NFL Draft is here!! This draft could go down as one of the best in the last 10 years for the top 2 players as they fly off the board quickly. I took my time and did the research on these players and alot of potential superstar are available and even future starting QB's in the later rounds. THESE are MY Opinions. So enjoy and tell me what you think and who I might be missing!
Kansas City Chiefs - Pick #11: Luke Kuechly LB - Boston College
As a Florida State fan, i got to seed Luke Kuechly alot and it seemed like he was making tackles when he isn’t even on the field. He has a nose for the ball and leadership ability to match. Just watch tape on Kuechly. He is a tackling machine with good size, natural instincts and above-average athleticism. Is the kind of talent who can make an impact inside from day one. Adding Kuechly to the linebacking corps would cement the middle and provide another playmaker next to Derrick Johnson.
Seattle Seahawks - Pick #12: Quinton Coples DE/ OLB - UNC
The Seahawks need a pass rusher and Coples can bring that from the Defensive End position or from the Outside Linebacker position. The Seahawks need him to play their "Elephant position" The concept of elephant defensive end. Basically it’s kind of a hybrid linebacker/defensive end type player who’s got some 3-4 principles and it was a way to generate some pass rush and also be really super effective against the run. Perfect fit for Pete Carroll.
Arizona Cardinals - Pick #13: David DeCastro OG - Stanford
The Cards need offensive line help desperately and are also in the market for a middle linebacker. Reaching this high for Donta Hightower wont make that much sense. I dont see them reaching for Stanford LT Jonathan Martin either, and while it is early to draft an interior offensive lineman, Decastro game is very special.
Dallas Cowboys - Pick #14: Mark Barron S - Alabama
As bad as the Cowboys want to take Courney Upshaw here, the team will be giving Anthony Spencer his last chance to make plays. The Cowboys addressed some of their problems in the secondary with signing Brandon Carr. Now they insert Mark Barron at the Safety position. He will never wow you like a Troy Polamalu or Ed Reed, but he can have the same impact as a Adrian Wilson. Smart, instinctive player who don't miss tackles. Look for him to have an instant impact and help the Cowboys have one of the better secondaries in 2012.
Philadelphia Eagles - Pick 15: Fletcher Cox DT - Mississippi St
Such an important part of a team’s pass rush is upfield penetration and havoc caused by interior defensive linemen. Cox was a four-time SEC defensive player of the week in 2011, due largely to his ability to push single blockers and double-teams alike into the heart of the pocket. It would surprise if the Eagles try to trade up think Cox will be off the board. In my opinion, i believe Cox is the best Defensive lineman in this draft and adding him at the 3 Tech. playing alongside Babin and Trent Cole, the rich get richer.
Carolina Panthers - Pick #16 (trade from Jets): Michael Brockers DT - LSU
Brockers, who stands 6'6" and 320 pounds, would be able to play either defensive tackle or end. Carolina needs help badly and this guy is more of a sure fire than Poe. The Receiver position would be looked at here as well but i still think they can find a solid #2 in the later rounds.
Cincinnati Bengals - Pick #17: Courney Upshaw OLB - Alabama
One of my favorite players in this draft, I feel like Upshaw is too disruptive to be passed here. He is a damn menace. Many analysts worry about where he best projects as a pro, (standing up in 3-4 or playing end in a 4-3. I believe Marvin Lewis does not share those concerns. He always draft kids that played at Big time programs and won games. Corner would have been the selection here but the signing of Terrence Newman and put that spot on hold.
San Diego Chargers - Pick #18: Nick Perry DE/OLB - USC
Larry English never did anything for the Chargers, and they’re long past the days of Shawne Merriman. In the AFC West, you have to get after the quarterback and Nick Perry can do that as well as anybody in this draft. I think he can have the sneaky type of production like Aldon Smith had for the 49ers.
Chicago Bears - Pick #19: Jonathan Martin OT - Stanford
Jay Cutler doesn’t want to get his head smashed in anymore. The offensive line has been abysmal in Chicago, and its not completely do to injury, some of those guys are just plain terrible. This is the year they stop waiting so late and take a guy in the first round. This would be a great pick for the Bears and Martin could develop into a great player at a premium position. Look for the Bears to take awhile at this pick with Kendell Wright sitting there on the board.
Tennessee Titans - Pick #20: Devon Still DT - Penn St.
Tennessee had a solid rotation at defensive tackle last season, with guys like Jason Jones, Karl Klug, and Jurrell Casey. However, Jones departed in the offseason for Seattle, so the Titans needs to add another player to keep that rotation strong. Brockers have already been picked and Poe is too much of a risk. Still is one of the most consistant players in this draft. He's quick at the snap and a disruptive force in the backfield. Facing Adrian Foster, Jones-Drew twice a year, they're going to need him to do that.
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