2012 NFL Mock Draft: Players Gaining Most Stock from East-West Shrine Game

Though most people only are able to watch the game, the practices before the East-West Shrine Game are much more important. In the practices, scouts are able to see players go through many more reps than they do in the game.

Every year, a few players shine in the practices, elevating their draft stocks. This year, several players stood out and helped themselves. 

Before this week, some of these players were hardly known, much less praised. That has now changed, and draft stocks have been dramatically affected.

Brandon Brooks, OG, Miami (Ohio)

Unlike most 350-pounders, Brandon Brooks carries his weight well. On the field, Brooks benefits greatly from his size and possesses the athletic ability to play in space as well as in power blocking.

Because of his massive size, Brooks is a dominating run-blocker. The Miami (Ohio) lineman can pull and use his quickness or simply overpower a defensive tackle at the point of attack. 

Dominique Hamilton, DT, Missouri

All week long, Dominique Hamilton made a name for himself. The 6'5", 320-pounder seems like a perfect fit in a 3-4 defense, and he could sneak into the third or fourth round.

Hamilton isn't a great fit in a 4-3 scheme, but his combination of power and quickness makes him a potential 5-tech. Though he is already quite big, Hamilton could actually stand to add more weight, and if he does he could become an excellent player.

Josh Norman, CB, Coastal Carolina

No player generated more buzz than Josh Norman. The Coastal Carolina star made plays all week, and his skills showed on the field.

A 6'0", 203-pounder, Norman has superb size to go along with his above-average athletic ability. Though Norman has some character issues, he may be talented enough to be selected in the third round.

DaJohn Harris, DT, USC

An athletic defensive tackle, DaJohn Harris has always possessed the physical ability to dominate. He never seemed to quite put it together at USC, but he did flash all week.

At 6'4", 310 pounds, Harris has great size. He needs to improve in a few areas, but his first step and talent should help him develop into a rotational player in the NFL. With time, Harris could even become a starter.

B.J. Coleman, QB, Chattanooga

Everyone knew B.J. Coleman had talent, and the East-West Shrine Game further solidified it. The 6'3", 235-pounder has perfect size and the arm strength to throw vertically. The Chattanooga star has the ability to start in the NFL.

Coleman looked accurate and poised this week, and he helped address two of his biggest issues. He wasn't plagued by inconsistency like he usually is, though his footwork was shaky at times. 

In just a week, Coleman elevated his stock into the fourth round.

Full First-Round Projections

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

2. St. Louis Rams: Matt Kalil, OT, USC

3. Minnesota Vikings: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

4. Cleveland Browns: Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

6. Washington Redskins: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois

8. Carolina Panthers: Michael Brockers, DT, LSU

9. Miami Dolphins: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

10. Buffalo Bills: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

11. Seattle Seahawks: Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College

12. Kansas City Chiefs: Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis

13. Arizona Cardinals: Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State

14. Dallas Cowboys: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

15. Philadelphia Eagles: Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

16. New York Jets: Courtney Upshaw, LB, Alabama

17. Cincinnati Bengals (from Oakland): David DeCastro, OG, Stanford

18. San Diego Chargers: Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC

19. Chicago Bears: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina

20. Tennessee Titans: Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

22. Cleveland Browns (from Atlanta): Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

23. Detroit Lions: Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska

24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

25. Denver Broncos: Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State

26. Houston Texans: Mark Barron, S, Alabama

27. New England Patriots (from New Orleans): Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

28. Green Bay Packers: Devon Still, DE, Penn State

29. San Francisco 49ers: Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers

30. Baltimore Ravens: Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State

31. New York Giants: Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State

32. New England Patriots: Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin