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Mock draft 1.0: Manziel out of first round
By Charley Casserly |
NFL Media analyst
Published: May 5, 2014 at 11:04 a.m.
PICK NO.
1
HOU
JADEVEON CLOWNEY DE SOUTH CAROLINA
Best talent in draft, but not ideal for the 3-4 defense. Trading back for Khalil Mack is a possibility. All the focus now is on trading up for a QB at the end of the first round.
PICK NO.
2
STL
GREG ROBINSON OT AUBURN
Robinson is the best tackle in the draft. Play him on the right side and then he can eventually replace Jake Long on the left side.
PICK NO.
3
JAC
KHALIL MACK OLB BUFFALO
Sammy Watkins is a possibility here, but Mack is too good of a pass rusher to pass up.
PICK NO.
4
CLE
SAMMY WATKINS WR CLEMSON
This would give the Browns two dynamite receivers.
PICK NO.
5
OAK
TAYLOR LEWAN OT MICHIGAN
Mike Evans is a possibility here, too.
PICK NO.
6
ATL
JAKE MATTHEWS OT TEXAS A&M
The Falcons improve their pass protection immediately. I think they will try to deal to get a pass rusher.
PICK NO.
7
TB
MIKE EVANS WR TEXAS A&M
The Bucs could use a receiver, but don't count out Aaron Donald here.
PICK NO.
8
MIN
BLAKE BORTLES QB CENTRAL FLORIDA
Bortles needs a year to develop, and with Matt Cassel on the roster, the Vikings don’t have to play him in Year 1.
PICK NO.
9
BUF
ERIC EBRON TE NORTH CAROLINA
Ebron gives the Bills a threat at tight end. Best player available at this point in the draft.
PICK NO.
10
DET
JUSTIN GILBERT CB OKLAHOMA ST.
The Lions have needed cornerbacks for years. They get a good one in Gilbert.
PICK NO.
11
TEN
ANTHONY BARR OLB UCLA
Barr will be the Titans' best pass rusher from Day 1.
PICK NO.
12
NYG
ZACK MARTIN OT NOTRE DAME
The Giants need to get a tackle. Martin is an immediate upgrade on the left side.
PICK NO.
13
DAL
AARON DONALD DT PITTSBURGH
St. Louis holds this pick, but I foresee a trade with Dallas. Cowboys beat Chicago to land Donald.
PICK NO.
14
CHI
CALVIN PRYOR FS LOUISVILLE
If Donald is available, the Bears take him over their needs in the secondary.
PICK NO.
15
PIT
KYLE FULLER CB VIRGINIA TECH
Fuller fits the Steelers' system. He's a physical player who plays zone and press well. Don't count out an OT here, though.
PICK NO.
16
STL
HA HA CLINTON-DIX FS ALABAMA
The Rams would get this pick in a trade with Dallas. They need a free safety to go with strong safety T.J. McDonald.
PICK NO.
17
BAL
C.J. MOSLEY ILB ALABAMA
Best player available here, but do they take Cyrus Kouandjio instead?
PICK NO.
18
NYJ
ODELL BECKHAM WR LSU
Adding a speed receiver is important for the Jets.
PICK NO.
19
MIA
CYRUS KOUANDJIO OT ALABAMA
The Dolphins need help on the offensive line, especially at right tackle. Does he pass the physical?
PICK NO.
20
ARI
BRANDIN COOKS WR OREGON ST.
The Cardinals will take the best player available. Look for a QB in the second round. I could see a trade down here, too.
PICK NO.
21
GB
STEPHON TUITT DE NOTRE DAME
Tuitt will start in his first year at defensive end. The Packers need a safety, but there are none left with first-round abilities.
PICK NO.
22
PHI
LOUIS NIX NT NOTRE DAME
CB and WR are needs, too, but I can't get the Saints game from last season's playoff out of my mind -- New Orleans controlled the line of scrimmage running the ball.
PICK NO.
23
KC
MARQISE LEE WR USC
The Chiefs need a vertical threat at receiver. Lee fits the need.
PICK NO.
24
CIN
BRADLEY ROBY CB OHIO ST.
The Bengals need a cornerback. Roby has talent that needs to be refined.
PICK NO.
25
SD
DARQUEZE DENNARD CB MICHIGAN ST.
The Chargers might look at an O-lineman here, but there are some good ones in the second round. Corners are scarce in this draft. This will be a popular pick for those teams needing a QB to try to get ahead of Cleveland.
PICK NO.
26
CLE
DEREK CARR QB FRESNO ST.
With their second pick, the Browns get a quarterback to work with for the future.
PICK NO.
27
NO
JASON VERRETT CB TCU
This will be a close call with an OT also a possibility. The Saints need an OLB. Do they reach for Dee Ford or Marcus Smith?
PICK NO.
28
CAR
MORGAN MOSES OT VIRGINIA
I believe GM Dave Gettleman will take an offensive lineman over a receiver or cornerback here.
PICK NO.
29
NE
RA'SHEDE HAGEMAN DT MINNESOTA
Both Wilfork and Kelly were hurt last year. Trading back is possible, as is a tight end.
PICK NO.
30
SF
CODY LATIMER WR INDIANA
The 49ers need a speed wide receiver. The top cornerbacks are gone at this point.
PICK NO.
31
DEN
RYAN SHAZIER OLB OHIO ST.
The Broncos could use a cover linebacker.
PICK NO.
32
SEA
JACE AMARO TE TEXAS TECH
They could pick a defensive lineman here, but probably will trade back with a team needing a QB.
By Charley Casserly |
NFL Media analyst
Published: May 5, 2014 at 11:04 a.m.
PICK NO.
1
HOU
JADEVEON CLOWNEY DE SOUTH CAROLINA
Best talent in draft, but not ideal for the 3-4 defense. Trading back for Khalil Mack is a possibility. All the focus now is on trading up for a QB at the end of the first round.
PICK NO.
2
STL
GREG ROBINSON OT AUBURN
Robinson is the best tackle in the draft. Play him on the right side and then he can eventually replace Jake Long on the left side.
PICK NO.
3
JAC
KHALIL MACK OLB BUFFALO
Sammy Watkins is a possibility here, but Mack is too good of a pass rusher to pass up.
PICK NO.
4
CLE
SAMMY WATKINS WR CLEMSON
This would give the Browns two dynamite receivers.
PICK NO.
5
OAK
TAYLOR LEWAN OT MICHIGAN
Mike Evans is a possibility here, too.
PICK NO.
6
ATL
JAKE MATTHEWS OT TEXAS A&M
The Falcons improve their pass protection immediately. I think they will try to deal to get a pass rusher.
PICK NO.
7
TB
MIKE EVANS WR TEXAS A&M
The Bucs could use a receiver, but don't count out Aaron Donald here.
PICK NO.
8
MIN
BLAKE BORTLES QB CENTRAL FLORIDA
Bortles needs a year to develop, and with Matt Cassel on the roster, the Vikings don’t have to play him in Year 1.
PICK NO.
9
BUF
ERIC EBRON TE NORTH CAROLINA
Ebron gives the Bills a threat at tight end. Best player available at this point in the draft.
PICK NO.
10
DET
JUSTIN GILBERT CB OKLAHOMA ST.
The Lions have needed cornerbacks for years. They get a good one in Gilbert.
PICK NO.
11
TEN
ANTHONY BARR OLB UCLA
Barr will be the Titans' best pass rusher from Day 1.
PICK NO.
12
NYG
ZACK MARTIN OT NOTRE DAME
The Giants need to get a tackle. Martin is an immediate upgrade on the left side.
PICK NO.
13
DAL
AARON DONALD DT PITTSBURGH
St. Louis holds this pick, but I foresee a trade with Dallas. Cowboys beat Chicago to land Donald.
PICK NO.
14
CHI
CALVIN PRYOR FS LOUISVILLE
If Donald is available, the Bears take him over their needs in the secondary.
PICK NO.
15
PIT
KYLE FULLER CB VIRGINIA TECH
Fuller fits the Steelers' system. He's a physical player who plays zone and press well. Don't count out an OT here, though.
PICK NO.
16
STL
HA HA CLINTON-DIX FS ALABAMA
The Rams would get this pick in a trade with Dallas. They need a free safety to go with strong safety T.J. McDonald.
PICK NO.
17
BAL
C.J. MOSLEY ILB ALABAMA
Best player available here, but do they take Cyrus Kouandjio instead?
PICK NO.
18
NYJ
ODELL BECKHAM WR LSU
Adding a speed receiver is important for the Jets.
PICK NO.
19
MIA
CYRUS KOUANDJIO OT ALABAMA
The Dolphins need help on the offensive line, especially at right tackle. Does he pass the physical?
PICK NO.
20
ARI
BRANDIN COOKS WR OREGON ST.
The Cardinals will take the best player available. Look for a QB in the second round. I could see a trade down here, too.
PICK NO.
21
GB
STEPHON TUITT DE NOTRE DAME
Tuitt will start in his first year at defensive end. The Packers need a safety, but there are none left with first-round abilities.
PICK NO.
22
PHI
LOUIS NIX NT NOTRE DAME
CB and WR are needs, too, but I can't get the Saints game from last season's playoff out of my mind -- New Orleans controlled the line of scrimmage running the ball.
PICK NO.
23
KC
MARQISE LEE WR USC
The Chiefs need a vertical threat at receiver. Lee fits the need.
PICK NO.
24
CIN
BRADLEY ROBY CB OHIO ST.
The Bengals need a cornerback. Roby has talent that needs to be refined.
PICK NO.
25
SD
DARQUEZE DENNARD CB MICHIGAN ST.
The Chargers might look at an O-lineman here, but there are some good ones in the second round. Corners are scarce in this draft. This will be a popular pick for those teams needing a QB to try to get ahead of Cleveland.
PICK NO.
26
CLE
DEREK CARR QB FRESNO ST.
With their second pick, the Browns get a quarterback to work with for the future.
PICK NO.
27
NO
JASON VERRETT CB TCU
This will be a close call with an OT also a possibility. The Saints need an OLB. Do they reach for Dee Ford or Marcus Smith?
PICK NO.
28
CAR
MORGAN MOSES OT VIRGINIA
I believe GM Dave Gettleman will take an offensive lineman over a receiver or cornerback here.
PICK NO.
29
NE
RA'SHEDE HAGEMAN DT MINNESOTA
Both Wilfork and Kelly were hurt last year. Trading back is possible, as is a tight end.
PICK NO.
30
SF
CODY LATIMER WR INDIANA
The 49ers need a speed wide receiver. The top cornerbacks are gone at this point.
PICK NO.
31
DEN
RYAN SHAZIER OLB OHIO ST.
The Broncos could use a cover linebacker.
PICK NO.
32
SEA
JACE AMARO TE TEXAS TECH
They could pick a defensive lineman here, but probably will trade back with a team needing a QB.
