Non-QB options for 2013 #1 overall pick

[nicfre2011]

Obviously quarterbacks like Matt Barkley and Geno Smith will likely get mentioned as candidates for the #1 overall pick in the 2013 draft, but what non-quarterbacks do you think have a legitimate projection as being candidates for the #1 overall pick?

If a team like Cleveland or Jacksonville end up with the #1 pick do you think either could give up on the incumbent and start the cycle over again and select either Barkley or Smith?

What players have the best shot of challenging Barkley or Smith for the #1 pick if a team is sitting there and already has a quarterback?
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[Madmike90]

If Barkevious Mingo shows up at the combine in the 255lbs range and shows the athleticism that is expected of him he has a shot of going #1 but it would have to be a team who are desperate for pass rush help otherwise we would most likely see a trade down.

[nicfre2011]

[Madmike90]

[Reality_Check]

Barkley wont even be the second QB taken, let alone the top pick.

As for non QBs; Jones- the LB out of Georgia, the LSU D linemen, the DT from Utah, perhaps one of the WRs Keenan Allen, etc...
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[KamTrus20]

Is there an OT good enough to go #1 overall? That is usually the next position to go #1 if no QB is worth it.

I am not watching many prospect closely this year except DEs, however, Luke Joeckel has caught my eye. He has been a stone wall when I have watched Alex Okafor, Jackson Jeffcoat, Sam Montgomery and Barkevious Mingo. Those are 4 of the highest rated pass rushers in the draft and he has shut them down with ease.

I would pay close attention later this season when he plays Lemonier then Mingo and Montgomery again. Also see how he handles Alabama's from 7. If he steps up to shut those guys down and has big games then has a good combine his stock could soar.

All that being said I don't know anything about him I don't know what his physical abilities are as far as what will impress the scouts or allow him to put up numbers at the combine. I do know from what I have seen he can flat out play and he does it against elite competition.
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[Bo_Spice]

Keke Mingo's athleticism and upside are going to have NFL scouts drooling over him especially after he tears up the combine. But can he really go number one overall with his production this season, or lack there of? I mean one total sack against North Texas, Washington, Idaho, Auburn, and Townson isn't that impressive.
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[nicfre2011]

[MNPackfan32]

Star Lotulelei possibly, the fact he is so huge so strong and yet so quick. Drawing the comparisons to Haloti Ngata. He is so versatile that any team would love him. Other wise a 3-4 team will be in love with Jarvis Jones.

[SappDaddyDance]

Depending on the team:

Jones from UGA is an absolute monster on the defensive side and has the potential to be Demarcus Ware type player on a 3-4 team i.e. Colts if they pick first again, possibly the chiefs (although they have a glaring need for QB).

I could see a team looking at Manti Te'o first overall as he is a complete middle linebacker and could be one of the safer number one overall picks out there.

Or the third choice as everyone had which is Mingro from LSU (I don't know much about him so I won't make any opinions)
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[sherm]

If a team isn't taking a QB @ #1 then they already have their Fran QB...so the next pick would be LT. Most likely Jake Matthews.
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[Remixxxxxxx]

I expect Justin Hunter to rip the combine up, could be him[the knee injury could hurt him though].
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