This Mock, Version 4.0, will include a 5 Round Projection.  There will be two more mocks to follow this one leading up to the April 26th start of the 2012 NFL Draft.

1st Round:

1. Colts – Andrew Luck, QB – Stanford *

I’m still not buying the RG3 talk, so I expect this to be Andrew Luck.

Needs: QB, WR, TE, NT, OT/OG, S, DE/OLB, CB, RB, C.

 

2. Redskins (Rams) – Robert Griffin III, QB – Baylor *

It almost seems like Griffin prefers to be a Washington Redskin. The Redskins made the move to come up and get him, and well – they will.

Needs: QB, CB, MLB, SS, RT, DT, OG/C, backup TE, RB, DE, K.

 

3. Vikings – Matt Kalil, OT – USC *

Kalil isn’t a lock for this spot, but he seems to be the closest thing to it with their need for a LT. It’s likely that Miami could make them an offer to target Tannehill,

Needs: LT, WRx2, CB, MLB, S, DT, OG, 3rd down RB, DE, C.

 

4. Browns – Ryan Tannehill, QB – Texas A&M

Tannehill is pretty much a lock to go to Cleveland or Miami somewhere in the Top 10. There are better prospects (Blackmon, Richardson, Claiborne), but if they want him this is the time to get him. They could go with Richardson or Blackmon here and target QB’s Brandon Weeden and Brock Osweiler with either pick No.22 or No.37.

Needs: WR, QB, RT, RB, CB, OLB, OG, DE, FS, DT, TE.

 

5. Tampa Bay – Trent Richardson, RB – Alabama *

Richardson being available here would be the perfect scenario for them. They need a premiere RB and since they haven’t addressed the position in Free-Agency it’s likely they go running back early in this draft.  Morris Claiborne will be in the discussion too.

Needs: RB, SS, OLB, LT, CB, OG, MLB, DT, FB, C, KR, TE.

 

6. Rams (Redskins) – Justin Blackmon, WR – Oklahoma State *

I think St.Louis would be better off trading down (again), but it’s hard to pass on the idea of adding a playmaker with Blackmon’s potential.  If Blackmon is indeed gone, then Claiborne would be the next likely pick with Riley Reiff or Michael Floyd next in line.

Needs: OT, WR, SS, CB, RB, DT, OG/C, OLB/MLB, DE, P.

 

7. Jaguars – Morris Claiborne, CB – LSU *

It’ll be interesting to see if Claiborne’s stock falls some (due to a score of 4 on the Wonderlic Test), but I wouldn’t count on it.  Claiborne won’t make it out of the Top 10.  Jacksonville signed Aaron Ross, but I think they could still stand to upgrade the CB spot – so it’d be hard to pass on him for Floyd, Coples, Ingram, or Reiff.

Needs: WR, OT, CB, DE, C, RB, DT, LB, P, OG, S, TE.

 

8. Dolphins – Michael Floyd, WR – Notre Dame

Floyd solidified his stock with a good Pro Day showing.  Miami will be in the mix for Tannehill, but if they miss on him then replacing Brandon Marshall is likely option. The Dolphins have some options here, but Floyd’s appeal may be too high to pass on.

Needs: QB, WRx2, RT, DE, TE, RG, S/CB, NT/DL, Rush OLB.

 

9. Carolina – Fletcher Cox, DT/DE – Mississippi State *

Carolina would be interested in Michael Floyd or Claiborne should he fall, but adding a DT presence like Cox may be the way to go.  Brockers, Coples, and Poe will also be considered, but Cox is making a strong case to be the first of the bunch off the board.

Needs: WR, CB, DT/DL, OLB, OG, MLB, RT, DE/OLB, TE, K, S.

 

10. Bills – Stephon Gilmore, CB/FS – South Carolina

Losing Demetrius Bell leaves a void that makes an OT the likely choice here. Riley Reiff and Jonathan Martin would makes sense, and Mike Adams is a guy to keep an eye on too. With that said, I have a feeling that Gilmore (who is one of the hottest prospect right now) could be a potential fit in Buffalo.  It’d be a shock considering some of the other talent still available, but I’ve seen crazier things happen.

Needs: WR, OT, CB, TE, OLB, Backup QB, OG, DE, MLB, DB.

 

11. Chiefs – Luke Kuechly, MLB – Boston College

They need a big presence in the middle, so Dontari Poe could be in the mix (his stock is falling some thought) – but that presence may come in the way of BC tackling machine Luke Kuechly. It’ll be interesting to see where Kuechly fits in this draft (does he go No.8 or No.23?), but he is a talent defender who will be hard for teams to pass on.

Needs: NT, C/OG, MLB, S, DE, WR, OLB, CB, QB, RB.

 

12. Seattle – Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB – South Carolina

Seattle retained DT Red Bryant and added DT Jason Jones, so they’ll probably be looking for an edge rusher in this spot. Kuechly would be considered, along with Coples and Courtney Upshaw – but Ingram’s athleticism could set him apart.

Needs: DE/Pass Rusher, MLB, CB, LG/OT, WR, OLB, QB, RB, TE.

 

13. Arizona – Riley Reiff, OT – Iowa *

I usually slot Reiff much higher (usually No.6 to STL and now it’s unlikely he gets past Buffalo at No.10), but the emergence of defensive prospects may cause him to slide a bit.  They were able to keep Levi Brown and add Adam Snyder, but rebuilding the line is still a need. Michael Floyd, if available, would make sense or they could target a DE prospect.

Needs: RT, WR, DE, OG/C, OLB, S, MLB, P, CB, QB, DT.

 

14. Dallas – Michael Brockers, DT/DE – LSU **

I think Dallas will be able to land either Cox or Brockers at this spot.  It’d believed that they’re high on Dontari Poe, but I just think Brockers is too good to pass on. Dallas may also consider Mark Barron or Dre Kirkpatrick – and Coples is a guy to keep an eye on.

Needs: DT/NT, WR, TE, DE/OLB, OG, CB/S, P, RB, C.

 

15. Eagles – Courtney Upshaw, OLB/DE – Alabama

OT would have been a likely candidate until the recent signing of Demetrius Bell.  I think they would perfer a guy like Fletcher Cox or Brockers – and I even think they could reach for Jerel Worthy (maybe even Lavonte David) here, but Upshaw is a nice addition himself.  They need to upgrade the OLB spots and Upshaw would be a solid start.

Needs: DT, OLB, WR, OG/C, SS, RB, backup QB, OT, DE, TE, CB.

 

16. Jets – Cordy Glenn, OG/OT – Georgia

They’d probably love to see Michael Floyd fall to them, but their offensive line in a major issue.  I think Glenn may be the best option with his versatility as a OG or a RT, but Jonathan Martin and Mike Adams would be shocking either.  New York may also choose to pass on line help and take the best defender available like Coples, Barron, Perry, Mercilus, or Poe (and keep an eye on Don’t’a Hightower here too).  

Needs: WRx2, SS, OG, RT, OLB, DE, MLB, RB, FS, CB.

 

17. Bengals (Oakland) – Dre Kirkpatrick, CB/FS – Alabama

I could see them going a different direction here, but CB is a need – and Kirkpatrick is extremely talent.  DeCastro and Kendall Wright are two other likely options here, but could be in a position to take the best available.

Needs: OG, WR, CB, RB, SS, MLB, OLB, DT, OT, DE.

 

18. Chargers – Jonathan Martin, OT – Stanford *

It’s becoming more likely that Martin slides down the board further than expected (I think he is a steal outside of the Top 15).  San Diego will be looking to replace Marcus McNeill so Martin, Cordy Glenn, or Mike Adams make sense. I think Mark Barron, Coby Fleener, and an edge defensive player (Coples, Perry, Mercilus, Branch) are in play too.

Needs: RT, SS, OG, DE/OLB rusher, TE, CB, MLB, RB, WR, NT.

 

19. Bears – Coby Fleener, TE – Stanford

Tight ends are such a part of the game now, so I’d expect Fleener (and/or Dwayne Allen) to get consideration from No.18 to No.30. Chicago is looking to upgrade multiple positions so there are plently of likely options, but aside from Fleener (who is a bit of a surprise pick), keep an eye on Martin, Mike Adams, Coples, Poe, and Jerel Worthy.

Needs: DT, LT, TE, CB, OLB, WR, OG DE, MLB, C, S.

 

20. Titans – Quinton Coples, DE/DT – North Carolina

Coples could end up sliding, but he is unarguably a Top 10 talent.  The Titans added Kamerion Wimbley (and lost DT Jason Jones), but Coples may be too good pass on at this point.  There in the market for a CB to replace Cortland Finnegan as well – plus names like Coby Fleener, Peter Konz, and Stephen Hill could be sleepers for this spot.

Needs: CB, C, WR, DT, DE/Pass Rusher, OLB, OG, TE, MLB, OT.

 

21. Bengals – David DeCastro, OG – Stanford *

I could see DeCastro going a little higher than this because he’s a potential All-Pro caliber player (but he is also an interior lineman). The Bengals could target him at No.17 and consider the likes of offensive weapons Kendall Wright, Stephen Hill, Lamar Miller here. Cincinnati is in a great position to improve their club at No.17 and No.21.

Needs: OG, WR, CB, RB, SS, MLB, OLB, DT, OT, DE.

 

22. Browns (Falcons) – Kendall Wright, WR – Baylor

If they pass on Tannehill early then this could be a spot to target a QB, but regardless they need to add playmakers around a quarterback. Wright would be a nice fit for Cleveland, but they’ll also consider Mike Adams to play RT if he is available. They also need to draft a long-term solution at RB, so maybe it’s Lamar Miller or Doug Martin here.

Needs: WR, QB, RT, RB, CB, OLB, OG, DE, FS, DT, TE.

 

23. Lions – Mike Adams, OT – Ohio State

Adams could potentially go as high as No.10 or No.13, or as low as No.32.  The Lions may have other needs that seem more glaring, but Jeff Backus can’t play forever.  Peter Konz would be tempting (but, it’s probably too early) as well as the highly questioned Janoris Jenkins.  I think that CB is the likely pick, but I doubt they pass on Adams.

Needs: C/OG, CB, OLB, OT, MLB, S, DE, RB, WR, FB.

 

24. Steelers – Dontari Poe, NT/DT – Memphis *

‘Poesanity’ is cooling off, but the Steelers wouldn’t have a problem adding the massive Poe as a replacement for Casey Hampton in the middle.  Poe could go as high as No.9 or No.11 after his combine workout, but questions regarding game-tape could cause him to slide.  Pittsburgh has options (Hightower, Jenkins, Adams), but Poe shouldn’t get pass them.

Needs: MLB, RB, CB, OT, NT, TE, OG, WR, DE/OLB, S, backup QB.

 

25. Denver – Jerel Worthy, DT/DE – Michigan State *

I could see Worthy sneaking up boards (maybe the Eagles at No.15) or even falling into Round 2 – but Denver needs to replace Brodrick Bunkley and upgrade their front 7. Kendall Reyes and Devon Still are other possible options, or they could take the best edge rusher available.  They may look to find a future replacement for Champ Bailey too.

Needs: DT, CB, DE/OLB, RB, WRx2, OG/C, QB, S, MLB.

 

26. Texans – Whitney Mercilus, DE/OLB – Illinois *

Losing Mario Williams was a big blow, and created a need for an edge pass rusher.  Mercilus lead the nation in Sacks and FF for he would seemingly be a natural fit for DC Wade Phillips 3-4 scheme.  Nick Perry, Andre Branch, Chandler Jones may also get a look if that’s the direction they go.  Stephen Hill would be awful tempting too.

Needs: DE/OLB, WR, OT, MLB, CB, OG, NT/DT, TE, S, C, K.

 

27. Patriots (Saints) – Mark Barron, SS – Alabama

I think Barron could go as high as No.14 to Dallas or end up closer to the middle of the round – but New England would be happy to add a player of his talent here.  It’ll be hard to say what the Patriots will do, but I think they’ll look to upgrade the defensive unit.

Needs: DT/NT, CB, C, OLB, S, DE, WR, OG, RB, MLB, KR, OT.

 

28. Packers – Nick Perry, DE/OLB – USC *

The Packers need to upgrade the defensive side of the ball.  I’d look for them to take the best defender on their board, and well Perry is a pretty good option this late.  I like Perry a lot and wouldn’t be surprised if he went earlier; however prospects like Janoris Jenkins, Devin Still, Kendall Reyes, and Andre Branch could be in the mix too.

Needs: CB, DE/OLB, S, DT, OT, backup QB, RB, OG/C, MLB, WR.

 

29.  Ravens – Dont’a Hightower, MLB – Alabama

Ray Lewis continues to play at a high level, but he isn’t going to play forever.  Hightower is a prospect who could land at No.24 or be drafted even higher (maybe No.16) so I think it’s good value at this spot.  Baltimore has a few other options here, including Peter Konz, but it’d be hard to let Hightower slip by.

Needs: MLB, C/OG, RB, OLB/DE, OT, S, WR, QB, DT.

 

30. 49ers – Stephen Hill, WR – Georgia Tech *

They added Randy Moss and Mario Manningham, but neither are a long-term solution at the position.  I think Coby Fleener would fit nicely for two tight-end sets, but Hill has show impressive measurable that should land him in Round 1.  SanFran may also look to upgrade the defensive line if the right guy for their system is available.

Needs: DE/DT, OG/C, NT, backup TE, WR, CB, OT, OLB, S, QB.

 

31. Patriots – Kendall Reyes, DT/DE – U Conn

They’ve added some DE’s via Free-Agency, but they still need an inside presence with either pick No.27 or No.31.  Reyes is moving up boards and may end up landing in the latter part of Round 1, but other options would include Devon Still and Jerel Worthy.  New England has two more picks in Round 2, but they could target Peter Konz, Zach Brown,  Ronnell Lewis, or Kevin Zeitler here.

Needs: DT/NT, CB, C, OLB, S, DE, WR, OG, RB, MLB, KR, OT.

 

32. Giants – Lavonte David, OLB/MLB – Nebraska

The Giants may opt to add a RB like Doug Martin here to help add depth to their backfield, but they’ll probably target David, Zach Brown, or Ronnell Lewis to upgrade the linebacker core.  They are the Super Bowl Champs, so they shouldn’t have too many holes to fill, but other possible options are Janoris Jenkins, Bobby Massie, or Rueben Randle.

Needs: OT, OLB, RB, TE, CB, WR, DT, OG, MLB, DE, S.

 

 

No 1st Round Pick –

Oakland – Needs:  RT, NT/DT, OG/C, TE, RB, OLB, backup QB, DE, DB, WR.

Falcons – Needs: DE, CB, TE, OG/C, OLB, FS, OT, WR, DT, backup QB, RB.

Saints – Needs: CB, S, OT, WR, DT, OLB, backup QB, MLB, OG, DE, FB.

 

2nd Round:

 

33. Rams – Harrison Smith, SS – Notre Dame

34. Colts – Dwayne Allen, TE – Clemson *

35. Vikings – Alshon Jeffery, WR – South Carolina *

36. Tampa Bay – Zack Brown, OLB – North Carolina

37. Browns – Doug Martin, RB – Boise State

38. Jaguars – Andre Branch, DE/OLB – Clemson

39. Rams (Redskins) – Lamar Miller, RB – Miami (FL) **

40. Carolina – Janoris Jenkins, CB – North Alabama

41. Bills – Bobby Massie, OT – Mississippi State *

42. Dolphins – Brock Osweiler, QB – Arizona State *

43. Seattle – Mychal Kendricks, MLB – California

44. Chiefs – Brandon Thompson, DT/NT – Clemson

45. Dallas – Orson Charles, TE – Georgia *

46. Eagles – Devon Still, DT/DE – Penn State

47. Jets – Chandler Jones, DE/OLB – Syracuse *

48. Patriots (Oakland) – Peter Konz, C/OG – Wisconsin *

49. Chargers – Ronnell Lewis, OLB/DE – Oklahoma *

50. Bears – Zebrie Sanders, OT – Florida State

51. Eagles (Arizona) – Kevin Zeitler, OG – Wisconsin

52. Titans – Alfonzo Dennard, CB – Nebraska

53. Bengals – Rueben Randle, WR – LSU *

54. Lions – Josh Robinson, CB – Central Florida *

55. Falcons – Shea McClellin, DE/OLB – Boise State

56. Steelers – David Wilson, RB – Virginia Tech *

57. Denver – Brandon Weeden, QB – Oklahoma State

58. Texans – Mohammad Sanu, WR – Rutgers *

***** Saints (No Pick – Violation of NFL Rules)

59. Packers – Dwight Bentley, CB – Louisiana-Lafayette

60. Ravens – Kelechi Osemele, OG/OT – Iowa State

61. 49ers – Vinny Curry, DE – Marshall

62. Patriots – Trumaine Johnson, CB/FS – Montana

63. Giants – Jeff Allen, OT/OG – Illinois

 

3rd Round:

 

64. Colts – Alameda Ta’amu, NT/NT – Washington

65. Rams – Mitchell Schwartz, OT – California

66. Vikings – Jayron Hosley, CB – Virginia Tech *

67. Browns – Chase Minnifield, CB – Virginia

68. Tampa Bay – Amini Silatolu, OG – Midwestern State

69. Redskins – George IIoka, FS/SS – Boise State

70. Jaguars – Brian Quick, WR – Appalachian State

71. Bills – Kirk Cousins, QB – Michigan State

72. Dolphins – Jared Crick, DE/DT – Nebraska

73. Dolphins (Bears via Carolina) – James Brown, OG/OT – Troy

74. Chiefs – Ben Jones, C – Georgia

75. Seattle – Nick Foles, QB – Arizona

76. Texans (Eagles) – Brandon Washington, OG – Miami (FL) *

77. Jets – Vontaze Burfict, MLB – Arizona State *

***** Oakland (Forfeit Pick – 2011 Supplemental Draft)

78. Chargers – Markelle Martin, FS – Oklahoma State

79. Bears – Mike Martin, NT/DT – Michigan

80. Arizona – Cam Johnson, DE/OLB – Virginia

81. Dallas – Chris Givens, WR – Wake Forest *

82. Titans – Brandon Mosley, OT – Auburn

83. Bengals – Bernard Pierce, RB – Temple *

84. Falcons – Bobby Wagner, MLB/OLB – Utah State

85. Lions – Sean Spence, OLB/SS – Miami (FL)

86. Steelers – Andrew Datko, OT – Florida State

87. Denver – Nick Toon, WR – Wisconsin

88. Eagles (Texans) – LeMichael James, RB – Oregon *

89. Saints – Brandon Boykin, CB – Georgia

90. Packers – Josh Chapman, NT/DT – Alabama

91. Ravens – Isaiah Pead, RB – Cincinnati

92. 49ers – Brandon Brooks, OG – Miami (OH)

93. Patriots – Marvin Jones, WR – California

94. Giants – Chris Polk, RB – Washington *

95c. Oakland – Ladarius Green, TE/WR – Louisiana-Lafayette

 

4th Round:

 

96. Rams – Leonard Johnson, CB – Iowa State

97. Colts – Tommy Streeter, WR – Maimi (FL) *

98. Vikings – James Michael-Johnson, MLB – Nevada

99. Texans (Eagles via Tampa Bay) – Keenan Robinson, OLB – Texas

100. Browns – Tony Bergstrom, OT/OG – Utah

101. Jaguars – Phillip Blake, C – Baylor

102. Redskins – Casey Howard, CB – Vanderbilt

103. Dolphins – Michael Egnew, TE – Missouri

104. Carolina – Bruce Irvin, DE/OLB – West Virginia

105. Bills – A.J. Jenkins, WR – Illinois

106. Seattle – Josh Norman, CB – Costal Carolina

107. Chiefs – Brandon Taylor, SS – LSU

108. Denver (Jets) – Robert Turbin, RB – Utah State *

109. Redskins (Oakland) – Audie Cole, MLB/OLB – NC State

110. Chargers – Senio Kelemete, OG – Washington

111. Bears – Juron Criner, WR – Arizona

112. Arizona – Jarius Wright, WR – Arkansas

113. Dallas – Coryell Judie, CB – Texas A&M

114. Eagles – Dwight Jones, WR – UNC

115. Titans – Kheeston Randall, DT – Texas

116. Bengals – Billy Winn, DE/DT – Boise State

117. Lions – Michael Brewster, C – Ohio State

118. Browns (Falcons) – Travis Lewis, OLB – Oklahoma

119. Steelers – Terrell Manning, MLB/OLB – NC State *

120. Denver – Jamell Fleming, CB – Oklahoma

121. Texans – Matt McCants, OT – Alabama-Birmingham

122. Saints – Antonio Allen, SS – South Carolina

123. Packers – B.J. Coleman, QB – Tennessee-Chattanooga

124. Bills (Ravens) – Emmanuel Acho, MLB – Texas

125. 49ers – Marcus Forston, DT – Miami (FL) *

126. Patriots – Jonathan Massaquoi, OLB/DE – Troy *

127. Giants – Joe Adams, WR/KR – Arkansas

128c. Vikings – Jake Bequette, DE – Arkansas

129c. Oakland – Hebron Fangupo, DT/NT – BYU

130c. Ravens – Ryan Broyles, WR/KR – Oklahoma

131c. Giants – DeAngelo Peterson, TE – LSU

132c. Packers – Demario Davis, OLB – Arkansas State

133c. Packers – Trenton Robinson, FS – Michigan State

134c. Vikings – Cyrus Gray, RB – Texas A&M

135c. Dallas – Phillip Thomas, FS – Syracuse *

 

5th Round:

 

136. Colts – Malik Johnson, DE/OLB – Tennessee

137. Denver (Rams) – Josh Kaddu, OLB/DE – Oregon

138. Vikings – Aaron Henry, FS – Wisconsin

139. Browns – Derek Wolfe, DT – Cincinnati

140. Tampa Bay – Duke Ihenacho, SS –San Jose State

141. Redskins – Nate Potter, OT/OG – Boise State

142. Jaguars – Russell Wilson, QB/RB – Wisconsin

143. Carolina – Joe Looney, OG – Wake Forest

144. Bills – Y.T. Hilton, WR/KR – Florida International

145. Dolphins – Levy Adcock, OT – Oklahoma State

146. Chiefs – Ryan Steed, CB – Furman

147. Bills (Seattle) – Evan Rodriquez, FB/TE – Temple

148. Oakland – Olivier Vernon, DE – Miami (FL) *

149. Chargers – Ronnie Hillman, RB – San Diego State **

150. Bears – Nigel Bradham, OLB – Florida State

151. Arizona – David Molk, C – Michigan

152. Dallas – Donte Paige-Moss, DE/OLB – UNC *

153. Eagles – Ryan Lindley, QB – San Diego State

154. Jets – Marvin McNutt, WR – Iowa

155. Titans – Devon Wylie, WR – Fresno State

156. Bengals – Jerry Franklin, MLB – Arkansas

157. Falcons – Brian Linthicum, TE – Michigan State

158. Lions – Chris Rainey, RB/WR – Florida

159. Steelers – Shaun Prater, CB – Iowa

160. Browns (Denver) – Lucas Nix, OG – Pittsburgh

161. Texans – DeVier Posey, WR – Ohio State

162. Saints – T.J. Graham, WR – NC State

163. Packers – Michael Smith, RB – Utah State

164. Ravens – Brandon Lindsey, OLB/DE – Pittsburgh

165. 49ers – Justin Bethel, CB – Presbyterian

166. Bengals (Patriots) – Tom Compton, OT – South Dakota

167. Giants – Jaye Howard, DT/DE – Florida

168c. Oakland – Tauren Poole, RB – Tennessee

169c. Ravens – Quintin Saulsberry, C – Mississippi State

170c. Colts – Janzen Jackson, FS/CB – McNeese State *