2012 NFL Mock Draft: Workout Warriors That Will Dominate Right Away

The NFL combine is long gone, but teams haven't forgotten about the workout warriors who showed off in Indianapolis. In fact, some of them are set to dominate the league the minute they step on the field.

Speed kills in today's game, and some of the best athletes also happen to be some of the players. That is not always the case, but there are workout warriors who dominate.

Here's a look at the best in this year's draft class.

1. Indianapolis Colts (2-14): Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

Luck is actually a very gifted athlete and a phenomenal football player, but the Colts have some holes to fill before he'll dominate anything.

2. *Washington Redskins (5-11): Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

The Heisman Trophy winner is a brilliant athlete whose playmaking skills will give him a better chance to succeed immediately than Luck, but he still plays in a terribly difficult division.

3. Minnesota Vikings (3-13): Matt Kalil, OT, USC

Kalil's feet are the thing that set him apart, and that is part of the reason why he'll dominate immediately.

The USC tackle was so good for the Trojans that he actually kept a top-10 tackle in last year's draft on the right side of the line because of his skill.

Regardless of where Kalil goes, he'll have star immediately.

4. Cleveland Browns (4-12): Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

The Crimson Tide running back is a complete freak of an athlete. His combination of size, strength and speed is reminiscent of Adrian Peterson, and he's arguably the best running back prospect since AP was drafted in 2007.

Barring injury, Richardson will absolutely dominate this season regardless of where he goes.

He can make plays out of the backfield, can handle a full load and will start immediately.

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers (4-12): Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

Claiborne is a great athlete, but he'll get picked on as a rookie.

6. *St. Louis Rams (2-14): Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

Blackmon has great football skills, but he isn't a dominant athlete. He'll be a big producer right off the bat, though.

7. Jacksonville Jaguars (5-11): Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

Floyd is also a better football player than athlete, but he'll be a star from the get-go.

8. Miami Dolphins (6-10): Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M

Don't expect much from Tannehill in his first season.

9. Carolina Panthers (6-10): Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

Gilmore's stock is going through the roof right now, and his combination of athleticism and size is the reason why.

But like all rookie cornerbacks, he's going to get picked on.

10. Buffalo Bills (6-10): Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

This is a high spot for Reiff, and he'll likely fall down the board on draft day. Athleticism isn't necessarily his strongest point.

11. Kansas City Chiefs (7-9): Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis

A freak athlete who dominated the combine, Poe's future in the league is questionable at best. He has great potential, but it remains to be seen how good he'll really be.

12. Seattle Seahawks (7-9): Quinton Coples, DE, UNC

Coples is a good, not great, athlete, and how much success he'll have depends on what position he plays.

13. Arizona Cardinals (8-8): Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College

A better-than-expected athlete, Kuechly is going to dominate from day one. His instincts and tackling ability make him a sure-fire top-15 pick.

14. Dallas Cowboys (8-8): David DeCastro, OG, Stanford

Not much for athleticism, DeCastro is an interior mauler who will be a huge help to whichever team he's drafted too.

15. Philadelphia Eagles (8-8): Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State

The super versatile defensive lineman has great feet and athleticism for a man his size. He's steadily moved up the draft board during the process and could sneak into the top 10.

Depending on what position he plays, he'll make a big impact.

16. New York Jets (8-8): Mark Barron, S, Alabama

Barron is the draft's hottest prospect right now, and there is talk of him winding up in the top 10. He's a better football player than athlete, but he has limited upside.

17. Cincinnati Bengals (via OAK 8-8): Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

Kirkpatrick has elite potential, but it will take some time for him to put it all together.

18. San Diego Chargers (8-8): Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama

The third straight Alabama player off the board is also a better football player than athlete. Like Barron, he will be a player immediately if put in the right defense.

19. Chicago Bears (8-8): Cordy Glenn, OG, Georgia

Glenn may not dominate, but he's a gifted athlete for a man his size and has great versatility and upside.

20. Tennessee Titans (9-7): Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

Ingram's draft stock has a cooled a bit, but if he picks up on Sundays were he left off on Saturdays, look out.

21. Cincinnati Bengals (9-7): Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

RGIII's top weapon has a lot of upside, but he won't dominate early.

22. Cleveland Browns (via ATL 10-6): Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech

A potential-based pick, Hill needs times before his elite athleticism can be used.

23. Detroit Lions (10-6): Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

Johnny Martin keeps sliding down the board, and he'll need to get stronger just to start in this league.

24. Pittsburgh Steelers (12-4): Dont'a Hightower, ILB, Alabama

A good, not great, athlete, Hightower has the potential to dominate immediately in the Steelers' defense. He flies to the football, is a screamer downhill with good tackling ability and can blitz too.

25. Denver Broncos (8-8): Michael Brockers, DT, LSU

The LSU redshirt sophomore is one of the more intriguing picks in this draft. Brockers has very good athleticism and elite potential, but he may not be ready to dominate just yet.

The Broncos, however, have a huge need on the interior of their defense, and he may be thrust into action.

If Brockers takes to the coaching and is put on the field in a position to succeed, he'll be an impact player early.

26. Houston Texans (10-6): Reuben Randle, WR, LSU

Houston can afford to take a chance on a receiver here, and Randle has a ton of untapped potential. 

27. New England Patriots (via NO 13-3): Nick Perry, DE/OLB, USC

A gifted athlete off the edge, Perry would be a huge hit with the New England Patriots. Bill Belichick's team needs help all over the defensive front, and it wouldn't be surprising to see them use both of their first-round picks on players there.

Perry has a great combination of strength and speed and could be player very early in his career. With the Patriots, he'd get a chance to pin his ears back and get after the passer on almost every down.

28. Green Bay Packers (15-1): Whitney Mercilus, DE/OLB, Illinois

Mercilus is a bit of risk here, but opposite Clay Matthews Jr,. he could be a force. His length and athleticism are something the Packers are missing in their front seven.

29. Baltimore Ravens (12-4): Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin

The massive center won't see the field immediately, but he's a good insurance policy for this team.

30. San Francisco 49ers (13-3): Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina

A gifted playmaker, Jeffery has to mature before he can dominate.

31. New England Patriots (13-3): Kendall Reyes, DT, Connecticut

It may not show up on the stat sheet, but Reyes would be a huge contributor for the Patriots in his rookie season. He's a hard worker with good upside at a position of need.

32. New York Giants (9-7): Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford

The Stanford tight end has big-time potential, especially if he winds up in New York.

He blazed a sub 4.6 40-yard dash at his pro day workout, and at 6'6", 247 pounds, that is one impressive feat.

His combination of size and speed make for a potent weapon at the next level. And, if he happens to be in New York, he'll have a great opportunity to put up big numbers with Eli Manning throwing and Hakeem Nicks and Victor Cruz drawing coverage.

*Rams trade No. 2 overall pick to Redskins for 2012, 2013, 2014 first-round picks and 2012 second-round pick.