NFL 2012 Live Mock Draft Round 5 (Picks 128-159)
2012 Live Continuous Updated Mock Draft
April 26-28, 2012
April 26-28, 2012
| 136 | Indianapolis |
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Josh Chapman Alabama DT34 Reach/Value: -44 |
Height: 6'1" Weight: 316 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 Hebron Fangupo |
| Obviously a critical component of the switch to 3-4 base in Indy. Chapman gives coach Pagano a guy who wins leverage battle, very strong and forces double team. (Grade: A) |
| 137 | Denver |
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Malik Jackson Tennessee DE34 Reach/Value: +27 |
Height: 6'5" Weight: 284 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 Cam Johnson |
| Seems like kind of a tweener, but may prove to be a nice backup to Ayers. Meh. Grade C |
| 138 | Detroit |
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Tahir Whitehead Temple OLB43 Reach/Value: -148 |
Height: 6'1" Weight: 233 |
Alternate Pick #1 Cam Johnson Alternate Pick #2 Jonathan Massaquoi |
| Big reach for the Lions here, and they traded up to make the selection. He's an undersized LB but can cover. High effort guy. Grade: C |
| 139 | Minnesota |
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Robert Blanton Notre Dame CB Reach/Value: -205 |
Height: 6'1" Weight: 208 |
Alternate Pick #1 Markelle Martin Alternate Pick #2 Juron Criner |
| Three players in the secondary, which is a bit of a mea culpa for this team analyst, but Blanton is a big-bodied corner who is a great fit for the scheme. LOTS of corners on the roster now. Grade: C+ |
| 140 | Tampa Bay |
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Vontaze Burfict Arizona State SILB Reach/Value: -13 |
Height: 6'1" Weight: 248 |
Alternate Pick #1 Emmanuel Acho Alternate Pick #2 Leonard Johnson |
| Strong, instinctive backer that will be disruptive to offense passing attack, especially TE's. Likes to go for big hit, but not very quick. (Grade: C+) |
| 141 | Washington |
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Adam Gettis Iowa OL Reach/Value: -194 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 280 |
Alternate Pick #1 Zebrie Sanders Alternate Pick #2 Chris Polk |
| Undersized player who needs to add bulk/strength but is a nice fit for the Redskins ZBS. Bit of a reach but nice developmental pick: Grade: B |
| 142 | Jacksonville |
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Brandon Marshall Nevada OLB43 Reach/Value: -195 |
Height: 6'1" Weight: 245 |
Alternate Pick #1 Cam Johnson Alternate Pick #2 Zebrie Sanders |
| Second Wolfpack LB taken on Day 3. Marshall was a fringe prospect, expected to be a 7th rounder or free agent. Strong in coverage but not a great run defender. Grade: D |
| 143 | Carolina |
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Josh Norman Coastal Carolina CB Reach/Value: +25 |
Height: 6'0" Weight: 197 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 Kheeston Randall |
| Performed well at postseason All-Star games. High risk, high reward ballahwk who takes chances. Better in man than zone. Grade: B |
| 144 | Buffalo |
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Zebrie Sanders Florida State OL Reach/Value: +89 |
Height: 6'6" Weight: 320 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 Marvin Jones |
| Once again, Nix takes highest rated guy from the south on the board! All picks so far are guys from SEC and ACC. Sanders will learn to sit down more in his blocks. You can't teach size. Some are still talking about Cordy Glenn at guard, so this may not be a double dip. Injury concerns made him fall but could work into a starter's role. Grade: B |
| 145 | Tennessee |
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Taylor Thompson SMU DE43 Reach/Value: -211 |
Height: 6'6" Weight: 280 |
Alternate Pick #1 Antonio Allen Alternate Pick #2 Mike Brewster |
| Great measurables and is a hard worker off the field. Relies on quickness and can be overpowered against the run. High upside, developmental guy. Grade: C |
| 146 | Kansas City |
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DeQuan Menzie Alabama CB Reach/Value: -24 |
Height: 5'11" Weight: 202 |
Alternate Pick #1 Chris Polk Alternate Pick #2 Markelle Martin |
| Smaller player, opposite Barron for the Tide. Good experience against high level opponents. Doesn't excel in any area though. Likely a special teams player at best. Grade: D |
| 147 | Buffalo |
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Tank Carder TCU WILB Reach/Value: +17 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 236 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 Marvin Jones |
| Tanks, Nix! Carder visited Buffalo last month, and he was impressed with Wanny's plan for him. He's the speedy backer who's always in on plays. Nix said he liked the LB's who'd be there this late, and here's one. Didn't think he would be there this late. All Nix needs now is the big WR he promised. Grade A- |
| 148 | Detroit |
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Chris Greenwood Albion CB Reach/Value: -244 |
Height: 6'1" Weight: 196 |
Alternate Pick #1 Cam Johnson Alternate Pick #2 Jonathan Massaquoi |
| 2nd DB for the Lions this draft. Small school prospect who looked at home at Shrine game alongside big school players. Undersized but athletic. Grade: B |
| 149 | San Diego |
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Johnnie Troutman Penn State OG Reach/Value: -187 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 314 |
Alternate Pick #1 James Brown Alternate Pick #2 Brandon Washington |
| After addressing D deficiencies earlier the Chargers continue to revamp O. They need OL depth and Troutman offers that. Inconsistent player but has a good frame at 6'4", 325 lbs. May be a reach but fills a need. Grade: C |
| 150 | St Louis |
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Rokevious Watkins South Carolina OG Reach/Value: -223 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 338 |
Alternate Pick #1 James Brown Alternate Pick #2 Matt McCants |
| Very big interior linemen. Not expected to be drafted this early. Run blocker that could open big holes for Jackson. Grade: C |
| 151 | Arizona |
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Senio Kelemete Washington OG Reach/Value: +19 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 307 |
Alternate Pick #1 Matt McCants Alternate Pick #2 Nate Potter |
| More of a finesse blocker than a mauler. Needs to add lower body strength. Played OT for Huskies but better inside. Enough agility to pull. Nice value/need pick. Grade: B |
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| 152 | Dallas |
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Danny Coale Virginia Tech WRS Reach/Value: -131 |
Height: 6'0" Weight: 201 |
Alternate Pick #1 Chris Polk Alternate Pick #2 Juron Criner |
| Slot receiver, return specialist, more quick than fast but had an impressive Combine. Compared to the last pick, the grade would be off the chart excellent; however, let's give it a B. |
| 153 | Philadelphia |
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Dennis Kelly Purdue OT Reach/Value: -149 |
Height: 6'8" Weight: 306 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 Junior Hemingway |
| The Eagles needed some OL depth and get it in the big but raw Kelly. He's a strong OT that could develop into a backup to Todd Herremans. Grade: C |
| 154 | Seattle |
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Korey Toomer Idaho LB Reach/Value: -147 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 237 |
Alternate Pick #1 James Brown Alternate Pick #2 Markelle Martin |
| Another fast (4.54 40) but smallish (6'2, 234) OLB which will play special teams and compete for the starting WILL spot. Surprising pick with Kaddu still available. Grade: C- |
| 155 | Miami |
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Josh Kaddu Oregon OLB43 Reach/Value: +36 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 239 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 James Brown |
| Another value pick for the Dolphins, who still have not selected a WR. OLB depth was nonexistent due to the conversion to an even front. Kaddu was thought of as an early 4th round pick due to his relentless play against the run. Needs coverage refinement. Grade: B |
| 156 | Cincinnati |
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Shaun Prater Iowa CB Reach/Value: +45 |
Height: 5'10" Weight: 190 |
Alternate Pick #1 Cyrus Gray Alternate Pick #2 Antonio Allen |
| Solid depth selection that can play both man and zone though doesn't excel in either area. Sure tackler that has a high motor. Good special teams player. Grade: C |
| 157 | Atlanta |
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Bradie Ewing Wisconsin FB Reach/Value: -130 |
Height: 6'0" Weight: 239 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 Cam Johnson |
| Curious pick with Ovie Mughelli on board and Jason Snelling signed back as well. Thought one of the receivers might have been in play here. Grade: C |
| 158 | Oakland |
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Jack Crawford Penn State DE43 Reach/Value: -21 |
Height: 6'5" Weight: 274 |
Alternate Pick #1 Hebron Fangupo Alternate Pick #2 Cam Johnson |
| Terrific athlete with good size and length, enabling him to get his hands up in air to disrupt passes. Not presently a top pass rusher, but is solid against the run and has good upside. (Grade: B) |
| 159 | Pittsburgh |
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Chris Rainey Florida RBC Reach/Value: +24 |
Height: 5'8" Weight: 180 |
Alternate Pick #1 Kheeston Randall Alternate Pick #2 Jonathan Massaquoi |
| Rainey to the Steelers as a matchup nightmare that Todd Haley can line up all over the field. Speed to burn, but his hands could use some work. Get him in space, though, and he's gone. Grade: B+ |
| 160 | Cleveland |
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Ryan Miller Colorado OG Reach/Value: -75 |
Height: 6'7" Weight: 321 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 Marvin Jones |
| Raw talent, but has all the tools to succeed. Developmental lineman could start down the road in Cleveland. Grade: B- |
| 161 | Houston |
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Randy Bullock Texas A&M PK Reach/Value: -72 |
Height: 5'9" Weight: 212 |
Alternate Pick #1 Hebron Fangupo Alternate Pick #2 Matt McCants |
| Man, is this testing my creativity . . . OK, Neil Rackers is gone so the Texans replace him with an Aggie Kicker (is that like deja vu all over again?) At least the relocation expense will be limited to a U-Haul trailer from College Station to Houston! |
| 162 | New Orleans |
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Corey White Samford SS Reach/Value: -141 |
Height: 6'1" Weight: 210 |
Alternate Pick #1 Cam Johnson Alternate Pick #2 Jonathan Massaquoi |
| The Samford safety had a tremendoust combine, including a 37-inch vertical and a 4.55 40. Former multiple sport standout in Georgia high school, but will lack speed and fluidity to keep pace with NFL-level wideouts. Could be effective special teams contributor and depth pick. (Grade: C) |
| 163 | Green Bay |
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Terrell Manning North Carolina State OLB43 Reach/Value: +15 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 237 |
Alternate Pick #1 Chris Polk Alternate Pick #2 Cyrus Gray |
| The Packers are certainly beefing up the defence in this draft and that trend continues here with ILB Terrell Manning. Where's the O!?! Grade: B |
| 164 | Atlanta |
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Jonathan Massaquoi Troy OLB34 Reach/Value: +67 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 264 |
Alternate Pick #1 Juron Criner Alternate Pick #2 Cam Johnson |
| Massaquoi dropping down the boards and the Falcons benefit. With the loss of Curtis Lofton, could help add some depth to the linebacking corps for the Falcons. Doesn't have elite speed but with his size can handle defenders one on one. (Grade: B) |
| 165 | San Francisco |
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Darius Fleming Notre Dame DE43 Reach/Value: -75 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 245 |
Alternate Pick #1 Chris Polk Alternate Pick #2 Kheeston Randall |
| Finally the 49ers beef up the pass rush with an OLB, but it's no certainty that Fleming will provide much of an upgrade in the short term. Long term, he has potential. Grade: B |
| 166 | Cincinnati |
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Marvin Jones California WR Reach/Value: +90 |
Height: 6'2" Weight: 200 |
Alternate Pick #1 Cyrus Gray Alternate Pick #2 Antonio Allen |
| Unbelievable value here regardless of whether they needed another WR or not. Jones has the tools to be a regular contributor at the next level. Grade: A |
| 167 | Cincinnati |
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George Iloka Boise State FS Reach/Value: +81 |
Height: 6'4" Weight: 225 |
Alternate Pick #1 Cyrus Gray Alternate Pick #2 Antonio Allen |
| Solid value on our big board with the selection of Iloka. Could someday team with Robert Sands to form what would have to be the biggest safety combo in the league. Grade: B+ |
| 168 | Oakland |
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Juron Criner Arizona WRP Reach/Value: +116 |
Height: 6'3" Weight: 224 |
Alternate Pick #1 Hebron Fangupo Alternate Pick #2 Kheeston Randall |
| Medical concerns may have caused Criner's stock to fall, but he has the talent to be a very good #2 receiver. He'll be a player that Carson Palmer should love throwing to, especially in the red zone. Grade: A |
| 169 | Baltimore |
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Asa Jackson Cal Poly CB Reach/Value: -69 |
Height: 5'10" Weight: 191 |
Alternate Pick #1 Markelle Martin Alternate Pick #2 Trenton Robinson |
| The Ravens continue to get younger in the secondary by adding CB Asa Jackson, who is good in man or zone coverage - better in zone. (Grade: B) |
| 170 | Indianapolis |
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Vick Ballard Mississippi State RBC Reach/Value: -2 |
Height: 5'11" Weight: 216 |
Alternate Pick #1 Leonard Johnson Alternate Pick #2 Alfonzo Dennard |
| Good RB between the tackles, although not a "speedy" back, nimble feet and hits the hole with a burst. Will push both RB's currently ahead of him on the roster and will give Indy a better rotation. Needs to work on taking care of the ball. (Grade:C) |
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Traded Round 5 Picks: #137 - Denver gets St Louis R5 Pick (Brandon Lloyd) #147 - Buffalo gets Seattle R5 Pick (Marshawn Lynch) #160 - Cleveland gets Denver R5 Pick (Brady Quinn) #166 - Cincinnati gets New England R5 Pick (Chad Ochocinco) #167 - Cincinnati gets NY Giants R5 Pick (Keith Rivers) Picks 168-170 are Compensatory selections |
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