Mel Kiper Jr 2012 NFL Mock Draft: Dissecting the Worst of Mel's Latest Big Board

Mel Kiper Jr. of ESPN hasn't updated his mock draft since Feb. 15, but that doesn't mean he hasn't been busy making wrong calls per usual. 

In his latest big board update, which is where he ranks his Top 25 players, Kiper falls victim to loving prospects too much after an impressive performance at the combine. 

Whenever he decides to update his mock draft or his big board, some of these newly added players are likely to not be in his Top 25 or his first round. 

With that said, here is where Kiper misses in his latest big board. 

Fletcher Cox at No. 14 

Cox will definitely benefit from a weaker than normal defensive tackle class, but he is not a Top 15 prospect in the 2012 NFL draft class. 

While he did have a good showing at the combine, it certainly wasn't enough to put him above skilled players like Michael Floyd, Dre Kirkpatrick and Courtney Upshaw. 

Plus, Kiper has Cox ahead of Michael Brockers, who is quite possibly the best defensive tackle in the draft class. 

This is just another example of why Kiper just spits out randomness, because the fact of the matter is, Cox is not a Top 15 prospect. It wouldn't even surprise me if Cox wasn't drafted in the first round either.

Harrison Smith at No. 21 

This is perhaps the most baffling move Kiper made in his updated big board. 

Smith is a talented player, don't get me wrong, but he doesn't belong in the top 25 of prospects for the 2012 NFL draft. 

A safety from Notre Dame, Smith thrived at the combine, which is why Kiper tosses him in his big board. 

However, there are several other players more worthy of making the cut for the Top 25. 

No Alshon Jeffery 

The former South Carolina Gamecock is arguably the best wide receiver in the draft, and most everyone will agree he is definitely in the top three. 

For some reason, Kiper just doesn't like the kid, so he continues to exclude him from his big board. 

Kiper bases things off of Jeffrey's weight problems, but after showing up at the combine at 216 pounds, it's proof that he's in solid shape to dominate at the next level.

He may not have participate in his drills, but the fact he weighed in significantly under what people thought bodes well for him. 

Jeffery has exceptional hands and great leaping ability. He doesn't have blazing speed, but he can still burn past a secondary. There is no reason Jeffery shouldn't be included in Kiper's big board.