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2012 final mock draft

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Rams reach out to Dre Kirkpatrick’s high school coach

Florio passed along “increasing buzz” late Wednesday that Alabama cornerback Dre Kirkpatrick will be drafted later than most prognosticators expect.

Chargers still trying to move up for Mark Barron

Kevin Acee of the Union-Tribune San Diego reported days ago that the Chargers had discussed trading up in the draft for Alabama safety Mark Barron.

Joe Philbin is seen at the podium after speaking to the media after he was named head coach of the NFL's Miami Dolphins in Davie

Dolphins have discussed trade down with “at least” three teams

Numerous reports and predictions Thursday have confidently claimed that the Dolphins will use the eighth pick in the draft to reunite quarterback Ryan Tannehill with offensive coordinator Mike Sherman, Tannehill’s college coach.

Report: Lions targeting Stephon Gilmore in trade up

MDS brought to you news earlier Thursday that the Detroit Lions are willing and interested in trading up in the draft for secondary help.

Report: Claiborne is No. 1 player on Vikings draft board

Citing a source with knowledge of the situation, NFL Network’s Steve Wyche reports that LSU cornerback Morris Claiborne is the No. 1 player on the Vikings’ draft board, and they are “leaning toward” drafting Claiborne with the No. 3 overall pick.

Chandler Jones still expects to be a third-round pick

Defensive end Chandler Jones received a third-round grade from the NFL’s draft advisory board when he left school early, following his junior season.

Report: “Good chance” Cowboys take Michael Brockers

ESPN Dallas’ Todd Archer reports there is a “good chance” the Cowboys will make LSU defensive tackle Michael Brockers the 14th overall pick in tonight’s draft.

Browns expect Colt McCoy to make “big leap” this year

Browns quarterback Colt McCoy struggles to throw the football outside the numbers.

Report: Bills want to trade up for Matt Kalil

The Vikings might have a market for the third overall pick, after all.

2012 mock draft, take four

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Report: “Many teams” rank Barron as No. 6 player in draft

Since late Tuesday night, seemingly no player eligible for the 2012 draft has had hotter draft stock than Alabama safety Mark Barron.

Dolphins not expected to trade up for Tannehill

It’s been pretty well established that Dolphins owner Stephen Ross wants his team to draft Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill.

Janoris Jenkins off a “number” of draft boards

ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported Wednesday that “a number of teams” have removed North Alabama cornerback Janoris Jenkins from their draft boards, and Jenkins is “not expected” to be a first-round pick.

Report: Mark Barron won’t make it to Cowboys at 14

Alabama safety Mark Barron’s usual mock-draft landing spot is with the Cowboys at the No. 14 overall pick.

Trent Richardson is No. 1 player on Jets draft board

The Jets are moving back toward a “ground-and-pound” offensive approach, but lack a difference-making running back.

Team needs: Oakland Raiders

The Raiders have undergone an almost complete front-office overhaul after the passing of owner Al Davis.

More evidence that Stephen Ross wants Ryan Tannehill

Citing a league source, Florio reported on Sunday night that owner Stephen Ross is “pushing hardest” in the Dolphins’ building for the team to draft Texas A&M quarterback Ryan Tannehill with the No. 8 overall pick.

Report: Bills “extremely interested” in Mark Barron

Alabama safety Mark Barron’s stock has seemingly risen late in the draft process, and it’s peaking at the right time.

Panthers brass met with Quinton Coples on Monday

North Carolina defensive end Quinton Coples was among the Panthers’ 30 pre-draft visitors.

Stewart Bradley accepts $2.5 million pay cut

The Cardinals’ signing of linebacker Stewart Bradley to a five-year, $25 million contract was widely met with media praise last July, but things didn’t turn out nearly as well on the field.