2012 NFL Draft

How did the NFL Draft become so interesting that every TV, radio, sports magazine, web site, and Fantasy Sports guru in the USA have been writing, commentating and projecting about it for the past month? Wouldn’t it be great if the Colts started it off by not taking Andrew Luck, and then the Jets traded Tim Tebow to Jacksonville involving 3 teams, and then the mad shuffle began? Well don’t expect those kind of fireworks – the Colts safe picking Luck first – and the Jets want Tebow to star on Broadway – but remember this is the 15 minutes of fame for all the NFL General Managers so maybe this will be a Draft for the record books.

The interesting picks will be in the second round, as that is where the running backs have been relegated in this era of the pass. And QB’s and more defensive players will fill out those rosters in later rounds too. And history says there will be at least one yet – to – be – found future Hall of Famer picked in rounds 3 thru 6. So sit back and use this as your scorecard – and smile as you realize that the 2012 NFL Pre Season begins in about 90 days – and this year there is no threat of a work stoppage! It’s full steam ahead for NFL 2012.

Colts – Andrew Luck – QB
Redskins – Robert Griffin III – QB
Vikings – Matt Kalil – OT
Browns – Trent Richardson – RB
Bucs – Morris Claibourne – CB
Rams – Justin Blackmon – WR
Jags – Melvin Ingram – DE
Dolphins – Ryan Tannehill – QB
Panthers – Fletcher Cox – DT
Bills – Riley Reiff – OT
Chiefs – Luke Kuechly – ILB
Seahawks – Quinton Coples – DE
Cardinals – Mike Adams – OT
Cowboys – Mark Barron – SS
Eagles – Dontari Poe – DT
Jets – Nick Perry – DE
Bengals – Michael Floyd – WR
Chargers – Cordy Glenn – T
Bears – Whitney Mercilus – DE
Titans – Stephon Gilmore – CB
Bengals – Dre Kirkpatrick – CB
Browns – Kendall Wright – WR
Lions – Andre Branch – DE
Steelers – Donta Hightower – ILB
Broncos – Jerel Worthy – DT
Texans – Rueben Randle – WR
Patriots – Michael Brockers – DT
Packers – Shea McClellin – DE
Ravens – Peter Konz – C
49er’s – Stephen Hill – WR
Patriots – Harrison Smith – FS
Giants – Coby Fleener – TE