As time inches closer to the 2013 NFL Draft, we have updated our three round NFL Mock Draft. Our last update came on the heels of some QB moves that appeared to shake things up a bit. Giving this further attention, some of those moves may not be long term answers, leaving the door open for some early QB selections. Ironically, with these moves, Geno Smith has actually moved up in the draft rather than falling back. Anyway, have a look. Here is how some of the picks play out…

1.8 Buffalo Bills: Matt Barkley, QB, USC

Previous: Geno Smith

While it first appeared that the Bills signing of Kevin Kolb could send QBs free falling out of the Top 10, we are now thinking it could play out differently. not many really believe that Kolb is going to be the guy to do what Jim Kelly couldn’t in Buffalo. He appears more like a guy who can be there to compete with a rookie coming in, or as a placeholder until a rookie is ready. With that, the Bills are either in a position in the first round to take one of the top QBs, or they are in position to get what is left over after the run in the late first, early second round.

1.22 St. Louis (fr. Washington): Eddie Lacy, RB, Alabama

Previous: Matt Elam

Jeff Fisher strikes us as a guy who would rather have his Eddie George than a platoon of backs. This is the highest we have had Lacy yet, but with the Rams having the two first rounders we could see one going to replace Steven Jackson. It is possible that they feel they have the guys on the roster, but this move wouldn’t be a big surprise.

1.26 Green Bay Packers: Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame

Previous: Eddie Lacy

The Packers are going to have Finley back, but they have not seen Finley’s productive days in some time. Eifert is also the best player available at this position in the first round, playing into the Packers tendency not to reach.

2.4    Detroit Lions: Datone Jones, DE, UCLA

The Lions pick up a value at the top of the second round after address a major need in the first.

Two QBs go in the third round to teams that have recently spent first round picks on the position. Have a look at the whole mock here…

Round 1| ROUND 2 | ROUND 3

The 2013 NFL Mock Draft at NFL Draft Net has expanded to three rounds. Free agency has influenced a number of updates to the first round since our last update. Let’s look into some of those picks and some others worth mentioning.

1.8 Buffalo Bills: Geno Smith, QB, West Virginia

Previous: No change this update

It should be noted that the mock was completed before the Kevin Kolb signing in Buffalo. As we mentioned earlier today, this sets up a variety of moves for the Bills. However, rather than forcing an updated, it should be considered that Kolb could be the short term answer without forcing Smith into active duty.

1.15 New Orleans Saints: Kenny Vaccaro, S, Texas

Previous: D.J. Fluker

The Saints have themselves in a bind at Offensive Tackle. Fluker was an impulse pick last update as it was still open as to whether or not he will make a Left Tackle in the NFL. At this point it is looking like he will be a standout OT on the right side. This puts us back with the Saints taking the top available defensive prospect on the board.

1.30 Atlanta Falcons: Tyler Eifert, TE, Notre Dame

Previous: Datone Jones

With the Falcons addressing DE this week, we could see them being proactive at the Tight End spot with the inevitable retirement of Gonzo. There is a good chance Eifert won’t be available here as his stock is rising, but if he is it would be a great match.

2.1 Jaguars: Matt Barkley, QB, USC

This starts off a wave of QBs being selected in four out of the top seven picks in the second round. Just the thought of the need at the top of the order should have us seeing a lot of trade action in the later half of the first round when the real thing roles around.

2.21 Bengals: Montee Ball, RB, Wisconsin

The Bengals have been known to take chances and have them pan out. This could be another one of those times.

3.35 Comp pick Titans: Tyrann Mathieu, CB, LSU

View the entire three round mock draft: Updated 2013 NFL Mock Draft | Round One | Round Two | Round Three

With about a month to go in the NCAA football regular season, we are going to start our 2013 NFL Draft Weekly posts. These posts will bring some tidbits on some of the draft prospects that we will be keeping tabs on up until the late April selection show that is the NFL Draft. Starting with Texas A&M’s upset of Alabama…

Rob Rang at CBS Sports credits Offensive Tackles, Luke Joeckel and Jake Matthews, for the Texas A&M win over Alabama.

Ouch! This picture has Dee Milliner landing flat on his face as Malcome Kennedy scores the winning touchdown for Texas A&M.

USC Quarterback Matt Barkley has become the leading passer in Pac-12 history.

Notre Same Coach, Brian Kelly, talks up Manti Te’o's leadership:

“He’s the leader of our defense,” Kelly said. “We got frustrated at times (Saturday). Some of our kids got frustrated. They have to be able to keep their composure and they have a leader out there in Manti who is keeping the guys under control. When you need a big play he’s going to be around the football.”

Despite losing to Oklahoma State, West Virginia’s Geno Smith threw for 364 yards and a couple of TDs.

Georgia’s Alec Ogletree racked up ten tackles and a couple of sacks against Auburn.

South Carolina running back, Marcus Lattimore, provided fans with a video message. Sad story on the injury. Doctors are optimistic he will play again.

Purdue Defensive Tackle, Kawann Short, grabbed six tackles and a sack in a win over Iowa.

Tyler Wilson became Arkansas’ career leader in completions in their loss to South Carolina.

There is little suspense and drama at the top of the 2012 NFL Draft. The first two picks (Andrew Luck, Robert Griffin III) are locked in for the most part, and except for some late smoke screens, it appears that the number three pick is wrapped up too (Matt Kalil). The fun begins at number four where the Browns could go a number of directions. They can take a solid runner in Trent Richardson, a receiving threat in Justin Blackmon, or a corner in Morris Claiborne that they can pair with Joe Haden. There is even a chance that the annual late gaining QB is selected in Ryan Tannehill. Pick number four is where the fun begins, but there are plenty of picks that are up in the air. Let’s have a look around the web at some mock drafts and see what sticks out…

Looking at mock draft databases, it reinforces the though even more that the top few picks of the draft seemed wrapped up. Over at Sports Jabber’s Mockdraft Database, the last 44 mocks that have been updated read the same for the top three (Luck, Griffin III, Kalil).

Rob Rang at CBS Sports shuffles some picks up by giving the Browns Ryan Tannehill. This was a hot projection for a while, but has tapered off in recent weeks. It could still certainly happen. One thing for sure is that the Browns set themselves up nice with that trade with the Falcons last year that landed them another first rounder.

Many mock drafts follow suit on the next few picks with Richardson, Claiborne, and Blackmon coming off the board. This makes the Jaguars pick at #7 another turning point in the draft that can take it in a few different directions.At CNN/SI, Peter King throws a curve at the Jacksonville pick by projecting that they select Stephon Gilmore. Vinny Iver sees them going with Fletcher Cox to stuff up the middle of the defensive line. At NFL.com, Chad Reuter agrees with Gilmore, while the other mockers are looking at Melvin Ingram for the Jags.

Of the NFL.com mockers, Reuter has the most picks that don’t appear to be with the mainstream. For example, Michael Floyd to the Bills (we did that a few weeks ago), Chandler Jones to the Bengals at #17, Riley Reiff to the Jets, Nick Perry to the Chargers, and Andre Branch to the Lions.

Like Don Banks projects at CNN/SI, Coby Fleener could show up in San Francisco. This is suggesting more of a dual tight end threat rather than replacing Vernon Davis.

It’s Insider content, but Todd McShay does a rundown with a few different scenarios for each team. The Rams, Chiefs, Jets, Cowboys, Patriots (327), and Ravens all have five scenarios. Stuff could happen. Mel Kiper plays GM for each team for three rounds as well. If you don’t have Insider, go get it at Amazon with an ESPN The Magazine subscription.

Evan Silva at Rotoworld has the Rams passing on Justin Blackmon and going with Fletcher Cox. The Dolphins reap the benefits of Blackmon.

The NFL Draft Dog has the Cowboys going with David DeCastro and letting Mark Barron go to the Eagles.

The Giants always seem to be in a position where someone can fall to them. Scott Wright at Draftcountdown.com has Jonathan Martin doing it this year.

Our 2012 NFL Mock Draft will be updated to three rounds and the return of commentary this week as we had into the final stretch.

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The speculation over where Baylor Quarterback, Robert Griffin III, will land in the 2012 NFL Draft is over. After the Washington Redskins learned that Peyton Manning had no interest in making DC his landing spot, the Redskins went all in on RG3 with three first round draft picks (2012,2013, 2014) and a second round pick. It was thought that where Peyton Manning landed would shape up where Robert Griffin III went, but as it turns out, the deal is all but signed before Free Agency. Now, we can have a look how this move impacts the 2012 NFL Draft…

When we say that the Redskins went all in, we mean the Redskins went all in. Traditionally, the Redskins have put their money on free agents who have established careers elsewhere, and are toward the end of their career. Most recently, Donovan McNabb. The Skins have been in dire need of a franchise quarterback since Joe Theismann departed in the 80s. They are putting their foreseeable draft future in the hands of RG3, ensuring they won’t have a first round pick until 2015 without making moves. They do have plenty of cap space and are expected to fill holes via Free Agency.

A new era begins in St. Louis with the arrival of Jeff Fisher. How lucky is a new coach to a team to be given a staring allowance of five first round picks in your first three years with the team? This puts the Rams in the position to start a major rebuilding effort. In our latest mock draft we had projected the Rams use the pick from the #6 spot on Oklahoma State WR, Justin Blackmon. The Rams could add even more picks if they choose to move back again and possibly target another need.

While it was said that the Browns were not interested in giving up the picks to move up to get RG3, word was that they were inquiring again in recent days. Now the Browns are looking at the possibility of filling a need with Blackmon, or possibly Trent Richardson. The Browns can consider Ryan Tannehill (whose stock just shot up), but he may be a reach at #4. It depends on just how bad the Browns want to move on from Colt McCoy or make a move for Matt Flynn.

The Dolphins and Seahawks were never really in the RG3 hunt, but they will be impacted as well. Ryan Tannehill’s stock has just taken off, and these teams will have to consider positioning themselves. Miami believes they are still in the Peyton Manning game, so they will not panic yet. The Seahawks want to be in that game, but at this point are not. Another possibility is that teams start to look past Brandon Weeden’s age and consider him in the first round. Brock Osweiler, Nick Foles, and Kirk Cousins will certainly be watching to see how Free Agency plays out.