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NCAA版 - Mel Kiper's Mock Draft (ESPN Insider)
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When the presumptive No. 1 overall draft pick opts to go back to school, it
can really alter the draft process. As I detailed here, when Stanford QB
Andrew Luck made that decision, dominos fell. And in over 30 years of
evaluating talent, many of them for ESPN, this year sticks out as one that
could have a lot of movement throughout the process leading to the draft.
But it's time to get going.
As it is every year, the mock draft is a blend of my evaluations, hundreds
of conversations with people who scout these prospects, people who have
coached them and many who plan to. And there's always some gut calls. The
usual ground rules apply: The mock draft reflects the current order. The
last four picks are based on regular-season records, not predictions. Will
there be trades? Of course. But those obviously can't be predicted. As
always, juniors and draft-eligible sophomores are noted with an asterisk.
Let's get the season -- and the debates -- started ...
1. Carolina Panthers Record: 2-14*
Nick Fairley, DT, Auburn
The No. 1 overall player on the Big Board, and one who can pay immediate
dividends. Fairley isn't just a safe pick because of his excellent burst,
violent hand action and ability to effectively penetrate and be a constant
nuisance against both the run and pass; he also has the chance to be a
dominant player regardless of system. Detroit and Tampa Bay drafted the top
defensive tackles at Nos. 2 and 3 last year. Carolina should start earlier
in 2011. A slight mean streak in a DT isn't the worst trait. Even Ndamukong
Suh showed a bit of one this season.
2. Denver Broncos Record: 4-12*
Patrick Peterson, CB, LSU
Denver CB Champ Bailey is a future Hall of Famer, but he's a free agent
entering his 13th NFL season and Peterson has the physical skills to be an
immediate starter in the secondary and a force in the return game. Denver
has enough needs where it could go several directions with this pick, but
getting the best size-speed combo in the draft, a guy who can help
immediately, is a smart play. Simply an electrifying talent.
3. Buffalo Bills Record: 4-12*
Marcell Dareus, DE, Alabama
Buffalo has started to assemble the pieces for its 3-4 defense and Dareus
has outstanding pass-rush skills and fits as a defensive end in the system.
This is too early to take an offensive tackle in terms of value, but it's a
good opportunity to land an ideal fit if the Bills don't want to trade down.
I'm sure some Bills fans would clamor for a guy like A.J. Green in this
spot, but after 2010 the Bills simply have to address the lines, and the
development of Stevie Johnson limits the receiver need anyway.
4. Cincinnati Bengals Record: 4-12*
Da'Quan Bowers, DE, Clemson
Rookie Carlos Dunlap came on late for the Bengals and finished with 9.5
sacks, but the chance to draft the best pure pass-rusher on the board and
immediately have in place a more formidable pass rush is too much to pass up
. Bowers has the skill-set, explosiveness and relentless pass-rushing skills
of a No. 1 overall pick. He's a good value, even at No. 4.
5. Arizona Cardinals Record: 5-11*
Blaine Gabbert, QB, Missouri
The Cardinals were a mess at quarterback in 2010, and while Max Hall and
John Skelton showed glimpses, both are projects, and there's no real
solution in place for next season outside of a trade. Gabbert will be under
the microscope during the testing process perhaps more than any other player
, but at this stage he's the most NFL-ready QB in the draft. Arizona is in a
tough spot: If the Cardinals pass on Gabbert, there won't be a QB who can
do more for them sooner than Skelton or Hall later in the draft. Gabbert
offers a strong arm, protoype size, reads the game well and has a lot of
upside.
6. Cleveland Browns Record: 5-11*
A.J. Green, WR, Georgia
The Browns need a No.1 wideout and Green has fit the profile since he landed
between the hedges at Georgia. Green is a complete package, with size,
speed and solid route-running skills, and he will be the best friend of a
young quarterback as a player that's able to go up and take the ball away.
Cleveland has some good pieces, and Green is exactly what Colt McCoy needs.
7. San Francisco 49ers Record: 6-10*
Robert Quinn, DE, North Carolina
It's an understatement to say that Quinn will be fresh. After sitting out
his entire junior year at Chapel Hill, it's a testament to Quinn's talent
that he's this high on the draft board. And make no mistake -- scouts think
extremely highly of Quinn. If his preparations for the draft process are up
to par, at this spot he offers the Niners a pure pass-rusher at defensive
end that can only be matched by Bowers.
8. Tennessee Titans Record: 6-10
Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M
Miller has the reputation of a big-time sack artist but his game is more
diversified than he gets credit for. What Miller brings in Week 1 is a great
third-down option. A gifted edge-rusher, he can get to the quarterback, but
you can also mix it up and drop him into zone coverage, where he has speed
and developing awareness at the position. A solid tackler, Miller will only
get better in the 4-3 system as he adjusts to the NFL game.
9. Dallas Cowboys Record: 6-10
Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska
A great value here, Amukamara is the best pure ball-hawking corner in the
draft. A technician with outstanding instincts, ball skills and anticipation
, he immediately provides an upgrade in the Dallas secondary. The Cowboys
need help at corner, and this spot is still a tad too early to go with
offensive line help based on current grades, so this makes sense. Amukamara
is the kind of player that can help the pass rush and also make quick
decisions turn into interceptions.
10. Washington Redskins Record: 6-10*
Cam Newton, QB, Auburn
A gifted athlete, Newton has good arm strength and size, has developing
accuracy and continues to show that the more you ask him as a passer, the
more he'll develop. This spot might be a bit high based on his current grade
in the eyes of scouts, but Newton's skill-set is such that personnel people
are going to become more enamored, if they already aren't. Newton has
character questions that need to be answered, but the Redskins have a long-
term need at this position and the prospect of developing Newton is a
tantalizing one.
11. Houston Texans Record: 6-10*
Aldon Smith, OLB, Missouri
A late addition to the Big Board, Smith's declaration moved him up among
draft-eligible pass-rushers. Smith is more athlete than refined pass-rusher
at this stage, but he has a great wing-span and is a perfect size and speed
combination to develop as an outside linebacker. We know Houston has to
address the defensive side of the ball and Smith is the kind of high-upside
player that will fly up the board as personnel people start seeing the tape.
He'll improve a weak pass rush.
12. Minnesota Vikings Record:6-10
Nate Solder, OT, Colorado
Offensive line has gone from a strength to a weakness in a short period for
the Vikings and Solder offers a solution as an athletic player who can help
immediately on the right side. He has the massive frame and footwork to
eventually become a top-flight left tackle. Durable, smart and a guy who
sustains his blocks, Solder is my top-rated tackle, a position that usually
would be gone before this stage.
13. Detroit Lions Record: 6-10*
Akeem Ayers, OLB, UCLA
Detroit needs help in the secondary, but unless it moves down it can't get
good value here with the top two corners off the board. However, the Lions
won't complain if Ayers, a freakish athlete with smarts and outstanding
versatility at the linebacker position, is still here. After upgrading their
defensive line in 2010, the Lions need guys that can fly to the ball, and
Ayers is a sideline-to-sideline tackler who can also rush the QB and drop
into coverage. A safe pick.
14. St. Louis Rams Record: 7-9*
Julio Jones, WR, Alabama
When they drafted No. 1 overall last year, many people thought the Rams
could be looking at wideouts within the top 5 of this year's draft. But
their great improvement has them further down the board. Good thing for them
, Jones offers top-10 talent at a bargain in this spot. Big and physical,
Jones showed a more refined game this past season, eliminating drops and
making catches all over the field from every formation. A perfect fit to
grow with Sam Bradford.
15. Miami Dolphins Record: 7-9*
Mark Ingram, RB, Alabama
The top-rated running back on the board, Ingram will step in effectively for
Ricky Williams and improve the Miami ground game. Ingram runs with great
pad level and leverage and seems to explode from contact. He has a good
burst through the hole and is a terror once he gets to the second level.
16. Jacksonville Jaguars Record: 8-8
Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa
Jacksonville worked on its defensive line last offseason and via the draft,
and Clayborn offers a final piece to solidify a good unit. A powerful edge-
rusher, Clayborn batters opposing linemen with a relentlessness that makes
him among the most difficult players to prepare for. Smart and disciplined
enough to hold the edge, he's a perfect fit for the Jacksonville system.
17. New England Patriots (from Oakland) Record: 14-2*
J.J. Watt, DE, Wisconsin
The Patriots need to target their defensive line and Watt can help them
early as a 3-4 DE. A penetrator, Watt is constantly in the backfield and
will occupy blocks with a variety of moves. He was a tackles-for-loss
machine at Wisconsin and at 6-foot-6 gets his hands in passing lanes. A
smart player, he should adjust quickly to Bill Belichick's system. The
Patriots have to build a more formidable pass-rush and Watt can help.
18. San Diego Chargers Record: 9-7
Cameron Jordan, DE, California
Jordan is a good fit for the Chargers, particularly as they consider their
defensive direction. He's not a system-specific player (Jordan thrives as a
3-4 defensive end), but his quickness means he could handle edge duties in a
4-3. His dad, Steve, was a six-time Pro Bowl tight end, so the NFL lineage
is there. The Chargers should address defense first, and Jordan offers solid
mid-first round value here.
19 New York Giants Record: 10-6
Mike Pouncey, G/C, Florida
His brother went to Pittsburgh at No. 18 overall last year, looked like a
Pro Bowl player early and became one late in his rookie season. The other
Pouncey has similar attributes. He's durable, smart and versatile along the
interior. By far the best player at his position in this draft, he should
pay immediate dividends for the Giants and be effective as both a run- and
pass-blocker.
20. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Record: 10-6
Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue
Last season, Tampa addressed the interior of its defensive line with the
first two picks. Now, the Bucs should target the edge, because even though
they've improved, this team still lacks a steady pass rush. Kerrigan is a
pass-rusher; he led the nation in tackles for loss this past season and was
all but unblockable. He is developing his secondary moves but is among the
more relentless players in the college game; he is a potential long-term
solution as a sack artist.
21. Kansas City Chiefs Record: 10-6
Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State
Among personnel people, I find a wide range of opinion on Paea. Some think
he's an anchor on the defensive line, a force that could go much higher.
Others see some inconsistency and believe he could fall to the second round.
He'll be a guy to watch during the draft process. Still, what he can do is
immediately strengthen a rush defense. He occupies blocks with great
leverage and big-time strength. Paea will do a number on the bench-press.
Not a great penetrator but he frees up tacklers and fits this system.
22. Indianapolis Colts Record: 10-6
Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College
The Colts need to strengthen their offensive line in order to reclaim the
running game and keep heat off Peyton Manning, who will be 35 when the 2011
season kicks off. Castonzo offers stability as a versatile tackle who will
never miss a snap. He could add some bulk, but that's not the most difficult
area to address. With well-above-average smarts, awareness and work-rate,
he'd fit well in Indy at a position the Colts need to fill.
23. Philadelphia Eagles Record: 10-6
Gabe Carimi, OT, Wisconsin
The Eagles are loaded at the skill positions and did a nice job of hitting
defense early in last year's draft, so they should address the offensive
line at a place where the value meets the need. In Carimi they get a guy who
loves to run-block and will sustain his blocks into the parking lot. He
plays with an edge but needs continued development as a pass-blocker. His
film against some big-time prospects this year shows a guy ready to
contribute.
24. New Orleans Saints Record: 11-5*
Justin Houston, DE, Georgia
An outside linebacker to some, I see Houston developing into a great edge-
rusher as a 4-3 defensive end. The Saints need help at that spot and Houston
is a guy who could pay big dividends into the second half of his rookie
season as he grows into the role. With great length, quickness and pass-
rushing instincts, he'll help the Saints get to opposing QBs without being
forced to rely on the blitz.
25. Seattle Seahawks Record: 7-9*
Ryan Mallett, QB, Arkansas
Everything about Mallett's arm screams top 10, but he could fall a bit as a
player who needs to develop footwork and the willingness to bite off only as
much as he can chew. That said, Mallett's game progressed in 2010. He
showed improved accuracy and a willingness to move around and consider the
dump-off passes he often passed up as a younger player. With a year of
development, he could be a good value here and a long-term answer for the
Seahawks. It'll be asked, but my sources tell me the Seahawks prefer him to
Washington's Jake Locker -- at least right now.
26. Baltimore Ravens Record: 12-4*
Brandon Harris, CB, Miami
The Ravens ran into some really bad luck last year, when their first pick,
Sergio Kindle, got hurt off the field. And among all their other picks, one
spot they didn't hit was cornerback. Harris is a solid value at this stage,
as he carries a late-first round grade. A coach's son, he offers prototype
size at 5-11, 195 pounds, good instincts and isn't shy in run support. The
Ravens need to address the secondary and Harris is a good option.
27. Atlanta Falcons Record: 13-3*
Torrey Smith, WR, Maryland
Atlanta needs to develop a pass-catching target across from Roddy White, and
Smith is a guy who can get downfield, work underneath and will always be a
home run threat when he catches the ball. He also offers a serious threat in
the return game. Atlanta doesn't have a lot of holes and Smith could help
take this offense to another level as an explosive threat opposite White.
28. New England Patriots Record: 14-2
Mikel Leshoure, RB, Illinois
The Patriots, year after year, manage to find solutions at running back. But
there are solutions, and there are threats. And the fast-rising Leshoure, a
chiseled 6-foot, 227-pound back who ran well in a physical Big Ten this
past season, could be the alpha running back the Patriots could use. New
England could go a lot of ways with this pick, but remember, the Pats have
another pick just a handful of spots down the board and if they want a
difference-maker at RB in a draft short on them, this is an option.
29. Green Bay Packers Record: 10-6
Christian Ballard, DE, Iowa
Clayborn gets a lot of the attention, but he wasn't the most productive
defensive lineman for the Hawkeyes by many accounts this past season. That
was Ballard, who fits as a 3-4 defensive end to fortify an improving Packers
defense. At 6-4 and a hair under 300 pounds, Ballard is another high-energy
guy who can play multiple positions and holds up well against the run.
30. New York Jets Record: 11-5*
Muhammad Wilkerson, DE, Temple
The other option here might be to take UCLA free safety Rahim Moore, but I
like Wilkerson with the Jets. He offers great value as a defensive lineman
to develop, because if he came back, he'd be a likely top-15 pick in 2012.
At over 6-4 and 306 pounds, he slots in with the Jets' 3-4 as a defensive
end, but was a penetrating defensive tackle. The only guy who's had more
sacks than Wilkerson over the last two years from that position is Nebraska'
s Jared Crick, another big-time prospect. Scheme-versatile, Wilkerson is a
great growth-piece for Rex Ryan.
31. Chicago Bears Record: 11-5*
Aaron Williams, CB, Texas
Chicago needs help at corner and Williams is a safe pick. A solid character
guy with exceptional ball skills, he has good speed, awareness and above-
average size for the position, at a hair under 6-1 and 192 pounds. A guy who
excels at the takeaway, he'll be able to deliver INTs for a coach who
craves turnovers. He is also a very good special teams player.
32. Pittsburgh Steelers Record: 12-4*
Tyron Smith, OT, USC
If the current trend holds, Smith may not last this long, as he is drawing
raves from scouts over the last couple months. Regardless, Pittsburgh would
be thrilled to get him here, because it's a position the Steelers must
address. Smith can start early on the right side and develop into a left
tackle, as he has the long frame, excellent footwork, instincts and
athleticism that the position requires.
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