2012 NFL Draft Central - Rankings, Mock Drafts, Analysis, Interviews and more
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Preparing for your fantasy football draft each year starts with the NFL Draft. Which direction will NFL teams go in the upcoming NFL Draft? Which players have the ability to stand out for fantasy football teams if put in the right situation?
In KFFL's NFL Draft Central, we deliver NFL Draft Grapevine reports, NFL Draft Player Rankings, the complete NFL Draft Order and detailed rookie player spotlights. Following the draft, KFFL breaks down the fantasy football relevant options, letting you have an early glimpse at which fantasy football rookies can make an impact in the upcoming season.
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2012 NFL Draft Tracker
NFL Draft Pick Analysis
- NFL Draft Grapevine: Post-draft review (04/30)
 | With the benefit of a few days to digest the 2012 NFL Draft's ongoings, what choices stood out in either direction to KFFL.com's Cory J. Bonini? |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 92: T.Y. Hilton, WR, Indianapolis Colts (04/27)
 | T.Y. Hilton is a diminutive slot receiver with return game skills and should give Andrew Luck another underneath weapon. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 88: Nick Foles, QB, Philadelphia Eagles (04/27)
 | Nick Foles appears to be in the running to become the quarterback of the future for the Philadelphia Eagles. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 84: Bernard Pierce, RB, Baltimore Ravens (04/27)
 | Temple rusher Bernard Pierce joins Ray Rice in Baltimore's backfield, and you may find some fantasy value in the waning rounds of your draft with a selection of this rookie. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 83: Mohamed Sanu, WR, Cincinnati Bengals (04/27)
 | Mohamed Sanu could become an early contributor for fantasy football teams if he starts opposite A.J. Green. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 78: Michael Egnew, TE, Miami Dolphins (04/27)
 | Miami added more weaponry for Ryan Tannehill with the selection of Michael Egnew at tight end. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 75: Russell Wilson, QB, Seattle Seahawks (04/27)
 | Seattle pulled the trigger on Russell Wilson, whose only notable drawback is his size. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 69: T.J. Graham, WR, Buffalo Bills (04/27)
 | Buffalo reached for this speedy wideout that is more of a special teams player than a true wide receiver, at least in this stage of his career. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 68: DeVier Posey, WR, Houston Texans (04/27)
 | Houston selected DeVier Posey, whose physical skill set makes him a nice long-term commodity. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 67: Ronnie Hillman, RB, Denver Broncos (04/27)
 | The Broncos made an intriguing selection by adding Ronnie Hillman to their backfield. Take note, fantasy owners. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 64: Dwayne Allen, TE, Indianapolis Colts (04/27)
 | The Colts added their second tight end in consecutive rounds with the selection of Dwayne Allen. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 63: Rueben Randle, WR, New York Giants (04/27)
 | Rueben Randle had a long wait to be selected, but he joins the World Champion New York Giants and is in position to contribute as a rookie. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 61: LaMichael James, RB, San Francisco 49ers (04/27)
 | LaMichael James faces somewhat of an uphill battle for significant playing time, but Brandon Jacobs and Frank Gore are no strangers to injury. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 57: Brock Osweiler, QB, Denver Broncos (04/27)
 | The Broncos hope they have found Peyton Manning's successor in Brock Osweiler. Fantasy owners should tuck away his name for a long time. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 54: Ryan Broyles, WR, Detroit Lions (04/27)
 | Detroit spent a luxury pick on a slot receiver in the second round. Should fantasy owners care? |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 50: Isaiah Pead, RB, St. Louis Rams (04/27)
 | Isaiah Pead should help take the load off an aging Steven Jackson and give the Sam Bradford another outlet in the passing game. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 45: Alshon Jeffery, WR, Chicago Bears (04/27)
 | Alshon Jeffery has a wealth of potential, and the Chicago Bears needed another wide receiver. Can they make it work for fantasy owners in 2012? |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 43: Stephen Hill, WR, New York Jets (04/27)
 | Stephen Hill looks to turn on the Jets and burn past defenders in the NFL. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 34: Coby Fleener, TE, Indianapolis Colts (04/27)
 | Coby Fleener rejoins Andrew Luck, becoming the newest member of the Indianapolis Colts' offense. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 33: Brian Quick, WR, St. Louis Rams (04/27)
 | Brian Quick has a very bright future in the NFL, although it may take him several years to get up to speed with the pro game. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 32: David Wilson, RB, New York Giants (04/26)
 | The New York Giants bolstered their RB depth with David Wilson, but what are his chances of breaking through to fantasy relevance? |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 31: Doug Martin, RB, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (04/26)
 | Near the end of the first round, the Buccaneers added to their backfield, providing solid - although perhaps unspectacular - support for LeGarrette Blount. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 30: A.J. Jenkins, WR, San Francisco 49ers (04/26)
 | A.J. Jenkins has a bright future but may not be a noteworthy contributor as a rookie. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 29: Harrison Smith, FS, Minnesota Vikings (04/26)
 | The Vikings upgraded their secondary with the athletic Harrison Smith. It will come in handy against the likes of Jay Cutler, Aaron Rodgers and Matthew Stafford. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 28: Nick Perry, OLB, Green Bay Packers (04/26)
 | The Packers took care of a big-time concern with their first-round draft pick. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 27: Kevin Zeitler, OG, Cincinnati Bengals (04/26)
 | Kevin Zeitler brings a nasty streak to the Bengals' front five. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 26: Whitney Mercilus, DE, Houston Texans (04/26)
 | Houston drafted Whitney Mercilus to improve their pass rush, but can the one-year standout convert to 3-4 outside linebacker? |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 25: Dont'a Hightower, ILB, New England Patriots (04/26)
 | The Patriots added their type of player near the end of the first round, and he just so happens to be a quality linebacker. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 24: David DeCastro, OG, Pittsburgh Steelers (04/26)
 | The Steelers landed a good one with David DeCastro falling into their lap. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 23: Riley Reiff, OT, Detroit Lions (04/26)
 | Riley Reiff gives the Lions insurance at offensive tackle and a great future outlook along the line to protect Matthew Stafford. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 22: Brandon Weeden, QB, Cleveland Browns (04/26)
 | The Browns drafted Brandon Weeden to give Colt McCoy competition for the starting job in 2012. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 21: Chandler Jones, DE, New England Patriots (04/26)
 | The Patriots traded up to land Chandler Jones to bolster their pass rush. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 20: Kendall Wright, WR, Tennessee Titans (04/26)
 | The Titans needed playmakers - and they landed one, that's for sure. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 19: Shea McClellin, DE, Chicago Bears (04/26)
 | The Bears turned a few heads by taking Shea McClellin, whose skill set projects to that of a 3-4 OLB instead of a 4-3 end. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 18: Melvin Ingram, OLB, San Diego Chargers (04/26)
 | The Chargers may have been a little surprised to see this talent fall to them, and they jumped at the chance to draft him. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 17: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Cincinnati Bengals (04/26)
 | Cincy gets younger with yet another cornerback addition this offseason. Dre Kirkpatrick joins a promising defensive unit. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 16: Quinton Coples, DE, New York Jets (04/26)
 | The Jets had their pick of pass rushers at 16, and they chose a talented defensive end. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 15: Bruce Irvin, OLB, Seattle Seahawks (04/26)
 | West Virginia linebacker Bruce Irvin brings a great pass-rushing skill set to Seattle, but plenty of concerns come along with the pick. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 14: Michael Brockers, DT, St. Louis Rams (04/26)
 | The Rams added more size and talent to their front four on D, which bodes well in a weak NFC West. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 13: Michael Floyd, WR, Arizona Cardinals (04/26)
 | Michael Floyd possesses the talent and size to make a difference as a rookie for the Cardinals' passing game. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 12: Fletcher Cox, DT, Philadelphia Eagles (04/26)
 | The Eagles make a sound addition and fill a need along their defensive line. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 11: Dontari Poe, NT, Kansas City Chiefs (04/26)
 | Dontari Poe's excellent draft season of workouts vaulted him into a high selection for the Chiefs. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 10: Stephon Gilmore, CB, Buffalo Bills (04/26)
 | The Bills acquired talent, but in terms of their direction, the pick seems to be a head-scratcher. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 9: Luke Kuechly, LB, Carolina Panthers (04/26)
 | Luke Kuechly is an immediate fix for an ailing Carolina run defense, and fantasy IDP owners have a stud on their hands. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 8: Ryan Tannehill, QB, Miami Dolphins (04/26)
 | High-upside quarterback prospect Ryan Tannehill gives the Miami faithful hope for the future. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 7: Mark Barron, SS, Tampa Bay Buccaneers (04/26)
 | The Buccaneers make a quality selection and upgrade a secondary that needed an injection of youth. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 6: Morris Claiborne, CB, Dallas Cowboys (04/26)
 | Morris Claiborne immediately upgrades the Dallas fantasy D with his superior ball skills. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 5: Justin Blackmon, WR, Jacksonville Jaguars (04/26)
 | Blaine Gabbert may have himself a No. 1 wideout. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 4: Matt Kalil, OT, Minnesota Vikings (04/26)
 | Christian Ponder gets a likely decade worth of protection with the selection of Matt Kalil. |
- 2012 NFL Draft - Pick 3: Trent Richardson, RB, Cleveland Browns (04/26)
 | Trent Richardson hopes to shore up Cleveland's backfield. The real question is whether he can do it for your fantasy roster. |
NFL Draft Player Spotlights
- 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Case Keenum, QB, Houston (04/25)
 | Houston quarterback Case Keenum has been one of the most statistically prolific passers in NCAA history. However, that doesn't figure to translate well on draft day. |
- 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Juron Criner, WR, Arizona (04/24)
 | Arizona wideout Juron Criner is an imposing figure with insane leaping ability for teams looking to find a dynamic red zone threat. |
- 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kellen Moore, QB, Boise State (04/23)
 | Boise State's Kellen Moore enjoyed a prolific collegiate career, but that doesn't always translate to NFL success. |
- 2012 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Kendall Reyes, DT, Connecticut (04/23)
 | Connecticut's Kendall Reyes plays both defensive tackle and end, which considerably expands the options for his draft stock. |
- NFL Draft Grapevine: It's prediction time (04/20)
 | It is time to have a little fun making predictions in this week's NFL Draft Grapevine. Which players will be the steals of the draft, and can several prospects make their way into the first round in spite of conventional wisdom. |
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