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Updated 2012 NFL Mock Draft

Hey guys I wanted to share my latest 2012 NFL Mock Draft with everyone. I'll post the picks I did for the skins here, but to see the full 6 rounds, check it out here! Note: While I still wouldn't call it official I am now assuming that the Redskins 6th rounder will go to Arizona to complete the Hightower trade. Also, I'm not predicting trades in this mock.

1. OT Riley Reiff, Iowa: Reiff is a tremendous value here even if he never unseats Trent Williams at LT (though personally I think he is more talented and a better fit). Reiff would be considered the best OT in most drafts, and would be here if not for the presence of Matt Kalil. He's a strong blocker who excels in both run and pass blocking. A book end of him and TW, could be absolutely devastating for our opponents. Trading back would still be a top option, but if there isn't a deal to be had, it is hard to argue with a guy who is involved in every single offensive play.

2. QB Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M: The Skins might have to trade up for Tannehill (in which case Weeden would be the fall back), or even trade back from the early first round, but his recent foot injury could allow him to fall to the early 2nd round. I think his upside is immense and if the Skins are patient with him they could have a star QB on their hands.

3. S Markelle Martin, Ok. State: Martin is listed as a free safety, but he is more than capable of playing in the box at the next level. And having two safeties who excel in coverage isn't exactly a bad thing. He's a good smart football player that the Redskins staff got to work with at the Senior Bowl. He's also a high character guy which has seemed to be more of an emphasis of late at Ashburn.

4a. CB Casey Hayward, Vanderbilt: Hayward seems to have a mixed bag of reviews, but I really like the kid. He was a vocal leader down in Mobile Senior Bowl week, and seemed to get some nice praise from Raheem Morris. He was a team captain, and has really good ball skills. He won't win many 40 yard dash races, but he makes it up in taking good angles and using the sideline to his advantage.

4b. WR Marvin McNutt, Iowa: McNutt is a big strong receiver who could get overlooked some in this deep receiver class. He doesn't have great speed, but he still gets good separation, and has nice big strong hands. He's an excellent value pick at this spot.

5. NT Josh Chapman, Alabama: Chapman looked to be a lock as a 2nd round pick, before it was found out that he had a torn ACL. While it will drop his stock, he'd be well worth the Skins pick here, as if he returns healthy they'd get an absolute steal.

6. RB Chris Rainey, Florida: While Rainey gained some hype with his senior bowl performance, his stock could still fall (though a fast 40 time could shoot him up draft boards). There are some off the field issues and questions about his fit, that will keep some teams away from him. I don't see the Skins as one of those teams as they talked very highly of him Senior Bowl week and loved his versatility.

Steve Shoup will be covering Free Agency and the NFL Draft for his own site Fanspeak.com, but will provide write-ups on players for the Redskins here on Hogs Haven as well. Check out his NFL Draft Page for more details and updates throughout the draft season! HTTR!

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I could live with this draft.....

the thought of finally getting Trent over to RT and trying someone new on the blind side makes my day. Not that I don’t like Trent, but I think we can all agree he has underperformed and not taken to LT in the NFL as we had hoped. I have become a fan of Tannehill since Jones and Barkley decided to stay in college and screwed up the whole QB draft for us. I don’t like him as a day 1 starter, but picking up a vet like Orton and letting Tannehill learn from the sideline for a season or so is fine by me. I like the entire draft you have, although I will admit, I don’t know anything about Hayward so I will take your word for it!

Can we please get a mother f***ing QB we can be proud of?!?!?!?!?!?!

by shvd98z24 on Feb 7, 2012 3:42 PM EST reply actions  

I like this draft. There are a lot of good names.

1. The Barrier Reiff
2. Busting a McNutt on your face
3. Making it Rainey up in this bitch

I see it as more cushion for the pushin'

by iH8dallas on Feb 7, 2012 3:46 PM EST reply actions  

haha......

I am finally laughing with you rather than at……oops! I like all those name plays though!

Can we please get a mother f***ing QB we can be proud of?!?!?!?!?!?!

by shvd98z24 on Feb 7, 2012 3:49 PM EST up reply actions  

No Long Ding, no Chris Summers... this mock sucks

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by Parks Smith on Feb 7, 2012 3:54 PM EST reply actions  

I'm very surprised he didn't get an invite to a ASG, and FatAsa Chapman did

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by Parks Smith on Feb 7, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions  

unless i missed it Summers didn't even get a Combine invite

though the glut of receivers this year didn’t help

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by Steve Shoup on Feb 7, 2012 4:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Yea he definitely didn't, no one from Liberty did.

I don’t really think Chapman deserved one, but I’m surprised Summers hasn’t gotten any love.

Mike Brown has actually been working out at cornerback and wide receiver. He was a solid kick returner when he got an opportunity. He’d be an interesting gimmicky player in preseason.

Bevins their kicker likely would’ve received an invite, but the injury bug hit him hard this year.

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by Parks Smith on Feb 7, 2012 4:13 PM EST up reply actions  

that is a bit surprising

I thought Summers would def. get a look given his size and production.

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by Steve Shoup on Feb 7, 2012 4:26 PM EST up reply actions  

next year we should draft this guy Havenstein.

out of wisconsin….he went to highs chool with me.

A fan of losers, Redskins, Wizards, Orioles, Terps, Dale Jr, America

by jbh1190 on Feb 7, 2012 4:03 PM EST reply actions  

high school*

A fan of losers, Redskins, Wizards, Orioles, Terps, Dale Jr, America

by jbh1190 on Feb 7, 2012 4:03 PM EST up reply actions  

His brother actually plays basketball for us at Longwood

http://www.longwoodlancers.com/roster.aspx?rp_id=1050&path=mbasket

Pretty solid 4 for us.

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by Parks Smith on Feb 7, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions  

They have a sister that is pretty solid at Basketball and volleyball too.

I had a locker next to Jeff my senior year

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by jbh1190 on Feb 7, 2012 4:08 PM EST up reply actions  

those are other high school kids around her she's pretty tall

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by jbh1190 on Feb 7, 2012 4:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Cool I'll ask Jeff about the glue sniffing wierdo with a snake from high school, when I see him Saturday.

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by Parks Smith on Feb 7, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions  

didn't have a snake in high school or that dog.

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by jbh1190 on Feb 7, 2012 4:10 PM EST up reply actions  

The glue sniffing smart should be enough of the description.

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by Parks Smith on Feb 7, 2012 4:14 PM EST up reply actions  

*part

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by Parks Smith on Feb 7, 2012 4:17 PM EST up reply actions  

Dont get the fascination with Tannehill

as a primary QB option. One year at QB in college isn’t enough to know if he’s got NFL potential. Too much is made about mobility on these boards; an NFL QB makes his money in the pocket. Now the kid is missing the combine too, which is very important for someone of such limited experience. 3rd round pick at most to be safe IMO, any higher is too much risk.

by tuckwell on Feb 7, 2012 4:04 PM EST via iPhone app reply actions  

I trust Shanny

If he walks in a strip club makes it rain then starts punching women in the face…..well I’ll trust that he had a valid reason to do so

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by jbh1190 on Feb 7, 2012 4:07 PM EST up reply actions   1 recs

well its a year and a half

and what is impressive is how developed he is in that limited time.

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by Steve Shoup on Feb 7, 2012 4:09 PM EST up reply actions  

nice job

as always. Are you taking McNutt over Criner or do you think Criner is off the board by the time we make that second 4th round pick. Wish we had one more pick in the 3rd or 4th…I’d love to add a center as well

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by Redskin44 on Feb 7, 2012 4:13 PM EST reply actions  

trading back

Is a beautiful thing. :)

by tuckwell on Feb 7, 2012 4:15 PM EST via iPhone app up reply actions  

yes it is my good man, yes it is

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by Redskin44 on Feb 7, 2012 4:19 PM EST up reply actions  

I have McNutt over Criner

while Criner was very impressive senior Bowl week, I still think McNutt is the better WR. Now if McNutt was off the board I’d def. look at Criner.

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by Steve Shoup on Feb 7, 2012 4:25 PM EST up reply actions  

Gotcha

just curious because I knew you were impressed with Criner at the Sr. Bowl

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by Redskin44 on Feb 7, 2012 4:32 PM EST up reply actions  

oh i very much was

i just don’t want to jump his stock too much. Still want to see what he runs at the combine. I also think most receivers are pretty much down a round this year given the depth of this draft class.

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by Steve Shoup on Feb 7, 2012 5:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Mixed reviews for me on this one
1. OT Riley Reiff, Iowa

I am a strong supporter of this pick, should it prove impossible to trade back.

2. QB Ryan Tannehill, Texas A&M

This one, not so much. We have too many holes to be taking a developmental QB in the 2nd round. If we are going to draft a QB, he needs to be a starter. Personally, I would prefer a Corner here.

3. S Markelle Martin, Ok. State

Good selection. I also would be OK with a Center, but this would round out our secondary very well, assuming we got a Corner in round 2. Our Defense would be impenetrable.

I still think trading back is the best option for us, though.

by TheDeepBall on Feb 7, 2012 4:20 PM EST reply actions  

Don't think he included trade down scenerios

But I agree with you on the center. In a perfect world, I’d like to trade down and grab Konz in the 1st, add an extra 2nd and grab a tackle (Potter?). I assume we could get one or two additional picks as well. If the Skins do happen to land Manning, then I might pass on a QB in the 2nd. If they go for an Orton, then I think we need to draft a QB in the 2nd.

When I was a kid, my father told me, "Never hit anyone in anger, unless you're absolutely sure you can get away with it." -Russell Ziskey

by Redskin44 on Feb 7, 2012 4:38 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah

I would go for DeCastro in the first and a CB + Adcock in the 2nd after trading back if I were in charge, but since in this scenario we can’t trade back and are taking Reiff then Adcock is out of the question. However, the QBs in the 2nd this year are far outclassed in terms of raw talent from the QBs who will be drafted in the first round next year. There’s no sense getting a QB now just for the sake of getting a QB if he won’t start this year anyway.

by TheDeepBall on Feb 7, 2012 6:14 PM EST up reply actions  

Adcock is falling for me

guys like Massie, Sanders and Potter I’d be good with in the late 2nd or 3rd, but Adcock worries me some.

I’d still get a QB, though my hope is we will have traded back and stock piled picks. We can’t guarantee everyone will come out next year, and honestly i’m not a huge fan of Barkley. So i’d take Tannehill/Weeden over them

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by Steve Shoup on Feb 7, 2012 9:09 PM EST up reply actions  

I finally have something to agree with you on if you are not going to get a top QB why waste a pick on a project like Tannehill,Foles or Weeden?? i would rather take a flier on a guy like BJ Coleman or Cousins in the 6th

by Highspeed30 on Feb 7, 2012 4:46 PM EST up reply actions  

Cousins will be gone by the end of the 3rd

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by Redskin44 on Feb 7, 2012 4:47 PM EST up reply actions  

Weeden's def. not a project as he's probably more ready to play than Griffin

Tannehill needs some development time (though so does Griffin), but I wouldn’t say he’s a project.

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by Steve Shoup on Feb 7, 2012 5:19 PM EST up reply actions  

why do people keep saying Weeden is most ready to play???

The dud is still going to be a ROOKIE QB, just cause he is older dont make him more ready to play than Cousins, Foles, Griffin or anybody else these guys played just as much College football has he has and he play in the spread offense just like Griffin did so there is noting that say he is more ready than his age. He have not seen a NFL defense just like the guys i mentioned have not seen one so that is not accurate to say he is “more” ready than anybody

by Highspeed30 on Feb 7, 2012 6:24 PM EST up reply actions  

actually it does

part of what is hard about adjusting to the NFL game, is adjusting to the NFL experience and lifestyle. Also the practice levels are increased, the isolation, everything. Weeden’s maturity and former pro experience help on those levels.

Him understanding those pressures, and being grounded from the fame and fortune is a HUGE benefit.

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by Steve Shoup on Feb 7, 2012 9:03 PM EST up reply actions  

That will not make him more or less NFL ready

He still have not seen the speed of the NFL game vs College, he has not went through a NFL training Camp, his experience with baseball is a great life experience but it dont guarantee him to be better prepared to play sunday’s than anybody else.
Then you can make the case that RG3 is better prepared than Luck cause he participated in olympic trials it just dont fly.

by Highspeed30 on Feb 7, 2012 9:34 PM EST up reply actions  

well NFL coaches seem to like it

age and experience is why most teams prefer senior QB’s over Juniors. Also Weeden has gotten a number of positive reviews from coaches (including Shanny).

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by Steve Shoup on Feb 7, 2012 9:41 PM EST up reply actions  

positive reviews dont equal NFL ready or more ready to play QB than any other Rookie QB

by Highspeed30 on Feb 8, 2012 8:08 AM EST up reply actions  

Nicely done again, Steve.

I like what I’m seeing. I look forward to reading this again as a meander though Walterfootball.com

by mbedner on Feb 7, 2012 4:46 PM EST reply actions  

I could definitely live with this draft

But RG3 is my guilty pleasure. The more and more I hear about Reiff the more I want him

by travisjh86 on Feb 7, 2012 5:45 PM EST reply actions  

love the mock

I really like m. martin. Im afraid he’ll be gone by the time that picks rolls around. If this is the case what guard or center would you consider taking in this spot? Reiff at left, trent at right, chester, possibly grubbs or nicks, and maybe unnamed rookie our line could be really stout.

by davetrembling on Feb 7, 2012 7:42 PM EST reply actions  

Molk, Brewster and Jones for C (and in that order)

Nix at guard. Honestly though there is so much depth at that point if Martin was gone I’d look to try to move the late round and pick up like an extra 5th.

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by Steve Shoup on Feb 7, 2012 9:08 PM EST up reply actions  

I'd be really happy with the top 3

Especially if we already had Manning. No opinion after that.

by Donnio1234 on Feb 7, 2012 9:16 PM EST reply actions  

But how are their highlight videos

Any as good as that one from Keb Mo (TE) was last year?

by TCO on Feb 8, 2012 1:25 AM EST reply actions  

it's a rough time of year for football fans

I just can’t get into mock drafts as I’ve never seen one come close to reality.

by aFan4Life on Feb 8, 2012 8:28 AM EST reply actions  

Not a fan of Tannehill

I know Tannehill has only been playing QB for a short time, a year and a half or however long, but I just don’t believe he will be anymore than a backup in the NFL. I would rather take an interior OL, a CB or a WR in the 2nd in this scenario.

If we dont trade up to get RG3 I dont believe we absolutely HAVE to draft a QB in the 2nd or 3rd just to have somebody on the roster. What happens if we draft a QB in the 2nd this year and then get a top 5 pick next year in what should be a loaded QB class. We take the stud QB next year right? Then the QB we drafted this year seems like a wasted pick.

I know nothing is a given, who knows where we will draft next year or how next season will play out. Maybe Tannehill can develop to be a legit championship quality QB, I just dont see it happening.

If we MUST draft one of the 2nd tier QB’s this year then I would rather have Foles, Weeden and even Kellen Moore instead of Tannehill.

Having said that, I am NOT for drafting a QB in the top 4 rounds unless it is Luck or RG3. I wouldnt be opposed to taking a flyer on a late round prospect, dont really have any idea who that might be however.

by gskin53 on Feb 9, 2012 10:53 PM EST reply actions  

Love the mock though

Other than the Tannehill pick, I would be thrilled if our draft played out this way. The Reiff pick is a tremendous upgrade to our OL at two positions if TW moves to RT.

The Hayward and Martin picks solidify our secondary. I believe Landry will leave and Martin has the talent to be a starter at one of the safety spots from Day 1. I think him and Atogwe would be an upper tier safety combo. It doesn’t matter if they are both considered FS because of how the TE position has evolved I believe we need both of our safeties to be able to cover and this would allow us to match up well with the direction the offenses are headed. I believe Hayward is a potential starter and would give us great value in the 4th. I think next year he has the talent to be our nickel corner.

I don’t know much about McNutt, havent seen him play much so I’ll take your word for it. From what I have seen/heard about him he reminds me of Gaffney and I think would be a great fit for our offense next to Hankerson as our starters down the road.

The Chapman pick would further solidify our DL rotation. I think between him, Cofield and Nield we would have a very solid NT rotation and would allow Jarvis Jenkins to stay at DE. If Carriker leaves in FA I wouldnt mind us targeting another 3-4 DE for rotational depth behind Jenkins and Bowen.

Overall, great job on the mock, love the direction you have our Skins going.

by gskin53 on Feb 9, 2012 11:01 PM EST reply actions  

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