Chris Marve, LB Vanderbilt

Marve is one of the more experienced players in college football. He enrolled at Vanderbilt in 2007 and has been a starter ever since. He is been a solid contributor for the Commodores making plays all over the field. He considered entering the 2011 NFL draft but opted not to. That was a good decision as he has played better this season. This season Marve has really progressed he is first on the team with tackles 85 and has 1.5 sacks along with 1 interception and a forced fumble.

However Marve is undersized at 6'0 242lbs he has added bulk during his Junior and Senior campaigns. He can make up for being undersized with his speed in which he has been clocked in at running a 4.62 40. He is a very solid player but isn't that type of player who posses rare athleticsm or talent. Going into the draft Marve projects as a third round draft choice. He does have the potential to move higher with a good outing at the combine.

Julian Miller, DE West Virginia

Miller is a well built player who has the ability to explode off the line of scrimmage and stuff runs and fall back in coverage and make plays. He does have some room for improvement and could add some bulk to the lower half of his body to make him a stronger and more explosive player. Miller is great at getting a jump start on the snap. He has long arms which allow him to initiate contact and then disengage. This season The Mountaineers have moved Miller inside but he has still been as productive totalling a 40+ tackle and 6+ sack season for the third straight season.

Miller has a good motor and will chase plays down, but at times he plays to upright against the run he will need to do a better job of reacting and locating the ball. Miller has a lot of things to like his explosiveness off the line and his long arms. He will need to improvement his footwork, balance and pad leverage in order to make the leap into the NFL. At this moment in time Miller projects as a 4th or 5th round pick.

Mike Martin, DT Michigan

Martin is the anchor in the middle for the Wolverines. He is a very productive players who has a great inside presence whilst playing Defensive Tackle. What separates Martin from others is that he can constantly get leverage in a one on one match. Martin is a good fit for a 4-3 scheme but vastly undersized and inexperienced if he was put into a 3-4 scheme which he wouldn't excel or fit in. Due to him being undersized he can still win one on one match ups more often the he loses them. In turn he can then get good leverage and be in a good position to release and pursue the ball carrier.

Martin is very good at identifying the running lane and collapsing it. He does this even when he is blocked. He may not be the most athletic player on the field but he has a high motor which allows him to pursue plays and make a tackle. He does lack explosion off the line which he will need to improve in order to be an every down player. Going into the draft Martin looks like a solid player on tape but the combine could hurt his stock. He will most likely land in the third round of the draft.

Devon Still, DT Penn State

Still is a big force in the middle for Penn State. He is a very good run stopper and has the ability to blow up plays with ease. His coverage play may no be the best but that is something that can be taught at the next level. Still has the ability to push people out of his way and move between the tackles. He may not be able to run after ball carriers but still can create havoc for offensive lineman with his physicality.

For him to be successful at the next level Still will need to improve his pass rushing skills and develop more techniques to rush. He will also need to improve his rush ability when shooting gaps or improving his first step. Teams will need to work on him if they want him to be a consistent third down player and contribute at all times. Going into the draft Still projects as a 2nd or 3rd round pick.

Coryell Judie, CB Texas A&M

Judie isn't the most physical corner but he makes up for it with read and react plays which he excels in. He is also a very good off-man and zone coverage corner. Some say that because he isn't physical he won't succeed in the NFL. But with the right coaching he can become a very good player. Judie isn't your average athlete he demonstrates good body control and is very effective when closing in on the ball, getting there straight away. He is a very fast player and he has great fluidity in his hips which allow him to lose little to no speed when changing direction.

A downside to his game is that he isn't a top player in terms of man coverage though he has shown vast improvement this year. He will need to make sure that he doesn't lose his technique when back peddling as at times he can get sloppy and starts chopping his feet after the 5 yard mark. He will need to learn to plant his feet and move off.

At 5'11 Judie isn't afraid to make tackles. He does well to stop screens and tackle ball carriers for loss. Going into the draft Judie will land in the third round and will most likely be a nickel corner in a zone heavy defence but has the ability to be a starter on most teams.

Cam Johnson, DE Virginia

Johnson is a very versatile player he has played both Linebacker in a 3-4 scheme and Defensive End in a 4-3 scheme. He excelled when moved to Defensive End registering 6.5 sacks in his first season playing there. His production has dropped somewhat this year but he has still had a strong year. Missing 2 games this season he has only managed 4 sacks but has been productive and helped the Cavaliers on the defence as he is a great presence. Even though he has only managed 4 sacks he totalled 10 tackles for loss.

Johnson is perfectly sized to play DE at 6'4 and 270lbs he is a great fit where he lines up mainly because his best asset is his size. Johnson has a high motor and runs a 47 40 he has been clocked running as low as 4.67. At times Johnson will explode in games throwing weaker offensive lineman around. He could do with a few more moves to try and confuse lineman and get a break on the ball. With a good finish to the season and a strong show at the combine, Johnson will be a great 2nd choice in the draft.

2012 Mock Draft 3.0

Hey guys, I'm back with my 3rd mock draft. This time I'm going to include the teams i think each player will go to according to their current pick in the draft.

1. Indianapolis (0-12) Andrew Luck QB Stanford

2. Minnesota (2-10) Matt Kalil T Southern Cal

3. St. Louis (2-10) Morris Claiborne CB LSU

4. Jacksonville (3-9) Justin Blackmon WR Oklahoma State

5. Washington (4-8) Robert Griffin III QB Baylor

6. Miami (4-8) Matt Barkley QB Southern Cal

7. Philadelphia (4-8) Luke Keuchly LB Boston College

8. Carolina (4-8) Michael Floyd WR Notre Dame

9. Cleveland (4-8) Quinton Coples LB North Carolina

10. Tampa Bay (4-8) Dre Kirkpatrick CB Alabama

11. Arizona (5-7) Donald Martin T Stanford

12. Seattle (5-7) Janoris Jenkins CB North Alabama

13. Buffalo (5-7) Alshon Jeffrey WR South Carolina

14. Kansas City (5-7) Reilly Reiff T Iowa

15. San Diego (5-7) Vontaze Burfict LB Arizona State

16. Chicago (7-5) Mike Adams T Ohio State

17. Tennessee (7-5) Melvin Ingram DE South Carolina

18. Denver (7-5) Brandon Thompson DT Clemson

19. Cleveland - from Atlanta (7-5) Landry Jones QB Oklahoma

20. Cincinnati -from Oakland (7-5) Trent Richardson RB Alabama

21. New York Jets (7-5) Courtney Upshaw OLB Alabama

22. Detroit (7-5) Zach Brown OLB North Carolina

23. Cincinnati (7-5) Alfonzo Dennard CB Nebraska

24. Houston (9-3) David DeCastro OG Stanford

25. Dallas (7-5) Devon Still DT Penn State

26. New York Giants (6-6) Manti Te'o LB Notre Dame

27. Baltimore (9-3) Dont'a Hightower LB Alabama

28. San Francisco (10-2) Whitney Mercilus LB Illinois

29. New England - from New Orleans (9-3) Trade Down

30. New England (9-3) Mark Barron S Alabama

31. Pittsburgh (9-3) Vinny Curry LB Marshall

32. Green Bay (12-0) Cordy Glenn OG Georgia

Dontari Poe, DT Memphis

Poe is a big force in the middle for Memphis. At all times he should be double blocked because he will shred opposing teams to shreds if left in open space to run at the ball carrier. Poe posses good burst off the line and has the ability to make the pocket collapse. At this moment in time Poe isn't an every down player he will need to work on his conditioning in order to be an every down player and contribute. But due to him not being an every down player has an upside he is always ready and even when double teamed he can still beat both blockers and get to the ball.

Poe's upper body strength is amazing he can grab hold of ball carriers and single handily pull them down with one hand. He does lack some rush passing skills which can be taught at the next level. Whilst also trying to split blockers more often and attack different gaps in the line. With Poe you get a player with great feet which allow him to explode off the line which allows him to get into tight spaces and blow plays up. He is a very instinctive player and will find the line a running back is going down and close it. Rarely do you see him beaten off the line he makes use of he long arms and keeps leverage. Going into the draft Poe has had a great season for Memphis and has really showed scouts what they want to see. Poe will land in the second round potentially falling into the third.

Mike Adams, OT Ohio State

Mike Adams has been suspended for 7 games throughout his college career. For some scouts this may raise red flags as he may be unreliable and have issues beyond their control. Whilst also affecting his draft stock lower and lower. Adams has great size and strength he is one of those players who you know is ready to go pro and will make an impact. His footwork in superb and excels in that area. He can also improve on his technique which will help him become a more finished tackle. He is a very good pass blocker but in terms on run blocking its defiantly something that he could improve on. At times he will not take on his assignment and be left in open space blocking no one.

Going into the draft Adams has had a season that wasn't his best but will still earn him a high pick in the draft. He will most likely land in the second as he has really come on from his junior year. It may even be possible that he could be a 1st round draft choice.

Marvin McNutt, WR Iowa

McNutt is a very unique prospect he posses the ability to play like a small player and has great height. He excels when playing through zone defences running rampart and putting up big yard after the catch. He can make catches away from his body and with his height can out jump many DB's to catch the ball at its highest point. He is a very good athlete who has a very good Football IQ and can read defences and understand what they are trying to do. At 6'4 he can be a threat in the end zone and is a reliable receiver when a play is needed. He still has room to add more bulk to his frame and become a more physical player.


He may not be the fastest player but he makes up for that with his quick burst to get in and out of cuts quickly and effectively. He may not be the No.1 Receiver on a team but for teams who like to control the ball McNutt is your guy. He will catch any ball thrown in his direction and move the chains. His biggest asset is the way he using his feet to get off the line and then uses his quickness to get up the field. Once he locates the ball he uses his body and block defenders. He is a player who you can rely on to keep the ball safe. He won't make basket catches often and will secure the ball as soon as get catches it. He won't be the quickest WR in the draft running a 4.50 40 yard dash. Going into the draft McNutt will be able to showcase his talents at the combine and will land in the 3rd round.

T.Y. Hilton, WR Florida International

Hilton is a undersized WR but will make you pay if you don't give him the respect he deserves. He is a shifty WR with great speed and will make big plays all day. He shows great burst and explosion to pull away from defenders after a catch is made usually resulting in a touchdown. He makes use of this as Florida International set up a lot of bubble screens and short passes to get him more involved and make use of his skills. If Hilton is left in open space he can be very dangerous. However Offensive Coordinators may create several plays designated just for him in order to get him more involved and put him to use. He does well to catch the ball when thrown away from his body. He does struggle with getting off Press Coverage. One concern if that his route running isn't great but that is something he can learn when drafted.

Going into the draft Hilton with a strong pro day and workouts along with a good show at the Senior Bowl will be able to show what he has. He will most likely be a 3rd round pick falling into the later rounds 4th or 5th.

Andre Branch, DE Clemson

Branch has everything needed to be a successful DE in the NFl. he posses great strength, height and physical attributes. He has a quick first step and good burst to get around and close to the ball. Due to him having good size 6'5 270lbs he has the potential to be a star at DE at the next level. The way in which Branch makes use of his hands allows him to play both the pass and run. Doing this allows to control the offensive lineman and disengage if needed.

He has a good nose for the ball which is helped by the way he creates space by locking out blockers. Branch brings a lot of upsides going into the draft. But like every player he has areas he can improve to become the complete player. He needs to develop more pass rushing techniques whether it be a spin move as at times he can become predictable. Going into the draft Branch has shown he can do it all. On the season he has 10.5 sacks along with 73 tackles. His stock will continue to rise. On Draft day he would be a solid 1st round pick potentially a top 15 pick falling at worst into the top part of the 2nd.

Travis Lewis, LB Oklahoma

Lewis has been a great asset to Oklahoma's D he had constantly put up big number in the tackling game and been there when they needed a stop. As a freshmen he had an amazing 144 tackles along with that he had 11.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and 4 interceptions. During his Sophomore year he did the same with more intensity breaking the 100 tackle mark again. He had a Sophomore slump going into his Junior year but returned to finish his senior year. His Senior season may not have been his best he finished the year with 80 tackles after missing one game along with 2 forced fumbles and an interception.

When playing at weak side Linebacker Lewis really shows off his ability and athleticism and allows him to be himself giving him freedom to make plays often. Going into the draft Lewis is defiantly a top 10 linebacker and will most likely be taken in the 1st round if not he will fall no lower than the 2nd.

Ryan Tannehill, QB Texas A&M

Tannehill a former Wide Receiver converted to Quarterback. As you would assume Tannehill posses great speed. He does have a lean frame and will need to bulk in order to avoid getting pushed around with ease. He is a very mobile and will be moving all the time. When he does tuck and run there a some issues raised about his footwork and mechanics. Tannehill has great height for the quarterback position which is what scouts are looking for he is a smooth flowing motion with a quick release which allows him to make accurate throws on short and medium routes. However on the deeper routes you can see the lack of arm strength because at times the ball is under thrown. He has had a up and down season with the Aggies the finished 6-6 after close losses when they were leading in buy many points. His stock may rise but at the end of the day he is very inexperienced. Going into the draft Tannehill will be a solid 3rd round pick potentially climbing into the 2nd.

Audie Cole, LB North Carolina State

Cole has been a leader of NC State's defence for the past few years. He led the team in tackles his Sophomore year and was tied for the lead his junior. Through 12 games this season Cole has recorded 97 tackles, 9.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks and 2 forced fumbles.  Cole is a great athlete who has played many positions during his career his was recruited as both a Safety and Quarterback. With this he has been able to adept well to playing Linebacker and uses his knowledge of the game to give him the upper hand.

He is a very solid player when it comes to both the run and pass. He runs a 4.8 40 yard dash which is really his only downside going into the draft he will want to try and improve this trying to break into the 4.65 40 yard. Going into the draft Cole will most likely be a 3rd round draft choice.

Jayron Hosley, CB Virginia Tech

Finishing the 2011 regular season with 56 tackles, 3 interceptions, 8 pass deflections and two forced fumble. Hosley has a had  productive year for the Hokies. He is not only a very good defensive player but contributes on special teams. He is averaging 11.1 yards per punt return which is very impressive. He really came on as a sophomore in 2010 were had recorded 9 interceptions. Hosley is somewhat undersized at 5'10 and 171lbs. He runs a 4.50 40 yard dash but has been clocked running a 4.42. His good hands make him a threat when the ball is thrown in his direction. If the ball is near him and he gets his hands on it he will make a play on it. His vertical leap is very good for a player of his size and allows him to make up for deficiencies in his pass coverage as he is able to leap with taller receivers. At times however he can get held up at the line by bigger and more physical receivers. Going into the draft in 2012 Hosley has been overall a very good player for Virginia Tech but at times has showed some weakness. He has the possibility to land in the 2nd round dropping into the 3rd.

George Bryan, TE North Carolina State

After redshirting in 2007, Byran was forced straight into action his freshman year. 3rd on the Depth Chart his freshman year Bryan did a fantastic job of stepping in for the top 2 TE's on the Depth Chart. During his freshman year he totalled 18 receptions for 201 yards. Using his size and height as an advantage he made himself a good red-zone threat. Due to that he ended his freshman season with 4 touchdowns. Going into 2009 Russell Wilson was at the helm and as a result Bryan was more involved in NC State's passing attack. He racked up 40 receptions and 6 touchdowns with his receptions being the 2nd highest on the team. 2010 many deemed to be his last year at North Carolina State he finished the season with an impressive 35 receptions for 369 yards and 3 touchdowns.

During the process he decided to stay and finish his career at NC State. His senior year wasn't as productive as his previous 2 but he stilled managed to record 30 receptions, 302 yards and 4 touchdowns despite missing the season opener. Going into the 2012 draft Bryan has dropped down the boards somewhat due to him being a senior. If he had declared last year he would of been one of the top tight ends probably landing in the 2nd or 3rd round. However due to him being a senior and his production decreasing Bryan will most likely be a 3rd round pick. If he impresses on his workouts and in the combine he could be a solid 2nd round choice.

Juron Criner, WR Arizona

Criner is one of the top prospects at WR this season. He had a breakout season in 2010 in which he had 82 receptions, 1233 yards and 11 touchdowns. However this season hasn't been his best but with the situation in Arizona as it is he performed well. This season he played in all but one game. He finished the season with 75 receptions, 956 yards and 11 touchdowns. Criner played outstandingly well in the last 2 games totalling 18 receptions, 263 yards and 3 touchdowns taking into consideration both of these teams were easily the better team. He has a good frame and great size. His ball catching skills are good but at times does let the ball into his frame. Along with his height he complements that with good speed.

A bonus for teams interested in him are that there are no reported character issues meaning he will not cause mayhem when signing contracts or being the go to guy so to speak. However he does play in a pass-happy offence which is used in order for him to get open. Some scouts view this as a negative. A somewhat bigger concern may be his ability to get off the line when jammed. He posses good knowledge and uses his speed and acceleration to get a step on DB's  these are ways he usually finds open space. Going into the 2012 draft with the year that Criner has had he will be a 2nd round draft pick. If he impresses in his workouts and at the combine that could potentially rise to a 1st round pick.

Devin Taylor, DE/OLB South Carolina

Taylor is one of those player who at the end of the season somehow rises on the draft boards and take some people by surprise. Taylor has everything NFL scouts love potential, athleticism and quickness. Making use of those skills this season he has worked his way up those boards. His 2011 season may have been not as explosive as last. He racked up 5 Sacks and 1 Interception which he returned for a Touchdown. Using his athleticism he can create havoc making plays on the ball at any chance. He has a knack for being a step ahead and is fast off the line showing good awareness and good first step. With those and his explosiveness off the line he can be a very dangerous rusher. A high motor keeps Taylor on the field and really does help him in his pass rushing as he is out there for nearly all snaps. He will give 100% at all times whether it be rushing the passer or getting to the ball.

He is a DE who can also contribute in the run game his high motor allows him to run after ball carriers pursing and taking them down. To a degree Taylor is still a raw talent. He relies on his quickness to get to the ball and make a play. He needs to make use of his hands to make him a versatile player who can beat you in more than one way. If he can improve this he will increase his presence as both a Pass Rusher and player. He would seem to be a great fit at Outside Linebacker in the NFL. As he seems confident enough to cover well enough but like much of his game it will need improvement. Going into the 2012 draft Taylor will most likely be a 2nd or 3rd round pick whoever picks him will be rewarded with a player who is willing to improve to get better.

Chase Minnifield, CB Virginia

Minnifield is one of few veteran players on the Virginia team. He has been there for 5 years and is also the most experienced. He redshirted in 2007 whilst playing every game as a Freshman and Sophomore on both defence and special teams and has carried that through for the years following. During the 2010 season he had 6 Interceptions which ranked him 2nd best in the ACC. This year he has started all 12 games recording 50 tackles, 1.5 sacks and 3 Interceptions one of which he returned for a Touchdown. He is well sized for the CB position listed at 6'0 and 185lbs he can jump up with most receivers. He also posses good speed running a 4.40 but has been clocked running a 4.38 in the 40 yard dash. Another benefit which has to be taken into consideration is that he has an amazing leap meaning he plays bigger than his size would suggest.

He has a superb nose and can locate the ball with ease along with hitting hard. He is known for sometimes becoming slack and missing tackles which can easily be fixed by getting him constantly tackling and making sure he doesn't break down in his fundamentals. He is great in a zone coverage scheme but little has been seen of his man to man skills which asks the question if he can be a shutdown corner in the NFL. Going into the 2012 draft Minnifield will most likely be a 1st round pick falling no later than the top of the 2nd.