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2013 NFL Mock Draft

Last update: Tuesday, Oct. 16, 2012. Major changes in all 3 rounds.
Next update: Next week. Follow me @walterfootball for updates.

The order of this 2013 NFL Mock Draft is loosely based on my 2012 NFL Power Rankings.

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Jacksonville Jaguars: Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia

Blaine Gabbert appears to be a sunk cost. He's scared to take hits, he has no pocket awareness, he's painfully inaccurate, and he stares down his receivers. He's been awful these past four games, and if he continues to play this poorly, the Jaguars will have to use a first-round pick on a quarterback so they can actually be competitive with the Texans.

If Gene Smith is fired, this pick will almost definitely be used on a signal-caller. If not, Smith could trade down and ultimately go with Jarvis Jones (if Daryl Smith leaves via free agency) or either Star Lotulelei or Johnathan Hankins. I'm going to assume Smith is axed in this scenario, as the new owner will probably want to bring in his own guys.

Why not replace Gene Smith with Geno Smith? The latter is coming off a poor performance against Texas Tech by his standards, but he's still the favorite to go No. 1 overall in the 2013 NFL Draft.

By the way, I'm doing this live because I thought it'd be fun to get instant feedback. I'm going to post my mock anyway, so why not do it this way? Follow @walterfootball for updates.

Pick change; previously Matt Barkley, QB

Kansas City Chiefs: Matt Barkley, QB, USC

The Chiefs are terrible. They need to clean house and start over. They have to fire people in the front office, including Scott Pioli, who has done an awful job. They also need to find a franchise quarterback. Luckily, they're currently projected to have a very early selection, which means they can draft either Geno Smith or Matt Barkley.

Barkley has had his ups and downs this season. but he'll be picked No. 2 overall because of the high demand for quarterbacks in the pass-heavy NFL.

Pick change; previously Tyler Wilson, QB

Cleveland Browns: Jarvis Jones, DE/OLB, Georgia

Strongside linebacker Scott Fujita's career appears to be over because of a brutal neck injury. He was set to be a free agent anyway, though this wouldn't have stopped the Browns from selecting a super talent like Jarvis Jones at this juncture.

Jones, who has separated himself as the premier pass-rusher in this class, would function just like Von Miller does in Denver. He'd start at strongside linebacker and then rush the quarterback on passing downs. The Browns desperately need someone who can do that, as they don't have a single player who can consistently get to the opposing signal-caller.

Pick change; previously Geno Smith, QB

Tennessee Titans: Barkevious Mingo, DE, LSU

Tennessee definitely has bigger needs than a defensive end, but the NFL Draft is all about taking the best players available who makes sense, especially this early in the process.

The Titans have zero depth behind Derrick Morgan and Kamerion Wimbley, and it's worth noting that Morgan has been terribly inconsistent thus far. He played well Thursday against the Steelers, but he's been completely invisible in other contests. The Titans will consider a defensive end in this scenario.

Oakland Raiders: Star Lotulelei, NT, Utah

Tommy Kelly is a bum who doesn't care about winning, as evidenced when he laughed after prolonging a San Diego drive with a pair of offside penalties. He's played so sluggishly this year, so there's no chance he's going to see a penny of his $6.5 million salary in 2013. He's as good as gone, and if I were Dennis Allen, I'd cut him ASAP.

It's a tough choice between Johnathan Hankins and Star Lotulelei. Hankins had a monstrous performance against California and moved ahead of Lotulelei, but then the Utah product responded by dominating USC's front. Lotulelei leads by inches.

Carolina Panthers: Johnathan Hankins, NT, Ohio State

I was told by a reliable source not to mock Fletcher Cox to the Panthers because they were satisfied with their current group of defensive tackles. Based on what happened with Andre Brown two Thursday nights ago, I highly doubt they'll feel the same way in April. Besides, Johnathan Hankins is arguably the best player available. He'd be a huge upgrade over what Carolina currently has at the position.

Indianapolis Colts: Sam Montgomery, DE/OLB, LSU

The Colts did a great job of finding a worthy supporting cast (in terms of the receiving corps) around Andrew Luck. They'll have to use the 2013 NFL Draft to improve their defense. That includes finding help at the rush linebacker position.

I'm not sure why the Colts retained both Dwight Freeney and Robert Mathis when they're in rebuilding mode, but they'll need to find someone next spring who can step in and start once either of them moves on (which very easily could be next year). Freeney is due $14 million in 2013, so it's difficult to see him returning.

New York Jets: Justin Hunter, WR, Tennessee

All Jet fans want a quarterback right now, but unless the front office is fired, it'll probably stick with Mark Sanchez and/or Tim Tebow for one more season rather than starting over. They'll blame it on Sanchez not having weapons.

New York desperately needs an upgrade at wideout for obvious reasons. Santonio Holmes is a bum, while Stephen Hill hasn't really shown much yet.

Pick change; previously Jarvis Jones, DE/OLB

Tampa Bay Buccaneers: DeMarcus Milliner, CB, Alabama

The Buccaneers decided they didn't like Morris Claiborne very much, so they traded out of the No. 5 spot in the 2012 NFL Draft and selected Mark Barron two picks later. They really need cornerback help, as you may know from Eli Manning's 510-yard performance, so they'll almost have to remedy that need at this juncture. Maybe another Alabama defensive back will be the answer.

Cincinnati Bengals: Bjoern Werner, DE, Florida State

The Bengals have just two players who can consistently get to the quarterback: Geno Atkins and Carlos Dunlap (though Michael Johnson recently had a monstrous game). They'll have to add someone across from Dunlap, especially considering that both Johnson and Robert Geathers will be free agents in March. Cincinnati takes the top player available in this scenario.

Pick change; previously Manti Te'o, ILB

Buffalo Bills: Tyler Wilson, QB, Arkansas

I think the Bills will have to talk themselves into making this pick. It's pretty apparent now that Ryan Fitzpatrick is way too limited to win consistently in the NFL - SMH at Buffalo's front office for not recognizing this sooner - so if the team wants to move forward and contend with New England on a yearly basis, it'll have to find a franchise quarterback - even if it's Tyler Bray in a scenario in which Tyler Wilson is unavailable.

Pick change; previously Tyler Bray, QB

St. Louis Rams: Luke Joeckel, OT, Texas A&M

Jason Smith was benched in favor of Barry Richardson and subsequently traded for turnstile Wayne Hunter, so Jeff Fisher will probably search for a tackle next spring. Fisher played against the Texans twice per year when he was with Tennessee, and he watched Houston completely ruin David Carr's career by not building a competent offensive line around him. He won't want to make the same mistake with Sam Bradford.

New Orleans Saints: Corey Lemonier, DE/OLB, Auburn

The Saints are getting zero pressure on the quarterback. Cameron Jordan is good against the run, but he's been a bust as a pass-rusher thus far. Will Smith, meanwhile, looks like a shell of his former self. He's due $10 million in 2013, so he obviously won't be back.

Corey Lemonier, who can play both the 4-3 and 3-4, is having a monstrous season and figures to provide the Saints with the pass-rushing ability they clearly need.

Pick change; previously Bjoern Werner, DE

Dallas Cowboys: Johnathan Jenkins, NT, Georgia

The Cowboys had the option of picking J.J. Watt at No. 9 overall in the 2011 NFL Draft. They went with Tyron Smith, who was great in his rookie campaign, but they were hurting at the defensive end position as a consequence. In this scenario, they'd be able to move Jay Ratliff outside. It's something they were thinking about when they were seriously considering taking Dontari Poe in April.

San Diego Chargers: Keenan Allen, WR, California

Why is Philip Rivers throwing to bums like Robert Meachem and Eddie Royal? The Chargers didn't adequately replace Vincent Jackson this offseason, so they'll need to find a legitimate No. 1 receiver this upcoming spring.

Pick change; previously David Amerson, CB

Philadelphia Eagles: Johnthan Banks, CB, Mississippi State

Brandon Boykin was a nice pick in the fourth round, but he won't be enough if Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie leaves via free agency, as Philadelphia wants three high-level cornerbacks. As crazy as it would have sounded 14 months ago, there's also a chance that Nnamdi Asomugha will be cut. Asomugha, 32 in July, will be due a whopping $15 million in 2013. He'll need to take a pay cut to remain with the Eagles because he's been pretty pedestrian thus far (though he played well against Detroit). Opposing quarterbacks are targeting him frequently and are having success for the most part.

Pick change; previously Xavier Rhodes, CB

Go to 2013 NFL Mock Draft: Picks 17-32

Sorry for cutting this into two halves; I've received complaints about load times and putting the mock draft on two pages saves bandwith.

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Iron Mike 03-13-2013 01:27 am xxx.xxx.xxx.149 (total posts: 5)

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Chicago Bears Offseason To Do List:
1) Hire a coach to fix the offense - Check
2)Keep Henry Melton around - Check
3)Acquire a TE who can catch - Check
4) Sign a pro bowl LT who can block - Check
5) Retain the face of the franchise - TBD
6)Reload in the Draft - Coming Soon

Phil Emery = Pure Awesomeness
Go Bears!

Rams 03-13-2013 12:42 am xxx.xxx.xxx.163 (total posts: 2)

Change the Rams 2nd round pick to Elam and you're golden

Oregon Fan 03-13-2013 12:15 am xxx.xxx.xxx.151 (total posts: 3)

Kenjon Barner is like Lamichael James but is a lot more durable. Not 2 mention that Lamichael James wasn't able 2 shine his rookie season being behind Gore, Hunter, Jacobs. KENJON BARNER will produce in the NFL.

@OregonFan 03-12-2013 11:52 pm xxx.xxx.xxx5.88 (total posts: 1)

Kenjon Barner will be a decent 3rd down back in a couple years... Nothing special, hmm kindave like Lamichael James. Same college, same size, same timeline - mediocre at best for Barner.

Kwame Kilpatrick 03-12-2013 10:52 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.242 (total posts: 5)

Walter... you just set me up for a comeback

Kwame Kilpatrick 03-12-2013 10:42 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.242 (total posts: 5)

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Yo Walter. I need some cash.

Oregon Fan 03-12-2013 10:36 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.151 (total posts: 3)

KENJON BARNER will be the best RB out of this DRAFT. Would like 2 see him go 2 the Cowboys, Broncos or Dolphins.

Kwame Kilpatrick 03-12-2013 10:34 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.242 (total posts: 5)

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Yo Walter. Your mock draft sucks. It is worthless until you include the compensatory round selections sucka.

yo dude 03-12-2013 10:08 pm xxx.xxx.xxx4.54 (total posts: 1)

your mock sucks - plain and simple. I don't know why I keep wasting my time reading this crap. I can make a better mock if I took all the players names and threw them up in the air - let them fall and pick.

EAGLES 03-12-2013 09:38 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.151 (total posts: 3)

I really like wat CHIP KELLY and the eagles r doing in FA. Can't for their DRAFT.

Thomas Dimitroff 03-12-2013 09:31 pm xxx.xxx.xxx7.35 (total posts: 1)

Why in gods name would ATL take that Joseph Randle bum when Lattimore is still on the board?

Stautz 03-12-2013 09:25 pm xxx.xxx.xxx24.9 (total posts: 1)

Worst draft mock up ever....

BMACK15 03-12-2013 09:17 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.133 (total posts: 1)

Decision to go for defensive free agent in 2013 was incomprehensible.Horrible decision in free agency by the Philadelphia Eagles. Eagles should have perused Safety Dashon Goldson. Interviewed Darrelle Revis to see if philly would be possible fit. And as for the offensive line dilema Eagles should have proposed a possiblity of a 3 to 4 year contract with Jake Long.This year draft is bursting with a moderate amount of speed and physical players. From the looks of the free agency selection; Eagles will not be getting any defensive player's first round. As for, Asmougha I wish him the best of luck in his endeavours as, well as, in free agency.

Heathmillerinprobowl 03-12-2013 09:14 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.216 (total posts: 47)

no way in hell steelers let Lacy fall past them in 2nd

Mike365 03-12-2013 08:52 pm xxx.xxx.xxx.180 (total posts: 5)

Everytime you draft the Cowboys I disagree along with many others. Kenny Vaccaro is not going to be a cowboy due to the fact of the depth at that position in the draft.

WHy would the Cowboys pass on the best 4-3 Lineman when we need one due to the switch. Ummmm are ya kidding bro come on. And why would the Cowboys take Bennie Logan when MATT ELAM is there. Just plain dumb. We have no safety and arguably the best safety falls to us in the second round and we pass up on him????????????

1st round: Bjoern Werner (FSU)
2nd Round: Matt Elam (Florida)
3rd Round:Barrett Jones (Alabama)
4th Round: Tyrann Mathieu (LSU)
5th Round: Best Available Lineman
6th Round: Kenjon Barner (Oregon)

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