Big 12 Recruit: NotRecruit: 2013 NFL Mock Draft

This site covers Big 12 recruiting, but once in a while, I'll touch on something not recruiting related (Big 12 football, general college football, Big 12 hoops, NFL, etc.). My first "NotRecruit" post (yes, I ripped it off from FanGraphs), is my NFL Mock Draft for Thursday. Agree or disagree? Leave a comment below or hit me up on Twitter (@Big12Recruit).

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Luke Joeckel - OT - Texas A&M
It seemed pretty evident just a few weeks ago that Joeckel would be the clear number one pick. However, recently, there have been reports that the some of the Chiefs staff are favoring Eric Fisher. In the end, I think the Chiefs go with the more proven commodity in Joeckel.

2.

Dion Jordan - OLB - Oregon
The Jags could take Eric Fisher here or even reach for Geno Smith to replace Blaine Gabbert. But, the Jaguars need to build the defense and they do so in drafting high upside LB Dion Jordan.

3.

Sharrif Floyd - DT - Florida
The Raiders desperately need help on defense and more specifically at tackle. Floyd seems like the obvious pick here.

4.

Eric Fisher - OT - Central Michigan
Erick Fisher falls right into the lap of the Eagles. This is probably exactly where they want to be and take arguably the best OT and fill a huge need.

5.

Ezekiel Ansah - DE - BYU
If Eric Fisher falls to #5, I think the Lions pull the trigger on him. However, he's not and I think the Lions will be satisfied with Ansah who will replace the void left behind Kyle Vanden Bosch. Ansah has a very high upside and has been compared to the likes of Jason Pierre-Paul.

6.

Dee Milliner - CB - Alabama
Milliner probably is a little high going here, but the Browns need a starting cornerback for next year. Other options include Lane Johnson or Barkevious Mingo.

7.

Lane Johnson - OT - Oklahoma
New reports tell that the Cardinals are high on Lane Johnson and with him available, they pick him. Johnson has great athleticism and will hopefully keep Carson Palmer upright.

8.

Ryan Nassib - QB - Syracuse
I don't think many saw this coming a couple weeks ago, but there is some serious talk that Nassib goes in the top 10. In a surprising pick, new Bills coach Doug Marrone takes a player he just coached last fall.

9.

Star Lotulelei - DT - Utah
Lotulelei slips a little bit and the Jets select the best run-defender in the draft. If Lotulelei is gone, expect the Jets to draft Barkevious Mingo from LSU.

10.

Jonathan Cooper - OG - North Carolina
The Titans could use help in their secondary, but reports have stated that the Titans are very interested in Cooper.

11.

Chance Warmack - OG - Alabama
The Chargers really needed Lane Johnson to fall, but instead they go with Chance Warmack to fix their broken line.

12.

Sheldon Richardson - DT - Missouri
Miami's current defensive tackles' contracts are set to expire after this year. Miami has a lot of flexibility if their in this position and I believe they'll select arguably the best player available.

13.

Xavier Rhodes - CB - Florida State
After Revis got traded to Tampa Bay, taking Rhodes here seems like the obvious pick.

14.

Tavon Austin - WR - West Virginia
Steve Smith doesn't have much time left in his career and Cam Newton needs more weapons on offense. If Austin is available, which he is in this mock, the Panthers take him.

15.

Barkevious Mingo - DE/OLB - LSU
New Orleans has implemented a 3-4 scheme and Mingo will provide a pass-rush off the edge for the Saints. The Saints could also pick OLB Jarvis Jones if they have him higher on their board.

16.

DeAndre Hopkins - WR - Clemson
The Rams have hosted Hopkins a couple times for private workouts and according to reports, they'll pick Hopkins if Tavon Austin isn't available.

17.

Jarvis Jones - OLB - Georgia
This seems like another obvious pick and a lot of mock drafts have the Steelers selecting Jarvis Jones here. Jones can come in and immediately replace James Harrison.

18.

Kenny Vaccaro - S - Texas
From reports, it seems that the Cowboys are very interested in LSU safety Eric Reid. However, if Vaccaro is still available, I feel that the 'Boys selecting Vaccaro is more likely.

19.

Bjoern Werner - DE - Florida State
I'm not really sure on this pick, but I see most other mocks taking Werner. Werner has some upside having just recently starting playing football.

20.

Alec Ogletree - ILB - Georgia
Brian Urlacher is gone and the Bears now have a hole to fill. Ogletree is ranked higher than Manti Te'o by most, but don't be shocked to see Te'o picked here.

21.

Matt Elam - S - Florida
Safety is probably the top need for the Bengals this year. Vaccaro is gone so they go with the next best option in Matt Elam.

22.

Eric Reid - S - LSU
They got their WR earlier in the Draft and now they bolster the secondary with the selection of Eric Reid.

23.

Sylvester Williams - DE/DT - North Carolina
Williams fills a major need and most mock drafts have him falling here.

24.

Datone Jones - DE/DT - UCLA
A strong and versatile defensive lineman that will fit well in Indy.

25.

Cordarelle Patterson - WR - Tennessee
Patterson has as much upside as any WR in the Draft and can replace Percy Harvin's playmaking ability.

26.

Justin Hunter - WR - Tennessee
The Packers take Patterson's teammate a pick later and are hopeful that he can replace the loss of Greg Jennings.

27.

Tyler Eifert - TE - Notre Dame
The Texans probably would pick Justin Hunter if he's available, but he's not. Instead, the Texans take another offensive playmaker and one of the best still available.

28.

Tank Carradine - DE - Florida State
The second FSU DE taken in the first-round, Carradine seems to be the obvious pick and will replace the loss of Elvis Dumervil.

29.

Jamar Taylor - CB - Boise State
According to reports, the Patriots have been very interested in Taylor throughout the entire process. The Pats could use another WR, but I don't think they will reach for one.

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