NFL 2012 Live Mock Draft Round 4 (Picks 96-127)
2012 Live Continuous Updated Mock Draft
April 26-28, 2012
NFL Draft Day 3: Drafttek.com continues with it's live mock for the third and final day. Several players still remain who were considered potential early second day picks: Bobby Massie, Alameda Ta'amu, James Brown, Juron Criner, Markelle Martin and Lamar Miller.
April 26-28, 2012
NFL Draft Day 3: Drafttek.com continues with it's live mock for the third and final day. Several players still remain who were considered potential early second day picks: Bobby Massie, Alameda Ta'amu, James Brown, Juron Criner, Markelle Martin and Lamar Miller.
| 96 | St Louis |
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Chris Givens Wake Forest WRF Reach/Value: +19 |
Height: 6'0" Weight: 195 |
Alternate Pick #1 Zebrie Sanders Alternate Pick #2 Bobby Massie |
| Like the player, but very similar to many of the current receivers on the roster. Upside is there for Givens to develop into a starter. Grade: B- |
| 97 | Miami |
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Lamar Miller Miami (FL) RBF Reach/Value: +59 |
Height: 5'11" Weight: 212 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 James Brown |
| Great value pick here. Perhaps a replacement for Bush, who is an FA after 2012. Still, where's the WR? Lots available here. Grade: B |
| 98 | Baltimore |
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Gino Gradkowski Delaware OC Reach/Value: -243 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 294 |
Alternate Pick #1 Markelle Martin Alternate Pick #2 Zebrie Sanders |
| Surprising pick given that many higher rated OCs were on the board, but some scouts had a 3rd round grade on him. Grade: B |
| 99 | Houston |
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Ben Jones Georgia OC Reach/Value: +19 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 315 |
Alternate Pick #1 Bobby Massie Alternate Pick #2 Alameda Ta'amu |
| Even though the Texans re-signed Chris Meyers, Jones is good value here at the pivot position . . . and can also play OG for Houston. |
| 100 | Cleveland |
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Travis Benjamin Miami (FL) WRS Reach/Value: -130 |
Height: 5'10" Weight: 172 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 Marvin Jones |
| Raw and something of a one-trick pony. Very fast but other more polished WRs out there. Grade: C |
| 101 | Denver |
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Omar Bolden Arizona State CB Reach/Value: -80 |
Height: 5'10" Weight: 202 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 James Brown |
| If he can recover from his injuries and avoid more in the future this will be a great pick at a premium position of need. Grade B |
| 102 | Washington |
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Kirk Cousins Michigan State QB Reach/Value: +2 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 205 |
Alternate Pick #1 Bobby Massie Alternate Pick #2 Zebrie Sanders |
| Good depth pick at QB position in DC - winningest QB in Spartan history. How does he fit a possible offense built around RG3 ? (Grade: B-) |
| 103 | Carolina |
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Frank Alexander Oklahoma DE43 Reach/Value: -177 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 270 |
Alternate Pick #1 Alameda Ta'amu Alternate Pick #2 Bobby Massie |
| Alexander was the Co-Defensive Player of the Year in the Big 12 last season. Excellent frame and versatility. |
| 104 | Carolina |
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Joe Adams Arkansas WRS Reach/Value: +5 |
Height: 5'11" Weight: 179 |
Alternate Pick #1 Alameda Ta'amu Alternate Pick #2 Bobby Massie |
| The Panthers may have just found their future replacement for Steve Smith. Sorry, Armanti Edwards. Grade: B+ |
| 105 | Buffalo |
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Nigel Bradham Florida State OLB43 Reach/Value: -33 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 241 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 Marvin Jones |
| Bradham led Seminoles in tackles last 3 seasons. Quick player but probably destined to be a back-up. Grade: C |
| 106 | Seattle |
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Robert Turbin Utah State RBF Reach/Value: +35 |
Height: 5'10" Weight: 216 |
Alternate Pick #1 Bobby Massie Alternate Pick #2 James Brown |
| Beastmode 2.0. Big, fast, and mean, Turbin will help wear down opposing defenses. The Hawks got a steal here. Grade: A |
| 107 | Kansas City |
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Devon Wylie Fresno State WRS Reach/Value: -47 |
Height: 5'9" Weight: 187 |
Alternate Pick #1 Markelle Martin Alternate Pick #2 Brandon Boykin |
| Wylie's a speedster and should displace Breaston from the slot, who was out of position there. Bit of a reach but a nice get overall. Grade: B- |
| 108 | Denver |
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Philip Blake Baylor OC Reach/Value: +1 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 311 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 James Brown |
| I'm very happy to see OC addressed, but have to admit I wish we'd done it sooner. I hope Blake has the chops to displace Walton... Grade: B |
| 109 | Pittsburgh |
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Alameda Ta'amu Washington DT34 Reach/Value: +58 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 335 |
Alternate Pick #1 Ronnell Lewis Alternate Pick #2 Jared Crick |
| Steelers continue to do what they do, find value throiughout the draft. Ta'amu expected to go in 2nd or 3rd. Possible heir to Hampton at NT, though he'll need some technique refinement/additional strength to anchor on the inside. Grade: B+ |
| 110 | San Diego |
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Ladarius Green La-Lafayette TE Reach/Value: -26 |
Height: 6'6" Weight: 238 |
Alternate Pick #1 Bobby Massie Alternate Pick #2 James Brown |
| Great pick as a potential replacement for Antonio Gates. Developmental prospect who can use some time to refine his craft. Grade: B+ |
| 111 | Chicago |
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Evan Rodriguez Temple FB Reach/Value: -111 |
Height: 6'1" Weight: 239 |
Alternate Pick #1 Brandon Boykin Alternate Pick #2 Zebrie Sanders |
| A solid FB who can really lead block, but a baffling selection with more pressing needs to fill. Talent-wise, it's a solid B selection, but passing on Massie makes this a D. |
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| 112 | Arizona |
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Bobby Massie Mississippi ROT Reach/Value: +68 |
Height: 6'6" Weight: 316 |
Alternate Pick #1 Zebrie Sanders Alternate Pick #2 Brandon Mosley |
| Finally the Cards add someone for their OL. Massie will be solid for the Cardinal passing attack, not so much in the run game. (Grade:A) |
| 113 | Dallas |
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Kyle Wilber Wake Forest OLB34 Reach/Value: -13 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 249 |
Alternate Pick #1 Chris Polk Alternate Pick #2 James Brown |
| Wouldn't be a Cowboys draft without Cuzzin' Jerrah taking at least two linebackers. Wilber is an intriguing player who certainly upgrades the depth at the position. Grade: B |
| 114 | Seattle |
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Jaye Howard Florida DT43 Reach/Value: -10 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 302 |
Alternate Pick #1 James Brown Alternate Pick #2 Markelle Martin |
| First true BPA pick for the Hawks. Rotational pass rushing DT. 4.82 40 time on a 300+ pound frame. Carroll proves he likes his athletic freaks. Grade: B |
| 115 | Tennessee |
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Coty Sensabaugh Clemson CB Reach/Value: -50 |
Height: 5'11" Weight: 189 |
Alternate Pick #1 Brandon Boykin Alternate Pick #2 Leonard Johnson |
| Potential nickel corner that probably fits best versus the slot WR. Bit of a reach. Grade: C |
| 116 | Cincinnati |
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Orson Charles Georgia TE Reach/Value: +14 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 251 |
Alternate Pick #1 Cyrus Gray Alternate Pick #2 Antonio Allen |
| Versatile TE that can line up anywhere. Good hands, very athletic and was a team captain for the Dawgs. (Grade: A) |
| 117 | San Francisco |
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Joe Looney Wake Forest OG Reach/Value: -182 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 309 |
Alternate Pick #1 James Brown Alternate Pick #2 Chris Polk |
| A position of need with departure of Rachal however Troy's Brown was still on the board. Big reach here. Grade: C |
| 118 | Minnesota |
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Jarius Wright Arkansas WRS Reach/Value: +2 |
Height: 5'10" Weight: 182 |
Alternate Pick #1 Markelle Martin Alternate Pick #2 Juron Criner |
| Vikings said they wanted speed threat to stretch the field and Wright certainly fits the bill. Could also take some heat off Percy on kick returns, which is a plus. Grade: B+ |
| 119 | Washington |
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Keenan Robinson Texas WILB Reach/Value: +7 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 242 |
Alternate Pick #1 Zebrie Sanders Alternate Pick #2 Brandon Mosley |
| Robinson has good strength and balance, but will need to work on shedding blockers and increase overall power. Rotational backer depth. (Grade: C+) |
| 120 | Cleveland |
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James-Michael Johnson Nevada SILB Reach/Value: -24 |
Height: 6'1" Weight: 241 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 Marvin Jones |
| Nice MLB pick here though he may be a 2-down 'backer in the NFL. Strong against the run but lacks coverage skills and his on field awareness is sub par. Grade: C |
| 121 | Houston |
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Keshawn Martin Michigan State WRS Reach/Value: -124 |
Height: 6'0" Weight: 188 |
Alternate Pick #1 Zebrie Sanders Alternate Pick #2 Jared Crick |
| Another weapon for Schaub. If Jacoby Jones is traded, Martin could see the field immediately. Good slot guy. Grade: B |
| 122 | New Orleans |
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Nick Toon Wisconsin WRP Reach/Value: +24 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 215 |
Alternate Pick #1 Cam Johnson Alternate Pick #2 Jared Crick |
| Toon will work to replace the loss of Meachem. Doesn't have as much speed but has solid hands. Good value pick here. Grade: B+ |
| 123 | Philadelphia |
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Brandon Boykin Georgia CB Reach/Value: +53 |
Height: 5'9" Weight: 182 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 Zebrie Sanders |
| After trading Samuel to the Falcons the Eagles go to GA to get his replacement. Great value here and CB more of a need than many believe with DRC set for free agency following 2012 season. Grade: A |
| 124 | Buffalo |
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Ron Brooks LSU CB Reach/Value: -90 |
Height: 5'10" Weight: 190 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 Marvin Jones |
| Brooks is the "other" CB. Overshadowed by Claiborne and Honey Badger, Brooks is quick, with 4.37 speed and violent in his hits. Nix said he'd be taking two CB's, and he's true to his word. Bills are now stocked at CB. B+ |
| 125 | Detroit |
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Ronnell Lewis Oklahoma OLB34 Reach/Value: +62 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 253 |
Alternate Pick #1 Cam Johnson Alternate Pick #2 Jared Crick |
| Lewis was seen as a 'tweener with no true position but expect the Lions to utilize him as a situational pass rusher at DE. Solid value here and fills a need. Grade: B |
| 126 | Houston |
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Jared Crick Nebraska DE34 Reach/Value: +58 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 279 |
Alternate Pick #1 Zebrie Sanders Alternate Pick #2 Brandon Mosley |
| Injury history likely caused his big drop. Crick adds depth to the DL for the Texans. Nice value at this juncture. Grade: B |
| 127 | NY Giants |
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Adrien Robinson Cincinnati TE Reach/Value: -96 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 264 |
Alternate Pick #1 Zebrie Sanders Alternate Pick #2 James Brown |
| Great measurables but a real raw/developmental project. Also a reach here in the 4th and not a big positional need. Grade: C |
| 128 | Minnesota |
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Rhett Ellison USC TE Reach/Value: -27 |
Height: 6'5" Weight: 251 |
Alternate Pick #1 Markelle Martin Alternate Pick #2 Juron Criner |
| The Vikings must envision Ellison as the replacement for Jimmy K in the H-back role, but the roster is full of backup FB/TE types. Grade: C+ |
| 129 | Oakland |
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Miles Burris San Diego State OLB43 Reach/Value: -211 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 235 |
Alternate Pick #1 Hebron Fangupo Alternate Pick #2 Cam Johnson |
| Burris is a local product and a tackling machine. The Raiders need depth at LB and Burris should provide that and possibly more. Grade: B |
| 130 | Baltimore |
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Christian Thompson S Carolina State SS Reach/Value: -21 |
Height: 6'1" Weight: 220 |
Alternate Pick #1 Markelle Martin Alternate Pick #2 Zebrie Sanders |
| Fastest of all safeties at the combine (4.50), Thompson is extremely fluid and has good size, hard-hitter that is solid against the run. Versatility for special teams as well. (Grade: B+) |
| 131 | NY Giants |
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Brandon Mosley Auburn LOT Reach/Value: +62 |
Height: 6'5" Weight: 314 |
Alternate Pick #1 Zebrie Sanders Alternate Pick #2 James Brown |
| A raw player with high upside. Can develop into future starter. Solid value at this juncture at a position with some depth concerns. Grade: B |
| 132 | Green Bay |
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Mike Daniels Iowa DE34 Reach/Value: -62 |
Height: 6'0" Weight: 291 |
Alternate Pick #1 Chris Polk Alternate Pick #2 Markelle Martin |
| More depth for the DL here. Daniels is a quick guy and should fit in nicely as depth at the 5-tech position. Grade: B |
| 133 | Green Bay |
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Jerron McMillian Maine SS Reach/Value: -206 |
Height: 5'11" Weight: 215 |
Alternate Pick #1 Chris Polk Alternate Pick #2 Markelle Martin |
| Big reach here as McMillian was considered a fringe 7th round selection. Adding depth in deep secondary after departure of Collins. Grade: D |
| 134 | Minnesota |
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Greg Childs Arkansas WRP Reach/Value: -34 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 219 |
Alternate Pick #1 Markelle Martin Alternate Pick #2 Juron Criner |
| Another former Razorbacks receiver for the Vikings here. Opinions vary on Childs, but if he lives up to Soph and Jr performances, he could be a starter down the road. Grade: B |
| 135 | Dallas |
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Matt Johnson Eastern Washington SS Reach/Value: -203 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 220 |
Alternate Pick #1 Chris Polk Alternate Pick #2 James Brown |
| Big, experienced SS. Likely special teams player. Big reach though. Grade: D |
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Traded Round 4 Picks: Cleveland gets Atlanta R4 Pick (Julio Jones) Buffalo gets Baltimore R4 Pick (Lee Evans) Washington gets Oakland R4 Pick (Jason Campbell) Philadelphia gets Tampa Bay R4 Pick (Luke Stocker) Houston gets Philadelphia R4 pick (thru Tampa Bay) (DeMeco Ryans) Denver gets NY Jets R4 pick (Tebow Trade) Selections 128 to 135 are Compensatory Picks |
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