2013 NFL Mock Draft 1.0

Nov 17, 2012; Waco, TX, USA; Baylor Bears receiver Terrance Williams (2) catches a second quarter touchdown against the Kansas State Wildcats at Floyd Casey Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Emmons-USA TODAY Sports

21) Cincinnati Bengals – DE Sam Montgomery (LSU) – Junior

This pick all depends on if the Bengals decide what to do with defensive end Michael Johnson. Sam Montgomery could be Johnson’s replacement in Cincinnati. He can get into the backfield and is a very competitive player (something to love). Only concerns with him to Cincy are that he could need to change from weak-side to strong-side and he goes off the offensive tackle’s movement instead of ball movement.

22) St. Louis Rams – WR Terrance Williams (Baylor) – Senior

Another thing St. Louis needs to do in the 2013 NFL Draft is add some depth at the wide receiver position. They can do this by drafting Terrence Williams with their second first round selection of this year’s draft. Williams is a pure outside vertical threat, but is only a quality target in the redzone. The biggest weakness I see in him is that he does not always complete routes  if he is not primary target. No matter where he goes, Williams will need to change that at the next level.

23) Minnesota Vikings – WR Tavon Austin (West Virginia) – Senior

One position the Vikings could be seeing a need for this offseason is a slot wide receiver. A factor that plays into this pick is the status of Percy Harvin. The team is still uncertain about Harvin and could look for a slot receiver to replace him. Tavon Austin would be a perfect fit for that role. Austin’s biggest strengths are his acceleration and his ability to find lanes which result in big gains.

24) Indianapolis Colts – DE Alex Okafor (Texas) – Senior

The Colts need help on their defensive line, but should they go inside or outside? I say outside. Alex Okafor already has NFL size and length (with room for more) and can get to the ball well. Remember, it’s still early. Only bad thing about this pick is that Okafor fits better in the 4-3 and Indy runs the 3-4 defensive.

25) Seattle Seahawks – WR Deandre Hopkins (Clemson) – Junior

In 2012, Seattle had an amazing defense and could run the ball as good as anyone. However, their passing attack was ranked 27th in the league. On addition that could help the passing attack in Seattle is Deandre Hopkins. Hopkins is a good outside receiver and a solid route-runner. He also is a very effective run blocker. You do not see that at all in young receivers. Hopkins could contribute to both the pass and the run in Seattle. Only weakness is his size. He needs to bulk up.