Could Someone post some Kiper Please

On a rainy boring day it would be entertaining to see his opinion. His Big Board and/or top 5 at each position, junk like that. I've never gotten the Insider and I'm curious as to what kind o' garbage Mel is getting paid to throw up there. This year it's apparently a challenge, even for smart people . .. it would be fun to see what HE is saying. Anyone can follow the word of others and guess pretty well sometimes. Works for many of us, but we aren't getting Kiper dollars for our opinions. )

 

NFL Draft 2012



Originally Published: February 29, 2012

Post-combine Big Board

The NFL combine put some new names on the Big Board, but dropped others

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By Mel Kiper
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As I noted in my post on who aced the combine and who will face further questions, the familiarity with prospects at this point means there's little they can do to totally surprise. In fact, I think the combine has far less to do with the workouts and more to do with finally getting accurate measurements on prospects. You can question parents, coaches, friends, agents and anybody associated with a guy in the draft, but until the NFL gives a confirmed height and weight, you get numbers that are all over the place. As you scan the Board, note that the numbers for several prospects have been updated.
As always, read on and let me know who should be higher or who has been passed over, in your opinion. Juniors and draft-eligible sophomores are noted with an asterisk.

More Kiper NFL draft content:

Combine winners | Mock Draft 2.0 | Latest Big Board | Top 5 by position



1
Andrew Luck *

AGE: 22
DOB: 9/12/89
HT: 6-4
WT: 234
POS: QB


Comp 288
Att 404
Pct 71.3
Yds 3,517
TD 37
Int 10

He didn't throw, but no complaints here. That's what his pro day is for. I expected him to surprise in testing, and I think he showed he's more than a thrower. Status quo remains. The total package: arm strength, size, smarts, demeanor. Ready to play.

LAST WEEK: 1 | PLAYER CARD​

2
Matt Kalil *

AGE: 22
DOB: 7/6/89
HT: 6-6
WT: 306
POS: OT


GP 12
GS 12

Kalil confirmed that he is a good athlete for his position. The tape is great, and it's hard to see him falling outside the top five. The plus for him is he might not need time to develop at right tackle, a common break-in spot for many left tackles.

LAST WEEK: 2 | PLAYER CARD​

3
Trent Richardson *

AGE: 20
DOB: 7/10/91
HT: 5-9
WT: 228
POS: RB


Car 283
Yds 1,679
Avg. 5.9
TD 21

Richardson couldn't run in Indy because he had a pretty routine procedure on his knee. Should be ready for pro day. Powerful, fast and showed improved vision and pass-catching skills; he runs with good pad level and breaks tackles with ease.

LAST WEEK: 3 | PLAYER CARD​

4
Robert Griffin III *

AGE: 21
DOB: 2/12/90
HT: 6-2
WT: 223
POS: QB


Comp 291
Att 402
Pct 72.4
Yds 4,293
TD 37
Int 6

Confirming his height was a test he passed, but he aced all the others in Indy. Griffin III is accurate, throws a good deep ball, is a proven leader, and I think has convinced teams he is ready to play early. Likely No. 2 pick, without question.

LAST WEEK: 6 | PLAYER CARD​

5
Morris Claiborne *

AGE: 21
DOB: 2/7/90
HT: 5-11
WT: 188
POS: CB


Tkl 51
Sack 0
Int 6

Showed he has adequate speed, but was never considered a total burner to start. The lesser-known but easily the better LSU corner this past season. Exceptional pure cover corner with impeccable instincts. Locates the ball and can catch it.

LAST WEEK: 4 | PLAYER CARD​

6
Justin Blackmon *

AGE: 22
DOB: 1/9/90
HT: 6-1
WT: 207
POS: WR


Rec 121
Yds 1,522
Avg 12.6
TD 18

Blackmon dips a little as he came in slightly shorter than expected, but he's been steady here for a while, and I expect he'll still land inside the top 10. He's a great route-runner, versatile, explosive and really works to get open. Great ball skills, breaks tackles and has solid intangibles.

LAST WEEK: 5 | PLAYER CARD​

7
Quinton Coples

AGE: 21
DOB: 6/22/90
HT: 6-6
WT: 284
POS: DE


Tkl 55
Sack 7.5
Int 0

Has been really solid through the draft process, at Senior Bowl and combine. No surprises. Given where he plays -- there's a lack of 4-3 DE talent -- hard to see him dropping too far now. Great size and length to hold the edge in 4-3.

LAST WEEK: 7 | PLAYER CARD​

8
Riley Reiff *

AGE: 23
DOB: 12/1/88
HT: 6-6
WT: 313
POS: OT


GP 13
GS 13

Behind Kalil as the No. 2 tackle on the board, but the tape is superb, maybe the best tape of any LT this year, as I've said before. Combine doesn't move him. Very complete player and very durable. Ready to help a number of teams.

LAST WEEK: 8 | PLAYER CARD​

9
Luke Kuechly *

AGE: 20
DOB: 4/20/91
HT: 6-3
WT: 242
POS: LB


Tkl 191
Sack 0.0
Int 3

Bigger than listed all year, and his testing was superb. Gets a bump up. Great instincts at this position given his age -- he won't be 21 until the week before the draft. A tackling machine; he makes great reads, sees the play develop and sheds blockers well.

LAST WEEK: 9 | PLAYER CARD​

10
Melvin Ingram

AGE: 22
DOB: 4/26/89
HT: 6-1
WT: 264
POS: DE


Tkl 48
Sack 10.0
Int 2

Positional scarcity helps his cause, as I've said before, but his testing helps too. A very good pass-rusher, Ingram has the ability to convert to a 3-4 outside linebacker in the right system, but he could get a lot of looks for the 4-3.

LAST WEEK: 10 | PLAYER
​

 

11
Dontari Poe *

AGE: 21
DOB: 8/18/90
HT: 6-4
WT: 346
POS: DT


Tkl 33
Sack 1.0
Int 0

Blew a lot of people away in Indy with his rare athleticism at this size. Poe is close to 350 pounds, but moves as well as many defensive ends 60-plus pounds lighter. And he's immensely strong. Let's be clear: He fits any system.

LAST WEEK: 16 | PLAYER CARD​

12
Mark Barron

AGE: 22
DOB: 10/27/89
HT: 6-1
WT: 213
POS: S


Tkl 63
Sack 1.0
Int 2

With the recent surgery no big issue, he's the top safety in the draft right now. Didn't test in Indy, however. Good size and range instincts for the position, he's also a solid tackler in the open field. Safeties are needed in in Round 1.

LAST WEEK: 12 | PLAYER CARD​

13
David DeCastro *

AGE: 22
DOB: 1/11/90
HT: 6-5
WT: 316
POS: OG


GP 13
GS 13

Ready to be plugged in at guard and play at a high level. Extremely consistent, he's athletic and powerful in the run game. Joins the Pouncey brothers as a guard graded this high, a very highly rated interior blocker.

LAST WEEK: 17 | PLAYER CARD​

14
Fletcher Cox *

AGE: 21
DOB: 12/30/90
HT: 6-4
WT: 298
POS: DT


Tkl 56
Sack 5.0
Int 0

A disruptive player who was in the backfield causing havoc often, Cox also showed off serious athleticism in Indy, running sub-4.8 at near 300 pounds. Can work in any scheme, he could push his way into the top 10.

LAST WEEK: 14 | PLAYER CARD​

15
Michael Floyd

AGE: 22
DOB: 11/27/89
HT: 6-3
WT: 220
POS: WR


Rec 100
Yds 1,147
Avg 11.5
TD 9

Give him credit -- Floyd had a productive senior year, playing lighter and playing faster. He showed off more of the same at the combine. Able to beat you short or deep, has a big frame to beat smaller cornerbacks.

LAST WEEK: 20 | PLAYER CARD​

16
Cordy Glenn

AGE: 22
DOB: 9/18/89
HT: 6-5
WT: 345
POS: T/G


GP 14
GS 14

Mammoth but quite versatile, and he proved it in Indy. Glenn is really experienced and has been able to play all over. Has spent time at tackle but can dominate at guard, and I'd expect whoever drafts him to ultimately have him blocking inside.

LAST WEEK: 18 | PLAYER CARD​

17
Michael Brockers *

AGE: 21
DOB: 12/21/90
HT: 6-5
WT: 322
POS: DT


Tkl 54
Sack 2.0
Int 1

After a quick rise, Brockers came in a little heavy at 322 pounds. Brockers has scheme versatility and could be attractive to teams as a 3-4 DE, or as a 3-tech in a 4-3. A disruptive player who will tie up multiple blockers and get good penetration.

LAST WEEK: 13 | PLAYER CARD​

18
Courtney Upshaw

AGE: 22
DOB: 12/13/89
HT: 6-2
WT: 272
POS: LB


Tkl 52
Sack 9.5
Int 1

Pro day will be key. Had been a riser throughout the year. Has improved his pass-rush skills but size makes him a tweener. Great pad level, uses hands well and violently, and battles against the run.

LAST WEEK: 11 | PLAYER CARD​

19
Dre Kirkpatrick *

AGE: 22
DOB: 10/26/89
HT: 6-2
WT: 186
POS: CB


Tkl 29
Sack 0
Int 0

Stock remains steady, and I think he'll stay as No. 2 corner in the draft. His biggest advantage is his elite size for the position, and he doesn't give up much quickness for it. Still has top-10 potential.

LAST WEEK: 23 | PLAYER CARD​

20
Jonathan Martin *

AGE: 22
DOB: 7/6/89
HT: 6-5
WT: 312
POS: OT


GP 13
GS 13

Has dipped some as I see more tape, but he's still very good, just not at the top-10 level. Trusted in passing game as blindside protection for Luck, he is also strong as a run-blocker. Likely to start at RT.

LAST WEEK: 21 | PLAYER CARD​

 

E: 23 DOB: 2/2/89
HT: 6-2
WT: 213
POS: S
Tkl 91
Sack 0.0
Int 0

After a strong showing in Indy, he cracks the Board for the first time. I love Smith's instincts and ability to do it all -- taking great routes in passing game, and supporting the run -- but wanted to see him test well.

LAST WEEK: NR | PLAYER CARD​

22
Kendall Reyes

AGE: 22
DOB: 9/26/89
HT: 6-4
WT: 299
POS: DT


Tkl 46
Sack 4.5
Int 0

A really powerful player, Reyes will occupy blocks and can play effectively in either scheme. I considered him a late fit in the first round in my previous mock, and he tested out well to confirm that standing for me.

LAST WEEK: NR | PLAYER CARD​

23
Janoris Jenkins

AGE: 23
DOB: 10/29/88
HT: 5-10
WT: 193
POS: CB


Tkl 53
Sack 0
Int 2

The off-field questions are there, but there's little doubt about the talent. Quick as a cat with fluid hips and very good instincts for the position, he's a potential star if his head is there. Has been dynamic as a punt returner as well.

LAST WEEK: NR | PLAYER CARD​

24
Andre Branch

AGE: 22
DOB: 7/14/89
HT: 6-4
WT: 259
POS: DE


Tkl 77
Sack 9.5
Int 1

Branch was on the Big Board for much of the year, but his production tailed off and he dipped a bit. But scheme could be an issue. His combine showing should prove to teams he'll be most effective standing up in a 3-4, and that helps.

LAST WEEK: NR | PLAYER CARD​

25
Peter Konz *

AGE: 22
DOB: 6/9/89
HT: 6-5
WT: 314
POS: C


GP 14
GS 14

Currently the top center on the board, Konz sees and calls the game like an experienced quarterback. A fantastic run-blocker, he gets to the second level effectively and can handle the position early.

LAST WEEK: 24 | PLAYER CARD​

 

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