While we’re all waiting for Jeff Fisher to come to a
decision I figured I’d start the mock draft process. Obviously there are several events between
now and the draft (playoff results, Senior Bowl, free-agency, and the combine)
that can shift draft boards, but it’s never too soon to start speculating. I’m not addicted to any team other than the
Rams, so I didn’t take the time to discuss the reasoning behind non-Rams picks,
but I would be willing to debate any second-guessing via the message board.
COLTS
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Andrew
Luck QB Stanford
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RAMS
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Matt
Kalil OT USC
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VIKINGS
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Riley
Reiff OT Iowa
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BROWNS
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Trent
Richardson RB Alabama
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BUCS
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Morris
Claiborne CB LSU
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REDSKINS
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Robert
Griffin III QB Baylor
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JAGUARS
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Justin
Blackmon WR Oklahoma State
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DOLPHINS
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Dre
Kirkpatrick CB Alabama
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PANTHERS
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Devon
Still DT Penn State
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BILLS
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Quinton
Coples DT North Carolina
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SEAHAWKS
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David
DeCastro OG Stanford
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CHIEFS
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Jonathan
Martin OT Stanford
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CARDINALS
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Michael
Floyd WR Notre Dame
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COWBOYS
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Alfonzo
Dennard CB Nebrasksa
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EAGLES
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Luke
Kuechly ILB Boston College
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JETS
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Kendall
Wright WR Baylor
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BENGELS
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Janoris
Jenkins CB Northern Alabama
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CHARGERS
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Cordy
Glenn OG Georgia
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BEARS
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Zebrie
Sanders OT South Florida State
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TITANS
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Melvin
Ingram OLB South Carolina
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BENGELS
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Lamar
Miller RB Miami
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BROWNS
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Ryan
Tannehill QB Texas A&M
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LIONS
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Peter
Konz C Wisconson
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STEELERS
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Dont'a
Hightower ILB Alabama
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BRONCOS
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Mohamed
Sanu WR Rutgers
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GIANTS
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Brandon
Washington OG Miami
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TEXANS
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Fletcher
Cox DT Mississippi State
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49ERS
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Alshon
Jeffery WR South Carolina
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RAVENS
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Nick
Perry DE USC
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PATRIOTS
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Courtney
Upshaw OLB Alabama
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PATRIOTS
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Mark
Barron SS Alabama
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PACKERS
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Zach
Brown OLB North Carolina
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As I said earlier, there are many league wide variables yet
to be revealed. There are several more
within the Rams organization that could influence this pick as well. First and foremost, I believe and hope that
the Rams trade this pick. It seems
reasonable to think that they could get two-number one picks, plus an
additional pick or two in later rounds, from a team desperate to acquire RGIII
(thank you Cam Newton). If they keep the
pick, it’s quite possible that the Rams take Justin Blackmon over Matt Kalil. Blackmon is highly touted, and receiver is
arguably the Rams biggest need, particularly if free agent Brandon Lloyd
follows Josh McDaniels to New England as he’s suggested. A lot of this decision will depend on what
the new coaching staff thinks of Jason Smith.
If they believe they can coach him into a serviceable right tackle, it
makes more sense to draft Blackmon. If,
however, they believe that his skill set would be better utilized at guard, or
not utilized at all, the safety of Sam Bradford will be the priority and Kalil
will be the pick.