2012 NFL Mock Draft: Current Predictions and Landing Spots for 1st-Round Studs

When it comes to the NFL draft, we're worried about where the legitimate studs are going to fall, right? 

You know, the guy that will make a profound and instant impact on the game and be featured in their respective sponsor's commercials as early as Christmas. 

This is where I have those guys landing on April 26th. 

2012 NFL Mock Draft (Final Pre-Draft Update)

1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford 

Luck is the most decorated and NFL-ready quarterback since, well, the guy he's replacing, Peyton Manning. Ideal for the start of the new era in Indianapolis.  

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

Griffin III has Cam Newton-like upside and is a deadly passer when standing between the tackles. The Redskins have needed a franchise quarterback for a very, very long time. 

RGIII is perfect for the high-profile NFC East. 

3. Minnesota Vikings: Matt Kalil, OT, Southern California 

4. Cleveland Browns: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

The Browns could look at Justin Blackmon here, but overall, Richardson is the better prospect and can bring more to the team's offense this season. 

I'm not necessarily a staunch Colt McCoy backer, but his life will be made much more comfortable with Richardson carrying the ball 25-30 times in the foreseeable future. The closest thing we've seen to Adrian Peterson. 

If he can stay healthy, he's got All-Pro potential. 

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

6. St. Louis Rams (trade with Washington Redskins): Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis

7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

8. Miami Dolphins: Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M

9. Carolina Panthers: Fletcher Cox, DL, Mississippi State

I'm a huge fan of Cox's versatility and power at the point of attack. He's simply not getting the publicity because although he played in the SEC, it wasn't for a legitimate powerhouse like LSU, Alabama, Georgia or Florida. 

He'll be a tremendous asset on a typically porous Panthers defensive line. 

10. Buffalo Bills: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

Floyd's got more potential to become a No. 1 receiver than Blackmon. He's bigger, just as fast, is just as capable bringing down the ball in traffic and excels at accumulating yards after the catch. 

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

12. Seattle Seahawks: Nick Perry, DE, Southern California

13. Arizona Cardinals: David DeCastro, G, Stanford

For an interior offensive lineman, DeCastro's about as "studley" as it gets. He's got ideal size at 6'4'' and 315 pounds, is a technician with a nasty streak, understands leverage and blocking angles. 

14. Dallas Cowboys: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

15. Philadelphia Eagles: Michael Brockers, DL, LSU

16. New York Jets: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa 

17. Cincinnati Bengals: Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB South Carolina

18. San Diego Chargers: Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB Alabama 

19. Chicago Bears: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

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

21. Cincinnati Bengals: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

22. Cleveland Browns (from Atlanta): Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

Wright didn't time out necessarily as well as everyone expected, but on tape, he flys. He'll add an interesting dynamic not seen in Cleveland since, well, I'm not sure. Braylon Edwards circa 2007?

23. Detroit Lions: Cordy Glenn, OL, Georgia

24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Dont'a Hightower, ILB, Alabama

25. Denver Broncos: Devon Still, DT Penn State

26. Houston Texans: Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford

After his pro day, the buzz around Coby Fleener really began. At 6'6'' and nearly 250 pounds, he's the ideal seam complement to Andre Johnson. 

He was Andrew Luck's favorite target at Stanford and he'll quickly become a go-to guy for Matt Schaub in Houston. 

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

28. Green Bay Packers: Andre Branch, DE/OLB, Clemson

29. Baltimore Ravens: Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse

30. San Francisco 49ers: Amini Silatolu, G, Midwestern State

31. New England Patriots: Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois

32. New York Giants, Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

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