Thursday 11 April 2013

Mock draft

Two weeks today Kansas City Chiefs will be on the clock to start the 2013 NFL. The draft process is nearly complete we have watched lots of college tape, the prospects have participated in the combine, pro days and even individual work outs. All that's left to do is find out who is going to be employed and by who. For today's blog I attempt my very own mock draft. This is where I try and predict which prospect goes where and give reasoning, then look back in 14 days time and see how completely wrong I got it.

1. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Joeckel an immediate starter at left tackle. We solidify that position for many years to come and make multiple trips to the pro bowl I like him more than Matt Kalil last years first offensive tackle.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars: Geno Smith a reaction pick from all the success recent first round quarterbacks have had. When you are not happy with the quarterback position you are always on the look for one, Smith is an upgrade at that position.

3. Oakland Raiders: Sharrif Floyd again the defensive tackle fills a hole for the raiders and starts straight away. He is a two gap filler in the middle who will make players around him better.

4. Philadelphia Eagles: Jonathan Cooper the first real shock pick. Kelly likes linemen who can pull and get out in the open to block. Cooper is the most athletic linemen in the draft and fits what Kelly is installing.

5. Detroit Lions: Eric Fisher the second offensive tackle to come of the board and my highest rated player in the draft. He starts immediately at left tackle replacing Jeff Backus and plays just as long as he did at the position.

6. Cleveland Browns: Dee Millner the cornerback out of Alabama comes over to play n Cleveland opposite one of the best corner backs in the league Haden. Together they form a great partnership.

7. Arizona Cardinals: Dion Jordan the linebacker come defensive end has seen his draft stock rising recently. He provides Arizona with an option to rush the passer from day one in a division with two very mobile quarterbacks.

8.Buffalo Bills: Tavon Austin helps provide that x-factor for the Bills. A team that needs some help on the outside can not resist taking the most explosive offensive player of the board.

9. New York Jets: Chance Warmack helps fill one of many holes the jets have. They would take Austin here if he fell however Warmack helps solidify a very shaky offensive line allowing who ever is running or throwing the ball an opportunity to succeed.

10. Tennessee Titans: Ezekial Ansah helps the Titans out a lot at defensive end. It's a good fit schematically and I think his upside is tremendous. Titans have a few pieces at the position already which will take the pressure of him to begin with allowing him to learn.

11. San Diego Chargers: Star Lotueleli clears all medical checks and bit end up being a steal for the chargers. Helps the chargers out in the middle can plug and play straight away and is another good scheme fit better NT than 3 technique.

12. Miami Dolphins: Lane Johnson the offensive tackle comes in and plays opposite Martin. The offensive line got ripped to pieces las year in Miami and Johnson should help out.

13. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Desmond Trufant corner back from Washington. This may change if the Revis deal goes through but I believe Trufant is the second best corner in the draft.

14. Carolina Panthers: Sylvester Williams stays in state and goes to the Panthers who need upgrading in the middle of their defence who is very athletic.

15. New Orleans Saints: Sheldon Richardson position yet to be decided as they move over to a 3-4 defence. They need a plugger in the middle but not sure he is the man and may end up at the defensive end position.

16. St Louis Rams: Cordarelle Patterson comes to Rams to give Bradford a true threat. The weapons at the offensive disposal in St Louis is poor and Patterson is defiantly a weapon and with Fisher there he will develop into a good receiver.

17. Pittsburgh Stealers: Jarvis Jones the outside linebacker from Georgia has come under some criticism recently but he just looks and feels like a Stealers linebacker. Who may not be able to keep them all in the future with unbelievable cap problems.

18. Dallas Cowboys: Kenny Vaccaro another player who gets to stay in state. Dallas needs upgrading at the secondary position in particular safety who can also drop in and cover from the nickel. Something Vaccaro was asked to do a lot as a longhorn.

19. New York Giants: Bjoern Werner once considered the best defensive linemen in the draft as slipped right into the Giants lap. They need more production at the position and Werner could actually complement other ends the Giants already have.

20. Chicago Bears: Manti Te'o straight away becomes Urlachers replacement. Te'o will be a really good pick for the Bears he plays much better than he measures and you replace one leader with another.

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Alec Ogletree fits the Bengals really well and is probably the best linebacker in the the draft. Manaluga was never amazing at the position and Ogletree may not be an immediate upgrade but will develop into a better player.

22. St. Louis Rams: Johnathan Hankins is bit of a surprise pick here. Rams fans will be screaming for a running back to replace Jackson but you can get running back help later on. Rams also need more bodies and good bodies at the tackle position to rotate and keep people fresh.

23. Minnesota Vikings: Keenan Allen is Harvin's replacement. Even before Harvin left you would hardly say the Vikings had many outside weapons now this just becomes a necessary pick.

24. Indianapolis Colts: Barkevious Mingo who will play outside linebacker in the Colts 3-4. The Colts know that passing the football wins games, last year they got their passer and weapons this year they get their weapon to disrupt the pass.

25. Minnesota Vikings: DeAndre Hopkins a second receiver is added just two picks later. They can not afford to miss at this position so why not double your chances.

26. Green Bay Packers: Dante Jones the defensive end from UCLA will help secure that front defensive line that has looked a bit weak on the edges.

27. Houston Texans: John Jenkins nose tackle from Georgia. A mountain of a man who plays a position you can not have enough of. Texans see the upside of the pick allows rotation and developmental time.

28. Denver Boncos: Xavier Rhodes falls into the laps of the Broncos. They need to start thinking of Bailey replacement Rhodes just might be that man, nice size who likes to be physical.

29. New England Patriots: Tyler Eifert with Gronks injury a little unknown Eifert provides a little bit of an insurance and yet another weapon for Brady.

30. Atlanta Falcons: Zach Ertz who might be the most complete tight end of the group. Gonzalez has said he will come back for another year but Atlanta would like a double threat and Gonzalez future replacement.

31. San Francisco 49ers: Damontre Moore once considered a top 10 pick does have true talent to be unlocked. 49ers can take the risk and you can never have enough pass rushers.

32. Baltimore Ravens: Robert Woods the receiver from USC is Boldin replacement. He already runs good routes and has reliable hands I can for see him being Flacco's best friend.

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