2012 NFL Mock Draft

In 2011 the New Orleans Saints traded their first round pick in 2012 to the New England Patriots so they could select running back Mark Ingram.

In 2011 the Atlanta Falcons traded their first round pick in 2012 to the Cleveland Browns so they could select wide receiver Julio Jones.

If any other trades happen during the season I will update them here, for now lets get on with the 2012 NFL Mock Draft!

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A lot of people are thinking more and more on the upcoming draft and of course when projecting a new draft the number one thing to do is decide who will draft first. Now this is a hot topic but the way I see it, the teams that need a QB the MOST will be more adept to picking first than the rest of the NFL. So who is that? The usual suspects. These teams either ignored drafting a QB last year, stuck with underwhelming incumbents, or are possibly tanking for Andrew Luck. So who?

1. Buffalo Bills - the Bills didnt get Tim Tebow in the 2010 draft, and stuck with Fitzpatrick. He is a stat padder, very tough, but just isnt going to get you to the promise land.

2. Denver Broncos - When you have 2 QBs you have zero. After Josh McDaniels left, the Broncos were left with a roster that included Kyle Orton, an average QB, and Tim Tebow a complete enigma.

3. Washington Redskins - John Beck and Rex Grossman? Is Mike Shanahan smoking? No one believes the Skins are trying to win in 2011. They are tanking for Andrew Luck.

4. Seattle Seahawks - traded for Tavaris Jackson and grabbed Sidney Rice. Thats a nice start, but is Tavaris a franchise guy? Hmmmmm

5. Oakland Raiders - They were rumored to grab Vince Young but it never happened, so the Raiders will replace Jason Campbell with a draft pick. But who? Better not be another JAMARCUS!

6. Miami Dolphins - Chad Henne, Chad Pennington, and a crop of who-knows-who are grabbing QB helmets for the fins. This is a proud franchise that needs... NEEDS to find a QB to bring them back to the promiseland.

1. Buffalo Bills - Matt Kalil, LT USC.

The Bills are not going to draft a QB, ever. I don't know why, but they simply refuse to invest at that position. Possibly setting the team up to be sold? They get the top LT here.

2. Denver Broncos - Andrew Luck, QB Stanford.

John Elway is from Stanford. The Broncos need a QB. The Broncos are in the position to draft a QB from Stanford. Problem solved.

3. Washington Redskins - Landry Jones, QB OU.

The Skins have a terrible QB situation as well but right now they need to find a guy to build around. Rex Grossman is a nice story but the Skins want to reach the playoffs. So use the nfl draft a better QB here.

4. Seattle Seahawks - Matt Barkley QB USC

Pete Carroll brought Matt Barkley to USC. Pete Carroll took a job with the Seahawks shortly after that. The Seahawks need a QB. Barkley is on the board. Problem solved? Yes sir!

5. Oakland Raiders - Quentin Coples DE UNC

The Raiders may be content with Jason Campbell for 2012 and beyond. In that case they will draft the most physically talented DE on the board. Hello Mr. Coples. Sorry you have to play in Oakland.

Here are the last 5 teams in ESPN's Power Rankings. And a quick mockness for it.

Cincinnati Bengals
Andrew Luck QB Stanford - the Panthers have proven that taking a QB early does not mean you shouldn't select another if you end up #1 overall.

Buffalo Bills
Mat Kalil OT USC - Once again, we all know the Bills won't be selecting a QB here. Though they should.

Carolina Panthers
DE Quenton Coples DE UNC - Charles Johnson on the right side, Quenton Coples on the left side. Everette Brown off the bench. Sounds like a decent rotation to me!

Washington Redskins
QB Landry Jones OU - the Sooners QB will find his way into the top 10 with a near Heisman season and probably National Title. Shanahan loves his young QBs.

Cleveland Browns
WR Alshon Jeffery South Carolina - Though Blackmon could end up getting the nod here, the Browns need to get Colt a lot of young weapons.

These are the players that will be the top picks in 2012. Be sure to check back as I talk more on them. If you cannot wait until then, then check out these 2012 NFL Draft Rankings.

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Quarterbacks

• Andrew Luck of Stanford


• Matt Barkley of USC


• Landry Jones of Oklahoma

Runningbacks

• LaMichael James of Oregon


• Trent Richardson of Alabama


• Knile Davis of Arkansas

Wide Receivers

• Alshon Jeffrey of South Carolina


• Michael Floyd of Notre Dame

Linebackers

• Manti Te'o of Notre Dame


• Zach Brown of UNC


• Travis Lewis of Oklahoma

Defensive Linemen

• Jerrel Worthy of Michigan State


• Quention Coples of UNC


• Patrick Crick of Nebraska

Cornerbacks

• Dre Kirkpatrick of Alabama


• Jayron Hosley of Virginia Tech


• Stephon Gilmore of South Carolina