Now that the 2012 NFL Draft is in the rear view mirror, what better time to take a look at some of top senior prospects will be available for next year’s 2013 NFL Draft.

Join me as I give you a quick rundown of my Top 25 seniors heading into the 2012 college season.

1. Matt Barkley, Quarterback, USC

Had Barkley declared for the 2013 draft, he would have been a Top 5 pick. Instead, he stayed in school and will be looking to put the Trojans back on top in 2012. Let’s just hope he stays healthy.

2. Tyler Wilson, Quarterback, Arkansas

Wilson has all of the tools to succeed in 2012, but will have some hurdles to clear after losing his head coach and most of his top 2011 targets. A big part of his 2013 draft status will depend on how he adjusts.

3. Star Lotulelei, Defensive Keep Reading…

With the 2012 NFL Draft in the rear view mirror, I’ve decided to take a look at some of what I consider to be the biggest steals from draft weekend.

From top talents who slid due to injury to players who simply got passed up on for lower-ranked players at their position, several teams managed to find terrific value later than it was expected to be available.

So here we go; my Top 10 steals of the 2012 NFL Draft and what makes them steals.

10. Arkansas WR Greg Childs: Minnesota Vikings, No. 134

Before the beginning of the 2011 season, Childs was considered a first-round receiver talent. Unfortunately for the former Razorback, a lingering knee injury hindered his ability to be effective throughout his senior season. Still, if Childs can stay healthy and prove that he’s at 100%, he could finally provide the Vikings with the deep threat that Keep Reading…

Thirty-two picks later and the second day of the 2012 NFL Draft is upon us. It was an exciting first day of the draft filled with trades and queues of picks that quickly piled up in the commissioner’s pocket.

Although there were several interesting selections, most of the picks made were the right ones as each team continued building towards a better 2012 season.

Now, the second day is finally ready to begin and there’s still plenty of talent still available. So let’s take a look at some of the top prospects still available on my big board and what they will bring to the lucky team that gets to call their name on draft day.

Cordy Glenn, Offensive Tackle, Georgia

After spending his first three seasons as a guard, Glenn moved over to the left tackle spot his senior year and proved that he’s capable of holding down the Keep Reading…

Enough with the high-fives! Enough with the butting of heads! Every single pick is not going to be a slam dunk. On the other end of the spectrum, even the slam dunks aren’t slam dunks. In fact, sometimes a slam dunk is a layup. Other times the layup is a 3 point shot, or a half court prayer with 1 second left was traveling. At some point in that metaphor it got out of control, but you get the point.

This was a really strange year though, in that every pick was terrible. Look away if you’re hoping for unicorns and lollipops in regards to how your team did in the 1st round. You all suck. Everyone fails. Here’s exactly why every pick so far in the NFL Draft will 100% without a doubt be a giant JaMarcus Russell belly-flop.

1. INDIANAPOLIS COLTS: QB Andrew Luck, Keep Reading…

Here are my final position rankings and a tiered top 50 overall.

I only did the top 5 for position rankings.  Quarterbacks are ranked to 10, and I’ve linked to the scouting reports I’ve completed on them.  I wish I could go beyond a Top 50/Top 5, but one man can only do so much.

Enjoy the 2012 draft, everyone.

A note: I did not evaluate the interior offensive line position in-depth this year.  As such, I have not included them in my rankings (besides David DeCastro).

POSITION RANKINGS

QUARTERBACK 1. Andrew Luck 2. Ryan Tannehill 3. Robert Griffin 4. Russell Wilson 5. Brandon Weeden 6. Ryan Lindley 7. BJ Coleman (Scouting Report by Jimmy O’Brien) 8. Kirk Cousins 9. Nick Foles (No Scouting Report) 10. Brock Osweiler RUNNINGBACK 1. Trent Richardson 2. Lamar Miller 3. Doug Martin 4. David Wilson 5. Keep Reading…

Hoping to get back to our championship form at The Huddle Report, Rob Engle and I put our heads together for our final mock draft of the season. After many, many scenario shifts, we decided on 32 picks that felt right…or at least as close to it as possible.

1. Indianapolis Colts — Andrew Luck – QB – Stanford

Not a lot to say here since everyone knows this is a done deal.

2. Washington Redskins — Robert Griffin III – QB – Baylor

At least we should be getting two right!

3. Minnesota Vikings — Matt Kalil – OT – USC

We don’t buy for a second that the Jets are going to trade up to 3 for Richardson. However, we do think the Vikings are dying to move out of the #3 spot. The best possible suitor would be Tampa Bay in a move for Richardson and Minnesota Keep Reading…

1. Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford

2. Redskins: Robert Griffin, QB, Baylor

3. Vikings: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU

4. Browns: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama

5. Buccaneers: Matt Kalil, LT, Southern Cal

6. Rams: Fletcher Cox, DT, Miss. St.

7. Chiefs via Jaguars: Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M

8. Broncos via Dolphins: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina

9. Panthers: Quinton Coples, DE/DT, North Carolina

10. Bills: Mark Barron, S, Alabama

11. Jaguars via Chiefs: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma St.

12. Seahawks: Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College

13. Cardinals: Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB, South Carolina

14. Cowboys: David DeCastro, OG, Stanford

15. Eagles: Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois

16. Jets: Dontari Poe, DT, Memphis

17. Bengals via Raiders: Dre Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama

18. Chargers: Cordy Glenn, OT/OG, Georgia

19. Bears: Chandler Jones, DE, Syracuse

20. Titans: Coby Fleener, TE, Stanford

21. Bengals: Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor

22. Browns: Reuben Randle, WR, LSU

23. Lions: Keep Reading…

Mike D’s Big Board Plus Rank Player Confidence Upside 1 QB Andrew Luck, Stanford 9 9 2 RB Trent Richardson, Alabama 9 9 3 OG David DeCastro, Stanford 9 8 4 OT Matt Kalil, USC 8 8 5 DE/OLB Courtney Upshaw, Alabama 9 7 6 QB Robert Griffin III, Baylor 7 9 7 CB Morris Claiborne, LSU 8 9 8 WR Justin Blackmon, Oklahoma St. 7 8 9 CB Janoris Jenkins, Florida 5 8 10 MLB Luke Kuechly, Boston College 9 7 11 DE Quinton Coples, UNC 6 9 12 DT Fletcher Cox, Mississippi St. 8 8 13 OT Riley Reiff, Iowa 8 7 14 CB Dre Kirkpatrick, Alabama 7 8 15 WR Michael Floyd, Notre Dame 7 8 16 WR Alshon Jeffery, South Carolina 6 9 17 CB Stephon Gilmore, South Carolina 8 7 18 DT Michael Brockers, LSU 6 9 19 OT Cordy Glenn, Georgia 7 7 20 Keep Reading…

First Round

1. Indianapolis Colts – Andrew Luck – QB – Stanford

2. Washington Redskins – Robert Griffin III – QB – Baylor

3. Minnesota Vikings – Morris Claiborne – CB – LSU

4. Cleveland Browns – Trent Richardson – RB – Alabama

5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers – Matt Kalil – OT – Southern California

6. St. Louis Rams – Justin Blackmon – WR – Oklahoma State

7. Jacksonville Jaguars – Whitney Mercilus – DE/LB – Illinois

8. Miami Dolphins – Ryan Tannehill – QB – Texas A&M

9. Carolina Panthers – Fletcher Cox – DT – Mississippi State

10. Buffalo Bills – Stephon Gilmore – CB – South Carolina

11. Kansas City Chiefs – Don’ta Hightower – ILB – Alabama

12. Seattle Seahawks – Luke Kuechly – ILB – Boston College

13. Arizona Cardinals – Riley Reiff – OT – Iowa

14. Dallas Cowboys – Mark Keep Reading…

As if Arizona State linebacker Vontaze Burfict needed more negative notes to add to his résumé as a potential undrafted NFL prospect.

According to Jay Glazer, NFL teams were informed this week that both Burfict and Virginia Tech cornerback Jayron Hosley tested positive for banned substances at February’s NFL Scouting Combine.

Considering that Burfict’s first-round value has plummeted all the way down to undrafted territory, this report only continues to worsen his chances of ever making it in the NFL. With numerous concerns, including his drive to get better and inability to control his temper on the field, a positive drug test could be what seals his fate as the biggest waste of potential in this year’s draft.

As for Hosley, the drug test isn’t as much of a deal breaker. It could however, take him down from a Day 2 prospect to a Day 3 prospect. More than anything, Keep Reading…