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2012 NFL Draft: TA's Big Board

1. Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford




What I like about him:
- Exceptional Football Intelligence
- Mentally Tough
- Great Leader
- Played in a Pro Style Offense at Stanford

What I don't like about him:
- Throws an Average Deep Ball

Best Fit Teams:
- Indianapolis Colts





2. Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor



What I like about him:
- Extremely Intelligence both on and off the Field
- Excellent Deep Ball 
- Good Leader
- Big Game Player

What I don't like about him: 
- Dances in the Pocket 
- Focuses on 1st and 2nd Reads to much

Best Fit Teams:
- Washington Redskins



3. Matt Kalil, OT, USC



What I like about him:
- Versatile 
- Great Pass Blocker
- NFL Bloodlines
- Excellent Awareness

What I don't like about him: 
- A little under weight 
- Not overpowering which effects his run blocking

Best Fit Teams:
- Minnesota Vikings



4. Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State



What I like about him:
- He's a Playmaker
- Intense Competitor
- Terrific Ball Skills
- Quickness

What I don't like about him: 
- Doesn't always run a crisp route 
- Off the field issues (DUI)

Best Fit Teams:
- Cleveland Browns
- St. Louis Rams
- Jacksonville Jaguars


5. Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU




What I like about him:
- Great Ball Skills 
- Battle Tested against SEC Competition 
- Fluid Hips 
- Superb Speed 

What I don't like about him: 
- Not always Physical 
- Needs to Improve Tackling

Best Fit Teams:
- Minnesota Vikings
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers
- St. Louis Rams 


6. Luke Kuechly, LB, BC



What I like about him:
- Amazing Production (191 Tackles in 2011)
- Exceptional Instincts 
- Very Smart
- Outstanding Intangibles 

What I don't like about him: 
- A little Slow 
- Needs to Improve in Pass Coverage

Best Fit Teams:
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Seattle Seahawks
- Philadelphia Eagles



7. Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama




What I like about him:
- Workhorse 
- Protects the Football
- Big Game Player
- Good Vision 

What I don't like about him: 
- Durability Issues
- Average Receiver (Route Running concerns)

Best Fit Teams:
- Cleveland Browns
- Tampa Bay Buccaneers 






8. Mark Barron, S, Alabama



What I like about him:
- Intense Competitor 
- Extremely Instinctive 
- Plays Fast 
- Strong Tackler 

What I don't like about him: 
- Coverage Limitations

Best Fit Teams:
- Dallas Cowboys
- New York Jets
- New England Patriots 




9. Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa



What I like about him:
- Good Pass Protector
- Very Smart
- Great Hands
- Versatile 

What I don't like about him: 
- Lacks Elite Athletic Ability
- Could Improve Technique 

Best Fit Teams:
- Buffalo Bills 
- Arizona Cardinals





10. Courtney Upshaw, OLB, Alabama 




What I like about him:
- Highly Instinctive
- Incredible Competitor
- Great Leader
- Solid Pass Rusher

What I don't like about him: 
- Short Armed 
- Needs to Improve in Coverage 

Best Fit Teams:
- New York Jets 
- San Diego Chargers
- New England Patriots 





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