ROUND 1
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1. Houston Texans: Jadaveon Clowney (DE South Carolina)
The Texans biggest need is at QB but none of the available prospects is really worthy of the top overall pick. Clowney has always been the top talent in this draft since the moment he stepped onto a college campus. He makes an already good defense outstanding, pairing him with J.J. Watt.
2. St. Louis Rams (from Washington Redskins): Jake Matthews (OT Texas A&M)
The Rams seem set on sticking with Sam Bradford at QB and need to do a better job protecting him. With Jake Long’s future in question, a starting LT is a top priority. Matthews has proven to be able to sustain blocks, even with chaos going on behind him at the QB position, protecting Johnny Manziel.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Teddy Bridgewater (QB Louisville)
Jacksonville has a decent set of WR’s but no one to really get them the ball. Bridgewater has enough athleticism to extend plays, but is a true pocket passer. He has a strong enough arm to make all the throws, while displaying nice touch and accuracy.
4. Cleveland Browns: Johnny Manziel (QB Texas A&M)
Manziel is not only an exciting player but will be a seat filler, for a struggling franchise looking to make a name. He is not a natural pocket passer, but can make exciting plays that can wow not only his teammates but the fanbase.
5. Oakland Raiders: Sammy Watkins (WR Clemson)
The Raiders are completely void of talent at the skill positions on offense. Watkins is simply an explosive playmaker, that may come in with more upside than last year’s rookie WR’s, Tavon Austin and Cordarelle Patterson. He is a more natural pass-catcher than those players as well, while being more developed in the route tree.
6. Atlanta Falcons: Greg Robinson (OT Auburn)
Atlanta needs a drastic upgrade from Sam Baker at the LT position in order to keep Matt Ryan upright. Robinson is above average in pass protection, but thrives in run-blocking. He can be a dominate player in a similar mold to All-Pro, Jason Peters.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Khalil Mack (OLB/DE Buffalo)
Mack has an excellent knack to getting after the passer, even if it was against inferior competition. He has great size as an edge rusher, while displaying great speed, similar to DeMarcus Ware coming out of college. With Adrian Clayborne and DaQuan Bowers not living up to expectations, new HC Lovie Smith will need to find players to get after the QB in his Tampa 2 defense.
8. Minnesota Vikings: Blake Bortles (QB UCF)
The biggest hinderance to the Vikings success since Brett Favre’s final season, has been the play of the QB. Bortles has all the measurables that fit the mold of an ideal signal-caller in the NFL, with a big body and big arm. He has good athleticism for a QB, drawing comparisons as a “poor man’s unpolished Andrew Luck.”
9. Buffalo Bills: Mike Evans (WR Texas A&M)
Steve Johnson has proven to be a solid WR in the NFL, but is not the elite playmaker the Bills had hoped after a promising couple seasons. Evans is a huge WR that can out jump and out play any CB while the ball is in the air. He is a great redzone threat, while also giving E.J. Manuel the go to target he desperately needs.
10. Detroit Lions: Justin Gilbert (CB Oklahoma State)
The Lions have desperately needed help on the back end of the defense for years. Gilbert is the best cover corner in the draft and fills the biggest need for Detroit. He has good size to match up with bigger WRs, while playing the ball and the run well.
11. Tennessee Titans: Taylor Lewan (OT Michigan)
Lewan is a big mauling LT, that can get physical with the bevy of elite pass rushers in the AFC South (Clowney, Watt and Robert Mathis). Protecting injury prone Jake Locker is a priority for the Titans success next season, but he will also clears holes for the rushing attack that bodes Chris Johnson and Shonne Greene.
12. New York Giants: Anthony Barr (OLB/DE UCLA)
The Giants have never been shy to take a pass rusher early and often. With interesting decisions they will have to make with JPP and Justin Tuck, there may have an actual need at the position. Barr is a speed rusher that attack the edge of the offensive line and is the best player on the board.
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13. St. Louis Rams: Kelvin Benjamin (WR FSU)
The Rams have been desperately been trying to find playmakers for Sam Bradford. After drafting Tavon Austin in last year’s draft as a slot type smaller WR, adding Benjamin will give their offense the physically imposing wide out they need as a go to receiver in the middle of the field and the end zone.
14. Chicago Bears: Timmy Jernigan (DT Florida State)
Jernigan was a dominant force in the middle of the defense all season, something the Bears have been missing since Tommy Harris fell apart. Combining him with Henry Melton will take pressure off the young core of LBs, while giving a pass rushing threat from up the middle.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Cyrus Kouandjio (OT Alabama)
The Steelers biggest issue continues to be the offensive line play, even though they have added some pieces over the past couple seasons. Kouandjio is a former top prospect with some of the biggest upside in the draft, as one of its youngest players. He has been great blind side protector for Nick Saban for most of his college career and hopes are he could lock down down the LT spot for years.
16. Dallas Cowboys: Louis Nix III (DT Notre Dame)
The Cowboys defense was simply terrible last season, both in the running and passing game. As many defencies as they have on that side of the ball, it all started up front, with a lack of stability along line. Nix is a space-eating tackle, who can control the line of scrimmage and clean up things for the LBs behind him.
17. Baltimore Ravens: Ha-Ha Clinton Dix (FS Alabama)
Though the Ravens may have more glaring needs on the offensive side of the ball, GM Ozzie Newsome recently reiterated the need for a middle of the field, playmaking FS. Dix is the in a league of his own as the top safety in the draft class. He is a natural pass defender, who will compliment last year’s first round pick Matt Elam.
18. New York Jets: Marquise Lee (WR USC)
Lee was a fierce playmaker at the start of his college career, but tailored off with his diminished QB play. The Jets need weapons on offense and Lee can line up on the outside, in the slot or as a return man. He will add explosion into a lackluster offense, void of real skill position talent.
19. Miami Dolphins: Morgan Moses (OT Virginia)
After last season’s debacle with Jonathan Martin and Richie Incognito, the line needs to be rebuilt. Moses is a massive tackle that can absorb pass rushers and keep Tannehill upright. He has experience at three line positions, including LT, RT and RG, so no matter what, will fill a need.
20. Arizona Cardinals: Eric Ebron (TE UNC)
Though Rob Housler had a surprise season, he is simply not a starting caliber TE. HC Bruce Arians has an affinity with TEs, going back to his days with Pittsburgh’s Heath Miller. Ebron is an added weapon that will open things up on the outside for Fitzgerald and Floyld.
21. Green Bay Packers: Calvin Pryor (S Louisville)
The Packers defense needs a playmaker on the back end, like Charles Woodson once was during his hey day. Pryor is a big safety that can play the run and pass equally, while being an intimidating force in the middle of the field and in the box.
22. Philadelphia Eagles: Darqueze Denard (CB Michigan State)
The Eagles pass defense was terrible last season, needing upgrades and depth at both CB and S. Denard not only fills a need but adds toughness to an underwhelming defensive back core. His physicality will be a welcome addition to a team that needs a defensive identity.
23. Kansas City Chiefs: Stephon Tuitt (DL Notre Dame)
Andy Reid has always believed to build your team with early picks in the trenches. After losing Glenn Dorsey last season and the disappointment that has been Tyson Jackson, they need help on the interior to take on blockers and clear space for Tamba Hali and Justin Houston. Tuitt is a natural 3-4 DE and can eat space and get a push from the inside of the line.
24. Cincinnati Bengals: Kony Ealy (DE Missouri)
There is a strong possibility that the Bengals will not retain Michael Johnson after his lackluster season. Ealy fills the mold of a 4-3 edge rusher, that can play both the run and the pass. He is a good athlete for his position and can move around along the line.
25. San Diego Chargers: Zach Martin (OL Notre Dame)
The Chargers have holes all over the offensive line, especially at LT and RG. Martin can fill either position and grow with last year’s top pick, D.J. Fluker. San Diego needs to keep Phillip Rivers upright, while clearing lanes for their dynamic RB duo of Danny Woodhead and Ryan Matthews.
26. Cleveland Browns (from Indianapolis Colts): Jordan Matthews (WR Vanderbilt)
After finding their franchise QB with their first pick, the Browns will look for weapons to put around him. Josh Gordon needs a reliable compliment and Matthews is a sure handed WR, willing to go over the middle. With most of the defensive attention based on the second year All-Pro, the big and physical Matthews will have room to operate underneath.
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27. New Orleans Saints: C.J. Mosley (LB Alabama)
New Orleans is a team without a lot of holes, and the ability to look at best player available in the draft. Mosley will be a nice partner to Curtis Lofton as a 3-4 MLB, the same position he played at Alabama. His experience as a team leader will fit in well with a veteran-laden team, ready to win now.
28. Carolina Panthers: Allen Robinson (WR Penn State)
Cam Newton needs more targets on the outside, as Steve Smith continues to get older. Robinson is a pass catching machine, that is big enough to go across the middle, while having enough speed to stretch the field. Robinson can be a big play threat for a lackluster pass offense, who has the height and wing-span to be a go to target in the redzone.
29. New England Patriots: Rashede Hageman (DT Minnesota)
After Vince Wilfork’s injury, the Patriots must consider life without the big man in the middle in the near future. Hageman is a big body, that is an incredible athlete for his size. His versatilty fits perfectly with Belicheck’s mold of defensive players.
30. San Francisco 49ers: Marcus Roberson (CB Florida)
For a team that does not have many holes, looking to add depth and youth at key positions will be a priority. Carlos Rogers is aging and Nnamdi Asomougha did not work out, so getting another big corner to take on large WRs plaguing the NFC.
31. Denver Broncos: Scott Crichton (DE Oregon State)
Crichton fits in well (and compares favorably to) with high motor guys like Derek Wolfe on the defensive line. He adds another dynamic to the defense, with another edge rusher to take away attention from Von Miller. He is smart player with a great attitude, that works nicely with a team trying to make their final runs with Peyton Manning.
32. Seattle Seahawks: Austin Seferian-Jenkins (TE Washington)
Russell Wilson needs more weapons on offense to continue in his development. Seferian-Jenkins adds a big threat, that can be a go-to target in the middle of the field. He has great size and speed to stretch on seam routes, opening things up on the outside for the smaller playmakers like Percy Harvin.
ROUND 2
33. Houston Texans: A.J. McCarron (QB Alabama)
34. Washington Redskins: Loucheiz Purifoy (CB Florida)
35. Cleveland Browns: Carlos Hyde (RB Ohio State)
36. Oakland Raiders: Derek Carr (QB Fresno State)
37. Atlanta Falcons: Tre Mason (RB Auburn)
38. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Cyril Richardson (OG Baylor)
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39: Jacksonville Jaguars: Dominique Easley (DL Florida)
40. Minnesota Vikings: Brandin Cooks (WR Oregon State)
41: Buffalo Bills: David Yankey (OG Buffalo Bills)
42: Tennessee Titans: Jace Amaro (TE Texas Tech)
43. New York Giants: Xavier Su’a-Filo (OG UCLA)
44. St. Louis Rams: Ahmad Dixon (S Baylor)
45. Detroit Lions: Paul Richardson (WR Colorado)
46. Pittsburgh Steelers: LaMarcus Joyner (CB Florida State)
47. Dallas Cowboys: Craig Loston (S LSU)
48: Baltimore Ravens: Gabe Jackson (OG Mississippi State)
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49. New York Jets: Lache Seastrunk (RB Baylor)
50. Miami Dolphins: Odell Beckham Jr. (WR LSU)
51. Chicago Bears: Jason Verrett (CB TCU)
52: Arizona Cardinals: Ja’Wuan James (OT Tennessee)
53. Green Bay Packers: Trent Murphy (OLB Stanford)
54. Philadelphia Eagles: Jerry Attaochu (OLB Georgia Tech)
55. Cincinnati Bengals: Deone Bucanon (S Washington State)
56. San Francisco (Kansas City Chiefs): Jarvis Landry (WR LSU)
57. San Diego Chargers: Ryan Shazier (OLB Ohio State)
58. New Orleans Saints: Bradley Roby (CB Ohio State)
59. Indianapolis Colts: Davante Adams (WR Fresno State)
60. Carolina Panthers: Kyle Fuller (CB Virginia Tech)
61. San Francisco 49ers: Travis Swanson (OL Arkansas)
62. New England Patriots: Devante Parker (WR Louisville)
63. Denver Broncos: Telvin Smith (LB Florida State)
64. Seattle Seahawks: Jared Abbrederis (WR Wisconsin)
ROUND 3
65. Houston Texans: Terrance Mitchell (CB Oregon)
66. Washington Redskins: Donte Moncrief (WR Mississippi)
67. Oakland Raiders: Troy Niklas (TE Notre Dame)
68. Atlanta Falcons: Kareem Martin (DE UNC)
69. New York Jets (from Tampa Bay): Chris Watt (OG Notre Dame)
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70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jackson Jeffcoat (DE Texas)
71. Cleveland Browns: Dion Bailey (S USC)
72: Minnesota Vikings: Chris Smith (DE Arkansas)
73. Buffalo Bills: Jack Mewhort (OT Ohio State)
74. New York Giants: Shayne Skov (LB Stanford)
75. St. Louis Rams: Aaron Donald (DL Pittsburgh)
76. Detroit Lions: Anthony Steen (OL Alabama)
77. San Francisco (from Tennessee): DaQuan Jones (DL Penn State)
78. Dallas Cowboys: Ego Ferguson (DT LSU)
79. Baltimore Ravens: Martavis Bryant (WR Clemson)
80. New York Jets: Antonio Richardson (OT Tennessee)
81. Miami Dolphins: Jeoffrey Pagan (DL Alabama)
82. Chicago Bears: Trevor Reilly (DE Utah)
83. Cleveland (from Pittsburgh): Kelcy Quarles (DL South Carolina)
84. Arizona Cardinals: Marcus Martin (OL USC)
85. Green Bay Packers: C.J. Fiedorowicz (TE Iowa)
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86. Philadelphia Eagles: DeAnthony Thomas (RB/KR Oregon)
87. Kansas City Chiefs: Brandon Coleman (WR Rutgers)
88. Cincinnati Bengals: Joel Bitonio (OT Nevada)
89. San Diego Chargers: Aaron Colvin (CB Oklahoma)
90. Indianapolis Colts: Billy Turner (OT North Dakota State)
91. New Orleans Saints: Bryan Stork (C Florida State)
92. Carolina Panthers: Ka’Deem Carey (RB Arizona)
93. New England Patriots: Kyle Van Noy (DE/OLB BYU)
94. San Francisco 49ers: Seantrel Henderson (OT Miami)
95. Denver Broncos: Anthony Johnson (DT LSU)
96. Minnesota (from Seattle): Will Sutton (DT Arizona State)
