2012 NFL Draft: 50 Most Ridiculous Highlights from Players in 2012 Class
It's that time of year again: It's draft season!
With the Super Bowl a distant memory, we are all now shifting our focus right towards the 2012 NFL Draft.
In just a couple of weeks, the NFL's Scouting Combine will take place and then in just about two months it will be the 2012 NFL Draft—how crazy is that? It's amazing how time flies.
With that being said, let's take a look at some pretty ridiculous highlights of players from the 2012 draft class.
Jared Crick's Monstrous Sack
1 of 50Nebraska defensive end Jared Crick may not have dominated on this play, but the hit that he put on Keith Price was epic.
Crick was able to stay alive and played right up until the whistle.
Robert Griffin III's Game-Winning Touchdown
2 of 50I'll tell you one thing: Robert Griffin III has ice in his veins.
This is just one of many RG3 highlights you'll see.
No One Can Stop Trent Richardson
3 of 50Trent Richardson just made Ole Miss' defense look silly on this epic touchdown run.
Matt Kalil Is a Monster
4 of 50Matt Kalil's ability to lead block and open up holes outside for running backs is one of many reasons why he'll be the first tackle drafted in 2012.
Alshon Jeffery's Hail Mary Reception
5 of 50Wow.
Not only did Alshon Jeffery out-jump everyone, but he makes the catch and finds a way into the end zone for the touchdown.
Kendall Wright Is in the Right Place at the Right Time
6 of 50Kendall Wright displays his football awareness on this incredible play.
Mark Barron Levels Jordan Rogers
7 of 50This is what you look for in an NFL safety: the ability to lay down the law.
Alshon Jeffery's One-Handed Catch Against UNC
8 of 50This is just pure freakish talent as well as a ton of concentration and focus.
Andrew Luck's Record-Breaking Touchdown Pass
9 of 50Andrew Luck set the Stanford school record for most career touchdown passes with this score.
Luck finished his career with 82 touchdown passes.
Morris Claiborne Intercepts Chris Relf
10 of 50There's a reason why Morris Claiborne is the highest-rated cornerback in this year's draft class—this play is one of them.
Justin Blackmon Catches TD and 2-Point Conversion
11 of 50Not only does Justin Blackmon score a 54-yard touchdown, but he also catches the two-point conversion.
Michael Floyd out-Powers Wake Forest for the Touchdown
12 of 50Is it just me, or is Michael Floyd built like a tight end? He is just so big and strong.
Trent Richardson's Game-Clinching Touchdown in National Championship
13 of 50This is how you close out games. You give the ball to a guy like Trent Richardson and just let him pound away at a defense.
Justin Blackmon Is Nothing Short of a Playmaker
14 of 50Justin Blackmon was a playmaker at Oklahoma State, and he will be one in the NFL.
This 67-yard touchdown displays not only Blackmon's speed but also his ability to turn a simply pitch-and-catch into a touchdown.
Alshon Jeffery vs. Alfonzo Dennard
15 of 50Two probable first-round picks give each other the business.
Hopefully Alshon Jeffery and Alfonzo Dennard bring their intensity to the NFL level and square off against each other again.
Case Keenum's 75-Yard Touchdown
16 of 50A lot of people don't give Case Keenum enough credit.
Well, he deserves a lot as he's got one cannon of an arm.
RG3 and Kendall Wright Connect for 59 Yards
17 of 50Robert Griffin III and Kendall Wright had one hell of a chemistry together at Baylor—now imagine if they are able to take that chemistry to the NFL and play on the same team?
That would be an amazing storyline.
Melvin Ingram's Sack Against Clemson
18 of 50Melvin Ingram is often overshadowed by guys like Quinton Coples and Courtney Upshaw—but Ingram is just as good as a pass rusher as them, if not better.
Robert Griffin III Can Take a Hit
19 of 50Forget how Robert Griffin III kept the play alive, but look at how he absolutely gets hammered at the end of the play.
He gets up and takes a play off but then comes in the next play and scores the touchdown.
That's toughness.
Andrew Luck's Touchdown Pass to Levine Toilolo
20 of 50Now this is an NFL throw.
This was a beautiful touch pass by Andrew Luck.
Ryan Tannehill Displays His Athleticism
21 of 50If you didn't know by now, Ryan Tannehill doesn't just have a strong arm, but he's pretty athletic—considering how he once was a wide receiver for his first two seasons at Texas A&M.
Stephen Hill Has Freakish Abilities
22 of 50You don't see a play like this every day.
Stephen Hill leaps up and snags the ball with one hand and takes a huge hit, but he still finds a way to hold on.
Michael Floyd's Circus Catch Against Pittsburgh
23 of 50This takes a lot of concentration to reel this pass in.
Michael Floyd stays with the play and is able to hold on for the 11-yard gain.
RG3's Touchdown Run in the Alamo Bowl
24 of 50Robert Griffin III is Superman.
Andrew Luck Can Do It All
25 of 50They say that quarterbacks have the best hands on the team.
Andrew Luck makes a strong case for that statement.
Ryan Tannehill Knocks off Texas
26 of 50Ryan Tannehill puts Texas A&M ahead of Texas with his 16-yard touchdown pass to Jeff Fuller.
However, Texas was able to kick a game-winning field goal with time expiring.
LaMichael James' 90-Yard Touchdown Run Against Missouri St.
27 of 50LaMichael James ran a long way on this touchdown run.
James could end up being a steal in the middle rounds of this year's draft.
Chris Polk Scores Five Touchdowns
28 of 50Touchdown No. 5 for Washington running back Chris Polk.
Andrew Luck's Two-Yard Touchdown Run Against USC
29 of 50We all know that Andrew Luck is one of the greatest quarterback prospects in recent memory, but he can also get the job done on the ground if he has to.
RG3 and Kendall Wright Are a Dangerous Combination
30 of 50Yet another incredible play by Robert Griffin III and Kendall Wright.
David Wilson Runs 126.4 Yards
31 of 50Yep—you read it correctly.
Virginia Tech's David Wilson ran 126.4 yards in one play.
Now this is how you make players miss in space
LaMichael James' 18-Yard Touchdown Run Against Washington
32 of 50This run may have been for only 18 yards, but LaMichael James makes a devastating cutback to score this touchdown for the Oregon Ducks.
David Wilson Powers His Way in for a Touchdown
33 of 50Virginia Tech's David Wilson isn't a top-tier prospect in this year's draft, but he's a powerful running back who is elusive.
No One Can Stop Trent Richardson
34 of 50There he is: The 2012 NFL Draft's most NFL-ready running back, Trent Richardson.
Andre Branch Is a Sack Machine
35 of 50The way that Andre Branch explodes off of the line is scary.
David Wilson Takes It to the House Against Appalachian State
36 of 50This is the way that you want to start a game.
After recovering a fumble on your opponent's 20-yard line, Virginia Tech's David Wilson bounces to the outside and uses his speed to score on the team's first offensive play.
Michael Floyd's Bobbling Touchdown Grab Against FSU
37 of 50I can't say this enough, but Michael Floyd is built like a tight end—not to mention, he's got a great pair of hands.
Michael Brockers Is an Animal
38 of 50If you're a quarterback, you can't hold onto the ball and not expect Michael Brockers to never get there. He will beat his blocker, and he will annihilate the quarterback.
Brock Osweiler's Game-Winning Touchdown in Overtime Against Missouri
39 of 50Here's a fun fact about Brock Osweiler: He's 6'7", the tallest quarterback in this year's draft class.
David Wilson Keeps His Feet Pumping Against Miami
40 of 50This is not only great field vision by Virginia Tech's David Wilson, but the way that he plays to the whistle is truly impressive.
Kirk Cousins' Record-Breaking Touchdown Pass
41 of 50With this touchdown pass, Kirk Cousins passed Jeff Smoker for most touchdowns thrown in Michigan State history.
Phenomenal Interception off of a Pass Intended for Dwight Jones
42 of 50North Carolina's Dwight Jones may be headed to the NFL, but I'm sure he'll never forget this bizarre Zaviar Gooden interception in the Independence Bowl.
Nick Toon's Four-Yard Touchdown Against Penn State
43 of 50Wisconsin's Nick Toon runs a quality route here and snags a perfectly-thrown pass right in the middle of some traffic.
Trent Richardson Doesn't Stop Running
44 of 50This is what coaches mean when they say "play to the whistle."
Trent Richardson is a workhorse.
Isaiah Pead's 50 Yard Touchdown Against Louisville
45 of 50Wow...Isiah Pead is fast.
We'll just have to wait to see if his speed can translate at the NFL level.
Kirk Cousins' Unbelievable Hail Mary
46 of 50At first it may not look like he crossed the end zone, but upon further review Michigan State was awarded the touchdown.
On a side note, how strong is Kirk Cousins' arm? Pretty strong.
David Wilson's Epic Stiff Arm
47 of 50Talk to the hand!
LaMichael James' 53-Yard Touchdown Run Against Cal
48 of 50LaMichael James may not go in the top two rounds, but he is one of the fastest running backs in this year's draft.
He has elite, blazing speed.
Andrew Luck Has a Rocket of an Arm
49 of 50This is why Andrew Luck is going to be selected first overall by the Indianapolis Colts to ultimately replace Peyton Manning.
Morris Claiborne Jumps the Pattern and Picks off A.J. McCarron
50 of 50Morris Claiborne has some of the best ball skills that I have seen in a cornerback for quite some time.
He is going to be something special.
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