| Scott Wright's Top 32 Prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft |
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| 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. |