Final Mock Draft- 2 Rounds

     We are almost there, the 2013 NFL Draft is just days away

  First Round:
1. Kansas City Chiefs- Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M: Joeckel has been rated as the top player on the board, and he definitely deserves to be.  Kansas City takes him to be the future left tackle if Brandon Albert decides to leave after this season.  For now, Joeckel allows the Chiefs to do many things with the offensive line and make it a strength.

2. Jacksonville Jaguars- Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon: Jacksonville is in a rough part to pick this year, no top of the line pick, no quarterback, so they end up with the athletic and versatile Jordan.  Jordan can rush the passer as a defensive end, or he could stand up and play linebacker, whichever new head coach Gus Bradley decides.  Pass rush has been a problem for the last few years for the Jaguars, so they need to try and find one.

3. Oakland Raiders- Sharrif Floyd, DT, Florida: The Raiders do not have any defensive tackles that can help them win, so they take the top one with their pick.  The Raiders had trouble being good last year at the position with Tommy Kelly and Desmond Bryant just not being very good last year, and they are both gone this season anyways. So Floyd would be the perfect choice for the Raiders.

4. Philadelphia Eagles- Eric Fisher, OT, Central Michigan: The Eagles have a lot of holes on this team, mainly among the offensive line.  The Eagles had a tough time protecting the quarterback last season due to a plethora or injuries, most notably star left tackle Jason Peters missing the season due to a torn Achilles tendon.  Philadelphia cannot depend on Peters being back completely healthy, so Fisher is the pick here.

5. Detroit Lions- Ezekial Ansah, DE, BYU: The Lions struggled last season when hopes were high in Detroit.  At the center of the struggle was a poor pass rush.  Ansah hasn't shown much on tape and has little on the stat sheet, but there is no doubt about his athletic ability.  BYU used him wrong as a 3-4 DE and even had him in the 3 technique and nose tackle.  Very hard to pick if he is more of a boom pick or a bust pick, but Detroit will give him the best chance to succeed with the defensive tackle duo of Ndamukong Suh and Nick Fairley.

6. Cleveland Browns- Dee Milliner, CB, Alabama: Cleveland is such an enigma.  Every other year seems like they start over at square one.  Well, they are starting over again and rumors suggest they want Milliner to go on the other side of Joe Haden to potentially make a top tandem.  Could go with another quarterback here, but the writing is on the wall with how much they do want Milliner. 

7. Arizona Cardinals- Lane Johnson, OT, Oklahoma: Arizona has perhaps the worst offensive line in the NFL.  So to fix that, they take Johnson.  Levi Brown isn't very good and must be upgraded for the Cardinals to have slight success.  Could go Chance Warmack, but tackle holds more value than a guard, so that is the tie-breaker.

8. Buffalo Bills- Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia: The Bills have made it very clear this offseason that they will look for a franchise quarterback.  Where they take one is a different story.  There is no Andrew Luck/Robert Griffin can't miss QBs in this draft, but that doesn't eliminate the possibility of one being taken top 10.  Smith can sure sling it, but his accuracy and decision making is highly questionable.  Like all rookie QBs, he is a project.

9. New York Jets- Barkevious Mingo, DE/OLB: The Jets are by far the weakest team in the NFL.  But at least they have two first round picks, right?  Well, with a lot of holes on a team, baby steps is the only route to take.  Rex Ryan sure does like defense, but he hasn't had much of a legitimate pass rush from one individual player, he has had to scheme overload blitzes to get a rush.  Mingo seems like another boom-or-bust in this draft.  He can get to the quarterback on some plays, but can be absent.  But still, he is the best fit for the 3-4 scheme as a pass rusher.

10. Tennessee Titans- Chance Warmack, OG, Alabama: The Titans have wanted a top cornerback the last two drafts and have missed out both times.  Tennessee shouldn't really complain in this scenario.  Warmack is by far the best player in the draft and makes a pretty good offensive line with left tackle Micheal Roos and newly signed right guard Andy Levitre.  Chris Johnson better not have any troubles with the offensive line in front of him or else there will be a big problem for him.

11. San Diego Chargers- Tavon Austin, WR, West Virginia:  San Diego is able to land the most explosive player in the draft in Austin.  In bringing in two offensive minded guys in head coach Mike McCoy and offensive coordinator Ken Whisenhunt, it is pretty difficult for them to not add explosion to the offense.  Austin is very comparable to Percy Harvin talent-wise, so look for anyone in this draft to take him.

12. Miami Dolphins- Jonathan Cooper, OG, North Carolina:  The Dolphins are working to make a deal for Chiefs LT Brandon Albert.  If they do not land him and fail to trade up for the top tackles in the draft, the versatile Cooper could be the pick.  Cooper will most definitely solidify the interior of Miami's offensive line, and can be moved to LT if need be.  Pass protection is excellent, and is very quick and athletic off the ball.

13. New York Jets*- Xavier Rhodes, CB, Florida St.: Sorry Xavier, you are going to have some big shoes to fill.  The Jets acquired this pick from the Buccaneers for Darelle Revis, who is the top cornerback in the draft.  On that note, Rhodes isn't anywhere on Revis' scale, but will fill in nicely if he decides to make tackles and not be scared to.
 
14. Carolina Panthers-Sheldon Richardson, DT, Missouri: The front four has been a weakness for the Panthers the last couple years.  Carolina needs to make a more stout front to aid star linebackers Luke Keuchly and Jon Beason.  Richardson is pretty stout and will be an upgrade over anyone the Panthers already have.

15. New Orleans Saints- Star Lotulelei, DT, Utah:  Lotulelei should not fall this far, he is a very talented and stout defensive tackle.  However, due to a heart condition (which he has been cleared to play from doctors) might draw attention on him away on many boards.  Lotulelei can fit at either nose or defensive end in the Saints' new 3-4 scheme.

16. St. Louis Rams- Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas:  The Rams would most definitely like to use a couple of their extra picks the next couple years to build around Sam Bradford, but they will gladly take the best player on the board that helps their team.  I think the Rams have the best defensive line in the NFL and have a star linebacker in James Laurinaitis.  The Rams also improved the secondary with cornerbacks Cortland Finnegan and Jannoris Jenkins, and continue that improvement with star safety Vaccaro.  Vaccaro is just the player Jeff Fisher likes, hard nosed and can make plays.

17. Pittsburgh Steelers- Cordarelle Patterson, WR, Tennessee:  A new need for a wide receiver has occurred in Pittsburgh recently.  The departure of Mike Wallace (as overrated as he is) is a loss and although the Steelers really like Antonio Brown, they need to find Big Ben another target.  Patterson is the top receiver (as a potential #1 receiver, Austin is a slot) on the board, so the fit is pretty perfect.

18. Dallas Cowboys- DJ Fluker, OT, Alabama: Say what you want about Romo, but it isn't fair to fully judge him when he can't have any time to throw it.  Dallas might trade up to take one of the top guards, but they will gladly stay and take Fluker to aid on the offensive line.  Fluker was part of the Alabama offensive line last year that was among the best in history, so the Cowboys will gladly take him.

19. New York Giants- Alec Ogletree, LB, Georgia: Off-field issues won't deter the Giants from taking this talented linebacker who was converted from a safety.  The Giants could use a good star to fill in at linebacker, and Ogletree can fit in all three places.  Being a converted safety, that makes it easier for him to be a three down linebacker.

20. Chicago Bears- Arthur Brown, LB, Kansas St.: An era ended in Chicago this winter, as star linebacker Brian Urlacher went a separate way.  So it is time to replace him, and Brown will fit in nicely.  Might be eased into a starting role to start with, but will eventually be the stalwart in the middle.

21. Cincinnati Bengals- Manti Teo, LB, Notre Dame: Teo is going to fall to the Bengals.  Apparently only one bad game and a fake girlfriend hoax is supposed to drop your stock completely and you have off-field issues.  Well, if there are issues, then the Bengals don't care because they always take a chance on a player.  Teo brings athleticism and good ball skills to any defense, so he should be a three down linebacker.  Will be a great addition with Vontaze Burfict.

22. St. Louis Rams**- Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee: Now the Rams start building around Bradford.  Hunter brings a good size-speed combination that would greatly help Bradford with intangibles like that.  Hunter will battle it out as the number one receiver with last year's second round pick Brian Quick, but both will be in the mix to start.

23. Minnesota Vikings- Sylvester Williams, DT, North Carolina: Williams is a high riser with great performances at the combine and his pro day.  The Vikings will be looking to create a new "Williams Wall" next to Kevin Williams.  Sylvester Williams is very quick off the ball and has shown athleticism that will make it difficult for the Vikings to not take him if he falls, especially since the team has another pick in this round.

24. Indianapolis Colts- Desmond Trufant, CB, Washington: The Colts were burnt all season, even with the mid-season addition of Vontae Davis.  The other side of Davis needs to be upgraded, and Trufant is a guy whose value fits around this area.  Would like to place a pass rusher here that fits the 3-4, but there really are none, so cornerback it is.

25. Minnesota Vikings***-  Jamar Taylor, CB, Boise St.: Taylor is a very high riser in this draft, and the Vikings use their second pick from the Percy Harvin deal on him.  The secondary did see an improvement with safety Harrison Smith, and now go with Taylor to bring good speed and more toughness into the secondary.  Wide receiver is a strong possibility in this spot to replace Harvin, but there is no receiver that the Vikings would find to be more valuable at this position, might have to trade up to get Tavon Austin in this situation.

26. Green Bay Packers- Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame: The Packers might take a running back or just trade back, but Eiffert would give Aaron Rodgers another target that can be consistent.  Jermicheal Finley has been inconsistent in catching the ball and hasn't stayed completely healthy either, so taking another tight end is logical.

27. Houston Texans-  DeAndre Hopkins, WR, Clemson: Houston wants to find a number two receiver across from Andre Johnson.  Hopkins doesn't have blazing speed, but is a prototypical number two.  Houston needs to find more balance on offense to make the run game even more deadly by taking away eight man fronts.

28. Denver Broncos- Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida St.: The Broncos apparently don't know how to work a fax machine, because they lost Elvis Dumervil in the fax machine gaffe trying to restructure his contract.  So now the Broncos will be looking for a new pass rusher opposite Von Miller.  Werner has been in free fall lately, but the Broncos will still likely take him.

29. New England Patriots- Alex Okafor. DE/OLB, Texas:  New England would like to find another pass rusher to continue the youth movement on defense.  Okafor is very athletic that he can have his hand in the dirt and can stand up and be an outside linebacker.  Belichik will easily find a niche for Okafor.

30. Atlanta Falcons- Tank Carradine, De, Florida St.: Werner may be falling, but Carradine is on the rise on draft boards.  Atlanta has already boosted the pass rush by signing Osi Umenyiora, but may want to add more because you can never have too many pass rushers, especially when you have to face Aaron Rodgers and Drew Brees.

31. San Francisco 49ers- Datone Jones, DE, UCLA: The 49ers have a very stout defense.  But the stud in the middle Justin Smith isn't getting any younger, so with the 49ers may want to draft and develop with the many picks that they have.  Jones is another high-riser and can fit in nicely to learn how to play defensive end in the 3-4 position.

32. Baltimore Ravens- Jonathan Cyprien, S, Florida International: I have had many different go to the Super Bowl champs.  Baltimore goes with the small school safety to fill in at the back end of the secondary that has no Ed Reed or Bernard Pollard anymore.  Cyprien impressed at the Senior Bowl and should be a very good pro.

  Second Round:
33. Jacksonville Jaguars- Matt Barkley, QB, USC
34. San Francisco 49ers***#- Eric Reid, S, LSU
35. Philadelphia Eagles- EJ Manuel, QB, Florida St.
36. Detroit Lions- Larry Warford, OG, Kentucky
37. Cincinnati Bengals****#-Matt Elam, S, Florida
38. Arizona Cardinals- Kyle Long, OT/OG, Oregon
39. New York Jets- Ryan Nassib, QB, Syracuse
40. Tennessee Titans- Jonthan Banks, CB, Mississippi St.
41. Buffalo Bills- Kawann Short, DT, Purdue
42. Miami Dolphins- Robert Woods, WR, USC
43. Tampa Bay Buccaneers- Jonathan Hankins, DT, Ohio St.
44. Carolina Panthers- Keenan Allen. WR, California
45. San Diego Chargers- Justin Pugh, OL, Syracuse
46. St. Louis Rams- Eddi Lacy, RB, Alabama
47. Dallas Cowboys- Jarvis Jones, OLB, Georgia
48. Pittsburgh Steelers- Margus Hunt, DE, SMU
49. New York Giants- Zach Ertz, TE, Stanford
50. Chicago Bears- Dallas Thomas, OL, Tennessee
51. Washington Redskins- Markus Wheaton, WR, Oregon St.
52. Minnesota Vikings- Terrence Williams, WR, Baylor
53. Cincinnati Bengals- Giovani Bernard, RB, North Carolina
54. Miami Dolphins*****#- Blidi Wreh-Wilson, CB, Connecticut
55. Green Bay Packers- Jesse Williams, DT, Alabama
56. Seattle Seahawks- Menelik Watson, OT, Florida St.
57. Houston Texans- Kevin Minter, LB, LSU
58. Denver Broncos- DJ Hayden, CB, Houston
59. New England Patriots- David Amerson, CB, North Carolina St.
60. Atlanta Falcons- Gavin Escobar, TE, San Diego St.
61. San Francisco 49ers- Jaime Collins, DE/OLB, Southern Mississippi
62. Baltimore Ravens- Khaseem Greene, LB, Rutgers

*Jets receive Buccaneers 1st round pick in the Darelle Revis trade
**Rams receive Redskins 1st round pick in the Robert Griffin trade
***Vikings receive Seahawks 1st round pick in the Percy Harvin trade
***#49ers receive Chiefs 2nd round pick in the Alex Smith trade
****#Bengals receive Raiders 2nd round pick in the Carson Palmer trade
*****#Dolphins receive Colts 2nd round pick in the Vontae Davis trade
Browns and Saints do not have 2nd round pick. Browns gave it up by drafting WR Josh Gordon in supplemental draft. Saints lose their 2nd round pick as punishment for the bounty allegations.