114 NFL Mock Munch! Sam Bradford goes over 80%

This is our biggest Mock Munch to date.  There were a total of 114 mock drafts updated in the NFL Mock Draft Database between March 10 and March 17.  That is 114 munched in our Weekly Mock Munch.   Out of the Top 9, we have no lead changes, matter of fact, things remained pretty stable.  We have 3 Consensus Leaders (Consensus require 60% of mocks to project that player at that slot).  This will give you the ultimate picture of just what the Mocks drafts are projecting based on their gut, their analysis, their inside info, and their perception of each teams needs.

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Here are the current Database Stats:

Total Mocks:  352 Mocks

Updated in March:   167 Mocks

BRIEF COMMENTARY:   The first 3 picks continue as Consensus picks.  This week we saw relatively stable numbers.  Many mocks are beginning to grow comfort levels with their Top 9 choices.  The biggest percentage changes for the week came at Bucs and Chiefs picks. 

STOCK UP: Sam Bradford continues each day we update the Mock database to gain more and more as the overall top projected pick for the Rams.  OT Bryan Bulaga made a move for the leading spot at No. 9 with Buffalo, and there is a small number who have begun to project Bulaga possibly to the Redskins.  Much depends on what the Lions do.  If the Lions take Russell Okung at No. 2 and the Rams do indeed take Bradford first overall, the Redskins pick gets very interesting.  OT Trent Williams is gaining popularity anywhere from 7 through 9.  Keep an eye on Tennessee DT Dan Williams at No. 9 to the Buffalo Bills. 

On to the Munch Leaders for the Top 9 Picks.  This week we also provide you the Top 4 at each of the Top spots.  This is quality stuff for you draftniks.  We ENCOURAGE and INVITE you to JOIN our Forum and discuss the draft with us.  Tell us your thoughts.  It's an open thread.

1st Pick:  ST. LOUIS RAMS (CONSENSUS PICK)

Change:  NO  Percentage:  82% (+8% from last week)

QB Sam Bradford. Each day we update the Mock Database, more and more Mocks are switching from DT Ndamukong Suh, who was once projected by 72% of mocks to go 1st overall, to Sam Bradford, who has now eclipsed the 80% mark.  The Rams need a QB and Bradford makes sense since most analysts and coaches feel Bradford is the best QB in this draft.   

Trends:  It's all Bradford, as he gains another 8% this week.  

Other projections:  DT Ndamukong Suh (12%), QB Jimmy Clausen (4%)

2nd Pick:  DETROIT LIONS (CONSENSUS PICK)

Change:  NO   Percentage:  65% (+2%)

DT Ndamukong Suh.  Suh gains 2% to 65%, solidly a Consensus pick.  There are some Mocks making a switch and flipping Suh for DT Gerald McCoy.  Not sure if McCoy's combine performance justifies it, but we will keep an eye on it.  Suh is the best defensive player in this draft and whoever gets him is getting what I think to be a NO-Miss, impact player. 

Trends:  Suh continues to gain steam here, but it is slowing, as some mocks are starting to look at OT Russell Okung.  The Lions love Okung.  Question is though, Lions really need defense as well.  We'll keep an eye on this because Okung jumped 6% from last week.

Other projections:  OT Russell Okung (21%), DT Gerald McCopy 11%)  CLICK READ BELOW AT BOTTOM FOR REST OF ARTICLE

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