2012 NFL Mock Draft: David Molk and the Best Late-Round BCS School OLs

In the 2012 NFL draft, Round 1 could potentially have as many as six offensive lineman get selected. Obviously guys like USC's Matt Kalil and Iowa's Riley Reiff will go among others.

However, there's also some really solid talent in the later rounds that won't get selected until Saturday. For teams needing to add some serious talented-depth in the trenches, the following hogs can get the job done.

Quinton Saulsberry, Mississippi State

A guy who can play both center and either guard position, Mississippi State's Quinton Saulsberry is going vastly under-the-radar. Here's a guy who helped pave the way for running back Vick Ballard and the Bulldogs running attack that averaged 175 rush yards per game.

Considering that the Bulldogs play in the SEC and had one of the most difficult schedules in 2011, that's quite impressive. Having to face elite defenses like Alabama, LSU, Georgia and South Carolina, all of which finished ranked Nos. 1 through 4 in total defense in 2011, you can imagine how difficult it was to play at a consistently high-level.

Still, Saulsberry got the job done despite being undersized. He proved his talent as a reliable starter for Mississippi State with that nasty attitude about dominating defensive fronts, exploding at the snap and possessing lateral quickness with great balance.

He can at times, take himself out of plays by being overaggressive, however, the wherewithal of reading NFL defenses and adjusting to scraping linebackers will come with experience.

David Molk, Michigan

Perhaps the most impressive aspect about Michigan's David Molk, is that he played center for three different quarterbacks during his tenure. In 2008, it was Steven Threet, Tate Forcier in 2009 and Denard Robinson in 2010 and '11.

Regardless of what level and the type of offensive philosophy, having to play with a different quarterback under center or in shotgun for most of one's career is not easy. Molk not only made it look easy, but the Wolverines offense simply kept improving each year.

The 2011 season, though, was Molk's finest performance as he created interior running lanes for Robinson and the Wolverines averaged almost 222 rush yards per game.

With an impressive football IQ, agility, body control and tenacious blocking attitude, Molk embodies what we expect in offensive lineman that come from Michigan.

Now, he does have some durability concerns after missing the majority of 2009. However, we've seen players overcome injuries before, so Molk's consistent health in 2010 and 2011 will override that issue.

Levy Adcock, Oklahoma State

If you want to talk about excellent consistency at pass protection, look no further than Oklahoma State's Levy Adcock.

The best offensive lineman for the Cowbooys in 2010 and 2011, Adcock and Co. allowed just 20 sacks of quarterback Brandon Weeden the past two seasons. Considering that Weeden attempted 1,075 passes during both seasons, that's allowing an average of just one sack every 54 dropbacks.

In other words, Weeden was sacked less than once per game on average and his protection is a big reason why the Pokes offense averaged almost 390 pass yards per game in 2011.

Adcock is also a solid run-blocker, as he's consistently quick off the snap and has the field awareness to wall off inside linebackers and stunting defensive linemen.

Like most rookies, he'll likely begin as a right tackle, but with his legit dominance at pass protecting, we'll see Adcock get entrusted as the blindside left tackle in no time.

2012 First-Round NFL Mock Draft

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB (Stanford)	17. Cincinnati Bengals (From OAK): Janoris Jenkins, CB (Northern Alabama)
2. Washington Redskins: (From STL): Robert Griffin III, QB (Baylor)	18. San Diego Chargers: Alshon Jeffery, WR (South Carolina)
3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT (USC)	19. Chicago Bears: Stephon Gilmore, CB (South Carolina)
4. Cleveland Browns: Justin Blackmon, WR (Oklahoma State)	20. Tennessee Titans: Dontari Poe, DT (Memphis)
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Trent Richardson, RB (Alabama)	21. Cincinnati Bengals: Cordy Glenn, OG (Georgia)
6. St. Louis Rams (From WAS): Morris Claiborne, CB (LSU)	22. Cleveland Browns (From ATL): Courtney Upshaw, LB (Alabama)
7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Riley Reiff, OT (Iowa)	23. Detroit Lions: Zach Brown, LB (North Carolina)
8. Miami Dolphins: David DeCastro, OG (Stanford)	24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Adams, OT (Ohio State)
9. Carolina Panthers: Melvin Ingram, LB (South Carolina)	25. Denver Broncos: Fletcher Cox, DT (Mississippi State)
10. Buffalo Bills: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB (Alabama)	26. Houston Texans: Kendall Wright, WR (Baylor)
11. Kansas City Chiefs: Michael Brockers, DT (LSU)	27. New England Patriots (From NO): Whitney Mercilus, DE (Illinois)
12. Seattle Seahawks: Devon Still, DT (Penn State)	28. Green Bay Packers: Nick Perry, DE (USC)
13. Arizona Cardinals: Jonathan Martin, OT (Stanford)	29. Baltimore Ravens: Dont'a Hightower, LB (Alabama)
14. Dallas Cowboys: Quinton Coples, DE (North Carolina)	30. San Francisco 49ers: Stephen Hill, WR (Georgia Tech)
15. Philadelphia Eagles: Luke Kuechly, LB (Boston College)	31. New England Patriots: Jerel Worthy, DT (Michigan State)
16. New York Jets: Michael Floyd, WR (Notre Dame)	32. New York Giants: Dwayne Allen, TE (Clemson)

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