The 2012 Draft is nearly here with just over 24 hours to go till it all kicks off at Motor City, New York. This years draft is as intriguing as any other. The NFL world are 99.9999% sure The colts are taking Luck with thenumber one over all pick unless he was to get hurt between now and the draft. (someone keep a close eye on RG3 and Ryan Tannehill) The Washington Redkins have traded up to the number 2 spot to snatch their future QB which is going to be Robert Griffin III. Pick 3 is where things may get interesting and if they don't pick 4 could have even more upsets so lets take a look at some options!
The Minnesota Vikings have pick 3 in this years draft do a poor season where there star running back Adrain Peterson was injured for six games and was not fully fit for the majority. Many people think they will take Matt Kalil from USC, he is a 6ft6, 306lb offensive tackle and is by far the best offensive lineman in the draft. He would immediately fill a big void for the Vikings and help give Christian Ponder, who is still very much a developing QB more time in the pocket to pick his passes and get that offence moving. There is a chance however they may take CB Morris Claiborne and this would mess with many peoples draft boards. Corner back is a need for the Vikings and they have to improve their pass defence next season, this would be a great start. He was rated the top defensive back in college last year and is the stand out CB in the 2012 draft.
Pick number 4 is where things start to get interesting. the Cleveland Browns are in the clock for this pick and they have a number of needs and options open to them but with them scoring less then 14 points a game last season they have to chose a game changer with this pick. The browns have two picks in the first round and will be looking to add players in skill positions who can put points on the board, that gives the browns three options.
1. QB- They could take Ryan Tannehill or Brandon Weedon to fight for the starting job with current QB Colt McCoy.
2. RB- The firm belief here is the Browns will take Trent Richardson. He is the top running back in the draft and will probably be in the top 10 in his position by the end of this year.
3. WR- They need weapons and the jury is out on who is the best receiver in the draft so they may take either Justin Blackmon or Malcolm Floyd, however I do think they will use their late first round pick on a receiver as WR has more depth in this years draft.
The 5th Pick goes to Tampa Bay and they will be hoping Trent Richardson slips to 5 but he probably won't. the most likely pick here is Morris Claiborne. as mentioned before he is a special talent at corner back and will improve any defence he starts for. with the Buccs not knowing if Aqib Talib's felony charge will stand they will look to add talent and depth at corner and take Claiborne off the board. If however the Vikings surprise everyone and take Claiborne at 3 don't be surprised to see Fletcher Cox taken by the Buccs. He is the top defensive tackle in the draft and will be a starter from week 1.
That's how I see the first five picks going in this years draft and tomorrow I will be posting my mock draft. I have set up a league on nfl.com so if you want to give your own Mock Draft a go click on http://predictpick.nfl.com sign up and join Lloydys League, passwords: football and see how you get on.
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