Todd McShay 2012 NFL Mock Draft; Titans and Nick Perry

by Jimmy on Feb 3, 2012 9:32 AM CST in 2012 NFL Draft

Just like in Mel Kiper's last mock draft, Todd McShay has the Titans taking Nick Perry, DE, USC with the 20th pick in his latest mock draft (In$ider). Again, the Perry pick is becoming very popular because right now it is widely considered that the Titans will take the best pass rusher available. We will see how that changes through free agency.

Here is what McShay had to say about the pick:

The Titans have three defensive ends set to become free agents and need a dynamic pass-rusher to complement Derrick Morgan. While Perry is raw, he has good initial burst and natural pass-rush skills. Cornerback, safety and offensive line are also need areas, but Perry makes the most sense in this situation.

Here are a couple of interesting things from that mock:

McShay has Janoris Jenkins going ahead of Dre Kirkpatrick. That is the first time I have seen that happen, but don't be surprised if it happens on draft day. Jenkins is a better cover corner than Kirkpatrick, and now they both have "character concerns."
He does not have Alshon Jeffery going in the first round. If that is actually the case, the Titans should get on the phone with every team before them in the second round to try and move up and pick him. I am telling you, Jeffery is going to be a stud. He would be really scary opposite Kenny Britt with Jake Locker throwing them the ball and Nate Washington in the slot.
Riley Reiff at #3 is absurd.

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i prefer mercilus

but if he is gone then i like this pick!

by jpalmer76 on Feb 3, 2012 10:40 AM CST reply actions

Completely agree on Jeffery.

If he is there at 20, I wouldn’t necessarily be upset with taking him. However, if for some reason he is there in the second, I’d absolutely be ok with trading up for him. At that point he’s a killer value.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Feb 3, 2012 10:41 AM CST reply actions

Think Mayock has Rieff above Kalil as well

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by alijeal on Feb 3, 2012 10:46 AM CST reply actions

The Nick Perry pick is OK for the Titans, kind of a no-brainer if he's there.

But the Texans draft a tight end #1? It makes me think McShay didn’t work too hard on this mock.

by MeanMrMustard on Feb 3, 2012 10:58 AM CST reply actions

RIP to my former "sports media source"

it was nice while it lasted.

For the Jake of argument ...

by BythePowerofMunchak! on Feb 3, 2012 11:14 AM CST reply actions

You can blame Tom Brady.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Feb 3, 2012 11:30 AM CST up reply actions

MCM is going to explode when Jeffery goes in the second round.

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by WinnipegTitanFan13 on Feb 3, 2012 12:23 PM CST reply actions

and let the fireworks begin if we pass on him there too

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by nolesbroncos3456 on Feb 3, 2012 12:36 PM CST via Android app up reply actions

I will be absolutely stunned if he falls all the way to twenty in the second round.

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by ronburgundy7427 on Feb 3, 2012 12:49 PM CST up reply actions

yeah I agree. there's no way unless he completely fails the combine at everything and gets caught with drugs

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