jim1
01-01-2012, 10:26 AM
1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck*, QB, Stanford. The real question if the Colts wind up with Luck: Will he get to learn under Peyton Manning for a season or two, or will he take over the team as a rookie because Manning is no longer there?
2. St. Louis Rams: Matt Kalil*, OT, USC. The Rams will most likely trade this pick to a team that wants Griffin. If they keep the pick, they will grab Kalil to shore up their offensive line and give blindside protection to Sam Bradford.
3. Minnesota Vikings: Jonathan Martin*, OT, Stanford. Martin is not an aggressive blocker, but he is a top athlete with the feet and technique to protect Christian Ponder’s blind side for the next decade.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars. Dre Kirkpatrick*, CB, Alabama. The team’s top corner, Rashean Mathis, is 31, missed the final seven games with a torn ACL and is about to become a free agent. Although it would be tempting for the Jags to try to add Griffin, cornerbacks with Kirkpatrick’s size (6-3), elite athleticism and ball skills are hard to find.
5. Cleveland Browns. Robert Griffin III*, QB, Baylor. The Browns will likely have to trade up to get Griffin, but there is little doubt they want to find their quarterback of the future. Griffin will be the most athletically gifted quarterback to enter the NFL since Michael Vick—and he also has great touch on his deep throws.
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Riley Reiff*, OT, Iowa. Josh Freeman struggled with inconsistency throughout 2011, and if he is going to improve, the Buccaneers’ offensive line needs to do a better job. Reiff flashes greatness, though he doesn’t play at a high level consistently.
7. Washington Redskins: Devon Still, DT, Penn State. The Redskins have many holes and would love to get a quarterback, but they’re not drafting high enough to have a shot at Luck or Griffin. Still can be productive playing end in the Redskins’ 3-4 scheme.
8. Miami Dolphins: Justin Blackmon*, WR, Oklahoma State. No matter who’s starting at quarterback for the Dolphins in 2012, the team needs more offensive weapons for him to throw to. Blackmon gives them an elite talent who can pull coverage away from Brandon Marshall.
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2. St. Louis Rams: Matt Kalil*, OT, USC. The Rams will most likely trade this pick to a team that wants Griffin. If they keep the pick, they will grab Kalil to shore up their offensive line and give blindside protection to Sam Bradford.
3. Minnesota Vikings: Jonathan Martin*, OT, Stanford. Martin is not an aggressive blocker, but he is a top athlete with the feet and technique to protect Christian Ponder’s blind side for the next decade.
4. Jacksonville Jaguars. Dre Kirkpatrick*, CB, Alabama. The team’s top corner, Rashean Mathis, is 31, missed the final seven games with a torn ACL and is about to become a free agent. Although it would be tempting for the Jags to try to add Griffin, cornerbacks with Kirkpatrick’s size (6-3), elite athleticism and ball skills are hard to find.
5. Cleveland Browns. Robert Griffin III*, QB, Baylor. The Browns will likely have to trade up to get Griffin, but there is little doubt they want to find their quarterback of the future. Griffin will be the most athletically gifted quarterback to enter the NFL since Michael Vick—and he also has great touch on his deep throws.
6. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Riley Reiff*, OT, Iowa. Josh Freeman struggled with inconsistency throughout 2011, and if he is going to improve, the Buccaneers’ offensive line needs to do a better job. Reiff flashes greatness, though he doesn’t play at a high level consistently.
7. Washington Redskins: Devon Still, DT, Penn State. The Redskins have many holes and would love to get a quarterback, but they’re not drafting high enough to have a shot at Luck or Griffin. Still can be productive playing end in the Redskins’ 3-4 scheme.
8. Miami Dolphins: Justin Blackmon*, WR, Oklahoma State. No matter who’s starting at quarterback for the Dolphins in 2012, the team needs more offensive weapons for him to throw to. Blackmon gives them an elite talent who can pull coverage away from Brandon Marshall.
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