2013 NFL Mock Draft
NFL Mock Draft: Cardinals turn to Matt Barkley
By Gil Brandt |
Senior Analyst
Published: Jan. 15, 2013 at 11:50 a.m.
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The Chiefs, who are likely to lose offensive lineman Branden Albert to free agency, take the best player available in the draft.
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The Jaguars need a pass rusher, and Werner is the best prospect in this class at getting after the quarterback.
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With lots of needs, the Raiders take their chances with Smith, who carries some risk, but offers a significant potential reward.
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The Eagles fill a need by making Warmack the first guard picked in the top 10 since 1997.
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The Lions shore up their secondary with Milliner, who has the size teams are looking for at cornerback.
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The Browns need a pass rusher, so they go with the best one left on the board in Moore, who offers a ton of upside.
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The Cardinals attempt to solve their quarterback problem with Barkley, a four-year starter with experience leading a good team.
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Ogletree would help the Bills' defense a lot. Buffalo also needs receiver help, but that can be had later in the draft.
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Rex Ryan loves defense. Jones excels at rushing and playing in space.
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The Titans gave up more than 2,000 rushing yards this season; Lotulelei would be the perfect antidote for their troubles.
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The Chargers need a pass-rushing end; Jordan can also play in space in a 3-4 defense.
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The upside on Ansah? That he turns into the next Jason Pierre-Paul.
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Fluker is strong and is good in the run game. He'd give the Bucs someone to pair with left tackle Donald Penn.
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The prodigious Williams could give Cam Newton another weapon in the passing attack.
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The Saints gave up 440.1 yards per game in 2012, worst in the NFL. Vaccaro can play against the run or the pass.
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With veteran running back Steven Jackson possibly on the way out, the Rams could turn to Lacy, the kind of big back that coach Jeff Fisher likes.
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The strong, athletic Richardson could be a replacement for veteran nose tackle Casey Hampton.
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Fisher, who has tons of upside, could step in and start at right tackle immediately for the Cowboys, whose troubles on the line were well-documented in 2012.
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The Giants need linebacker help, and Te'o is the kind of player they like, his rough showing at the BCS Championship Game notwithstanding.
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Ertz would boost both the running and the passing game for the Bears.
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Mingo has the potential to be an outstanding pass rusher. He could be the replacement for Michael Johnson, who's set to become a free agent.
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Fisher gives Sam Bradford another target in Allen, who excelled at Cal despite lacking a serviceable quarterback.
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The Vikings need a speedy receiver, but that would be a reach here, so they go with Floyd, who has strength and some pass-rushing ability.
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In need of defensive help, the Colts pick the speedy Okafor, who stood out in the Alamo Bowl, to replace veteran Dwight Freeney.
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The Seahawks have very good young players at most positions, though they could use a receiver who can get some separation. Hopkins might be a bit of a reach, but he's quick.
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With Jeff Saturday likely on his way out, Frederick, who can play center and guard, could step in and help the Packers right away.
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The Texans go with Eifert, a tight end who can block and catch passes.
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The Broncos had trouble defending the pass against the Ravens in a playoff loss. Banks lacks great speed, but he has very good ball skills.
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The Patriots also go for the best player left by taking Jenkins, a strong defensive tackle with very good short-area quickness.
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Short, a big, explosive guy who plays with good effort, could give the Falcons some much-needed defensive help.
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The 49ers are stacked with young talent, so they take the best player still on the board in Hankins, who needs to get better at rushing the passer.
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The Ravens are getting older on defense. The hard-playing Montgomery led LSU in sacks and tackles for a loss in 2012.
- 2013 NFL Mock Draft Central
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