Scp 1St Round Mock

[Catalyst]

01. Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

This pick is a lock at this point. No sense explaining it.

02. Redskins (f/STL): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

Another lock. The 'Skins gave up a ton, but they had to. RG3 will be a stud if they can get him a true go-to wideout down the road.

03. Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT, USC

There's been some buzz that they're looking at other players, but that's just noise, IMO. Kalil is easily the BPA here and the Vikings need a franchise LT badly.

04. Jaguars (f/CLE): Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

The Browns are looking to trade down and while all the focus is on the Rams, I think the Jaguars could easily jump ahead of them to get the receiver they really want to help out Blaine Gabbert. Gene Smith likely figures it's better to give up a 2nd or 3rd round pick to get the guy he really wants rather than reaching for a lesser prospect a few picks later. After all, his job is on the line here.

05. Buccaneers: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

The Bucs signed Vincent Jackson and gave Eric Wright a bunch of money in free agency. Then they brought back 147 year old Ronde Barber. It sure looks like they're freeing themselves up to take Trent Richardson here as the other two options (Claiborne & Blackmon) have both had their position addressed via free agency with big money deals. Plus, the Bucs hired a college coach who wants to run the poo out of the ball and Richardson is the best RB in the draft since AP.

06. Rams (f/WAS): Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

The Rams signed Cortland Finnegan, but they still could use another corner and they go straight BPA here with Clainborne falling.

07. Browns (f/JAX): Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M

Tannehill had a great pro day and it seems the Browns are legitimately interested in him - just not at 4th overall. Here they add a pick or two and still get their guy ahead of Miami.

08. Dolphins: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

With Tannehill off the board, the Dolphins look to solidify the offensive line, which is a need regardless of who is playing QB now or next year.

09. Panthers: Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

Honestly, I'd prefer Dontari Poe here, but it looks like the Panthers are determined to upgrade the pass rush with this pick and that means either Ingram or Coples. Miami could possibly take one of them, but in this scenario Ingram is the pick as I like him better than Coples overall. He can also play OLB in 3-4 looks, which we use from time to time.

10. Bills: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

Gilmore is rising up draft boards and, IMO, will go a lot higher than some expect. The Bills upgraded their pass rush in free agency and now turn to the secondary. It's a bit of a surprise to see Gilmore go before Kirkpatrick and Jenkins, but I think he's as good as either of them.

11. Chiefs: Dontari Poe, NT, Memphis

Romeo Crennel has always liked having a big nose tackle in the middle of his defense. Ted Washington in his New England days and then he traded for Shaun Rogers in Cleveland. Dontari Poe fits that same mold and fills a big need for KC.

12. Seahawks: Quinton Coples, DE, UNC

The Seahawks take the best pass rusher on the board. Coples can play DE in either a 4-3 or 3-4 scheme and the Seahawks badly need a pass rusher.

13. Cardinals: Luke Kuechly, ILB, Boston College

Arizona can go several different ways here, but they badly need a stud linebacker and Luke Kuechly here is just about where he should go, IMO. They could also look at David DeCastro or Michael Floyd or a pass rusher, but I have a feeling Kuechly would be the pick in this scenario.

14. Cowboys: David DeCastro, OG, Stanford

The Cowboys need an interior presence on the OL. They signed former Panthers scrub backup Mackenzie Bernadeau for like $11 million over 2 years or something when he should be making the veteran minimum. Think they're desperate at guard? DeCastro will be a Pro Bowl guard for the next 10 years wherever he ends up.

15. Eagles: Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State

The Eagles are a tough call, but they seem to love drafting DT's high and yet still could use an upgrade at the position. This could also be Michael Brockers or Devon Still, but Cox seems to have overtaken him since the combine.

16. Jets: Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama

Now that the train wre.. err... Jets have their wildcat QB position filled with Timmy Jesus they can turn to the pass rush. This could also be Whitney Mercilus or even Quinton Coples if they feel he can play in a 3-4, but Upshaw makes the most sense for their scheme, IMO.

17. Bengals (f/OAK): Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

The Bengals raped Oakland in the Carson Palmer trade and can take Kirkpatrick knowing that they have another pick in the 1st round to address the pass rush, offensive line, or wide receiver.

18. Chargers: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

The Chargers need a WR, so Michael Floyd could be an option here, but they also have a bigger need at tackle and Martin fills that and this is right around where he should go, IMO.

19. Bears: Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois

There were rumors the Bears wanted to pair Mario Williams with Julius Peppers. That didn't happen, but Whitney Mercilus, if he develops, could be a terror with Peppers taking on double teams. The Bears could also go with a DT like Mike Brockers or Devon Still or with a CB in Janoris Jenkins if they're not scared off by his many issues.

20. Titans: Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC

Nick Perry has put on some weight, which I like as I felt he was too small before, but still had a solid combine and while the Titans signed Kamerion Wimbley they could still use some help. Perry could rush from DE or as an OLB. Even if he doesn't start he could be an Aldon Smith style situational impact player as a rookie.

21. Bengals: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

The Bengals have A.J. Green, but they could use an upgrade at #2 WR. Floyd is good value here and the Bengals won't mind his off-field issues, which are minor compared to some of the other players they've brought in over the years.

22. Browns (f/ATL): Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

The Browns traded down and got their QB in Tannehill in this scenario. They use their second 1st rounder to give him someone to throw to.

23. Lions: Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

The Lions have needed help at CB for a while now and while Jenkins comes with some baggage he's still a very talented player. Need trumps character in this case.

24. Steelers: Dont'a Hightower, ILB, Alabama

The Steelers need to find a replacement for James Farrior and this has the added benefit of ensuring Hightower doesn't end up replacing Ray Lewis in Baltimore.

25. Broncos: Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin

Now that the Broncos have Peyton Manning they'll need to invest in some protection for him. They were talking to Jeff Saturday before he signed with the Packers, so they obviously view center as an area of need.

26. Texans: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina

The word is the Texans badly want to take the top WR available with this pick and that will be a toss-up between Jeffery and Kendall Wright. I feel like Jeffery is a better fit for the Texans offense than Wright as he's a much better downfield blocker and the Texans like to run a lot.

27. Patriots (f/N.O.): Devon Still, DE/DT, Penn State

Still can play DT or DE depending on the alignment and the Pats like to switch up their schemes a lot, making him the ideal player to upgrade their defense.

28. Packers: Michael Brockers, DT/DE, LSU

The Packers could go a number of directions, but Brockers is great value here and can play DE in the Packers 3-4 scheme. The Packers are good enough to take their time developing him, too, which will help him reach his potential, IMO.

29. Colts (f/BAL): Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford

The Colts trade up with Baltimore to ensure they get Andrew Luck a weapon - and one that he's familiar with. The 49ers would take Fleener otherwise and the Cots wouldn't get a shot at the top of the 2nd round.

30. 49ers: Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech

With Coby Fleener snatched up just ahead of him, Jim Harbaugh has to settle for an upgrade at WR in Stephen Hill.

31. Patriots: Josh Robinson, CB/KR, Central Florida

This will be a prime pick to trade, but considering who is left on the board it's not impossible to imagine no one willing to part with extra picks to move up. In that case, the Pats take Robinson to try and upgrade their secondary.

32. Giants: Cordy Glenn, OT/OG, Georgia

The Giants are pretty solid across the board, but they could use an upgrade along the OL. Glenn can play tackle or guard, giving the Giants some flexibility.

[Pejorative Miscreant]

I like the Claiborne wish wagon but don't see it happening. I hope it does but don't think so

[Jackofalltrades]

Very good mock and explanations from top to bottom.

[carpanfan96]

Like the mock, don't rule out the possibility of Wright going to the Jaguars. They liked him more then Blackmon and it's a definite possibility at 7 for them to take him.

[Matthias]

If the Ravens take a DT, it will be Dontarri Poe. Just for the sake of his last name. (Quoth the raven, "Nevermore!")

[x djdrew x]

good mock

finally someone on here who isn't overhyping coples to be the next j-pep. don't really understand it outside of him being a tar heel and so many tar heels being on these boards.

Good to see Ingram, who is an absolute freakshow and a player that dominated in the SEC, getting some love.

[Catalyst]

Updated this and added some trades this time...