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Hey, go nuts. I just think it would be funny to see you standing in front of your creation with a proud smile on your face. Hell of a medium in which to work though.Too happy?
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Interesting choices. I like Powell, would be great if used in a Bruce Irvin type role.
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They have Shorts and Blackmon. They can wait another round on a WR and fill a void an OG in the 2nd.
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I don't think it is impossible. All of the picks I made for other teams made sense to me and no reaches either. I just worry that some will trade up for one or both.
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Brandt's best left:
The first round of the 2014 NFL Draft is in the books, but that doesn't mean there aren't still impactful players left on the board. This is a very deep draft and many of the players taken on Day 2 would have been Day 1 picks in other years. Here are the best players available, based on my original rankings (this list isn't a projection of where I think the players will be drafted, but rather my opinion of who the best remaining players are):
1. Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri
Hot 100 rank: 20
Ealy (6-foot-4, 273 pounds) is a very athletic player with great quickness and a lot of upside. He came to Mizzou at 217 pounds; at his pro day he weighed 265. A two-year starter, Ealy had one good year, in 2013, which included a great game against Auburn: two forced fumbles and three tackles for loss. He ran the 40 in 4.69 seconds at his pro day.
2. Marqise Lee, WR, USC
Hot 100 rank: 22
Lee (5-foot-11 3/4, 192 pounds) is an outstanding athlete who ran a hand-timed 4.44 40 at the combine and had a 38-inch vertical. He also ran a sub-7.00 three-cone drill at his pro day. He isn't the most advanced route runner. A knee injury and inconsistent QB play held him back last season, but he finished with a big game in the Vegas Bowl. In three seasons at USC he had 248 catches and 29 touchdowns.
3. Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama
Hot 100 rank: 24
Measured 6-foot-7 and 321 pounds at his pro day, and ran 5.42 and 5.53 seconds in the 40. Some issues remain concerning Kouandjio's knee, but Dr. James Andrews, the renowned orthopedic surgeon, tried to alleviate them with a letter he sent to all 32 teams, explaining how many years he expected the tackle to be able to play. Kouandjio needs work on his pass protection vs. speed rushers, but is still a good player. If you have any doubt, put on the LSU tape from last year; he was dominating. He had 25 lifts at his pro day but was only credited with 21 because he didn't "lock out" on four attempts. I could see him going as high as 20th overall in the draft. Could be a perfect pick for a team like the Seahawks at the back end of the first round.
4. Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State
Hot 100 rank: 26
Carr (6-foot-2 3/8, 214 pounds) is the type of player a team might trade up to get if he drops to the bottom of Round 1. He has a very strong arm, which is a plus if you play outdoors in cold-weather cities late in the year. In the past two years he had 87 touchdown passes and 15 interceptions, with a 67 percent completion rate. He ran the 40 in 4.65 seconds at the combine and had a very good pro day in March.
5. Xavier Su'a-Filo, OL, UCLA
Hot 100 rank: 27
Su'a-Filo (6-foot-4 1/8, 307 pounds) played some left tackle in 2013, but his best NFL position will be guard. He did not play football in 2010-11 because he was serving on a Mormon mission, but he started all 14 games as a true freshman. He ran the 40 in 4.90 seconds (hand-held) and had 25 strength lifts at the combine.
6. Stephon Tuitt, DT, Notre Dame
Hot 100 rank: 28
Tuitt (6-foot-5 1/2, 304 pounds) could be a real steal in the draft. He wasn't as good in 2013 as he was in 2012, but he plays the run well, is athletic and can play end in a 3-4 or 4-3 defense. He has 34 3/4-inch arms and had 31 reps in the bench press at the combine.
7. Ra'Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota
Hot 100 rank: 29
Hageman (6-foot-5 7/8, 310 pounds) has size, power and explosion but lacks consistency, otherwise he would be ranked higher. He might be too tall to play defensive tackle in the NFL but is good enough to convert to end. At the combine, he ran the 40 in a hand-timed 4.97 seconds. He has 34 1/4-inch arms and posted 32 reps in the bench press.
8. Morgan Moses, OT, Virginia
Hot 100 rank: 30
There are some questions about Moses' work habits and toughness, but he has outstanding size for the position (6-foot-6, 314 pounds) and very long arms (35 3/8 inches). He played right tackle before moving to the left side in 2013.
9. Timmy Jernigan, DT, Florida State
Hot 100 rank: 31
A three-year player, Jernigan (6-foot-1 5/8, 299 pounds) played as a true freshman in 2011 and started two games in 2012. His quickness allows him to be a very disruptive player, although he is better vs. the run. His hand-held 40 times at the combine were 4.93 and 5.09 seconds.
10. Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame
Hot 100 rank: 33
Nix (6-foot-2 3/8, 331 pounds) missed much of last season with a torn meniscus and finished with only 27 tackles; he had 50 in 2012. He looks the part of a defensive tackle, with good size, quickness and lateral movement. He ran the 40 in a hand-timed 5.35 seconds at the combine and had 24 bench-press reps at his pro day.
11. Joel Bitonio, OT, Nevada
Hot 100 rank: 35
Bitonio (6-foot-4 1/2, 302 pounds) ran a hand-timed 4.91-second 40 at the combine. He's a good athlete who played tackle at Nevada, but he might be better at guard. He needs to get stronger, and if he does I think he'll play a long time in the NFL.
12. Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eastern Illinois
Hot 100 rank: 36
Garoppolo (6-foot-2 1/4, 226 pounds) had 53 touchdown passes in 2013. He has good arm strength to go with good accuracy and vision. He's also a very hard worker who is tough -- he played linebacker in high school.
13. Demarcus Lawrence, DE, Boise State
Hot 100 rank: 37
Lawrence (6-foot-2 3/4, 250 pounds) was previously unranked because I wanted to check on his off-field problems. He was redshirted as a junior college player in 2010, although the reasons are unclear, and he was twice suspended while at Boise State. His coaches say he has no major problems. Lawrence is a very athletic player with long arms and big hands, and he totaled 20 sacks from 2012-13.
14. Tom Savage, QB, Pittsburgh
Hot 100 rank: 42
Savage (6-foot-3 7/8, 228 pounds) is a good leader and throws a lot like Troy Aikman. He has a very strong arm and will put it where the receiver can catch it. If he had played four years at one school, he might have been projected to go in the top half of the first round.
15. Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt
Hot 100 rank: 43
Matthews (6-foot-3 1/8, 212 pounds) had 206 receptions for 2,800 yards over the past two years. He has great ball skills and should catch a lot of passes to move the chains, and no one will outwork him. He ran the 40 in a hand-held time of 4.40 seconds at the combine.
16. Ego Ferguson, DT, LSU
Hot 100 rank: 45
Ferguson (6-foot-2 7/8, 302 pounds) most likely would have been a first-round pick if he had stayed in school for his final year. He's a very athletic lineman who is strong at the point of attack. He'll be a starter in his second year and play in the NFL for a long time.
17. Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Washington
Hot 100 rank: 46
Seferian-Jenkins (6-foot-5 1/2, 262 pounds) is still recovering from a foot injury and did not run or jump for teams in the pre-draft process. The Huskies ran more in 2013, which contributed to him catching only 36 passes for eight touchdowns. He can and will block. He served a one-week suspension last season after a DUI arrest in the spring.
18. Jeremy Hill, RB, LSU
Hot 100 rank: 47
Hill (6-0 5/8, 233 pounds) is a big back with speed, quickness and power. He worked out very well at his pro day, looking good catching the ball and running the 40-yard dash in a hand-timed 4.53 seconds. He's had some off-the-field troubles, but his coaches say he's a good young man.
19. Carlos Hyde, RB, Ohio State
Hot 100 rank: 48
Hyde (5-foot-11 7/8, 230 pounds) ran for 1,521 yards and 15 touchdowns last season, averaging 7.3 yards per carry. He's a power runner who has the quickness needed to be successful in the NFL. He ran the 40 in a hand-timed 4.62 seconds at the combine and had 19 bench-press reps.
20. Cameron Fleming, OT, Stanford
Hot 100 rank: 49
Fleming (6-foot-4 7/8, 323 pounds) is a right tackle and a very good run blocker. He left school one year early, but started for three years. I think he will play this position for a lot of years. He needs to improve as a pass blocker, and I believe he will.
21. Cody Latimer, WR, Indiana
Hot 100 rank: 50
Latimer (6-foot-2 5/8, 215 pounds) is a big receiver with outstanding hands, along with 4.44 speed and a 39-inch vertical. A three-year player, he'll need time, but this is a player who can be very good.
22. Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State
Hot 100 rank: 51
Robinson (6-foot-2 5/8, 207 pounds) played as a true freshman and totaled 174 catches the past two years. He's a great leaper, a skill he showed off when he made a big catch late in the fourth quarter against Michigan last season. He improved on his combine 40 at his pro day, running a 4.49.
23. Bishop Sankey, RB, Washington
Hot 100 rank: 52
Sankey (5-foot-9 1/2, 209 pounds) has good quickness and running skills and will work hard on every play. He ranked No. 1 in the nation last year at breaking tackles. He has good hands and can be an every-down back. At the combine, he posted a hand-timed 4.45-second 40 and 41 1/2-inch vertical.
24. Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech
Hot 100 rank: 53
Amaro (6-foot-5 3/8, 265 pounds) will be a tough matchup in the NFL. He caught 106 passes and seven touchdowns last year. He wasn't asked to block a lot at Tech and will need work in that area. At the combine, he ran a hand-timed 4.63 seconds in the 40, but his stock dropped a bit after he interviewed poorly. He also has had some off-field problems in the past.
25. AJ McCarron, QB, Alabama
Hot 100 rank: 54
McCarron (6-foot-3 1/4, 220 pounds) led Alabama to two national championships and completed 67 percent of his passes over two years (2012-13) with 58 TDs and 10 interceptions. He's a very smart player with slightly above-average arm strength and ran a hand-timed 4.91-second 40.
26. Jeremiah Attaochu, DE, Georgia Tech
Hot 100 rank: 56
Attaochu (6-foot-3 3/8, 249 pounds) has long, 34 1/4-inch arms and is Georgia Tech's all-time sacks leader. Last year he had 12.5 sacks to go with 16 tackles for loss. He played outside linebacker before this year, and it's not clear what his best position will be in the pros. He ran a 4.57-second 40 at his pro day.
27. Preston Brown, LB, Louisville
Hot 100 rank: 57
Brown (6-foot-1 1/4, 250 pounds) played as a true freshman in a good program and is a very good tackler who plays aggressive and smart. He was the team's leading tackler with 207 over the past two years. If he can't play all downs I have him rated too high -- he probably drops to Round 4 if he has to come out on passing downs -- but I think he can do it.
28. Keith McGill, CB, Utah
Hot 100 rank: 58
In addition to his height, McGill (6-foot-3 1/8, 213 pounds) has long arms (33 inches) and big hands (10 inches). He had 37 tackles and 12 pass breakups in 2013 and played well at the Senior Bowl. One question for him is why he didn't have more interceptions at Utah (one in two seasons).
29. Trent Murphy, LB, Stanford
Hot 100 rank: 59
Murphy (6-foot-5 5/8, 260 pounds) led the nation in sacks in 2013 with 15 after having 16.5 the previous two years. He'll be a good NFL player for many years, but it's uncertain whether he'll be a defensive end or a strong-side linebacker in a 3-4 defense. He ran a hand-timed 4.82-second 40 at his pro day.
30. Carl Bradford, LB, Arizona State
Hot 100 rank: 60
Bradford (6-foot-1 1/8, 251 pounds) had 27 sacks in three years. He can play in space or rush the passer and play the run. His best position is strong-side linebacker. He ran a 4.72-second 40 at his pro day.
31. Cyril Richardson, OL, Baylor
Hot 100 rank: 61
Richardson (6-foot-4 1/4, 333 pounds) has 34 3/8-inch arms and put up 30 bench-press reps at his pro day. He didn't play as well in 2013 as he did the previous season and might have been too heavy at around 345 pounds. A four-year starter, he's a good run blocker and pass protector.
32. Troy Niklas, TE, Notre Dame
Hot 100 rank: 62
Niklas (6-foot-6 1/2, 268 pounds) is a three-year player who played linebacker in 2011 as a true freshman. He can block and catch (32 receptions, 498 yards, five TDs in 2013) and is very athletic. He did not run for teams after having double-hernia surgery in March.
33. Scott Crichton, DE, Oregon State
Hot 100 rank: 63
Crichton (6-foot-2 7/8, 273 pounds) isn't a great athlete but plays hard every down. He had 22.5 sacks and 10 forced fumbles in three years as a starter. He ran the 40 in a hand-timed 4.78 seconds at the combine.
34. Tre Mason, RB, Auburn
Hot 100 rank: 64
Mason (5-foot-8 1/2 207 pounds) has outstanding quickness for his position; that was the trait that made Tony Dorsett so good. Mason gained 2,818 yards the past two years and scored 31 TDs. The only question is whether he can be effective on blitz protection. At the combine he ran a hand-timed 4.4-second 40 and 38 1/2-inch vertical. This ranking assumes his wrist checks out medically.
35. Kareem Martin, DE, North Carolina (66): 6-foot-5 3/4, 270 pounds, 4.68 40
36. Marcus Martin, C, USC (68): 6-foot-3 1/8, 318 pounds, 5.22 40
37. Weston Richburg, C, Colorado State (67): 6-foot-3 3/4, 304 pounds, 5.07 40
38. Dion Bailey, S, USC (63): 5-foot-11 5/8, 211 pounds, 4.68 40
39. Christian Jones, LB, Florida State (65): 6-foot-3 5/8, 239 pounds, 4.60 40
40. Jack Mewhort, OL, Ohio State (72): 6-foot-6, 315 pounds, 5.19 40
41. Donte Moncrief, WR, Mississippi (71): 6-foot-2, 198 pounds, 4.39 40
42. Davante Adams, WR, Fresno State (79): 6-foot-1, 215 pounds, 4.50 40
43. Stanley Jean-Baptiste, CB, Nebraska (78): 6-foot-2 5/8, 218 pounds, 4.53 40
44. Chris Borland, LB, Wisconsin (73): 5-foot-11 1/2, 247 pounds, 4.81 40
45. Kyle Van Noy, LB, BYU (74): 6-foot-3 1/4, 246 pounds, 4.60 40
46. Phillip Gaines, CB, Rice (102): 6-foot 1/8, 191 pounds, 4.34 40
47. Marcus Roberson, CB, Florida (70): 6-foot 1/4, 191 pounds, 4.59 40
48. Ed Reynolds, S, Stanford (69): 6-foot 7/8, 206 pounds, 4.51 40
49. Martavis Bryant, WR, Clemson (75): 6-foot-4, 217 pounds, 4.34 40
50. Paul Richardson, WR, Colorado (76): 6-foot, 175 pounds, 4.34 40
51. DaQuan Jones, DL, Penn State (81): 6-foot-3 3/4, 322 pounds, 5.28 40
52. Andre Williams, RB, Boston College (84): 5-foot-11 1/2, 230 pounds, 4.54 40
53. Travis Swanson, C, Arkansas (77): 6-foot-5, 312 pounds, 5.16 40
54. Garrett Gilbert, QB, SMU (NR): 6-foot-3 7/8, 221 pounds, 4.83 40
55. Michael Schofield, OL, Michigan (82): 6-foot-6 1/4, 305 pounds, 4.90 40
56. Anthony Johnson, DL, LSU (83): 6-foot-2 1/8, 311 pounds, 5.25 40
57. Chris Smith, DE/LB, Arkansas (85): 6-foot-1, 266 pounds, 4.60 40
58. Ka'Deem Carey, RB, Arizona (86): 5-foot-9 1/4, 209 pounds, 4.72 40
59. Brock Vereen, DB, Minnesota (87): 5-foot-11 5/8, 197 pounds, 4.42 40
60. Marqueston Huff, DB, Wyoming (88): 5-foot-11 1/8, 195 pounds, 4.47 40
61. Bruce Ellington, WR, South Carolina (89): 5-foot-9 3/8, 197 pounds, 4.31 40
62. Zach Mettenberger, QB, LSU (93): 6-foot-4 7/8, 224 pounds, did not run
63. Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia (92): 6-foot 1/2, 207 pounds, did not run
64. Billy Turner, OT, North Dakota State (90): 6-foot-4 7/8, 315 pounds, 5.06 40
65. Terrance West, RB, Towson (91): 5-foot-9 1/8, 225 pounds, 4.56 40
66. Trai Turner, OL, LSU (94): 6-foot-2 5/8, 310 pounds, 4.84 40
67. C.J. Fiedorowicz, TE, Iowa (95): 6-foot-5 1/2, 265 pounds, 4.80 40
68. Telvin Smith, LB, Florida State (96): 6-foot-3 1/2, 224 pounds, 4.41 40
69. Jackson Jeffcoat, DE, Texas (98): 6-foot-3, 247 pounds, 4.60 40
70. Terrence Brooks, DB, Florida State (109): 5-foot-10 7/8, 198 pounds, 4.41 40
71. Caraun Reid, DL, Princeton (121): 6-foot-2, 305 pounds, 4.85 40
72. Lamarcus Joyner, DB, Florida State (117): 5-foot-8, 181 pounds, 4.52 40
73. Gabe Jackson, OL, Mississippi State (104): 6-foot-3 1/4, 339 pounds, 5.43 40
74. Anthony Steen, OL, Alabama (105): 6-foot-3 5/8, 310 pounds, 5.33 40
75. Daniel McCullers, DT, Tennessee (106): 6-foot-6 7/8, 348 pounds, 5.30 40
76. Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin (107): 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, 4.44 40
77. Dez Southward, DB, Wisconsin (113): 6-foot 7/8, 212 pounds, 4.38 40
78. Charles Sims, RB, West Virginia (103): 6-foot 1/8, 214 pounds, 4.47 40
79. Devonta Freeman, RB, Florida State (116): 5-foot-8 3/8, 205 pounds, 4.50 40
80. Deandre Coleman, DT, California (111): 6-foot-5, 315 pounds, 5.06 40
81. Walt Aikens, CB, Liberty (112): 6-foot 5/8, 203 pounds, 4.49 40
82. David Yankey, OL, Stanford (101): 6-foot-6, 317 pounds, 5.50 40
83. Lache Seastrunk, RB, Baylor (114): 5-foot-9 1/8, 199 pounds, 4.37 40
84. Bashaud Breeland, CB, Clemson (99): 5-foot-11 3/8, 188 pounds, 4.58 40
85. E.J. Gaines, CB, Missouri (NR): 5-foot-9 3/4, 191 pounds, 4.51 40
86. Dri Archer, RB, Kent State (110): 5-foot-7 3/4, 176 pounds, 4.28 40
87. Jordan Tripp, LB, Montana (125): 6-foot-2 3/4, 235 pounds, 4.58 40
88. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, OT, McGill (NR): 6-foot-5, 298 pounds, 5.05 40
89. Justin Ellis, DL, Louisiana Tech (120): 6-foot-1 1/2, 342 pounds, 5.12 40
90. Loucheiz Purifoy, CB, Florida (97): 5-foot-11 5/8, 191 pounds, 4.63 40
91. Trevor Reilly, LB, Utah (122): 6-foot-4 1/2, 244 pounds, 4.66 40
92. Antonio Richardson, OL, Tennessee (118): 6-foot-5 7/8, 326 pounds, 5.34 40
93. Robert Herron, WR, Wyoming (123): 5-foot-9 1/8, 193 pounds, 4.45 40
The first round of the 2014 NFL Draft is in the books, but that doesn't mean there aren't still impactful players left on the board. This is a very deep draft and many of the players taken on Day 2 would have been Day 1 picks in other years. Here are the best players available, based on my original rankings (this list isn't a projection of where I think the players will be drafted, but rather my opinion of who the best remaining players are):
1. Kony Ealy, DE, Missouri
Hot 100 rank: 20
Ealy (6-foot-4, 273 pounds) is a very athletic player with great quickness and a lot of upside. He came to Mizzou at 217 pounds; at his pro day he weighed 265. A two-year starter, Ealy had one good year, in 2013, which included a great game against Auburn: two forced fumbles and three tackles for loss. He ran the 40 in 4.69 seconds at his pro day.
2. Marqise Lee, WR, USC
Hot 100 rank: 22
Lee (5-foot-11 3/4, 192 pounds) is an outstanding athlete who ran a hand-timed 4.44 40 at the combine and had a 38-inch vertical. He also ran a sub-7.00 three-cone drill at his pro day. He isn't the most advanced route runner. A knee injury and inconsistent QB play held him back last season, but he finished with a big game in the Vegas Bowl. In three seasons at USC he had 248 catches and 29 touchdowns.
3. Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama
Hot 100 rank: 24
Measured 6-foot-7 and 321 pounds at his pro day, and ran 5.42 and 5.53 seconds in the 40. Some issues remain concerning Kouandjio's knee, but Dr. James Andrews, the renowned orthopedic surgeon, tried to alleviate them with a letter he sent to all 32 teams, explaining how many years he expected the tackle to be able to play. Kouandjio needs work on his pass protection vs. speed rushers, but is still a good player. If you have any doubt, put on the LSU tape from last year; he was dominating. He had 25 lifts at his pro day but was only credited with 21 because he didn't "lock out" on four attempts. I could see him going as high as 20th overall in the draft. Could be a perfect pick for a team like the Seahawks at the back end of the first round.
4. Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State
Hot 100 rank: 26
Carr (6-foot-2 3/8, 214 pounds) is the type of player a team might trade up to get if he drops to the bottom of Round 1. He has a very strong arm, which is a plus if you play outdoors in cold-weather cities late in the year. In the past two years he had 87 touchdown passes and 15 interceptions, with a 67 percent completion rate. He ran the 40 in 4.65 seconds at the combine and had a very good pro day in March.
5. Xavier Su'a-Filo, OL, UCLA
Hot 100 rank: 27
Su'a-Filo (6-foot-4 1/8, 307 pounds) played some left tackle in 2013, but his best NFL position will be guard. He did not play football in 2010-11 because he was serving on a Mormon mission, but he started all 14 games as a true freshman. He ran the 40 in 4.90 seconds (hand-held) and had 25 strength lifts at the combine.
6. Stephon Tuitt, DT, Notre Dame
Hot 100 rank: 28
Tuitt (6-foot-5 1/2, 304 pounds) could be a real steal in the draft. He wasn't as good in 2013 as he was in 2012, but he plays the run well, is athletic and can play end in a 3-4 or 4-3 defense. He has 34 3/4-inch arms and had 31 reps in the bench press at the combine.
7. Ra'Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota
Hot 100 rank: 29
Hageman (6-foot-5 7/8, 310 pounds) has size, power and explosion but lacks consistency, otherwise he would be ranked higher. He might be too tall to play defensive tackle in the NFL but is good enough to convert to end. At the combine, he ran the 40 in a hand-timed 4.97 seconds. He has 34 1/4-inch arms and posted 32 reps in the bench press.
8. Morgan Moses, OT, Virginia
Hot 100 rank: 30
There are some questions about Moses' work habits and toughness, but he has outstanding size for the position (6-foot-6, 314 pounds) and very long arms (35 3/8 inches). He played right tackle before moving to the left side in 2013.
9. Timmy Jernigan, DT, Florida State
Hot 100 rank: 31
A three-year player, Jernigan (6-foot-1 5/8, 299 pounds) played as a true freshman in 2011 and started two games in 2012. His quickness allows him to be a very disruptive player, although he is better vs. the run. His hand-held 40 times at the combine were 4.93 and 5.09 seconds.
10. Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame
Hot 100 rank: 33
Nix (6-foot-2 3/8, 331 pounds) missed much of last season with a torn meniscus and finished with only 27 tackles; he had 50 in 2012. He looks the part of a defensive tackle, with good size, quickness and lateral movement. He ran the 40 in a hand-timed 5.35 seconds at the combine and had 24 bench-press reps at his pro day.
11. Joel Bitonio, OT, Nevada
Hot 100 rank: 35
Bitonio (6-foot-4 1/2, 302 pounds) ran a hand-timed 4.91-second 40 at the combine. He's a good athlete who played tackle at Nevada, but he might be better at guard. He needs to get stronger, and if he does I think he'll play a long time in the NFL.
12. Jimmy Garoppolo, QB, Eastern Illinois
Hot 100 rank: 36
Garoppolo (6-foot-2 1/4, 226 pounds) had 53 touchdown passes in 2013. He has good arm strength to go with good accuracy and vision. He's also a very hard worker who is tough -- he played linebacker in high school.
13. Demarcus Lawrence, DE, Boise State
Hot 100 rank: 37
Lawrence (6-foot-2 3/4, 250 pounds) was previously unranked because I wanted to check on his off-field problems. He was redshirted as a junior college player in 2010, although the reasons are unclear, and he was twice suspended while at Boise State. His coaches say he has no major problems. Lawrence is a very athletic player with long arms and big hands, and he totaled 20 sacks from 2012-13.
14. Tom Savage, QB, Pittsburgh
Hot 100 rank: 42
Savage (6-foot-3 7/8, 228 pounds) is a good leader and throws a lot like Troy Aikman. He has a very strong arm and will put it where the receiver can catch it. If he had played four years at one school, he might have been projected to go in the top half of the first round.
15. Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt
Hot 100 rank: 43
Matthews (6-foot-3 1/8, 212 pounds) had 206 receptions for 2,800 yards over the past two years. He has great ball skills and should catch a lot of passes to move the chains, and no one will outwork him. He ran the 40 in a hand-held time of 4.40 seconds at the combine.
16. Ego Ferguson, DT, LSU
Hot 100 rank: 45
Ferguson (6-foot-2 7/8, 302 pounds) most likely would have been a first-round pick if he had stayed in school for his final year. He's a very athletic lineman who is strong at the point of attack. He'll be a starter in his second year and play in the NFL for a long time.
17. Austin Seferian-Jenkins, TE, Washington
Hot 100 rank: 46
Seferian-Jenkins (6-foot-5 1/2, 262 pounds) is still recovering from a foot injury and did not run or jump for teams in the pre-draft process. The Huskies ran more in 2013, which contributed to him catching only 36 passes for eight touchdowns. He can and will block. He served a one-week suspension last season after a DUI arrest in the spring.
18. Jeremy Hill, RB, LSU
Hot 100 rank: 47
Hill (6-0 5/8, 233 pounds) is a big back with speed, quickness and power. He worked out very well at his pro day, looking good catching the ball and running the 40-yard dash in a hand-timed 4.53 seconds. He's had some off-the-field troubles, but his coaches say he's a good young man.
19. Carlos Hyde, RB, Ohio State
Hot 100 rank: 48
Hyde (5-foot-11 7/8, 230 pounds) ran for 1,521 yards and 15 touchdowns last season, averaging 7.3 yards per carry. He's a power runner who has the quickness needed to be successful in the NFL. He ran the 40 in a hand-timed 4.62 seconds at the combine and had 19 bench-press reps.
20. Cameron Fleming, OT, Stanford
Hot 100 rank: 49
Fleming (6-foot-4 7/8, 323 pounds) is a right tackle and a very good run blocker. He left school one year early, but started for three years. I think he will play this position for a lot of years. He needs to improve as a pass blocker, and I believe he will.
21. Cody Latimer, WR, Indiana
Hot 100 rank: 50
Latimer (6-foot-2 5/8, 215 pounds) is a big receiver with outstanding hands, along with 4.44 speed and a 39-inch vertical. A three-year player, he'll need time, but this is a player who can be very good.
22. Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State
Hot 100 rank: 51
Robinson (6-foot-2 5/8, 207 pounds) played as a true freshman and totaled 174 catches the past two years. He's a great leaper, a skill he showed off when he made a big catch late in the fourth quarter against Michigan last season. He improved on his combine 40 at his pro day, running a 4.49.
23. Bishop Sankey, RB, Washington
Hot 100 rank: 52
Sankey (5-foot-9 1/2, 209 pounds) has good quickness and running skills and will work hard on every play. He ranked No. 1 in the nation last year at breaking tackles. He has good hands and can be an every-down back. At the combine, he posted a hand-timed 4.45-second 40 and 41 1/2-inch vertical.
24. Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech
Hot 100 rank: 53
Amaro (6-foot-5 3/8, 265 pounds) will be a tough matchup in the NFL. He caught 106 passes and seven touchdowns last year. He wasn't asked to block a lot at Tech and will need work in that area. At the combine, he ran a hand-timed 4.63 seconds in the 40, but his stock dropped a bit after he interviewed poorly. He also has had some off-field problems in the past.
25. AJ McCarron, QB, Alabama
Hot 100 rank: 54
McCarron (6-foot-3 1/4, 220 pounds) led Alabama to two national championships and completed 67 percent of his passes over two years (2012-13) with 58 TDs and 10 interceptions. He's a very smart player with slightly above-average arm strength and ran a hand-timed 4.91-second 40.
26. Jeremiah Attaochu, DE, Georgia Tech
Hot 100 rank: 56
Attaochu (6-foot-3 3/8, 249 pounds) has long, 34 1/4-inch arms and is Georgia Tech's all-time sacks leader. Last year he had 12.5 sacks to go with 16 tackles for loss. He played outside linebacker before this year, and it's not clear what his best position will be in the pros. He ran a 4.57-second 40 at his pro day.
27. Preston Brown, LB, Louisville
Hot 100 rank: 57
Brown (6-foot-1 1/4, 250 pounds) played as a true freshman in a good program and is a very good tackler who plays aggressive and smart. He was the team's leading tackler with 207 over the past two years. If he can't play all downs I have him rated too high -- he probably drops to Round 4 if he has to come out on passing downs -- but I think he can do it.
28. Keith McGill, CB, Utah
Hot 100 rank: 58
In addition to his height, McGill (6-foot-3 1/8, 213 pounds) has long arms (33 inches) and big hands (10 inches). He had 37 tackles and 12 pass breakups in 2013 and played well at the Senior Bowl. One question for him is why he didn't have more interceptions at Utah (one in two seasons).
29. Trent Murphy, LB, Stanford
Hot 100 rank: 59
Murphy (6-foot-5 5/8, 260 pounds) led the nation in sacks in 2013 with 15 after having 16.5 the previous two years. He'll be a good NFL player for many years, but it's uncertain whether he'll be a defensive end or a strong-side linebacker in a 3-4 defense. He ran a hand-timed 4.82-second 40 at his pro day.
30. Carl Bradford, LB, Arizona State
Hot 100 rank: 60
Bradford (6-foot-1 1/8, 251 pounds) had 27 sacks in three years. He can play in space or rush the passer and play the run. His best position is strong-side linebacker. He ran a 4.72-second 40 at his pro day.
31. Cyril Richardson, OL, Baylor
Hot 100 rank: 61
Richardson (6-foot-4 1/4, 333 pounds) has 34 3/8-inch arms and put up 30 bench-press reps at his pro day. He didn't play as well in 2013 as he did the previous season and might have been too heavy at around 345 pounds. A four-year starter, he's a good run blocker and pass protector.
32. Troy Niklas, TE, Notre Dame
Hot 100 rank: 62
Niklas (6-foot-6 1/2, 268 pounds) is a three-year player who played linebacker in 2011 as a true freshman. He can block and catch (32 receptions, 498 yards, five TDs in 2013) and is very athletic. He did not run for teams after having double-hernia surgery in March.
33. Scott Crichton, DE, Oregon State
Hot 100 rank: 63
Crichton (6-foot-2 7/8, 273 pounds) isn't a great athlete but plays hard every down. He had 22.5 sacks and 10 forced fumbles in three years as a starter. He ran the 40 in a hand-timed 4.78 seconds at the combine.
34. Tre Mason, RB, Auburn
Hot 100 rank: 64
Mason (5-foot-8 1/2 207 pounds) has outstanding quickness for his position; that was the trait that made Tony Dorsett so good. Mason gained 2,818 yards the past two years and scored 31 TDs. The only question is whether he can be effective on blitz protection. At the combine he ran a hand-timed 4.4-second 40 and 38 1/2-inch vertical. This ranking assumes his wrist checks out medically.
35. Kareem Martin, DE, North Carolina (66): 6-foot-5 3/4, 270 pounds, 4.68 40
36. Marcus Martin, C, USC (68): 6-foot-3 1/8, 318 pounds, 5.22 40
37. Weston Richburg, C, Colorado State (67): 6-foot-3 3/4, 304 pounds, 5.07 40
38. Dion Bailey, S, USC (63): 5-foot-11 5/8, 211 pounds, 4.68 40
39. Christian Jones, LB, Florida State (65): 6-foot-3 5/8, 239 pounds, 4.60 40
40. Jack Mewhort, OL, Ohio State (72): 6-foot-6, 315 pounds, 5.19 40
41. Donte Moncrief, WR, Mississippi (71): 6-foot-2, 198 pounds, 4.39 40
42. Davante Adams, WR, Fresno State (79): 6-foot-1, 215 pounds, 4.50 40
43. Stanley Jean-Baptiste, CB, Nebraska (78): 6-foot-2 5/8, 218 pounds, 4.53 40
44. Chris Borland, LB, Wisconsin (73): 5-foot-11 1/2, 247 pounds, 4.81 40
45. Kyle Van Noy, LB, BYU (74): 6-foot-3 1/4, 246 pounds, 4.60 40
46. Phillip Gaines, CB, Rice (102): 6-foot 1/8, 191 pounds, 4.34 40
47. Marcus Roberson, CB, Florida (70): 6-foot 1/4, 191 pounds, 4.59 40
48. Ed Reynolds, S, Stanford (69): 6-foot 7/8, 206 pounds, 4.51 40
49. Martavis Bryant, WR, Clemson (75): 6-foot-4, 217 pounds, 4.34 40
50. Paul Richardson, WR, Colorado (76): 6-foot, 175 pounds, 4.34 40
51. DaQuan Jones, DL, Penn State (81): 6-foot-3 3/4, 322 pounds, 5.28 40
52. Andre Williams, RB, Boston College (84): 5-foot-11 1/2, 230 pounds, 4.54 40
53. Travis Swanson, C, Arkansas (77): 6-foot-5, 312 pounds, 5.16 40
54. Garrett Gilbert, QB, SMU (NR): 6-foot-3 7/8, 221 pounds, 4.83 40
55. Michael Schofield, OL, Michigan (82): 6-foot-6 1/4, 305 pounds, 4.90 40
56. Anthony Johnson, DL, LSU (83): 6-foot-2 1/8, 311 pounds, 5.25 40
57. Chris Smith, DE/LB, Arkansas (85): 6-foot-1, 266 pounds, 4.60 40
58. Ka'Deem Carey, RB, Arizona (86): 5-foot-9 1/4, 209 pounds, 4.72 40
59. Brock Vereen, DB, Minnesota (87): 5-foot-11 5/8, 197 pounds, 4.42 40
60. Marqueston Huff, DB, Wyoming (88): 5-foot-11 1/8, 195 pounds, 4.47 40
61. Bruce Ellington, WR, South Carolina (89): 5-foot-9 3/8, 197 pounds, 4.31 40
62. Zach Mettenberger, QB, LSU (93): 6-foot-4 7/8, 224 pounds, did not run
63. Aaron Murray, QB, Georgia (92): 6-foot 1/2, 207 pounds, did not run
64. Billy Turner, OT, North Dakota State (90): 6-foot-4 7/8, 315 pounds, 5.06 40
65. Terrance West, RB, Towson (91): 5-foot-9 1/8, 225 pounds, 4.56 40
66. Trai Turner, OL, LSU (94): 6-foot-2 5/8, 310 pounds, 4.84 40
67. C.J. Fiedorowicz, TE, Iowa (95): 6-foot-5 1/2, 265 pounds, 4.80 40
68. Telvin Smith, LB, Florida State (96): 6-foot-3 1/2, 224 pounds, 4.41 40
69. Jackson Jeffcoat, DE, Texas (98): 6-foot-3, 247 pounds, 4.60 40
70. Terrence Brooks, DB, Florida State (109): 5-foot-10 7/8, 198 pounds, 4.41 40
71. Caraun Reid, DL, Princeton (121): 6-foot-2, 305 pounds, 4.85 40
72. Lamarcus Joyner, DB, Florida State (117): 5-foot-8, 181 pounds, 4.52 40
73. Gabe Jackson, OL, Mississippi State (104): 6-foot-3 1/4, 339 pounds, 5.43 40
74. Anthony Steen, OL, Alabama (105): 6-foot-3 5/8, 310 pounds, 5.33 40
75. Daniel McCullers, DT, Tennessee (106): 6-foot-6 7/8, 348 pounds, 5.30 40
76. Jared Abbrederis, WR, Wisconsin (107): 6-foot-1, 195 pounds, 4.44 40
77. Dez Southward, DB, Wisconsin (113): 6-foot 7/8, 212 pounds, 4.38 40
78. Charles Sims, RB, West Virginia (103): 6-foot 1/8, 214 pounds, 4.47 40
79. Devonta Freeman, RB, Florida State (116): 5-foot-8 3/8, 205 pounds, 4.50 40
80. Deandre Coleman, DT, California (111): 6-foot-5, 315 pounds, 5.06 40
81. Walt Aikens, CB, Liberty (112): 6-foot 5/8, 203 pounds, 4.49 40
82. David Yankey, OL, Stanford (101): 6-foot-6, 317 pounds, 5.50 40
83. Lache Seastrunk, RB, Baylor (114): 5-foot-9 1/8, 199 pounds, 4.37 40
84. Bashaud Breeland, CB, Clemson (99): 5-foot-11 3/8, 188 pounds, 4.58 40
85. E.J. Gaines, CB, Missouri (NR): 5-foot-9 3/4, 191 pounds, 4.51 40
86. Dri Archer, RB, Kent State (110): 5-foot-7 3/4, 176 pounds, 4.28 40
87. Jordan Tripp, LB, Montana (125): 6-foot-2 3/4, 235 pounds, 4.58 40
88. Laurent Duvernay-Tardif, OT, McGill (NR): 6-foot-5, 298 pounds, 5.05 40
89. Justin Ellis, DL, Louisiana Tech (120): 6-foot-1 1/2, 342 pounds, 5.12 40
90. Loucheiz Purifoy, CB, Florida (97): 5-foot-11 5/8, 191 pounds, 4.63 40
91. Trevor Reilly, LB, Utah (122): 6-foot-4 1/2, 244 pounds, 4.66 40
92. Antonio Richardson, OL, Tennessee (118): 6-foot-5 7/8, 326 pounds, 5.34 40
93. Robert Herron, WR, Wyoming (123): 5-foot-9 1/8, 193 pounds, 4.45 40
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