Mock Draft 2nd Overall Pick of 2012: Justin Blackmon
Justin Blackmon is one of those Wide Receivers that everyone wants on their team. Whether or not the Rams actually need him or not could be a very valuable question though.
The Rams have a nice receiving line up when you look at the stats. Between Brandon Lloyd, Steven Jackson and Brandon Gibson the Rams have 129 receptions for almost 1500 yards. Could it be better, well of course, and that is why you choose Justin Blackmon.
Blackmon, in his senior year at Oklahoma State, had 1522 receiving yards, just on him own. He played in 13 games and caught 122 passes to get to that number. He averaged 12-13 yards per carry and his longest run? 67 yards. He averaged 117 yards PER GAME. That’s something everyone can see adding to their team.
Blackmon’s career numbers at Oklahoma State are even better. Twenty touchdown passes and 111 receptions are both records set at Oklahoma State by Blackmon. He is represented 7th, all-time in the NCAA with his touchdown totals. He ended his senior season ranking third nationally in scoring with 11 points per game.
In this pick I could also see Robert Griffin III, however I want to fully believe that Sam Bradford can handle the Rams’ offense with his 10 games that he played last season. Though he had 2,164 passing yards last year, someone may want to trade up.
Blackmon is not only one to produce numbers but he also does many things now that professional athletes don’t do until they are noticed under the NFL spotlight. Like spend a day with a child, fighting for her life with lymphoblastic leukemia. Justin not only spent a day with Olivia Hamilton but he developed a friendship with her. He made sure that Olivia was recognized in every game he played by a simple pink wrist band that he wears, that she gave him. And he made a reference to it when he scored touchdowns. He even made sure she was provided with transportation to the 2012 Tostitos Fiesta Bowl. Oklahoma State beat Stanford 41-38.
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