2012 NFL Free Agents: Power Ranking Top Available Targets

Most of the top free agents in the NFL this offseason have been re-signed, moved elsewhere on a new contract or been hit with a franchise tag.

However, there are still a few decent players left in the 2012 class, so let’s take a look at the top three (non offensive linemen) available.

Andre Carter

Carter was one of the top pass rushers for the Super Bowl runner-up New England Patriots last year. He went down with a torn quadriceps tendon at the end of the season and missed the playoff run.

New England should be trying to bring Carter back for the 2012-13 campaign, but a number of teams who need someone to rack up sacks will be giving his agent a call.  

Dallas Clark

Last season, the Colts were missing more than just Peyton Manning. Dallas Clark went down after 11 subpar games and was subsequently released as Indianapolis starts a rebuilding process.

He’s still an excellent receiving TE in the right system, and more than a few teams should be interested in bringing in the 32-year-old stud.

Aubrayo Franklin

Franklin is a physical nose tackle that can clog up lanes in the middle and distract pass protectors in any number of schemes.

He spent last season with the Saints after great seasons with the Ravens and 49ers. Now he is available, and a team that needs a 6’2”, 310-pound monster on their line should give him a ring.