As the NFL playoff picture takes shape and college teams go bowling, attention increasingly turns toward the 2013 NFL draft. Much will change between now and when clubs make their first-round selections in late April, but here’s an initial projection:
Texas A&M quarterback Johnny Manziel (2) gets a lift from Luke Joeckel (76). (AP)
(P – To be determined by playoff finish; * –Underclassman)
1. Kansas City Chiefs (2-10), OT Luke Joeckel*, Texas A&M
While the Chiefs would prefer to draft a “franchise” quarterback, there is not one worth the top pick, so they grab Joeckel to upgrade their offensive line.
While the Chiefs would prefer to draft a “franchise” quarterback, there is not one worth the top pick, so they grab Joeckel to upgrade their offensive line.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars (2-10), DE Bjoern Werner*, Florida State
Jacksonville has few high level players and for it to become a quality team it will need to upgrade at many positions. Werner is very similar to Chris Long who has developed into an excellent defensive end and Werner could really upgrade the Jaguars’ pass rush.
Jacksonville has few high level players and for it to become a quality team it will need to upgrade at many positions. Werner is very similar to Chris Long who has developed into an excellent defensive end and Werner could really upgrade the Jaguars’ pass rush.
3. Oakland Raiders (3-9), MLB Manti Te’o*, Notre Dame
After Rolando McClain’s failure the Raiders need to find an impact defender and Te’o could handle that role as a rookie and is a much better prospect coming out of school than McClain was.
After Rolando McClain’s failure the Raiders need to find an impact defender and Te’o could handle that role as a rookie and is a much better prospect coming out of school than McClain was.
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