NFL 2012 Live Mock Draft Round 1 (Picks 17-32)
2012 Live Continuous Updated Mock Draft
April 26-28, 2012
April 26-28, 2012
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- Checkmarked picks represent Drafttek correct prognostications |
| 17 | Cincinnati |
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Dre Kirkpatrick Alabama CB Reach/Value: -3 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 186 |
Alternate Pick #1 David DeCastro Alternate Pick #2 Cordy Glenn |
| With David DeCastro still on the clock the Cincinnati Bengals go with Dre kirkpatrick so that they can inject some youth into a DB squad that is currently full of old timers! Dre is in a position to learn from some of the best in the business without the strain of producing right away! Also, if Mays faulters a the safety position Kirkpatrick can step in and play deep for Cincy's D! Grade: B- |
| 18 | San Diego |
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Melvin Ingram South Carolina OLB34 Reach/Value: +1 |
Height: 6'1 Weight: 264 |
Alternate Pick #1 Riley Reiff Alternate Pick #2 David DeCastro |
| Well, I can't say we expected Ingram to be on the board here at 18, but the Chargers nailed this pick, fortifying their pass rush. John Pagano will have carte blanche to create matchup problems across his defence with the stable that the Chargers have accumulated at OLB. Grade: A |
| 19 | Chicago |
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Shea McClellin Boise State DE43 Reach/Value: -15 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 260 |
Alternate Pick #1 Riley Reiff Alternate Pick #2 Devon Still |
| Athletic end with superb motor. Effective pass rusher that will line up outside in the Bears' 4-3 scheme. Not a big surprise that McClellin is a coveted defensive prospect, but probably a bit surprising he went this soon. |
| 20 | Tennessee |
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Kendall Wright Baylor WRF Reach/Value: -7 |
Height: 5'10" Weight: 196 |
Alternate Pick #1 Devon Still Alternate Pick #2 David DeCastro |
| The Titans make a surprising pick here, adding a great perimeter WR and "YAC Master" in Kendall Wright. With few options at the biggest positions of need, they likely grabbed the best player available on their board. Time will tell whether they made the right call, but the depth chart today looks extremely deep at WR. Grade: B |
| 21 | New England |
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Chandler Jones Syracuse DE43 Reach/Value: -35 |
Height: 6'5" Weight: 266 |
Alternate Pick #1 Riley Reiff Alternate Pick #2 Whitney Mercilus |
| The Patriots needed to find a pass rusher after losing Andre Carter, Mark Anderson and Shaun Ellis this offseason. They didn't waste any time... and traded away a 3rd round pick to move up and get their guy: Syracuse's Chandler Jones, who was rising up boards this past week. He's a prototypical 4-3 DE, coming in at 6'5". He's got a nice stable of pass rush moves but his best quality is his motor; he is a nonstop, high effort player. He'll fit in New England perfectly. Grade: A |
| 22 | Cleveland |
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Brandon Weeden Oklahoma State QB Reach/Value: -13 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 216 |
Alternate Pick #1 Riley Reiff Alternate Pick #2 David DeCastro |
| Behind that outstanding OK State O-line, Weeden put up some nice numbers. Weeden can make all the throws expected of an NFL QB. This pick will be controversial in Cleveland, and the McCoy vs. Weeden debate will begin now. The dynamics of the Browns draft has changed, and the selection of a RT and WRs becomes critical. Grade: C |
| 23 | Detroit |
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Riley Reiff Iowa LOT Reach/Value: +13 |
Height: 6'6" Weight: 300 |
Alternate Pick #1 Jonathan Martin Alternate Pick #2 David DeCastro |
| The 2nd overall LOT, and #1 ROT on the Drafttek Big Board, slips into the waiting arms of the Detroit Lions, who can use the the rookie out of Iowa for easing out Gosder Cherilus. Probably not a LOT starter at present, he could slide over to the left once Jeff Backus hangs' em up. |
| 24 | Pittsburgh |
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David DeCastro Stanford OG Reach/Value: +11 |
Height: 6'5" Weight: 316 |
Alternate Pick #1 Dont'a Hightower Alternate Pick #2 Courtney Upshaw |
| The Steelers needed OL help and got it in a big way, getting our 13th rated prospect at 24. The best OG to come out in years, DeCastro will play next to Pouncey immediately. The Steelers had a chance at Dont'a Hightower, who was often the pick here, but few saw DeCastro available this late in the game. One of the best picks so far. Grade: A |
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| 25 | New England |
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Dont'a Hightower Alabama SILB Reach/Value: -3 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 245 |
Alternate Pick #1 Devon Still Alternate Pick #2 Stephen Hill |
| I'd like this pick more if the Patriots were moving back to a 3-4. Hightower is a beastly ILB, coming in at 6'4", 245 lbs. He's a run stuffer but is a liability in coverage and will probably be replaced on passing downs. He'll fight with Brandon Spikes for the MLB role. Defensive upgrades are always welcomed but I question whether he fits their 4-3... unless they're going to favor the 3-4 once more in 2012? Grade: B- |
| 26 | Houston |
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Whitney Mercilus Illinois OLB34 Reach/Value: +10 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 262 |
Alternate Pick #1 Stephen Hill Alternate Pick #2 Jonathan Martin |
| Uncle Wade has his way and takes the 1-year wonder who put up massive statistics for the Fightin' Illini. The Wade Phillips 3-4 is based on pressure and penetration; as a result, after losing Mario Williams to the Bills, you can never have enough pass-rushers! Value Grade = A, Need Grade = B+ . . . aw hell, let's give 'em an A! |
| 27 | Cincinnati |
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Kevin Zeitler Wisconsin OG Reach/Value: -18 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 314 |
Alternate Pick #1 Cordy Glenn Alternate Pick #2 Stephen Hill |
| Im confused on this one? We trade back for a third round pick and lose the opportunity to get the best G in the draft and then turn around and grab maybe the 3rd or fourth best G.... Zeitler is a solid G, and maybe they know something that I don't, but I definitely had Glenn, Silatolu, and Konz rated ahead of Zeitler. Hope they make me look dumb with this pick! Grade: C- |
| 28 | Green Bay |
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Nick Perry USC OLB34 Reach/Value: -9 |
Height: 6'3 Weight: 271 |
Alternate Pick #1 Courtney Upshaw Alternate Pick #2 Andre Branch |
| While Ted Thompson denies this was a "need" choice, we all know the truth. With several good choices available, the Packers take the best pass rusher still on the board to fill their most glaring weakness. With Kevin Greene coaching him up, he and fellow USC Alum Clay Matthews should make a dynamic pair of OLB bookends. Grade: A Highlight Video - Al Bracco - Jersey Al's AllGreenBayPackers.com |
| 29 | Minnesota |
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Harrison Smith Notre Dame SS Reach/Value: -13 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 213 |
Alternate Pick #1 Devon Still Alternate Pick #2 Stephen Hill |
| Why? This honestly makes no sense to me. What was the risk that he wouldn't be there at 35? Low. I called the trade back into the first, but I thought it would be for explosive WR Stephen Hill. This pick fills a big hole, but I just don't see the need to trade back into the first for him. Reminds me of the trade up for Tyrell Johnson. Grade: C |
| 30 | San Francisco |
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A.J. Jenkins Illinois WRF Reach/Value: -57 |
Height: 6'0" Weight: 187 |
Alternate Pick #1 Cordy Glenn Alternate Pick #2 David Wilson |
| This seems like a surprising pick, but on a team with few holes this year, they can afford to take their man. I would have thought a pass rusher like Upshaw would have made a lot of sense, but I guess the 9ers want to give Alex Smith another outlet in the passing game. This feels like an incomplete grade until Jenkins' NFL performance can be evaluated. But for now... Grade: B- |
| 31 | Tampa Bay |
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Doug Martin Boise State RBF Reach/Value: -27 |
Height: 5'9" Weight: 210 |
Alternate Pick #1 Mychal Kendricks Alternate Pick #2 Zach Brown |
| The Bucs jump ahead of the Giants to get access to Doug Martin. Certainly RB is a need pick and we've had him mocked to the Bucs (usually in R3) in past CMD's. Martin will stabilize the Bucs RB corps, likely to assume the #1 responsibility from fumble prone LaGarrette Blount. But the Bucs still have significant holes at LB and CB to address. Grade: B |
| 32 | NY Giants |
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David Wilson Virginia Tech RBF Reach/Value: +1 |
Height: 5'10" Weight: 200 |
Alternate Pick #1 Jonathan Martin Alternate Pick #2 Cordy Glenn |
| The former Hokie should be a cinch to step in and see action on the field as the rotational back with Bradshaw. His stunning 4.35 40 yard run at the Indy Combine certainly didn't hurt his cause, but Wilson provides the Giants with not only speed but the ability to be a receiving back and give the Giants solid depth and rotation in the backfield. (B) |
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Traded Round 1 Picks: New England gets New Orleans R1 Pick (Mark Ingram) Cincinnati gets Oakland R1 Pick (Carson Palmer) Cleveland gets Atlanta R1 Pick (Julio Jones) Cleveland gets Minnesota R1 Pick (Draft Day trade) Minnesota gets Cleveland R1 Pick (Draft Day Trade) St Louis gets Dallas R1 pick (Draft Day Trade) Dallas gets St Louis R1 pick (Draft Day Trade) Tampa Bay gets JAX R1 pick (Draft Day trade) JAX gets Tampa Bay R1 pick (Draft Day trade) Seattle gets Philly R1 pick (Draft Day trade) Philly gets Seattle R1 pick (Draft Day trade) New England gets Cinci R1 pick #21 (Draft Day Trade) Cinci gets New England R1 pick (Draft Day Trade) New England gets Denver R1 Pick (Draft Day Trade) Minnesota gets Baltimore R1 Pick (Draft Day Trade) TBay gets Denver (thru NE) R1 pick (Draft Day Trade) |
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