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NFL Mock Draft 2.0 – 2013

We're just over 2 weeks away from Draft Day! We all know that this is a depth draft and that there are few superstar players at the skill position, which makes this draft a bit difficult to mock. Teams will be looking for ‘their guy’ so except the unexpected.

I will not be predicting trades in this mock.

Now without further ado, let the mocking begin!:

Kansas City Chiefs – Luke Joeckel – OT I realize Eric Fisher has been making some waves in trying to claim the top tackle spot and ultimately the number 1 overall pick but Joeckel has been ranked as the top guy for sometime – don’t over think this. Plus Brandon Albert is a better right tackle then left – it just makes, too much sense.

Jacksonville Jaguars – Barkevious Mingo – DE This is where the draft gets interesting, as the Jags could draft absolutely anyone and no one would question the pick (well to a certain degree). I went with Gus Bradley’s forte, defense and the fact that he came from Seattle and he doesn’t care what you think or what’s most logical (see Bruce Irvin, 2012). Mingo provides a great need for the Jags; they’ll draft a quality defensive end eventually, why not now? The fact that he was with Seattle when they drafted Russell Wilson in the 3rd round; I believe Bradley will wait to replace Blaine Gabbert.

Oakland Raiders – Dion Jordan – OLB/DE This pick kills me as I really want Philadelphia to draft the former Oregon Duck but if Reggie McKenzie and Dennis Allen learned anything with their former teams it’s that a great pass rusher off the edge can provide huge dividends (see Clay Matthews and Von Miller, respectively).

Philadelphia Eagles – Dee Milliner – CB Philadelphia has done a nice job filling needs during free agency, they didn’t make a huge splash but they made smart, logical signings. If Dion Jordon was on the board he’d be in this spot, so instead I’m giving them Milliner. Yes I realize the signings of Cary Williams and Bradley Fletcher and even Brian Boykin but in this day and age you can never have enough corners and with the top-flight receivers in the NFC East and NFC as a whole you can never have enough.

Detroit Lions – Eric Fisher – OT A player that many consider to be in line to be the number one overall pick and a position that would fill a huge need – seems like a no brainer.

Cleveland Browns – Tavon Austin – WR That you hear is the tears of St. Louis and Minnesota. Cleveland addressed their pass rush and was hoping to pair Milliner with Haden, that dream did not happen. However Brandon Weeden would be ecstatic with this pick. Cleveland has the speed and size on the outside with Josh Gordon and Greg Little, now they add the best slot receiver in the draft and possibly the drafts best game breaker.

Arizona Cardinals – Lane Johnson – OT Much like Detroit this is a big need. Lane Johnson may have the highest ceiling of any offensive tackle in this draft + he can play anywhere along the line which will help Arizona immensely seeing as they didn’t have anyone who could play anywhere along the line.

Buffalo Bills – Ryan Nassib – QB What’s more shocking, the fact that Nassib is the first quarterback taken or the fact that Jake Locker and Christian Ponder were first rounders? Doug Marrone coached Nassib for 4 years at Syracuse; if anyone knows what this kid can and cannot do it’s him. Buffalo gets their quarterback of the future.

New York Jets – Shariff Floyd – DT If Geno Smith is still available as I’m predicting does a team (like Minnesota) package it’s picks to go up and get him? For now Rex Ryan adds to his defense and takes one of the top tackles in Floyd. With Floyd and previous 1st round picks (Wilkerson and Coples) the Jets are building their team properly, now we’ll see if the personnel can mesh.

Tennessee Titans – Chance Warmack – OG Tennessee continues to add to their line, which makes Chris Johnson a very happy man. With Warmack and Levitre (though free agency) Tennessee now has the best pair of guards in the league. Recently I’ve read that Jonathan Cooper is gaining on Warmack, believe it if you'd like but Warmack has been regarded as one of the best players (not just guards) in this draft from the start.

San Diego Chargers – Star Lotulelei – DT The top tackles are gone…on the offensive side. With Lotulelei proving to be healthy after his heart scare at the combine San Diego gets an anchor they’ve been searching for, ever since Jamal Williams.

Miami Dolphins – Kenny Vaccaro – S St. Louis can’t believe it. Miami needs secondary help, yes they have Jones and Clemons at safety and maybe I’m putting a bit too much faith in Brent Grimes but this is my mock draft dammit! Vaccaro may not have the top end speed but he does have the size and physicality. Miami will look for a corner in round 2.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Bjorn Werner – DE Michael Bennett left via free agency and for some reason people are a bit down on Werner, I still believe he will be in the top half of the draft. Xavier Rhodes is a possibility as well given how atrocious Tampa’s secondary was last year but as mentioned with Miami, Tampa is willing to take the risk and wait til round 2 – there’s also that whole Revis trade thing..

Carolina Panthers – Cordarrelle Patterson – WR Carolina does need to upgrade their defense put I would also guess that keeping Cam happy is as much of a top priority. Steve Smith is good but he’s also in his mid-30s, the time is now to draft a receiver to grow with Cam and with Patterson’s size and speed he will be a perfect compliment to Newton’s big arm. There will be no pouting on the sidelines this year.

New Orleans Saints – Jarvis Jones – OLB I read that Jones may drop out of the first round (pulling a Courtney Upshaw) the difference, Jones is a top 5 player and the only reason he fell this low is because teams have concerns about his spinal stenosis. This is tremendous value and New Orleans would love for Jones to fall, the fact that he provides a need is a bonus.

St. Louis Rams – Keenan Allen – WR Once regarded as the top receiver in this draft, Allen’s knee injury has scared off a few teams. Think of Allen as a Michael Crabtree type receiver, they both don’t have top end speed but are both physical enough or better yet picture Allen like Kenny Britt, except Allen isn’t an idiot and his knees aren’t nearly as tattered as Britt’s.

Pittsburgh Steelers – Xavier Rhodes – CB Pittsburgh needs to upgrade it’s secondary as the only constants are Ike Taylor and Ryan Clark, Keenan Lewis left via free agency and Troy Polamalu, though a great player, he’s barely on the field. Rhodes is a physical corner that can play alongside Taylor and has stated that he has no problem switching to safety later on in his career – sounds like a 2-for-1 for Pittsburgh.

Dallas Cowboys – Ezekiel Ansah – DE Dallas wasn’t going to let New York get another Pierre-Paul clone. I’ve never been a fan of Anthony Spencer; DeMarcus Ware needs someone who can help him for once. Ansah is at his best as a 4-3 end and coincidentally Dallas has made the switch under Mel Kiper.

New York Giants – Alec Ogletree – ILB New York has been searching for a middle linebacker ever since Antonio Pierce, Ogletree has his red flags but the upside is far to great to pass up. The Giants have a strong locker room and can keep the young man focused and in-line – just another thing they do better then the Jets.

Chicago Bears – Jonathan Cooper – OG Just keep upgrading that line Chicago, it’ll do wonders. Chicago filled it’s tackle position with Bushrod and tight end position with Martellus Bennett via free agency, last year they solved their receiver problem in the Marshall trade and the drafting of Jeffery. Chicago is in a good place and no one is happier then Jay Cutler, even though you couldn’t tell.

Cincinnati Bengals – Giovani Bernard – RB Running backs still belong in the first round. BenJarvis Green-Ellis has the power, Bernard will have the speed, and the fact that he would also be a threat out of the backfield will help Andy Dalton immensely.

St. Louis Rams (from Washington Redskins) – Matt Elam – S Jeff Fisher has done a tremendous job rebuilding a fierce secondary, adding Elam will only further that process. Elam also has a nose for the football, now I’m not going to say Elam has the makings of being the next Ed Reed, only time will tell.

Minnesota Vikings – Geno Smith – QB There is no way that Smith lasts this long but if for some reason he is here Minnesota would be foolish to not draft him. Christian Ponder has done all right, but when your running back runs for over 2,000 yards and you average 150 yards a game, and please don’t say he didn’t have an elite receiver, though that’s true it’s still an excuse. Smith would take advantage of Peterson not fall back on him.

Indianapolis Colts – Kevin Minter – ILB Chuck Pagano knows defense and he also sees how well of a duo Patrick Willis and NaVarro Bowman of San Francisco are so why not try to make his own duo with Pat Angerer and Kevin Minter? Minter has the athleticism to succeed and Chuck seems to always get the best out of his players.

Minnesota Vikings (from Seattle Seahawks) – Sheldon Richardson – DT Minnesota needs to find a replace for Kevin Williams and Richardson’s value is to high to pass up. Richardson will not only help the run defense but will contribute in the pass rush as well.

Green Bay Packers – Tyler Eifert – TE Bye Jermichael Finley, it was fun while it lasted. Eifert will provide everything Finley provides except he’ll actually hold onto the ball and won’t complain. Eifert is a massive human being and the fact that Green Bay has no problem putting points on the board this could be downright scary.

Houston Texans – DeAndre Hopkins – WR DeAndre learning from Andre? It’s almost too perfect. And did you know that Houston has been looking for a receiver to play opposite Andre Johnson for what feels like ever since he was drafted? Hopkins plays bigger then his 6’1 frame and did I mention that this is a big need?

Denver Broncos – Marcus Swearinger – S With the loss of Elvis, Denver could use another pass rusher opposite Von Miller but this is a deep draft for pass rushers and there will be tremendous value in the 2nd round. Swearinger has the makings of a young Brian Dawkins, seeing how Denver had the old Dawkins; everything comes full circle. Also Rahim Moore helps this pick.

New England Patriots – Justin Hunter – WR New England has never been one to draft receivers in the first round but with the lose of Welker and the release of Lloyd they almost have to take a receiver. Justin Hunter is everything a team wants in a wide out, he’s fast, he runs precise routes and he has good hands. He and Tom Brady could make beautiful music together.

Atlanta Falcons – Tank Carradine – DE Carradine could easily shoot up draft boards but teams are still concerned about his ACL tear suffered in November. If Carradine proves to be healthy this could be the steal of the draft. Plus his name is Tank!

San Francisco 49ers – Jonathan Cyprien This pick is directly linked to the loss of Goldson. If San Francisco has any type of weakness it’s its secondary. Cyprien is one of the hardest hitting safeties in the draft; he may be a clone of Goldson, which is what San Francisco is hoping for.

Baltimore Ravens – Blidi Wreh-Wilson – CB Lardarius Webb is coming back from injury and Jimmy Smith has been all right in his young career. Wreh-Wilson is shooting up draft boards and he’s more of a value pick for the Ravens. Ozzie Newsome knows what he’s doing and if there’s anything he does best it’s drafting football players.