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With the 29th pick in the 2012 MHR Community Mock Draft, the Baltimore Ravens select...
Peter Konz, Center, Wisconsin
Ravens' GM: Eddie.Teach
GM Explanation: This pick fits perfectly for the Batimore Ravens by getting the BPA and at a position of need. Even though current center Matt Birk was re-signed to a three year deal it will be his 15th season in the league and the Ravens have made it clear that they are looking for a young upgrade at the position. Peter Konz comes from a dominating offensive line at Wisconsin where as the captain of the O-line helped RB Montee Ball tie Barry Sanders mark of 39 touchdowns in a single season. He is a force in the running game, bull dozing his way to the next level and has the strength to withstand bull rushes from the best. He is a smart player with good technique and he will benefit greatly from watching a veteran like Birk as he learns the NFL game.
Commissioner's analysis: I think this pick would be very solid for the Ravens. Obviously with Matt Birk's new contract, Konz wouldn't be the starting center right away but he could definitely start at the right guard position for the Ravens. He, along with a bunch of his buddies from Wisconsin, is a well coached kid who is absolutely huge and a mauler in the run game. He's also a very smart player who is already really experienced making calls at the line of scrimmage, and learning from Matt Birk could be huge for him. Solid pick by the Ravens.
Draft Recap:
1. Indianapolis Colts: Andrew Luck, QB, Stanford
2. Washington Redskins: Robert Griffin III, QB, Baylor
3. Minnesota Vikings: Trent Richardson, RB, Alabama
4. Cleveland Browns: Justin Blackmon, WR, Oklahoma State
5. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Morris Claiborne, CB, LSU
6. St. Louis Rams: Matt Kalil, OT, USC
7. Jacksonville Jaguars: Quinton Coples, DE, North Carolina
8. Miami Dolphins: David DeCastro, OG, Stanford
9. Carolina Panthers: Fletcher Cox, DT, Mississippi State
10. Buffalo Bills: Michael Floyd, WR, Notre Dame
11. Kansas City Chiefs: Michael Brockers, DT, LSU
12. Seattle Seahawks: Melvin Ingram, DE/OLB, South Carolina
13. Arizona Cardinals: Riley Reiff, OT, Iowa
14. Dallas Cowboys: Luke Kuechly, LB, Boston College
15. Philadelphia Eagles: Mark Barron, S, Alabama
16. New York Jets: Jonathan Martin, OT, Stanford
17. Cincinnati Bengals: Stephon Gilmore, CB, South Carolina
18. San Diego Chargers: Dre' Kirkpatrick, CB, Alabama
19. Chicago Bears: Kendall Wright, WR, Baylor
20. Tennessee Titans: Whitney Mercilus, DE, Illinois
21. Cincinnati Bengals: Alshon Jeffery, WR, South Carolina
22. Cleveland Browns: Ryan Tannehill, QB, Texas A&M
23. Detroit Lions: Janoris Jenkins, CB, North Alabama
24. Pittsburgh Steelers: Cordy Glenn, OT, Georgia
25. Denver Broncos: Jerel Worthy, DT, Michigan State
26. Houston Texans: Stephen Hill, WR, Georgia Tech
27. New England Patriots: Devon Still, DT, Penn State
28. Green Bay Packers: Courtney Upshaw, DE/OLB, Alabama
29. Baltimore Ravens: Peter Konz, C, Wisconsin
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