The 6th annual SR.com "Official Mock Draft 1st Round: Complete (1 Viewer)

Just FYI to those picking in the 20's. Giants are available to move down. We'll see how it plays out but just wanted to put that out there.
 
Trading Up is Easy...Its trading down that is difficult. All the "experts" want as many picks in the first few rounds as they can get to show off their "expertise"...:hihi:

You pretty much have to add 50% to anything on the draft trade value chart that is moving up to get somebody to bite.

@_SI_Peter_the_King: I think I know, but dont really know anything...but even if I dont know something I would say The Bucs will be trading 2014 picks for a Carnival Cruise Trip to Revis Island.
 
Well, it appears that no trade is imminent. With that said, the Kansas City Chiefs are ready to make their selection.


With the 1st overall pick in the 2013 NFL "Experts" Mock Draft, the Kansas City Chiefs select...


OT, Luke Joeckel, Texas A&M

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In what might be the least anticipated first overall selection in the history of the draft, The Chiefs make the safest choice and select the top offensive tackle on the board. With the status of OT Brandon Albert in flux, the addition of Joeckel allows us maximum flexibility as well as the bonus of adding a really good player who projects to start on either the right or left side.

STRENGTHS: Possesses the prototypical build for today's left tackles with a relatively lean, tapered build, long arms and a thick lower half. Smooth out of his stance in pass protection. Eases back and catches the defender easily, showing excellent lateral agility and balance to handle speed and counter-moves, as well as the core strength to absorb the bull rush.

Plays with excellent fundamentals. Keeps his knees bent, butt down and both his head and hands up. Alert. Recognizes stunts and zone-blitzes efficiently and without panic.

Demonstrates rare poise when initially beaten, showing a late burst and quick, strong hands to recover rather than simply become a turn-stile. Quick off the snap when run-blocking, demonstrating not only the burst to gain the advantage over defensive linemen in short-yardage situations but the mobility to get to and block effectively at the second level.

Keeps his hands inside the defenders' chest plate and keeps his feet moving on contact, generating legal blocks with great effectiveness. Quick, effective cut-blocker.

Durable. Started all 37 games of his collegiate career, each at left tackle.


WEAKNESSES: Played with greater physicality in 2012, though he could still show a little more nastiness, allowing defenders to ease from his grasp after he has made the initial block rather than finishing the block to completely eliminate his opponent.

Will occasionally allow his hands to slip to the side or lower back of the defender when blocking on the move, though he shows good recognition to ease up when doing so to not draw the flag.

Nitpicking, but it deserves mention that Joeckel was protected a bit by blocking for two mobile quarterbacks (Ryan Tannehill, Johnny Manziel) over the past two years and therefore pass rushers may have had some containment responsibilities and not rushed upfield quite as feverishly as they would against a more stationary target.


COMPARES TO: Joe Thomas Cleveland Browns -- Like the Browns' star left tackle, Joeckel boasts a combination of size, strength and athleticism that will one day result in All-Pro status.

Here is a walterfootball.com's analysis of Luke.

Here's a video some might find interesting.

Again, not a sexy pick, but a savvy one, as the Chiefs look to make significant upgrades to the team under the direction of new coach, Andy Reid. We feel that the addition of our new OT will allow Alex Smith more time to make plays in Reid's system, as well as open up running lanes for Jamaal Charles and the rest of our backs. He is the long term solution at Left Tackle, even if he begins his career on the right side.

Welcome to the Chiefs, Luke Joeckel!
 
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@SkipBayless: I can't wait to see one of the top 5 draft picks fail in the NFL. #overhyped #itoldyouso #theREALexpert
 
If the Chiefs keep Brandon Albert, easily the best tackle duo in the NFL
 
Arizona Cardinals checking in. We sent Matt Barkley a set of boxer shorts last week.

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Jville sent in their pick last night (Thank you AgentJRad). And select...


With the 2nd pick in the 2013 SR Experts Draft, the Jacksonville Jaguars select:

Dion Jordan, DE/OLB, Oregon

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Jaguars brass met up with, and seriously considered, Geno Smith at this spot, but we ultimately decided to go with a potential gamechanger instead of a potential project. With expectations low, we can afford to take a slight risk with Jordan's surgery and probably still draft low enough to grab a better QB next draft

Jordan comes in sporting a 6'6", 248 pound frame, with a 4.6 40, 122" broad jump and 4.35 shuttle in addition to his 32.5" vert and 7.02 3 cone.

Jordan came to Oregon as a highly touted TE prospect despite not playing his senior season due to a house fire that left him with second to third degree burns to half his body.

Swapping to the defensive side of the ball in spring of 2010, Jordan played in thirteen games, starting one. In 2011, Jordan earned All-PAC honors after Oregon decided to take advantage of his unique athleticism by moving him around the field. Jordan finished his career with the Ducks with 121 total tackles, 14.5 sacks and 2 FF.


Originally Posted by Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon, NFL Draft - CBSSports.com - NFLDraftScout.com
Strengths: Rare athleticism for his size with loose hips and smooth footwork to move naturally in any direction. Looks like a basketball small forward in football pads with his tall, long frame and flexible joints, looking comfortable in space.
Fluid change of direction skills in his transition, quickly redirecting. Very good first step with natural bend and closing burst off the edge to flatten to the quarterback. Active and doesn't quit. Uses his length well with violent hand use, using quick mitts to make it tough for blockers to combat them.

Physical striker to separate man from ball with the arms to easily wrap and finish. Fiery demeanor and has a good head on his shoulders. Good awareness and experience lining up all over the defenses' front-7, even spending time covering the slot receiver and dropping in coverage. Still growing and sky is the limit with his athletic potential.

Weaknesses: Lean and lanky body type. Needs to add bulk to his frame and get stronger, but there are questions about how much weight he can add to his body. Lacks dominant upper body power to win with his hands. Still learning his pass rush moves and needs to develop in this area.

Needs to stay controlled, often overrunning the pocket or his intended target. Lacks experience putting his hand on the ground and rushing from a 3-point stance. Lacks a natural position and will be viewed as a defensive end by some and a strong-side linebacker by others.

Still raw in a lot of areas and will need time to grow at the next level. Strong durability concerns with various injuries over his career, notably a tender right shoulder that plagued him much of 2012. Only average production at Oregon with just 14.5 career sacks

Compares to: Chandler Jones, DE, New England Patriots - Although Jones is stronger and a bit more polished at this point in his development, scouts see that type of potential for Jordan plus he brings much more position versatility and upside.

Originally Posted by NFL Events: Combine Player Profiles - Dion Jordan
STRENGTHS Tall end/linebacker hybrid with excellent length. Definitely not contact-shy, extends his long arms to land a strong punch on blockers, can disengage to chase plays from behind or grab ballcarriers coming into his area. Also willing to mix it up when challenged. Long strides allow him to cover ground quickly when closing or after his strong get-off with his hand down, but also shows enough bend and short-area quickness to avoid linemen. Lines up against slot receivers and tight ends, managing to stay with them in the open field in spite of his size. Flashes quickness and bend to beat tackles around the corner, can counter with an inside rush or spin move. Also quick enough to flatten down the line to make plays on inside runs. Willing to stick his shoulder into a lead blocker to free up other defenders.
WEAKNESSES Might be an end/linebacker &#8216;tweener for some teams due to his tall, lean frame. Must improve upper-body strength to get off blocks and gain leverage against NFL-caliber linemen. His height will make it more difficult for him to get low to stop ballcarriers&#8217; momentum or corral them in the open field. Inconsistent working through initial contact to chase plays and finding the ball in the backfield. Susceptible to cut blocks in space, must learn to see and beat them with his hands. Can get knocked off his pass rush route by a strong punch.
NFL COMPARISON Julian Peterson
BOTTOM LINE Jordan's 2012 season ended on a down note, aggravating a shoulder injury during the team's bowl game. He will miss the Senior Bowl and part of the draft process because of it, but Jordan offers a unique blend of comfort in space, length, and pass rush ability. His box scores may not appeal to everyone, but Jordan was frequently asked to cover receivers or tight ends after lining up in the slot opposite them. His future appears to be at strongside linebacker in a four man front, with the ability to rush the passer, or as an outside linebacker in a three-man front.

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Trading Up is Easy...Its trading down that is difficult. All the "experts" want as many picks in the first few rounds as they can get to show off their "expertise"...:hihi:

You pretty much have to add 50% to anything on the draft trade value chart that is moving up to get somebody to bite.

@_SI_Peter_the_King: I think I know, but dont really know anything...but even if I dont know something I would say The Bucs will be trading 2014 picks for a Carnival Cruise Trip to Revis Island.

It's one of the reasons I love this mock draft. Everyone casually throws around "we should trade down" in the offseason, but then you do one of these mock drafts and realize just how tough it is to move down just because you want to,
 

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