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McShay
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draf...-goes-no-1-todd-mcshay-2014-nfl-mock-draft-20
1.. Houston Texans - Jadeveon Clowney* DE South Carolina
2.. St. Louis Rams (Washington) - Greg Robinson T Auburn
3.. Jacksonville Jaguars - Teddy Bridgewater* QB Louisville
4.. Cleveland Browns - Blake Bortles* QB Central Florida
5.. Oakland Raiders - Johnny Manziel* QB Texas A&M
6.. Atlanta Falcons - Jake Matthews T Texas A&M
7.. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo
8.. Minnesota Vikings - C.J. Mosley OLB Alabama
9.. Buffalo Bills - Sammy Watkins* WR Clemson
10. Detroit Lions - Mike Evans* WR Texas
11. Tennessee Titans - Anthony Barr DE/OLB UCLA
12. New York Giants - Taylor Lewan T Michigan
13. St. Louis Rams - Marqise Lee* WR USC
14. Chicago Bears - Timmy Jernigan DT Florida St.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers - Louis Nix III DT Notre Dame
16. Baltimore Ravens - Eric Ebron* TE North Carolina
17. Dallas Cowboys - Ha Ha Clinton-Dix* S Alabama
Analysis: The Cowboys' biggest need area is their pass rush (they ranked last in the NFL in sacks per pass attempt), but it might be reaching at this point to draft a D-lineman like Missouri's Kony Ealy or Pitt's Aaron Donald. But safety is also a clear position of weakness -- particularly in coverage -- and the best one in this class is Clinton-Dix. He doesn't have elite man-to-man coverage skills but has good range in zone and is an aggressive, efficient run supporter. Safety is becoming a more important position in the NFL with the increased usage of spread formations, bigger wide receivers and athletic "F" tight ends.
18. New York Jets - Brandin Cooks* WR Oregon St.
19. Miami Dolphins - Zack Martin T Notre Dame
20. Arizona Cardinals - Cyrus Kouandjio* T Alabama
21. Green Bay Packers - Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma St.
22. Philadelphia Eagles - Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan St.
23. Kansas City Chiefs - Odell Beckham Jr.* WR LSU
24. Cincinnati Bengals - Lamarcus Joyner CB Florida St.
25. San Diego Chargers - Loucheiz Purifoy* CB Florida
26. Cleveland Browns (Indianapolis) - Davante Adams* WR Fresno St.
27. New Orleans Saints - Morgan Moses T Virginia
28. Carolina Panthers - Kelvin Benjamin* WR Florida St.
29. New England Patriots - Stephon Tuitt* DE Notre Dame
30. San Francisco 49ers - Ra'Shede Hageman DT Minnesota
31. Denver Broncos - Jason Verrett CB TCU
32. Seattle Seahawks - Jace Amaro* TE Texas Tech
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Kiper
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draf...4-nfl-draft-mel-kiper-reveals-mock-draft-no-2
1.. Houston Texans - Johnny Manziel* QB Texas A&M
2.. St. Louis Rams (Washington) - Greg Robinson T Auburn
3.. Jacksonville Jaguars - Jadeveon Clowney* DE South Carolina
4.. Cleveland Browns - Teddy Bridgewater* QB Louisville
5.. Oakland Raiders - Sammy Watkins* WR Clemson
6.. Atlanta Falcons - Anthony Barr DE/OLB UCLA
7.. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo
8.. Minnesota Vikings - Blake Bortles* QB Central Florida
9.. Buffalo Bills - Jake Matthews T Texas A&M
10. Detroit Lions - Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma St.
11. Tennessee Titans - Taylor Lewan T Michigan
12. New York Giants - C.J. Mosley LB Alabama
13. St. Louis Rams - Mike Evans* WR Texas
14. Chicago Bears - Timmy Jernigan DT Florida St.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers - Louis Nix III DT Notre Dame
16. Baltimore Ravens - Eric Ebron* TE North Carolina
17. Dallas Cowboys - Ha Ha Clinton-Dix S Alabama
Analysis: Defensive line could also be a pick here, as the team has some age concerns up front, but safety is a major area of need. The Cowboys could use a free safety with range, good instincts and experience who can come in and play right away. Clinton-Dix provides the added bonus of being able to help out closer to the line of scrimmage. While he's great in single high, you can bring him up and he won't shy away from contact.
18. New York Jets - Marqise Lee* WR USC
19. Miami Dolphins - Zack Martin T Notre Dame
20. Arizona Cardinals - Cyrus Kouandjio* T Alabama
21. Green Bay Packers - Calvin Pryor* S Louisville
22. Philadelphia Eagles - Odell Beckham Jr.* WR LSU
23. Kansas City Chiefs - Kelvin Benjamin* WR Florida St.
24. Cincinnati Bengals - Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan St.
25. San Diego Chargers - Marcus Roberson* CB Florida
26. Cleveland Browns (Indianapolis) - Davante Adams* WR Fresno St.
27. New Orleans Saints - Antonio Richardson* T Tennessee
28. Carolina Panthers - Brandin Cooks* WR Oregon St.
29. New England Patriots - Jace Amaro* TE Texas Tech
30. San Francisco 49ers - Jarvis Landry* WR LSU
31. Denver Broncos - Bradley Roby* CB Ohio St.
32. Seattle Seahawks - Allen Robinson* WR Penn St.
* underclassman
McShay
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draf...-goes-no-1-todd-mcshay-2014-nfl-mock-draft-20
1.. Houston Texans - Jadeveon Clowney* DE South Carolina
2.. St. Louis Rams (Washington) - Greg Robinson T Auburn
3.. Jacksonville Jaguars - Teddy Bridgewater* QB Louisville
4.. Cleveland Browns - Blake Bortles* QB Central Florida
5.. Oakland Raiders - Johnny Manziel* QB Texas A&M
6.. Atlanta Falcons - Jake Matthews T Texas A&M
7.. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo
8.. Minnesota Vikings - C.J. Mosley OLB Alabama
9.. Buffalo Bills - Sammy Watkins* WR Clemson
10. Detroit Lions - Mike Evans* WR Texas
11. Tennessee Titans - Anthony Barr DE/OLB UCLA
12. New York Giants - Taylor Lewan T Michigan
13. St. Louis Rams - Marqise Lee* WR USC
14. Chicago Bears - Timmy Jernigan DT Florida St.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers - Louis Nix III DT Notre Dame
16. Baltimore Ravens - Eric Ebron* TE North Carolina
17. Dallas Cowboys - Ha Ha Clinton-Dix* S Alabama
Analysis: The Cowboys' biggest need area is their pass rush (they ranked last in the NFL in sacks per pass attempt), but it might be reaching at this point to draft a D-lineman like Missouri's Kony Ealy or Pitt's Aaron Donald. But safety is also a clear position of weakness -- particularly in coverage -- and the best one in this class is Clinton-Dix. He doesn't have elite man-to-man coverage skills but has good range in zone and is an aggressive, efficient run supporter. Safety is becoming a more important position in the NFL with the increased usage of spread formations, bigger wide receivers and athletic "F" tight ends.
18. New York Jets - Brandin Cooks* WR Oregon St.
19. Miami Dolphins - Zack Martin T Notre Dame
20. Arizona Cardinals - Cyrus Kouandjio* T Alabama
21. Green Bay Packers - Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma St.
22. Philadelphia Eagles - Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan St.
23. Kansas City Chiefs - Odell Beckham Jr.* WR LSU
24. Cincinnati Bengals - Lamarcus Joyner CB Florida St.
25. San Diego Chargers - Loucheiz Purifoy* CB Florida
26. Cleveland Browns (Indianapolis) - Davante Adams* WR Fresno St.
27. New Orleans Saints - Morgan Moses T Virginia
28. Carolina Panthers - Kelvin Benjamin* WR Florida St.
29. New England Patriots - Stephon Tuitt* DE Notre Dame
30. San Francisco 49ers - Ra'Shede Hageman DT Minnesota
31. Denver Broncos - Jason Verrett CB TCU
32. Seattle Seahawks - Jace Amaro* TE Texas Tech
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Kiper
http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/draf...4-nfl-draft-mel-kiper-reveals-mock-draft-no-2
1.. Houston Texans - Johnny Manziel* QB Texas A&M
2.. St. Louis Rams (Washington) - Greg Robinson T Auburn
3.. Jacksonville Jaguars - Jadeveon Clowney* DE South Carolina
4.. Cleveland Browns - Teddy Bridgewater* QB Louisville
5.. Oakland Raiders - Sammy Watkins* WR Clemson
6.. Atlanta Falcons - Anthony Barr DE/OLB UCLA
7.. Tampa Bay Buccaneers - Khalil Mack OLB Buffalo
8.. Minnesota Vikings - Blake Bortles* QB Central Florida
9.. Buffalo Bills - Jake Matthews T Texas A&M
10. Detroit Lions - Justin Gilbert CB Oklahoma St.
11. Tennessee Titans - Taylor Lewan T Michigan
12. New York Giants - C.J. Mosley LB Alabama
13. St. Louis Rams - Mike Evans* WR Texas
14. Chicago Bears - Timmy Jernigan DT Florida St.
15. Pittsburgh Steelers - Louis Nix III DT Notre Dame
16. Baltimore Ravens - Eric Ebron* TE North Carolina
17. Dallas Cowboys - Ha Ha Clinton-Dix S Alabama
Analysis: Defensive line could also be a pick here, as the team has some age concerns up front, but safety is a major area of need. The Cowboys could use a free safety with range, good instincts and experience who can come in and play right away. Clinton-Dix provides the added bonus of being able to help out closer to the line of scrimmage. While he's great in single high, you can bring him up and he won't shy away from contact.
18. New York Jets - Marqise Lee* WR USC
19. Miami Dolphins - Zack Martin T Notre Dame
20. Arizona Cardinals - Cyrus Kouandjio* T Alabama
21. Green Bay Packers - Calvin Pryor* S Louisville
22. Philadelphia Eagles - Odell Beckham Jr.* WR LSU
23. Kansas City Chiefs - Kelvin Benjamin* WR Florida St.
24. Cincinnati Bengals - Darqueze Dennard CB Michigan St.
25. San Diego Chargers - Marcus Roberson* CB Florida
26. Cleveland Browns (Indianapolis) - Davante Adams* WR Fresno St.
27. New Orleans Saints - Antonio Richardson* T Tennessee
28. Carolina Panthers - Brandin Cooks* WR Oregon St.
29. New England Patriots - Jace Amaro* TE Texas Tech
30. San Francisco 49ers - Jarvis Landry* WR LSU
31. Denver Broncos - Bradley Roby* CB Ohio St.
32. Seattle Seahawks - Allen Robinson* WR Penn St.