Jimmy Clausen was drafted in the 2nd round....not the 3rd.

Overview

Wilkerson was coveted as a football and basketball prospect coming out of high school. He looks like a NFL defensive tackle but moves like the power forward who helped his AAU team to the national tournament.

After one year at Hargrave Military Academy, Temple coaches decided to take advantage of his maturity to play him in 11 games in 2008 (13 tackles, 2.5 for loss, sack, four pass breakups). He started every game over the next two years, looking strong as a true sophomore (61 tackles, 10.5 for loss, seven sacks, four PBU, forced fumble, blocked kick) and even better as a first-team All-MAC pick in 2010 (70 tackles, 13 TFL, 9.5 sacks, 3 PBU, 2 forced fumbles).

Wilkerson's surprising agility intrigues scouts. He'll need to learn to use his hands to be effective at the next level and must build strength in his first couple of NFL seasons, but has the potential to grow into a prototypical 3-4 defensive end or 4-3 tackle. He has been a steady riser during the pre-draft process, and could sneak into the bottom third of the first round.

Analysis

Pass rush: Overwhelms college tackles with size and strength, then chases down quarterbacks with his length and nimble feet. Lacks a quick first step, but flashes a swim move and closing speed to the passer. Feels cut blocks, keeps his hands involved and watches for the quick throw in his direction. Must improve his hand usage to consistently get off blocks inside. Eats up multiple blockers on inside twists to free up other defensive linemen. Effective bull-rushing college tackles when coming from outside the tackle, but rarely pushes back interior linemen. Not sudden or flexible enough to get the corner.

Run defense: Agile five-technique who lines up on either side of the formation. Patient and keeps his eyes in the backfield to contain; very solid in his outside assignment. Comes off outside path or double teams inside to spin/shed, catching back running through the hole. Uses shoulder to hold off blockers while slanting into the backfield. Not exceptional change-of-direction agility but his length allows him to get a hand on ballcarriers trying to get through the hole. Not a dominating interior player despite his size. NFL blockers will win the leverage battle until he gets stronger and more physical inside.

Explosion: Has the potential to be very explosive off the snap, but comes off a bit slow and must use his strength to pop into the chest of blockers. Can utilize his strength and length to hit hard and squeeze the football from a ballcarrier.

Strength: Flashes strong hands, playing with leverage, and the ability to push off linemen to make tackles. Gets stood up at the line too often instead of bull-rushing his man backward or pushing his way through the double-team.

Tackling: Tall, thick frame and long arms make him difficult to avoid in tight quarters and to shed once latched on. Gets a lot of tackles with hustle, keeps his feet moving when chasing from behind. Lacks superior straight-line speed but gives excellent effort to the sideline. Must drop his hips to bring down more elusive pro ballcarriers.

Intangibles: Plays a lot of snaps given his size but gives good effort throughout the game. Attended Hargrave Military Academy. Temple's defensive MVP in 2010. No known character issues.

--Chad Reuter

What's with the terrorist pick?

**** Jimmy Pickle.

This mock sucks.

post yours.

Exactly why the Chiefs won't take him and why I won the mock by taking him for Buffalo at the top of the second.

JUST FOR YOU DANTE84:

CAROLINA: BLAINE GABBERT
DENVER: MARCEL DAREUS
BUFFALO: VON MILLER
CINCINNATI: CAM NEWTON
ARIZONA: PATRICK PETERSON
CLEVELAND: NICK FAIRLEY
SAN FRANCISCO: A.J. GREEN
TENNESSEE: JULIO JONES
DALLAS: PRINCE AMUKAMARA
WASHINGTON: MARK INGRAM
HOUSTON: TYRON SMITH
MINNESOTA: DA'QUAN BOWERS
DETROIT: J.J. WATT
ST. LOUIS: COREY LIUGET
MIAMI: MIKEL LESHORE
JACKSONVILLE: RYAN KERRIGAN
NEW ENGLAND: ROBERT QUINN
SAN DIEGO: CAMERON JORDAN
NEW YORK GIANTS: MIKE POUNCEY
TAMPA BAY: AKEEM AYERS
KANSAS CITY: BROOKS REED
INDIANAPOLIS: ANTHONY CASTONOZO
PHILADELPHIA: JIMMY SMITH
NEW ORLEANS: CAMERON HEYWARD
SEATTLE: JUSTIN HOUSTON
BALTIMORE: MOHAMMAD WILKERSON
ATLANTA: PHIL TAYLOR
NEW ENGLAND: GABE CARIMI
CHICAGO: NATE SOLDER
NEW YORK JETS: CAMERON HEYWARD
PITTSBURGH: AARON WILLIAMS
GREEN BAY: DEREK SHERROD

Thanks, babe.

No trades, though?

Puss.

I like your call on CHRISTIAN PONDER. Don't agree with it, but like it because that's one of the things that makes the Draft fun.
BTW, do you really think Aldon Smith falls all the way out of the first round ?

I think that if there ends up being a huge QB firesale, then someone/some people will drop to round 2.

Honestly? I don't think he will fall out of the first round. There's just too many damned variables to take into account (team needs, etc.), and he slipped through the cracks on this one.

No way he falls out of the 1st. Dante84 is an idiot.

Where is your mock draft then? Pretty easy to criticize when you don't have to put yourself out there to be criticized as well.

Hey, bubb, you are right about that.

Also, **** your mom. No one here likes anything you post.

Says the guy who wants to trade Dorsey.