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| Oklahoma State's Brandon Weeden |
Ah, the last 10 picks, the ones everyone is forced to stay up until midnight to see. But the talent pool is still large in the back half of the first round.
Pick #21: Cincinnati Bengals Select Alabama CB Dre Kirkpatrick
Cincinnati adressed their issues on the offensive side of the ball, and now Kirkpatrick will cover some holes on the defensive end. Kirkpatrick is your prototypical cornerback, standing at 6-2. However, his man coverage play separates himself from the pack. He has pretty good speed, and is very good at reading the Quarterback's eyes. He was a very well liked guy while at Alabama, and will bring some character to a locker room that desperately needs some good guys.
Pick #22: Cleveland Browns Select Okla. St. QB Brandon Weeden
This may not be a popular pick with Browns faithful, but it is probably a good one. Weeden is a 2nd round talent, but will be snatched up before the Browns pick (yes I know this because I'm psychic). Weeden's only red flag is that he's 28, but age is simply a number. He has good arm strength stemming from his time as a former pitcher, and can fit the ball into tiny windows. Frankly, the Browns need to groom a QB, and Weeden is the best guy on the board when their pick rolls around.
Pick #23: Detroit Lions Select Stanford T Jonathan Martin
Martin is the best Tackle in the entire draft. For a team that needs some O-Line help, it will be pretty hard to pass Martin up. The Stanford Linemen runs a 5.35 40, but don't let that time fool you: the guy can move. He does not get beat easy on the pass rush, and uses his massive frame to keep defensive linemen in check. Stafford favorite target is easily Calvin Johnson and that is no surprise, but he is going to need some time in the pocket so the two can continue to connect.
Pick #24: Pittsburgh Steelers Select Georgia T Cordy Glenn
Glenn saw his name skyrocket up draft boards after a fantastic NFL Combine. His 5.15 40 time left scouts in shock, seeing that Glenn happens to be 345 pounds. What is great about Glenn is his versatility. While at Georgia, he had 28 starts at Left Guard, 18 at Left Tackle, and 4 at Right Guard. He bulldozes through defensive linemen with ease and leads the way for his running backs. Glenn never missed a game at Georgia, and Pittsburgh will expect him to be a stalwart on the Steelers Offensive Line.
Pick #25: Denver Broncos Select Michigan St. DT Jerel Worthy
Jerel Worthy like Glenn has seen his name climb up draft boards because of a great Combine. Worthy is a big problem for Offensive Linemen, beating them off the line and using brut force to maneuver around them. Denver's Defense allowed an average of 24 points a game, as well 126.3 rushing yards, 10th worst in the league. Jerel Worthy will surely be a welcomed defensive addition.
Pick #26: Houston Texans Select LSU WR Ruben Randle
Randle may not be the best WR there at Pick #26, but he fits the Texans Wideout mold: Big and fast. Randle turned some heads in his last season at LSU catching 53 passes for 917 yards and 8 TDs. Andre Johnson has practically done it alone during his career in Houston, but the addition of a target like Ruben Randle will take some of the pressure off of him.
Pick #27: New England Patriots Select Syracuse DE Chandler Jones
New England could end up with the steal of the draft. Chandler Jones has been touted as the best pass rusher in the 2012 draft by many, although he only has 10 sacks in 33 career games. His athleticism could allow him to flourish in both a 3-4 or a 4-3 scheme. It is a very good thing the Patriots have Tom Brady to carry them, because their defene last year was horrid. They allowed a ridiculous 411.1 yards, 2nd worst in the league. The Patriots desperately need some help, and Jones will help them off the end. Oh yeah, Chandler Jones is also brother of UFC champ Jon "Bones" Jones. Don't mess with him.
Pick #28: Green Bay Packers Select Boise St. OLB Shea McClellin
The only team to allow more yards than the Patriots...you guessed it, the Green Bay Packers! The Packers have A.J. Hawk and Clay Matthews, but are missing the 3rd OLB to pose a serious threat. McClellin could fill that void. Like Hawk and Matthews, McClellin is extremely agile, and can get after the Quarterback. He may need some grooming due to not playing against extremely tough talent, but the Boise St. product could pay off down the road. Sadly, McClellin does not bring the flow like Hawk and Matthews. Would have been the coolest threesome ever.
Pick #29: Baltimore Ravens Select Alabama ILB Dont'a Hightower
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| Alabama's Dont'a Hightower |
Pick #30: San Francisco 49ers Select Georgia Tech WR Stephen Hill
The 49ers were so close, yet so far to making it to the Super Bowl. A guy like Stephen Hill could help them get there. Hill has blazing speed, and runs a 4.36 40 time, which was the best at the NFL Combine.The GT Wideout has great reach, and his 6-4 frame his part of the reason for that. If Hill can contribute throughout his NFL Career, he will make Alex Smith one happy man.
Pick #31: New England Patriots Select Notre Dame SS Harrison Smith
The Patriots will stay on the defensive side of the ball with their second 1st round pick, and Harrison Smith will be the guy at #31. Smith is so strong, he actually spent some time playing Linebacker during his Sophomore season at Notre Dame. He is an extremely good open field tackler as well, something very uncommon in safeties. He is a little raw, but under good coaching, he could become a pain for opposing QBs.
Pick #32: New York Giants Select Ohio St. T Mike Adams
Mike Adams is a skyscraper. Adams stands at 6-7, but his athleticism is phenomenal. Ohio St. is part of the Big 10, filled with some of the past rushers in the country. Adams was able to hold his own protecting Braxton Miller's blindside last year, and Terrelle Pryor the year before. New York loves giving the ball to Ahmad Bradshaw, and Adams can get out and lead the way. New York fans will love seeing Adams block for years to come.
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