We have completed Spring games for NCAA teams and it’s already time to start focusing on the top prospects that will be eligible for the 2013 NFL Draft. The review of the top prospects began on Monday for me and it won’t end until the beginning of April when I complete final grades for the 2013 crop.
It’s far too early to begin speculation on a 2013 NFL Mock Draft but it’s always fun to look at who we could be looking at in the next draft. Without further ado, here’s our first edition (of many) of the 2013 NFL Mock Draft:
1. Oakland Raiders – Logan Thomas, QB, Virginia Tech*
The Raiders wasted picks in the Carson Palmer deal and will move on in 2013. Matt Barkley is widely considered the top QB prospect but Thomas has a rare skill set which may allow him to overtake the SC QB.
2012 1st round pick: None
2. Miami Dolphins – Robert Woods, WR, USC*
Let’s face it, the Dolphins just aren’t real talented. Matt Moore or David Garrard will start the season but Ryan Tannehill should end it. That’s not exactly the recipe for success. The Dolphins selected their franchise QB in the 2012 NFL Draft but it didn’t equate to many wins. Now they will begin to surround him with talent at the skill positions.
2012 1st round pick: Ryan Tannehill
3. Arizona Cardinals – Matt Barkley, QB, USC
The Cardinals will struggle with Kolb/Skelton running for their life behind the worst line in football. The Cards had better secure a LT in free agency or pray for Barkley.
2012 1st round pick: Michael Floyd
4. Minnesota Vikings – Marquess Wilson, WR, Washington St.*
If the Vikings land this high it may be tough for them to not pull the plug on Christian Ponder. With the top two QB’s off the board they may elect to find Ponder a weapon on the outside.
2012 1st round pick: Matt Kalil
5. Jacksonville Jaguars – Barkevious Mingo, DE, LSU
Mingo can cause headaches for the best of them. He’s a speed rusher that is becoming trendy in today’s pass happy NFL. The Jags didn’t lock up a difference making pass rusher in 2012 so they opt for the top one in 2013.
2012 1st round pick: Justin Blackmon
6. Cleveland Browns – Keenan Allen, WR, Cal*
The Browns failed to address the WR spot in free agency or the draft, so they look to address with the 6th pick in 2013. Allen is a big receiver that has been highly productive despite poor QB play. If the Browns don’t think they are secure with Weeden at the helm they may opt for Tyler Wilson.
2012 1st round pick: Trent Richardson and Brandon Weeden Read the rest of this entry » «2013 NFL Mock Draft – First Edition»
