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1. Texans: Marcus Mariota QB Oregon
If the Texans pick top 10 two years in a row, its time to bring in a franchise QB. Mariota is billed as a prototypical NFL “new age” type of running/passing threat at QB.

2. Rams: Jameis Winston QB Florida State
With all the pain Missouri is in, a guy like Jameis Winston might be the right pick in more ways than football. Granted he has his issues, I think he matures in his final college season.

3. Jaguars: Randy Gregory DE Nebraska
The Jags would like to draft an offensive threat here, but stay true to the board as usual.

4. Browns: Stefon Diggs WR Maryland
Diggs is a speedy WR who can help alleviate the loss of Josh Gordon, whether that is temporary or long term.

5. Raiders: Andrus Peat OT Stanford
The Raiders stay true to the board and draft help for Derek Carr up front.

6. Falcons: Amari Cooper WR Alabama

7. Panthers: Cedric Ogbuehi OT Texas A&M
Cam can’t buy good luck. All of his WRs leave town and two starters on the line bounce as well.

8. Vikings: Leonard Williams DE USC
The Vikings are relying on a bevy of young players up front on D. If no one emerges they must continue to look.

9. Browns: Shilique Calhoun DE Michigan State
After grabbing a top WR, the Browns can stay true to the board with their pick from Buffalo.

10. Lions: Melvin Gordon III RB Wisconsin
Reggis Bush and Joique Bell are good players but Melvin Gordon is in a different class in the traditional 3 down role.

11. Titans: Landon Collins S Alabama
Youth is needed behind veteran Bernard Pollard.

12. Giants: Ray Drew DE Georgia
The Giants haven’t been that Super Bowl winning threat since their defensive line quietly fell apart via injury and free agency.

13. Bears: Bryce Petty QB Baylor
If the Bears pick anywhere near the top 10, its likely time to groom a replacement for Jay Cutler.

14. Colts: PJ Williams CB Florida State
Admittedly, the Colts have a pretty good set at CB with Loucheiz Purifoy and Vontae Davis. Their group at safety leaves a lot to be desired coverage-wise though.

15. Steelers: Cameron Erving OT Florida State
This group at tackle doesn’t have a player with franchise potential. Irving would be an attractive candidate at this point.

16. Ravens: La’el Collins OT LSU
Outside of of Eugene Monroe, the Ravens need to upgrade their tackles.

17. Cowboys: Brett Hundley QB UCLA
Tony Romo can’t play forever. Hundley here is a bargain Jerry Jones shouldn’t pass up.

18. Jets: Ronald Darby CB Florida State
We’ll see if “the other best corner in the game” Dee Milliner (his words) lives up to that hype.

19. Dolphins: Todd Gurley RB Georgia
I initially had the Dolphins going tackle, but after thinking about it this pick is much better used on a top flight ball carrier. Yeah RBs are getting devalued, but this year has a great class at the position.

20. Cardinals: Devin Funchess TE Michigan
This pick should be Devonte Fields, but he just got suspended five days ago.

21. Packers: Mario Edwards DT Florida State
A team in need of a push in the middle of that defensive line.

22. Chargers: TJ Yeldon RB Alabama
Even if Ryan Matthews continues to develop into a reliable starter the Chargers could always use a young dynamic threat alongside. Danny Woodhead will turn 30 this season.

23. Redskins: KeiVarae Russell CB Notre Dame
The Skins have spent the big money on offense… when will it trickle down building some quality youth in the defensive backfield?

24. Eagles: Vic Beasley OLB Clemson
The Eagles have made it no secret they covet fast, athletic players on defense.

25. Bengals: Dante Fowler DE Florida
After suring up the offense its time to reload on the defensive depth.

26. Patriots: Noah Spence DE Ohio State
The Pats covet players who can move all over the defensive side of the ball. Spence has the power to play DE but a linebacker’s frame.

27. 49ers: Ifo Ekpre-Olomu CB Oregon
This team has traditionally relied on older corners, and should draft more youth.

28. Chiefs: Brandon Scherff OT Iowa
People are very quietly whispering the B word after Eric Fisher’s rookie campaign and less than successful preseason this year. He’s probably not a bust but certainly not living up to his draft position yet.

29. Buccaneers: Trae Waynes CB Michigan State
The Bucs traded Revis and elected to sign Alturann Verner to pick up the slack. Depth could always help.

30. Saints: Nelson Agholor WR USC
Yes Brandin Cooks is a Saint but we’ve yet to see if his role will be a typical one or more of a Sproles-type. Agholor is more traditional.

31. Seahawks: Alex Carter CB Stanford
The “best corner in da game” and his buddies need depth after losing Brandon Browner.

32. Broncos: A.J. Johnson ILB Tennessee
This is a pick I routinely mocked in 2013. The Broncos still need a reliable ILB a year later.

Being that draft grades mean nothing, I am not going to grade these selections. I’ll simply offer my uncut opinion on what I thought as each pick rolled in.

Shall we begin?

1. Texans: Jadeveon Clowney DE South Carolina
Not surprised at all. Even if Clowney lives up to 50% of his hype, you’re stupid if you pass him up for a Blake Bortles or Johnny Manziel #1 overall. Basically the Texans had no choice.

2. Rams: Greg Robinson OT Auburn
Wasn’t surprised here either. For a split second I thought Sammy Watkins could be the pick, but Robinson it is. I’m worried he might end up a bust for technique and scheme reasons though.

3. Jaguars: Blake Bortles QB Central Florida
Not sure what the Jags were thinking. Several teams would have paid a nice little bounty to come get Sammy Watkins. Sure, you need a QB and you’ve scouted Bortles to death. But #3 overall? #comeonman

4. Bills: Sammy Watkins WR Clemson
The Browns trade down as the Bills cannot wait any longer. Watkins is there and they trade a first to come get him. Buffalo basically said Sammy is better than anyone they can get in 2015, and I agree.

5. Raiders: Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo
The Raiders stay true to the board and grab Mack. Their LBs are not sack artists in any way shape or form so Mack has his work cut out for him.

6. Falcons: Jake Matthews OT Texas AM
The only person who hated this pick was probably Sam Baker. Jokes aside, this is exactly what the doctor ordered for this team.

7. Buccaneers: Mike Evans WR Texas AM
I hold the unpopular opinion in that I don’t believe Evans was worth this high of a pick. Sure he dominated in college and you can’t teach height, but I just don’t see him as a superstar in the NFL. #7 overall for a #2 receiver? Yikes.

8. Browns: Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma State
People thought this was going to be Johnny Football, but then the Browns pull a shocker straight out of Draft Day the film and take a defensive player.

9. Vikings: Anthony Barr OLB UCLA
I am one of the only people in the draft community still on the Barr bandwagon. I don’t get why people are questioning his passion for the game or his motor. Barr is the rare a sideline-to-sideline “all tackle everything” type of LB. Minnesota will not regret this pick when he’s making Pro Bowls.

10. Lions: Eric Ebron TE North Carolina
*scratches head* I got nothing. He made some nice one hand catches and has legit speed for his position, but the Lions really needed a #2 receiver more.

11. Titans: Taylor Lewan OT Michigan
Pure luxury pick, but sometimes talent outweighs need. There was no running back worth this pick and Barr was off the board.

12. Giants: Odell Beckham Jr WR LSU
I normally would criticize this pick, but Lewan went one pick earlier and they do need a shifty WR. Zach Martin wasn’t a big enough “can’t miss” to over rule Beckham who will help get attention off Victor Cruz.

13. Rams: Aaron Donald DT Pittsburgh
Another pick that people don’t agree with. I actually had Donald in the top 10, so this is tremendous value. The Rams drafted a ton of defensive line over the years and they all panned out so far.

14. Bears: Kyle Fuller CB Virginia Tech
Common thought was that Ha Ha could go here, but the Bears opt for a true corner. I can dig it. Fuller fits their mold of tough CBs who will press and fight with the Calvin Johnson’s of this division.

15. Steelers: Ryan Shazier OLB Ohio State
They probably could have used Ha Ha a bit more, but Shazier is so versatile I can’t really argue..

16. Cowboys: Zack Martin OG Notre Dame
Jerry Jones is the master troll. They put out reports saying they would absolutely select Johnny Manziel, only to make a smart football pick. The last thing Romo needed was to become the next Kyle Orton as the crowd chants for the backup.

17. Ravens: C.J. Mosley OLB Alabama
Ozzie you just ain’t going to stop picking up Alabama LBs huh? Great pick.

18. Jets: Calvin Pryor S Louisville
Geno Smith needed help but with the cash Eric Decker got, the Jets decided to go in another direction. This pick has Rex written all over it.

19. Dolphins: JaWuan James OT Tennessee
Definite reach, but positionally makes sense.

20. Saints: Brandin Cooks WR Oregon State
The Saints traded up, and people were thinking it was for HaHa only to get swerved as the Saints stole Cooks from the Panthers, Eagles, and Chiefs.

21. Packers: HaHa Clinton-Dix S Alabama
Prime example of playing the draft board. The Packers didn’t panic with all of the trading in front of them and got the highest rated player who was displaced by all the random picks.

22. Browns: Johnny Manziel QB Texas AM
Johnny, Johnny! The worst kept secret in the draft. The Browns wanted Manziel but didn’t want to pick a 5’11 QB with a premium pick. I get it. I’m only disappointed ESPN didn’t play Johnny Manziel’s Draft Day song by Drake.

23. Chiefs: Dee Ford DE Auburn
This is the player I wanted the Broncos to select, so I was kind of disappointed. Add that to the fact they got Black Mamba De’Anthony Thomas as well… already looking forward to how crazy it’s going to be going into Arrowhead.

24. Bengals: Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan State
The Bengals are another team that played the draft board. Dennard was the top rated corner on some boards and get displaced all the way down here. Dre Kirkpatrick approves of this pick.

25. Chargers: Jason Verrett CB TCU
I had him going 13 overall, and heading towards draft day he was my #2 rated corner behind Gilbert. Great value AND need.

26. Eagles: Marcus Smith DE Louisville
A lot of people don’t understand this pick but I do. The player the Eagles really wanted was Dion Jordan but the Dolphins were not going to trade him for this pick. Smith has a huge frame for his height (6’3) and easily has the potential to be one of the better pass rushers in this division.

27. Cardinals: Deone Bucannon S Washington
Not sure about this pick… I think they could have traded down for someone looking for Carr or Bridgewater and still got Bucannon.

28. Panthers: Kelvin Benjamin WR Florida State
*scratches head* I got nothing. He’s tall and caught a game winner?

I’ll just leave this here:


29. Patriots: Dominique Easley DE Florida
There were several teams who were interested in coming up to get Easley, and the Seahawks publicly admitted they had him locked in at 32. Like the pick for this rotation.

30. 49ers: Jimmie Ward S NIU
This was a pure need pick. I’m not familiar with Ward so I’ll reserve judgement.

31. Broncos: Bradley Roby CB Ohio State
The little rumors surround Roby were starting to fade in the last week and teams had him back in the middle of the first off talent alone. Love the pick.

32. Vikings: Teddy Bridgewater QB Louisville
The Vikings trade back into the first to grab Teddy from the Texans, Raiders, etc. I like the trade, not sure about the fit. Teddy clearly has grip/glove problems and this team is going to be playing outdoors in two seasons…

Redskins Fans: I Can’t Help You After This

Going into the draft the Broncos needed a cornerback, linebacker, and interior offensive lineman badly. How did the Broncos fill these needs? Let’s take a look shall we:

Round 1, Pick 31 (31) Bradley Roby CB Ohio St.
The player the Broncos absolutely needed. If he didn’t get in the bar fight and have the bad games on tape he accumulated in 2013 he very likely could have gone top 15. Rumors are that Roby’s frustrations came from regretting staying in school an extra season which is understandable. Vets like Talib and Chris Harris Jr. will help unlock his potential. Home run pick if he pans out especially with the loss of Champ.

Round 2, Pick 24 (56) (From Chiefs through 49ers) Cody Latimer WR Indiana
The best “hands catcher” in the draft. His tape isn’t really impressive if you’re looking for someone with Desean Jackson type speed, but boy can he catch. The only problem is he doesn’t outrun anyone. I am excited to see what he does.

Round 3, Pick 31 (95) Michael Schofield OT Michigan
Will compete for a prime backup spot. Plays tackle now but Broncos will likely ask him to focus on strength and kick inside.

Round 5, Pick 16 (156) (From Bears) Lamin Barrow OLB LSU
Ran a 4.63 and is only 230 lbs. at WILL LB. Not sure how he fits in as similar players have struggled with that profile (Wes Woodyard 4.55 233 lbs.)

Round 6, Pick 31 (207) Matthew Paradis C Boise St.
Here is that interior lineman we needed. Not too familiar with him but interested to see if he pans out better than Philip Blake did.

Round 7, Pick 27 (242) (From Saints through 49ers) Corey Nelson OLB Oklahoma
Fast tough guy coming off an injury that will compete hard for his spot.

Yes, there was that one guy the Rams picked but besides that NO PLAYERS FROM THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS were selected in the 2014 NFL Draft. NONE. ZIP. ZERO. ZILCH!

Garrett Gilbert was selected in the sixth round by the Rams (what guy did you think I was talking about) but he does not count because he transferred to SMU. Jackson Jeffcoat was an option but ultimately every team passed on the pass rusher.

We’ll see what happens but Texas has their work cut out for them right now.

The 2014 NFL Draft is closing in at ramming speed, and we’re not going to be ready for it. From all the rumors, looming trades and the actual start of the draft with the #1 overall pick, we’ll be lucky to survive Thursday night – let alone get through all three days.

Needless to say, the NFL pushing the draft back has really messed with our minds, which clearly has not kept us all from overthinking value and where certain players might fall.

That’s natural, because we’re human, but the one thing we might not consider is that the same goes for NFL scouts, coaches and GM’s. Yes, believe it or not, Jerry Jones and the like are not robots, but living, breathing humans. Some of them even pay their taxes; hey-o!

The point is, even the front office brass of the most established franchises can overlook talent, while they’re certainly reach for some at some point, as well. Naturally, that inevitably causes household names to plummet from the ranks.

Just last year we saw it happen to Geno Smith and Matt Barkley, and few can forget the epic tumbles of Brady Quinn, Aaron Rodgers and many others.

Who will take equal tumbles, potentially all the way out of round one? These five guys just might:

Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville

Initially the top-rated quarterback and proposed #1 overall pick since the top team usually needs a franchise passer, Bridgewater’s stock has taken a dramatic hit over the past month or so. From size concerns to facing a weak level of competition, he already held some red flags. But add a poor Pro Day and the guy might fall out of the first round.

True, the knee-jerk reaction comes off as a bit harsh, but the extra time to overthink, sit back, relax and re-think these prospects is murdering some of their stock. Bridgewater probably tops the list. Not only do teams not want to risk high picks on passers right now, but they’re squirming to trade down just so they don’t feel obliged to do so. Bridgewater is seen as a guy that can be available in round, two, which might just make that notion a reality.

C.J. Mosley, ILB, Alabama

A fine athlete with excellent leadership and great instincts, you won’t find a better linebacker to man the middle of your 4-3 scheme than Mosley. He has the closing speed, overall athleticism and wrap-up tackling ability you look for in your man in the middle, while he even has the range to excel in coverage. He can also be plopped in a 3-4 next to another inside ‘backer, giving GM’s little reason to not like him.

Whether they like him isn’t the problem. The need for elite inside linebackers is.

Teams just don’t need Mosley right now, and even the ones that do, either have a much more pressing need or would rather take their chances landing a slightly lesser talent in round two or three. He is easily a top-10 talent and if he were taken there, no one would even really go nuts about it. But the lack of need is so great, that no one would be all that shocked if he slid to the bottom of the first round, either. In fact, it might not be insane to think he’d still be available at the beginning of round two.

Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State

From a talent and skill-set perspective, Roby is quite easily one of the best corner prospects in this year’s draft. He has the elite speed and athleticism GM’s look for in first round corners, while he also has adequate size and lockdown ability.

Unfortunately, Roby has had some off field issues and didn’t have the greatest 2013 season. His tape from last year leaves many scratching their heads, while he visibly lacks focus and consistency. He can still turn it around and become an elite corner at the next level, but sticking in the first round will require a team at the bottom end of day one to take a bit of a chance. Don’t be shocked at all to see him slide into the middle of round two.

Stephon Tuitt, DE/DT, Notre Dame

Tuitt is a very interesting prospect, as you simply can’t teach his mammoth size and strength, while his upside is saliva-inducing. He’s also quite athletic and extremely versatile. He can play all over the line on a 4-3 depending on where his weight at, while he can play the end on a 3-4 and possibly even beef up to man the nose tackle spot. What he wants to be and where he gets is probably entirely up to him.

The problem is he’s extremely inconsistent and has issues with focus and conditioning. He didn’t have a great 2013 by most accounts, either, and just didn’t look like a difference-maker at least half the time on tape. In the end, it’s going to come down to upside vs. “what has he done lately?”. Tuitt is a fringe first rounder at this point, and it should shock no one if he doesn’t make the cut at the end of day one.

Louis Nix III, NT, Notre Dame

Aside from Mosley, Nix is the main guy who is pretty likely to free fall, but doesn’t deserve to in the least. A mammoth beast in the middle of the defensive line, Nix is quite agile for a man his size, and is able to explode off the line and track down the ball carrier in pursuit.

We could rant all day about how he’s the perfect nose tackle for a 3-4 system, but that’s actually his problem. With no real versatility, Nix is correctly pigeon holed to play that exact spot and only that spot at the next level. Within reason, that almost surely leaves only the Cardinals, Packers, Chargers and Patriots as potential suitors in round one. If they find another need more pressing, a very talented 3-4 nose tackle could be ready and waiting at the top of round two.

Round 1

1. Texans: Jadeveon Clowney DE South Carolina

2. Rams: Khalil Mack OLB Division II

3. Jaguars: Sammy Watkins WR Clemson

4. Browns: Mike Evans WR Texas AM

5. Raiders: Greg Robinson OT Auburn

6. Falcons: Jake Matthews OT Texas AM

7. Buccaneers: Taylor Lewan OT Michigan

8. Vikings: Blake Bortles QB Central Florida

9. Bills: Zack Martin OG Notre Dame

10. Lions: HaHa Clinton-Dix S Alabama

11. Titans: Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan State

12. Giants: Odell Beckham Jr WR LSU

13. Rams: Calvin Pryor S Louisville

14. Bears: Aaron Donald DT Pittsburgh

15. Steelers: Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma State

16. Cowboys: Brandin Cooks WR Oregon State

17. Ravens: Eric Ebron TE North Carolina

18. Jets: C.J. Mosley OLB Alabama

19. Dolphins: Morgan Moses OT Virginia

20. Cardinals: Johnny Manziel QB Texas AM

21. Packers: Anthony Barr OLB UCLA

22. Eagles: Marqise Lee WR USC

23. Chiefs: Cody Latimer WR Indiana

24. Bengals: Kony Ealy DE Missouri

25. Chargers: Kyle Fuller CB Virginia Tech

26. Browns: Jason Verrett CB TCU

27. Saints: Ryan Shazier OLB Ohio State

28. Panthers: Kelvin Benjamin WR Florida State

29. Patriots: Timmy Jernigan DT Florida State

30. 49ers: Bradley Roby CB Ohio State

31. Broncos: Stephon Tuitt DT Notre Dame

32. Seahawks: Ra’Shede Hageman DT Minnesota

Round 2

1. Texans: Derek Carr QB Fresno State

2. Redskins: Chris Borland ILB Wisconsin

3. Browns: Teddy Bridgewater QB Louisville

4. Raiders: Louis Nix III NT Notre Dame

5. Falcons: Jeremiah Attaochu OLB Georgia Tech

6. Buccaneers: Dee Ford DE Auburn

7. Jaguars: A.J. McCarron QB Alabama

8. Vikings: Xavier Sua-Filo OG UCLA

9. Bills: Kyle Van Noy OLB BYU

10. Titans: Jimmy Garoppolo QB Eastern Illinois

11. Giants: Scott Chrichton DE Oregon State

12. Rams: Cyrus Kouandjio OT Alabama

13. Lions: JaWuan James OT Tennessee

14. Steelers: Jordan Matthews WR Vanderbilt

15. Cowboys: Demarcus Lawrence DE Boise State

16. Ravens: Joel Bitonio OT Nevada

17. Jets: Jace Amaro TE Texas Tech

18. Dolphins: Jarvis Landry WR LSU

19. Bears: Jimmie Ward S NIU

20. Cardinals: Deone Bucannon S Washington

21. Packers: Austin Seferian-Jenkins TE Washington

22. Eagles: Stanley Jean-Baptiste CB Nebraska

23. Bengals: Antonio Richardson OT Tennessee

24. 49ers: Davante Adams WR Fresno State

25. Chargers: Daquan Jones DT Penn State

26. Saints: Gabe Jackson OG Mississippi State

27. Colts: David Yankey OG Stanford

28. Panthers: Jack Mewhort OT Ohio State

29. 49ers: Trent Murphy OLB Stanford

30. Patriots: Keith McGill CB Utah

31. Broncos: Bashaud Breeland CB Clemson

32. Seahawks: Martavis Bryant WR Clemson

Round 3

1. Texans: Brandon Thomas OG Clemson

2. Redskins: James Hurst OT North Carolina

3. Raiders: Terence Brooks S Florida State

4. Falcons: Troy Niklas TE Notre Dame

5. Buccaneers: Zach Mettenberger QB LSU

6. Jaguars: Carlos Hyde RB Ohio State

7. Browns: Trai Turner OG LSU

8. Vikings: Aaron Colvin CB Oklahoma

9. Bills: C.J. Fiedorowicz TE Iowa

10. Giants: Brett Urban DT Virginia

11. Rams: Tom Savage QB Pittsburgh

12. Lions: Donte Moncrief WR Mississippi

13. 49ers: Marcus Martin C USC

14. Cowboys: Dominique Easley DE Florida

15. Ravens: Bishop Sankey RB Washington

16. Jets: Vic Hampton CB South Carolina

17. Dolphins: Bruce Ellington WR South Carolina

18. Bears: DeAnthony Thomas RB Oregon

19. Browns: Tre Mason RB Auburn

20. Cardinals: Loucheiz Purifoy CB Florida

21. Packers: Kareem Martin DE North Carolina

22. Eagles: Adrian Hubbard OLB Alabama

23. Chiefs: Allen Robinson WR Penn State

24. Bengals: Antone Exum CB Virginia Tech

25. Chargers: Paul Richardson WR Colorado

26. Colts: Weston Richburg C Colorado State

27. Saints: Vic Hampton CB South Carolina

28. Panthers: Jeremy Hill RB LSU

29. Patriots: Travis Swanson C Arkansas

30. 49ers: Chris Watt OG Notre Dame

31. Broncos: Dri Archer RB Kent State

32. Vikings: Jackson Jeffcoat DE Texas

Anticipated to be one of best drafts in recent memory, teams such as the Oakland Raiders, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Cleveland Browns can really start to point their teams in the right direction. It all starts with the first round.

1. Houston Texans – DE Jadeveon Clowney, South Carolina

Although the Texans need a quarterback, a rare talent such as Clowney is just too much to pass up on. A physical freak, Clowney did not only impress at the Scouting Combine, where he posted a 4.53 40-yard dash time (faster than Russell Wilson and Cam Newton), but Clowney also showed that he can drop back in coverage at his pro day. Now pair his elite athleticism with the mentoring of JJ Watt? This pick is a no-brainer.

2. St. Louis Rams – OT Greg Robinson, Auburn

The Rams need to protect the fragile Sam Bradford in order to gain any ground against their dominant division. Greg Robinson is what they need. A 6-5 332 pound man who can run a 4.92 40? Yes please. The Rams can go many directions with this pick but with Jake Long recovering from a torn ACL, Robinson makes the most sense.

3. Jacksonville Jaguars – QB Johnny Manziel, Texas A&M

The most electrifying player in college football, Manziel can not only put his team on his back, but his city as well. Jacksonville fans will fall in love with this electrifying player who can extend the play with his feet as well as driving the ball down the field as well as anyone in this draft class. Manziel can throw a beautiful pass on the run and the fact that some scouts don’t see him as a top 10 pick is just ridiculous. Manziel will be a great fit with the Jaguars.

4. Cleveland Browns – WR Sammy Watkins, Clemson

The closest thing to a “sure thing” since Larry Fitzgerald, Watkins’ ability to go up for the ball is as good as any. A pro ready prospect, Watkins is a phenomenal route runner and exceptional at everything else he does. Watkins and Gordon will make one of the most intimidating duos of receivers for years to come.

5. Oakland Raiders – OLB Khalil Mack, Buffalo

Great football instincts and a special ability to rush the passer, Khalil Mack will help the Raiders’ defense in a great way. Arguably the best player in this draft.

6. Atlanta Falcons – OT Jake Matthews, Texas A&M

With Robinson and both Clowney and Mack off the board, Atlanta won’t be upset with this consolation pick in Jake Matthews. With terrific pass blocking ability , Matthews will give Matt Ryan enough time to get the ball to their star receivers.

7. Tampa Bay – WR Mike Evans, Texas A&M

With Lovie Smith and McCown now running the show, this pick makes perfect sense. Vincent Jackson and Mike Evans would be a matchup nightmare especially in the NFC South. Evans is not only a freakish athlete for his size, he also has great catching ability and is able to outrun and bully the corner lined up in front of him.

8. Minnesota – QB Derek Carr, Fresno State

With the biggest arm in the draft and the ball with the best velocity, Derek Carr will really help open up the passing game for Minnesota. Stretching the field for Cordarrelle Patterson is something the Vikings had trouble doing last year: not anymore.

9. Buffalo – TE Eric Ebron, North Carolina

With Stevie Johnson, Spiller, Jackson, Goodwin, and now Eric Ebron, Buffalo now has one of the best offenses (besides EJ Manuel) in all of football. Ebron has the ability to make jaw-dropping catches and can also burn your defense. Very athletic for a tight end.

10. Detroit – DT Aaron Donald, Pittsburgh

Although help in the secondary is needed, Detroit will not pass up on one of the best overall players in the draft. With his ability to shed blocks and get behind the line of scrimmage, Donald and Suh will create an unstoppable duo in the trenches.

11. Tennessee – CB Justin Gilbert, Oklahoma State

After losing Verner in free agency, Tennessee will look for a secondary help early in the draft. With great ball skills, Gilbert will make Tennessee’s secondary one of the best in the league.

12. NY Giants – OT Taylor Lewan, Michigan

His recent assault charge will not have much effect on Lewan’s draft stock. Giants will do the smart thing here and take an player who can anchor their offensive line for years to come.

13. St. Louis – S Haha Clinton-Dix, Alabama

After addressing the offensive line with their first pick, St. Louis will look to address their defense now. Clinton-Dix has the size, speed, and tackling ability that Jeff Fisher will love. NFC West arguably now has the best defenses of all-time.

14. Chicago – OLB Anthony Barr, UCLA

If Barr falls to Chicago there is no question he will be drafted. Great rush linebacker who might transition to defensive end, Barr and Jared Allen will help the Bears get a pass rush that is one of the most impressive in the NFL.

15. Pittsburgh – CB Kyle Fuller, Virginia Tech

A very aggressive and sticky corner, Fuller will help Pittsburgh’s secondary very much. Fuller has tendencies of getting burned by quicker receivers because of his aggressive play-style but he is exactly the type of player Pittsburgh fans will love. Very high ceiling for Fuller if he can play with his head more.

16. Dallas – DE Kony Ealy, Missouri

A very athletic defensive end with a high motor, Ealy has the ability to rush the passer and also is very skilled at bat .After losing DeMarcus Ware, Jerry Jones will look for a replacement that will be able to deliver the same type of play that Ware gave for years.

17. Baltimore – OT Zack Martin, Notre Dame

An athletic player, Martin is a terrific run blocker and a player that Ray Rice and Bernard Pierce would love for his ability to throw defenders around in the second level.

18. NY Jets – CB Darqueze Dennard, Michigan State

Jets go with back-to-back corner picks in the first round two years in a row. With Cromartie now gone, Dennard makes perfect sense. A speedy corner with great skills in man coverage, Dennard is very physical and has great ball skills.

19. Miami – OG Xavier Su’a Filo, Notre Dame

Phenomenal upper body strength, Su’a Filo is the top guard in the draft and the top need for Miami after losing two starters from their offensive line last season.

20. Arizona – QB Blake Bortles, Central Florida

Arizona needs to move on from Palmer eventually. Bortles is a very raw player but has the skills to be an elite player. With Palmer mentoring him for a few years, Bortles can be great.

21. Green Bay – S Calvin Pryor, Louisville

A hard-hitting safety that can play anywhere in the secondary is exactly what the Packers need. Not only can he hit, Pryor is great in coverage and can make tackles behind the line of scrimmage look easy.

22. Philadelphia – DE Dee Ford, Auburn

Eagles are in much need of a pass rusher. With Ford still on the board at 22 and Pryor and Clinton-Dix gone, this pick makes perfect sense. Philly will need to find a replacement for Trent Cole eventually.

23. Kansas City – WR Odell Beckham Jr., LSU

One thing that held KC back last season was their inability to move the ball through the air. ODB has a great ability to run routes and catch the ball. Will help the Chiefs get ready for a deep playoff run.

24. Cincinnati – CB Jason Verrett, TCU

If Jason Verrett was 2 inches taller he would be a top 10 pick. Verrett is a lockdown corner that has great ball skills. Only problem with Verrett is that he tends to get bullied by bigger receivers.

25. San Diego – CB Bradley Roby, Ohio State

San Diego needs a lot of help in their secondary and a complete player like Roby will be a nice addition.

26. Cleveland – QB Teddy Bridgewater, Lousiville

It is very possible that Bridgewater or Bortles will fall this far or farther in the draft. Bridgewater played in a pro-style offense in college. Although Bridgewater doesn’t have the strongest arm, he makes up for it with his unbelievable anticipation. Bridgewater has become very underrated by many.

27. New Orleans – LB C.J. Mosley, Alabama

After having the worst defense in NFL history two season ago, Rob Ryan helped turn the Saints’ defense into a hard-hitting, run stopping group. One hole on that defense would have to be linebacker coming into this season. Mosley is a great tackler and can help bring some more leadership to that defense.

28. Carolina – OT Cyrus Kouandijo, Alabama

After losing their longtime left tackle this offseason, Carolina’s new top need is offensive line. Although they are also in a lot of trouble in the receiver department, Carolina needs to draft a tackle here.

29. New England – WR Marquise Lee, USC

If the Belichick/Brady tandem are to make a few more Super Bowl runs, they need to help get their quarterback a few weapons. Lee is not only elusive and fast, he also is a terrific route runner, which is necessary in the Patriots’ offensive scheme.

30. San Francisco – DT Ra’Shede Hageman, Minnesota

After signing Brandon Lloyd in free agency San Francisco will look to add some depth to their defensive line.

31. Denver – LB Ryan Shazier, Wisconsin

Denver has added a lot of pieces through free agency but they are still in need of a linebacker. Shazier is a great prospect who can start from day 1.

32. Seattle – WR Allen Robinson, Penn State

Seattle will look to add some star power on offense and Allen Robinson is exactly what they need. A player who seems to always be getting the ball and has the ability to make the defender miss better than most players in this draft.

Edge Rushers (4-3 DE & 3-4 OLB):

1. Jadeveon Clowney (South Carolina): A once in a generation player. Freakish athlete that can play and excel in any scheme. Can win with power, speed, or finesse. Only questions are about his effort and work ethic and those don’t concern me. He’s the best player overall in this year’s class.

2. Kahlil Mack (Buffalo): Ideal 3-4 OLB. Has ideal arm length and size. Great in space and is disruptive as a pass rusher. Also plays the run well. Mack is a complete player.

3. Anthony Barr (UCLA): Great athlete with good size but is still new to the position so doesn’t have great instincts and that shows on tape. Good lateral quickness and pursuit. High upside player but needs to develop pass rushing moves.

4. Kony Ealy (Missouri): First-team All-SEC selection. Big, long and athletic. Best fit as 4-3 DE but can play 3-4 OLB if needed. Needs to add strength to get better as a run defender. Can win with power or speed when rushing.

5. Jeremiah Attoachu (Georgia Tech): Put on his Pittsburgh tape and he looks like the best defensive player in this draft. Wins with power and speed. Long, athletic and versatile and comfortable in space. I think he’ll excel as a 3-4 OLB.

Interior Lineman (3-4 DE @ 4-3 DT):

1. Aaron Donald (Pittsburgh): Ideal 3 technique in a 4 man front. He’s shorter than average and wins with his speed of than snap. Can struggle at times when his quick move is stopped. Needs to add lower and upper body strength to improve as a run defender.

2. Ra’Shede Hageman (Minnesota): Ideal 3 technique. Freakish athlete who flashes his potential but wasn’t consistent in college. Has potential to be dominate but needs to work on his technique or he’ll be a bust.

3. Timmy Jernigan (Florida State): Can play 0 or 3 technique in a 4 man front. Run stuffer but doesn’t offer much in terms of pass rushing ability. Quick enough to penetrate and make plays in the backfield.

4. Louis Nix (Notre Dame): 0 technique (Nose tackle) in a 3 man front. Great size (6’2 331 lbs) and arm length to eat up double teams and stuff the run. Quick for a guy his size and is good in pursuit chasing down ball carriers.

5. Dominique Easley (Florida): 2 ACL injuries derailed his career at Florida. If it wasn’t for the questions about his health he’d be a top 10 pick. Undersized 3 technique but explosive, quick, and disruptive. Geno Atkins/ Henry Melton type player.

Linebackers (3-4/4-3 ILB & 4-3 OLB):

1. CJ Mosley (Alabama): Smart, heady football player. Good athlete and is a sure tackler. Is a leader and a player you can plug into the middle of your defense and he’ll play at a high level for 10+ years.

2. Ryan Shazier (Ohio State): Undersized but has great speed when attacking the line of scrimmage or flowing sideline to sideline. Due to his lack of size and strength he’s best suited as a WILL (weak side) linebacker in a 3 or 4 man front.

3. Chris Borland (Wisconsin): Undersized like Shazier but doesn’t have the same speed. More a downhill thumper than a coverage linebacker. Gritty, hard nose player that’ll do the dirty work and is a sure tackler. Will contribute on special teams as well. SAM (strong side) linebacker in a 4 man front.

4. Christian Jones (Florida State): Easily my favorite linebacker in this class. Solid overall player who has great versatility. Can play all 4 linebacker spots in a 3-4 defense. Is a good athlete with the size and speed to be effective in coverage and against the run.

5. Telvin Smith (Florida State): Best fit as a 4-3 WILL linebacker. Undersized so needs to bulk up to consistently take on blockers in the run game. Flies around in coverage but struggles in a man to man when facing bigger tight ends.

Cornerbacks:

1. Jason Verrett (TCU): If Verrett was 6’ he’d be a top 10 pick but at (5’9 189 lbs) some teams may be put off by his size. Is great at attacking the ball in the area and high pointing the ball. The most fluid athlete at corner in this class. Verrett plays bigger than his size. Will stick his nose in in the run game and is a sure tackler.

2. Justin Gilbert (Oklahoma State): Great size and speed. Athletic enough to excel at corner and safety. Fluid athlete with good hips and quick fit in and out of breaks. Quick, technically sound back pedal.

3. Kyle Fuller (Virginia Tech): Physical press corner with good size. Sometimes overly physical in coverage but you can’t fault him for that. Sure and willing tackler.

4. Bradley Roby (Ohio State): Man cover corner with great speed and good ball skills. Struggled this year at Ohio State because he was primarily used in zone coverage. Sure tacklers with quick feet. Could add strength to help him against bigger receivers.

5. Darqueze Dennard (Michigan State): Physical press corner but not a great athlete. Can be beat on double moves and has questionable long speed. Struggles to recover when beaten of the line of scrimmage. Limited in zone coverage.

Safeties:

1. HaHa Clinton-Dix (Alabama): Rangy centerfielder with good ball skills. Has an Earl Thomas type ceiling. HHCD will come down and support in the run game and can matchup man to man on receivers and tight ends in the slot.

2. LaMarcus Joyner (Florida State): Doesn’t have great size but sure as hell doesn’t play like it. Versatile can play free or strong safety and matchup in the slot on receivers. Aggressive hitter and a roamer type. Tyrann Mathieu type player.

3. Jimmie Ward (NIU): Best man to man cover safety in this class. Centerfielder like HHCD. Good instincts and athleticism. Lacks ideal size but can play free or strong safety. Sure tackler.

4. Deonne Buccannon (Washington State): Rangy and aggressive safety. Is a big hitter. Has good instincts to diagnose and come downhill in the run game. Can play free or strong safety.

5. Calvin Pryor (Lousiville): On tape his game has a lot of flaws. Free safety who is good in run support but a liability in coverage. Will deliver big hits but whiffs on tackles too often. Boom or bust potential. Brando Meriweather type.

Quarterbacks:

1. Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville): Easily the best QB in this class. Bridgewater possesses great touch and accuracy. His deep ball needs work but that can easily be fixed by cleaning up his footwork. I’m not at all worried about the questions about his level of competition he faced or his size. Bridgewater has elite potential.

2. Blake Bortles (UCF): Bortles has great size (6’5 232lbs) and good mobility for his size. He can throw accurately on the run but overall his accuracy is average. Doesn’t have a huge arm which is surprising for his size. Not a polished prospect at all, he has major technical issues on tape but I saw improvements at his pro day. This shows he takes well to coaching which bodes well for his future at the next level.

3. Johnny Manziel (Texas A&M): Shed the Johnny Football mantra and you get a prospect with amazing elusiveness and short area quickness. He has good accuracy when he has a clean pocket but his mechanics break down when forced to adlib. Manziel is reckless when scrambling and often does too much which will drive coaches crazy. He has the tools but must improve within the pocket to survive in the NFL. His height and weight (6’ 207 lbs) don’t concern me.

4. Derek Carr (Fresno State): Carr has the best arm of any QB in this class. He’s a good athlete who played in an offense that asked him to throw a lot of short passes so he’ll have to adjust to a pro-style offense and route tree. Carr has mechanical issues (like every QB in this class) but they are coachable. I think he’ll be hurt by his brother’s failures in the eyes of scouts.

5. Brett Smith (Wyoming): Smith is a poor man’s Johnny Manziel. Smith wasn’t invited to the combine but ran a 4.51 40 at his pro. He’s not just a running QB he has a solid arm and good accuracy. Smith is a development QB who I think can be a successful starter in the NFL.

Running Backs:

1. Bishop Sankey (Washington): Sankey isn’t a burner but has speed to breakaway in the open field. He has good hands so he’ll be a threat out of the backfield immediately in the pros. He has good vision but average elusiveness.

2. Carlos Hyde (Ohio State): Hyde has good speed for a bigger back. He won’t make you miss in the open field but will run you over.

3. Tre Mason (Auburn): Highly productive as a junior at Auburn. I think Mason can be a workhorse in the NFL. He’s solid in pass protection at his size but could benefit from added strength.

4. Jeremy Hill (LSU): Has quick feet and great size. Im not as high on Hill as others but he can be a good rotational back in the NFL. He’s more of a power back which is why I don’t think he’ll be a full time starter.

5. Terrance West (Towson): West is a guy you can give the ball to 25-30 times a game and wear down a defense. West dominated in the FCS so I’m not worried about the level of competition he faced. He has good vision and the best feet of any back in this class.

Wide Receivers:

1. Sammy Watkins (Clemson): Explosive athlete. Not as polished as AJ Green and Julio Jones were when they came out but he’s the best WR since those two. Get the ball in his hands and he’ll break tackles like a running back in the open field.

2. Mike Evans (Texas A&M): The word that describes Evans best is bully. He has great size (6’5 231) and plays with a mean streak that I like. If the ball is in the air he’ll go up and get it. Needs to improve as a route runner but that’ll come with NFL coaching.

3. Brandon Cooks (Oregon State): Short speedster who can lineup anywhere on the field. Has quick feet which help him win easily at the line of scrimmage. Dangerous with the ball in his hands.

4. Odell Beckham Jr. (LSU): Dynamic playmaker with freakish vertical jumping ability. OBJ has experience as a return man so that adds to his value. Doesn’t have great hands which is a concern but he has a high upside.

5. Jordan Matthews (Vanderbilt): A tall lean receiver with long arms, good hands and is a fluid athlete. The SEC all-time leader in career receptions (262) and receiving yards (3,759) so he produced at a high level against stiff competition, not to mention uncertainty at QB.

Tight Ends:

1. Eric Ebron (UNC): Super athletic tight end that will be a matchup nightmare. Needs to improve as a blocker but he’ll dominate in the passing game. Vernon Davis type player.

2. Austin Seferian- Jenkins (Washington): ASJ left school early after a disappointing junior season. He’s a solid overall prospect but not a game breaker. He’ll be productive but won’t produce big plays.

3. Troy Niklas (Notre Dame): Wasn’t a great receiving threat at Notre Dame but I think he can be. He’s a big body who will be effective in the red zone but needs work.

4. Arthur Lynch (Georgia): Solid overall athlete. Not great at one thing but solid when it comes to route running, blocking, and catching the ball.

5. Jace Amaro (Texas Tech): Has good size but doesn’t play to it, he’s a finesse player. Doesn’t offer much in terms of blocking and often times looks lost as a route runner. His best asset is his run after catch ability.

Offensive Tackles:

1. Greg Robinson (Auburn): A high upside player with boom or bust potential. Has great speed and agility for his size and can develop into a dominate franchise left tackle.

2. Jake Matthews (Texas A&M): The most polished tackle coming out. Can play left or right tackle and dominate at both. Has quick feet and is great as a pass blocker.

3. Taylor Lewan (Michigan): Has some technical issues and isn’t an overly physical player. Good in pass protection.

4. Zack Martin (Notre Dame): Can play guard or tackle but is best suited on the right side. Could struggle with bigger lineman but he’s a technician. Plug him in your line and he’ll play at a high level for 10+ years.

5. Morgan Moses (Virginia): Great size (6’6 314) but is average as a run blocker and in pass protection. Needs to develop in both those areas.

Interior Lineman (Centers/Guards):

1. Xavier Su’a Filo (G, UCLA); Dominate player. Super athletic guard who mulls defenders. Can anchor in pass protection and moves well in space.

2. Gabe Jackson (G, Miss, State): Big, strong physical guard who is a dominate run blocker. Would fit best in a run heavy offense but can also anchor in pass protection. Not overly athletic but good enough.

3. David Yankey (G, Stanford): Physical but needs to add strength to be good at the next level. Has experience playing guard and tackle. Won a lot in college because of technique so that part of his game is refined.

4. Marcus Martin (C, USC): Average athlete but has good size. He could stand to add more strength and needs to work on his awareness or he’ll have to play guard in the NFL.

5. Travis Swanson (C, Arkansas): Best pass protection center in this class. Has good size and quick feet so can pull if necessary.

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