2012 NFL Mock Draft: Analyzing the Prospects for the Offensive Line-Needy Teams

Without stonewall offensive lines in front of them, no way Drew Brees, Aaron Rodgers and Tom Brady produce they way they do. 

Teams need solid offensive lines to be successful, it doesn't matter what type of offensive system they employ. 

Let's look at which prospects would fill major O-line voids. 

Riley Reiff - Arizona Cardinals 

The Cardinals are putting Kevin Kolb in a precarious position if they keep Levi Brown as their left tackle. He's one of the worst edge protectors in the league and they are in desperate need of an upgrade. 

Iowa's Riley Reiff is the ideal pick for them at No. 13 overall. 

At 6'6'' and a shade above 300 pounds, Reiff has a perfect left tackle frame and is the definition of a well-rounded offensive lineman. 

His game doesn't have any glaring flaws, but he could gain more strength to deal with bulkier defensive ends in the NFL. 

A great fit with great value for the Cardinals. 

David DeCastro - Dallas Cowboys

The Cowboys simply cannot contend for a Super Bowl with Derrick Dockery and Kyle Kosier in their respective guard spots. 

Both were good stop-gap options in 2011 and paved the way for DeMarco Murray to have a fantastic stretch in the middle of the season, but they certainly don't symbolize the future.

DeCastro does. 

He's the best guard prospect in the last decade and at 6'5'', 315 pounds with amazing technique, outstanding athletic ability and quarterback-like football IQ, he's the perfect fit. 

End of story. 

Mike Adams - New York Giants 

Right tackle Kareem McKenzie has been a steady bookend offensive lineman for the Giants for the last seven years.

He's 32, is a free agent this year and was probably the most victimized trenchman for the G-Men this season. 

They used a fourth-round pick on Indiana tackle James Brewer in last April's draft, but there's no guarantees that he'll be ready to competently take over the starting position in 2012.

Adams is a huge prospect at 6'7'' and 330 pounds.

He isn't the most polished tackle to enter the NFL, but he has good feet and can overpower most edge rushers.

At No. 32 overall, he represents perfect value and would fill a need for the defending Super Bowl champs.  

2012 NFL Mock Draft (Pre-Combine Edition)

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

2. Washington Redskins (trade with St. Louis Rams): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT, USC

4. Cleveland Browns: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

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

6. St. Louis Rams (trade with Washington Redskins): Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

8. Carolina Panthers: Michael Brockers, DL, LSU

9. Miami Dolphins: Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama

10. Buffalo Bills: Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

11. Seattle Seahawks: Whitney Mercilus, DE/OLB Illinois

12. Kansas City Chiefs: Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College

13. Arizona Cardinals: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

14. Dallas Cowboys: David DeCastro, OG, Stanford 

15. Philadelphia Eagles: Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State

16. New York Jets: Nick Perry, DE/OLB, Southern California 

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

18. San Diego Chargers: Cordy Glenn, OL, Georgia

19. Chicago Bears: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

20. Tennessee Titans: Zach Brown, LB, North Carolina

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

22. Cleveland Browns (from Atlanta): Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama 

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

24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford 

25. Denver Broncos: Doug Martin, RB, Boise State 

26. Houston Texans: Devon Still, DT, Penn State

27. New England Patriots (from New Orleans): Mark Barron, S, Alabama

28. Green Bay Packers: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

29. Baltimore Ravens: Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin

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

31. New England Patriots: Chase Minnifield, CB, Virginia

32. New York Giants, Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State

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