2012 NFL Mock Draft Has the Jacksonville Jaguars Grabbing Top Offensive Tackle
The Jacksonville Jaguars made noise in the 2011 NFL draft when they traded up to No. 10 select Missouri quarterback Blaine Gabbert.
It remains to be seen if Gabbert will start in his rookie season, but I expect the Jaguars to take a major step back early. This will usher in the Gabbert era quicker than those in Jacksonville may hope, but it will give him much needed experience ala Eli Manning in his rookie season with the New York Giants.
In order to make sure their franchise quarterback has a chance to succeed, the organization select the top offensive tackle in USC?s Matt Kalil to make sure he is well protected in the pocket.
How good is Kalil?
The premier left tackle in the draft made Tyron Smith, Dallas? No. 9 overall pick in 2011, stay on the right side of the line at USC. Smith was only regarded as the top offensive tackle in the 2011 class with his supreme athleticism and pass-blocking skills.
Kalil has incredible footwork and will keep all defenders out of reach from his quarterback. He has the size and the pro-level strength to become one of the very best left tackles in the game.
He has the bloodlines to secure his elite potential as his brother, Ryan, plays for the Carolina Panthers. It would have been a great story to see the two brothers secure the line in Carolina, but Gabbert lucks out as he falls to No. 4.
Jacksonville needs to bolster its line to ease the pressure on the shoulders and legs of elite runner Maurice Jones-Drew. With one swift selection, the Jags? offense will be much improved in 2013.
| 1. Washington Redskins: Andrew Luck, Stanford QB | 17. San Diego Chargers: Vontaze Burfict, Arizona State LB |
| 2. Carolina Panthers: Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina WR | 18. Detroit Lions: Cliff Harris, Oregon CB |
| 3. Tennessee Titans: Quinton Coples, North Carolina DE | 19. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Trent Richardson, Alabama RB |
| 4. Jacksonville Jaguars: Matt Kalil, USC OT | 20. Indianapolis Colts: Luke Kuechly, Boston College LB |
| 5. Miami Dolphins: Landry Jones, Oklahoma QB | 21. St. Louis Rams: Marcus Forston, Miami (FL) DT |
| 6. San Francisco 49ers: Dre' Kirkpatrick, Alabama CB | 22. Houston Texans: Alfonzo Dennard, Nebraska CB |
| 7. Cincinnati Bengals: Jonathan Martin, Stanford OT | 23. New York Giants: Dont'a Hightower, Alabama LB |
| 8. Oakland Raiders: Matt Barkley, USC QB | 24. New England Patriots (via New Orleans): Jared Crick, Nebraska DL |
| 9. Arizona Cardinals: Donte Paige-Moss, North Carolina DE/OLB | 25. Kansas City Chiefs: Courtney Upshaw, Alabama OLB |
| 10. Buffalo Bills: Riley Reiff, Iowa OT | 26. New York Jets: Travis Lewis, Oklahoma OLB |
| 11. Seattle Seahawks: Jerel Worthy, Michigan St. DT | 27. Cleveland Browns (via Atlanta): Manti Te'o, Notre Dame LB |
| 12. Cleveland Browns: Jayron Hosley, Virginia Tech CB | 28. Pittsburgh Steelers: Chase Minnifield, Virginia CB |
| 13. Denver Broncos: Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina CB | 29. Philadelphia Eagles: Zach Brown, North Carolina OLB |
| 14. Minnesota Vikings: Brandon Jenkins, Florida State DE | 30. Baltimore Ravens: Ray-Ray Armstrong, Miami (FL) S |
| 15. Chicago Bears: Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State WR | 31. New England Patriots: Devin Taylor, North Carolina DE/OLB |
| 16. Dallas Cowboys: Janoris Jenkins, CB | 32. Green Bay Packers: Andre Branch DL |
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