Which 2012 prospects are first to top charts?

[BernietheKid]

Which 2012 prospects are first to top charts?

By Gil Brandt NFL.com

Senior Analyst

Published: Jan. 25, 2012 at 06:13 p.m.

Updated: Jan. 25, 2012 at 11:27 p.m.
We're just about three months away from the 2012 NFL Draft, which means it's time for the first edition of my "Hot 100." This isn't necessarily how I think the draft will unfold, but rather the 100 best prospects heading into April.

This is only the beginning. Plenty will change after the NFL Scouting Combine and pro days get under way. For now, though, this is how I list the best players in the country.

1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

With a 71.3 completion percentage, 10,043 total yards and 80 touchdown passes, this kid is the complete package.
2. Matt Kalil, OT, USC

A first-team All-Pac 12 selection, Matt is the younger brother of Panthers Pro Bowl lineman Ryan Kalil. He plays like him, too.
3. Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

His timed speed could drop him some, but it's hard to ignore 121 catches and 18 touchdowns last season.
4. Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

He's the dual threat as a passer (72.4 completion percentage, 32 touchdowns in 2011) and runner (699 yards, 10 TDs) every coach dreams of.

5. Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

A first-team All-ACC selection in 2010 and 2011, he's an all-out every-down player.
6. Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina

He wasn't as good in 2011 as he was in 2010, and he's gained some weight since then. Still, he's a playmaker.
7. Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina

He's a good weak-side linebacker who was named first-team All-ACC last season. Nobody is likely to draft him in the top 10, though.
8. Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M

He's very smart, an excellent athlete and has the ability to take off if necessary.
9. Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

A first team All-SEC selection last season, he had six interceptions. He's not very big at 5-foot-11 and 177 pounds, but he can return kicks.
10. Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

Reiff is a very good athlete who was a three-time South Dakota state wrestling champion.

11. Courtney Upshaw, LB, Alabama

Just how good is Upshaw? He's better than former Crimson Tide linebacker Rolando McClain, who was a first-round pick in 2010.
12. Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

A two-year first team All-Pac 12 selection who made 36 career starts, Martin is a very good run blocker.
13. Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

Floyd's had some off-field problems, but he is a very good athlete who made 100 catches with nine touchdowns in 2011.
14. Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College

He finished with 191 tackles, 12 of them for loss, and had three interceptions last season. The only thing that could hurt him is a lack of speed.
15. David DeCastro, G, Stanford

He made 38 straight starts at right guard. This kid reminds me of Vikings All-Pro guard Chad Hutchinson.
16. Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

Richardson averaged an eye-popping 5.9 yards per carry last year and scored 21 touchdowns. He will be drafted higher than this.

17. Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

Ingram will be rewarded handsomely for staying in school for his senior year. He's good, athletic and plays hard every down.
18. Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

Off-field trouble forced him to transfer from Florida, but this kid can cover very well.
19. Devon Still, DT, Penn State

A high-motor guy who was first-team All-Big Ten after finishing with 4.5 sacks and an impressive 17 tackles for loss.
20. Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State

A first-team All-Big Ten selection who definitely has talent but needs to play hard all the time.
21. Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

He's tall for a corner, and people like that. He most likely will fall some after the combine and his pro day, which could result in a move to safety.
22. Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State

This is a very talented player, but he has problems taking coaching, so teams need to make sure he's right for them.
23. Michael Brockers, DT, LSU

A three-year player who has a lot of upside and a strong front.
24. Kelechi Osemele, OT, Iowa State

He's a strong and powerful player who is more suited to play guard in the NFL.
25. Nick Perry, DE, USC

A first-team All-Pac 12 selection, Perry had 9.5 sacks last year. He's best to fit in as a linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.
26. Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
27. Andre Branch, DE, Clemson
28. Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson
29. Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson
30. Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama
31. Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska
32. Mark Barron, S, Alabama
33. Cordy Glenn, G, Georgia
34. Chase Minnifield, CB, Virginia
35 Lamar Miller, RB, Miami (Fla.)
36. Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State
37. Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
38. Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State
39. Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers
40. David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech
41. Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis
42. Orson Charles, TE, Georgia
43. Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
44. Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska
45. Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois
46. Dwight Jones, WR, North Carolina
47. Chris Polk, RB, Washington
48. Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina
49. Billy Winn, DT, Boise State
50. Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
51. Vinny Curry, DE, Marshall
52. Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma
53. Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State
54. Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt
55. Kevin Zeitler, G, Wisconsin
56. Jarius Wright, WR, Arkansas
57. Bruce Irvin, DE, West Virginia
58. Robert Lester, S, Alabama
59. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon
60. Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State
61. Ben Jones, C, Georgia
62. Shea McClellin, OLB, Boise State
63. Travis Lewis, LB, Oklahoma
64. Nick Foles, QB, Arizona
65. Andrew Datko, OT, Florida State
66. Josh Chapman, DT, Alabama
67. A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois
68. Joe Adams, WR/KR, Arkansas
69. Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State
70. Jayron Hosely, CB, Virginia Tech
71. Ronnell Lewis, DE, Oklahoma
72. Luke Nix, G, Pittsburgh
73. Brandon Washington, G, Miami (Fla.)
74. Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska
75. Rokevious Watkins, G, South Carlina
76. Markelle Martin, S, Oklahoma State
77. Coryelle Judie, CB, Texas A&M
78. Senio Kelemete, OT, Washington
79. Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana
80. Sean Spence, LB, Miami (Fla.)
81. Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M
82. Doug Martin, RB, Boise State
83. Mike Martin, DT, Michigan
84. Kheeston Randall, DT, Texas
85. T.Y. Hilton, WR/KR, Florida International
86. Alameda Ta'amu, DT, Washington
87. Terrance Ganaway, RB, Baylor
88. Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State
89. Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia
90. Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State
91. Marvin McNutt, WR, Iowa
92. DeQuan Menzie, CB, Alabama
93. Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse
94. Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin
95. James-Michael Johnson, LB, Nevada
96. Juron Criner, WR, Arizona
97. Ryan Steed, CB, Furman
98. Eric Page, WR/KR, Toledo
99. Donnie Fletcher, CB, Boston College
100. Josh LeRibeus, G, Southern Methodist

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[Sez.EJ]

Matt Flynn QB GB
Former NFL scout Dan Shonka believes free agent Matt Flynn would be a "perfect fit" for the Browns' offense. Cleveland Plain Dealer	"Matt Flynn is a perfect fit for their offense," Shonka told the Cleveland Plain Dealer. "... I think he can play, and he is already in a West Coast offense. If they sign Flynn, then they have all those picks to fill other needs." The Browns are currently scheduled to draft fourth and 22nd overall in the first round. Shonka suggests signing Flynn, using No. 4 on LSU CB Morris Claiborne, and picking Baylor WR Kendall Wright at No. 22.
I would have no issue signing Flynn to compete.. it won't take a draft pick to get him..just money. I want Blackmon with out 1st

[Solon16]

Originally Posted by BernietheKid

Which 2012 prospects are first to top charts?

By Gil Brandt NFL.com

Senior Analyst

Published: Jan. 25, 2012 at 06:13 p.m. Updated: Jan. 25, 2012 at 11:27 p.m.

We're just about three months away from the 2012 NFL Draft, which means it's time for the first edition of my "Hot 100." This isn't necessarily how I think the draft will unfold, but rather the 100 best prospects heading into April.

This is only the beginning. Plenty will change after the NFL Scouting Combine and pro days get under way. For now, though, this is how I list the best players in the country.

1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

With a 71.3 completion percentage, 10,043 total yards and 80 touchdown passes, this kid is the complete package.
2. Matt Kalil, OT, USC

A first-team All-Pac 12 selection, Matt is the younger brother of Panthers Pro Bowl lineman Ryan Kalil. He plays like him, too.
3. Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State

His timed speed could drop him some, but it's hard to ignore 121 catches and 18 touchdowns last season.
4. Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor

He's the dual threat as a passer (72.4 completion percentage, 32 touchdowns in 2011) and runner (699 yards, 10 TDs) every coach dreams of.

5. Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina

A first-team All-ACC selection in 2010 and 2011, he's an all-out every-down player.
6. Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina

He wasn't as good in 2011 as he was in 2010, and he's gained some weight since then. Still, he's a playmaker.
7. Zach Brown, OLB, North Carolina

He's a good weak-side linebacker who was named first-team All-ACC last season. Nobody is likely to draft him in the top 10, though.
8. Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M

He's very smart, an excellent athlete and has the ability to take off if necessary.
9. Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

A first team All-SEC selection last season, he had six interceptions. He's not very big at 5-foot-11 and 177 pounds, but he can return kicks.
10. Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa

Reiff is a very good athlete who was a three-time South Dakota state wrestling champion.

11. Courtney Upshaw, LB, Alabama

Just how good is Upshaw? He's better than former Crimson Tide linebacker Rolando McClain, who was a first-round pick in 2010.
12. Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford

A two-year first team All-Pac 12 selection who made 36 career starts, Martin is a very good run blocker.
13. Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame

Floyd's had some off-field problems, but he is a very good athlete who made 100 catches with nine touchdowns in 2011.
14. Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College

He finished with 191 tackles, 12 of them for loss, and had three interceptions last season. The only thing that could hurt him is a lack of speed.
15. David DeCastro, G, Stanford

He made 38 straight starts at right guard. This kid reminds me of Vikings All-Pro guard Chad Hutchinson.
16. Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

Richardson averaged an eye-popping 5.9 yards per carry last year and scored 21 touchdowns. He will be drafted higher than this.

17. Melvin Ingram, DE, South Carolina

Ingram will be rewarded handsomely for staying in school for his senior year. He's good, athletic and plays hard every down.
18. Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama

Off-field trouble forced him to transfer from Florida, but this kid can cover very well.
19. Devon Still, DT, Penn State

A high-motor guy who was first-team All-Big Ten after finishing with 4.5 sacks and an impressive 17 tackles for loss.
20. Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State

A first-team All-Big Ten selection who definitely has talent but needs to play hard all the time.
21. Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

He's tall for a corner, and people like that. He most likely will fall some after the combine and his pro day, which could result in a move to safety.
22. Vontaze Burfict, LB, Arizona State

This is a very talented player, but he has problems taking coaching, so teams need to make sure he's right for them.
23. Michael Brockers, DT, LSU

A three-year player who has a lot of upside and a strong front.
24. Kelechi Osemele, OT, Iowa State

He's a strong and powerful player who is more suited to play guard in the NFL.
25. Nick Perry, DE, USC

A first-team All-Pac 12 selection, Perry had 9.5 sacks last year. He's best to fit in as a linebacker in a 3-4 scheme.
26. Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
27. Andre Branch, DE, Clemson
28. Brandon Thompson, DT, Clemson
29. Dwayne Allen, TE, Clemson
30. Dont'a Hightower, LB, Alabama
31. Alfonzo Dennard, CB, Nebraska
32. Mark Barron, S, Alabama
33. Cordy Glenn, G, Georgia
34. Chase Minnifield, CB, Virginia
35 Lamar Miller, RB, Miami (Fla.)
36. Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State
37. Mike Adams, OT, Ohio State
38. Zebrie Sanders, OT, Florida State
39. Mohamed Sanu, WR, Rutgers
40. David Wilson, RB, Virginia Tech
41. Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis
42. Orson Charles, TE, Georgia
43. Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford
44. Jared Crick, DE, Nebraska
45. Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois
46. Dwight Jones, WR, North Carolina
47. Chris Polk, RB, Washington
48. Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina
49. Billy Winn, DT, Boise State
50. Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
51. Vinny Curry, DE, Marshall
52. Jamell Fleming, CB, Oklahoma
53. Leonard Johnson, CB, Iowa State
54. Casey Hayward, CB, Vanderbilt
55. Kevin Zeitler, G, Wisconsin
56. Jarius Wright, WR, Arkansas
57. Bruce Irvin, DE, West Virginia
58. Robert Lester, S, Alabama
59. LaMichael James, RB, Oregon
60. Brandon Weeden, QB, Oklahoma State
61. Ben Jones, C, Georgia
62. Shea McClellin, OLB, Boise State
63. Travis Lewis, LB, Oklahoma
64. Nick Foles, QB, Arizona
65. Andrew Datko, OT, Florida State
66. Josh Chapman, DT, Alabama
67. A.J. Jenkins, WR, Illinois
68. Joe Adams, WR/KR, Arkansas
69. Bobby Wagner, LB, Utah State
70. Jayron Hosely, CB, Virginia Tech
71. Ronnell Lewis, DE, Oklahoma
72. Luke Nix, G, Pittsburgh
73. Brandon Washington, G, Miami (Fla.)
74. Lavonte David, LB, Nebraska
75. Rokevious Watkins, G, South Carlina
76. Markelle Martin, S, Oklahoma State
77. Coryelle Judie, CB, Texas A&M
78. Senio Kelemete, OT, Washington
79. Trumaine Johnson, CB, Montana
80. Sean Spence, LB, Miami (Fla.)
81. Cyrus Gray, RB, Texas A&M
82. Doug Martin, RB, Boise State
83. Mike Martin, DT, Michigan
84. Kheeston Randall, DT, Texas
85. T.Y. Hilton, WR/KR, Florida International
86. Alameda Ta'amu, DT, Washington
87. Terrance Ganaway, RB, Baylor
88. Kirk Cousins, QB, Michigan State
89. Brandon Boykin, CB, Georgia
90. Brian Quick, WR, Appalachian State
91. Marvin McNutt, WR, Iowa
92. DeQuan Menzie, CB, Alabama
93. Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse
94. Nick Toon, WR, Wisconsin
95. James-Michael Johnson, LB, Nevada
96. Juron Criner, WR, Arizona
97. Ryan Steed, CB, Furman
98. Eric Page, WR/KR, Toledo
99. Donnie Fletcher, CB, Boston College
100. Josh LeRibeus, G, Southern Methodist

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These are they guys I'd love to be wearing brown and orange in second third and fourth rounds.... Oh and way to stay on thread sez

[Sez.EJ]

I was on thread.... talking about draft picks. Did you not see the bolded part and my comment on Blackmon? So I added one free agent in the topice...but in relation to the draft.. I don't see a CB with our first pick. I want a WR or DE with that pick. Trent R.. if Blackmon or a top DE is not the pick.

What's really great if you look at that list... We can have five and possiibly 6 of those guys .. 6 picks in the top four rounds..(32 teams x3 rounds = 96 + 4 goes to the 4th pick in round 4 for the top 100 players (without compensatories that might mess up the bottom of round 3) The 6th comes if someone on that list slides to our 2nd pick in round 4 which is likely.