2012 NFL Mock Draft: Full 7-Round St. Louis Rams Mock Draft

The St. Louis Rams shouldn't turn away from franchise quarterback Sam Bradford in favor of Stanford sensation Andrew Luck if they are awarded the No. 1 pick in the 2012 NFL draft.

Believe it or not though, with the Indianapolis Colts on a two-game win streak, the Rams find themselves as the worst team in the league at 2-13, and could very well hold the No. 1 overall pick when all is said and done.

They would have a decision to make: Stick with a quarterback with a history of injuries, or go with the sure-bet best quarterback in the draft.

Every week Bleacher Report NFL Draft lead writer Matt Miller and Andrew Kulha break down the NFL, college football and the NFL draft on their draft show Fourth And Long: A Football Podcast.

If you're a fan of the St. Louis Rams we have quite the treat for you. Here's the audio of Matt Miller's full mock draft for the Rams:

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Here are Matt's picks for the St. Louis Rams, with Kulha’s analysis:

Rd 1 Pick 1- PREDICTED TRADE- Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

The Rams are going to take a long look at Andrew Luck, but in the end they have to believe they have their guy in Sam Bradford.

Currently projected as No. 8 overall, the Miami Dolphins have been desperate for a franchise quarterback, and trading up for Luck is too good of an opportunity to pass up on. It's going to cost them a lot though, as Miller projects the price for Luck would be hefty (2012 Round 1, 2012 Round 2, 2013 Round 1, 2013 Round 2, 2014 Round 1).

AK's Breakdown: At 6'1" 215 pounds he's got decent size, but he's a very good possession receiver. Knows how to use his body to shield the defender from the ball and has good hands. Plays the ball in the air extremely well and makes smart adjustments. Great "yards after the catch" receiver. Good field vision. Great in the running game and is a solid blocker.

Miller's Take: Blackmon gives the Rams a big play threat and a true No. 1 wide receiver, something Sam Bradford has never had before. Depending on the system the new coaching staff brings to St. Louis, Blackmon could be used in a number of ways. He's similar to 2011 first-rounder Julio Jones as a receiver and will give the team a true run-after-catch threat.

Rd 2 Pick 1- Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State 

AK's Breakdown: Worthy is a game-changer at defensive tackle. At 6'3" 310 pounds he's got great size and athleticism to go with it. Very strong bull-rush move and has the speed to pursue the quarterback in the backfield. He really breaks down and owns his respective gap in the run game. Slight tendency to overrun the play. Can play either side of the line, has a very good inside swim move. He's essentially a first-round pick. 

Miller's Take: The Rams need defense, badly. Jerel Worthy is a three-technique defensive tackle who has the burst to penetrate the offensive line and wreak havoc in the backfield. He's not much against the run, but he'll learn to be a hole plugger up front. In due time, Worthy will team with Chris Long and Robert Quinn to give St. Louis a terrifying  defensive line.

Rd 2 Pick 8- Lavonte David, OLB, Nebraska

AK's Breakdown: David is extremely good in pass coverage. Makes his first step and read and is quick enough to stay with the offensive player. Very quick first step. Fills the hole and gets to the line of scrimmage quickly. At 6'1" 225 pounds, he is more of a finesse linebacker, which is good in coverage and on edge blitzes, but he may need to bulk up a bit to be really effective in the NFL.

Miller's Take: A bit undersized, David will see his stock hinge on the needs of teams running a 4-3 defense. He's purely a weakside linebacker at the next level, but David is great in coverage and has some skill as a potential pass rusher. He's an athletic 'backer who won't be great in run support, but he's a tough, assignment-style player who can be dependable in support.

Rd 3 Pick 1- Isaiah Pead, RB, Cincinnati

AK's Breakdown: Very good in the open field. Can get to the second level, make the defender miss and then he's off to the races. Shifty in the backfield, sees cut-back lanes very well. Breakaway speed, definitely a home run hitter.

Miller's Take: 

A hard-nosed runner with talent between the tackles, Isaiah Pead gives the Rams a complementary back to Steven Jackson—something they haven't had with SJax in the backfield. Pead has the breakaway speed that the Rams want in a secondary runner, but he's also dangerous wearing down a defense. He has the speed to take a small hole and turn it into a big gain.

Rd 4 Pick 1- Johnathan Banks, CB, Mississippi State 

AK’s Breakdown: Very athletic and big corner at 6'2" 185 pounds. He can make plays, as is evident by the 12 interceptions in his college career. Will be an instant impact in the punt-return game. Is a very shifty runner with the ball and can take it back to the house.

Miller’s Take: A tall, lean cover man with good skills to translate in both zone and man coverage, Banks also brings value as a punt returner. Fourth-round picks rarely start, but Banks has a unique skill set and could be seen in nickel packages and on special teams heavily in his first season.

Rd 5 Pick 1- TRADED 

This pick was traded away for wide receiver Brandon Lloyd. At first it was a conditional sixth-round pick but was upgraded to a fifth rounder when Lloyd made the minimum 30 receptions with the Rams.

Rd 6 Pick 1- Tyler Nielsen, OLB, Iowa 

AK’s Breakdown: At 6'4" 235 pounds, Neilsen has good size and should be a good contributor on special teams right off the bat. He’s doesn’t do anything to stand out, with just one sack and one interception in four years at Iowa, but he did rack up 121 total tackles, 60 of them in his senior season. He will be a good developmental player. 

Miller’s Take: Another pick with an eye toward depth and special teams, Nielsen is a sleeper worth keeping your eyes on. He has great size at 6'3" and 235 lbs plus 4.5 speed. He will not only be a factor on special teams, but could sneak into the lineup as a strongside linebacker at times. Nielsen's a draft secret right now, but by April he could be selected much higher.

Rd 7 Pick 1- Antoine McClain, OG, Clemson 

AK’s Breakdown: At 6'5" 320 pounds, McClain has exceptional size for a guard, and has good experience as a member of Clemson’s offensive line. 2010-11 ACC Academic Honor Roll, so he’s obviously a smart player. Should be a good locker-room guy, and could develop into a starter in time.

Miller's Take:

A smart player with massive size, McClain is purely a developmental guy worth stashing on the practice squad in case the team suffers a rash of injuries along the offensive line again in 2012. McClain's worth putting money into developing. He's a high-character player with an NFL frame, he just needs to be coached up.

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