2012 NFL Mock Draft: Quinton Coples and Overvalued Prospects Who'll Fall Flat

Not every big name in the 2012 NFL draft is going to be a stud, and we see that scenario play out year after year.

Just because a player is coming into the league hyped, he still has to prove over the course of time that he was worth a first-round pick, and being a big name and having a good college career are in no ways guarantees of that.

Look no further than JaMarcus Russel if you need proof. Need I say more?

With that in mind here's my latest first round 2012 NFL Mock Draft, but with an emphasis on players that are being overvalued either by the media, fans or even other scouts:

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

Luck is the future of this franchise, there is no doubt about it.

2. TRADE Washington Redskins: Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

The 'Skins desperately need their franchise quarterback here, and St. Louis can move back and still get some real good value from the trade and what they want in the first round.

3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT, USC

Now I'm not saying that I think Kalil is going to be a bust, but I have a funny feeling that he may not be as good as everybody thinks.

The good thing about Kalil is that he has all the measurables you're looking for in a franchise left tackle at 6'7'', 295 pounds.

Where I'm not sold on Kalil is his inside blocking techniques. He's great at pushing a defender out and behind the pocket, but it's almost as if that's his go-to move. NFL defensive ends are much stronger and faster, and I fear that he's going to be susceptible to getting beat on the inside.

Every time I saw him get beat, which wasn't much mind you, it was from a defensive end on an inside cut. He seems to favor pushing the defender back behind the pocket, and that's something that can be exposed.

He's physically perfect for the NFL, but he's not as great as he's made out to be.

4. Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

Richardson is going to become a great back in this league.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

The Buccaneers really need a shut-down corner, and Claiborne is just the guy.

6. St. Louis Rams: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

Great job here moving back and still getting Blackmon. He will be a great possession receiver for Sam Bradford.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars:  Alshon Jefferey, WR, South Carolina

Blaine Gabbert needs a No. 1 receiver, and Jeffery will be just that.

8. Carolina Panthers: Michael Brockers, DT, LSU

Great player here and the Panthers desperately need the help on defense.

9. Miami Dolphins:  David DeCastro, OG, Stanford

Best overall pick not named Andrew Luck.

10. Buffalo Bills: Courtney Upshaw, LB, Alabama

Fits the need here, and he's a great player.

11. Kansas City Chiefs: Devon Still, DT, Penn State

Big player that can cause a mess in the backfield.

12. Seattle Seahawks:  Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

Ingram is athletic and quick, will be a terror for offensive tackles to guard.

13. Arizona Cardinals: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

Very athletic tackle, should be a solid starter.

14. Dallas Cowboys: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

The Cowboys won't mind about the character issues as long as their getting Kirkpatrick's talent along with it.

15. Philadelphia Eagles:  Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina

Very fast linebacker that will be good in coverage for the Eagles.

16. New York Jets: Mark Barron, S, Alabama

Huge need met by the best player at this position.

17. Cincinnati Bengals (via Oakland): Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

A.J. Green is going to be one of the best wideouts in the league in time. Now he's got a solid possession receiver to put on the other side of him.

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

Perry projects well to a 3-4 rush linebacker, and that's a huge need for the Chargers.

19. Chicago Bears: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

Protecting Jay Cutler is going to be a lot easier with Martin falling this far.

20. Tennessee Titans: Cordy Glenn, OT/OG, Georgia

Glenn is one of my favorite players in the draft. He can play anywhere on the line besides center, and he's got great feet and hands.

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Chris Polk, Running Back, Washington

All of a sudden the Bengals offense is looking really scary, and Andy Dalton has a lot of weapons around him.

22. Cleveland Browns:  Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

Very speedy receiver that will make life easier for Colt McCoy, or whomever the Browns have under center.

23. Detroit Lions: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

Lions obviously have a huge need in the defensive backfield, and Gilmore is a tough, physical player.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis

Steelers need somebody to anchor the middle of the line in the future, and Poe is a huge player.

25. Denver Broncos: Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College

Kuechly is a great tackler, and is the next big piece on this budding defense.

26. Houston Texans: Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers

Playmaker wide receiver that will benefit and help Andre Johnson.

27. New England Patriots (via Saints):  Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

I believe Jenkins has all the right tools to become a great cornerback in the league, and the Patriots really need him.

28. Green Bay Packers: Whitney Mercilus, LB, Illinois

Mercilus is a sack machine, and he could become a stud across from Clay Matthews.

29. Baltimore Ravens: Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin

Matt Birk is a free agent and he may retire. Either way, Konz is the best center on the board and the Ravens will need him soon.

30. San Francisco 49ers: Mike Adams, Offensive Tackle, Ohio State

The 49ers need help on the right side of the line, and that's exactly where they are going to use Adams.

Many people were high on Adams during the Senior Bowl week because of his immense size at 6'7'', 323 pounds, his athleticism and his leanness.

While he does have all of those intangibles I wasn't impressed watching his tape. Because he's so tall he seems to have a trouble getting low and having a good center of balance. This makes him susceptible to faster rushers coming off the edge. His footwork isn't he best and he doesn't get a good jump off the line of scrimmage.

He also had a tendency to get off balance in he run game, most likely because he's playing too high or putting too much of his momentum forward.

Many will say he's a great pick, and he does fit a need for the 49ers, but I'm not sold on just his size

31. New York Giants: Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State

Burfict is a very athletic and emotional player, but that's not going to help him in the NFL. News flash: Everybody in the NFL is very athletic and most are very passionate about the sport.

That may be good enough in college, but it wont separate him in the NFL.

Negate his athleticism and you're left with a player with weak fundamentals and the desire to make big hits instead of good, wrap-up, form tackles.

He also makes far too many stupid penalties, which leads me to question his overall maturity. We all know that commissioner Roger Goodell won't put up with any of that, but I have to wonder if he'll end up being a bigger distraction than a help to his team.

Add that to the flaws in his game, and I think you're looking at a bust.

32. New England Patriots: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

It's a shame that Coples has fallen this far, but the truth of the matter is that out of any potential first-round player, he has the biggest bust potential.

Physically he has everything that you're looking for in a rusher, at almost 6'6'', 281 pounds, but there are constant groanings and scouting reports about him being inconsistent.

He has the tools to be a dominant pass rusher, but more times than not you'll see reports talking about him being inconsistent or not playing up to his potential.

This is not what you want to hear about a player coming into the NFL draft. If they didn't show that spark in college, there isn't much reason to believe it will show up in the pro's.

The Patriots will take a chance here if the don't trade this pick away. Unfortunately, unlike the Jenkins pick, I don't see this risk working out.