The draft picks with the best value in the 2012 NFL draft.
1. Andrew Luck - #1 overall to Indianapolis. The guy is the real deal and I would be shocked if he doesn't eventually lead them to a Super Bowl. To get him at number 1 and not have to trade or pay him a ton of money means Indianapolis might have won this draft even if they didn't have a second selection.
2. David DeCastro - #24 overall to Pittsburg. The best interior linemen and one of the best football players in the country. Decastro can pass protect at a pro bowl level eventually and can run block at a pro bowl level right now. He may end up being an 8-10 time pro bowl guard and they get him at the back end of the first round.
3. Peter Konz - 23rd pick round 2 to Atlanta. Konz had first round talent and will be a top 5 center in the league in a year or two. Should have gone in the first round of this draft and to get him with this selection is tremendous.
4. Brandon Thompson - 30th pick round 3 to Cincinnati. Thompson at one point was regarded as a first rounder. He slid into the second round in my rankings but to grab a versatile and active player at this spot is great. Thompson can pass rush at the DT spot and can clog holes and make tackles. He isn't just a space eater along the front line.
5. Ben Jones - 4th pick of round 4 to Houston. I don't know where Houston is going to play Jones, but it doesn't matter. The kid can really play and was a 2nd round pick to me. He's got great skills and can move off the ball. He has a ton of versatility and will fit perfectly in the angle and zone blocking scheme of Houston, regardless of the position.
6. Alameda Ta'amu - 14th pick of round 4 to Pittsburg. The Steelers strike again. Some thought Ta'amu might end up being the front part of round 2 and he slides here to the Steel City. He will be a perfect fit as the nose in the tenacious 3-4 of Dick Lebeau.
7. Bobby Massie - 17th pick of round 4 to Arizona. Massie had a first round grade with Kiper and a mid second round grade with me. To get a quality starting right tackle in round 4 is a great get for Ken Whisenhunt. He should start day one and has a good skill set to be an above average tackle in the league.
8. Billy Winn - 35th pick of round 6 to Cleveland. He has motor questions but his ability is way up there, in my opinion a 3rd rounder. He slides to Cleveland and gives them an awesome front 3.
9.Cam Johnson - 30th pick of round 7 to 49ers. He has round 2 or 3 talent, and I'm not sure why he fell to this spot, but he might end up being a 6-9 sack a year guy for the 49ers depending on how they use him.
10. Antonio Allen - 35th pick of round 7 to NYJ. He will be a physical presence much like Jim Leonard in that Jets secondary. He might end up being their best special team player as a rookie as well.
Others receiving votes
Alfonzo Dennard - Patriots, Edwin Baker - San Diego, Nate Potter - Arizona, LaVonte David - Tampa Bay, Orson Charles - Bengals, Jared Crick - Houston, Jarius Wright - Minnesota, Zebrie Sanders - Bills, B.J. Cunningham - Miami,
1. Andrew Luck - #1 overall to Indianapolis. The guy is the real deal and I would be shocked if he doesn't eventually lead them to a Super Bowl. To get him at number 1 and not have to trade or pay him a ton of money means Indianapolis might have won this draft even if they didn't have a second selection.
2. David DeCastro - #24 overall to Pittsburg. The best interior linemen and one of the best football players in the country. Decastro can pass protect at a pro bowl level eventually and can run block at a pro bowl level right now. He may end up being an 8-10 time pro bowl guard and they get him at the back end of the first round.
3. Peter Konz - 23rd pick round 2 to Atlanta. Konz had first round talent and will be a top 5 center in the league in a year or two. Should have gone in the first round of this draft and to get him with this selection is tremendous.
4. Brandon Thompson - 30th pick round 3 to Cincinnati. Thompson at one point was regarded as a first rounder. He slid into the second round in my rankings but to grab a versatile and active player at this spot is great. Thompson can pass rush at the DT spot and can clog holes and make tackles. He isn't just a space eater along the front line.
5. Ben Jones - 4th pick of round 4 to Houston. I don't know where Houston is going to play Jones, but it doesn't matter. The kid can really play and was a 2nd round pick to me. He's got great skills and can move off the ball. He has a ton of versatility and will fit perfectly in the angle and zone blocking scheme of Houston, regardless of the position.
6. Alameda Ta'amu - 14th pick of round 4 to Pittsburg. The Steelers strike again. Some thought Ta'amu might end up being the front part of round 2 and he slides here to the Steel City. He will be a perfect fit as the nose in the tenacious 3-4 of Dick Lebeau.
7. Bobby Massie - 17th pick of round 4 to Arizona. Massie had a first round grade with Kiper and a mid second round grade with me. To get a quality starting right tackle in round 4 is a great get for Ken Whisenhunt. He should start day one and has a good skill set to be an above average tackle in the league.
8. Billy Winn - 35th pick of round 6 to Cleveland. He has motor questions but his ability is way up there, in my opinion a 3rd rounder. He slides to Cleveland and gives them an awesome front 3.
9.Cam Johnson - 30th pick of round 7 to 49ers. He has round 2 or 3 talent, and I'm not sure why he fell to this spot, but he might end up being a 6-9 sack a year guy for the 49ers depending on how they use him.
10. Antonio Allen - 35th pick of round 7 to NYJ. He will be a physical presence much like Jim Leonard in that Jets secondary. He might end up being their best special team player as a rookie as well.
Others receiving votes
Alfonzo Dennard - Patriots, Edwin Baker - San Diego, Nate Potter - Arizona, LaVonte David - Tampa Bay, Orson Charles - Bengals, Jared Crick - Houston, Jarius Wright - Minnesota, Zebrie Sanders - Bills, B.J. Cunningham - Miami,
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