Hey guys my names Kenny Dixon. I’m an 18 year old high school senior from Minersville, Pennsylvania. I eat, sleep and breathe NFL football. I’m an aspiring sports journalist/analyst looking to break into the community. This is my first ever mock posted online so let me know what y’all think. I’m only doing breakdowns for the top ten picks for now. As the year progresses and I get a better look at all the prospects, I’ll be giving a more in- depth mock with multiple rounds. Follow me on Twitter @KillaKennyD7
2012 NFL Mock Draft Updated on 02/22/2012 ( updated By Hunter S)
1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB-Stanford
This is without a doubt the easiest pick to mock in the entire 2012 NFL Draft. The only thing easier than this pick is Kim Kardashian (My apologies to Kris Humphries.) Andrew Luck is considered by many analysts and draft experts to be the best QB prospect since former Stanford Cardinal John Elway. He has prototypical size, a strong arm and Pro Bowl caliber accuracy. To make a long story short, Luck has the physical characteristics to step in right away as an NFL signal caller. His underrated mobility, poise in the pocket and ability to read defenses, however, are what separates him from the "elite" quarterback prospects of recent years. And remember new regime mean new quarterback.
2. TRADE: Washington Redskins: Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
The Redskins trade up to the 2nd overall pick in this 2012 NFL Mock Draft to get their QB of the future. This is by far the Redskins biggest in this 2012 NFL Mock Draft. They have a pretty good defense and secondary with all of the young people and talent they have drafted in previous years so they get their leader in this 2012 NFL Mock Draft (analysis by Hunter S.).
3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT-USC
The three most important pieces on an offense are a quarterback, running back, and a left tackle. The Vikings have the best running back in the game Adrian Peterson, last year’s surprise 1st round quarterback Christian Ponder and left tackle Charlie Johnson. Charlie Johnson? Yes, I know Charlie Johnson. The Vikings complete their offensive trio with the best tackle in this year’s draft class. Matt Kalil, the brother of Panthers Pro Bowl center Ryan Kalil, will drastically improve the Vikings O-line and allow them to focus their later picks on improving the secondary, DT, and WR.
4. Cleveland Browns: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
I would have had the Browns selecting Robert Griffin III if he fell to this pick. However, I have the Redskins trading up to the 2nd overall selection and therefore taking RGIII. With that being said I think that if they select 4th and Blackmon is available they need to get offensive playmakers (Updated by Hunter S).
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Trent Richardson, HB-Alabama
The Tampa Bay Buccaneers already have a good RB on their roster. However, in this 2012 NFL Mock Draft I have them selecting another RB. I know that most people have the Bucs selecting Claiborne but I am not sure they will be able to pass on Richardson after he runs well at the NFL Scouting Combine. In the end I think this pick will be between Claiborne and Richardson and in this update Richardson takes it (updated by Hunter S).
