Here’s your 2012 gettinAterIt.com NFL Mock Draft, picks #1-5:
1.) Andrew Luck, QB from Stanford to Indianapolis Colts. This is a complete no-brainer. No disrespect to Robert Griffin III at all, but Andrew Luck is just better. RG3 has an uncanny upside with his legs, but Andrew Luck has future Super Bowl potential written all over him. I just hope he doesn’t get on a huge cocaine bender and become the next JaMarcus Leaf? <---See what I did there?
2.) Robert Griffin III, QB from Baylor to Washington Redskins. Washington has the 6th overall draft pick, but they will trade up with the Rams for copious draft picks this year and next for RG3. If you look at the teams between Indy and Washington; the Rams, Vikings, Browns and Bucs all believe they have their quarterback. Depending on what transpires with the Peyton Manning situation, Washington could make a move for Peyton. But if that doesn’t pan out, look for the Redskins to finally draft a rookie franchise quarterback.
3.) Matt Kalil, Offensive Tackle from USC to Minnesota Vikings. The Vikings have a lot of potential. They have the best pass rusher in the league in Jared Allen, good running-backs and decent receivers. But Peterson’s breakout potential is limited with the weak O-Line and Ponder is on his back a lot. Kalil didn’t allow a sack at USC last season and Minnesota allowed 49 sacks last season.
4.) Justin Blackmon, WR from Oklahoma St. to Cleveland Browns. In 2011, Cleveland’s offense lacked in the big play department with just 32 plays for 20 yards or more. The Saints had 69 plays of 20+ and Green Bay had 68 to give a little perspective. Blackmon will open up the field for Cleveland and prove to be a nice compliment to Greg Little. All of which, is contingent on Colt McCoy’s progress going into his 3rd year as a starter.
5.) Morris Claiborne, Cornerback from LSU to Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Despite his ghostly pass coverage performance in the National Champion game, Claiborne is the top shut-down corner in the draft. Tampa Bay desperately needs help at the corner position. Ronde Barber isn’t far from retirement and Aqib Talib isn’t bad, but injuries have forced him to miss 8 games over the past two seasons.
