NFL mock draft: Joeckel to Chiefs, Smith to Cards

[jobberone]

It's March and we are knee deep in mock drafts.

NFL.com's Daniel Jeremiah unveiled his top 10 forecast Friday and, not surprisingly, the most dramatic changes unfold right at the top. After projecting West Virginia quarterback Geno Smith to go No. 1 to Kansas City in last month's mock, Jeremiah now sees the Chiefs -- with Alex Smith in the fold -- making Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel the top overall pick.

"Very consistent, not a Joe Thomas-type talent, but someone that's going to start for 10-plus years and be a rock-solid foundation for Andy Reid's franchise," Jeremiah told NFL Network on Friday.

The Jacksonville Jaguars will follow suit, according to Jeremiah, picking Central Michigan offensive tackle Eric Fisher at No. 2: "The Jaguars need a pass rusher, but you can poke holes in all those guys. I don't know that they will pass on a talent like Fisher," Jeremiah said. "Dave Caldwell's first draft as a general manager, he hits it right in the middle of the fairway with a very solid player."

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap10...l-mock-draft-joeckel-to-chiefs-smith-to-cards

 

[Titleist]

I've said it many times, and I'll say it again. Good tackles always find their way to the top of the draft while good guards RARELY go in the top 10-15. I would not be surprised if we have our pick of Warmack and Cooper at 18.

 

[Fredd]

Joekel should have been the pick before Alex Smith was picked up...

 

[RamziD]

Richardson would be just fine at 18. I'd prefer either Cooper or Warmack, but I can certainly get behind Richardson.

 

[SportsGuru80]

I'd prefer Cooper of the guards available but I would be happy with Warmack!