Courtesy: Bleacher Report
1. Houston Texans: Jadaveon Clowney (DE South Carolina)
It seems more evident that the Texans will be looking towards taking the consensus top overall prospect, instead of reaching for a Quarterback. Clowney is a once in a decade talent that is too good to pass up, creating the most dangerous defensive line combination with J.J. Watt.
2. St. Louis Rams: Sammy Watkins (WR Clemson)
The Rams have been trying to expand their offensive skill position talent for several seasons. Adding Watkins will give them a legit No. 1 threat on the outside, to finally see whether Sam Bradford has what it takes to lead a team to the playoffs.
3. Jacksonville Jaguars: Khalil Mack (DE/OLB Buffalo)
HC Gus Bradley built his defensive scheme around attacking the quarterback, but lacks the proper personnel. Mack can be used in several different sports in the defense, while may being the most complete player in the entire draft.
4. Cleveland Browns: Blake Bortles (QB UCF)
The Browns have a very talented roster but have lacked a franchise QB since their re-inception. Bortles has the ideal size and skill set that you hope for at the position, but needs some polishing. Kyle Shanahan has built an offense around a rookie before, who can adhere to the strengths of the player, to ease the transition into the NFL.
5. Oakland Raiders: Greg Robinson (OT Auburn)
After botching a deal for Rodger Saffold, the Raiders still need to find a natural blind-side protector. Robinson is already a strong run blocker, with potential to grow, as he has good athleticism for his size.
6. Atlanta Falcons: Jake Matthews (OT Texas A&M)
Matt Ryan took a beating during last year’s disappointing campaign. Left tackle is clearly one of the team’s top needs and could get a stalwart for the next decade in Matthews. With great bloodlines and a proven track record in college, he may be the safest pick in the first round.
7. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Mike Evans (WR Texas A&M)
After trading Mike Williams, the Buccaneers have a hole across from Vincent Jackson. With few weapons in the passing game, their biggest need is for more options. The new coaching staff will want to see what Mike Glennon can do on the field, and adding a big target like Evans could prove the young QB’s value.
8. Minnesota Vikings: Johnny Manziel (QB Texas A&M)
The Vikings need someone to take the pressure off Adrian Peterson and the running game. Manziel would bring excitement to a growing offense. His ability to scramble and extend plays will create running lanes, while opening holes in the passing game.
9. Buffalo Bills: Taylor Lewan (OT Michigan)
Though Cordy Glenn has been a decent left tackle, Lewan has the potential to develop into one of the best in the entire NFL. Keeping E.J. Manual upright and healthy should be a priority for the upcoming season.
10. Detroit Lions: Justin Gilbert (CB Oklahoma State)
The Lions pass defense was atrocious last season, needing upgrades at both cornerback and safety. Gilbert is a complete corner, who can play the run, while having size and speed to match up with the star wide receivers in the NFC North.
11. Tennessee Titans: Anthony Barr (OLB UCLA)
With their defense converting over to a 3-4 alignment, the Titans will have an added emphasis on edge rushers. Barr is a natural OLB, who can attack the QB or use his speed to drop back into coverage.
12. New York Giants: C.J. Mosley (LB Alabama)
With the mass amount of turnover their defense has seen the past couple seasons, they still need to find a man in the middle to lead. Mosley is a rarity in 2014, as a sideline-to-sideline middle linebacker. His skills as a complete player are only trumped by his leadership.
13. St. Louis Rams: Ha Ha Clinton-Dix (S Alabama)
St. Louis has a stellar defense but have a hole at the safety position. Clinton-Dix has the versatility to hold down the middle of the field in coverage or make tackles in the box. He has great size for the position to match his instincts to become one of the best defenders in this class.
14. Chicago Bears: Aaron Donald (DT Pittsburgh)
The Bears have a hole in the middle of their defense, after letting Henry Melton in free agency. Donald may be undersized for the position, but has proven ability to penetrate from anywhere along the line against much larger competition.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers: Darqueze Dennard (CB Michigan State)
Their defense has continued to depend on aging veterans and an injection of youth in the defensive backfield is desperately needed. Dennard is a physical defender who fits well into the Steeler mentality and scheme.
16. Dallas Cowboys: Calvin Pryor (S Louisville)
After their switch to the Tampa 2 scheme last year, they need to find upgrades in the middle of the defensive backfield. Pryor can play either safety position, while filling a major need as an enforcer to strike fear into opposing pass catchers.
17. Baltimore Ravens: Zach Martin (OL Notre Dame)
The offensive line was a complete disaster last season, as they struggled in both the running game and pass protection. Martin can play all five spots along the line, adding to his value for a team trying to remake its offense identity.
Courtesy: Bleacher Report
18. New York Jets: Eric Ebron (TE UNC)
The Jets have been trying to upgrade their skill positions all off season, but need a big threat over the middle of field and in the red zone. Ebron is an athletic freak for his size that can be a go-to threat for whoever earns the QB job.
19. Miami Dolphins: Cyrus Kouandijo (OT Alabama)
It is well reported the Dolphins issues on their offensive line last season. A massive overhaul was in line this off season, starting with Branden Albert taking over at left tackle. But Kouandijo has a lot of upside, who can grow on the right side as one of the youngest players in the draft.
20. Arizona Cardinals: Dee Ford (DE/OLB)
The Cardinals need to find youth in their pass rush, as upgrading on the edge may be their only need on the defensive side of the ball. Ford was a highly productive player in college, who has the athletic ability to play outside in the 3-4 scheme.
21. Green Bay Packers: Rashede Hageman (DT Minnesota)
The Packers need to add depth to their defensive front and Hageman can play all three positions in their 3-4 scheme. His versatility will take pressure away from B.J. Raji and last year’s first round pick, Datone Jones.
22. Philadelphia Eagles: Jimmie Ward (S Northern Illinois)
Though they have added several players in the defensive backfield, the Eagles still need a playmaker in the middle of the defense. With the second worst passing defense in the NFL last year, they still need complete players to help out against the aerial attack. Ward can be the physical enforcer to strike fear in pass catchers the Eagles have lacked since Brian Dawkins left.
23. Kansas City Chiefs: Odell Beckham Jr. (WR LSU)
Kansas City needs more options for Alex Smith in the passing game, with Dwayne Bowe’s ineffectiveness and Dexter McCluster’s departure. Beckham has a chance of becoming the best wide receiver in the draft, with excellent speed and route running to find holes in defenses.
24. Cincinnati Bengals: Jason Verrett (CB TCU)
The Bengals have a very deep and talented roster, but have a desperate need for depth at corner. Verrett is strong defensive back, that can fill in on the outside or play in the slot as a nickel back in the NFL.
25. San Diego Chargers: Bradley Roby (CB Ohio State)
The Chargers need to find a way to combat the Denver Broncos aerial attack in their division. Roby is a talented cover corner, who is adequate size and speed, while having strong ball instincts.
26. Cleveland Browns (From Indianapolis Colts): Brandin Cooks (WR Oregon State)
After adding a franchise QB earlier, the Browns need more weapons to help him grow in the NFL. With Josh Gordon already on the outside, Cooks can use his speed and strong route running to find holes across the middle of the field and in the slot.
27. New Orleans Saints: Kyle Fuller (CB Virginia Tech)
Even with the addition of Champ Bailey at corner, their depth at the position is limited at best. Fuller has the ability to play in different locations along the defense, inside or outside. He would be a welcome addition to a re-tooled defensive backfield.
28. Carolina Panthers: Antonio Richardson (OT Tennessee)
With all the losses this off season, the most valuable to leave is left tackle Jordan Gross. Finding blind-side protection for Cam Newton must be priority No. 1 for a team with a lot of holes all the sudden. Richardson is a massive tackle that excels against the run, which the Panthers will be highly dependent on this upcoming season.
29. New England Patriots: Timmy Jernigan (DT Florida State)
Even with Vince Wilfork backing out of his trade demands, the Patriots still need help in the middle of the defensive line. Jernigan is a penetrating tackle that can be disruptive in the backfield, while taking attention away from Chandler Jones on the outside.
30. San Francisco 49ers: Cody Latimer (WR Indiana)
Latimer has sky-rocketed up draft boards after working out extremely well. Though he is coming off an injury plagued season, he has displayed good hands over the middle in the past. And after running a 4.3 40 at his pro-day, he has the speed to stretch the field across from Michael Crabtree.
31. Denver Broncos: Xavier Sua’-Filo (OG UCLA)
The Broncos were simply beat up by the Seahawks in the Super Bowl and must improve their protection for Peyton Manning. After losing Zane Beadles to the Jacksonville Jaguars, they need to find a replacement as an interior presence that can open running lanes and pass block against the massive defensive tackles in the NFL.
32. Seattle Seahawks: Austin Seferian-Jenkins (TE Washington)
Russell Wilson could use a big target for the red-zone and a go to threat on third downs. Seferian-Jenkins has the size to be a mismatch for smaller defensive backs, while good hands to haul down balls in traffic.
Courtesy: Sports Illustrated/CNN
ROUND 2
33. Houston Texans: Teddy Bridgewater (QB Louisville)
34. Washington Redskins: Stanley Jean-Baptiste (CB Nebraska)
35. Cleveland Browns: LaMarcus Joyner (DB Florida State)
36. Oakland Raiders: Derek Carr (QB Fresno State)
37. Atlanta Falcons: Kony Ealy (DE Missouri)
38. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Jace Amaro (TE Texas Tech)
39. Jacksonville Jaguars: Jimmy Garrapolo (QB Northern Illinois)
40. Minnesota Vikings: Dominique Easley (DL Florida)
41. Buffalo Bills: Marqise Lee (WR USC)
42. Tennessee Titans: Louis Nix III (DT Notre Dame)
43. New York Giants: Gabe Jackson (OG Mississippi State)
44. St. Louis Rams: Morgan Moses (OT Virginia)
45. Detroit Lions: David Yankey (OG Stanford)
46. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jordan Matthews (WR Vanderbilt)
47. Dallas Cowboys: DeMarcus Lawrence (DE Boise State)
48. Baltimore Ravens: Terrance Brooks (S Florida State)
49. New York Jets: Davante Adams (WR Fresno State)
50. Miami Dolphins: Troy Niklas (TE Notre Dame)
51. Chicago Bears: Marcus Roberson (CB Florida)
52. Arizona Cardinals: Zach Mettenberger (QB LSU)
53. Green Bay Packers: Ryan Shazier (OLB Ohio State)
54. Philadelphia Eagles: Jeremiah Attaochu (OLB Georgia Tech)
55. Cincinnati Bengals: Marcus Martin (C USC)
56. San Francisco 49ers (From Kansas City Chiefs): Keith McGill (CB Utah)
57. San Diego Chargers: Kelvin Benjamin (WR Florida State)
58. New Orleans Saints: Kyle Van Noy (OLB BYU)
59. Indianapolis Colts: Deone Buchanon (S Washington State)
60. Carolina Panthers: Allen Robinson (WR Penn State)
61. San Francisco 49ers: Stephen Tuitt (DE Notre Dame)
62. New England Patriots: C.J. Fiedorowicz (TE Iowa)
63. Denver Broncos: Scott Crichton (DE Oregon State)
64. Seattle Seahawks: Pierre Desir (CB Lindenwood)
Courtesy: Sports Illustrated/CNN
ROUND 3
65. Houston Texans: Ahmad Dixon (S Baylor)
66. Washington Redskins: Joel Bitonio (OL Nevada)
67. Oakland Raiders: Jarvis Landry (WR LSU)
68. Atlanta Falcons: Carlos Hyde (RB Ohio State)
69. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: Kareem Martin (DE UNC)
70. Jacksonville Jaguars: Chris Borland (LB Wisconsin)
71. Cleveland Browns: Tre Mason (RB Auburn)
72. Minnesota Vikings: Preston Brown (LB Louisville)
73. Buffalo Bills: Chris Smith (DE Arkansas)
74. New York Giants: Bishop Sankey (RB Washington)
75. St. Louis Rams: A.J. McCarron (QB Alabama)
76. Detroit Lions: Bruce Ellington (WR South Carolina)
77. San Francisco 49ers (From Tennessee Titans): Trent Murphy (OLB Stanford)
78. Dallas Cowboys: DaQuan Jones (DT Penn State)
79. Baltimore Ravens: Donte Moncrief (WR Mississippi)
80. New York Jets: Jack Mewhort (OT Ohio State)
81. Miami Dolphins: Dakota Dozier (OL Furman)
82. Chicago Bears: Craig Loston (S LSU)
83. Cleveland Browns (From Pittsburgh Steelers): Ja’Wuan James (OL Tennessee)
84. Arizona Cardinals: Paul Richardson (WR Colorado)
85. Green Bay Packers: Dion Bailey (S USC)
86. Philadelphia Eagles: Martavis Bryant (WR Clemson)
87. Kansas City Chiefs: Kelcy Quarles (DT South Carolina)
88. Cincinnati Bengals: Jackson Jeffcoat (DE Texas)
89. San Diego Chargers: Cyril Richardson (OG Baylor)
90. Indianapolis Colts: Billy Turner (OL North Dakota State)
91. New Orleans Saints: Weston Richburg (C Colorado State)
92. Carolina Panthers: Bashaud Breeland (CB Clemson)
93. New England Patriots: Marcus Smith (DE Louisville)
94. San Francisco 49ers: Russell Bodine (OL Wisconsin)
95. Denver Broncos: Telvin Smith (LB Florida State)
96. Minnesota Vikings (From Seattle Seahawks): Vic Hampton (CB South Carolina)
97. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ego Ferguson (DT LSU)**
98. Green Bay Packers: Travis Swanson (OL Arkansas)**
99. Baltimore Ravens: Terrance West (RB Towson)**
100. San Francisco 49ers: Anthony Johnson (DT LSU)**
Courtesy: CBS Sports
ROUND 4
101. Houston Texans: Devonta Freeman (RB Florida State)
102. Washington Redskins: Shayne Skov (LB Stanford)
103. Atlanta Falcons: Antone Exum (DB Virginia Tech)
104. New York Jets (From Tampa Bay Buccaneers): Louichez Purifoy (CB Florida)
105. Jacksonville Jaguars: Will Sutton (DT Arizona State)
106. Cleveland Browns: Christian Jones (LB Florida State)
107. Oakland Raiders: Jeremy Hill (RB LSU)
108. Minnesota Vikings: Brandon Coleman (WR Rutgers)
109. Buffalo Bills: Chris Kirksey (LB Iowa)
110. St. Louis Rams: Jaylen Watkins (CB Florida)
111. Detroit Lions: Marcel Jensen (TE Fresno State)
112. Tennessee Titans: Lache Seastrunk (RB Baylor)
113. New York Giants: Caruan Reid (DT Princeton)
114. Jacksonville Jaguars (From Baltimore Ravens): Seantrel Henderson (OL Miami)
115. New York Jets: Adrian Hubbard (OLB Alabama)
116. Miami Dolphins: Josh Huff (WR Oregon)
117. Chicago Bears: Ka’Deem Carey (RB Arizona)
118. Pittsburgh Steelers: Jeoffrey Pagan (DL Alabama)
119. Dallas Cowboys: Carl Bradford (LB Arizona State)
120. Arizona Cardinals: Chris Watt (OL Notre Dame)
121. Green Bay Packers: Richard Rogers (TE Cal)
122. Philadelphia Eagles: John Urschel (OL Penn State)
123. Cincinnati Bengals: Tom Savage (QB Pittsburgh)
124. Kansas City Chiefs: Trai Turner (OL LSU)
125. San Diego Chargers: Daniel McCullers (DT Tennessee)
126. New Orleans Saints: Dri Archer (RB Kent State)
127. Cleveland Browns (From Indianapolis Colts): Ed Reynolds (S Stanford)
128. Carolina Panthers: Robert Herron (WR Wyoming)
129. San Francisco 49ers: Brandon Thomas (OL Clemson)
130. New England Patriots: Brandon Linder (OL Miami)
131. Denver Broncos: Vinnie Sunseri (S Alabama)
132. Seattle Seahawks: Cameron Fleming (OL Stanford)
133. Detroit Lions: Phillip Gaines (CB Rice)**
134. Baltimore Ravens: Yawin Smallwood (LB Connecticut)**
135. Houston Texans: Kevin Norwood (WR Alabama)**
136. Detroit Lions: James Gayle (DE Virginia Tech)**
137. New York Jets: Aaron Lynch (DE/OLB South Florida)**
138. Baltimore Ravens: Terrance Mitchell (CB Oregon)**
139. Atlanta Falcons: Arthur Lynch (TE Georgia)**
140. New England Patriots: Bryan Stork (OL Florida State)**
**=Compensatory Pick
