PlanetSteelers 2012 Board Mock Draft Official Selection Thread

[RuthlessBurgher]

The Atlanta Falcons, without a 1st round pick, selected Clemson TE Dwayne Allen as the heir apparent to the 36 year old Tony Gonzalez. They resigned starting center Todd McClure this offseason, but he is 35 years old himself, so he could use an heir apparent as well. The #2 ranked center is a local kid from Georgia.



The Atlanta Falcons select Georgia C Ben Jones.

[RuthlessBurgher]

The Lions took CB Dre Kirkpatrick in round 1 and DE Vinny Curry in round 2. Now they need to focus on their offense, in partcular, the offensive line. They saw the Falcons one pick ago take a local center to be the future replacement for an aging veteran. Well, Detroit's center is currently 33 years old (will turn 34 near the end of the regular season), and there is also a local center prospect available to them in Michigan's David Molk. However, Molk has been dealing with some injury issues, which allowed him to be passed over in the center ranks by the rising Philip Blake from Baylor.



The Detroit Lions select Baylor C Philip Blake.

[Steelersrock151]

The Philadelphia Eagles, finding no interior linemen of value at this position, continue the massive overhaul of thier defense by selecting George Iloka, SS, Boise State.
My apologies to those I jumped over, but I only have 1 minute until my draft time is over.

[Pouncey53Fan]

The San Diego Chargers want to continue upgrading on defense. We see a guy that reminds us very much of a guy who has been an unheralded yet strong contributor in Pittsburgh for many years in Brett Keisel. He may be listed as a defensive tackle, but he is a perfect fit as a 5-technique in San Diego's 3-4 defense. The San Diego Chargers select Derek Wolfe, DE/DT, Cincinnati.

[Pouncey53Fan]

The Philadelphia Eagles, finding no interior linemen of value at this position, continue the massive overhaul of thier defense by selecting George Iloka, SS, Boise State.
My apologies to those I jumped over, but I only have 1 minute until my draft time is over.

It's fine. The Chargers slept in an hour later than they should have lol
Still got who I actually wanted for the Chargers with that pick though, so I'm not complaining.

[RuthlessBurgher]

The Saints traded their first round pick to get Mark Ingram last year, and lost their second round pick in BountyGate, so this will be their first pick in this draft. They lost CB's Tracy Porter and Leigh Torrence to the Broncos and Redskins, respectively. They could use more depth at corner behind starters Jabari Greer and Patrick Robinson. Looks like another local boy is on the board.



The New Orleans Saints select Louisiana-LaFayette CB Dwight Bentley.

[RuthlessBurgher]

I'll pick for pfelix here so we can keep moving.



The Denver Broncos select Michigan DT Mike Martin.

[Steelersrock151]

In an attempt to replace Jonathon Fanene and gain some depth on the defensive line, the Cincinnati Bengals select Billy winn, DL, Boise State.

[NottinghamForest_UK]

I would like to give them the worst possible player in the draft, well just because .... However, I see fit to give them a new TE, LaDarius Green

[pfelix73]

Wow, Ruthless. Thanks.. Got on here late today.... That is who I was gonna pick...Thanks...

Mike Martin..

[RuthlessBurgher]

The Niners addressed the OL and DL in the first two round with Mike Adams and Jared Crick. They signed Mario Manningham to start opposite of Michael Crabtree. Behind them, they have an aging and indifferent Randy Moss and kick/punt returner Ted Ginn. They need legitimate WR depth. There is a WR still on the board whose stock has risen recently up into the 2nd round area, making him a great value selection late in the third round.



The San Francisco 49ers select Illinois WR A.J. Jenkins.

[squidkid]

patriots select safety antonio allen south carolina

[Discipline of Steel]

The G-Men lost Brandon 'Caravan' Jacobs to the 49ers this off-season and the RB cupboard is nearly bare. Can Bradshaw tote the rock for the entire 2012 season. Likely not so they pick up a new tough guy from Utah State to help pick up the slack...

Robert Turbin

[Discipline of Steel]

With the last pick in the 3rd round of the Planet Steelers mock draft...our very own Mr. Irrelevant...the Oakland Raiders finally join the party by selecting an OT from Utah

Tony Bergstrom