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2012 NFL Draft Rankings


The following are early 2012 NFL Draft rankings by Scott Wright of Draft Countdown. Please keep in mind that these evaluations are extremely fluid and constantly changing. Also, where players are slotted does not necessarily reflect where they might actually be chosen in the draft, but merely where he personally has them graded on his own board.


Scott Wright's Top 32 Prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft
      1. Andrew Luck
QB
Stanford
Franchise signal caller with elite physical tools and intangibles.
      2. Matt Kalil
OT
USC
Possesses all the tools to be a stud blindside blocker in the NFL.
      3. Morris Claiborne
CB
L.S.U.
Athletic with prototypical size / speed and natural coverage skills.
      4. Trent Richardson
RB
Alabama
Premium talent and workhorse runner with a well-rounded game.
      5. Robert Griffin III
QB
Baylor
Dynamic playmaker who can beat defenses with arm and legs.
      6. Justin Blackmon
WR
Oklahoma St.
Prolific pass catcher with all the tools except elite timed speed.
      7. David DeCastro
OG
Stanford
Nasty blocker who excels in pass protection and the run game.
      8. Riley Reiff
OT
Iowa
Effective all-around blocker with nice physical tools and pedigree.
      9. Quinton Coples
DE
North Carolina
Terrific athlete with excellent size but is a bit of an underachiever.
    10. Mark Barron
S
Alabama
Aggressive and physical with some playmaking ability in coverage.
    11. Dontari Poe
DT
Memphis
Rare physical specimen with amazing blend of size / athleticism.
    12. Jonathan Martin
OT
Stanford
Finesse left tackle with all of the tools but must be more physical.
    13. Vontaze Burfict
ILB
Arizona St.
Elite talent at the position but maturity issues could be downfall.
    14. Dre Kirkpatrick
CB
Alabama
Rangy cover guy who is also extremely physical and aggressive.
    15. Luke Kuechly
ILB
Boston College
Super productive with average physical tools but superb instincts.
    16. Devon Still
DT
Penn St.
Able to penetrate and stuff the run while offering some versatility.
    17. Kendall Wright
WR
Baylor
Extremely smooth athlete and vertical weapon with elite speed.
    18. Courtney Upshaw
OLB
Alabama
Versatile playmaker is dangerous off edge and stout against run.
    19. Alshon Jeffery
WR
South Carolina
Jumbo target with great ball skills but may struggle to separate.
    20. Michael Brockers
DT
L.S.U.
Raw but a very impressive physical specimen with major upside.
    21. Zach Brown
OLB
North Carolina
Super fast, extremely athletic  'backer with a well-rounded game.
    22. Michael Floyd
WR
Notre Dame
Larry Fitzgerald-esque playmaker w/ durability & character issues.
    23. Mike Adams
OT
Ohio St.
Inconsistent blocker with a huge frame and a ton of experience.
    24. Janoris Jenkins
CB
North Alabama
Natural cover guy with 1st Round talent but off-the-field concerns.
    25. Cordy Glenn
OG
Georgia
Versatile blocker with a truly rare blend of size and athleticism.
    26. Melvin Ingram
DE
South Carolina
Versatile defender ( DE / DT / OLB ) with a knack for the big play.
    27. Alfonzo Dennard
CB
Nebraska
Physical, well-built and battle tested but speed is a big concern.
    28. Kevin Zeitler
OG
Wisconsin
Limited athletically but possesses terrific size and top intangibles.
    29. Whitney Mercilus
DE
Illinois
Productive sack artist but is not exceptionally fluid or explosive.
    30. Fletcher Cox
DT
Mississippi St.
Athletic D-Lineman offers both positional and schematic versatility.
    31. Peter Konz
C
Wisconsin
Total package and the rare center who carries a 1st Round grade.
    32. Ryan Tannehill
QB
Texas A&M
Adequate physical tools, top intangibles and considerable upside.
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