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2012 NFL Draft: Mike Mayock Ranks the Top 5 at Each Position

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Mike Mayock of the NFL Network, who is the best draft guy out there that works for a major media company, has put out his top five lists at every position. Mayock's grading is worth more than Mel Kiper and Todd McShay combined and multiplied by four. I have listed the top 5s from positions relevant to the Titans in the first round and a question for discussion after the jump.

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Wide Receiver

1. Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma State
2. Michael Floyd, Notre Dame
3. Kendall Wright, Baylor
4. Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina
5. Chris Givens, Wake Forest

Interior Offensive Lineman

1. David DeCastro, Stanford
2. Peter Konz, Wisconsin
3. Kevin Zeitler, Wisconsin
4. Cordy Glenn, Georgia
5. Kelechi Osemele, Iowa State

Defensive End

1. Quinton Coples, North Carolina
2. Melvin Ingram, South Carolina
3. Whitney Mercilus, Illinois
4. Nick Perry, USC
T-5. Chandler Jones, Syracuse
T-5. Andre Branch, Clemson

Cornerback

1. Morris Claiborne, LSU
2. Janoris Jenkins, North Alabama
3. Alfonzo Dennard, Nebraska
4. Leonard Johnson, Iowa State
5. Dre Kirkpatrick, Alabama

Safety

1. Mark Barron, Alabama
2. Harrison Smith, Notre Dame
3. George Iloka, Boise State
4. Markelle Martin, Oklahoma State
T-5. Janzen Jackson, McNeese State
T-5. Antonio Allen, South Carolina

Here is an interesting question for you, it is possible that the Titans would have a shot to draft Janoris Jenkins in the first round and Janzen Jackson in the second. Both of those guys have the capability of being top flight players at their position, but both guys have had character issues in college. If the Titans were to do that, which they will not, would you be OK with it?

I would because I think the risk is worth the possible reward when you talk about the way contracts are structured now. You are not out that much if they end up getting in trouble, but if they pay off you have a draft class that could be one of the best ever because you got two top 15 players based purely on ability.

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I am not too sure using the first two picks on such character issue guys.

Like you said, we would be okay with the money, but if they become like a Pacman, that means that we have potentially lost 2 valuable starters to our team that we could have addressed through the draft. I would be okay with drafting one such guy, but not using 2 high picks, which is really too high risk high reward IMO.

by infinitystealth on Jan 24, 2012 4:46 PM CST reply actions  

No.

I am not interested in questionable character guys, especially not for our first two picks. I love that we have drafted the hard working, high character players.

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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 24, 2012 4:53 PM CST reply actions  

I don't think the coaching staff would be on board with it either

they seem like they are all for hard working/ head strong players from here on out. Which I agree with

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by StPrattrick on Jan 24, 2012 4:55 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm ok with that as long as there's some production to support taking them as well.

Otherwise we just turn into the Sparkle Kitties taking these “good guys” with nothing else to go on.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Jan 24, 2012 4:59 PM CST up reply actions  

Virtually all of their recent picks...ha.

Sunshine is the easy one, but they seem to take this high-character, low-risk guys that may not have the production to necessarily back them up.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Jan 24, 2012 5:09 PM CST up reply actions  

I agree, but I wouldn't worry about it... I mean we did draft Locker

and not Sunshine.

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by StPrattrick on Jan 24, 2012 5:08 PM CST up reply actions  

Where the heck did this Chris Givens come from?!

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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 24, 2012 4:53 PM CST reply actions  

don't know, but love the name!

if he’s anything like Ernest, get ’em!!

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by oilertitan on Jan 24, 2012 9:10 PM CST up reply actions  

or David!

Yeah!

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by XAGMNINETY on Jan 24, 2012 9:40 PM CST up reply actions  

I am all for drafting Peter Konz in the first now

I’d rather have the 2nd best linemen in the draft, then the 4th best DE IMO

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by StPrattrick on Jan 24, 2012 4:56 PM CST reply actions  

Can he play guard though?

I really don’t see us moving Amano. I’d rather bring in one FA G and draft another to improve the play on either side of him.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Jan 24, 2012 5:00 PM CST up reply actions  

I doubt we'd draft Konz to change up his primary position...

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by StPrattrick on Jan 24, 2012 5:09 PM CST up reply actions  

Probably not.

But I also can’t see us moving Amano now. I still believe DL is the way we go in the first round.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Jan 24, 2012 5:12 PM CST up reply actions  

Can't see them spending the money it would take to get Nicks or Grubbs.

Those guys are going to get big deals, and it sounds like Grubbs is likely to be resigned by the Ravens.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Jan 24, 2012 5:24 PM CST up reply actions  

I'd say by drafting Konz, moving Amano back to guard, Harris back at the other guard position

we’ve immediately upgraded our entire O-line

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by StPrattrick on Jan 24, 2012 5:18 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm warming up to Cordy Glenn being there at 20

he’s been showing out at practice today

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by nolesbroncos3456 on Jan 24, 2012 5:40 PM CST up reply actions  

My issue now with Glenn is that he played as both a LT and LG,

whereas the one position we are guaranteed to replace is a RG. I don’t know how hard it is to make the switch, but I wonder if that knocks him down our board.

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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 24, 2012 5:47 PM CST up reply actions  

I'm sure it's a relatively easy change plus we have the ultimate utility OL man coaching the OL

Bruce played everywhere on the line. I’m sure he could teach Glenn how to use that

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by nolesbroncos3456 on Jan 24, 2012 6:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Interesting that Case Keenum is listed in none of the three tiers of quarterbacks he mentions

While a guy like Ryan Lindley from San Diego State is labeled as a “trust the process” type of prospect. I know Keenum played in a “gimmick” offense and didn’t face very stiff competition (couldn’t be much worse than the likes of SDSU’s opponents, though, could it?), but his numbers are far better than any other such QB. I know QBs from these types of offenses haven’t typically done much in the pros, but considering he’s statistically the best one of them that there’s ever been, I’d think he’d at least be worth a look.

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by madhjsp on Jan 24, 2012 5:01 PM CST reply actions  

1st of all, I know absolutely nothing about "North" Alabama or McNeese State???

Not to take anything away from these 2 guys, but I don’t know…are they Div II schools or what? 2nd of all, I wouldn’t use a 1st rd pick for a DB, much less the first TWO picks (Claiborne & Kirkpatrick being the exceptions here). I would go G/C first…then WR in the 2nd. Hey, after that maybe Trumaine Johnson or Antonio Allen. Plus, there are some tasty DBs in the FA market, too.

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by titansfan4ever on Jan 24, 2012 5:02 PM CST reply actions  

I think Jenkins got kicked off for weed right? eh, big whoop, if he falls into the second round snag him with no questions asked.

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by D. Reese on Jan 24, 2012 7:01 PM CST up reply actions  

yes and agreed

but he’ll be a 1st rd’er unless he really screws up over the next few months in the combine, sr. bowl, and interviews

by trevor2013 on Jan 24, 2012 7:13 PM CST up reply actions  

Pretty sure Jackson got kicked off the team for weed too...

he had a knack for being in the wrong place at the wrong time, but didn’t he mainly just get in trouble for like a dozen failed drug tests?

by jhumbrac on Jan 24, 2012 7:43 PM CST up reply actions  

Yep

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by gramsey712 on Jan 25, 2012 8:18 AM CST up reply actions  

I've done one on ones with Janoris

He is an incredible athlete and even tho the titans dont need help in the return game he is very good with punt returns also. The only thing that bothers me is his off the field attitude. I can’t help but think of pac-man when I’m around the kid lol. I’ve only worked out with him a few times though and I don’t know him all that well

by cj-beastmode on Jan 24, 2012 9:58 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

Went To UT Myself

Saw Jackson on the field. Dude is an absolute beast but that is a slippery slope. I think Munch is more physically imposing than Jeff was regarding character issues. I wouldn’t be disappointed with the idea though I am secretly pining for a stud wr.

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by BlackAlex on Jan 24, 2012 5:09 PM CST reply actions  

I prefer high character guys too.

I like what Munchak alluded to….focusing on getting a game changing BPA defensive player with our first pick. But I would prefer a proven DE in FA…so add another position stud BPA defensive player in the first.
This especially makes sense if we good an upgrade on OL in Free Agency.
I really believe we should go for Chris Myers, stud C from the Texans…that way we kill two birds with one stone…upgrading our team, downgrading Texans. They will be dishing out the big money for Arian Foster and Mario Williams.

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by Deaconbrodie on Jan 24, 2012 5:17 PM CST reply actions  

Who wants to be in the MCM Mock Draft War Room when the MtD holds the live draft?

The Asian Ruston Webster needs everyone’s help lol

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by nolesbroncos3456 on Jan 24, 2012 5:18 PM CST reply actions  

a war room is basically a group of MCMers advising the GM like a real draft war room

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by nolesbroncos3456 on Jan 24, 2012 6:14 PM CST up reply actions  

when and where? I'd be interested.

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by Deaconbrodie on Jan 24, 2012 6:27 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

The draft is scheduled for Feb 17-18th and we could make a fanpost here to throw around ideas

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by nolesbroncos3456 on Jan 24, 2012 6:32 PM CST up reply actions  

I might be available those days, but I'll know later on.

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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 24, 2012 6:46 PM CST up reply actions  

sounds like fun...keep us informed as the to details.

I could potentially be available.

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by Deaconbrodie on Jan 24, 2012 7:10 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

I am stunned Zeitler is so high.

Also from the list I can’t say I’m overly excited with those DL prospects.

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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 24, 2012 5:36 PM CST reply actions  

Ingram and Coples have been balling out today at practice

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by nolesbroncos3456 on Jan 24, 2012 5:41 PM CST up reply actions  

Wright above Jeffrey might be true but won't happen

I don’t remember many small recievers going early, someone will fall in love with Jeffrey

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by alijeal on Jan 24, 2012 5:50 PM CST reply actions  

O Line, Run Game help

And I dont think Titans will take a 20 round O line guy. Not enough WOW power.
If we loose Cortland then I would love Morris Claiborne, LSU. (Go to hell LSU) unless your a Titan.

I want everything but or O Line is slow on the run game. We don’t score points.

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by workingfarmer on Jan 24, 2012 7:18 PM CST reply actions  

Oh get off it. They will offer him a reasonable amount

For both sides. If he wants to be greedy and test the market, let him.

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by RhiNo6705 on Jan 24, 2012 8:28 PM CST via mobile up reply actions  

They offered him a reasonable amount. 8M/year is fair.

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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Jan 24, 2012 8:29 PM CST up reply actions  

I am shocked that he walked out of camp on 8M/year.

I mean, that puts him really among some of the top at his position, maybe not top 5, but it’s really respective to how he performs.

by infinitystealth on Jan 24, 2012 9:12 PM CST up reply actions  

if held out because he did not get more than 8M/year that is stupid

i just hope the front office does not get annoyed by what he did and not offer fim any money.

by jv1222 on Jan 25, 2012 12:01 PM CST up reply actions  

let's get a center that can play AND think

Mawae made line calls which a lot of people take for granted. Amani doesn’t have the awareness or the strength to be a top flight center and hold that line together.

by -Erock on Jan 24, 2012 9:21 PM CST via iPhone app reply actions  

Janzen Jackson

He was one of the most talented safeties in the SEC, he just couldn’t get his act together. He got chance after chance after chance, too. I’ve heard him described as all the talent of Eric Berry, but none of the intelligence and intangibles.

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by TennesseeTyrants on Jan 24, 2012 11:40 PM CST reply actions  

If Jeffery or Barron are there at 20, and we take a guard

I think I will throw up

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by gramsey712 on Jan 25, 2012 8:22 AM CST reply actions  

I think I will join you.

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If you spew and he bolts

It was never meant to be.

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Haha. Nice Wayne's World reference.

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by J3G77 on Jan 25, 2012 3:49 PM CST up reply actions  

pass on Barron, passing on Jeffery will make me spew chunks all over the TV.

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