2012 N.F.L. Mock Draft - NYTimes.com This is my second attempt at a mock draft this season, with the initial try being published in USA Today's 2012 Draft Preview magazine. That version was completed months ago and had Vontaze Burfict in the first round. Hopefully, Mock Draft Part II is better. A couple of notes: Click on a player's name to read my scouting report and watch his film. The second name under each team refers to a different potential draft pick for that squad, based on who is left in this particular mock draft. 2012 N.F.L. Mock Draft Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford Is RGIII a possibility here? I actually think he's superior to Luck. Other: None Washington Redskins: Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor Could you imagine being a Redskins fan and becoming upset if Luck falls to this spot? Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT, USC Kalil is the top tackle prospect I have watched in years. He's going to be an All-Pro in the N.F.L. Other: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU Cleveland Browns: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU There is a good chance the Browns try to move out of this spot, but Claiborne, Trent Richardson, Justin Blackmon and perhaps even Riley Reiff are all options if they stick around. Other: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama Tampa Bay Bucs: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama This is a crucial pick for Richardson, because if he falls past No. 5, he could drop a bit. Actually, I think there's an outside chance Richardson doesn't get selected in the first 12 picks. Other: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State St. Louis Rams: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State I really debated putting offensive tackle Riley Reiff here, in which case Jacksonville might select Blackmon at No. Other: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa Jacksonville Jaguars: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa Could Jacksonville surprise everyone and select quarterback Ryan Tannehill? Other: Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB, South Carolina Miami Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M If Miami doesn't select Tannehill, he will still probably be picked in this range by a team that moves up. Carolina Panthers: Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis I don't think Poe should go anywhere near this high, but some team will fall in love with his athleticism. Other: Quinton Coples, DE, UNC Buffalo Bills: Quinton Coples, DE, UNC The Bills could pair Coples with Mario Williams for one of the league's top pass rush duos of the next decade. Other: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame Kansas City Chiefs: Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB, South Carolina After thinking about team needs and Ingram's skills, I think this is the lowest he could possibly fall. Other: David DeCastro, G, Stanford Seattle Seahawks: Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College Kuechly's surprising combine performance proved he's the real deal. Athleticism and incredible production. Arizona Cardinals: David DeCastro, G, Stanford The Cardinals need help in a lot of places, the offensive line being perhaps the most pressing. Other: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama Dallas Cowboys: Fletcher Cox, DT/DE, Mississippi State Almost everyone else has Dre Kirkpatrick going here, but the "Boys need to upgrade their pass rush. Philadelphia Eagles: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama Another cornerback? Kirkpatrick is being viewed by many as the draft's top safety. Other: Michael Brockers, DT/DE, LSU New York Jets: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame I'm not as high on Floyd as others, but he'll almost certainly be the second receiver off the board. Other: Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama Cincinnati Bengals: Janoris Jenkins, CB, Florida/North Alabama With two first-round picks, Cincy has flexibility here. San Diego Chargers: Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama I like a few pass-rushers here more than Upshaw, but he should fit into a 3-4. Other: Whitney Mercilus, DE/OLB, Illinois Chicago Bears: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford A defensive tackle is a distinct possibility here, but how can the Bears pass on an offensive tackle? Tennessee Titans: Devon Still, DT/DE, Penn State Devon Still is higher than Michael Brockers on my board, and I suspect it is that way for at least a handful of N.F.L. teams as well. Other: Peter Konz, C/G, Wisconsin Cincinnati Bengals: Cordy Glenn, G, Georgia You could certainly see the Bengals go with a running back here, with David Wilson and Doug Martin both options. Other: David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech Cleveland Browns: Michael Brockers, DT/DE, LSU There's an outside chance Brockers falls even further than this. Other: Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State Detroit Lions: Mark Barron, SS, Alabama Barron will be overvalued because he's the consensus top safety. Pittsburgh Steelers: Peter Konz, C/G, Wisconsin Konz has guard/center versatility, which will help his draft prospects. Other: Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama Denver Broncos: Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor Wright is a surefire first-round pick, and you could see teams like Houston or New England move up ahead of Denver for him. Other: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina Houston Texans: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina Gilmore checked in ahead of Janoris Jenkins in my 2012 Cornerback Rankings. He looks more and more like a first-round selection. Other: Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC New England Patriots: Whitney Mercilus, DE/OLB, Illinois The Pats desperately need an upgrade of their pass rush. Green Bay Packers: Brandon Thompson, DT/DE, Clemson This might seem like a stretch, but I have to put Thompson in the first round since he's the top player in my Defensive Tackle Rankings. Baltimore Ravens: Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State Adams would fill in at right tackle in Baltimore. Other: Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech San Francisco 49ers: Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State Alex Smith's new deal isn't so large that the Niners can't go with a quarterback, but another team could move up into this range to grab Weeden. New England Patriots: Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC That pass rush really needs work. New York Giants: David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech The Giants might seek more of an all-purpose back like Doug Martin, but Wilson is the best player available at the position. Other: Doug Martin, RB, Boise State