Mosul's 2012 NFL Draft Big Board

by Mosul_DolFan on Jan 11, 2012 12:07 PM EST in 2012 Phinsider Mock Drafts

I won't pretend like this is perfect. I won't even pretend like this is close. I'm not the best scout of college football (mostly because I don't watch nearly enough), but here is my first big board of the season. Let me know what you think in the comments, and tell me if someone is too high, too low, or should be on the big board but isn't.

Rank	Player	Position	Position Rank	School
1	Andrew Luck	QB	1	Stanford Cardinal
2	Matt Kalil	T	1	USC Trojans
3	Trent Richardson	RB	1	Alabama Crimson Tide
4	Robert Griffin III	QB	2	Baylor Bears
5	Morris Claiborne	CB	1	LSU Tigers
6	Justin Blackmon	WR	1	Oklahoma State Cowboys
7	Riley Reiff	T	2	Iowa Hawkeyes
8	Jonathan Martin	T	3	Stanford Cardinal
9	Quinton Coples	DE	1	North Carolina Tar Heels
10	Devon Still	DT	1	Penn State Nittany Lions

11	Luke Kuechly	LB	1	Boston College Eagles
12	David DeCastro	G	1	Stanford Cardinal
13	Alshon Jeffery	WR	2	South Carolina Gamecocks
14	Cordy Glenn	T	4	Georgia Bulldogs
15	Whitney Marcilus	DE	2	Illinois Fighting Illini
16	Courtney Upshaw	DE	3	Alabama Crimson Tide
17	Jerel Worthy	DT	2	Michigan State Spartans
18	Alfonzo Dennard	CB	2	Nebraska Cornhuskers
19	Michael Floyd	WR	3	Notre Dame Fighting Irish
20	Zach Brown	LB	2	North Carolina Tar Heels
21	Janoris Jenkins	CB	3	North Alabama Lions
22	Dre Kirkpatrick	CB	4	Alabama Crimson Tide
23	Melvin Ingram	DE	4	South Carolina Gamecocks
24	Vontaze Burfict	LB	3	Arizona State Sun Devils
25	Peter Konz	C	1	Wisconsin Badgers
26	Nick Perry	DE	5	USC Trojans
27	Lamar Miller	RB	2	Miami Hurricanes
28	Dwayne Allen	TE	1	Clemson Tigers
29	Chase Minnifield	CB	5	Virginia Cavaliers
30	Kendall Wright	WR	4	Baylor Bears
31	Don't'a Hightower	LB	4	Alabama Crimson Tide
32	Mohamed Sanu	WR	5	Rutgers Scarlet Knights
33	Ryan Tannehill	QB	3	Texas A&M Aggies
34	Ronnell Lewis	LB	5	Oklahoma Sooners
35	Brandon Jenkins	DE	6	Florida State Seminoles
36	Kelechi Osemele	G	2	Iowa State Cyclones
37	Dontari Poe	DT	3	Memphis Tigers
38	Fletcher Cox	DT	4	Mississippi State Bulldogs
39	Jayron Hosely	CB	6	Virginia Tech Hokies
40	Mike Adams	T	5	Ohio State Buckeyes
41	Kevin Zeitler	G	3	Wisconsin Badgers
42	Dwight Jones	WR	6	North Carolina Tar Heels
43	Mark Barron	S	1	Alabama Crimson Tide
44	Brandon Thompson	DT	5	Clemson Tigers
45	Stephon Gilmore	CB	7	South Carolina Gamecocks
46	Vinny Curry	DE	7	Marshall Thundering Herd
47	Lavonte David	LB	6	Nebraska Cornhuskers
48	Marvin McNutt	WR	7	Iowa Hawkeyes
49	Ryan Miller	G	4	Colorado Buffalos
50	LaMichael James	RB	3	Oregon Ducks

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Richardson at 3?

That’s the biggest shock to me. I wouldn’t have him above 15, personally.

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by Jevant on Jan 11, 2012 12:10 PM EST reply actions

I would at least swap Richardson and Blackmon.

And I would personally have RGIII at 3.

by PNSter on Jan 11, 2012 12:14 PM EST up reply actions

I think Mel Kiper has RG3 at 6...

I too am surprised at how highly ranked Richardson is in general (not just here). I feel like last year people went to great lengths to explain why a running back should not even be considered inthe top 10. Maybe that was soley becuase of Ingram and what he was valued at or that RBs just arent that good of an investment so early anymore. I dont know..

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by Phinphinatic on Jan 11, 2012 12:19 PM EST up reply actions

RBs just aren't valued as high as they used to be

You can get an effective back later in the draft. Finding an elite QB is a much higher priority than finding an elite rusher.

The 2011 season is a prime example of that. Of the top 25 rushers this year, only 8 made the playoffs (two were on the same team). Of the top 15 QBs in terms of rating, 9 made the playoffs. The top 6 rushers were drafted after the first round.

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by The Earl on Jan 11, 2012 6:31 PM EST up reply actions

I'd be curious to find out why.

Is it because of talent or because he’s a RB? Talent wise, Richardson is absolutely one of the best players in the draft.

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by Finhead83 on Jan 11, 2012 12:48 PM EST up reply actions

You did a really good job...these are always open to debate

I’d put RG3 higher though…if he wanted to be drafted as a running back, he’d probably be the 4th or 5th best RB prospect out there even with no RB experience…just based on athletic talent

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by DolphDallas on Jan 11, 2012 12:37 PM EST reply actions

About the only thing I would change

I would swap Richardson and Blackmon. Other than that it looks good.

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by Chupathingy on Jan 11, 2012 12:42 PM EST via Android app reply actions

REALLY???? This is a joke of a draft board!

How on earth can we take this seriously? There isn’t a kicker or punter in sight. How do you expect Soprano to salivate over the prospect of a new team with no new kicker to look forward to on draft day? Disgraceful!

by PhinNomenol! on Jan 11, 2012 12:50 PM EST via Android app reply actions

He could always trade a 1st and 3rd for Fields.

Then we could package those up for RGIII.

In fact, I kind of hope that happens. Who needs a punter if you have RGIII?

by PNSter on Jan 11, 2012 1:22 PM EST up reply actions

Ugh!

Can we PLEASE throw Colombo in the package deal? For FREE! I’ll sweeten the pot even more and but him a foam hand for fist pumping!

by PhinNomenol! on Jan 11, 2012 1:42 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

Hmmmmm...

And a foam foot for Rex….

But that’ll cost him a first round pick for next year.

by PhinNomenol! on Jan 11, 2012 1:43 PM EST via Android app up reply actions

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by wild zion beaver on Jan 11, 2012 6:16 PM EST up reply actions

Don't'a Hightower

I can’t believe he’s so low. I’m being biased, as I’m an Alabama Crimson Tide fan and have been since the time Saben took over. But Hightower has consistently been a solid-great LB overshadowed by McClain and now Upshaw. However, I’d love to see Hightower slip down to us in the second round! What a steal that’d be!

by Jared Maier on Jan 11, 2012 2:46 PM EST reply actions

you like saban

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by AnishB15 on Jan 11, 2012 4:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions

Very carismatic, & yes he holds closepins on his nipples...........Snap!

by wild zion beaver on Jan 11, 2012 6:19 PM EST up reply actions

Very much so

What’s not to like about a great college football coach? I love the play hard defense and run the ball down the opposing defenses throat.

Yeah I realize he came to Miami for one year and then split. So what? At least he got out sooner than later! At least he didn’t stick around even when his heart wasn’t in the NFL. I respect Saben for what he’s done. Lets face it, a Nick Saben coached team, is well disciplined, plays great defense, and can run the ball. Even when Richardson leaves (this or next year), Lacy is sitting there chomping at the bit to perform and step up. Alabama/Nick Saben will be tough to beat for a long time coming.

Oh and to hell with the closed mind folks, like AnishB15, wild zion beaver, and joel311. Don’t like my opinion? Awesome, move on. Don’t insult me with religious/gay slurs that are the furthest from the truth just because you disagree. Drop the potato chip bag, and can of soda and go outside and workout since obviously you three have way too much time on your hands.

by Jared Maier on Jan 11, 2012 7:25 PM EST up reply actions