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NFL Mock Draft 2.5 – Lite Edition

I apologize for my last mock draft which only made it up to pick 20 as I took to long to complete it and the players I had picked for certain teams just don't work anymore.

This mock draft will be quick to the point with only a sentence or two per pick.

Indianapolis Colts – Andrew Luck – QB Indianapolis needs a new franchise quarterback and Luck is the best quarterback to come out since Peyton Manning.

Washington Redskins – Robert Griffin III – QB You don't trade away three 1st round picks and a 2nd rounder for Matt Kalil – this pick has been decided since Washington made the trade with St. Louis. Griffin is also the type of quarterback Mike Shanahan has been dreaming about.

Minnesota Vikings – Matt Kalil – OT Ignore the smokescreens, Minnesota needs a protector for Christian Ponder and Kalil is one of the best offensive tackles to come out in a long time.

Cleveland Browns – Trent Richardson – RB But the running back position has been devalued over the past few years, Richardson is also the best running back to come out since Adrian Peterson, case closed.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Morris Claiborne – CB Claiborne is the best corner in the draft + this is a position of need. Tampa drafted themselves a shutdown corner.

St. Louis Rams – Justin Blackmon – WR Don't over think this pick, Blackmon may not have Larry Fitzgerald or Calvin Johnson size but he has the game to become an elite receiver, something St. Louis and Sam Bradford desperately need.

Jacksonville Jaguars – Mark Barron – S Surprise! Jacksonville can use a pass rusher, yes but there is a reason alot of teams want Barron. Jacksonville gets the best safety in the draft and a general in the backfield.

Miami Dolphins – Michael Floyd – WR Remember when Miami were suppose to draft Brady Quinn? Everyone expects Tannehill which is why you shouldn't expect Tannehill. Floyd is a top receiver minus the headache Miami had with Brandon Marshall.

Carolina Panthers – Stephon Gilmore – CB Gilmore has gained a ton of tread, he's a more physical corner than Claibrone and will team up perfectly with the underrated Chris Gamble.

Buffalo Bills – David DeCastro – OG Similar to St. Louis don't look to much into this. DeCastro is the best guard to come out since Steve Hutchinson. Everyone on the offense is smiling ear to ear.

Kansas City Chiefs – Fletcher Cox – DT Could be Tannehill but Romeo Crennel is all about defense and Cox will make an already up and coming defense that much better. Cox will be the penetration Kansas City needs (sorry I had to).

Seattle Seahawks – Luke Kuechly – LB Seattle needs a leader in the heart of their up and coming defense. Kuechly is the best linebacker in the draft that can do anything he's asked of and than some.

Arizona Cardinals – Riley Reiff – OT Arizona needs to keep Kevin Kolb upright, keep him upright and Fitzgerald gets the ball, Fitzgerald gets the ball everyones happy, and than everyone will say 'Thank you Riley!'

Dallas Cowboys – Ryan Tannehill – QB You know that vote of confidence everyone is giving Tony Romo? Now those are smokescreens. In drafting Tannehill, Dallas can follow in Green Bay's footsteps and have him sit back and prepare himself for a couple of years before taking over.

Philadelphia Eagles – Dontari Poe – DT Poe just has a name that says 'Philadelphia'. Jim Washburn will be able to move him around the line and be able to use him in certain situations minusing the pressure he'd have if he was forced into the starting line up.

New York Jets – Whitney Mercilus – DE/OLB Mercilus is raw but so was Jason Pierre-Paul, Rex Ryan loves the sound of that + the Jets desperately need an edge rusher, Mercilus is worth the roll of the dice.

Cincinnati Bengals – Courtney Upshaw – OLB/DE Cincinnati can use an upgrade at corner but with the signing of Terrence Newman their hoping to fill another need first. Upshaw can play either outside linebacker or defensive end, Mike Zimmer likes that versatility.

San Diego Chargers – Dre Kirkpatrick – CB San Diego has an aging Quinton Jammer and an underachieving Antoine Cason, they can use a pass rusher but they could also use corner. Kirkpatrick is a big corner which immediately causes match-up problems.

Chicago Bears – Quinton Coples – DE Coples reminds a lot of people of Julius Peppers. Urlacher, Briggs and Peppers will make sure to keep him in line especially if he decides to take a play or two off. Coples will flourish as a Bear.

Tennessee Titans – Chandler Jones – DE Tennessee has virtually no one to rush the passer + with the lose of Finnegan opposing receivers will need even less time to find open room. Chandler Jones gives Tennessee what they thought they had in Derrick Morgan and than some.

Cincinnati Bengals – Michael Brockers – DT Cincinnati gambled and lost thinking Kirkpatrick would be here, they'll just fill another position of need with Brockers. Brockers is another piece to an already underrated defense.

Cleveland Browns – Kendall Wright – WR Cleveland walks out of the first round with the best running back and the third ranked receiver who plays much faster than his time indicated. Did I just give Cleveland a compliment?

Detroit Lions – Cordy Glenn – OT Detroit is in much need of some youth along the line, it also helps that Glenn is versatile and can play both at the tackle and guard spot.

Pittsburgh Steelers – Janoris Jenkins – CB Pittsburgh needs help at every position on it's defense except for maybe safety. Jenkins has some off the field issues which is why Pittsburgh is a perfect place for him to land, it also helps that he's the best coverage corner in the draft – Pittsburgh gets a steal.

Denver Broncos – Melvin Ingram – DE This is to low for Ingram and someone will trade up for him if he drops this low; Ingram is to good of a player for Denver not to take even though the greater need is at defensive tackle. Denver gets a very lucky surprise.

Houston Texans – Jonathan Martin – OT I still don't get why Houston cut Eric Winston but maybe they knew something we didn't, Martin should step right in at right tackle and fill the void immediately.

New England Patriots – Shea McClellin – OLB/DE McClellin can play all over the field and New England needs anyone to rush the passer. He may remind people of Mike Vrabel.

Green Bay Packers – Harrison Smith – S New England just beat them to McClellin. Nick Collins was released today and their going to need someone to take his place, Charlie Peprah isn't going to cut it. Smith is a smart player and will form a perfect pairing with Morgan Burnett.

Baltimore Ravens – Kevin Zeitler – OG Baltimore lost Ben Grubbs in free agency, this pick will ultimately come down to Konz or Zeitler and they go with the mauler, something that fits the Ravens persona perfectly.

San Francisco 49ers – Coby Fleener – TE Jim Harbaugh may not have been able to get his Stanford quarterback in Andrew Luck but he is able to get his favourite target. San Francisco will try to do their best New England impersonation but instead their guys are faster.

New England Patriots – Dont'a Hightower – LB Does New England keep this pick? Probably not but for now they get the second rated middle linebacker that starts immediately beside Brandon Spikes. If this happens New England has one of the youngest, fastest linebacking corps in the NFL.

New York Giants – Doug Martin – RB Another weapon for Eli and this one can also take some of the pressure off him. New York does a great job in running the football when they have a committee, Ahmad Bradshaw also needs to stay healthy, Martin can split carries or carry the load if his number is called upon.

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