PETER KING'S MOCK DRAFT
PETER KING
April 23, 2012
The top two selections are all but locked in, but there's plenty of intrigue attached to the decisions of the next 30 teams on the clock in the first round. As the league's offensive explosion continues, protecting the passer—and finding him targets to throw to—will be among the top priorities when it comes time to make the call
WILL PICK
Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
SHOULD PICK
Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
That's right—I wouldn't take quarterback Ryan Tannehill here. I'd take the guy who gives Cleveland's offense a chance to shape up for Colt McCoy or whoever the QB of the future is. (See pick 27.) Blackmon and Greg Little would give the Browns their first set of topflight wide receivers since the franchise returned to the league in 1999.
5 BUCCANEERS
WILL PICK
Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
SHOULD PICK
Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU