Who The Hell Will They Draft? Colts 2012 Edition
updated on Feb 12, 2012 9:02 PM EST
Players evaluated:
Name Position Height Weight School Quick Hit
Frank Alexander
OLB
6'4"
255
Oklahoma
Antonio Allen
SS
6'2"
202
South Carolina
Four year player that played the 'spur' position in college, which was a hybrid SS/LB. Tough-nosed guy who will be available in later rounds.
Jeff Allen
G
6'5"
315
Illinois
Mark Asper
G
6'7"
325
Oregon
Mark Barron
SS
6'2"
218
Alabama
Dwight Bentley
CB
5'11"
179
Louisiana-Lafayette
Jake Bequette
DE
6'5"
271
Arkansas
R J Blanton
CB
6'1"
200
Notre Dame
Played in multiple coverage types at ND, mostly zone the last two years. Played all four years and is a sure tackler.
Omar Bolden
CB
5'11"
195
Arizona St
Confident man corner who had a productive career, but hasn't played since 2010 because of ACL injury. Fully healed now but potentially concerning.
Brandon Boykin
CB
5'10"
183
Georgia
A do-it-all player that refused to say no to anything asked of him. Could be special teams ace early in career.
Jarrett Boykin
WR
6'2"
218
Virginia Tech
A big receiver who isn't very flashy, but put up decent numbers in a pass-deficient offense. Won't blow by anyone but could be a decent guy later in the draft.
Andre Branch
OLB
6'5"
260
Clemson
Michael Brewster
C
6'5"
305
Ohio St
Vontaze Burfict
ILB
6'3"
250
Arizona St
Miles Burris
OLB
6'3"
235
San Diego St
Sean Cattouse
SS
6'3"
218
California
A converted corner, so he's well versed in man coverage, which is a big positive when his primary job will be to cover big, athletic Tight Ends. Later round project.
Josh Chapman
NT
6'1"
310
Alabama
Big, beefy NT with experience playing in the 3-4. Unsung hero of one of the most dominating defenses in recent memory. Played most of last season with torn ACL.
Audie Cole
ILB
6'5"
239
North Carolina St
A tackling machines, leading his team in tackles his last three seasons. Doesn't fit mold of a 3-4 LB, but most likely would move inside, where he played as a senior.
Fletcher Cox
DE
6'4"
295
Mississippi St
An early entry, three year starter, can play anywhere on the defensive line. First team all-SEC last season.
Jared Crick
DE
6'6"
285
Nebraska
B J Cunningham
WR
6'2"
215
Michigan St
A big receiver with strong hands who lacks elite speed. Extremely productive in college, but a late round prospect.
Vinny Curry
OLB
6'4"
263
Marshall
DeMario Davis
OLB
6'3"
230
Arkansas St
Alfonzo Dennard
CB
5'10"
205
Nebraska
Small, feisty, physical corner who was Big Ten DB of the Year last year. Ideal body type for slot coverage. Possible 2nd round pick.
Loni Fangupo
NT
6'1"
330
Brigham Young
Darius Fleming
OLB
6'2"
255
Notre Dame
Jamell Fleming
CB
5'11"
191
Oklahoma
Michael Floyd
WR
6'3"
224
Notre Dame
One of the best WR in this draft, could fall into late first round/early second because of red flags off the field. Beast on the field.
Jeff Fuller
WR
6'4"
220
Texas A&M
Big WR whose production really fell off as a senior. Good in the red zone, but will have to rectify lots of drops.
Chris Galippo
ILB
6'2"
250
Southern California
Stephon Gilmore
CB
6'1"
193
South Carolina
Started every game of his college career, loves to blitz out of the slot position, but possesses the kind of speed you need to play on the outside.
Cordy Glenn
G
6'5"
348
Georgia
Robert Griffin
QB
6'2"
220
Baylor
Heisman Trophy winning dynamic QB who can sling it with the best of them, and blow by on-rushers. Will go in top 2 picks.
Winston Guy
SS
6'1"
216
Kentucky
Mike Harris
CB
5'11"
195
Florida St
JUCO transfer that isn't afraid to tackle, but doesn't have elite speed and is a smaller corner. Could be a nickel CB drafted in the later rounds.
Duke Ihenacho
SS
6'1"
205
San Jose St
George Iloka
SS
6'3"
216
Boise St
Bruce Irvin
OLB
6'3"
245
West Virginia
Ace Jackson
CB
5'10"
188
Cal Poly St
A raw talent in a deep small-school class at CB, needs some work playing closer to receivers. Excellent punt returner and special teams player.
Alshon Jeffery
WR
6'4"
229
South Carolina
A J Jenkins
WR
6'0"
190
Illinois
James-Michael Johnson
ILB
6'2"
240
Nevada
Four year player that moved inside his senior season. Very good against the run, not so much against the pass. Good project player.
Leonard Johnson
CB
5'10"
202
Iowa St
Trumaine Johnson
CB
6'2"
204
Montana
One of the best small school CBs in this draft, has great size, and was a starter all four years. Potential first round talent that should be there in 2nd round.
Ben Jones
C
6'3"
316
Georgia
J J Jones
CB
5'10"
194
Wayne St-Mi
Senio Kelemete
G
6'4"
301
Washington
Mychal Kendricks
ILB
6'0"
240
California
Ronnell Lewis
OLB
6'2"
244
Oklahoma
Lewis played out of position at OU, but is the stereotypical 3-4 OLB. Had some academic issues, which was the reason he came out early.
Brandon Lindsey
OLB
6'2"
250
Pittsburgh
Joe Looney
G
6'3"
320
Wake Forest
Andrew Luck
QB
6'4"
235
Stanford
Keshawn Martin
WR
5'11"
189
Michigan St
Shifty receiver that could play outside or in the slot. Dynamic punt returner who stepped up in the Spartans' biggest games.
Marquis Maze
WR
5'10"
182
Alabama
Short, quick receiver that can play either in the slot or on the outside, as well as return punts and kicks. Later round pick.
Shea McClellin
OLB
6'3"
258
Boise St
A versatile Defensive Lineman who can also stand up and play Outside Linebacker in the 3-4. Knows how to rush the passer, and it slotted in the 4th-6th round range.
Kelcie McCray
SS
6'2"
195
Arkansas St
Marvin McNutt
WR
6'4"
215
Iowa
De'Quan Menzie
CB
6'0"
198
Alabama
Chase Minnifield
CB
6'0"
185
Virginia
Charles Mitchell
SS
5'11"
205
Mississippi St
Luke Nix
G
6'6"
310
Pittsburgh
Chris Owusu
WR
6'2"
200
Stanford
Micah Pellerin
CB
6'1"
195
Hampton
Nick Perry
OLB
6'3"
250
Southern California
Dontari Poe
NT
6'5"
350
Memphis
Chaz Powell
CB
6'1"
206
Penn St
Brian Quick
WR
6'3"
215
Appalachian St
A physical former basketball player and high-jumper with exceptional hands, but is inexperienced and has trouble separating from CBs.
Kendall Reyes
DE
6'4"
295
Connecticut
Sean Richardson
SS
6'2"
220
Vanderbilt
Travian Robertson
DE
6'4"
303
South Carolina
Josh Robinson
CB
5'10"
192
Central Florida
Fastest guy at the Combine, can close on any receiver, but has a tendency to jump routes when in man-press coverage.
Brett Roy
OLB
6'4"
280
Nevada
Mohamed Sanu
WR
6'2"
215
Rutgers
Another big WR who won't blow by guys, but caught a lot of passes in college and could be very effective in Red Zone. Compared to Hakeem Nicks.
Coty Sensabaugh
CB
6'0"
185
Clemson
Amini Silatolu
G
6'3"
324
Midwestern St
Harrison Smith
SS
6'2"
214
Notre Dame
Devon Still
DE
6'5"
310
Penn St
Polished, NFL-ready DT that could start Week 1. Eats up space in the middle, but might be gone before the Colts pick in Round 2.
J R Sweezy
DE
6'5"
293
North Carolina St
Compared with J.J. Watt, but not quite the same talent level. Good fit as a 3-4 DE, although he played 4-3 DT for NCSU. Had a few off-the-field issues that'll need investigating.
Alameda Ta'Amu
NT
6'3"
337
Washington
Brandon Thompson
NT
6'2"
310
Clemson
Nick Toon
WR
6'3"
220
Wisconsin
One of the many big WR in this draft whose dad was taken 10th overall back in 1985. Probably 2nd/3rd round.
Bobby Wagner
ILB
6'1"
232
Utah St
Billy Winn
DE
6'4"
295
Boise St
Derek Wolfe
DE
6'5"
300
Cincinnati
Prototypical 3-4 DE, has an endless motor. Big East Defensive Player of the year, and was 5th nationally in tackles for loss in 2011.
Kendall Wright
WR
5'10"
190
Baylor
Kevin Zeitler
G
6'4"
315
Wisconsin
Great pedigree with the Badgers, and a rare Guard that could go in Round 1. Named Coaches All-American and First Team All-Big Ten last season.
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