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!
Cincinnati Bengals - Pick #21: Dre Kirkpatrick CB - Alabama
Kirkpatrick does not have the ball skills that Morris Claiborne or even Stephon Gilmore have, but he does have a size advantage over both players. He hasnt been beat for a TD since the 8th grade. The Bengals could use another a cornerback with Nate Clements entering his 12th season and Adam Jones’ injury history and alot of uncertainty with Terrence Newman. Kirkpatrick is a physical corner who can step into the nickelback role and can line up across from tight ends and slot receivers.
Cleveland Browns - Pick #22: Kendall Wright WR - Baylor
The Browns passed on Tannehill and are gathering pieces for Colt McCoy. If McCoy doesn't plan out Matt Barkley will always be available with weapons for next season. Here The Browns add another weapon to join Richardson on offense. Wright is a dynamic threat in the slot and can threaten vertically, perfect compliment for high-point monster like Greg Little on the outside.
Detroit Lions - Pick #23: Janoris Jenkins CB - Florida/ North Alabama
The best defensive talent in this entire draft, but the biggest knucklehead. The Best CB in college football 2 years ago, but was kicked out of Florida for failing drug test. Transferred to a division 2 university but still will be available at this selection. Jenkins is 5-10, 192 pounds, but he's faced the best of the best in the SEC even though he had to transfer to North Alabama after being dismissed from the Florida program after three arrest and a failed drug test. He's had 4.4-40 type of speed, isn't afraid to mix it up with bigger receivers and could be the most talented player at his position in the draft. Jenkins is good enough to start in the NFL, but the Lions will have to have done their homework on him and decide he's worth the risk in the first round. He can be the biggest steal in the draft.
Pittsburgh Steelers - Pick #24: Dont'a Hightower ILB - Alabama
A very talented inside linebacker to add to an already nasty linebacking core. The Steelers once again led the league in total and scoring defense in 2011, and the key to their annual success is the play of their linebackers in that 3-4 scheme. LaMarr Woodley and James Harrison bring the pressure from the outside, and inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons is developing into a Pro Bowler. Their weak link was fellow inside backer James Farrior, who was released. Hightower who is a beast against the run and a very efficient pass rusher as an ILB will come in from day 1 and fly all over the field.
Denver Broncos - Pick #25: Dontari Poe DT - Memphis
Denver got the great news of signing Peyton. The allows Denver to be flexible and take some chances on the defensive side. They are is desperate need of defensive line and they can take the chance of draft Poe. Poe was the winner of the combine but at times his combine numbers dont match his game tape. The combine numbers are hard to ignore tho. No Man 6'6 and 340 pound should be running a 4.6-4.7 forty. At one point Poe is was going as high as #10 but hes going to take a fall and Denver can afford to hit or miss at this spot. His selection is based off potential.
Houston Texans - Pick #26: Stephen Hill WR - Georgia Tech
Great fit aside Andre Johnson. Hill is a sub 4.4 blazer and tall as hell. He hasn’t seen as many receptions as most prospects due to the unusual offense Georgia Tech runs, but the same was said of Broncos WR Demaryius Thomas. He also averaged about 30 yards per catch.
New England Patriots - Pick #27: Stephon Gilmore CB - South Carolina
New England's secondary has been a trash the past 2 seasons, finishing 30th in 2010 and 31st this past season. Talent is a concern but depth is too. After the 2012 season, 7 DBs will be free agents, including Arrington and Chung. Gilmore could be a nice complement to McCourty.
Green Bay Packers - Pick #28: Whitney Mercilus DE/OLB - Illinois
They could use pass rush help as well as patchwork along the defensive line. Mercillus brings a stronger, bigger presence opposite Clay Matthews. Hes not great against the run but they don't need him to be.
Baltimore Ravens - Pick #29 Cordy Glenn OG - Georgia
Glenn represents the kind of player who can come in and maybe line up next to a veteran at guard for a few years, then be able to slide out to tackle given development. He has the length, hand strength and footwork to be a serviceable tackle right off. In fact, Quinton Coples, Melvin Ingram and Courtney Upshaw all told us that Glenn was the best offensive lineman at the Senior Bowl. I will be shocked if he falls this far in the draft but team have more pressing needs for a Guard early in the first round. Fill an instant spot that Ben Grubbs left.
San Francisco 49ers - Pick #30: Kevin Zeitler OG - Wisconsin
The top need of San Francisco is filled in with Zeitler. He will be a welcome addition to the SF OLine, with 2012 starter Snyder now an Arizona Cardinal. The 49ers could go defensive line here but like to fill that RG spot.
New England Patriots - Pick #31: Andre Branch DE/OLB - Clemson
The Patriots add again to this defense going with OLB Andre Branch. Branch is custom-built to play OLB in the Pats' 3-4 defensive alignment and is capable in playing in a 2point or a 3point stance.
New York Giants - Pick #32: Coby Fleener TE - Stanford
The Giants won the Super Bowl in 2011 without a threat from the tight end, but that will change with the addition of Fleener. After losing Jake Ballard to a major knee injury, Fleener will be draft and expected to start as a rookie, and I expect him to thrive as a middle-of-the-field attention-grabber. That's scary for defenses because that may force them to address either Victor Cruz or Hakeem Nicks with little to no safety help.
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