01-02-2014, 06:09 AM
**Most of these picks were based off what I have seen on different teams forums (i.e draft discussions, mocks) combined with my own personal opinions of what I think will happen come draft day.
1. Houston Texans: Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville
-New coach, new QB. Easy pick here for Houston.
2. St. Louis Rams (From WAS): Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
-Clowney is the BPA in the draft this year. Even though the Rams have Long and Quinn, they should take Clowney.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M
-If the Rams go J. Matthews, Clowney is the pick here. However, w/ Clowney gone, the Jags should take a QB.
4. Cleveland Browns: Blake Bortles, QB, UCF
-Bortles just looks like that tough AFC type QB does he look similar too someone you know (Joe Flacco).
5. Oakland Raiders: Anthony Barr, DE/OLB, UCLA
-Can play the 4-3 end for Oakland and give them an upgrade to the pass rush to go along with a solid run D.
6. Atlanta Falcons: Khalil Mack, DE/OLB, Buffalo
-Down year for Atlanta, but they will be back in 2014. Mack takes over for Biermann on the edge, and could be a stud.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
-Watkins is the best WR in the draft, and TB should take the chance to form one of the best WR corps in the league w/ Jackson, Williams, and Watkins.
8. Minnesota Vikings: Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State
-Big QB, big arm, mobile, and fills a huge need for the Vikings. Carr steps into a good situation due to help from AD, and playmakers like Cordarelle Patterson.
9. Buffalo Bills: Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M
-After the Rams pass on Matthews, he could fall to here. Buffalo's biggest need is not OT, but Matthews is a stud prospect that could easily be a top 3 pick.
10. Detroit Lions: Darqueeze Dennard, CB, Michigan State
-WR is a need as well, but I feel that the Lions recognize the WR class is very deep and they could get one in round 2 or 3. Dennard is the best CB in the draft and will help the Lions secondary greatly.
11. Tennessee Titans: Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame
-The pairing of Jurrel Casey and Nix forms one of the best interior DL in the league. He is a top 10 talent if his knee checks out
12. New York Giants: Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn
-Robinson has risen up the boards recently, and although the Giants drafted Pugh last year, they could use help on the OL.
13. St. Louis Rams: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
-After passing up on Matthews at 2, the Rams could take Lewan to play RT for the departing Roger Saffold. If Lewan came out last year, he could have been a top 5 pick. However, he has fallen slightly, and the Rams could capitalize.
14. Chicago Bears: Ra’Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota
-One of the worst run defenses in the league, they could use all the help they can get on the interior DL.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M
-Evans could very easily be a better version of Plaxico Burress, and compliments the shifty Antonio Brown well.
16. Dallas Cowboys: CJ Mosely, LB, Alabama
-Also one of the worst run D's in the league. Sean Lee is always hurt, and they could use more LB help. I was torn between Mosely and Stephon Tuitt here, but went with Mosely because the DT prospect pool is much deeper than the LB pool.
17. Baltimore Ravens: Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama
-Michael Oher could be gone after the year, and even if Monroe resigns they need help on the OL.
18. New York Jets: Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech
-I love Amaro, and he is a great fit here. The Jets are starving for playmakers, and Amaro is a big target who could be a stud TE.
19. Miami Dolphins: Cameron Erving, OT, Florida State
-No more Jon Martin or Incognito, and its very clear the OL needs to be adressed early for Miami.
20. Arizona Cardinals: Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina
-Arizona surprised many people this year, but just missed on the playoffs. A TE should be on their radar this offseason. Ebron is a physical freak who could pair very nicely with Fitz and Floyd.
21. Philadelphia Eagles: Ha-Ha Clinton Dix, FS, Alabama
-Dix is a top 15 talent who just happens to land here, and the Eagles should be thrilled to make this pick.
22. San Diego Chargers: Stephon Tuitt, DT, Notre Dame
-Tuitt is an immediate upgrade at DT for San Diego over Sean Lissemore.
23. Green Bay Packers: Trent Murphy, DE/OLB, Stanford
-Murphy fits very well as an OLB in the Packers 3-4 scheme, and will have plenty of chances to get to the QB with protections being focused on Clay Matthews.
24. Cleveland Browns (From Indianapolis): Marquise Lee, WR, USC
-After taking Manziel earlier, they could use another WR to go opposite Josh Gordon. Lee was a lock to be a top 5 pick before the year, but has been nagged by injuries all year. However, he showed what he is still capable of in the bowl game.
25. Cincinnati Bengals: Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State
-Cincinnati's defense is one of the leagues best, but could use more help at the CB position. Leon Hall and Pacman are good, but after that there isnt too much depth.
26. New Orleans Saints: Vic Beasley, DE/OLB, Clemson
-After switching to a 3-4 last year, NO should look to keep adding pieces to their D. Beasely can rush the passer, and should fit nicely on the other side of Gallette.
27. San Francisco 49ers: Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State
-Robinson doesnt have the breakaway speed many people would like to see, but he has been productive, even with a true freshman QB.
28. Kansas City Chiefs: Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt
-Matthews has quietly had pretty good success against SEC defenses, and gives KC a WR for the future across from Bowe.
29. Carolina Panthers: Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State
-Once considered a lock for the top 15, Roby has slipped because of character concerns. He could be a good addition to a Carolina secondary that has exceeded expectations so far this year. WR is also a need, but I don't see Carolina reaching here.
30. New England Patriots: David Yankey, OG, Stanford
-Mankins' best days are behind him, and interior OL is one of NE's biggest needs.
31. Seattle Seahawks: Antonio Richardson, OT, Tennessee
-Russell Wilson has been able to make people look passed an average OL for the Seahawks. They should look to address the OL early in the draft.
32. Denver Broncos: Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh
-Donald is one of my favorite players in the draft. He has a high motor, and has been very productive for Pitt. Denver could use more interior DL depth as well.
1. Houston Texans: Teddy Bridgewater, QB, Louisville
-New coach, new QB. Easy pick here for Houston.
2. St. Louis Rams (From WAS): Jadeveon Clowney, DE, South Carolina
-Clowney is the BPA in the draft this year. Even though the Rams have Long and Quinn, they should take Clowney.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Johnny Manziel, QB, Texas A&M
-If the Rams go J. Matthews, Clowney is the pick here. However, w/ Clowney gone, the Jags should take a QB.
4. Cleveland Browns: Blake Bortles, QB, UCF
-Bortles just looks like that tough AFC type QB does he look similar too someone you know (Joe Flacco).
5. Oakland Raiders: Anthony Barr, DE/OLB, UCLA
-Can play the 4-3 end for Oakland and give them an upgrade to the pass rush to go along with a solid run D.
6. Atlanta Falcons: Khalil Mack, DE/OLB, Buffalo
-Down year for Atlanta, but they will be back in 2014. Mack takes over for Biermann on the edge, and could be a stud.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Sammy Watkins, WR, Clemson
-Watkins is the best WR in the draft, and TB should take the chance to form one of the best WR corps in the league w/ Jackson, Williams, and Watkins.
8. Minnesota Vikings: Derek Carr, QB, Fresno State
-Big QB, big arm, mobile, and fills a huge need for the Vikings. Carr steps into a good situation due to help from AD, and playmakers like Cordarelle Patterson.
9. Buffalo Bills: Jake Matthews, OT, Texas A&M
-After the Rams pass on Matthews, he could fall to here. Buffalo's biggest need is not OT, but Matthews is a stud prospect that could easily be a top 3 pick.
10. Detroit Lions: Darqueeze Dennard, CB, Michigan State
-WR is a need as well, but I feel that the Lions recognize the WR class is very deep and they could get one in round 2 or 3. Dennard is the best CB in the draft and will help the Lions secondary greatly.
11. Tennessee Titans: Louis Nix III, DT, Notre Dame
-The pairing of Jurrel Casey and Nix forms one of the best interior DL in the league. He is a top 10 talent if his knee checks out
12. New York Giants: Greg Robinson, OT, Auburn
-Robinson has risen up the boards recently, and although the Giants drafted Pugh last year, they could use help on the OL.
13. St. Louis Rams: Taylor Lewan, OT, Michigan
-After passing up on Matthews at 2, the Rams could take Lewan to play RT for the departing Roger Saffold. If Lewan came out last year, he could have been a top 5 pick. However, he has fallen slightly, and the Rams could capitalize.
14. Chicago Bears: Ra’Shede Hageman, DT, Minnesota
-One of the worst run defenses in the league, they could use all the help they can get on the interior DL.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Mike Evans, WR, Texas A&M
-Evans could very easily be a better version of Plaxico Burress, and compliments the shifty Antonio Brown well.
16. Dallas Cowboys: CJ Mosely, LB, Alabama
-Also one of the worst run D's in the league. Sean Lee is always hurt, and they could use more LB help. I was torn between Mosely and Stephon Tuitt here, but went with Mosely because the DT prospect pool is much deeper than the LB pool.
17. Baltimore Ravens: Cyrus Kouandjio, OT, Alabama
-Michael Oher could be gone after the year, and even if Monroe resigns they need help on the OL.
18. New York Jets: Jace Amaro, TE, Texas Tech
-I love Amaro, and he is a great fit here. The Jets are starving for playmakers, and Amaro is a big target who could be a stud TE.
19. Miami Dolphins: Cameron Erving, OT, Florida State
-No more Jon Martin or Incognito, and its very clear the OL needs to be adressed early for Miami.
20. Arizona Cardinals: Eric Ebron, TE, North Carolina
-Arizona surprised many people this year, but just missed on the playoffs. A TE should be on their radar this offseason. Ebron is a physical freak who could pair very nicely with Fitz and Floyd.
21. Philadelphia Eagles: Ha-Ha Clinton Dix, FS, Alabama
-Dix is a top 15 talent who just happens to land here, and the Eagles should be thrilled to make this pick.
22. San Diego Chargers: Stephon Tuitt, DT, Notre Dame
-Tuitt is an immediate upgrade at DT for San Diego over Sean Lissemore.
23. Green Bay Packers: Trent Murphy, DE/OLB, Stanford
-Murphy fits very well as an OLB in the Packers 3-4 scheme, and will have plenty of chances to get to the QB with protections being focused on Clay Matthews.
24. Cleveland Browns (From Indianapolis): Marquise Lee, WR, USC
-After taking Manziel earlier, they could use another WR to go opposite Josh Gordon. Lee was a lock to be a top 5 pick before the year, but has been nagged by injuries all year. However, he showed what he is still capable of in the bowl game.
25. Cincinnati Bengals: Justin Gilbert, CB, Oklahoma State
-Cincinnati's defense is one of the leagues best, but could use more help at the CB position. Leon Hall and Pacman are good, but after that there isnt too much depth.
26. New Orleans Saints: Vic Beasley, DE/OLB, Clemson
-After switching to a 3-4 last year, NO should look to keep adding pieces to their D. Beasely can rush the passer, and should fit nicely on the other side of Gallette.
27. San Francisco 49ers: Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State
-Robinson doesnt have the breakaway speed many people would like to see, but he has been productive, even with a true freshman QB.
28. Kansas City Chiefs: Jordan Matthews, WR, Vanderbilt
-Matthews has quietly had pretty good success against SEC defenses, and gives KC a WR for the future across from Bowe.
29. Carolina Panthers: Bradley Roby, CB, Ohio State
-Once considered a lock for the top 15, Roby has slipped because of character concerns. He could be a good addition to a Carolina secondary that has exceeded expectations so far this year. WR is also a need, but I don't see Carolina reaching here.
30. New England Patriots: David Yankey, OG, Stanford
-Mankins' best days are behind him, and interior OL is one of NE's biggest needs.
31. Seattle Seahawks: Antonio Richardson, OT, Tennessee
-Russell Wilson has been able to make people look passed an average OL for the Seahawks. They should look to address the OL early in the draft.
32. Denver Broncos: Aaron Donald, DT, Pittsburgh
-Donald is one of my favorite players in the draft. He has a high motor, and has been very productive for Pitt. Denver could use more interior DL depth as well.