NFL Draft 2012 Results: Bruce Irvin and Biggest Head-Scratchers from First Round

Day 1 of the 2012 NFL draft was an interesting one, to say the least. Andrew Luck hadn't even made his way to the podium before draft-day trades went flying through the Twittersphere, though it was a hefty helping of head-scratchers that truly made the first round something to behold.

These three picks were certainly justifiable in their own ways, though I'm sure Mike Ditka and Cris Carter would've had their own choice words to describe how or why they went down the way they did.

Bruce Irvin to the Seattle Seahawks at No. 15

Everyone and their mother knew that the Seahawks needed to pick up a pass-rusher (or two) in this year's draft, so it was hardly surprising that they opted to trade back three spots once it was clear that one of the top sack artists—particularly Melvin Ingram and Quinton Coples—would probably still be available.

And they still were, even after the Seahawks made their selection at No. 15.

Rather than opt for Ingram or Coples, Pete Carroll and company picked up Bruce Irvin, a speedy sack specialist out of West Virginia best known for running a 4.4 in the 40-yard dash.

It helps that Irvin is undersized for an outside linebacker, at "just" 6'3" and 245 pounds. It doesn't help, however, that his size and skill set limit his effectiveness solely to pass rushing, and that his off-field profile includes time spent in a correctional facility. 

Brandon Weeden to the Cleveland Browns at No. 22

I get it. The Browns don't care for Colt McCoy and they had two first-round picks (thanks, Atlanta!), so they spent one of them on a quarterback.

Who just so happens to be older than Aaron Rodgers.

No offense to Brandon Weeden—he was a solid quarterback at Oklahoma State—but the dude will already be over the hill by the time he's ready to be an effective starter in the NFL.

Unless Mike Holmgren has some master plan to have him compete as a rookie and not totally suck.

Then again, adding Weeden to the mix should create some lively competition under center with McCoy once camp opens up in Cleveland.

But with a first-rounder? Still seems like a bit of a stretch. 

A.J. Jenkins to the San Francisco 49ers at No. 30

The 49ers figured to bolster their corps of wide receivers in the 2012 draft, even after bringing aboard Randy Moss and Mario Manningham. They could've opted for a projected first-rounder like Georgia Tech's Stephen Hill or LSU's Rueben Randle with the 30th pick.

Instead, they went with a bit of a curveball, picking up Illinois speedster A.J. Jenkins.

To be sure, there's plenty to like about Jenkins. He's a fast pass-catcher who's good (if not great) at creating separation between himself and his defender and going after balls thrown his way. He's also drawn rave reviews for his intangibles and his character, perhaps in no way better exemplified by his inclusion on the Big Ten all-academic team.

The bigger concern for Jenkins rests with his durability.