How four mocks see the NFC West before combine/Sando

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How four mocks see West before combine
By Mike Sando

How four mocks see West before combine - NFC West Blog - ESPN

With NFL prospects descending on Indianapolis this week, I've gathered pre-combine mock draft projections from Mel Kiper Jr., Todd McShay, Rob Rang and Gil Brandt.

Their first-round picks for NFC West teams appear in the chart.

Mock drafts tend to make sense from a need standpoint. That is the generally the case here. The four analysts have Arizona seeking help at quarterback or on the offensive line. All four have Seattle targeting help for its defensive line or receiving corps. Defensive line and receiver are the positions projected for San Francisco.

The St. Louis Rams own two first-round selections, providing greater flexibility. Offensive line, receiver, running back, safety and defensive line were the positions targeted for the Rams by these four analysts.

Brandt, the NFL.com analyst and former Dallas Cowboys executive, has the Rams taking Alabama running back Eddie Lacy. That pick would give the Rams two highly drafted young backs (Lacy and 2012 second-rounder Isaiah Pead), plus Daryl Richardson, who was a find in the seventh round last year.

The Rams' all-time rushing leader, Steven Jackson, would not return under such a scenario. Jackson has a $7 million salary for 2013 and the ability to opt out of his contract.

2013 NFL Draft: First-round Mocks

Pk. Tm. Mel Kiper Jr. Todd McShay Rob Rang Gil Brandt

7 ARI Eric Fisher Eric Fisher Matt Barkley Matt Barkley
16 STL Lane Johnson Cordarrelle Patterson Chance Warmack Eddie Lacy
22 STL Keenan Allen Sylvester Williams Kenny Vaccaro Keenan Allen
25 SEA Johnathan Hankins Sam Montgomery Datone Jones Deandre Hopkins
31 SF John Jenkins Justin Hunter John Jenkins Johnathan Hankins

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I guess I am now a Rob Rang fan, whoever that is. Would love Warmack and Vaccaro