Sylvester Williams North Carolina DT43 Reach/Value: +3 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 313 |
Alternate Pick #1 Jonathan Cyprien Alternate Pick #2 Damontre Moore |
| The Broncos haven't drafted a DT in the 1st since Trevor Pryce in 1997. It's great to see that trend change. Williams is a different player than Pryce, but he's an impressive talent with a good head on his shoulders who should be a productive plugger for years for Denver. With Williams collapsing the pocket up the middle, watch for Miller's already gaudy stats to climb next year. This is a valid alternative method for compensating for the loss of Elvis. Grade: A |
| 29 | Minnesota |
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Cordarrelle Patterson Tennessee WRF Reach/Value: +9 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 216 |
Alternate Pick #1 Arthur Brown Alternate Pick #2 Manti Te'o |
| The Vikings got their man at WR, but it certainly came at a price. What this pick tells me is that it's time to "Put up or shut up" for Christian Ponder as he now has NO EXCUSES when it comes to the talent around him. Patterson has return abilities and can make plays with the ball in his hands. For Vikings fans, the hope is that the price cost was worth it as the Receiver class in this draft is a deep one. Only time will tell... Grade: A |
| 30 | St Louis |
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Alec Ogletree Georgia OLB43 Reach/Value: +3 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 242 |
Alternate Pick #1 Arthur Brown Alternate Pick #2 Jonathan Cyprien |
| The Rams continue to fill positions of need with players associated with the team pre-draft. The Rams were probably a little surprised to see Ogletree on the board at #30 and had to jump on the obvious value that he represented here. With Laurinaitis in the middle, Ogletree greatly improves the anorexic LB corps, previously featuring Jo-Lonn Dunbar and Sammy Brown. The Rams still need help at Safety and RB. Grade: A |
| 31 | Dallas |
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Travis Frederick Wisconsin OG Reach/Value: -26 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 312 |
Alternate Pick #1 Johnathan Hankins Alternate Pick #2 Kawann Short |
| Frederick officially declared for the NFL Draft, a wise move as he graded higher than his Badger predecessors Konz and Zeitler. If he starts at center for Dallas, it allows Ryan Cook to become the versatile veteran backup (as he has played every position on the OL). If neither Doug Free nor last year's rookie Ron Leary can start at ROG, Frederick slides over one slot and Kevin "Killer" Kowalski starts at center. Grade: C for trade, B+ for player |
| 32 | Baltimore |
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Matt Elam Florida SS Reach/Value: -11 |
Height: 5'9" Weight: 208 |
Alternate Pick #1 Arthur Brown Alternate Pick #2 Kevin Minter |
| Baltimore was hit big time by Free Agent defections and a trade this offseason. While they added a few pieces in Free Agency, the draft is where they'll have to fill most of the holes. They started by grabbing former Florida SS Elam. He's an aggressive player that can make big plays but is a high risk/high reward, every-down player that can be burned. A little surprised this wasn't an ILB such as LSU's Minter. Grade: A |
Traded Round 1 Picks:
St Louis gets Washington 1st round pick (Robert Griffin)
Minnesota gets Seattle 1st round pick (Percy Harvin)
NY Jets get Tampa Bay 1st Round Pick (Darrelle Revis)
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