Ourlads Mock Draft 1.0 PRE-COMBINE
Updated: 02/08/2014 9:57PM ET
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Round 1
1
Houston
Teddy Bridgewater* QB
Louisville
6030 196 4.75
The Texans could go in more directions than shattered glass. New coach Billl O'Brien worked for years with George O'Leary Blake Bortles head coach at Central Florida, Johnny Manziel is right up the road in College Station & was one of the biggest playmakers in college football the last two years. Jadeveon Clowney may grow up and be all he can be playing opposite JJ Watt. A trade down is also a possibility. Teddy Bridgewater is an accurate (71% in 2013) and clutch quarterback who makes good decisions. Runs more of a traditional offense where the team huddles. Climbs the pocket well while keeping his eyes down the field. Good athlete that is smooth and consistent.
NEEDS: QB,OT,S
2
St. Louis f/Wash
Jake Matthews LOT
Texas A&M
6050 305 4.95
Jeff Fisher knows all about the Matthews bloodlines. He may still get Jake after a trade with the Browns (If there is a deal to be done) or his consolation prize may be Greg Robinson.Jake Matthews started and finished his senior year as the top left tackle prospect in the 2014 Draft. Plays strong and stout with good knee bend and leverage. Good use of hands and is diligent in his blocking technique.
NEEDS: LOT,S,WR,CB
3
Jacksonville
Johnny Manziel* QB
Texas A&M
5115 205 4.55
Johnny Manziel has innate running and passing instincts as well as a feel for the pass rush. He completed 73% of his passes from the pocket, best among quarterbacks from BCS automatic qualifier conferences. Only one first round quarterback had a better down the field throwing percentage than Manziels, 48% of passes 25 yards or longer in the past three years – that was Robert Griffin III. Despite his lack of height, he only had 12 of 864 passes batted down. Teams that missed the boat on Russell Wilson because of measurables will be giving Manziel the once over twice.
NEEDS: QB,DE,OT,LOG,C
4
Cleveland
Sammy Watkins* WR
Clemson
6010 205 4.45
Cleveland needs a quarterback.Two of the top 3 may be off the board. Look for the Browns to do a deal with St. Louis if their guy is there or a trade with the Redskins for Kirk Cousins if they think he is a franchise QB. Watkins skills will remind the old timers of Paul Warfield but bigger and faster. Video game runner Sammy Watkins leaves evaluators at a loss for descriptive adjectives. A competitive and explosive hand catcher who will reach and extend to catch a ball at the high point. He can freeze a defender’s feet, then accelerate by them. A double move magician. He can win in transition and separate against the best corners. Explosive on kickoff returns.
NEEDS:QB,RB,OG,WR,IB,S
5
Oakland
Greg Robinson* LOT
Auburn
6050 314 5.10
Greg Robinson, a declared junior, emerged as one of the draft’s top left tackle prospects during Auburn’s national championship run. Athletic with good lateral quickness to cut off the inside go. Can stone a bull rush. Powerful on down blocks. Locks out his long arms on a pass rusher’s breast plate, carrying them up the field.
NEEDS:QB,RB,LOG,DE
6
Atlanta
Jadeveon Clowney* DE
South Carolina
6064 275 4.60
Falcons need a pass rusher and all the offensive linemen they can collect in this draft.A tightend would be nice too! Will Clowney be available at 6? It could happen. Physically, Jadeveon Clowney can come off the edge like he has a hornets nest in his britches and must be game planned for. He looks like the prototype NFL defensive end from his long athletic build to his Chinese dragon arm length. If only his flashes were graded you would think he was from another planet. But the whole film is graded and you rarely get the production his physical gifts warrant. Made many plays when he was unblocked. He was on a play count most of the year because of injury. Has an explosive arm-over move that you seldom see. Can completely dominate a portion of a game or can be walled off by a tight end. His 40 tackles, 3 sacks, and 11.5 tackles for loss are underachieving for the rare talent.
NEEDS:DE/PR,OT,TE
7
Tampa Bay
Stephon Tuitt* DE
Notre Dame
6050 303 4.95
The Tampa-2 is predicated on the ability of the front four to generate a pass rush. Tuitt should draw two blockers which will help free up others that are single blocked.If he draws a single block our money's on Tuitt to beat the blocker. He can also play down inside.He is a country strong versatile 4-3 or 3-4 tackle or end. Sets the edge with technique and guile. Can press the pocket as a pass rusher then make the quarterback throw out of the well by getting his long arms up. Hustles and takes good downfield angles in pursuit. Can stack the line of scrimmage and force the ball to bounce. Recorded 49 tackles, 9 tackles for loss, 7.5 sacks, and 13 quarterback hurries.
NEEDS: DE,OT,LOG,TE
8
Minnesota
Blake Bortles* QB
Central Florida
6040 227 4.75
The Vikings need a QB.( Looks like Christian Ponder is more of a backup,) A defensive end,a safety to play next to Harrison Smith another linebacker.Junior Blake Bortles is a prototype looking drop back NFL quarterback. He stands tall in the pocket and was the game manager in a run based offensive scheme. He ranked 21st in the country in total offense with 296.4 yards per game. He completed 67.8% of his passes and averaged 9.4 yards per attempt.
NEEDS:QB,DE,CB,OG
9
Buffalo
Taylor Lewan OT
Michigan
6070 315 5.25
Taylor Lewan elevated his game as a left tackle in 2014. He can set the edge with his lateral quickness and hook the defensive end. Positions and dominates the defender. A big man with a thick lower body. Good feet in space as a puller or can road grade as a base blocker.
NEEDS: OT,OG,S,DE/PR
10
Detroit
Darqueze Dennard CB
Michigan State
5110 200 4.50
New defensive coordinator Teryl Austin may like Justin Gilbert better because he is taller with longer arms but Darqueze is a plugin and play man-to-man defender. He is a physical corner in coverage and on run support. Reroutes receivers and keeps position on them. Has a closing burst when called on to blitz. An aggressive wrap tackler who is smart and instinctive.
NEEDS: CB,WR,C,
11
Tennessee
Anthony Barr OLB/P
UCLA
6040 245 4.48
The Titans need to generate a pass rush in their new 3-4 scheme and Ray Horton knows just what to do with the explosive and productive Anthony Barr by widening him out and turning him loose. He is one of those productive athletes that are fun to scout. He elevated his overall game despite pass protections set his way. The rangy scheme diverse linebacker plays low with good knee bend and hip flexibility. Almost impossible to hook with his long arms, lateral agility, and good athletic ability. Can run down plays from the backside. Barr collected 65 tackles, 20 tackles for loss, 10 sacks, and 5 forced fumbles in 2013.
NEEDS: OLB/PR, S,QB,OT
12
New York
Justin Gilbert CB
Oklahoma State
6000 200 4.49
If the Giants didn't have bad luck with their corners they wouldn't have any luck at all. Gilbert is a rangy long armed playmaker that also doubles as a dynamic kick return specialist. He is a good sized corner who is always in position to make a play on the ball. Can turn and run with good hip flexibility or stick his foot in the ground and drive on the ball carrier in front of him. Good hands to pluck the interception or return kicks. Will miss tackles with just a shoulder hit at times.
NEEDS:LB,CB,OG,
13
St. Louis
Marqise Lee* WR
USC
6000 195 4.45
A safety, corner or OT is a fall back depending on what happens at 2. Lee would slide right in as the feature receiver for Sam Bradford. Don't let the fall of 2013 put you to sleep on this human highlight film. Marqise Lee was nicked up in 2013 but flashed glimpses of his previous two highlight reel years at Southern Cal. Sudden quickness out of his breaks. Competitive at the ball. Has elite speed to run by corners on deep vertical routes. Explosive kickoff return specialist averaging 28.5 yards per return. He owns or shares 22 USC records.The Rams are in an arms race with Seattle,San Francisco & Arizona. They can go in several directions to stop or top their NFC West foes.
NEEDS: LOT,S,WR,CB
14
Chicago
Louis Nix III* DT/NT
Notre Dame
6020 326 5.30
The Bears must gum up the inside running lanes and Louis Nix III is just the guy to do it. Did you ever try to move an Oak tree that's deeply rooted? He can dig in.He has the talent to be the next Vince Wilfork. Stout at the point of attack. Gets push up the middle as a pass rusher. Explosive space occupier who absorbs blockers and keeps his linebackers free. Disruptive enough to force plays deep. Gets his hands up in the throwing lane. Quick off the ball and locks out and sheds. Finishes plays.
NEEDS:DT,S,OC,OG
15
Pittsburgh
Cyrus Kouandjio* OT
Alabama
6050 310 5.10
Cyrus Kouandjio, Alabama’s left tackle, had an up and down year, but is oozing with talent. Locks on defender with his big hands and long arms. Aggressive in the run game and moves his feet well as a pass protector. Had a rough go in the Sugar Bowl when Oklahoma put a small speed linebacker on his outside edge and he gave up two sacks. A safety or a corner is also in the mix.
NEEDS:OT,S,CB,
16
Baltimore
Mike Evans* WR
Texas A&M
6050 225 4.55
BALTIMORE OR DALLAS WILL HAVE THE 16TH PICK. WHOEVER WINS THE COIN TOSS.The Ravens need help in the offensive line and at corner. Joe Flacco needs weapons.Mike Evans is a big athletic target who will reach and extend for high passes and out jumps most defensive backs. Averaged 20.2 yards per catch on his 69 catches. Tough to jam at the line of scrimmage because of size and strength.
NEEDS: WR,OT,CB,S
17
Dallas
Khalil Mack OLB
Buffalo
6030 245 4.65
The Cowboys need to generate a pass rush opposite Demarcus Ware in the Tampa-2. Mack can widen out and bring it. His versatility as a hand-in-the-dirt pass rusher or a standup outside linebacker helps his stock. He features an explosive and sudden first step when rushing the passer. For the past four years he has been a disruptive playmaker despite teams’ accounting for him on every play. He led the Bulls with 100 tackles, 19 tackles for loss, 10.5 sacks, 3 interceptions, 10 passes defended, and 5 forced fumbles.
NEEDS: DE/PR,CB,S,DT
18
New York
Eric Ebron* TE
North Carolina
6040 245 4.65
The Jets need receivers that can catch, a left guard, a corner,etc .Eric Ebron fills a major need as a receiver and a TE.He lines up wide or in the slot and can beat coverage with strength, athleticism, and quickness. He is equally as skilled catching a screen, crosser, or vertical route.
NEEDS: WR,TE,OG,CB
19
Miami
Zack Martin OG/OT
Notre Dame
6041v 305v 5.15e
The Dolphins need a guard and a tackle. Martin fills one of the two positions. He projects inside from left tackle. He will get a chance to play on the edge first because he uses his hands well and is an efficient pass protector. Intense and focused. Good body control and balance.
NEEDS: OT,OG,RB,DT,CB
20
Arizona
Trent Murphy OLB
Stanford
6053v 252v 4.86e
Cardinals need OT's, a CB and a pass rushing OLB. Murphy is a native of Mesa, Arizona and may be moving back. He is a productive multiple position player who has a lethal inside rip move. He’s planted more than one quarterback after shedding the block and closing on his target. Combines instincts and intensity to rush the passer. A versatile defender who is quick off the ball, explosive, and relentless. Murphy totaled 62 tackles, 23.5 tackles for loss (147 yards), 15 sacks (119 yards), 7 quarterback hurries, and 7 passes defended.
NEEDS: OT,CB,OLB/PR ,TE
21
Green Bay
Calvin Pryor* FS
Louisville
6010 210 4.55
The Packers are looking at safeties, TEs, and Lbers, Jace Amaro is a consideration as is HaHa Clinton-Dix another safety. Linebackers are also available throughout the draft. Pryor is a physical safety who breaks quickly on the ball and punishes the ball carrier when he arrives. Second leading tackler on the team with 75 stops.
NEEDS: TE,S,OLB
22
Philadelphia
HaHa Clinton-Dix* FS
Alabama
6010 210 4.55
The Eagles are also looking at OLBs and corners.Ha Ha Clinton-Dix is athletic enough and by scheme design does not let a receiver get on top of him. As the last line of defense, he lines up at 10-12 yards deep. Keeps good position on receiver and jumps a ball carrier once he crosses the line of scrimmage. Reads things quickly. Good ball skills and has the range of a center fielder.
NEEDS:S, OLB,CB, WR
23
Kansas City
Jace Amaro* TE
Texas Tech
6050 260 4.65
Jace Amaro could be the poster child for Hoover vacuum cleaners as he sucked up 106 passes for 1352 yards and 7 touchdowns. He has very strong and consistent hands.
NEEDS: TE, WR,ILB
24
Cincinnati
Kyle Fuller CB
Virginia Tech
6000 190 4.45
Kyle Fuller takes a direct line to the ball with no false steps. Athletic, confident, and competitive. Good football instincts and body control. Defended 12 passes despite missing 5 games with a torn groin muscle. Good feet and short area quickness. Sudden to read and react.
NEEDS: CB,OLB and safety
25
San Diego
Jason Verrett CB
TCU
5100 178 4.50
San Diego will also look at a guard, OLB, and a tightend. Jason Verrett is a quick-footed nickel corner who can play outside. Confident and disciplined in his play. A good athlete with timing, quickness, and hip flexibility. A fearless competitor with the ball in the air or in run support.
NEEDS:CB,OLB,OG,TE
26
Cleveland f/IND
Derek Carr QB
Fresno State
6021v 215v 4.80e
This pick is dependent on what happens at selection 4.Carr is an option.Derek Carr is one of the most pro ready quarterbacks in this draft and should make a quick adjustment to the next level. He led the country with 5083 yards passing, completing 68.9% of his passes for 50 touchdowns and only 8 interceptions. The top RB on the Browns board Ka'deem Carey,Bishop Sankey or Carlos Hyde are options although Kyle Shanahan has had luck with the mid round running backs. A zone blocking OG Xavier Su'a-Filo is an option.
NEEDS: QB,RB,OG,WR,IB and safety.
27
New Orleans
CJ Mosley IB
Alabama
6020 232 4.65
CJ Mosley was the Butkus Award winner as the top linebacker in the country. Has good timing as an “A” gap blitzer. Disruptive and explosive. Instinctive with good lateral agility. A sideline to sideline productive player. Led the Tide with 108 tackles, including 9 tackles for loss. A four down linebacker – plays run, covers the pass, and plays special teams.
NEEDS: IB, OLB Pass rusher,OT, safety, TE
28
Carolina
Kelvin Benjamin* WR
Florida State
6050 235 4.65
A big physical target who is not easy to tackle. Smooth for a big man. A long strider that picks up speed as he goes down the field. Basically a one-year starter who caught 30 passes as a redshirt freshman in 2012. He played in a five-receiver rotation. Not a nifty-footed receiver, but a powerful one. Can make the tough overhead catch by tracking the ball. Adjusts well to a poorly thrown pass. Can make the great catch or miss a routine ball. Inconsistent hand catcher and route runner. Does not catch the ball cleanly.
NEEDS:WR,CB,LOT,DE
29
New England
Aaron Donald DT
Pittsburgh
6010v 288v 4.89e
Aaron Donald is a scheme specific 4-3 under-tackle who explodes off the ball and is a slippery leverage player. Long arms to bat down passes. Works hard every play from snap to whistle. Always puts in a good day’s work. Good flexibility to dip and bend. Won the defensive player of the year sweepstakes collecting the Bednarik, Lombardi, Outland Trophy, and Nagurski Awards. Was unanimous All-America plus ACC Defensive Player of the Year.
NEEDS: DT,OG,C,TE
30
San Francisco
Tim Jernigan* DT
Florida State
6020 298 5.00
Timmy Jernigan is an inside running lane road block. Top level inside instincts and agility. Good lateral quickness and hand use to stack and shed head-on running plays. Plays low and with leverage to hold his ground. A one-gap disruptive penetrator.
NEEDS: WR,CB,DT,C
31
Denver
Morgan Moses OT
Virginia
6061v 325v 5.25e
Morgan Moses a four-year starter who projects to the right side from the left. Effective in pass protection and as a run blocker. Strong on down and combo blocks. Long arms for the position. Can look explosive at times and give good push in the run game. Plays with a mean streak.
NEEDS:ROT,CB,DE,DT
32
Seattle
Xavier Su'a-Filo* OG
UCLA
6030 305 5.20
A junior who has experience at both tackle and guard. Strong punch to the breast plate. Quick, aggressive, and physical in his play. Good lateral quickness to position the defensive end. Good feet and athletic ability in pass protection. Strong and explosive in his play. Keeps his hands inside the frame. Can play flat-footed with good ankle and hip flexibility. Strong enough to anchor a bull rush.
NEEDS: WR,ROG,ROT,TE,DE
