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<blockquote data-quote="ivo610" data-source="post: 306420" data-attributes="member: 2128"><p>1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford</p><p>Luck is advanced in terms of poise and pocket presence, especially surprising for a redshirt sophomore. He has all the physical tools, yes, but he also has everything above the shoulders an NFL quarterback must possess. He goes through his progressions, moves defenders with his eyes and makes great decisions. He also has been in Stanford's pro-style offense for three years, making him more prepared than most college quarterbacks to enter the NFL. He is reminiscent of the Colts' Peyton Manning and the Falcons' Matt Ryan when they entered the league.</p><p></p><p>2. Da'quan Bowers, DE, Clemson</p><p>Many defensive linemen struggle during their rookie seasons, but Bowers has uncommon athleticism, size and strength. Bowers, a junior, also shows surprisingly advanced hand usage and technique. He has improved with every season and is a consistent playmaker. He has the pass-rush skills to make an instant impact as a 4-3 end and also has the frame to be a productive 3-4 end. Most young pass rushers win with either speed or power, but Bowers already can beat NFL blockers with both.</p><p></p><p>3. Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</p><p>He lacks jaw-dropping speed and could struggle early against elite speed receivers, but his technique, instincts and coverage skills should allow him to neutralize most NFL receivers. Amukamara has been assigned to every No. 1 receiver Nebraska has faced for years, so he is prepared. Some evaluators will bad-mouth him for that lack of elite speed, but he is certain to be a top-line NFL starter early in his career.</p><p></p><p>4. Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa</p><p>Clayborn lacks the explosiveness to be a dominant pass rusher, but he has the height at 6-3, long arms, athleticism, strength and competitiveness to be a productive 3-4 end. He won't get much publicity because 3-4 ends never become stars, but he will be a strong and consistently productive NFL player from Day 1, especially against the run.</p><p></p><p>5. Anthony Castonzo, T, Boston College</p><p>Many rookie tackles play right away in the NFL, and Castonzo has the tools to do the same. He is quick and has top-level athleticism to slide outside and protect the edge against NFL speed rushers. He is technically sound and should be a productive pass protector as a rookie. In comparison to some recently successful high picks, Castonzo is more athletic than the Miami Dolphins' Jake Long, the Atlanta Falcons' Sam Baker and the Green Bay Packers' Bryan Bulaga, and has better technique than the San Francisco 49ers' Joe Staley.</p><p></p><p>6. Bruce Carter, OLB, North Carolina</p><p>Carter isn't an explosive edge rusher in the class of Robert Quinn or Von Miller, but he is more prepared to make an immediate impact. Carter has the athleticism and speed to chase down ballcarriers all over the field. He also is strong and uses his hands well to shed blockers. He has the instincts to read plays quickly. He will rack up tackles as a rookie -- he just won't make many game-changing plays. He will remind some of the Kansas City Chiefs' Derrick Johnson and the Houston Texans' Brian Cushing.</p><p></p><p>7. Stefan Wisniewski, C, Penn State</p><p>Wisniewski is super smart and technically sound with the athleticism to start at center or guard as a rookie. He handled several big and strong Big Ten defensive tackles, which should prepare him well for life in the NFL. Unlike many college centers, Wisniewski is a good athlete who blocks effectively in the open field and as a pass protector. Wisniewski will need to get stronger, however, to become a dominant blocker.</p><p></p><p>(* -- underclassman)</p><p>1. Carolina Panthers: Andrew Luck*, QB, Stanford</p><p>2. Detroit Lions: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska</p><p>3. Cincinnati Bengals: Da'Quan Bowers*, DE, Clemson</p><p>4. Buffalo Bills: Jake Locker, QB, Washington</p><p>5. Arizona Cardinals: Ryan Mallett*, QB, Arkansas</p><p>6. Denver Broncos: Nick Fairley*, DT, Auburn</p><p>7. Dallas Cowboys: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College</p><p>8. San Francisco 49ers: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa</p><p>9. Minnesota Vikings: Cameron Jordan, DE, Cal</p><p>10. Cleveland Browns: A.J. Green*, WR, Georgia</p><p>11. Seattle Seahawks: Julio Jones*, WR, Alabama</p><p>12. New England Patriots (from Oakland Raiders): Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M</p><p>13. Washington Redskins: Jonathan Baldwin*, WR, Pitt</p><p>14. Tennessee Titans: Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State</p><p>15. Houston Texans: Patrick Peterson*, CB, LSU</p><p>16. San Diego Chargers: Robert Quinn*, OLB, North Carolina</p><p>17. Indianapolis Colts: Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State</p><p>18. Miami Dolphins: Stefen Wisniewski, C, Penn State</p><p>19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State</p><p>20. Green Bay Packers: DeMarcus Love, OT, Arkansas</p><p>21. St. Louis Rams: Michael Floyd*, WR, Notre Dame</p><p>22. Jacksonville Jaguars: Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami (Fla.)</p><p>23. Kansas City Chiefs: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado</p><p>24. New York Giants: Bruce Carter, OLB, North Carolina</p><p>25. Philadelphia Eagles: Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia</p><p>26. Chicago Bears: Jerrel Jernigan, WR, Troy</p><p>27. New Orleans Saints: Ryan Williams*, RB, Virginia Tech</p><p>28. Baltimore Ravens: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue</p><p>29. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jarvis Jenkins, DT, Clemson</p><p>30. New England Patriots: Mark Ingram*, RB, Alabama</p><p>31. New York Jets: Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina</p><p>32. Atlanta Falcons: Ryan Broyles*, WR, Oklahoma</p><p></p><p>Sporting News Mock Draft</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="ivo610, post: 306420, member: 2128"] 1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford Luck is advanced in terms of poise and pocket presence, especially surprising for a redshirt sophomore. He has all the physical tools, yes, but he also has everything above the shoulders an NFL quarterback must possess. He goes through his progressions, moves defenders with his eyes and makes great decisions. He also has been in Stanford's pro-style offense for three years, making him more prepared than most college quarterbacks to enter the NFL. He is reminiscent of the Colts' Peyton Manning and the Falcons' Matt Ryan when they entered the league. 2. Da'quan Bowers, DE, Clemson Many defensive linemen struggle during their rookie seasons, but Bowers has uncommon athleticism, size and strength. Bowers, a junior, also shows surprisingly advanced hand usage and technique. He has improved with every season and is a consistent playmaker. He has the pass-rush skills to make an instant impact as a 4-3 end and also has the frame to be a productive 3-4 end. Most young pass rushers win with either speed or power, but Bowers already can beat NFL blockers with both. 3. Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska He lacks jaw-dropping speed and could struggle early against elite speed receivers, but his technique, instincts and coverage skills should allow him to neutralize most NFL receivers. Amukamara has been assigned to every No. 1 receiver Nebraska has faced for years, so he is prepared. Some evaluators will bad-mouth him for that lack of elite speed, but he is certain to be a top-line NFL starter early in his career. 4. Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa Clayborn lacks the explosiveness to be a dominant pass rusher, but he has the height at 6-3, long arms, athleticism, strength and competitiveness to be a productive 3-4 end. He won't get much publicity because 3-4 ends never become stars, but he will be a strong and consistently productive NFL player from Day 1, especially against the run. 5. Anthony Castonzo, T, Boston College Many rookie tackles play right away in the NFL, and Castonzo has the tools to do the same. He is quick and has top-level athleticism to slide outside and protect the edge against NFL speed rushers. He is technically sound and should be a productive pass protector as a rookie. In comparison to some recently successful high picks, Castonzo is more athletic than the Miami Dolphins' Jake Long, the Atlanta Falcons' Sam Baker and the Green Bay Packers' Bryan Bulaga, and has better technique than the San Francisco 49ers' Joe Staley. 6. Bruce Carter, OLB, North Carolina Carter isn't an explosive edge rusher in the class of Robert Quinn or Von Miller, but he is more prepared to make an immediate impact. Carter has the athleticism and speed to chase down ballcarriers all over the field. He also is strong and uses his hands well to shed blockers. He has the instincts to read plays quickly. He will rack up tackles as a rookie -- he just won't make many game-changing plays. He will remind some of the Kansas City Chiefs' Derrick Johnson and the Houston Texans' Brian Cushing. 7. Stefan Wisniewski, C, Penn State Wisniewski is super smart and technically sound with the athleticism to start at center or guard as a rookie. He handled several big and strong Big Ten defensive tackles, which should prepare him well for life in the NFL. Unlike many college centers, Wisniewski is a good athlete who blocks effectively in the open field and as a pass protector. Wisniewski will need to get stronger, however, to become a dominant blocker. (* -- underclassman) 1. Carolina Panthers: Andrew Luck*, QB, Stanford 2. Detroit Lions: Prince Amukamara, CB, Nebraska 3. Cincinnati Bengals: Da'Quan Bowers*, DE, Clemson 4. Buffalo Bills: Jake Locker, QB, Washington 5. Arizona Cardinals: Ryan Mallett*, QB, Arkansas 6. Denver Broncos: Nick Fairley*, DT, Auburn 7. Dallas Cowboys: Anthony Castonzo, OT, Boston College 8. San Francisco 49ers: Adrian Clayborn, DE, Iowa 9. Minnesota Vikings: Cameron Jordan, DE, Cal 10. Cleveland Browns: A.J. Green*, WR, Georgia 11. Seattle Seahawks: Julio Jones*, WR, Alabama 12. New England Patriots (from Oakland Raiders): Von Miller, OLB, Texas A&M 13. Washington Redskins: Jonathan Baldwin*, WR, Pitt 14. Tennessee Titans: Christian Ponder, QB, Florida State 15. Houston Texans: Patrick Peterson*, CB, LSU 16. San Diego Chargers: Robert Quinn*, OLB, North Carolina 17. Indianapolis Colts: Stephen Paea, DT, Oregon State 18. Miami Dolphins: Stefen Wisniewski, C, Penn State 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Derek Sherrod, OT, Mississippi State 20. Green Bay Packers: DeMarcus Love, OT, Arkansas 21. St. Louis Rams: Michael Floyd*, WR, Notre Dame 22. Jacksonville Jaguars: Leonard Hankerson, WR, Miami (Fla.) 23. Kansas City Chiefs: Jimmy Smith, CB, Colorado 24. New York Giants: Bruce Carter, OLB, North Carolina 25. Philadelphia Eagles: Ras-I Dowling, CB, Virginia 26. Chicago Bears: Jerrel Jernigan, WR, Troy 27. New Orleans Saints: Ryan Williams*, RB, Virginia Tech 28. Baltimore Ravens: Ryan Kerrigan, DE, Purdue 29. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jarvis Jenkins, DT, Clemson 30. New England Patriots: Mark Ingram*, RB, Alabama 31. New York Jets: Marvin Austin, DT, North Carolina 32. Atlanta Falcons: Ryan Broyles*, WR, Oklahoma Sporting News Mock Draft [/QUOTE]
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