My NFL Draft 1-20 Projections

[SHSBulldog00]

This is my first Mock of the NFL Draft. After a quick glance assuming all underclassmen enter. (no trades)

* Juniors - Picks 1-20

1. Carolina DE Da'Quan Bowers Clemson*
2. Denver DT Nick Fairley Auburn
3. Buffalo QB Andrew Luck Stanford*
4. Cincinnati DE Robert Quinn North Carolina*
5. Arizona OT Nate Solder Colorado
6. Cleveland WR A.J. Green Georgia*
7. San Francisco CB Patrick Peterson LSU*
8. Tennessee QB Jake Locker Washington
9. Dallas DT Marcel Dareus Alabama*
10. Washington CB Prince Amukamara Nebraska
11. Houston CB Janoris Jenkins Florida*
12. Minnesota QB Blaine Gabbert Missouri*
13. Detroit DE Adrian Clayborn Iowa
14. St. Louis WR Julio Jones Alabama
15. Miami QB Cam Newton Auburn*
16. Jacksonville LB Von Miller Texas ATM
17. New England (via Oakland) RB Mark Ingram Alabama*
18. San Diego LB Akeem Ayers UCLA*
19. N.Y. Giants OT Gabe Carimi Wisconsin
20. Tampa Bay WR Justin Blackmon Oklahoma State*

Thought's? Post Yours...

[bigwood33]

If Amukamara is available at 9, I would bet the Cowboys take him. A physical, cover corner would be a huge plus.

[Ex-Tiger2005]

I wouldnt be mad if the Cowboys took prince amukawhatever at #9 he would be an upgrade over scandrick instantly!

[bigwood33]

The secondary is a gaping hole/need for the Cowboys. They won't draft a safety in the first couple of rounds but a corner makes sense. So would a big DE type who will fit into a 3-4 scheme or an offensive lineman. All of that being said I hope they draft the best available player since they have so many holes. They certainly have more than one need.

[Red&White_9x5]

Clausen is NOT the answer and/or future for Carolina so I will say the Panthers take Luck with the number 1 pick

[eagles_victory]

I don't see anyway Dallas takes a DT when they play a 3-4 and DT is one of their only strong points on the defense.

[crzyjournalist03]

I'd be shocked if Dallas drafted a DT, considering that they're in a 3-4 and Jay Ratliff is one of the few bright spots on the defense currently.

I also have a hard time seeing Tampa take a receiver since they've already got Mike Williams and Arrelious Benn.

The only way Tennessee takes a QB is if Bud Adams decides he wants to keep Jeff Fisher and dump Vince Young, which I just don't see right now.

And I'm not sure Gabbert will go that high...think he could be late first/early second type that has a lot of hype but falls.

Other than that though, I can agree with the logic behind 16 of the 20 you posted, so that's not bad at all.

[SHSBulldog00]

ESPN is saying Dareus could play DE in a 3-4. I'm still out on that.

[eagles_victory]

Originally posted by SHSBulldog00
ESPN is saying Dareus could play DE in a 3-4. I'm still out on that. I still say Corner should be the top concern then offensive line.



Also some projections have Gabbert the number 2 QB and Locker 3

[Third]

Washington is really hurting on both sides of the line and at wide receiver so I can't see them going secondary.

[Txbroadcaster]

Look for Ratliff to possibly be moved to DE so he does not get wore down by the double teams..now in saying that..you dont need to find a 3-4 NT in the first round, just need a big ole run stopper

[the genious]

Dariues or however u spell that is goin to be a 3-4 DE not nose guard and a 4-3 DT most likely and locker will not be in top 10 ima try and do one later too

[Saggy Aggie]

If the Texans go anywhere other than their secondary, I'll puke. :mad:

[Twirling Time]

I think Patrick Peterson is worth trading up a couple of spots for. He is a beast.

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by SHSBulldog00
This is my first Mock of the NFL Draft. After a quick glance assuming all underclassmen enter. (no trades)

* Juniors - Picks 1-20

1. Carolina DE Da'Quan Bowers Clemson*
2. Denver DT Nick Fairley Auburn
3. Buffalo QB Andrew Luck Stanford*
4. Cincinnati DE Robert Quinn North Carolina*
5. Arizona OT Nate Solder Colorado
6. Cleveland WR A.J. Green Georgia*
7. San Francisco CB Patrick Peterson LSU*
8. Tennessee QB Jake Locker Washington
9. Dallas DT Marcel Dareus Alabama*
10. Washington CB Prince Amukamara Nebraska
11. Houston CB Janoris Jenkins Florida*
12. Minnesota QB Blaine Gabbert Missouri*
13. Detroit DE Adrian Clayborn Iowa
14. St. Louis WR Julio Jones Alabama
15. Miami QB Cam Newton Auburn*
16. Jacksonville LB Von Miller Texas ATM
17. New England (via Oakland) RB Mark Ingram Alabama*
18. San Diego LB Akeem Ayers UCLA*
19. N.Y. Giants OT Gabe Carimi Wisconsin
20. Tampa Bay WR Justin Blackmon Oklahoma State*

Thought's? Post Yours...

Nice list. But, I can't see Detroit drafting a D-lineman in the first round. That was one of
their strengths this year. On the defensive side their needs are LB and CB. On offense it's RB and OL. I would love it if Patrick Peterson fell in their laps at #13. I don't see it happening though.

[Txbroadcaster]

Originally posted by Sweetwater Red
Nice list. But, I can't see Detroit drafting a D-lineman in the first round. That was one of
their strengths this year. On the defensive side their needs are LB and CB. On offense it's RB and OL. I would love it if Patrick Peterson fell in their laps at #13. I don't see it happening though.

I think the Lions need a true pass rushing threat at the DE position..Vanden Bosch is not the answer

[Sweetwater Red]

Originally posted by Txbroadcaster
I think the Lions need a true pass rushing threat at the DE position..Vanden Bosch is not the answer

I agree and thought he would be just that. But, he turned out to be the veteran inspirational
leader which I think was a positive too. The thing is that Julian Peterson is as good as gone and
their CBs need a definite upgrade. That's the
side of the ball I hope they address. But, if
They can get another play maker or some protection for Stafford, he needs all he can get
apparently, I'll be happy with that too.

[TheDOCTORdre]

whether Carolina picks him or they trade the 1st pick, Luck is the #1 pick no doubt

[TheDOCTORdre]

and I dont think Buffalo would take a QB, i think they can suffice with Fitzpatrick and fill other holes