Bob Hoople NFL Mock Draft - 14 August 2011

1. Matt Kalil 2. Andrew Luck 3. Alshon Jeffery 4. Quinton Coples 5. Dre Kirkpatrick
Round 1
1Carolina Panthers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesCarolinaMatt KalilOTUSC
The Panthers will want to protect last years first round pick Cam Newton and Matt Kalil can provide that protection better than any one else on the board.  Looking past Andrew Luck will be difficult, but the addition of Kalil will make Cam Newton even better.
2Buffalo Bills 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesBuffaloAndrew LuckQBStanford
It's not too often that Buffalo is described as lucky, but the fact that Andrew Luck will fall to them certainly qualifies.  The Bills will be looking to Luck to become their franchise quarterback, and most believe that this will be the case.  Luck has had an outstanding collegiate career and there is nothing in his game that should stop that success from continuing in the NFL.
3Cleveland Browns 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesClevelandAlshon JefferyWRSouth Carolina
Cleveland quarterback Colt McCoy needs help if he is going to continue to lead the Browns' offense.  Having a big receiver with great hands like Alshon Jeffery will certainly help.  
4Arizona Cardinals 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesArizonaQuinton CoplesDENorth Carolina
Arizona will be able to improve their defense with Quinton Coples.  Coples is a superb  pass rusher who has a knack for getting to the quarterback.  His athleticism and size will make him an imposing addition to the Cardinals defense.
5Cincinnati Bengals 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesCincinnatiDre KirkpatrickCBAlabama
The Bengals used last years draft to rework their offense; this year they will be looking to improve their defense with Dre Kirkpatrick.   Kirkpatrick's speed sets him apart and another season at Alabama will only improve his coverage ability.
6Jacksonville Jaguars 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesJacksonvilleJustin BlackmonWROklahoma State
Jacksonville gave up a lot to get Blaine Gabbert in last year's draft, but a quarterback alone can't fix a broken offense.  Justin Blackmon will be another impressive addition to the Jaguars.  He has good hands and should provide a reliable target for Gabbert.
7Seattle Seahawks 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSeattleLandry JonesQBOklahoma
Landry Jones and Matt Barkley may not last this long with some other teams looking to move up and nab one of the top three quarterbacks. Seattle will be very happy to have their choice of Jones and Barkley at this point in the draft.
8Washington Redskins 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesWashingtonMatt BarkleyQBUSC
Washington will gladly pick up whichever quarterback Seattle passes on.  Both Jones and Barkley are proven winners and good NFL prospects.  
9Denver Broncos 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesDenverMatt ReynoldsOTBrigham Young
The defensive line needs help, but protecting Tim Tebow, or whoever the quarterback may be, will become a bigger issue as the 2011 season unfolds.
10Tennessee Titans 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesTennesseeJared CrickDTNebraska
The Titans can remember when they had a great defensive line and wins came along with it.  Picking up Jared Crick will be a step towards rebuilding those winning ways.
11Oakland Raiders 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesOaklandAlfonzo DennardCBNebraska
The Raiders need to improve their secondary and Dennard is the best coverage cornerback left on the board.  He has been overshadowed at Nebraska, but will look to lead the Cornhusker secondary and improve his draft stock.
12Miami Dolphins 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesMiamiJonathan MartinOTStanford
With the big three quarterbacks gone, Miami will look to improve their offensive line to help out the quarterbacks they already have.   Martin is an offensive tackle with decent size and good footwork.
13Detroit Lions 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesDetroitVontaze BurfictILBArizona State
Detroit failed to help out their franchise quarterback, Matthew Stafford, in last year's draft.  And it looks like needs at linebacker will again leave Stafford without any improvement in the offensive line.
14Saint Louis Rams 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSt. LouisMark BarronSSAlabama
St. Louis will get an experienced defensive leader with Mark Barron.  Barron is a hard hitting tackler who will add depth and quality to the Ram's secondary.
15Kansas City Chiefs 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesKansas CityJerel WorthyDTMichigan State
Kansas City focused on their offense in the 2011 NFL Draft and now they will look to improve their defense.  Another good year for the Spartans should prove to the Chiefs that Worthy is worth their first round pick.
16Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesTampa BayMike AdamsOTOhio State
Mike Adams will make a name for himself this year at Ohio State.  Without Terrell Pryor, the success of the Buckeye's offense will rely on the line and Adams is it's leader.
17Houston Texans 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesHoustonT.J. McDonaldFSUSC
Houston's biggest need is at safety.  While T.J. McDonald may not be a household name now, he is a very talented safety who will impress at USC this season.
18Minnesota Vikings 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesMinnesotaMichael FloydWRNotre Dame
The Vikings need a true #1 receiver for quarterbacks Donovan McNabb and Christian Ponder.  Floyd offers the size and talent necessary to fill this need at Minnesota.
19Chicago Bears 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesChicagoDon'ta HightowerILBAlabama
Chicago's defense isn't getting any younger.  Hightower is an explosive playmaker who can add youth and enthusiasm.
20New York Giants 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNY GiantsTravis LewisOLBOklahoma
The Giants have had some decent outside linebackers, but none of them have really stepped up.  The Giants will hope that Travis Lewis can take his game to the next level as long as he can stay healthy during his senior season at Oklahoma.
21San Francisco Giants 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSan FranciscoCliff HarrisCBOregon
San Francisco needs help in the secondary.  Cliff Harris is a great playmaker who will be able to improve the 49's defense and be a punt return threat.
22Dallas Cowboys 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesDallasZach BrownOLBNorth Carolina
Zach Brown is a great athlete who still has something to prove during his senior season at North Carolina.  Brown will blow away scouts in the workouts, and with another year to improve, he will be a strong addition to the Cowboy's defense.
23Baltimore Ravens 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesBaltimoreKenny TateFSMaryland
Tate will team up with Ed Reed to make a superb safety duo at Baltimore.  With his size and big hit ability Tate will be a great bargain this late in first round.
24Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesIndianapolisTrent RichardsonRBAlabama
Trent Richardson is the best running back on the board this year.  He will be the work horse for Alabama this season and his speed and elusiveness will be a welcome addition to the Colts.
25New England Patriots 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNew England (from NO)Chris OwusuWRStanford
Chris Owusu should have a very productive senior season with Andrew Luck back at quarterback, though his ability to stay healthy has been a question.  He is a big play receiver who will need to prove that he can be a consistent threat.  New England can afford to stockpile another quality wide receiver and take a chance on Owusu.
26Cleveland Browns 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesCleveland (from ATL)Nate PotterOTBoise State
Cleveland gave Colt McCoy a target in the first round with Jeffery.  Now the Browns can try to help Colt stay on his feet by adding Nate Potter.  Potter will team up with left tackle Joe Thomas to bookend an improving offensive line and give McCoy more time in the pocket.
27New York Jets 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNY JetsLaMichael JamesRBOregon
LaMichael James is an exciting running back who will be a fine eventual replacement for an aging LaDainian Tomlinson.  Shonn Greene will need a new mate in the backfield and James will give the Jets running game some extra explosiveness. 
28San Diego Chargers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSan DiegoCourtney UpshawLBAlabama
The Chargers could use some help at linebacker, and Upshaw will be a great value pick late in the first round.   He is a big linebacker whose strength and good instincts should lead to a productive NFL career.
29Philadelphia Eagles 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesPhiladelphiaLuke KuechlyILBBoston College
Philadelphia needs players who can make immediate impact to help them get over the hump and nobody has been more productive than Kuechly.  Kuechly led the country in tackles last season, and was second nationally in 2009, his freshman year.  The Eagles will hope he can keep up that kind of production in the NFL.
30New England Patriots 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNew EnglandMichael BrewsterCOhio State
Michael Brewster will be another good value pick for New England, if they decide to hold on to both of their first round selections. Dan Koppen's contract is up after 2011, so Brewster would be good replacement at center if necessary.
31Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesPittsburghRyan BroylesWROklahoma
Hines Ward isn't getting any younger so adding some depth to the receiving corps would be a good move for Pittsburgh. Broyles is a skilled receiver but is undersized at 5-11.  He obviously  does not have the size that the Steeler's would prefer, but he is the best receiver on the board.  If Pittsburgh can't look past Broyles' small stature, Jeff Fuller at 6-4 would be another option.
32Green Bay Packers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesGreen BayDevin TaylorDESouth Carolina
Devin Taylor is a 6-7 defensive end who can add more bulk to the Packers 3-4 defense.  He is underrated as a pass rusher tallying 7.5 sacks in 2010 and is adept at using his height to disrupt passes. If he can add some weight to his large frame he could be a force on Green Bay.
Round 2
33Carolina Panthers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesCarolinaJeff FullerWRTexas A&M
Carolina will look to offer a big target for Cam Newton.  Fuller is a big receiver with big play potential.
34Buffalo Bills 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesBuffaloDeVier PoseyWROhio State
With Lee Evans gone, Buffalo needs some new targets for their new franchise quarterback. 
35Cleveland Browns 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesClevelandVontaze BurfictILBArizona State
Vontaze Burfict will be a steal in the second round for Cleveland and will offer much needed help to the Browns linebackers.
36Philadelphia Eagles 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesPhiladelphia (from  ARI)Marcus ForstonDTMiami (FL)
You can never have too much depth on the defensive line and with the addition of Marcus Forston that's what Philadelphia will get.
37Cincinnati Bengals 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesCincinnatiBrandon JenkinsDE/OLBFlorida State
Brandon Jenkins is an accomplished pass rusher and a steal for Cincinnati in the second round.
38Jacksonville Jaguars 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesJacksonvilleStephon GilmoreCBSouth Carolina
The Jacksonville secondary needs all the help it can get.  Stephon Gilmore is a great athlete and a sure tackler who is experienced enough to help out sooner than later.
39Seattle Seahawks 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSeattleJanoris JenkinsCBNorth Alabama
No one questions Janoris Jenkins' talent or abilities.  It's his off the field issues that has some concerned about his NFL future.  His skills would certainly benefit the Seahawk's secondary, but Seattle will have to decide if his upside is worth the risk.
40Washington Redskins 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesWashingtonStephen GoodGOklahoma
Stephen Good will help Washington to protect their first round pick, quarterback Matt Barkley.  
41Denver Broncos 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesDenverRiley ReiffOTIowa
Denver has focused on improving their defense.  Now it's time to give the offense a boost with the addition of Riley Reiff.
42Tennessee Titans 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesTennesseeJayron HosleyCBVirginia Tech
The Titans have been adding talent and depth to their defense, and can continue this by picking up Jayron Hosley.
43New England Patriots 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNew England (from OAK)Nigel BradhamOLBFlorida State
New England has a lot of picks in this draft, so taking the best player on the board in Nigel Bradham is a good move.
44Miami Dolphins 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesMiamiKirk CousinsQBMichigan State
Miami has been looking for a quarterback and in the long run, with good coaching and the right system, their may not be too big of a difference between a player like Kirk Cousins and Landry Jones.
45Detroit Lions 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesDetroitJosh OglesbyOTWisconsin
The Lions have failed to protect Matthew Stafford.  Hopefully a powerful offensive lineman like Oglesby can help them.
46Saint Louis Rams 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSt. LouisDwight JonesWRNorth Carolina
Jones is a tall receiver who is still somewhat unproven at North Carolina.  He should provide a good target for Ram's quarterback Sam Bradford.
47Kansas City Chiefs 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesKansas CityRyan MillerG/OTColorado
The Chiefs will continue to improve their lines with Ryan Miller.
48Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesTampa BayKeith TandyCBWest Virginia
The Buccaneers secondary has to be addressed at some point in this draft. Whether it be a corner like Keith Tandy or a safety, Tampa Bay cannot wait too long.
49Houston Texans 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesHoustonTydreke PowellDTNorth Carolina
Houston keeps plugging away at the defense, this time adding a quality tackle in Tydreke Powell.
50Minnesota Vikings 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesMinnesotaSean CattouseSSCalifornia
Sean Cattouse is not a household name, but he is a fine strong safety for a California team that could make some noise in the Pac-12 this year.
51Chicago Bears 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesChicagoJuron CrinerWRArizona
Juron Criner is a fine wide receiver who, at 6-4, has a great combination of size and speed.
52New York Giants 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNY GiantsKelechi OsemeleGIowa State
The Giants will not go too long in this draft without picking up an offensive lineman. A versatile player like Kelechi Osemele is a good bargain at this point in the draft.
53San Francisco Giants 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSan FranciscoDonte Paige-MossDE/OLBNorth Carolina
Donte Paige-Moss is a great value at this stage in the draft.  San Francisco may not have a great need on the densive line, but Paige-Moss is too good to pass up.
54Dallas Cowboys 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesDallasRay Ray ArmstrongSSMiami (FL)
Armstrong is a quality safety who will help improve a struggling Dallas secondary.
55Baltimore Ravens 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesBaltimoreBlake DeChristopherOTVirginia Tech
DeChristopher is an underrated offensive tackle who can be a starter in a few years.
56Indianapolis Colts 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesIndianapolisLevy AdcockOTOklahoma State
Indianapolis can never protect Peyton Manning too much. Levy Adcock will add depth to the offensive line.
57New Orleans Saints 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNew OrleansNigel BradhamOLBFlorida State
New Orleans needs to improve their offensive line or add depth to the defense.  At this point linebacker Nigel Bradham is a good choice.
58Atlanta Falcons 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesAtlantaManti Te'oILBNotre Dame
Te'o is a great value pick late in the second round. He has been a productive player and a team leader at Notre Dame.
59New York Jets 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNY JetsGreg ChildsWRArkansas
Childs is a big receiver who can provide another big play option along with Plaxico Burress, if Plaxico can put his personal issues behind him and focus on football.
60San Diego Chargers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesSan DiegoSean SpenceOLBMiami (FL)
Spence still has something to prove at the college level, but San Diego needs linebackers for their 3-4 defense.
61Philadelphia Eagles 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesPhiladelphiaNick FolesQBArizona
Nick Foles is a better quarterback than Kevin Kolb, who they traded to Arizona in exchange for a second round pick in this draft.
62New England Patriots 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesNew EnglandVinny CurryDEMarshall
New England continues to stockpile talent with the addition of Curry.
63Pittsburgh Steelers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesPittsburghJanzen JacksonFSTennessee
Jackson is a good value pick for a Pittsburgh team that still needs some help in the secondary.
64Green Bay Packers 2012 NFL Mock Draft College Football Draft ProfilesGreen BayKeenan RobinsonOLBTexas
Robinson had an impressive 106 tackles in 2010 for Texas.  He is a productive player who adds depth for Green Bay's 3-4 defense at outside linebacker.